MODULE DESCRIPTION FORM
Al Hussein Bin Talal University
Faculty of Engineering
(INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING)
Prerequisites: None
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Khalid Tarawneh:
General Aims:
Engineering is concerned with people, organization and technology. This class
aims to develop students' wider understanding of engineering as a wealth-creating
activity, identifying the needs of society and the role of the engineer, to introduce
to the teamwork approach to engineering, and to provide a general description of
the skills needed to become a practicing engineering. Lectures are directed toward
the solve problems and theoretical experiments that can be designed by students
as the need develops.
Specific Learning Outcomes:
a) self-directed study
b) research of material using library resources
c) production of reports to professional standards
d) develop transferable skills - especially communication and presentational skills
e) understanding of the full breadth of intellectual interest which is involved in
being a successful engineer.
Syllabus:
. Introduction
. Technology and Industrial revolutions
. Science, engineering and technology
. Definition of engineering and its history
. Branches of engineering
. Engineering jobs
• Role of the engineer
• Social engineering aspects
• Engineering ethics
• Future of engineering
- Case study Jordan Engineers Association
Recommended Reading:
This course does not use a particular textbook, but some useful references books,
journals and websites related to this course will be recommended.
إبراهيم بدران و الدكتورة.د/ األساسيات والمفاهيم-الهندسة والمهندس
لبنى بدري مجمد
Exams and Marks *
Midterm Exam: / /2024 30% *
Final Exam / / 2025 50% *
Reports, Homework and Quizzes 20%
