School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
SEAS 101 Introductory SEAS Research 1-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
An introduction to research projects and problem-solving techniques in various SEAS fields. Note: Enrollment in a program of study within the Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences Department or consent of instructor required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
SEAS 175 Freshmen Experience I 1 Hour
For beginning college freshmen or transfer students with fewer than 24 semester hours of credit. Transition to university experience for School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) students. Topics include time management skills, critical thinking, exploration of SEAS majors and careers, campus resources, effective teamwork skills, and an introduction to the design process and project management.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Junior, Sophomore or Senior may not enroll.
Enrollment is limited to students in Land Surveying (1700) , Floodplain Management (1763) , Manufacturing Engineering Tech (5006) , Engineering Technology Mgmt (5007) , Architectural Science (518) , Construction Management (533) , Civil Engineering (534) , Civil Engineering-Prep (534P) , Electrical Engineering (537) , Electrical Engineering-Prep (537P) , Mechanical Engineering (543) , Mechanical Engineering-Prep (543P) , Computer Information Tech (555) , Computer Information Tech-prep (555P) , Computer Science (629) or Computer Science-Prep (629P)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021
SEAS 176 Freshmen Experience II 1 Hour
A continuation of SEAS 175. This course will focus on the application of introductory project management and design skills in a teamwork environment.
Prerequisite(s): SEAS 175
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of , Junior, Sophomore or Senior may not enroll.
Enrollment is limited to students in Land Surveying (1700) , Floodplain Management (1763) , Manufacturing Engineering Tech (5006) , Engineering Technology Mgmt (5007) , Architectural Science (518) , Construction Management (533) , Civil Engineering (534) , Civil Engineering-Prep (534P) , Electrical Engineering (537) , Electrical Engineering-Prep (537P) , Mechanical Engineering (543) , Mechanical Engineering-Prep (543P) , Computer Information Tech (555) , Computer Information Tech-prep (555P) , Computer Science (629) or Computer Science-Prep (629P)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
SEAS 210 Technology and Societal Impact 3 Hours
A study of technology and the west through Great Britain's Industrial Revolution (c. 1850) and the expansion and diffusion of Western Industrial Technology (c. 1850 to present).
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
SEAS 325 Survey of Building Systems 3 Hours
A study of National Electric Code, BOCA National Building Code, Standard Building Code, Local Building Code, structural systems, egress system, residential and commercial wiring, blueprint reading, HVAC, and energy conservation techniques.
Prerequisite(s): AS 163 and (CM 261 or CE 303) and (MATH 117 or MA 117C)
Course Fee: $35
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023
SEAS 367 Supervised Work Experience in Industry 1-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Supervised employment in industry. Written reports required. Note: Advisor approval required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023
SEAS 368 Problem Solving 3 Hours
An application oriented introduction to basic analytical tools for the solution of practical industrial problems. Focusing on developing qualitative and quantitative literacy and analytic skills, the emphasis will be on data analysis, graphics and simple experiments applied to real problems. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code K-SY
Prerequisite(s): 21 hours of Foundations and Explorations Courses, or junior status
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
SEAS 389 Cooperative Work Experience 3 Hours
Co-op credit may be earned in most technology programs. Students must be registered for credit and work with Cooperative Education in the Career Services Center and coordinate plans with their area advisor.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
SEAS 398 Internship I 1 Hour
Advisor approved, discipline-specific internship requiring 200 hours of work experience in business or industry. Note: Junior standing with permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; winter 2022; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023
SEAS 401 Contemporary Issues in Architecture and Manufacturing 1 Hour
Contemporary issues reflecting current and emerging technologies, policies and practices in architecture and manufacturing will be studied. Guest presenters from business and industry will be presenting lectures. Students will prepare a series of papers representing their own investigation.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Freshman, Junior or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
SEAS 471 Design of Industrial Experiments 3 Hours
Survey of statistical experimentation methods to improve quality of products and processes in industry. Includes the planning for design of experiments and quality tools that will be involved, designing the experiments with an understanding of different types of factors and, important aspects of running the experiments and analysis of data.
Prerequisite(s): AMS 271 and AMS 371
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
SEAS 475 Selected Topics in Industry 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Varying topics of significant interest and current developments in various SEAS disciplines.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; spring 2023; fall 2023