ES100 Introduction to Engineering Design

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Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:.

Describe the engineering design procedures.

Know the principles of engineering graphics including orthographic and isometric projections, sectioning, and dimensioning.

Design and assemble a machine or a structure to perform a specific task in a team effort.

Apply the basic laws of physics to the design project.

Translate the design equation into a computer spreadsheet (Excel) and perform a graphic analysis.

Select the most cost effective design solution which can be completed within the time constraint.

Understand the operation of a parametric computer-aided design system (Pro/Engineer) and use it to create parts, assemblies, and drawings.

Prepare a design report using a word processor (Word) and present the design project using a presentation tool (PowerPoint).

Textbook:

Parametric Modeling with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0, Shih, SDC Publications, 2008

Course Calendar and Grading:

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