ABE 100 Introduction to Agricultural & Biological Engineering

Introduction to the engineering profession with career opportunities in the agricultural and biological engineering discipline. Interactive class activities include concepts necessary for becoming a successful engineer including time management, design concepts, ethics, and teambuilding. Students become familiar with laboratories, computer facilities, internships, and other opportunities that are available to agricultural and biological engineering students. A team design experience is included. Class emphasis on technical communication and problem-solving skills as well as career planning.

1 Credit Hour.

Instructors:

Course Objectives:

At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the principles of engineering design and project management.
2. Function on multidisciplinary teams.
3. Communicate effectively.
4. Have an awareness of the global impact of engineering decisions, as well as a sense of professional, ethical and societal responsibility5. Identify career opportunities in the agricultural and biological engineering discipline.

Course Grading:

The grade favors those who actively participate in class discussions and group activities. Course grade will be based on the following:

Course Grading Breakdown
Attendance - 10%
Student Club Meetings - 10%
Homework - 30%
Design project - 50%

Grading Scale
A - 90% and above
B - 80-90%
C - 70-79%
D - 60-69%
F - Below 60%

Illinois Catalog Information

Extra Course Information:

Aug 28 - Class organization & Ice-breakers; Introduction to ABE Department & Undergraduate Handbook
Sept 4 - Time management & Study skills; Tutoring resources on campus and MATH Help
Sept 11 - Introduction to design projects
Sept 18 - Design teams & Team-building exercise; Project planning - goals, tasks, GANTT charts & resources
Sept 25 - Specialization #1 presentation and activity
Oct 2 - Creative problem solving; Activity: Brainstorm design solutions for project
Oct 9 - Specialization #2 presentation and activity
Oct 16 - Creative problem solving (cont'd); Project management
Oct 23 - Specialization #3 presentation and activity
Oct 30 - Guest lecture presentation; Professionalism and engineering ethics
Nov 6 - Specialization #4 presentation and activity
Nov 13 - Effective communication
Nov 20 - Specialization #5 presentation and activity
Nov 27 - THANKSGIVING -- NO CLASS
Dec 4 - Project presentations and demonstrations

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