Homework (due next Tuesday, August 31, 2004)
Tuesday, August 24, 2004 Outline
· Introductions – Instructor and Students
· Syllabus – discuss and take questions
· Team Formation – with Captain, Recorder, Spokesperson, Reflector, Timer, Planner
· Why Study Engineering? – Teams add 2 items each for what engineering is
· Engineering Student Success – Teams choose 2 areas for concentrated improvement this semester
Thursday, August 26, 2004 Outline
· Class web information – www.lcsc.edu/ttutschig/engr120 and www.lcwarriormail.com
· Computing Facilities – class members find 6 hrs or more each week that match schedule using 3 different days
· Why we succeed – teams answer Ch1. Problem #6 (Make individual success/failure lists with reasons why, then combine.)
· Planning a schedule – individuals answer Ch1. Problem #8 (Make 1st year course list with time expectations to achieve desired grades. Do peer assessment.)
· Types of engineers - individuals answer Ch. 2 Problem #’s 3-4 (Choose a favorite kind of engineer from section 2.2.9 and list strengths qualities required for that type. Do peer assessment.)
· MS Word Basics – skim Ch. 16. If you can do these things that is great and you are OK, if you cannot do all of these things please practice the techniques mentioned until you are comfortable.
Readings for next week (Week 2)
· Chapter 3 and Chapter 17