Practices in ECE

Catalog description

This graduate-level course equips students in electrical and computer engineering with essential non-technical competencies for solving and communicating complex problems in academic and professional contexts. Students will develop skills in leadership, career development, and professional identity formation while learning to identify, synthesize, and communicate both technical and contextual information effectively. Through writing exercises (e.g., technical papers, grant proposals), presentations, and experiential learning opportunities, students will critically evaluate literature, assess relevance and credibility, and uphold scientific integrity. Topics include responsible conduct of research (RCR), scientific record keeping, data management, collaborative research, authorship and peer review, research compliance, intellectual property, conflicts of interest, and ethical decision-making. Students will also explore broader impacts such as environmental and global considerations, and engage with frameworks for risk management and strategic decision-making. The course concludes with training in effective teaching and mentoring, preparing students to contribute meaningfully to academic, industry, and global communities with integrity and.