Professional Development Modules
History of Engineering
A brief overview of how engineering curricula came to be as they are today. This module works well at the beginning of any engineering or pre-engineering course, but is best suited to gateway, seminar, or overview courses.
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Local Mission
This module emphasizes the local university mission and engineering curriculum (an example of the University of Washington is provided). The engineering curriculum is presented in the context of the overall University mission, including the role that engineering plays complementary to other to other colleges.
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The Role of ABET (Engineering Accreditation Board)
An introduction to the presence and purpose of accreditation. The engineering accreditation board (ABET) is described in the context of what it means to the University, to the student, and the value of the degree.
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Philosophy of Higher Education
An introduction to the overarching philosophy of education. "Expert" views of higher education are presented and connected to the content and process of engineering education. The concept of "Scholarship" is introduced as it relates to the higher level, philosophical role of the research institution.
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Written Communication In Technical Fields
An introduction to written communication in the context of what engineering students typically write and the difficulties they commonly face. The six basic literacies of technical writing are introduced as a foundational platform for all technical writing.
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Interviewing, Networking and Building Relationships
A brief introduction to relational interaction in the professional context that emphasizes dynamic relational skills. This module emphasizes the use of existing strengths to maximize networking capability (rather than relying on a "one size fits all" approach to networking).
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Purpose, Goals, and Objectives
A pathway for enabling the student how to match personal purpose, goals, and objectives to professional aspirations. Goals and objectives are matched to purpose, eliminating tendencies to over-achieve that keep many undergraduate students from clarity and fulfillment during the college career. All goals are set within the context of the 21st century workplace.
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Personality Styles
An overview of MBTI-based personality styles and how they impact performance, in the context of both strengths and weaknesses, in the engineering program. This module encourages the student to understand her individual strengths and weaknesses and match them to definition and pursuit of objectives most suited to strengths.
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Learning Styles
An overview of engineering-relevant learning styles and how they impact performance, in the context of both strengths and weaknesses, in the engineering program. This module encourages the student to understand her individual strengths and weaknesses and match them to definition and pursuit of objectives most suited to strengths.