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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