Homework and reading assignments will be due at the beginning of class on the date shown unless otherwise indicated.

Engineering 122  -- Engineering Problem Solving III   -- Spring 2003

Instructor:      Dr. Jim Nelson

Office:             Bogard Hall 217

Phone:            (office) 257-2842;  (home) 255-3258

e-mail:            jdn@coes.latech.edu

Class Time:    8:00-9:50 TR

Classroom:     BH 304

Office Hours:   10:00-12:00 Daily

Textbooks:      Eide, A.R., R.D. Jenison, L.H. Mashaw, and L.L. Northrup.  2002.  Engineering Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 4^th Edition, McGraw Hill Publishers

Fogler, H.S. and S.E. LeBlanc.  1994.  Strategies for Creative Problem Solving.  Prentice, Hall, Inc.

Attendance:    See Louisiana Tech University Bulletin (catalog) page 26.

                                    "Attendance is regarded as an obligation ..."

                                    Make-up exams are not generally available except upon prior arrangement with the instructor. 

Grading:         A=90+, B=80-89.9, C=70-79.9, D=60-69.9, F=0-59.9

                        Homework (Team)                                           10%

                        Tests (2) (Individual)                                         62%

                            Project Report & Design Book (Team) 20%

                        Project Presentation (Team)                                 5%

                        Professional Development – Senior Conf.             3%

Course Objective:

            The objective of Engineering 122 is to further acquaint you with the basic concepts that form the foundations of engineering.  Specifically, at the end of this course you should be able to analyze simple static structures and calculate the size of a cable necessary to safely hold a structure in place.  You should also be able solve basic engineering economics problems and evaluate alternate solutions based on cost.  A major component of this course is the completion of a design project, considering a variety of alternate solutions, and presentation of the results.  This course will help you integrate skills developed in math and physics and further clarify the importance of these skills for solving engineering problems. You will continue to develop your skills in problem solving, working in teams, using the computer for problem solving, and communication. The course will employ a variety of learning strategies including cooperative learning (teamwork), critical thinking, creative problem solving, and oral/written communication.