ENGR 1101 Introduction to Human-Centered Engineering
In this course, we will learn about and practice engineering methods to tackle design problems through a human-centered lens. These methods include introductory work with: mathematical models, statistics, physical prototyping, computer-aided design, decision-making approaches, and observation and interview techniques. We will learn how these methods can be employed while working on a design problem, including problem formulation, data analysis, design trade-offs, concept selection, and design deployment. At the end of this course, we will have a working understanding of how human-centered engineers think and work.
Course overview
- Department
- Engineering
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 4
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.73 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.95 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Ashley Herkins | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 30 of 42 |
| Spring 2026 | Kristen Conroy | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 46 of 52 |
| Spring 2025 | Ashley Herkins | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 13 of 19 |
| Spring 2025 | Kristen Conroy | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 21 of 29 |
| Spring 2024 | Avneet Hira | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4–6 hrs/week | 26 of 32 |
| Spring 2024 | Kristen Conroy | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 18 of 21 |
| Spring 2023 | Avneet Hira | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 40 of 50 |
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Sections
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 03
- Section 04