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Welcome to the EG-UY 1004 Introduction to Engineering and Design lab manual.  


Welcome to the EG1003 Online Lab Manual website. This site contains all the academic material you need for the course. For administrative matters such as lab report submission, please visit [https://eg.poly.edu eg.poly.edu].
8/31/25: Our team is currently updating material for the Fall 2025 semester. Some material may be outdated or change; if you have any questions about course content, please e-mail the course coordinator, Prof. Paredes at ijparedes@nyu.edu.


You can click on anything underlined on this page to link to the material.
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== Course Information ==
== Course Information ==
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* [[Perspectives on EG1003|Comments from Course Director]]
=== Getting Started ===
* [[The Course]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a1MSIiIpc8oDM_V0qH4M26D42yTh16s71tl1Gfc3d3g/export?format=pdf Syllabus]
* [[Structure]]
* [https://eg.poly.edu/syllabus.php Section Schedules]
* [[Absence and Lateness Policies]]
* [[How to Use the Course Websites]]
* [[Teamwork]]
* [[Software Requirements]]
* [[Ethics]]
 
* [[Plagiarism]]
 
* [[How to Use the EG1003 Websites]]
* [[How to Submit Work to the EG1003 Website]]
* [[EG1003 Grading Policy]]
* [[Safety Guidelines]]
* [[Keeping Your Laboratory Notebook]]
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=== PowerPoint Presentations ===
 
* [[Media:Introduction_to_EG.pptx|Introduction to EG1003]]
=== Policies and Procedures  ===
* [[Media:Academic_honesty.pptx|Academic Honesty and Plagiarism]]
* [[Media:Intro_to_Lab.pptx|Introduction to Lab]]
* [[Media:Safety_Guidelines.pptx|Safety Guidelines]]
* [[Media:Safety_Guidelines_Updated.pptx|Lab Safety Guidelines]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTeH-S9mbMy2fxx-ITKjjZMriz3-BkNF8_VBG9xFMSW-2Aixt_cgAt1Doi2yHbX3bHS_O8Fkz1nWb66/pub Grading, Lateness, and Absence Policies]
 
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== Laboratory Experiments ==
== Laboratory Experiments ==
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=== Write-ups ===
=== Skills Workshop Descriptions ===
* [[Software for Engineers|Lab 1 - Software for Engineers]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTjXH-8wzXOdd7V-NMYP3_uWbiY2mhf6luqQRBMCtSNZyfIx5ARefBcJVuk0DGm5tc0dDBEiCk81bMA/pub Skills Workshop 1: Introduction to Prototyping]
* [[Mousetrap Car Competition|Lab 1A - Mousetrap Car]]
 
* [[Hot Air Balloon Competition|Lab 2 - Hot Air Balloon]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTkyn6kSs7_q1x6HE0Ld7g8r8MJDYFRq-aIGArRhanrTBC-ijK3mrNZR8Den0vZXED0WkC5c3c4AUDd/pub Skills Workshop 2: Introduction to Computer Aided Design]
* [[Product Evaluation and Quality Improvement|Lab 3 - Product Evaluation and Quality Improvement]]
 
** [[Media:NXT_Green.doc|Green]] {{bull}} [[Media:NXT_Red.doc|Red]] {{bull}} [[Media:NXT_Yellow.docx|Yellow]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTWmfSd3jK_dwW4jMqXWRg0i5UTyiEDDItGBxupSBKA22Ff7o5YqPLA4eea80fY3XhZFUIavuwKM0CO/pub Skills Workshop 3: Introduction to Circuitry] [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K7z14gnDcqJL79mDHaHqNMf_tXYOgvGFnO9b461wCh8/export?format=pdf (pdf)]
* [[Introduction to LabVIEW|Lab 4 - Introduction to LabVIEW]]
 
* [[Digital Logic|Lab 5 - Digital Logic]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS27ZDLau21y0ZzRqNkgLYwVnhGVOu-4JBvenWlRcCvkayH0GVbD8Zz4B4dY3HM0CdK8Vi0522wbf9E/pub Skills Workshop 4: Introduction to Coding] [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dyff1dbscl78PY7m2TBPANDG9GrdoMC6qshzNUDwlFQ/export?format=pdf (pdf)]
* Lab 6 - Model Shop Session
 
