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ME 451

System Design

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

This course emphasizes on the engineering design process where students learn fundamental techniques for developing and analyzing design solutions to open-ended problems. Individual and group activities prepare students for more successful Capstone work in ME 452 - Design Synthesis.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • Mechanical Engineering major
ME 310ME 314ME 322ME 351

Corequisites

ENGR 301
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): ME 310; ME 314; ME 322; ME 351; Mechanical Engineering major.

Corequisites

Corequisite(s): ENGR 301.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Restrictions

Mechanical Engineering major

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  • apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  • recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  • function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  • acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.