Syllabus
MANE 3351: Manufacturing Engineering Analysis (Lecture & Laboratory)
SYLLABUS
Fall 2021 Term
Course Information:
Meeting Times: MW 2:00 - 3:15 pm (lecture), MW 3:30 - 4:45 pm (laboratory)
Meeting Location: EHABW 1.122 (lecture), EENGR 2.268 (laboratory)
Course Modality: Traditional Face-to-Face Courses (TR)
Instructor Information:
Instructor Name: Dr. Douglas Timmer
Phone: (956) 665-2608
E-mail: douglas.timmer@utrgv.edu
Office Location: ENGR 3.258
Office Hours: M-R 10:00 - 11:00 am or by appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Topics include linear algebra, numerical methods and programming with engineering analysis software;
COURSE PREREQUISITE MATH 2414 (or MATH 2488) and CSCI 1380 (or CSCI 1387)
Mode of Learning
This course is scheduled to be taught as a traditional face-to-face mode. UTRGV policies and CDC recommendations will be followed.
COVID-19 Resources
UTRGV Students are eligible to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. Students may access and complete their vaccine profile via the UTRGV Vaccine Portal. For additional information on the COVID-19 Vaccine, please visit the UTRGV Vaccine web page.
Learning Objectives/Outcomes for MANE 3351
| Student Learning Outcome | Program Student Learning Outcomes | Major Course Requirement/Major Assignment/Examination |
|---|---|---|
| Construct computational solutions in Python and Octave to solve engineering problems | ABET SO 1, an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | Laboratories |
| Compare algorithms for solving engineeering problems using numerical methods | ABET SO 1, an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | Homework Assignments, Test 1 and Final Examination |
| Creating interactive visual solutions | ABET SO 1, an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | laboratories |
| Using Raspberry Pi and Arduino to explore Linux and Internet of Things | ABET SO 1, an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | Laboratories |
Learning Objectives for Core Curriculum Requirements
This course does not satisfy any core curriculum requirements
TEXTBOOK, TECHNOLOGY, AND/OR RESOURCE MATERIAL
The following textbook is required for completion of Manufacturing Engineering Analysis
Required Textbook
The following textbook is required for this course. It is an open source (free) textbook that can be downloaded or purchased for a small fee. Note that using an electronic version (pdf) is acceptable.
Brin, Leon. Tea Time Numerical Analysis: Experiences in Mathematics, 2nd edition. Southern Connecticut State University.
The following textbook is recommended for this course. It, too, is an open-source textbook.
Recommended Textbook
The following (free) book is an excellent resource on learning Python.
VanderPlas, Jake. A Whirlwind Tour of Python. O'Reilly Media Inc.
Technology
The technology support for this course is not established yet. As the situation progresses, updates will be provided. At some point in the semester, you will be issued Raspberry Pi 4 single board computers and Arduino Unos along with bread boards and other electronic components.
Grading Policies
Your performance in this course will be evaluated in the following manner:
| Component | % of Overall Grade |
|---|---|
| Examinations (Test 1, Final) | 50% (equally weighted) |
| Laboratories | 35% |
| Homework | 15% |
Examinations
There will be two examinations which are equally weighted. The final examination is not comprehensive. Students can prepare a single, hand-written 4 inch by 6 inch notecard for each exam. In addition, tables from your textbooks will be provided. Otherwise the exams will be closed book.
Laboratories
There is only one method to learning programming and that is to program. For the majority of the class, there will be weekly laboratory assignments. Laboratory assignments will be completed on the Raspberry Pi and submitted using GitHub. More details will be provided about the laboratories once the class starts.
Homework
For the majority of the class, there will be weekly homework assignments. The homework assignments will focus on the analytical portion of the class and the ability to use pseudo-code.
