Living with the Lab

Engineering 121 and Honors 121 - Engineering Problem Solving II

Spring 2025

Things to bring to class: Your toolkit, Arduino, and laptop to each class.
View supplemental resources like additional videos of lectures and worked out problems here.
Project Based Learning Specialist – Ms. Ashley Osborne
Student Success Specialists – Ms. Charlotte Wilkerson, Ms. Lexi Cole, Mr. Eli Doyle
Professional Development Opportunities
Professional Development Template
ClassCourse ContentHomework - Due at Start of Following Class (Example: HW1 due Class 2)
1
W - Mar 12
R - Mar 13
ENGR 121 Intro
Project Intro & What’s in Your Kit
Platform Assembly
Breadboard with Brackets
Electricity Review
Professional Development
Homework 1

Submitting Assignments to Gradescopre
Homework Tips
2
M - Mar 17
T - Mar 18
Thermistor Introduction
Conservation of Energy
RGB LEDs
Homework 2
3
W - Mar 19
R - Mar 20
Data Types
Therminstor Calibration

Extra Problems:
Conservation of Engery Problems 1
Homework 3
4
M - Mar 24
T - Mar 25
Simulating the Heater - Setpoint
Simulating the Heater - UCL & LCL

Extra Problems:
Conservation of Engery Problems 2
Conservation of Energy Probelms 3
Homework 4
5
W - Mar 26
R - Mar 27
Canister Oven Overview
Transistors
Introduction to Hear Transfer & Conduction

Extra Problems:
Conservation of Energy Probelms 4
Homework 5
6
M - Mar 31
T - Apr 1
Convection
Relays
Cascading Switches
Homework 6
7
W - Apr 2
R - Apr 3
RGB LED Fade with Temperature
Engineering Disasters
Engineering Disaster Topics
Homework 7
8
T - Apr 8
Midterm Exam
7PM-9PM
Locations:
001, 002, & 003 - IESB 318

Reference Sheet

3 Point Problems and Solutions
5 Point Problems and Solutions
Extra 5 Point COE Problem

2022 Exam and Solutions

Extra Practice Problems and Solutions
No Homework 8
9
W - Apr 9
R - Apr 10
Thermal Resistance
MOSFET
Homework 9
10
M - Apr 14
T - Apr 15
Thermal Resistance Problem
System Evaluation Guidelines
System Performance Evaluation Rubric
System Documentation Rubric
Work on System
Homework 10
11
W - Apr 16
R - Apr 17
Work on System
System Evaluation Day 1
No Homework 11
Work on Canister Oven Project
12
T - Apr 22
W - Apr 23
Work on System
System Evaluation Day 2
Homework 12
13
R - Apr 24
M - Apr 28
Forces
Linear Actuator Fabrication
Linear Acuator Assembly
Soldering (Video)
Homework 13
14
T - Apr 29
W - Apr 30
Moments & Torque
Building Linear Actuator
Homework 14
15
R - May 1
M - May 5
Moment ExampleHomework 15
16
T - May 6
W - May 7
Engineering Disasters Presentations Day 1
Work on Building Linear Actuator
Homework 16
17
R - May 8
M - May 12
Engineering Disasters Presentations Day 2Homework 17
18
T - May 13
W - May 14
ENGR 122 Project Introduction
Work Example Moment Problems for Practice Problems Set
Finish Building Linear Actuators
No Homework 18
Complete Surveys in Homework 17
19
R - May 15
Final Exam
7PM-9PM
Locations:
001, 002, & 003 - IESB 318

Reference Sheet

Heat Transfer (Thermal Resistance) Problems and Solutions
Forces & Moments Problems and Solutions

2022 Exam and Solutions
Complete Surveys in Homework 17
Bring Completely Assembled Linear Actuator to Class 20
20
M - May 19
T - May 20
Linear Actuator Evaluation
Linear Acutator Data Sheet