Introduction to Prototyping

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to use of the equipment in the department projects lab. Different offerings of the course covers the use of different equipment. Topics rotate between 3D printing, 3D scanning, printed circuit board design and assembly, laser cutting, and use of basic hand tools. Students learn basic lab safety as it relates to the equipment. Students must complete a project by the end of the course. Repeatable for credit when different equipment is covered - maximum three credits. Prerequisite: computer engineering major or computer science major. Offered Fall, Spring.