METC 106 Introduction to Engineering 3 Credits
Technology
Prerequisites: None. Provides a study of the different disciplines of engineering technology and the manufacturing supply chain. Topics include: survey of engineering technology careers, problem solving, and introduction to mathematical and statistical concepts related to engineering technology. Problems and case studies that present process control, data presentation, report writing, engineering calculations, use of computers for data analysis and presentation are presented. This course is part of the Engineering Technology program. The course transfers to Purdue Statewide College of Technology sites that offer Engineering Technology BS programs.
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE: METC 106 Introduction to Engineering Technology
NUMBER/SECTION: 20C
CRN: 38805
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor:
First Name: Andrew
Last Name: Bell
Phone Number: 260.481.2288
Email (Ivy Tech Email): abell118@ivytech.edu
Blackboard IM ID: abell118
Office/Campus Location: Tech Center, TC1111
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Instructor’s Supervisor:
First Name: Karen
Last Name: Jones
Phone Number: 260.481.2266
Email (Ivy Tech Email): kjones82@ivytech.edu
Blackboard IM ID: kjones82
Office/Campus Location: Harshman Hall, HM2110
Office Hours: By appointment only
COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Engineering Technology
COURSE NUMBER: METC 106
PREREQUISITES: None
SCHOOL: Applied Science and Engineering Technology
PROGRAM: Mechanical Engineering Technology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
CONTACT HOURS: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS REVISION: Fall, 2011
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Provides a study of the different disciplines of engineering
technology and the manufacturing supply chain. Topics include: survey of engineering
technology careers, problem solving, and introduction to mathematical and statistical concepts
related to engineering technology. Problems and case studies that present process control, data
presentation, report writing, engineering calculations, use of computers for data analysis and
presentation are presented. This course is part of the Engineering Technology program. The
course transfers to Purdue Statewide College of Technology sites that offer Engineering
Technology BS programs.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the
student will be expected to:
1. Prepare a laboratory report using proper format and data presentation techniques.
2. Introduce the infrastructure of computer networks.
3. Define the various career pathways in engineering technology.
4. Convert units between measurement systems and within measurement systems.
5. Perform dimensional analysis on complex engineering equations.
6. Demonstrate understanding and application of basic organizational and management concepts.
7. Utilize mathematical formulas to design, implement, and troubleshoot manufacturing systems.
8. Utilize computer graphics software to analyze and explain engineering problems.
9. Understand the systematic approach to problem solving.
10. Utilize spreadsheets for engineering calculations, data analysis, and data presentation.
11. Understand how to set up a laboratory experiment, gather and analyze data, and present the
results in a proper format.
12. Form teams and work in collaboration to solve engineering technology problems.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include:
Engineering technology careers
Engineering problem solving methodology
Engineering mathematical and statistical concepts
Computer applications and usage
Manufacturing supply chain
Data analysis and presentation
Spreadsheets
REQUIRED TEXT & MATERIALS
Title: Intro to Engineering Technology
Author: Pond
Edition:7th
Copyright Year:2009
Publisher: Pearson Education
ISBN:9780135154304
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Students wishing to graduate from a School of Applied Science and Engineering or the School of
Technology, from Ivy Tech Community College Northeast must complete at least 12 semester
hours of Management and/or Technical training. This requirement is concurrent with the college
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Management and/or Technical training. Credits considered for transfer may be from another Ivy
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COURSE POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Method of Instruction
The format of the class includes: Lectures, Labs and Team Projects. Lectures will be derived
from the Text Book and additional information that the instructor may feel is pertinent. The
weekly PowerPoint slides will be posted on Blackboard.
Labs will be conducted at Ivy Tech either in the class room or an appropriate lab. Each student
will create and maintain a “Lab Book”. The Lab Book will capture all of the lab results,
calculations, and observations for all of the labs completed during the semester. Lab Books will
be turned-in prior to the end of the class.
Team Projects will require some contact with other team members during the class and between
classes. Each Team will be responsible to present to the class Team Presentations as defined by
the instructor.
Due Dates & Deadlines
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student and instructor expectations, and deadlines. Both documents can be found under the “Start
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Contact the closest/most convenient campus or other public lab for schedules and Internet
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Registered students are expected to arrive on time. Come to class prepared for scheduled
activities. NOTE: Failure to attend is not an official class withdrawal. Students wanting to
withdraw must complete and sign an official Drop/Add form and return it to the registrar by
Friday April 12th, otherwise a Grade of “F” for the class will be entered on the student’s grade
record.
