ENG 177

Fall 2023 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 21-Dec 6

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 2023
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
71608	Lecture-Discussion	GCH	4:00PM -4:50PM	R	Transportation Building	Goldstein, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 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? The course concludes with a study tour to Brisbane, Australia. Travel will occur approximately between December 31, 2023 - January 12, 2024. Enrollment in this section does not include travel costs, which must be paid separately. Estimated travel costs are $6,414 and include the cost of round-trip airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals, international insurance, and in-country programming. Students are eligible to receive a $1,500 Grainger Engineering International Scholarship, reducing the cost to $4,914. In addition, campus level scholarships are available. This fee does not include the cost of a passport. Scholarship information will be sent out in August to registered students. Restriction(s): Restricted to Grainger Engineering. Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71588	Lecture-Discussion	GH	11:00AM -12:20PM	W	Illinois Street Residence Lng	Dougherty, H Fitzjarrald, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 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, 2024.Enrollment in this section does not include travel costs, which must be paid separately. Estimated travel costs are ~$3750 and include the cost of round-trip airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals, immunizations, international insurance, and in-country programming. This fee does not include personal miscellaneous expenses or the cost of a passport. This section is restricted to students living in ISR’s Honor’s LLC. Many scholarships are available. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman or Honors LLC students.
71578	Lecture-Discussion	GSL	11:00AM -12:20PM	T	Loomis Laboratory	Molina-Vital, C Powers, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 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 program to Bolivia between January 3 -13, 2024. Enrollment in this section does not include travel costs, which must be paid separately. Estimated travel costs are ~$4550 and include round-trip airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals, international insurance, and in-country programming. Many scholarships are available. Restriction(s): Restricted to Grainger Engineering. Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71602	Lecture-Discussion	LD	10:00AM -10:50AM	F	Transportation Building	Halloran, K Powers, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 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 Grainger Engineering. Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71584	Lecture-Discussion	SC1	3:00PM -3:50PM	TR	Campus Instructional Facility	Powers, K Shen, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 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	Noyes Laboratory	Rodriguez, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: GFX 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 program travels January 7 -14, 2024. Enrollment in this section does not include travel costs, which must be paid separately. Estimated program costs are ~$3275, which covers the cost of round-trip airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals, immunizations, international insurance, and in-country programming. This fee does not include personal miscellaneous expenses or the cost of a passport. Students will receive a $1500 scholarship through IPENG (conditional on applying) as part of their scholars’ program making the total program cost $1774.
71579	Lecture-Discussion	SI	12:00PM -12:50PM	M	Campus Instructional Facility	Powers, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 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 Grainger Engineering. Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71612	Lecture-Discussion	SI1	2:00PM -2:50PM	R	Digital Computer Laboratory	Jahnke, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 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	Campus Instructional Facility	Patton, M Powers, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 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.
71610	Lecture-Discussion	SPV	5:00PM -5:50PM	T	Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg	Woodard, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 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 Grainger Engineering. Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
71613	Lecture-Discussion	SR1	10:00AM -10:50AM	W	Campus Instructional Facility	Mamaril, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: GFX Research Scholars Section Info: This course is an introductory course for students in the Grainger First-Year Experience (GFX) Research Scholars program. It is designed as a series of workshops and class discussions with case studies and collaborative assignments to establish a community of novice researchers as a cohort. It will offer undergraduate students guidance and resources to use as they begin their research journey. The course will focus on current research in science and engineering on campus and provide background preparation for students interested in participating in research as an undergraduate. It will highlight innovations/accomplishments in the science and engineering fields.
71614	Lecture-Discussion	SS1	10:00AM -10:50AM	R	Engineering Hall	Forman, G	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: GFX Sustainability Schlrs-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 program would travel between January 3 -14, 2024. Enrollment in this section does not include travel costs, which must be paid separately. Estimated travel costs are ~$3910 and include round-trip airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals, international insurance, and in-country programming. Students will receive a $1500 scholarship through IPENG (conditional on applying) as part of their scholars’ program making the total program cost $2410.
72711	Lecture-Discussion	TDO	10:00AM -10:50AM	MW	Digital Computer Laboratory	Bradley, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 2 hours Section Title: GFX-POETS Scholars: Toy Design Section Info: Students will work in small teams on an engineering design project focused on creating and building playful products/services while working with K-5 students at local schools. Projects can be based on interests of the group. This course will provide the opportunity for teamwork, project management, creativity, invention, and many fun outcomes. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.