MEEN 1000 Discover Mechanical and Energy Engineering

MEEN 1000 – Discover Mechanical and Energy Engineering

Spring 2016

Instructor(s):

Dr. Yong X. Tao,(940) 565-2400

Teaching Fellow: Mr. Syed “Hussain” Siviz,

Grader: Mr. Sanjay Karma

Office Hours: Mr. Hssain Siviz, MW: 9:30-11AM (Office: D206A);

Dr. Tao, by appointment (Office: F101)

Class Schedule:MWF11:30 – 12:20PM, Room: NTDP B185

Required Textbooks:

1. Engineering Ethics – Concepts & Cases, 5th Edition, Wadsworth Publishing, 2014

Charles E. Harris, Michael S. Pritchard, Michael J. Rabins

ISBN-13: 978-1-133-93468-4

1. Engineering Your Future – A Comprehensive Introduction to Engineering, 8th Edition, Oxford University Press, 2015

William C. Oakes, Les L. Leone, Craig J. Gunn

ISBN-13: 978-0-19-934801-5

Catalog Course Description:

Discovery Core course in Mechanical and Energy Engineering (MEE) which also serves as the heart of the MEE first year experience. Topics include experiences of practicing engineers; engineering ethics, professional conduct, and values; and an introduction to the principle disciplines of MEE taught through a hands-on energy-concentrated project. The project is a major, team-based, competitive engineering design-and-build effort. Teaches students to think critically and creatively by applying a range of analysis techniques borrowed from many engineering and science disciplines.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 1650 (with grade of C or better).

Required for the BS degree in Mechanical and Energy Engineering at UNT.

Course Objectives:

1. Give an understanding of engineering ethics and professionalism.
2. Allow students to gain insight into engineering through invited guest lecturers.
3. Teach problem solving skills useful in engineering.
4. Gain an understanding of engineering and mathematics fundamentals.
5. Perform data manipulation and analysis in Excel.
6. Familiarize the students with plotting and coding basics in Matlab.
7. Gain experience working in teams.
8. Apply learned knowledge through a team-based project.

ABET Criteria:

MEEN 1000 addresses the following ABET program outcomes:

a)Apply knowledge of mathematics, engineering and science

c)Develop project-based learning skills through design and implementation of a system

d)Function in multi-disciplinary teams

e)Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

f)Have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

g)Communicate effectively

h)Achieve broad education necessary to understand the impact of mechanical and energy engineering solutions in a global and societal context

j)Achieve knowledge of contemporary issues

k)Use techniques, skills and computer-based tools for conducting experiments and carrying out designs

Disability Policy:

All reasonable accommodation will be made to facilitate special needs. If special accommodations are required, the student must first meet with the staff of the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA), (940) 565-4323. After meeting with that office, please contact me to discuss what accommodations will be necessary. For more information, see

Written Assignments:

Written assignments will be giventhroughout the semester. Problem assignments will be announced in class. It is the student’s responsibility to attend all class sessions and make sure to receive all information required for the assignment.

Guest Lectures

Throughout of the semester a number of guest lectures will be given by MEE faculty, academic advisors, industrial representatives and other campus staff. They will provide a comprehensive view of MEE program and engineering practice at large. You may reflect what you learn from those lectures through assignments or projects. Schedules of the guest lectures will be distributed and updated throughout of the semester.

Projects:

Four team-based projects will also be assigned:

Project 1: Teams will consist of 5 students. Each team will create and deliver a “video” presentation to be posted on Black Board (or YouTube depending on the logistics) covering either: a) one of the case studies presented in the Engineering Ethics textbook or b) an event that was caused by poor engineering judgment. More details will be given during the semester.

Project 2: Teams will consist of 5 students. Each team will research a mechanical engineering topic/company of their choice. Each team will create a “video” presentation and present their research to the class through a peer-review process. More details will be given later.

Project 3: Teams will consist of 5 students. Teams will be assigned a project covering solar power. Teams will research solar power, write a report and construct a small solar powered vehicle. More details will be given during the semester.

Project 4: Teams will consist of 5 students. Each team will research and write a report on wind power. Teams will also construct a small scale wind turbine to see how power can be generated. Instead of a final exam, a competition will be held on the final exam day to see which team built the most efficient wind turbine. More details will be given later.

Grade Evaluation:

Weekly Assignments20%

Project 115%

Project 215%

Project 315%

Project 415%

Blackboard Quizzes10%

Attendance Notes/Quizzes10%

A – 90-100%

B – 80-89%

C – 70-79%

D – 60-69%

F - < 60%

Grading policies:

The results of in-class exercises will only be accepted in class. Late submission of homeworks will not be accepted except for an emergent situation such as medical emergency or excused absence where a written approval is obtained from the instructor. The request for exception has to be submitted with an evidence via an email to the instructor.

Grades in this class will not be curved.

Subject Matter for the Course:

Engineering Ethics

Spreadsheets for Engineering

Engineering Disciplines

Mathematics Review

Intro to Engineering Statistics

Engineering Communications

Intro to Engineering Design

Intro to Engineering Economics

Tentative Schedule of Topics*

*Note: Due to the potential for additional guest speakers this schedule is subject to change. If a modification is necessary students will be notified in advance. Email is sent out through the my.unt.edu tied to class roster. Please go to ams.unt.edu to set up forwards or copies to other emails if you do not access the myunt.edu account often. The above-listed topics may or may not be covered during the regular class time.

Disclaimer:

The course schedule, content and assignments are subject to modification when required as the course progresses. If a change will be made, students will be notified ahead of time. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate and verify with the instructor for the accuracy of the change.

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