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Introduction to Engineering

EGN1001C — EGN1001C
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3 credit hours 60 contact hours Prerequisites: Concurrent or prior enrollment in MAC2311 (Calculus I), with appropriate placement. Some institutions accept students with strong high-school mathematics or with MAC1140/MAC1147 in progress. Specific requirements vary. v@Model.Guide.Version

Course Description

EGN1001C – Introduction to Engineering is a 3-credit, integrated lecture-and-laboratory course providing first-year engineering students with an overview of the engineering profession, the major engineering disciplines, the engineering design process, and the foundational technical and professional skills required for success in an engineering bachelor's program. The course typically combines lecture content (engineering disciplines, history of engineering, design process, ethics, sustainability, professional responsibilities) with hands-on laboratory work (introductory CAD, basic computer tools, programming primer, hands-on team design projects). Students develop a foundational understanding of what engineers actually do, gain exposure to engineering problem-solving, and begin building the team-based collaboration skills central to the engineering workplace.

The course sits within the Florida Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS) under Engineering: General > Engineering Foundations and is offered at approximately 4 Florida public institutions — primarily as a pre-engineering exploratory option at Florida College System institutions with strong engineering preparation tracks. The relatively small institution count reflects the diversity of approaches to first-year engineering: some Florida institutions use EGN1002C (a substantively similar course at higher institution count) instead, others use specific discipline introductions (e.g., MAE1812 for mechanical engineering at FAU), others bundle the introduction into discipline-specific courses, and still others rely on incoming students to declare an engineering discipline directly. Students should consult the receiving SUS institution about how EGN1001C articulates to their specific engineering program.

EGN1001C serves a dual purpose: it provides exposure to engineering for students exploring whether to commit to an engineering major, and it begins the technical development of students who have already chosen engineering. The course is typically taken in the first or second semester of the engineering pre-major sequence. Strong performance in EGN1001C — particularly the team-design-project component — is an early indicator of likely success in the broader engineering curriculum.

Learning Outcomes

Required Outcomes

Upon successful completion of EGN1001C, students will be able to:

Optional Outcomes

Major Topics

Required Topics

Optional Topics

Resources & Tools

Career Pathways

EGN1001C is the foundation course for the entire Florida engineering career pipeline. Students completing the course progress to the engineering pre-major sequence (calculus, physics, chemistry, foundational engineering courses) and ultimately to specialty engineering BS programs. Specific Florida career pathways include:

Special Information

Articulation and Transfer

EGN1001C articulation varies by SUS institution. Some Florida engineering programs accept EGN1001C as direct equivalent to their first-year engineering course; others require students to take a discipline-specific introduction at the SUS institution. Students should consult the receiving SUS institution's engineering department for specific articulation. A grade of C or higher is typically required at most institutions for the course to satisfy major prerequisites and to allow progression to higher-level engineering coursework.

EGN1001C vs. EGN1002C and Discipline-Specific Introductions

Florida institutions use varied SCNS codes for first-year engineering courses:

Students should consult the receiving SUS institution about which course is preferred and how transfers are evaluated. The substantive content of EGN1001C and EGN1002C is similar enough that institutions typically accept them as equivalent for transfer purposes, but verification with the receiving institution is essential.

Position in the Engineering Curriculum

EGN1001C is typically taken in the first or second semester of the engineering pre-major sequence. The standard Florida engineering pathway includes:

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

Most institutions require concurrent or prior enrollment in MAC2311 (Calculus I), with appropriate placement in calculus or a prerequisite course (often MAC1140 Precalculus Algebra, MAC1147 Precalculus, or MAC1114 Trigonometry). Some institutions accept students with strong high-school mathematics directly. Engineering math placement is critical — students starting below MAC2311 typically extend their engineering degree timeline by 1-2 semesters per missing course.

Course Format and Workload

EGN1001C is typically a 3-credit integrated lecture-and-lab course meeting 3-5 hours per week (combining lecture and lab). Expect: regular textbook reading; weekly lab assignments (CAD work, programming exercises, hands-on team-design progress); a substantial team-design project across the semester; introductory engineering-software tutorials; 2-3 unit exams; an oral presentation of the team-design project. Out-of-class workload typically runs 6-9 hours per week, with the team-design project often requiring substantial additional time near the end of the semester.

Course Code Variations

Florida institutions use both EGN1001C and EGN1002C for substantively similar first-year engineering content. Course titles include "Introduction to Engineering," "Engineering Fundamentals," "Engineering Concepts," and similar. The course is typically 3 credits with integrated lab.

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