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Engineering Catalyst Course Descriptions

Engineering Catalyst Courses

First Year Coursework

Math Catalyst

ENGR 1552

Engineering Catalyst Scholars build transferable problem-solving skills while developing engineering competency and confidence through applications of mathematics fundamentals. Topics will include:

  • Math in Chemistry: Proportionality and algebraic manipulations
  • Math in Physics: Free-body diagrams to discuss forces acting on an object
  • Math in Engineering: electrical circuits, dynamics, statistics and probability, strength materials
  • Math Extensions: review and complex applications of college algebra, precalculus and trigonometry, or calculus concepts 
Engineering Catalyst

ENGR 1652

Engineering Catalyst Scholars build transferable power skills to support their transition to OU, the engineering curriculum, and the curriculum-to-career pathway.

  • Engineering Your College Experience: personal management skills and supports for college and beyond (fall)
  • Engineering Your Academic Success: academic skills for making the most of your college learning (fall)
  • Engineering in Industry: career fields and opportunities for students in engineering and computer science disciplines (spring)
  • Engineering Your Image: personal marketing skills to communicate your technical and power skills (spring)

Second Year Coursework

Intermediate Math Catalyst

ENGR 2551

Engineering Catalyst Scholars continue their application of math in their engineering and science pursuits through a second-year course. Class activities will include: 

  • Developing independent learning strategies,
  • Choosing applications to explore based on major,
  • Complete and independent project to showcase major-based applications of mathematics
Research Catalyst

ENGR 2652

Engineering Catalyst Scholars develop an understanding of the research process through the design, research, collaborative authorship, and iterative review-based refinement of research ideas. Class activities will include: 

  • Finding and analyzing primary literature,
  • Communicating in a scholarly fashion
  • Working collaboratively to solve scientific and societal problems.