Introduction to Design Thinking in Engineering

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This is a projects-based course that serves as an introduction to the engineering design process. It is the first in a series of design courses that will culminate with the capstone senior design course. In this course, students will learn to design a simple component that meets specific needs. They will learn how to model, either from fundamental principles or experimentation, to justify technical decisions made in the design process and to predict system performance. Students will learn and use the basics of Computer Aided Design software. The course will incorporate global, cultural, and social factors into technical decision making while identifying and employing engineering ethics in the design process.