Experimentation and Measurements

Topics

• Introduce students to modern experimental techniques for mechanical engineering; provide exposure to and experience with a variety of sensors, including those to measure temperature, displacement, velocity, acceleration and strain; examine the role of error and uncertainty in measurements and analysis; exposure to and experience in using commercial software for data acquisition and analysis; discuss the role and limitations of spectral analysis of digital data; provide experience in working in a team in all aspects of the laboratory exercises, including set-up, data collection, analysis, technical report writing and oral presentation.
• (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (d) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (e) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (f) an ability to communicate effectively (g) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context (h) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues (i) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes