Division of Engineering, Computer Programming, and Technology
West Campus Building 9, Room 140 (407) 582-1902/1903
http://www.valenciacollege.edu/west/engineering/
CRN 11353
SESSION: Fall 2013
Course Syllabus for EGS 1006-11353, Introduction to the Engineering Profession
Catalog Course Description: This course is an overview of academic and professional requirements in
various engineering disciplines. This course covers various concepts such as engineering ethics, effective
team building skills, public presentation skills, and networking.
Class Time and Location: Monday 1:30 P.M. to 3:20 P.M. Room 4-120
References:
NO TEXTBOOK REQUIRED.
1) Robert’s Rules of Order at http://www.robertsrules.org/
2) Florida Board of Professional Engineers at http://www.fbpe.org/
3) Undergraduate catalog of the university you expect to attend.
2) Microsoft Office 2007 Illustrated Brief by Hunt & Waxer (NOT Required)
Note: Reference copy of “Microsoft Office 2007 Illustrated Brief” available at West
Campus Library Reference Desk
Professor’s Information:
Name: Prof. Charles Davis
Prof. Mohua Kar
Office: West Campus, 9-133
11-259
Phone: (407)582-5607
(407) 582-1182
Email: cdavis73@valenciacollege.edu
mkar@valenciacollege.edu .
Office hours: Appointments may be made at mutually convenient times. Office hours are
as follows.
Student Engagement Hours for Prof. Davis
Location and
Contact
Information
Office 9-133
DAY
FROM
TO
M
3:00 PM
5:00PM
Office 9-133
T
10:00AM
12:00PM
Office 9-133
W
9:00AM
10:00AM
Office 9-133
R
9:00AM
10:30AM
Office 9-133
F
10:30AM
12:00PM
(407)-582-5607 or cdavis73@valenciacollege.edu
Student Engagement Hours for Prof. Kar
Location and
Contact
DAY
FROM
TO
Information
Office 11-259
M
11:30 am
1:00 pm
Office 11-259
T
11:30 am
2:30 pm
Office 11-259
W
11:30 am
1:00 pm
Office 11-259
R
11:30am
2:30 pm
Email/Blackboard
F
9:00 am
10:00 am
(407)-582-1182 or mkar@valenciacollege.edu
Student Performance Assessment:
Evaluation
Individual Assignments
20%
Individual Attendance
30%
Group Presentation
20%
Rube Goldberg
20%
Team Questions and
Thank You letters
10%
Total
100%
90 - 100 % = A
80 - 89 % = B
70 - 79 % = C
60 - 69 % = D
0 - 59 % = F
Individual Assignment 1: “plan of Study” at Valencia College and UCF or any other 4 year university.
Individual Assignment 2: A mock resume with an internship during undergrad and three jobs after BE
degree.
Group Assignments: one question to each guest speaker before the presentation and a Thank you letter to
the guest speaker after each presentation.
Group Presentation: Complete a Case Study assigned to the team and give a 30 min presentation.
Rube Goldberg project (group): Put off a candle using at least 15 steps.
Class Room Policies
1) Individual Assignments are due at the beginning of the next class (Monday 1:30 P.M.).
2) The “Team Question” for the speaker is due on Wednesday at midnight.
3) “Thank you letter” to the speaker is due on Sunday at midnight.
4) If you are absent three classes you will be dropped from the course.
5) NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED (even for medical reasons). No Exceptions.
When in doubt, submit your work EARLY!! I will not accept the excuse
“Blackboard was down”. Plan ahead.
6) Showing up 15 minutes or more late to class will cause you to be counted absent for that day.
Our presenters (including student presenters) deserve that respect and professionalism on our part.
7) Any recording of the lectures or class actives by video or audio is not allowed
without prior written approval from the instructors.
8) Computers, cell phones etc should be OFF during class.
9) No food or drink is permitted in the class room.
10) Changes in the syllabus and/or schedule may be made at any time during the term by an
announcement from the instructor.
11) Walking in and out of class during class is considered disrespectful to speakers and
lecturers and will not be tolerated.
