Continues the development of the mechanical engineering
student's professional identity through reflections, role
playing, readings, external speakers, and data analysis skills.
This seminar will focus on project management techniques,
financial and accounting analysis, statistical analysis,
systems engineering, interviews, resume writing, business
management, and how to secure an engineering job.
Athena Title
Mech Engr Professional Pract
Non-Traditional Format
Course will be scheduled with one hour of lecture per week and
the equivalent of at least one hour per week of independent
investigative study.
Prerequisite
MCHE 1940
Pre or Corequisite
MCHE 2990
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will implement a project management plan for a mechanical engineering project that focuses on schedule, scope, and spending.
Students will understand how to apply for a job and how to prepare for and engage in a successful interview.
Students will purposefully reflect on their own roles as future mechanical engineers facing today’s grand challenges while considering their own values as well as their professional responsibilities.
Students will communicate effectively in formal and informal settings and demonstrate these communication skills through presentations, class discussions, written reflections, role playing, and digital media (e.g., websites, video, images, PowerPoint).
Topical Outline
Project management techniques: Team charters
Project management techniques: Work breakdown structures
Project management techniques: Team roles/team phases
Project management techniques: Linear responsibility chart
Project management techniques: Gantt charts and timelines
Project management techniques: Tools for measuring progress (percent complete matrix)
Project management techniques: Case studies
Accounting, financial and analytical skills for mechanical engineers: Cash flow concept
Accounting, financial and analytical skills for mechanical engineers: Accounts receivable/accounts payable
Accounting, financial and analytical skills for mechanical engineers: Budgeting
Accounting, financial and analytical skills for mechanical engineers: Operating expenses (direct versus indirect expenses, variable versus fixed)
Accounting, financial and analytical skills for mechanical engineers: Depreciation
Accounting, financial and analytical skills for mechanical engineers: Statistical analysis of data
i. Laboratory testing
Accounting, financial and analytical skills for mechanical engineers: Statistical analysis of data
ii. Manufacturing process control
Accounting, financial and analytical skills for mechanical engineers: Statistical analysis of data
iii. financial
Engineering jobs/internships/co-op/research/CURO: Finding a job
