ECE 212

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1. Preparation

First day, nothing to do besides show up with a smile!

2. Class time

Slides

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Figure 1. La Clairvoyance — René Magritte

What is the main idea of this painting?

10 min total, ~ 3 min looking. Class observations to the whiteboard.

Design is seeing a thing that does not yet exist and making it happen.

2.1. Syllabus review

2.2. Overall course

  1. Explain the engineering design process.

  2. Perform all steps of the engineering design process.

  3. Design a solution to meet specified needs within realistic constraints.

  4. Work effectively as a member of a team.

  5. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations.

→ a project!

2.3. Typical before class

Guided Practice

  • Graded on a pass / no pass scale.

  • Must complete all items for credit.

  • Due the night before.

Individual assignments to learn some new content and complete some basic work to become familiar with the material.

2.4. Typical during class

Class time will be used for deeper examples and more advanced application of the concept.

  • Different from other courses

  • Think easy at home — harder in class

  • Better use of available help!

  • ↠ Must be prepared for class

2.5. Activity: Finding needs

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Figure 2. Is It Worth the Time?

Find 3 needs people have around you.

  • Person/group must have a name.

  • 2-3 sentence description.

3. After class

4. Resources

The Science of Design - Kenneth Kuhn

Differences between Engineering and Science. https://www.linkengineering.org/Explore/EngineeringDesign/6958.aspx