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ME496 MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering · 7 versions

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

ME496 MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2026-1
  • In effect
Scope
This course provides experience in the integration of math, science, and engineering principles into a comprehensive engineering design project. Open-ended, client-based design problems emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to total system design providing multiple paths to a number of feasible and acceptable solutions which meet the stated performance requirements. Design teams are required to develop product specifications, generate alternatives, make practical engineering approximations, perform appropriate analysis to support the technical feasibility of the design, and make decisions leading to an optimal system design. System integration, human factors engineering, computer-aided design, maintainability, and fabrication techniques are addressed. This course provides an integrative experience in support of the overarching academic program goal, and is often interdisciplinary in nature.
Lessons
10 @ 150 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
20 @ 150 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

ME496 MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2024-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course provides experience in the integration of math, science, and engineering principles into a comprehensive engineering design project. Open-ended, client-based design problems emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to total system design providing multiple paths to a number of feasible and acceptable solutions which meet the stated performance requirements. Design teams are required to develop product specifications, generate alternatives, make practical engineering approximations, perform appropriate analysis to support the technical feasibility of the design, and make decisions leading to an optimal system design. System integration, human factors engineering, computer-aided design, maintainability, and fabrication techniques are addressed. This course provides an integrative experience in support of the overarching academic program goal, and is often interdisciplinary in nature.
Lessons
10 @ 150 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
20 @ 150 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

ME496 MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2020-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course provides experience in the integration of math, science, and engineering principles into a comprehensive engineering design project. Open-ended, client-based design problems emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to total system design providing multiple paths to a number of feasible and acceptable solutions which meet the stated performance requirements. Design teams are required to develop product specifications, generate alternatives, make practical engineering approximations, perform appropriate analysis to support the technical feasibility of the design, and make decisions leading to an optimal system design. System integration, human factors engineering, computer-aided design, maintainability, and fabrication techniques are addressed. This course provides an integrative experience in support of the overarching academic program goal, and is often interdisciplinary in nature.
Lessons
10 @ 150 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
20 @ 150 min
Special requirements
Cadets spend extensive time in project development laboratories fabricating and refining their final products under the supervision of laboratory technicians during Z-hour (mutually agreed upon meeting period).
Prerequisites
ME404

ME496 MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2009-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course provides experience in the integration of math, science, and engineering principles into a comprehensive engineering design project. Open-ended, client-based design problems emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to total system design providing multiple paths to a number of feasible and acceptable solutions which meet the stated performance requirements. Design teams are required to develop product specifications, generate alternatives, make practical engineering approximations, perform appropriate analysis to support the technical feasibility of the design, and make decisions leading to an optimal system design. System integration, human factors engineering, computer-aided design, maintainability, and fabrication techniques are addressed. This course provides an integrative experience in support of the overarching academic program goal, and is often interdisciplinary in nature.
Lessons
3 @ 55 min (3.000 Att/wk)
Labs
44 @ 110 min
Special requirements
Cadets spend extensive time in project development laboratories fabricating and refining their final products under the supervision of laboratory technicians during Z-hour (mutually agreed upon meeting period).
Prerequisites
ME404

ME496 MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2007-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course provides experience in the integration of math, science, and engineering principles into a comprehensive vehicular system design project. Open-ended, client-based design problems emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to total system design providing multiple paths to a number of feasible and acceptable solutions which meet the stated performance requirements. Design teams are required to develop product specifications, generate alternatives, make practical engineering approximations, perform appropriate analysis to support the technical feasibility of the design, and make decisions leading to an optimal system design. System integration, human factors engineering, computer-aided design, maintainability, and fabrication techniques are addressed. This course provides an integrative experience in support of the overarching academic program goal, and is often interdisciplinary in nature.
Lessons
3 @ 55 min (3.000 Att/wk)
Labs
44 @ 110 min
Special requirements
Cadets spend extensive time in project development laboratories fabricating and refining their final products under the supervision of laboratory technicians during Z-hour (mutually agreed upon meeting period).
Prerequisites
ME404

ME496 MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2005-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course provides experience in the integration of math, science, and engineering principles into a comprehensive vehicular system design project. Open-ended, client-based design problems emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to total system design providing multiple paths to a number of feasible and acceptable solutions which meet the stated performance requirements. Design teams are required to develop product specifications, generate alternatives, make practical engineering approximations, perform appropriate analysis to support the technical feasibility of the design, and make decisions leading to an optimal system design. System integration, human factors engineering, computer-aided design, maintainability, and fabrication techniques are addressed. This course provides an integrative experience in support of the overarching academic program goal, and is often interdisciplinary in nature.
Lessons
3 @ 55 min (3.000 Att/wk)
Labs
44 @ 110 min
Special requirements
Cadets spend extensive time in project development laboratories fabricating and refining their final products under the supervision of laboratory technicians during Z-hour (mutually agreed upon meeting period).
Prerequisites
all of ME402, ME492

ME496 MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 1990-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course provides experience in the integration of math, science, and engineering principles into a comprehensive vehicular system design project. Open-ended, client-based design problems emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to total system design providing multiple paths to a number of feasible and acceptable solutions which meet the stated performance requirements. Design teams are required to develop product specifications, generate alternatives, make practical engineering approximations, perform appropriate analysis to support the technical feasibility of the design, and make decisions leading to an optimal system design. System integration, human factors engineering, computer-aided design, maintainability, and fabrication techniques are addressed.
Lessons
47 @ 55 min (3.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Comprehensive team design project; compensatory time provided.
Prerequisites
all of ME402, ME492