This group/project class guides the engineering student through a mechanical design process from problem definition through to prototype construction and validation. Lectures by the class coordinator and guest Professional Engineers include topics such as project management, literature searches, cost analysis, report writing, design ethics, safety in design, sustainability, engineering working drawings and legal responsibilities. Weekly hours: 1.5 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hoursPrerequisite(s): (GE 121.3 or GE 143.2), [GE 125.3 (taken) or GE 123.3 (taken)], ME 113.3, and ME 214.3 (taken).
This group/project class guides the engineering student through a mechanical design process from problem definition through to prototype construction and validation. Lectures by the class coordinator and guest Professional Engineers include topics such as project management, literature searches, cost analysis, report writing, design ethics, safety in design, sustainability, engineering working drawings and legal responsibilities. Weekly hours: 1.5 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hoursPrerequisite(s): (GE 121.3 or GE 143.2), [GE 125.3 (taken) or GE 123.3 (taken)], ME 113.3, and ME 214.3 (taken).
