INTER AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
BAYAMON CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
ENGR1100 – Introduction to Engineering
Required
Catalog Description: The history and development of engineering as a profession is explained. Social and
professional responsibilities of an engineer and their function in society shall be discussed. Discussion of
ethics and the study of real cases considered. Study of traditional and modern engineering tools shall take
place. Career opportunities and options are explored as well as job placement strategies.
Pre-requisite(s): First-year students
Textbook: Wright, P. H., Introduction to Engineering, Third Edition, J. Wiley & Sons, NY, 2000.
Suggested References:
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Eide, A.R., Jenison, R., Lane, M., and Larry L. N., Introduction to Engineering Design and Problem
Solving, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2001. ISBN 0072402210.
Eide, A.R., Jenison, R., Lane, M., and Larry L. N., Introduction Fundamentals and Problem Solving,
Forth Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2002. ISBN: 0072430273.
Holtzapple and Reece, Foundations of Engineering, Second Edition. McGraw-Hill Inter, 2003.
ISBN: 0072480823.
Kemper and Sanders, Engineers and their Profession, Fifth Edition. Oxford Press, NY,
2001. ISBN: 0195105826.
Course Objectives
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Describe the history and development of engineering as a profession
Explain the engineering curriculum and know the facilities of the School of Engineering.
Describe the different sub disciplines of engineering.
Explain the current Code of Ethics ruling the practice of engineering, which will include discussing
case studies
5. Apply the basics steps of the iterative engineering design process
6. Explain the tools used in engineering, including communication
Topics Covered
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Lecture Topic*
History of engineering
Definition of Engineering
The Engineer as a professional
Creative, learning process & thinking
Engineering approach on problem solving: steps
Communication in engineering
Calculations for engineering
Computerized applications
Case studies
Projects
*Schedule is subject to change
Class-meeting Schedule: Three credit hours. Forty five-hour lecture per term.
Hours
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Evaluation Strategies
Final grades shall be based on following distribution:
Exams (Two partial exams)
(40%)
Homework & Quizzes and class attendance
(20%)
Projects In class
(20%)
Final Project
(20%)
Grading Policy
Grades are reported according to the following standard grading system:
A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), F (0-59)
Contribution of Course to Meeting Professional Component
Three credit hours of engineering science and no credit hours of engineering design.
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes**
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**The letter corresponds to the Program Outcomes of industrial engineering.
Accommodations for Disabilities
Students who require special services or assistance in carrying out academic duties must notify the
Coordinator of Students with Disabilities at the Dean of Students Office at the beginning of the semester ,
or as soon as they become aware of their need(s).
Academic fraud
Dishonest conduct, fraud, plagiarism, or any other inadequate behavior regarding academic work are
considered major infractions according to the Student Regulations Manual (Reglamento General de
Estudiantes). Penalties for major infractions, according to the Manual, may include suspension from the
University for set period of more than a year or permanent expulsion, among other disciplinary measures.
Prepared by: Reinaldo Cintrón, PhD, PE
Revised by: Heriberto Barriera, PhD
Revised by: Catherine Aguilar, MEIE
Date: 02/10/06
Date: 09/16/08
Date: 02/25/09