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Pre-EngineeringKnowledge & Skill Set, Revised May 14, 2004

PE is a performance element. MC is a measurement criterion.Both the PE and MC, elaborate what is meant by the bolded (KS) statement.

PE is the "what" students should be able to do and know. The MC is the "how."

1) Develop an engineering career development plan.PE: Describe the major engineering disciplines.

MC: Describe at least four engineering disciplines such as Aeronautical, Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Construction, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical

PE: Describe the functions engineers perform.MC: Plan, design, construct or manufacture a product.MC: Analyze problems and synthesize solutionsMC: Perform research and developmentMC: Manage projects – assemble teams, negotiate contracts, specify products, estimate costs, plan and schedule tasks, track progress.MC: Communicate orally, graphically, and in writing.

PE: Describe educational and work experience paths to becoming an Engineering Technician, an Engineering Technologist, or an Engineer.MC: Engineering Technician – a 2-year ET graduateMC: Engineering Technologist – a 4-year ET graduateMC: Engineering – a 4-year E graduateMC: Identify need for and paths to licensing as a Professional EngineerSee http://www.osbeels.org and http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/rules/OARS_800/OAR_820/820_010.html

2) Adhere to engineering ethics and codes of conduct.PE: Explain engineering ethics and codes of conduct.

MC: Identify three different Codes of Ethics e.g., http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/rules/OARS_800/OAR_820/820_020.html, http://www.nspe.org/ethics/eh1-code.asp, http://www.asce.org/inside/codeofethics.cfm, http://www.coe.ttu.edu/ethics/nafta.htmMC: Compare and contrast these codesMC: Research local companies’ codes of ethics.MC: Research a case study, e.g., http://www.nspe.org/ethics/home.asp, http://www.niee.org/, http://onlineethics.org/eng/cases.html,

3) Work effectively on a team.PE: Assume various project team roles.

MC: Describe the engineering project team members, their roles, and relationships (e.g. owner, design professional, construction, manufacturing, and project manager):

PE: Contribute to a team project.MC: Provide deliverables at checkpoints and milestones.MC: Attend team meetings.MC: Apply active listening to ensure understanding.MC: Cooperate with team members to achieve results.MC: Provide leadership when appropriate.

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http://onlineethics.org/eng/cases.html

http://www.niee.org/

http://www.nspe.org/ethics/home.asp

http://www.asce.org/inside/codeofethics.cfm

http://www.nspe.org/ethics/eh1-code.asp

http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/rules/OARS_800/OAR_820/820_020.html

http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/rules/OARS_800/OAR_820/820_010.html

http://www.osbeels.org/



PE is the "what" students should be able to do and know. The MC is the "how."4) Design a product, process or system.

PE: Outline the steps in the design process.MC: Create a flowchart of the steps in the design process.

PE: Build or model a prototype from plans.MC: List and explain the steps to develop a plan.MC: Identify and explain symbols and conventions on a plan.MC: Define types of drawing methods and explain when to use each method.MC: Demonstrate how to read a plan and apply it to a prototype.

PE: Test a prototype.MC: Apply valid and appropriate testing methodology to the prototype.MC: Gather data about the root cause of any failures on the prototype.

PE: Redesign prototypes.Design prototypes that mitigate design flaws identified through testing.Retest the new prototypes.MC: Determine the knowns and unknowns in the problem.MC: Identify the relevant units of measurement.MC: Apply the correct mathematical formulas to the problem.

5) Solve a problem.PE: Determine relevant information and analyze solutions.

MC: Gather relevant information from the problem.MC: Generate alternate solutions based on information gathered.

PE: Choose between alternate solutions.MC: Develop criteria for evaluating solutions.MC: Apply criteria to evaluate alternate solutions to a problem.

PE: Develop details of a solution.MC: Apply engineering principles to the design solution

PE: Determine what known information is relevant in a problem.6) Use manufacturing processes.

PE: Perform basic machining.MC: Explain the capabilities and limitations of the basic machine tools.MC: Describe the machining processes.MC: Determine the proper machine tool for machining operations.MC: Identify and explain the callout for screw thread.

PE: Weld and fabricate materials.MC: Identify the factors associated with welding processes.MC: Describe forming processes. MC: List and explain fastening processes. MC: List and explain assembly processes.

PE: Use process control strategies to eliminate manufacturing waste (e.g. lean manufacturing).

MC: Explain Just-in-Time inventory and delivery.MC: Explain methods of determining production rates.

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PE is the "what" students should be able to do and know. The MC is the "how."PE: Correctly use hand tools and fasteners.

MC: Identify common hand tools and fasteners.MC: Explain proper use of threading tools.MC: Identify and use screwdrivers, hammers, cutters, wrenches, workholding and

fastening tools.MC: Explain when and why to use a particular tool or fastener.MC: Demonstrate the proper use of electrical test equipment including DMM and

oscilloscope.PE: Use precision measurement tools and instruments in both SI and US units.

