Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

Course Outline (F2012)

CEN100: Introduction to Engineering Instructor Dr. Lamya Amleh Office: ENG 353 Phone: (416) 979-5000 Ext. 6417 Email: lamleh@ryerson.ca Please note that students need to book an appointment during the posted office hours, through the FYCEO by person, phone or e-mailing Ms. Martina Novacic mnovacic@ryerson.ca and/ or Mr. Kinam Kim k8kim@gwemail.ryerson.ca. Mondays 11:00 to 12:30 Tuesdays 3:00 to 5:00 Thursdays 11:00 to 3:00 Prerequisites Textbooks: None No standard text covers the entire course material. A set of notes, which provide basic coverage of the various topics, will be made available electronically via Blackboard. Students should print out the handouts prior to the class for referral, when its needed. Also, a list of useful references is provided on the various topics. Introduction to Engineering and the Design Component: 1. An Introduction to ENGINEERING A Canadian Perspective M. G. (Ron) Britton, P. Eng. 2. Tools and Tactics of Design Dominick, Demel, Lawbaugh, Freuler, Kinzel and Fromm 3. The Team Developer McGourty and De Meuse Calendar Description This course is aimed at familiarizing the first year students with the basic information of the academic structure and expectations. Public and worker safety and the impact of engineering activities on health as well as safety standards and safety codes will be covered. The course also stresses integration with other first year courses. The principal objectives of the course are to provide a general introduction to the field of engineering; to convey the social, professional, and ethical responsibilities of engineers and why they are important to an engineering education; to introduce the undergraduate engineering programs available at Ryerson University; and to provide a general description of the skills needed to become a practicing engineer. Case
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Office Hours

studies are used to illustrate engineering fields and scientific principles. Also, lectures will introduce different design aspects of an engineering project, including formation of the design team, developing a project statement, generating design ideas and specifications, finalizing the design, and reporting the outcome. Students will form teams to follow these procedures working on three different projects of their choice over the semester. This part serves three purposes: (1) it introduces students to the design process of turning an idea into a final design, (2) it presents the different functions that people play in a project, and (3) it gives students a chance to consider what role in a project would be best suited to their interests and skills. Learning Objectives The underlying objective of the course is to give students experience in engineering early on in their academic programs, and to allow them to make well-informed career choices. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1. Understands, interprets, articulates, and applies a basic knowledge of science in the identification, formulation and solution of basic problems (1a) 2. Makes accurate use of technical literature and other information sources (3a) 3. Distinguishes between the information relevant to the problem situation and irrelevant information (3a) 4. Recognizes the characteristics of, and distinguishes between experimental investigations and theory (3b) 5. Knows the process for designing a system, component, or process to solve an open-ended complex problem (4a) 6. Documents required project outcomes and uses information from appropriate sources (4b) 7. Develops a design strategy (e.g. an overall plan of attack, prioritization of subtasks, establishment of timetables, and milestones by which progress may be evaluated) (4c) 8. Transforms functional objectives/requirements into candidate solutions (4d) 9. Understands the concept and practices iterative process in design problems (4h) 10. Recognizes the multi-disciplinary nature of engineering projects (6a) 11. Recognizes a variety of working and learning preferences (6b) 12. Describes own temperament (6b) 13. Analyzes impact of own temperament on group work (6b) 14. Organizes and delivers clear formal presentation following established guidelines (7b) 15. Demonstrates functional use of current software for written, oral, and graphical communications in engineering contexts (7c) 16. Demonstrates punctuality, responsibility, communication etiquette, and active participation in team meetings (8a) 17. Begins to know the role of the engineer in society, including responsibility for protecting the public interest (8b)
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Note: Numbers in parentheses refer to the graduate attributes required by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. For more information, see: http://www.feas.ryerson.ca/quality_assurance/accreditation.pdf Course Organization 2 hours of lecture per week for 13 weeks, in 3 sections 1 hours of lab/tutorial per week for 12 weeks 27 Lab/tutorial sections of maximum 50 students 9 Teaching Assistants, 3 sections per GA This course has been structured around two components: Orientation and Introduction to Engineering and Design. Both components of the course will proceed in parallel. To obtain a passing grade in the course, you MUST pass both components and you must submit the WHMIS Certification. The final grade for CEN100 will be determined from the students performance on each of the following components: EVALUATION COMPONENT % OF FINAL GRADE 2.5 2.5 5 10 15 15 25 25 100

