Course Title: Personal Computer Apps for Engineering Technicians Course Number: MET 1131 Credit Hours: 1.0 Lab Hours: 1.5 Prerequisite(s): DEV 0012 and DEV 0022 Course Description: Applied computer tools to solve engineering technology problems, emphasizing the integration of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and engineering research skills using the Internet. Applications of an integrated approach to research papers, engineering technology analysis, technical laboratory reports and technical presentations. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: Two required textbooks (see below) and personal storage device, such as a flash drive or external hard drive. Must have a computer with Internet access. Microsoft Office 2013 or later installed on your computer. Office for Dummies, Wang, Wiley A Guide to Writing as an Engineer, Beer & McMurrey, 4th Edition, Wiley You may purchase the textbook from the Sinclair Bookstore in Building 7, or you may order the books online here.
Create engineering documents using word processing, presentation graphics and spreadsheets Access the Internet for research and problem solving Utilize integrated software to prepare and communicate solutions to engineering technology problems Use spreadsheets and solve problems in a variety of engineering technology disciplines Research, prepare and made a presentation on a technical topic TOPICS CHAPTERS Unit 1: Communication I Beer, Chapters 1 and 4 Wang, Chapters 1, 2, 4 and 20 Unit 2: PowerPoint Beer, Chapter 8 Wang, Chapters 3, 11 and 12 Unit 3: Communication II Beer, Chapter 9 Unit 4: Word Beer, Chapters 2 and 4 Wang, Chapters 5, 6 and 7 Unit 5: Excel Beer, Chapter 7 Wang, Chapters 7, 8, 9 and 10 Unit 6: Final Integrated Project
Students will complete 6 units to complete the course. Units 2, 4 and 5 have a pretest - scoring at least 90% enables you to skip to the next unit. All units are done in order and students must receive 80% or higher to pass a unit. Grading Policy: ASSIGNMENT POINTS Unit 1: Communication I 50 Unit 2: PowerPoint 250 Unit 3: Communication II 150 Unit 4: Word 250 Unit 5: Excel 250 Unit 6: Final Integrated Project 50 Total Points 1000 GRADING SCALE Percentage A 100% - 90% B 89% - 80% C (ineligible to take any more CBE courses) 79 70% D (ineligible to take any more CBE courses) 69 60% F (ineligible to take any more CBE courses) Below 60%
TOPIC ACTIVITIES Unit 1: Communication I Unit 2: PowerPoint Unit 3: Communication II Unit 4: Word Unit 5: Excel Unit 6: Final Integrated Project Email to Instructor My Hobby PowerPoint (if needed) Oral Presentation to Instructor Memo Editing Assignment (if needed) Degree Program Newsletter (if needed) Excel 1 Assignment (if needed) Pareto Analysis (if needed) Control Charts (if needed) Sine Bar Problem (if needed) Machine Shop (if needed) Integrated Project End-of-course Survey Progress Policies: 1. You must log in and submit at least one assignment in week one of your course(s) to establish attendance. If you do not submit at least one assignment, you will be automatically dropped for non-attendance. 2. You must regularly make progress in your course(s). Specifically: 75% of course assignments must be completed and submitted by the Friday before the final withdrawal date for the semester (generally, week 12). No more than 5 assignments may be submitted in the week prior to finals week. In courses where multiple final exam attempts are allowed, the first attempt at the final must be submitted by Tuesday of finals week. IMPORTANT: Please note, failure to meet one or more of the above course progress policies could result in withdrawal from your course, a failing grade, and/or your ineligibility for future CBE courses.
Assessment Retake Guideline: MET 1131 Personal Computer Apps for Engineering Technicians The course is structured into 6 modules; three of these have pre-tests that can allow you to skip the module if you score at least 90%. If you do not score a 90% on the pre-test, you must pass all of the homework (with a score of 80% or higher) for that topic before you can take the post-test. In order to successfully complete this course, you must pass each graded assignment with a score of 80% or higher. These graded activities include homework and topic exams. If you are unable to achieve a score of 80% or higher on any of these graded activities, contact your academic coach to discuss alternative options for completing the course. Note that you will have to do an oral presentation which you will schedule with your faculty mentor. To pass a post-test, you must score 80% or higher. If you do not score 80% or higher, you may be eligible for additional attempts. 1st Attempt: All students may take the post-test after successfully completing all homework assignments that come before the post-test. 2nd Attempt: If you do not pass the post-test on the first attempt, you may request a second attempt from your instructor. There may be a slight delay in giving you access to a second attempt, because your instructor has to authorize it.