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HU 121 History of Engineering and Technology

HU 121 History of Engineering and Technology. Pharos University in Alexandria Faculty of Engineering. Lect1. Fall 2012/13. Course Outline. Course Description. HU 121 History of Engineering and Technology 2[1-0-2]

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HU 121 History of Engineering and Technology

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  1. HU 121 History of Engineering and Technology Pharos University in Alexandria Faculty of Engineering Lect1 Fall 2012/13 Course Outline

  2. Course Description • HU 121 History of Engineering and Technology 2[1-0-2] • This course provides the students with a background on the development of the concept of technical engineering in the modern period. It includes definitions of art, science, technology, engineering, civilizations and their relationship with natural and human sciences. It sheds the light on the pioneers in engineeringwith its different branches & specializations, and their roles in the development of contemporary and modern technology. It provide historical link between science & technology. • Prerequisites: None HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

  3. Textbook • Clive L. Dym and Patrick Little, Engineering Design: A Project-Based Introduction, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2004. HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

  4. Intended LearningOutcomes • To learn basic engineering concepts; how were they perceived, implemented and developed. • To appreciate engineering themes and contexts engineering • To learn engineering design principles from historical and modern perspectives. • To obtain an early hands-on engineering experience • To acquire and enhance teamwork skills • To practice written and oral communication • To learn how to set up and solve open-ended problems • To apply math, science and engineering principles to solve practical problems • To appreciate multi-disciplinary integration in desig • To learn and practice time management skills.

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  6. Learning Components HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

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  8. Lecture Topics • Engineering Themes and Contexts • Engineering Design: Past and Present • Machine Design (Taqi Al Din) • Control Engineering: (Al Jezairy to Modern Control) • Distillation (Al-embic to Modern Refinery) • Imaging (Camera Obscura) • Metallurgy (Damascus Steel Nanotechnolgy) • Solar Energy and Photovoltaics HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

  9. List of Freshman Design Projects • Rooftop Windmill Turbine • Solar Mobile phone Battery Charger • Ping-pong ball Projectile Launcher • Water Cooled Portable Air Conditioner • Falling Water Powered Vehicle • Rubber-Band Powered Car • Rubber Hose Spray Propellant Device • Model System to Measure Pressure-induced Stresses • Modeling of Dynamic Processes HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

  10. Management of Design Projects • Students are assembled into teams; 5 students each. • Projects are presented to all and are posted on PUA webpage. • First team meeting (overseen by instructor): • Elect coordinator • Select a project • Set a preliminary work plan HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

  11. Design Project Flow Chart HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

  12. Sources for Information Gathering • Instructors • All faculty members • Workshop • Suppliers • Internet HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

  13. Building and Testing • In the Engineering Skills Lab 214F • In the Faculty Workshop • Outsourcing (Suppliers) HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

  14. Assessment • Weekly Quizzes 10 points • Project Weekly Progress 20 points • Final Project Presentation 50 points • Written Final (on lectures) 20 points HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

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