Learning Outcomes: Students completing ENGR 122 will be able to . . .

1
explain the trends and assess the implications of two global and societal issues on environmental sustainability, quality of life, the economy and/or the engineering profession through oral presentations and written reports
2
apply statics to determine resultants of force systems
3
apply statics to determine unknown forces and moments for concurrent and non-concurrent force systems
4
apply the principles of electrical circuits, statics and conservation of energy to evaluate the efficiency of a motor / gearbox system, computing quantities such as electrical power usage, mechanical power output, torque and angular velocity
5
compute present worth, future worth, annuity schedules to perform engineering economic analyses
6
utilize Mathcad and Excel to assist in solving engineering problems
7
implement an infrared LED / receiver circuit (IR pair) to detect objects
8
implement a Hall-effect sensor circuit as a proximity sensor
9
list the specifications and PBASIC commands to interface selected sensors to the BASIC Stamp II microcontroller, and explain the physics behind how the sensors function
10
explain the roles of the ten “Faces of Innovation” as discussed in “The Ten Faces of Innovation” by Tom Kelley
11
create a Mind Map to organize ideas around a central topic
12
list the five steps in the IDEO design methodology
13
list the “Seven Secrets for Better Brainstorming” as described in “The Art of Innovation” by Tom Kelley
14
apply the Pugh method to evaluate concept ideas
15
conceive, design, fabricate and test a functional prototype of an innovative product that utilizes one or more sensors, actuators or other output devices, and the BASIC Stamp II microcontroller
16
specify, locate and purchase supplies and parts for an innovative product
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generate a 3D model of an innovative product using Solid Edge
18
work collaboratively with one or more other students to develop an innovative product
19
develop a work plan to manage your time and resources to successfully produce a prototype of an innovative product
20
present the results of assignments and projects using written and oral communication
21
attend five professional society meetings or student-led functions

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