ENGR 0101. Engineering Seminar
Unit: 1
Formerly known as ENGR 150
Hours: 18 lecture
Exploration of the engineering profession, focusing on branches of engineering and relationships between them, spectrum of work functions, professionalism and ethics. Includes orientation to Sierra College engineering program, evaluation of engineering as a personal career choice and participation in engineering activities. (CSU, UC)
ENGR 0101 - Engineering Seminar
http://catalog.sierracollege.edu/course-outlines/engr-0101/
Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as ENGR 150 Hours: 18 lecture Description: Exploration of the engineering profession, focusing on branches of engineering and relationships between them, spectrum of work functions, professionalism and ethics. Includes orientation to Sierra College engineering program, evaluation of engineering as a personal career choice and participation in engineering activities. (CSU, UC) Units 1 Lecture-Discussion 18 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 18 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Identify, compare, and contrast the different disciplines within engineering. Solve engineering related problem solving activities. Identify the educational steps required to become an engineer. Analyze the role of engineering professionals working in the local area. Course Content Outline I. Sierra College Program/Courses II. Branches of engineering A. Qualities of successful engineers and self assessment B. Work functions of engineers C. Professionalism and ethics III. Career options/pathways A. Transfer opportunities (selection of transfer university) B. Internships IV. Career specific data A. Trends B. Skills C. Earnings V. Informational interviewing process/activities VI. Academic programs A. Success strategies for engineering education B. Core course requirements C. Plan to improve academic success-tutoring resources VII. Occupational exploration resources A. Technology - career center, internet B. Personal contacts - instructors, guest speakers, community members, former students C. Published materials - books, newspapers, department brochures VIII. Engineering problem solving activity A. Academic engineering problems B. Hands on engineering activity (design and build) Course Objectives Course Objectives Through class discussion, specific classroom exercises and written assignments: 1. identify the different branches of engineering and distinguish between them; 2. identify the wide spectrum of work functions that engineers perform by giving examples of jobs that engineers perform; 3. assess engineering as a suitable personal career choice; 4. create a personal plan to become an engineer; 5. identify behaviors that will support success in becoming an engineer; 6. identify transfer programs related to personal goals; 7. develop a student educational plan for transfer; 8. participate in an engineering problem solving exercise. Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. Read the handout material for each engineering discipline area and analyze the benefits and detriments related to your career goals. 2. Research the future trends related to one career area and analyze its employment potential. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Research and prepare a report on the basic employment requirements to enter a selected engineering discipline field. 2. Research and prepare a report on the required academic and experience preparation to obtain a position in the engineering profession. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID)
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