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Classes for Non-Majors
Yale Engineering offers a variety of courses open to any student at Yale University. The following courses offer the non-engineering major a view into the scientific and technological disciplines.
ENAS 110 The Technological World by Professor Victor Henrich
An exploration of modern technology that play a role in our everyday lives, including the underlying science, current applications, and future prospects. Examples include solar cells, light-emitting diodes (LEDS), computer displays, the global positioning system, fiber-optic communication systems, and the application of technological advances to medicine. For students not committed to a major in science or engineering; no college-level science or math required. Prerequisite: some high school physics or chemistry. Enrollment limited to 80.
AP 050 Science of Modern Technology by Professor Daniel Prober
This seminar will treat the science of selected advances in modern technology. We will address two questions: what is the science base of the advance, and what lead up to the development. The goal is to understand how we have gotten to where we are, and thereby provide insight into the future. The format will be a seminar with case studies. Topics will be developed by the participants with the instructor and with guest lecturers. Possible topics include nanotechnology; quantum computation and cryptography; optical systems for communications and medical diagnostics; transistors; satellite imaging and Global positioning systems; large-scale immunization; and DNA made-to-order. There are no prerequisites.
BENG 100b Frontiers of Biomedical Engineering by Professor Mark Saltzman
The basic concepts of biomedical engineering and their connection with the spectrum of human activity. Introduction to the fundamental science and engineering on which biomedical engineering is based. Case studies of drugs and medical products illustrate the product development-product testing cycle, patent protection, and FDA approval. Designed for science and non-science majors.
BENG 090a Stem Cells: The Science and Politics by Professor Erin Lavik
This course is a freshman seminar specifically targeted as a science course for non-scientists. The course will begin with an introduction to the science and terminology of stem cells. It will then focus on the various types of stem cells including their isolation, growth, and potential. The course will draw on a variety of texts including newspaper articles, editorials, scientific journal articles, and general science interests articles to first understand the potential of the various types of stem cells and progenitors currently being investigated.
BENG 350 Physiological Systems by Professor Steven Segal
Regulation and control in biological systems, emphasizing human physiology and principles of feedback. Biomechanical properties of tissues emphasizing the structural basis of physiological control. Conversion of chemical energy into work in light of metabolic control and temperature regulation. Prerequisities: CHEM 113 or 114 or PHYS 180a and 181b, MCDB 120a.
BENG 464b: Tissue Engineering by Professor Erin Lavik
Tissue engineering is a combined lecture and lab course with one 50 minute lecture and two 120 minute labs per week. The course is taught as a design-driven hands on experience where the students learn the principles and techniques to design, make, test, and redesign tissue engineered arteries. Students learn the basic principles of biomaterials, cell seeding, histology, and mechanical testing. For those who are not majors, there are special sessions to learn the foundation material necessary to understand and design tissue engineered systems.
EENG 001a Introduction to NanoScience by Professor Mark Reed
An introductory survey on the emerging discipline of nanotechnology. Topics include realistic nanosystems, methods used to fabricate and create nanostructures, the physical properties and applications of nanostructures, microelectro-mechancial systems (MEMS) and biological applications, and systems architecture. Pre-requisites: strong background in high school mathematics and science. Enrollment is limited to freshman.
ENVE 120a Introduction to Environmental Engineering by Professor Jordan Peccia
Introduction to engineering principles related to the environment, with emphasis on causes of problems and technologies for abatement. Topics include air and water pollution, global climate change, hazardous chemical and radioactive wastes, and green technology. Pre-requisites are high school calculus and chemistry or CHEM 114 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor.
EENG 201b Introduction to Computer Engineering by Professor Yiorgos Makris
Designed around the central theme of the computer, this course provides the necessary theoretical foundation for designing and programming a simple processor to perform various algorithmic computational tasks. Starting with data representation in digital form, it goes on to introduce combinational logic design through Boolean algebra and sequential logic design through
finite state machines. These topics are fused through the introduction of basic computer architecture principles and a hands-on laboratory involving the active design, construction, and programming of a simple processor. For students considering the Electrical Engineering or the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science major and others with a serious interest in technology.
ENAS 323 Creativity and New Product Development by Professor Henry Bolanos
An overview of the stages of product development in a competitive marketplace by simulating the process in class. A hands-on approach to creativity and the development process.
ENAS 115 Data Analysis and Forecasting by Professor Roman Kuc
Quantitative reasoning applied to evaluation of physical formulas and to interpretation of actual data. Concepts illustrated with models that simulate random data. Statistical measures predict forecast precision. Analysis ranges from paper-and-pencil and scientific calculator to Excel spreadsheets. Case studies include societal problems involving technological issues, such as information transmission over the Internet and performance improvement in Olympic sporting events. No prior knowledge of calculus or statistics required. Enrollment limited to freshmen and sophomores.
Official Yale College program and course information is found in Yale College Programs of Study, available on line at www.yale.edu/yalecollege/publications/ycps.
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