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Welcome to the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University!

We look forward to meeting you when you arrive on campus for orientation. In the

meantime, we have prepared the Freshman Academic Guide and Engineering 101 to get

you started. The Academic Guide includes information for all freshmen at Hopkins, while

Engineering 101 is directed specifically to engineering students. Engineering 101 contains

information about all of the majors in the School of Engineering, including recommended

first semester class schedules. You’ll also find out about some opportunities to join

student groups. We hope that these materials help you learn about the Hopkins

community and the options available to you.

Again, welcome to Hopkins and we’ll see you in August!

Linda Moulton, Denise Shipley, Jessica Swadow, and Janet WeiseEngineering Advising Staff

Office of Academic Affairs — Engineering AdvisingWhiting School of EngineeringJohns Hopkins University103 Shaffer Hall3400 N. Charles StreetBaltimore, MD [email protected]://eng.jhu.edu/wse/page/academic-advising

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Questions regarding Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 should be referred to the Office of InstitutionalEquity, Garland Hall 130, Telephone: (410) 516-8075, (TTY): (410) 516-6225.

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Planning Your First Semester Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Registering for Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Engineering Programs and Course Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Applied Mathematics and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Biomedical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Civil Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Environmental Engineering and Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Materials Science and Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Bachelor of Arts in General Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Undecided Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Computer Integrated Surgery Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Robotics Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Engineering for Sustainable Development Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Center for Leadership Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Entrepreneurship & Management Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Professional Communication Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Study Abroad Opportunities for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Getting Involved in Student Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-50American Institute of Chemical Engineers / Society for Biological Engineering (AIChE/SBE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 American Society of Mecahnical Engineers (ASME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Center for Leadership Education (CLE) Student Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Computer Integrated Surgery Student Research Society (CISSRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Engineers Without Borders (EWB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Engineering World Health (EWH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Institute of Electrial and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Materials Research Society (MRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45oSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Society for Biomaterials (SFB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Society of Women Engineers (SWE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Theta Tau (Professional Engineering Fraternity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Course Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-61 Krieger School of Arts & Sciences Courses (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Whiting School of Engineering Courses (EN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Introduction

your department. You are encouraged to meetwith your advisor as needed throughout the yearto discuss your progress. Advisors generally postoffice hours when they expect to be available;other times can be arranged by appointment.Mandatory advising meetings will take place inNovember in order to choose classes for thespring, and again in April to choose classes forfirst semester sophomore year.

If you are undecided about a major, you will beassigned to a faculty advisor who will help youchoose an engineering program. Once youselect a major, you will be reassigned a facultyadvisor in that department.

Some tips regarding faculty advisors:• Except during orientation (when you have aset meeting time), getting in touch with yourfaculty advisor is your responsibility. Learnyour advisor’s email address, phone number,and office hours – and make use of them!

• Never wait until the last day of a deadline totry to contact your faculty advisor.

• Try to have a list of specific questions whenyou meet with your advisor.

• Expect your advisor to give you guidance, butdon’t expect him or her to plan your schedule for you!

Planning Your First Semester CoursesYou will be choosing your first semestercourses based on the information in this bookand the Freshman Academic Guide.• If you have already chosen your major, youshould follow the appropriate departmentalprogram, as described in the next section.

• If you are not yet sure about your major, youcan either choose to follow the departmentalprogram that seems most interesting to you,or you can follow the program for UndecidedEngineering students. A student who followsthis program may transfer into any engineeringdepartment (except BME) at the end of thefirst year and complete the requirements in

Academic AdvisingEngineering students have two advisors – a facultyadvisor in your major department and an academicadvisor in the Office of Engineering Advising – sothere’s always someone to help you out when youneed it!

Office of Engineering Advising103 Shaffer HallDuring the summer, academic advisors in theOffice of Engineering Advising will assist you withcourse selection and answer questions related toyour studies at JHU. Our office provides generalacademic support to all undergraduate engineeringstudents. We have information about the variousengineering majors at Hopkins and coordinate thefaculty advising program. We’re always happy toanswer questions, provide resources, and supportstudents in any way we can.

You may want to stop by our office if you:• have general questions about your academicprogram

• want to change or declare your major• are interested in studying abroad• are having some trouble in a class• have to miss classes due to an illness or familyemergency

• just want to talk to an advisor

Feel free to contact us at 410-516-7395 or [email protected]. You can also visit our websiteat http://eng.jhu.edu/wse/page/academic-advising

Faculty AdvisorsYou will be assigned an engineering faculty advisorin your major who will:• approve all course selections and schedule changes• provide information on academic programsavailable to you

• help you learn about other opportunities atHopkins, such as research

Your faculty advisor will be assigned to you late inthe summer, and you will first meet with him orher during orientation to discuss your courseselections. This meeting time will be scheduled by

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6. Review the AP/IB/GCE credit tables on pages18-21 of the Freshman Academic Guide.Although you may not have received yourscore report before registering, you shouldhave a good idea of your test results. Go withyour best guess. You can make registrationchanges online after you receive your scores, ifnecessary.

7. Enroll in an introductory engineering course inthe first semester. This course will give youadditional information about the major youhave chosen. If you are an undecided engineer,enroll in the "Hopkins Engineering SamplerSeminar" or ‘What is Engineering?’ or theintroductory engineering class that best fitsyour interests.

8. Detailed descriptions about the coursesengineering freshmen commonly take can befound in the last section of Engineering 101. A comprehensive list of Fall 2013 courses can be found online athttp://web.jhu.edu/registrar/schedule/index.html.

9. First-semester engineering students areallowed to register for a maximum of 18.5credits. Credit overloads will not bepermitted.

10. Please be advised that Organic Chemistry,AS.030.205, is a very demanding course for afirst-semester student. If you have not hadChemistry during your senior year of highschool, you should consider taking OrganicChemistry during the fall semester of yoursophomore year. Please note that freshmenwill not be permitted to take OrganicChemistry Lab, AS.030.225.

11. Honors Multivariable Calculus, AS.110.211, isa theoretically-based course. This course maybe suitable for students who are pursuing amajor in Applied Math and Statistics or asecond major in Mathematics. This course hasa pre-requisite or co-requisite of LinearAlgebra, AS.110.201, or Honors LinearAlgebra, AS.110.212. Calculus III, AS.110.202,is applicable to the math requirement for allengineering majors and is the appropriatechoice for most students who already havecredit for Calculus I and II.

time to graduate within the normal four yearperiod.

• You should review the information aboutplacement tests in the Freshman AcademicGuide.

• All engineering students take classes in theSchool of Arts and Sciences (calculus, chemistry,physics) as well as in the School of Engineering(introductory engineering courses, computerprogramming, discrete math).

Not sure about your major?When you complete your on-line Advising Profile,you can either confirm the choice of major youselected when you applied to Hopkins, or you canmake a new choice (except BME). Whatevermajor you indicate on the Profile is what we willconsider you when assigning faculty advisors. (It is,of course, possible to change your mind later!)

Some additional information to help you plan:1. Read pages 23 and 27-28 of the FreshmanAcademic Guide for some registration basics.

2. Most engineering freshmen will be takingcalculus, physics, a freshman engineering courseand often chemistry. This is a normal load.Don’t panic!

3. Hopkins courses follow a Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule. Usuallythe MWF classes are one hour and the TuThclasses are 1 1/2 hours. You can scheduleclasses back-to-back since instructors dismissclass in time for you to get to the next class.

4. For most engineering degrees there is noforeign language requirement, but you may takea language as one of your humanities courses.Review the placement test information onpages 35-38 of the Freshman Academic Guide.In addition to the usual language choices, checkout the courses offered through the LanguageTeaching Center, such as Chinese, Hindi, andArabic.

5. Physics is calculus-based. If you didn’t takecalculus in high school, please contact theOffice of Engineering Advising beforeregistering for Physics I.

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Getting startedWe want our students to learn how torecognize a proof and do them on their own. This skill is emphasized in the DiscreteMathematics course (550.171), which can beused to meet the requirement of at least onecourse in discrete mathematics. The coursehas only high school mathematics as aprerequisite.

Most courses that can be used to satisfy therequirements for the departmental major haveCalculus I and II as prerequisites, and at leastCalculus III as a co-requisite. Students shouldplan on completing the calculus sequence andtaking a course in linear algebra (LinearAlgebra 110.201, or Honors Linear Algebra110.212).

The Department of Applied Mathematics andStatistics is devoted to the study anddevelopment of mathematical disciplinesespecially oriented to the complex problems ofmodern society. A broad undergraduate andgraduate curriculum emphasizes severalbranches of applied mathematics: probability,the mathematical representation and modelingof uncertainty; statistics, the analysis andinterpretation of data; operations research, thedesign, analysis, and improvement of operationsand processes; optimization, the determinationof best or optimal decisions; discretemathematics, the study of finite structures,arrangements, and relations; scientificcomputation, which includes all aspects ofnumerical computing in support of the sciences;and financial mathematics, deriving, analyzing,and extending mathematical models of financialmarkets.

Applied Mathematics and Statistics

Registering for classesYou will be registering using the Hopkins onlineregistration system ISIS, which you can accessthrough the portal. Registration dates are July 1through July 31. The online-system operatesbetween 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. (Eastern DaylightTime). To avoid incurring a late registration fee(minimum of $100) you MUST complete yourinitial full-time registration by July 31.

You can make changes to your schedule duringthe Schedule Adjustment period which beginsAugust 1 and ends September 2, and also duringthe Add/Drop period from September 3 -September 13. There are no charges for changesmade during Schedule Adjustment or Add/Drop.

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ActivitiesThe department encourages teams of interestedundergraduate students to compete in theCOMAP (Consortium for Mathematics and itsApplications) International Mathematical Contestin Modeling. The teams tackle a given problem(for example, determining the optimal deploymentof tollbooths for the New Jersey Turnpike),formulate an approach, and write a detailed reportover the course of a weekend; the reports areexamined and ranked by a panel of judges.

The department also has an active club calledHUSAM—Hopkins Undergraduate Society forApplied Mathematics—which has manyopportunities for student participation,involvement, and leadership. The club sponsorsand organizes events that help undergraduatestudents to network, learn about professional andresearch opportunities, and discover the manydifferent disciplines where applied mathematicsplays a key role. Recent events include a discussionpanel composed of Johns Hopkins alumniactuaries, a presentation by a vice president of amajor financial institution, an exploration ofopportunities in the mathematics group at anational defense agency, and a look inside a majoroperations research consulting firm.

Looking ahead to senior year…CapstoneExperience You may elect to complete a capstoneexperience. This consists of taking Modeling & Consulting (550.400) in the fall of your senioryear followed by a senior thesis (550.501) duringthe spring. An oral presentation based on thethesis is required.

Bachelor’s/Master’s Program Highly motivated and exceptionally well-qualified undergraduates may apply foradmission to the combined bachelor’s/master’sprogram in applied mathematics and statistics.Interested students should apply no later than September of their senior year. Additional information is available online at:http://www.ams.jhu.edu/graduate_programs/bachelors-masters.html

What do our graduates go on to do? • Actuarial profession • Analyst for a financial institution • Operations research and consulting• Biostatistician working with a pharmaceuticalcompany

• Information Security• Applied mathematician in industry • Applied mathematician in a policy/regulatoryagency

• Communication network analyst• Graduate school • Law school • Medical School

Recommended course scheduleFall Semester Course # Credit

Calculus II or III 110.109 or 110.202 4 Discrete Mathematics 550.171 4 Humanities/Soc Science Elective 3 Other elective 3 Total Credits 14

Spring Semester Course # Credit

Calculus III 110.202 4 Linear Algebra 110.201 or 110.212 4or Differential Equations or 110.302 Humanities/Soc Science elective 3 Other elective 3 Total Credits 14

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• Because curriculum development andmaintenance for each focus area is theresponsibility of faculty members withresearch interests appropriate to the area, allfaculty members are active participants inshaping the undergraduate curriculum.

• The department has developed a hands-onsequence of courses called Design Teams thatexposes students to “real-world” biomedicalengineering from day one. Design teamsconsist of students at all levels—fromfreshmen to seniors, and masters students—working in teams solving problems involvingbiomedical engineering design. The end goalis the creation of a prototype product, systemor process that meets a previously unmetbiomedical need.

Core Knowledge and Curriculum BME faculty have identified many areas ofknowledge that must be part of the educationof graduates of our program:

• Molecular and cellular biology

• Engineering analysis of systems level biologyand physiology

• Creating, analyzing and simulating a linear ornon-linear system model from knowledge ofthe real biological system

• Analysis of systems described by linear andnon-linear ordinary differential equations

• Analysis of biological control systems

• Fundamental thermodynamic principles inbiology.

Students master this body of core knowledgeby completing a set of biomedical engineeringcourses, collectively referred to as the “BMEcore curriculum.” You will begin taking corecurriculum courses in the fall of your freshmanyear.

The past thirty years have witnessed thematuring of biomedical engineering as anindependent engineering discipline. While thetraditional engineering disciplines, such aselectrical engineering and materials engineeringare grounded in mathematics, physics and/orchemistry, biomedical engineering addsfundamental biology to its list of basic scienceroots, and students meet with their facultyadvisors to discuss modeling assignments. Thetask faced by biomedical engineering faculty forthe past quarter-century has been to integratethe emerging life science principles of modernbiology with the other basic sciences into acoherent framework for solving fundamentaland applied problems in biology and medicine.Because the job of integrating the physicalsciences into traditional engineering disciplineshad already been accomplished, it became thetask of the biomedical engineering communityto integrate biology into the traditionalengineering fields.

The curriculum provides a foundation in broadlydefined core areas in biomedical engineeringwhile allowing each student to gain an in-depthunderstanding in one of five focus areas. Thereare several unique qualities associated with ourcurriculum:

•The biomedical engineering curriculum beginswith the core course "Biomedical EngineeringModeling and Design." This required courseintroduces students to an orderly method foranalyzing and modeling biological problems,and students meet with their faculty advisorsto discuss modeling assignments.

• By organizing the students’ choices ofadvanced engineering courses aroundbiomedical engineering focus areas rather thantraditional engineering disciplines, we canensure both the depth of engineeringeducation and the relevance to biological andmedical problem solving.

Biomedical Engineering

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Getting started... BME Modeling and Design All engineers, if they are to be successful, mustlearn to analyze and design complicatedsystems. These skills are particularlychallenging in biomedical engineering becausemost biological systems were not designed;they evolved. Freshmen biomedical engineersat Johns Hopkins are introduced to these skillsand challenges by participating in BMEModeling and Design (580.111). This course(1) introduces students to an orderly methodfor analyzing and modeling biological systemsand (2) introduces engineering principles tosolve design problems that are biological,physiological, and/or medical in nature.Freshmen will use the informational contentbeing taught in calculus, physics and chemistryand apply this knowledge to the solution ofproblems encountered in biomedicalengineering.

Looking ahead…to Junior Year Building on the foundation of the corecurriculum, you are required to take acohesive sequence of advanced engineeringcourses that are related to one of fivebiomedical engineering focus areas. Yourchoice of focus area is made before the startof the junior year and is based on yourexperience with the biomedical engineeringcore and your answers to these questions:

• Do you want to understand at a fundamentallevel how biological systems work?

Focus Area: Biological systems engineering

• Do you want to build devices that facilitateresearch or clinical medicine?

Focus Area: Sensors, micro/nano systems,and instrumentation

• Do you want to create replacement cells,tissues and organs?

Focus area: Cell and tissue engineering andbiomaterials

• Do you want to use mathematical theory orcomputers to solve very complex biologicaland medical problems?

Focus area: Computational bioengineering

• Do you want to develop new imagingtechnology to reveal how biological systemswork to diagnose disease?

Focus Area: Imaging

Some of your courses will be biomedicalengineering courses; some courses will berequired from other departments. Along theway you are encouraged to seek out researchand design experiences that complement your engineering interests and pursueextracurricular activities that will round outyour undergraduate experience.

