Origami Mechanisms: The Science and Math of Folding
IDEA 111Z
Winter 2026
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Explore the cutting edge of origami sciences! Origami as a research field is the science of folding materials - not just paper - and has applications in material sciences, space exploration, the biomedical field, protein folding, and many more! Anytime a material has to be transported in a closed state, transported, and then deployed, origami studies have a relevance. The course will involve folding, lectures, videos, guest video presenters, and time using the equipment of the IDEAS Lab to produce work. There will be one minor and one major project due that will use techniques learned during these class sessions. Course is 40 hours over two weeks (20 hrs/wk or 4 hours per day 5 days/week) |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM IDEA |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society Minor)(Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
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Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Two Major Projects |
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| Instructor(s): Parker,Ben Times: .MTWRF. 06:00PM-09:00PM; .MTWRF. 04:00PM-05:00PM; Location: SCIE40; SCIE40; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 16 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 8 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
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