GE 1111 — Engineering Problem Solving and Computation
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath FQusually offered: fall, springtypical days: M/W/ThBostonTraditional
Uses a structured approach to solve engineering problems. Draws applications from a variety of engineering disciplines, which serve as a tool for introducing students to engineering analysis and design. Introduces a math application package for matrix applications and various real-life engineering problems. Includes the design of problem-solving algorithms using a high-level programming language. Topics include the use of programmable microcontrollers, as well as various electronic components.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 30 | 36 | 83% | 6.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 40 | 40 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Summer A 2024 | 1 | 12 | 32 | 38% | 20.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 30 | 36 | 83% | 6.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 27 | 40 | 68% | 13.0 |
| Summer A 2025 | 1 | 13 | 32 | 41% | 19.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 24 | 36 | 67% | 12.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 39 | 40 | 98% | 1.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 100% · T 12% · W 100% · Th 100% · F 0%
Common patterns: MWR (88% of sections), MTWR (12% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Joshua Hertz (71% of students) · reviews
- Andrew Gillen (29% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Matt Harris (38% of students) · reviews
- Andrew Gillen (37% of students) · reviews
- Joshua Hertz (25% of students) · reviews
Summer A
- Constantine Mukasa (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
EECE 2150, EECE 4694, GE 2500, GE 4100, GE 4120, IE 3425, IE 4510, IE 5137
Courses that list GE 1111 in their prerequisites.
Links
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