MC: Identify common precision measuring tools used in manufacturing.MC: Describe their limitations.MC: Use reference materials, including charts, to properly select manufacturing

data.MC: Identify common precision measuring tools and describe their limitations.MC: Select the proper measuring tools for electrical and fluid power applications.MC: Correctly read a vernier scale.MC: Correctly read a linear scale that is graduated in fractional units of 1/64th of

an inch.MC: Read a micrometer to 1/1000th of an inch.MC: Inspect geometric features of a work-piece using precision measuring tools.MC: Identify measuring tapes.MC: Identify and describe the use of dial calipers.MC: Identify and describe the use of electronic distance measuring instruments and other surveying instruments.MC: Describe application for particular measurement tools and instruments.

PE: Use welding equipment.MC: Describe common welding equipment.MC: Identify the components of a welding setup.MC: Explain the welding process.MC: Demonstrate safe use of welding equipment.MC: Safely handle, assemble, and operate oxy-fuel welding equipment

PE: Work safely on the manufacturing floor. MC: Describe safety equipment.MC: Describe lead-acid battery dangers.MC: Explain the elements of electrical safety including overload protection.MC: Identify Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).MC: Demonstrate the use of PPE.MC: Explain and describe equipment and machinery lockouts.MC: Describe the role of OSHA.

7) Use construction processes.PE: Correctly use hand tools and fasteners.

MC: Identify common hand tools and fasteners.MC: Explain proper use of threading tools.

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PE is the "what" students should be able to do and know. The MC is the "how."MC: Identify and use screwdrivers, hammers, cutters, wrenches, workholding and

fastening tools.MC: Explain when and why to use a particular tool or fastener.

PE: Assemble materials.MC: Describe forming processes. MC: List and explain assembly processes.MC: Describe excavation and dewatering processes. cMC: Explain concrete preparation, placement, and curing processes. cMC: Explain erection and joining methods for steel and other materials. c

PE: Use process control strategies to eliminate construction waste (e.g. lean construction). MC: Explain Just-in-Time inventory and delivery.MC: Explain methods of determining production rates.

PE: Identify common materials used in the construction industry.MC: Identify types of plastics.MC: Identify wood – hard, soft, processed.MC: Identify composite materials such as reinforced concrete, fiber reinforced plastics.

PE: Compare and contrast physical properties of materials.MC: Explain the relative properties of materials including strength, conductivity, insulating qualities, melting point, and flexibility.MC: Explain methods of milling, cutting, or joining various types of materials.

PE: Select correct materials for specific functions.MC: Select materials that meet economic, physical and aesthetic criteria according to specific functions.MC: Select materials that meet availability, manufacturability, and environmental constraints.

PE: Identify test materials for specific characteristics.MC: Determine test methods for testing materials for hardness, strength, impact, and density.

PE: Use precision measurement tools and instruments in both SI and US units.MC: Use reference materials, including charts, to properly select construction

data.MC: Identify common precision measuring tools and describe their limitations.MC: Correctly read a vernier scale.MC: Correctly read a linear scale that is graduated in fractional units of 1/64th of

an inch.MC: Read a micrometer to 1/1000th of an inch.MC: Inspect geometric features of a work-piece using precision measuring tools.MC: Identify measuring tapes.MC: Explain erection and joining methods for steel and other materials.

PE: Work safely on the construction site. MC: Describe safety equipment.MC: Describe lead-acid battery dangers.MC: Explain the elements of electrical safety including overload protection.

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MC: Identify Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).MC: Demonstrate the use of PPE.MC: Explain and describe equipment and machinery lockouts.MC: Describe the role of OSHA.

8) Use data, technical information, architect plans or blue prints.PE: Use applicable software (e.g. spreadsheet, word processing, collaborative/groupware, project management, and database)

MC: Search electronic technical manuals.MC: Search the internet for information.MC: Use a spreadsheet program to display the data in tables, graphs, and charts.

PE: Prepare graphical representations using…MC: Technical freehand sketching to represent a model.MC: Computer Aided Drafting Software for a 2-D line drawingMC: Computer Aided Drafting for 3-D solid modeling

PE: Read and interpret basic blue prints or CAD drawings.MC: Identify appropriate equipment or tools for the job.MC: Use correct sketching terminology.MC: Identify common elements of a blue print.MC: Identify types of drawings and their purposes.MC: Identify lettering standards: what are they?MC: Identify common geometric shapes.MC: Use measurement scales-US and SI.MC: Identify lines styles and weights.

PE: Read engineering trade journals or technical manuals.MC: Describe manufacturing, construction or engineering journals suitable.

