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In Class Activity |
Reading/Prep |
What you Need to turn in |
Links/Misc. |
| 1/6 |
Part 1: Introduction and Welcome
Syllabus Review
Name Game
Part 2: Keys to Success in Engineering
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Read:nothing
Prepare: nothing |
Turn in: nothing
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buy textbook
Learn about different engineering majors here.
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| 1/13 |
Part 1: Introduction to Project I: Balsa Wood Bridge
To prepare, read Ch. 2 (pp. 37-48 Engineering Design Process)
Part 2: Guest Speaker: Luis Leon, Boeing and PSEC
This presentation will cover engineering disciplines. Come prepared with questions. Peruse Appendix E, pp. 285-304 (engineering disciplines).
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a. Read Chapter 1 and pages listed to the left
b. Check out the class project page.
c. Reading for Part 2 (Overview of Engineering):
Peruse at least Appendix E, pp. 285-304)
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links:
1. engineer profiles
2. engineering majors
3. Engineering Resources |
| 1/20 |
No Class Today, MLK |
Read: Chapter 2 |
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| 1/27 |
Part 1: Introduction to Project II: Balsa Wood Bridge
Part 2: Goal Setting and Assignment 1
60 hour Rule
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a. Read Chapter3
b. Preparation for Part 1
see links on the right
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Turn in:
a. Exam 1
(turn in the scantron and the exam at the beginning of class, do not write on the exam)
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Preparation for the project:
Check out the class project page.
Play around with the software, read the rules of the project, explore the links.
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Thursday
1/30 |
PSEC Engineering Mentor Night at Seattle Central
6-8pm
SAM lobby area
free event |
Info on PSEC Engineering Mentor Night 2017
Info and Pre-registration |
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This Engineering Mentor Night, co-sponsored by the Puget Sound Engineering Council (PSEC) and Seattle Central College (SCC) will give engineering and pre-engineering students an opportunity to meet representatives from the wide spectrum of practice in the profession of engineering.
Students can:
• Meet professional engineers
• Explore opportunities in engineering
• Get advice from professionals
• Learn more about employment in engineering |
| 2/3 |
Part 1&2: Leon Lewis, Advising,
Bring a laptop if you can.
Regular Classroom SAM206
Goal: start creation of education plan
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Read: Chapter 4
Preparation:
1. Check out all the links on the right, explore, write down any questions you might have. |
Turn in:
a. Deliverable 1: Design of bridge 1
Turn this in in class or DURING THE WEEK BEFORE THURSDAY, 2pm (slide under my office door)
c. Assignment 1 (Goal Setting Activity) |
Links to explore for the advising session:
Browse these pages before class. You might want to spend a little more time on the College of Engineering transfer student page (link 1 and 1a). If you plan to transfer to a different school, try to find the equivalent page on that school's website.
1. Transfer Student Info UW College of Engineering
1a. UW Engr list of courses required for ADMISSION and GRADUATION by engr major
2.Engineering Courses at Central
3. UW Transfer Thursday
More links:
SCCC AS-T Option #2 Form
SCCC’s Annual Planning Guide for all courses offered
SCCC’s Online Degree Audit Tool
How to get an appointment with advising:
You can set up an appointment in person (preferred) or by phone. You can also get a drop-in-appointment. Procedures are all listed on the site below:
http://www.seattlecentral.edu/advising/see-an-advisor.php
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| 2/10 |
Part 1: 'How to write your personal essay'
Term paper : transfer essay/personal statement
Ted Talk on Grit
NPR Ted Hour on Success (includes an interview with Angela Lee Duckworth on Grit)
Writing Center website
Part 2: Balsa wood bridge: supplies, tools, advice and troubleshooting |
Read: Chapter 5
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Turn in:
a. Exam 2
(turn in the scantron and the exam at the beginning of class, do not write on the exam) |
Writing Center website |
| 2/17 |
No Class Today, Presidents' Day |
Read: Chapter 6 |
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| 2/24 |
First Bridge Testing |
Read: Chapter 7
Prep:
Bring your bridge |
Turn in:
a. Exam 3
(turn in the scantron and the exam at the beginning of class, do not write on the exam)
b. Education plan ONLINE
Make sure to finish your online education plan by today. In the name of your education plan, include Engr110 and your engineering major (if you know it already).
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| 3/2 |
Part 1: Engineering Challenges and Video
Challenge website
Part 2:
Guest Speaker
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Read: Chapter 8 |
Turn in:
a. Balsa Wood Bridge Design Proposal #2 Deliverable D2
Turn this in in class or DURING THE WEEK BEFORE THURSDAY, 1pm (slide under my office door)
Education Plan (print this out from your student account)
b. Term paper (full credit)
Term paper : transfer essay/personal statement
c. Exam 4
(turn in the scantron and the exam at the beginning of class, do not write on the exam) |
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| 3/9 |
Field trip to the UW Race Car Workshop
Location: Engineering Annex (located behind ME building on UW campus)
We will leave Seattle Central College at 3pm sharp. Please be 10 minutes early (2:50pm), so that we can leave on time.
We will take the 49 bus to the UW campus, make sure to bring money for the bus.
Check out these fun links:
UW Formula SAE website
Electric Car Testing
Test Racing (nice roaring engines)
Fundraising Video (nice overview) |
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| 3/16 |
Bridge Testing Day
Evaluations |
Prep: bring your bridge for testing |
Turn in:
Late Stuff:
Term paper (partial credit)
If you have not yet turned in your term paper you can do so today, but for partial credit
Academic Plan
If you have not yet turned in your academic plan you can do so today, but for partial credit
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