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What is Living with the Lab? Three part course sequence: ENGR 120, 121, & 122 Each are 2 credit hour courses Meets twice a week (for 110 minutes each time) Blocked with a math and science course ENGR 120 Fall Winter Spring Course Credits ENGR 120 2 ENGR 121 ENGR 122 MATH 240 3 MATH 241 MATH 242 CHEM 100 CHEM 101/103 2/1 PHYS 201 ENGR 121 ENGR 122

ENGR 120 – Engineering Problem Solving I Engineering Fundamentals: Electricity, Conservation of Energy, Linear Regression Analysis Projects: Robotics Challenge and Pump Fabrication/Testing

Engr 121 – Engineering Problem Solving II Engineering Fundamentals: Material Balance and Energy Balance Project: Fish tank (control temperature and salinity of water)

ENGR 122 – Engineering Problem Solving III Engineering Fundamentals: Statics, Gears, Conservation of Energy, Engineering Economics Project: Open ended smart product design

What is the Purpose of LWTL? Build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to solve complex, systems level problems Provide a context for later engineering courses Foster a community for engineering students Develop a connection to the College of Engineering and Science

Where can you find content for LWTL? www.livingwiththelab.com What can be found on the website: Syllabus Course Schedule Objectives Notes Homework Assignments Pictures General Information

Can you find…? The breakdown of the course assessments by percentage?

Can you find…? The type of calculator allowed for the LWTL course sequence?

Can you find…? The form for reporting service hours (only for 120 Honors)?

Can you find…? The meetings sheet for reporting meeting attendance? How many meetings do you need to attend?

Can you find…? The date, time, location of Exam 1 and Exam 2? Sample tests to help prepare for the exams?

Can you find…? Engineering & Non-Engineering Format The homework assignment for today’s class? The two types of homework format? Engineering & Non-Engineering Format

Engineering Format Each problem should have the following sections: Should be neat Completed on (yellow, green, or white) engineering paper or white printer paper Problems should be in order that they are assigned Number all pages (e.g., 2/5, where 2 is the current page and 5 is the total pages in the homework set) Folded and labeled as shown in figure Proper units should be used throughout solutions Each problem should begin on a new page (solutions can span multiple pages)

Engineering Format Example

Non-Engineering Format Used for problems that do not require calculations Programming, General discussion questions, Listing and discussing parts for a project, Global and societal discussions, and Out of class activities Each solution in non-engineering format should have the following: Rewritten problem statement If a computer program is required, always include a program listing (e.g., screen shot of the program) Write what you have completed in your own words (be concise) Problems should be presented in the order they were assigned Number your pages Should be easy for grader to pick up homework and understand what you have done. Fold and label paper in the same manner as engr format (see figure)

Non-Engineering Format Example

What are other LWTL resources available to you? Charlotte Wilkerson Director of Student Success NETH 141 318-257-4829 charlotte@latech.edu In class mentor (non Honors) Who is your mentor? Helpdesk Where, what days, and what times? Your professor’s office hours Where and when? Student Success Specialists Who are they? Where are their offices? Tasha Garrett Student Success Specialist BOGH 210 318-257-3180 tashag@latech.edu