* [[Electronic Filters|Lab 7 - Electronic Filters]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRKLxOlERtNqlOLMpkLVVtcLG29qj6PyMvwCzpqpLcuI1G0Kwi2ltDEopkQw2np0dVY1lI69q745JO9/pub Skills Workshop 5: Data Collection & Analysis][https://docs.google.com/document/d/11grZx2jpTBRyEjQXAn1mcFHKDbsO_1PpNfq4u25JEig/export?format=pdf (pdf)]
* [[Lemon Car Competition|Lab 8 - Lemon Car Competition]]
 
* Lab 9 - Model Shop Session
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQD6wdLmftiUR9EPoSL6H4IbkQoIlWaX6MfePfNLESuv_T_IcG_3kwaAFiSjUDOvZUZBvZz3mDY1G0p/pub Skills Workshop 6: Design Testing & Optimization][https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gTN7L8Mmurcl84Adx8SvmKjDtAKRBcF_PQYj8YjaCxY/export?format=pdf (pdf)]
* [[Heat Transfer and Thermal Insulation|Lab 10 - Heat Transfer and Thermal Insulation]]
 
* [[Boom Construction Competition|Lab 11 - Boom Construction Competition]]
 
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* [[DNA Extraction and Gel Analysis|DNA Extraction and Gel Analysis]]
** [[DNA Extraction and Gel Analysis Prelab|DNA Prelab]]
* [[Sensors]]
** [[Mindstorms Programming Exercise Prelab|Sensors Prelab]]
* [[Microphone Design Competition]]
* [[Design Failure: Cause & Effect]]
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=== PowerPoint Presentations ===
=== Skills Workshop Presentations ===
* [[Media:SW_For_EngrsI.pptx|Lab 1 - Software for Engineers]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSdroDQPzKCavhim2zSae6zr3bLWIRBSYhmvHPLU5fGJBqldzobGj9iigPNABBBVikpnO3N4okdOzWq/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 Skills Workshop 1: Introduction to Protoyping Development] ([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13LlH1CxpK7BUDYN_N0KOPIfnd1LVJrj9B_psCtNEB_U/export?format=pdf pdf])
* [[Media:MouseTrap.pptx|Lab 1A - Mousetrap Car]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQ7BpdBUdzIk86qQbiycsOaSjYXSyzZBppMhPzAcX_EFMf7OsEDWQaA27_Sv7_MWwTHzKWRl0cNU_NS/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 Skills Workshop 2: Introduction to Computer Aided Design] ([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EijZ-dxLCUrTmXjLqIYqok0sKHiYR009Cap59r114jw/export?format=pdf pdf])
* [[Media:Balloon.pptx|Lab 2 - Hot Air Balloon]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTcyK5TDkRRNoQPXJeCDjMVdOjmPZmorLJT609cAWZKnCzmZ0dcFWG93RtPjt6Rm3wTuHZDNF9LgVy8/pub?start=false&loop=true&delayms=3000 Skills Workshop 3: Introduction to Circuitry] [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTcyK5TDkRRNoQPXJeCDjMVdOjmPZmorLJT609cAWZKnCzmZ0dcFWG93RtPjt6Rm3wTuHZDNF9LgVy8/export?format=pdf (pdf)]
* [[Media:QualImprov.pptx|Lab 3 - Product Evaluation & Quality Improvement]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTrwJmcCLvo9RBcJeKsoPUHk9OIvFfjOZ_US8t5aUVg8PQvZE9uraBmXjEM3v5wLMGBrd2IVkp7KXhM/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 Skills Workshop 4: Introduction to Coding] [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DXMUCSDAntA05oqgFw7twhYWQAU55gVczr-ge1fH0Wc/export?format=pdf (pdf)]
* [[Media:LabVIEW.pptx|Lab 4 - Introduction to LabVIEW]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSZPn4CmB2wTybZRdNEhMQc2ftWAmdbxOcn3ljC8zEXwAEg_TzkOAoIulzhMyopnjyXyZjjXgWbWvCf/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 Skills Workshop 5: Data Collection & Analysis][https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sLxXpgqyvz2o0W_N1iIgrnxjj5PvDUmat2oDP6UoFyA/export?format=pdf (pdf)]
* [[Media:Digital_Logic.pptx|Lab 5 - Digital Logic]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTyYJG_vcDC-OiYHhl1c6aNGGzfxmC9YLsdHxIYQqhkU1PxJnfoWGvCjFBhs7eIgxqTMhum9ZHG-UzT/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 Skills Workshop 6: Design Testing & Optimization][https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NwJljfKg-m10fOx_sDiSnPaVMjXTXWk_8-7By6h5Uxg/export?format=pdf (pdf)]
* Lab 6 - Model Shop Session
* [[Media:Electronic_Filters.pptx|Lab 7 - Electronic Filters]]
* [[Media:Lemon_car.pptx|Lab 8 - Lemon Car Competition]]
* Lab 9 - Model Shop Session
* [[Media:Heatxfer.pptx|Lab 10 - Heat Transfer and Thermal Insulation]]
* [[Media:Boom.pptx|Lab 11 - Boom Construction Competition]]
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* [[Media:DNAextract.pptx|DNA Extraction and Gel Analysis]]
* [[Media:Sensors_NXT.ppt|Sensors]]
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=== Project Information ===
=== Project Information ===
* [[Media:SLDP.zip|Semester-Long Project Presentation]] <span style="color: red">'''(10MB!)'''</span>
 
