ENG 398

Fall 2026 All Classes

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge in engineering intended to augment the existing curriculum. See Class Schedule or college course information for topics and prerequisites.

Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in the same or separate terms if topics vary.

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ENG 398 class schedule data for fall 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
66606	Lecture-Discussion	GE4	4:00PM -4:50PM	TR	147 Loomis Laboratory	Soranso, M	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/26-10/16/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grainger Engr: Design Your Exc Section Info: This course guides exchange students in the Grainger College of Engineering to maximize their time as Grainger students. Through active learning, reflection, and creative thinking students will prototype multiple potential Illinois experiences. Topics include understanding how to be successful in the Grainger College of Engineering, finding your way through the many opportunities offered in College, what to do when you ‘get stuck,’ and ways to connect. Restriction(s): Not intended for ZJUI program students.
76383	Lecture-Discussion	GE6	1:00PM -1:50PM	TR	1026 Lincoln Hall	Soranso, M	Availability: Closed Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/26-10/16/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grainger Engr: Design Your Exc Section Info: This course guides exchange students in the Grainger College of Engineering to maximize their time as Grainger students. Through active learning, reflection, and creative thinking students will prototype multiple potential Illinois experiences. Topics include understanding how to be successful in the Grainger College of Engineering, finding your way through the many opportunities offered in College, what to do when you ‘get stuck,’ and ways to connect. Restriction(s): Not intended for ZJUI program students.
67274	Lecture-Discussion	GE9	4:00PM -4:50PM	MW	206 Transportation Building	Soranso, M	Availability: Closed Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/26-10/16/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grainger Engr: Design Your Exc Section Info: This course guides exchange students in the Grainger College of Engineering to maximize their time as Grainger students. Through active learning, reflection, and creative thinking students will prototype multiple potential Illinois experiences. Topics include understanding how to be successful in the Grainger College of Engineering, finding your way through the many opportunities offered in College, what to do when you ‘get stuck,’ and ways to connect. Restriction(s): Not intended for ZJUI program students.
77207	Lecture-Discussion	GEB	1:00PM -1:50PM	TR	323 Education Building	Soranso, M	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/26-10/16/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grainger Engr: Design Your Exc Section Info: This course guides exchange students in the Grainger College of Engineering to maximize their time as Grainger students. Through active learning, reflection, and creative thinking students will prototype multiple potential Illinois experiences. Topics include understanding how to be successful in the Grainger College of Engineering, finding your way through the many opportunities offered in College, what to do when you ‘get stuck,’ and ways to connect. Restriction(s): Not intended for ZJUI program students.
53561	Lecture-Discussion	GEJ	10:00AM -10:50AM	MW	206 Transportation Building	Soranso, M	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grainger Engr: Design Your Exc Section Info: This course guides exchange students in the Grainger College of Engineering to maximize their time as Grainger students. Through active learning, reflection, and creative thinking students will prototype multiple potential Illinois experiences. Topics include understanding how to be successful in the Grainger College of Engineering, finding your way through the many opportunities offered in College, what to do when you ‘get stuck,’ and ways to connect. Restriction(s): Restricted to ZJUI program students.
57108	Lecture-Discussion	GEK	4:00PM -4:50PM	MW	136 Burrill Hall	Soranso, M	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grainger Engr: Design Your Exc Section Info: This course guides exchange students in the Grainger College of Engineering to maximize their time as Grainger students. Through active learning, reflection, and creative thinking students will prototype multiple potential Illinois experiences. Topics include understanding how to be successful in the Grainger College of Engineering, finding your way through the many opportunities offered in College, what to do when you ‘get stuck,’ and ways to connect. Restriction(s): Restricted to ZJUI program students.
62339	Lecture-Discussion	GEL	11:00AM -11:50AM	TR	G24 Literatures, Cultures, & Ling	Soranso, M	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grainger Engr: Design Your Exc Section Info: This course guides exchange students in the Grainger College of Engineering to maximize their time as Grainger students. Through active learning, reflection, and creative thinking students will prototype multiple potential Illinois experiences. Topics include understanding how to be successful in the Grainger College of Engineering, finding your way through the many opportunities offered in College, what to do when you ‘get stuck,’ and ways to connect. Restriction(s): Restricted to ZJUI program students.
65329	Lecture-Discussion	GEM	4:00PM -4:50PM	TR	156 English Building	Soranso, M	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grainger Engr: Design Your Exc Section Info: This course guides exchange students in the Grainger College of Engineering to maximize their time as Grainger students. Through active learning, reflection, and creative thinking students will prototype multiple potential Illinois experiences. Topics include understanding how to be successful in the Grainger College of Engineering, finding your way through the many opportunities offered in College, what to do when you ‘get stuck,’ and ways to connect. Restriction(s): Restricted to ZJUI program students.
