COURSE OBJECTIVE 1: At the end of the semester, the students will be competent in designing a mechanical engineering system in a team environment.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Ability to conduct engineering analysis and synthesis collectively. (1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 11)
- Ability to evaluate merits of various design alternatives. (7, 8, 9)
- Consideration for safety, professional ethics, social-and environmental issues during the execution of their design projects. (12, 13)
- Ability to utilize CAD/CAM software packages. (2, 3, 4, 9)
COURSE OBJECTIVE 2: At the end of the semester, the students will know how to manufacture a working model of their design collectively.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Ability to select, materials and manufacturing process suitable for their prototype or functional mock-up model. (1, 2, 3, 6)
- Ability to create a complete bill of materials used in their design project. (3, 6, 11)
- Ability to manage their resources and budget to deliver a prototype on time (6, 11, 14)
- Ability to cooperate with project sponsors, various machine element vendors, and manufacturers. (2, 3, 5, 6)
COURSE OBJECTIVE 3: At the end of the semester, the students will know how to document and present their work on their design project efficiently.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Ability to prepare well-organized reports containing engineering analysis and design decisions. (2, 5, 6)
- Ability to prepare proficient presentation materials including slides, computer animations, and simulations. (5, 6)
- Ability to deliver efficient presentations on their project work in an allocated time slot. (5, 6)
COURSE OBJECTIVE 4: At the end of the semester, the students will integrate their knowledge and skills on electrical engineering that are acquired throughout their ME education.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Ability to design electrical control systems (hardware) suitable for their particular application. (1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 11)
- Ability to incorporate relevant sensors, electronic interfaces, motors, drives etc. into their designs. (2, 3, 6, 8)
- Ability to develop (simple) service-, control- or diagnostics software packages suitable for their particular application. (6, 7, 8)
COURSE OBJECTIVE 5: At the end of the semester, the students will understand the principles of project management and will work in a team environment efficiently.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Ability to interact within a group successfully. (5, 6)
- Ability to collectively resolve problems that might arise during the project. (5, 6, 7)
- Ability to manage resources during the execution of the project. (5, 6)