* [[Railroad Train Guidance System (RTGS)]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/178DiAfKopgsFvu0lRvU9Exu9RA9Ij8Q0Nr98Un6m7zQ/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 Introduction to the Semester-Long Design Project]([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/178DiAfKopgsFvu0lRvU9Exu9RA9Ij8Q0Nr98Un6m7zQ/export?format=pdf pdf])
* [[Supermarket Logistics System (SLS)]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRRDBySygZucakU96WQzOGg1Ye3yhjx7b1h209nXlH_U64gpLAmwTej_rum_LNKjTsEeiuyjB9K7mPL/pub General Engineering Design Challenge]
* [[Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)]]
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSWIhK_Zv5HjhPFn4r3J7pGPf4MVHo2j_tWLuUQumRVZSt1vqDYEjriogrCkSZokPSE-zCBkeeEQwYL/pub Track 1: Sustainability]
* [[(Modular) Bomb Disarming Robot (BDR)|Bomb Disarming Robot (BDR)]]
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2KYsQO8XzUJb_ftJ1pJUNfXihTHOYjZSjNQb_8q4-MJiafZIsd3TdVAcnHF9H5Xla5sRaVZew07Ht/pub Track 2: Engineering & Culture]
* [[Search & Recovery Robot (SRR)]]
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTMrLQ3RbslAv2t9jNfe2C5EN1PZFCwAI3dop8t2oFR6YO8tMBqP389FSfelX5i0LhEy0O3IyrBTLx8/pub Track 3: Entrepreneurship, Design, & Innovation]
* [[Disaster Relief Robot (DRR)]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRbT7UEqpl_Qf16DZCbdbYbSQfiO2l6OebOr40frAurizFBnEQP4H-Y4Dn8MO8b7ZOGd3ruEOrAOR_p/pub SLDP Timeline and Requirements]
* [[(Modular) Retrieval and Delivery System (RDS)|Retrieval and Delivery System (RDS)]]
 
