Course: ME 101/L. Introduction to Mechanical Engineering and Lab (1/1)
Prerequisite: MATH 102, MATH 104, MATH 105, MATH 150A or MATH 150B. Corequisite: ME 101L. Freshman orientation course introducing the Mechanical Engineering Program, the profession and the University. “Tools of the trade”—the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets, power point, computer-aided design, basic lab measurement instruments, commercial component catalogs and numerically controlled machine tools to support prototype fabrication—are introduced in the context of engineering practice. Fundamental engineering analysis/design is explored through simple examples covering all aspects of mechanical engineering. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab per week.