Special topics will vary by instructor and semester.

Special Topics in Engineering.

Students set off on a two-course journey to develop (1) effective and intentional human-centered engineering design mindsets and behaviors, (2) their abilities to work in and find ways to exhibit leadership on design teams composed of people with different skills and roles, and (3) their abilities to communicate both within a design team and with external stakeholders. Prerequisite: first-year Rodman scholar status.

This is the first in a two-semester course sequence for first-year SEAS undergraduates. Students are introduced to engineering practice and the design process, the concept of engineering as an endeavor that shapes and is shaped by society, the fundamentals of engineering ethics, and oral and visual communication. Majors and potential career paths are also introduced. Restricted to 1st Year Engineering Undergraduates or Instructor's Consent

Special Topics in Engineering.

Students will engage in supervised research in engineering, applying academic knowledge to real-world problems.

Students register for this course to complement an industry work experience. Topics focus on the application of engineering principles, analysis, methods and best practices in an industrial setting. A final report is required. Registration is only offered on a Credit/No Credit basis. Courses taken for Credit/No Credit may not be used for any major or degree requirements.

Students enrolled in this course will earn academic credit while they are working at an internship to gain valuable work experience in their field of study. The description of the student's internship must be submitted to the SEAS Graduate Office for approval prior to enrolling in this course. The course instructor is the faculty who the student will be reporting to during the internship, typically the student's advisor. For MS and PhD Only.