Course Description
ENGR 1001: EXPLORING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY is a project-based introduction to engineering with a focus on Mechanical, Electrical, and Computer Engineering Technologies. A comprehensive overview of these exciting fields that goes beyond theory and textbook knowledge by providing hands-on experience through the development of an automated robotic system that emulates real-world applications. An opportunity to explore different options and learn about the exciting career opportunities available in each area. Students gain a deep understanding of the practical applications of engineering and develop the basic skills needed to succeed in the field.
- Credits / Hours: 0 Credits, 2 Hours Lecture, 2 Hours Lab
- Pre/Co-requisites: None
- Class Meetings: In-person, Monday to Thursday, from 10 am to 2 pm
- Dates: Session A – June 3 to June 27 | Session B – July 29 to August 22
Faculty Information
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course/workshop, students should be able to:
- Recognize different career options, pay scales, job expectations, and needed skills in different engineering fields.
- Identify different electronic components and their functions.
- Design basic electrical circuits (analog and digital) using a simulator and breadboard
- Understand the product development process from Design to Analysis and Manufacturing.
- Create basic 3D models using Computer Aided Design software.
- Understand how computer technology is used in different industry sectors.
- Understand the process for designing and developing computer programs to control physical components.
Teaching/Learning Methods
- This course is a project-based course. The course has two components, the lecture and the laboratory.
Technology Requirements
- The required technology will be provided in the classroom.
Grading Policy
This is a no-grade course/workshop.
Class Etiquette & Netiquette
- Students should show respect to each other and to the professor.
- Any activity threatening the college’s academic integrity will result in disciplinary action.
- Please refer to the Student Hub for a full listing of the Student Code of Conduct, Classroom Behavior Guidelines, and Academic Integrity Rules.
Attendance & Participation
The course abides by the current CUNY Attendance policy. To successfully complete this course/workshop, you must attend all the sessions. Stipends and other incentives require completing this course/workshop successfully.
Academic Integrity Policy
Students and all others who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music, inventions and other intellectual property owe their audience and sources accuracy and honesty in using, crediting and citation of sources. As a community of intellectual and professional workers, the college recognizes its responsibility for providing instruction in information literacy and academic integrity, offering models of good practice, and responding vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of academic integrity. Accordingly, academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension and expulsion. More information about the College’s policy on Academic Integrity may be found in the College Catalog.
