Master Syllabus EN1102, Intro to Engineering Careers

Credits 2 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
The course introduces students to the various disciplines within the field of engineering via lectures given by professional engineers working in the field. The course also allows students to discover the skills and knowledge needed to become an engineer. During the semester students will be assigned projects and problems involving elementary engineering concepts. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Course Outcomes
  1. Gather information to aid in selecting a particular engineering field by participating in talk and discussions with engineers of various disciplines.
  2. Develop an awareness of engineering profession, current employment and salary information, and future career opportunities.
  3. To identify and develop the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind necessary to earn a degree in engineering.
  4. Investigate problem solving methods and basic engineering design process.
Course Outline
  1. Engineering Majors
  2. The Engineering Profession
  3. Succeeding in the classroom
  4. Problem solving strategies
  5. Ethics and engineering
  6. Teamwork
  7. Engineering Design
  8. Technical Communication
Instructional Methods
  1. Guest Engineering Speakers
  2. Field Trips
  3. Lecture
  4. Discussions
  5. Problem Solving Activities
  6. Group Projects
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Textbook
  2. Resources on Internet
  3. Guest Speakers
Methods of Assessment

SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed by discussions and written assignments following reading the text or accessing and reading resources online.

SCCC Outcome 2 will be assessed using a written paper over information learned in class.

SCCC Outcome 3 will be assessed through informal oral presentations explaining solutions to problems.

SCCC Outcome 5 and 6 will be assessed using engineering related projects in class.

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