Course Goals: To introduce basic engineering disciplines and cover some simple problem solving approaches using computer software such as internet browsers, word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software, etc. Activities will examine beginning aspects of engineering analysis and design, written/oral communication skills, and library resources. 
Class Format: Eight 75 minute class meetings on selected weeks as shown in table schedule below and a series (seven required) of general afternoon lectures (M 4-5pm and/or W 12-1pm).  Class meetings may include both lecture and assignment activity time.  Attendance is required and will be taken at both class meetings and the general afternoon lectures.  
Instructor: Prof. Martin H. Sadd, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics, 208 Wales Hall, 874-5548, sadd@egr.uri.edu , Office Hours: M, W, R 9-11, or by appointment.
Homework: Homework will include weekly class assignments and summary reports of selected general lectures that you attend. Class assignments are generally due at the next class meeting.  Due dates and other requirements of summary reports are given on the General Lecture Web Page.  Late homework will not be accepted unless exceptional personal circumstances arise.  Contact me for such cases.  While group study is generally encouraged, submitting directly-copied homework is not acceptable.
Grading:

Attendance: 1% for each 15 events - 15%
Homework: 7% for each of 5 assignments - 35%
Summary Reports: 7% for each of 4 required - 28%
Presentation: 22%.

                                            Tentative Course Schedule, Assignments and Resources

Week	Date	Topic	Assignment	Class Resources
1	Sept 9	Session 1 - Introduction	see ppt1	ppt1
2	Sept 16	Session 2 - Time Management, Wabash Study	hw2	ppt2
3	Sept 23	Session 3 - Basic Excel & Plotting	hw3	ppt3 diskprices.txt baseball_2.txt baseball_3.txt
4	Sept 30	No Class	-	-
5	Oct 7	Session 4 - Plotting 2, Curve Fitting	hw4 bungee.txt	ppt4
6	Oct 14	No Class	-	-
7	Oct 21	Special Class on Presentations	-	ppt5
8	Oct 28	Session 5 - Library (Prof. Larsen)	to be given	to be given
9	Nov 4	No Class - Election Day	-	-
10	Nov 12	Session 6 - Presentations	-
11	Nov 18	Session 7 - Presentations	-	-
12	Nov 25	No Class	-	-
13	Dec 2	Session 8 - Presentations	-	-
14	Dec 9	No Class	-	-

Link to Lecture Submission Table for Sections 2 and 3.    Link to General EGR 105 Course Page 

Any student with a documented disability is welcomed to contact me and request accommodations. More information can be found at the Disability Services Student Office at 874-2098 (www.uri.edu/disability_services)