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Spring 2025 Lecture Distance Learning Upper Division
The focus is on the multifaceted dynamics of globalization, and its impact on engineering practice and the lives and education of engineers. The course emphasizes engineering and globalization from the perspectives of the emerging Asian economies and Europe, as well as the United States. This course is designed for practicing engineers and engineering educators. It is taught within a learner-centric, highly interactive, collaborative learning environment in which students are expected to learn from the experiences and thinking of each other, as well as from the instructor, and other course resources. The course places emphasis on reading, writing, web-based research, and discussion. Students are recommended (but not required) to have a minimum of two years work experience as a practicing engineer and strong communication skills (self-assessed). Permission of instructor is required.
Learning Outcomes1Have increased global awareness.
2Have knowledge of the dynamics of globalization as an economic and social process including contrasting theories and interpretations of events.
3Have knowledge of how globalization is studied and characterized by economists, political scientists, and sociologists.
4Able to interpret studies and research on globalization.
5Understand the nature and roles of engineering education and life-long learning within the globalization dynamic.
6Understand the innovation process within a global enterprise including contrasting theories and the ability to analyze specific cases.
7Able to lead and innovate within a rapidly globalizing profession.
8Know the engineering profession, engineering education, and globalization from the perspectives of countries beyond the United States, particularly perspectives from Europe and the emerging economies of Asia.
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