Introduction to Engineering

Catalog description

This course engages learners in using scientific and mathematical reasoning to explore and engage in engineering design, covers the fundamentals of the engineering design process, and exposes students to a wide range of career paths available to engineers, including engineering, applied engineering, and engineering technology areas. In this course, students will follow the creativity-based engineering design process through laboratory-based activities. Students will design and manufacture physical artifacts to meet a specific engineering challenge, and must defend their decisions with scientific and mathematical reasoning. This course focuses on how engineers apply their creativity, resourcefulness, mathematical, scientific and technical knowledge and skills in the creation or refinement of technological products/systems.