Important Dates:
Monday, Sept. 2nd
Nov. 27th to Dec. 1st
Friday, Nov. 1st
Monday, Dec. 16th
College is closed
Thanksgiving Break
Withdrawal deadline for “W” Grade
Grades are due
Class Schedule:
The following is a tentative schedule based upon class needs. The Instructor reserves the right to make
any schedule changes necessary.
Date
8/26
Week 1
9/2
Week 2
9/9
Week 3
9/16
Week 4
9/23
Week 5
9/30
Week 6
10/7
Week 7
10/14
Week 8
10/21
Week 9
10/28
Week10
11/4
Week11
11/11
Week12
11/18
Week13
11/25
Course Activities for EGS 1006; CRN 11353; Fall 2013
Prof. Kar: Course Organization, Blackboard and syllabus overview,
Prof. Davis: Engineering Courses at Valencia, Discuss team assignments.
College is closed
Speaker 1: Ms. Carmen Diaz, VC
Speaker 2: Mr. Scott Bokash, VC
Speaker 1: Prof. Andy Ray, VC
Speaker 2: Florida Engineering Society
Speaker: Bradley Clymer (UCF)
Speakers: INROADS
Speaker 1: Prof. Ralf Jenne (VC)
Speaker 2: Carl D. Harris
Topic: Internship
Topic: Computer Access Lab
Topic: Engineering Design Disaster
Topic: Prospective of an ex- student
Topic: Intenship
Topic: Engineering Ethics
Topic: FL DOL Manufacturing Trade
Grant
Individual Assignment 2 is due today
Speaker: Ms. Leila Nodarse
Topic: Industrial Engineering
Speaker: IEEE Valencia Chapter
Speaker: Give Kids the World Engineering Advisory Council
Speaker: TBD
Topic:
Speaker: Dr. Randal Allen
Topic: Mechanical Engineering
Speaker: Mr. Nate Boyd, City of Orlando
Topic: Green Energy
Group presentations: Teams 1, 2 and 3
Group presentations: Teams 4, 5, 6 and 7
Group presentations: Teams 8, 9 and 10
Week14
12/2
Rube Goldberg Competition (team Project)
Week15 Individual Assignment 1 is due today
12/9
University Engineering Program Open Form - Attendance mandatory.
Final
week
New Withdrawal Policy
Per Valencia Policy 4-07 (Academic Progress, Course Attendance and Grades, and Withdrawals), a student who
withdraws from class before the withdrawal deadline of (insert appropriate date) will receive a grade of “W.” A
student is not permitted to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline. A faculty member MAY withdraw a student up
to the beginning of the final exam period for violation of the class attendance policy. A student who is withdrawn
by faculty for violation of the class attendance policy will receive a grade of “W.” Any student who withdraws or
is withdrawn from a class during a third or subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of “F.”
For a complete policy and procedure overview on Valencia Policy 4-07 please go to:
http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policydetail.cfm?RecordID=75
Expected Student Conduct Valencia Community College is dedicated not only to the advancement of
knowledge and learning but is concerned with the development of responsible personal and social
conduct. By enrolling at Valencia Community College, a student assumes the responsibility for becoming
familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct. The primary responsibility for managing the
classroom environment rests with the faculty. Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts
that result in the disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty member to leave the class. Violation
of any classroom or Valencia’s rules may lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from
Valencia. Disciplinary action could include being withdrawn from class, disciplinary warning, probation,
suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and authorized actions. You will find the Student Code of
Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook
Student Core Competencies The faculty of Valencia Community College have established four Core
Competencies that describe the learning outcomes for a Valencia graduate. They are: THINK, VALUE,
COMMUNICATE, ACT. These general competencies can be applied in many contexts and must be
developed over a lifetime. They specify how learning can be expressed and assessed in practice. They
enable students and faculty to set learning goals and assess learning within and across the many
disciplines of human inquiry. Use the descriptions and examples of academic work for each to measure
your own learning outcomes. Samples of the academic work are great additions to your Learning
Portfolio. For further information on student core competencies please go to
www.valenciacc.edu/competencies
Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the
Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably
during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations
based on appropriate documentation of disabilities (West Campus SSB 102, ext. 1523)."