Lecture Format

The computer aided engineering class consists of a two 50-minutes sessions per week and two lab hours. The two hours class will be spent mostly explaining and discussing concepts, and solving relevant programming and numerical computer based problems. The other two class hours will be dedicated to a computer based lab, result analysis, and lab reports. Lectures will not be used to communicate the entire textbook course content and thus, students will have to study a set of course paragraphs specified by the instructor on their own to further their understanding. Student participation in class discussions is highly recommended and rewarded in the attitude grade.

Exams

There will be two regular exams plus a final one at the end of the semester. Each exam will have a set of textbook theoretical questions designed to test the students’ ability to acquire a self-reading knowledge of the taught materials. The exam has also a set of practical questions designed to test the students’ ability to think, analyze, and solve engineering problems. Each exam is based on the course materials developed before the first exam or between two consecutive exams. All exams will be in-class exams. Solutions for the exam should be written on the front side of the engineering paper or the blank sheets, not the backside. Exam solutions should be organized with the appropriate questions numbering, and neatly written. You are expected to take the exam on the scheduled date and time it is given. If for an exceptional or unforeseen reason, a student misses an exam, he will be asked to provide a valid and convincing proof on why he missed it. If the instructor accepts the proof and depending on his availability, the instructor will write a make-up exam that will be administered on an agreed date with the student. The make-up exam testing materials could be very different from the regular exam. During the exam, it is strictly forbidden to use cell phones or other electronic devices with the exception of a simple hand-calculator. All cell phones and other electronic devices will be collected at the beginning of the exam and restituted at the end of it.

Homework & Quizzes

Homework will be posted on D2L from a set of chosen chapters by the instructor. The students are required to upload the homework to a D2L Dropbox in a single file PDF format; no other format will be accepted.

·       Solutions of the homework should be either, neatly hand written or typed on MS Word, then saved as a PDF file.

·       Solutions should be uploaded to a Dropbox according to the D2L posted homework format with the appropriate cover page, organized with the proper questions numbering, and neatly written.

Homework have to be turned-in on the due date specified on the homework questions sheet. The maximum grade for the homework is 100%, if submitted on the due date. Late homework will be accepted until the end of the semester and graded with a maximum grade of 60%.

Random take-home quizzes will be given during class to encourage the students to study the course materials outside class by themselves. Sometimes students will be asked to use a software programs to solve the quiz. A quiz grade weights as same as a homework grade. Quizzes should be uploaded to a D2L Dropbox according to the posted D2L quiz template format.

Each student is responsible for submitting his own individual personal homework or quiz, written in his own words. No dual or group homework copy is accepted unless specified by the instructor. Many homework and quizzes will require the students to use the MATLAB software.

Lab Reports

Lab reports are based on the materials studied in class, or presented during lab sessions. Organized, neat Lab reports must be turned-in on the due date, at the beginning of class. Each group of students is responsible for submitting its own lab report in its own words. A student cannot add its name to a student lab group if absent. Labs are graded according to the content listed in the below table. Students are encouraged to finish their lab and submit it during the lab session if possible. For lab guidelines, and content, the students are referred to the labs instructor: Dr. Mahmoud Elsharafi.

• Course Grade

The final grade for the course will be based on the scores earned in the three mandatory exams, the average score earned in the homework/quizzes, and the average score earned in lab reports. The first exam contributes 15%, the second exam contributes 20%, the third exam contributes 30%, homework/quizzes average contribute 10%, lab reports average contributes 15%, and 10% for general attitude for a total of 100%. The overall average score (X) for the course is determined as follows:

X = 0.15 x (exam1 score) + 0.20 x (exam 2 score) + 0.30 x (exam 3 score) + 0.10 x (homework/quizzes average scores) + 0.15 x (lab report average scores) + 0.10 x (general attitude).

Students are required to attend lectures, and labs on regular basis.  

See late paper under the EXPECTATION TAB. 

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MSUTexas e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Obligation to Report Sex Discrimination under State and Federal Law

Midwestern State University is committed to providing and strengthening an educational, working, and living environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are free from sex discrimination of any kind. State and federal law require University employees to report sex discrimination and sexual misconduct to the University’s Office of Title IX. As a faculty member, I am required to report to the Title IX Coordinator any allegations, personally observed behavior, or other direct or indirect knowledge of conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sexual misconduct, which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, or stalking, involving a student or employee. After a report is made, the office of Title IX will reach out to the affected student or employee in an effort to connect such person(s) with resources and options in addressing the allegations made in the report. You are also encouraged to report any incidents to the office of Title IX. You may do so by contacting:

Laura Hetrick

Title IX Coordinator
Sunwatcher Village Clubhouse
940-397-4213

laura.hetrick@msutexas.edu

You may also file an online report 24/7 at Maxient 

Should you wish to visit with someone about your experience in confidence, you may contact the MSU Counseling Center at 940-397-4618. For more information on the University’s policy on Title IX or sexual misconduct, please visit MSU Texas Title IX

Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016. Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law. For more information regarding campus carry, please refer to the University’s webpage at https://msutexas.edu/campus-carry/rules-policies.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact MSU Chief of Police at police@msutexas.edu.