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:
- Basic mathematical techniques
- Technical communication (written and verbal)
- Laboratory skills
- Reverse engineering
- Engineering economy
- Safety, ethics and product liability
Suggested Sources of Information:
- Marks’ Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers
- Thomas Register (in library and on-line)
- WrightStateUniversity Student Handbook
Wright State University Winter 2009
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
ME 199:FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING DESIGN
Course Schedule
Period /Date
/ Subject / Meeting Place1 / 1/5 / Introduction / 154 Russ
2 / 1/7 /
Engineering Labs Tour
/Atrium of Russ
3 / 1/9 / Introduction to Manufacturing / 154 Russ4 / 1/12 / Introduction to Manufacturing / Atrium of Russ
5 / 1/14 / Introduction to Manufacturing / Atrium of Russ
6 / 1/16 / Caterpillar Presentation (Paul Zwart) / 154 Russ
7 / 1/19 /
MLK Holiday (University Closed)
8 / 1/21 /Take It Apart
/233 Russ
9 / 1/23 /Take It Apart
/233 Russ
10 / 1/26 /Instrumentation
/233 Russ
11 / 1/28 /Instrumentation
/ 233 Russ12 / 1/30 / Laboratory Safety / 233 Russ
13 / 2/2 / Laboratory Session 1 / 233 Russ
14 / 2/4 / Laboratory Session 1 / 233 Russ
15 / 2/6 / Laboratory Session 1 / 233 Russ
16 / 2/9 / Laboratory Session 2 / 233 Russ
17 / 2/11 / Laboratory Session 2 / 233 Russ
18 / 2/13 / Laboratory Session 2 / 233 Russ
19 / 2/16 / Laboratory Session 3 / 233 Russ
20 / 2/18 / Laboratory Session 3 / 233 Russ
21 / 2/20 / Laboratory Session 3 / 233 Russ
22 / 2/23 / Laboratory Session 4 / 233 Russ
23 / 2/25 / Laboratory Session 4 / 233 Russ
24 / 2/27 / Laboratory Session 4 / 233 Russ
25 / 3/2 /
Technical Speaking/Group Project Assigned
/ 154 Russ26 / 3/4 / In-Class Student Presentations / 154 Russ
27 / 3/6 / In-Class Student Presentations / 154 Russ
28 / 3/9 / In-Class Student Presentations / 154 Russ
29 / 3/11 / In-Class Student Presentations / 154 Russ
30 / 3/13 / Professional Ethics / 154 Russ
Final Exam Period: Friday, March 20, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.