Make-Up Policy
A missed test or other graded material may be made-up only at the discretion of the instructor. If
you miss a class you will need to contact the instructor via email or phone. There is no make-up
for quizzes, labs, homework or exams without the instructor’s approval. You are responsible to
provide all group project team information to your team prior to any presentation.
Last Day to Withdraw
If a student wishes to withdraw from this course, students are responsible for completing an
official withdrawal form with the registrar. The last day to withdraw from this course is 11:59
p.m. Friday, April 12.
Lab
The lab is owned by the college. You are guests in this lab. As such I expect that you will
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are allowed. If you have a spill or make a mess you are expected to clean it up. You must log-on
using your campus connect username and password. Please notify the instructor of any problems.
Grades
All grades will be maintained in Blackboard’s online grade book. Students are responsible to
track their progress by referring to the online grade book.
Right of Revision
The college reserves the right to change any statements, policies or scheduling as necessary.
Students will be informed promptly of any and all changes.
COURSE COMMUNICATION
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business days. If a student sends communication, but does not receive a response, they should
double-check that the correct communication method was used and that the correct location is
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Messages: all students must use the messages function of the course for course-related
communications. Using messages, students can send and receive information from within the
course. Messages can only be sent and received from within the course in Blackboard. Please
check messages frequently.
To access messages (send and receive):
1. Log into Blackboard & enter the course.
2. Click on ‘Communication & Tools’, then Messages.
3. There are two folders: Inbox and Sent. The Inbox folder will contain all received
messages (so look there for messages from the instructor or other students). The Sent
folder will contain sent.
4. At the top left corner, above the folders, is the button to start a Create Message.
5. After clicking on Create Message, clicking on the “To” button students can select the
name of the person to write. Use the right-facing arrow to move the person into the
“recipient” box.
6. Then, type a message and click on the Submit button when ready to send it.
Email: all students must use the email function of the course for course-related communications.
Students can send email from within the course in Blackboard, but will not receive responses
inside the course. All emails are received in the Campus Connect email system. Students can
also use the Campus Connect email system to send email.
To access email from within the course:
1. Log into Blackboard & enter the course.
2. Click on ‘Communication & Tools’, then send email.
3. Please DO NOT use the MESSAGES feature inside Communication & Tools.
4. Select “All Instructor Users” to email the instructor.
5. To send an email to another member of the class, choose Select Users and choose the
name(s) from the list. Use the right-facing arrow to move the person into the “recipient”
box.
To access Campus Connect, go to: http://cc.ivytech.edu.
Black Board IM: all students are encouraged to download and use the Black Board Instant
Messenger. This communication tool can used to gain access to fellow students and the
instructor quickly and in a less formal way.
To download the BB IM from within the course:
1. Log into Blackboard & enter the course.
2. Click on ‘Communication & Tools’
3. Click on ‘Blackboard IM’
4. Download the Blackboard IM
5. Launch the BB IM, and you can then select a course and person you would like to IM.
Telephone: you may wish to contact the instructor via the telephone. If you get the voice mail
response, leave you r name, phone number and message and the instructor will get back with you
as soon as possible.
ASSIGNMENTS & GRADING
How is my grade calculated?
Grades in this course are determined by the following criteria:
Discussions 5%
Lab Notebook 10%
Projects & Presentations 15%
Homework 15%
Midterm Exam 25%
Final Exam 30%
Rubrics will be defined as needed for gradable material.
Grading Scale
90% - 100% A
80% - 89% B
70% - 79% C
60% - 69% D
Below 60% F
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Optional Campus Support
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Library
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books, and other resources essential for course assignments. The Library can be accessed from
the “Library” tab in Blackboard or from the “Library” tab in Campus Connect.
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Disabilities Services
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Disabilities Support Services director/coordinator. In the future, it is recommended that students
contact Disabilities Support Services at least 30 days before the start of the semester. The contact
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local campus. For information about disabilities support services at another campus, please visit:
http://ivytech.edu/dss/ or Campus Connect (http://cc.ivytech.edu).
Disabilities Support Contact:
First Name: Todd
Last Name: Nichols
Phone Number: 260.481.2210
Email (Ivy Tech Email): wnichols3@ivytech.edu
Blackboard IM ID: wnichols3
Office/Campus Location: Harshman Hall Room 1710
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITES
*Schedule of activities is subject to change