Schedule for a student beginning withCalculus I

Fall Semester Course # Credits Calculus I 110.108 4 Physics I 171.101/107 4 Physics I lab 173.111 1 Intro Chemistry I 030.101 3 Chemistry Lab I 030.105 1 BME Modeling and Design 580.111 2Computer Programming or Humanities/Social Science Elective 3

Total Credits 18

Spring Semester Course # Credits Calculus II 110.109 4 Linear Algebra 110.201 4Physics II 171.102/108 4 Physics II lab 173.111 1 Intro Chemistry II 030.102 3 Chemistry Lab II 030.106 1 BME in the Real World 1Total Credits 18

Schedule for a student beginning withCalculus II or III

Fall Semester Course # Credits Calculus II 110.109 4 Physics I 171.101/107 4 Physics I lab 173.111 1 Intro Chemistry I 030.101 3 Chemistry Lab I 030.105 1 BME Modeling and Design 580.111 2Computer Programming or Humanities/Social Science Elective 3

Total Credits 18

Spring Semester Course # Credits Linear Algebra 110.201 4 or Calculus III 110.202or Differential Equations 110.302 Physics II 171.102/108 4 Physics II lab 173.112 1 Intro Chemistry II 030.102 3 Chemistry Lab II 030.106 1 Humanities/Soc Science elective 3 BME in the Real World 1Total Credits 17

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Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering(ChemBE) is dedicated to the study andexploitation of chemical, biological, andphysical processes and phenomena forchemical and biological applications. As a resultof the scope and breadth of this rigorousundergraduate program, our studentscommonly secure employment in the followingindustries:

• Chemical and pharmaceutical production• Biomedicine • Biotechnology• Material design• Green energy

Common products include:• Novel polymers and materials • Biopharmaceuticals • Biofuels • Drugs and vaccines • Gene therapy products • Drug delivery devices • Cells and tissues • Semiconductors

Nanodevices, Food, Beverage, and HealthCare Products The demands on the modern engineer arehigh, and graduates must possess a wide rangeof skills in order to be competitive in a globalmarket. The ChemBE program successfullysatisfies these demands. Students takeadvanced courses in chemistry, physics,mathematics, and biology. Additionally,students are trained in transport, kinetics, andthermodynamics, which are essential to solvingreal-world engineering problems. Students alsohone their professional and communicationskills (report writing, oral presentations, andteamwork) in courses involving experimentalprojects, process design and product design.

Depending on their interests and future careergoals, electives can be chosen from excitingareas including green engineering,

nanotechnology, and bioengineering. Thesecourses, along with undergraduate researchopportunities offered by our faculty, aredesigned to prepare graduates for careers inthe chemical industry, biotechnology,pharmaceuticals or microelectronics. Thecurriculum also offers an outstandingfoundation for advanced graduate studies inchemical and biomolecular engineering,biomedical engineering, materials engineering,or for medical, law, or business school.

TRACKS: Students also have the opportunityto develop more in-depth specialty in one ortwo areas within chemical and biomolecularengineering. Two popular tracks, for example,include interfaces and nanotechnology (IN) andmolecular and cellular bioengineering (MCB):

Interfaces and Nanotechnology (IN) TrackInteresting and new physics exist at nanometerlength scales, as the surface area of an objectbegins to approach and exceed its volume. Inthis track, students are trained in thefundamental sciences used to solve problemsin nanotechnology and interfacial science.Courses in include Materials and SurfaceCharacterization and other electives such asColloids and Nanoparticles, SupramolecularMaterials and Nanomedicine andMicro/Nanotechnology: the Science andEngineering of Small Structures.

Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering(MCB) TrackFields in biotechnology and biomedicine ofteninvolve processes at biological, cellular andmolecular levels. Common areas utilizing skillsin the MCB track include the geneticmanipulation of cells for protein and vaccineproduction and the study and treatment ofdiseases such as arteriosclerosis and cancer.Courses in this track include lectures andlaboratory courses in biochemistry and cellbiology, cellular and molecular biotechnology,

bioengineering in regenerative medicine, andcomputational protein structure prediction. Inaddition, students will take a biomolecularengineering laboratory to learn the hands-onskills required for future careers in biologicalsystems at the molecular and cellular level.

Your First Year in ChemBETo get started in the program, during your first semester you’ll take Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Today (540.101), acourse which introduces the different careeropportunities available to graduates from thedepartment. Real world problems in molecularbiotechnology, electronics, law, medicine,biopharmaceuticals, energy, and theenvironment. A variety of companies andinstitutions are profiled weekly. You will learnhow chemical and biomolecular engineeringconcepts impact the world and how engineersin industry, academics, medicine, and the not-for-profit sector can make a real contribution.

You have the option to take the first fundamentalcourse in chemical and biomolecular engineeringduring your second semester, Introduction toChemical and Biological Process Analysis(540.202). This course will also be availableduring the first semester of your sophomore year.

Your Last Year in ChemBEOf particular interest are two senior-levelcourses entitled “Chemical EngineeringLaboratory” and “Chemical and BiomolecularProduct and Process Design” that are designedto develop real-world skills in chemicalengineering. In the first of these courses, youwill work in small teams and learn how tooperate different types of process equipment,use their knowledge of engineering to assesstheir operation, and write a report on theirfindings. In parallel, you will create a chemicalor a biochemical product, design the process,and produce a detailed forecast of the profitthat you expect from the successful marketingand sales process. Students find these coursesto be both fun and challenging, as well as animage of real-world problems.


Fall Semester Course # Credits Calculus II 110.109 4 or Calculus III 110.202 Intro Chemistry I 030.101 3 Chemistry Lab I 030.105 1 Physics I 171.101/107 4 Physics I Lab 173.111 1 Chem & Biomol Eng Today 540.101 1 Humanities/Soc Sci Elective 3 Total Credits 17

Spring Semester Course # Credits Intro to Chem & Bio 540.202 4Process Analysis Intro Chemistry II 030.102 3 Chemistry Lab II 030.106 1 Physics II 171.102/108 4 Humanities/Soc Sci Elective 3 Total Credits 15


Fall Semester Course # Credits Calculus I 110.108 4Intro Chemistry I 030.101 3 Chemistry Lab I 030.105 1Physics I 171.101/107 4 Physics I Lab 173.111 1 Chem & Biomol Eng Today 540.101 1 Humanities/Soc Science Elective 3 Total Credits 17

Spring Semester Course # Credits Calculus II 110.109 4 Intro Chemistry II 030.102 3 Chemistry Lab II 030.106 1 Physics II 171.102/108 4 Humanities/Soc Science Elective 3Total Credits 15

*Students with Advanced Placement credit for General Chemistry Iand II may enroll in 030.205 Organic Chemistry I.

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The backbone of our modern society is thebuilt environment that we all rely on. Thehouse you live in, the road you drive on, thebuilding you work in, the pipes that bringwater to your home and work or take wasteaway – all of these needs are met throughengineered solutions that civil engineersprovide. The foundation of all of today’smodern engineering knowledge began with thefirst engineering field: civil engineering. Today,civil engineering remains dynamic and vital tothe nation’s well being. Civil engineers helpfind solutions to the many challenges posed byour housing and work place needs,transportation demands and a myriad of otherinfrastructure issues. Moreover, the size of thenation’s infrastructure (its buildings, highways,ports and airports, bridges, rails) is not onlygrowing, but many of these facilities havereached the end of their design life and mustbe replaced or renovated.

Designing new structures (and retrofitting theold) to withstand natural disasters, such ashurricanes and earthquakes, and also buildingthem to be sustainable and “green” forreduced environmental impact and lowerenergy usage, are critical to the future. Further,integrating new technologies (new materials,new sensors, new design philosophies andmethods etc.) into civil engineering design is anever present challenge. Finally, continualrefinement of our design methodologies willreduce the costs associated with uncertainty inapplied loadings, material properties, and theintended use of the structure.

Johns Hopkins University has graduated civilengineers through an accredited civilengineering program since 1934. We havestrengths in probabilistic methods for designand analysis for application to the randomness

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in many building materials, the uncertainties inthe design process, and in the environmentalloading on structures. We are developing newtechniques for building with thin-walledstructures and how to design incorporating theknowledge of material (possibly random)properties and how they respond to repeatedcycling of the structure. We are concerned withthe soil that must support buildings and how itresponds to loading. We are also concernedabout civil engineering at the nation’s coastlinesand nearshore areas, as the population therecontinues to grow, while the sea level rises.

Looking ahead to senior year... The culmination of the undergraduate civilengineering experience at Hopkins is the yearlong senior design project. Students, under theguidance of a practicing engineer, take a civilengineering design project through all stages ofdevelopment, from project conception, tobudgeting, to final design. Recent projectsinclude bridge and building design projects andbuilding rehabilitation/restoration projects,including one involving Hopkins’ own GilmanHall.

We have designed our undergraduate programso that our graduates are prepared for advancedstudy in engineering or other fields and areprepared for successful engineering practice. Wehave a long tradition of placing our graduates inthe most prestigious engineering firms and in thetop master's and Ph.D. programs in the country,including our own.

Currently the department offers an undergraduatedegree in civil engineering, a five year combinedbachelor's/master's program, a master’s ofscience in civil engineering, and a Ph.D. in civilengineering.

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Recommended course schedule

Option 1* Fall Semester Course # CreditsMath course*** 4Freshman Experiences in Civil Engineering 560.101 1Intro Chemistry I 030.101 3Intro Chemistry Laboratory I 030.105 1Humanities, Social Science,or Writing Intensive course (060.113, 660.105, or 661.110) 3Intro to Mechanics I 530.103 2General Physics Lab I 173.111 1Total Credits 15

Spring Semester** Course # Credits Math course*** 4Writing Intensive course (060.113, 660.105, or 661.110) 3Humanities or Social Science* 3Perspectives on theEvolution of Structures 560.141 3Intro to Mechanics II 530.104 2Total Credits 15

*If a student selects Option I, General Physics II andGeneral Physics Lab II are taken after the freshmanyear, leaving room for an additional elective in thespring semester of freshman year.

**Students selecting Option 1 are encouraged (butnot required) to take 18 credits in their springsemester.

NOTE: If a student earns AP credit for Physics I,he or she MUST still take either General PhysicsLab I (173.111) or another 1 credit laboratorycourse.

Option 2Fall Semester Course # CreditsMath course*** 4Freshman Experiences in Civil Engineering 560.101 1Intro Chemistry I 030.101 3Intro Chemistry Laboratory I 030.105 1Humanities, Social Science,or Writing Intensive course (060.113, 660.105, or 661.110) 3General Physics I 171.101/107 4General Physics Lab I 173.111 1Total Credits 17

Spring Semester Course # Credits Math course*** 4Writing Intensive course (060.113, 660.105, or 661.110) 3Perspectives on theEvolution of Structures 560.141 3General Physics II 171.102/108 4General Physics Lab II 173.112 1Total Credits 15

***MATH COURSE SELECTIONFreshmen should take a math course eachsemester, choosing among the required coursesshown below according to their level ofpreparation.

Course Name Course # Credits Calculus I 110.108 4Calculus II 110.109 4Calculus III or 110.202 orMathematical Models for 550.252 4Decision-Making Linear Algebra & Differential 550.291 4Equations

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In their junior and senior years CS students havegreat flexibility in choosing their upper level CS,and other distributional courses. In addition tocore courses in software engineering, algorithms,and networks, students may choose from coursesin artificial intelligence, sensor-based robotics,distributed systems, operating systems,cryptography and security, computer integratedsurgery, natural language processing, machinelearning, computational genomics, computergraphics and more. A key feature of our major isthe tremendous amount of teamwork andcollaboration that takes place in the upper levelcourses. Many of them provide students withopportunities to develop significant term projectsin small groups, sometimes with an external client,and other times of the students' design.

FOCUS AREASAs students progress through the program, manydiscover a special interest and want to concentratetheir studies in that area. To facilitate this, we havedeveloped several tracks within the majorconsisting of relevant CS and distributionalcourses: natural language processing, softwareengineering, information security, video gamedesign, and robotics. Additional focus areasinclude data-intensive computing, computingfundamentals, systems & networking, and businesscomputing. Together these nine areas representfaculty research strengths and typical careerdirections, offering specialization options forundergraduate exploration within the department.Regardless of whether you pursue a particularfocus or not, our bachelor programs provideexcellent preparation for research within thedepartment, summer internships, and post-graduation industry employment or graduatework.

Computer Science

Computer science is the study of models ofcomputation, their physical realizations, and theapplication of these models to an incrediblydiverse and continually evolving set of applications.As such, students who major in computer sciencehave a wide range of directions in which to applytheir degree. Whether your dream job is todevelop the latest applications for Google, Apple,or Microsoft, create the greatest computer gameever, construct a truly secure electronic votingsystem, invent robots for medical orenvironmental applications, build a universallanguage translator, or run your own e-business(to name a few), a computer science degree atJHU can get you started.

PROGRAMSWe offer both a Bachelor of Science (BS)degree and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. This gives computer science students the optionsof pursing a strongly technical program (BS), orcrafting a more traditional liberal arts program(BA). Both degrees start with a balancedfoundation in computer science, so that majorsdon’t have to decide whether to pursue a BS or aBA until mid-way through their undergraduatestudies. The first two years of study focus oncore courses within the major: programming inJava, C, and C++, data structures andalgorithms, computer system fundamentals,automata and computation theory. This core givesstudents a strong understanding of howcomputers work and how we can use them tomanipulate data. To complement these requiredcourses, students take distributional courses inmath, science, humanities and social science, andmay also start exploring the field of CS throughcourses such as databases, user interfaces andmobile applications, parallel programming, orvideo game design.

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COMMUNITYStudents majoring in computer science form astrong community and support system. This isfacilitated through course team projects, as wellas our own undergraduate computer lab.Students have 24/7 access to this lab, as well as toour compute servers either directly on the labmachines or remotely from their own laptops.The lab provides a common gathering place towork on projects, get advice and homework help,and generally socialize with others in thedepartment.

The department is also home to three studentgroups: ACM, UPE and WiCS. ACM is ourchapter of the Association for ComputingMachinery, which you can read about later in thisbooklet. UPE stands for Upsilon Pi Epsilon whichis the computer science honor society. Studentsin this group typically help with open houseevents and hold tutoring sessions around examtime. WiCS is our Women in CS group whichmeets several times a semester for dinners withguest speakers, and also more regularly forinformal "coding circles".

PROGRAM COMBINATIONSBecause of our flexible program requirements,students frequently combine studies in CS withminors, other majors, and sometimes evenmasters programs in CS or related areas. Someof the most popular minors among CS majors areEntrepreneurship & Management, Robotics,Computer Integrated Surgery, and Math(traditional or applied). We also offer a minor incomputer science for those pursuing other

majors. Double majors may combine studies inCS with almost any other major offered inEngineering or Arts & Sciences.

Due to the close relationship between computerscience and many other fields, it may be difficultto choose the right course of study. Studentswho are interested in the intersection ofcomputer science and electrical engineering areencouraged to pursue a Bachelor of Science inComputer Engineering (CE), which is jointlysponsored by the computer science and electricaland computer engineering departments. CEmajors take core courses from both departments,and may choose advisors and upper level coursesfrom either department. You can find moreinformation about this program elsewhere in thisbooklet.

At the graduate level, students may pursue aconcurrent bachelor's/master's program, whichallows undergraduates to begin a masters degreebefore completing their undergraduate courses.Because it is not necessary for both the bachelor'sand master's degrees to be in the same field,some students use the concurrent program as anopportunity to combine their bachelor in CS witha specialized masters program in informationsecurity, robotics, or engineering management, ora more traditional graduate field such as appliedmath or computer engineering.

On next page you will find our recommendedcourses for the first year of study as a computerscience major. More details on all our programsare readily available on our department website:www.cs.jhu.edu.

