MECHENG 4870
Transcript Abbreviation:
Capstone Lab
Course Description:
Builds upon prior laboratory experiences and integrates thermal and mechanical system concepts; focus on problem solving using experimental and analytical/computational methods.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
2.00
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: 3360, 3671, and 3870, and enrollment as MechEng-BS or EngPhys-BS student. Prereq or concur: 4510.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Build upon prior lab experiences
Emphasize connections across the Mechanical Engineering curriculum
Emphasize the complementary nature of analytical and experimental approaches in solving problems
Develop student teamwork and communication skills
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Each student would do three mini-projects (relatively unstructured experiments) over the semester – one from category A, one from category B, and the third from category C. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Category A experiments would emphasize energy systems stem concepts, Category B experiments mechanical systems stem concepts, and Category C experiments would emphasize significant integration across the breadth of the ME curriculum. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| All of the experiments would be such that they require some integration of concepts from multiple courses, experiment design and setup, measurements, and interpretation of data. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| The concepts involved in the experiments would include those covered in earlier classes. In addition, new concepts or subjects may be introduced in the experiments to encourage students to broaden their knowledge base by their own efforts. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Experiments would take 4 weeks each to run, and would require analysis, significant computation, and experimental design, in addition to the conduct of the experiment and analysis of experimental results. | 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 |
|---|---|
| Homework | 15% |
| 3 Mini-Project Reports | 20% |
| 2 Midterm Exams | 40% |
| Final presentation and oral exam | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
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 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Substantial contribution (3-6 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 | Significant contribution (7+ 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 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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