ENG 177

Fall 2019 All Classes

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Engineering First-Year Experience Seminars

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Credit: 1 TO 2 hours.

Provides first-year students with opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary courses designed to help explore what is means to be an engineer and develop skills required in the engineering workplace, be it team dynamics, leadership skills, intercultural competency, or communication techniques. Students will explore topic areas offered as separate sections under the course heading. Each section uses a hands-on, interactive, discussion/team-based approach. The courses use active learning exercises in addition to reflections, readings, and project work.

May be repeated in the same or separate terms for a maximum of 4 hours.

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ENG 177 class schedule data for fall 2019
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
71602	Lecture-Discussion	AD1	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	150 English Building	Witmer, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/19-12/11/19 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Inspiring Interacting Informng Section Info: Inspiring, Interacting and Informing- Secret Weapons of an Engineering Leader: Engineering leaders need to be technically proficient and knowledgeable. But the greatest leaders in engineering possess more than technical expertise to turn their ambitions and aspirations into reality. They display emotional intelligence, curiosity, a collaborative spirit, and a dedication to communicating their objectives and opinions clearly and concisely. This course will focus on building leadership skills through practice and peer-evaluation in a friendly, constructive atmosphere. Particular attention will be given to written and spoken communications, constructive dispute resolution, personal initiative, and entrepreneurial development for students who see themselves as future leaders of student organizations here at Illinois and in the workplace. Class meets beginning October 1. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71581	Lecture-Discussion	CR	3:00PM -4:20PM	TR	312 Davenport Hall	Stites, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/19-12/11/19 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Career Ready Section Info: Fact: employers want more than your technical skills. In this class you will gain access to tools that will help you be intentional in developing your plan to become career ready as well as be provided exclusive networking opportunities. Class meets beginning October 1. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71607	Lecture-Discussion Lecture-Discussion	GC GC	10:00AM -10:50AM 10:00AM -10:50AM	F W	Location Pending 2310 Everitt Laboratory	Bradley, J Bradley, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/19-12/11/19 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grand Challenges Section Info: This is a first-year seminar course. In this course you interact with other students with similar interests to engage in an introductory experience to the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges. Upon completion of this course, you can expect to know much more about each of the specific Grand Challenges. Additionally, we will explore the interdisciplinary requirement to addressing these challenges such as ethics, public policy, systems thinking, and more. Class meets beginning October 2. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71578	Lecture-Discussion	GSP	4:00PM -4:50PM	R	1105 Siebel Center for Comp Sci	Blumthal, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/19-12/11/19 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Guatemala Service Project Section Info: Through case studies, interactive projects, and hands-on activities, students will learn the fundamentals of service learning and technical skills that will guide them in future project work. This course will introduce students to the history and culture of Guatemala and follows with a service learning experience in Guatemala. Students will travel over the winter break to Guatemala and volunteer with a local NGO to build a home for a local family. Tentative program dates are January 6-15, 2020. There is a program fee of $2850, which includes roundtrip airfare from Chicago, lodging, on-the-ground transportation costs, and most meals. Scholarships are available. Students with financial need or other questions, please contact the iPENG Office for more information. Class meets beginning October 3. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71579	Lecture	IS	9:30AM -10:50AM	MW	1302 Everitt Laboratory	Witmer, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/19-12/11/19 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Introduction to Sustainability Section Info: In this course, we will learn about issues related to sustainability and sustainable practices, both in engineering and in our personal lives. You will apply these sustainability practices to an engineering process or product. Class meets beginning September 30. