Faculty Syllabus
ENGR-1201 Introduction to Engineering
Purna Murthy
Credit Spring 2026
Section(s)
ENGR-1201-004 (16734)
LAB Th 10:30am - 12:20pm HLC HLC1 2106
LEC Tu 10:30am - 12:20pm HLC HLC1 2106
Course Requirements
Course Description
Introduction to engineering as a discipline and profession. Includes instruction in the application of mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems. A broad range of problems will be considered in order to introduce the student to various engineering majors and careers.
Course Rational/Objectives
- Introduce the student to the various engineering college disciplines.
- Introduce the student to the various engineering professions.
- Develop engineering analysis problem solving skills.
- Develop the use of graphs and charts to communicate.
- Introduce the student to the engineering design process.
- Develop critical thinking.
Course Prerequisites
- One full year of high school lab science, or equivalent
- MATH1414 or equivalent
Course Subjects
Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class and posted as a Blackboard Announcement.
| Week | Dates | Tue | Thu |
| W01 | 01/19/2025 - 01/23/2025 | Introduction | Design, Teams, & PjM |
| W02 | 01/26/2025 - 01/30/2025 | Basic Tools/Math Review | Lab: Spreadsheets |
| W03 | 02/02/2025 - 02/06/2025 | Engineering Drawings | Lab: CAD/CAM |
| W04 | 02/09/2025 - 02/13/2025 | Intro to Programming | Lab: Python |
| W05 | 02/16/2025 - 02/20/2025 | Intro to Electronics | Lab: Arduino Programming |
| W06 | 02/23/2025 - 02/27/2025 | Guest Lecturer | Lab: Arduino Sensors |
| W07 | 03/02/2025 - 03/06/2025 | Lab: Arduino Motors | Guest Lecturer |
| W08 | 03/09/2025 - 03/13/2025 | Midterm Review | Midterm Exam |
| --- | 03/16/2025 - 03/20/2025 | Spring Break | |
| W09 | 03/23/2025 - 03/27/2025 | Acoustics | Project: Riverbot |
| W10 | 03/30/2025 - 04/03/2025 | Requirements & Economics | Project: Riverbot |
| W11 | 04/06/2025 - 04/10/2025 | Communication & Presentation | Project: Riverbot |
| W12 | 04/13/2025 - 04/17/2025 | Ergonomics & HMI/HCI | Project: Riverbot |
| W13 | 04/20/2025 - 04/24/2025 | Engineers & the "Real World" | Project: Riverbot |
| W14 | 04/27/2025 - 05/01/2025 | Project: Riverbot | Project: Riverbot |
| W15 | 05/04/2025 - 05/08/2025 | Final Review | Final Exam |
| W16 | 05/11/2025 - 05/15/2025 | Demonstration | Presentation |
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the engineering profession and engineering ethics, including professional practice and licensure.
- Use technical communication skills to explain the analysis and results of introductory group projects and exercises in engineering and computer science.
- Explain the engineering analysis and design processes.
- Analyze data collected during laboratory exercises designed to expose the student to the different engineering disciplines.
- Describe the impact engineering has had on the modern world.
- As part of a team, design a simple engineering device, write a design report, and present the design.
- Demonstrate computer literacy.
General Education Competencies
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 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Online via Zoom
NOTE or by appointmentPublished: 01/19/2026 09:18:39