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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Industrial and Manufacturing
Engineering - Engineering Problem Solving (3) (3,0)
(IME 106)
Required Course
Fall Semester 2007 and Spring
Semester 2008
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2007-2008
Catalog Data:
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1106-3 ENGINEERING PROBLEM SOLVING.
[SKILLS/ENGR] Fundamental steps of problem definition,
formulation, and solution approaches universal in all engineering
disciplines. Basic skills of reasoning and logic. Case studies and small
projects. Prerequisites: Freshman standing
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Textbook(s):
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Engineering: Foundations and Problem Solving, Prentice Hall E
Source Text Book
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Coordinator:
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S. Cem Karacal,
Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.
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Topics and
Schedule:
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1 What
is engineering and disciplines
2 Engineering
Problem Solving & Scientific Method
3 Technical
Communications
4
Dimensions
and Units
5
Engineering Models
5 Computing
Tools
6 Engineering
Analysis
7 Engineering
Design
8
Statics & Mechanics
9 Electricity
10 Data
Analysis
11
Engineering Ethics
12 Small
projects, technical reports, presentations, term project
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Professional
Component:
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This course introduces problem solving and design to
freshman-level engineering students. The course is an engineering topics
course with significant engineering design content.
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Course Outcomes
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On completion of this course students
will:
1. Understand
Engineering Problem Solving and Design Steps
2. Develop
Technical Writing, Oral Communication, and Team Work Skills
3. Understand
Engineering Ethics
4. Understand Engineering Fundamentals
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Prepared by:
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S. Cem Karacal, Professor,
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.
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Date:
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May 17, 2008
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