Fundamentals of Engineering at Berkeley
Design a scale model of a building using principles of mechanical, structural, and civil engineering.
Program Highlights
Residential Tuition :
$5,998
Commuter Tuition:
$3,298
Session 2:
June 22, 2025
July 4, 2025
Session 4:
July 6, 2025
July 18, 2025
Session 6:
July 20, 2025
August 1, 2025
Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Testimonials
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I loved the opportunity to find what discipline of engineering I’m most interested in and touring the engineering labs.
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It was nice to have an actual engineer as the instructor of the course who had been on the job for most of his life.
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I enjoyed the real world insight from the field trips. We went to a construction site and Autodesk Gallery to learn about the mechanics of machines and buildings.
Course Overview
Engineering is one of the top desired careers in many companies. These businesses are always in need of creative minds that can problem solve on their feet and help the company save money, solve issues, and expand their reach. If you are considering a career in Engineering, this course will help you explore what it takes to be an engineer. We will explore facets of mechanical, structural, civil, and electrical engineering in a hands-on, minds-on approach.
Excursions – Students in this program will visit the TESLA Fremont Factory as well as Circuit Launch, an innovative shared electronic and prototype lab, woodshop and additive manufacturing facility.
Meet your instructor
Dr. Farhad Rostamian
Fundamentals of Engineering UCLA
Dr. Farhad Rostamian is currently a professor at UCLA teaching courses at both Anderson School of Management and Samueli School of Engineering.
Learn moreTopics you'll explore
Hands-On Learning
Students will explore the design process and a standard problem solving approach used by engineers. They will also utilize a series of design challenges to test and gather data on the efficiency of our designs. Projects include building a scale model structure compliant with code, zoning, and budget requirements as well as creating an artificial limb.
Students will think on their feet as they work against time, budget, gravity, and limited resources to complete mini design projects covering different areas of engineering. The final project will be in the field of their choice so they can further explore a specific area.
Career Exploration
Meet with successful professionals and experts in the fields of engineering and technology to learn more about careers and jobs in this field, and have the opportunity to ask questions and learn firsthand what it’s like to work as an engineer. This insight helps students reflect on which areas within the field of engineering is right for them. Students in this program have had the opportunity to tour the TESLA Fremon Factory as well as Circuit Launch, an innovative shared electronic and prototype lab, woodshop and additive manufacturing facility.
