Introduction to Mechanical Design and Engineering
IDEA 170
Fall 2021
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01
02
03
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| Crosslisting:
PHYS 170, CIS 170 |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Integrated Design, Engineering & Applied Science Minor |
This course will provide a hands-on introduction to design and engineering. Students will engage in individual and team projects in a studio environment where we seek to develop a shared practice and understanding of the engineering design process. We will study biological organisms to find inspiration for design of hoppers, swimmers, and climbers. Students will build skills using computer-aided design (CAD) software and using tools for fabrication and prototyping including laser cutting and 3D printing. We will also hone skills in identifying which scientific and engineering principles need to be understood to achieve design goals. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM CIS |
| Course Format: Studio | Grading Mode: Credit/Unsatisfactory |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (IDEA-MN)(IDEA) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Please note the location for this course is ESC040 (IDEAS Lab Makerspace). For consideration of your course request, a current email of your POI responses should be sent to dmoller@wesleyan.edu.
Please write a few sentences about each of the following questions. You do not necessarily need a strong background to receive permission to enroll in the course. We want to shape the class so we have a diversity of prior experience for classroom environment.
Name:
Do you have a preferred section or an order of preference?
Why are you interested in Design and Engineering?
What is your background in physics, math, and science?
What is your background in digital design, studio art, crafts, fabrication, mechanical repair, or construction?
Are you pursuing the IDEAS minor? If so, which module(s) are you considering? Also, please indicate classes that you intend to apply to the IDEAS minor that you have already completed or in which you are currently enrolled.
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| Instructor(s): Moller,Daniel Times: .M.W... 10:20AM-12:10PM; Location: SCIE40; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 12 | 1st Ranked: 3 | 2nd Ranked: 5 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 2 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Ridley,Robyn E. Times: .M.W... 12:50PM-02:40PM; Location: SCIE40; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 11 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 9 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Voth,Greg A. Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:40PM; Location: SCIE40; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 4 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 4 |
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