School of Engineering and Science
Undergraduate

Term: Fall 2025
Session: Full Term (Aug 25 - Dec 12)
Start Date: Monday, Aug 25, 2025
End Date: Friday, Dec 12, 2025
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Tues./Thurs.
Time: 02:00 PM to 03:15 PM

This course provides the student with an overview of the role and functions of the practicing engineer and the tools & technology they use through a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions. Students will be introduced to the history of engineering and the engineering disciplines/sub-disciplines (with additional emphasis on the engineering disciplines at RMU). Topics on problem solving engineering design technical communication teamwork and engineering ethics will be discussed in detail. Students will also be exposed to the engineering tools and technology available at RMU. Wherever applicable students? theoretical understanding of engineering subject matter will be strengthened through hands-on exercises. Miscellaneous topics will educate students on what four years of engineering education involves.3 Credits