ENGR 121 Engineering Design I: Introduction to Systems Thinking

This course introduces students to the process of design and seeks to engage their enthusiasm for engineering from the very beginning of the program. The engineering method is used in the design and manufacture of a product. Product dissection is exploited to evaluate how others have solved design problems. Development is started of competencies in professional practice topics, primarily: effective group participation, project management, cost estimation, communication skills and ethics. Engineering Design I is linked to and taught concurrently with the Engineering Graphics course.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

(CS 115 or CS 181 or ENGR 115) CoReq AND ENGR 120 CoReq