EF141 Fall, 2024
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Class Schedule
Module 1
Week
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Week
1
Monday
Aug 19
First day of classes
Class
Intro to EF 141
…
Introduction
Flipped Classroom
EF 141 Overview
Notable Dates
Navigating
Introduce Yourself
Taking Notes
Engineering and Physics
PROCESS
Tips for Success
Exercise Example
Practice
Wednesday
Aug 21
Lab
Intro to Lab & Why Engineering
…
Team Seating
Overview
Lab Expectations
Syllabus Quiz
Lab Tools
Why Engineering?
Math Review
Class
Units & Dimensions
…
Introduction
Units
Unit Conversions
Dimensional Analysis
Significant Figures
Ratios
Estimation
Exercises
Agenda
HELP!
ICA
If...Then...
Practice
Friday
Aug 23
Lab
Units, Conversions, & Ratios
…
Team Seating
Concept Review
Units and Ratios Application
Assess Your Knowledge
Class
Communication & Goals
…
Introduction
Prof. Dev. Topics
Time Management
Study Strategies
Finding Help
Support Resources
EF Help
Setting Goals
Email Communication
Email Assignment
Solution Communication
Agenda
Semester Goals
✓
Week
2
Monday
Aug 26
Class
Vectors
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Introduction
Defining a Vector and a Scalar
Vector Components
Magnitude and Angle
Unit Vectors
Preview: Vector Addition
Exercises
In-Class Activity
Practice
Wednesday
Aug 28
Lab
Vectors Lab
…
Check-in
Creating PDF files
Lab Overview
Graphical vs Vector Components
Assess Your Knowledge
Class
Vector Addition & Equilibrium
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Introduction
Vector Addition
Graphical Vector Addition
Component Vector Addition
Equilibrium
Add & Subtract Unit Vectors
Exercise Problem
In-Class Activity
Practice
Review
Friday
Aug 30
Lab
Equilibrium
…
Check-In
Equilibrium
Linear Equations in Calculators
Install Tool App
Hanging Weight 1
Hanging Weight 2
Assess Your Knowledge
Class
Kinematics
…
Overview
Position
Speed and Velocity
Acceleration
Graphing Motion
Exercises
In-Class Activity
Practice
Week
3
Monday
Sep 2
Labor Day
Wednesday
Sep 4
Lab
S-V-A Graphs
…
Introduction
Flat Track SVA
Inclined Track SVA
Match the Motion
Assess Your Knowledge
Class
Relative Motion
…
Introduction
1D Relative Motion
2D Relative Motion
Airplane Problem
Relative Motion Tips
Exercise
ICA
Setup
Practice
✓
Friday
Sep 6
Lab
Relative Motion
…
Progress Reflection
Introduction
Relative Motion
Boat Simulation
Assess Your Knowledge
✓
Class
Learning Strategies
…
Overview
Learning in Engineering
Strategies
Study Cycle
Reflection
Problem Solving
Well Being
Learning Exercise
Exam 1 Discussion
Goals Revision
Project Time
✓
Week
4
Monday
Sep 9
Class
Constant Acceleration
…
Overview
Constant Acceleration
Problem Solving Strategies
Constant Acceleration in Free Fall
Exercise
In-Class Activity
Practice
Wednesday
Sep 11
Lab
Constant Acceleration
…
PERMA Check
Lab Introduction
Context
Install Tracker
Team Select
Experiment and Data Collection
Analysis
Assess Your Knowledge
Class
Projectile Motion
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Overview
Projectile Motion
Solving Projectile Problems
Projectile Motion Equation Selection
Trajectory Equation
Exercise
Exam Reminders
In-Class Activity
Practice
Friday
Sep 13
Lab
Projectile Motion
…
PERMA Check
Introduction
Projectile Motion Equation Selection
Lab Overview
Analyze a Projectile
Assess Your Knowledge
Class
Department Fair
…
Intro
AE
BME
BSE
CBE
CEE
EECS
ISE
ME
MSE
NE
Week
5
Monday
Sep 16
Class
Exam 1 Review
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Overview
Exam Information
Exam Procedures
Exam Procedures Quiz
Exam Tips
Concepts for Exam
Exercise
Review
Excel Practice
Wednesday
Sep 18
Lab
Exam 1
Class
Campus Resources
…
Work Time
Introduction
Campus
TCE
Campus Resource Fair 1
Friday
Module 2
Week
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Week
5
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Sep 20
