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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 2013/14. 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 2013/14 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. HU121 is Engineering Perspectives ? HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

  4. What is? HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

  5. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Engineering “The profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences gained by study, experience, and practice is applied with judgment to develop ways to utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind” Projects Lectures HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

  6. Learning Components HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

  7. Intended LearningOutcomes • To learn basic engineering solutions; how were they conceived, designed, implemented and operated. • 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 and science to solve practical problems • To appreciate multi-disciplinary integration in design • To learn and practice self-learning skills • To learn and practice time management skills.

  8. Lectures’ Plan 1. Machines 3. Engines 2. Energy (Power?) 4. Materials utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind” HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

  9. Topics for Lectures • Engineering Perspectives: Definitions • Machines • Energy and Engines i. Water (Hydro) ii. Wind iii. Solar • Combustion • Steam • Electric 4. Distillation (Al-embic to Modern Refinery) 5. Imaging (Camera Obscura) 6. Metallurgy (Damascus Steel Nanotechnolgy) HU121_Lect1_Course Outline

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

  11. 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

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