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“Introduction to Engineering” is about making our students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University successful in academia and responsible engineering professionals. The collective knowledge of several authors representing all departments within the College of Engineering went into its making. Topics were chosen especially for students in the engineering programs at ERAU to specifically address their needs and tailored to assure their success.
Contents
PART I – Succeeding as an Engineering Student
- Chapter 1 Transition from High School to College M. Towhidnejad, Ph.D. Professor, ECSSE Department
- Chapter 2 Time Management S. Lehr, M.S.
- Chapter 3 Communication Skills T. Yang, Ph.D. Associate Professor, ECSSE Department L. Davids, M.S., E.I. Associate Professor, Engineering Fundamentals Department
- Chapter 4 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving C. Eastlake, M.S., P.E. Professor Emeritus, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Chapter 5 Math Essentials L. Davids, M.S., E.I. Associate Professor, Engineering Fundamentals Department T. Yang, Ph.D. Associate Professor, ECSSE Department
- Chapter 6 Excel L. Davids, M.S., E.I. Associate Professor, Engineering Fundamentals Department S. Lehr, M.S.
- Chapter 7 Engineering Measurement L. Davids, M.S., E.I. Associate Professor, Engineering Fundamentals Department
PART II – Engineering, Professionalism and the Industry
- Chapter 8 Project Management and Teamwork H. Steinhauer, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Chair, Engineering Fundamentals Department M. Towhidnejad, Ph.D. Professor, ECSSE Department
- Chapter 9 Ethics and Professional Responsibility J. Weavil, M.S., P.E.
- Chapter 10 Professional Preparation S. Lehr, M.S.
- Chapter 11 Engineering Disciplines at ERAU
PART III – Design Projects
- Chapter 12 The Engineering Design Process L. Davids, M.S., E.I Associate Professor, Engineering Fundamentals Department
- Chapter 13 Class Team Design Projects
- Satellite System Design J. Ladesic, Ph.D., P.E. T. Wilson, Ph.D.
- Launch Vehicle Design Launch Vehicle: C. Eastlake, M.S., P.E. and L. Davids, M.S, E.I. Appendix I: M. Hirsh, M.S. Appendix II and III: L. Davids, M.S, E.I. Appendix V: M. Fugler, Ph.D., P.E.
- Aircraft Design 207 C. Eastlake, M.S., P.E.
Publication Date
7-12-2018
Course Number
EGR 101
Course Title
Introduction to Engineering
Edition
9th
Scholarly Commons Citation
Davids, L. and Cullum, G., "Introduction to Engineering: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University EGR101 9th Edition" (2018). Open Access Textbooks. 4.
https://commons.erau.edu/oer-textbook/4
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