First Year Seminar 191ENG36 - FYS- RAP First Year Seminar

First Year Seminars that are part of the Residential Academic Program (RAP), are seminars where students will explore the subject of the associated RAP. Students participate in small group projects and class discussions. Provides a supportive environment for personal reflection and critical thinking on the topics germane to the course content. Students will identify ways to incorporate personal interests with academic interests. Visit https://www.umass.edu/studentsuccess/RAP for details.

This course is open to students in the Engineering Majors RAP in Dwight. First-year (R1ST) Topic: Engineering Decision Analysis for a Just and Changing Climate
In this course, we will explore introductory aspects of decision analysis, such as using decision trees to evaluate the cost of alternatives. Participants will come away with a greater understanding of the challenges faced by communities with limited access to electricity and the ability to calculate the trade-offs involved in making decisions about green energy technology investments. The theories and methods taught in this class are based on engineering economics and decision analysis. However, the skills and concepts learned can be applied to many other disciplines and are crucial for ensuring a sustainable future.