Topics we'll cover during the course of the program include:

•	The scope of engineering today
		--	Traditional engineering specialties such as aerospace, chemical, 
			civil, electrical, and mechanical
		--	New engineering specialties such as computer and environmental
		--	Requirements and coursework
		--	Jobs in engineering
		--	Professional ethics and social responsibility

•	Engineering design and projects
		--	Introduction to design problems
		--	Alternative designs
		--	Feasibility, development, and optimization
		--	Design contests
		--	Computer-controlled robot

•	Computer programming
		--	Introduction to coding in a "C"-like language
		--	Use of computer workstations
		--	Using the computer as a problem solver

•	Guest lectures
		--	Notre Dame faculty discussing their professional studies and research
		--	Practicing engineers from industry
		--	Notre Dame science faculty
		--	Admission counselors
		--	ROTC scholarship advisors

•	Field trips

		--	Tours to nearby engineering manufacturing or industrial facilities
		--	Trip to Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry