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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING

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ENGR 101 Engineering Exploration (1)
Presentations and discussions on topics of current interest in engineering. Explores various areas of engineering research, engineering disciplines, and the relevance to today's students. Topics vary by quarter. Credit/no-credit only.

ENGR 105 Introduction to Engineering Design (3)
Uses a hands-on approach to teach fundamental aspects of engineering and effective teamwork to help students explore their academic interests. Topics include basic programming, mechanics, circuitry, CAD modeling, and 3D printing. Students will learn the fundamentals of engineering in the classroom, build on those skills in weekly labs, and apply them to a quarter long project of their own. Offered: WSp.

ENGR 106 Experience Engineering (1, max. 3)
Provides students a hands-on opportunity to become familiar with tools and techniques relevant to a career in engineering. Individual workshops are taught in Engineering makerspaces and teaching labs. Students individually complete deliverables to demonstrate proficiency on the assigned tool or technology. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.

ENGR 115 Engineering Transformation of Health (3)
Introduction to fundamental aspects of engineering and exploration of multidisciplinary engineering approaches to improving and promoting human health, including understanding how engineers from different disciplines collaborate, approach, and solve health problems. Offered: W.

ENGR 120 Mathematics Problem Solving for Engineering (4)
Lectures and intensive problem solving in mathematics designed to reinforce fundamental mathematics skills and techniques relevant for incoming first-year engineering and computer science students. Enrollment restricted to students in Pathways for Inclusive Excellence (PIE) programs.

ENGR 121 STARS Chemistry Problem Solving (3) NSc
Lectures and intensive problem solving in mathematics designed to strengthen academic and study skills. Enrollment restricted to students in the STARS program.

ENGR 122 STARS Physics Problem Solving (3)
Lectures and intensive problem solving in physics designed to strengthen academic and study skills. Enrollment restricted to students in the STARS program.

ENGR 150 Studying Engineering (1)
Focuses on topics related to the successful study of engineering for students enrolled in Pathways for Inclusive Excellence programs. Students build a toolkit of skills and resources to support their education. Topics include time management, effective communication, self-reflection, well-being, and more. Credit/no-credit only.

ENGR 160 Engineering Career Fundamentals (2)
Examines the principles and practices that translate college experiences into the workplace to lay a foundation for a fulfilling career. Focuses on career readiness competencies designed to prepare students for success in the workplace and lifelong career management. Develops essential career tools and strategies necessary to compete in today's job market. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: WSp.

ENGR 191 Mathematical Problem Solving for Engineers (1, max. 6)
Collaborative problem-solving sessions to develop skills in math with a small community of fellow engineering students. To be taken with either MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126, MATH 207, MATH 208, or another MATH course. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.

ENGR 192 Chemical Problem Solving for Engineers (1, max. 6)
Collaborative problem-solving sessions to develop skills in chemistry with a small community of fellow engineering students. To be taken with either CHEM 142, CHEM 152, CHEM 162, or another CHEM course. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.

ENGR 193 Physics Problem Solving for Engineers (1, max. 6)
Collaborative problem-solving sessions to develop skills in physics with a small community of fellow engineering students. To be taken with either PHYS 121, PHYS 122, PHYS 123, or another PHYS course. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.

ENGR 194 Engineering Fundamentals Problem Solving (1, max. 6)
Collaborative problem-solving sessions to develop skills in engineering fundamentals with a small community of fellow engineering students. To be taken with either A A 210, A A 260, CEE 220, MSE 170, M E 230, or another engineering fundamentals course. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.

ENGR 197 Engineering STARS Problem Solving (1, max. 8)
Collaborative problem-solving sessions to develop skills in mathematics, chemistry, and physics with engineering applications for students in the STARS program. Credit/no-credit only.

ENGR 199 Special Projects (1-3, max. 3)
Students propose problems to solve to an engineering faculty member. Problems selected from the student's own experiences and interests, from the interest of faculty members, or from other sources such as faculty or graduate students doing research projects, or from personnel in physical medicine, occupational therapy, hospital, industry, or government. Required corroboration by an engineering faculty member. Project suggestions available. Offered: AWSpS.

ENGR 201 Engineering Diversity, Access and Inclusion (3) DIV
Presentations and discussions on the need for multiple perspectives in broadening the impact of engineering. Students will work collaboratively to enhance their academic skills, solve engineering problems and develop team synergy with emphasis on inclusion of underrepresented groups in engineering. Field trips will provide first hand exposure to diversity and access in the engineering classroom and workforce. Course overlaps with: ENGR 401. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: A.

ENGR 202 Special Topics (1-5, max. 10)
Topics of current interest to engineering students. Offered: AWSp.

ENGR 231 Introduction to Technical Communication (3)
Examines basics of researching and presenting technical information for different audiences and purposes. Individually and in teams, students learn to construct document and presentations, following conventions of oral, written, and visual communication. Assignments are grounded in ethical and sustainable engineering practices. Course overlaps with: BSE 231. Prerequisite: either both ENGL 109 and ENGL 110, or any one of the following: C LIT 240, ENGL 111, ENGL 121, ENGL 131, ENGL 141, ENGL 182, ENGL 197, ENGL 198, ENGL 199, ENGL 281, ENGL 282, ENGL 288, ENGL 296, ENGL 297, ENGL 298, ENGL 299, ENGL 381, ENGL 382, HONORS 205, or HONORS 345. Offered: AWSpS.

