Thinking Like an Engineer 2nd Edition: An Active Learning Approach is specifically designed to utilize an active learning environment for first year engineering courses.
Part 1 Engineering Essentials
- Chapter 1 Everyday Engineering
- Chapter 2 Ethics
- Chapter 3 Design And Teamwork
- Chapter 4 Engineering Communication
- Chapter 5 Estimation
- Chapter 6 Solvem
Part 2 Ubiquitous Units
- Chapter 7 Fundamental Dimensions And Base Units
- Chapter 8 Universal Units
- Chapter 9 Dimensionless Numbers
Part 3 Scrupulous Worksheets
- Chapter 10 Excel Workbooks
- Chapter 11 Graphical Solutions
- Chapter 12 Models And Systems
- Chapter 13 Mathematical Models
- Chapter 14 Statistics
Part 4 Punctilious Programming
- Chapter 15 Algorithms
- Chapter 16 Programs And Functions
- Chapter 17 Input/Output In Matlab
- Chapter 18 Logic And Conditionals
- Chapter 19 Looping Structures
Umbrella Projects
- Breakeven Analysis: Small Parts
- Trendline Analysis: Hooke’S Law
- Trendline Analysis: Pendulums
- Trendline Analysis: Bouncing Springs
- Mathematical Model Analysis: Cantilever Beams & Clean Water
- Statistical Analysis: Configuration Matters
- Matlab Mini-Project: Securing Cyberspace
- Matlab Mini-Project: Advance Personalized Learning
- Matlab Mini-Project: Do You Want To Play A Game?
- Matlab Project: Image Processing
- Matlab Project: Dmv Lines
- Matlab Project: Designing A Better Vacuum
- Answers
Index
There are several checkpoints for students to see if they understand the material. By providing these types of practice, students are encouraged to reflect on their understanding in preparing for class, during class, and at the end of each chapter and unit as they prepare to transfer their knowledge to other areas. Checkpoints include:
Key Features
- In-Class Activities, at the end of each chapter, are given to reinforce the material in each chapter. In-Class Activities exist to stimulate active conversation within pairs and groups of students working through the material. The focus is generally kept on student effort, and forces them to keep working the problem until they arrive at the right answer. This provides them with a set of worked out problems, using their own logic, before they are asked to tackle more difficult problems.
- Comprehension Checks, within the reading, are with answers provided in the back of the book. The motivation for including Comprehension Checks within the text rather than include them as end of section questions is to maintain the active spirit of the classroom within the reading, allowing the students to self-evaluate their understanding of the material in preparation for class–to enable students to be self-directed learners, we must encourage them to self-evaluate regularly.
- Review Sections, at the end of each the five parts of the text, provide additional questions, often combining skills within the part to help students climb to the next level of understanding.
New to this edition
- New material and revisions based off of the comments from faculty teaching with the first edition, the recommendations of textbook reviewers, and most importantly- the feedback from students.
- To engage students to create meaningful learning experiences, approximately 30% new questions and six projects are included
- New material reflects the constant changing face of engineering education.
About the Author
- Elizabeth A. Stephan is the Director of the General Engineering Program at Clemson University. She earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from The University of Akron. During her undergraduate work, she completed a cooperative education experience with Dow Chemical in Midland, MI, conducted research on coal purification methods, and was named the College of Engineering Outstanding Senior. After graduation, she was employed by Boride, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow Chemical in Traverse City, MI, specializing in high-performance ceramics. She returned to The University of Akron on a College of Engineering Fellowship, earning her PhD in Chemical Engineering focusing on multiphase transport processes. She has taught at The University of Akron and Wayne College, and served in several post-doctoral positions. She joined the faculty at Clemson in January, 2002 in the General Engineering Program, assuming the role of Director in 2007. Beth has served as a national official as a district director in Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, since 1996. She is the chief advisor for the South Carolina Alpha Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, and an advisor for the Clemson chapter of Alpha Omega Epsilon, a professional sorority.
- David R. Bowman has been teaching in the General Engineering Program at Clemson University since January, 2006. He earned his degrees from Clemson University, including a BS and MS in Computer Engineering and is currently pursuing a PhD. A member of ASEE, David has experience in the design and development of software tools for engineering education research and pedagogy. During his undergraduate and graduate work, David hosted All Screams Considered, an award winning radio show on WSBF-FM, whose name apes the popular NPR program All Things Considered. In addition to broadcasting, David enjoys performing music on acoustic, electric, and bass guitars.
- William J. Park is currently an associate professor in the Engineering and Science Education Department at Clemson University. Following a few years as a cattle farmer, he completed three degrees at Clemson University: a BS in Ornamental Horticulture with a particular emphasis on xerophytic plants, an MS in Electrical Engineering focusing on electronic music synthesis, and a PhD in Electrical Engineering conducting research in electronic counter-counter measures. Bill is currently faculty advisor for a student team renovating a very large 1970’s vintage electronic organ, and is a moderately accomplished pianist.
- Benjamin L. Sill is Alumni Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering, having retired in 2008 after 32 years at Clemson University. He earned a BS and MS from N.C. State University in Aerospace Engineering and a PhD from Virginia Tech in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering. Before he joined Clemson, Ben was employed by the Naval Ordnance Station, Indian Head, MD, and by Duke Power Company, Charlotte, NC. At Clemson, he was a founder of Clemson’s Wind Load Test Facility. Beginning in 1999 he served as the Director of Clemson’s General Engineering Program. In 2007, he helped establish a new Engineering and Science Education Department at Clemson, and served as its chair until his retirement. He is the recipient of numerous teaching and research awards, including the prestigious Clemson Class of 1939 Award. Outside the university, he gives numerous presentations with topics ranging from humorous to educational – including talks on ancient coins, old maps, wildflowers, houseplants, snakes, birds, and hurricanes. Ben has authored three bird books, has published technical articles on snakes, frogs, fish, volleyball, and bromeliads and has created and registered many new bromeliad hybrids.
- Matthew W. Ohland is currently an associate professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. He earned a BS in Engineering and a BA in Religion from Swarthmore College, MS degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida. Matt was an NSF postdoctoral fellow for science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education and joined the faculty of General Engineering at Clemson University in 2001. In 2006, he joined the faculty at Purdue University. He was the 2002-2006 National President of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society. He currently serves as the Chair of the Educational Research and Methods division and an ABET Program Evaluator for the American Society of Engineering Education, on the Administrative Committee of the IEEE Education Society, and as the Chair of the Steering Committee of the IEEE Transactions on Learning Technology.
Book Details
- Spiral-bound: 768 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 013276671X
- ISBN-13: 978-0132766715
- Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 1 inches
List Price: $157.00