Program Overview

Introduction to Engineering Design, Communication, and Profession - ENGG 1600

Course Description

This course introduces Engineering students to fundamental design processes and theory in a multidisciplinary context. The course emphasizes Engineering design principles related to communications, teamwork, Engineering disciplines and careers, and professional responsibilities including: ethics, equity, sustainability, environmental stewardship, collaboration consultation with Indigenous communities, public and worker safety, and health considerations (including consideration of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act).

Course Details

Course Code

ENGG1600

Credits

2

Format and Length

• Lecture: 15 hours
• Lab: 30 hours

Prerequisites

To take this course, you must be enrolled in Engineering University Transfer Certificate

Course Objectives

This course introduces engineering students to fundamental design processes and theory in a multidisciplinary context. Topics include communications in engineering design, team work, engineering disciplines and career fields, and the professional responsibilities of the engineer. The course will also discuss important issues in engineering, including: ethics, equity, sustainable development, environmental stewardship, collaborative consultation with Indigenous communities, public and worker safety, and health considerations, particularly within the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Delivery Method

• In person

This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.

Term and Schedule

Location

Edmonton

Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 6 Territory and that the City of Edmonton and all the people here are beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty.