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Introduces students to the Grainger College of Engineering and their respective departments. Students will explore the academic environment at Illinois, developing skills that will aid in learning both inside and outside the classroom, build their leadership and collaborative skills, and build community inside and outside the classroom. Through class discussion and assignments, students will explore campus resources, examine and set goals for academic, personal, and professional development, and develop skills to work in diverse teams through a class project.

Introduction to undergraduate programs of study available in The Grainger College of Engineering and the potential careers of graduates of those programs. Intended for Division of General Studies students who may be interested in becoming an engineering major or other students who wish to explore engineering careers.

Prepares traditionally underrepresented minority engineering students towards a successful campus experience. Students will build their academic and professional understanding through the development of a working academic success final report. This final report will help students identify, understand, and prepare to exceed expectations of them on campus, in the engineering curriculum, and in professional interactions with faculty and industry. Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Required. Restricted to First time Freshmen.

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.

Topics will vary. See class schedule. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in the same or separate semesters, if topics vary.

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.

Illinois credit placeholder for foreign study and mechanism to maintain continuous Illinois enrollment while studying abroad. A detailed proposal must be submitted by the student for approval by the student's department and the college office prior to such study abroad. Final determination of credit and its application toward the degree is made by the college office after a review of the student's work abroad. (Summer Session, 0 to 6 hours). Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated.

Orientation required of off-campus transfer students in the College of Engineering. Prerequisite: Restricted to first time Transfer Engineering students.

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.

Serves as a weekly meeting and professional development for current Engineering Ambassadors members. The course provides instruction in preparing for and managing classroom visits as well as practice for presentation skills. In addition, guest speakers are brought in from campus to help with professional development of the members. Graduate members have additional responsibility to be team leaders and complete a project for the society. 1 undergraduate hour. 1 graduate hour. May be repeated. This course is repeatable for as long as a student is active in Engineering Ambassadors. As students progress through the program, they are still growing and developing as ambassadors. Students will benefit from hearing from the guest lectures, which vary each offering, and also act as mentors for younger members during classroom visits and in group activities during class. It is a benefit to both the older and younger members to have a variety of experiences in the class. Prerequisite: ENG 110 or instructor permission.

Disciplined, multi-department, team-structured project design experience with an overall (or major phase) end-of-term completion date. Projects involve design specification through a proposal, analyses of cost and other tradeoffs among alternative designs, design review, fabrication and assembly, functional and environmental testing, and demonstrations (as applicable). Reports and presentations at the end of each term. Individual engineering activities as well as team responsibilities. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Senior standing required. May be repeated. Credit toward the degree is determined by the student's major department. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

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. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in the same or separate terms if topics vary.

Engineering Practice is for engineering graduate students who are completing curricular practical training, either full-time or part-time, that is related to their major field of study and an integral or important part of their program of study. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated.

Internship or equivalent experience as it relates to the student's field of study. Student will complete a comprehensive written report, develop a website, and/or give an oral presentation that relates to his/her internship experience. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 8 hours.

Design project pertinent to student's field of study. Student will complete a comprehensive written report, develop a website, and/or give an oral presentation that relates to his/her project. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 8 hours.

Develop professional skills through practical training in classroom management and leadership; review pedagogy and theory of learning. Create communities of practice through discussions and classroom observations; become familiar with campus resources for teaching improvement; discover cutting-edge teaching methods, including active learning and project-based learning through exposure to educational research topics. Develop leadership skills that will be useful in academia, industry, or government careers. Same as ECE 592. Approved for S/U grading only.

Seminar on topics of current interest as announced in the Class Schedule. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: As specified for each topic offering, see Class Schedule for course description.