Learning Outcomes: Students completing ENGR 120 will be able to . . .

1
 explain the trends and assess the implications of population growth and climate change on environmental sustainability, quality of life, the economy and the engineering profession through oral presentations and written reports
2
 utilize the prescribed solution format when solving problems - Given, Required, Solution, Discussion
3
 properly present technical data in tables and on graphs
4
 explain the origin of electric charge, and define electric current, voltage, resistance and power
5
 compute current, resistance, voltage and power for circuits composed of resistors and DC power sources using Ohm’s law and Kirchoff’s laws
6
determine the best fit equation for a set of (x, y) data points, considering linear, power, polynomial and exponential functions
7
 identify and describe the purpose of each component on the BASIC Stamp II microcontroller, the Board of Education, and Boe-Bot
8
 convert between decimal numbers and binary numbers
9
 explain how programs and variables are stored in EEPROM and RAM on the BASIC Stamp II microcontroller
10
 implement whisker, photoresistor, LED and piezospeaker circuits on the Board of Education breadboard based on circuit diagrams provided by the instructor or in the Robotics book
11
 program a BASIC Stamp II microcontroller using the PBASIC language to receive input from whisker and photoresistor circuits to control the speed and direction of servos, the illumination of LEDs, and the frequency and duration of sound output from piezospeakers
12
 demonstrate individual skill using selected manufacturing techniques, including soldering, layout, bending, sawing, drilling, milling, pressing, and cutting internal and external threads; show skill in utilizing a scale and a dial indicator
13
 locate specifications and prices for the supplies, parts and systems used in course projects from manufacturers and on-line retailers
14
 fabricate a centrifugal pump driven by a DC motor with an impeller drawn in Solid Edge and printed on a rapid prototyping machine
15
 utilize a multimeter to troubleshoot circuits and to measure the current, voltage and power usage of an electric pump
16
 compute the efficiency and evaluate the performance of a centrifugal pump using DC circuit analysis, conservation of energy, and linear regression analysis
17
 create Excel spreadsheets using formulas and built-in functions and generate plots of the spreadsheet data
18
 utilize Mathcad to perform simple numerical calculations, to build functions, to solve sets of linear equations and to create plots
19
 generate 3D models of pump components and assemblies using Solid Edge
20
 work collaboratively with one or more other students to complete the pump project
21
 present the results of assignments and projects using written and oral communication
22
 attend five professional society meetings, student-led functions or participate in service projects

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