Fall 2009
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Activity |
Activity
Location |
Instructor |
Office in Salazar Blg |
Office hours |
Email |
Tel |
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Lectures: Mon 10:00-10:50 AM |
Salazar Blg. Room 2009A |
Dr. Ali Kujoory |
Room
2005 |
Mon
11:00-12:00 PM Thu
3:00-4:00 PM, or by appointment |
(707)
664-2030 |
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Labs:
Thu 1:30-4:00
PM |
Salazar Blg. Room 2003 |
Dr. Farid Farahmand |
Room
2010A |
by appointment |
(707)
664-2361 |
Course Description: 1 hr Lecture, 2 ½ hr Lab. This course
is designed to introduce the field of engineering to the students and expose
them to the electrical, electronics, optical, networking, and computer
equipment and lab environment.
Course Objective:
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To describe “engineering”
and the fields of engineering
·
To learn how to study to successfully
complete the engineering program and develop leadership skills
·
To understand what would be expected
from you as an engineer at the work place, as well as in society, your ethical,
and & professional responsibilities as engineers
·
To discuss what are the various choices
you can make
Prerequisite:
None
Textbook: “Studying Engineering: A Road Map
to a Rewarding Career”, 3rd Edition, by Raymond B. Landis,
ISBN 9780964696921, Discovery Press, 2007, 352 pages.
Course Slides: We will go through the course slides (see
below) in the class. I urge you to download
and review the slides before each class.
You are required to read the textbook after each class for further
reinforcement.
For the lab schedule go to http://www.sonoma.edu/users/f/farahman/sonoma/courses/es110/index.shtml
Attendance:
Attendance is mandatory. There will
be no excused absences except in the case of emergencies that could be
substantiated.
In-class and In-Lab activities: There are
many "group discussions" and exercises
·
To expand your understanding and scope of the material covered in
lectures including design and lab work
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To improve your communication, presentation, and summarizing skills
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To enhance your team building via group activities
Class Participation: Your participation in the
class and in the group discussions (see
the list below); also based on the reading, developing questions, or
perspectives you would like to raise in the class
Notebook:
Please bring a notebook (e.g., a spiral or a 3-ring binder) that will be used
to document:
1.
All notes taken in the class
2.
All course assignments
3.
Questions, issues, or perspectives you gained from the reading and
would like to raise in the class
4.
Group discussions and your opinion/comments on each section of the
course
NOTE: You are required to bring your
text and your notebook to every class/lab meeting.
Homework: Homework (see the list below) will be
assigned bi-weekly. Your
answers/solutions must be turned in, preferably electronically in soft copy,
no later than the beginning of the due session. You can use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
or text and attach your solutions in an email to ali.kujoory@ieee.org. Be
concise, neat, and organized. There
will be points for your presentation.
Quizzes: There are 4 ten-minute multiple-choice
quizzes to be given during the class.
These quizzes are useful in motivating you to take your reading of the
textbook and the slides seriously.
The grade %, the dates, and the quiz coverage are indicated below.
Grading: The course grades will be based on the
following:
1.
Lectures 50% as follows:
·
Grade on your participations in the class and in the group discussions
(see below) 6%
·
Total homework assignments 28%
·
Total Grade for the quizzes (16%)
2.
Labs 50% (details will be provided by the Lab instructor). Note that
16% of this 50% will be allocated to your participation in Group Discussions in
the lab.
To enjoy good grades, follow the
steps at the bottom of this website (*)!
Academic Honesty: You
are responsible to behave ethically & honestly. Copying, cheating, forgery, and other
unethical or dishonest actions are not tolerated. See http://www.sonoma.edu/uaffairs/policies/cheating_plagiarism.htm
My Expectations:
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Always come to class prepared and on time to learn
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Whenever for some critical reason you cannot attend, send me an email
in advance
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Read the slides before each lecture and the related chapter after the
lecture
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Reading the references deepens your understanding as a student
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Hand in your assignments on time
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Ask questions when you have them and contribute when you can
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Have fun and look back on this as a positive and worthwhile course for
your study and career development
Lecture Syllabus and Assignments (Also see the table below). The Lab instructor
will provide the syllabus for the lab sessions.