ENGR 295 Alliances for Learning and Vision for Underrepresented Americans Internship Experience (1)
Prepares students for Alliances for Learning and Vision for Underrepresented Americans internship by developing professional skill sets and modeling how to apply them in the workplace. Students learn how to use common professional software tools and gain exposure to engineering-based software. Students also learn how to manage and present engineering projects. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: Sp.

ENGR 296 Engineering Study Abroad (1-6, max. 18)
Lower-division engineering course taken abroad for which there are no direct UW equivalents. May apply toward UW faculty-led programs or to courses taught approved study abroad programs. Credit does not apply to major requirements without approval.

ENGR 297 Vertically Integrated Projects ([1/2]-, max. 8)
Project-based, design and exploration experiences for lower division students. Through this class, students will take on entry level roles on faculty-led project/research teams while being mentored by upper division students, faculty, and graduate students.

ENGR 320 Engineering Cooperative Education (1-10, max. 12)
Engineering practicum; includes integration of classroom theory with on-the-job training. Open only to students who have been admitted to the Engineering Cooperative Education Program. Credits are deducted from student record. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSpS.

ENGR 321 Engineering Internship Education ([1-13]-, max. 26)
Practical on-the-job experience to apply classroom theory in the engineering field. Internship credit for undergraduate students as approved by the Engineering Career Center and may be applied to the undergraduate degree requirement, as determined by each department. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSpS.

ENGR 333 Advanced Technical Communication in the Engineering Workplace (4)
Technical communication and writing skills, strategies, and genres. Genres include resumes, proposals, procedures, and presentations. Thematic focus on collaborative teamwork and inclusive language for a diverse workplace. Builds on practical strategies introduced in ENGR 231. Prerequisite: ENGR 231 or HCDE 231; recommended: English composition course. Offered: AWSp.

ENGR 401 Leadership Development to Promote Equity in Engineering Relationships (3) SSc, DIV
Engages engineering students' energy, creativity, social conscience, and on-the-ground perspectives in advancing diversity and inclusion in engineering. Students explore topics such as diversity in science and engineering, impact of unconscious bias, the role of allies, community engagement, and leadership in supporting all current and potential engineers. Course overlaps with: ENGR 201. Credit/no-credit only.

ENGR 490 Engineering Leadership (2, max. 6)
Develops leadership self-efficacy, with an emphasis on designing and facilitating learning experiences. For students selected to serve as Engineering Ambassadors, Engineering Design Coaches, and Engineering Peer Educators. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.

ENGR 491 Engineering Peer Educator Practicum (1, max. 3)
Instruction and practice in facilitation and teaching with a focus on delivering resources and strategies to peers, building community in the College of Engineering, and Engineering Peer Educator professional growth and development. For Engineering Peer Educators in the Emerging Leaders in Engineering program. Prerequisite: ENGR 490. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.

ENGR 496 Engineering Study Abroad (1-6, max. 18)
Upper-division engineering course taken abroad for which there are no direct UW equivalents. May apply toward UW faculty-led programs or to courses taught approved study abroad programs. Credit does not apply to major requirements without approval.

ENGR 497 Vertically Integrated Projects ([1/2]-, max. 10)
Advanced project based, design and exploration experiences for upper division students. Students will take on leadership roles and faculty-led research teams while mentoring participating lower division students and engaging with faculty and graduate students.

ENGR 498 Special Topics in Engineering (1-5, max. 6)
Offered: AWSpS.

ENGR 499 Special Projects in Engineering (1-3, max. 6)
Offered: AWSpS.

ENGR 510 Foundations of Machine Learning for Engineering (5)
Foundational skills for utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques in engineering. Includes mathematical and coding skills, an introduction to types of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, and an overview of how artificial intelligence and machine learning can be applied to engineering applications. Offered: A.

ENGR 515 Data-Driven Optimization (4)
Foundational optimization techniques used across modern engineering, including machine learning and control theory. Covers fundamentals as well as deep-dives into relevant topics, such as: convex and nonconvex optimization, constrained optimization, high-dimensional and stochastic techniques for big data, algorithms and computational techniques, the calculus of variations, and case studies. Recommended: proficiency with writing code in Python. Offered: W.

ENGR 591 Data Science Seminar (1, max. 2)
Brings together students of data science with practitioners and methods developers in the field. Examines applications of data science tools and methods across the arts, engineering, humanities, and sciences. Hosts external speakers such as researchers and engineers from industry, start-ups, national labs, and other academic institutions. Explores perspectives on equity, ethics, and responsible data science. Recommended: coursework in data science fundamentals. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.

ENGR 598 Seminar Series in Engineering (1, max. 12)
Graduate seminar series on topics of interest to all engineering students.

ENGR 601 Internship (5/10, max. 30)
Practical on-the-job experience to apply classroom theory in the engineering field. Internship credit for graduate students as approved by the Engineering Career Center. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSpS.