INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
An introduction to the field of mechanical engineering. Explore fundamental concepts in engineering including modeling, experimentation, analysis, and design. Career paths, ethics, oral and written technical communication, and shop safety are also explored.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: (Concurrent enrollment in MATH 113 ), MATH 114 , 217, 221 , or placement into MATH 221 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Measure an electrical signal using digital equipment Audience: Undergraduate 2. Design a component to execute a specified task Audience: Undergraduate 3. Construct a prototype based on a design Audience: Undergraduate 4. Interpret test data from a test or experiment Audience: Undergraduate 5. Solve a quantitative engineering problem using computer tools Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Measure an electrical signal using digital equipment Audience: Undergraduate 2. Design a component to execute a specified task Audience: Undergraduate 3. Construct a prototype based on a design Audience: Undergraduate 4. Interpret test data from a test or experiment Audience: Undergraduate 5. Solve a quantitative engineering problem using computer tools Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027