Departmental Courses
ENG 1002 - Introduction to 3-D Spatial Visualization
Intended for first-year engineering students with a demonstrated need for the development of 3-D spatial visualization skills. Topics include isometric sketching, orthographic projection, object transformations, 3-D coordinate systems, patterns folding to 3-D objects, and cross sections of solids.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: Permission of department required
Mary Raber
- Chair and Professor of Practice, Engineering Fundamentals
- Director, Tech Forward 21st Century Education Initiative
- Co-director, Husky Innovate
- mraber@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3570
- Dillman 112F
ENG 1101 - Engineering Analysis and Problem Solving
An introduction to the engineering profession and to its various disciplines. Focuses on developing problem-solving skills, computational skills, and communication skills. Through active, collaborative work, students work on teams to apply the engineering problem-solving method to "real-world" problems.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C)) and (Spatial Visualization Score >= 19 or ENG 1002(C))
AJ Hamlin
- Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- ahamlin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3047
- Dillman 112B
ENG 1102 - Engineering Modeling and Design
Continuation of ENG1101. Introduction to the engineering design process with an emphasis on graphics and documentation. Focuses on engineering problem solving in the context of the design process.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C)) and (ENG 1101 or (ENG 1001 and ENG 1100)) and (Spatial Visualization Score >= 19 or ENG 1002)
Matt Barron
- Associate Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- mjbarron@mtu.edu
- Dillman 104B
James Bittner
- Assistant Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- jbittner@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3057
- Dillman 112C
Gabriel Draughon
- Assistant Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- draughon@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1858
- Dillman 104D
AJ Hamlin
- Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- ahamlin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3047
- Dillman 112B
Brett Hamlin
- Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- bhhamlin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1965
- Dillman 104C
Michelle Jarvie-Eggart
- Assistant Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- mejarvie@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1105
- Dillman 104E
Amber Kemppainen
- Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- amber@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2193
- Dillman 112D
Kenneth Thiemann
- Assistant Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- kathiema@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3057
- Dillman 104A
ENG 1505 - Introduction to Systems Engineering
Introduces students to the discipline of systems engineering in a variety of industries. Uses systems thinking methods and tools to represent systems with an emphasis on engineering relevance.
- Credits: 1.0; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer
Jon Sticklen
- Associate Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- sticklen@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3057
- Dillman 205C
ENG 1885 - Discover Engineering Careers
Investigate a variety of engineering majors and career options. Presentations by various professionals will provide background on their undergraduate degree experience and perspective on working as an engineer.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Amy Monte
- Associate Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Associate Chair for BSE Programs, Engineering Fundamentals
- Academic Advisor, Engineering Fundamentals
- aemonte@mtu.edu, efadvise@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1498
- Dillman 207A
ENG 1990 - Special Topics in Engineering
Engineering topics of interest to students and faculty that are not normally covered in the existing courses.
- Credits: variable to 5.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Jon Sticklen
- Associate Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- sticklen@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3057
- Dillman 205C
ENG 2060 - Facilitating Group Learning
Development of facilitation skills in group environments. Topics include peer-learning strategies, developing inclusive classrooms, and facilitation techniques.
- Credits: 1.0; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 1102(C) or CH 1160
AJ Hamlin
- Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- ahamlin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3047
- Dillman 112B
Amber Kemppainen
- Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- amber@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2193
- Dillman 112D
ENG 2120 - Statics-Strength of Materials
The composition and resolution of forces and force systems, principles of equilibrium applied to various bodies, simple structures, friction, and 2nd moments of area. Intro to the mechanical behavior of materials, including calculation of stresses, strains, and deformations due to axial, torsional, and flexural loading. Uses MATLAB.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and PH 2100 and ENG 1102
Xinyu Ye
- Research Assistant Professor, Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
- xinyuy@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3138
- GLRC 116
ENG 2505 - Introduction to Low Fidelity Systems Modeling
Students utilize a software tool to model a range of natural and human-made systems to gain understanding and ability to apply a systems modeling approach for analysis of systems of increasing complexity.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 1505 and (MA 1030 or MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135 or MA 2160(C)) and (ENG 1001 or ENG 1101 or CS 1121 or CS 1131 or MIS 2100)
Jon Sticklen
- Associate Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- sticklen@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3057
- Dillman 205C
ENG 2990 - Special Topics in Engineering
Engineering topics of interest to students and faculty that are not normally covered in the existing courses.
- Credits: variable to 5.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Jon Sticklen
- Associate Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- sticklen@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3057
- Dillman 205C
ENG 3060 - Developing Mentoring Skills
Provides an overview of mentoring from the mentee and mentor perspective in an active learning environment. Topics include various mentoring techniques, providing effective feedback, and observational strategies.
- Credits: 1.0; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
AJ Hamlin
- Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- ahamlin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3047
- Dillman 112B
ENG 3505 - Practicum in Systems Thinking and Systems Modeling
Students will select a physical or human-made system and develop intermediate level systems models. Models will be developed using the tools mastered in previous classes and other necessary components of the STELLA environment. Communication of the modeling activity will be an important aspect of the class.
