SYLLABUS—FALL 2002

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT 670: SEMINAR IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

REQUIRED TEXT(S): Leading at the Edge, Dennis N. T. Perkins, AMACOM, New York, 2000.

The Fifth Discipline, Peter M. Senge, Doubleday, New York, 1990.

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Eldon R. LARSEN EMAIL: Larsene@marshall.edu

OFFICE: Marshall University Graduate College (Office 329 GC)

100 Angus E. Peyton Drive

South Charleston, WV 25303-1600

OFFICE HOURS: 2-3:30 PM Mon. & Thurs.; 3-5 PM Tues. & Wed. (Not firm—please make appointments)

OFFICE TELEPHONE: (304) 746-2047 OFFICE FAX: (304) 746-2063

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Participants in this course will read, make presentations on, and discuss various literature materials providing insights into principles and skills needed by today’s engineering managers. Where possible, invited practicing engineering managers will share with the class their own insights as to the most important concepts they have learned as engineering managers. SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 3; PREREQUISITES: None

EXPECTATIONS: There will be discussions, readings, presentations, and a personal application project to be completed for the course. Completion of reading assignments is expected. There will not be a final exam.

GRADING (continued also on next page also):

COURSEWORK: For the most part, homework assignments will involve preparing and leading various topics of discussion in class. There may be other minor homework assignments, but the main focus will be on the readings, presentations, and participation in class discussions.

PERSONAL PROJECT: A final personal application project is required of each student. The personal project will consist of a written paper in which the student discusses the most important concepts they have learned about in the course and how they can and will apply these concepts in the future.

ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION POLICY: Full (100%) attendance at all classes is expected. Class participation grades will be based on student attendance and quality of participation. Each class period participation score for each student is determined as follows, based on instructor’s judgment: 0 = unexcused absence; 5 = excused absence (see below); a score of 1-10 will be given each student based on participation in class showing the student has read the material, understands its application to various potential engineering management situations, and valuably shares and discusses openly with the rest of the class. To be “Excused,” absences must be communicated to and approved by the instructor in advance, or as soon as reasonably possible in the case of an emergency.

Grading Policy

Grading for this course will be determined by the following standards as given in the Marshall University 2000-2002 Graduate Catalog (p. 45).

Grade Standard Instructor’s Comments for Clarification

A For achievement of distinction This grade shows outstanding excellence in the work performed—beyond what would be considered average or acceptable for the assignment(s); the work is accomplished in a way that shows outstanding or excellent understanding of the concepts and the application thereof.

B For competent and acceptable work This grade shows good understanding and good application of concepts when fulfilling the assignment(s). The work was fulfilled in an average, competent and acceptable way, but not in a way that is particularly outstanding or beyond expectation. In other words, you did what I asked you to do in a competent and acceptable way, but not truly in an outstanding way.

C For below average performance This grade is given for not adequately fulfilling what was asked for in the assignment. For example, perhaps only part, or even most of the assignment was done, but not all. Perhaps all of the assignment was done, but not in a fully competent or acceptable way, leading to below average performance.

D For patently substandard work The description speaks for itself.

F Failure, given for unsatisfactory work The description speaks for itself.

I An I grade (Incomplete) is given to students who do not complete course requirements because of illness or some other valid reason.

Therefore, there will be no “pre-set” percentage ranges that correspond to a given grade. Instead, the instructor will determine at the end of the semester which percentage ranges are appropriate to achieve grades that satisfy the above standards.

Weighting toward the final grade:

70% Attendance and Participation (See Attendance & Participation Policy)

5% One Quiz (Announced in advance)

25% Personal Project