MEEN 501.01 - General Engineering Topics Review, Fall 2006

MW 01:30 PM – 02:45 PM

McNair Hall Room 130

Prerequisites Senior Standing (Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Engineering Economics, Electrical Circuits)

Textbooks FE Review Manual – 2^nd Edition - M. R. Lindeburg, Professional Publications, 2006

FE Supplied Reference Handbook – 7^th Handbook, NCEES, 2005

Instructor Prof. D. Pai, Ph. D., P.E. Office Room 119, Fort IRC Bldg

Office Hours 10-12 MW, 3-5 MW, and also by appointment

Phone (336) 256-1151, Ext 2106 Email: pai@ncat.edu

Course Description This course covers and reviews the engineering topics included in the General Engineering Section of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. The course emphasizes extensive problem solving and helps students prepare for the FE exam.

Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate:

1. The computational skills required of an entry-level engineer. (ABET outcomes a and b)

2. The engineering analysis skills required of an entry-level engineer. (ABET outcomes e and k).

3. Your breadth of exposure to the engineering profession, its impact on society, and the need for continuing education. (ABET outcomes h, i, and j)

Grading Scale

GRADE BASIS		GRADING SCALE
Item	Weight	Letter Grade	% Range
Exams	60	A	> 90
Quizzes	30	B	80 - 89
Attendance	10	C	70 - 79
		D	55 - 69
		F	< 55
Relative grading will be used, statistically based on class mean and standard deviation, subject to a minimum absolute score of 50% for a middle C grade
Academic dishonesty will result in an F grade

If you have a documented disability

Please contact Prof. Pai at the start of the semester to discuss academic accommodations.

Exams

• 40-question exams will be given on Wednesdays – September 20^th, October 25^th and November 29^th of 2006.
• Exams are multiple-choice and comprehensive – they cover material from the start of the semester.
• Grading will be modular and based on the right answer being circled on the exam document
• Detailed work need not be shown, BUT all work that you do must be shown on the page that the question is printed.
• The exams and quizzes have to be taken in silence – no questions whatsoever will be answered during this time.
• The exam that you perform best on will be weighted 30 pts, the next best performance will be weighted 20 pts, and the third one weighted 10 pts
• Make-up policy: no make-up exams or quizzes without a valid University excuse

Quizzes

• 16-question Quizzes will be given every Wednesday from 2:10 – 2:45 PM
• Quizzes are modular – they cover a limited subject area

Calculators

• You are required to purchase a non-programmable calculator which you will use on all quizzes, exams, and the actual FE exam. The TI-34 is strongly recommended.

Homework

• No homework is assigned – but I will use the 1:30 – 2:45 PM time slot on Fridays for recitation and review sessions in addition to office hours and appointments you and I may schedule

Attendance

• Regular and punctual class attendance is required.
• The grade is for perfect AND attentive attendance.

Blackboard Web Site and Email Policy

• Log into your Blackboard account at http://ncat.blackboard.com
• Please make sure the email address you list on Blackboard is valid
• Check your email to be sure that your emailbox is not full – you may miss important messages from me

Topics

• Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Engineering Economics, Electrical Circuits

• The Engineering Profession, Registration, Continuing Education, Ethics

Computer Usage

You are encouraged to take advantage of the computers and FE review software located in various McNair Hall computer labs (a list will be provided).