Prototyping Course Creation
June 2020 - August 2020
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The University of Waterloo Systems Design Engineering Department sought to offer a new workshop-based course acquainting students with the fundamentals of technical design and prototyping. I was hired to develop the course syllabus based on my understanding of gaps in practical knowledge in the curriculum and useful skills in industry. Additionally, I also introduced video content, experiments, and projects to guide the instructional team with remote delivery of the course.
SYDE 263 - Engineering Prototyping
"This course addresses the practical aspects of design and technical communication. By using a series of workshops culminating in a comprehensive final project, students gain the hands-on experience necessary for prototyping and design validation. Topics include generating technical specifications, material selection, fastener basics, motor selection, electronic switching, reading data sheets and schematics, and advanced microcontroller implementation."
Designed to be a hands-on course, I emphasized the use of practical examples that students may follow along with remotely
I intentionally included subtle or often overlooked learning outcomes in the course plan, such as reading datasheets, finding support documents, sourcing components, and practical prototyping-level decisions that would not be made when designing for production
As a student myself, I recognized the ability for brief, timely refreshers on theory to go a long way
Course material was introduced in a manner that was aware of the students' understanding when taking the lesson. All concepts presented were anchored by concrete examples from industry.
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