ENGR& 104 - Introduction to Design

5 Credits

Introduces design and communication principles using an engineering project approach. Stresses teamwork, design process, creative and analytical thinking, quantitative analysis, professionalism and ethics, social, economic and political context, and open-ended problems. Introduces the engineering design process by building group skills, understanding the effects of different learning styles, producing strategies for innovation, and fostering creativity in problem solving. Includes design projects, journal keeping, professionalism and ethical issues, and oral presentations.

FeesSC SE

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve This class is designed for students pursuing engineering degrees.
Active Date 20210311T08:50:08

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Science

Course Outline

Designing solutions to mechanical problems
Team building exercises
Maintaining team journals
Team presentations on processes

Student Learning Outcomes
Apply engineering design competencies to a design project based on industry standards.

Solve practical engineering application problems.

Develop detailed plans, and establish effective timelines for a design project based on industry standards.

Execute project management functions to manage resources (time, people, and materials) for successful project completion.

Perform as an effective member of a team on a design project.