* [[Summer 2011 Project Configurations]]
=== Project Resources ===
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MGMjjZhc5vHdwHJsQacIIOJrbn2hMtIg/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114526204003528449210&rtpof=true&sd=true Teamwork Agreement Template]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kp6bxx9MVRaww0ciyOAj67DlkVbNmCZKf_zKzBUkrp0/edit?usp=sharing Engineering Notebook Template]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-AaZDkzbw-9sXloRB26EeZJIJlcTrCn7lk7pdubNT0o/edit?gid=1115838130#gid=1115838130 Google Sheets Project Schedule Template]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t29bMRZY2X-kl3acZfa_Sn1UKDjUjlkHou4fLgkxPWw/edit?usp=sharing Google Sheets Project Schedule Guide]
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQl0LzEwETsMkXX26PdVTF6RP3Rb5hYj48YRBMWQg6wf_vXXE4od9JclKCI3WkJa6htn5o4FFDzdjwL/pub Purchasing Process and Material Costs]
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==== Prototyping Resources ====
* [[3D Printing and Emblem Guide]]
* [[Bambu Studio Guide]]
* [[Prototyping Guide]]
* [[Virtual Circuit Simulation Guide]]
* [[Arduino Coding Guide]]
* [[Sensors Guide]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTvYHrPUUZPh5jVmwyzATh6jGpVoSjz5IBA8rRGQxfo1klE4dNy5wUWqeyT8PHAV1PRAgR4uld8eHZ5/pub OpenCV Guide & Tutorial] [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yeHZTQjHuRyh0X_L7c0Ovx6L8UH3m3jepHUqMpdOS0Q/export?format=pdf (pdf)]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT7k8A0zScGh6rguk-EdpPrNxouo6GinJ1cvn-UJNtBVODu21pRvAMEqdmYuuQ8_NmexNgw8OqjVPDh/pub Laser Cutting Guide] [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i_A_Oowhp4jG9gCkOmY2zARR-mRrW-DhMmgSF2ibkGI/export?format=pdf (pdf)]
==== VEX Resources ====
* [[VEX How-To Manual]]
* [[VEX Lift & Claw Design Guide]]


=== Component Testing Forms ===
[[Media:Traincomp.docx|RTGS]] {{bull}} [[Media:Smktcomp.docx|SLS]] {{bull}} [[Media:Auvcomp.docx|AUV]] {{bull}} [[Media:Bdrcomp.docx|BDR]] {{bull}} [[Media:LSRRcomp.docx|SRR]] {{bull}} [[Media:DRRcomp.docx|DRR]] {{bull}} [[Media:MRDScomp.docx|RDS]]
=== Commissioning Forms ===
[[Media:Traincomm.docx|RTGS]] {{bull}} [[Media:Smktcomm.docx|SLS]] {{bull}} [[Media:Auvcomm.docx|AUV]] {{bull}} [[Media:Bdrcomm.docx|BDR]] {{bull}} [[Media:LSRRcomm.docx|SRR]] {{bull}} [[Media:DRRcomm.docx|DRR]] {{bull}} [[Media:MRDScomm.docx|RDS]]
=== [[Media:Early.docx|Project Submission Form]] ===
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== Help & How-Tos ==
== Recitation Resources ==
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=== Technical Writing ===
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* [[What Is It?]]
 
* [[Your Audience and Purpose]]
=== Engineering Faculty Presentations ===
* [[Introduction]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/139w4PU4a6SGgd1qGKYw7pSdiDrf45QeC1vZYWn_oux8/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=60000 Engineering Design Process]([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/139w4PU4a6SGgd1qGKYw7pSdiDrf45QeC1vZYWn_oux8/export?format=pdf pdf])
* [[Specifications for Writing Your Lab Reports]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rl3V8is5bxPoKsrv4d0W7nBriakjmSsiwIrkwYqRT7E/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=60000 Teamwork and Project Management]([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rl3V8is5bxPoKsrv4d0W7nBriakjmSsiwIrkwYqRT7E/export?format=pdf pdf)]
* [[Quick Comparison of Lab Presentation and Report Specifications]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRtkOxr50K3TavpTLkV04V1fYG3_Srb0hCCdUlzaz0lx7a-UmHMgZJm2tE9SyDpOWsB0J0Y8cBZGdPN/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=30000 Career Development]([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRtkOxr50K3TavpTLkV04V1fYG3_Srb0hCCdUlzaz0lx7a-UmHMgZJm2tE9SyDpOWsB0J0Y8cBZGdPN/export?format=pdf pdf)]
* [[Media:How_To_Write_a_Lab_Report_in_EG.ppt|How to Write Lab Reports in EG1003]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTZPu7Fz4sGN_3bR0Ou7jXWDorVi5RyFDDPStsQ8KLsvjikbMSaS5ieTf0G4AgJAi44m2v4hrYNJKxQ/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=60000 Engineering Ethics]([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTZPu7Fz4sGN_3bR0Ou7jXWDorVi5RyFDDPStsQ8KLsvjikbMSaS5ieTf0G4AgJAi44m2v4hrYNJKxQ/export?format=pdf pdf)]
* [[Introductions and Conclusions]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1j-bX-vre06ZjTkll7qFRBb9LrypQfppEneugznuwTh4/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=60000 Semester in Review]([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1j-bX-vre06ZjTkll7qFRBb9LrypQfppEneugznuwTh4/export?format=pdf pdf])
* [[Active and Passive Voice]]
 
