ME 101
INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Course Description

Orientation to mechanical engineering: methods used in solving engineering problems; experience with typical mechanical engineering projects and problems; engineering ethics, curricula, and careers.

Topics

• Introduction to:
  
  • Design
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat transfer
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Statics
  • Strength of materials
  • Materials science
  • Microscale technology
  • Wave energy
• Design contest
• Collaborative group work
• Communication skills
• Diversity awareness

Learning Outcomes

The student, upon completion of this course, will be able to:

• Clearly describe the four specialty areas in Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrate skills in using basic engineering tools (units, algebra, trig).
• Know guidelines for success in group projects.
• List important resources on campus designed to promote student success.