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I'm referring to generic Introduction to Engineering courses. The ones that focus on topics around engineering; things like presenting, interviewing, etc.

(Classes that use books like Studying Engineering: A Roadmap to a Rewarding Career - ISBN 0964696924)

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There was nothing like that when I went to school. Looks like a fluff course to me. (Maybe that book might be worth reading on your personal time.)

Engineering at all big schools I know about required more courses than other majors so it was much harder to graduate in 4 years, and departments looked for courses they could exempt engineering students from taking. That Intro course sounds like a prime candidate to expunge from the curriculum.

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