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Engr 1201:  Introduction to Engineering

Objectives

At the end of this course, students should be able to answer the questions:

• What are the different branches of engineering, and which one(s) are the most appealing to me?
• What does an engineer do?
• How can I be a successful engineering student and ultimately a successful engineer?
• What kind of technical work can I expect to do as an engineer?

And most importantly,

• Do I really want to be an engineer?

The course is divided into five weeks, each focusing on a specific area:

• Unit 1: Getting Started in Engineering
• Unit 2: Essential Engineering Skills
• Unit 3: Solving Problems and Presenting Results

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