ENG 177

Fall 2022 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 2022
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
71608	Lecture-Discussion	GCH	10:00AM -10:50AM	F	1043 Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg	Forman, G Gold, Z	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grand Challenges Section Info: Together with your fellow students, you will learn about the National Academy of Engineering’s (NAE) “Grand Challenges.” As you journey through this course, we hope that you will keep the following questions in mind: How can I learn deeply about a Grand Challenge? What can I learn to enable my personal contributions to a Grand Challenge? How might I contribute to a Grand Challenge? Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71588	Lecture-Discussion	GH	11:00AM -11:50AM	MW	89 Illinois Street Residence Lng	Dougherty, H Fitzjarrald, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Global Sus Comm Dev - Jamaica Section Info: Join us for an interdisciplinary classroom working with an NGO on global sustainable community development in Jamaica! Develop your cultural intelligence skills and gain a global understanding while building invaluable cross-cultural communication and teamwork skills. The course concludes with a service trip to Jamaica between January 4-13 in January 2023.Enrollment in this section does not include travel costs, which must be paid separately. Estimated travel costs are $3330 and include round-trip airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals, international insurance, and in-country programming. This section is restricted to students living in ISR’s Honor’s LLC. Scholarships are available.
71578	Lecture-Discussion	GSL	11:00AM -12:20PM	T	2078 Natural History Building	Blumthal, M Molina-Vital, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Global Srvc Learning- Bolivia 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. In this course students will have a virtual service-learning experience with partners in Bolivia working on real projects. The course concludes with a service trip to Bolivia between January 4 -13 of 2023. Enrollment in this section does not include travel costs, which must be paid separately. Estimated travel costs are $3574 and include round-trip airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals, international insurance, and in-country programming. Scholarships are available. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71602	Lecture-Discussion	LD	10:00AM -10:50AM	F	203 Transportation Building	Forman, G Halloran, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Leadership Section Info: 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. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71584	Lecture-Discussion	SC1	3:00PM -3:50PM	TR	106B6 Engineering Hall	Forman, G Nunes, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 2 hours Section Title: GFX Career Scholars Section Info: Career Scholars develop the enhanced skills required in the engineering workplace, be it team dynamics, leadership skills, intercultural competency, or communication techniques. The course uses a hands-on, interactive, discussion/team-based approach with active learning exercises to prepare you for your professional career.
71616	Lecture-Discussion	SD1	1:00PM -1:50PM	W	164 Noyes Laboratory	Rodriguez, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Disaster Res Scholars - PR Section Info: Through case studies, interactive projects, hands on activities, and study tours, students will investigate background cultural, political, and social factors that provide context for specific disaster-prone regions. Students will initiate their training in not only the design of, but also the assessment of the resilience of potential technological solutions when responding to current and anticipated challenges for regions under consideration. Students will work with local communities, aid organizations, and peer institutions in the identification and implementation of sustainable responses. The trip would be between January 4 -13 of 2023. Estimated travel costs are $3420, which covers the cost of round-trip airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals, international insurance, and in-country programming. Students will receive a $1500 scholarship through IPENG as part of their scholars’ program.
71579	Lecture-Discussion	SI	12:00PM -12:50PM	M	1131 Siebel Center for Comp Sci	Gold, Z	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Credit: 1 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. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71612	Lecture-Discussion	SI1	2:00PM -2:50PM	R	2320 Digital Computer Laboratory	Jahnke, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: GFX Innovation Scholars Section Info: Innovation Scholars will learn about the important role of innovation and entrepreneurship in engineering. Students will learn about and develop their entrepreneurial mindset by identifying problems in the world around them, addressing them by creating value-driven innovations, and learning from and connecting with experts who have made an impact. Students will discover a variety of resources available on campus and participate in experiential opportunities to shadow innovators, attend innovation-focused events, and develop their own pathway to innovative impact.
71595	Lecture-Discussion	SL1	2:00PM -2:50PM	T	206 Transportation Building	Forman, G Nunes, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: GFX Leadership Scholars Section Info: This course will focus on developing leadership skills necessary for success as a leader in a variety of contexts. Students will connect with the Illinois Leadership Center and explore personal and professional development in areas of personal/self, interpersonal/team, organization, and community/society. Students will complete work towards earning the Illinois Leadership Certificate. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
72711	Lecture-Discussion	SP1	1:00PM -1:50PM	MW	2320 Digital Computer Laboratory	Bradley, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 2 hours Section Title: GFX-POETS Project Scholars Section Info: Students will work in small teams on real engineering projects and learn problem-solving strategies. Projects will be based on interests of the group. Group formation, project management, communication and teamwork will also be part of the course. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71610	Lecture-Discussion	SPV	5:00PM -5:50PM	T	4029 Campus Instructional Facility	Woodard, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 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. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71613	Lecture-Discussion	SR1	10:00AM -10:50AM	W	2036 Campus Instructional Facility	Mamaril, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: GFX Research Scholars Section Info: In this course students discover areas of research and prepare you to apply for research opportunities on and off campus. You will learn about the research process and how to articulate your research interests.
71614	Lecture-Discussion	SS1	10:00AM -10:50AM	R	136 Burrill Hall	Forman, G	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Sustainability Scholars-T&T Section Info: In this course, we will learn about issues related to sustainability and sustainable practices, both in engineering and in our personal lives. A trip to Trinidad & Tobago will take place at the end of the course to interact with locals through the service-learning projects worked on in class during the fall. The trip would be between January 4 -13 of 2023. Enrollment in this section does not include travel costs, which must be paid separately. Estimated travel costs are $3100 and include round-trip airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals, international insurance, and in-country programming. Students will receive a $1500 scholarship through IPENG as part of their scholars’ program.
71609	Lecture-Discussion	ST1	2:00PM -2:50PM	W	3081 Electrical & Computer Eng Bldg	Conway, B Forman, G	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: GFX THINK Scholars Section Info: As a GFX THINK Scholar, you will explore the role that civic technology and innovation plays in the development of a city’s economy and infrastructure.