EMTX 1000 Syllabus

Subject Code

EMTX

Course Number

1000

Course Title

Tech-Driven Problem Solving

Prerequisites

Program admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Fall

Credit Hours

(2-4-4)

Course Description

This course provides an overview of emerging technology. Students will explore the new and different technologies available to business, industry, and government. Topics include hands-on demonstrations of the technologies, ethics of the use of these technologies, and the application of these technologies on a semester-long project.

A work ethic grade is assigned for this course. For more information see Work Ethics.

Course Outcomes

Define Moore's Law and Impact on Modern Technology 

• Identify Moore's Law and its impact on Modern Technology.
• Use Moore's Law to determine solutions for technology problems.

Understand and Explain the Modern Technology Landscape

• Identify the modern technology landscape and its effect on business, industry, and government.

Research and Review Technology to Accommodate Project  Needs

• Identify Moore's Law and its impact on modern technology.
• Use Moore's Law to determine solutions for technology problems.

Use new Technology in Decision Making Process

• Identify Moore's Law and its impact on modern technology.
• Decide which Emerging Technology fits the needs of the project at hand.

Define, Discuss, and Create Objects and Tools Using a 3D Printer

• Discuss the uses of 3D printing and the software used to create the images used by the printer.
• Use 3D printers to create the project they are working on.

Apply Software and Technology Skills Learned Using a Project Based Assessment

• Identify the problem in lecture and build a plan to solve that problem with an Emerging Technology.
• Put the Technology Plan in place and build the necessary tools for completion.