MSE 101 ON LINE LECTURE
INTRODUCTION
LECTURE & LABORATORY
Professor: Professor Shahriar
Manufacturing Systems & Engineering Management Dept.
 Faculty Office: JD 3346
 Faculty Office Phone: (818) 677-2167
 Submit HW online at: Shahriar.Vazan@csun.edu and
eamerikaner@oakparkusd.org
 Department Office: JD 4510
 Department Phone: (818) 677-2167
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Catalog
Description
Corequisite MSE 101L. Introduction to the engineering
Profession and academic programs. Orientation to
the University, the College and its departments.
Development of study, communication, problem
solving, design, analytical and computing skills.
Introduction to the internet, word processing,
spread sheet, computer-aided design and
presentation software. Design project development
and team experience. One hour lecture and three
hours lab per week.
LECTURE DETAILS
 Lecture: Lectures will be posted each Tuesday beginning August 22th.
 The URL is:
http://www.ecs.csun.edu/mse101access-ProfessorX NOT ACTIVE
 Username: mse101
 Password: fall2015
 Laboratory: Off campus classes, arrange with your local high school
instructor
HOMEWORK INSTRUCTIONS
 It is important to make sure that you properly document your
name on each assignment submitted.
 Students must submit homework in a timely manner.
Assignments are generally due the following week after they are
assigned unless otherwise noted.
 Late assignments will result in a reduction of the student’s grade.
 Lab projects are team projects.
 All homework is individual work unless otherwise noted.
LECTURE TOPICS (POSTED
ONLINE WEEKLY)
Week
Lecture Schedule
Week
Lab Schedule
1
Introduction to the Course
1
2
Introduction to Engineering (Tarek Slides)
Welcome to the MSE 101 Lab - Outline Semester,
VSL Access
3
Introduction to Excel Part 1
2
The Engineering Profession
4
Introduction to Excel VB Programming
3
The Design Process
5
AutoDesk AutoCad Part 1
4
Ship the Chip Group Work (Initial Sketches)
6
AutoDesk AutoCad Part 2
5
Ship the Chip Group Work (Build)
7
Java Music Programming
6
Ship the Chip Group Present Design
8
Java Music Programming
7
Engineering Ethics
9
Digital Logic
8
Try Engineering Project 2
10
Autodesk Fusion
9
Try Engineering Project 2
11
Autodesk Fusion
10
Try Engineering 2 Presentation
12
How Does a Jet Engine Work?
11
Academic Success Factors (Seno Slides)
13
Solidworks Part 1 Tutorial 1
12
Try Engineering Project 3
14
Solidworks Part 2 Tutorial 1
13
Try Engineering Project 3
15
Solidworks Tutorial 3 w/o PPT
14
Try Engineering 3 Presentation
16
Project Management
15
Dimensions Units and Conversion
16
Working in Teams
Subject to Change
BASIS OF GRADING
 Grading Break Down
 45% Design Projects & Team Assignments
 55% Individual Assignments
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Plus or Minus grading will be used.
90-100 A- to A
80-89 B- to B+
70-79 C- to C+
60-69 D- to D+
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FORMATS FOR WORK
1
Homework problems must be submitted via email at Shahriar.Vazan@csun.edu and
eamerikaner@oakparkusd.org.
2
Homework problems must be numbered
3
Identify all assignment with student name and school (for example; Doe, John
ACME High School). DO NOT RELY ON YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO IDENTIFY WORK
YOU SUBMIT.
4
Lecture homework graded by your CSUN professor, lab assignments will be graded
by your local high school instructors.
5
Each student must turn in his/her own homework. All submissions are to be
individual efforts with the exception of Design Projects.
6
The format for the project design report is available on line. This format is used for
the design project in the laboratory. Written reports will be evaluated for compliance
to the format requirements, the writing quality, timeliness, and content.
FIRST HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
 Submit via Email: Shahriar.Vazan@csun.edu and
eamerikaner@oakparkusd.org
 Answer the below questions about yourself. Lets get to know
who you are and why you are interested in engineering.
 Introduce yourself
 What is your full name?
 What school are you currently attending? How long till you
graduate? Where do you want to attend college?
 Do you know any Engineers? A family member or a close friend.
What kind of engineer are they? Where do they work?
 Tell me something special about yourself? Any special hobbies or
skills.
 Keep to about half a page
 Due: As Stated On Class Website
KEEP ON TOP OF LECTURES
Remember this is a University Level course
 No reminders from your professor about assignments coming due.
 No follow-up emails from your Professor regarding missing
assignments.
 All grades are final.
 Drops are not allowed after 3rd week of the University semester.
BE SUCCESS!!!
We want you to be successful!!!
 Keep up with the class assignments!!
 Work as a Team on Design Projects.
 Look at the course website for new content
regularly.
 Email your Professor/Instructor with questions.
Have a great semester!!