ENGR 102PROBLEM SOLVING FOR ENGINEERS

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HOW’S IT GOING?

• Do we have any questions in regard to this course?

• Do we have any questions in regard to any other courses?

• Do we have any questions concerning university life in general?

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NAME COUNTRY ENGINEERING MAJOR

Obad Al-Ajji Qatar Electrical Engineering

Abdul Albannay Kuwait Civil Engineering

Mohammad Alhusaini Kuwait Computer Engineering

Abdullah Alotaibi Kuwait Environmental Engineering

Saniya Danbay Kazakhstan Chemical & Biological Eng

Hoaze (Frank) Hu China Electrical Engineering

Sunghee Moon South Korea Electrical Engineering

David Oh South Korea Mechanical Engineering

ZiHeng (Kevin) Sheng China Electrical Engineering

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

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OBJECTIVES FOR ENGR 102

1. Work in a typical US university environment

2. Understand and solve engineering word problems

3. Analyze data and present engineering information

4. Understand several engineering concepts

5. Ability to use an engineering problem solving process

6. Use software tools: Microsoft Excel and MATLAB

7. Describe jobs in different engineering disciplines

8. Describe courses needed to graduate as an engineer

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Chapters Topic Chemical/ Biological

Civil/ Environmental

Electrical/Computer

Mechanical Biomedical

1 & 2 What is engineering Y Y Y Y Y

4 Problem solving process Y Y Y Y Y

17 Electrical theory Y Y Y

6 Estimation Y Y Y Y Y

5 Graphing and Excel Y Y Y Y Y

7 Units and conversions Y Y Y Y Y

15 & 16 Energy (thermodynamics) Y Y Y

14 Material balance Y

App E Flowcharts Y Y Y Y Y

MATLAB (programming) Y Y Y Y Y

3D models (SpaceClaim) Y Y Y Y Y

12 & 13 Statics and materials Y Y

10 & 11 Statistics Y Y Y Y Y

8 & 9 Engineering economics Y Y Y Y Y

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WHAT WE WILL LEARN THIS SEMESTER My major is computer engineering. Is it necessary for me

to have knowledge of other engineering disciplines?

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IMPORTANT DATES

• Social dinner: 5:30pm Tuesday, January 28

• Project:• Description is on www.engr102.com• Part 1 is due 12:00 noon Tuesday, March 3• Part 2 is due 12:00 noon Thursday, April 23

• In class exams:• There will be 3 in-class exams• First exam will be Tuesday, February 18 (4 weeks)

• Final exam: 9:40-11:40 am, Monday, May 11

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DINNER TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 (5:30 PM)

• Horsetooth Room

• Ram’s Horn Dining

• Academic Village(Commons)

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SUPPORT FOR THIS CLASS

Hein Thant (Tutor/Teaching Assistant) • Took ENGR 102 spring 2017• hthant@rams.colostate.edu

There are many other students who have taken ENGR 102 in the past, who can help you as volunteers

Recitations?• Fridays from 3-3:50pm

Taz Al-Mamari (Tutor/Teaching Assistant) • Took ENGR 102 spring 2018• almuataz@rams.colostate.edu

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FIRST ASSIGNMENT(Due before 12 noon on Thursday)

• The full assignment is on www.engr102.com

• Main tasks are:• Read Chapter 1 in the textbook

• Define several words

• Give an example of various functions in the engineering discipline that you have chosen

• NOTE: Assignment 2 will be on www.engr102.comtomorrow and is due next Tuesday.

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HOMEWORK GRADING IN ENGR 102What is the result if I don’t hand in homework on time?

• Homework assignments ask difficult questions - you must think. Usually you can get full credit if you answer all questions, even if some of answers are not correct.

• Typical grading:• Full credit if you answered every question.

• No credit if you didn't’t answer all questions or did not turn the assignment in on time.

• Half credit if you didn't’t answer all questions, but did turn in the homework on time.

• Each homework assignment identifies what you must do to get full credit.

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1. Number of students in this class = __9__

2. Number of students who provided homework = __9__

3. Students with homework on time = __9__(Late = 0 credit)

4. Number of students with full credit = __9__

5. Number of students with all answers correct = __0__

FIRST ASSIGNMENT(Due before 12 noon Thursday, January 23)

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GRADING IN ENGR 102

Attendance& participation

Attendance& participation

Attendance& participation

27 classes

Homework Assignments

Homework Assignments

Approximately 24 assignments

Project In-class exams (3)

Final Exam

20%

(Easy)

20%

(Must be

on time)

20%

(Difficult)20%

(Much work)

20%

(Difficult)

What do we need to do to get an A in this class?

HOW HOMEWORK FITS INTO ENGR 102

Study (alone or in group)

Do the homework (alone)1

Discuss in class

Teach what you missed (20%)2

Practice exam (homework assignment)

Discuss in class, study, & work with tutors3

In class exams

No notes or help (20%)4

Everything from

semester (20%)5

20%

Project

(20%)

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FIRST ASSIGNMENT(Due before 12 noon Thursday, January 23)

HOW TO WRITE A GOOD DEFINITION

Good definition:

•Short (6 words maximum)

•Simple words

•Your words

•Easy to remember

Not good definition:

•Long

•Difficult words

•Copied

•Not useful

Definition of an engineer:

Technical problem solver

Person who possesses knowledge of

mathematics and natural sciences,

and through the principles of analysis

and design applies this knowledge to

the solution of problems and the

development of devices, processes,

structures and systems.

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WORD DEFINITIONS (6 words maximum)

EngineerSolves technical problems using math + science

Scientific methodSteps to research + prove new knowledge

Engineering functionWork type (research, design, testing, + sales)

Engineering disciplineStudy type (chemical, civil, electrical, + mechanical)

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FIRST ASSIGNMENT(Due before 12 noon Thursday, January 23)

Study how things work

First device with technology

Create useful productManufacture many things

Build something

Keep something running

Help customers

Coordinate activities

Provide expert advice

Help others learn engineering

Chemical and biological engineering

Civil and environmental engineering

Electrical and computer engineering

Mechanical engineering

Biomedical, combined with CBE, ECE, or Mech

ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES AT CSU

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I am confused about what projects to do

Am I going to create my project using the order of the functions?

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PROJECT EXERCISE

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How does the project help with future career planning?

a. Important to pick a job that you will enjoy

b. Project will help you understand what you might do if you picked this major

c. Students with experience get the good jobs. Try to get experience as early as possible.

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Can I use an idea from a past year and make it better?

a. Yes, but it is better to have your own idea.

Do we get to work in groups?

a. You must do your own work, but we will share ideas.

Will I learn interviewing skills from the project?

a. You will learn cover sheet and resumes.b. You will not learn interviewing

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Please recommend resources for the project.

a. Next week, I will give information for steps 1-5

Is there a computer engineer that I can ask?

a. Start with Hein and Professor Bert

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Why put different years on the resume and cover letter?

a. I think this was a typing error.

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Can I start part 1 of the project now?

a. Yes, I recommend that you start early

b. Review the samples in Canvas

c. Write drafts and check them with Hein, your EAP 150 or EAP 150 instructor, or Professor Bert

d. Format the project report clearly

e. Try to come up with an interesting problem for question 7

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• The full assignment is on www.engr102.com

• Main tasks are:• Read the Syllabus on www.engr102.com

• Read Student Responsibilities and Conduct Code.

• Define words

• Answer questions about ethics

• Review “Engineering Computing”. Ask a question.

• Sign up for an engineering account

SECOND ASSIGNMENT(Due before 12 noon next Tuesday)