- Credits: 1.0; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 1505 and ENG 2505
Jon Sticklen
- Associate Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- sticklen@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3057
- Dillman 205C
ENG 3830 - Engineering Professional Practice
Students will integrate and solidify topics of professional communications, ethics, problem solving, and fundamental competencies of engineering. Students will enhance their understanding of consequences of engineering, design issues, legal aspects, ethical considerations, management, and leadership, through readings, research, and discussions.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of department required
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 1101 or (ENG 1001 and ENG 1100) and ENG 1102 and ENG 2120 or (MEEM 2110 and MEEM 2150) and (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200) or (MEEM 2201 and MEEM 3201) and (EE 3010 or EE 2112) and (CEE 3101 or CS 1121 or ENG 2505 or GE 2300 or MSE 2100) and (CEE 3332 or GE 3880 or MEEM 3600)
Brett Hamlin
- Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- bhhamlin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1965
- Dillman 104C
ENG 3990 - Special Topics in Engineering
Engineering topics of interest to students and faculty that are not normally covered in the existing courses.
- Credits: variable to 5.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
ENG 4060 - Leadership in Group Environments
Develops collaborative leadership skills through active hands-on learning. Topics include collaborative software, communication, and group management strategies.
- Credits: 1.0; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Amber Kemppainen
- Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- amber@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2193
- Dillman 112D
Mary Raber
- Chair and Professor of Practice, Engineering Fundamentals
- Director, Tech Forward 21st Century Education Initiative
- Co-director, Husky Innovate
- mraber@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3570
- Dillman 112F
ENG 4070 - Peer Mentoring Practicum
Experience designed for the practical application of leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors acquired in the LEAP program or mentoring environment. The practicum experience will be designed and implemented by the student, with mentorship/guidance from the associated faculty.
- Credits: 3.0; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 2060
AJ Hamlin
- Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- ahamlin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3047
- Dillman 112B
Amber Kemppainen
- Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- amber@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2193
- Dillman 112D
ENG 4300 - Project Management
The various stages in a project life cycle will be covered and include initiation, planning, execution, and closeout. Basic tools such as the Project Charter, Network Diagrams Gantt, and budgeting will be covered. Basics of MS Project are included.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): BUS 2100 or CEE 3710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or EE 3180 or BE 2110 or MA 2710 or PSY 2720
Mary Raber
- Chair and Professor of Practice, Engineering Fundamentals
- Director, Tech Forward 21st Century Education Initiative
- Co-director, Husky Innovate
- mraber@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3570
- Dillman 112F
Josué Reynoso
- Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Management, College of Business
- jreynoso@mtu.edu
- 906-487-4368
- Academic Office Building G023
Roger Woods
- Associate Teaching Professor in Operations Management, College of Business
- Affiliated Senior Lecturer, Construction Management
- rhwoods@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2063
- Academic Office Building G010C
ENG 4505 - Systems Analysis, Modeling, and Design
This course will focus on a cross disciplinary subset of systems drawn from engineering, business, and natural science. Students will concentrate on modeling methodology appropriate for moderate to large systems environments and a collaborative project where they apply what they have learned.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 2505
Jon Sticklen
- Associate Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- sticklen@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3057
- Dillman 205C
ENG 4515 - Introduction to Sustainability and Resilience
Introduction to sustainable development, resilience, and global grand challenges with emphasis on socio-technical systems. Key topics include earth systems literacy, policy development, corporate social responsibility, ecological economics, sustainability indicators, and industrial/societal applications (e.g. agricultural, mining sustainability, etc,).
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Robert Handler
- SURF and URIP Program Coordinator, Pavlis Honors College
- Senior Research Engineer, Chemical Engineering
- Pronouns: he, him, his
- rhandler@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3612
- Dow Building 814
ENG 4525 - Systems Analysis for Sustainability and Resilience
In-depth coverage of systems analysis using advanced tools and methods. Topics will include environmental life cycle assessments, social life cycle assessments, techno-economic assessments, material flow analysis, industrial ecology, and regional economic assessments.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
David Shonnard
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Robbins Chair in Sustainable Use of Materials
- drshonna@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3468
- DOW 840A
ENG 4900 - Multidisciplinary Senior Design Project I
Introduction to engineering design, including modeling, simulation, economic decision making, and reliability. Integration of design principles in the solution of open-ended engineering problems. Projects are defined and planned with faculty and industrial guidance. Emphasizes economics and environmental constraints. Students must be Senior Project ready as defined by major.
- Credits: variable to 4.0
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
ENG 4905 - Senior Engineering Design Project
Students work in teams on one-semester open-ended capstone design projects developing and implementing original and creative solutions to real engineering problems. Students must be Senior Project ready as defined by major. May take ENG4905, ENG4900, or ENG4910.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-4)
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 2120 or (MEEM 2110 and MEEM 2150) and (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200) or (MEEM 2201 and MEEM 3201) and (EE 3010 or EE 2112) and (CEE 3101 or CS 1121 or ENG 2505 or GE 2300 or MSE 2100) and (CEE 3332 or GE 3850 or MEEM 3600) or ENG 4505(C)) and (ENG 3830(C) or ENG 3505(C))
Jon Sticklen
- Associate Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- sticklen@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3057
- Dillman 205C
ENG 4910 - Multidisciplinary Senior Design Project II
Continuation of ENG4900. Introduction to engineering design including modeling, simulation, economic decision making and reliability. Integration of design principles in the solution of open-ended engineering problems. Projects are defined and planned with faculty and industrial guidance. Emphasizes economics and environmental constraints. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)
- Credits: variable to 4.0
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 4900
ENG 4990 - Special Topics in Engineering
Engineering topics of interest to students and faculty that are not normally covered in the existing courses.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Michelle Jarvie-Eggart
- Assistant Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- mejarvie@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1105
- Dillman 104E
Jon Sticklen
- Associate Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- sticklen@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3057
- Dillman 205C