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2021-2022 Archived Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Archived Catalog

TECH-121A Intro to STEM Applications - Guitar

Credits 2 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Student must provide a Travel Drive.
STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Math) concepts using an electric guitar production platform. This course will focus on STEM topics embedded in the guitar design and highlight critical elements related to the production of a quality instrument. Elements will include math concepts used to design the fret board and position components sustainability and reliability principles introduction to computer aided design and electronics and design for assembly and manufacturability to ensure the guitar can be accurately tuned and played. Each student will demonstrate understanding of these concepts by producing a custom solid body electric guitar.

Course Outcomes
1. Work safely with components and equipment 2. Demonstrate science outcomes 3. Demonstrate technology outcomes 4. Demonstrate engineering outcomes 5. Apply cross functional math skills 6. Apply STEM principles to the development of a product