EGR 100 - Engineering Orientation

Prerequisites:
None
Corequisites:
None

STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
1 credit(s)

Introduction to the engineering disciplines and the engineering profession. Considerations in choosing an engineering curriculum. Information concerning college policies, procedures and resources. Opportunities to interact with engineering departments at a four-year institution.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Function on multi-disciplinary teams

1. Perform a service project

2. Interact within a learning village/cohort

2. Understand professional and ethical responsibility

1. Identify professional organizations responsible for accreditation

2. Demonstrate a knowledge of Code of Ethics of Engineers

3. Demonstrate a knowledge of the Engineers’ Creed

3. Demonstrate a knowledge of a variety of engineering disciplines

1. Meet with academic advisors in different engineering departments

2. Attend a career fair and meet with industry representatives

4. Communicate effectively

1. Write a resume

2. Use behavioral based interviewing methodology

3. Develop workplace competencies

5. Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

1. Identify key engineering issues in the future

2. Meet with an engineer and document the process used in solving a new problem.

6. Develop a knowledge of contemporary issues

1. Identify two current issues and define how an engineer would respond to these issues.

2. Incorporate a contemporary issue into a service learning project