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Syllabus: ENGR 101

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Course Description

This course is designed to get you started on your journey as an Iowa State Mechanical Engineer. By participating in ENGR 101, you will become aware of important policies for the College of Engineering, as well as a variety of resources and strategies to aid you in becoming a successful student.

  • Course Name: ENGR 101: Engineering Orientation

  • Department: Mechanical Engineering

  • Current Semester and Year: Fall 2023

  • Credit Hours: R (Required)

  • Course Prerequisites: None

  • Course Meeting Time: Thursday 9:00-9:50

  • Course Format: In-person

Instructor Information

Instructor: Kirsten Hauge

Email: khauge@iastate.edu

Phone: 515-294-9354

Office location: 2620 Howe Hall

Student hours: By appointment

General announcements will be posted via Canvas announcements. Properly configure your Notification Settings in Canvas to receive notifications.

Course Objectives (COs)

Upon completing this course, students will be able to do the following:

CLO 1: Students will be able to describe policies, procedures, services, and expectations at Iowa State and the College of Engineering.

CLO 2: Students will be able to outline specific job opportunities and educational requirements in at least one field of engineering.

CLO 3: Students will recognize that a successful engineer must be able to contribute towards creating an inclusive environment in which all individuals are respected and valued.

Course Materials

Required materials

Course Schedule

Course Schedule
Week/Module Topic & Agenda Summary Assignments & Due Dates

Week 1

August 24

 

What is ENGR 101?

  • Get to know your peers

  • Syllabus overview

  • Expectations/Objectives

  • Academic Integrity

  • Tips for College Success

Complete Module 1 on Canvas (Due 8/31)

  • Syllabus Quiz
  • Academic Integrity & Academic Misconduct
  • Find your Academic Advisor activity

Week 2

August 31

Engineering Career Services

Resumes 101

Complete Module 2 on Canvas (Due 9/7)

  • Building an Engineering Resume worksheet
  • Submit your resume

Week 3

September 7

ME Faculty Presentation

  • What is ME?

  • Careers in ME

Complete Module 3 on Canvas (Due 9/14)

  • Explore a Career in Mechanical Engineering activity

Week 4

September 14

No Class--Attend the Career Fair!

Complete Module 4 on Canvas (Due 9/21)

  • Career Fair reflection activity

Week 5

September 21

 Engineering in a Diverse World

Complete Module 5 on Canvas (Due 9/28)

  • Engineering in a Diverse World in-class activity

Week 6

September 28

Campus Resources

Complete Module 6 on Canvas (Due 10/5)

  • Campus Resources activity

Week 7

October 5

ME Curriculum & Policies

 

Complete Module 7 on Canvas (Due 10/12)

  • Midterm Grade assignment

Week 8

October 12

Degree Planning

Class Registration

Complete Module 8 on Canvas (Due 10/19)

  • Gen Ed Selection activity
  • ME Flowchart Activity

Week 9

October 19

Final Exam Review

Complete Module 9 on Canvas (Due 10/26)

Week 10

October 26

Final Exam

 

 

Assessment & Grading

Grade Distribution

You can accumulate points by participating in the following way:

Table 1. Grade Distribution
Module Participation area Total Points

Module 1

Syllabus Quiz

10

Module 1

Academic Integrity & Academic Misconduct

10

Module 1

Find Your Academic Advisor

10

Module 2

Building an Engineering Resume

20

Module 2

Submit Your Resume

30

Module 3

Explore a Career in Mechanical Engineering

30

Module 4

Career Fair Reflection Activity

30

Module 5

Engineering in a Diverse World in-class activity

30

Module 6

Campus Resource Activity

30

Module 7

Midterm Grade Assignment

30

Module 8

Gen Ed Selection Activity

10

Module 8

ME Flowchart Activity

10

 

Grading Scheme

ENGR 101 is a satisfactory/fail course. To pass the course, students must:

  • Attend at least 7 of the 9 sessions (no exceptions!)
  • Attend the Engineering Career Fair or one of the alternate programs listed on Canvas
  • Earn at least 80% of the assignment points in the course (200 out of 250 total points)
  • Earn a score of at least 80% on the final exam

 If you fail Engineering 101, you will be required to repeat it until you pass – Engineering 101 is part of your Basic Program.

 

Missed and late coursework

Assignments are listed in Canvas and are to be submitted in Canvas by 11:59pm on the due date. All assignment instructions and rubrics can be found on Canvas. If an assignment is late, you may earn up to half credit if it is turned in no later than one week past the deadline. Anything more than a week late will receive a zero.

If you have an extenuating circumstance that will prevent you from meeting a deadline, you must talk to me prior to the due date to be considered for an extension. 

