MENG

Course Details

Course Number: 4143 Section Number: 101, 11A

Fall 2012

Location: McCoy Engineering Hall

Classroom Number: 133,116

Days & Times:

M 1pm - 1:50 pm and 2 pm - 5:50 pm (Laboratory)

Course Attachments

Syllabus MENG4143_Syllabus_Fall_2012-20120829-085341.doc

Textbooks

MSU Faculty Member

Idir Azouz
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Course Objectives

Applied the notion of planning and scheduling (Project)

Lay down the sequence of engineering design concept (Project)

Design for safety (Project)

Explain the concept of intellectual property (Projects)

Explain how measurement models and statistical methods are used in the assessment of data accuracy (Project)

Lay down the design sequence of a mechanical part (Cam, Gears, etc.) (Projects)

Cite the characteristics of a good team member and the characteristics of a disruptive team member (Project)

Use the five processes involved in a project management (Project)

Give a clear definition of a project execution success (Project)

Define a product and personal liability (Project)

Write formal and informal engineering reports (Project)

Work as a part of a team (Project)

Course Expectations

MENG 3114 Materials Sciences, MENG 3203 Applied Fluid Power Design, MENG 3212 Introduction to Engineering Design, MENG 3243 Computer Aided Engineering.

In addition, this course requires application of some of the following topics, which are assumed to have been already covered in previous classes:

Planning and scheduling
Engineering Design
Safety
Intellectual property
Mechanical Parts Design
Statistical evaluation
Teamwork
Project management
Project execution
Product and personal liability

Submission Format Policy

This course does not include an exam. Performance of the student will be evaluated based on the following:

Weekly Progress Reports

Each group member is responsible for keeping a log book containing a list of all activities performed by the member. These log books will be used by the group to draft a single weekly progress report which is reviewed by the instructor. The weekly progress report must be in the form of a memorandum containing a list of activities planned, activities completed, activities not completed, activities scheduled for the following week, and a 1-2 page narrative of the progress made by the group and any issue it may have encountered during the design process. These weekly progress reports will be reviewed and kept by the instructor to keep track of the efforts made by each member of the group toward the success of the project.

Design Project Proposal Report

Within the first few weeks after the start of the semester, by a date specified by the instructor, each group will submit a proposal report about its assigned design project and give an oral presentation. These will be graded both as a group effort and individually, based on the guidelines listed in the handout.

End-of-Semester Design Progress Report

At the end of the semester, by a date specified by the instructor, each group will submit a final report containing the information specified in the guidelines handout distributed by the instructor. The group will also give an oral presentation to an audience composed of the instructor, the faculty, students, and possibly members from the industry. The oral presentation will also be graded by the faculty. The group as a whole and each member will receive scores for their performance.

These score will be used to compute the final grade for each student.

SolidWorks Design Simulation

While a working prototype of the design is due by the end of the academic year, each group is required to produce and show a computer simulation of alternative solutions of its assigned design problem. This simulation will be graded. Note: while many software tools can be used to develop a computer simulation, the most desirable is SolidWorks, since this tool is available in almost every computer in the department.

Peer Evaluation

At the end of the semester each group member will be asked to grade his/her peer based on his/her performance during the design process. This grade will be used to determine the final grade of each student in the group.

Attitude

The attitude of each member of the group is going to be assessed throughout the semester by the instructor. This will be based on absenteeism, time on task, willingness to work, presentation, attitude toward instructor and toward other group members, and more.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

No late assignment will be accepted.

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

The student is expected to attend class regularly and to participate in all phases of the project. Absenteeism will negatively affect the score received by the student for the Attitude component of his/her overall grade for the course, as mentioned above.

Other Policies

GENERAL EDUCATION STATEMENT

Students in this course must demonstrate their competency in oral and written communication through written project tasks assignments. They must also demonstrate their ability to use the English language.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. You are expected to have read and understood the current issue of the student handbook regarding student responsibilities & rights, and the intellectual property policy information about procedures and what constitutes acceptable on-campus behavior. Any form of plagiarism will not be accepted, and will be heavily reprimanded.

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Students registered with Disability Support Services should have a letter verifying their disability and the appropriate accommodations.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

Information contained in this syllabus, other than grading, late assignments, and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.

Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.