Sophomore Engineering Clinic II - Spring 2008

Section	Place	Meeting Times	Instructor
01	Hawthorn 210	T 6:30 – 9:00 pm	Foulger
02	Hawthorn 310	TR 8:00 – 9:15 am	Benavidez
03	Hawthorn 310	TR 12:15 – 1:30 pm	Benavidez
04	Hawthorn 210	TR 12:15 – 1:30 pm	Haynes
05	Hawthorn 310	TR 1:45 – 3:00 pm	Benavidez
06	Hawthorn 210	TR 1:45 – 3:00 pm	Haynes
LAB	Rowan Auditorium	M: 12:15 – 3:00	Engineering faculty

Sophomore Clinic Team

Name	Office	Contact Information
Harriet Benavidez Communication Studies	302 Hawthorn	256-4615 benavidez@rowan.edu
Krishan Bhatia Mechanical Engineering	135 Rowan	256-5346 bhatia@rowan.edu
John Chen* Mechanical Engineering	235 Rowan	256-5345 jchen@rowan.edu
Stephanie Farrell Chemical Engineering	331 Rowan	256-5315 farrell@rowan.edu
Davis Foulger Communication Studies	302 Hawthorn	256-4659 foulger@rowan.edu
Julie Haynes Communication Studies	312 Hawthorn	256-4329 haynes@rowan.edu
Peter Jansson Electrical & Computer Engineering	134 Rowan	256-5373 jansson@rowan.edu
Bernard Pietrucha Electrical & Computer Engineering	228 Rowan	256-5379 pietrucha@rowan.edu
William Riddell Civil & Environmental Engineering	137 Rowan	256-5348 riddell@rowan.edu

* Course coordinator

Catalog Description

This course, the fourth in the 8-semester engineering clinic series, provides expanded treatment of the practice of engineering through applications drawn from engineering disciplines and industry. The communication component is designed to help students prepare and present messages in public speaking contexts. In addition to engineering design, the course emphasizes oral presentation skills, as well as critical thinking, listening and organizations skills.

Course Goals

The two main goals of Sophomore Engineering Clinic II are to provide the foundation necessary for students to become:

1. effective engineering communicators, and

2. creative engineering designers.

Accordingly, during the semester each student will complete a semester-long design project (see below). As in all engineering design projects, oral technical communication is integrated throughout.

Technical Objectives

After successful completion of this course, all Rowan Engineering students will be able to:

• Research, design and deliver an effective informative, technical and persuasive speech.

• Adapt technical information to a non-technical audience.

• Adapt speech content and delivery based on audience analysis.

• Recognize the different purposes and structures of informative and persuasive speeches.

• Synthesize and incorporate research for use in oral presentations.

• Recognize and utilize effective visual aids, including PowerPoint.

• Recognize the need, identify the customer, assess the market, and define the goals, objectives and constraints for a design problem.

• Develop engineering specifications for a "quality" design.

• Generate multiple engineering design solutions using various brainstorming techniques.

• Perform appropriate engineering analyses and choose the optimal solution based on these results.

Required and Optional Texts & Supplies

• Textbook: Stephen E. Lucas, The Art of Public Speaking, Boston: McGraw Hill, 9th Ed.

• (optional) Engineering lab notebook (e.g. Boorum #09-9088)

• (optional) Engineering paper

• (optional) Three ring binder

• Note cards

• Blank “DVD+RW” disk. (Be sure your DVD is a “+” and an “RW” (not just an “R”)).

Assignments and Grading Scale:

This course is only offered for grade credit. The grade is determined by evaluating the following deliverables and class participation:

All of the deliverables must be completed to pass the course. For credit, work is due at the beginning of the class period and must be presented in a professional manner.

Grading Scale

Final grades for the course will be determined based on input from both the engineering and public speaking components of the course. Grades will correspond to the following absolute grading scale:

All written assignments must be typed unless otherwise noted. Students must complete all graded assignments to receive credit in the course. Furthermore, students must achieve a passing average on the individual portion of the class (individual speeches and tests) to pass the course.

