EGR 100 - Engineering Orientation

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open

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.
Competencies

Function on multi-disciplinary teams
1. Perform a service project
2. Interact within a learning village/cohort
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
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
Communicate effectively
1. Write a resume
2. Use behavioral based interviewing methodology
3. Develop workplace competencies
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.
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