FALL 2019


EGG 101 – INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE – 2CR.


INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Pushkin Kachroo

Shae Deschutter

Matt Pusko

OFFICE

SEB 3218

TBE A-207

SEB-2217

EMAIL

pushkin@unlv.edu

Shae.Deschutter@unlv.edu

Matthew.Pusko@unlv.edu

OFFICE HOURS

11:30AM to 1:00PM MW

By Appointment

By Appointment


COURSE MATERIALS:


COURSE WEBPAGES:


COURSE DESCRIPTION:

EGG 101 is a two credit seminar course designed to introduce students to both the UNLV learning outcomes as part of the First Year Seminar general education requirement, while simultaneously educating students on the programs housed within the College of Engineering. Course content to include exploration of each major offered within the college, overview of necessary attributes related to student success strategies, professional ethics, student professional organizations, technical communication, the impact of technology on a global society, and the hands-on design process as it applies to each department and discipline within the college.


COURSE OUTCOMES:

By the end of the course students will:


ATTENDANCE & CLASSROOM CONDUCT

Class will begin promptly at 8:30am, and attendance will be taken via the class Canvas page. Therefore students will need to bring a phone, tablet or laptop with internet capabilities in order to access the Canvas site and attendance quiz each week. Laptops and tablets are available to checkout from the UNLV Lied Library for those who may need a device for class. Those who arrive 10 minutes after class begins are considered late. Tardiness will be addressed after three late arrivals and may result in a drop in one letter grade. Please review the administrative drop policy in the 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog Academic Policies section at: https://catalog.unlv.edu/content.php?catoid=23&navoid=4683

It is up to the individual to seek out a fellow student, teaching assistant or course instructor to find out what was missed during an absence and instructors must be contacted within seven days of the missed class.  

Students have a responsibility to conduct themselves in class and in the libraries in ways that do not interfere with the rights of other students to learn or of instructors to teach. Use of electronic devices such as tablets, laptops, cellular phones, or recording devices, or potentially disruptive devices or activities, are permitted only with the prior explicit consent of the instructor. The instructor may rescind permission at any time during the class. Use of use of such devices for non-EGG 101 applicable needs or coursework is strictly prohibited and may result in the student being prohibited from using any electronic devices during class for the remainder of the semester, or if a student continuously does not comply with established requirements or obstructs the functioning of the class, the instructor may initiate an administrative drop.


STUDENT RESOURCES

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is located in the Student Services Complex (SSC-A 143), and the contact numbers are: Voice (702) 895-0866, TDD (702) 895-0652, Fax (702) 895-0651. For additional information, please visit http://drc.unlv.edu/. The DRC provides resources for students and academic accommodations for students with disabilities. If you feel that you have a disability, please make an appointment with a Disabilities Specialist at the DRC to discuss what options may be available to you. If you are registered with the UNLV Disability Resource Center, bring your Academic Accommodation Plan from the DRC to the instructor during office hours so that you may work together to develop strategies for implementing the accommodations to meet both your needs and the requirements of the course. Any information you provide is private and will be treated as such. To maintain the confidentiality of your request, please do not approach the instructor in front of others to discuss your accommodation needs. Instructors should not provide students accommodations without being in receipt of this plan.

UNLV complies with the provisions set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, offering reasonable accommodations to qualified students with documented disabilities.


ACADEMIC SUCCESS RESOURCES

The Academic Success Center (ASC) provides tutoring, academic success coaching and other academic assistance for all UNLV undergraduate students. For information regarding tutoring subjects, tutoring times, and other ASC programs and services, visit http://www.unlv.edu/asc/tutoring or call 702-895-3177. The ASC building is located across from the Student Services Complex (SSC), #73 on the current UNLV map (PDF HERE). Academic success coaching is located on the second floor of SSC A (ASC Coaching Spot). Drop-in tutoring is located on the second floor of the Lied Library.

The College of Engineering, in cooperation with the ASC, provides discipline-specific tutoring for engineering students taking 100-200 level engineering and related science/math courses. Engineering Tutoring is located in TBE A207 (next door to the Advising Center).

