B. Course Syllabi for Materials Engineering

1. Course Name: Engr 101 Engineering Orientation

2. Catalog Description: Engr 101. Engineering Orientation. (1-0) Cr. R. F. S. Introduction to the College of Engineering and to the engineering profession. Considerations in choosing an engineering curriculum. Information concerning university and college policies, procedures, and resources. Opportunities to interact with departments.

3. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the COE.

4. Textbook: No text, ISU MSE WEBSITE: http://www.mse.iastate.edu, GENERAL MSE WEBSITE: http://www.crc4mse.org.

5. Course Learning Objectives: To familiarize the MSE students with the department, the curriculum, inform students of the requirements, expectations, opportunities, and assistance available in various topics on the campus.

6. Topics Covered:

• Introduction/Sources of Info. E-mail
• Tour of Departmental Facilities
• Miracles by Design
• Co-ops and Internships, Career Services, Research experiences
• Career Fair, http://www.eng.iastate.edu/ecs/what/fairs.html
• Work Opportunities
• Open House
• Round Table with Advisors
• Specialization Areas
• Registration
• MRC and CNDE
• Alloy Processing & Microstructure Control, Magnetic Refrigeration
• Atomic Force Microscopy: Polymers

7. Course Schedule: 1312 Gilman Hall, on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

8. Professional Component: This is a required orientation class in which a variety of topics are examined.

9. Relationship of Course to Program Learning Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives: The students will have met the outcomes listed for ENGR 101 by the college. In addition, the students will be exposed to MSE facilities, faculty & staff, the services provided, opportunities available while in school and upon graduation. Objectives: A, D Outcomes: f, g

10. Prepared by: Mufit Akinc, 8/10/99, rev. 5/24/00 KPC