Professor: O. H. Griffin, Jr.
Associate Professors: A. O. Aning; J. B. Crittenden; R. M. Goff; M. H. Gregg; T. D. L. Walker
Assistant Professors: J. B. Connor; M.L. Cummings; P. E. Devens, J. C. M. Kampe; T. W. Knott; V. Lohani
Visiting Assistant Professor: J. L. Lo
Career Advisor: O. H. Griffin, Jr.
E-mail: engrfund@vt.edu
Web: http://www.ef.vt.edu
The Engineering Fundamentals program is designed to provide freshman engineering students, who have little firsthand knowledge of engineering, the opportunity to participate in basic problem solving and design exercises, which represent the essence of the engineering profession. These activities are enhanced with hands-on experience. The required courses develop the student's concept of engineering and engineering methods while reinforcing the need for and application of other concurrent required courses (mathematics, chemistry, English), as well as the other courses which follow in the various engineering curricula. Coverage of engineering ethics instills a sense of the responsibilities of engineers to society. Algorithm development and computer programming provide background for computer use in later courses. Students will develop spatial visualization ability through engineering graphics, a primary language of the engineer. Through writing assignments and presentations the student will begin to develop the communications skills required of engineers.
Engineering students are required to own a personal computer meeting current specifications and stipulated software for use in the analysis and solution of problems.
In addition to successful completion of the first year courses, some of the degree-granting programs have additional restrictions and/or required courses before the student may transfer from General Engineering. Please see the previous section of the catalog, titled "Required Academic Progress" for details of the restrictions.
First year students are admitted in General Engineering, the common freshman engineering program for all engineering curricula. This program provides time for the students to adjust to the college and to select the branch of engineering in which they are most interested. At the end of the yearafter additional counseling, contacts with the various departments, and satisfactory progressstudents make a selection and, if academically eligible, are transferred to the curriculum of their choice. Students achieving Dean's List status at the end of their first semester are eligible to transfer to their selected departments at that time.
Students must earn a minimum grade of C in EF 1015 in order to be eligible to take EF 1016. In addition, a minimum grade of C in EF 1016 is required before the student may take any subsequent EF courses or be transferred to a degree-granting department.
In addition to successful completion of the first year courses, some of the degree-granting programs have additional restrictions and/or required courses before the student may transfer from General Engineering. Please see the previous section of the catalog, titled "Required Academic Progress" for details of the restrictions.
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | |
| CHEM 1074: General Chemistry for Engineers | (3) |
| CHEM 1084: General Chemistry Lab for Engineers | (1) |
| EF 1015: Introduction to Engineering I | (2) |
| ENGL 1105: Freshman English | (3) |
| MATH 1205: Calculus I | (3) |
| MATH 1114: Linear Algebra | (2) |
| Core Curriculum Elective | (1-3) |
| Credits | (15-17) |
| Second Semester | |
| EF 1016: Introduction to Engineering II | (2) |
| ENGL 1106: Freshman English | (3) |
| MATH 1206: Calculus I | (3) |
| MATH 1224: Vector Geometry | (2) |
| PHYS 2305: Foundations of Physics I | (4) |
| Common Credits | (14) |
| Students interested in Chemical Engineering: | |
| CHEM 2114: Analytical Chemistry | (3) |
| CHEM 2124: Analytical Chemistry Lab | (1) |
| Students interested in Computer or Electrical Engineering: | |
| ECE 1574: Object Oriented Prob. Solving with C++ | (3) |
| All other students: | |
| Elective (Area 2 or Area 3 suggested) | (3) |
| Total credits | (17-18) |
1004: TECHNOLOGY & THE QUALITY OF LIFE
An introduction to the role of technology in enhancing the quality of living. Significant developments during the 19th century are followed by a review of the engineering achievements of the 20th century as defined and described by the National Academy of Engineering. (1H,1C).
1015-1016: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
Introduction to the College of Engineering and the profession; professionalism, problem presentation and solution, engineering calculations, computer applications, algorithmic development, ethics, 2-D sketching. Engineering design principles; engineering graphics language, analysis and interpretation of engineering drawings, orthographic projection, multi-view and pictorial sketching, 3-D modeling, introduction to conventional practices and computer aided modeling. For engineering students only. Co: MATH 1205. (2H,2C) 1015: I,II,III; 1016: I,II,III,IV.
1044: GREEN ENGINEERING LECTURE SERIES
Weekly discussions presented by engineers, environmentalists, scientists, and public officials concerning the need for engineering works to be planned, constructed, and operated in harmony with the environment. (1H,1C).
1234: ENGINEERING HANDS-ON LAB
Introduction to teamwork; introduction to hand tools; dissection and reassembly of various mechanical and electrical devices such as cameras, computers, drills, and engines; examination of engineering principles and design issues; oral presentation using computer software. (2L,1C).
2314: ENGINEERING PROBLEM SOLVING WITH C++
Algorithmic problem solving techniques for engineering problems for various fields; flowcharting, pseudocode, object-oriented program development, editing, compiling, and debugging using the C++ programming language. Partially duplicates ECE 1574. For Engineering students only. Must have a C- or better in EF 1016. Pre: 1016, MATH 1206, MATH 1114, PHYS 2305. (2H,2C).
2324: ENGINEERING PROBLEM SOLVING USING FORTRAN
Introduction of basic computing concepts and programming process including algorithm development, flowcharting, program development, editing, compiling, and debugging using Fortran 90. Emphasis will be on the development and execution of program code to solve engineering problems. Must have C- or better in EF 1015. Pre: 1015. (1H,1C).
2414: ADVANCED ENGINEERING PROBLEM SOLVING WITH C++
Object-oriented problem solving techniques for engineering problems from various fields; object-oriented program development, editing, compiling, and debugging using the C++ programming language. This course builds on EF 2314, the introductory C++ course, so that the student has the prerequisite knowledge required to take ECE 2574. Taught in an on-line format only. Students should request the course directly from the Engineering Fundamentals Division. Partially duplicates ECE 1574. For engineering students only. Not open to EE or CPE majors. Pre: 2314 (C- or better). Pass/Fail only. (1H,1C).
2824: CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAWINGS AND CAD
Introduction to use of CAD in civil engineering, construction, and other land development projects. Read typical civil engineering drawings. Create land development plans, cross section and profile drawings, and detail drawings utilizing computer-aided design and drafting tools. Create two- and three-dimensional visualizations of civil engineering, construction, and other land development projects. Partial duplication of EF 2344. CEE majors only. Co: CEE 1016, CEE 2804. (1H,1L,1C).
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course. I.
Virginia Tech -- Undergraduate Catalog, 2002-2004
Last update: August 2002
URL: http://www.vt.edu/academics/ugcat/ucdEF.html