Readings, lectures, discussions, or laboratories (or any combination) on specific engineering topics appropriate for sophomore engineering students. Offered on sufficient demand. Prerequisites: Variable depending on topic.
Summer 2026 - Hybrid
This is the first of three courses covering topics in professional engineering. This course introduces key professional engineering topics, including communication, ethics, economics, and project management. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: EGR 289.
Winter 2027 - Online
Engineering decisions affect almost everyone in the modern world. This course studies the potential broad impacts of these decisions within social, economic, environmental, and global contexts. This course, through case studies, places engineering in a wider context, emphasizing the application of ethical models to recognize professional responsibilities in engineering situations. Part of the Information, Innovation, or Technology Issue. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: Junior standing and fulfillment of general education Foundations - Writing.
Fall 2026 - Online Winter 2027 - Online
This is the second of three courses covering topics in professional engineering and includes engineering ethics and economics topics needed in preparation for the NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. Engineering ethics are explored within social, cultural, global, environmental, and economic contexts. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: Admission to an engineering program, EGR 291 and either EGR 292 or EGR 294.
The second of three full-time, semester-long cooperative engineering work experiences occurring in a design/manufacturing/consulting firm under the supervision of a degreed engineer. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: Admission to an engineering program, EGR 292, and EGR 391 (may be taken concurrently).
Fall 2026 - Online
Independent supervised readings on selected topics. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and admitted to an engineering major.
Summer 2026 - Hybrid Winter 2027 - Hybrid
A survey of the technological as well as economic, societal, and public policy issues associated with renewable energy systems. Topics include generation using renewable resources such as solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass, as well as advanced energy storage systems and distribution. Energy research and analysis techniques are introduced. Fulfills General Education Cultures - Global Perspectives. Part of the Sustainability Issue. Cross-listed with NRM 406. Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: Junior standing and (STA 215 or STA 220, or STA 225, or STA 312).
Summer 2026 - Online Winter 2027 - Online
An overview of production methods. Philosophies such as lean and quick response manufacturing. Organization for production and facilities layout. Elements of production including workstations and inventories with mathematical analysis. Introduction to flow control schemes as well as their analysis using discrete event simulation. A comprehensive case study is required. Offered spring/summer semester. Prerequisite: Admitted to biomedical, interdisciplinary, or product design and manufacturing engineering major.
The engineering design process is followed to complete the design phase of a sponsored, design and build, multi-disciplinary, team project. Topics include design tools, codes and standards, project management, and design in context. Laboratory. (1-0-4) Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the B.S.E. degree program and completion of the prerequisite courses listed under the student's engineering major.
Winter 2027 - Hybrid
The third full-time, four-month cooperative engineering work experience usually in a local industrial/manufacturing firm. Reading and writing assignments required. At least one evening meeting required. Offered each semester. Prerequisites: EGR 390 and admitted to an engineering major and hired by an approved co-op employer.
Summer 2026 - Online Fall 2026 - Online
Internship in a professional work environment related to technology project management, with individual faculty supervision to apply academic knowledge to professional work experience. The work will be overseen by a supervisor at the worksite. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: BAS 301, technology project management major, and junior standing.
Investigation of current ideas and techniques in engineering for upper-class students majoring in engineering. Content determined by the student in conference with professor. Completion of work includes a technical report and usually an oral presentation. Offered on demand. Prerequisites: Permission of the director of the School of Engineering and admitted to an engineering major.
This course will expose the students to a thorough examination of the qualitative issues and elements that are critical to advanced engineering practice and research. The course focuses on communication skills and techniques, especially writing, as well as research methods and techniques. Both elements are applied throughout the course in the context of engineering ethics and professional issues. These issues include contemporary topics such as law, ethics, globalization, societal impacts, environmental issues, and project management. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate school.
The course introduces human anatomy and functional physiology, from the cellular to organ systems level, and from an engineering viewpoint. Topics covered include cellular and molecular physiology, nervous system, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, endocrine, and gastrointestinal physiology. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.S.E. program or permission of instructor.
