Syllabus Fall 2026
ENGR 1166: Foundations of Engineering
Instructor: John A. Iacovacci
john.iacovacci@uconn.edu
Cell Phone: 917-701-6177
Lectures:
Mondays 6:20-8:50 pm Room DWTN 305G
Office Hours: Wednesday 5:00-6:00 pm room 3.39
Our Class Website is https://uconnstamfordengr.blogspot.com/
Catalog Description
ENGR 1166 - This course includes lectures and labs on fundamental topics broadly applicable to any engineering discipline, out-of-class material on specific disciplines within engineering, and design challenges. The Design challenges are a combination of individual and team-based work. You will work on your design challenges during lab sections, but additional work outside of class is a must to complete the project.
Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
• LO1: Demonstrate understanding of concepts and solve fundamental problems in their major area of study
• LO2: Iteratively design, build, and improve a device or a process to meet a specified need within given constraints
• LO3: Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• LO4: Communicate effectively: presenting their work in a structured, clear, and engaging way to a range of audiences
• LO5: Apply the ethical responsibilities of their profession to the design process
General Requirements & Expectations
1. Attendance: Students are expected to attend all lectures. Attendance will be taken. Reading and assignments are required. Assignments required on date. A 20% penalty will be given for late assignments and 25% if more than 3 weeks late.
2. Make sure you check your UCONN.EDU e-mail account regularly, or have it forwarded to an account that you use regularly. Otherwise you may miss important announcements.
Grading Percentages
Description Percent of course grade
Class assignments: 40%
Class Project: 40%
Class participation: 20%
(note late assignments will be penalized 20% or 25%)
Academic Honesty
Students should refer to the Student Code (see section on Academic Integrity -
http://www.dos.uconn.edu/student_code.html) for specific guidelines.
Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged
to contact the Center for Students with Disabilities (486-2020) as soon as possible to better ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.
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