MAE 100 Introduction to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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MAE 100 Introduction to Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering

• Mr. Troy Skinner
• Mr. Lawrence Binek
• Mr. Seth Thompson

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MAE 100

• Instructor Mr. Troy Skinner
• Office N226 Technology Hall  
• Telephone [phone] (Office)
• Office Hours MW 1100 - noon Other times by
  appointment
• E-mail skinnert_at_email.uah.edu

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MAE 100

• Assistant Mr. Lawrence Binek
• E-mail omegafaktor_at_gmail.com
• Assistant Mr. Seth Thompson
• E-mail SethThompson0613_at_hotmail.com
• Office N222 Technology Hall  
• Telephone [phone] (Office)
• Office Hours By Appointment

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Textbook

• Read
• Chapter 1 Succeeding in Engineering
• Chapter 3 Fields of Engineering

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Catalog Description

• Introduction to engineering in the mechanical and
  aerospace fields
• Introduction to the various tools and facilities
  used to design and analyze engineering systems
  and present the results to others.
• Includes working with appropriate computer
  software.
• A project is performed and the results are
  presented in both written and oral form.
• One credit hour laboratory, MAE 100L, is
  included.

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Goals

• Develop an understanding of the profession of
  mechanical and aerospace engineering.
• Learn the fundamental procedures of engineering
  design.
• Develop an understanding of the lifelong learning
  aspects of an engineering profession.
• Develop an understanding of the resources that
  are available to engineering students at UAH.
• Learn the basic techniques of using various
  computer tools (such as web browsers, word
  processors, spreadsheets, presentation programs,
  and mathematical spreadsheets).

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WebCT

• Information pertaining to the course is
  available on the university computer in WebCT
• http//classweb.uah.edu
• To view a significant portion of the available
  material also requires an Adobe Acrobat reader. A
  free reader can be accessed from the WebCT home
  page by selecting Getting Started and then
  Technical Requirements for using WebCT.

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WebCT (cont)

• The WebCT site includes
• Class and homework assignments
• A calendar of all significant events and
  deadlines.
• Your grades in the class (only visible to you).
• A bulletin board to interact with other students
  and the instructor.
• Mail utility to email the other students in
  class.
• A chat utility to enable working online together.
• And other features.

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Grading

• A "one hour" Exam 100 points
• Final Exam 200 points
• Reverse Engineering Project 100 points
• Engineering Design Project 200 points
• Homework and lab assignments 400 points
• TOTAL 1000 points
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Homework and Class Assignments

• Homework/Lab Assignments will be given each week
  as a means of demonstrating understanding of the
  topics being covered in the lecture/laboratory.
  Generally they will be due at the end of the
  laboratory period. They should be submitted
  using WebCT unless otherwise specified.
• Late or missed assignments will not be accepted
  without an approved absence.

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Course Content

• MAE Facilities Overview (3 weeks)
• Engineering Design Overview (2 weeks)
• Project 1 - Reverse Engineering (2 weeks)
• Project 2 - Product Design (7 weeks)

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MAE Facilities Overview

• 1.1 Computer Facilities
• 1.2 Internet Access
• 1.3 Web CT
• 1.4 Machine Shop
• 1.5 MAE Laboratories
• 1.6 Writing Center
• 1.7 Technical Societies

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Engineering Design Overview

• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Design Methodologies
• 2.3 Criteria and Constraints
• 2.4 Working in Groups / Team Dynamics
• 2.5 Brainstorming
• 2.6 Design Project
• 2.7 Oral and Written Presentation

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Project 1 - Reverse Engineering

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Product Selection and Analysis
• 3.3 Comparison with Similar Products
• 3.3 Presentation

Tools Used Web searching, Spreadsheet, Word
Processing, Power Point
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Project 2 - Product Design

• 4.1 Design Requirements
• 4.2 Brainstorming
• 4.3 Feasibility Study
• 4.5 Preliminary and Detail Design
• 4.6 Fabrication
• 4.7 Oral and Written Presentation of Final
  Design
• Tools Used Web searching, Spreadsheet, Math
  CAD, Word Processing, Power Point

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Technical Specialists

• Engineer - solves problems using existing
  knowledge
• Scientist - increase knowledge of nature
• Technologist - B.S. degree in technology
• Technician - perform computations and
  experiments and prepare
  drawings.

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Engineers

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350 universities offering degrees

• Aerospace
• Mechanical
• Agricultural
• Chemical
• Civil

• Petroleum
• Mining
• Ocean
• Etc.
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• Computer
• Construction
• Electrical
• Engr. Science
• Industrial

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Requirements for Engineers

• Strong background in mathematics
• Strong background in physical sciences
• Ability to communicate

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Engineering Characteristics

• Possess knowledge of math and science
• Use principles of analysis and design
• Solves problems
• Creates plans for devices, processes, structures,
  systems
• Satisfies human needs
• Uses available resources

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Engineering Functions

• Research
• Development
• Design
• Production
• Testing
• Construction

• Operations (Plant Engineer)
• Sales
• Management
• Consulting
• Teaching

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Desirable Characteristics

• Interest in and ability to work with math and
  science
• Ability to think through a problem in a logical
  manner
• A knack for organizing and carrying through to
  conclusion the solution of a problem
• An unusual curiosity about how and why things
  work