EGR 1122 - Intro to Engineering

2 Credits

Introduction to engineering disciplines and their sub-fields, basic tools used in engineering practice, hands-on engineering projects. The course familiarizes students with field of engineering in general and the individual disciplines within engineering in particular. At the end of the course students are expected to be cognizant of the role of an engineer in society and are thus able to make an informed selection of a field within engineering as their major.

Prerequisite: Eligible for enrollment in MATH 1123 College Algebra, or two years of high school algebra and compliance with state/NPC test standards.

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Collaborate effectively and professionally in team activities. (PLO 4)
2. Utilize effective oral and written communication skills. (PLO 4)
3. Apply appropriate engineering-specific knowledge to assess and solve problems. (PLO 1, 2, 3, 5)
4. Describe an engineering problem and relate that problem to everyday scenarios. (PLO 1)
5. Design and conduct engineering experiments using proper techniques, skills, and tools. (PLO 1, 2, 3, 5)

Latest Update Effective: Summer 2021