All first-year engineering students enrolled in Watson College begin their academic
experience with a common first-year curriculum of mathematics and the natural sciences.
First-year students are also introduced to the various fields of engineering in EDD
111-112, in which they are exposed to biomedical engineering, computer engineering,
electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and industrial and systems engineering.
This cornerstone program ensures that all Watson School students have a broad perspective
of engineering, core competency in the foundations of engineering and essential skills
in problem solving, decision making, teamwork, writing and oral presentation.
Some students entering this first-year program have already determined their desired
engineering major; others have yet to discover which discipline best matches their
potential. No matter which category you fall into, you will get a solid start in the
Engineering Design Division before moving on to the fundamentals of an individual
engineering discipline presented through a sequence of core technical courses integrated
with technical electives and general education courses.
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EDD 103 - Engineering Communications I
Develops student's critical thinking skills through the completion of two
team-based projects. Emphasis is on teaming skills, critical reading, technical writing,
oral presentation skills, project management and professionalism. A technical report
and two professional presentations are required. Corequisite: EDD 111 (linked). Offered
in the Fall semester. 2 credits.
Levels: Undergraduate
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EDD 104 - Engineering Communications II
This class builds on the skills introduced in EDD 103. Critical reading, engineering
research, and writing through a Conceptual team-based project is emphasized. Two formal
presentations, two research papers using APA documentation style and a technical report
are required. Prerequisite: EDD 103, EDD 111. Corequisite: EDD 112 (Linked). Offered
in the Spring semester. 2 credits.
Levels: Undergraduate
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EDD 111 - Intro to Engineering Design
First course in a two-semester integrated introduction to the engineering profession.
Emphasizes engineering problem-solving techniques; introduction to the engineering
design process. Includes an introduction to machine shop use, engineering graphics,
circuits, and computer-aided design. This course is assessed a fee upon registration.
Fees are refundable only within the first week of classes for students that withdraw
and non-refundable thereafter. Corequisite: EDD 103 (linked). Course is offered in
the Fall semester. 2 credits.
Levels: Undergraduate
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EDD 112 - Intro to Engineering Analysis
The conclusion of a two-semester introduction to the practice of engineering.
Content is primarily focused on the application of mathematics in engineering. Content
is reinforced in the EDD 104 engineering design projects. Course fee applies. Refer
to the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: EDD 103, EDD 111. Corequisite: EDD 104 (linked).
Course is offered in the Spring semester. 2 credits.
Levels: Undergraduate
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EDD 197 - Independent Study
Self-directed study or experimental work on a subject. Supervised by a faculty
member. Independent Study form must be completed by student and signed by the supervising
professor and the director of EDD. Course is offered every semester. Variable credit.
Levels: Undergraduate
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EDD 397 - Independent Study
Self-directed study or experimental work on a subject. Supervised by a faculty
member. Independent Study form must be completed by student and signed by the supervising
professor and the director of EDD. Course is offered every semester. Variable credit.
Levels: Undergraduate
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EDD 497 - Independent Study
Self-directed study or experimental work on a subject. Supervised by a faculty
member. Independent Study form must be completed by student and signed by the supervising
professor and the director of EDD. Course is offered every semester. Variable credit.
Levels: Undergraduate