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Option B (without AP Computer Science, choose this one)

Fall Semester Course # CreditCalculus I 110.108 4or Calculus II (if 5 AP) 110.109 Discrete Math 550.171 4Writing 661.110, 220.105, 060.113 3M&Ms 600.105 1Intro Programming in Java 600.107 3

(if novice programmer, also 600.108 1)Total Credits 15 (16)

Spring Semester Course # CreditCalculus II 110.109 4or other math Physics I 171.101 4 Physics I Lab 173.111 1H/S elective 3Intermediate Programming 600.120 4

Total Credits 16

Option A (with AP Computer Science, choose this one)

Fall Semester Course # CreditCalculus I 110.108 4or Calculus II (if 5 AP) 110.109 Discrete Math 550.171 4Writing 661.110, 220.105, 060.113 3M&Ms 600.105 1Intermediate Programming 600.120 4

Total Credits 16

Spring Semester Course # CreditCalculus II 110.109 4or other math Physics I 171.101 4Physics I Lab 173.111 1H/S Elective 3Data Structures 600.226 4Total Credits 16

Do you want to build the next generation ofcomputer hardware or design smart surgicaltools? If so, think about majoring in electricalengineering or computer engineering. Both ofthese programs combine a rigorous educationin engineering and the sciences with researchexperience that lets you put your knowledge towork in the world of high-tech engineering andin advanced studies.

Electrical engineering is concerned with a widevariety of topics in electronics, integratedcircuits, signals, systems, and communications;in photonics and optoelectronics; in medicalimaging; and in computer hardware.

Computer engineering is concerned with thedesign and application of analog and digital devicesand systems, including computer systems. In thecomputer engineering program, you can selectadvanced courses with orientations towardsmicrosystems, computer-integrated surgery,software, or robotics and sensors.

Design a program that fits your interests The department centers its teaching and researchin three major areas: communications and signalprocessing, photonics and optoelectronics, andcomputer engineering systems. Working closelywith your advisor, you can put together anelectrical engineering or computer engineeringprogram that lets you focus on the areas of thefield where your interest lies. Students who areinterested in the intersection of electricalengineering and computer science are encouragedto pursue a Bachelor of Science in ComputerEngineering (CE), which is jointly sponsored by theelectrical/computer engineering and computerscience departments. CE majors take core coursesfrom both departments, and may choose advisorsand upper level courses from either department.

Research is an essential tool Hands-on research is one of the best tools forlearning. Right from the beginning, you’ll work

with your instructors in their area of research aswell as on projects of your own. Some of theareas that faculty are currently researchinginclude parallel signal processing, VLSI analogarchitectures for machine vision, nonlinearsystems, photonics, optical communications,semiconductor devices, biomorphic systems forrobotics and sensory information processing,medical imaging, and much more.

You’re only as good as your tools The department maintains extensive facilities forteaching and research in Barton Hall andHackerman Hall. The two main teaching labs (ECElab and MicroSystems Design lab) make extensiveuse of state-of-the-art design environments such asCADENCE, Xilinx Tools, TI DSP systems, VHDL,and Verilog. In addition, the department alsoincludes the computational sensory-motormicrosystem lab, the control systems design lab,the parallel computing and imaging lab, thephotonics and optoelectronics lab, thesemiconductor microstructures lab, and thesensory communication and microsystems lab.

Current and recent noteworthyaccomplishments • ECE researchers have developed smartoptical tools that will help revolutionizemicrosurgeries.

• Algorithms for speech processing that werepioneered by ECE researchers can be found inmost speech recognition applications worldwide.

• ECE researchers are developing a dynamicelectronic surface to allow blind or visuallyimpaired people to "feel" mathematical graphs,diagrams and other visuals now displayed oncomputer screens.

• ECE researchers have received nationalattention for developing biologically inspiredsmart vision sensors and motor control chips.These chips are being used to develophumanoid robots, smart toys, robot-assistedsurgery and prosthesis for amputees and forpatients with spinal injuries.

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• Teams of students have developed anintelligent ground vehicle using customdesigned software and hardware, toparticipate in the annual Intelligent GroundVehicle competition.

• ECE researchers have developed a satellitebased, high-power fiber-optic laser system tomonitor air pollution and atmospheric changesassociated with global warming and ozonedepletion.

What you’ll study The freshman program is almost the same forComputer Engineering and ElectricalEngineering. During your sophomore year, you’llbegin to prepare for upper-level courses bycompleting specific pre-requisite courses.Depending on the major and area of emphasisyou decide to pursue, you’ll have the chance tochoose from a wide range of courses including: • Circuits • Signals and Systems • Fields, Matter, and Waves • Intro to VLSI• Control Systems • Optical and Electronic Properties of Materials • Photonics • FiberOptics • Optoelectronic Devices • Image Processing and Analysis • Speech and Audio Processing• Computer Architecture • Medical Imaging Systems • Information Theory and Coding • Microwaves and High Speed Circuits • CAD of Digital VLSI Systems • Semiconductor Devices • Telecommunications

You’ll also take courses in the social sciences andhumanities. These classes sharpen your thinkingand improve writing and communication skills.

Learning in the real world Join many of your fellow Hopkins students whotake part in an internship at some point in theircollege career. Recent internships include: • Medtronic • IT intern, Eli Lilly and Company • Programmer, IBM

• Northrup Grumman • Columbia Telecom • Ernst & Young • NASA• Java developer, onepage.com • Decision Systems, Inc. • Researcher, University of California, Super Nike Computer Center

• Intel • National Semiconductor • AMD • Applied Physics Laboratory

Where do you go from here? Hopkins graduates take their degrees lots ofdifferent places: • Graduate and professional schools • Communications & telecommunications firms • Business • Government and corporate labs • Research and teaching • Industrial labs

Recommended course schedule Fall Semester Course # Credits Math course* 4 Physics I 171.101/107 4 Physics Lab I 173.111 1 Intro to Elec/Comp Eng 520.137 3 Humanities/Soc Sci Elective 3 Total Credits 15

Spring Semester Course # Credits Math course* 4 Physics II 171.102/108 4 Physics II lab 173.112 1 Digital Systems Fundamentals 520.142 3 ECE Team Project 520.212 1Humanities/Soc Sci Elective orIntro to Programming in Java (for Comp Eng majors) 600.107 3 Total Credits 16

*You should select a math course according toyour level of preparation (as indicated by APCalculus or other exam score; see pages 18-21 inthe Freshman Academic Guide) and JHU mathplacement exam results. Course choices includeCalculus I, II, or III; Linear Algebra; or DifferentialEquations.

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The Department of Geography andEnvironmental Engineering (DoGEE) offers botha major and a minor in environmentalengineering and a major in geography. Alsooffered is the minor in engineering forsustainable development. Environmentalengineering involves the application of physical,chemical, biological, and social sciences toprotect human health, enhance the quality ofhuman life, and protect ecosystems.Environmental engineers plan, design, andoperate technological systems to prevent,control, or remediate pollution. They evaluateand design public policy and conduct research tounderstand and solve environmental problems.Graduates in this field work in private consultingfirms, industrial firms, governmental agencies,nongovernmental agencies (NGOs), internationalagencies, research laboratories, and universities.

Because environmental problems are complexand multifaceted, and successful solutions mustoperate within technological, economic, andsocial constraints, the environmental engineeringmajor is highly interdisciplinary. It is broad andflexible enough to accommodate students with avariety of interests. Students select among fourdifferent concentration areas: environmentalengineering science, environmental transport,environmental management and economics, andenvironmental health engineering.

The minor in environmental engineering isoffered to allow students in other engineeringdisciplines to pursue an interest in environmentalengineering and to incorporate aspects of thisfield into careers in their own discipline.

Environmental Engineering

Fall Semester Course # CreditsCalculus I, II, or III 110.108, 109 or 202 4 Intro Chemistry I 030.101 3 Intro Chem Lab I 030.105 1 Intro to Environ. Eng. 570.108 3 Humanities/Soc Sci Elective 3 Total Credits 14

Spring Semester Course # CreditsCalculus II, III or other math 110.109, 202 4 Intro Chemistry II 030.102 3 Intro Chem Lab II 030.106 1Physics I 171.101 4Physics I Lab 173.111 1 Intro Computational & Math Modeling 570.210 3

Total Credits 16

Geography Schedule for a student beginning withCalculus II or III

Fall Semester Course # CreditsCalculus II 110.109 4 or Calculus III 110.202 Intro Chemistry I 030.101 3/4 or Physics I or 171.101/107 Chemistry Lab I 030.105 1 or Physics I Lab or 173.111 Humanities/Soc Sci Elective 3 Other Elective 3 Total Credits 14/15


Fall Semester Course # CreditsCalculus I 110.108 4 Intro Chemistry I 030.101 3 Chemistry Lab I 030.105 1 Humanities/Soc Sci Elective 3 Other Elective 3 Total Credits 14

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Materials Science and Engineering

Materials are essential to the implementation ofany engineered technology, from the smallestintegrated circuit to the strongest artificialmuscles to the longest bridge. In almost everytechnology, the performance, reliability, or costis determined by the materials used. As aresult, the drive to develop new materials andprocesses (or to improve existing ones) makesmaterials science and engineering one of themost important and dynamic engineeringdisciplines. Because the field encompasses somany different areas, it is often categorizedaccording to types of materials (metals,ceramics, polymers, semiconductors) or to theirapplications (biomaterials, electronic materials,magnetic materials, or structural materials).

The central theme of materials science andengineering is that the relationships among thestructure, properties, processing, andperformance of materials are crucial to theirfunction in engineering structures. Materialsscientists seek to understand these fundamentalrelationships, and use this understanding todevelop new ways for making materials or tosynthesize new materials. Materials engineersdesign or select materials for particularapplications and develop improved processingtechniques. Since materials scientists andengineers must understand the properties ofmaterials as well as their applications, the field isinherently interdisciplinary, drawing on aspectsof almost every other engineering discipline aswell as physics, chemistry, and biology.

Three B.S. degree tracks are offered by theDepartment of Materials Science andEngineering.

(1) Standard Materials Track. The materialstrack is intended for those students with generalmaterials science and engineering interests. Itpermits the student to tailor the degree

program by allowing a broad range of choicesfor upper level science and engineeringelectives.

(2) Biomaterials Track. The biomaterials trackis intended for those students with a focusedinterest in biomaterials.

(3) Nanotechnology Track. The nanotechnologytrack is intended for those students with afocused interest in nanotechnology.

Description of the Biomaterials TrackBiomaterials is an exciting and rapidlydeveloping field at the interface of materialsscience, engineering, biology, chemistry andmedicine. It is an interdisciplinary field thatrequires thorough understanding of materialsproperties and interactions of materials withthe biological environment. Our uniquebiomaterials program is designed to provide abroad educational basis with emphasis onprinciples and applications of biomaterials. It isdesigned to provide a firm grounding in thephysics, chemistry, and biology of materials, aswell as breadth in general engineering,mathematics, humanities and social science.

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Under the nanotechnology track, theDepartment of Materials Science and Engineeringoffers a curriculum designed to train students inthe fundamental interdisciplinary principles ofmaterials science including physics and chemistry,and also expose students to cutting edgenanomaterials research, both through electiveclasses and in research laboratories. Students inthe nanotechnology track will be well-preparedfor successful careers in materials science andengineering across a wide range of disciplines.

Recommended course schedule

Fall Semester Course # Credits Calculus I 110.108 4 or Calculus II 110.109 Materials Chemistry 510.101 3 Chemistry Lab I 030.105 1 Physics I 171.101/107 4 Physics Lab I 173.111 1 Humanities/Social Science/ Unrestricted Elective 3 Total Credits 16

Spring Semester Course # CreditsCalculus II 110.109 4 or Calculus III 110.202 Intro Chemistry II or elective 030.102 3Chemistry lab II 030.106 1 Physics II 171.102/108 4 Physics Lab II 173.112 1Comp & Prog for Mats Sci & Eng 510.202 3 Total Credits 16

*A student who completes Materials Chemistry (510.101)has the option of substituting an elective for IntroChemistry II (030.102).

Our curriculum covers a variety of topicsincluding biomimetic materials and naturalmaterials, host responses to biomaterials andbiocompatibility, as well as applications ofbiomaterials, particularly to tissue engineering,regenerative medicine, drug delivery, medicaldevices and implants. Students enrolled in thistrack will take a series of lecture courses and alaboratory course, and conduct a senior designproject focusing on design, synthesis,processing, characterization, and applications ofbiomaterials. The goal of the biomaterials trackin the Department of Materials Science andEngineering is to train students in the basicprinciples of materials science and engineeringas they apply to the development of novelbiomaterials that benefit human health.Students under this track will receive amongthe best educations for successful careers inbiomaterials engineering or biomedically-relatedfields.

Description of the Nanotechnology TrackNanotechnology advances the utilization ofmaterials and devices with extremely smalldimensions. Nanotechnology is a visionary field,as micro- and nano-structured devices impactall fields of engineering, from microelectronics(smaller, faster computer chips) to mechanicalengineering (micromotors and actuators) tocivil engineering (“smart”, self-healingnanocomposite materials for buildings andbridges) to biomedical engineering (drugdelivery, biosensors and tissue engineering).Materials science is central to nanotechnologybecause the properties of materials can changedramatically when things are made extremelysmall. A wide (and sometimes unexpected!)variety of phenomena associated withnanostructured materials allow us to envisionradically new devices and applications that canonly be made with nanostructured materials.

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Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGMAJOR emphasizes mechanical and thermalsystems analysis and design. Students developa wide range of fundamental skills required ofthe mechanical engineering professional andchoose upper-level technical electives forfurther in-depth study. We offer severalconcentrations and allow students to pursuespecial interests in engineering, physics, biology,mathematics, management, and humanities.Students interact with a multidisciplinary facultyboth in the classroom and in researchlaboratories. Double-majors and a 5-yearconcurrent bachelor's/master's degree are alsoavailable.

The modern engineer must be well versed incommunication and teamwork skills. These aredeveloped in a number of courses that involvelaboratory exercises, report writing, and oralpresentations. In addition to the two-semestercapstone senior design course, the students’development in solving design problems iscultivated and encouraged through designelectives and special design projects assigned inmany of the courses.

TRACKS: Students are encouraged to developdepth in one or two areas within mechanicalengineering. Your faculty advisor can help youchoose courses that form tracks in areas such asmechanics and design, thermo-fluids andthermo-fluid systems, robotics, aerospaceengineering, and biomechanics. The aerospaceengineering and biomechanics tracks have formalcourse requirements.

For example, the aerospace engineering trackhelps students develop knowledge in areassuch as advanced dynamics, flight mechanics,propulsion, aerospace materials and structures,signal processing, control systems, astrophysicsand space systems. Students in this track can

also participate in internships in organizationsinvolved with aerospace engineering.Opportunities within the university include theApplied Physics Laboratory (Satellites), theCenter for Astrophysical Sciences (CAS) andthe Space Telescope Science Institute (HubbleSpace Telescope). In addition, local companiesand institutions, such as Northrop Grumman(which is formally affiliated with the MechanicalEngineering Department as an IndustrialPartner), NASA Goddard, Lockheed Martin,Orbital Sciences and other private corporationsoffer excellent internship opportunities.

Sample Mechanical Engineering Program

Fall Semester Course # Credits Calculus I 110.108 4 Intro to Materials Chemistry 510.101 3 Freshman Experiences I 530.101 2Intro to Mechanics I 530.103 2MechE Freshman Lab I 530.105 1H/S Elective 3 Total Credits 15

Spring Semester Course # Credits Calculus II 110.109 4 Freshman Experiences II 530.102 2Intro to Mechanics II 530.104 2MechE Freshman Lab II 530.106 1 H/S Elective: Writing 060.114 or 220.105 3H/S Elective 3 Total Credits 15

NOTE: If a student earns AP Physics credits, heor she MUST take the Physics laboratorycourses, which include either 173.111 PhysicsLab I or 530.105/106 Mechanical EngineeringFreshman Lab I/II. 173.112 Physics Lab II is alsorequired. This is an exception to Universitypolicy as the Mechanical EngineeringDepartment has chosen to require the labcourses.

