Fund. of Engineering Design ((2 Credits))

Catalog description

This course is a 2-credit course that reviews the basic concepts of engineering and introduces some tools used for design and implementation of devices and systems. the course has a lecture and lab component. In the lecture portion, the students will be introduced to the basic principles of engineering design process, reserch, and engineering ethics. In the lab portion, the students will be using the basic instruments, pencil and paper at the beginning. Then, using a parametric solid modeling software (Inventor or SolidWorks), the students prepare 3D design objects, generate simulations and blueprints/design documents according to the ANSI standards used in industry. These designs are then produced using 3D printing equipment. All activities offered through this course are designed to help students pick up transferable skills that they can take to any engineering major they choose to pursue with special emphasis on oral and written communication skills. The overall objective is to provide background and access engineering studies and help students to succeed and move forward on an engineering education path.