| MEP I (2) |
Yes |
Students develop laboratory and computer skills, topics include product dissection, data acquisition, materials testing, 2-D finite element modeling, 1-D modeling, and simulation. Hands-on physical interaction with hardware. |
1 h of traditional lecture; 2 h of hands-on practice session per week |
| MEP II (3) |
Yes |
Students further develop testing and simulation skills as they validate dynamic mechanical and thermal/fluid systems. Course emphasizes application of energy conservation principles to physical engineering and control systems and analysis and communication of data and design validation. Hands-on physical interaction with hardware. |
2 h of traditional lecture; 2 h of hands-on practice session per week |
| MEP III (2) |
Yes |
Students apply the engineering design process by combining engineering science with simulation tools to guide design decisions. They use energy-based models to determine design direction and design-based simulation to select and optimize components and subsystems to meet design requirements. Solely software and simulation based. |
1 h of lecture–flipped classroom; 2 h of simulation-based practice session per week |
| MEP IV (3) |
No (data acquired in a team, assignments are individual) |
Students create simulations and validation procedures to verify that components and the assembled system meet desired requirements, focusing on dynamics, vibrations, and controls. Experimental methods, simulation, data processing, comparing experimental and analytical results, and engineering communication methods are emphasized. Hands-on physical interaction with hardware is complemented with simulation activities. |
2 h of traditional lecture; 2 h of hands-on practice session per week |
