The IDEA Center provides many opportunities and resources to enhance, augment, and provide support for the engineering curriculum at Â鶹´«Ã½. We offer engaging academic, professional, and technical development and support opportunities to help strengthen students’ abilities inside and outside of the classroom.
ENG 10 - Fundamentals of Engineering Applications
This course is designed to increase motivation and student success in engineering through an application-orientated, hands-on introduction to engineering mathematics and design processes.
ENG 15 - Engineer Your Success
ENG 15 "Engineer Your Success" is a 2-unit course designed to enhance your success as an engineering student (and later as an engineer) by developing key academic and personal skills. This course focuses on academic and personal planning, time management, study skills, and paths to personal growth with personal instructor support and guidance. Activities include individual and collaborative exercises, personal reflections, and a final project.
ENG 20 - Introduction to Engineering Research
As of Fall 2025, we are no longer offering this course. Check out GEAR Up2Research!
Problem-solving ranks as the most highly demanded skill in today's workforce. This course teaches effective strategies and techniques for building strong problem solving skills for real world challenges. Gain hands-on experience with projects and practical skills for solving open-ended problems and creating innovative solutions.
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