Course Schedule
Lecture slides, recordings, and supplementary materials will be posted here throughout the semester.
Week 1: Introduction to Engineering Design
- Course Overview and Expectations
- Introduction to Design Thinking
- Engineering Problem Solving Process
Week 2: Engineering Disciplines and Career Paths
- Overview of Engineering Disciplines
- Engineering Career Opportunities
- Professional Development
Week 3: Technical Communication
- Engineering Documentation
- Technical Writing Fundamentals
- Presentation Skills
Week 4-8: LEGO Mindstorms and Robotics
- Introduction to LEGO Mindstorms EV3
- Programming Fundamentals
- Sensors and Actuators
- Robot Design and Construction
- Project Development
Week 9-12: Advanced Topics
- Engineering Ethics
- Sustainability in Engineering
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Project Management
Week 13-15: Portfolio Development
- Resume Writing for Engineers
- Portfolio Creation
- Interview Preparation
- Final Presentations