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The courses listed in the following section have been designed for specific groups of students for various purposes as indicated in the course descriptions. Certain courses have restrictions related to their applicability for degree credit. Students should consult the academic advisor in the major department for further information.
Courses of Instruction
Engineering (ENGR)
040x Freshman Engineering Transition (1, Fa) Introduction to the Viterbi School of Engineering: career objectives, study skills, available resources, and employment counseling. Graded CR/NC. Not available for degree credit.
100abcd Engineering Honors Colloquium (1-1-1-1) Recent developments in a highly technological society with emphasis on selected topics. Enrollment limited to members of the Viterbi School of Engineering Honors Program. Graded CR/NC.
101 Introduction to Engineering (3, Fa) Gateway to the majors and minors in engineering. Introduction to engineering disciplines. Historical and current trends in engineering; ethical and societal factors in engineering solutions. Hands-on design experiences; field trips; USC laboratory tours.
102 Engineering Freshman Academy (2, Fa) Introduction to the profession of engineering. Ethical, political and societal consequences of engineering innovations and the impact of engineering on everyday life. Team project and guest lectures. Open to freshmen only. Graded CR/NC.
301 Technical Entrepreneurship (3) (Enroll in BUAD 301)
305 Engineering Biology Matters (3, FaSp) Engineering students will learn biological phenomena in the context of engineering principles and explore biological mechanisms and processes as analogies for designing engineered systems. Recommended preparation: CHEM 105aL, MASC 110L, or equivalent.
395abcdx Cooperative Education Work Experience (1 or 2, max 5) Supervised work experience in a professional environment related to a specific degree program, academic level, and career objective. Acceptance into Cooperative Education Program required. Graded IP/CR/NC. Degree credit by departmental approval.
400 Engineering Honors Project (1-3, max 12, FaSpSm) Supervised interdisciplinary studies and projects. Enrollment limited to members of the Viterbi School of Engineering Honors Program. Graded CR/NC.
493x Dean’s Seminar in Entrepreneurship (2) (Enroll in BUAD 493x)
499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Current developments in the field of engineering.
501x Technical Writing and Communication for Master’s Students in Engineering and Science (3, FaSp) Writing of theses proposals, conference papers, journal articles. Emphasis on structure of discourse and writing process. Presentation and communication skills also addressed. Students’ own work used as course content. Not available for degree credit for master’s or certificate students.
502x Writing Skills for Engineering Ph.D. Students (3, FaSp) Writing of engineering curriculum- and research-related projects for Ph.D. students. Focus is on conference papers, dissertations and proposals, journal articles, and other forms. Graded CR/NC. Not available for degree credit for the master’s degree.
503x Oral Communication Skills for Engineering Ph.D. Students (3, FaSp) Academic and professional presentation skills for Ph.D. students. Preparation for qualifying exams, conference paper presentations, and other forms of oral communication. Use of visual aids and poster displays included. Graded CR/NC. Not available for degree credit for the master’s degree.
595 Manufacturing Engineering Seminar (3) Topics on the design, integration and operation of manufacturing enterprises and their role in an organization. Lectures, case studies, speaker sessions, field trips, team projects, reports and presentations. Prerequisite: CSCI 561, ISE 511L, and AME 588.
596 Internship in Engineering (1, max 3, FaSpSm) Part-time or full-time, practical work experience in the student’s field of study. The internship must be located at an off-campus facility. Students are individually supervised by faculty. May not be taken until the student has completed at least one semester of enrollment in the graduate program. Graduate standing in engineering. Graded CR/NC.