program self-study report - Lamar University Electrical Engineering

INEN 1101 - Introduction to EngineeringSpring, 2006 SemesterRequired of all Engineering majors.2006-2008 Catalog Data: INEN 1101: Introduction to Engineering. Credit 1. History of Engineering,Philosophy of Engineering practice, and analysis of the problems of being an engineering student.Prerequisites by topic:NoneTextbook: Landis, Raymond, Studying Engineering, 2 nd Edition, Discovery Press, 2000.References: Paul Wright, Introduction to Engineering, 2 nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1994,ISBN:0-471-57930-0M.Burghardt, Introduction to Engineering Design and Problem Solving, McGraw-Hill’s Best, BasicEngineering Series and Tools, WCB/McGraw-Hill, 1999, ISBN: 0-07-012188-5C. Fleddermann, Engineering Ethics, E source, The Prentice Hall Engineering Source, 1999,ISBN: 0-13-784224-4Beakley, Evans, Keats, Engineering, An Introduction to a Creative Profession, 5 th Edition, MacmillanPublishing Company, 1982, ISBN: 0-02-307090-0Eide, Jenison, Mashaw & Northup, Engineering Fundamentals and Problem solving, 3 rd Edition, WCBMcGraw-Hill, 1997, ISBN : 0-07-021306-2National Academy Press, Washington D.C., Improving Engineering Design, Designing for CompetitiveAdvantage, 1991, ISBN: 0-309-04478-2Coordinator: Dr. James L. Thomas, Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering.Objectives: This course is designed to acquaint incoming prospective engineering students with thereal world of engineering problem solving. Problems associated with becoming a successful engineer andengineering ethics are presented. Students will gain access to the internet and develop skills in using it forlearning.Topics (One 50 minute lecture per week):1. Introduction; Keys to Success in Engineering Study (2 weeks)2. The Engineering Profession (1 week)3. Academic Success Strategies (1 week)4. Professionalism and Ethics (2 weeks)5. Personal Growth and Development (1 week)6. Engineering Career Fields (6 weeks)7. Resume Writing (1 week)8. Career Center Services (1/2 week)9. Engineering Cooperative Education (1/2 week)Computer Usage:Internet, word processing, resume writing.Outcomes Achieved: 6 (P), 8 (P), 9 (P), 10 (N)OUTCOME 6: An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, Criterion 3(f)EE Program Self-Study Report-2006 89