CEL Courses & Curriculum Support
For students, advisors, and faculty.
CEL Courses
EGS1006 – Introduction to Engineering (1 credit)
Course Summary
This course offers students a chance to explore the different engineering majors offered through the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. Students break into groups of 20, rotating weekly (twice weekly during the summer) through each department. During these visits, students participate in hands-on experiments to help them make informed decisions about choosing a major and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Who should take this course?
This course is designed for freshman who know they want to study engineering but are unsure which major to select.
When is this course offered?
Summer B, Fall, Spring
Who teaches this course?
CEL Associate Director Mr. Joel Parker developed and leads the course, and coordinates with department advisors, faculty, and students to ensure content is representative of each major.
[course code] – Introduction to Prototyping Facility (_ credits)
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Curriculum Support
Quest 3
Beginning for freshman entering the 2026-2027 academic year, students will be required to satisfy Quest 3 requirements in order to receive their degree (in addition to Q1 & Q2). In general, students are expected to complete 3 credits worth, or 130 hrs of documented effort to fulfill Quest 3.
Guidelines on Quest 3
only for the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering majors
Internship or Co-op
This will be relevant to new students STARTING at UF in Fall 2026.
Details will be released once the process has been approved by department, college, and university curriculum committees.
Research
This will be relevant to new students STARTING at UF in Fall 2026.
Details will be released once the process has been approved by department, college, and university curriculum committees.
Engineering-Based Public Service
This will be relevant to new students STARTING at UF in Fall 2026.
Details will be released once the process has been approved by department, college, and university curriculum committees.
Study Abroad
This will be relevant to new students STARTING at UF in Fall 2026.
Details will be released once the process has been approved by department, college, and university curriculum committees.
Design and Competition
This will be relevant to new students STARTING at UF in Fall 2026.
Details will be released once the process has been approved by department, college, and university curriculum committees.
Engineering-Based Community Service
This will be relevant to new students STARTING at UF in Fall 2026.
Details will be released once the process has been approved by department, college, and university curriculum committees.
Experiential Learning Data
At the end of each Spring semester, the Career Connection Center leads the university’s efforts to collect experiential learning data. Dr. Sarah Furtney coordinates the EL data collection in the college. This data is then presented to the Florida State Legislature and shared in the C3 Experiential Learning Dashboard. The goal of this dashboard is to provide students with a comprehensive and searchable database of the many experiential learning opportunities that any student at the University of Florida can use to identify ways to get involved and gain meaningful experiences inside or outside the classroom.
Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices
Are you facilitating, leading, or organizing an experiential learning opportunity, either through the curriculum or co-curriculum means? In addition to our team providing consultation, please see below the 8 Key Elements to High Impact Practices.
