A general introduction to engineering problem solving and design. Students first receive a general introduction to the engineering profession. This is then followed with a series of four two-week discipline blocks in which the student gains exposure to engineering problem solving in civil, electrical, computer science, and mechanical engineering. Each discipline block consists of lectures and a project. After the discipline blocks the design process is covered and the students spend the final 5 weeks working on a robotics design project.
Students work in teams on all projects.
Each individual student is required to keep a journal of class activities, homework, notes, projects, and designs.