COURSE:	ENGT 1050 Computers for Engineering Technology 3 semester credit hours Distance Learning
INSTRUCTOR:	Dan Solarek dsolarek@utnet.utoledo.edu Please have "ENGT 1050" in the subject line for any mails you send.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT:	Swetha Sankaranarayanan swetha@cset.et.utoledo.edu
OFFICE:	Location: ETC 1127 Phone: 530-3377 Fax: 530-3068 Message: 530-3159 Hours: M, W :1 p.m. : 2 p.m. T, R   : 2 p.m. : 5 p.m F        :10.30 a.m.: 5 p.m.

QBASIC Textbook (needed by 4th/5th week)
	QuickBASIC and QBASIC Using Modular Structure Alternate Edition With Visual Basic by Julia Case Bradley © 1996 / Softcover / 608 pages ISBN: 0-256-20797-6 Available at the UT/Scott Park Bookstore Publisher Amazon.com (New: $63.20, Used $30.00) Barnes & Noble (New: $59.75 )
Mathcad Textbook (needed by 7th week)
	MathCad: A Tool for Engineering Problem Solving by Philip J. Pritchard © 1998 / Softcover / 336 pages ISBN: 0-07-012189-3 Available at the UT/Scott Park Bookstore Publisher Amazon.com (New: $31.25) Barnes & Noble (New: $34.75, Used: $26.10)
COURSE DESCRIPTION ENGT-1050 COMPUTERS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY .  Three semester credit hours. (2-1-0) Fundamental concepts and techniques on the application of microcomputers to the solution of engineering technology problems. Provides an introduction to microcomputer operating systems, programming languages, and technical productivity software (e.g., electronic spreadsheets, word processing, and technical calculation software). Co-requisite: MATH-1340 or equivalent. COURSE OBJECTIVES: The student will develop competency in computer-related knowledge and skills which support academic and professional technical pursuits and are of immediate value to students. The student should be able to employ microcomputers to increase his/her productivity and effectiveness. This will be accomplished by providing "hands on" experience with selected computer applications software and program development in a laboratory environment. The student receives limited exposure to DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98, Windows NT/2000, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), QBASIC programming, and Mathcad. The web materials must be supplemented by hands on experiences which, together, will provide a working knowledge of microcomputer terminology, information technology concepts, and a variety of software applications. GRADING ELEMENTS: A 90%-100% B 80%- 89% C 70%- 79% D 60%- 69% F Below 60% Exams 50% Chat Sessions 5% Assignments 45% COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND NOTES: ALL assignments are to be completed ON TIME and appropriately labeled. Late assignments will NOT be accepted for any reason. You will be responsible for all material covered in class as well as the assigned material from the web, textbook, and other sources. No make-up exams will be given unless prior notification is provided to the instructor and permission is obtained. Make-up exams will be given only in the case of unusual or extenuating circumstances. ALL final grades are calculated based on completed course work. There have been visitors since 11/26/2003