* [[Creating a Logical Argument]]
=== Student Presentation Resources ===
* [[Descriptions - Mechanism and Process]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ELqW_d03lgZeSJnrJoNt3DJok-g55FP3t7NUP2I6fIg/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=60000 How to Give a Technical Presentation]([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ELqW_d03lgZeSJnrJoNt3DJok-g55FP3t7NUP2I6fIg/export?format=pdf pdf])
* [[Writing Numbers, Units of Measure, and Equations]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQLKZLDIkwhULPwZo3ZoCOa31LlJzH4MC5Ev_TvroxkqIPOknFGhvce-PyI7wPOHNV2S3S11KZp-sx0/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 Creating Tables, Figures, and Graphs]([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1r0D3OesF7TO7SMyUl0V34lQm0Ftzb0Wq4XQIjTHJ8iI/export?format=pdf pdf])
* [[Graphics in Technical Reports]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSPRXP3K5E2SFBZvaPBZGIxM1MmETB8B8UFciKYhOIN3g5GuBpk9cYuJ2XBtBvuXK_Pfr4U8CZNMJWl/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 Milestone Presentations]([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSPRXP3K5E2SFBZvaPBZGIxM1MmETB8B8UFciKYhOIN3g5GuBpk9cYuJ2XBtBvuXK_Pfr4U8CZNMJWl/export?format=pdf pdf])
* [[Writing Software Documentation]]
** [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11c-vLgnaZyPkdPXPGjsiu8mzYp42GnafTeknRx_u4Ls/edit?usp=sharing Milestone 1 Presentation Template]
* [[How to Write an Effective Resume]]
*** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR8wDL08gGDUMKMPnfGbDm6hgoBAWmaIpe8HhPJWDeGSFRVdLliCCegmW-7BpsLbFzcwUbF3X38isfA/pub Milestone 1 Rubric]
* [[Persuasion]]
** [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JHNElW0Jj7Ions6hFENaDq12sfZUurjwLArR9QJHQX0/edit?usp=sharing Milestone 2 Presentation Template]
* [[Team Authoring Strategies]]
*** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSU10DkKiXz0GRqxOwMFALs7ZSC0NFmjs77drXNxbuQ_GQv0end0SVw4S5x0NZ_FAsznVCoAmWK21lN/pub Milestone 2 Rubric]
* [[Editing]]
** [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yfoG1QzYw2qudB96gxGTAyYWRY_mMfsQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106206464494903590464&rtpof=true&sd=true Milestone 3 Presentation Template]
* [[Punctuation]]
*** [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vROMpUggLo74ZPplPIQ-_CIQljN51AnT6-2fq7heWZ5rh-eG6yFBKVupQTbNU9zK-fSDw6wpWZUZblJ/pubhtml Milestone 3 Rubric]
* [[The Use of Articles]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQL4Xwpv9VLMCIxJZzj3RM_PLwwcp2k7odHxPqCBHRcxuHIXSvPjfkDrVk9I6UVIVglk4xRZ2iqgy1A/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 How to Give a Final Presentation]([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AceqruxSmAH6I7Q8DGMahwtuDJHdCmUlYmf6K6Lx7fs/export?format=pdf pdf])
* [[Media:Writing_Teamwork.ppt|Writing Consultant Teamwork Presentation]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTWMdyXZMN826-7bWaZqYpHLyaeLIxCojeSFLAbnFUahasB9vrn_2r6w9Ce_HkEkGtbyZ0aARvZ2tIZ/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 Preparing for Presentations]
* [[Media:Writing_an_Effective Resume.ppt|Writing an Effective Resume]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSrZn2d4OIYEw9j4A-hzX5QFUzFoHfNCwUvSOiwc_EOTcXQKPNz0OMp_pSatw_5G_wjuBq5CpZckFcn/pub Skills Workshop Presentation Rubric]
* [[Media:Citingsources.ppt|Citing Sources]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vR7m6HFjHKLAcLrBE0JH11mTX4C-FgM-jaw0Vp-vMGMkkUrYlglR2-yzIWZOqImWq58S-m_xMIMp0EJ/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=60000 Preparing Poster Presentations]
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSgegUbD1Of2BEjRg5OhWJPoEUzB2sQhEbCI8vqw2HxLF7kox6gOTHAUz06vm1qEqfkPEQNzfnQkDIL/pub Final Presentation Rubric]
 