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71588	Lecture-Discussion	POE	1:00PM -2:30PM	MW	2320 Digital Computer Laboratory	Alleyne, A Krein, P Bradley, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/19-12/11/19 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Mobility Innovation Section Info: Moving people, goods, and services from Point A to Point B, is a global challenge. It requires expertise and knowledge form many different engineering fields and areas of study develop solution to a number of products and services that may include autonomous vehicles’ ground, sea, and land travel; navigation technologies; infrastructure; personal devices; and many others. In this course you will explore and develop projects focused on imagining and improving the future of mobility in our society. Class meets beginning September 30. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71585	Lecture-Discussion	PR1	10:00AM -11:30AM	TR	2320 Digital Computer Laboratory	Bradley, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/19-12/11/19 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: IEFX Projects 1 Section Info: IEFX Projects - Reinforcing the fundamental concepts introduced in ENG 100, you will work in small teams on real engineering projects led by experienced Engineering Learning Assistants. You learn problem-solving strategies and build skills in group formation, project management, communication, and teamwork. The subject of the projects will help you explore your interests and aspirations. Projects may be of your own creation or chosen from an instructor prepared list. Meets in 2320 DCL. Class meets beginning October 1. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71584	Lecture-Discussion	PR2	12:00PM -1:30PM	TR	2320 Digital Computer Laboratory	Bradley, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/19-12/11/19 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: IEFX Projects 2 Section Info: IEFX Projects - Reinforcing the fundamental concepts introduced in ENG 100, you will work in small teams on real engineering projects led by experienced Engineering Learning Assistants. You learn problem-solving strategies and build skills in group formation, project management, communication, and teamwork. The subject of the projects will help you explore your interests and aspirations. Projects may be of your own creation or chosen from an instructor prepared list. Meets in 2320 DCL. Class meets beginning October 1. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71595	Lecture-Discussion	SID	1:00PM -1:50PM	MW	1302 Siebel Center for Comp Sci	Witmer, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/19-12/11/19 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Strategies for Intl Developmnt Section Info: Strategies for International Development: This course will introduce students to a community based approach to international development in engineering projects. Through case studies, interactive projects, and hands-on workshops, students will learn the fundamentals of development work and technical skills that will guide them in future project work. Class meets beginning September 30. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
72711	Lecture-Discussion	SV	5:00PM -5:50PM	M	Location Pending	Forman, G Woodard, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/30/19-12/11/19 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Spatial Visualization Section Info: Although almost everyone uses spatial visualization on a daily basis, certain careers prioritize this skill. Engineers are possibly one of the most notable examples of professionals who use spatial visualization every day. This course will focus on developing students’ spatial visualization skills through a combination of in-person and online modules, reflections, and fun games. Class meets beginning September 30. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71613	Lecture-Discussion	WL1	2:00PM -2:50PM	MW	443 Altgeld Hall	Wolters, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/19-12/11/19 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 2 hours Section Title: WIE-IEFX SCHOLARS LEADERSHP Section Info: Class meets beginning September 30.
71610	Lecture-Discussion Lecture-Discussion	WP2 WP2	12:00PM -12:50PM 12:00PM -1:30PM	F TR	2320 Digital Computer Laboratory 2320 Digital Computer Laboratory	Forman, G Bradley, J Forman, G Bradley, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 10/01/19-12/11/19 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 2 hours Section Title: WIE-IEFX Scholars Projects Section Info: Class meets beginning October 1.
71612	Lecture-Discussion Lecture-Discussion	WP3 WP3	12:00PM -12:50PM 1:00PM -2:30PM	F MW	2320 Digital Computer Laboratory 2320 Digital Computer Laboratory	Forman, G Bradley, J Forman, G Bradley, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/30/19-12/11/19 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 2 hours Section Title: WIE-IEFX Mobility Innovations Section Info: Class meets beginning September 30.
71608	Lecture-Discussion	WSR	10:00AM -10:50AM	W	101 Transportation Building	Mamaril, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/19-12/11/19 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: WIE-IEFX Scholars Research Section Info: Class meets beginning October 2.
71616	Lecture-Discussion	WSS	3:00PM -3:50PM	R	1105 Siebel Center for Comp Sci	Blumthal, M Wolters, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 10/03/19-12/11/19 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: WIE-IEFX Scholars Abroad Section Info: Class meets beginning October 3.