One-on-one or small group assistance with writing is available free of charge to UNLV students at the Writing Center, located in the Central Desert Complex Building 3 (CDC 3-301), #61 on the current UNLV map. Although walk-in consultations are sometimes available, students with appointments will receive priority assistance. Appointments may be made in person or by calling (702) 895-3908. The student’s RebelCard ID, a copy of the assignment (if possible), and two copies of any writing to be reviewed are requested for the consultation. More information can be found at http://writingcenter.unlv.edu/.


UNIVERSITY POLICIES:

The University requires that final exams given at the end of a course occur at the time and on the day specified in the final exam schedule. The general schedule is typically available at the start of the semester, and the classroom locations are available about a month before the end of the semester. See the schedule at: http://www.unlv.edu/registrar/calendars.

By policy, faculty and staff should email students’ RebelMail accounts only to maintain privacy and FERPA regulation requirements. RebelMail is UNLV’s official email system for students. As such, it is a primary way students receive official university communications such as information about deadlines, major campus events, and announcements. All UNLV students receive a RebelMail account after they have been admitted to the university. Emailing within Canvas is acceptable.

Students who represent UNLV at an official extracurricular activity shall have the opportunity to make up assignments, but must provide official written notification to your professor no less than one week prior to the missed class.

Class Absences:  It is the student’s responsibility to consult with the course instructor regarding absences from their class due to religious observances. Students may be dropped from classes for nonattendance during the first week of instruction.

It is the policy of the Nevada System of Higher Education to be sensitive to the religious obligations of its students. Any student missing class quizzes, examinations, or any other class or lab work because of observance of religious holidays shall be given an opportunity during that semester to make up missed work. The makeup will apply to the religious-holiday absence only. It shall be the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor within the first 14 calendar days of the semester of his or her intention to participate in religious holidays that do not fall on state holidays or periods of class recess. This policy shall not apply in the event that administering the test or examination at an alternate time would impose an undue hardship on the instructor or the university that could not reasonably have been avoided.
Any student who is denied a make-up option after appropriately notifying the instructor, shall have the right to appeal that decision through the normal appeal mechanism in place. For more information visit the 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog Academic Policies section at: https://catalog.unlv.edu/content.php?catoid=23&navoid=4683

Academic integrity is a legitimate concern for every member of the campus community; all individuals share in upholding the fundamental values of honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility, and professionalism. By choosing to join the UNLV community, students accept the expectations of the Student Academic Misconduct Policy and are encouraged when faced with choices to always take the ethical path. Students enrolling in UNLV assume the obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with UNLV’s function as an educational institution.

An example of academic misconduct is plagiarism: “Using the words or ideas of another, from the Internet or any source, without proper citation of the sources.” For more information visit the 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog University Policies section at: https://catalog.unlv.edu/content.php?catoid=23&navoid=4689

Copyright laws and Fair Use policies protect the rights of those who have produced the material. Whether it be a book, a monograph, a photograph, a sound recording or an Internet web page, the owner/creator of that work has the right to be protected under the laws of copyright and fair use. Likewise, your work is protected under the law. Just as you cannot use copyrighted material without permission, somebody else cannot use your copyrighted material without your permission.

The University requires all members of the University Community to familiarize themselves and to follow copyright and fair use requirements. YOU ARE INDIVIDUALLY AND SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR VIOLATIONS OF COPYRIGHT AND FAIR USE LAWS. THE UNIVERSITY WILL NEITHER PROTECT NOR DEFEND YOU NOR ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR EMPLOYEE OR STUDENT VIOLATIONS OF COPYRIGHT AND FAIR USE LAWS. Violations of copyright laws could subject you to federal and state civil penalties and criminal liability as well as disciplinary action under University policies.

To help you familiarize yourself with copyright and fair use policies, the University encourages you to visit its copyright web page at: http://www.unlv.edu/provost/copyright


COURSE ASSIGNMENTS & GRADING

Unless otherwise noted, rubrics for each assignment will be posted to the online forum (Canvas) prior to the start date of the assignment as identified on the weekly outline.