Course Policies

Attendance

  • Attendance is required and will be monitored.

  • You are allowed two absences for this class—please use them wisely. If you are absent from class for any reason, you will be counted absent. Interviews, illnesses, family emergencies, etc., are not foreseeable—do not assume that you will not be impacted by them at some point during the term.

  • If you arrive later than 10 minutes after the start of class, you will be counted absent for that class period.

Classroom

  • Treat presenters, classmates, and the instructor with courtesy and respect. Be thoughtful about your comments to others in our classroom, and do not use accusatory, derogatory, or hurtful statements.

  • Turn off unnecessary electronics during class (phone, laptop, etc.). If you are seen misusing your electronics in class, you will lose attendance points for the day.

  • Inappropriate behavior, cheating, or plagiarism will not be tolerated. You are expected to complete assignments individually (except for group projects) and in your own words. Any resources used should be cited. Instances of plagiarism will be reported to the Dean of Students Office and will result in an ‘F’ grade in the course.

Communication

  • Should you encounter any issues with assignments, quizzes, or course content; please be sure to communicate with me immediately, the sooner you can communicate these issues, the better. I am always willing to work through a situation when there is communication.

  • Class rosters are provided to the instructor with the student's legal name. I will gladly honor your request to address you by an alternate name or gender pronoun. Please advise me of this early in the semester so that I may make appropriate changes to my records.

Grade Appeal Process

  • If you become concerned about your instructor's class management, please communicate your concerns with your instructor. Concerns sometimes relate to grading methods, paper turnaround time, and course policies, as examples. If you feel uncomfortable speaking with your instructor, please contact John Wagner, the Mechanical Engineering advising supervisor, at jdwagner@iastate.edu. 

  • Before you decide to appeal, check out ISU's academic appeal process.

 

Required ISU Syllabus Statement

Free Expression

Iowa State University supports and upholds the First Amendment protection of freedom of speech and the principle of academic freedom in order to foster a learning environment where open inquiry and the vigorous debate of a diversity of ideas are encouraged. Students will not be penalized for the content or viewpoints of their speech as long as student expression in a class context is germane to the subject matter of the class and conveyed in an appropriate manner.

Recommended ISU Syllabus Statements

Academic Dishonesty

The class will follow Iowa State University’s policy on academic misconduct (5.1 in the Student Code of Conduct). Students are responsible for adhering to university policy and the expectations in the course syllabus and on coursework and exams, and for following directions given by faculty, instructors, and Testing Center regulations related to coursework, assessments, and exams. Anyone suspected of academic misconduct will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct in the Dean of Students Office. Information about academic integrity and the value of completing academic work honestly can be found in the Iowa State University Academic Integrity Tutorial.

Accessibility Statement

Iowa State University is committed to advancing equity, access, and inclusion for students with disabilities. Promoting these values entails providing reasonable accommodations where barriers exist to students’ full participation in higher education. Students in need of accommodations or who experience accessibility-related barriers to learning should work with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to identify resources and support available to them. Staff at SAS collaborate with students and campus partners to coordinate accommodations and to further the academic excellence of students with disabilities. Information about SAS is available online at www.sas.dso.iastate.edu, by email at accessibility@iastate.edu, or by phone at 515-294-7220.

Discrimination and Harassment

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612,  Hotline 515-294-1222, email eooffice@iastate.edu

Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources

Iowa State University is committed to proactively facilitating all students’ well-being. Resources available on the ISU Student Health and Wellness website.  (https://www.cyclonehealth.iastate.edu)  

Prep Week

This class follows the Iowa State University Prep Week policy as noted in section 10.6.4 of the Faculty Handbook.

Religious Accommodation

Iowa State University welcomes diversity of religious beliefs and practices, recognizing the contributions differing experiences and viewpoints can bring to the community. There may be times when an academic requirement conflicts with religious observances and practices. If that happens, students may request the reasonable accommodation for religious practices. In all cases, you must put your request in writing. The instructor will review the situation in an effort to provide a reasonable accommodation when possible to do so without fundamentally altering a course. For students, you should first discuss the conflict and your requested accommodation with your professor at the earliest possible time. You or your instructor may also seek assistance from the Dean of Students Office at 515-294-1020 or the Office of Equal Opportunity at 515-294-7612.

Contact Information For Academic Issues

If you are experiencing, or have experienced, a problem with any of the above statements, email academicissues@iastate.edu

(Important note to faculty: The email address for contact information is monitored and answered through the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost)

Disclaimer: The information in this syllabus is subject to change in extenuating circumstances. Changes to the course syllabus will be provided in writing and announced via course-wide announcements.

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