Engineering Design and Development
This is a full year engineering research course in which students work on two major engineering projects as well as a research topic during the year. Fall semester students work on an open-ended EDD problem in which they research, design, and devise a solution. During the second semester, students work in teams to research, design, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem through the Lee’s Summit Public Works Department. Students apply principles developed in the four preceding courses, learn advanced physics applications, and are guided by an engineering mentor. They must present progress reports, submit a final written report, and defend their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year.
Pre-requisites:
- Grade: 12
- Credits: 3 units
- Dual Credits: CE/ME 111 UMKC
- Pre-requisite: 2.5 GPA
Other Requirements
- Completion of Digital Electronics with C or better
- Principles of Engineering PLTW or high school Physics with a B or better
Recommended:
- Geometry
As a freshman at the University of Missouri, I feel that many things have helped prepare me to work towards a degree in engineering. But, few have helped prepare me as much as Engineering Design and Development or EDD. Although, at times, trig may seem monotonous and the math may seem extensive, just trust Doc when he tells you that in the end, things will pay off. The class has not only helped prepare me for college but has given me a step ahead of the competition.
