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DESIGN PRACTICUM

INTEREGR 170
Course Description

Introduction to design via the invention, fabrication and testing of a device that solves a problem proposed by a real world client. Information retrieval techniques, specification writing, methods for enhancing creativity, analysis techniques, scheduling, selection methodologies, cost estimating, sustainability in design, shop safety, engineering ethics, opportunities for engineering students (ie, study abroad, internships, co-ops), major exploration, fabrication equipment and techniques, and oral and written communication.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.94

2.07% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.25% from Historical

A Rate
92.68%

16.79% from Historical

Class Size
205

0.61% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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