ENGINEERING 451 - Introduction to Engineering Design

Institution:

Hope College

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Description:

Engineers create products, systems, and processes to solve problems and meet social needs. This course introduces students to the art and science of engineering design. Engineering design methods and the characteristics of the engineering design process are studied including: problem definition, conceptual design, preliminary design and detail design. Exercises are carried out focusing on the development of creativity, independent thinking, and the ability to overcome unexpected problems, as well as ethics in the workplace. Students learn oral and written communication skills needed in engineering design and carry out individual hands-on design projects. Prerequisites: ENGS 170, 221, 222 and 241, and junior standing. Three Credits Krupczak/Veldman Fall Semester

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hope.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 395-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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