HU 121 History of Engineering and Technology

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HU 121 History of Engineering and Technology
Pharos University in Alexandria Faculty of
Engineering
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Course Outline

• Fall 2013/14

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Course Description

• HU 121 History of Engineering and Technology
  21-0-2
• 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 engineering with its
  different branches specializations, and their
  roles in the development of contemporary and
  modern technology. It provide historical link
  between science technology.
• Prerequisites None

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HU121
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Engineering Perspectives
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What is?
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Engineering
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

• 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
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Learning Components
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Intended Learning Outcomes

• 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.

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Lectures Plan
utilize, economically, the materials and forces
of nature for the benefit of mankind

• 1. Machines
• 3. Engines 2. Energy (Power?)
• 4. Materials

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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)

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Assessment

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

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Textbook

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

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