UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for Course Change
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If the changes included in this proposal are significant, attach copies of original and proposed
syllabi in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number: EGR 186/186H
2. Units:
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College:
CEFNS
5. Current Student Learning Outcomes of the
course.
At the conclusion of the course it is expected that
each student will be able to:
 Explain different engineers’ roles in society as
well as the link between the environment and
engineering. (h)
 Define and demonstrate academic integrity and
the responsibility of a student as it relates to
professionalism and life-long learning. (f, i)
 Demonstrate an ability to communicate
coherently in written and oral formats, including
memos, technical papers, and presentations. (g)
 Explain and apply the engineering design
process in taking an open-ended project from
concept to completion. (c, k)
 Explain and illustrate the basics of being a
successful team member. (d, g)
Effective Fall 2013
4. Academic Unit:
3
Electrical Engineering &
Computer Science, Mechanical
Engineering and Civil
Engineering, Construction
Management and
Environmental Engineering
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6. Current title, description and units. Cut and
paste, in its entirety, from the current on-line
academic catalog*
http://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/.
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EGR 186 INTRODUCTION TO
ENGINEERING DESIGN (3)
Description: Introduces the design process,
problem-solving techniques, teaming skills, oral
and written communication skills, and tools for
success in academic and professional careers.
Multiple hands-on projects. Letter grade only.
Course fee required.
EGR 186 INTRODUCTION TO
ENGINEERING DESIGN (3)
Description: Introduces the design process,
problem-solving techniques, teaming skills, oral
and written communication skills, and tools for
success in academic and professional careers.
Multiple hands-on projects. Letter grade only.
Course fee required.
Units: 3
Units: 3
Pre- or Co requisite: MAT 125 or 125H or
higher. Must have earned grade of C or better
in prerequisite course.
Pre- or Co requisite Prerequisite: MAT 125
or 125H or higher. Must have earned grade of C
or better in prerequisite course.
EGR 186H INTRODUCTION TO
ENGINEERING DESIGN-HONORS (3)
Description: Introduces the design process,
problem-solving techniques, teaming skills, oral
and written communication skills, and tools for
success in academic and professional careers.
Multiple hands-on projects. Letter grade only.
Course fee required.
EGR 186H INTRODUCTION TO
ENGINEERING DESIGN-HONORS (3)
Description: Introduces the design process,
problem-solving techniques, teaming skills, oral
and written communication skills, and tools for
success in academic and professional careers.
Multiple hands-on projects. Letter grade only.
Course fee required.
Units: 3
Units: 3
Prerequisite: Honors Student Group Pre- or
Corequisite: MAT 125 or 125H or higher. Must
have earned grade of C or better in prerequisite
course.
Prerequisite: Honors Student Group, Pre- or
Corequisite: MAT 125 or 125H or higher. Must
have earned grade of C or better in prerequisite
course.
*if there has been a previously approved UCC/UGC/ECCC change since the last catalog year, please copy the approved
text from the proposal form into this field.
7. Justification for course change.
From freshman to sophomore year, according to our class enrollment from EGR 186 to EGR
286, we lose 40% of our students. It is not uncommon for freshmen to try out different majors
as they decide on their college path. We have polled our EGR 186 students as they leave the
class to determine if they are staying in engineering and if not, why. Our informal polling
reveals that most students leaving do so because they are unable to master the math required
for an engineering degree. Nationwide, most students start an engineering program with
calculus, and typically calculus is required for all engineering courses. Presently, in EGR 186,
we do not do any math-based problems because the level of competence in math is so varied
(some students completed calculus in high school, others struggle with algebra). By requiring
Effective Fall 2013
pre-calculus for EGR 186, we will be able to raise the calculation-based problem solving in the
course. This has the added benefit of slightly reducing the exploding enrollment in this
course. By raising the math expectations this also helps the students understand that math is
vital to engineering (not all first year students realize this!). Removing MAT 125 as a corequisite (instead requiring it as a prerequisite) will contribute to student success by
preparing students for their intended major, and providing a more accurate reflection of what
an engineering major will require.
8. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year?
See effective dates calendar.
Fall 2015
IN THE FOLLOWING SECTION, COMPLETE ONLY WHAT IS CHANGING
CURRENT
Current course subject and number:
PROPOSED
Proposed course subject and number:
Current number of units:
Proposed number of units:
Current short course title:
Proposed short course title (max 30 characters):
Current long course title:
Proposed long course title (max 100 characters):
Current grading option:
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Current repeat for additional units:
Proposed grading option:
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Proposed repeat for additional units:
Current max number of units:
Proposed max number of units:
Current prerequisite:
Proposed prerequisite (include rationale in the
justification):
MAT 125 or 125H or higher. Must have earned
grade of C or better in prerequisite course.
MAT 125 or 125H or higher. Must have
earned grade of C or better in prerequisite
course.
Honors Student Group, MAT 125 or 125H or
higher. Must have earned grade of C or better
in prerequisite course.
Honors Student Group, MAT 125 or 125H or
higher. Must have earned grade of C or
better in prerequisite course.
Current co-requisite:
Proposed co-requisite (include rationale in the
justification):
MAT 125 or 125H or higher. Must have earned
grade of C or better in prerequisite course.
NONE
MAT 125 or 125H or higher. Must have earned
grade of C or better in prerequisite course.
NONE
Current co-convene with:
Proposed co-convene with:
Current cross list with:
Proposed cross list with:
9. Is this course in any plan (major, minor, or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)? Yes
Effective Fall 2013
No
If yes, describe the impact. If applicable, include evidence of notification to and/or response
from each impacted academic unit.
No impact on Civil Engineering BSE, Electrical Engineering BSE, Environmental Engineering
BSE, Mechanical Engineering BSE, or Mechanical Engineering Minor. All chairs approved this
action at the Engineering and Professional Programs leadership meeting on 1-27-2014.
10. Is there a related plan or sub plan change proposal being submitted?
Yes
If no, explain.
These prerequisite/co-requisite changes will not require any related plan changes.
No
11. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above.
No
Answer 12-15 for UCC/ECCC only:
12. Is this course an approved Liberal Studies or Diversity course?
If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies
Diversity
Both
Yes
No
13. Do you want to remove the Liberal Studies or Diversity designation?
If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies
Diversity
Both
Yes
No
14. Is this course listed in the Course Equivalency Guide?
Yes
No
15. Is this course a Shared Unique Numbering (SUN) course?
Yes
No
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Scott Galland
2/10/2014
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
2/7/2014
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
2/7/14
Dean of college
For Committee use only:
Effective Fall 2013
Date
UCC/UGC Approval
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
Effective Fall 2013