Course Descriptions

ENGR 101 Introduction to Engineering Design and Graphical C (4). F. An introduction to the design process and engineering computer design tools by means of lectures, computer work, and projects. Readings are assigned in design related areas of creative thinking and modeling. Readings, lectures, and discussions also examine the areas of technology (especially the computer) in society, engineering ethics, engineering liability, human factors in design, and library research methods. The student is introduced to the computer and its application as a resource tool. Computer software tools for engineering design are explored, including email, the world wide web, CAD, spreadsheet and mathematical simulation software. The laboratory focuses on visual technical communication and introduces graphical techniques for spatial analysis. This includes orthographic projection, free-hand sketching, pictorial representation, sections, and basic dimensioning. Staff.