GE - General Engineering

GE101 Engineering Orientation

Credits 4Fall/Winter

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W; and MTH020; each with a grade of "C" or better, or placement above stated course levels.

This course is an introduction to the engineering profession and engineering problem-solving. Students examine various engineering disciplines, principles, ethics and practice. Creative and logical problem-solving are included.

Additional Course Fee: $25.00

This course fulfills: Non-Lab Science

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Define the engineering profession, the main branches of engineering and the educational options (Academic & professional pathways)
  2. Solve fundamental engineering problems, using accepted methods of solutions (technical communication & Problem Solving)
  3. Apply engineering ethics to analyze real world situations (Ethics & Professional Competency)
  4. Define and apply the engineering design process in a team environment (Technical Competency & Problem Solving)
  5. Develop a personalized strategy of success that includes academic planning and constraints (academic & professional pathways and student success)

GE102 Engineering Computations

Credits 3Spring

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W; and MTH095; each with a grade of "C" or better, or placement above stated course levels.

This course acquaints engineering students with the use and operation of computer programming in the engineering problem-solving process. Computer programs are developed and used by students in the solution of typical engineering problems. Structured programming techniques are emphasized.

Additional Course Fee: $25.00

This course fulfills: Non-Lab Science

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  1. Define and demonstrate examples of variables, loops, branching structures, and subroutines or functions. (Technical application/skills)
  2. Interpret and communicate engineering data with appropriate visualization tools. (Technical Communication)
  3. Produce computer programs capable of solving engineering problems using Matlab or a similar high level programming language. (Technical skill)
  4. Translate and solve engineering and mathematics problems using appropriate computational tools. (Quantitative Reasoning Skills)

GE115 Engineering Graphics

Credits 3Fall/Winter

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W; and MTH065; each with a grade of "C" or better, or placement above stated course levels. Previous CAD experience is recommended.

This course serves as an introduction to engineering graphics using manual and computer-aided drafting (CAD) skills. Included are graphic communication, multiview and pictorial representation, graphical analysis and solutions.

Additional Course Fee: $25.00

This course fulfills: Non-Lab Science

View Course Outcomes:

  1. Compose proportioned multiview, isometric, and oblique sketches
  2. Construct 2D and 3D models in AutoCAD using basic geometric construction techniques and Boolean operations
  3. Define and identify projection types including multiview, isometric, oblique, and perspective
  4. Discuss the role of graphical communication in the engineering design process
  5. List and describe the components of a set of working drawings
  6. Organize drawings in AutoCAD using templates and layers
  7. Prepare multiview drawings including necessary views (section and auxiliary) and following appropriate drawing standards including sheet size, linetype, text height, etc.

Course fees are subject to change. Additional section fees (web, hybrid, etc.) may apply.