This course will provide an introduction to the practice of engineering by reviewing its history and current state. Students are informed about various areas within the discipline of engineering, e.g., chemical, agricultural, and electrical. Finally, the impact of engineering from a global, social, and political perspective is presented through a number of case studies. None 3 quarter units. 3 units lecture (150 minutes). Required for CE, EE No books are required for this course. Required articles will be posted on the website for the course in each week that they are required. Runner Life 2013-2014: The First-Year Experience Handbook by Dr. Brett Schmoll & Matthew Woodman. ISBN: 978-1490547008.
This text is available in the campus book store and through Amazon.com. Melissa Danforth Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the role of engineers in society and analyze the impact of engineering decisions.
• Explain engineering ethical principles and professional responsibilities.
• Analyze engineering problems and apply design principles to an engineering design project.
• Work effectively on teams to complete an engineering design project.
• Prepare effective written and oral reports on projects.
• Identify and describe the academic pathways to graduation for Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering majors.
• Describe strategies to succeed academically at CSUB.
• Identify campus, school, and department resources at CSUB.
• Locate sources of campus policies and procedures.
• Describe students' rights and responsibilities as members of the CSUB campus community.

This course maps to the following outcomes for Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering (EAC/ABET)

3f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

Case studies will provide an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers.

3g. An ability to communicate effectively.

Written and oral project reports will require effective communication of projects undertaken during the course.

3h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global economic, environmental, and societal context.

Case studies will be used to provide an understanding of how engineering fits into a global context and to analyze the impact of decisions on economic, environmental, and/or societal contexts.

Week	Lecture Topic	Design Project
1	History and Overview	Safety and Liability Waiver
2	Basic Engineering Skills	Instrumentation
3	Campus Resources	Radio Kit
4	Department Resources	Radio Kit
5	Engineering in Society	Radio Kit
6	Advising and Registration	Night Light Kit
7	Professionalism and Engineering Societies	Night Light Kit
8	None (work on design projects)	Audio Amplifier Kit
9	Engineering Tour (if time permits)	Audio Amplifier Kit
10	Project Presentations	Finish Design Projects and Reports

Students will complete three introductory design projects that will teach the basics of electric circuits, electromagnetism, and radio communications. Handouts will be provided for each project. Melissa Danforth on August 31, 2013 Approved by CEE/CS Department on [date]
Effective Fall 2013