Faculty Syllabus

ENGR-1201 Introduction to Engineering

Purna Murthy


Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

ENGR-1201-001 (26710)
LAB W 8:30am - 10:20am HLC HLC1 2106

LEC M 8:30am - 10:20am HLC HLC1 2106

Course Requirements

Course Prerequisites:

  • One full year of high school physics or equivalent
  • MATH 1414 or equivalent

Required Texts/Materials

  • All course materials will be provided via online and/or ZTC resources
  • Scientific calculator

Readings

Handout will be posted on BlackBoard for reading. There is no assigned textbook.

Course Subjects

Introduction to engineering as a discipline and profession.  This course 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.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning 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.

Office Hours

M W 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM HLC 1532

NOTE Also by appointment.

Office Hours

M W 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM HLC 1532

NOTE Also by appointment.

Published: 01/18/2026 10:16:19