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THE ENGINEERING MECHANICS MAJORis designed to provide students with a highlyflexible but rigorous foundation in solid and fluidmechanics. Students choose an area ofspecialization in preparation for technical careersor graduate and professional school. The majoroffers numerous technical electives and allowsstudents to pursue special interests inengineering, physics, biology, mathematics,management, and humanities. Double majorsand a 5-year concurrent bachelor's/master'sdegree are also possible. Courses in the basicsciences and mathematics and in otherengineering disciplines, including electrical, civiland materials are required. The major offerselective opportunities in diverse areas such asthe physical and mathematical sciences,aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering,and environmental engineering. Students interactwith a multidisciplinary faculty both in theclassroom and in research laboratories.

The modern engineer must be well versed incommunication and teamwork skills, which aredeveloped in courses that involve laboratoryexercises, report writing, and recording of oralpresentations. Development in solving designproblems is cultivated through design electivesand special design projects assigned in many ofthe courses, up to and including the capstonesenior design course.

TRACKS: Engineering mechanics (EM) is a highlyflexible program, ideal for students who want tospecialize in any area of mechanics. Students whopursue tracks within this major, in consultationwith their EM advisors, choose a set of technicaland engineering course electives that best matchesthe student’s interests.

A popular track in EM is biomechanics. Theessence of mechanics is the interplay betweenforces and motion. In biology, mechanics isimportant at the macroscopic, cellular, and

subcellular levels. At the macroscopic lengthscale, biomechanics of both soft and hard tissuesplays an important role in computer-integratedsurgical systems and technologies (e.g., medicalrobotics). At the cellular level, issues such as cellmotility and chemotaxis can be modeled asmechanical phenomena. At the subcellular level,conformational transitions in biologicalmacromolecules can be modeled using moleculardynamics simulation (which is nothing more thancomputational Newtonian mechanics), statisticalmechanics, or using coarse-grained techniquesthat rely on principles of the mechanics ofmaterials. In addition, much of structural biologycan be viewed from the perspective ofKinematics (e.g., finding spatial relationships indata from the Protein Data Bank).

Sample Engineering Mechanics Program

Fall Semester Course # CreditsCalculus I 110.108 4Intro to Materials Chemistry 510.101 3Intro engineering elective* 3/4H/S elective 3Basic science elective 3Total Credits 16 /17

Spring Semester Course # CreditsCalculus II 110.109 4General Physics I* 171.101 4General Physics I Lab* 173.111 1Computing elective* 3H/S elective 3Total Credits 15

*NOTE: To meet the requirements for theintroduction to engineering, computing, physics,and physics lab courses, it is recommended thatEM students take 530.101/102 FreshmanExperiences I/II, 530.103/104 Intro to MechanicsI/II, and 530.105/106 Mech E Freshman Lab I/II.

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Bachelor of Arts in General Engineering

Our time has seen the rapid development of abroad range of technological, scientific andengineering innovations that shape the way inwhich contemporary society functions. Thepace of these developments will become evenfaster and more global in this century. TheBachelor of Arts in General Engineering isdesigned to provide students with thefundamental engineering principles needed tounderstand the basics of, and to work with,modern technology, innovations andengineering practices.

The B.A. degree with a major in GeneralEngineering is intended for undergraduatestudents who want to obtain a background inengineering and technology but do not intendto become professional engineers. Thisdegree might be appropriate for you if youplan to pursue graduate or professional studyin architecture, business, law (e.g. intellectualproperty, patent law) or medicine. You maywish to work in areas that relate toengineering and technology such as publicpolicy or business and prepare yourself tothrive in the global industrial economy.

In this program, you will have a great deal offlexibility in your course selection, withinbroad guidelines. You will have significantmath, science, and engineering requirements,but you will also have the opportunity toinclude more humanities, social science, andwriting courses than a typical engineeringprogram. In your program, you will need tomake choices that provide exposure to theinternational dimensions of engineering (eitherby study abroad or relevant coursework).

Sample BA in General EngineeringProgram

Fall Semester Course # CreditsCalculus I or II 110.108 or 110.109 4or other math course or 110.xxxChemistry 030.101 or 510.101 3Chemistry Lab 030.105 1Intro Engineering course 500.101, 1-3

540.101, 520.137, 570.108Humanities/Social Science 3or Elective course

Total Credits 12-14

Spring Semester Course # CreditsCalculus II or other 110.109 or 4math course 110.xxxGeneral Physics I 171.101 4General Physics Lab I 173.111 1Computing course 600.107 3Humanities/Social Science 3or Elective course

Total Credits 15

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The following core curriculum has beendeveloped for students who are undecidedabout a specific major. Completing this programwill allow you to transfer into any engineeringdepartment (except BME) during or at the endof your first year and complete therequirements in time to graduate within thenormal four year period. All engineeringstudents enroll in an introductory engineeringcourse. You may choose to take What IsEngineering? (500.101), a three credit coursecombining hands-on projects and lectures tointroduce engineering as a field of study, aprofession, and an academic pursuit. However,you may choose to take an introductoryengineering course offered by one of the majordepartments instead. It is stronglyrecommended that all undecided engineeringstudents take 500.103, Hopkins EngineeringSampler Seminar, in order to become familiarwith the major and minor programs available inthe Whiting School of Engineering.


Fall Semester Course # CreditsCalculus II 110.109 4or Calculus III or 110.202General Physics I 171.101/107 4Physics I Lab 173.111 1Intro Chemistry I 030.101 3Chemistry Lab I 030.105 1What Is Engineering? 500.101 3or other intro engineering courseHopkins Engineering Sampler Seminar 500.103 1

Total Credits 17

Spring Semester Course # CreditsCalculus III 110.202 4or other math or 110.xxxPhysics II 171.102/108 4Physics II Lab 173.112 1Intro Chemistry II 030.102 3Chemistry Lab II 030.106 1Humanities/Soc Science Elective 3Total Credits 16


Fall Semester Course # CreditsCalculus I 110.108 4Intro Chemistry I 030.101 3Chemistry Lab I 030.105 1What Is Engineering? 500.101 3or other intro engineering courseHumanities/Soc Science Elective 3Hopkins Engineering Sampler Seminar 500.103 1

Total Credits 15

Spring Semester Course # CreditsCalculus II 110.109 4Intro Chemistry II 030.102 3Chemistry Lab II 030.106 1Physics I 171.101 4Physics I Lab 173.111 1Humanities/Soc Science Elective 3Total Credits 16

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Computer Integrated Surgery Minor

The Department of Computer Science offersan interdisciplinary minor in computerintegrated surgery (CIS). To complete theminor in CIS, you will work with an advisorfrom the Laboratory for ComputationalSensing and Robotics/the Engineering ResearchCenter for Computer Integrated SurgicalSystems and Technology (LCSR-ERC CISST).The minor is particularly well-suited forstudents interested in computer integratedsurgery issues who are majoring in a variety ofdisciplines, including biomedical engineering(BME), computer science (CS), computerengineering (CompE), electrical engineering(EE) and mechanical engineering (ME).

To satisfy the requirements for the minor inCIS, you must have a fundamental backgroundin computer programming and computerscience. Required fundamental mathematicscourses include Calculus I, II and III, and LinearAlgebra. Moving beyond the foundation, you’lltake at least six courses directly related toconcepts relevant to CIS, beginning withComputer Integrated Surgery I. Subsequentchoices include courses in imaging, such asComputer Vision, Image Processing and Analysis,and Medical Imaging Systems; and courses inrobotics, such as Robotic Sensors and Actuators,Mechatronics, and Introduction to Robotics.

For more information, visit our website athttps://www.lcsr.jhu.edu/Education/Undergraduate/CISminor

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The faculty of the Laboratory for ComputationalSensing and Robotics (LCSR), in collaborationwith the academic departments and centers ofthe Whiting School of Engineering, offers arobotics minor in order to provide a structure inwhich undergraduate students at Johns HopkinsUniversity can advance their knowledge inrobotics while receiving recognition on theirtranscript for this pursuit. The minor is not"owned" by any one department, but rather it ismanaged by the LCSR itself. Any student from anydepartment within the university can worktoward the minor.

Robotics is fundamentally integrative andmultidisciplinary. Therefore, any candidate for

the robotics minor must cover a set of core skillsthat cut across these disciplines, as well as obtainadvanced supplementary skills. Core skills include:1. Robot kinematics and dynamics2. Systems theory, signal processing, control3. Computation and sensing.

Supplementary advanced skills may be obtained inthe following areas: specialized applications, suchas space, medicine, underwater, or haptics,advanced kinematics and dynamics, advancedsystems theory, advanced computation, such asAI, machine learning, motion planning, andadvanced sensing such as computer vision. Pleasevisit https://www.lcsr.jhu.edu/Robotics_Minor for more details.

Engineering for Sustainable Development Minor

Engineers will be increasingly called upon tohelp devise solutions to the tremendousproblems of poverty, inequality, and social andenvironmental dislocation that afflict majorparts of the globe in the 21st century.Working as an engineer in this context involvesnegotiating highly complex social, economicand political realities and dealing with a widerange of institutions and actors, includingnational and local governments, multilaterallenders such as the World Bank, diverse non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and localcommunities. It also increasingly involvesworking in interdisciplinary teams with socialscientists, public health and medical workers,humanitarian aid workers, bankers, politiciansand the like. “Sustainable” development implies

a development path that is socially equitable,culturally sensitive, and environmentallyappropriate over a multi-generational time frame.

The minor in engineering for sustainabledevelopment exposes students from allengineering disciplines to some of the key issuesrelated to development, methods ofinformation-gathering in diverse and difficultsettings, and working effectively with non-engineers on complex problems. We begin witha one-semester core course that surveys thevarious issues involved, followed by anindividually-designed but coherent programorganized around a particular theme, disciplinaryapproach or region of the world. We concludewith a one-semester seminar in which students

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come together and share their experiences and insights from their various programtrajectories.

Structure and Content of the MinorStudents pursuing the minor are required totake seven courses. The core course is570.110, Introduction to Engineering forSustainable Development. Five additionalcourses will be selected in a program devisedin consultation with the minor advisor. Studentsare also required to take a 400-level coursecalled Seminar in Engineering for SustainableDevelopment: Theory, Practice, Experienceafter completing the other requirements forthe minor (currently under development).

Of the five additional courses:• Three must be grouped around a specifictheme, region or within a specific discipline.Themes might include, for example, publichealth, environment, or economicdevelopment. Regions include Africa, LatinAmerica or Asia. Disciplinary concentrationsmight be in anthropology, economics,geography, history, political science, publichealth or sociology.

• Three of the courses must be at the 300-level or above.

• One of the courses must cover methods forgathering and evaluating information in adevelopment context. Examples include:

070.319 The Logic of Anthropological Inquiry

070.219 Anthropology and Public Action

070.347 Discourse Analysis: Stories andtheir Structures

280.345 Biostatistics in Public Health280.350 Introduction to Epidemiology230.202 Research Methods for the

Social Sciences

• The value of this program will be enhancedby some form of hands-on experientialproject, whether at a field site in adeveloping country, in support of field-workers in other divisions of the universityor in distressed communities in Baltimore.This experience is not required for theminor, but we hope to provide guidance tostudents interested in pursuing such aproject.

The minor is housed in the Department ofGeography and Environmental Engineering.Contact Professor Erica Schoenberger,[email protected].

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The primary goal of the Center for LeadershipEducation (CLE) is to provide Hopkins studentswith the knowledge and skills to become leaders inpublic and private, profit and non-profitenterprises. The center supports three academicprograms and offers a variety of popularexperiential learning programs.

The W. P. Carey Program in Entrepreneurship andManagement (E&M) provides Homewoodundergraduates with the fundamentals ofmarketing, finance, accounting, management,business law and leadership. Students may alsospecialize in areas of their choice. The courses areengaging and challenging with a focus on business-related issues with practical applications.

By developing crucial communication skills, theProfessional Communication Program (PCP)provides training essential to all leaders. Studentsmay take courses in professional writing, oralpresentations, research writing, copyrighting,blogging, and the culture of engineering.

All undergraduate courses offered by the CLEare open to students in the Whiting School ofEngineering and the Krieger School of Arts andSciences.

The center also supplies the five “management”courses the design seminar in the Master ofScience in Engineering Management (MSEM)graduate program. Typically, selected Hopkinsundergraduates can complete a concurrent BS andMSEM degree in five years and receive a 50%tuition fellowship for their MSEM degree.

In addition, the CLE also offers many experientiallybased programs to help students gain valuable real-world experience. Activities include HopkinsStudent Enterprises, the annual JHU Business PlanCompetition, the Marshal Salant StudentInvestment Team, the annual Oral PresentationsContest, business internships for academic creditand business-minded student organizations andprofessional societies.

For more information about CLE programs,please visit http://web.jhu.edu/Leadership.

The W. P. Carey Program inEntrepreneurship & ManagementThe E&M program focuses on business from amultidisciplinary viewpoint and offers students adiversified learning experience that emphasizesthe concepts, practices, and skills necessary foreffective leadership. The program boasts atalented and dedicated faculty with many years ofprivate enterprise experience in their respectivefields. Several members of our faculty have beenhonored as outstanding instructors by theuniversity and by the student body.

Students may pursue the highly popular minor inentrepreneurship & management. The minor hasa flexible structure that enables students to get abroad fundamental business education whileallowing them to specialize in their own interests.It also serves several different types of students:those heading to medical school, an MBAprogram, law school, or other graduate field;students working for a small or large corporation;or those starting a new business or socialenterprise. Engineering students often find that abackground in business is crucial for professionaladvancement. Employers are particularlyinterested in engineering students who havetaken a variety of business courses and worked inmulti-disciplinary teams.

Getting started...660.105 (S,W) Introduction to Business is anexcellent course for freshmen. This course isdesigned as an introduction to the terms,concepts, and values of business andmanagement. The course comprises three broadcategories: the economic, financial, and corporatecontext of business activities; the organization andmanagement of business enterprises; and, themarketing and production of goods and services.Topic-specific readings, short case studies andfinancial exercises all focus on the bases for

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managerial decisions as well as the long and short-term implications of those decisions in a globalenvironment.

660.203 Financial Accounting is also a great startercourse. It is designed for anyone who could becalled upon to analyze and/or communicatefinancial results and/or make effective financialdecisions in a for-profit business setting. No prioraccounting knowledge or skill is required forsuccessful completion of this course. Becauseaccounting is described as the language of business,this course emphasizes the vocabulary, methods,and processes by which all business transactionsare communicated. The accounting cycle, basicbusiness transactions, internal controls, andpreparation and understanding of financialstatements including balance sheets, statements ofincome and cash flows are covered.

660.250 Principles of Marketing This courseexplores the role of marketing in society andwithin the organization. It examines the process ofdeveloping, pricing, promoting and distributingproducts to consumer and business markets andshows how marketing managers use the elementsof the marketing mix to gain a competitiveadvantage. Through interactive, application-oriented exercises, case videotapes, a guestspeaker (local marketer), and a group project,students will have ample opportunity to observekey marketing concepts in action. The groupproject requires each team to research themarketing plan for an existing product of itschoice. Teams will analyze what is currently beingdone by the organization, choose one of thestrategic growth alternatives studied, andrecommend why this alternative should beadopted. The recommendations will include howthe current marketing plan will need to bemodified in order to implement this strategy andwill be presented to the instructor in written formand presented to the class.

The Professional Communication ProgramCourses offered by the ProfessionalCommunication Program at Hopkins are designedto help students from all disciplines develop strongwritten and oral communication skills relevant to

their educational and professional goals. Severalcourses in the Professional CommunicationProgram are ideal for freshmen:

661.110 (W) Professional Communication forScience, Business, and IndustryThis course teaches students to communicateeffectively with a wide variety of specialized andnon-specialized audiences. Projects includeproduction of resumes, cover letters, proposals,instructions, reports, and other relevantdocuments. This class emphasizes writing clearlyand persuasively, creating appropriate visuals,developing oral presentation skills, working incollaborative groups, giving and receivingfeedback, and simulating the real worldenvironment in which most communicationoccurs.

