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ME404 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering · 6 versions

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

ME404 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2026-1
  • In effect
Scope
This course serves as the first half of the mechanical engineering capstone design experience. Cadets apply the Mechanical Engineering Design Process and their knowledge of math, science, and engineering mechanics to design solutions to real-world engineering problems. They must address public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. Students begin capstone assignments early in the course and continue their projects with ME496.
Lessons
20 @ 150 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
10 @ 150 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
ME403
ME404 version 2026-1 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2028-1 Fall 30 18 540 0 0 540 Yes Hours for 2028-1 Fall
2029-1 Fall 0 18 0 0 0 0 Yes Hours for 2029-1 Fall
2030-1 Fall 0 5 0 0 0 0 No Hours for 2030-1 Fall

ME404 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2021-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course serves as the first half of the mechanical engineering capstone design experience. Cadets apply the Mechanical Engineering Design Process and their knowledge of math, science, and engineering mechanics to design solutions to real-world engineering problems. They must address public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. Students begin capstone assignments early in the course and continue their projects with ME496.
Lessons
20 @ 150 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
10 @ 150 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
ME403

ME404 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2020-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course introduces mechanical engineering design as an iterative decision making process. It also introduces engineering economics and ethics. One engineering design problem reinforces the design process instruction. Cadets begin an integrative capstone design experience that applies the Mechanical Engineering Design Process to a real-world engineering problem addressing social, political, economic, and technical issues. Students begin capstone assignments early in the course and continue their projects with ME496.
Lessons
20 @ 150 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
10 @ 150 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
ME403

ME404 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2014-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course introduces mechanical engineering design as an iterative decision making process. It also introduces engineering economics and ethics. One engineering design problem reinforces the design process instruction and culminates in a student competition. Cadets begin an integrative capstone design experience that applies the Mechanical Engineering Design Process to a real-world engineering problem addressing social, political, economic, and technical issues. Students begin capstone assignments early in the course and continue their projects with ME496.
Lessons
15 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
25 @ 55 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
ME403

ME404 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2009-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course introduces mechanical engineering design as an iterative decision making process. It also introduces engineering economics and ethics. One engineering design problem reinforces the design process instruction and culminates in a student competition. Cadets begin an integrative capstone design experience that applies the Mechanical Engineering Design Process to a real-world engineering problem addressing social, political, economic, and technical issues. Students begin capstone assignments early in the course and continue their projects with ME496.
Lessons
15 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
25 @ 55 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
ME403

ME404 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2007-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course introduces mechanical engineering design as an iterative decision making process. It also introduces engineering economics and ethics. One engineering design problem reinforces the design process instruction and culminates in a student competition. Cadets begin an integrative capstone design experience that applies the Mechanical Engineering Design Process to a real-world engineering problem addressing social, political, economic, and technical issues. Students begin capstone assignments early in the course and continue their projects with ME496.
Lessons
15 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
25 @ 55 min
Special requirements
All cadets will complete a group project (oral presentation and written report) that will address a real-world engineering problem. (26 Lessons).
Prerequisites
ME403