400

EGR 407 MECOP Seminar

Professional development and preparation for MECOP internship. Information provided on specific MECOP events as well as assistance in completing the MECOP Placement Resumes and preparing for the Placement interviews. Current student interns also make presentations about the MECOP company sponsoring their internship. Only for approved MECOP interns. Graded: P/NP (Student must be a MECOP intern) Fee: $200

0

Prerequisites

Permission of Instructor

EGR 408 Innovation for Sustainability

Leaders in sustainability must be able to understand rapid changes in environmental and social conditions, innovate to adapt to those changes, collaborate to envision transitions to sustainable futures, and engage with others to realize those visions. To build these capacities, this course develops systems thinking skills using readings and case studies drawn from environmental, social, and business contexts.
3

Prerequisites

ENV 182 or CE 367 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listed Courses

BUS 408 and ENV 408

EGR 410 Intro to Artificial Intelligence and Quantitative Modeling

Introduction to foundational principles that define the artificial intelligence paradigm. Specific subject matter will include: linear and logistic regression, classification models, decision trees and graphical models.

3

EGR 411 Telescope Design

The rapid learning cycle of engineering design will be applied in the design, building and testing of amateur telescopes. Optics, atmospheric science, and anatomy of the eye will be discussed at introductory levels. Since consideration for user-needs is essential in design, this course will also study telescopic observations and basic astronomy.

3

Prerequisites

PHY 204

Cross Listed Courses

EGR 511

EGR 431 Engineering Research Methods

Introduces the process of engineering research at an upper division level. Students explore a discipline specific research project and draft a research paper. Course discusses engineering research career topics including graduate programs, fellowships and funding, research organizations, publication and presentations.
3

Prerequisites

Permission of Instructor

EGR 480 Global Engineering

Introduction to how to design, make decisions, and communicate effectively in a global technology environment. Students are introduced to globalization with case studies that may include design, supply chain, international development, and other relevant issues. Students are required to participate in the international field trip that complements the course. Fee: $3,500

3

Prerequisites

upper division standing

EGR 483 Multi-disciplinary Capstone Project I

A major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work, incorporating appropriate standards and multiple realistic constraints, and requiring the expertise of two or more disciplines. Each project consists of at least two students pursuing different majors. Students are required to meet all disciplinary-specific requirements for their majors.

3

Prerequisites

EGR 300

Corequisites

EGR 083

EGR 484 Multi-disciplinary Capstone Project II

Continuation of a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work, incorporating appropriate standards and multiple realistic constraints, and requiring the expertise of two or more disciplines. Each project consists of at least two students pursuing different majors. Students are required to meet all disciplinary-specific requirements for their majors.

3

Prerequisites

EGR 483

Corequisites

EGR 084

EGR 490 Directed Study

Selected multi-disciplinary study or project in engineering for upper-division students. Must be arranged between the student and an individual faculty member, and subsequently approved by the dean of engineering. No more than three hours of directed study taken at the University may be used for elective credits to satisfy degree requirements.

Variable

EGR 491 One Time Course Offering

Credit arranged.

Variable

EGR 492 One Time Course Offering

Credit arranged.

Variable

EGR 493 Multi-disciplinary Research

Faculty-directed multi-disciplinary student research in engineering. Before enrolling, a student must consult with a faculty member to define the project. May be repeated for credit.
Variable

Prerequisites

Upper division standing.

EGR 497 MECOP Internship

Practical field experience working within an engineering organization. Internships are arranged through the MECOP organization. Students will be required to supplement their experience with a learning agreement. Students may receive an IP (In Progress) grade until the completion of their internship. Course is graded Pass/No Pass.

0

Prerequisites

Shiley School major, permission of instructor