May 25, 2026  
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EGR 106 - Introduction to Engineering I


Offered FL
Lecture- 2 Lab/Studio- 2
3 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
Corequisite:   

An introduction to engineering intended for students ready for calculus.  This history and sub-disciplines of engineering will be studied.  Written communications skills will be emphasized.  Students will be introduced to some common software used in engineering, including Excel and MATLAB or an alternative.  Students will plan a project based on their own interests.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  • Apply computational tools to engineering problems.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data.
  • Create simulations, models, and/or prototypes that may be physical or abstract.
  • Communicate information, results, and/or recommendations in written and graphical formats.
  • Function effectively in a professional, collaborative environment.
  • Explore career options within engineering and express current personal goals.
  • Apply design process to plan an engineering design project.