9) Use clear and concise communication.PE: Write technical reports, job orders, journals, and memos.

MC: Use correct grammar, punctuation, and nomenclature in the appropriate context..MC: Identify and write clear objectives. MC: Define the audience.MC: Write clear and concise descriptions of a product, service, or application.MC: Determine a presentation format according to purpose and audience.MC: Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.

PE: Deliver formal and informal oral presentations.MC: Identify and write clear objectives. MC: Define the audience.MC: Determine a presentation strategy according to purpose and audience.MC: Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.

10) Recognize and use engineering systemsPE: Describe complex system inter-relationships.

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PE is the "what" students should be able to do and know. The MC is the "how."MC: List the elements of a system.

MC: Explain the elements of a system including input, function, and output.PE: Determine resultant force given a system of applied forces.

MC: Determine resultant moment given a system of applied moments.MC: Determine equivalent force-couple systems.MC: Apply vector analysis to other phenomena, such as displacement, velocity, and acceleration.

PE: Describe transport phenomena in electrical, fluid, and thermal systems.MC: Describe and define units of flow, resistance, and driving force in electrical, fluid, and thermal systems.

PE: Apply Ohm's and Watt's Laws in electrical systems.MC: Identify elements of a circuit.MC: Define and use Ohm’s and Watt’s laws.MC: Explain the relation between Current, Resistance, and Voltage.MC: Explain the relation between Power, Voltage and Current.MC: Recognize that fluid and thermal systems are analogous to electrical systems.

PE: Identify series, parallel, and combination circuits.MC: Describe elements of a circuit.

PE: Describe AC and DC systems.MC: Describe the function of the DC power supply.MC: Describe the AC voltage wave form.MC: Describe the purpose of an electronic inverter.

PE: Identify the elements of fluid systems for liquids and gases.MC: Pipes/channels/ducts; valves; pumps.MC: Identify elements of control valves.MC: Explain what causes pressure loss and pressure differential.MC: Apply formulas related to fluid flow.

PE: Give examples of hydraulic & pneumatic systems.MC: Describe the elements of hydraulic and pneumatic system.MC: Describe the characteristics of fluid in a hydraulic system.MC: Define the relationship between gauge pressure and absolute pressure.MC: Apply formulas related hydraulic system, including the force output for a hydraulic cylinder.MC: Demonstrate how to install a valve in a pneumatic system.

PE: Identify the three modes by which heat is transferred.MC: Apply formulas related to heat transfer.

PE: Explain the difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit scales.MC: Apply formulas to convert temperature readings between Celsius and Fahrenheit.MC: Relate the two scales, specifically the boiling and freezing points of water.

PE: Describe heat conductors and insulators.MC: List examples of heat conductors and insulators.MC: Describe the characteristics of a heat conductor.

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PE: Solve thermal problems using appropriate units.PE: Identify the six simple machines and their applications.

MC: List the elements of a machine and describe how forces are transferred.PE: Solve problems using appropriate units in engineering systems.

MC: Convert between units within a system, e.g., feet to miles.MC: Convert units between SI and US systems.

PE: Identify the difference between analog and digital signals.MC: Draw simple analog circuits.MC: Draw simple digital circuits.

PE: Describe the function of a safety device.MC: List examples of safety devices and their uses.

PE: Identify the direction of heat flow given differences in temperature.PE: Explain the use of insulation to minimize heat flow.

MC: List some common insulators.11) Use mathematical formulas and calculations.

MC: Convert between US and ISO linear units.MC: Estimate the length, width, and height of a building using the correct units.MC: Estimate the volume of a water storage tank, an excavated hole using the correct units.MC: Identify and apply the statistical tools related to quality.MC: Describe random sampling and testing methods related to construction projects, e.g., highway construction.MC: Measure with precision measurement tools and instruments in both SI and US Units.MC: Correctly read a linear scale that is graduated in fractional units of 1/64th of

an inch.Read a micrometer to 1/1000th of an inch.Inspect geometric features of a work-piece using precision measuring tools.Identify measuring tapes.Identify and describe the use of dial calipers.Identify and describe the use of electronic distance measuring instruments and other surveying instruments.MC: Determine corrective action to take to mitigate poor quality.MC: Identify the standard organizations that are responsible for major sectors of industry.MC: Identify and apply the statistical tools related to quality.MC: Determine if dimensions are within specifications.MC: Describe how to apply statistical process control to identify manufacturing process problems.MC: Describe random sampling and testing methods related to construction projects, e.g., highway construction.MC: Explain corrective action and when to use it.MC: List the codes and standards applied to major manufacturing and

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construction processes.PE: Measure with precision measurement tools and instruments in both SI and US units.

(math section)MC: Use reference materials, including charts, to properly select manufacturing

and construction data.12) Apply scientific theory and principles.

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