MECHENG 3870
Transcript Abbreviation:
Msmnt & Data Anal
Course Description:
Foundation in experimental measurement and data analysis in mechanical engineering; team planning and execution of experiments; technical report writing.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course
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Cross-Listings
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Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Stat 3450 or equiv, and 3260 (482) or 3261, and a second writing course, and enrollment in Mechanical Engineering major; or permission of instructor. Prereq or concur: 3503 (504) or 3504.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 570.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Provide comprehensive introduction to instrumentation concepts and analysis: analog and digital wave forms and data acquisition, signal conditioning, noise sources and mitigation, time and frequency domain analysis
Sensor selection and spec sheets, uncertainty analysis and error propagation
Reinforce basic probability and statistics, emphasizing the statistical nature of measurements
Introduce students to a variety of specific measurement transducers/instruments/techniques commonly used in both industry settings and academic research in Mechanical Engineering
Reinforce-Complement-Review lecture material from Energy, Fluid, Thermal 1 and 2, and Dynamic Systems 1 lecture courses in Mechanical Engineering
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Measurement Concepts (Noise, Sensitivity, Calibration). | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Characteristics of Signals (Analog/Digital, Amplitude/Freq, Fourier Analysis). | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Basics of LabView. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Static and Dynamic (1st order only) Measurement System Properties (High/Low pass RC filters ) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Experimental Uncertainty and Error Propagation | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Temperature Measurements | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Analog and Digital Devices | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Pressure and Velocity Measurements | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Strain Measurements | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Frequency Modulation and LVDTs | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Seismic Accelerometers | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Flow Rate Measurements | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Lasers, Optics (or other special topic of instructor choice) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graded Homework | 10% |
| Midterm Exam(s) | 20% |
| Laboratory Reports and Assignments | 40% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Theory and Design for Mechancal Measurements | Richard S. Figliola and Donald E. Beasley |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 3 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 4 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 5 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| 6 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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