Courses Detail Information
ME2500J – Design and Manufacturing I
Instructors:
Credits:
4 credits
Pre-requisites:
MATH1160J/156/186, ENGR1010J, Preceeded or accompanied by ME0800J/ME0801J
Description:
This course introduces students the complexity of engineering practice and how to follow the development of an idea from its conception to the construction of a prototype. It helps develop the technical skills necessary to generate an engineering drawing with appropriate dimensions, tolerances, and specifications, and an engineering assembly, using free-hand sketching and a modern CAD system. It provides a ‘hands on’ experience through machine shop training, lab sessions, and the construction of a physical artifact. It also introduces basic mechanical elements, basic materials and the practice and limitations of basic prototyping and manufacturing processes and tools.
Course Topics:
1. Engineering drawing
2. Computer Aided Design (CAD)
3. Dimensions and tolerances, including GD&T and statistical tolerances
4. Engineering design process, including identifying functional requirements and specifications, conceptual design, embodiment design, engineering analysis, prototyping, and testing
5. Machine elements, including bearings, gears, springs, and DC electric motors
6. Engineering materials
7. Manufacturing processes
8. Rapid prototyping including 3D printing
9. Basic machine shop techniques, including safety
10. Writing technical reports and making technical presentations
11. Introduction to teamwork