ENGR 195 - Introduction to the Engineering Profession

1. Articulate a definition of engineering and appreciate the contributions of engineers and engineering to today’s world.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the services and resources available at IVY Tech and IUPUI that support student success and/or promote professional growth (co-ops and internships).
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the various engineering professional societies.
4. Utilize a library’s online catalogue for information about available resources.
5. Demonstrate familiarity with various search engines used in business and engineering for information and research purposes.
6. Demonstrate the efficacy of teamwork and collaborative effort in reaching group and organizational goals.
7. Operate as a member of a team with an understanding of the roles and relationships of team members.
8. Collaborate with others to produce research reports with citations about engineering and other topics.
9. Articulate an understanding of the responsibility of engineers regarding safety.

• Introduction to the culture of the College
• Student success strategies, including study skills, time-management, note-taking and test-taking techniques as well as student resources
• Introduction to the College Library System, database and search engines
• Collaboration and teamwork strategies
• Engineering topics such as the design process, careers, and contributions of engineers and engineering to society
• Communication skills: PowerPoint and Excel
• Students register for their second semester

 
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