Fall 2024 Course Syllabus

College of Engineering
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
NOTE: Students are responsible for reading, understanding and following the syllabus.

Undergraduate Course Information

Course Name: Introduction to Engineering Design and Ethics
Course Number/Section: GEEN 100.006 Credit Hours: 2
Days and Times: T-TR 3:30pm-4:20pm Class Location: Martin Engineering Research and
Innovation Complex Hall, Room 400

Instructor Contact Information

Instructor: Dale. B. McKinney, P.E.
Office Location: McNair Hall Room 444
Contact via Course Messages in Blackboard or
Email: dalebrentmckinney@hotmail.com or
Phone: 336-782-9819 (Cell)

Communication
Excluding holidays and weekends, students will receive a response within 48 hours.

Graduate Teaching Assistant: TBA

Student Hours
These are times students may visit the professor without an appointment to request the assistance they
need.

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Tuesdays and Thursdays

2:15 PM – 3:30 PM “ “

Course Prerequisites
None

Course Description
This two-credit hour freshman course introduces students to engineering and computer science disciplines
and functions, professional licensure, the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, code of ethics, safety, the
design process, creative thinking, teamwork, and technical writing. A case study on ethics and the
application of the design process through a team project are required.

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SACS and ABET Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes (SLO)
SACS Outcomes:
Student Learning Objectives and Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student should be able to:

ENGINEERING/COMPUTER SCIENCE PROFESSION

1. Summarize the societal role and contribution of engineering and computer science to a non-engineering
audience.
2. Describe why an engineering career is attractive and appropriate for the student.

ENGINEERING SKILLS
3. Demonstrate leadership, facilitation, conflict resolution, and consensus skills in a team environment.
4. List and describe common computer tools used by engineers to facilitate the design process.
5. Enter project tasks including precedence relationships into project management software and determine
the critical path. Verify the critical path by computing the project schedule manually.
6. Create spreadsheet formulas to assist in the engineering design process.
7. Give examples of relevance of fundamental mathematics, science and technology to engineering topics
and of engineering topics to engineering practice.

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PROBLEM-SOLVING

8. Describe and perform the engineering design process in a team environment to solve a given problem.
9. For a given engineering application, analyze the situation for ethical issues and formulate a solution.
10. Communicate technical information visually, orally and in written form and identify areas for personal
communication improvement.

Contribution to Professional Component

Engineering Topics – 2 credit hours.

Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes

The following ABET Program Outcomes are related to this course: 2, 3, 4, 5
2: an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs within consideration
of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic
factors
3: an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4: an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make
informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic,
environmental, and societal contexts
5: an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a
collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

Required Textbooks and Materials

Required Texts: Raymond B. Landis, “Studying Engineering”, Discovery Press, 2018
Required Materials: LockDown Browser + Webcam Requirement
This course requires the use of LockDown Browser and a webcam for online exams. The webcam can be
the type that's built into your computer or one that plugs in with a USB cable.
Watch this brief video to get a basic understanding of LockDown Browser and the webcam feature.
https://www.respondus.com/products/lockdown-browser/student-movie.shtml
Download Instructions
Download and install LockDown Browser from this link:
https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=922833142

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Once Installed

 Start LockDown Browser

 Log into Blackboard Learn
 Navigate to the test

Note: You won't be able to access tests with a standard web browser. If this is tried, an error message will
indicate that the test requires the use of LockDown Browser. Simply start LockDown Browser and navigate
back to the exam to continue.
Guidelines
When taking an online test, follow these guidelines:

