1. University of Palestine College of Applied Engineering & Urban Planning

2. Orientation to Engineering EGGC 1101

3. General First Semester, 2009 – 2010First Semester, 2009 – 2010 Duration 16 weeksDuration 16 weeks No. of Credits : 1No. of Credits : 1 Prerequisites: NonePrerequisites: None Lecturer :Lecturer : Dr Ali I. Tayeh

4. Section 2. Course Description An introductory course for Engineering and Urban Planning sciences and how they are connected to Science and Technology.An introductory course for Engineering and Urban Planning sciences and how they are connected to Science and Technology. The course provides knowledge about:The course provides knowledge about: – engineering and planning concepts, –how to be a good engineer/planner, –the evolution of engineering and urban planning, –the land marks in engineering and planning professions and finally –engineering education and specializations.

5. Section 3. Objectives This course aims to provide students to explore engineering and urban planning and understand the themes of this science and profession. However, it aims also to help the freshman students of the Faculty of Applied Engineering and Urban Planning to understand the following :This course aims to provide students to explore engineering and urban planning and understand the themes of this science and profession. However, it aims also to help the freshman students of the Faculty of Applied Engineering and Urban Planning to understand the following : -The profession’s ethics. -History of Engineering and Urban Planning, -How to be a good engineer/planner, -Engineering and planning concepts, -How to study Engineering and Urban Planning, -General knowledge about global engineering and planning landmarks and development.

6. Section 4. : Required TEXT 1- Raymond B. Landis, Studying Engineering.1- Raymond B. Landis, Studying Engineering. 2- د أحمد علي العريان – المدخل إلى الهندسة2- د أحمد علي العريان – المدخل إلى الهندسة

7. Section 5. Class Schedule LECTURETOPIC Week 2Course introduction and SyllabusWeek 2Course introduction and Syllabus Week 3Concept and evolution of Engineering and Urban PlanningWeek 3Concept and evolution of Engineering and Urban Planning Week 4Engineering profession, scope and ethicsWeek 4Engineering profession, scope and ethics Week 5 How to be a good engineer/plannerWeek 5 How to be a good engineer/planner Week 6broadening vision for Engineering studentsWeek 6broadening vision for Engineering students Week 7Engineering and planning educationWeek 7Engineering and planning education Week 8Midterm ExamWeek 8Midterm Exam Week 9Architecture and Planning EngineeringWeek 9Architecture and Planning Engineering Week 10Civil Engineering – Environmental EngineeringWeek 10Civil Engineering – Environmental Engineering Week 11Software EngineeringWeek 11Software Engineering Week 12 Paper PresentationWeek 12 Paper Presentation Week 13 Paper PresentationWeek 13 Paper Presentation Week 14ReviewWeek 14Review Week 16Final ExamWeek 16Final Exam

8. Section 6. : Grading System : Assignments & Project: 25% Assignments & Project: 25% Midterm exam: 25%Midterm exam: 25% Final exam: 50%Final exam: 50%

9. Section 7: Class Project Each group of students ( 3 students ) have to prepare and present a paper describing an engineering or urban planning project. The description have to include the following :Each group of students ( 3 students ) have to prepare and present a paper describing an engineering or urban planning project. The description have to include the following : –The project’s name, location, description –Main engineering works included in the project –Stages of the project : design and implementation –Project’s budget –Project’s management The due dates for the paper progress :The due dates for the paper progress : –Week 3 : Project choice and approval. –Week 4 - 10 : paper preparation. –Week 12 : paper handing over. –Week 13 - 14 : paper presentation.

10. Finally : Our "Introduction to Engineering Program" is interactive. It's guided in part by your interests and questions. You’ll meet faculty members currently employed as professional engineers.Our "Introduction to Engineering Program" is interactive. It's guided in part by your interests and questions. You’ll meet faculty members currently employed as professional engineers. The College of Applied Engineering and Urban planning at the University of Palestine would like to introduce you to the opportunities available in engineering and planning.The College of Applied Engineering and Urban planning at the University of Palestine would like to introduce you to the opportunities available in engineering and planning.

11. The ACROS Fukuoka Building

12. Dubai Tower

13. Hoover Dam Golden Gate Bridge

14. Panama Canal

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