3.00 Credits
This is a conceptual and introductory course in engineering process and career opportunities. Emphasis is placed on the design and creative process rather than intense mathematics modeling, using examples from different engineering disciplines. The engineering profession and its relation to current national, social, industrial, ethical, and international issues and problems will be discussed. Global energy issues such as the production and consumption of energy, alternative energy resources and engineering solutions will be used to connect engineering to our everyday lives and society. Students will learn how to develop the tools necessary to be successful in school and in industry by using theory and solving real world challenges. Speakers from different branches of engineering will present on a typical day in their lives. This course is designed for engineering majors.