661.150 (W) Oral Presentations This course is designed to help students pushthrough any anxieties about public speaking byimmersing them in a practice-intensiveenvironment. They learn how to speak withconfidence in a variety of formats and venues —including extemporaneous speaking, jobinterviewing, leading a discussion, presenting atechnical speech, and other relevant scenarios.They learn how to develop effective slides thatcapture the main point with ease and clarity,hone their message, improve their delivery skills,and write thought-provoking, well-organizedspeeches that hold an audience's attention.

Master of Science in EngineeringManagement (MSEM)The MSEM program at Hopkins bridges the gapbetween technology and business by equippingstudents with the technical expertise andleadership skills they need to advance theircareer in the fast-paced world of technology. AllMSEM students must complete five advancedengineering and science courses in a programdeveloped in consultation with their facultyadvisor in their area of concentration.

In addition to their technical concentration, allMSEM students will participate in a cohortprogram, facilitating group projects. All students

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panel of experts and more than $30,000 in prizesare awarded in the life sciences, general business,and social enterprise categories. The competitionis open to full-time and part-time studentsincluding post-docs from any of the nineacademic divisions of the University.www.jhucompetition.org

Oral Presentations ContestThe annual Oral Presentations Contest providesa venue for JHU students to demonstrate theircreativity, problem-solving ability and persuasiveoratory skills. It is open to all full-timeundergraduate students from both the KriegerSchool of Arts and Sciences and the WhitingSchool of Engineering.

Business InternshipsGaining valuable work experience during collegeis critical for success as graduates compete withtheir peers for top jobs. CLE sponsors selectstudents for internships for academic credit eachsemester. Our faculty internship coordinatorworks closely with approved students to helpthem secure internships in fields like marketing,finance, and communications. Freshmen whomay be interested in this opportunity in thefuture are encouraged to review ourrequirements and stop by our office for advice.

Student OrganizationsThe CLE supports a number of business-focusedstudent associations and professional societiesincluding the Marshal Salant Student InvestmentTeam, Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, theJHU Chapter of the American MarketingAssociation, a microfinance club, a consultinggroup for non-profit organizations, and financialliteracy and entrepreneurship training programsfor Baltimore City youth. For more informationabout these organizations, please see pages 40and 41.

in an entering class will take the same fivemanagement courses together, including Financeand Accounting, Marketing Communications andStrategy, Law and Entrepreneurship, Managementand Leadership, and Venture Planning. In addition,all MSEM students are required to attend theMSEM seminar course while enrolled in theprogram. The seminar focuses on productdevelopment (during which students experiencedesign thinking and work on their ownindependent projects) and select topics offered byengineering managers and entrepreneurs as wellas topics of individual growth.

EXPERIENCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Hopkins Student Enterprises

Hopkins Student Enterprises (HSE) gives studentsa chance to propose ideas for campus-based, for-profit businesses and gain experience as managersof those businesses under the guidance andsupport of the center. CLE will fund approvedbusinesses and, as the original founders graduate,the businesses remain at Hopkins—servingcustomers and educating a new group of studententrepreneurs. Current HSE businesses includestudent movers, technology consulting, creativedesign, and janitorial services.http://web1.johnshopkins.edu/~hse/

JHU Business Plan CompetitionThe Johns Hopkins University Business PlanCompetition provides an opportunity for studentsto take a novel idea or innovative technology anddevelop a business plan based around it. Startingwith a concept, students build an understanding oftheir target market, analyze potentialcompetitors, and craft an effective market entrystrategy. Students can attend workshops andwork with mentors as they develop a viablebusiness plan. Finalists present their ideas to a

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Students at Johns Hopkins have numerouspossibilities for studying abroad. Maybe you’vealways wanted to learn about the German autoindustry, study art history in Italy, conductrobotics research in Japan, or work onsustainable development project in Tanzania.The sky really is the limit if you choose toinvestigate all the opportunities you have forgoing abroad.

If you are interested in going abroad, you shouldget started on the planning process early - evenas early as your freshman year. Here are somethings to start thinking about:

• Do I want to take a language to preparemyself for going abroad?

• Will I want to take my classes abroad inEnglish or in another language?

• When is the best time in my academic careerto study abroad (fall or spring of sophomore orjunior during the summer)?

• Am I more interested in studying abroad orworking abroad?

• What countries would I like to travel to?

For more information on general study abroadopportunities, visit the Study Abroad Office inLevering Hall. Dr. Lori Citti and the studyabroad advisors can help you choose the bestprogram to meet your academic and culturalgoals.

In addition to general study abroadopportunities, there are two internationalexperiences designed specifically for engineeringstudents: Hopkins Engineering ExchangePrograms and the Vredenburg Scholarship.

Hopkins Engineering Exchange Programs: Anumber of engineering departments sponsorstudy abroad programs that directly supportmajor and minor requirements. Students whoare interested in an exchange program shouldconsult Linda Moulton at [email protected] inthe Engineering Advising Office.

Vredenburg Scholarship: This scholarship isonly open to sophomore and juniorengineering majors. It provides an opportunityfor students to apply their engineering skills toa research experience, a community serviceproject, or an internship abroad during thesummer. Students submit project proposals,and approximately 12-18 students receive theaward each year. The scholarship covers traveland living expenses abroad, and is a great wayto get some hands-on experience in theengineering field while experiencing a differentculture. The Vredenburg scholarship has beencalled “one of the best opportunities atHopkins” and has sent over 100 students toplaces around the world including Chile,Tanzania, Australia, India, China, England,Denmark, and Singapore, just to name a few.For information on this scholarship, contactDenise Shipley at [email protected] in theEngineering Advising Office.

One additional international opportunity thatmay be of interest to engineering students isHopkins' China-STEM program. China-STEMis a unique summer language program offeringan immersion experience tailored toengineering and health sciences students.Students gain specialized vocabulary throughlanguage course work, including very smallclasses and one-on-one sessions, plus theyparticipate in a series of lectures and field tripsto meet with Chinese scientists and engineers.The program is housed primarily at theHopkins-Nanjing Center, with a two weekstay at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Studentsshould have two years of college Chinese orequivalent. Freshmen interested in learningChinese as part of their engineering programat Hopkins should plan to take first year andsecond year Chinese during their freshmanand sophomore years—and can then apply tospend the summer after their sophomore yearin China as part of China-STEM. Seehttp://krieger.jhu.edu/chinastem for moreinformation.

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The following student organizations are co-curricular groups committed

to enhancing your academic and professional growth. These groups

range from student chapters of professional organizations to groups of

students who share similar backgrounds or interests. Participating in

these groups is a great way to meet new people, learn more about your

major, make professional connections, and have fun!

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Who we are…In January 2007, the student chapter of theAmerican Institute of Chemical Engineers(AIChE) changed its name to the AmericanInstitute of Chemical Engineers / Society forBiological Engineering (AIChE/SBE) to reflectthe organization’s shift in focus toincorporating both biological engineering andchemical engineering affairs. AIChE/SBE iscommitted to furthering the educationalexperience of chemical and biomolecularengineering students and all other interestedstudents at Johns Hopkins. The chapter’smission is to create a network of upstandingundergraduate students dedicated to chemicaland biomolecular engineering and the pursuitof knowledge. The chapter serves as a liaisonbetween the student body, the departmentfaculty, and chemical and biological engineeringprofessionals in industry. The main purposes ofthe chapter are to organize social activities,educational forums, and inspirational talks, andto facilitate social interaction amongst students,professors, and professionals.

Some of our events include…• Networking Events: AIChE/SBE hostsnetworking events throughout the semesterwhere we bring in alumni and professionalsworking in the chemical and biologicalengineering professions in industry,consulting, government, etc. to exposeundergraduates to professional opportunitiesavailable to them and to help them developimportant networking skills.

• Fall and Spring Picnics: AIChE/SBE hosts onepicnic each semester. Along with enjoyinggrilled food, faculty members and studentschat and participate in the faculty vs. studentvolleyball game.

• Game Night: An annual event where studentsand professors from the Chemical &Biomolecular Engineering Department get toknow one another through friendlycompetition in a Texas Hold-Em Tournament.

Interested? E-mail [email protected] forinformation about meeting times or visitwww.jhuaiche.org.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers / Society for Biological Engineering (AIChE/SBE)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Our mission: Our goal as an organization is to provide asocial forum for civil engineering students tonetwork, collaborate on engineering projects,and otherwise enrich their education withextracurricular, civil engineering-basedopportunities.

What We Do:• In the past, we participated in the EERIUndergraduate Seismic Design Competition.For an idea of what the competition entails:http://slc.eeri.org/seismic.htm. The photo tothe right is the JHU 2011 competition teamin San Diego.

• We sponsor field trips to interesting sights in the area. Past trips have included localconstruction projects such as theSusquehanna River Bridge, WoodrowWilson Bridge, and our own Gilman Hall.

• We sponsor trips to monthly ASCEMaryland Chapter meetings where studentsand practicing engineers can network andsocialize.

• We sponsor trips to monthly ASCE SEIMaryland Section meetings where studentscan participate in technical presentations,field trips, and social events.

• We participate in the ASCE region 2students assembly to share informationacross sections.

• We host a BBQ on campus every fall andspring, which brings together students,faculty, and staff from the department.

• We compete against the mechanical engineers inflag football, and hope to add more sports andgames in the battle over Latrobe Hall.

• We build a mini-golf hole for the MarylandSection ASCE Annual Indoor Golf Tournament,which is a charity event that raises money forscholarships for the local universities includingour own. The “tournament” consists of buildingand setting up holes in the morning at a hoteland then returning for a fun night of food, mini-golf, and socializing with local practicingengineers as well as other civil engineeringstudents from neighboring universities.

• Our chapter is involved in community service.We currently help test and break bridges in thehigh school Maryland Wood Bridge Challengeand are actively looking for more opportunitiesto benefit those in the community.

How to join: Email [email protected] and be sure to showup to the department pizza party for incomingfreshmen to meet the officers and learn moreabout being an active member in our studentchapter.

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Recent trips have included Camden Yards andFort McHenry Tunnel.

Mentorship Program: Through the mentorshipprogram, the chapter pairs new mechanicalengineering students with upperclassman. Thisprogram allows for new students to learn aboutopportunities in the department and to betteradjust to life at Hopkins.

Internship Database: By creating a database ofinternships completed by JHU mechanicalengineering students, the chapter hopes toprovide students with the ability to find aninternship that fits their interests and improvestheir career aspirations.

Interested? Visit the ASME website (asme.org) to become amember. Email the chapter’s chairmanat [email protected] for moreinformation.

Who we are: The JHU ASME chapter aims to enhancestudents’ academic and professional aspirationsby providing them with opportunities to getinvolved with research and to find internships.The chapter also organizes social events thatallow for students to interact with others indifferent class years and that enable them toget to know their professors.

What we do:Lunch with a Professor Series: Through theselunches, the chapter provides students withthe opportunity to interact with theirprofessors outside of class. These lunches alsoprovide students with an excellent opportunityto get involved with research as theseprofessors are often searching forundergraduate research assistants.

Baltimore ASME Trips: The chapter attendstrips with the Baltimore ASME chapter tofacilities related to mechanical engineering.

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Who we are: We are the student chapter of the Associationfor Computing Machinery, the firstinternational computing organization. Oncampus, we are a student organization“dedicated to promoting the knowledge anduse of computers and information technologythrough the free exchange of ideas andinformation.” Really, we just love computers.We break new computers, we fix oldcomputers, and we have a museum of antiquecomputers, which still play a mean game ofNetHack. We have hosted talks by Google andMicrosoft, among other exciting companies.When students lead ACM meetings, they teachmembers about topics ranging from 3DPrinting to software libraries such as Glib, toprivacy in social media.

Some things we do: • Housed in Croft Hall, our office has amagnetic card reader so any member canhang out in the lab, get work done, or findother like-minded students.

• Offer a compute cluster to our members forparallel computation, VM hosting, andMinecraft.

• We host a GNU Mailman mailing list serverfor the JHU community. We take sparecomputer parts from the hall, apply kilo-ohmresistors to them, and call them our own.

• We also run other network services for theJHU community. For more info, visit ourwebsite at: http://acm.jhu.edu.

• In addition to our local activities, we host theregional programming contest that attractsbright undergraduates from around thenortheastern United States.

How to get involved… To become a member of ACM, you must attendthree meetings. Membership gives you anaccount on our servers, an email address, webhosting, and card access to our office for life.Traditionally, we have held meetings onThursday at 6 p.m., but there will be postersaround the campus, signaling times and placesfor meetings at the beginning of the year.

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Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)

Our mission:“To promote awareness of biomedicalengineering knowledge and its utilization”– National BMES

The BMES chapter at Johns Hopkins is astudent-run organization dedicated to servingthe BME community. In addition to providingacademic services, BMES also hosts socialevents, which serve to foster a sense ofcamaraderie among students and faculty. Formore info, please consult the <About Us>page located at http://www.jhu.edu/bmes/.

What we do:• Graduate/Medical School Advising Session:Puzzled by the medical or graduate schooladmission process? Attend our advisingsession, and listen to guest speakers fromthe BME department and medical campusspeak on the latest in admission strategy.

• BME Winter Social: A wonderful evening forthe entire Hopkins BME community wherestudents, staff, and faculty mingle with eachother. Enjoy fully catered hors d'oeuvres,and music by the Hopkins Jazz Band for arelaxing night.

• Student Mentor Program: Each incomingfreshman is assigned an upperclassman(selected through an application process)who will provide academic and socialguidance.

• Socials: Fall dessert socials, spring picnics,movie nights.

• Industry Tours: Go on a trip to actual BMEcompanies and see what life would be likeworking in the BME industry.

Interested?All students whose declared major is BME willautomatically receive event announcementsfrom BMES. Dedicated students should [email protected] for volunteeropportunities. Especially motivated freshmenwith strong service records may apply forpositions on the executive board in theirspring semester.

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PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES/ASSOCIATIONSAlpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi) Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi) is the premier co-edbusiness fraternity in the world with more than 250chapters in the United States, Europe and Canada.The Rho Psi Chapter at JHU focuses its activities onprofessional development and brotherhood. AKPsiorganizes many business-related networking andspeaker events during the academic year for Hopkinsundergrads, including the annual Elevator PitchCompetition (EPC), where Hopkins undergrads have90 seconds to present business ideas in front ofindustry judges. http://web1.johnshopkins.edu/akpsi

American Marketing Association (AMA)Johns Hopkins Chapter The JHU undergraduate chapter of the nationalAmerican Marketing Association is connected to anetwork of 40,000 experienced marketersthroughout the U.S., including leading marketingacademics, researchers and practitioners from everyindustry. Its mission is to provide members withvaluable opportunities in the marketing field, tonetwork with established businesses andprofessionals, and to practice marketing skillsthrough volunteer community involvement.http://jhu.edu/ama/

Kairos SocietyThe Kairos Society is an international, student-run, not-for-profit foundation based in the UnitedStates. Kairos fosters a culture of innovation-driven entrepreneurship by engaging its diversefellows with a variety of industry and thoughtleaders surrounding a wide range of globalchallenges. JHU Kairos holds meetings to reviewcase studies of the ventures its fellows arepursuing and provide constructive feedback tohelp the fellows improve their businesses. JHUKairos also connects its entrepreneurs withtechnically skilled students interested in joiningventures, hosts speaker events and skillsworkshops, and sends fellows to regional andnational Kairos functions. For more informationabout JHU Kairos, please email [email protected].

