The student first becomes familiar with the use of Maple and then it's use as a tool for solution of mathematical operations such as calculating derivatives, solving applied maxima and minima problems, solving differential equations, and calculating integration while solving problems in an engineering context. The manual begins with introduction to basic measurement concepts for mechanical and electrical measurements and then addresses specific experiments in each of these areas. First semester freshmen are engaged in reverse engineering design projects. The second semester features a single forward design project that is suitable for intra-team competition. First semester sophomores begin a mechano-electrical design project that will span their entire sophomore year.
All projects require oral presentations and written reports.
All courses emphasize developing the emerging professional engineer. Documents the development, student assessment and results for 3 remote web-based labs.