ENGR 25 Lab - CHABOT COLLEGE

COURSE INFORMATION

Consultation Lab: Monday 5:30 – 6:45pm

Tutorial Lab: Wednesday 5:30 – 6:45pm

Room 1804

Instructor: Daniel QuigleyPhone: (415) 937 - 8688
Office: 2050E-mail:
Office Hours: R: 11:00am-12:00pm
Math Lab Hours: M/W: 9:00-12:05AM, M: 3:45-5:20PM, T: 11:15-12:05,

Corequisite: Enrolled in ENGR 25 with Bruce Mayer

Course Content: Methodology and techniques for solving engineering/science problems using numerical-analysis computer-application programs MATLAB and EXCEL. Technical computing and visualization for mechanics, electrical circuits, biology, thermal systems, fluid systems and other branches of science and engineering.

Text: Intro to MATLAB for Engineers Edition: 3rd

Grading: Attendance to workshop series is voluntary; however, extra credit will be given for completion of assignments and mini quizzes given during Tutorial Lab.

Instructor’s Biography: I was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. As much fun as you think this might be, I can assure you it wasn’t. Growing up in a city that is a playground for adults is something I would not wish upon any child. So as soon as I could, I moved out of Las Vegas, NV. I moved to Reno, NV which you’d think is not very different at all, however, Reno is. It was a blast and it could have been because I spent my own college years there, obtaining an education in Engineering and Mathematics. Even though it was a lot of fun, Reno did more for me than just cool hobbies and excitement. This is where I decided to become a teacher. While working in the tutoring center to pay for college, I realized that I was very good at explaining stuff to people (by stuff I mean math). I also decided that engineering is definitely not the job for me, so I set out in pursuit of the one career I actually liked (and could see myself doing for a number of years), teaching. I have taught at the university in Reno for two years, I have eight years of tutoring experience, two years of being supervisor of the tutoring center, and this is my 4th year teaching at the community college level. Education is a passion of mine which makes me more than qualified to teach many courses, including ENGR 25

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Instructor’s Classroom Policies

Respect: This is a very important topic and it encompasses many policies. In general, we (including me) need to respect each other. This means respecting me, respecting other people in the class, and respecting the rules of the building. If someone is making a presentation, everyone in the class needs to give them their attention (including me). If someone makes a mistake (which we all do) then there is no need to embarrass that person. Remember that everyone comes from different backgrounds and different points in life so please be courteous to one another. Rules of the building/classroom are no food, drink (water bottles permitted), chewing gum, cell phones, disruptive/distracting behavior, or inappropriate behavior. If for some reason you are not able to do this, you will be asked to leave the classroom for that day, have a student-instructor conference, a student-director conference, or a conference with the president. If you cannot respect the rules, you will not be able to come back to the classroom without proper authorization.

Participation: This is a must while in the classroom. While lecturing, I will ask for solutions to problems and ask questions to promote thought. I will also allow you to try problems individually or in groups. I want to welcome math questions that are related to the topics presented in this class, as well as comments, thoughts, or clarifications you have. Please make comments that are Meaningful, Helpful, Useful, or Necessary to understanding the material. Please come to class prepared for the day’s activities.

Attendance: Attendance is required to receive full extra credit.

Quizzes: Mini-quizzes will be given weeklyand will mainly be on the homework assignment due that week and topics covered.

Makeup Policy: No makeup quizzes will be given this semester.

Academic Integrity: Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a zero score on the material in question. Revisions can NOT be made on such material. In addition, you can be given an ‘F’ grade for the course and/or information about the incident could be passed on to the Dean of Student Services for further disciplinary action.

E-mail list: I will use the e-mail address you have on file with Chabot when I need to send out messages. My primary uses might include: notifying students about errors in answer keys, notifying students that I have found something they left behind in class, or making instructions clearer if their seems to be a misunderstanding.