EGR 100 - Engineering Seminar
Credits: 1
1 Lecture Hours
Description
This course prepares students for careers in engineering and technology. The course aquaints students with methods for solving practical engineering problems. Film and guest lecturers are utilized to describe the character of the work of graduate engineers in each of several engineering professions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- List potential pathways for engineering careers.
- Describe the skills required for careers in engineering.
- Solve problems using engineering methods.
- Construct engineering graphs by calculating basic functions and operations.
Listed Topics
- Basic concepts of engineering
- Calculator basic functions, X-keys and triangles
- Engineering method, scientific method and heuristics
- Engineering method and engineering ethics
- Spectrum of engineering
- Career choices
- Problem solving and reporting
- Transferring troubleshooting skills
- Engineering graphics
- Linear graphs
- Non-linear graphs and graphical analysis
Reference Materials
Approved Instructor textbooks and materials.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 03/20/20
Last Reviewed: 3/20/2020
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