CE 424 – Water and Wastewater Engineering



ENGR 140 – Engineering Economics – Fall 2005

Instructor: Dr. Kurt Ohlinger (Office: Modoc 1001H; 278-4407); kurt.ohlinger@owp.csus.edu

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Lecture: Monday/Wednesday, 9:00 – 9:50 AM, Riverside 1012 – Section 1

Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday, 10:15 – 11:00 AM, Modoc 1001H

Other times, by appointment, Modoc 1001H

Text: Blank, L. and A. Tarquin (2005), Engineering Economy, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York.

Prerequisite: ENGR 17 or ENGR 30 or MET 30

Course description: Nearly all engineering decisions have their basis in economics. This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of engineering economics and its application to decision making.

Course procedure: The course material is organized into units. Class time will be utilized for presentation of the course content and example problems and to answer questions. At the beginning of each unit, reading and homework assignments will be made. Quizzes will be given, in class, on each homework due date. One mid-term exam and a final exam will be administered.

Course Objectives: By the end of the semester, students will be able to:

1. Interpret, organize, and conduct economic analyses for basic engineering design proposals.

2. Understand the usefulness and differences among Present Worth, Annual Equivalence, Rate of Return, and Benefit-Cost methods of economic analysis.

Topics Covered:

|Introduction to Engr. Economics |Annual Worth Analysis |

|Time Value of Money |Rate of Return Analysis |

|Nominal & Effective Interest Rates |Replacement & Retention Decisions |

|Present Worth Analysis |Inflation |

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Grading: Grades will be based on: Quizzes 25%

Homework 20%

Mid-term exam 20%

Final exam 35%

100%

ENGR 140 – Engineering Economics

Quizzes/Exams: There will be one, in-class mid-term exam, a comprehensive, two-hour final, and approximately 10 quizzes. Missed quizzes or exams will result in a grade of zero for the missed test. Exams may be made up only under special circumstances, which will be evaluated on an individual basis (inquire before the exam date). Quizzes may not be made up.

Exam Schedule: Mid-Term Exam TBA – week 7 or 8.

Final Exam Friday, Dec 16, 2005 (8:00 – 10:00 AM)

Homework: Assignments will be due at the beginning of the assigned period. A good (full credit) problem solution should be neatly presented on engineering paper and should feature the following elements:

1) Problem setup: All given information should be listed.

2) Assumptions: List any assumptions necessary to solve the problem.

3) Cash Flow Diagrams: Cash flow diagrams are key to solving Engineering Economics problems and should be developed and presented for every problem solution.

4) Equations: The governing equations relevant to the solution of the problem should be written in algebraic form BEFORE substituting in any numbers.

5) Solution: Present all work in a manner that can be understood by an engineering colleague. If the solution involves a programmable calculator, spreadsheet, or graphical technique, briefly describe the logic behind your solution. Include sample calculations.

6) Answers: Clearly indicate answers. Include the correct number of significant figures and the relevant units for each answer.

Homework will be collected for grading. The overall homework grade will be based on the homework scores throughout the semester. There will always be a quiz on the homework material given on the homework due date.

Attendance: Class attendance is expected and will significantly influence your level of success in the course.

Academic Honesty : Cheating and plagiarism are breaches of professional ethics (see the ASCE Code of Ethics, sections 3b, 5e, and 6a), and University rules. You are advised to check the University Policy Manual (see URLs below) if you are unclear about the definitions and potential penalties associated with these actions, including "zero" grades in the class or on individual assignments. Although you are encouraged to collaborate in assignments to learn from each other, there is a fine line between collaborating and copying. Collaborating involves two or more people working together, with all brains working, and resulting in individual write-ups. Copying involves fewer-than-all brains working and write-ups that are identical, implying that one is an original and the others are copies. If in doubt, talk to the instructor.

Plagiarism:

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