Egr 120
Egr 120
Egr 120
Discipline Prefix: EGR Course Number: 120 Course Title: Introduction to Engineering
Course Description
Introduces the engineering profession, professional concepts, ethics and responsibility. Reviews hand
calculators, number systems and unit conversions. Introduces the personal computer and operating
systems. Includes engineering problem-solving techniques using computer software.
Co-requisites: None
X Critical Thinking
A competent critical thinker evaluates evidence carefully and applies reasoning to decide what to
believe and how to act.
X Information Literacy
A person who is competent in information literacy recognizes when information is needed and has
the ability to locate, evaluate, and use it effectively.
X Written Communication
A competent written communicator can use writing to communicate with others, resulting in
understanding and being understood.
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Course Learning Outcomes
After completion of this course, students will be able to:
Demonstrate a knowledge of the engineering profession including engineering disciplines, societies,
accreditation, and licensing.
Use the NSPE Code of Ethics to discuss case studies in engineering ethics.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the engineering design process.
Demonstrate proficiency in Excel for graphing and analyzing engineering data and for engineering
problem solving.
Describe basic concepts associated with working in teams.
Gain familiarity with the architecture and programming of a microprocessor, such as the BASIC Stamp
or the Arduino Uno.
Describe various types of peripheral devices to be controlled by microprocessor including servos
and sensors (such as infrared optical sensors, ultrasonic rangefinders, temperature, and humidity
sensors).
Develop and implement algorithms for programming the BASIC Stamp based robot.
Participate in team-based robotic experiments.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information and scholarly literature.
Demonstrate effective search strategies with library databases.
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Methods of Assessment Used in this Course
Methods of Delivery
X Face-to-Face
X Hybrid
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