MECT 2910 - Mechanical Design Project

Academic Division:

Business, Industry and Technology

Academic Discipline:

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

1 Credit(s)
This is a capstone course in the Associate Degree program; it brings together the course work and learning experiences from the mechanical engineering technology program. Students will participate in a mechanical design project to be completed following the procedures presented. UG

3 Lab Hour(s)

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take MECT 2905

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): or MECT 2440

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written	Project Proposal, Final Report Week 15. Communication Written VALUE Rubric
Communication – Speech	Oral Final Presentation. Communication – Speech VALUE Rubric.
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking	Project Proposal, Progress Report, Final Report Week 15. Critical Thinking VALUE Rubric.
Information Literacy	Project Proposal, Final Report Week 15. Information Literacy VALUE Rubric.
Quantitative Literacy	Project Proposal, Final Report Week 15. Quantitative Literacy VALUE Rubric.

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Utilize engineering software to develop a project design.	Week 3 Project Proposal, Week 8 Progress Report, Final Report
2. Utilize engineering manuals to compile relevant data and formulae.	Week 3 Project Proposal, Week 8 Progress Report, Final Report
3. Collaborate with team members in problem solving and design.	Week 3 Project Proposal, Week 8 Progress Report, Final Report
4. Effectively communicate with team members, business partners, and during final presentation.	Final Report and Presentation, Week 15

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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