This chapter discusses designing a first class by providing an overview of tasks professors complete before a course begins. It describes different types of engineering courses and factors to consider, such as course goals and objectives, audience, and teaching methods. The chapter raises questions about course design and signals that subsequent chapters will provide guidance on choosing appropriate content levels and integrating teaching and research.
This chapter discusses designing a first class by providing an overview of tasks professors complete before a course begins. It describes different types of engineering courses and factors t…