Course Evaluation

Academic Integrity Assignment (Mandatory) WHMIS Certification (Mandatory) Personal Design Notebook Lecture and Lab Participation Matlab Assignments Engineering Disasters and Learning from Failure Reverse Engineering Project Final Exam Total

Note: All assignments are due by the assigned date and time. The due dates will be communicated to you via the CEN100 Blackboard site. Work submitted late will NOT be accepted unless accompanied by a valid medical certificate or other valid documentation that justifies the delay in submission. Please note that Dr. Amleh does not accept submission of assignments by email - they may be submitted to the Blackboard site only. Dr. Amleh and graduate assistants (GA) are not responsible for printing any submitted material. iClickers Each student will require an 'iClicker' personal response device to answer inclass tests for course credit. Laboratory: All lab activities/projects will be team based. Each team will consist of five to six members and will be engaged in at least two (4) different projects, each revealing issues pertinent to the various engineering disciplines. Each student
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will be expected to complete a brief lab Activity Report at the end of each lab period, which will be graded. Projects, technical reports and presentations and any other assignment will be done in a team format unless instructed otherwise by the lab instructor, and are due in the lab at the specified due time. Lecture (two 1-hour lectures per week): - Lectures will cover various aspects of the engineering profession, engineering tools and non-technical skills, such as communication skills, team skills, global and environmental issues, and engineering ethics. - Each student must bring his/her assigned clicker to each and every Lecture meeting. - Lecture homework will be assigned by the individual instructor, and it will be collected at the lecture hall. Late homework will not be accepted without the instructors approval. Participation: - Lecture: Clickers will be used to answer questions during each and every lecture session. Answers to lecture questions will be electronically collected and recorded for appropriate credit. - Laboratory: Laboratory participation credit will be based on the Lab Activity Report. - Any student who fails to attend a lab meeting due to a verifiable emergency or other justifiable reason may attend any other CEN100 lab during that current lab week and complete the appropriate Lab Activity Report, with the instructors approval. Teamwork You will be required to work in teams for a number of assignments. Your contribution towards all assigned team projects must be proportionally equivalent to the rest of the team. Your Lab Instructor will form all the teams during the start of the semester. Personal Design Notebooks An engineer should keep a detailed bound notebook for invention date establishment. No scrap paper! Each student is responsible for getting a design notebook (spiral notebook is sufficient for the purposes of this course). Each student MUST carry their design notebooks with them, and put all scribbling in it etcIT IS YOUR CREATION DIARY, and you will be asked to show it at your interview!

Course Content
1. Please note that the schedule is tentative, subject to the availability of our guest speakers. 2. Session topics and presenters are subject to change without notice. 3. Dates and times will not change without prior (48 h) notice provided on Blackboard.
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Week 1 Sept. 3

Lecture Hour Monday Tuesday Labour Day

Topic

Instructor

General Introduction to: Engineering Education and the Profession NONE Introduction to Engineering Design Teams and Team development Team Work and Working Teams Aerospace Engineering Biomedical Engineering Matlab Basics Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Matlab Plotting Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Matlab Solver Thanksgiving - Campus Closed Industrial Engineering Engineering Project or Activity and Working Group Mechanical Engineering How to Prepare for Examinations Engineering Project or Activity and Working Group Academic & Nonacademic Integrity Ryerson Library Services Engineering Project or Activity and Working Group Engineering Design Method and Process

Dr. L Amleh

2 Sept. 10

Wednesday Lab hour Monday Tuesday Wednesday Lab hour Monday Tuesday Wednesday Lab hour Monday Tuesday Wednesday Lab hour Monday Tuesday Wednesday Lab hour Monday Tuesday Wednesday Lab hour

Dr. L. Amleh Dr. L. Amleh GA TBA TBA GA TBA TBA GA TBA TBA GA

3 Sept. 17

4 Sept. 24

5 Oct. 1

6 Oct. 8

TBA GA TBA TBA GA Donna Bell / Mickey Cirak TBA GA Dr. L. Amleh
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7 Oct.15

