Introduction to Engineering Design

3 units

A hands-on course where students, in groups, will investigate how to collect, filter and analyze the data for a system. The sampling, quantization, and corruption of the data in the real system will be used to develop models that can then be applied as feedback for control. The tools required for programming, assembling, documenting and debugging the system will be developed. The later portion of the course will involve applying the skills learned to a comprehensive project, such as controlling an autonomous drone. The course will consist of one weekly lecture and a weekly lab component.