ENGR 25 Lab - CHABOT COLLEGE
COURSE INFORMATION
Consultation/Tutorial Lab: Monday 4:00 – 5:50pm
Room 1813
Instructor: Daniel Quigley
Office: 2050
Phone: (415) 937 - 8688
E-mail: dquigley@chabotcollege.edu
Office Hours: T/R: 10:30-11:30am
Math Lab Hours: MWF 10:30a – 12:05p
Corequisite: Enrolled in ENGR 25 with Bruce Mayer
Course Content: Methodology and techniques for solving engineering/science problems using
numerical-analysis computer-application programs MATLAB and EXCEL. Technical computing and
visualization for mechanics, electrical circuits, biology, thermal systems, fluid systems and other
branches of science and engineering.
Text: Intro to MATLAB for Engineers Edition: 3rd
Grading: Attendance to workshop series is voluntary; however, extra credit will be given for
completion of assignments and mini quizzes given during Tutorial Lab.
Instructor’s Biography: I was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. As much fun as you think this might be, I
can assure you it wasn’t. Growing up in a city that is a playground for adults is something I would not wish upon
any child. So as soon as I could, I moved out of Las Vegas, NV. I moved to Reno, NV which you’d think is not
very different at all, however, Reno is. It was a blast and it could have been because I spent my own college
years there, obtaining an education in Engineering and Mathematics. Even though it was a lot of fun, Reno did
more for me than just cool hobbies and excitement. This is where I decided to become a teacher. While working
in the tutoring center to pay for college, I realized that I was very good at explaining stuff to people (by stuff I
mean math). I also decided that engineering is definitely not the job for me, so I set out in pursuit of the one
career I actually liked (and could see myself doing for a number of years), teaching. I have taught at the
university in Reno for two years, I have eight years of tutoring experience, two years of being supervisor of the
tutoring center, and this is my 4th year teaching at the community college level. Education is a passion of mine
which makes me more than qualified to teach many courses, including ENGR 25
Instructor’s Classroom Policies
Respect: This is a very important topic and it encompasses many policies. In general, we (including me)
need to respect each other. This means respecting me, respecting other people in the class, and respecting the
rules of the building. If someone is making a presentation, everyone in the class needs to give them their
attention (including me). If someone makes a mistake (which we all do) then there is no need to embarrass that
person. Remember that everyone comes from different backgrounds and different points in life so please be
courteous to one another. Rules of the building/classroom are no food, drink (water bottles permitted),
chewing gum, cell phones, disruptive/distracting behavior, or inappropriate behavior. If for some reason
you are not able to do this, you will be asked to leave the classroom for that day, have a student-instructor
conference, a student-director conference, or a conference with the president. If you cannot respect the rules, you
will not be able to come back to the classroom without proper authorization.
Participation: This is a must while in the classroom. While lecturing, I will ask for solutions to
problems and ask questions to promote thought. I will also allow you to try problems individually or in groups. I
want to welcome math questions that are related to the topics presented in this class, as well as comments,
thoughts, or clarifications you have. Please make comments that are Meaningful, Helpful, Useful, or Necessary
to understanding the material. Please come to class prepared for the day’s activities.
Attendance: Attendance is required to receive extra credit.
Quizzes: Mini-quizzes will be given weekly and will mainly be on the homework assignment due that
week and topics covered.
Makeup Policy: No makeup quizzes will be given this semester.
Academic Integrity: Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a zero score on the material in
question. Revisions can NOT be made on such material. In addition, you can be given an ‘F’ grade for the
course and/or information about the incident could be passed on to the Dean of Student Services for further
disciplinary action.
E-mail list: I will use the e-mail address you have on file with Chabot when I need to send out messages. My
primary uses might include: notifying students about errors in answer keys, notifying students that I have found
something they left behind in class, or making instructions clearer if their seems to be a misunderstanding.