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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO - FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING First Year Program – Core 8 and TrackOne APS100H1F: ORIENTATION TO ENGINEERING - COURSE SYLLABUS FOR FALL 2017

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course is designed to help students transition into first-year engineering studies and to develop and apply a greater understanding of the academic learning environment, the field of engineering, and how the fundamental mathematics and sciences are used in an engineering context. Topics covered include: study skills, time management, problem solving, successful teamwork, effective communications, exam preparation, stress management and wellness, undergraduate research, extra- and co-curricular involvement, engineering disciplines and career opportunities, and applications of math and science in engineering.

INSTRUCTORS

Micah Stickel (Course Coordinator), Dean’s House BA1009, 44 St. George Street, [email protected] Leslie Grife, Galbraith Building, GB170, [email protected] Cori Hanson, Galbraith Building, GB170, [email protected]

SUGGESTED READINGS

There is no required textbook for this course. The following textbook is strongly recommended, and weekly readings will be referenced to it throughout the course.  D. Toft, J. Corasaniti, J. McQuigge and D. Ellis, The Essential Guide to Becoming a Master Student, 1st ed. Toronto: Nelson Education Ltd. ISBN-13: 9780176675325 It is available for $50 as a paperback or $30 as an ebook here.

COURSE MARKS

Final Test - 30%, Term Work - 29% (consisting of Engineering Ethics – 12%, Time Mapping Assignment – 12%, Resume Assignment – 5%), Tutorial Engagement - 24%, In-Class Questions (Top Hat) - 12%, DELNA Quiz – 3%, Student Assessment Survey – 2%, Max. Total: 100%. Final course grade will be based on the following system: Fail (FL) 0% - 59%, Pass (P) 60% - 79%, High Pass (H) 80% - 100%. To pass the course, you must achieve a passing grade (≥50%) on the Final Test.

FINAL TEST

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There will be a final test for the course on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 from 1-2 PM. The test will cover material related to engineering ethics and professional practice, fundamentals of engineering problem solving and time mapping, and will ask you to reflect on some of the experiences you have had in the classes and/or tutorials.

TUTORIALS

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The weekly tutorials will be one-hour long and start the first full week of class (Sept. 11-15). The tutorials will be run your own upper-year undergraduate teaching assistant (TA) mentor. These mentors will help guide you through the course material and exercises and provide you with support throughout your first-year experience.

TOP HAT QUESTIONS

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Throughout the term, you will be asked to participate in class by answering Top Hat questions. All of you should be able to access the Top Hat course website by going to www.tophat.com and creating an account with Top Hat. During the first lecture we will have you sign into the appropriate course site. When asked for your Student ID by Top Hat you MUST enter your U of T student number (i.e., the ten digit number.)

COURSE WEBSITE AND PIAZZA

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The course Blackboard website is accessible through the main U of T portal (https://portal.utoronto.ca) Under your “My Courses” tab you should all have the course, Fall-2017-APS100H1-FLEC0103.LEC0104.LEC0101.LEC0: ORIENTATION TO ENGINEERING. All of the communication and handouts will be found at this site. Your learning in this course will also be heavily supported through the online discussion forum known as Piazza. You can sign up to this Piazza site for this course at: https://piazza.com/utoronto.ca/fall2017/aps100/home.

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APS100H1F – COURSE SCHEDULE 2017 Week

Date

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Sept. 7 – 8

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Sept. 11 – 15

Mon., Sept. 18th 3

Sept. 18 – 22 Mon., Sept. 25th

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5

Sept. 25 – 29

Oct. 2 - 6 Mon., Oct.9th Tues., Oct.10th

6 Oct. 9 – 13

Course Work (Subject to Change, as of September 7th) No Tutorials No Lectures Lecture #1 Tutorial #1 The Engineering Academic Environment Introductions Faculty’s Culture of Inclusivity and & Time Management 101 Supportive Community DELNA Quiz – This 30 minute online test will be written during the week of Sept 11 – 15. Further details will be posted. Time Mapping Assignment - Part 1 – Due by 11:59 PM Monday, September 18th Tutorial #2 How to Prepare for Office Hours: Asking Good Questions Time Mapping Assignment - Part 2 – Due by 11:59 PM Monday, September 25th Lecture #2 Tutorial #3 The Engineering Academic Environment Note Taking & Test Prep 101 The Learning Continuum and Effective Learning Tutorial #4 Tips for Writing Tests No Lectures Stress Reduction Thanksgiving Day – All Classes Cancelled No Lectures

Time Mapping Assignment – Part 3 – Due by 11:59 PM Tuesday, October 10th Lecture #3 Tutorial #5 How Engineers Work Academic Integrity Engineering Problem Solving Academic and Student Codes of Conduct Tutorial #6 Problem Solving Strategy put into Action

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Oct. 16 - 20

No Lectures

8

Oct. 23 – 27

Lecture #4 How Engineers Work Mathematics in Engineering

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Oct. 30 – Nov. 3

No Lectures

10

Nov. 6 - 10

Lecture #5 How Engineers Work Disciplines, Professionalism, and Ethics

Tutorial #9 Developing your Resume

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Nov. 13 - 17

No Lectures

Tutorial #10 Professional Ethics

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Nov. 20 - 24 Mon., Nov. 20th

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Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 Mon. Nov. 27th

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Tues., Dec. 5th

Tutorial #7 Test Review Strategies Defining Personal Success Tutorial #8 Engineering Grand Challenges Values, Mission, and Goals

Lecture #6 Tutorial #11 Engineering Careers and Leadership Refining your Online Profile Skills Necessary for Career Success One Minute Presentations Engineering Ethics Case Study – Due by 11:59 PM, Monday, November 20th Tutorial #12 Course Summary and Next Steps One Minute Presentations (cont’d) Resume Draft – Due by 11:59 PM Monday, November 27th No Lectures

Final Course Test – Tuesday, December 5th 1 – 2PM

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