University General Course Catalog 2016-2017

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ME 452 - Design Synthesis

(4 units) CO12, CO14

Creation and optimization of mechanical systems. Topics: Economics, Ethics, Intellectual Property, Manufacturing, Reliability, Safety, Sustainability, and Testing. Team projects will be continued from ME 451.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 102; CH 201 or CH 202 or CH 203 or CH 212; ENGR 100; ENGR 301; ME 451; Junior or Senior standing. Corequisite(s): ME 322.

Units of Lecture: 3
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Core Status: Major Capstone, CO12, CO14
Offered: Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
2. Students will have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
3. Students will have an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
4. Students will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
5. Students will have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
6. Students will have an ability to communicate effectively.
7. Students will have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

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