ME 92 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (1 unit)
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
An outline of the field of mechanical engineering
designed to acquaint the entering student with
the profession and the activities of the Department.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
None.
TEXTBOOK(S) AND/OR OTHER REQUIRED MATERIAL
None.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is meant to expose students to the
breadth of activities in which Mechanical Engineers are engaged.
DESIRED COURSE OUTCOMES
By the end of this course students should understand
the subfields within mechanical engineering
and appreciate the range of areas within which the profession is practiced.
TOPICS COVERED
Lectures by faculty and professionals in the field cover the full scope of mechanical engineering, including materials, dynamics, controls, thermal systems, fluid and solid mechanics, design and biomechanical engineering. Topics may focus on ongoing research programs or on particular examples drawn from the workplace.
CLASS/LABORATORY SCHEDULE
One hour of lecture per week.
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE TO MEETING THE
PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT
This course addresses the professional component of the
mechanical engineering curriculum through an early exposure to the field.
RELATIONSHIP OF THE COURSE TO ABET PROGRAM OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students will begin to attain:
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;
knowledge of contemporary issues.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PROGRESS TOWARD COURSE OBJECTIVES
Students write an end-of-term paper on one of the presentations
made during the semester.
PERSON(S) WHO PREPARED THIS DESCRIPTION:
George C. Johnson