 Ensure you're in a location where you won't be interrupted

 Turn off all other devices (e.g. tablets, phones, second computers) and place them outside of your
reach
 Before starting the test, know how much time is available for it, and also that you've allotted
sufficient time to complete it
 Clear your desk or workspace of all external materials not permitted - books, papers, other devices
 Remain at your computer for the duration of the test
 If the computer, Wi-Fi, or location is different than what was used previously with the "Webcam
Check" and "System & Network Check" in LockDown Browser, run the checks again prior to the
exam
 To produce a good webcam video, do the following:
o Avoid wearing baseball caps or hats with brims
o Ensure your computer or device is on a firm surface (a desk or table). Do NOT have the
computer on your lap, a bed, or other surface where the device (or you) are likely to move
o If using a built-in webcam, avoid readjusting the tilt of the screen after the webcam setup is
complete
o Take the exam in a well-lit room, but avoid backlighting (such as sitting with your back to a
window)
 Remember that LockDown Browser will prevent you from accessing other websites or applications;
you will be unable to exit the test until all questions are completed and submitted

Suggested Course Materials

Suggested Readings/Texts: N/A

Suggested Materials: You are expected to acquire a copy of each of the following documents and read
them: (a) Bulletin of North Carolina A&T State University, (b) North Carolina A&T State University Student
Handbook and (c) Your departmental handbook.

Grading Policy

Design Project
The design project is an important component of this course. It will provide an opportunity for engineering
students to raise their ability for creative, open and inquisitive-mind thinking, to apply fundamental
engineering science to effective design and production, to get a practical experience in teamwork and
communication, and in developing their leadership, management and social skills. The design topic will be
assigned early in the course. Since some class work will be accomplished during the class period, it is
advised that at least one project group member bring a laptop to class.

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Homework
All homework assignments are due by Saturday as outlined in Blackboard unless otherwise noted.
Delayed homework will not be accepted (except as per professor for excused absence), and a late quiz
will not be given. All homework must be computer generated unless otherwise noted. Note that some
homework may include attendance at external sessions intended to provide more of a visual, hands-on
experience.

Course Grade Scale

GRADE = GPA = Course

A = 4.0 = 940-1000
A- = 3.7 = 900-939
B+ = 3.3 = 860-899
B = 3.0 = 830-859
B- = 2.7 = 800-829
C+ = 2.3 = 760-799
C = 2.0 = 730-759
C- = 1.7 = 700-729
D+ = 1.3 = 660-699
D = 1.0 = 600-659
F = 0.0 = 0-599
Blackboard will display grades on a 1000-point scale.

Grading Allocation
Discussion Boards 3 @ 10 points ea. 30
Mid-Term Test 100
Final Exam 220
Homework 8 @ 25 points ea. 200
Quizzes 4 @ 25 points ea. 100
Semester Design Team Project/Toastmasters 350
TOTAL 1000

Course Policies (Please refer to the Common Policies file in Blackboard for all other University
policies.)

Use Of Blackboard as The Learning Management System

Blackboard is the primary online instructional and course communications platform. Students can access
the course syllabus, assignments, grades, and learner support resources. Students are encouraged to
protect their login credentials, complete a Blackboard orientation and log in daily into the course.

Make-Up Exams will only be given at the discretion of the professor. There will be NO makeup quizzes.
https://www.ncat.edu/provost/academic-affairs/bulletins/index.php

Extra Credit
There may be extra credit opportunities available. Ungraded assignments may be used to boost borderline
grades.

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Late Work
Delayed homework will not be accepted (except as per professor for excused absence).

Special Assignments
Note that some homework may include attendance at external sessions intended to provide more of a
visual, hands-on experience.

Class Attendance
It is University policy and my expectation that you will attend class. Poor class attendance results in poor
grade performance. If allowed, make-up examinations will be given in accordance with university policy
(2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin).

