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33 courses with the subject GE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
GE 1000First-Year Seminar1
Seeks to support students in their transition to Northeastern and in their development as they become members of the college and university communities. Through classroom discussion and self-reflection activities, students are introduced to campus partners and opportunities, institutional policies and procedures, and academic support resources. Students are expected to attend activities that include major exploration events, diversity discussions, and student organization meetings.
Presents a comprehensive overview of computer-aided design using SolidWorks and is designed for beginners aiming to achieve CSWA certification. Explores core aspects of SolidWorks including sketching, basic and advanced part modeling, assembly creation, and engineering drawings. Incorporates hands-on tutorials and assignments, fostering practical skills essential for the CSWA exam. Students engage with advanced features, troubleshooting techniques, and detailed designs. Prior knowledge of CAD is not required.
Introduces students to the engineering design process and algorithmic thinking using a combination of lectures and hands-on projects and labs while encouraging critical thinking. Offers students an opportunity to develop creative problem-solving skills used in engineering design, to structure software, and to cultivate effective written and oral communication skills. Topics include the use of design and graphics communication software, spreadsheets, a high-level programming language, programmable microcontrollers as well as various electronic components, and 3-D printing. Requires students to develop an original design solution to a technical problem as a final term project. Requires students to have a laptop computer that meets the specifications of the College of Engineering.
Prerequisite(s): GE 1501 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- or ENGR 150M (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- Attribute(s): NUpath Ethical Reasoning
GE 2310Engineering and Technological Innovations Abroad4
Introduces students to the fundamental engineering and technological principles underlying major technical advances throughout history in a specific international context. Investigates how these significant technical innovations impacted local culture, industry, and institutions. Classroom introductory material is complemented by visits to local museums, university and government laboratories, observatories, archaeological sites, and companies. Taught in a study-abroad format.
Prerequisite(s): ((GE 1501 with a minimum grade of D- or ENGR 150M with a minimum grade of D- ); (GE 1502 with a minimum grade of D- or ENGR 155M with a minimum grade of D- )) or (GE 1110 with a minimum grade of D- ; GE 1111 with a minimum grade of D- )
Offers students an opportunity to develop a proposal for a design project that uses engineering technologies to improve the lives of individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities. Offers student project groups an opportunity to work with end users and caregivers at local nursing homes and special education schools to assess a specific need, research potential solutions, and develop a detailed proposal for a project. Project groups are matched with product design mentors who guide groups through the design process. Lectures cover relevant topics, including surveys of specific physical and cognitive disabilities and applicable engineering technologies. The same project may not be used to satisfy both this course and EECE 4790. May be repeated once.
GE 3300Energy Systems: Science, Technology, and Sustainability4
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 1241 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1250 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1341 with a minimum grade of D- ) or MATH 21EM with a minimum grade of D- ; (PHYS 1151 with a minimum grade of D- or PHYS 261M with a minimum grade of D- or PHYS 1161 with a minimum grade of D- or PHYS 1171 with a minimum grade of D- )
GE 4100Engineering for Mobile Applications Abroad4
Prerequisite(s): GE 1111 with a minimum grade of C- or GE 1502 with a minimum grade of C- or ENGR 155M with a minimum grade of C- or CS 2500 with a minimum grade of C- Corequisite(s): GE 4120
Prerequisite(s): CS 2500 with a minimum grade of C- or GE 1111 with a minimum grade of C- or GE 1502 with a minimum grade of C- Corequisite(s): GE 4100
GE 4892Engineering Product Design and Prototyping Challenge Project4
Offers students an opportunity to prepare detailed engineering designs and physical prototypes of technology-based products based on real-world specifications. Projects are carried out under the umbrella of the Generate organization within the Sherman Center for Engineering Entrepreneurship Education. Project proposals are developed in collaboration with the center director, including learning outcomes, project goals, and anticipated results/products. May be repeated up to nine times.
Provides an interactive course designed to enhance an engineering student’s professional and career-related education through a series of classes taught by managers, engineers, and other professionals with industry experience. Topics include career services resources, developing skills to be an effective manager, the balance between personal and professional life, mentors, making career choices, time management vs. energy management, and others. May be repeated without limit.
GE 5010Customer-Driven Technical Innovation for Engineers4
Studies the role of engineering innovation in addressing customer needs in early start-ups and the need to conceive successful innovative engineering design as part of a commercialization strategy. Emphasizes understanding how engineering innovation can meet real technical market needs and how to gather the necessary, relevant technical information early in the innovation process to produce a successful engineering design. Uses a series of practical engineering design projects to demonstrate how students can assess the technical capabilities of the start-up in producing an innovative design, how to communicate with customers in an iterative engineering design process, and how to correspondingly design and innovate to meet customer technical requirements.
Explores the iterative product development process, with a focus on user-centered design techniques. Employs generative and evaluative user research methods to set product requirements and end-user technical specifications and inform the product development decision-making process. Expects students to develop a simple product, device, or tool in a team-based workshop environment, through a project spanning opportunity recognition, concept generation, prototyping and testing, concept selection, and engineering design, all informed by the needs of the intended user population. Includes discussions of industrial design, sketching, design thinking, prototyping and manufacturing processes, and product development consulting.
GE 5030Iterative Product Prototyping for Engineers4
Seeks to develop in-depth knowledge and experience in prototyping by focusing on engineering processes and instrumentation that are used in different industries. Studies the prototyping cycle, from initial process flow and sketching to prototype development to testing and analysis, with an emphasis on iteration. Analyzes how different kinds of engineering prototypes can address design and user-interface needs vs. functional needs, such as looks-like and works-like prototypes. Offers students an opportunity to obtain operating knowledge of methods including 3D printing, SolidWorks, off-the-shelf hardware-software interfaces, simulation, embedded systems, product testing, prototype analysis, and prototype iteration.
Introduces engineering students to the fundamental business concepts and professional skills needed to operate effectively in industry and cross-functional teams. Covers competitive strategy, communication, negotiation, operations management, and business intelligence. Offers students an opportunity to develop the strategic and analytical capabilities required to bridge technical expertise with business decision making. Emphasizes real-world applications through case studies, collaborative exercises, and a final project integrating knowledge from all modules.
GE 5050Startup Essentials for Engineers: From Idea to Launch2
Offers engineering students a comprehensive, practice-oriented introduction to entrepreneurship and new venture creation. Guides students through the full startup life cycle, from ideation and business model design through market research, fundraising, legal considerations, and team building. Emphasizes hands-on application of lean startup methodologies, customer discovery techniques, and go-to-market strategies tailored to technology-driven ventures. Culminates in a final pitch presentation where students present a viable startup concept to a review panel.
Focuses on the main processes needed to develop a complex, high-technology product. Emphasizes the most important techniques and approaches used in a startup environment. Seeks to benefit students of all engineering disciplines including computer science and biomedical, industrial, electrical, mechanical, computer, and chemical engineering. Includes a running practical project in which a new product is designed and executed through a series of small projects for each phase of the product development process. Topics include the product life cycle, new product development processes, project planning and management, new product idea generation, the systems approach to product development, design for manufacturing, market testing and launch, and escalation to manufacturing. 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