GE 5030 — Iterative Product Prototyping for Engineers
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springtypical days: MBostonHybridTraditional
Seeks to develop in-depth knowledge and experience in prototyping by focusing on engineering processes and instrumentation that are used in different industries. Studies the prototyping cycle, from initial process flow and sketching to prototype development to testing and analysis, with an emphasis on iteration. Analyzes how different kinds of engineering prototypes can address design and user-interface needs vs. functional needs, such as looks-like and works-like prototypes. Offers students an opportunity to obtain operating knowledge of methods including 3D printing, SolidWorks, off-the-shelf hardware-software interfaces, simulation, embedded systems, product testing, prototype analysis, and prototype iteration.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 12 | 20 | 60% | 8.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 2 | 24 | 40 | 60% | 8.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 18 | 20 | 90% | 2.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 23 | 30 | 77% | 7.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 14 | 30 | 47% | 16.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 23 | 30 | 77% | 7.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 61% · T 0% · W 39% · Th 29% · F 0%
Common patterns: W (39% of sections), M (32% of sections), MR (29% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- John Mulligan (73% of students) · reviews
- Prathik Ravel (27% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Prathik Ravel (67% of students) · reviews
- John Mulligan (33% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (GE course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All GE courses · Plan it at numap.app