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==== Sample Work ====
This section contains two imaginary labs and typical submissions that would be associated with them.
* [[Introduction to the Sample Labs]]
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===== Regular Lab =====
* [[Lab 1701|Lab 1701 - Faster-than-light Travel]]
* [[Media:Eglabrpt1701a.doc|Annotated lab report]]
* [[Media:Eglabrpt1701.doc|Lab report]]
* [[Media:Lab1701a.ppt|Annotated presentation]]
* [[Media:Lab1701.ppt|Presentation]]
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===== Competition Lab =====
* [[Lab 500|Lab 500 - Stock Car Racer]]
* [[Media:Eglabrpt500a.doc|Annotated lab report]]
* [[Media:Eglabrpt500.doc|Lab report]]
* [[Media:Lab500a.ppt|Annotated presentation]]
* [[Media:Lab500.pptx|Presentation]]
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=== Technical Presentations ===
=== Writing Professor Presentations ===
* [[EG1003 Lab Presentation Format]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lXFwbSYIsFWsOyV2DnFa5hTbBV-v-CXzP9oCv52Ukmc/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 Technical Writing Values]([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lXFwbSYIsFWsOyV2DnFa5hTbBV-v-CXzP9oCv52Ukmc/export?format=pdf pdf])
* [[Media:Recitation_format.pptx|How to Give a Recitation Presentation]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTDfITaayT42R93UM0JmTt4aCzRaa2LMfFPsSyu9oD7eIanCrXvbxbe1gedys0O3vMo_vFrjYz_85Ro/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=60000 Technical Writing in EG-UY 1004]([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1di743mbaOsLipiX1KiTDsJfSZ3zbjWlWSyIj8rjkJxc/export?format=pdf pdf])
* [[EG1003 Project Milestone Presentation Format]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vR0-eU9Y6m6_-sppDpHVyxlIKRb_DfocS8B85ZRyaDKudVJ-EQKClsLFIDr6p2FR-bP7-Z3QHHYMud1/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=60000 Team Writing]([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10J5uR3lH2vFaFlmw0QKEtbAkl0RQeO_a9DVQr28NC4o/export?format=pdf pdf])
* [[Media:Eg_milestones.pptx|How to give a Milestone Presentation]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tG93NERzKiI1Fr7bf19qP0bdLM_X0SXsvKFi52Lbk7o/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=60000 Peer Review Workshop] ([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tG93NERzKiI1Fr7bf19qP0bdLM_X0SXsvKFi52Lbk7o/export?format=pdf pdf])
* [[Media:Eg_final.pptx|How to give the Final Project Presentation]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQc_jw-ZRzow9M6xfcmrFO78Kgv6c9UJUkW8fOWmewdCTEkBWp5uPEWnExHfT9Qr7RTEJUc2xDtn0Ar/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=60000 Technical Writing & Ethics]([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cToElng6tW4Om9g0cmSh6CYAuy8vc6riaK_l_zsTZ5o/export?format=pdf pdf])
* [[Giving Effective Presentations]]
 
