MAE 1170

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MAE 1170
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Introduction to fundamentals of mechanical and aerospace engineering. Students learn and understand topics such as materials characteristics, the behavior of materials, and material selection for performing engineering function. They also learn fundamentals including topics such as stress and strain, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, automotive engineering, and engineering design and product development.

When Offered Fall.

Comments Course in Introduction to Engineering series. This ENGRI course not required for entry into the Mechanical Engieering major.

Outcomes
  • Students will be able to perform unit conversion, estimation, approximations, and think critically about engineering problems.
  • Have a basic understanding and ability to solve problems in major areas of the mechanical engineering curriculum.
  • Have experience designing and building a device (e.g. a small battery-powered car), and performing and documenting laboratory experiments.
  • Become comfortable identifying a system and its interactions with surroundings and using this approach to solve problems.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENGRI 1170

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12695 MAE 1170   LEC 001

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  • 12696 MAE 1170   LAB 401

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  • 12697 MAE 1170   LAB 402

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  • 12698 MAE 1170   LAB 403

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  • 12699 MAE 1170   LAB 404

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