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ME401 INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN

Civil and Mechanical Engineering · 2 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

ME401 INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2004-2
  • Archived
Scope
Introduction to engineering design as an iterative decision making process. Includes coverage of information and needs analysis, creativity in generating alternatives, feasibility and merit analysis, optimization in design presentation. A wide variety of mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals are applied to the synthesis, analysis, and evaluation of mechanical components, such as fasteners, springs, and gears. Special emphasis is placed on designing for fatigue. Case studies provide insight into the ethical responsibilities of engineers. Projects provide opportunities to experience design and to consider reliability, economics, and judicious use of resources. A semester long design and build project reinforces the design process instruction and culminates in a student competition.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Semester-long design project; compensatory time provided.
Prerequisites
CE302
Corequisites
CE364

ME401 INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 1990-1
  • Archived
Scope
Introduction to engineering design as an iterative decision making process. Includes coverage of information and needs analysis, creativity in generating alternatives, feasibility and merit analysis, optimization in design presentation. A wide variety of mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals are applied to the synthesis, analysis, and evaluation of mechanical components, such as fasteners, springs, and gears. Special emphasis is placed on designing for fatigue. Case studies provide insight into the ethical responsibilities of engineers. Projects provide opportunities to experience design and to consider reliability, economics, and judicious use of resources. A semester long design and build project reinforces the design process instruction and culminates in a student competition.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Semester-long design project; compensatory time provided.
Prerequisites
EM302
Corequisites
one of
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