Course Descriptions
General Engineering course descriptions
GNE212 Engineering Mechanics [3-0, 3 cr.] This course covers the review of vector algebra, forces systems resultants, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, internal forces, kinematics and kinetics of particles, systems of particles and rigid bodies. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing.
GNE301 Professional Communication [2-0, 2 cr.] This course covers the English language proficiency, business letter writing, memo writing, report presentation and writing, and the use of presentation software. Prerequisite: ENG202 Sophomore Rhetoric.
GNE303 Engineering Ethics [2-0, 2 cr.] This course explores ways to approach the moral decisions engineers encounter in their daily life, with the focus on critical thinking and the importance of integrity. The course introduces the fundamental canon of ethics in engineering practices and the associated professional liabilities; promotes working on multidisciplinary teams; and considers the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context. Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
GNE305 Professional Ethics [1-0, 1 cr.] Introduce the fundamental canon of ethics in engineering practices and the associated professional liabilities. Reinforce the importance of safety as it relates to engineering design and implementation. The course involves teamwork researching a situation related to professional and ethical responsibilities. Prerequisites: Third year standing.
GNE331 Probability and Statistics [3-0, 3 cr.] This course covers set theory, probability axioms, random variables (RV), continuous and discrete probability density functions, distributions, operations on RV’s, sampling distributions, confidence intervals (single variable), hypothesis testing (single variable), linear regression (single variable), and non-linear regression. Prerequisite: MTH201 Calculus III.
GNE333 Engineering Analysis I [3-0, 3 cr.] This course covers vector spaces, matrix algebra, solution of linear systems with numerical applications, eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications, nonlinear equations and systems with numerical solutions and numerical integration. Prerequisite: MTH201 Calculus III.
GNE334 Engineering Analysis II* [3-0, 3 cr.] This course covers vector-integral calculus, Gauss-Stokes theorem, introduction to partial differential equations, Fourier series and Fourier integral, and numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisites: MTH204 Differential Equations, and GNE333 Engineering Analysis I
GNE335 Introduction to Sustainable Engineering [3-0, 3 cr.] Sustainable design and related topics such as environmental impact assessment methods, climate science, green building, life cycle analysis, and energy considerations. Principles of sustainability and their application to real world design and problem analysis within various fields of engineering. Prerequisites: GNE331 Probability and Statistics and INE320 Engineering Economy I
GNE337 Introduction to Virtual Reality and Computer Vision [3-0, 3 cr.] This course offers a comprehensive study of current applications of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies in industries such as digital marketing, architecture, product design, engineering, medicine, training, gaming, gamification, and education. The course introduces students to the fundamentals, uses and benefits of virtual reality technologies today, then teaches the basic skills necessary in order to successfully create their own VR apps. Moreover, the course introduces students to Computer Vision, hand and body tracking, and real-time object detection in VR.
GNE340 Engineering Entrepreneurship [3-0, 3 cr.] Concepts and practices of technology entrepreneurial thinking and entrepreneurship. Business planning and fundamental knowledge on establishing start-up companies. Innovative projects implementation in large companies for process improvement and optimum efficiency. Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing
GNE345 Civic Engagement for Engineers [3-0, 3 cr.] This course aims to bridge the gap between engineering education and civic responsibility, highlighting the role of engineers in addressing societal challenges within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through lectures, case studies, service learning, and project-based activities, students will learn how to apply their technical skills for the public good, engage with community stakeholders, and advocate for sustainable and equitable solutions to local and global issues. Prerequisite: Junior Standing
GNE430 Management Consulting for Engineers [3-0, 3 cr.] Business and strategy consulting: industry overview, soft skills and fit interviews in consulting, market sizing, storyline and recommendations development, market entry strategies, problem structuring and the pyramid principle, business financials and profitability analysis, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and valuation. Industry guest speakers across several topics. Prerequisites: GNE331 Probability and Statistics, INE320 Engineering Economy I, Senior standing, and Consent of Instructor
GNE798 Research Methods [3-0, 3 cr.] Methods to improve and develop research skills which Includes: principles of scientific research, ethics, writing skills, methods for compiling scientific literature, identification of research questions and specific hypotheses, presentation of research results, writing research papers, proposal preparation, preparation of grant proposals, thesis and dissertation. Pre-requisites: Graduate Standing
URE course descriptions
URE201/202 Undergraduate Research Experience (1-2 cr.) This course provides an opportunity for students to engage in faculty-led research projects. Students will acquire basic level knowledge of conducting research (e.g., developing a research question and research hypothesis, developing research aim and objectives, and conducting literature review) and basic scientific concepts related to the research project. Pre-requisite: Sophomore standing.
URE301/302/303 Undergraduate Research Experience (1-3 cr.) This course effectively engages students in faculty-led research projects. Students will acquire intermediate level knowledge of conducting research (e.g., developing a rigorous scientific methodology, identifying gaps in the existing literature and studying the impact of the involved research parameters). The accomplished work covers hands-on experimentation, numerical validation or mathematical formulation related to the research project. Pre-requisite: Junior standing.
