Introduction to Systems Engineering

Students apply systems thinking and learn the core concepts of systems engineering as they reverse engineer a common product.

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Home Lighting in Developing Countries

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Two billion people live in homes that are not connected to the electric grid. Students integrate solar and LED technologies to produce model lighting systems for use in developing countries.

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Biodynamic Farming

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Students are challenged to think critically as they collaborate to design an aquaponics system that sustains plant and animal life.

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Water Purification

Millions of people around the world do not have access to clean water. During this project schools collaborate to design water purification systems for use in developing countries.

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Carbon Imbalance: Algae to the Rescue?

Plants and algae use carbon dioxide in the process of photosynthesis to convert light energy to chemical energy, increasing their biomass. In this module, students engage in a wide range of activities, including an engineering design activity, to further their understanding of the relationship among photosynthesis, respiration, carbon dioxide and human impact on the environment.

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