Introduction to Engineering, a four-unit course, provides an overview of the field of engineering and the primary processes and procedures used by engineers. Engineers play a central role in developing products and systems that improve our everyday lives, in areas such as transportation, computing, and medicine. In this course, students will explore each step of the product development cycle, from modeling and prototyping through production. Students will discover the interdependencies between the fields of engineering, science, and technology, and will explore engineering careers that suit their personal interests and abilities. Finally, students will examine the ethical and societal effects of engineering, which play a key role in the development of all engineered products and systems. Content for this course was developed by engineering and technology education professors at California University of Pennsylvania. Videos for this course were developed in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory.

It is recommended that students registering for CES: Introduction to Engineering successfully complete Physical Science, Algebra I, and Geometry before enrolling.