COURSESYLLABUS

****************************************************************************** YEAR COURSE OFFERED: 2013 SEMESTER COURSE OFFERED: Spring DEPARTMENT: Mechanical Engineering COURSE NUMBER: 2361 NAME OF COURSE: Introduction to Mechanical Design NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: Bannerot ******************************************************************************

The information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course.
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Learning Objectives
Students will demonstrate: An ability to design, realize, and test kinematic devices that are intended to meet a desired need. An ability to synthesize (develop), illustrate and document concepts for the potential solutions for a kinematic device that meets a desired need. Knowledge related to the design process and realistic constraints, including sustainability (economic, social and environmental), ethical, health and safety, and manufacturability issues. Knowledge related to current events in which some of these realistic constraints were applied or not applied. Knowledge of an actual engineering ethics case noting how the ASME Code of Ethics applies, and Knowledge of Intellectual Property and Sustainability, including economics, social and environmental issues.

Major Assignments/Exams
15% 13% 35% Individual Project Homework: Team Project

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15% 24% Midterm Exam Final Exam

Required Reading
None other than that posted on the course website (lecture materials) and the associated links

Recommended Reading
A reference on technical writing

List of discussion/lecture topics

Thoughts on Engineering and Design The Design Process I, II, III, and IV Manufacturing and Shop Practice Technical Communications Intellectual Property Personality and Team Issues Codes and Standards Reliability and Safety Specifications Design Analysis Engineering Economics Engineering Ethics Sustainability and Design Constraints

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