Letter Grade Assignment
An overall course average will be calculated using the weighting scheme specified above. Your course average will be a value between 0 and 100. Your final letter grade will be assigned using the following definition.
| Course Average | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90 - 100 | A |
| 80 - 89 | B |
| 70 - 79 | C |
| 60 - 69 | D |
| <60 | F |
Late Work
Descriptions of each assignment, including due dates, will be provided throughout the course. All assignments should be submitted on their due date using the provided Blackboard drop box. The course policy for late work is a 10% penalty per day for work submitted after the deadline. After one week, no credit will be given for late work. No late work will be accepted after study days. There will be cetain assignments where late work will not be accepted. This fact will clearly be stated in the apporpriate assignments.
Students who miss graded assignments will receive a grade of zero. If you are ill or have a serious problem that prevents you from submitting an assignment on the day it is due, please contact me prior to the due date and we will arrange an alternative date.
Notice:
Your enrollment in this course requires that you use Respondus Lockdown Browser and Respondus Monitor for online assessment proctoring. LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within Blackboard and replaces regular browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Respondus Monitor requires you to have a webcam and microphone as it will record you while taking your assessment. YOUR ACTIVITIES ARE RECORDED WHILE YOU ARE LOGGED INTO OR TAKING YOUR ASSESSMENT(S). THE RECORDINGS SERVE AS A PROCTOR AND WILL BE REVIEWED AND USED IN AN EFFORT TO MAINTAIN ACADEMIC INTEGRITY.
You can find more detailed information on Lockdown Browser and Monitor at UTRGV.edu/online.
BLACKBOARD SUPPORT
If you need assistance with course technology at any time, please contact the Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology (COLTT).
| Campus: | Brownsville | Edinburg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Casa Bella (BCASA) 613 | Education Complex (EEDUC) 2.202 | |
| Phone | 956-882-6792 | 956-665-5327 |
Toll Free: 1-866-654-4555
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Support Tickets Submit a Support Case via our Ask COLTT Portal
24/7 Blackboard Support
Need Blackboard assistance after hours? You can call our main office numbers, 956-882-6792 or 956-665-5327, to speak with a support representative.
ATTENDANCE:
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and may be dropped from the course for excessive absences. For a course offered remotely, students are expected to actively engage in all course activites and complete all assignments by posted deadlines. UTRGV's attendance policy excuses students from attending class if they are participating in officially sponsored university activities, such as athletics; for observance of religious holy days; or for military service. Students should contact the instructor in advance of the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or examinations. Absences due to health issues, including COVID-19, will be excused with medical documentation and appropriate accomodations arranged.
Makeup Work:
Students with valid and documented excused absences will be offered makeup work. All lectures, assignments, and tests are provided within the Blackboard course webpage.
Please note the UTRGV recommendations regarding the use of recordings in courses.
The use of recordings will enable you to have access to class lectures, group discussions, etc. in the event you have to miss a synchronous or face to face class meeting due to illness or other extenuating circumstance. Our use of such technology is governed by the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), UTRGV’s acceptable-use policy, and UTRGV HOP Policy STU 02-100 Student Conduct and Discipline. A recording of class sessions will be kept and stored by UTRGV, in accordance with FERPA and UTRGV policies. Your instructor will not share the recordings of your class activities outside of course participants, which include your fellow students, teaching assistants, or graduate assistants, and any guest faculty or community-based learning partners with whom we may engage during a class session. You may not share recordings outside of this course. Doing so may result in disciplinary action under UTRGV HOP Policy STU 02-100 Student Conduct and Discipline.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Members of the UTRGV community uphold the Vaquero Honor Code’s shared values of honesty, integrity and mutual respect in our interactions and relationships. In this regard, academic integrity is fundamental in our actions, as any act of dishonesty conflicts as much with academic achievement as with the values of honesty and integrity. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to: cheating, plagiarism (including self-plagiarism), and collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations, STU 02-100, and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All violations of Academic Integrity will be reported to Student Rights and Responsibilities through Vaqueros Report It.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Students with a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which affects academic performance) who would like to receive reasonable academic accommodations should contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) for additional information. In order for accommodation requests to be considered for approval, the student must apply using the mySAS portal located at www.utrgv.edu/mySAS and is responsible for providing sufficient documentation of the disability to SAS. Students are required to participate in an interactive discussion, or an intake appointment, with SAS staff. Accommodations may be requested at any time but are not retroactive, meaning they are valid once approved by SAS. Please contact SAS early in the semester/module for guidance. Students who experience a broken bone, severe injury, or undergo surgery may also be eligible for temporary accommodations.
