ENGR 101 Engineering Design and Communication II

School of University Arts and Sciences

Effective Term: Winter

ENGR 101 Engineering Design and Communication II integrates instruction and activities in technical communications (written and oral) with engineering design. The learner will be introduced to fundamental principles and practical aspects of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering and will apply this knowledge in developing and implementing designs. The design methodology first covered in the ENGR 100 Engineering Design and Communication I course will continue to be developed. Learners will work in teams to execute a design project. Major written assignments will be based primarily on the design work done in this course.

Prerequisites: ENGR 100 with a minimum grade of 60%

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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. Design a system comprised of computer, electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems following a standard structured process
  2. Apply discipline-specific technical knowledge in the design process and be able to explain the relevance of that knowledge to the disciplines in professional practice
  3. Identify business, social, environmental and regulatory considerations relevant to the execution of an engineering design project
  4. Apply selected tools for time and resource management in the context of an engineering design project
  5. Work as part of a team in the successful accomplishment of an engineering design project
  6. Develop an effective communication delivery plan by applying a problem-solving approach of identifying the purpose, audience, and content
  7. Plan, draft, revise, and edit the types of documents commonly required of technical professionals, such as routine correspondence, proposals, reports, presentations, emails and other forms of informational writing
  8. Incorporate research sources into technical documents, using Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) style
  9. Prepare and deliver a professional presentation with PowerPoint and other appropriate visual aids

Teaching and Learning Approach

ENGR101 – Engineering Design and Communications II builds on the core concepts that were inculcated into students in ENGR 100 through the implementation of critical and creative thinking skills to identify problems, formulate solutions, and systematically plan, coordinate, document, and execute the multi-faceted phases of a candidate design project with an actual client to deliver a working hardware and / or software prototype. Professional communication through verbal and visual media is taught to the students to present their final design specifications to stakeholders in the form of a technical report and formal presentation. The students are expected to learn advanced Design for X and project management concepts. The course also emphasizes on understanding the principles and practice of prototyping through the acquisition of fundamental hands-on technical skills in mechanical, electronic, and software engineering.

Learning Resources

Main Text 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 Text Budynas R. G. and J. K. Nisbett. 2008. Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design. 8th ed. New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies. Figliola R. S. and D. E. Beasley. 2011. Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements. 5th ed. Danvers: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Course Outline Course Design Project Overview of the Design Process Client Communication Team Formation 2. Resume and Cover Letter Workshop 3. Critical Thinking 4. Technical Communication 5. Introduction to Project Management 6. Introduction to Prototyping 7. No Lecture (Study Week) 8. Design for X (Manufacture & Assembly, Flexibility, Durability) 9. Design for X (Environment, Sustainability) 10. Design for X (Safety, Failure & Risk) 11. Design for X (Intellectual Property) 12. Design for X (review) 13. Final Presentations on the Design Projects 14. Course Review

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Take-Home Examinations1â€"85%
Design Project1â€"965%
Final Examination1â€"330%
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.