PHYS150 — Engineering for the Modern World
PHYS 150 - Engineering for the Modern World 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. annually (usually fall semester). Course Registration