ME 107B - Mechanical Engineering Laboratory [3 units]
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Course website
ABBREVIATED TRANSCRIPT TITLE (19 SPACES MAXIMUM): ME Lab
TIE CODE: LABS GRADING: Letter
SEMESTER OFFERED: Fall, Spring
COURSES THAT WILL RESTRICT CREDIT: None
INSTRUCTORS: Staff
DURATION OF COURSE: 15 weeks
EST. TOTAL NUMBER OF REQUIRED HRS OF STUDENT WORK PER WEEK: 12
IS COURSE REPEATABLE FOR CREDIT? No
CROSSLIST: None
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Experimental investigation of engineering systems and of phenomena of interest to mechanical engineers. Design and planning of experiments. Analysis of data and reporting of experimental results.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
102A. Senior standing
TEXTBOOK(S) AND/OR OTHER REQUIRED MATERIAL
Course material is distributed by instructor.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Through a series of three experiments chosen
out of a list of 10-12, to design, perform, analyze,
and report on complex prototypical engineering systems as a group.
DESIRED COURSE OUTCOMES
The students will have experienced the many stages in designing a process, planning and carrying out experiments, and eventually reporting the results both orally and written in a team environment. They will have also have seen the importance of fundamental science and complex engineering skills that are needed in engineering. Equally important, they will work in a team environment where the success of the team depends on the success of every team member.
TOPICS COVERED
List of experiments cover current mechanical engineering topics of interest to the faculty. Specific list changes from semester to semester.
CLASS/LABORATORY SCHEDULE
Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE TO MEETING THE PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT
Provides a platform where students work on complex system as teams, and make formal oral presentation and submit complete technical reports.
RELATIONSHIP OF THE COURSE TO ABET PROGRAM OUTCOMES
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. An ability to communicate effectively. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PROGRESS TOWARD COURSE OBJECTIVES
Interim reports, laboratory participation, oral presentation,
written reports, and at times, peer evaluation.
PERSON(S) WHO PREPARED THIS DESCRIPTION:
Jyh-Yuan Chen and Ralph Greif
October 5, 2009
