EGRE 101 - Introduction to Engineering

Institution:

Virginia Commonwealth University

Subject:

Description:

Semester course; 2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: course open to first-year students majoring in electrical or computer engineering. Introduction to engineering through instruction on basic concepts of engineering. Topics will include an introduction to basic circuit components and circuit analysis, digital logic design, electromagnetics, motors, mechanical power, and torque. General topics important to all engineers will also be covered, such as mathematics, improving written and oral communication skills, teamwork, ethics and life-long learning. The laboratory introduces fundamental testing, measurement, troubleshooting methodology and proper laboratory notebook maintenance. Students are required to analyze, build and test a digitally controlled robot.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.vcu.edu/

Phone Number:

(804) 828-0100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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