Engineering (ENGR)

Introduces engineering profession fundamentals and problem-solving. Topics include description of engineering disciplines, functions of the engineer, professionalism, ethics and registration, problem solving and representation of technical information, estimation and approximations, and analysis and design. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering. Limited to two attempts.

In this interactive, discussion-based course students will have the opportunity to explore the relationships between engineering, computing, and social justice through personal reflection and historical and contemporary reviews of texts and case studies. The course begins with the foundations of engineering design, computing technologies, and social justice while offering students’ critical engagement through interdisciplinary readings that challenge engineering and digitalization mindsets. This is reinforced through discussions with practitioners, educators, and researchers in the field. Then the course helps students to understand what constitutes social justice in different areas of social life and the role that engineers, technologists, and the respective fields might play in these. Finally, the course gives students an understanding of why and how engineering and computing has been aligned and/or divergent from social justice issues and causes. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering. Limited to two attempts.

Students will participate in experiential learning in an industrial setting. Students must identify work opportunity and seek advisor approval prior to registering. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.

1st Semester of a multi-semester co-operative education experience. Students will apply concepts and theories from the classroom to an industrial setting. Students must identify work opportunity and seek advisor approval prior to registering. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering. Limited to two attempts.

Second Semester of a multi-semester co-operative education experience. Students will apply concepts and theories from the classroom to an industrial setting. Students must continue employment from ENGR 396 and seek advisor approval prior to registering. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering. Limited to two attempts.

Introduces students to applications of engineering processes outside USA. The students will gain hands-on project management, critical thinking, intercultural and career skills by exploring engineering aspects such as auto assembly, airliner manufacturing, metropolitan infrastructure, and bridge designs. By visiting technology museums, students will learn to appreciate the rich history of the country's technology and manufacturing. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering. Limited to two attempts.

Directed self-study of special topics of current interest in ENGR. Notes: May be repeated if topics substantially different. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.

Topics of special interest to undergraduates. Notes: May be repeated if topics substantially different. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 11 credits.