EGR 110 Introduction to Engineering

Faculty:
Section Time (on MWF) Classroom Instructor Phone Email Office
A 9:15 10:10 Franz 231 Vijlee x8519 vijlee@up.edu Shiley 240
B 9:15 10:10 Shiley 301 Poor x8743 poor@up.edu Shiley 210
C 11:25 12:20 Franz 006 Schulz x7623 schulz@up.edu Shiley 244
E 1:35 2:30 Shiley 124 Lu x7140 lu@up.edu Shiley 234
F 1:35 2:35 Franz 015 VanDeGrift x7256 vandegi@up.edu Shiley 223
G 2:40 3:35 Franz 231 Coiado x7436 coiado@up.edu Shiley 221
H 2:40 3:35 Franz 206 Hoffbeck x7428 hoffbeck@up.edu Shiley 212

Office Hours: Arranged by individual faculty member

Lab Coordinator: Paige Hoffert, x7048, hoffertm@up.edu, Shiley 118B. Hours: see outside Shiley 110 for
posted office hours and project assistant hours.
Project Assistants: Upper-class students work in Shiley 110 to dispense materials and tools. They are also
available as mentors, who can help advise you on your project.
Web Site: https://sites.up.edu/egr110/ and https://learning.up.edu/ for access to the Moodle site.
Textbook: The Pocket Cengage Handbook, 7th edition, Kirszner and Mandell, Cengage Learning, 2017.
Reading: Shiley School of Engineering Writing for Engineers and Student Handbook, as well as various
assigned readings.
Course Objectives: At the end of the semester students will:
Have an understanding of the engineering profession, the different functions and branches of
engineering, the role of an engineer in society, and the purpose and form of engineering education.
Have learned and practiced the steps of innovative engineering design.
Know how to organize, schedule and complete an engineering design project.
Have an understanding of engineering and computer science degree requirements and ability to
monitor ones own degree progress.
Have learned and practiced communication of relevant information in written, oral, graphical and
sketched form.
Have an understanding of Universitys Code of Academic Integrity.

UP Bulletin Description: EGR 110 Introduction to Engineering 2 cr. hrs. An exploration of the
engineering profession, including careers, aspects of engineering education, and case studies.
Introduction of ethical and social issues related to technology. Development of engineering design
methodology utilizing a semester-long project. Study of oral, written, and graphical communication of
technical material in conjunction with the project. Fee: $40.

COURSE POLICIES
Late Assignments: Late assignments will lose 10% of possible credit per day for up to five days, after which it will not be accepted.
Cell Phone Use: Cell phone use is prohibited during class and lab times.
Quiz Policy: Some class sessions may include quizzes. There are no make-up quizzes and no credit for missed quizzes. There are
no midterm exams and there is no final exam.

