PHYS 150 - Engineering for the Modern World

(3 credits) Meets GOAL 9.

A lecture-lab course that introduces students to some of the tools and thought processes of engineering design. Students will work through three engineering design cycles. Class time will be a mixture of lecture, discussion, and lab work. Theoretical topics include: engineering design, constraints, resources, economics, ethical and social considerations, reverse engineering, and continuous improvement cycles. Practical topics include: computer-aided design (CAD), 3D printing and laser cutting, introductory programming, and basic electric circuits. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually (usually fall semester).

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