Please note that class attendance for the Introduction to Engineering Design and Ethics Course is
mandatory. Attendance will be recorded in each class. Students having full attendance records will be
awarded 30 points toward their final grade. After a student has acquired 3 unexcused absences, 10 points
will be deducted from the final grade for each additional unexcused absence. Students are considered
absent if not in the classroom by 10 minutes after the hour. Excused absences are at the discretion of the
professor.
Class Schedule
 Registration for this semester is through August 27, 2024 or as published by the university.
 Labor Day, September 2 2024 is a holiday.
 Honors Convocation is on October 17, 2024, 10:00 am -12:00 noon or as published by the
university.
 Last Day to withdraw from class is October 21, 2024 or as published by the university.
 Fall Break is October 21-22, 2024 or as published by the university.
 Wellness Day is October 30, 2024 or as published by the university.
 Thanksgiving Break is November 27 – 29 or as published by the university.

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 No. Date Subject

Mid FINAL ASSIGNMENT

Project milestones (see project narrative)
1 8/21 Greet students w/ “The Parking Lot”; Review X X Read Chapter 1 from Text;
Mod I 8/22 syllabus - Syllabus Reconnaissance; Homework 1- Discussion #1 due 8/31
3; 10-step design process Eide; “What do you
want/expect to get out of this course?” Bloom’s
Taxonomy Section 3.1; Success: Ability vs. Effort
1.3; Studying;
How and how long to study, Section 1.5
2 8/26 Review “The Parking Lot”; Sections 3.4, 5.1, 5.2 X X Read Chapter 4; Read Chapter 5 from Text
Mod I 8/27 and 5.4; “Pitfalls” Section 3.6; What is engineering?
Text 2.1; Resume, Text 7.3; Course Preparation Resume (Module I)
Chapter 4; The Professor and Campus Chapter 4; HW1 due 8/31
3 8/28 Instruction Man. p. 244 Horenstein; Organizational X X Chemical and Structural Engineering (Module I)
Mod I 8/29 Chart, Job Description, Logos, Introduce Team HW2 due 9/7
Project and Teams: Written Report, Oral Contact List, Organizational Chart, Job
Presentation, Prototype, Instruction Manual, Descriptions; Team Name, Logo, Mission
Poster; ‘Team meeting – Project Research – Statement due 9/7
compare weekly schedules; Contact List; Work on
Job Descriptions and Logos
4 9/3 ABET; CSAB p.295; Checklist; Timeline; Gantt; X X Discussion #2 due 9/14
Mod I 9/4 PERT; Project Scheduling w/ definitions Project Logbook and Research 1, attendance and meeting
Scheduling w/ definitions, Eide; notes, sketches, plans, proposed topic due 9/14
5 9/5 Review Project Scheduling; Microsoft Project, X X Project Scheduling by Microsoft Project – Team
Mod I 9/9 check connection w/COE; Problem Characters; Project due 9/21
p. 130, Oakes; Leadership and Teamwork
Text 6.7, p. 210-215
6 9/10 10-step design process: Identify a Need, X X
Mod I 9/11 Define the Problem, Eide; Search: Google Scholar,
(Chat GPT); Library Search; Manufacturer’s
Literature; Reverse Eng. Section 2.2;
Constraints and Criteria, Eide
7 9/12 Alternatives with Brainstorming: Tablet PC, e-mail, X X Constraints, Criteria; Photographs and/or drawings
Mod I 9/16 teleconference, video conferencing, Blackboard of existing prototypes; due 9/21
Collaborate Ultra; Microsoft Teams; ZOOM Eide;
8 9/17 Searching Existing Prototypes; X X Logbook and Research 2 continuation due 9/28
Mod I 9/18 Module I Review; Quiz 1

9 9/19 Analysis: Dynamics X X Dynamics (Module II)

