CLASSES

Math, Science & Engineering

Introduction to Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement (ISIM) is all about conducting experiments and making physical measurements. Students collect and analyze data, conduct basic error analysis, and design experimental systems.

Principles of Integrated Engineering (PIE) second-year students conceive, design, debug and implement a mechatronic system. This multidisciplinary team project experience centers around engineering a complete mechatronic system that includes a mechanical design system, an electronic system, a microcontroller, and the hardware, firmware and software necessary for integration. Students do all of this while keeping in mind real-world constraints of materials, process and budget.

In addition to taking a foundational set of hands-on, interdisciplinary classes, students at Olin have the flexibility to then deepen their knowledge and understanding in major specific courses of their choosing. Examples include:

Introduction to Thermodynamics

Mechanical Analysis

Decision Making in Sustainable Systems

Biomes, Biodiversity and Climate Change Data Science

Renewable Energy

Six Microbes that Changed the World Software Design Fundamentals of Robotics

Olivia Jo ’23

Every year, frantic first-years (myself included) are tinkering and fixing up their hoppers for demo day, and upperclassmen who have been through the same process head to the DesNat rooms to show support. I remember coffee and hot chocolate being served in the hallways, a barbershop quartet serenading us as we scrambled, and munching on a freshly baked cinnamon roll as a midnight snack.”

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

We believe arts, humanities, and social sciences (AHS) are essential for engineering students, as they offer insight, purpose, and direction to their educational experience. These courses help students think and understand more about others, as well as society, the planet and themselves.

Democracy and Media

Engineering for Humanity

Digital Photography

Six Microbes that Changed the World Iterate

Introduction to Urbanism olin.edu/academics/curriculum

Olin students also have the opportunity to cross-register for classes at nearby Babson College, Brandeis University and Wellesley College. Many students pursue AHS interests at these partner schools.