Lab
Time Management
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Overview
Stress and Workload
Stress Toolkit
Student Time Management
Time Management Strategies
Finding Balance
Time Tracking Assignment
Class
No Class
Week
6
Monday
Sep 23
Class
Intro to Excel
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Overview
Zoom
Get Excel
Setup OneDrive
Understanding Excel
In-Class Activity
Wednesday
Sep 25
Lab
Excel Lab
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Overview
Exercise 1
Plan
Implement
Submit
Class
Excel Basics
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Overview
Organizing Information
Data in Spreadsheets
Variables and Formulas
Formatting Cells
Cell References
Auto Fill
Algorithm
Functions
4-quadrant Angles
Cell Ranges
Range Functions
Vectors in Spreadsheets
Exercises
Feedback Review
In-Class Activity
Practice
Friday
Sep 27
Lab
Vectors in Excel
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Introduction
Exercise 1
Reflection
Class
EF 141 First Exam Adjustment
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Introduction
General Suggestions
Exam Wrapper
Improving Study Habits
Improving Exam Performance
Workshop
Meet with Instructor
Class Preparation
Improving Study Habits
Improving Exam Preparation
Week
7
Monday
Sep 30
Class
Conditional Branching
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Introduction
Selection
Flowchart Representation
Logical Comparison
Logical Operators
Comparison Operators
Logical Operators
Conditional Statements
Working with Text
Lookups
§
Equipment & Team Select
Exercise
Review
In-Class Activity
Practice
Practice
✓
Wednesday
Oct 2
Lab
Conditionals Lab
…
Introduction
Start File
Lookup Lab
Conditional Lab
Upload
Class
Plotting
…
Data Visualization Intro
Plot Anatomy
Measured and Theoretical Data
Multiple Dataseries
Inserting Charts
Selecting Dataseries
Add/Remove Chart Elements
Formatting Elements
Trendlines
Feedback Review
Practice
In-Class Activity
Exam 1 Discussion
Plotting Discussion
Extra Credit Opportunities
Friday
Oct 4
Lab
Plotting Data
…
Overview
Plot Data
Reflection
Class
Data and Modeling
…
Intro
Data Models
Polynomial Models
Fitting Models
Cell Referencing
Exercise
In-Class Activity
Feedback Review
Exam Reference Sheet
Concept Exercise
Practice
Week
8
Monday
Oct 7
Fall Break
Wednesday
Oct 9
Lab
Model Fitting
…
Introduction
Trendlines as Models
Model Fitting
Model Evaluation
Reflection & Responses
Class
Exam 2 Review
…
Introduction
Topic Summary
Practice Exam
Friday
Oct 11
Lab
Exam 2
Class
Career Exploration
…
Introduction
Career Resources
HIBEP and Engineering Entrepreneurship
Major Exploration
Alumni Panels
Assignment
Module 3
Week
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Week
9
Monday
Oct 14
Class
Project Intro
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Class Agenda
Project Overview
Team Roles
Team Contract
FYD Safety Quiz
ASK-Problem Definition
Wednesday
Oct 16
Lab
Brainstorming & Project Prototypes
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Location
Brainstorming
Initial Prototyping
Idea Selection
Class
Design Matrix
…
Class Agenda
Meeting Record
Decision Criteria
Decision Report
Friday
Oct 18
Lab
Build Day 1
…
Class Agenda
Class
Engineering Advising
…
Overview
Registration
General Solution Strategy
Work Time
Week
10
Monday
Oct 21
Class
Build Check
…
Class Agenda
Build Objectives
Wednesday
Oct 23
Lab
Build Day 2
…
Class Agenda
Build Objectives
Class
Project Preliminary Testing
…
Class Agenda
Test Objectives
Friday
Oct 25
Lab
Adjustments and Final Testing
…
Workday Instructions
Class
Campus Resources 2
…
Work Time
Introduction
Campus
TCE
Campus Resource Fair 2
Week
11
Monday
Oct 28
Class
Newton's Laws & FBDs
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Terminology
Module 1 Review
Problem Solving
Introduction
What is a Force?