Mod II 9/23 HW3 due 9/28
10 9/24 Analysis Review; Excel Formulae; Decision X X Analysis by Excel: Dynamics (Module II)
Mod II 9/25 Matrix w/ (Shoe/Car) Selection, Eide; HW4 due 10/5
Project Research and Prototype Analysis;
11 9/26 Specification: Graphical and Written – Bill of X X
Mod II 9/30 Materials; Oral Presentations (Posters): Good
versus bad; Project Decision Matrix
12 10/1 Written Report 6.6; Mid-Term Review; Quiz 2 X X Preliminary Oral Presentation due 10/5
Mod II 10/2 Three (3) Distinct Prototype Alternatives with
Analysis due 10/5
**Project 7 is deleted**
Decision Matrix due 10/12
13 10/3 Engineer week Text 2.1; Famous (and rich) X Logbook and Research 3 write up due 10/12
Mod III 10/7 Engineers, “Show me the money” 2.4; What have Prototype Drawings; due 10/12
engineers done to improve the world? 2.5;
14 10/8 Mid-Term X X Read Chapter 2
10/9
15 10/10 Show Preliminary Oral Presentations and Critique; X
Mod 10/14
III

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 16 10/15 Engineering Disciplines (universal/at A&T) 2.6; X Specifications (Dimensions), Bill of Materials,
Mod 10/16 Engineering Functions incl. Entrepreneur 2.7; Construction Procedures, Cover Design; Detailed
III
Project Meetings: Construction Photographs of Prototype due 10/26
Procedures/Instruction Manual and Prototype
Documentation
17 10/17 Employment 2.8; Grand Challenges 2.9; X Safety Manual; Appendices: Resumes. Attendance
Mod 10/23 Engineering Characteristics, Project Meetings: Record, Meeting Notes; Introduction, Abstract,
III
Abstract, Conclusions and Recommendations Conclusions, Recommendations due 11/2
Discussion #3 due 11/16
18 10/24 Registration 2.11: What is in the FE and PE X Engineering Registration (Module III)
Mod 10/28 exams? p. 245 Jansen; Why Bother? p. 244 HW5 due 11/2
III
Jansen; Read Chapter 7 Table of Contents, Page Numbering, List of Figures,
Consistent Font, Topic Divisions, Bibliography, Good
Grammar, Good Paper Orientation; Logbook and
Research 4 (Final); Submit Prototype; Oral
Presentation (Final); Poster due 11/9
10/30 NO CLASS – WELLNESS DAY
19 10/29 Engineering Organizations X
Mod 11/4 (academic/professional) 7.1-7.2;
III
Pre-Professional Employment 7.2-7.3;
Read Chapter 8
20 10/31 Study Abroad 7.4; Undergraduate Curriculum X
Mod 11/6 8.1-8.2; ABET 8.3;
III

21 11/5 After Graduation: More School! 8.8-8.9; X Graduate School (Module III)
Mod 11/11 @NCAT; Student Conduct 8.7; Asynchronously HW6 due 11/16
III
Watch Posted Videos: Incident at
Morales/Gilbane Gold; Engineering Disasters;
Engineering Disasters II; Quiz 3
22 11/7 Engineering Ethics Introduction: Terms; NIEE X Ethics Case: Homeless in the Hospital (Module IV)
Mod 11/13 www.niee.org ; Code of Ethics www.nspe.org ; HW7 due 11/23
IV
University of Pittsburgh /Texas Tech/Purdue;
Ethics Cases
23 11/12 (Show Final Oral Presentations; Oral X
Mod 11/18 Presentations Critiques) asynchronously
IV
24 11/14 “Incident at Morales” or ”Gilbane Gold” Video X
Mod 11/20 (Review); Engineering Disasters (Review); More
IV
Engineering Disasters (Review); Disaster Cases:
in part. Challenger
25 11/19 More Ethics Cases; Safety; Commitment to X Safety Issues (Module IV)
Mod 11/25 Safety; Workplace Responsibility; HW8 due 12/2
IV
Whistleblowing; Safety Homework
26 11/21 Safety Homework continuation; Final Exam X
Mod 12/2 Overview; Quiz 4
IV
11/26 NO CLASS X
27 12/3 Final Exam Review X
Mod 12/4
IV
28 12/5 NO CLASS
* These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.

 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: TBD (Check University Exam Calendar)

Please refer to the Common Policies file in Blackboard for all other University policies.

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