Purpose
and Philosophy of This Course, What You Can Expect to Get out of This Course,
What Is Expected from You,
What
Is "Success", Keys to Success in Engineering Study, Models for
Viewing Your Education, Structure Your Life Situation (Chapter 1)
What
Is Engineering? The Engineering Process, Case Study (Solar-Powered Electric
Vehicle), Greatest Engineering Achievements of the Rewards and Opportunities of
an Engineering Career, Engineering Disciplines, Engineering Job Functions,
Employment Opportunities, Important Fields for the Future, Engineering as a
Profession , Steps for Solving Engineering Problems, International
System Base Units (Chapter
2)
What
is Learning, How Do We Learn, Metacognition
(Improving Your Learning Process), Learning Is a
Reinforcement Process, Understanding the Teaching Part, Mistakes Students Make,
Don’t Be Hung Up on the Idea of Seeking Help, Academic Success Skills
Survey (Chapter 3)
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Week 7 MAKING THE MOST OF HOW YOU ARE TAUGHT:
Early
Course Preparation, Preparing for Lectures, During Your Lectures, Making
Effective Use of Your Professors, Utilizing Tutors and Other Academic Resources
(Chapter 4)
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Week 8, 9 MAKING THE LEARNING PROCESS WORK FOR YOU:
Skills
for Learning, Organizing Your Learning Process, Preparing for and Taking Tests,
Making Effective Use of Your Peers (Chapter 5)
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Week 10, 11 PERSONAL
GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT:
Personal
Development (Receptiveness to Change), Making Behavior Modification Work for
You, Understanding Yourself, Understanding Others/Respecting Differences,
Assessment of Your Strengths and Weaknesses, Developing Your Communication
Skills, Mental and Physical Wellness, Motivating Yourself (Chapter 6)
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Week 12, 13 BROADENING YOUR EDUCATION:
Participation
in Student Organizations, Participation in Engineering Projects,
Pre-Professional Employment, Putting Something Back (Chapter 7)
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Week 14 ORIENTATION TO ENGINEERING EDUCATION:
Organization
of Engineering Education, Community College Role in Engineering Education, The Engineering Education System, Academic Advising,
Academic Regulations, Student Conduct and Ethics, Graduate Study in
Engineering, Engineering Study as Preparation for Other Careers (Chapter 8)
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Week 15 QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
Bring
any question you have to discuss.
Group Discussions:
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Objectives - Let the students
learn teamwork, be able to discuss problems and find total solutions, resolve
differences, practice leadership, summarize ideas, and present their finings
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The in-class group discussions are for short topics, about 10 minutes most
including the group work, sharing, and presenting the result of the discussion
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The in-lab group discussions are for major topics during a lab session with ample
time for the members to discuss the topic in more detail and present the
results. There may be more than one
topic in the lab session
·
Structure – The class is divided into 2 or more groups, each group comprises 3-5 students, with one Group
Leader chosen by the group members for each activity or topic
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Responsibility of group members
– All members should participate actively
in all activities and contribute to the discussion
·
Responsibility of Group Leader
–
Facilitates the group discussion, keeps the necessary order, makes sure
that the group is focused on the topic, keeps the votes if required, summarizes
the output (according to the votes if necessary), and makes sure that the group
delivers on time (Notes can be captured by a recorder or the leader)
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Leadership rotates among members so that every member will have an opportunity to
practice leading a group
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For each activity the group leader presents the output/result to the
class
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Tools
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White board plus colored markers for both the in-class and in-lab group
discussions
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Computer and access to the Internet for the lab group discussions
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Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Tentative List of
Activities: Chapters to be Covered, Homework Assignments and Due Dates, and
Topics for the Group Discussions
Note that four lab sessions on Thursdays are also included here. For other lab sessions, go to http://www.sonoma.edu/users/f/farahman/sonoma/courses/es110/index.shtml
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Dates |
Chapter |
Homework
# Due |
Topics for Group
Discussions and Quizzes |
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MON 8/31 10-10:50 AM |
Intro & Chap 1 |
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Students introduce themselves in each group
& Start interacting with peers Ch1, Define Success. |
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MON 9/7 |
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NO CLASS, Labor day |
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MON 9/14 10-10:50 AM |
1 |
HW1: Ch1, Prob
9, 17, 21, 22, 23 |
Ch1, Discuss & compare the two
viewpoints: - “People succeed because of their
ability” - “People succeed because of their
effort”. |
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THU 9/17 1:30-4:00 PM |
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Ch2, To
practice the “Engineering Design Process”, assume that the final
product is “A device that throws tennis balls to help individuals with
physical limitation in hands“. The user must be able to move the platform around XY axes
easily using a simple electronic joystick or a mechanical handle. Outline the
Engineering Design Process for this product. List any assumptions you make &
the requirements for your design. Be bold with your good ideas. The group leader will present the
steps, the requirement, & the design to the class. |
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MON9/21 10-10:50 AM |
2 |
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Ch1, Discuss what is meant by the motto
“No Deposit, No Return”. List up to 5 examples on different aspects
of life including education.
