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SYLLABUS for ENGR 490 - Global Experiences in Engineering SYLLABUS for ENGR 490 - Global Experiences in Engineering 1. Instructor: David H. Allen, Ph.D., P.E. Dean University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering 114 OTHM Lincoln, NE 68588-0642 (402)472-7071 [email protected] 2. Bulletin Listing: ENGR 490 Global Experiences in Engineering (1-3 cr*, max 12) Fld. Prereq: Permission, Choice of subject matter and coordination of on-and off- campus activites are at the discretion of the instructor. Pass/No Pass only. Individual or group education experience combining classroom lectures, discussions, and/or seminars with field and/or classroom studies in a foreign country. *Note: a minimum of 3 semester credit hours is required for ACE Outcome #9 credit 3. Course Prerequisites: Freshman or above status 4. Course Overview This course fulfills UNL Achievement Centered Education (ACE) Outcome 9: Exhibiting global awareness or knowledge of human diversity through analysis of an issue. To achieve this Outcome of global awareness and knowledge of human diversity, students will analyze engineering aspects within “Country” they visit through course preparation and cultural immersion. • Course Preparation o History – gain a brief understanding of scientific, technological, political, social, and economic history of the Country o Current – impact understanding of how cultural and engineering significances impact the global society today o Future – Understand where engineering is going, and how the country and you are interrelated. • Cultural Immersion and Engineering Analysis o Gain awareness of the culture and discover how the culture could affect the engineering discipline o Engage in a new language on a basic level o Connect what it means to be a global engineer 3. Objectives • Engineering Analysis o The course material is the analysis and study of design, structural mechanics, and failure of medieval structures. There are no medieval structures in North America. The study of these structures is vastly improved by actually seeing the structures, and studying the sites in the structures where fractures initiated and propagated. In addition, the majority if these structures were built from stone, which has rather unique material properties. Very few structures are built today from this material, so that the students will get a unique perspective on structural mechanics that cannot be taught anywhere in the United States. • Global Awareness and Knowledge of Human Diversity o Much of Engineering is affected by the culture and historical circumstances of the time. This can in several ways be seen by visiting the country, seeing first-hand the culture, and experiencing a people group diverse from your own. Through SYLLABUS for ENGR 490 - Global Experiences in Engineering visiting “Country” there is an aspect of connecting engineering to the global society that cannot be read in a textbook. 4. Course Description This course will be taught either as a pre-departure and concurrent study abroad course, or entirely as abroad. It will consist of in-classroom lectures, and fieldtrips to structures of historical significance in “Country” providing global awareness while analyzing engineering aspects of the area. Example: Spain - Some of the structures to be visited are the remnants of the Roman Empire, including the aqueduct of Segovia and the archeological dig at Merida. Additional structures related to the rise of Christianity include the Gothic Cathedrals at Burgos, Salamanca and Segovia, as well as the height of the Crusades in Toledo. Furthermore, several Renaissance structures will be studied, including medieval castles and fortresses, such as the one in Segovia, Avila and Toledo. Finally, we will tour museums such as the Roman museum in Merida, and the Prado Museum in Madrid. The instructor will give guided tours of each of these structures and sites, giving students details of its technological and scientifically relevance and challenge the students to connect the history and diversity of the area to the structure being analyzed. In some cases, such as in the aqueduct, students will have the opportunity to study about its design, and failure analysis, in the light of the time period in which each was constructed. 6. ACE Outcomes and Student Grades will be assessed as follows: Category Percent of Final Grade Outcome #9 Assessment Class participation and attendance will determine student achievement in the learning the – Attendance 25% country’s history, diversity, and scientific/technological contributions. Reading assignments and class discussion will be used to enhance student achievement in – Homework 25% global awareness and human diversity. Final will consist of short answer and essay questions. This testing procedure will assess the Exam Post Trip 50% student’s ability to analyze engineering issues in light of the surrounding culture and from a – global perspective. Total 100% 7. Example Class Schedule Date Time Day # Lecturer Topics/Comments Thursday, October 25, 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM Class Day 01 