EAS First Year Classes

Real-World Problems, Real-World Skills

EAS 199 Engineering Principles

  • Introduces a structured process for approaching real-world problems characterized by a range of technical and non-technical factors
  • Students learn how to "think like an engineer" as they work in project teams to complete a hands-on alternative energy design project 
  • Active learning format allows students to build highly transferable, workplace-relevant skills

EAS 202 Engineering Impact on Society

  • Explores a wide array of real-world problems that impact the well-being of people and/or the environment
  • Features expert guest presenters who address engineering grand challenges
  • Engages students in a semester long project on a personally meaningful problem of their choosing