Share any interesting stories. |
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MON 9/28 10-10:50 AM |
2 |
HW2: *My_ES_Plan,
Ch1, Prob *A, & Ch2, Prob
5, 11*AA, 16 |
Ch1, Discuss “Fixed Mindset versus Growth
Mindset”. |
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THU 10/1 1:30-4:00 PM |
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Invited
talk by Dr. Gude, UCSF, Director of Rural Care
Innovation, will demonstrate use of robots to monitor patients with critical
health problems remotely anytime he desires, from anywhere, with mobility in
hand. |
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MON10/5 10-10:50 AM |
2 |
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Ch3, List the
differences between “Engineering Study” & “High School
Study”. |
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THU 10/8 1:30-4:00 PM |
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Ch2,
To practice the “Engineering Design Process”, assume that the
final product is “A car alarm that would go off if the driver falls
asleep”. Outline the Engineering Design Process for this product. Make a list of any assumptions you
make & the requirements for your design. Focus on the mechanism that
detects when the driver is falling asleep. Be bold with your good ideas. The group
leader will present the steps, the requirement, & the design to the
class. |
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MON10/12 10-10:50 AM |
2 |
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Lecture, followed
by Quiz1 on Ch1 & Ch2 (10 min.) |
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MON10/19 10-10:50 AM |
3 |
HW3: Ch2, Prob 39, Ch3 Prob 4*B, 8*BB, 9, 10*BBB |
Ch4, List &
discuss the “Behaviors to Avoid” & “Winning
Behaviors”. - What are the
behaviors that may irritate your professors during the class? - What are behaviors that helps winning your professors? |
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THU 10/22 1:30-4:00 PM |
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Group 1. List some of exceptions
to the restrictions of hazardous substances. Why are these restrictions allowed? Group 2. The cell phone
manufacturers and service providers tend to believe that the effects of cell
phone on human heath are minimal.
What do you think the reasons of their mindset are? Group 3. What are the laser
hazards to various body parts?
How is laser beam hazardous? Group 4. What are the effects of
electric power transmission on health? |
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MON10/26 10-10:50 AM |
3 |
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Ch4, How can you make Effective Use of Your
Professors |
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MON11/2 10-10:50 AM |
4 |
HW4: Ch4, Prob 3*C, 8*C, 9, 14*C |
Ch5, Answer the questions on studying in
groups (Ch5, Slide 26): - What % of my studying should be done in
groups? - What is the ideal size of a study group? - What can be done to keep the group from
getting off task? |
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MON11/9 10-10:50 AM |
5 |
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Lecture, followed
by Quiz2 on Ch3 & Ch4 (10 min.) |
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THU 11/12 1:30-4:00 PM |
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a) List at least 5 non-ethical actions & behaviors & their dangers
to self & community. You can
use the Internet to include examples to support your argument. Share any interesting story. The group leader will present to the
class the list made by the group. b) Download the “SSU Student Rights and
Responsibilities” and outline it in your
presentation.
c)
Download
the “Student Code of
Conduct” and outline it in your presentation.
d)
List in a table the contacts (e.g.,
location, tel #, email, URL) of various helpful resources at the university.
Examples of resources are: Advising/Counseling Center, Academic Planning,
Writing Center, Placement center, Part-time & summer job, Gymnasium,
Library, Student loan, Health Center (Immunization). Present your finings.
e) List the positive & negative aspects of graduate study. |
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MON11/16 10-10:50 AM |
6 |
HW5: Ch5, Prob 3, 5*CC, 6, 10 |
Ch6, p230 Discuss the Silver Rule – “What you
would not want others to do unto you, do not do unto them.” Share any interesting story. |
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MON11/23 10-10:50 AM |
6, 7 |
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Ch7, make a list of Behavioral Interview
Questions |
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MON 11/30 10-10:50 AM |
7, 8 |
HW6: Ch6, *D, Prob 5, 7, 19, 21 |
Lecture, followed by
Quiz3 on Ch5 & Ch6 (10 min.) |
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MON12/7 10-10:50 AM |
8 |
HW7: Ch7, Prob 14*F, 15*F, 16*G & Ch8 Prob 11 |
Q & A, followed by Quiz4 on Ch7 & Ch8 (10 min.)? |
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MON
12/14 |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
Notes:
Use Microsoft Word or Excel, or plain text for submission of your
homework.
