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The course descriptions listed under general engineering are intended to show the scope of the subject that will be covered. Since courses are continually updated, specific topics or methods of approach may vary from term to term.

GE 1001 Introduction to the Study of Engineering     1 QH
Presents an introduction to the various disciplines of engineering and strategies for success both in the classroom and in practice within the profession.

GE 1002 Introduction to Engineering Cooperative Education     1 QH
Introduces engineering freshmen students to the cooperative education curriculum and assists them through self-assessment in relation to the engineering profession. Uses the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and SuperÕs Work Values Inventory, to provide students with an introduction to how personalities, work styles, personal values, and interests relate to work performances and career choices. Students examine the engineering profession, develop rŽsumŽ writing, interviewing, and time-management skills, and are introduced to professional ethics.

GE 1003 Reflection on Cooperative Education     1 QH
Designed to be consistent with the Northeastern Cooperative Learning Model Curriculum. Preparation includes accepting a co-op position and developing specific objectives for the first co-op experience. During the work phase, students will fulfill the responsibilities of a co-op employee. Students will be guided through structured reflection activities to help them analyze and synthesize the learning gained through their work experience. During the reflection phase, students will understand and articulate the personal and professional growth that occurred. Prereq. GE 1002.

GE 1004 Professional Issues in Engineering     1 QH
Focuses on professional issues in engineering which include theories of classical and contemporary ethics, moral development, and codes of ethics. Traces the development and philosophies of engineering societies as well as the requirements and responsibilities of professional registration. Encourages students to develop a personal philosophy of engineering and a professional identity within the field, while translating engineering ethics into responsible professional behavior. Prereq. GE 1003.

GE 1005 Career Management     1 QH
Addresses the needs of students and the issues they face when they reach the Òmoving onÓ stage of the undergraduate education experience. The reflection component includes an examination of what has been accomplished by the student in both academics and co-op. Focuses on defining the ways in which the student has grown and become more knowledgeable through the course of his/her undergraduate activities and examines the studentÕs decision-making during this period. Students will clarify their understanding of their personal interests and aptitudes, and the role their education has played in this process. The preparation component focuses upon what will change in a studentÕs life as a result of completion of the undergraduate program, and addresses the decisions that the student faces during this transition. The goal of the course will be the final development of career management skills to improve the likelihood of greater satisfaction. Prereq. GE 1004 or senior standing.

GE 1101 Engineering Problem-Solving and Computation     4 QH
Uses developing and structuring approaches to solve engineering problems. Draws applications from a variety of engineering disciplines, which serve as a tool for introducing students to engineering analysis and design. Includes the design of problem-solving algorithms along with an introduction to the ÒCÓ programming language.

GE 1102 Engineering Problem-Solving with Application Software     2 QH
Develops fundamental problem-solving skills essential to all engineering disciplines. Introduces students to spreadsheet and math application packages and their use in solving engineering problems. Topics include data reduction and transformation, visualization of data and functions, problem structuring, and matrix applications. Examples stress real-life engineering analysis and design as tools for introducing students to the engineering profession.

GE 1103 Engineering Design     4 QH
Presents the engineering design process using case studies from a variety of engineering disciplines. Topics include problem formulation and specification, creativity, evaluation tools, patents, product liability, ergonomics, systems design, failure analysis, hazard prevention, manufacturing, ethics in engineering, and presentation techniques. Presents engineering graphics, focusing on developing three-dimensional visualization skills and computer-aided design (CAD) application. Students will develop an original design solution to a technical problem as a term project and use CAD software extensively.

GE 1701 Engineering Problem-Solving and Computation (Honors)     4 QH
Honors equivalent of GE 1101.

GE 1702 Engineering Problem-Solving with Application Software (Honors)     2 QH
Honors equivalent of GE 1102.

GE 1703 Engineering Design (Honors)     4 QH
Honors equivalent of GE 1103.

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