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GE-110 Introduction to Engineering Concepts

This course provides students with an overview of computer and software engineering, as well as strategies for being successful at MSOE. Student teams build working embedded computer systems using an engineering process that includes system requirements, design, implementation and verification.

Course Objectives

On successful completion of this course, the student will:

Understand the embedded system model.
Be familiar with computer programming constructs.
Demonstrate an ability to describe what engineers in various disciplines do.
Use an engineering process that includes system requirements, design, implementation and verification.
Be able to function effectively as part of an engineering design team.

Please consult the official course description for additional details.

LEGO MindStorms

In this course you and a partner will be lent a LEGO MindStorms kit. You and your partner will be responsible for maintaining the kit and will be assessed a fee for any missing or damaged parts at the end of the quarter.

Schedule

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Section 4	Lecture CC-53 11:00-11:50 A.M.		Lab CC-53 10:00-11:50 A.M.	Lecture CC-53 11:00-11:50 A.M.

Outline

See the course outline for lecture topics and lab projects.

Quizzes

A quiz will be given during most Thursday lectures. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped. No make-up quizzes will be given.

Course policies

Most of my general course policies apply to this course.

Grading algorithm

Labs	35%
Quizzes	35%
Participation	10%
Final Project	20%

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