MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology

B.	Discipline: Mechanical Engineering

C.	Course Number and Title: MECT1150 Fundamentals of Engineering Design

D.	Course Coordinator: Chris Barker

Assistant Dean: Toni Johnson, PhD

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E.	Credit Hours: 2

Lecture: 1 hours

Laboratory: 3 hours

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Autodesk Inventor 2017 and Engineering Graphics: An Integrated Approach

Author: Randy H. Shih

Copyright Year: 2016

Edition: 1st

ISBN #: 9781630570446

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None; Class Handouts will be distributed

J.	Course Description: An introductory course to acquaint the student with the tools used to convey design concepts and product information in the engineering arena. 3D visualization, using sketching, drawing, solid modeling and computer aided drafting will be used. The course will also introduce the main concepts in developing an engineering design project.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Make orthographic sketches from isometric drawings of simple machined objects.	Drawing assignments & exams Week 5, midterm exam
Create multi-view drawings of simple machined objects..	Drawing assignments & exams Week 7, midterm exam
Successfully use Architect and Engineering Scales	Drawing assignments & exams Week 2, midterm exam
Display knowledge of standard engineering symbols and lettering, numbering and dimensioning, including Bills of Materials.	Drawing assignments, Week 9 Final project
Identify and apply standard engineering symbols (GDT)	Drawing assignments, Week 9
Use 3D modeling software to develop 3D models and assemblies of standard machined parts based on dimensions taken from standard isometric or orthographic drawings.	Drawing assignments & exams Weekly, midterm and final exam
Create properly dimensioned orthographic drawings from 3D models using 3D software.	Computer assignments & exams Weekly, midterm and final exam
Draw, dimension and print basic machined parts.	Computer assignments & exams Week 4, midterm and final exam
Describe and discuss the role of engineers in industry.	Written assignment Week 10
Describe the general design process used in engineering projects.	Written assignment Week 12

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Unit 1.	Drafting and Lettering Introduction

Unit 2.	Drafting Instruments and Measurements

Unit 3.	Parametric Modeling using Inventor Software

Part Development

Orthographic Creation

Assemblies

Unit 4.	Multi-view Sketching

Unit 5.	Orthographic Drawing

Unit 6.	Auxiliary Views in Orthographic Drawings

Unit 7.	Sections

Unit 8.	Dimensioning, symbols and Bill of Materials

Unit 9.	2D Drawings using CAD (Introduction)

Unit 10.	Engineering as a Profession

Unit 11.	The Engineering Design Process

N.	Course Assignments:

Graded assignments:

Written assignments

Drawing exercises

Solid Modeling exercises

Midterm

Final Exam

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3