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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-23-2009 |
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ECE103AB 2009 Summer I – 2011 Fall |
LEC
2.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load Acad LAB
0.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 1.4 Load |
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Engineering
Problem Solving and Design |
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Fundamentals
of the design process: engineering modeling, communication and
problem-solving skills in a team environment. Emphasis on process-based
improvements to the design process. Introduction to engineering as a
profession. Prerequisites: ECE102 and (high school physics
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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ECE103AB 2009
Summer I – 2011 Fall |
Engineering Problem Solving and Design |
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Describe the role of engineers and the role of the
engineering profession in today's society. (I) |
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Identify the different disciplines that comprise the
engineering profession. (I) |
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Identify the
personal management, study skills, and life-long learning skills that are
necessary to be a successful engineering student and practicing engineer. (I)
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Identify major engineering professional societies, and
explain their role in professional development. (I) |
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Describe the Engineering Code of Ethics, and explain how
it relates to the professional practice of engineering. (I) |
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Identify the basic steps necessary to define a problem.
(II) |
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Define the major steps in the problem-solving and design processes.
(II) |
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Use quality tools to generate solutions to a problem. (II)
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Use decision analysis techniques to arrive at a proposed
solution to a problem. (II) |
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Use computer modeling to implement a proposed solution to a
problem. (II) |
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Evaluate the results of a proposed solution to a problem.
(II) |
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Document the results of the problem-solving process. (II) |
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Use basic social skills to interact in a group setting.
(III) |
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Use peer input to assess growth in positive group
behaviors. (III) |
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Identify blocking behaviors that prevent communication in
a team setting. (III) |
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Demonstrate critical, sympathetic, and creative listening
skills. (III) |
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Give constructive feedback in a team setting. (III) |
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Demonstrate
self-evaluation of progress through developmental assessment techniques such
as student learning journals, checksheets, or
portfolios. (III) |
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Describe elements of a code of cooperation necessary for a
team to function. (IV) |
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Describe the guidelines for conducting an effective
meeting. (IV) |
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Develop an agenda for a team meeting. (IV) |
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Contrast consensus and agreement. (IV) |
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Describe the composition of a team and the key roles of
its members. (IV) |
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Identify the characteristics of a good team member. (IV) |
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Define the stages of team development. (IV) |
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Define team maintenance, and explain when and why it is
necessary. (IV) |
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Identify the decision-making processes that teams can use,
and analyze the effectiveness of each process. (IV) |
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Use quality
tools (brainstorming, affinity process, deployment flow chart, process check,
issue bin, nominal group technique, force field analysis) to facilitate team
discussion, exploration of ideas, and decision-making. (IV) |
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Apply spatial visualization and freehand drawing skills to
communicate ideas and design concepts visually. (II, III) |
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Develop an engineering design using graphical ideation
techniques. (II, III) |
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Apply a computer-aided drawing tool to develop and
describe an engineering design. (II, III) |
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ECE103AB 2009
Summer I – 2011 Fall |
Engineering Problem Solving and Design |
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I. Planning for a Career in
Engineering A. The nature of profession
B. Selection of a major C. Personal career planning
D. Professional ethics II. Engineering Problem
Solving and Design A. Problem definition 1. Procedures/steps B. Generating solutions 1. Brainstorming 2. Organization of ideas C. Courses of actions:
Decision analysis D. Implementing solutions:
Computer applications E. Evaluation 1. General guidelines 2. Ethical considerations F. Documentation III. Communication A. Listening skills 1. Critical 2. Sympathetic 3. Creative B. Group communication
basics C. Organization of
technical work 1. Reports 2. Presentations 3. Graphical
representations IV. Teaming A. Social norms B. Effective meetings C. Team dynamics D. Discussion tools |
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