IDEA 170
Spring 2023
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01
02
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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:
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To be considered for this course, please submit a POI request through WesPortal and complete the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/LMRBZGH8jcfx7pBk8
You do not need a strong background in mechanics or engineering to receive permission to enroll in the course, as it is an intro-level course. Your responses to the linked questionnaire are used to ensure the classroom community is built with a diversity of prior experience and interests in design.
Please note that students are expected to attend a small number of course meetings/activities outside of normal class times.
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| Instructor(s): Ridley,Robyn E. Times: .M.W... 10:20AM-12:10PM; Location: SCIE40; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 16 | 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: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 10 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Same as section 01, above
Please note that students are expected to attend a small number of course meetings/activities outside of normal class times. |
| Instructor(s): Ridley,Robyn E. Times: .M.W... 12:50PM-02:40PM; Location: SCIE40; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 16 | 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: 9 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 3 | 3rd Ranked: 3 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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