Design Theory and Practice

3 Credits.

First course in the two-course senior design capstone sequence for civil and systems engineering majors. Students will learn about various engineering design theories and their applications. They will also be assigned to small teams tasked with proposing engineering solutions to societal challenges in areas such as transportation, shelter, energy, and healthcare. The course will culminate in students’ formal design proposals that will be finalized in EN.560.402 CaSE Capstone Design Project. The ePortfolio tag(s) on this course signify that there are one or more assignments offered in the course that provide students with the opportunity to be assessed for proficiency in completion of the relevant ePortfolio requirement(s).