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Course Description

ENGR 101: Foundation of Design and Fabrication (3)

The course gives students first-hand experience with design and fabrication as a foundation of engineering. Using technologies such as additive manufacturing (e.g. 3D printing), embedded systems and software, and electronics, students will work together to develop innovative solutions to interesting problems.

Prerequisite or corequisite: None.

Student and Course Learning Outcomes

Student outcomes represent what the course strives to accomplish.
Course learning outcomes represent what will be measured to determine if the course met its objectives.

  • Related EAC Student Outcomes:

    • (EAC 1) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
    • (EAC 6) an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

  • Course Learning Outcomes:

    • Students are able to understand the fundamentals of the engineering design process. (EAC 1)
    • Students are able to translate customer requirements into design attributes. (EAC 1)
    • Students are able to fabricate solutions using additive manufacturing, embedded systems and software, and electronics. (EAC 6)

Course Resources

Course Contents

    • The class meets for two 75 minutes lecture and laboratory each week for 15 weeks.
      Week Lecture Topic
      1 Introduction and product development process
      2 Project management and customer requirement
      3 Ideation, design quality
      4 Electronic components, analog circuit and schematic
      5 Transistors, diodes, timer
      6 Digital circuit, clock, counter
      7 Introduction to microcontrollers and C language
      8 Arduino programming environment (IDE), sensors
      9 Actuators, control
      10 Material evaluations
      11 Additive manufacturing, 3D printing and fabrication
      12 Computer-aided design (CAD)
      13 Holiday: Thanksgiving
      14 Design for reliability
      15 Final project

 

  • Following every week lecture, the laboratory section covers case study discussion, hands-on laboratory assignment, in-class group activity, etc.
  • Note that the contents and ordering of topics is tentative and may change!
  • Please see the Schedule page for up-to-date scheduling information.

Course Policies

    • Attendance Policy:

      Attendance at lecture and laboratory sections is mandatory (sign-in sheets).
      It is the student's responsibility to make prior arrangements with the instructor for any absence known in advance.
      Make-up assignments can only be arranged for absence due to medical (or similar) reasons. Proper documentation is required.

    • Laboratory Policy:

      The labs are accessible to students in the class during the scheduled lab hours. 

      • No food or drinks are permitted in the lab at any time.
      • Keep the lab clean and neat.
      • No littering or abusing lab equipment.

    • Assignments:

      Assignment are generally due on Tuesday at 11:59pm, unless indicated otherwise on the assignment page.
      Late assignments will be subject to a 10% grade reduction per day.

      In-class assignment presentation times/dates will be determined in-class. You are expected to be in attendance and be prepared for your presentation on the assigned date. Rescheduling will be considered on a case by case basis, provided appropriate documentation for missing the assigned presentation time.

    • Final Project:

      The course includes one final project with the use of Arduino platform incorporating both hardware and software components. The project can be chosen from applications such as (but not limited to): healthcare, wearable, 3D printing, Internet of things (IoT), robotics, avionics, etc.

    • Exam:

      The course includes one final oral presentation scheduled during final week as listed on the Canvas Schedule page.
      The final presentation covers a short presentation of the final project description including problem definition,
      proposal, design summary, and prototype demonstration. Final project presentations cannot be rescheduled.

    • Grading Policy:

      The course grade is determined by the following components:
      • 20% Participation (individual effort)
      • 50% Assignments (individual/team effort)
      • 30% Final project (individual effort)
      The course is graded Pass/No Pass only. You must receive a 70% or higher total weighted grade in the course to Pass.

    • COVID-19 Guidelines:

      This course follows all health guidelines and reporting guidelines defined by Chapman University:
      https://custayinghealthy.chapman.edu/student-info

Academic Honesty:

Chapman University is a community of scholars that emphasizes the mutual responsibility of  all members to seek knowledge honestly and in good faith. Students are responsible for doing their own work, and academic dishonesty of any kind will be subject to sanction by the instructor/administrator and referral to the University's Academic Integrity Committee, which may impose additional sanctions up to and including expulsion. Please review the full description of Chapman University's policy on see https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-integrity/index.aspx .

You are encouraged to collaborate and share ideas but all work is to be done individually unless otherwise specified. Copying program code is strictly prohibited.

Course Materials:

All course material is for use in the context of this course only. Selling, preparing, or distributing for any commercial purpose course lecture notes or video or audio recordings of any course unless authorized by the University in advance and explicitly permitted by the course instructor in writing. The unauthorized sale or commercial distribution of course notes or recordings by a student is a violation of these Policies whether or not it was the student or someone else who prepared the notes or recordings.

Chapman University's Students with Disabilities Policy:

In compliance with ADA guidelines, students who have any condition, either permanent or temporary, that might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Services. If you will need to utilize your approved accommodations in this class, please follow the proper notification procedure for informing your professor(s). This notification process must occur more than a week before any accommodation can be utilized. Please contact Disability Services at (714) 516-4520 if you have questions regarding this procedure, or for information and to make an appointment to discuss and/or request potential accommodations based on documentation of your disability. Once formal approval of your need for an accommodation has been granted, you are encouraged to talk with your professor(s) about your accommodation options. The granting of any accommodation will not be retroactive and cannot jeopardize the academic standards or integrity of the course. All course material is for use in the context of this course only. Selling, preparing, or distributing for any commercial purpose course lecture notes or video or audio recordings of any course unless authorized by the University in advance and explicitly permitted by the course instructor in writing. The unauthorized sale or commercial distribution of course notes or recordings by a student is a violation of these Policies whether or not it was the student or someone else who prepared the notes or recordings.

Equity and Diversity Statement:

Chapman University is committed to ensuring equality and valuing diversity. Students and professors are reminded to show respect at all times as outlined in Chapman's Harassment and Discrimination Policy. Any violations of this policy should be discussed with the professor, the Dean of Students and/or otherwise reported in accordance with this policy.

Religious Accommodation:

Religious Accommodation at Chapman University Consistent with our commitment of creating an academic community that is respectful of and welcoming to persons of differing backgrounds, we believe that every reasonable effort should be made to allow members of the university community to fulfill their obligations to the university without jeopardizing the fulfillment of their sincerely held religious obligations. Please review the syllabus early in the semester and consult with your faculty member promptly regarding any possible conflicts with major religious holidays, being as specific as possible regarding when those holidays are scheduled in advance and where those holidays constitute the fulfillment of your sincerely held religious beliefs.accordance with this policy.

Student Support at Chapman University:

Over the course of the semester, you may experience a range of challenges that interfere with your learning, such as problems with friend, family, and or significant other relationships; substance use; concerns about personal adequacy; feeling overwhelmed; or feeling sad or anxious without knowing why. These mental health concerns or stressful events may diminish your academic performance and/or reduce your ability to participate in daily activities. You can learn more about the resources available through Chapman University's Student Psychological Counseling Services here: https://www.chapman.edu/students/health-and-safety/psychological-counseling

Fostering a community of care that supports the success of students is essential to the values of Chapman University. Occasionally, you may come across a student whose personal behavior concerns or worries you, either for the student's well-being or yours. In these instances, you are encouraged to contact the Chapman University Student Concern Intervention Team who can respond to these concerns and offer assistance: https://www.chapman.edu/students/health-and-safety/student-concern/index.aspx . While it is preferred that you include your contact information so this team can follow up with you, you can submit a report anonymously.  24-hour emergency help is also available through Public Safety at 714-997-6763

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