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Course Number:
MUC 106
Course Title:
Wearable Technologies I: Tools & Processes
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces principles, processes, and tools for production of wearable technologies. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  1. Safely operate industry relevant tools in construction of wearable technologies.
  2. Effectively use industry specific and emerging technologies relevant to wearable systems.
  3. Design and produce a wearable technology.

Course Activities and Design

1. Lectures

2. Demonstrations

3. Hands-on experience/training

Outcome Assessment Strategies

1. Observation and evaluation of student operation of industry relevant tools

2. Observation and evaluation of student implementation of industry relevant processes

3. Evaluation of student-made products

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • Introduction to textual programming
  • Arduino environment and hardware
  • Building a circuit
  • 3D printing and laser cutting