Physical Computing
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Overview
Subject area
MTEC
Catalog Number
2280
Course Title
Physical Computing
Description
Students learn to sense and control the physical world through hardware and software, creating interactive interfaces beyond conventional computing. Students gain skills in basic electronics, circuit assembly, and microcontroller programming for sensor and actuator control. The course culminates in a self-directed physical computing project, moving through a design process from ideation to functional prototype. For hybrid and online sections, minimum technology requirements are a working camera and microphone. Students are to switch both on at the instructor’s request.
Pre- or Corequisite
034720
Liberal Arts
No
Department(s)
Credits
Minimum
3
Max
3
Components
Name
Laboratory
Contact Hours
2
Name
Lecture
Contact Hours
2