Golden Key International Honour SocietyGolden Key is an international, interdisciplinary honorsociety which recognizes the top 15% of sophomores,juniors, and seniors from more than 400 colleges anduniversities around the world, including Hopkins.Golden Key provides students with countlessopportunities to receive leadership training andexperience. Members have the chance to attendleadership conferences and networking events, andsearch for exclusive jobs and internships through theGolden Key website. http://jhu.goldenkey.org/

MARSHAL L. SALANT STUDENT INVESTMENT TEAM The Marshal L. Salant Student Investment Teamprovides a select group of Hopkins undergraduates theopportunity to make actual investment decisions whilemanaging a portfolio that totals more than $140,000.By participating in this investment program, studentsreceive a unique business experience that will enhancetheir career opportunities. A portion of profits earnedby the portfolio is dedicated to providing need-basedscholarship support for undergraduate students in theSchools of Engineering and Arts & Sciences.http://jhu.edu/salant/

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIPBuilding Bright Ideas (BBI)A 10-week entrepreneurship course designed forBaltimore City high school students, and taught byHopkins undergrads. The high school students willlearn important business, leadership and managementskills that will prepare them for entrepreneurialventures of their own. For more information or to getinvolved, contact [email protected].

Save the Future (STF)Save the Future leverages the brainpower of business-savvy, socially-minded college undergraduates fromHopkins to teach personal money management skillsto Baltimore-area high school students. It is anintensive, twelve week financial literacy course thatexposes high school students to a college campuswhile they take advantage of 15+ hours of classroominstruction. http://www.savethefuture.org

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Who we are:CISSRS was founded in the March of 1998 inresponse to a growing need for educationalsupport and student involvement in computerintegrated surgery. CISSRS is associated withthe NSF Computer-Integrated Surgery,Science, and Technology Engineering ResearchCenter(CISST-ERC) and the Laboratory forComputational Sensing and Robotics (LCSR)on the Homewood Campus. The club'sprimary activity is organizing the JHURoboCompetition, which is a roboticscompetition held annually on campus for highschool and middle school students. CISSRS isprincipally comprised of graduate students anddedicated undergraduate students.

Computer Integrated Surgery Student Research Society (CISSRS)

What we do:• CISSRS annually organizes the JHURoboCompetition, a single-day roboticscompetition for high school and middleschool students.

What students say about CISSRS:"The JHU RoboCompetition is a veryrewarding experience. The competitors'excitement is infectious and at the end of theday you are left exhausted yet thoroughlyconvinced your efforts were worthwhile."

How to get involved…See our website for instructions on how to become involved or [email protected]

For more information, visit our website atcissrs.lcsr.jhu.edu.

Social Investment Outreach (SIO) Social Investment Outreach (SIO) is amicrofinance club at Hopkins dedicated tohelping communities in less developedcountries. Its goal is to provide underprivilegedindividuals with a means of helping themselvesescape poverty through microcredit andsustainable community development.Upcoming SIO projects include traveling toHonduras to provide microloans, teachentrepreneurial skills, and fundraisingtechniques to provide loans to entrepreneursin other underprivileged areas. To find outmore, please email [email protected].

Students Consulting for Non-ProfitOrganizations (SCNO)Students Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations(SCNO) is a national organization ofundergraduate students committed to developingcommunities through pro bono consultingengagements with non-profit organizations. TheJohns Hopkins chapter carries out theseengagements with a focus on sustainable business.It believes the future health and success of anorganization is equally if not more important thanaddressing current issues. For more information,please visit: http://web1.johnshopkins.edu/scno.

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Who we are: Engineers Without Borders-USA seeks topartner with disadvantaged communities toimprove their daily quality of life through theimplementation of environmentally andeconomically sustainable engineering projectswhile developing internationally responsibleengineering students. As undergraduatestudents at Johns Hopkins University, we sharethe university’s long-standing interests andcommitment to public health, human welfare,and environmental responsibility, and wetherefore intend to apply our own abilities andtime toward the fulfillment of this mission. Formore info, visit the national EWB-USA website athttp://www.ewb-usa.org and the Johns Hopkinschapter website at http://ewb.jhu.edu.

What we do: • Developmental projects with partneredcommunities. These projects arepartnerships between students, faculty,professional engineers, and the hostcommunity. Students work on the designs ofthe projects during the semester, and smallteams are formed to travel to thecommunities to implement the projectsduring breaks.

• In the last year, EWB-JHU worked on threeinternational projects in South Africa,Guatemala, and Ecuador. Although thesespecific projects are related to water andstructural needs of the communities, theseprojects incorporate the work of manyengineering disciplines. In addition, studentsfrom various majors such as health sciences,anthropology, international relations, andeconomics can contribute to the successfulimplementation of the projects. In short, anystudent can participate in EWB!

• Members attend general body meetings,project meetings, guest speaker events,social events, and fundraisers.

Why get involved? • learn about different cultures• gain important engineering skills• have unique engineering experiences withother college students

• help communities in developing nations• build your knowledge and abilities• make a difference in the lives of others• build something of lasting value• give yourself outstanding opportunities forpersonal growth

Interested? Here’s what to do… • Find us at the SAC fair and look for flyersaround campus for our first general bodymeeting of the year

• Check out our website at http://ewb.jhu.edufor project descriptions and weekly meetingtimes

• Email [email protected] with questions

2013-2014 Leadership President: Nicholas Bello, BME 2015, [email protected] President: Catherine Shiau, Civil 2015, [email protected]: Barbara Kim, BME 2016, [email protected]: Joana Karanxha, BME 2015, [email protected] Fundraising Co-Chairs: Tej Ganti, ChemBE 2015, [email protected] Ng, Computer Eng 2015, [email protected] Relations Chair: Rustin Golnabi, MatSci 2016, [email protected]: Jessica Lin, BME 2015, [email protected]

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Engineers Without Borders (EWB)

Engineering World Health (EWH)

Our mission:The mission of the JHU Chapter ofEngineering World Health is to improvehealthcare in developing world countries bydesigning, building, and repairing medicalequipment. To reach this goal, we collaboratewith undergraduate students, graduatestudents, professors, and engineering experts.We seek to apply our knowledge and skillsto find creative solutions to healthcareproblems, and to learn new knowledge andskills to further our mission.

What we do:EWH at JHU is involved in three primaryoutreaches. Our primary focus is designingcreative, affordable, long-lasting medicaldevices to solve problems in developing worldhospitals. Each year, we enter one design in anational EWH competition. In the fall of 2011,we won third place in the design competitionfor our zinc-ion battery oxygen analyzer, along-lasting and affordable alternative totraditional oxygen analyzers. This year, weplan to continue testing and refining our

oxygen analyzer design and to build aprototype for our newest design, amedical sterilizer testing device. In addition todesign team, EWH at JHU is involved inbuilding medical devices that come in the formof kits from the national Engineering WorldHealth organization. We hold build days duringthe school year in which the Hopkins studentbody is invited to learn the basics of solderingand circuitry while aiding the efforts toimprove world health. In addition, EWH atJHU has recently begun a relationship with theUniversity of Maryland Medical Center inwhich students are given the opportunity toshadow hospital engineers and technicians andlearn the basics of equipment troubleshootingand repair. The program is still in its infancy,however, we hope to foster our relationshipwith UMMC to create an educationalinternship for all interested Hopkins studentsin the future.

What can you do?Please contact us at [email protected] tojoin our 2013-2014 mailing list, and visit usat http://johnshopkins.collegiatelink.net/organization/engineeringworldhealth andwww.ewh.org. Be sure to join us at our fall2013 meetings! Location and meeting timeswill be announced through JHUannouncements.

2013-2014 Leadership:Co-presidents: Rohit Gummi([email protected]), Jack Jung ([email protected])Treasurer: Leland Pung ([email protected])Secretary: Emily Rencsock([email protected])Public Relations: Antonio Spina([email protected])

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Materials Research Society (MRS)

Our mission:The Johns Hopkins University student chapterof the Institute of Electrical and ElectronicEngineers strives to promote the careeropportunities available and to raise awarenessof new developments in the field amongelectrical and computer engineering studentsby fostering interaction among students,faculty, employers and professional engineers.For more info, visit the national IEEE websiteat: http://www.ieee.org or the JHU chapterwebsite at http://ieee.ece.jhu.edu.

What we do:• JHU IEEE hosts a series of speakers fromvarious companies and organizations todiscuss their experiences as electrical orcomputer engineers in industry oracademia.

• We also host barbecues in the fall andspring and monthly movie nights in thewinter as study breaks for ECE students.

How to join…JHU IEEE will be at the student activities fairfor incoming freshmen and we will be having asocial during the first week of school.Alternatively, interested freshmen can [email protected] for more information.

Our mission: The Materials Research Society bringstogether scientists, engineers and researchmanagers from industry, government,academia and research laboratories to sharefindings in the research and development ofnew materials of technological importance. Please visit http://www.jhu.edu/~mrs to findmore info on the benefits of being a member!(website under revision at this time; availablelater in summer)

What we do: • Field trips to Materials-related companiesand agencies, such as National Institute ofStandards & Technology (NIST),UnderArmour, and ReactiveNanoTechnology (RNT)

• Departmental social events

• Networking and social events with materialsscience professionals in the DC area

• Attend departmental and interdepartmentalseminars and national conferences

Interested? Visit the Department of Materials Science andEngineering for more information.

2013-2014 Leadership: President: Putarut "Sunny" Suntharanund, MatSci '14Vice President: Johann Choo, MatSci '14Secretary: John DiCapua, MatSci '14Treasurer: Eric Bressler, MatSci '14

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

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National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

Who we are: We are the Johns Hopkins University Chapterof NSBE, the National Society of BlackEngineers. Our Chapter name is H.O.M.E.S(Hopkins Organization for Minorities inEngineering and Science). We are a studentrun organization committed to therecruitment, retention, and successfulgraduation of blacks and other minorities inengineering and other related technical andscientific fields. NSBE also acts as a vehicle topromote unity, emphasize effective leadership,and provide an organizational supportnetwork. The mission of this society is toincrease the number of culturally responsibleblack engineers who excel academically,succeed professionally, and positively impactthe community. We want to put specialemphases on minorities because we want toreach everyone. Anyone can join NSBE.

What we do: • Attend NSBE's phenomenal conferences,where we get the chance to network withstudents from around the country, landinternships from top companies andinstitutions, win prizes and scholarships, andmuch, much more.

• Host workshops to help students polishtheir resumes, learn how to effectivelymanage their money, and tackle otherrelated responsibilities. Most programs aresponsored by companies.

• Sponsor and coordinate programs to helpboth the members as well as others in thecommunity, including Engineering Daywhere we invite high school and junior highstudents to a day full of interesting facts andfun-filled activities that get them interestedin engineering and S.I.F.E. (Science is forEveryone) where we help elementary andmiddle school students with math andscience concepts at a local church, and ourPre-College Initiative (PCI) Program atMilford Mill High School.

• Last but not least, we host game nights andsocial gatherings to offer a diversion or twofor your social life!

Ready to sign up? Come find us during orientation. Ourmeetings are in the McCoy MPR, every otherWednesday at 8pm. All students are welcome.We hope you'll join JHU’s NSBE chapter. Youcan visit our national website at www.nsbe.orgfor information. We are currently working onour Hopkins website but we really wantstudents to have immediate access to NSBEand see what we are all about!

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Who we are:Out in Science, Technology, Engineering &Mathematics (oSTEM) is a national studentsociety dedicated to increasing theparticipation of people who identify withlesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, orally (LGBTQA) communities in disciplinesrelated to science, technology, engineering,or mathematics (STEM). Student societydedicated to increasing the participation ofpeople who identify with lesbian, gay,bisexual, transgender, queer, or ally(LGBTQA) communities in disciplinesrelated to science, technology, engineering,or mathematics (STEM).

Our mission:• To serve and affirm people who identify asLGBTQA.

• To promote the participation from anddevelopment of LGBTQA communities inSTEM disciplines.

• To educate and develop students of STEMdisciplines, preparing them for graduation.

• To support and contribute to the dynamicnetwork sustained by oSTEMIncorporated.

• To provide education, outreach, andprofessional resources to students oncampus.

• To actively recruit and address the needs ofdiverse LGBTQA groups within the Universitycommunity, inclusive of those who arehistorically underrepresented with regards togender, gender identity or expression, andethnic background.

What we do:• Host talks by prominent figures of the LGBTQAcommunity.

• Co-sponsor events with other local oSTEMchapters and LGBTQA organizations.

• Attend yearly oSTEM National Conferences forprofessional development, workshops,networking, etc.

• Professional development workshops forbuilding resumes, cover letters, business cards.

• Panel discussions on topics such as: Being out inthe workplace, Academia vs. Industry vs.Government.

• Host social events to connect with the HopkinsLGBTQA community.

How to get involved:• Attend our bi-weekly general body meetingsand other events.

• Contact [email protected] for moreinformation.

2013-2014 Leadership:President: Diego Salume, Computer Science ’13,[email protected]

Vice-President: Allison Tse, MechanicalEngineering ’14, [email protected]

Community Outreach: Dillon Ward, Neuroscience’15, [email protected]

Treasurer: John Cotoia, Molecular and CellularBiology ’15, [email protected]

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What we’re about: The purpose of this student chapter of theSociety for Biomaterials (SFB) at JHU is toencourage the development, dissemination,integration and utilization of knowledge in thefield of biologically related materials amongstudents and faculty of the Johns HopkinsUniversity with members of industry,government research facilities, and otheracademic institutions.

Some things we do: • Seminars and lectures by experts in thebiomaterials field

• Trips to biomaterials conferences

• Field trips to industrial, corporate andgovernment labs

• Advising sessions for underclassmen

• Exploring research and internshipopportunities for members

How to join... Attend the first meeting of the semester,which will be announced at www.jhu.edu/sfb,or contact officers through this website(website under revision at this time; availablelater in summer). For more information in themeantime, please contact Professor Mao [email protected]). While student participationin the national SFB is encouraged, chaptermembership does not depend on national SFBstudent membership.

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Who we are: SHPE is a national organization that promotesthe development of Hispanics in engineering,science, and other technical professions toachieve educational excellence, economicopportunity, and social equity.

Our chapter’s goals are to: • Increase the number of Latino engineeringand science students at JHU.

• Promote the advancement of Latinoengineers and scientists in employment andeducation.

• Develop and participate in programs withindustry and the university.

• Provide a forum for the exchange ofinformation pertinent for Latinoengineering/science students enrolled inJHU.

• Create a learning environment where Latinoengineers/scientists feel comfortable askingfor help and where they can receive theproper advice.

What we do: • Host professional development meetings and guest speakers.

• Attend regional and national conferences,including the National Technical CareerConference, where students participate inworkshops that will help them advance asprofessionals, meet representatives fromgraduate schools, and have the opportunity to interview with corporations.

• Community outreach programs.

• And of course, social events!

2013-2014 Leadership:President: Eleazar Nunez ([email protected])Vice President: Nicolas Wirth ([email protected]) Public Relations: David Glover ([email protected])Treasurer: Delia Cardona ([email protected])Secretary: Nicole Ortega ([email protected]) Events Chair: Jimmy Elias([email protected])

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Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Who we are: The Society of Women Engineers, or SWE, isa national organization committed tosupporting women in engineering. At JohnsHopkins University, female engineers areapproximately 32% of the population in theWhiting School of Engineering. The JHUChapter of SWE is dedicated to providingopportunities for this population to socializeand network both within the university andwith local professional engineers andengineering firms. We also supportopportunities to serve the community, with afocus on encouraging middle and high schoolgirls to pursue careers in engineering, science,and math.

What we do: • Monthly meetings (industry presentations,roundtable discussions with faculty, panels,and more!)

• Outreach programs (Ready, set, design! andcommunity service)

• Social events (ice cream social)• Annual networking banquet with students,faculty, and industry representatives

Interested? Here’s what to do: • Email us at [email protected] to get on themailing list

• Sign up at the Student Activities Fair• Come to the Ice Cream Social during thefirst few weeks of school

2013-2014 Leadership:President: Divya Kernik, BME ’14 Vice President: Marisa Babb, BME ’14 Secretary: Kathryn Hahn, BME ’15 Treasurer: Sarah Daggett, BME ’15CEO Liaison: Amanda Valledor, BME ’14Public Relations: Nicole Ortega, BME ’16 Networking: Cindy Xun, ChemBE ’16Webmaster: Jennifer Yang, BME ’16

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Who we are: Theta Tau is recognized as the nation’s oldestand the premiere co-ed professionalengineering fraternity. The Theta Delta chapterof Theta Tau was installed in May 2011 at theJohns Hopkins University. For more info, visit thenational Theta Tau website at www.thetatau.org/and our chapter website athttp://engineering.jhu.edu/~thetatau/, or email usat [email protected].

