College of the Redwoods
EXPERIMENTAL COURSE
Proposal and Outline
DATE: 3/18/08
COURSE ID AND NUMBER: ENGR 88
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Engineering
DISCIPLINE(S): (Select from CCC System Office Minimum Qualification for Faculty [copy following web address
and paste into web browser http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/aa_ir/psmq/min_qual/min_quals%20_revApr406.pdf] Course may fit
more than one discipline; identify all that apply) Engineering, Engineering Technology
Is this the first time this course has been offered?
TOTAL UNITS: 1 [Lecture Units:
TOTAL HOURS: 18 [Lecture Hours:
1
18
The second time?
Lab Units: 0]
Lab Hours: 0]
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 30
GRADING:
Submitted by:
Grade Only
CR/NC Only
Steve Brown
CR/NC Option
Tel. Ext. 4347
Division Chair: Tony Sartori
Date: 3/18/08
Review Date:
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 5/6/08
Yes
Date: 3/28/08
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
Should clearly state the scope of the course, its level, and what student goals the course is designed to fulfill.
An introduction to the field of engineering. Students discover the role of engineering in
society and the experiences of engineers in academic, government, and industry
settings. Guest speakers, career exploration, and resume preparation are emphasized.
The course prepares students to make informed decisions regarding career paths,
university transfer options, and engineering majors.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
What should students be able to do as a result of taking this course? State some of the objectives in terms of
specific, measurable student accomplishments.
1. Identify and cite examples of engineering disciplines
2. Identify and cite examples of engineering functions.
3. Describe the role of engineers in society.
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4. Contrast the preconceptions of an engineering career with information gathered
during the course.
5. Develop a one-page professional resume.
6. Initiate and complete an informational interview with a professional engineer.
7. Describe the education pathways to gaining an engineering degree.
COURSE CONTENT
Attach a copy of the course syllabus (including description, policies, and schedule of instruction and assignments).
1. Introduction to the engineering profession: including branches of engineering,
engineering functions, and engineering opportunities on the North Coast.
2. The engineering major: including engineering and related courses at CR, 4 year
university transfer strategies, programs found at universities, and creating a transfer
plan.
3. Job hunting strategies: including resume preparation, conducting an information
interview, and internship opportunities.
4. Professional ethics within the engineering field.
5. Guest speakers (local professional engineers and representatives from transfer
universities)..
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
What will students be doing (e.g., listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities, attending
a field trip)? Relate the activities directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
1. Listening to faculty and guest lectures.
2. Preparing a professional resume.
3. Conducting an information interview with a guest speaker.
4. Participating in discussions.
5. Developing a transfer plan and career pathway.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
How will students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes?
1. Written report on informational interview.
2. Summary reports on one or more guest speaker.
3. Participation in class discussions (in person or online).
4. Professional resume preparation.
5. Transfer plan and career path preparation.
6. Comprehensive written exam.
PREREQUISITES
No
Yes
Course:
Rationale for Prerequisite?
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed.
COREQUISITES
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite:
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RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
No
Yes
Course:
Rationale for Recommended Preparation:
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS: Title, Author, and Date are required.
Author B. Landis Title Studying Engineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career Date 2007
Author Berson & Benner Title Career Success in Engineering: A Guide for Students and New
Professionals Date 2007
Author Echaore-McDavid Title Career Opportunities in Engineering Date 2006
Author
Title
Date
Other Appropriate Readings:
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FOR VPAA USE ONLY
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER ENGR-88
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Department: MATEN Math/Engineering
16. CoRequisite Course: None
2. Subject: ENGR`
17. CoRequisite Noncourse: None
Course No: 88
3. Credit Type: D Credit Degree Applicable
18. Maximum Class Size: 30
4. Min/Maximum Units: 1.0 to
19. Repeat/Retake: NR No repeats
variable units
5. Course Level: C Clearly Occupational
20. Count Retakes for Credit:
yes
no
6. Academic Level: UG Undergraduate
21. Only Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
7. Grade Scheme: UG Undergraduate
22. Allow Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
8. Short Title: Intro to Engineering
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title: Introduction to Engineering
24. Accounting Method: W Weekly Census
10. National ID (CIP): 14.0101
25. Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
11. Local ID (TOPS): 090100
26. Billing Method: T-Term
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
28. Billing Credits: 1.0
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

Level Two Work Experience:
NWE Not Coop Work Experience
29. Purpose: I Occupational Ed
Level Three:
30. Articulation No. (CAN):
Placeholder for GE OR
DOES NOT APPLY
31. Articulation Seq. (CAN):
Level Four: If GE : Choose One:
32. Transfer Status: B Transfers to CSU only
13. Instructional Method: LEC Lecture and/or Discussion
14. Inst Ld (TLUs): 1.5
33. Equates to another course?
course number.
Contact Hours: 18
15. Prerequisite: None
Particular Comments for Printed Schedule.
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