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Foundations of Engineering
The Foundations of Engineering course is required for all new students, both first-year students and transfer students.
About this course
Foundations of Engineering provides an introduction to the ±«Óãtv College of Engineering disciplines and the engineering profession. The course provides students with knowledge of resources and tools to help them achieve academic success in a College of Engineering program.
Course Topics
- Time management
- Study skills for engineering programs
- Introduction to the engineering disciplines
- Career planning and development
- Academic policies and procedures
- Available resources and opportunities
Course Outcomes
Students completing this course will have:
- Created a weekly activity schedule and semester planner
- An understanding of learning styles and habits for effective people
- Met with an academic advisor
- Created a major specific resume in a pre-designed format
- Registered with career services
- Attended the career fair
- Gained knowledge of the abundances of available resources and opportunities
- Learned about different branches of engineering at ±«Óãtv
- A better understanding of major requirements
- Created a graduation plan