Courses

    Explore the world of engineering through understanding physics concepts, engaging in active learning assignments, and conducting hands-on labs and experiments. Students will analyze product designs and engineering decisions based on the physics surrounding the situation. Prerequisites: Restricted to Engineering Goldshirt (PENG) students only.
    Explores critical, literary and philosophical approaches to the following related problems: 1) how we organize knowledge and construct meaning, and 2) how we locate a sense of self as both individuals and members of various groups amidst the resources and demands of competing interpretations, traditions challenges and circumstances. Department restriction, honors standing or instructor consent required. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
    Develops and enhances problem solving skills for students enrolled in APPM 1235. Course is conducted in a collaborative learning environment with students working in groups under the guide of a facilitator. Prerequisites: Requires enrollment in corequisite course of APPM 1235.
    Introduces the use of computers in engineering problem solving, including elementary numerical methods. Teaches programming fundamentals, including data and algorithm structure, and modular programming. Software vehicles include Excel/Vba and Matlab. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite or corequisite course of APPM 1340 or 1345 or 1350 or MATH 1300 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
    Provides problem-solving assistance to students enrolled in APPM 1350. Student groups work in collaborative learning environment. Student participation is essential. Pass/Fail only. Prerequisites: Requires enrollment in corequisite course of APPM 1350 or APPM 1345.
    Provides problem solving assistance for students enrolled in APPM 1360. Conducted in a collaborative learning environment. Student work groups solve calculus problems with assistance of facilitator. Pass/Fail only. Prerequisites: Requires enrollment in corequisite course of APPM 1360.
    Teams of first-year students solve real engineering design problems in the Idea Forge. Design projects vary by section. Curriculum focuses on iterative design process, teamwork and team dynamics, supporting design with testing and analysis, and technical writing. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 0-75 units completed and restricted to Pre-Engineering (PREN-COS) students only.
    This course is specific to the Sustainability Residential Academic Programs in Williams Village North, Sustainable by Design RAP and Sustainability and Social Innovation RAP. Students engaged in the RAPs work in groups toward the development of a "design" or a "process" that addresses a currently unsustainable situation, from use of resources or application of technology, etc. The course engages students from many different fields in problem-solving using a hands-on approach. Prerequisites: Restricted to Sustainability by Design Residential Academic Program (PSBD) or Sustainability and Social Innovation Residential Academic Program (PSEE) students only.
    Provides an introduction to the engineering profession, including an examination of current discipline specializations and a focus on career paths for those trained in engineering. Provides sufficient knowledge of the engineering disciplines necessary to make an informed major choice. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 0-56 (Freshmen or Sophomore) College of Engineering or Pre-Engineering Arts and Sciences majors only.
    Faculty led reading seminars, focusing on specific test or texts chosen by the faculty. Special attention will be paid to group formation and the process of collaborative learning. Prerequisites: Restricted to Engineering Honors Program (PEHN) students only.
    Prepares freshmen in their transition to college. Focuses on academic success strategies, time and stress management, study skills, and S.M.A.R.T. goal setting. Students identify their strengths and participate in peer-to-peer interaction to foster collaboration and positive behavior. Leadership capabilities, professional development, and insights into career interests are explored. Speakers provide students with unique insights into being successful students and engineers. Prerequisites: Restricted to Engineering Goldshirt (PENG) students only.
    Continuation of GEEN 1510. Self-management and student development is reiterated. Includes time and stress management, study skills and S.M.A.R.T. goal setting for the "master" student. Leadership explored through group projects. Students complete professional development activities and assignments geared toward preparing students for engineering internships and research opportunities. Advising on different engineering department provided to support major selection and course scheduling. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of COEN 1510 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to Engineering Goldshirt (PENG) students only.

    Exposes first or second year undergraduate students to engineering research careers through a partner program (YOU'RE@CU), panel discussions with researchers in academics and industry, and exposure to research labs. Restricted to YOU'RE@CU participants. Department consent required. Pass/Fail only.

    Examines concepts of engineering leadership and the essential skills required to become an effective leader. Together students will explore leadership principles, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal skills (e.g. collaboration, conflict resolution, leading in diverse communities), intrapersonal development (e.g. self-appraisal, reflective practice, personal leadership philosophy), organizational competencies (e.g. planning, sustainability, climate), effective communication and ethical decision-making. Fulfills Engineering humanities/social science requirements. Department consent required. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
    Provides problem solving assistance to students enrolled in APPM 2350. This course is conducted in a collaborative learning environment. Student work groups solve calculus problems with the assistance of a facilitator. Pass/Fail only. Prerequisites: Requires enrollment in corequisite course of APPM 2350.
    Provides opportunities for independent study at the lower-division undergraduate level. Subject and/or project agreed upon by the student and the instructor to fit the needs of the student. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
    Explores different important themes relative to the Engineering Honors Program. Check with department for specific semester topics. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to Engineering Honors Program (PEHN) students only.

    Students enrolled in this course participate in a previously arranged, department-sponsored cooperative education program with a university, government agency, or industry. This course is offered only through Continuing Education and may be repeated up to 24 credit hours (four co-op terms). Department enforced restriction: GPA higher than 2.75 is required. GPA higher than 3.00 is strongly recommended. Pass/Fail only.

    Explores the many dimensions of leadership that exceed technical knowledge: the ethical, societal, cultural, interpersonal, and personal. Through seminars, workshops and exposure to leaders, students will reflect upon their engineering education in light of the multifaceted demands of effective leadership and their own personal career goals. Students will take an active role in shaping the course. Department restriction, honors standing or instructor consent required. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
    Provides opportunities for independent study at the upper-division undergraduate level. Subject and/or project agreed upon by the student and the instructor to fit the needs of the student. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.

    Gives students the opportunity to pursue studies in engineering-related work experience projects abroad that allow them to explore the relationship between theory and practice in their major. Internships generally require 40 hours on the job per credit hour and evidence of significant learning (e.g., paper, final project, and employer evaluations). This course does not count toward degree requirements. Pass/Fail only. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.