* A Ch1,
Problem *A, Use a table to list all your weekly activities (attending classes,
studying, commuting, eating, sleeping, working or working out, hanging out,
etc.) in one column, and the number of hours you actually spend on each
activity in the second column, given that there are 7*24 hours available to you
in a week. In the third column,
specify the number of hours you ideally need for each activity. Compare the numbers in columns 2 and 3
for each activity. Now, in column
4, write down what you may want to do to bring the two numbers closer to each
other. Be honest to yourself.
*AA Ch2,
change Problem 11 to - Write a paragraph about 200 words “Why I
Want to be an Engineer” by expanding on your top four items from
the list in Section 2.5 of your book (Rewards & Opportunities of and
Engineering Career) explaining why each is important to you personally.
*AAA Ch2,
Problem 18, pick one technology and write about 500 words. You can include diagrams. Include any reference you use.
*B Ch3,
Problem 4 (related to the list of “expert” learners on page 122),
replace last sentence with “Pick the most important item and develop a
plan in form of bullet list that includes steps you can take to move this
item to your other list.”
*BB Ch3,
Problem 8, it is suggested that you use MS Excel to get your score total
automatically.
*BBB Ch3,
Problem 10, change the 2nd phrase to the end to “pick the one
skill you feel you most need to improve.
Develop a plan in form of a bullet list for improving in each
idea. Make sure to implement the
plan.
*C Ch4,
Report your results.
*CC Ch5 prob
3, write a report about 250 words rather than 1 page
*D Ch6, Use
the table on slide 14, Ch6, to assess yourself (1-10, 10 highest) based on the
attribute model. State your personal development plan for improving the areas
that you have a low mark.
*F Ch7,
Problems 14 & 15: Search & identify a company that offers summer jobs.
Write a resume (for Prob 14) & a cover letter
(for Prob 15) to that company & apply for a
job. Report your resume and cover
letter.
*G Ch 7
Problem 16, Report your friend’s critique on all the 15 questions.
*My_ES_Plan, Write down your "ES_Plan"
for the engineering curriculum that you are planning to take. List all courses, & credits, and the
prerequisites you are planning to take each semester in a table. You can start with the sample the ES_Plan (Click “My_ES_Plan.xls”
for a sample copy). Make sure that
all prerequisites are satisfied & each semester you have a balanced course
load. For the map of the prerequisites,
use the roadmap
provided by the ES Dept. Be specific with the GE, technical and non-technical
courses and put a course number for each. You can discuss your ES_Plan with your peers. Review
this ES_Plan with your advisor & get his/her
approval & comments with signature & turned it to me in the next lab
session. I urge you to review this roadmap & discuss it periodically with
your advisor for advice.
(*) Ways
to succeed in the course efficiently: Practice makes perfect!
Practice the
following and observe how your grades improve quickly:
·
Before the class
o Download the slides
from the website and go through the slides.
o Make a list of
questions on the points that you do not understand
o These are like
“warming up” for a physical workout and make lectures a reinforcement
rather than an initial exposure.
·
In the class:
o Take the front seat
in the class
o Be present, pay
attention, and listen actively
o Take good notes
& record whatever your professor writes on the board.
o Ask the questions
you prepared to clarify. This keeps
you awake and focused and impresses your professor.
o “Do not be
reluctant to ask questions”
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After the lecture:
o G through the
slides, notes, and do the assignments/hoework problems to practice.
o This way you will
learn the material with no worries and you can do well in your tests with only
little review/preparations.
Note that you
need to study at least 2-3 hours for each lecture hour.
References:
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The references in the text book.
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“Introduction to Engineering,” 3rd edition, 2002, ISBN:
0-471-05920-X, Paul H. Wright, Wiley, 288 pages.
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“Introduction to Engineering: Modeling and Problem
Solving,” Jay Brockman, ISBN 978-0-471-43160-2, John Wiley, 2009, 588 bpages.
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“Introduction to Engineering Analysis,” Kirk D. Hagan, 2nd
ed., ISBN 0-13-145332-7, Prentice Hall, 2005, 346 pages.
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“Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering,”, 1st Ed., Saeed Moaveni,
Brooks/Cole Publishing 2002, ISBN#: 0534381162, 512 pages.
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“Engineering Design – a project-based Introduction,”
Clive Dym, Patrick Little, ISBN 0-471-28296-0, John
Wiley, 2000, 278 pages.