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Global Engineering Concentration
Program Goal
To provide an integrated opportunity for students to experience engineering from a global perspective throughout their studies, and provide formal recognition of these accomplishments via the completion of a concentration as noted on their transcript.
Rationale
The profession of engineering is becoming increasingly global, including geographically distributed design teams; multinational companies and operations; global customer bases and markets; regional and international standards; culturally influenced approaches to research and development; and a world-view of the environment.
As a result, there is a need for students to develop a global perspective of their technical field and profession. This new concentration program provides opportunities for engineering design on an international scale throughout the student’s undergraduate studies.
Eligibility
All engineering undergraduates in good standing are eligible to participate in this program. Students who wish to pursue this concentration should work closely with their academic advisor beginning in their freshman year so as to effectively integrate their interests and these experiences with their engineering degree requirements.
Requirements
This concentration requires completion of a minimum of 13 credits including:
Culture/foreign language: 3 credits |
HIST 1301 (3 c)
(HIST 71) |
Latin America History & Culture |
HIST 1401 (3 c)
(HIST 77) |
African Peoples & Culture |
SPAN 3002 (3 c)
(SPAN 77) |
Advanced Oral Spanish Skills |
Study Abroad Experiences: 3 credits |
ARSC 1005 (1 c)
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Cross-Cultural Issues in Study Abroad
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| ARSC "TBA" (2 c) |
Unpacking your Study Abroad Experience: Reflection& Discernment |
GEEN 9052
(GEEN 192) |
Engineering International Study—Study Abroad |
International Engineering Project: full-time |
GEEN 4995 (3 c)
(GEEN 195) |
Independent Study: International Engineering Project
Sample Projects
Re-design of a seating simulator for disabled South Africans (South Africa)
Monwabisi Sanitation Project (Cape Town, Khayelitsha Township, South Africa) |
XXEN 4997/8 (3 c)
(XXEN 147) |
International Senior Design Project
Sample Projects
Humans powered sanitizer for medical equipment in the developing world; patient transporter for Africa; small scale hydro-powered water purifier for the developing world; anaerobic digester; design of low-cost, multifuel stove; snake identification system.
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International Engineering Co-op/Intership Experience or International Engineering Service or Research Project: 1-3 credits
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XXEN 4993(0 c)
(XXEN 97) |
International Co-op Work Period (full-time) |
XXEN 4994 (1 c)
(XXEN 98) |
International Co-op Grading Period
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GEEN 4995 (3 c)
(GEEN 195)
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Independent Study: International Engineering Service Project
Sample Projects
Re-design of a seating simulator for disabled South Africans (South Africa)
Monwabisi Sanitation Project (Cape Town, Khayelitsha Township, South Africa)
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GEEN 4995(3 c)
(GEEN 195) |
Independent Study: International Engineering Research Project |
Sample Academic Plan
Completion of these requirements will result in formal recognition of the Engineering Service Concentration on the student’s transcript.
Contact Mr. Chris Perez, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, for more information.
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