The goal of this seminar is to introduce freshmen to
the design process of an engineering project.
The seminar will consist of a series of lectures. The first
part of each lecture will focus on the different design aspects
of an engineering project, including formation of the design team,
developing a project statement, generating design ideas and
specifications, finalizing the design, and reporting the outcome.
Students will form teams to follow these procedures in designing
a term project of their choice over the quarter. The second part
of each lecture will consist of outside speakers, including
founders of some of the top companies in Silicon Valley,
who will share their experiences about engineering design. A
visit to Tesla to hear about their design process will be part of the class.
The seminar serves three purposes: (1) it introduces students
to the design process of turning an idea into a final design, (2)
it presents the different functions that people play in a project, and
(3) it gives students a chance to consider what role in a project would be
best suited to their interests and skills.
Basic Course Information
Class Time and Location:
W 3:30-5:45, Hewlett 103
Instructors:
Andrea Goldsmith, Packard 371, andrea@ee.stanford.edu,
Office Hours: after class and by appointment.
My T. Le, drmytle@gmail.com, 650 224 1352, OHs: by appt.
Administrator: Dash Corbett, dashiellcorbett@stanford.edu,
365 Packard, 3-3164.
Required Textbook: Engineering Design, A Project-Based Introduction, 4th
Edition
by Clive Dym, Patrick Little, Elizabeth Orwin.
Grading: Class Participation: 20%, Assignments: 20%, Project: 60% (30% presentation, 30% report).
Course Info and Syllabus
Assignments
and Deadlines (Required Reading, Project-Based Assignments,
Writing Assignments).
Required reading for March 13 lecture has been updated. Final presentations are March 21 3:30-6:30.
A report on how society shapes
technology or vice versa (e.g. stem cell research, cell phones, nuclear
power, the Internet, space travel.) A case study of a complex engineering
project (e.g. the IPOD/iPhone, Facebook, the space shuttle, MRIs, hybrid
cars.) Describe in more detail an engineering
project executed by one of our guest speakers Chose your own topic related to
engineering project design
Lecture 1 (1/9): Introduction to Engineering Design
Lecture 2 (1/16): The Design Process
Lecture 3 (1/23): Design Teams and Management
Lecture 4 (1/30): Problem Definition: Requirements and Objectives
Lecture 5 (2/6): Problem Definition: Constraints and Design Specs
Lecture 6 (February 2/13): Generating Design Ideas and Choosing a Design
Lecture 7 (2/20): Why Things Fail Lecture 8 (2/27): Tesla Field Trip (will leave campus at 1:40pm sharp (arrive by 1:30pm, corner of Via Ortega and Panama)
Lecture 9 (3/6): Communicating the Design and Prototyping
Lecture 10 (3/13): Looking Beyond the 1st Generation. Engineering Products that have Changed the World and Benefit Humanity. The Ethical Engineer.
Final Presentations: 3/21, 3:30-6:30 PM (Reports due 3/21 at 3:30pm)
Edutech: Project-Based Learning Tool for Middle Schools Report ,
Presentation
Laundreasy: Easing Laundry Challenges for College Students: Report ,
Presentation
MDOptilife: Managing Medical Care App: Report ,
Presentation
prePOSTUREus: Prevent Text Neck: Report
,
Presentation
Refugee Warmth: Blankets for Refugee Camps Report ,
Presentation
StableEyes: Stabilizer for Cell Phone Videotaping Report ,
Presentation (Winner: AY16-17 Freshman Seminar Excellence Award)
Headphones for Biking: Report ,
Presentation
Foldable Skateboard: Report ,
Presentation
Auto-Lock Bike Rack: Report ,
Presentation
Never-Wet Bike Seat: Report
,
Presentation
Portable Charger/Bottle Opener: Report ,
Presentation