CCOG for ENGR 100 Fall 2026
- Course Number:
- ENGR 100
- Course Title:
- Exploring Engineering
- Credit Hours:
- 4
- Lecture Hours:
- 30
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 30
Course Description
Provides an overview of the engineering profession, covering major engineering disciplines and their key areas of focus. Emphasizes ethical principles, including safety, sustainability, and social responsibility. Introduces team-based projects to practice collaboration skills and inclusive practices. Explores fundamental techniques in problem solving, modeling, and programming, along with effective communication of technical information in written, oral, and visual formats. Prerequisites: MTH 95 or any MTH course for which MTH 95 is a prerequisite or equivalent placement. Prerequisites/concurrent: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
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Describe the major engineering disciplines and the common areas of focus associated with each discipline.
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Apply ethical principles to engineering practices, ensuring safety, sustainability, and beneficial societal impact.
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Engage in team activities to establish goals, meet objectives, assess performance, and demonstrate inclusive and socially just team practices.
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Demonstrate effective methods for conveying technical concepts in written, oral, and poster presentations.
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Use foundational skills in modeling and programmatic techniques to solve problems and create designs.