ME 303 Course Goals:
1) To develop the ability to apply mathematics and basic sciences to solve problems related to dynamic systems. (1a)
i) To develop the ability to apply mathematics (such as differential equations, Laplace Transforms, etc) to model and solve dynamic systems (1a-i)
ii) To develop the ability to apply fundamental scientific principles (such as Newtonian dynamics and Lagrangian dynamics) to create models of dynamic systems. (1a-ii)
2) To develop the ability to apply the knowledge of engineering science to practical problems in dynamical systems. (1b)
i) To develop the ability to set up and solve analytical problems related to dynamic systems (1b-i)
ii) To develop skills to creatively solve problems related to the design of practical dynamic systems (1b-iii)
3) To effectively incorporate into the course modern computer programs to enhance students' modeling and analysis skills, as well as understanding of systems dynamics and behavior. (1c-ii)
4) To enhance students' written skills which are essential for producing engineering documents (2a-ii)
5) To promote and encourage team effort in solving engineering problems. (2b)
6) To urge students to become familiar with other information resources (such as technical papers, catalogs, industry, internet, etc.) that are outside the content of the course material. (3a-iv)
ME 333 - Design of Machine Elements
Course Goals
ME372: Mechanical Systems Lab
Course Goals
1) To develop the ability to understand the relation between a mathematical model and a physical result. (1b-i)
2) To develop the ability to use a computer to acquire and analyze data. (1c)
3) To develop a solid background in experimental methods. (1d)
i) To understand the proper use of instrumentation (such as oscilloscopes, strain gauges and accelerometers). (1d-i)
ii) To develop the ability to use statistics to analyze and interpret experimental results. (1d-ii)
iii) To develop the ability to create experimental procedure to analyze the performance of mechanical systems (1d-iii)
4) To improve communication skills via oral and written reports, emphasizing graphical skills, conciseness, and communicating ideas. (2a)
5) To improve team-working skills via group data taking, report writing, and analysis. (2b)
6) To develop research skills via investigative summaries of practical problems, which may include histories of the problem, similar problems found in other fields, and other practical applications of the experimental test-bed. (3a)
ME 373 - Mechanical Systems Design
Course Goals
1) To develop the ability to define and solve open-ended mechanical systems design problems.(1-b)
i) To develop the ability to define required design performance and constraints based on customer requirements. (1b-v)
ii) To develop the ability to generate and evaluate design concepts.
iii) To develop the ability to verify the performance of mechanical systems through the use of effective modeling techniques (1b-vi)
2) To develop skills that allow for the effective communication of solutions to design problems. (2-a)
i) To develop skills that allow for the effective written documentation of solutions to design problems. (2a-i)
ii) To develop skills that allow for the effective documentation of solutions to design problems via engineering drawings and models. (2a-iii)
iii) To develop skills to verbally exchange information, including listening as well as expressing, explaining and defending ideas. (2a-ii)
3) To increase the ability of students to work cooperatively on teams in the development of mechanical systems designs. (2b)
i) To develop the ability to integrate the efforts of several groups or individuals into a final design (2b-ii)
ii) To develop the ability to realize and carry out an individual role within a team environment (2b-iii)
4) To develop the ability to identify societal issues (such as aesthetics, safety, economics, environmental, legal and social issues) and their effect on product requirements and development (2c-i and ii)
5) To develop an understanding of the full design process (2d)
i) To develop the ability to use a systematic process for project planning and development (2d-i)
ii) To develop the ability to manage and coordinate projects (2d-ii)
iii) To develop the ability to realize functioning mechanical systems (2d-iii)
6) To develop investigative abilities for seeking information to better define design goals. (3a-iv)
i) To demonstrate the ability to obtain and use customer information throughout the design process.
ii) To develop the ability to obtain information from outside sources (such as professional journals, websites, books, product catalogs, examination of competitive products, experts, etc.) to assist in developing design benchmarks and specifications (3a-iv)
ME 383 - Theory of Machines
Course Goals
1) To develop the ability to apply mathematics and science in the analysis and design of mechanisms.(1a)
i) To develop the ability to apply mathematics to describe the position, velocity and acceleration characteristics of mechanisms such as linkages and cams. (1a-i)
ii) To develop the ability to apply Newton's laws of motion and force analysis to understand the operation of mechanisms. (1a-ii)
2) To develop the ability to design and analyze mechanisms including linkages, cams and gears.
i) To develop the ability to analyze mechanisms including linkages, cams and gears. (1b-i)
ii) To develop the ability to design mechanisms including linkages, cams and gears. (1b-iii)
iii) To develop the ability to solve open-ended design problems through the specification of problem parameters, selection of an appropriate type (linkage, cam, gear, etc) of mechanism and configuring the type of mechanism to perform the defined task. (1b-v)
3) To develop the ability to use computer software for the design and analysis of mechanisms.
4) To develop skills that allow for the effective communication of solutions to design problems. (2-a)
i) To develop skills that allow for the effective written documentation of solutions to design problems. (2a-i)
ii) To develop skills that allow for the effective documentation of solutions to design problems via engineering drawings and models. (2a-iii)
iii) To develop skills to verbally express solutions to design problems. (2a-ii)
5) To increase the ability of students to work cooperatively on teams in the development of mechanism designs.
6) To increase the student's ability to implement a systematic design process that involves:
i) Project definition and planning
ii) Managing and scheduling projects
iii) Construction and delivery of a working prototype
7) To develop the student's ability to search for information related to course or project work using sources (internet, journals, magazines, catalogs, etc) that lie outside the required course textbook (3a).
Goals ME 473 - Thermal Systems Design
1) To develop the ability to define and solve open-ended thermo-fluid system design problems.
2) To develop skills that allow for the effective communication of solutions to design problems.
3) To increase the ability of students to work cooperatively on teams in the development of thermo-fluid systems designs.
4) To develop the ability to identify societal issues (such as aesthetics, safety, economics, environmental, legal, and social issues) and their effect on product requirements and development.
5) To develop an understanding of the full design process
6) To develop investigative abilities for seeking information to better define design goals.
ME 493 - Senior Design Project
Course Goals
1) To develop the ability to use a structured engineering design process in the identification of open-ended design problems and their solutions. (2d)
i) To develop the ability to identify customer/sponsor needs and translate these needs to engineering specifications.
ii) To develop the ability to make well reasoned design tradeoffs to satisfy conflicting customer (project sponsor) needs.
iii) To develop the ability to plan, schedule and manage a project to deliver complete and final solutions within a prescribed time frame.
2) To develop team working skills that require students to assume a team role and rely on the abilities and expertise of other students to fill other team roles in the completion of a major design project. (2b)
3) To develop skills that allow for the effective communication of solutions to design problems. (2a)
i) To develop the ability to orally communicate design solutions.
ii) To develop the ability to communicate the design solution in writing.
iii) To develop the ability to graphically communicate solutions through the effective presentation of data and/or the use of engineering drawings.
4) To develop an understanding of societal issues such as safety, liability, economics, aesthetics, etc. associated with engineering design. (2c)
6) To develop an understanding of typical dilemmas faced by practicing engineers and ethical resolutions of such dilemmas. (4a)
7) To use sound engineering principles to support and evaluate design decisions. (1b)
8) To develop the ability to use personal initiative to seek any additional information that may be required for successful project completion. (Examples include finding information from external sources such as trade magazines, journals, internet, catalogs, etc. or the use of codes and standards within the project) (3a)