Each group project will be graded based on a specific rubric provided with the prompt for each hands-on activity. Students will be required to participate in each activity, and failure to participate will result in a reduction of points per the discretion of the course instructor(s), graduate teaching assistant(s) and undergraduate teaching assistant(s).


GRADING SCALE: 1000 points possible.

93-100%

90-92.9%

87-89.9%

83-86.9%

80-82.9%

77-79.9%

73-76.9%

70-72.9%

67-69.9%

63-66.9%

60-62.9%

0-59.39%

A

A-

B+

B

B-

C+

C

C-

D+

D

D-

F

LECTURE SCHEDULE:

**EGG 101 Weekly schedule - this is a tentative schedule and subject to change based on guest speaker availability and hands-on activity progress.  It is recommended that students visit Pushkin's website for each week's specific schedule**

Date

Class Topic

Classroom Breakout Activity/Small Group Activity

Homework

8/30/19

Welcome – Dr. Venkat; Dr. Harris & CSE Survey; Syllabus review; LASSI Overview; Canvas & Module Overview

Group/Team Building Activities

LASSI Assessment – Students must bring an electronic printout or paper copy of their results to class 9/13/19.

9/6/19

LASSI Assessment Results Discussion; Campus Resources Scavenger Hunt.

LASSI Assessment Breakout Groups In-depth Discussion

Module 1 - Semester Master Schedule & Weekly Study Plan;

9/13/19

Intro to Programming (Python) Part I; Guest speaker from TBC Boring Company

Scavenger Hunt Group Quiz; Module 1 Discussion;

Ice Cream Social

Module 2 - Study Skills;

Python Homework Assignments 1-5.

9/20/19

Cristian Salas – TriO;

Intro to Programming Part II


Python Assignments 1-5 Review

Module 3 - The Science Behind Your Mind;

Python Homework Assignments 6-10

9/27/19

UNLV Libraries; Module 3 Follow-Up Discussion

Python Assignments 1-5 Review

Module 4 - Concept Mapping;

10/4/19

Dept I. (Civil & Environmental Engineering and Construction Mgt);

Midterm Assignment Overview; Submit Concept Map Homework In-class

Module 5 - Test Preparation & Campus Resources; Department I Visit Write-up;

10/11/19

Dr. Zhang Assessment (10 minutes);

Student Organizations Panel

Review Module 5


10/18/19

Mid-Semester Check-in; UNLV Libraries Resources for Midterm Paper; Mechanical Engineering Guest Speaker (TBD)

Library Visit (TBD)


10/25/19

NO CLASS – Nevada Day Recess

11/1/19

Dept II. (Computer Science); Introduction to Digital Logic/Circuits




Lab Tour – Mendenhall & Machine Shop

Midterm Assignment Due.

Department II Visit Write-up;

11/8/19

Dept III. (Electrical & Computer Engineering);

Guest Speaker (TBD)


Hands On: Arduino Board Programming Overview;


Department III Visit Write-up;

11/15/19

Arduino Board Overview;

Guest Speaker TBD

Hands On: Arduino Board Activities;

Pizza Social

Arduino Board Activities (if not completed in class)

11/22/19

Dept IV. (Entertainment Engineering/Technology and Design);

Group Advising Presentation

Hands On: Arduino Board Robotics

Department IV Visit Write-up;

11/29/19

NO CLASS – Thanksgiving Day Recess

12/6/19

Final Exam Review; Dept V. (Mechanical Engineering);

Senior Design Discussion


LASSI Assessment #2; Department V Visit Write-up;

12/13/19

Final Exam

Section 1001 8:00am-10:00am; Section 1002 1:00pm-3:00pm.





**Students are expected to come to each class with their reading complete, as these readings will be discussed in-class.

***All learning modules may be found within the Canvas system. Learning modules must be completed prior to the start of each class.


EGG 101 Pg. 10