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Foundations of Engineering
The Foundations of Engineering course is required for all new students, both first-year students and transfer students.
About this course
Foundations of Engineering provides an introduction to the USF College of Engineering disciplines and the engineering profession. The course provides students with knowledge of resources and tools to help them achieve academic success in a College of Engineering program.
Course Topics
- Time management
- Study skills for engineering programs
- Introduction to the engineering disciplines
- Career planning and development
- Academic policies and procedures
- Available resources and opportunities
Course Outcomes
Students completing this course will have:
- Created a weekly activity schedule and semester planner
- An understanding of learning styles and habits for effective people
- Met with an academic advisor
- Created a major specific resume in a pre-designed format
- Registered with career services
- Attended the career fair
- Gained knowledge of the abundances of available resources and opportunities
- Learned about different branches of engineering at USF
- A better understanding of major requirements
- Created a graduation plan