Students are taught a general problem solving methodology and techniques of library research and creative thinking. They gain experience in planning, questioning, decision making and produce written and oral reports. The course is primarily for first-year students. This is a basic course in graphical communications which provides a necessary background for all engineers. Multiview and pictorial graphics techniques are integrated with standards for dimensioning, sectioning and familiarization with fasteners.
Emphasis is placed on relating drawings to the required manufacturing processes.
The need for standard, well- integrated detail and assembly drawings is established as a necessity for engineers to communicate ideas. The design process and aids to creativity are combined with graphics procedures. No prior knowledge is assumed and students with considerable background in graphics, or those desiring an additional related course, should take ME 2311 . A self paced, modular version of this course is also available. I A beginning course in understanding the structures and properties of metals, ceramics and plastics, in the selection and in the working and heat treating of materials.