This resource is for ENGRUD students who entered the UW-Seattle in AUT25.
Degree requirements
ENGRUD requirement key
= Placement requirements
= Pick one to satisfy placement requirement
(Note: all must be completed to graduate)
Placement: July 15 after the first year
Engineering First-year Interest Group (E-FIG)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 101 | 1 | Engineering Exploration |
| GEN ST 199 | 1 | The University Community |
Mathematics and Statistics (15-20cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 124, 125, 126 | 15 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I-III |
One course from the following:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 220 | 5 | Statistical Reasoning |
| STAT 290 | 5 | AP Statistics |
| STAT 311 | 5 | Statistical Methods in Engineering and Science |
| Q SCI 381 | 5 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
Visit department website for full list.
Sciences (15cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 142 | 5 | General Chemistry |
| PHYS 121 | 5 | Mechanics [pr: MATH 124] |
Additional science from list below to reach 15 credits.
Additional Math/Statistics/Science (15-20cr)
Visit department website for a list of approved courses. Course options recommended for the placement process include:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 152 | 5 | General Chemistry [pr: CHEM 142] |
| CHEM 162 | 5 | General Chemistry [pr: MATH 152] |
| PHYS 122 | 5 | Electromagnetism [pr: MATH 125, PHYS 121] |
| PHYS 123 | 5 | Waves, Light, and Heat [pr: MATH 126, PHYS 122] |
Honors or accelerated sequences of chemistry, math and physics will satisfy degree requirements.
General Education Requirements (35cr)
Written and Oral Communication:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | 5 | English Composition |
| Writing | 7 | Writing (may overlap with Areas of Inquiry, DIV, or major requirements) |
Areas of Inquiry:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| A&H | 10 | Arts & Humanities |
| SSc | 10 | Social Sciences |
| A&H or SSc | 10 | Additional Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences |
A&H and SSc cannot overlap with HCDE major requirements.
Diversity:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| DIV | 5 | Diversity (may overlap with Areas of Inquiry or W) |
Engineering Fundamentals (12cr)
One course from the following
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CSE 121 | 4 | Intro to Computer Programming I |
| CSE 122 | 4 | Intro to Computer Programming II |
| CSE 123 | 4 | Intro to Computer Programming III |
| CSE 160 | 4 | Data Programming |
Eight additional credits from HCDE engineering fundamentals list. Examples include: A A 210, AMATH 301, BIOEN 215, CEE 220, CSE 163, CSE 180, E E 215, ENGR 115, M E 123, M E 230, MSE 170, NME 220. Visit department website for full list.
Major Core Requirements (46cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| HCDE 302 | 5 | Foundations of HCDE I |
| HCDE 303 | 5 | Foundations of HCDE II |
| HCDE 308 | 5 | Visual Communication in HCDE |
| HCDE 310 | 5 | Interactive Systems Design and Technology |
| HCDE 313 | 5 | Intro to User Research (W) |
| One course from: HCDE 315 HCDE 316 | 5 5 | Inclusive Design (SSc, DIV) Sustainable Design |
| HCDE 321 | 2 | Professional Portfolio |
| HCDE 322 | 2 | Organizational Teamwork |
| HCDE 351 | 5 | User Experience Prototyping Techniques |
| HCDE 492 | 2 | Capstone Planning |
| HCDE 493 | 5 | Senior Capstone |
Experiential Learning (2cr)
Any combination of the following:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 321 | Variable | Engineering Internship Education |
| ENGR 490 | 2 | Engineering Leadership |
| HCDE 496 | Variable | Directed Research in HCDE |
| HCDE 497 | Variable | Study Abroad: HCDE |
| HCDE 499 | Variable | Individual Research |
HCDE Electives (23cr)
15 credits from HCDE engineering electives and 8 credits from the System and Society electives list. Visit department website for a list of approved courses.
Total credits required for graduation: 180cr
Sample four-year plan
This is a sample four-year plan for Human Centered Design & Engineering to provide ENGRUDs a framework to create their individual academic plan.
Courses required to request placement for ENGRUD students: ENGR 101; MATH 124, 125, 126; CHEM 142; PHYS 121; English Composition; choose one: (CSE or STAT recommended): AMATH 301, BIOEN 215, CHEM 152, CHEM 162, CSE 121, CSE 122, CSE 123, CSE 160, ENGR 115, ME 123, MSE 170, PHYS 122, PHYS 123, STAT 220.
ENGRUD requirement key
= Placement requirements
= Pick one to satisfy placement requirement
(Note: all must be completed to graduate)
Placement: July 15 after the first year
Year 1
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 124 | 5 | MATH 125 | 5 | MATH 126 | 5 |
| CHEM 142 | 5 | English Composition | 5 | PHYS 121 | 5 |
| E-FIG: ENGR 101 & GEN ST 199 | 2 | STAT 220 | 5 | CSE 121 OR CSE 122 OR CSE 123 | 4 |
| A&H / SSc / DIV | 3-5 | ||||
| Qtr. Total: | 15 | Qtr. Total: | 15 | Qtr. Total: | 14 |
Year 2
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&H | 5 | SSc | 5 | SSc / Writing Course | 5 |
| Approved Natural Science | 5 | Approved Math/Stat/Science | 5 | Approved Math/Stat/Science | 5 |
| Engineering Fundamentals | 4 | Engineering Fundamentals | 4 | A&H | 5 |
| Free Elective | 2 | A&H or SSc | 2 | ||
| Qtr. Total: | 16 | Qtr. Total: | 16 | Qtr. Total: | 15 |
Year 3
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCDE 310 | 5 | HCDE 303 | 5 | HCDE 351 | 5 |
| HCDE 302 | 5 | HCDE 315 (DIV) | 5 | HCDE 308 | 5 |
| HCDE 313 | 5 | HCDE 321 | 2 | HCDE 322 | 2 |
| HCDE 496 | 2 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Qtr. Total: | 15 | Qtr. Total: | 14 | Qtr. Total: | 15 |
Year 4
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCDE | 5 | HCDE 492 | 2 | HCDE 493 | 5 |
| HCDE | 4 | HCDE - Engineering Elective | 5 | HCDE - Systems & Society Elective | 4 |
| Approved Math/Science | 5 | HCDE - Engineering Elective | 5 | A&H / SSc | 5 |
| Free Elective | 2 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Qtr. Total: | 16 | Qtr. Total: | 15 | Qtr. Total: | 14 |
Honors or accelerated sequences of chemistry, math and physics will satisfy degree requirements.