Faculty Syllabus
ENGR-1201 Introduction to Engineering
Corey Dodge
Credit Spring 2026
Section(s)
ENGR-1201-002 (16732)
LAB W 6:00pm - 7:50pm CYP CYP5 2236
LEC M 6:00pm - 7:50pm CYP CYP5 2236
Course Requirements
Course Prerequisites:
- One full year of high school lab science class or equivalent and MATH 1414 or equivalent
Required Texts/Materials
- Textbook: None required. The assigned reading and viewing material are publicly available via the Internet.
- Calculator: Scientific calculator with trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions. Cell phones’ built-in calculators may not be used during exams and quizzes, but may be used for homework and projects. A graphing calculator is not required.
- Software: For weeks when classes are online, student will download and install free software used for computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D-printing. Student must also have access to a scanner with the ability to generate a single PDF file from multiple, scanned pages. The free ‘Genius Scan’ app can be used for this purpose with iOS and Android mobile devices. Laptops will be available in the classroom during class time.
Other: Graph paper
Course Subjects
|
Week |
Dates |
Monday |
Wednesday |
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W01 |
01/21 |
N/A |
Introduction: Syllabus, Safety Contract, What is Engineering? |
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W02 |
01/26, 01/28 |
Lab: Tower to the Sky |
Teamwork and Project Management. Lab: Lord of the GANTT |
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W03 |
02/02, 02/04 |
Engineering Tools: Working with numbers. Lab: Spreadsheets |
Lab: Spreadsheets |
|
W04 |
02/09, 02/11 |
Engineering Drawings, Intro to Tinkercad |
Virtual Session: Lab tour of Native Microbials* |
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W05 |
02/16, 02/18 |
CAD Lab: Escape from Captivity |
Arduino Programming, Arduino Lab |
|
W06 |
02/23, 02/25 |
Lab: Arduino II |
Lab: Arduino III |
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W07 |
03/02, 03/04 |
Acoustics and Motors Lab |
|
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W08 |
03/09, 03/11 |
Midterm Review |
Midterm Exam |
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No Class 3/16 or 3/18 for Spring Break |
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W09 |
03/23, 03/25 |
Project: Riverbot |
Guest Speaker: Jerry Watkins, PE |
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W10 |
03/30, 04/01 |
Engineering Economics |
Project: Riverbot |
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W11 |
04/06, 04/08 |
Intellectual Property |
Project: Riverbot |
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W12 |
04/13, 04/15 |
Communication and presentation |
Project: Riverbot* |
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W13 |
04/20, 04/22 |
Intellectual Property for Engineers |
Project: Riverbot |
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W14 |
04/27, 04/29 |
Engineering Ethics |
Project: Riverbot |
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W15 |
05/04, 05/06 |
Final Review |
Final Exam |
|
W16 |
05/11, 05/13 |
Presentation |
Demonstration |
*Indicates possible virtual session
Topics subject to change.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Course Rationale/Objectives
- Introduce the student to the various engineering college disciplines.
- Introduce the student to the various engineering professions.
- To develop engineering analysis problem solving skills.
- To develop the use of graphs and charts to communicate.
- To introduce the student to the engineering design process.
- To develop critical thinking.
Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate competence in:
Communication Skills
Develop, interpret, and express ideas and information through written, oral and visual communication that is adapted to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.
Critical Thinking Skills
Gather, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply information for the purposes of innovation, inquiry, and creative thinking.
Empirical and Quantitative Skills
Apply mathematical, logical and scientific principles and methods through the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.
Teamwork
Consider different points of view to work collaboratively and effectively in pursuit of a shared purpose or goal.
Office Hours
M W 7:50 PM - 8:20 PM classroom
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