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First Year Interest Groups

Being part of a FIG gives you the chance to get off to a great start.  You take 2-4 courses with a group of 20-25 other first year students.  One of these courses is a small, one hour seminar so you get to know your FIG-mates. Led by Engineering Peer Leaders and EOE staff members, the seminar is designed to improve your study skills and strategies for academic success.  FIGs are a great way to:
  • Get great professors in one easy step
  • Learn about resources available to students
  • Connect with experienced students, faculty and staff
  • Find a study group and get to know people
  • Make a successful transition from high school to university learning

EOE offers 4 FIGs which include the following courses:
The Achievers
(Electrical & Computer)
  • M 408C - Calculus I
  • EE 302 - Intro to EE
  • EE 306 - Intro to Computing
  • FIG Seminar
 Strength in Numbers (Aerospace & Civil)
  • M 408C - Calculus I
  • CH 301 - Chemistry I
  • ME 210 - Engineering Design
  • FIG Seminar
The Visionaries (Mechanical)
  • M 408C - Calculus I
  • CH 301 - Chemistry I
  • ME 302 - Into to ME
  • FIG Seminar
 Infinite Momentum (Any major except ECE)
  • M 408C - Calculus I
  • or M 408D Calculus II
  • CH 301 - Chemistry I
  • FIG Seminar 

Group picture of the Infinite Momentum FIG.