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Engineering the Future

Creating the Amazing

Jude Brereton, Andy Hunt, Callum Silver, Viswadeep Sarangi, Mark Post, and Matt Simmons

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is designed for anyone with an interest in engineering technology. It will be of particular interest to students in their final year of school looking to apply to York’s Engineering and Electronic Engineering courses, as well as their parents and teachers. You can use the hashtag #CreatingTheAmazing to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

Environmental engineering
Healthcare and Medical Engineering
Virtual Reality for healthcare and entertainment
Robots, artificial intelligence and future technology

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Inspiring journey into future engineering

According to learners, 'Engineering the Future: Creating the Amazing' is a highly engaging and accessible introduction to the broad world of engineering. Students consistently praise its ability to inspire and spark interest, particularly for those new to the field or considering a career. The course topics, ranging from environmental engineering to AI and robotics, are presented in a clear and stimulating manner. While it provides an excellent foundational overview, some indicate it offers limited technical depth, serving more as an inspirational guide rather than a hands-on skill-building experience.

Lectures and course materials are well-produced and captivating.

"The video lectures were excellent, keeping me hooked and making the learning process truly enjoyable."

"I appreciate the high production quality and how effectively the content was delivered; it made complex topics feel exciting."

"The presentation style and visual aids were fantastic, which made it easy to stay focused and absorb information."

Content is clear and easy to understand for beginners and high schoolers.

"As someone with no prior engineering knowledge, I found the concepts presented in a remarkably clear and digestible way."

"My child, who is still in high school, absolutely loved this course and found it very easy to follow and motivating."

"The instructors broke down complex ideas perfectly, making it ideal for anyone just starting to explore engineering."

Offers an inspiring look into diverse engineering fields shaping tomorrow.

"This course truly opened my eyes to the vast and incredible range of modern engineering, from sustainable design to AI."

"It was amazing how many different areas of engineering were touched upon, giving me a solid sense of the possibilities."

"I feel inspired to explore engineering further after seeing how many exciting directions the future holds."

An excellent overview, but not suited for in-depth technical skill development.

"While super engaging, I really wished for more technical deep dives into some of the advanced topics and hands-on work."

"It's definitely an inspirational course, but don't expect to gain specific engineering skills or practical applications here."

"As a university student, I found the topics interesting but it didn't significantly advance my technical understanding."

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Environmental Engineering

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This textbook offers a comprehensive treatment of environmental engineering, addressing both the scientific principles and design aspects. It is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as practicing engineers.

Engineering the Future

Creating the Amazing

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