****    CPE 101  ****

         Introduction to Professions -- Computer Engineering
             Thursday 12:45 -- 2:00PM  (SB 111)
             Friday 12:45 -- 2:00PM  (SB 112I)

Instructor:  Dr. Morris Chang
Office hour:  Monday & Tuesday 1:00 - 2:00pm or by appointment
Email:  chang@charlie.iit.edu
http://www.iit.edu/~chang
Phone:  312-567-5329 
Office: Room 228B, Stuart Building

TA: Stephen Hines 
office hour: 2:00-3:00pm Wed.& Friday
email: hineste@charlie.iit.edu

 CPE assignment

Course Objectives:

• Understanding of the computer engineering, and of the engineering profession as a whole
• Understanding of the undergraduate curriculum, what's needed to succeed, and why different courses in curriculum are important
• Ability to solve problems using computer tools; a team-based project is required (for Undergraduate Research Conference)
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form (using word processing/presentation software); a written project with oral presentation is required.
• A perspective on ethical aspects in engineering

Policies:
       *  Attending all class sessions is expected for every student.
       *  Students will receive credit for each class session which will count
          towards the final grade.
       *  Credit will be awarded to all writing assignments as well.

Syllabus:
week 1: Introduction -- why we study both hardware and software
week 2: Introduction to Unix Shell Programming 
week 3: Digital World -- from DVD to computer network
week 4: Introduction to binary number system and digital logic 
week 5: Video tape presentation about microchip -- Silicon Run I
week 6: Introduction to Microprocessor and VLSI design 
week 7: Video tape presentation about computer systems -- Silicon Run II 
week 8: Introduction to Internet Architecture
week 9: Introduction to E-Commerce 
week 10: Guest Speaker (Dr. Hood)
week 11: Students' presentation about "People/Technology in CPE" 
week 12: Guest Speaker (Dr. Stine)
week 13: Fall registration advising
week 14: Undergraduate Research Conference
week 15: Conclusions  


Note: Silicon Run I: From crystal growth through wafer fabrication, new
industrial footage and computer animation show how today's integrated
circuits are made. (40 Minutes)
Silicon Run II:  From fabricated wafers, through testing, packaging and
assembly, live industrial footage and animation show how integrated
circuits are used in today's computers. (35 Minutes)