3.00 Credits
Introduction to a broad range of engineering topics and fields, such as mechanical design, engineering materials, machining, electricity and magnetism, computers and programming, data analyzing and graphing, robotics and process control, systems engineering concepts, and communications. Discussions include the roles, duties and responsibilities, fundamental skills, engineering ethics, professionalism, and social responsibility in various engineering careers. Students are also guided to the appropriate academic resources and student support services at the College of Charleston.