This course includes two concurrent modules. Module 1 introduces students to the profession of engineering and life as an engineering student. The course will allow students to learn, apply and reflect upon strategies for success in engineering in areas including: well-being, group dynamics, conflict resolution, time management, goal setting, planning, studying, problem solving and academic honesty. Module 2 introduces students to important aspects of the culture and worldviews of Indigenous Peoples and contextualizes the engineering profession within those worldviews. The course will introduce students to the engineer's legal and moral duty to consult with affected communities and examples of historical and contemporary influences of Indigenous worldviews on technology and engineering design. There is also discussion about the importance of inclusion of, and respect for, all people. Weekly hours: 1.5 Lecture hours and 1.5 Practicum/Lab hoursRestriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Engineering. Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 102.1; GEOL 102.1; PHYS 152.1; and CHEM 142.1.
This course includes two concurrent modules. Module 1 introduces students to the profession of engineering and life as an engineering student. The course will allow students to learn, apply and reflect upon strategies for success in engineering in areas including: well-being, group dynamics, conflict resolution, time management, goal setting, planning, studying, problem solving and academic honesty. Module 2 introduces students to important aspects of the culture and worldviews of Indigenous Peoples and contextualizes the engineering profession within those worldviews. The course will introduce students to the engineer's legal and moral duty to consult with affected communities and examples of historical and contemporary influences of Indigenous worldviews on technology and engineering design. There is also discussion about the importance of inclusion of, and respect for, all people. Weekly hours: 1.5 Lecture hours and 1.5 Practicum/Lab hoursRestriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Engineering. Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 102.1; GEOL 102.1; PHYS 152.1; and CHEM 142.1.
