Laboratory experience in mechanical systems and materials. Focus
on instrumentation needed, comparing results with theoretical
predictions, recognizing acceptable discrepancies between
experimental and theoretical results, and providing viable
explanations of these discrepancies. Procedures and tools for data
collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation are
reviewed.
Athena Title
Mechanical Sciences Lab
Prerequisite
(ENGR 2140 or ENGR 2140E) and (ENGR 3140 or ENGR 3140E or MCHE 3140)
Pre or Corequisite
ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will relate the laboratory testing procedures to demonstration of fundamental engineering principles.
Students will operate and analyze the performance of mechanical systems and materials.
Students will quantify the accuracy of equipment and systems used to measure system performance.
Students will perform statistical analysis of the results.
Students will effectively present technical laboratory results in oral and written formats.
Topical Outline
Laboratory procedures, rules, and safety.
Technical report writing and relevant tools of statistical analysis.
Calibration and use of common instrumentation.
Operation and analysis of mechanical systems and materials.
