ENGR 196

Engineering Problem Solving

(ENGR 196)
Credit Hours:

Class Hours:

Section 1 M W 8-9am
Section 2 T TH 8-9am
Section 3 T TH 10-11am
Lab
Section 1 T 12-2pm
Section 2 W 12-2pm
Section 3 TH 12-2pm

Consultation Hours:

Semester:

Spring 2014

Instructor:

Engr. Mohd Faizal Fauzan

Office:

18 Staff room

Prerequisites:
Text book:

References:

Engineering Fundamentals and Problem Solving by Arvid R.Eide,

Roland D. Jenison, Larry L. Northup and Steven K. Mikelson,
McGraw-Hill International Editions, 6th Edition, 2012.
1. Foundations of Engineering by Mark T. Holtzapple and W.
Dan Reece, McGraw-Hill International Editions, 2nd
Edition, 2003
2. MATLAB Programming for Engineers by Stephen J.
Chapman, Nelson Engineering, 2th edition, International
Student Edition, Cengage Learning 2009.

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Course Description:

The course is a survey of concepts, theories, research and ideas

which comprise the core of Sociology. Topics covered will examine
the sociological perspective, sociological research, cultural debates,
the process of socialization, deviance and crime, stratificationvarious types of oppression, inequalities, prejudice and
Introduction to engineering: major engineering disciplines including
latest technologies like nanotechnology, biotechnology; Introduction
to computers and flowcharts; SI and USCS units, conversion of units
and equations; Pressure, temperature and energy; Problem solving
techniques; Engineering communication and report writing;
Statistics, summary diagrams, normal distribution; Engineering
economy; Engineering design and Introduction to MATLAB
features: variables, arrays, functions, input/output statements, control
structures, looping, user defined functions and plotting.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Determine a right engineering major and plan their
course selection for the subsequent semesters.
2. Describe the latest development in the field of
engineering.
3. Solve problems logically and methodically.
4. Write MATLAB code to solve engineering problems.
Taylors Graduate Capabilities:
1.0 Discipline-specific knowledge

Able to put theories into practice

Understand ethical issues in the context of the field of
study
Understand professional practice within the field of
study
2.0 Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Think critically and creatively
Define and analyze problems to arrive at effective
solutions
3.0 Citizenship and Global Perspectives
Be aware of and form opinions from diverse
perspectives
Understand the value of civic responsibility and
community engagement
4.0 Digital Literacy
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Effective use of Information and Communication

Technology (ICT) and related technologies

* Upon successful completion of this module, a student should be equipped with

TGC 1
TGC 2
TGC 3
TGC 4

Course Evaluation:
Student
Learning
Outcomes

Assessment

TGCs

Percentage

1,2

Quizzes

Tests

Project

Lab

Attendance & Participation

Final Examination

5%

1,2,3

15%

2,3

20%

20%

1,2,3,4

10%
30%

Total

100%
The following grading scale will be used:
Percentage Grade
Points per
Percentage
credit hour
97-100
A+
4.00
70-73
90-96
A
4.00
67-69
87-89
A3.70
64-66
84-86
B+
3.30
60-63
80-83
B
3.00
55-59
77-79
B2.70
0-54
74-76
C+
2.30

Grade
C
CD+
D
DF

Points per
credit hour
2.00
1.70
1.30
1.00
0.70
0.00

The final grade for the course may be curved by moderating the students raw scores.
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Class Policies:

Attendance & Class Participation: Regular attendance and

punctuality are required of all students. Students should be aware
that there absence from lectures may jeopardize the successful
completion of the course. Absences need to be supported by medical
certificates or letter from parents/guardians.
Allocation of 10% marks for attendance and participation are
specially to emphasize the importance of participation in class which
requires you to pre-read the topic, ask questions, answer or comment
on other students questions or remarks, elaborate, support or critique
your classmates comment.
Academic integrity: The program is committed to academic integrity
which refers to plagiarism and cheating during exams among other
things. Plagiarism is copying others language, ideas and
information, etc, without acknowledging the source. Students work
may be checked for plagiarism by text comparison software.
All sociology assignments are to be referenced using APA
referencing system.