Pregnancy, Pregnancy-related, and Parenting Accommodations
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination, which includes discrimination based on pregnancy, marital status, or parental status. Students seeking accommodations related to pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, or parenting (reasonably immediate postpartum period) are encouraged to apply to Student Accessibility Services using the following link: Pregnancy Accommodations Request Form https://www.utrgv.edu/pregnancy
Student Accessibility Services:
Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 1.107 in the Music and Learning Center building (BMSLC) and can be contacted by phone at (956) 882-7374 or via email at ability@utrgv.edu.
Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 108 University Center (EUCTR) and can be contacted by phone at (956) 665-7005 or via email at ability@utrgv.edu.
MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD:
Students are required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV account (http://my.utrgv.edu); you will be contacted through email with further instructions. Students who complete their evaluations will have priority access to their grades. Online evaluations will be available on or about:
| Course Term | Evaluation Dates |
|---|---|
| Module 1 (7 weeks) | October 6-12, 2021 |
| Module 2 (7 weeks) | December 1-7, 2021 |
| Fall Regular Term 2021 | November 12 – December 1, 2021 |
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT and MANDATORY REPORTING:
In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a “Responsible Employee” for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report to the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity (OIED@utrgv.edu) any instance, occurring during a student’s time in college, of sexual misconduct, which includes sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, and sexual harassment, about which she/he becomes aware during this course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at www.utrgv.edu/equity, including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect that is free from sexual misconduct, discrimination, and all forms of violence. If students, faculty, or staff would like confidential assistance, or have questions, they can contact OVAVP (Office for Victim Advocacy & Violence Prevention) at (956) 665-8287, (956) 882-8282, or OVAVP@utrgv.edu.
COURSE DROPS:
According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of DR (drop) until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop the class. Students considering dropping the class should be aware of the “3-peat rule” and the “6-drop” rule so they can recognize how dropped classes may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate students may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other Texas public higher education institutions will count toward the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to students who take the same class for the third time.
STUDENT SERVICES: .
Students who demonstrate financial need have a variety of options when it comes to paying for college costs, such as scholarships, grants, loans and work-study. Students should visit the Student Services Center (U Central) for additional information. U Central is located in BMAIN 1.100 (Brownsville) or ESSBL 1.145 (Edinburg) or can be reached by email (ucentral@utrgv.edu) or telephone: (888) 882-4026. In addition to financial aid, U Central can assist students with registration and admissions.
Students seeking academic help in their studies can use university resources in addition to an instructor’s office hours. University Resources include the Advising Center, Career Center, Counseling Center, Learning Center, and Writing Center. The centers provide services such as tutoring, writing help, counseling services, critical thinking, study skills, degree planning, and student employment. In addition, services such as the Food Pantry are also provided. Locations are listed below.
