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Acquire knowledge of the disciplines in engineering
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, exam, and/or written report
Criteria
Distinguish between major fields of the Engineering profession and identify career possibilities within a given field
Identify common skills and activities between different engineering careers
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Identify legal, ethical, social, political, and economic influences on and impacts of engineering design
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, exam, and/or written report
Criteria
Identify factors influencing engineering design choices
Identify impacts of engineering design choices
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Demonstrate the engineering design process
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, exam, and/or written report
Criteria
Identify customer/product requirements and constraints
Identify existing solutions in products or patents
Generate new design ideas through structured brainstorming
Organize proposed designs based on individual functions
Describe the rationale for design decisions based on quantitative performance metrics
Fabricate proof-of-concept models of key features
Identify vendors and prices for required components to create a Bill of Materials
Identify all required project tasks and corresponding time frames
Revise designs based on performance feedback
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Communicate detailed engineering design information
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, exam, and/or written report
Criteria
Communicate with clients and/or other engineers or students according to standard industry practices
Create CAD models for parts and assemblies
Interpret engineering drawings and CAD models of parts and assemblies
Maintain clear written records of design decisions, test results, status reports, and work plans.
Create clear and well-organized presentations of proposed engineering designs
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Demonstrate teamwork with peers from multiple engineering disciplines
Assessment Strategies
Group project, Written product
Criteria
Describe the responsibilities of different roles within an engineering team
Work effectively in various team settings
Carry out your role in meeting the goals of the team
Participate in team interaction
Express ideas and opinions in a way that is inclusive and respectful
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Construct prototype designs
Assessment Strategies
Project
Criteria
Demonstrate fabrication-workplace safety practices
Create CAD models for 3D printing and/or waterjet metal cutting
Demonstrate different fastening techniques, such as tapping, riveting, and welding