First Law
Second Law
Third Law
Force vs. Mass
FBDs and KDs
Applications
Exercise
In-Class Activity
Practice
✓
Wednesday
Oct 30
Lab
Lab: Drawing FBDs
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Introduction
FBD Diagrams
Assess
Exam 2 Wrapper
Flex Time
Class
Inclines & Non-constant Forces
…
Introduction
Motion on an Incline
Non Constant Forces
Drag Forces
Exercise
Exam Debrief
In-Class Activity
Practice
Friday
Nov 1
Lab
Lab: Inclines-Drag
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Introduction
Pasco Scenarios
Sims and Games
Assess
Class
Poster Workday
…
Class Agenda
Poster Evaluation
Week
12
Monday
Nov 4
Class
Multiple FBD=KD
…
Introduction
Internal Forces
Using Multiple FBDs
Exercise
In-Class Activity
Practice
Wednesday
Nov 6
Lab
Lab: Multiple FBD
…
Introduction
Multiple FBD Practice
Pasco Track
Sims and Games
Assess
Flex Time
Class
Forces of Friction
…
Introduction
Friction
Which Friction?
Direction of Friction Force
Finding Coefficient of Friction
Friction Examples
Exercise
In-Class Activity
Practice
✓
Friday
Nov 8
Lab
Lab: Coefficients of Friction
…
Introduction
Finding the Mu
Assess Your Knowledge
Exam Prep
Class
Project Posters
…
Class Agenda
Week
13
Monday
Nov 11
Class
Forces in Circular Motion
…
Introduction
Circular Motion
Circular Motion
Normal Acceleration
Uniform CM
Constant Angular Accel
Ferris Wheel
Weightlessness
Exercise
In-Class Activity
Practice
Wednesday
Nov 13
Lab
Lab: Circular Motion Basics
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Introduction
Uniform Circular Motion
Ferris Wheel
Tennis Ball Experiment
Uniform Angular Acceleration
Angular Motion
Gears, Belts, and Chains
Assess Your Knowledge
Flex Time
Class
Forces in Circular Motion 2
…
Introduction
Acceleration
Horizontal: Constant Speed
Horizontal Curve: Increasing Speed
Banked Curve: No Friction
Banked Curve: Friction
Exercise
In-Class Activity
In-Class Problem
Practice
Friday
Nov 15
Lab
Lab: Circular Motion and Exam Practice
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Introduction
Angular Motion
Tangential Acceleration
Motion Along Curves
Exam Practice
Class
Finishing Strong
…
Overview
Study Tips
Week
14
Monday
Nov 18
Class
Career Presentations
…
Introduction
Presentations
Evaluation
Wednesday
Nov 20
Lab
Exam 3 Practice
…
Overview
Class
Exam 3 Review
…
Introduction
Exam Information
Strategies
Worked Review Problems
Class Time
✓
Friday
Nov 22
Lab
Exam 3
Class
No Class
Module 4
Week
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Week
15
Monday
Nov 25
Final Exam Review
…
Overview
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Practice
Wednesday
Nov 27
Thanksgiving Recess
Friday
Nov 29
Thanksgiving Recess
Week
16
Monday
Dec 2
Final Final Review
…
Common Challenges
Review
Wednesday
Dec 4
Study Day
Friday
Dec 6
Final Exams
Week
17
Monday
Dec 9
Final Exams
Wednesday
Dec 11
Final Exams
Friday