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2016-2017 University Catalog 
    
2016-2017 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ENE 55400 - Globalization And Engineering


Credit Hours: 3.00. The focus is on the multifaceted dynamics of globalization, and its impact on engineering practice and the lives and education of engineers. The course emphasizes engineering and globalization from the perspectives of the emerging Asian economies and Europe, as well as the United States. This course is designed for practicing engineers and engineering educators. It is taught within a learner-centric, highly interactive, collaborative learning environment in which students are expected to learn from the experiences and thinking of each other, as well as from the instructor, and other course resources. The course places emphasis on reading, writing, web-based research, and discussion. Students are recommended (but not required) to have a minimum of two years work experience as a practicing engineer and strong communication skills (self-assessed). Permission of instructor is required. Typically offered Fall.