* [[Effective Slide Formats]]
=== Student Writing Resources ===
* [[Giving the Presentation]]
 
* [[Blunders to Avoid]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2R8l_2kXHIpAEaP5zsK1UTiX616v-NFaT2CBrn6LmrYeb4tWxKUj_X-4TQbAFmg/pub Writing Style Guide]
* [[Making Good Looking Equations in PowerPoint Presentations]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTqsSM92260KZ48nIkNYShgzRyZ2WbUIPxYTSbiAw7TKPNc_N0VWNrh6LXcFiJgoA/pub Creating Equations, Tables, and Graphs]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18S8bDL4vMaBwA6U_pAZVik7hR7KsA_fm/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114526204003528449210&rtpof=true&sd=true Sample Technical Memo - Describing Data]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jilbGMUmFhdWIgYqfbIF-YxUvcAeJMAv/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114526204003528449210&rtpof=true&sd=true Sample Technical Memo - Writing Procedures]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSw6GeltNSkZJBdRttlXXSFd--SbNK3qUF2Z1FNDcyOhNusEIf2epFGwB2In9AGLGCuCCjgc_RMhTga/pub WP Lab Report Rubric]
* WP Workshop Memo Rubrics
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRpCvN558gGQEOUBHdwDEqixoxl0-ixKc7TB1iiHmrs7Nl4W8znnqK6QcK_jW9RJn0QZwt1R4RInrAc/pub WP Intro to CAD Workshop Memo Rubric]
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSjVFI8G3xUtqaveR5AZyagWMh9oUEjq8tPaay2HGVQKlLOzM3ueJDDb00IuWJoRk_aaOnuWsSmyZjz/pub WP Intro to Circuitry Workshop Memo Rubric]
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRx2F_4oqZ4c3bHRS7lgSNJfbsPpBE8IIyzXEf96pfO68FSdSTr_C4e5Fozb4Q2C8TIJ2V6FX_NDnMe/pub WP Intro to Coding Workshop Memo Rubric]
* TA Workshop Memo Rubrics
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSPQGSZFAEJhfaP9yMw4fmZ8Z6eGBNAP2mF3AXb6egx5rm0ddOm3O6JE7hPBj4TfL-DzmVcQIGISJQI/pub TA Intro to CAD Workshop Memo Rubric]
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRguZTlajwKJ64X1XOb91f9JlqqruFMtSYcGq88Go_9iZLzrJBQsriNaxEe_pEeIiCQ2Itxe7SglTHN/pub TA Intro to Circuitry Workshop Memo Rubric]
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSX7iWuz-NCnsdUlyLh_EkwVNswqvccsDiS8Q15J5DQx4lkxdQ7ylszM75f0VWYbqqQpwEeTqa_4e-g/pub TA Intro to Coding Workshop Memo Rubric]
* TA SLDP Tech Memo
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTxMj8TLcvknuwbGIDAc83agNWLk72oOsviuZmzHufb_L7ZY_dWW0anNtl_ptxcNkeu2eX5-zMm3Zle/pub SLDP Tech Memo 1]
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTfLwbp5EIjejrBHynZctOl3oiGM9Y9T1Y4guLVy62RSy7KBPIb3gFGJ6wU3IvB6NBIKDnkFIxeuuHC/pub SLDP Tech Memo 2]
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ0rJWbt67YMYnb9meobeupqgcto5RLpFsy_X2Ez-Z4pivzs7RZXBi6aZhL7Ywu9qGPhKpP7Psi0bpX/pub SLDP Tech Memo 3]
* TA Lab Report Rubrics
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTQyUjXlN6DKdeeA-nRfrWQmHl959uGpqEmzNmuD917a2iFn3y7eNfxpnZ6dr1u0xewxVE6S1PwJkq5/pub TA Data Collection and Analysis Workshop Lab Report Rubric]
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSfINEiWDCwp0n00bJ2IgRTirTdslZoDhlcR4bJ8_P3eUKx1Kz00VLyMGiyn4qK7yladqcjotGv7z-f/pub TA Design Testing and Optimization Workshop Lab Report Rubric]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQFcS4qHt0m7OUpl3fq_K4rKfwmxWVrsU8Z5MenBIICbl9JhwPH-KdSwj_Ks4OzSQ/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 Final Design Report]
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JwKOgGSbuWO5S69TfVu8wCjDUfR_mej1/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=114526204003528449210&rtpof=true&sd=true FDR Template]
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSyg4hOcIWgISLElB11eObHXPdW2wbOZo2fqzEv1iHkyZoLRPPgmx3JDzAAGimsxlVvxmAAQoku2lGu/pub WP Final Design Report Rubric]
** [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT3htA49C6SJGgezHaOwF_rgJL1pMeCKtQvnKlFt5e4NY3LBIOHITtDcU7pDgT2XNkGGUm5DAcuDHP0/pubhtml TA Final Design Report Rubric]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EEe7K_fuOhemUowC3_0jC3w0IeSrCd5O/view?usp=drive_link Sample Lab Report]
** [https://manual.eg.poly.edu/index.php/Hot_Air_Balloon_Competition Sample Lab Write-Up: Hot Air Balloon]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQQmMuTNZXeTwW9upgd2B8XAPUJa2hmyLYb9qFYYKD0l3NUEt9od0scn9MdHSzb3oNdXawrTY3XOMcD/pub Career Development]
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XTGT4QmCwtRcgVhbKvQVajm_YA3MMo5uGsR_PqRAZqo NYU Resume Guide & Samples]
** [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13zGunO-BpzlLa2QlwIaMNVeIy81qKH_b/view?usp=drive_link Sample Cover Letter]
* Library Resources
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K4X_-VVFIbzQ--3RwFjcmvxsHegGCmSOYuFmgc_lKZM/edit?usp=sharing Introduction to the Library]
** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_dhD9sdgV3O1MJt0rxH3mQsfcWBF3UfmG4_wMWnyrWw/edit?usp=sharing Introduction to Literature Review]


