Engineering 100 - TOPCS FOR EVERYONE-BITS & BOTS

EGR 100 serves as an accessible course for all students, regardless of background or intent to major in engineering. Engineering majors are required to take this course for the major. Those students considering majoring in engineering are strongly encouraged to take EGR 100 during their first year. Students develop a sound understanding of the engineering design process, including problem definition, background research, identification of design criteria, development of metrics and methods for evaluating alternative designs, prototype development, and proof of concept testing. Working in teams, students present their ideas through oral and written reports. Reading assignments and in-class discussions challenge students to critically analyze contemporary issues related to the interaction of technology and society. Organized around different themes, multiple sections. Enrollment limit of 20. : The topic of this version of EGR 100 is human-robot interaction. Through case studies, projects, films, and readings, we discuss the design of robots in several contexts, such as health and caretaking, education, transportation, art, and entertainment. We also study some mechanical and electrical engineering areas that make robotics possible, such as sensors, control and feedback, and mechatronics. Course assignments and discussions link the applications with engineering design and tradeoffs. Readings and films include popular and academic treatments of robotics within society.