E100: Introduction to Engineering

Engineering 100 is an engineering student’s first taste of what it is to be a practicing engineer! This project-based course simulates a real-world engineering environment. Each section asks students to complete an engineering project where they design a solution to an authentic, real-life problem. Students can choose from a range of different sections, each with its own project focus – from radiation mitigation to robotics to rocket science, and more!

What will I learn?

Every ENGR-100 section shares the same four core learning outcomes. Students will learn to:

  1. Employ the Engineering Design Process
  2. Communicate Effectively as an Engineer
  3. Collaborate in Diverse Teams 
  4. Understand and Practice Professional Engineering Values

What makes E100 unique?

Engineering 100 helps Michigan Engineers learn how to integrate design, communication, teamwork, and people-first engineering in one unified experience. Uniquely, this course embeds writing and communication instruction (first-year writing requirement) within the engineering discipline. This discipline-specific writing instruction helps our students learn the professional communication skills necessary to build their engineering career. 

"E100 was an incredible experience! I learned so much and received an excellent introduction to what the engineering program at U-M is like."
Jenny Newman

(Section 750: Making the World Better)

"E100 was an incredible experience! I learned so much and received an excellent introduction to what the engineering program at U-M is like."
Jenny Newman

(Section 750: Making the World Better)

"E100 was an incredible experience! I learned so much and received an excellent introduction to what the engineering program at U-M is like."
Jenny Newman

(Section 750: Making the World Better)