ENGR 2050 - At the Cutting Edge of Technology

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

This course is a highly interactive and multidisciplinary course designed for participation by all majors. Students are first introduced to Engineering, Technology, and relation to other STEM disciplines. Next the innovation framework, the step/stretch/leap in technology, and historical case studies are reviewed. Then follows interactive sessions on NAE Grand Challenges, Rising Above the Gathering Storm, and: economics, globalization, legislation, off-shoring, materials shortages, recyclability and sustainability, climate and energy policies and realities. Student teams will then present their initial and example perceptions of the cutting edge. Next, guest Professors present from each engineering discipline; including one talk on the cutting edge in STEM education. The course then covers pathways and how to leverage the cutting edge to advance ones career. Afterwards there are three weeks of in-class workshops on preparing a final presentation/poster. Before presentations the class will review key strengths in Cincinnati/Ohio. Then the class finishes with presentations that will cover a new topic, or previous topic in greater detail, including identifying how the students can participate now or after graduation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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