Engineering

An introduction into diverse methods, practices, and tools to foster creative problem-solving. Engage in exercises and assignments to foster creativity. Delve into the link between creativity and innovation, unlocking potential for groundbreaking solutions.

Students will gain a working understanding of whole systems thinking and technologies of interest to entrepreneurs in international business development. NOTE: Only available as part of the Engineering Entrepreneurship Summer Institute (E2SI)

This course explores emerging technologies and their impact on product innovation. Essential elements of opportunity analysis are examined including disruptive potential, technology feasibility, market analysis, and value creation. It emphasizes practical application, critical thinking, and ethical consideration in product development.

Learn the fundamental legal concepts for technology startups. Topics include intellectual property protection, contract formation, employment law, and regulatory compliance. Students develop practical knowledge for navigating legal challenges in tech entrepreneurship.

Social entrepreneurship combines entrepreneurial principles with social impact. This course explores innovative approaches to address societal challenges, create sustainable business models, measures social impact, and drive positive change through entrepreneurial ventures.

This course teaches the principles of value creation for new product development through customer discovery. Learn to empathize with users, ideate innovative solutions, and validate product concepts through experimentation. Gain indispensable skills to drive new product success and customer satisfaction. Pre-Reqs: EGEN-2200 or Permission of Engineering Entrepreneurship Program Director.

Team-based course focused on the design and construction of of a proof-of-principle prototype which demonstrates a product or service. Students will create a high-level product design specification and conduct market and competitive analysis; hold consumer focus interviews and report findings.

This independent study explores the fusion of engineering principles with entrepreneurial skills. Students will investigate how technical expertise can be leveraged to create innovative business solutions. Permission of the program director is required.

A follow-on course to EGEN 3100, learn to think like an entrepreneur and win startup investment. Employ cutting-edge lean startup, tools, and frameworks to craft dynamic MVP's, build business models and make the pitch for venture success.

Working with a novel medical device, the course covers the process of medical technology commercialization. Topics include voice of the customer, clinical needs analysis, competitive positioning, and market entry strategy. Intellectual property management, regulatory process, and reimbursement are explored.

First course of the Career Compass professional development program. This first-year course focuses on setting the foundation for the program in six overarching competencies: Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration, Personal Development, Leadership, Networking and Relationship Building, and Career Development and Strategies.

Second course of the Career Compass professional development program. Continues to build the foundation for the program in six overarching competencies: Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration, Personal Development, Leadership, Networking and Relationship Building, and Career Development and Strategies.

This is a project-based course introducing students to the engineering profession and human-centered engineering design. Other concepts covered include communication, teamwork, data analysis, and social justice and Augustinian values in the context of engineering.

The biggest issues facing the world and the role engineering must play in the solutions will be examined. Constitutive groups will be identified, and experts will discuss the problems from their perspective area of expertise. Interdisciplinary engineering teams will be used to develop ethical, sustainable, and humanistic solutions to real world problems.

The Introduction to Humanitarian Engineering is the first in a series of courses intended to provide the context for undergraduate students who are interested in engaging with international program partners on global development challenges. This course provides background information about developing communities with a focus on historical issues related to colonization, development theory and poverty alleviation efforts. In addition, this course introduces technical issues related sustainable development with an emphasis on the role of external support, ethical engagement in community development and whole systems thinking. Finally, this course introduces practical skills in community engagement through a series of hands-on mini project activities, designed to provide students with the necessary skills to conduct field work with international partners.

Third course of the Career Compass professional development program. This sophomore year course focuses on the continuation of the six overarching competencies: Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration, Personal Development, Leadership, Networking and Relationship Building, and Career Development and Strategies.

Fourth course of the Career Compass professional development program. This sophomore year course focuses on the continuation of the six overarching competencies: Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration, Personal Development, Leadership, Networking and Relationship Building, and Career Development Strategies.

Structure and function of biomolecules, cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems (including muskuloskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, and nervous systems).

Survey of current topics in biomedical engineering; Engineering fundamentals (e.g., mechanics of materials, dynamics, transport, signal processing) with applications to biomedical engineering.

One of two required core courses for the Sustainable Engineering Minor that introduces whole-systems thinking to address the dynamic field of sustainability. Topics include climate change, planetary boundaries, greenhouse gas management, climate change mitigation/adaptation, sustainable materials and disruptive technologies.

Tradition and key themes of Catholic Social Teaching and how engineers can incorporate these themes in developing solutions to engineering problems. Engineering topics and case studies will be analyzed, with emphasis on a comparison of """greater good"""" and """"common good""""."

Fifth course of the Career Compass professional development program. This junior year course focuses on the continuation of the six overarching competencies: Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration, Personal Development, Leadership, Networking and Relationship Building, and Career Development Strategies.

Final course of the Career Compass professional development program. This junior year course focuses on the continuation of the six overarching competencies: Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration, Personal Development, Leadership, Networking and Relationship Building, and Career Development Strategies.

Student participation in independent research under faculty supervision, frequent conferences with advisor on literature search, theoretical and experimental research.

Interdisciplinary course directly and specifically focused on professionalism as the path to near term and long term career success. Complimentary to senior year Capstone Design Experiences.

An in-depth analysis of required professional skills including leadership, management, ethical behavior, team and group dynamics, time management, listening, technical writing, negotiations and self-awareness delivered through a combined lecture/seminar format.

Service learning experience related to engineering. Mandatory weekly group meetings as well as participation in seminar series. Fee associated with course. Consent of instructor required.

Leading a service learning trip related to engineering. Mandatory weekly group meetings as well as participation in seminar series. Fee associated with course. Consent of instructor required.

Engineering Service Learning Capstone.

Provides work experience for an undergraduate student who has been offered an opportunity to work in a field directly related to their major. Permission of Deparment of Chair and Associate Dean required.