This resource is for ENGRUD students who entered the UW-Seattle in AUT26.
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)
One course from the following:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
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, W, or major requirements) |
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 OR 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.
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 - Engineering Elective | 5 | HCDE 492 | 2 | HCDE 493 | 5 |
| HCDE - Systems & Society Elective | 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.