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UNIT/CHAPTERS/TOPICS

ASSIGNMENTS

Collected/graded at midterm and final: Progress evaluated weekly

Unit I.  Keys to Success in Engineering Study

1

08/28

Chapter 1:  1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

q Finding information on the internet Use the techniques in the above link to search for the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Then select to search the Engineering career you are most interested in. Send a portion of the information that you found most valuable and answers to Problems 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 via digital dropbox.

q Read the topics and Goal Setting. Make a list of your goals and post the list to the discussion board so that you and others can benefit by viewing each other’s goals. You may (optionally) comment on other’s postings.

2

09/04

Chapter 1:  1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8

q Read the topics and Working Smart & Hard Post tips or strategies you have about working hard as well as tips about working smart to the discussion board. Review other’s postings if you wish to pick up their tips. Send answers to Problems 17, 21 via digital dropbox.

q Read Engineering Success from a pro. When does outsourcing not solve company problems? What do you think is the point of the article?

3

09/11

Chapter 1:  1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12

q Assess yourself ASSE link. Email how you feel about studying engineering after reading this week’s topics and completing the assessment. Send answers to problems 22, 23, 24, 25 via digital dropbox.

q Help wanted Employers needs Post to the discussion board what you think about these two articles.

Unit II.  The Engineering Profession

4

09/18

Chapter 2:  2.1, 2.2, 2.3

q Do Brain Pop Online Fuel Cell Video and Quiz by selecting that video from the pop-down list menu. Read BMW Cars that run on Hydrogen Read this week’s topics and research emerging technologies. Post your thoughts about the readings to the discussion board noting the URL’s or section of book reading you found to be helpful.

q Virtual field trip - Solar Eagle projects - Cal State L.A. Solar Eagle Showcase, Solar Bike Plan

View the links to take this virtual field trip through two other schools projects. Share your thoughts about the projects on the discussion board.

5

09/25

Chapter 2:  2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7

q Read the topics and History of Engineering. Post information to the discussion board about an important time or person in the history of engineering. Send answers to problems 3, 9, 12 via the digital dropbox.

q Link to Engineering Professions Review these links for your own information.

6

10/02

Chapter 2:  2.8, 2.9, 2.10

q Read the topics and “A New Interviewing Approach” Consider the approach will you take to achieve success in interviewing and in studies of the field you choose. Send your answer to Problem 41 via the digital dropbox.

q Link to Engineering Career site What is the most likely way for you to find a job? Post your thoughts to the discussion board and review other’s postings for more ideas.

Unit III.  Academic Success Strategies

7

10/09

Chapter 3:  3.1, 3.2, 3.3

q Read SAC Engineering website

Learning Tips Create a list of your strengths and weaknesses regarding your study skills and send them via the digital dropbox.

q Read Study Skills Self-Help Information for Students

8

10/16

Chapter 3:  3.4, 3.5

MIDTERM

q Review for Midterm, Read topics & SAC Counseling includes links to centers including transfer, and links to special  programs such as adult re-entry, honors, etc.

q Midterm must be taken online and in person in the CAD Lab (A225) during class on Tuesday. Also send answers to problems 1-10 via the digital dropbox.

9

10/23

Chapter 3: 3.6, 3.7, 3.8

q Read the topics, review your grade by selecting Tools, Check Your Grade.

q Send answers to problems 11 – 21 via the digital dropbox.

Unit IV.  Personal Growth & Development

10

10/30

Chapter 4: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

q Read this week’s topics and complete Learning to Learn - Style of Learning Assesment & Learning Style Evaluation

q Directory of multicultural sites throughout the World Wide Web

11

11/06

Chapter 4: 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8

q Read the topics and How to write an effective business letter. Using the sample problem on the site, click the website link “start writing now” and create a business letter. Big Dog’s Bare Bones Grammar provides help with grammar if you need it. Post to the discussion board an answer to this question: What motivated Einstein to discover that E=mc²? Send results for this week via the digital dropbox.

Unit V.  Broadening Your Education

12

11/13

Chapter 5:  5.1, 5.2

q SAC Engineering Club American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Student Member page) American Society for Engineering Education  Read the topics and browse the links. Post to the discussion board your thoughts for this weeks topics as applied to yourself. Send Problems 1, 2, 3, 4 via digital dropbox.

13

11/20

Chapter 5:  5.3, 5.4

q Read the topics and Discover “E” Power Electronics Engineer Mentor Send Problems 12, 14, 15 and create a resume using the template in MS Word or other software and send it via the digital dropbox.

Unit VI.  Orientation to Engineering Education

14

11/27

Chapter 6:  6.1, 6.2

q  Research many colleges or research local schools including: Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Los Angeles, University of California, Irvine, University of California, Los Angeles Post to the discussion list which school would best meet your needs if you decide to earn a 4 year degree and explain why.

15

12/04

Chapter 6:  6.3, 6.4, 6.5

q Engineering your future and post your thoughts regarding it to the discussion board.

q Send answers to problems 6, 7, 11 via the digital dropbox.

16

12/11

Chapter 6:  6.6, 6.7, 6.8

q Interactive Budget & Calculator Worksheet Paying for College  Create your own budget and send it via the digital dropbox.

q SAC Financial Aid site includes work-study, scholarships, grants, loans, etc. Post to the discussion board information about a minimum of three scholarships for which most students could qualify..

final

12/18

Comprehensive final must be taken online in person in the Cad Lab on 12/18.