IDE Course Descriptions
An introduction to engineering through a series of interdisciplinary team projects.
- Learn in a hands-on way
- Enhance communication skills
- Learn how to work with a team to go further than you can alone
- Work with a variety of computer tools as appropriate to your projects:
- programming microcontrollers
- dynamic modeling software
- computer-aided design (CAD)
- For more details about the course including requisites, please see the
Learn how to answer engineering questions by utilizing mathematical techniques.
Through hands-on labs, you will explore common engineering tools that are utilized across all engineering majors and disciplines to develop solutions to real engineering problems.
"The class itself has actually been the most beneficial to me as an engineer. Delving into these complicated topics, I just feel more prepared than the average freshman for the future of our engineering careers." - Tomas, Reflection 7
What can students expect in this class?
Students will delve into engineering problems in a team-based, hands-on environment. The labs introduce students to circuits, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and a variety of sensors. Students will learn to program in MATLAB, and collect and analyze experimental data using MS Excel (no previous programming experience necessary). Throughout the experience, they will work collaboratively with other engineering students. There is one lecture, one mixed lecture/hands on problem session and one lab period each week. Students will absorb content and gain understanding by working through real engineering problems by using real engineering equipment and tools.
Is this course required?
This course is highly recommended for all incoming first-year students taking Pre-Calculus or Calc 1A. It is also a great course for all engineering students interested in learning about a breadth of engineering topics, such as Open Option students. Students can take this course in the Fall (given sufficient demand also in the Spring).
Questions?
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact your academic advisor or the Engineering Analysis and Problem Solving course instructor, Mr. Daniel Godrick.
For more details about the course including requisites, please see the
Design engineering products for local community clients with an emphasis on humanitarian engineering.
Teams will focus on integrated systems with electrical, mechanical, and software components.
- Follow the iterative design cycle
- Experience more engaged user-testing
- Work with local community clients and users.
For more details about the course including requisites, please see the .
Focus on the business aspects of engineering design.
Use team projects to learn key aspects of product development like:
- industry research
- intellectual property
- financial planning
- business ethics
For more details about the course including requisites, please see the .
Everyone is a teacher!
We are all teachers; whether you lead project teams, mentor others, or engage in community events.
helps improve the skills you will use in teaching others, throughout your career, about engineering. This course will help you hone your skills to effectively teach engineering design to others, in almost any engineering setting. And, you get to practice your teaching skills in local organizations and K-12 classrooms.
Contact Dr. Zarske with questions or to enroll (education pre-requisites can be waived for interested e+ students).