1. University of California at Davis 90/91: None

Wright State University Winter 2009

Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

ME 199:FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING DESIGN

Instructor: Professor Scott K. Thomas, (937) 775-5142, Rm. 124 Russ Engineering Center, ,

Class Hours:M W F 8:30 to 9:20 a.m., 154 Russ

Office/Lab Hours:M W F 9:20 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or by appointment

References:Product Design and Manufacture, 1995, J. R. Lindbeck, Prentice Hall; Introduction to Engineering, 1994, P. Wright, Wiley; A Guide to Writing as an Engineer, 1997, D. Beer and D. McMurrey, Wiley.

Course Grade: 20% Homework/In-Class Work, 40% Lab Skills, 30% Design Project, 10% Presentation.

A: 100 to 90, B: 89 to 80, C: 79 to 70, D: 69 to 60, F: < 60

Description: This introductory course provides information about mechanical and materials engineering to the entering student. In addition, the importance of verbal and written communication skills and economic considerations in engineering are stressed. A fundamental design philosophy using a hands-on approach will be outlined, which includes such topics as safety, ethics, product liability and teamwork.

Requirements: All reports, tables, and presentations are to be completed using a word processor (Word or similar), a spreadsheet program (Excel or similar) and Powerpoint, respectively. All of these software packages are available in Rm. 152 RC to all students. A 50% penalty will be assessed for the assignment if the appropriate tools are not used. Late assignments will not be accepted. Students are expected to attend all lectures. If absent, it is the student’s responsibility to catch up the material covered. No late in-class homeworks will be allowed except in case of verifiable emergency.

Course Topics:

1. Basic mathematical techniques

1. Technical communication (written and verbal)

1. Laboratory skills

1. Reverse engineering

1. Engineering economy

1. Safety, ethics and product liability

Suggested Sources of Information:

1. Marks’ Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers

1. Thomas Register (in library and on-line)

1. WrightStateUniversity Student Handbook

Wright State University Winter 2009

Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

ME 199:FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING DESIGN

Course Schedule

Date

Engineering Labs Tour

Atrium of Russ

MLK Holiday (University Closed)

Take It Apart

233 Russ

Take It Apart

233 Russ

Instrumentation

233 Russ

Instrumentation

Technical Speaking/Group Project Assigned

Final Exam Period: Friday, March 20, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.