Course outline
CETG 122: Introduction to
Engineering
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Course outline
CETG 122: Introduction to Engineering
Semester 2 2018/2019
COURSE COORDINATOR:
Ms. Selinah Busang
Teaching Instructor – Civil and Environmental Engineering
Office: Block 108, Room 06
Email: busangs@biust.ac.bw
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. Adamu Murtala Zungeru
Senior Lecturer – Electrical, Computer & Telecommunications Engineering
Office: Block 107, Room 106
Email: zungerum@biust.ac.bw
Dr. Busuyi Afeni
Senior Lecturer – Mining and Geological Engineering
Office: Block 3, Room 08
Email: afenib@biust.ac.bw
Mr. Said Kutua
Teaching Instructor – Mechanical, Energy and Industrial Engineering
Office: Block 105, Room 01
Email: kutuas@biust.ac.bw
Mr. Poloko Nenguba
Teaching Instructor – Chemical, Material and Metallurgical Engineering
Office: Block 121, Room 04
Email: nengubap@biust.ac.bw
Contact hours: Strictly by appointment, Monday - Friday; 0745 – 1630 hrs.
Lecture Period: Tuesdays, 12noon-1:50pm (Auditorium)
INTRODUCTION:
The course introduces students to the world of engineering and what it is like to be an
engineer. A good foundation in mathematics and sciences is pre-requisite for this course. The
class will demonstrate how engineers approach problem solving and arrive at solutions using
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those subjects. Students will get to practice their skills through participation, as a member of
a team, in a simple design project. The course should give students a wider appreciation of
different engineering disciplines, with invited industry professionals each giving an overview
of their respective career. The external lectures should also provide students with a basic
understanding of how relevant engineering is in this technologically advancing world. At the
end of the semester, students should have a clearer idea of where their interests lie and what
it takes to be a successful engineer.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, students will have a clearer understanding of the engineering
profession and also have an appreciation of different fields of engineering. They will learn the
contribution of engineering in the world, the economics of engineering as well as ethical
expectations in an Engineer.
Students are expected to have a firm grasp of fundamental principles and use them to solve
engineering problems. They will be expected to have acquired basic skills of: problem solving
and simple design, being creative and analytical, report writing and presentations which can
include technical drawings, graphs, and charts. Students are also expected to learn the
importance of teamwork and time management.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The module presents an overview of the engineering profession and methodologies of
engineering design. Topics include problem solving, The Engineering profession, Engineering
accreditation and licensure, Life-long learning, Studying and time management skills,
Introduction to engineering design, Teamwork. Other topics covered will include: Engineering
economics, Law and ethics of engineering practice, Career paths, Professional development,
Parameters related to fundamental dimensions, Communication skills, Common available
engineering Softwares. Professors from each discipline will provide overview introductory
highlights for each programme offered by the BIUST College of Engineering & Technology.
INSTRUCTION METHOD:
1 Lecture per week
1 Group Projects Weekly
1 Professional talk every 2 weeks
INSTRUCTOR GROUP:
Group 1 – Dr Zungeru and Mr Nenguba
Group 2 – Dr Afeni and Mr. Kutua
Lectures
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Week
(Beginning)
Topic
Book
chapters
Instructor
Week 1
Introduction to the Engineering
Profession, Accreditation and
Professional Societies
Professor talk:
Chapter 1
Zungeru
Engineering Education:
Preparing for an Engineering
Career
Engineering Design & Problem
Solving
Safety Health & Environment
Chapter 2
Afeni
Chapter 3
Afeni
Chapter 3
Selinah
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Professor talk:
Accreditation and Engineering
Education
Engineering and Sustainable
development, Engineering
Success and Teamwork
Fundamental dimensions and
related parameters
Engineering Communications
Prof. Oladiran
Sengalo, Mogwera
Richard
Chapter 3
Poloko
Chapter 6
Kutua
Chapter 4
Poloko
Chapter 14
& 15
Chapter 5
Zungeru
Week 11
Engineering Softwares:
Microsoft Excel & MATLAB
Engineering Ethics and Law
Week 12
Engineering Economics
Chapter 20
Kutua
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
ASSESSMENT:
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EXAM: 60%
CA:
40%
Project :
20%
Tests:
15%
Assignments: 5%
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT:
Continuous assessment will be consisting of tests, quizzes, and a simple design project.
Regarding the project, students will be split into groups of 5-7 which will be decided the first
week of tutorials. Students will belong to these groups for the rest of the semester. Project
assessment will be based on group work as well as individual performances as a team
member.
RECOMMENDED TEXT:
ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS: An Introduction to Engineering; Moaveni, S.; 4th Edition;
CENGAGE Learning
SUPPLEMENTARY READING MATERIAL;
ENGINEERING: Fundamentals and Problem Solving; Eide, A. R. et al.; 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill
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