Students will be required to apply their knowledge of elementary mechanics, engineering and basic science to arrive at acceptable solutions to a variety of design problems. See catalog description above. The intention is that students bring all their skills to bear on a multi-disciplinary design problem. No textbook required, but students should have their previous course texts available as well as be prepared to seek out other references. Topics covered Case studies are assigned.
Projects emphasize problem-solving, and lectures are given on pertinent topics as needed.
Students are given information about problems typical of what they might encounter in industry. Students go through the steps of problem-solving utilizing available techniques and their skills to arrive at acceptable engineering solutions. Students meet twice per week for conventional 75 minute lectures. This course contributes primarily to the students' knowledge of engineering topics, and does provide design experience. EMA 469 is the first component of a capstone design course, and is intended to provide a comprehensive design experience towards the end of the undergraduate program.