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Welcome to Viterbi Class of 2015!
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The Engineering Freshmen Academies
...are designed to help freshmen learn about the importance of engineering, the ethical implications of engineering decisions and understand how engineers affect society, technology, history and politics. They provide a unique opportunity for Viterbi engineering freshmen to develop an academic community with other freshmen and faculty beyond their department. In addition, the Freshmen Academies have "Coaches," upper division Viterbi students who are there to support and act as a resource for all freshmen during their transition to USC.
- 1 semester, 2 credit course; Credit/No Credit
- Small class size (limited to 35 students)
- Provides an overview of engineering and science concepts as it relates to problem solving, engineering challenges, and how engineering might impact society as a whole
- Allows for additional exposure to engineering faculty in your first semester at USC
- The only freshmen engineering class that combines engineering majors
- Hosts distinguished guest speakers, engineering lab tours and in-class projects
- Creates opportunity to meet upper class engineering students, aka Coaches!
Who are the Academy Coaches?
- Current Viterbi Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors in all different engineering majors.
- Students chosen to be mentors for Viterbi freshmen.
- Coaches are there to answer any questions about the course, Viterbi, USC and any other issues or
challenges that students face during their first year.
Meet the Fall 2012 Coaches
Meet the Fall 2011 Faculty