| Center Name | Brownsville Campus | Edinburg Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Advising Center AcademicAdvising@utrgv.edu | BMAIN 1.400 (956) 665-7120 | ESWKH 101A (956) 665-7120 |
| Career Center CareerCenter@utrgv.edu | BINAB 1.105 (956) 882-5627 | ESSBL 2.101 (956) 665-2243 |
| Counseling Center Counseling@utrgv.edu Counseling and Related Services List | BSTUN 2.10 (956) 882-3897 | EUCTR 109 (956) 665-2574 |
| Food Pantry FoodPantry@utrgv.edu | BCAVL 101 & 102 (956) 882-7126 | EUCTR 114 (956) 665-3663 |
| Learning CenterLearningCenter@utrgv.edu | BMSLC 2.118 (956) 882-8208 | ELCTR 100 (956) 665-2585 |
| Writing Center WC@utrgv.edu | BUBLB 3.206 (956) 882-7065 | ESTAC 3.119 (956) 665-2538 |
Calendar of Lecture Activities
| Day | Topic | Assignments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - August 23 | Course Introduction, Syllabus, Goals, Programming Languages, Classroom Organization | |
| 2 - August 25 | Numerical Methods, Error Analysis, and Computer Representation of Numbers | |
| 3 -August 30 | Introduction to Python Programming | |
| 4 - September 1 | Markdown | |
| 5 - September 6 | No class (Labor Day Holiday) | |
| 6 - September 8 | Taylor Series Expansions | |
| 7 - September 13 | Bisection Method | |
| 8 - September 15 | False Position Method | |
| 9 - September 20 | Newton's Method | |
| 10 - September 22 | Secant Method | |
| 11 - September 27 | Introduction to Numerical Integration, Trapezoid Rule | |
| 12 - September 20 | Simpson's Rule | |
| 13 - October 4 | Romberg Algorithm | |
| 14 - October 6 | Gaussian Quadrature | |
| 15 - October 11 | Numerical Differentiation | |
| 16 - October 13 | Numerical Differentiation | |
| 17 - October 18 | Linear Algebra | |
| 18 - October 20 | Linear Algebra | |
| 19 - October 25 | Test 1 | Test 1 |
| 20 - October 27 | Determinant, Matrix Inversion | |
| 21 - November 1 | Matrix Inversion by hand | |
| 22 - November 3 | Problem Solving | |
| 23 - November 8 | Strategies for programming, solving systems of linear equations | |
| 24 - November 10 | Gauss Jordan Elimination | |
| 25 - November 15 | Octave, Octave kernel for Jupyter Notebooks | |
| 26 - November 17 | Raspberry Pi hardware interfacing | |
| 27 - November 22 | Raspberry Pi hardware interfacing | |
| 28 - November 24 | Programming Arduino with Raspberry Pi | |
| 29 - November 29 | Programming Arduino with Raspberry Pi | |
| 30 - December 1 | Review | |
| December 7 | Final Exam (online) |
Weekly Calendar of Laboratory Activities
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lab 1: Introduction to Linux |
| 2 | Lab 2: Introduction to Git and GitHub |
| 3 | No lab |
| 4 | Lab 3: Python Programming |
| 5 | Lab 4: Bisection Method |
| 6 | Lab 5: Newton's Method |
| 7 | Lab 6: Simpson's 3/8 rule |
| 8 | Lab 7: Romberg Integration |
| 9 | Lab 8: Gaussian Quadrature |
| 10 | No Lab |
| 11 | Lab 9: Numerical Differentiation |
| 12 | Lab 10: Square Matrix Multiplication |
| 13 | Lab 11: Matrix Inversion |
| 14 | Lab 12: Programming Raspberry Pi |
| 15 | Lab 13: Programming Arduionos using Raspberry Pi |
| 16 | No Lab |
Note: this is a preliminary schedule and subject to change based upon a variety of events including changes in the state of COVID-19 and receipt of Raspberry Pis and Arduinos.
Important University Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 24 | First day of classes |
| August 26 | Last day to add a class or register |
| September 6 | Labor Day Holiday -- No Classes |
| November 10 | Last day to drop a class or withdraw |
| November 25 - 26 | Thanksgiving Holiday - NO classes |
| December 2 | Study Day - No classes |
| December 3 - 9 | Final Exams |
| December 7 | MANE 3351 Final Exam |
| December 13 | Grades due at 3 pm |