Introduction to Engineering –  ENGR 102

Engineering 102 introduces students to the fundamental principles of engineering design. This introductory course teaches students how teamwork, communication and design techniques can be applied to a variety of engineering problems.

*To enroll in ENGR 102 students must be in, or above, Calculus I.

Focus Areas:

Exploration

What is Engineering? What do engineers do?

Energy, Water and the Environment

Grand Challenges for Engineering (ex. Make solar energy economical; Provide access to clean water; etc.) 

Exploration of Majors, Departments and Clubs

Ethics and Academic Integrity

Projects

Design Process

Apply Knowledge of Math/Science

Build Prototypes

Experimental Design

Data Analysis and Evaluation

Technical Reports and Presentations

Events

Engineering New Student Welcome (club/major fair)

Department Open Houses

Weekly Lecture Series

Project Showcase

Solor Oven Throw-Down

Development:

Strong Study Habits

Time Management and Discipline

Information Literacy

Team Work and Communication

Workshops: Excel/Solidworks

ENGR 102H--Honors students have the choice of taking the Honors Engineering 102 class. This will count towards three honors credits.

*Students who are not calculus ready will enroll in ENGR 197. In this class, students will be introduced to the various engineering disciplines, with particular focus on nontraditional application areas. They will learn what engineers do upon graduation, and about student professional societies, student projects, and clubs. What are the expectations and challenges in completing an engineering degree? By the end of the semester, students should have a clear picture of what engineers do and should be able to choose a degree program within the college or within the university.