GE 101 Engineering Orientation

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credits: 3

Introduces the engineering profession and engineering problem-solving.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher); and placement into MTH 112Z (or higher), or completion of MTH 111Z, MTH 112Z, or MTH 251 (or higher); or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Student Learning Outcomes:

Compare the job of scientist, engineer and technician.
Describe the different educational degree levels required for engineering and engineering technology programs.
Discuss the traditional engineering disciplines and what each of the main engineering branches does.
Describe engineering job functions and the ethics and canons of the engineering profession.
Solve fundamental engineering problems, using accepted methods of solutions.
Solve engineering calculations using hand-held calculators.
Explain fundamental engineering dimensions and units.
Plot graphical representations for various engineering equations.
Describe the regulations pertaining to professional registration as an engineer in the State of Oregon.

Content Outline

Introduction
- History
- Definition
- Main branches
- Professional organizations
Engineering Communications
- Written
- Graphic
Engineering Calculations
- Math
- Units
- Number systems
- Vectors
Mechanics
- Forces
- Moments
- Equilibrium
Electronics
- Voltage, current, and power relations
- Parallel circuits
- Series circuits
- KVL and KCL