URE401/402/403 Undergraduate Research Experience (1-3 cr.) This course effectively engages students in faculty-led research projects. Students will acquire advanced level knowledge of conducting research such as extensive lab experimental work, computational modeling, validation and verification of results, data analysis and other skills as related to the research project. Pre-requisite: Senior standing.
VIP course descriptions
VIP201 Vertically Integrated Projects [1-0, 1 cr.] This course provides an opportunity for students to engage in faculty-industry co-mentored, multidisciplinary real-world projects. Students will work within vertically-integrated teams that are led by faculty, coached by graduate students, and co-mentored by industry partners. Students will acquire basic level knowledge of professional (e.g., documentation, leadership and teamwork, communications, project management, intellectual property) and technical (e.g., hands-on lab skills, scientific concepts related to the project) skills as deemed necessary for the success of the VIP. Students will also get exposed to entrepreneurship and start-ups. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing.
VIP202 Vertically Integrated Projects [2-0, 2 cr.] This course provides an opportunity for students to engage in faculty-industry co-mentored, multidisciplinary real-world projects. Students will work within vertically-integrated teams that are led by faculty, coached by graduate students, and co-mentored by industry partners. Students will acquire basic level knowledge of professional (e.g., documentation, leadership and teamwork, communications, project management, intellectual property) and technical (e.g., hands-on lab skills, scientific concepts related to the project) skills as deemed necessary for the success of the VIP. Students will also get exposed to entrepreneurship and start-ups. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing.
VIP301 Vertically Integrated Projects [1-0, 1 cr.] This course engages students in faculty-industry co-mentored, multidisciplinary real-world projects. Students will work within vertically-integrated teams that are led by faculty, coached by graduate students, and co-mentored by industry partners. Students will acquire intermediate level knowledge of professional and technical skills as deemed necessary for the success of the projects. Students will also get exposed to entrepreneurship and start-ups. Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
VIP302 Vertically Integrated Projects [2-0, 2 cr.] This course engages students in faculty-industry co-mentored, multidisciplinary real-world projects. Students will work within vertically-integrated teams that are led by faculty, coached by graduate students, and co-mentored by industry partners. Students will acquire intermediate level knowledge of professional and technical skills as deemed necessary for the success of the projects. Students will also get exposed to entrepreneurship and start-ups. Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
VIP303 Vertically Integrated Projects [3-0, 3 cr.] This course engages students in faculty-industry co-mentored, multidisciplinary real-world projects. Students will work within vertically-integrated teams that are led by faculty, coached by graduate students, and co-mentored by industry partners. Students will acquire intermediate level knowledge of professional and technical skills as deemed necessary for the success of the projects. Students will also get exposed to entrepreneurship and start-ups. Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
VIP401 Vertically Integrated Projects [1-0, 1 cr.] This course engages students in faculty-industry co-mentored, multidisciplinary real-world projects. Students will work within vertically-integrated teams that are led by faculty, coached by graduate students, and co-mentored by industry partners. Students will acquire advanced level knowledge of professional and technical skills as deemed necessary for the success of the projects. Students will also get exposed to entrepreneurship and start-ups. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
VIP402 Vertically Integrated Projects [2-0, 2 cr.] This course engages students in faculty-industry co-mentored, multidisciplinary real-world projects. Students will work within vertically-integrated teams that are led by faculty, coached by graduate students, and co-mentored by industry partners. Students will acquire advanced level knowledge of professional and technical skills as deemed necessary for the success of the projects. Students will also get exposed to entrepreneurship and start-ups. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
VIP403 Vertically Integrated Projects [3-0, 3 cr.] This course engages students in faculty-industry co-mentored, multidisciplinary real-world projects. Students will work within vertically-integrated teams that are led by faculty, coached by graduate students, and co-mentored by industry partners. Students will acquire advanced level knowledge of professional and technical skills as deemed necessary for the success of the projects. Students will also get exposed to entrepreneurship and start-ups. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
VIP701 Vertically Integrated Projects [1-0, 1 cr.] This course engages students in faculty-industry co-mentored, multidisciplinary real-world projects. Students will work within vertically-integrated teams that are led by faculty and co-mentored by industry partners. Students will acquire advanced graduate-level knowledge of professional and technical skills as well as coaching skills as deemed necessary for the success of the projects. Students will also get exposed to entrepreneurship and start-ups. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
VIP702 Vertically Integrated Projects [2-0, 2 cr.] This course engages students in faculty-industry co-mentored, multidisciplinary real-world projects. Students will work within vertically-integrated teams that are led by faculty and co-mentored by industry partners. Students will acquire advanced graduate-level knowledge of professional and technical skills as well as coaching skills as deemed necessary for the success of the projects. Students will also get exposed to entrepreneurship and start-ups. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
VIP703 Vertically Integrated Projects [3-0, 3 cr.] This course engages students in faculty-industry co-mentored, multidisciplinary real-world projects. Students will work within vertically-integrated teams that are led by faculty and co-mentored by industry partners. Students will acquire advanced graduate-level knowledge of professional and technical skills as well as coaching skills as deemed necessary for the success of the projects. Students will also get exposed to entrepreneurship and start-ups. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.