Engineering Core

• ENG EK 546: Assessment of Sustainable Energy Technologies
  Critical to launching new energy ventures and implementing new energy policies is developing a broad understanding of how technically feasible the proposed project/technology in meeting the economic, environmental, and end-use requirements. This course will provide students with the background needed to assess the potential for energy efficiency and effectiveness of different technologies, the related economics, as well as identify the key technical risks in emerging technologies. Examples will be drawn from a variety of emerging technologies such as solar photovoltaics, fuel cells, advanced transportation technology, as well as conservation options such as motors, cogeneration, building automation and HVAC. This course will also address evaluating the life cycle implications of emerging technologies, including manufacturing issues, end-of-life, as well as estimating performance.
• ENG EK 690: Career Lab: Job & Internship Search for Master's Students
  In this course students will learn about job search principles and actively work on their application materials and job search techniques. Priority for this class is given to students participating in a 3 credit course and those with upcoming graduation dates. Graduate student only; enrollment at the discretion of the CDO.
• ENG EK 691: Lean and Agile New Product Development
  This 4-credit project-based graduate Engineering elective combines theory and practice of modern strategies designed to accelerate and optimize the product development process. Focus will be on value creation rather than traditional capacity utilization strategies. Techniques developed for Lean Manufacturing and Agile Software Development will be applied across the full spectrum of Engineering new products. Team-based projects provide experiential opportunities designed to fulfill the Practicum requirement for MEng degree programs. This course satisfies one of the requirements for Leadership courses in the MEng program. No prerequisites are are required.
• ENG EK 697: Graduate Part-time Engineering Practice
  Students register upon receiving an internship position. The Engineering Practice degree option helps students to integrate classroom theory with actual engineering experience. Under professional supervision, students gain firsthand knowledge about the engineering environment by working in a paid, part-time position in private industry, a governmental agency, or research or medical facility. Part-time position = 15-20 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, and less than 300 hours total per academic term. To maintain status as a full-time student, must be registered for 8-11 credits. Registration for 12 or more credits requires written approval of your faculty advisor. International students must have CPT authorization to register for this course. 0 cr. Pass/Fail. May be taken fall, spring, or summer term.
• ENG EK 698: Graduate Engineering Practice
  Students register upon receiving an internship position. The Engineering Practice degree option helps students to integrate classroom theory with actual engineering experience. Under professional supervision, students acquire firsthand knowledge about the engineering environment by working in a paid, full-time position in private industry, a governmental agency, or research or medical facility. Full-time position = 30-40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks per academic term (minimum 300 hours total per academic term). International students must have CPT authorization to register for this course. 0 cr. Pass/Fail. May be taken fall, spring, or summer term.
• ENG EK 731: Bench-to-Bedside: Translating Biomedical Innovation from the Laboratory to the Marketplace
  The subject of the course is the translation of medical technologies into new products and services for the healthcare system. The course begins with a rigorous study of intellectual property, licensing and the core aspects of planning, creating, funding and building new entrepreneurial ventures. Concepts and tools are presented for assessing new technologies and their potential to be the basis for a new entrepreneurial venture. Comparisons will be made of how technologies can be sourced and commercialized out of three very different environments: universities, national laboratories and corporate laboratories. Cross-disciplinary teams of students will be formed which will evaluate translational research projects currently being developed at Boston University and their potential for transformation into a start-up company to commercialize the technology, providing a unique linkage between the scientific research activities of the university and the professional schools. Each week there will be a case study which will discuss examples of both success and failure in technology commercialization. Some of these case studies examine Boston University life sciences spin-out companies, and the founders and CEO?s of these ventures will share their experiences with the class. Same as LAW JO 997, LAW LA 997, QST HM 801. Students may not receive credits for both.
• ENG EK 900: ENG Phd SUM Res
  
• ENG EK 920: Summer Research Experience
  By department approval only. Research carried out under the guidance of a faculty member.

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