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Professional development and preparation for MECOP internship. Information provided on specific MECOP events as well as assistance in completing the MECOP Placement Resumes and preparing for the Placement interviews. Current student interns also make presentations about the MECOP company sponsoring their internship. Only for approved MECOP interns. Graded: P/NP (Student must be a MECOP intern) Fee: $200

Leaders in sustainability must be able to understand rapid changes in environmental and social conditions, innovate to adapt to those changes, collaborate to envision transitions to sustainable futures, and engage with others to realize those visions. To build these capacities, this course develops systems thinking skills using readings and case studies drawn from environmental, social, and business contexts.

How will smart transportation learn traffic patterns and road conditions? How will smart buildings learn to keep their occupants comfortable? How do we use predictive models for future design decisions?  Students in this course will use python and real-world problems to learn about engineering applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The rapid learning cycle of engineering design will be applied in the design, building and testing of amateur telescopes. Optics, atmospheric science, and anatomy of the eye will be discussed at introductory levels. Since consideration for user-needs is essential in design, this course will also study telescopic observations and basic astronomy.

Introduces the process of engineering research at an upper division level. Students explore a discipline specific research project and draft a research paper. Course discusses engineering research career topics including graduate programs, fellowships and funding, research organizations, publication and presentations.

Introduction to how to design, make decisions, and communicate effectively in a global technology environment. Students are introduced to globalization with case studies that may include design, supply chain, international development, and other relevant issues. Students are required to participate in the international field trip that complements the course. Fee: $3,500

A major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work, incorporating appropriate standards and multiple realistic constraints, and usually requiring the expertise of two or more disciplines. Each project usually consists of at least two students pursuing different majors. Students are required to meet all disciplinary-specific requirements for their majors.

Continuation of a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work, incorporating appropriate standards and multiple realistic constraints, and usually requiring the expertise of two or more disciplines. Each project usually consists of at least two students pursuing different majors. Students are required to meet all disciplinary-specific requirements for their majors.

Selected multi-disciplinary study or project in engineering for upper-division students. Must be arranged between the student and an individual faculty member, and subsequently approved by the dean of engineering. No more than three hours of directed study taken at the University may be used for elective credits to satisfy degree requirements.

Credit arranged.

Credit arranged.

Faculty-directed multi-disciplinary student research in engineering. Before enrolling, a student must consult with a faculty member to define the project. May be repeated for credit.

Practical field experience working within an engineering organization. Internships are arranged through the MECOP organization. Students will be required to supplement their experience with a learning agreement. Students may receive an IP (In Progress) grade until the completion of their internship. Course is graded Pass/No Pass.