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Lab hour

8 Oct. 22

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Lab hour

9 Oct. 29

Monday

- Designing the Implementation Process Tuesday Engineering Design Method and Process - Engineering Disasters and Learning from Failure Engineering Project or Activity and Working Group Presidents Seminar Engineering Design Method and Process - Validation and Certification Engineering project or activity Diversity: Dealing with Difference Occupational Health and Safety (WHMIS) Engineering Project or Activity and Working Group Professional Engineering Practice and the Code of Ethics; Professional Engineering and Provincial Registration Engineering Design Method and Process -Engineering measurement Reverse Engineering Project Engineering Project or Activity and Working Group Engineering Design Method and Process -Abstraction and synthesis; Engineering Project or Activity and Working Group Engineering Project or Activity and Working Group Engineering Project or Activity and Working Group Dr. L. Amleh Dr. L. Amleh

Wednesday Lab hour 10 Nov. 5 Monday Tuesday

GA Industry Guest Speaker Dr. L. Amleh

11 Nov. 12

Wednesday Lab hour Monday Tuesday Wednesday Lab hour

GA Darrell Bowden Faculty Safety Officer GA Manoj Choudhary, M. Eng., P.Eng. & Steven Haddock Dr. L. Amleh

12 Nov. 19

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Lab hour 13 Nov. 26 Monday

GA

Tuesday Wednesday Lab hour 14 Dec. 3 Monday

Dr. L. Amleh GA Dr. L. Amleh

Important Notes
1. Students are required to obtain and maintain a Ryerson Matrix e-mail account for timely communication between the instructor and the student. All email communications with the Program Director must come from an @ryerson.ca email address; contain an appropriate subject line and including the course code (CEN100). The body of the email must contain your name and student number. The email must have text with complete sentences, correct spelling, and proper grammar. Overall, it should have a professional tone. Failure to have any of the aforementioned criteria may result in the instructor not responding to the message. 2. We will have a large number of professional guests participating in this course who come from outside your academic department. You are expected to be courteous to our guest speakers at all times. It is important that you arrive at class punctually. Any disruptive or rude behavior on your part will affect your grade in this course. 3. Regular attendance in your assigned section is required and will be randomly recorded throughout the term. Failure to attend more than two lecture sessions could result in an F grade for the course. 4. There will be no food or beverages the classroom at any time. 5. Laptops will NOT be allowed for note-taking in CEN100 unless a student has specific needs and has registered such needs with the Access Centre. 6. Surfing the net, answering email, listening to music or playing games on any other electronic device could diminish the learning atmosphere in the class. Please remember to turn your cells phones off. 7. Students may be asked to leave if, at the discretion of the professor, they have been overly disruptive. It will be considered a violation of the Ryerson Senate Policy 61:Student Code of Non-Academic Conduct and will be reported. 8. All required course submissions will be assessed on technical/academic merit and the quality of communication skills exhibited. 9. All assignments and lab/tutorial reports must include the standard cover page, completed electronically and printed from the Blackboard site via Ryersons homepage. The student(s) prior to submission of the work must sign the cover page. Submissions without cover pages will not be accepted. 10. Medical or Compassionate documents for missing a test or an exam must be submitted within three working days of the missed exam or test to the Department of Civil Engineering, Administrative Office. Students are responsible for notifying the instructor that they will be missing an exam as soon as possible. 11. Any changes in the course outline, test/midterm exam dates, marking or evaluation will be discussed in class prior to being implemented. 12. Student assessments should comply with the provisions of Senate Policy 159, Academic
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Accommodation of Students with Disabilities. a. Requests for accommodation of specific religious or spiritual observance must be presented to the instructor no later than two weeks prior to the conflict in question (in the case of final examinations within two weeks of the release of the examination schedule). In extenuating circumstances this deadline may be extended. If the dates are not known well in advance because they are linked to other conditions, requests should be submitted as soon as possible in advance of the required observance. Given that timely requests will prevent difficulties with arranging constructive accommodations, students are strongly encouraged to notify the instructor of an observance accommodation issue within the first two weeks of classes. b. The results of the first test or midterm exam or equivalent will be returned to students before the deadline date for dropping an undergraduate course in good Academic Standing. 13. Students are required to adhere to all relevant University policies including: Undergraduate Grading, Promotion and Academic Standing, http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/pol46.pdf Student Code of Academic Conduct, http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/pol60.pdf Student Code of Non-Academic Conduct, http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/pol61.pdf Undergraduate Academic Consideration and Appeals, http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/pol134.pdf Examination Policy, http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/pol135.pdf Accom.of Student Relig., Abor. and Spir. Observance, http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/pol150.pdf Academic Accomodation of Students With Disabilities, http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/pol159.pdf Est.of Stud. Email Accts for Official Univ. Commun., http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/pol157.pdf