Late Work

Your instructor will provide you with late submission guidelines.

Attendance Policy

Lecture:

The public speaking section of the clinic is participatory in nature so your attendance is imperative. To be an effective speaker you must also be an effective listener. Watching other speeches will help your performance. After your third absence your final grade will be reduced by 3.33% for each absence over three. For example, if you have an A- at the end of the semester, but have four undocumented absences, your letter grade for this section of the course would be a B+. Five absences would warrant a B and so on. All excused absences (illness, university trips, etc.) must be documented and approved by your instructor in advance of the lecture period. The faculty may grant approval after the fact under extenuating circumstances.

Whether absences are excused or unexcused, students absent from more than 6 lecture periods cannot pass the course. Such students will receive an F for the semester or may withdraw, if appropriate. A student who has reached this limit is expected to resign from his or her design team.

• Students who are approaching these limits due to serious personal problems, such as a prolonged illness, or for other reasons should contact the Dean of Students office (ext. 4040). The Dean of Students can advise these students as to their rights and obligations and inform them of help that is available.

Laboratory:

The laboratory section of the clinic is also participatory in nature, so attendance is also required at the laboratory sections. Accordingly, after 1 absence, each unexcused absences from any of the laboratory sessions will result in direct reductions of your final grade by 3.33%. Excused absences (illness, university trips, etc.) must be approved by your instructor in advance of the laboratory period. Approvals can be obtained through email or by phone. The faculty may grant approval after the fact under extenuating circumstances.

Participation and Professionalism

The success of this course depends upon your active participation. This portion of your grade will be based on your contributions to the course, including class discussions, responses to speeches, and the timely and professional completion of assignments, including homework and in-class activities. Other forms of participation that help the course run smoothly will be considered (such as time-keeping and setting up equipment). Professional conduct is expected in all laboratories and lectures.

Professional conduct is expected in all laboratories and lectures. It is expected that all students in class display a professional attitude, conduct and behavior in interactions with faculty, laboratory technicians, vendors, guest speakers, university personnel, and other students. Following is a list of guidelines reflecting such expectations:

1. Consistent attendance is expected (See Attendance Policy for laboratory and public speaking sections). Students are expected to be on time for class.

2. tudents pay tuition for the right to attend class. Carrying on conversations or engaging in behavior that disrupts the learning environment for other students is extremely discourteous to everyone in the class.
3. afe conduct during laboratory periods is required. Failure to observe safety procedures will result in grade reductions at the discretion of the faculty.
4. tudents are expected to treat all individuals with respect and exhibit professional behavior when engaging in activities related to sophomore clinic.

It is expected that all students are able to earn the full 5% allotted to this portion of the final grade, which will be determined by the faculty members of Sophomore Clinic II at the end of the semester. Excellent participation and professionalism grades will be reserved for students who exhibit leadership, respect for others, diligence, and appropriate behavior.

Engineering Design Projects

In Sophomore Engineering Clinic II each student will take part in a 15-week design project involving a multi-disciplinary theme. These projects will be described in detail during the first laboratory session on Monday January 28^th. Your team will be assigned a grade based on its performance on the Design Project Deliverables. Your individual grade for the Design Project Deliverables may be raised or lowered from the team grade based on peer evaluations.

Accommodation

Your academic success is important. If you have a documented disability that may have an impact upon your work in this class, please contact me. Students must provide documentation of their disability to the Academic Success Center in order to receive official University services and accommodations. The Academic Success Center can be reached at 856-256-4234. The Center is located on the 3^rd floor of Savitz Hall. The staff is available to answer questions regarding accommodations or assist you in your pursuit of accommodations. We look forward to working with you to meet your learning goals

Academic Honesty

The vitality of any academic program is rooted in its integrity. It is essential to Rowan University that the grades awarded to students reflect only their own individual efforts and achievements. Each segment of the academic community, i.e., faculty, students and administration, is responsible for the academic integrity of the University. Academic dishonesty, in any form, will not be tolerated. Students found to have committed an act of academic dishonesty may be subject to failure in the course, suspension from the University, or both.