=== Semester-Long Design Project ===
* [[Microsoft Project Skill Builder]]
* [[How to plan the schedule and calculate costs for a project]]
* [[Media:Legoprice.pdf|Price list for Lego parts for robot projects]]
* [http://www.lm-software.com/mlcad/e_main.htm MLCad Web site, including tutorials]
* [[Alternatives to MLCad]]
* [[AutoCAD Skill Builder]]
* [[MLCad Skill Builder]]
* [[Lego Digital Designer Skill Builder]]
* [[Media:MLCAD.zip|Installing and Using MLCAD]] (zip file)
* [[Media:Exporting_AutoCad_to_MLCAD_.ppt|Exporting MLCAD to AutoCAD]]
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=== Miscellaneous ===
* [[How to erase old programs from the NXT memory]]
* [[Officexfer|How to read documents made in Office 2007 in Office 2003]]
* [[Screenshots|How to Capture PC Screen Images]]
* [[How to Compress Your Files]]
* [[How to Include Pictures, Equations, and Spreadsheets in Your Presentations and Lab Reports]]
* [[How to Change Pictures so They Don't Take Up So Much Space]]
* [[How to Show Cost Data in Presentations]]
* [[How to Put Video Files in presentations]]
* [[How to Handle Unusual Data]]
* [[Submitting EG1003 Work to the Digital Dropbox]]
* [[How to Clean Up Your Initial "MyPoly" Screen]]
* [[Media:Doc_Elec_Comp.docx|How to Troubleshoot Lab Equipment]]
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Latest revision as of 22:58, 1 December 2025

Welcome to the EG-UY 1004 Introduction to Engineering and Design lab manual.

8/31/25: Our team is currently updating material for the Fall 2025 semester. Some material may be outdated or change; if you have any questions about course content, please e-mail the course coordinator, Prof. Paredes at ijparedes@nyu.edu.


Course Information


Laboratory Experiments


Semester-Long Design Project


Recitation Resources

Writing Professor Presentations

Student Writing Resources



Archived Pages

Pages kept for historical purposes can be found in The Archive.

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