10606101Engineering Technology Fundamentals
Course Information
Description
Introduces the student to the knowledge and skills required to function in today’s engineering office environment. Engineering office format, procedures, standards, ethics and application level of engineering office related software is introduced. Students explore the engineering design process and participate in various problem solving and conflict resolution techniques. Career paths available to the Mechanical Design graduate will also be explored. Students utilize Net Meeting, video conferencing and Internet shared data.
Total Credits
2
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Portfolio
Course Competencies
  1. Identify career options in the mechanical design technology field
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product
    Criteria
    Identify typical positions and job duties/responsibilities within mechanical design
    Locate local employment opportunities and employers
    Describe typical earnings and advancements
    Identify sources of continuing education opportunities
    Identify professional affiliations
    Establish long term and short term mechanical design technology goals

  2. Apply the mechanical design process
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product
    Criteria
    Differentiate between various mechanical design processes
    Describe the steps in a typical MDT design process
    You use a process to solve practical mechanical design problems

  3. Examine engineering office practices and procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product
    Criteria
    Identify common software applications within an engineering office
    Use video conferencing tools

  4. Demonstrate effective workplace skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration
    Criteria
    SELF MANAGEMENT (manage time and stress, practice workplace etiquette, self-assess)
    CRITICAL THINKING (evaluate, solve problems, make decisions)
    SOCIAL INTERACTION (respond to feedback, respect diversity, work effectively in a team)
    COMMUNICATION-LISTENING (listen and respond effectively)
    COMMUNICATION-SPEAKING (speak so others can understand, convey meaning)
    COMMUNICATION-READING (read, research, interpret and comprehend)
    COMMUNICATION-WRITING (write so others can understand, convey meaning)
    ETHICS (demonstrate acceptable behavior and judgment)