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Course Description:

Students work in teams under the direction of a faculty advisor to tackle an engineering design project. Engineering communication, such as reports and oral presentations are covered. Course emphasizes practical, hands-on experience, and integrates analytical and design skills acquired in the companion ME 156 courses.

Course Objectives:

The course objectives are (1) design problem solving, creative thinking, project planning and teamwork through a challenging design and build project; (2) to provide experience in fundamental engineering reporting and communication including project plans, design reviews, and project reports.

Topics Covered:

1. Formation of Teams
2. Development of a Project Plan
3. Design Research
4. Development of Concepts and Designs
5. Design Development
6. Prototyping
7. Design Analyses
8. Testing and Evaluation
9. Final Design
10. Engineering reporting including presentations, design reviews, and technical reports

Course Assignments:

• If you are a student with a disability and would like to discuss special academic accommodations, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
• The number of lectures is limited. You are expected to attend all lectures. Absences will be noted and will negatively affect your grade.
• Your grade is determined by project team achievement and results. Individual performance and achievements within the team will be noted and will be reflected in your grade.
• Maintain personal academic integrity in accordance with the College of Engineering Policy on Academic Conduct.
  

Fall Quarter Activities (189A)
Project selection, Formation of Teams
Design Research
Development of Concepts and Designs
Start Project Binder (10% of Fall Grade)
Development of Project Plan (15% of Fall Grade)
Development of Product Design Specifications (15% of Fall Grade)
Project Prototyping and Testing (15% of Fall Grade)
Project Presentation (45% of Fall Grade)

Winter Quarter Activities (189B)
Design Development activities
Project Planning activities
Prototyping
Design Analyses
Testing and Evaluation
Project Binder (10% of Winter Grade)
Preliminary Design Review (35% of Winter Grade)
Project Prototyping and Testing (20% of Winter Grade)
Engineering Project Report (35% of Winter Grade)

Spring Quarter Activities (189C)
Design Development Activities
Project Planning activities
Prototyping
Final Design
Testing and Evaluation
Complete Project Binder (10% of Spring Grade)
Completion of Design Project (60% of Spring Grade)
Final Report /Poster (30% of Spring Grade)

Professional Component:

2 units each quarter of engineering topic.

Program Outcomes:

The student should acquire the experience of working as part of a team to solve a challenging and practical design and build problem within a limited budget.

The student and project design team activities will extend from Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarter.

The senior design project provides a broad application of engineering skills developed by the curriculum.

Relationship to Program Objectives:

1. The student gains experience in applying principles of mathematics, science and engineering to solve problems.
2. The student is required to demonstrate the ability to understand and design a useful product in the context of solving a design problem.
3. The student is required to work effectively as part of a team.
4. The student is required to effectively communicate a design
   

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