What we do: The purpose of Theta Tau is to develop andmaintain a high standard of professional interestamong its members, and to unite them in astrong bond of fraternal fellowship. Someopportunities provided to members are:• Professional development and networking withspeakers from different fields of engineering.

• Opportunity to travel to other chaptersaround the area, including UPenn, GWU.

• Scholarships through the Theta TauEducation Foundation

• Participate in national engineering projects andcompetitions

How to join:Theta Tau follows carefully a program in theselection and development of its members thatstresses the importance of high professionalethics and exemplary practices. At the beginningof both the fall and spring semesters, there areopen rush events and information sessions.Candidates must submit their resume, beinterviewed, go through a six week pledgingprocess and then finally be initiated as a brotherinto Theta Tau.

2013-2014 Leadership:President: Marc Alvarado, AMS ’15Vice-President: Brook Jeang, MatSci ’14Treasurer: Tiffany Wei, Env Eng ’14Secretary: Marc Madore, BME ’15Corresponding Secretary: Daniel Lewis, ChemBE ’14

Who we are: “Tau Beta Pi is the only engineering societyrepresenting the entire engineering profession. Itis the nation’s second-oldest society, founded atLehigh University in 1885 to recognize studentsof distinguished scholarship and exemplarycharacter.” (national website) For more info visitthe national Tau Beta Pi website at www.tbp.orgor the JHU chapter site at www.jhu.edu/~tbp

What we do: • Mentoring events — we invite underclassmen toask current TBP members for advisinginformation concerning classes, majors, andcareers.

• Service events — TBP members participatein service events in the school and localcommunity.

• Speaker events — professionals from industryand academia are invited to share theirexperiences with members and offer adviceon future professional endeavors.

Becoming a member: The top 1/5 of the senior class and the top 1/8of the junior class are invited to join Tau Beta Pi.However, many of our activities are open toand for the benefit of all students and will bepublicized throughout the year!

Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)

Theta Tau (Professional Engineering Fraternity)

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Course Listings

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This section describes the courses most commonly taken by engineering freshmen.This is by no means a comprehensive listing of all the courses that are available toyou. The full list of Fall 2013 courses, including Freshmen Only Courses, can befound online at http://web.jhu.edu/registrar/schedule/index/html. You should usethe information on the website to pick the specific lecture and section times forthe courses you plan to take. As you select your courses, keep in mind that first-semester engineering students are allowed to register for a maximum of 18.5credits. Credit overloads WILL NOT be permitted.

If you are entering the university with Advanced Placement (AP), InternationalBaccalaureate (IB), General Certificate of Examination (GCE), or other foreignexamination credit and take an equivalent course at JHU for credit, then theAP/IB/GCE (and/or other foreign exam) credits will be removed. Please see pages18-21 in the Freshman Academic Guide for information on examination credit andJHU course equivalencies.

FRESHMEN SEMINAR: FROM GENES TO DNA TO BACK (1.5)..........................................020.104 (N)Moudrianakis • Freshmen only • Limit 25A course consisting of introductory lectures followed by student presentations in the form of seminars. The issuesanalyzed will be: How did we arrive at the concept of the “gene”? Early experiments that gave substance to thisconcept. How did we arrive at the “one gene, one enzyme” dogma? What is the chemical nature of the gene? IsDNA enough for regulated gene expression? Is it “all in our genes”? What is genetic plasticity and epigenetics? Whatabout genomics and proteomics?

FRESHMEN SEMINAR: TUBERCULOSIS (1) .............................................................................020.106 (N)Horner • Limit 12Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an extremely successful intracellular bacterial pathogen able to manipulate phagocyticcells and its own metabolism to survive within a host. The molecular mechanisms of this survival and resistance toantibiotics will be studied.

FRESHMEN SEMINAR: THE ‘NOBELS’ IN MEDICINE AND CHEMISTRY (2) ...................020.111 (N)Brand • Limit 14Key events in our understanding of the life sciences will be traced with the aid of Nobel awards.

PROJECT LAB: PHAGE HUNTING (2)........................................................................................020.135 (N)Fisher/Schildbach • Freshmen only • Limit 20 per section • 2 sectionsThis is an introductory course open to all freshman regardless of intended major. No science background is required.This is the first semester of a year-long research-based project lab course in which students will participate in anation-wide program in collaboration with undergraduates at other colleges. Students will isolate and characterizenovel bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) from the environment using modern molecular biologicaltechniques. The course includes two lab meetings per week. Continues in the spring. Each semester provides 2 credit hours of Natural Sciences (N) distribution credits and/or counts 2 hours toward the research requirementfor the Molecular and Cellular Biology degree. No textbook is required.

GENERAL BIOLOGY I (4) ..............................................................................................................020.151 (N)McCarty/Roberson/Shingles • 225 • Section 1 not open to Freshmen and section 2 is for Freshmen only This course begins with an overview of the biosphere, followed by analysis of ecosystem and exploration of animalbehavior in the context of ecosystems and evolution. Next, the cellular and molecular basis of life and the energeticsof organisms are presented as unifying themes. The biochemistry of organic molecules, factors controlling geneexpression, cellular metabolism, and advances in biotechnology represent topics of concentration. Mechanisms ofinheritance and evolution are introduced. This course will also include a series of workshops that will explore currenttrends in research, experimental design and analysis, and molecular modeling. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology.

GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB I (1) .....................................................................................................020.153 (N)Pearlman • Coreq: 020.151 • Limits vary per section • 6 sections • Offered Fall onlyThis course reinforces the topics covered in 020.151. Laboratory exercises explore subjects ranging from forestecology to molecular biology to animal behavior. Students participate in a semester-long project, identifying bacteria using DNA sequencing. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology.

Krieger School of Arts & Sciences Courses (AS)

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BIOLOGY WORKSHOP I (1) .........................................................................................................020.161 (N)Pearlman • Prereq: Score of 4 or 5 on AP Biology exam • Limit 35 The workshop covers applications and current trends in Biology through guest lectures from researchers and hands-on computer programs. Credit will be awarded for EITHER 020.151 or 020.161, but not both.

CHEMISTRY

INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY I (3)...........................................................................................030.101 (N)Staff • Corequisite: 030.105 • Limit 300 per section • 2 sections • Offered Fall & Summer only Switching sections requires instructor's approval.An introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry. The main topics are atomic and molecular structureatnthe level of electron dot structures and VSEPR geometries, the periodic table, stoichiometry and the balancing ofchemical equations, the gas laws, the law of mass action and chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, and elementarychemical thermodynamics.

APPLIED CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM AND REACTIVITY W/LAB (4) ...................................030.103 (N)Greco • Prereq: 5 on AP Chemistry exam or 030.101-.102 • 32 per section • 2 sectionsThis course is designed for freshmen who have received AP or other placement credit for 030.101-102. Chemicalequilibrium, reactivity and bonding will be covered. These topics will be explored through the use of laboratoryexperiments and problem solving, and the use of these principles in current research areas will be discussed.

INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (1) .....................................................................030.105 (N)Pasternack • Coreq: 030.101 or 510.101 • Limit 100 per section • 5 sections • Offered Fall & Summer only Laboratory in the fundamental methods of chemistry with related calculations.

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (4) ...........................................................................................................030.205 (N) Staff • Prereq: 030.101 and 030.102 (or 510.101) AND 030.105 and 030.106 Limit 300 per section • 2 sections • Offered Fall & Summer onlyThis course provides an introduction to the fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds. Topics includeinterrelationships of structure, physical properties, synthesis, and reactions and their mechanisms as well as a briefoverview of bio-organic chemistry.

ECONOMICS

ELEMENTS OF MACROECONOMICS (3) ...................................................................................180.101 (S) Barbera • Prereq: Basic facility with graphs and algebra • Limit 18 per section • 24 sectionsAn introduction to the economic system and economic analysis, with emphasis on total national income and output,employment, the price level and inflation, money, the government budget, the national debt, and interest rates. Therole of public policy. Applications of economic analysis to government and personal decisions.

ENGLISH

EXPOSITORY WRITING (3) .....................................................................................................060.113 (H,W)Staff • No seniors • Limit 15 per section • 22 sections This course teaches students the concepts and strategies of academic argument. Students learn to analyze sources,to develop their thinking with evidence, and to use analysis to write clear and persuasive arguments. Each sectionfocuses on its own intellectually stimulating topic or theme, but the central subject in all sections is using analysis tocreate arguments. Please note: Each course has a different topic. To check individual course descriptions, go to theEWP Website: http://krieger.jhu.edu/ewp.

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MATHEMATICS Please see page 38 in the Freshman Academic Guide for information about the JHU mathematicsplacement test.

CALCULUS I (4) ..............................................................................................................................110.108 (Q)Smithling • Limit 30 per section • 5 sections • Offered Fall & Summer onlyDifferential and integral calculus. Includes analytic geometry, functions, limits, integrals and derivatives, polarcoordinates, parametric equations, Taylor's theorem and applications, infinite sequences and series.

CALCULUS II (4) .............................................................................................................................110.109 (Q)Arap • Prereq: C- or better in 110.108 or credit for Calculus I by AP or other recognized exam • Limit 30 per section •10 sectionsDifferential and integral calculus. Includes analytic geometry, functions, limits, integrals and derivatives, polar coordinates,parametric equations, Taylor's theorem and applications, infinite sequences and series. Some applications to the physicalsciences and engineering will be discussed, and the courses are designed to meet the needs of students in these disciplines.

HONORS ONE VARIABLE CALCULUS (4).................................................................................110.113 (Q)Lind • Limit 30Special notes: A strong ability to learn mathematics quickly and on a higher level than that of the regular calculussequences. This is an honors alternative to the calculus sequences 110.106-107 or 110.108-109 and meets thegeneral requirements for both Calculus I and II (although the credit hours count for only one course). It is a moretheoretical treatment of one variable differential and integral calculus and is based on our modern understanding ofthe real number system as explained by Cantor, Dedekind, and Weierstrass. Students who want to know the “why’sand how’s” of calculus will find this course rewarding. Previous background in calculus is not assumed. Students will learndifferential calculus (derivatives, differentiation, chain rule, optimization, related rates, etc.), the theory of integration, thefundamental theorem(s) of calculus, applications of integration, and Taylor series.

LINEAR ALGEBRA (4) ....................................................................................................................110.201 (Q)Staff • Prereq: A 5 on the AP BC exam or C- or better in 110.107, 110.109, or 110.113 • Limit 30 per section • 5 sectionsVector spaces, matrices, and linear transformations. Solutions to systems of linear equations. Eigenvalues,eigenvectors, and diagonalization of matrices. Applications to differential equations.

CALCULUS III (4) ............................................................................................................................110.202 (Q) Tohaneanu • Prereq: A 5 on on the AP BC exam or C- or better in 110.107, 110.109, or 110.113 • Limit 30 persection • 10 sectionsCalculus of functions of more than one variable: partial derivatives; multiple integrals, line and surface integrals;Green’s theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, and Gauss’ Divergence Theorem.

HONORS MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS (4)....................................................................110.211 (Q) Staff • A 5 on the BC AP exam or B+ or better in 110.107, 110.109, or 110.113 AND 110.201 or 110.202 • Limit 30This course includes the material in Calculus III (202) with some additional applications and theory. Recommendedfor mathematically able students majoring in physical science, engineering, or especially mathematics. Advising Note: Honors Multivariable Calculus, AS.110.211, is a theoretically-based course. This course may be moresuitable for students who are pursuing a Math major/minor or Applied Math and Statistics major. This course has a pre-requisite or co-requisite of Linear Algebra, AS.110.201, or Honors Linear Algebra, AS.110.212. Calculus III, AS.110.202,is applicable to the math requirement for all engineering majors and is an appropriate choice for most students whoalready have credit for Calculus I and II.

HONORS LINEAR ALGEBRA (4) ..........................................................................................110.212 (Q) Wilson • Prereq: A 5 on the AP BC exam or B+ or better in 110.107, 110.109, or 110.113 • Limit 30This course includes the material in Linear Algebra (201) with some additional applications and theory. Recommendedfor mathematically able students majoring in physical science, engineering, or mathematics. 211-212 used to be an

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integrated year-long course, but now the two are independent courses and can be taken in either order. This coursesatisfies a requirement for the math major that its non-honors sibling does not.

DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH APPLICATIONS (4) ..........................................110.302 (Q)Staff • Prereq: A 5 on the AP BC exam or C- or better in 110.107, 110.109, or 110.113 • Limit 30 per section 8 sectionsThis is an applied course in ordinary differential equations, which is primarily for students in the biological, physical and socialsciences, and engineering. The purpose of the course is to familiarize the student with the techniques of solving ordinarydifferential equations. The specific subjects to be covered include first order differential equations, second order lineardifferential equations, applications to electric circuits, oscillation of solutions, power series solutions, systems of linear differentialequations, autonomous systems, Laplace transforms and linear differential equations, mathematical models (e.g., in thesciences or economics).

PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY

GENERAL PHYSICS FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCE MAJORS I (4) ............................171.101 (E,N)Neufeld • Coreq:110.106, 110.108, or 110.113 AND 173.111 • Limit 24 per section • 10 Sections Offered Fall, Spring, & SummerThis course is the first part of a two-semester sequence in general physics covering mechanics, heat, and sound.Midterm exams for every section are given during the 8 AM section time! Accordingly, students registering forsections at times other than 8 AM must retain availability for 8 AM sections as needed.

GENERAL PHYSICS FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCE MAJORS II (4) ............................171.102 (E,N)Maksimovic • Prereq: 110.106, 110.108, or 110.113 AND C- or better in 171.101, 171.103, 171.105 or 171.107 (or530.103 & 530.104) • Coreq: 110.107 or 110.109 AND 173.112 • Limit 24 per section • 5 sections • Offered Fall,Spring, & Summer This course is the second part of a two-semester sequence in general physics covering electricity, magnetism, optics,and atomic physics. Midterm exams for every sections are given during the 8AM section time! Accordingly, studentsregistering for sections at times other than 8AM must retain availability for 8AM sections as needed.

CLASSICAL MECHANICS I (4) ...........................................................................................171.105 (E,N)Armitage • Coreq: 110.108 AND 173.115 • Limit vary per section • 2 sectionsAn in-depth introduction to classical mechanics intended for physics majors/minors and other students with a stronginterest in physics. This course treats fewer topics than 171.101 and 171.103 but with greater mathematicalsophistication. It is particularly recommended for students who intend to take 171.201-202 or 171.309-310.

GENERAL PHYSICS FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES MAJORS I (AL) (4) ................171.107 (E,N)Leheny • Coreq: 110.106, 110.108, or 110.113 AND 173.111 • Freshmen only • Limits vary per section • 4 sectionsThis course is the first part of a two-semester sequence in general physics is identical in subject matter to 171.101-102. The first course covers mechanics, heat and sound, but differs in instructional format. Rather than beingpresented via lectures and discussion sections, it is instead taught in an "active learning" style with most class timegiven to small group problem-solving guided by instructors. Midterm exams for every section are given during the 8AM section time! Accordingly, students registering for sections at times other than 8 AM must retain availability for 8AM sections as needed.

SPECIAL RELATIVITY AND WAVES (4) .........................................................................171.201 (E,N)Zakamska • Prereq: 171.106 preferred; 171.102 or 171.104 AND 110.107, 110.109, or 110.113 • Coreq: 110.202 or110.211; 110.302 is desirable • Limit 20 per section • 2 sections • Limit 20 per sectionCourse continues introductory physics sequence (begins with 171.105-106). Special theory of relativity, mathematicsof waves, harmonic oscillation, forced and damped oscillators, electromagnetic waves, diffraction, and interference. Meets with 171.207.

