TEXT:

Studying Engineering, Raymond B. Landis

INSTRUCTOR:

Assistant Professor of Engineering M.D. May, P.E.

Office
Telephone

email

Administration Building, Room 227A
641-3459 (Office)
649-5741 (Home)
mikem@usca.edu

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday
Wednesday
Friday

11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, 1:00 - 2:00 PM

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE:

None

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

In order to satisfactorily complete this course, students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of the various engineering disciplines, an appreciation of ethics in engineering decision-making, and an ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Students must be able to make effective use of electronic word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation graphics software.

HOMEWORK:

The attached course syllabus provides details of daily reading assignments and homework exercises for the entire semester. Homework exercises are due at the BEGINNING of the class meeting following the date on which the exercises are assigned. HOMEWORK EXERCISES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THIS COURSE. STUDENTS CANNOT REASONABLY EXPECT TO DEVELOP THE NECESSARY SKILLS IN THIS COURSE UNLESS HOMEWORK EXERCISES ARE COMPLETED AS SCHEDULED. IN ORDER TO ASSESS TIMELY COMPLETION OF HOMEWORK, HOMEWORK EXERCISES WILL BE COLLECTED AT RANDOM, AND FOR THIS REASON IT IS NECESSARY TO BRING ALL OF YOUR HOMEWORK TO EACH CLASS MEETING. HOMEWORK OFFERED FOR LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND A FAILING GRADE WILL BE ASSIGNED.

DESIGN PROJECT:

Two design projects will be assigned as indicated on the attached course syllabus. Each project will consist of an "open-ended" problem to which there is no single correct answer. Students will complete one project individually and the other as part of a student design team. Students will analyze the problems and prepare a formal written summary of findings for each project. GRAMMAR, SPELLING, PUNCTUATION, SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND COHERENCE OF THE PRESENTATION WILL BE IMPORTANT FACTORS IN THE GRADING OF THE DESIGN PROJECT.

TESTS:

Two tests will be administered during the semester in accordance with the attached course syllabus.

ATTENDANCE:

Attendance at class is required and will be periodically recorded. Students are responsible for all material covered in class regardless of their attendance. Students who do not attend class should not expect individual tutoring from Asst. Prof. May outside of class.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:

If you have a learning or physical disability which might affect your performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disabled Student Services as soon as possible. Once an evaluation has been made, appropriate accomodations will be determined. The Office of Disabled Student Services is located in Room 116C of the Administration Building (phone 641-3317).

COURSE GRADING:

Grades for the course will be determined as follows:

Homework
Tests
Design Projects

35%
30%
35%