Marilena Travel Logistics 2007 Tuesday, Prof. October 30, 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM Class Day 02 Culture and Ethics Santos 2007 Thursday, Prof. November 01, 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM Class Day 03 Culture and Ethics Santos 2007 Tuesday, November 06, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Class Day 04 Dr. Allen History of Science 01 2007 Thursday, November 08, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Class Day 05 Dr. Allen History of Science 02 2007 Tuesday, November 13, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Class Day 06 Dr. Allen History of Science 03 2007 Thursday, November 15, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Class Day 07 Dr. Allen History of Science 04 2007 Tuesday, Christa November 20, 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM Class Day 08 Travel Abroad 101 Joy 2007 SYLLABUS for ENGR 490 - Global Experiences in Engineering Date Time Day # Lecturer Topics/Comments Tuesday, Prof. November 27, 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM Class Day 09 Culture and Ethics Santos 2007 Thursday, November 29, 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM Class Day 10 Marilena Travel Logistics 2007 Tuesday, December 04, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Class Day 11 Dr. Allen History of Science 05 2007 Thursday, December 06, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Class Day 12 Dr. Allen History of Science 06 2007 Tuesday, December 11, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Class Day 13 Dr. Allen History of Science 07 2007 Thursday, Travel Logistics, culture and December 13, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Class Day 14 Rena language discussion, 2007 parents welcome Friday, History of Science 08 and December 14, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Class Day 15 All Travel Logistics 2 2007 Thursday, Leave the US - December 27, Overnight Flight 2007 Friday, December 28, Madrid Arrive Madrid - City Tour 2007 Saturday, December 29, Madrid Visit Prado Museum*** 2007 Sunday, Depart Madrid, Visit December 30, Burgos Cathedral in Burgos 2007 Depart Burgos, go to Avila, Monday, visit Cathedral, Roman December 31, Segovia Ruins and City Walls, Arrive 2007 Segovia. Visit Segovia’s Castle and Cathedral Depart Segovia, arrive Tuesday, Salamanca. Tour of January 01, Salamanca Salamanca including 2008 University and Cathedral Depart Salamanca early Wednesday, morning and go to Merida. January 02, Sevilla Tour of Roman ruins and 2008 Roman Museum. Arrive Sevilla late in the day. Thursday, January 03, Sevilla Tour of Sevilla 2008 Friday, January Depart Sevilla, arrive Toledo 04, 2008 Cordoba, tour of Saturday, January 05, Toledo 2008 Sunday, Fly back home - Arrive January 06, same day 2008 ***This is a tentative itinerary 8. Optional Course Text: From Dr. Allen’s Recommended Reading Book List Note: (typically 1 to 2 of these books will be assigned) SYLLABUS for ENGR 490 - Global Experiences in Engineering I. NONFICTION A. Ancient (up to 1000 A.D.) 1. The Gallic Wars by Julius Caesar - the penultimate war journal 2. The 100 - A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History* by Michael H. Hart - ever wonder who shaped the world we live in? 3. The History of Science from Augustine to Galileo by A.C. Crombie - dry and long, but detailed 4. A History of Rome by Marcel le Glay, Jean-Louis Voisin, and Yann le Bohec - a wonderful overview of the greatest empire 5. The Search for Ancient Rome by Claude Moatti - interesting and illustrated uncovering of the archeology of Rome 6. Ancient Inventions by Peter James and Nick Thorpe - absolutely astounding inventions!!! 7. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Gibbons - over two centuries old, and still the penultimate work on Rome 8. The Ancient Engineers by L. Sprague de Camp - quirky but informative, especially pre-Roman history 9. Ancient Rome by R.A. Staccioli - incredible overlays depict Rome then and now 10. Engineering in the Ancient World by J.G. Landels 11. Egypt, Greece and Rome by Charles Freeman - lengthy but informative 12. Atlas of the Roman World by Tim Cornell and John Matthews - the best maps of the ancient world 13. Ancient Mysteries by Peter James and Nick Thorpe - mysteries explained 14. Caesar Against the Celts* by Ramon L. Jimenez - how engineering overcame overwhelming odds to win the greatest battle of antiquity and change the course of history 15. Archimedes What did He Do Besides Cry Eureka? by Sherman Stein - the first great mechanician 16. Guns, Germs and Steel A Short History of Everybody for the Last 13,000 Years by Jared Diamond - extraordinary view of the rise of mankind 17. A History of the Circle by Ernest Zebrowski, Jr., - how infinite symmetry drove the course of mankind 18. Trigonometric Delights by Eli Maor - A delightful book; a veritable treasure trove of mathematical sleuth 19. Eureka! The Birth of Science by Andrew Gregory - The Greeks were a marvelous lot! 20. The Calendar by David Ewing Duncan - ever wonder how we got our calendar? 21.
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