Engineering Design Methods

(3 Credits)

Engineering graphics and its role in the engineering design process. Visualization skills, the design process, design layouts and the blueprint as a tool for communication. The use of manual and computer-aided tools for the preparation of engineering drawings. Projection theory as it pertains to the generation of multi-view drawings: Orthographic, Auxiliary and Section views, Dimensioning and tolerancing. Fasteners. An introduction to manufacturing processes and model making. Introduction to FEA. Testing and evaluation. Prototyping and the use of the MakerSpace. Anti-Requisite: ME-UY 2112