2004-2006 Catalog Data:

ABEN 255. Computer-Aided Analysis and Design. 3 cr. Application and use of software for engineering design, analysis, and graphical communication.

Texts:

Stellman, T.A., and G.V. Krishnan. Harnessing AutoCAD 2006. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Learning. (This book is scheduled to ship in late August and will not be needed for this course until mid-October.)

Steele, D.D. 2005. Engineering Problem Solving with Excel. Fargo: N. Dak. St. Univ.

Materials:

An E-mail account, portable media storage devices (USB flash drives, 1.44 MB floppy disks, CDs, DVDs, etc.), a scientific or engineering calculator with its manual, and a three-ring notebook.

Prerequisites by Topic: None

Objectives: After completign this course, students should be able to:

1.	Analyze and interpret data using techniques such as descriptive statistics, histograms, and regression analysis [ABET-a, b, l(i), l(ii), l(iii)].
2.	Communicate effectively using appropriate graphs, tables, drawings, letters, memos, and e-mail [ABET-a, g, l(i), l(ii), l(iii)].
3.	Use spreadsheet and CAD software to develop and document engineering designs and solutions [ABET-a, k, l(i), l(ii), l(iii)].

ABEN Department Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes for ABET:

Educational Objective 1:	Provide students with technical knowledge, design, and problem solving skills that are foundational to their engineering careers by ensuring that graduates have ability to: a. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. b. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. k. Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Educational Objective 2:	Provide learning and practice experiences that build student interpersonal and collaborative skills and the capacity for productive careers by ensuring that graduates have: g. An ability to communicate effectively.
Educational Objective 3:	Provide students with specialized (discipline-specific) knowledge, educational depth, and breadth to meet the challenges of changing careers and opportunities in agricultural and closely related biological industries by ensuring that graduates have competencies in one or more of the following areas: l(i) Apply engineering skills to agricultural systems. l(ii) Apply engineering skills to biomaterials systems. l(iii) Apply engineering skills to environmental systems.

Topics:

Use of spreadsheets for engineering design, problem solving, and documentation; technical correspondence; and computer-aided design software (AutoCAD).

Computer Usage:

Students will use computers for most or all of the homework assignments.

Laboratory Projects:

Many class periods will be spent in computer clusters for hands-on exercises, assignments, and/or projects.

Time & Days:

9:30 to 10:45 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Place:

ABEN 201. Campus computer clusters will be used extensively, so please refer to the schedule for class locations.

Instructor:

Dr. Dean D. Steele, Associate Professor.
Office: 113 ABEN Building.
Phone: 231-7268.
Dean.Steele@ndsu.edu
http://www.ageng.ndsu.nodak.edu/personnel/steele.htm

Office hours:

Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.; and by appointment.

Class #: 04031.

Grading:

The course grade will be based on four categories of work in the course: homework assignments, quizzes, two tests, and a final examination. Each student's final grade in the course will be determined by a weighted point total, with weights for each category of work as shown in table 1 below. The weighted point total will be divided by the maximum possible weighted point total for the course to determine the grade percentage. The grade percentage will be converted to a letter grade using the following straight grading scale: 90 # A # 100%, 80 # B < 90%, 70 # C < 80%, 60 # D < 70%, and 0% # F < 60%. The scale may be lower, but will not be higher.

Table 1. Grade components for ABEN 255
Work Category	Weighted Percentage of Total Grade
Homework	40%
Quizzes (short tests)	10%
Tests (full period)	30%
Final Exam (comprehensive)	20%
Total	100%

Homework due dates will be given with the assignments. Late homework will be accepted with a 10% penalty per NDSU class day. Homework must be received by me before 5 p.m. to be credited to the day it is received. If E&A Day occurs on the same day that homework is due, the homework will be due the next weekday (Monday through Friday), whether or not the next weekday happens to be a class day.

Missed tests, exams, and quizzes will receive zero points unless missed for an acceptable reason, such as a medical or family emergency or co-curricular activities, with advance notification where possible. Extracurricular activities, vacations, hunting trips, etc. are not acceptable reasons for missing tests or quizzes. If you miss class, I will provide handouts upon your return if asked; you are responsible for obtaining notes from a classmate.

Miscellaneous:

Any students with disabilities or other special needs, who need accommodations in this course are invited to share these concerns or requests with the instructor as soon as possible. All work in this course must be completed in a manner consistent with NDSU University Senate Policy, Section 355: Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct (http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/policy/335.htm).

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