Introduction to Engineering Practice I

This course provides an introduction to the engineering profession and will address the question, 'What do engineers really do?' To answer this question the students are introduced to graphical modeling using the program Solid Works as a tool for computer-based graphics. Various engineering disciplines and their uses to serve humankind will be introduced. The students will gain an understanding of the basics of the engineering profession, including problem solving, design, teamwork, creativitiy, ethics and communication (verbally and graphic explanation of three-demensional geometry), and engineering ethics. The student will experience hands on build and test activities. The student will develop problem solving and critical things skills as pasrt of the Christ-centered quality higher education offered by Dallas Baptist University to prepare for life-long learning and service to others. Lab fee.