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Attendance: Attendance in class is required, as well as at labs scheduled during class time. Some afternoon, evening and weekend
sessions may be required, and engineering clubs generally meet in the evenings.
Reading Assignments: You are expected to complete reading assignments before the class period. Reading assignments will be
covered on occasional quizzes.
Equipment Return: All tools in the construction kit must be returned to the Lab Coordinator or student workers on or before the
last day of classes. Failure to do so will result in a course grade of F for all team members.
Teamwork: Teamwork is expected in this course. Teams are encouraged to consult with Group Process Assistants, located in
Buckley Center 163. Group Process Assistants provide help to groups to systematically think about their social, task, and procedural
needs.
University of Portlands Code of Academic Integrity Academic integrity is openness and honesty in all scholarly endeavors. The
University of Portland is a scholarly community dedicated to the discovery, investigation, and dissemination of truth, and to
the development of the whole person. Membership in this community is a privilege, requiring each person to practice academic
integrity at its highest level, while expecting and promoting the same in others. Breaches of academic integrity will not be
tolerated and will be addressed by the community with all due gravity. See University Bulletin for policy.
Assessment Disclosure Statement Student work products for this course may be used by the University for educational quality
assurance purposes.
Accessible Education Services (AES) Students who experience a disability and require an accommodation to fully participate in this
class, contact the Accessible Education Services office located in Buckley Center, Rm. 163 or call 503-943-8985. If you have
an AES accommodation plan that includes academic accommodations that apply to this course, make an appointment to meet
with the professor to discuss how your accommodation will be implemented. You are responsible for giving sufficient notice to
your professor for timely implementation of your accommodation; therefore it is recommended you speak with your professor
in the first week of the semester or as soon as your accommodation plan is activated. Also, meet with the professor if you have an
AES Safety Plan and/or wish to discuss emergency medical information or special arrangements in case the building must be
evacuated. Requests for an alternate location for exams and/or extended exam time should, when possible, be made two
weeks in advance of an exam, and must be made at least one week in advance of an exam.
Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC) The Learning Resource Center, located on the first floor of Buckley Center within SARC
(BC 163), provides peer assistance tutoring for writing, math, speech and presentations, languages, business and economics,
sciences and nursing. For any of these services please visit the website at:
https://www1.up.edu/learningcommons/index.html. For Writing. You will need to register as a user the first time you go to the
website. If you cannot make any of the posted office hours, you can arrange an appointment by emailing writing@up.edu. For
Math. Math assistants are available on a walk-in basis. Please go to check the website listed above for a current schedule of
hours math assistants are available.For Speech and Presentations. Speech assistants from the Communication Department are
available by appointment only. Just send a request to: speech@up.edu. For International Languages. Language assistance is
available by appointment; go to the website listed above and send an email to the target language. For Biology and Chemistry.
The Chemistry Department offers peer mentoring on a walk-in and appointment basis. The Biology Department offers peer
mentoring on a walk-in and appointment basis. For Business and Economics. In collaboration with the Pamplin School of Business,
the Learning Commons now offers peer learning support in Economics and Business Law by appointment only. Go to the website
listed above for appointment information. Learning Assistance Counselor. Learning assistance counseling is also available in BC
163. The counselor teaches learning strategies and skills that enable students to become more successful in their studies and
future professions. The counselor provides strategies to assist students with reading and comprehension, note-taking and study,
time management, test-taking, and learning and remembering. Appointments can be made in the on-line scheduler available to
all students in Moodle or during posted drop-in hours
Lab/Shop Access and Safety Policy: No one is allowed to work in the shops without appropriate training from the shop technician
and without instructor permission. If students require card access to a lab, they must receive training from a technician. No food
or beverages (including water bottles) are allowed in the computer classrooms, shop, or labs. Always work with at least one other
team member on labs and the course project.
Transportation Policy: If you plan to drive to off-campus events as part of this course, you must read the University Vehicle and
Transportation Policy for Students: http://www.up.edu/showimage/show.aspx?file=21092. The policy requires drivers of private
or University vehicles to attend a one-time safe driving course, offered by Public Safety, and to submit a trip itinerary to Public
Safety prior to each off-campus trip. The itinerary form must be signed by the instructor.
Academic Regulation Statement Policies governing your coursework at the University of Portland can be found in the University
Bulletin at http://www.up.edu/provost/default.aspx?cid=9663&pid=1950

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 COURSE DELIVERABLES AND ASSESSMENT
Requirements and Grading:
50% Project
Research Paper (10%)
Project Proposal (5%)
Design Report Part 1 (10%)
Design Report Part 2 (10%)
Presentation and Video (10%)
Website and Weekly Updates (5%)

10% Labs
Attendance
Post-Lab Assignments

10% Advising
Scavenger Hunt
Meeting (Registration Form, Degree Plan Worksheet, Questionnaire)
Declaration of Major Form

15% Professionalism
Resume
Ethics Assignment
Teamwork Assessment
Professional Behavior, etc.

15% Other Assignments

First Day Survey
Engineering Professions
EGR 001
Section-specific Quizzes

Tentatively, grades will be distributed according to the following scale:

A-,A: 90-100 B-,B,B+: 80-89 C-,C,C+: 70-79 D-,D,D+: 60-69

Course Topics, Meeting Locations, and Due Dates: See accompanying course schedule for a list of due
dates for assignments.

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