Fall 2008
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Activity |
Activity Location |
Instructor |
Office in Salazar Blg |
Office hours |
Email |
Tel |
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Lectures: Mon
9:30-10:20 AM |
Salazar Blg. Room 2009A |
Dr. Ali Kujoory |
Room 2005 |
Mon 10:20-11:30 AM or by appointment |
(707) 664-2030 |
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Labs: Fri 1:00-3:50 PM |
Salazar Blg. Room 2003 |
Mr. Shahram Marivani |
Room 2002 |
Fri 10:00-11:50 AM or by appointment |
(707) 664-2150 |
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
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To learn how to study to
successfully complete the engineering program and develop leadership skills
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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
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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,
Discovery Press, 2007
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/m/marivani/es110/
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
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To
expand your understanding and scope of the material covered in lectures and lab
work
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To
enhance your team building via group activities
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To
improve your presentation skill
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 four 10-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%
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Total
homework assignments 28%
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Total
Grade for the quizzes (16%)
2. Labs 50% (details will be provided
by the Lab instructor). Note that 20% of this 50% will be allocated to your
participation in Group Discussions.
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
·
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 (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, and practice leadership
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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
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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
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Responsibility of Group Leader
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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
For the complete activities on the Friday sessions,
go to http://www.sonoma.edu/users/m/marivani/es110/es110_lab_fall_08.shtml
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Dates |
Chapter |
Homework # Due |
Topics for Group Discussions and
Quizzes |
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MON 9/1 |
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NO CLASS, Labor day |
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MON 9/8 9-10 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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FRI 9/12 1 - 3.50 PM |
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Ch2, To
practice the “Engineering Design Process”, assume that the final
product is “A device that would program a DVR (Digital Video Recorder)
to skip the commercials while recording your favorite TV show“. 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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MON 9/15 9-10 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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MON9/22 9-10 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 9/29 9-10 AM |
2 |
HW2: Ch1, Prob
*A, & Ch2, Prob 5, 11*AA, 16, 18*AAA |
Ch1, Discuss “Fixed Mindset versus Growth
Mindset”. |
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FRI 10/3 1 - 3.50 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. Ch3, List the differences between
“Engineering Study” & “High School Study”. |
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MON10/6 9-10 AM |
2 |
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Ch2, Pick one of the “Greatest Engineering
Achievements of the 20th Century” & discuss its impact
on the quality of your life. |
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MON10/13 9-10 AM |
3 |
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Lecture, followed
by Quiz1 on Ch1 & Ch2 (10 min.) |
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MON10/20 |
4 |
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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FRI 10/24 1 - 3.50 PM |
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Ch8, Write down your "roadmap" for
the engineering curriculum that you are planning to take. List all courses, & credits you are
planning to take each semester in a table. You can start with the sample roadmap
(Click “My_ES_Plan.xls”
for a copy of the sample). Make
sure that all prerequisites are satisfied & each semester you have a
balanced course load. Be specific
with the GE, technical and non-technical courses and put a course number for
each. You can discuss your roadmap with your peers. Review
this roadmap 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. |
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MON10/27 9-10 AM |
5 |
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Ch4, How can you make Effective Use of Your
Professors |
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MON11/3 |
5 |
HW4: Ch4, Prob 3*C,
8*C, 9, 14*C |
Lecture, followed by Quiz2 on
Ch3 & Ch4 (10 min.) |
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MON11/10 9-10 AM |
6 |
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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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FRI 11/14 1 - 3.50 PM |
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Ch8, all groups: List the positive
& negative aspects of graduate study Ch8, GROUP 1: 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. Ch8, GROUP 2: Download the “SSU Student Rights and Responsibilities” and
outline it in your presentation.
Ch8, GROUP 3: Download the “Student Code of Conduct” and outline it in
your presentation.
Ch8, GROUP 4: 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, |
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MON11/17 |
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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MON11/24 9-10 AM |
7 |
HW6: Ch6, *D, Prob
5, 7, 19, 21 |
Lecture, followed by Quiz3 on
Ch5 & Ch6 (10 min.) |
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MON12/1 |
7, 8 |
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Ch7, make a list of Behavioral Interview Questions |
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MON12/8 9-10 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 12/15 |
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