66045	Lecture-Discussion	GEN	1:00PM -1:50PM	MW	156 English Building	Soranso, M	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grainger Engr: Design Your Exc Section Info: This course guides exchange students in the Grainger College of Engineering to maximize their time as Grainger students. Through active learning, reflection, and creative thinking students will prototype multiple potential Illinois experiences. Topics include understanding how to be successful in the Grainger College of Engineering, finding your way through the many opportunities offered in College, what to do when you ‘get stuck,’ and ways to connect. Restriction(s): Restricted to ZJUI program students.
66967	Lecture-Discussion	GEO	4:00PM -4:50PM	MW	3117 Everitt Laboratory	Soranso, M	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grainger Engr: Design Your Exc Section Info: This course guides exchange students in the Grainger College of Engineering to maximize their time as Grainger students. Through active learning, reflection, and creative thinking students will prototype multiple potential Illinois experiences. Topics include understanding how to be successful in the Grainger College of Engineering, finding your way through the many opportunities offered in College, what to do when you ‘get stuck,’ and ways to connect. Restriction(s): Restricted to ZJUI program students.
67031	Lecture-Discussion	GEP	10:00AM -10:50AM	TR	166 Bevier Hall	Soranso, M	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grainger Engr: Design Your Exc Section Info: This course guides exchange students in the Grainger College of Engineering to maximize their time as Grainger students. Through active learning, reflection, and creative thinking students will prototype multiple potential Illinois experiences. Topics include understanding how to be successful in the Grainger College of Engineering, finding your way through the many opportunities offered in College, what to do when you ‘get stuck,’ and ways to connect. Restriction(s): Restricted to ZJUI program students.
69673	Lecture	GER	11:00AM -11:50AM	TR	164 Noyes Laboratory	Soranso, M	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/24/26-10/16/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grainger Engr: Design Your Exc Section Info: This course guides exchange students in the Grainger College of Engineering to maximize their time as Grainger students. Through active learning, reflection, and creative thinking students will prototype multiple potential Illinois experiences. Topics include understanding how to be successful in the Grainger College of Engineering, finding your way through the many opportunities offered in College, what to do when you ‘get stuck,’ and ways to connect. Restriction(s): Not intended for ZJUI program students.
78606	Lecture-Discussion	GES	2:00PM -2:50PM	MW	4101 Materials Science & Eng Bld	Soranso, M	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grainger Engr: Design Your Exc Section Info: This course guides exchange students in the Grainger College of Engineering to maximize their time as Grainger students. Through active learning, reflection, and creative thinking students will prototype multiple potential Illinois experiences. Topics include understanding how to be successful in the Grainger College of Engineering, finding your way through the many opportunities offered in College, what to do when you ‘get stuck,’ and ways to connect. Restriction(s): Restricted to ZJUI program students.
78607	Lecture-Discussion	GET	2:00PM -2:50PM	TR	241 Armory	Soranso, M	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grainger Engr: Design Your Exc Section Info: This course guides exchange students in the Grainger College of Engineering to maximize their time as Grainger students. Through active learning, reflection, and creative thinking students will prototype multiple potential Illinois experiences. Topics include understanding how to be successful in the Grainger College of Engineering, finding your way through the many opportunities offered in College, what to do when you ‘get stuck,’ and ways to connect. Restriction(s): Restricted to ZJUI program students.
78608	Lecture-Discussion	GEU	3:00PM -3:50PM	MW	204 Transportation Building	Soranso, M	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grainger Engr: Design Your Exc Section Info: This course guides exchange students in the Grainger College of Engineering to maximize their time as Grainger students. Through active learning, reflection, and creative thinking students will prototype multiple potential Illinois experiences. Topics include understanding how to be successful in the Grainger College of Engineering, finding your way through the many opportunities offered in College, what to do when you ‘get stuck,’ and ways to connect. Restriction(s): Restricted to ZJUI program students.
80790	Lecture-Discussion	ISR	2:00PM -2:50PM	W	140 Henry Administration Bldg	Short, C	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Introduction to Research Section Info: Topic: Undergraduate Research This course will introduce undergraduate students to how engineers and scientists approach research, communicate their ideas and results, and are trained. The course will spotlight some of the engineering research currently on campus and provide some background preparation for students interested in taking part in research as an undergraduate. This course is open to all undergraduates in science, technology, engineering, and math. It is a requirement for students participating in the ISUR program for the first time. Restriction(s): Not intended for First Time Freshman or Transfer student - first time students.
77220	Lecture	UGR	12:00PM -12:50PM	W	140 Henry Administration Bldg	Short, C	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Introduction to Research Section Info: Topic: Undergraduate Research This course will introduce undergraduate students to how engineers and scientists approach research, communicate their ideas and results, and are trained. The course will spotlight some of the engineering research currently on campus and provide some background preparation for students interested in taking part in research as an undergraduate. This course is open to all undergraduates in science, technology, engineering, and math. It is a requirement for students participating in the ISUR program for the first time. Restriction(s): Not intended for First Time Freshman or Transfer student - first time students.