ME 2331 - Introduction to Design (2)

Engineering design. Creativity techniques, design process, concept design and evaluation. Functional decomposition and design methodologies. Multi-disciplinary nature of design and sustainability. Mechanical advantage and power. Simple machines. Machine elements, electric motors, circuits, sensors and programming. Use of hand tools, caliper and multimeter. Soldering. Product design and prototyping. IP rights. 2 hours lectures/problem-solving.

Prerequisite(s): ME Majors; C- or better in ME 100L or ME 1001L, or MFE 126 and MFE 126L; and C- or better in ME 214 or ME 2141.
Corequisite(s): ME 2331L.
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 2 hours lecture/problem-solving.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once