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SE100 - Introduction to Technology - Course outline - Term 072

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Course Description

The objective of this course is to present the role of technology in various industries such as manufacturing, construction, communication etc. Emphasis will be on terminologies, uses and systematic representation on the role of different resources in the organization.

Course Level

Undergraduate (Freshmen)

Course Outcomes

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to perform the following:
1. Define technology.
2. Present examples of the use of technology in different industries.
3. Describe the seven resources essential for any technological task.
4. Draw system diagrams (open loop and closed looped) of a technological system.
5. State the seven-step method of problem solving.
6. Define the basic terminologies in electronics, construction, manufacturing, communication, Internet & e-commerce, energy & power.
7. Describe people involved and their hierarchy in management of construction and manufacturing.
8. State the importance and role of e-commerce.
9. Describe the sources of energy and to classify these according to their availability.

Course Title

SE100: Introduction to Technology

Grading Policy

Attendance 5%
Lab Games/home works 3%
Quizzes (3-4) 15%
Team Project (group of 3) 12% (2+5+5: WebCT Disc+ Report+ Presentation)
Major I 20%
Major II 20%
Final 25%

Instructors

Atiq W. Siddiqui, Sheikh Arifussalam & Syed Ameenuddin

Text Book

Living with Technology (2nd Edition), By M. Hacker and R. Barden