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TEAMS Courses

Fall 2007 Offerings

Environmental Biotechnology



This course will cover topics related to the field of Environmental Biotechnology. The course will have three main themes: Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Microbiology, and Environmental Engineering. The themes will look at methods to assess the impact of humans on the environments. The themes will not be covered as discrete topics but instead these themes will be explored simultaneously throughout the course. Full Course Description Word or PDF

 

Interactive Robotics



What is a robot?  Work in a computer science laboratory to understand how robots are built and how to control them.  Design and build robots and see if they can perform challenging tasks that require use of mathematics, electronics, and programming. Full Course Description Word or PDF

 

Spring 2008 Offerings

Bat Engineering Design



Bat Lab

Study materials science, use 3D computer modeling tools, and mechanical engineering.  Use the engineering design process to design and build your own baseball bat made of composite materials.  How do you pick the best design and use statistics to compare it to others?  Use math and physics to predict how the bat will perform, then perform high-speed testing at UMass Lowell’s Baseball Research Center, the official certification center for the NCAA and a research facility for Major League Baseball. Full Course Description Word or PDF

 

Assistive Technology & Electronics


Study electrical engineering and use the engineering design process to make devices that help people in our community overcome their disabilities.  Learn about basic electronics concepts and how to use electronics test equipment in the assistive technology laboratory.  Explore integrating robotics and electronics into assistive technology. Full Course Description Word or PDF

 
 

 

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