SYDE 263 - Engineering Prototyping
This course addresses the practical aspects of design and technical communication. By using a series of workshops culminating in a comprehensive final project, students gain the hands-on experience necessary for prototyping and design validation. Topics include generating technical specifications, material selection, fastener basics, motor selection, electronic switching, reading data sheets and schematics, and advanced microcontroller implementation.
Prerequisites
2A Systems Design Engineering
Offerings
Winter 2026 [1261]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LAB 101 | 5089 | 26 / 26 | 08:30 - 11:20 | M | | |
| LAB 102 | 5100 | 25 / 26 | 13:30 - 16:20 | W | | |
| LAB 103 | 5101 | 26 / 26 | 08:30 - 11:20 | W | | |
| LAB 104 | 5102 | 27 / 26 | 08:30 - 11:20 | F | | |
| LEC 001 | 5088 | 104 / 103 | 08:30 - 09:20 | T | | |
Winter 2025 [1251]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LAB 101 | 5277 | 22 / 24 | 14:00 - 16:50 | M | | |
| LAB 102 | 5288 | 24 / 24 | 14:00 - 16:50 | T | | |
| LAB 103 | 5289 | 22 / 24 | 14:00 - 16:50 | Th | | |
| LAB 104 | 5290 | 22 / 24 | 13:00 - 15:50 | F | | |
| LEC 001 | 5276 | 90 / 95 | 12:00 - 12:50 | T | | |
Winter 2024 [1241]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LAB 101 | 5319 | 26 / 30 | 13:30 - 16:20 | M | | |
| LAB 102 | 5330 | 27 / 30 | 13:30 - 16:20 | T | | |
| LAB 103 | 5331 | 26 / 30 | 13:30 - 16:20 | W | | |
| LAB 104 | 5332 | 25 / 30 | 13:30 - 16:20 | Th | | |
| LEC 001 | 5318 | 104 / 110 | 09:30 - 10:20 | W | | |
Winter 2023 [1231]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LAB 101 | 5488 | 27 / 40 | 09:00 - 11:50 | M | E5 6007 | Calvin Young |
| LAB 102 | 5499 | 27 / 40 | 09:00 - 11:50 | T | E5 6007 | Calvin Young |
| LAB 103 | 5500 | 30 / 40 | 09:00 - 11:50 | W | E5 6007 | Calvin Young |
| LAB 104 | 5501 | 29 / 40 | 13:30 - 16:20 | Th | E5 6007 | Calvin Young |
| LEC 001 | 5487 | 113 / 120 | 10:30 - 11:20 | F | E7 4417 | Calvin Young |
Winter 2022 [1221]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LAB 101 | 9267 | 30 / 39 | 14:30 - 17:20 | M | E5 6007 | Orion Bruckman |
| LAB 102 | 9322 | 25 / 40 | 14:30 - 17:20 | T | E5 6007 | Orion Bruckman |
| LAB 103 | 9323 | 27 / 40 | 14:30 - 17:20 | W | E5 6007 | Orion Bruckman |
| LAB 104 | 9324 | 26 / 40 | 14:30 - 17:20 | Th | E5 6007 | Orion Bruckman |
| LEC 001 | 9266 | 108 / 119 | 13:00 - 13:50 | M | E7 4417 | Orion Bruckman |
Winter 2021 [1211]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LAB 141 | 8396 | 92 / 100 | | | | Orion Bruckman |
| LEC 041 | 8395 | 92 / 100 | | | | Chris McClellan |
UW Flow Ratings
Liked: 95.83%
Easy: 78.57%
Useful: 82.14 %
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