*For more information regarding course equivalencies please refer to the Course Equivalency section, under “How to Read a Course Description“, in the CoE Bulletin Website: https://bulletin.engin.umich.edu/courses/course-info/
300 Level Courses
EER 390. Undergraduate Independent/Directed Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing. (1-4 credits)
Opportunity for undergraduate students to work on research projects under the supervision of an engineering education research faculty member. May be elected for 1-4 credits (approximately 4 hours/week for each credit). CourseProfile (ATLAS)
400 Level Courses
EER 490. Undergraduate Advanced Independent/Directed Study
Prerequisite: Senior Standing. (1-4 credits)
Opportunity for undergraduate students to work on advanced research projects under the supervision of an engineering education research faculty member. Project report submitted at the end of term; may be elected for 1-4 credits (approximately 4 hours/week for each credit). CourseProfile (ATLAS)
EER 498. Special Topics in Engineering Education Research
Advisory Prerequisite: permission from instructor. (1-4 credits)
Minimum Grade Requirement: C
Topics of current interest in engineering education research, selected by the faculty. lecture, seminar or laboratory. CourseProfile (ATLAS)
500 Level Courses
EER 598. Special Topics in Engineering Education Research
Prerequisite: None. (1-4 credits)
Topics of current interest in engineering education research. Lectures, seminar or laboratory. Topics vary
from semester to semester. CourseProfile (ATLAS)
600 Level Courses
EER 601. Foundation of Engineering Education Research
Prerequisite: None. (3 credits)
Introduction to the field of engineering education research (EER); the conduct of educational research and its application to engineering education; current literature to the use of theoretical and conceptual frameworks to guide EER; and professional development opportunities in EER. CourseProfile (ATLAS)
EER 602. Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks in Engineering Education Research
Prerequisite: None. (3 credits)
In-depth examination of theories from education, psychology, and other disciplines that are relevant to EER with a focus on how the theories apply to EER, how they can guide research, and how they advance knowledge and practice. CourseProfile (ATLAS)
EER 603. Research Design in Engineering Education Research
Prerequisite: EER 601. (3 credits)
Study of assessment, evaluation, and research in engineering education; overview of research design approaches in quantitative, and mixed methods research (e.g., sampling, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, inductive analysis approaches), instrument development, measurement and testing, validity, and other related topics. CourseProfile (ATLAS)
EER 610. Practicum – Immersive Learning Experience
Enforced Prerequisite: EER 601 and EER 602. Minimum grade requirement of “C”. (3 credits)
Required for the EER Ph.D. degree and typically completed during a student’s third year. It enables students to apply knowledge acquired from coursework to address real engineering education problems and connects students to academic and non-academic mentors. Projects are overseen/graded by faculty and may involve mentoring by representatives from external organizations. CourseProfile (ATLAS)
EER 690. Graduate Independent/Directed Study
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. (1-4 credits)
Opportunity for graduate students to work on research projects under the supervision of an engineering education research faculty member. Project reports submitted at end of term; may be elected for 1-4 credits (approximately 4 hours/week for each credit). CourseProfile (ATLAS)
900 Level Courses
EER 990. Dissertation Research/Pre-Candidate
Advisory Prerequisite: Election for dissertation work by doctoral student not yet admitted as a candidate. (1-8 credits)
Election for dissertation work by doctoral student not yet admitted to status as candidate, typically after all coursework is complete. The defense of the dissertation, that is, the final oral examination, must be held under a full-term candidacy enrollment. CourseProfile (ATLAS)
EER 995. Dissertation Research/Candidate
Prerequisite: Standing as EER Doctoral Candidate. (4-8 credits)
Election for dissertation work by a doctoral student who has been admitted to candidate status. The defense of the dissertation, that is, the final oral examination, must be held under a full-term candidacy enrollment. CourseProfile (ATLAS)
EER 998. Curriculum Practical Project
Prerequisite: None. (1 credit)
Practical work experience related to graduate student’s field of study in consultation with the student’s department/program, cognizant faculty, and the Engineering Career Resource Center. CourseProfile (ATLAS)