Designing and Making: Advanced Projects

Catalog description

Humanity's future as an interplanetary species is only made possible through the continued development of new technologies able to provide solutions to difficult problems. Facilitates students developing proficiency in both 'making' and 'designing.' Builds on both the basic technical 'makerspace' abilities and also the technical design thinking aptitudes from prior coursework. Hands-on and project-based; however, expects students to pursue mastery of advanced topics and skills from the course module map. In addition, expects students to take on a leadership role within their group project. Students gain advanced proficiency in the mechanical, electrical, computer programming and design aspects of technology development through course modules, but students are pushed to pursue self-directed research on topics that apply to creative projects that relate to aerospace engineering, space exploration and/or an inclusive, interplanetary future.