ME 2331L - Introduction to Design Laboratory (1)

Engineering design. Creativity techniques, design process, concept design & evaluation. Functional decomposition & design methodologies. Multi-disciplinary nature of design and sustainability. Mechanical advantage and power. Simple machines. Machine elements, electric motors, circuits, sensors & programming. Use of hand tools, caliper and multimeter. Soldering. Product design and prototyping. IP rights. 1 three-hour laboratory.

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 2331.
Component(s): Laboratory
Contact Hour(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once