Syllabus for Roster(s):
- 16Sp ENGR 1620-001 (ENGR)
Course Description (for SIS)
The primary goal of ENGR 1620 is to introduce you to the fun and challenge of real world engineering practice through design experiences that address realistic, open-ended problems. As we work towards this goal, you'll
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add to your technological literacy
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improve important 21st century skills, such as critical thinking, systems thinking, and problem solving
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experience the technical and non-technical knowledge, skills, and abilities you will use in your professional practice of engineering
- have fun!
For the main design project, your team will create a prototype of an assistive technology device which will support work and/or home activities of a person with mental or physical challenges (it is based on the Institute for Economic Empowerment's SourceAmerica Challenge; see http://www.instituteforempowerment.org/design-challenge). The project will also stress "design for X," where X refers to characteristics such as affordability, assembly, maintainability, quality, reliability, and sustainability.