Being master of your fate in our world of ever-increasing technological complexity demands that everyone is to some extent familiar with things technical. It is even more important for professionals who will work alongside engineers carrying out projects. After completing this course you will have a better understanding of the contributions of engineering to modern society, how engineers see and think about the world, what the 3big issues2 for engineers are, what9s involved in the different fields of engineering, and the tools engineers use. Open to first and second year students in all non-engineering majors. Prerequisites: None. Admission with permission of instructor.