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Vibha Sazawal
ENGR 199
Seattle Campus

Special Projects

Students propose problems to solve to an engineering faculty member. The problems may be selected from the student's own experiences and interests, from the interest of the faculty member, or from other sources such as faculty or graduate students doing research projects, or from personnel in the physical medicine area, occupational therapy, hospital, industry, government. Corroboration by an engineering faculty member is required. Project suggestions are available. Offered: AWSpS.

Class description

ENGR199B "Women, Computing, and Collaborating"

Are you creative? ...good at planning or organizing? Do you enjoy working with others? Do you have a knack for keeping track of details? Want to make an impact on society? You might enjoy a career in computing!

Interested in learning more but don't feel ready to take a computer science course? "Women, Computing, and Collaborating" is a seminar designed for freshmen and sophomores who are curious about the world of computer science and computing careers.

In the seminar, we will explore fundamental computer science concepts, experience fun group projects, meet women who work in the computing industry, and learn more about how computer scientists make an impact on society. If you like to learn new things in a fun collaborative environment, then engr199b is for you!

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Recommended preparation

There are no required prerequisites for the course.

Class assignments and grading

Attendance at the seminar is very important. To receive credit, students must attend every seminar. There will also be short assignments.


The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
Additional Information
Last Update by Vibha Sazawal
Date: 03/09/2004