Maricopa Community Colleges  ECE110   19952-19965 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/13/94
ECE110 19952-19965 L+L 4 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Introduction to Engineering Design
Computer-aided engineering analysis and design, teaming, computer graphics, system modeling, optimization, spatial visualization developed by freehand drawing, and graphics documentation skills applied to the solution of comprehensive engineering design problems. Prerequisites: MAT155 and one year of high school physics. Corequisites: PHY111 in lieu of one year of high school physics.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ECE110   19952-19965 Introduction to Engineering Design
1. Describe the main tasks in the engineering design process. (I)
2. Identify the elements of problem definition in an engineering design problem. (I)
3. Use freehand drawing to develop an engineering design solution. (I)
4. Describe the process of design and development, and give detailed examples of the engineer's function in the engineering design process. (I)
5. Apply a computer-aided drawing tool such as AutoCAD, Generic CAD, or FastCAD, to describe an engineering design. (I, IV)
6. Apply the principles of costing, life-cycle costing, and present value calculation in the solution of an engineering design problem. (II)
7. Apply statistics, probability, and correlation of data to describe the solution of an engineering design problem. (III)
8. Use an equation solving tool, such as TK Solver Plus or Mathematica, to develop an analytical model to solve an engineering design problem. (III)
9. Use a spreadsheet, such as Lotus 1-2-3, Lotus Improve, SuperCALC, or AS-EASY-AS, to develop an engineering analysis model to solve an engineering design problem. (III)
10. Use standard engineering documentation techniques to describe an engineering design. (IV)
11. Describe and document the solution to an engineering design problem. (IV)
12. Apply spatial visualization and freehand drawing skills to communicate ideas and design concepts visually. (V)
13. Apply various techniques including value, line, contour, expression, color, gesture, positive and negative space, and proportional and spatial sighting to produce realistic drawings. (V)
14. Practice right mode drawing techniques to improve ability to draw and visualize the three-dimensional world. (V)
15. Describe the teaming process and the roles of each member of a team. (VI)
16. Apply teaming tools to solve problems as a team. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ECE110   19952-19965 Introduction to Engineering Design
    I. The Engineering Design Process
        A. Problem definition
        B. Idea generation
          1. Methods and tasks
          2. Freehand sketching: ideational drawing
          3. Freehand drawing: communication drawing
        C. Model generation
          1. Hand calculation
          2. Model creation
          3. System modeling
        D. Search for feasible designs
        E. Design documentation
          1. Report writing
          2. Computer-aided drawing
          3. Engineering drawing
          4. Design documentation and data presentation
      II. Engineering Economy
          A. Calculating the value of goods and services
          B. Time value of money
          C. Net present worth method
        III. Engineering Analysis
            A. Model creation using equation solver
            B. Model creation using spreadsheets
            C. System modeling
            D. Probability and statistics in engineering design
          IV. The Engineering Design Problem
              A. Introduction of the design problem
              B. Rules and formulas for the design solution
              C. Optimum design considerations
              D. Cost analysis of design problem
              E. Solution formulation
              F. Integrated design considerations
              G. Solution documentation
              H. Design documentation
            V. Freehand Graphics
                A. Lateralized cognitive processing
                B. Perception of form through contour
                C. Perception of movement through gesture drawing
                D. Perception of form through quick studies
                E. Perception of form through negative space
                F. Perception through sighting techniques
                G. Perception of form through light and value
                H. Perception of form through color
              VI. Teaming
                  A. Team tasks
                  B. Team tools
                  C. Team process
                  D. Team roles
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