Engineering Design and Presentation

Engineering Design and Presentation (ENGDSPR) is a one-year high school engineering curriculum developed by the Cockrell School of Engineering at University of Texas at Austin in collaboration with the National Science Foundation and NASA. This hands-on, project-based course emphasizes the training and concept of integration among different devices or systems like computers, electronic and mechanical devices. Python, a high-level programming language will be used for coding to drive the computer for needed function from input to output and create interface between users and machines. Our first unit focuses on establishing norms for all of our group interactions and for effective documentation of our projects in our engineering notebooks. The next six units all involve designing, building, and testing devices or systems of devices to accomplish specific tasks in response to customer needs. Each unit also emphasizes several specific aspects of the work of professional engineers. The remaining units are: 2. Electronic Music (Programming in Python), 3. Custom Photo Filters (Exploring Images), 4. Computer-Assisted Physical Therapy (Analyzing Video), 4. Mechatronic Assistive Devices (Building and Coding), 5 Camera Controlled Wheelchair (System Design), and 6. Water Rockets (Model Selection and Performance). Please note that the projects to be implemented during virtual learning may alter due to resources accessible or available to students.