Course Syllabus

Course Information - Fall 2010

MECH 1108.001
Introduction to Engineering
Room: ECSS 2.311
Time: MW 10:30-11:20
Final:
MECH 1108.002
Introduction to Engineering
Room: ECSS 2.311
Time: MW 11:30-12:20
Final:

Professor Contact Information

Prof. Matthew Goeckner
Office: ECSN 4.720 or NSERL 3.408
Phone: 4292/3
Email: Goeckner @ utdallas.edu
Office Hours:
9 to 5 most days (Or when my office door is open)
MW Generally I will be in ECSN
TRF Generally I will be in NSERL
By appointment (please use email to set this up!)

Course Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, and/or Other Restrictions

Recommended Co-requisite MATH 2417 or MATH 2413

Course Description
MECH 1108 Introduction to Engineering (1 semester hour) The student will learn what it
means to be an engineer. This will include how engineers examine
 topics, how they learn and
how they communicate that information to others.
 The student will also be exposed to traditional
problem and engineering
 solution integration. Such solution integration will be tied to
fundamental
 sciences (Natural Science and Mathematics), Social Behavioral Science and

Aesthetic Arts. At the end of the course, the student will have a beginning
 understanding of
ideas, ideals and processes that will needed to become an 
effective engineer.

Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes

It is expected that the students will gain a fundamental physical and mathematical
understanding of this topic rather then memorizing the equations and situations. By this,
it is implied that the student will be able to correctly apply the course content (given in an
outline below) to new situations so as to evaluate potential industrial applications of
electromagnetism through both physical induction and mathematical
analysis/computation. Such inductive and analytical reasoning will be taught through
classroom examples and homework, while it will be tested on examinations.

Understanding engineering – The engineering profession

Communicating effectively
Problem and Engineering Solution Integration
 Understanding the science behind a problem - How Mechanical Engineering is linked to
other fields
The Mechanical Engineering profession - How Mechanical Engineering is structured and
what engineers do at different levels

Required Textbooks and Materials (CHEAPER BOOK)

Concepts in Engineering 2nd Ed. by Holtzapple and Reece
McGraw Hill
ISBN 978-0-07-319162-1
Suggested Alternate Textbook (BETTER BOOK)
Foundations of Engineering 2nd Ed. by Holtzapple and Reece
McGraw Hill
ISBN 978-0-07-248082-5-1
ONLY BUY ONE OF THE TWO! - HOMEWORK FROM CHEAPER BOOK

Assignments & Academic Calendar

(Topics, Reading Assignments, Due Dates, Exam Dates)
Date Chapter Notes Homework Notes
Introduction to
2
23-Aug engineering MJG in Korea
The Professional
2
25-Aug Engineer MJG in Korea
30-Aug Intro to learning Notes
1-Sep Intro to teaching/leading Notes 2.6 2.7 2.9
6-Sep LABOR DAY - no class X
Time management and
Notes
8-Sep studying
Begin setup of
3 X
13-Sep Ethics and engineering project groups
15-Sep Ethics and engineering 3
Ethics - Prisoners
3 X
20-Sep dilemma
Writing reports &
Notes 3.1 3.2 3.5
22-Sep feedback Begin Project
Solving homework
4 X
27-Sep problems
Solving homework
4
29-Sep problems
4-Oct Project in-class work X
Using Computers Draft Project
Notes 4.3 4.9 4.12
6-Oct (Excel and Matlab) outline due
11-Oct Using Computers Notes X
?
13-Oct Project in-class work
18-Oct Mid-term 1 X MJG at AVS
Project outline
5 due (5%)
20-Oct Intro to Design MJG at AVS
25-Oct Intro to Design 5 X
 Draft mid-term
5.2 5.4 5.7 project report
27-Oct Project in-class work due
Communicating
6 X
1-Nov effectively
Communicating
6 6.1 6.2 & ?
3-Nov effectively
8-Nov Project in-class work X
mid-term project
7
10-Nov Numbers report due (5%)
15-Nov Numbers 7 X
Draft final project
7.1 7.3 7.4
17-Nov Project in-class work report due
22-Nov Tables and Graphs 8 X
24-Nov Tables and Graphs 8
29-Nov Errors and Statistics Notes X
1-Dec Mid-term 2 8.1 8.2 8.9
Final report &
X Presentation
6-Dec Project tests (10% & 10%)

8-Dec Project tests

10-Dec Section 1 - 8 AM Final No Final
13-Dec Section 2 - 11 AM Final No Final

Grading Policy
Attendance 10%
Midterm 1 15% Approx Oct 18th.
Midterm 2 15% Approx Dec 1st
Project 30% In Class Dec 6th & 8th
Project will be graded in small pieces.
NOTE: IF POSSIBLE, ALL TESTS WILL BE GIVEN IN THE TI AUDITORIUM
Class Notes* 15% Due Mondays
Homework* 15% Due Wednesdays
*Homework and Notes handed in after the due date will not be counted!
(This means that homework must be handed-in in class)

Course & Instructor Policies

(make-up exams, extra credit, late work, special assignments, class attendance, classroom citizenship, etc.)

Off-campus Instruction and Course Activities

Below is a description of any travel and/or risk-related activity associated with this course.

Policies and Procedures for Students

The University of Texas at Dallas provides a number of policies and procedures designed to provide students with a
safe and supportive learning environment. Brief summaries of the policies and procedures are provided for you at
http://provost.utdallas.edu/home/index.php/syllabus-policies-and-procedures-text and include information
about technical support, field trip policies, off-campus activities, student conduct and discipline, academic integrity,
copyright infringement, email use, withdrawal from class, student grievance procedures, incomplete grades, access
to Disability Services, and religious holy days. You may also seek further information at these websites:
http://www.utdallas.edu/BusinessAffairs/Travel_Risk_Activities.htm
http://www.utdallas.edu/judicialaffairs/UTDJudicialAffairs-HOPV.html
http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/copypol2.htm
http://www.utdallas.edu/disability/documentation/index.html
These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.