Faculty Syllabus

ENGR-1201 Introduction to Engineering

Nesreen Elsayed


Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

ENGR-1201-007 (26711)
LAB Th 12:00pm - 1:50pm RGC RG10 1107.00

LEC Tu 12:00pm - 1:50pm RGC RG10 1107.00

ENGR-1201-008 (26712)
LAB W 3:00pm - 4:50pm HLC HLC1 2106

LEC M 3:00pm - 4:50pm HLC HLC1 2106

Course Requirements

  • One full year of high school lab science or equivalent
  • MATH 1414 or equivalent

Readings

The assigned reading and viewing material will be shared with students during the semester.

Course Subjects

  • Engineering (General)

  • Engineering Design

  • Engineering Ethics & Professional Practice

  • Engineering Computing

  • Project Management

  • Technical Communication

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe the engineering profession and ethics

Explain the roles and responsibilities of engineers, including chemical and process engineers, and discuss ethical considerations such as safety, sustainability, and professional licensure.

  • Apply technical communication skills

Develop written reports, oral presentations, and visual materials (graphs, process diagrams, Excel tables) to explain the analysis and results of introductory projects in engineering.

  • Explain and apply engineering analysis and design processes

Use problem-solving techniques, process flow diagrams, and simple mass and energy balances to approach engineering design challenges.

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data

Perform basic laboratory and project-based experiments related to process engineering (e.g., filtration, heat transfer, separations), analyze results using Excel, and compare to theoretical predictions.

  • Evaluate the impact of engineering solutions

Discuss how engineering innovations in water, energy, refining, and sustainability affect society, the environment, and the global economy.

  • Collaborate in teams to design and present engineering solutions

Work effectively in groups to design a simple engineering device or system, produce a design report, and present findings in both written and oral formats.

  • Demonstrate computer and data literacy

Use Excel and other basic software tools to model processes, analyze data, and communicate technical findings.

Office Hours

M W 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM HLC

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Office Hours

M W 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM HLC

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Published: 01/16/2026 14:40:58