MCCCD Program Description

EPICS Gold I

Course: ECE104

First Term: 2020 Fall

Lec + Lab 2.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: EPICS Gold is the first of a sequence of two two-credit service learning courses in which EPICS teams are formed from students potentially representing all engineering, computer science, and construction disciplines, as well as other majors, including sustainability, business, liberal arts, sciences, and others.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Apply discipline specific material to the design of a community based project. (I) 2. Apply an understanding of engineering design as a start-to-finish process with a broad focus on sustainability and maintenance. (I) 3. Identify and acquire new knowledge as a part of the problem solving/engineering design process. (I) 4. Identify client needs, and work to develop solutions that effectively address those concerns. (I) 5. Develop and deliver projects for real clients while continuing to advance the importance of professional ethics and responsibility. (I) 6. Apply an appreciation of the role that an engineering discipline can play in political, environmental, and social contexts. (I) 7. Apply an ability to communicate effectively with others from varying backgrounds. (II) 8. Apply an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams and an appreciation for contributions from individuals from multiple disciplines. (III) 9. Demonstrate constant curiosity about the changing world and exploring a contrarian view of accepted solutions. (III) 10. Integrate information from multiple sources to identify and assess risk for management purposes. (III) 11. Identify unexpected opportunities within a project team to create value and learn from those opportunities. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Engineering problem solving and design A. Problem definition 1. Procedures and steps 2. Apply discipline materials B. Generating solutions 1. Brainstorming 2. Organization of ideas 3. Understanding of design from start-to-finish 4. Identify and acquire new knowledge C. Courses of action: Decision analysis D. Implementing solutions: Computer applications E. Evaluation 1. General guidelines 2. Ethical considerations with real world impacts 3. Client needs 4. Broader context F. Documentation II. Communication A. Listening skills 1. Critical 2. Sympathetic 3. Creative B. Group communication basics and communicate effectively C. Organization of technical work 1. Reports 2. Presentations 3. Graphical representations III. Teaming A. Social norms B. Effective meetings C. Team dynamics D. Discussion tools E. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams F. Entrepreneurial mindset 1. Curiosity 2. Connections 3. Creating value

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

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