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GENERAL PHYSICS LAB I (1)................................................................................................173.111 (N)Swartz • Coreq: 171.101, 171.103, or 171.107 • Limit vary per section • 23 sections • Offered Fall, Spring & SummerExperiments are chosen from both physical and biological sciences and are designed to give students background inexperimental techniques as well as to reinforce physical principles.

GENERAL PHYSICS LAB II (1) ..............................................................................................173.112 (N)Swartz • Prereq: 173.111 • Coreq: 171.102, 171.104, or 171.108 • Limit vary per section • 5 sections Offered Fall, Spring & SummerExperiments are chosen from both physical and biological sciences and are designed to give students background inexperimental techniques as well as to reinforce physical principles.

CLASSICAL MECHANICS LABORATORY (1) .................................................................173.115 (N)Swartz • Coreq: 171.105 • Limit 30Experiments chosen to complement the lecture course Classical Mechanics I, II, 171.105-106 and introducestudents to experimental techniques and statistical analysis.

WRITING SEMINARS

FICTION/POETRY WRITING I (3) ...................................................................................220.105 (H,W) Blake/Staff • Limit 15 per section • 34 sectionsThis course is a prerequisite for most upper level courses. A course in realist fiction and traditional verse, with readings in Eudora Welty, Vladimir Nabokov, Henry James, Robert Frost, Paul Fussell, John Gardner, Seamus Heane, andGwendolyn Brooks. This first course for writers is a study of forms of short fiction and metered verse. Students composeshort stories and poems; includes practice of critical attention to literary models and workshop of student writing.

APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS (1) ..........................550.100 (E,Q) Naiman • Limit 40A seminar-style series of lectures and assignments to acquaint the student with a range of intellectual and professional activitiesperformed by applied mathematicians and statisticians. Department faculty and outside speakers present problems arising inapplied mathematics and statistics.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS I (4) ............................................................................................550.111 (E, Q)Athreya • Prereq: 4 years of high school mathematics • Limit 30 per section • 7 sectionsFirst semester of a general survey of statistical methodology. Topics include descriptive statistics, introductory probability,conditional probability, random variables, expectation, sampling, the central limit theorem, classical and robust estimation,confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Case studies from psychology, epidemiology, economics and other fields serveto illustrate the underlying theory. Some use of Minitab, Excel or R, but no prior computing experience is necessary. Studentswho may wish to undertake more than two semesters of probability and statistics should consider 550.420-430.

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Whiting School of Engineering Courses (EN)

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS II (4) ..............................................................................................550.112 (E, Q)Arthreya • Prereq: 550.111 or credit for AP Statistics • Limit 25 per section • 4 sectionsSecond semester of a general survey of statistical methodology. Topics include two-sample hypothesis tests, analysis ofvariance, linear regression, correlation, analysis of categorical data, and nonparametrics. Students who may wish to undertakemore than two semesters of probability and statistics should strongly consider the 550.420-430 sequence.

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS (4)..............................................................................................550.171 (Q)Castello • Prereq: Four years of high school mathematics • Limit 30 per section • 3 sectionsIntroduction to the mathematics of finite systems. Logic; Boolean algebra; induction and recursion; sets, functions,relations, equivalence, and partially ordered sets; elementary combinatorics; modular arithmetic and the Euclideanalgorithm; group theory; permutations and symmetry groups; graph theory. Selected applications. The concept of a proof and development of the ability to recognize and construct proofs are part of the course.

MATH MODELS-DECISION MAKING: STOCHASTIC MODELS (4) .................................550.252 (E,Q) Castello • Prereq: 110.106 or 110.108 • Limit 25This course is an introduction to management science and the quantitative approach to decision making. Our focuswill be on the formulation and analysis of stochastic models, where some problem data may be uncertain. The coveredtopics may include Project Scheduling, Decision Analysis, Time Series Forecasting, Inventory Models with Stationary orNonstationary Demand, Queuing Models, Discrete-Event Simulation, and Quality Management. We emphasize modeldevelopment and case studies, using spreadsheets and other computer software. The applications we study occur invariety of applications.

LINEAR ALGEBRA AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (4)....................................550.291 (E,Q)Fishkind • Prereq: One year Calculus, computing experience • Limit 25 per sectionAn introduction to the basic concepts of linear algebra, matrix theory, and differential equations that are used widelyin modern engineering and science. Intended for engineering and science majors whose program does not permittaking both 110.201 and 110.302.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

BME MODELING & DESIGN (2) ........................................................................................580.111 (E,N)Haase • BME Freshmen only • Limit 5 per section • 28 SectionsWorking in teams with upperclassmen this course (1) introduces biomedical engineering freshmen to an orderlymethod for analyzing and modeling biological systems and (2) introduces engineering principles to solve designproblems that are biological, physiological, and/or medical. Freshmen are expected to use the informational contentbeing taught in calculus, physics and chemistry and to apply this knowledge to the solution of practical problemsencountered in biomedical engineering.

CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TODAY (1) ..............................................................................540.101 (E)Dahuron • Freshmen only • Limit 120 A series of weekly lectures to introduce students to chemical and biomolecular engineering and its role as aprofession in addressing contemporary technological, social, ethical, and economic issues in today’s world. Thelectures will include examples of how chemical and biomolecular engineers apply the principles of physics andchemistry to develop new products, improve process efficiencies, and alleviate the strain on the ecosystem throughthe design of novel environmentally conscious processes. In addition, the lectures will highlight exciting new areasnow being advanced by chemical and biomolecular engineers, such as biochemical engineering, tissue engineering,nanoparticle fabrication, and processing smart polymers for applications in computer technology and as sensors.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING

FRESHMAN EXPERIENCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (1).......................................560.101(E)Sangree • CivE Freshmen only • Limit 20This course welcomes freshmen to the major by exploring civil engineering design and the range of design projectsin which professional civil engineers engage. Students will have the opportunity to practice the design process usinghands-on team-based projects, with emphasis on creative design, graphical communication, and teamwork.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

M & Ms: FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE (1)...............................................................................600.105 (E)Selinski • CS Freshmen only • Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only • Limit 35This course is required for all freshmen Computer Science majors. Transfers into the major and minors may enrollby permission only. Students will attend four 3-week blocks of meetings with different computer science professors,focused on a central theme. Active participation is required.

INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING IN JAVA (3) ....................................................600.107 (E)Selinski • Prereq: familiarity with computers • Limit 120This course introduces fundamental structured and object-oriented programming concepts and techniques, using Java,and is intended for all who plan to use computer programming in their studies and careers. Topics covered includevariables, arithmetic operators, control structures, arrays, functions, recursion, dynamic memory allocation, files, classusage and class writing. Program design and testing are also covered, in addition to more advanced object-orientedconcepts including inheritance and exceptions as time permits. Students will be expected to do significant programming(8-12 hours/wk). First time programmers are strongly advised to take 600.108 (sections 1-3) concurrently.

INTRO PROGRAMMING LAB (1)..........................................................................................600.108 (E)Selinski • Coreq: 600.107 or 600.112 • Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only • Limit 16 per section • 6 sectionsThe purpose of this course is to give novice programmers extra hands-on practice with guided supervision. Studentswill work in pairs each week to develop working programs, with checkpoints for each development phase. Sections1-3 are for students registering for 600.107 and sections 4-6 are for students registering for 600.112.

INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING FOR SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS (3) ...................600.112 (E)Selinski • Prereq: familiarity with computers • Limit 120An introductory "learning by doing" programming course for scientists, engineers, and everybody else who will needbasic programming skills in their studies and careers. We cover the fundamentals of structured, modular, and (tosome extent) object-oriented programming as well as important design principles and software developmenttechniques such as unit testing and revision control. We will apply our shiny new programming skills by developingcomputational solutions to a number of real-world problems from a variety of disciplines. Students new to computerprogramming are encouraged to enroll into 600.108 Intro Programming Lab (sections 4-6) concurrently with thiscourse. Students may receive credit for no more than one of the following: 600.107 or 600.111 or 600.112.[Note: This course may not be used for the CS major or minor requirements, except as a substitute for 600.107.]

INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING (4) .................................................................................600.120 (E)Amir • Prereq: AP CS, 600.107, 600.111/112 or equiv. • Limit 24 per section • 3 sectionsThis course teaches intermediate to advanced programming, using C and C++. (Prior knowledge of these languages is not expected.) We will cover low-level programming techniques, as well as object-orientedclass design, and the use of class libraries. Specific topics include pointers, dynamic memory allocation,polymorphism, overloading, inheritance, templates, collections, exceptions, and others as time permits. Students areexpected to learn syntax and some language specific features independently. Course work involves significantprogramming projects in both languages.

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DATA STRUCTURES (3) .......................................................................................................600.226 (E,Q)Froehlich • Prereq: AP CS, 600.107, 600.120, or equivalent • Limit 75This course covers the design and implementation of data structures including collections, sequences, trees, andgraphs. Other topics include sorting, searching, and hashing. Course work involves both written homework and Javaprogramming assignments.

ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING

INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING (3).........................................................................................520.137 (E,Q)Tran • Open to freshman Engineering majors and any Arts & Sciences majors • Limit vary per section • 2 sectionsAn introductory course covering the principles of electrical engineering including sinusoidal wave forms, electricalmeasurements, digital circuits, and applications of electrical and computer engineering. Laboratory exercises, the useof computers, and a design project are included in the course.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (4) ..............................................................................660.105 (S,W) Aronhime/Quesenberry • Limit 25 per section • 8 sectionsSee course description on page 30.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (3) ..................................................................................................660.203Aronhime/Leps/Furlong/Staff • Limit 35 per section • 5 sectionsSee course description on page 31.

PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING (3) ..............................................................................................660.250Kendrick/Crane/DeVries/Jones/Quesenberry • Limit varies by sections • 5 sectionsSee course description on page 31.

GENERAL ENGINEERING

WHAT IS ENGINEERING? (3) .................................................................................................500.101 (E) Staff • Freshmen Only or Permission Required • Limit 35This is a course of lectures, laboratories, and special projects. Its objective is to introduce students not only to differentfields of engineering but also to the analytic tools and techniques that the profession uses. Assignments include hands-onand virtual experiments, oral presentations of product design, and design/construction/testing of structures.

HOPKINS ENGINEERING SAMPLER SEMINAR (1) ......................................................500.103 (E)Scheinerman • Freshmen only • Limit 100This course provides students with an overview of the undergraduate programs in the Whiting School of Engineering.Faculty from various departments will introduce students to their discipline including aspects of their personal research.

SPATIAL REASONING & VISUALIZATION FOR ENGINEERS (1) ..........................500.125 (E)Ferrara • Engineering freshmen by invitation only • Limit 30 per section • 2 sectionsThis course will enhance students ability to imagine and mentally manipulate objects in three-dimensional space—atalent that is important in engineering. Through guided practice and fun hands-on activities, students will hone theirspatial skills. Registration is by invitation only, based on the results of the summer spatial reasoning diagnosticassessment. S/U only.

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GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (3) .................................570.108 (E) Alavi • Limit 70Overview of environmental engineering, including water and air quality, water supply and wastewater treatment,hazardous and solid waste management, pollution prevention, global environmental issues, public healthconsiderations and environmental laws, regulations and ethics. Cross listed with Public Health Studies.

ECOLOGY (3) ................................................................................................................................570.205 (N) Brush • Limit 50Introduction to processes governing the organization of individual organisms into populations, communities, andecosystems. Interactions between individual organisms, groups of organisms, and the environment, includingadaptation, natural selection, competition.

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS CHEMISTRY (3) ....................................................510.101 (N)McGuiggan • Limit 75Basic principles of chemistry and how they apply to the behavior of materials in the solid state. The relationshipbetween electronic structure, chemical bonding, and crystal structure is developed. Attention is given tocharacterization of atomic and molecular arrangements in crystalline and amorphous solids: metals, ceramics,semiconductors and polymers (including proteins). Examples are drawn from industrial practice (including theenvironmental impact of chemical processes), from energy generation and storage (such as batteries and fuel cells),and from emerging technologies (such as biomaterials).

FOUNDATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY (3) .........................................................510.103 (E, N)Wilson • Limit 30This course will be a survey of the rapidly developing field of nanotechnology from an interdisciplinary point of view.Topics covered will include a general introduction to the nanoworld, fabrication, characterization and applications ofhard and soft nanomaterials, as well as examining nanotechnology in terms of its societal, ethical, economic andenvironmental impact.

MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY (1) .........510.109 (E,N)Wilson • Materials Science & Engineering and Undecided Engineering freshman only • Limit 30Through this course, students are introduced to the basic tenants of the field of materials science and engineeringand important aspects of career development. Discussions will cover the range of career options in the field, theopportunities to engage with cutting edge research and technology at JHU, the skills that practitioners require andthe ethical conundrums that engineering professionals navigate.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

FRESHMAN EXPERIENCES IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (2)........................530.101 (E)Marra • Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Undecided Engineering Majors, or permission of instructorLimit 75An overview of the field of mechanical engineering along with topics that will be useful throughout the mechanicalengineering program. This is the first half of a one-year course that includes applications of mechanics, elementarynumerical analysis, programming in MatLab, use of computer data acquisition, analysis, design, and visualization;technical drawing, the design process and creativity, report preparation, teamwork, and engineering ethics.

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INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICS 1 (2) .....................................................................530.103 (E, N)Thomas • Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Undecided Engineering majors orpermission of instructor • Limit 60This is the first half of a one-year course offering in-depth study of elements of mechanics, including linear statics anddynamics, rotational statics and dynamics, thermodynamics, fluids, continuum mechanics, transport, oscillations, andwaves. This is an alternate to 171.101, designed specifically for Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanicsstudents taking 530.101 concurrently.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FRESHMAN LABORATORY 1 (1) ..........................530.105 (E)Marra • Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Undecided Engineering Majors, or permission of instructorLimit 18 per section • 4 sectionsHands on laboratory complementing 530.101 and 530.103, including experiments, mechanical dissections, anddesign experiences distributed throughout the year. Experiments are designed to give students background inexperimental techniques as well as to reinforce physical principles. Mechanical dissections connect physical principlesto practical engineering applications. Design projects allow students to synthesize working systems by combiningmechanics knowledge and practical engineering skills.

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION PROGRAM

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION FOR BUSINESS,..............................................661.110 (W)SCIENCE & INDUSTRY (3)Staff • 20 per section • 8 sectionsSee course description on page 31.

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION FOR ESL STUDENTS (3) ..........................661.111 (W)Davis • Limit 12This course teaches ESL students to communicate effectively with a wide variety of specialized and non-specializedaudiences and will provide ESL-specific help with grammar, pronunciation, and idiomatic expression in these differentcontexts. Projects include production of resumes, cover letters, proposals, instructions, reports, and other relevantdocuments. Class emphasizes writing clearly and persuasively, creating appropriate visuals, developing oralpresentation skills, working in collaborative groups, giving and receiving feedback, and simulating the real worldenvironment in which most communication occurs. Not open to students who have taken 661.110 as BusinessCommunication. Co-listed with 661.611.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS (3) ................................................................................................661.150 (W)Dungey/Reiser/Heiserman/Sheff/O'Donnell/Kulanko • Limit 13 per section • 8 sectionsSee course description on page 31.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS FOR ESL (3) .............................................................................661.151 (W)Davis • Limit 13This course is designed to help students push through any anxieties about public speaking by immersing them in apractice-intensive environment. They learn how to speak with confidence in a variety of formats and venues—Including extemporaneous speaking, job interviewing, leading a discussion, presenting a technical speech, and otherrelevant scenarios. Students learn how to develop effective slides that capture the main point with ease and clarity,hone their message, improve their delivery skills, and write thought-provoking, well-organized speeches that hold anaudience's attention. Special attention will be placed on diction, pronunciation, tone, pace and emphasis of language.Additional attention also will be given to syntax as well as non-verbal communication patterns. Co-listed with661.651.

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