ENGR 100 Engineering Design and Communication I

School of University Arts and Sciences

Effective Term: Fall

ENGR 100 Engineering Design and Communication I is an introduction to the principles of engineering design, engineering drawing and sustainable practice. This knowledge will be applied to practical projects to be undertaken by teams of learners. Learners experience integrated development and demonstrate writing, research, design and presentation skills through research and a design project.

 

ENGR 100 is a requirement for all students completing the First-Year Engineering Transfer program.

Prerequisites: Admission to the First-Year Engineering Transfer program.

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours75
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3.5
Lab (lab, field, computer)1.5

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe unique aspects of the engineering profession and associated ethics, and identify scope and characteristics of different engineering disciplines
  2. Identify and describe engineering problems and the characteristics of associated solutions, with emphasis on problem solving incorporating active research capability
  3. Develop devices, systems, or processes to address open-ended complex problems through the adaptation and application of general iterative design techniques
  4. Identify and document design requirements based on stakeholder needs and constraints and solution set characteristics
  5. Produce a variety of design solutions and perform periodic re-evaluation of these solutions
  6. Draw engineering 2D sketches, orthographic sketches, isometric sketches and 3D perspective sketches using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) tools
  7. Choose amongst alternative design solutions by applying specific engineering knowledge combined with critical, analytical and integrative techniques
  8. Work effectively as members of a team whose characteristics include a diversity of world-views and working and learning preferences
  9. Identify the role of engineers in design teams, with emphasis on professional behavior and responsibilities
  10. Apply the writing process for writing tasks: identify purpose, plan, outline, draft, revise, edit, and proofread, utilizing well-structured sentences and paragraphs in correct standard English
  11. Use a variety of resources to support literacy skill development, including critical review and feedback of both self-generated work product and that of others
  12. Prepare and deliver effective technical poster presentations, oral and PowerPoint presentations, and technical reports
  13. Use task-based writing styles for different purposes including emails and technical memos

Teaching and Learning Approach

ENGR100 – Engineering Design and Communications I is a compulsory course for the First Year Engineering Transfer Program and introduces students to the engineering design process towards developing skills that are essential to the practice of engineering. The core areas that are covered in the course are team dynamics, problem solving, independent thinking, systems thinking, professional communication, and conduct in the context of engineering design. ENGR 100 introduces students to the execution of engineering designs through a team project. During the course, students will grapple with the challenges of a design problem while working efficiently in a team. Students will learn how to identify and consider design factors such as economics, environment, society, and human factors, and use these skills to prepare a design specification that will be professionally communicated using both oral and verbal means. ENGR 100 is a pre-requisite for ENGR 101 – Engineering Design and Communication II.

Learning Resources

Main: McCahan S., Anderson P., Kortschot M., Weiss P., and K. Woodhouse. 2015. Designing Engineers: An Introductory Textbook. 1st ed. Danvers: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Supporting: Figliola R. S. and D. E. Beasley. 2011. Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements. 5th ed. Danvers: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Supplementary reading materials may be suggested during the course.

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Introduction to the Course Email Communication, Notebooks, Teamwork & Dynamics 2. Engineering & Ethics 3. Design Process (Problems & Concepts) 4. Design Process (Creativity Methods & Decision Tools) 5. Report Writing 6. Design Process (Estimation, Modeling, Prototyping, Testing, Planning, Scheduling, Economics) 7. Introduction to Engineering Measurements 8. Introduction to Graphical Communication (Drawing Elements, Orthographic Projection, Scaling) 9. Dimensioning, Sectioning, Tolerance 10. Assembly Drawings, Manufacturing 11. Case Studies, Talks, Reviews 12. Mid-Term Take-Home Examination 13. Case Studies, Talks, Reviews 14. Final Course Review

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Take-Home Examinations1-930%
Design Project1-1340%
Final Examination1-9, 1330%
Total100%

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
  DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.