Assessment Summary
Form of assessment

1. Quiz

Length

1/2 hour /

Weighting

Due date

Learning Outcomes

TGC

being assessed

achieved

5%

Week 2-14

1,2

20%

Week 10

2,3

20%

Week 2-14

25%

Week 2-9

1,2,3

week

2. Group Projects

10 hours
(preparing)
1 hour
(testing)

3. Lab works

1 hour /
week

4. Tests, class
participation and class

1 hour /
week

work

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Final Examination

1,2,3,4

30%

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Scheme of work:
Course Schedule (the course instructor reserves the right to modify the work schedule as and when deemed necessary)

Week

Topic

Learning
Outcomes

Teaching &
Learning
Activities

Readings

Assessment

The Engineering Profession

1, 4

1. Lecture and
discussion

Chapter 1

1. Quiz/test

Education for Engineering

1, 2, 3, 4

1. Lecture and
discussion
2. Lab

Chapter 2

1. Quiz/test
2. Lab assignment

1, 2, 3, 4

1. Lecture and
discussion
2. Lab

Chapter 3

1. Quiz/test
2. Lab assignment

1, 2, 3, 4

1. Lecture and
discussion
2. Lab

Chapter 4

1. Quiz/test
2. Lab assignment

1, 2, 3, 4

1. Lecture and
discussion
2. Lab

Chapter 5

1. Quiz/test
2. Lab assignment

1, 2, 3, 4

1. Lecture and
discussion
2. Lab

Chapter 6

1. Quiz/test
2. Lab assignment

Lab 1: Introduction to MATLAB; Matlab environment

command window, workspace, edit/debug window,
Matlab search path, Some important commands
3

Introduction to Engineering Design

Lab 2: Subarrays, disp function, scalar & array
operations; built-in matlab function

Engineering Solutions
Lab 3: Branching statements; Relational & logical
operators, decision making if-else control structures

Representation of Technical Information

Lab 4: Decision making switch construct, try/catch
construct

Engineering Measurements and Estimations

Lab 5: Introduction to plotting

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Week
7

Topic

Learning
Outcomes

Dimensions, Units, and Conversions

- Introduction to Engineering Economics

- Economics: Decision Making

Readings

Assessment

1, 2, 3, 4

1. Lecture and
discussion
2. Lab

Chapter 7

1. Quiz/test
2. Lab assignment

1, 2, 3, 4

1. Lecture and
discussion
2. Lab

Chapter 8
Chapter 9

1. Quiz/test
2. Lab assignment

1, 2, 3, 4

1. Lecture and
discussion
2. Lab

Chapter 10
Chapter 11

1. Quiz/test
2. Lab assignment

1, 2, 3, 4

1. Lecture and
discussion
2. Lab
3. Project testing

Chapter 12
Chapter 13

1. Quiz/test
2. Lab assignment
3. Performance of the
product will be
measured

1, 2, 3, 4

1. Lecture and
discussion
2. Lab

Chapter 14

1. Quiz/test
2. Lab assignment

1, 2, 3, 4

1. Lecture and
discussion
2. Lab

Chapter 15
Chapter 16

1. Quiz/test
2. Lab assignment

1, 2, 3, 4

1. Lecture and
discussion
2. Lab

Chapter 17

1. Quiz/test
2. Lab assignment

Lab 6: Loops while loop, for loop

8

Teaching &
Learning
Activities

Lab 7: Logical Arrays & Vectorization

9

- Statistics
- Inferential Statistics and Decision Making
Lab 8: User-defined functions & statistics problems

10

- Mechanics: Statics
- Mechanics: Strength of Materials
Lab 9: Input/output functions and curve fitting
problems

11

Material Balance
Lab 10: Introduction to GUI

12

- Energy Sources and Alternatives

- Fundamental Energy Principles
Lab 11: Introduction to GUI

13

Electrical Theory
Lab 12: Matlab Application 1

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Week
14

Topic

Learning
Outcomes

Electrical Theory

1, 2, 3, 4

Lab 13: Matlab Application 2

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Teaching &
Learning
Activities
1. Lecture and
discussion
2. Lab

Readings
Chapter 17

Assessment
1. Quiz/test
2. Lab assignment

Taylors
Graduate
Capabilities