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ENG M 405 - Engineering, Business and Society

Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-0
Fee index 8
Faculty Engineering
Department Mechanical Engineering
Typically Offered either term

Description
The interaction between Engineering, Business and Society is explored. Course topics include the history and development of engineering, financial tools, the organization of businesses and projects, and concepts around people, teams and teamwork. The impact of engineering on society is emphasized. Communication skills, ethics, and science and technology studies are used as a basis for critical thinking about and presenting on the course components.