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MCAE 400 - Design Methods Credits: 4

This course is designed to provide a mechanical design experience, moving from general product ideas to completed product. The course is structured around a series of design experiences, moving from user descriptions through design documents, actual design and simulation, user-acceptance, production plans, and final delivery. Students will learn about the different phases of the design process, how to select materials for a project, differences between developing a prototype versus preparing for efficient mass-production, how test and verify the component complies with its design specifications.

Prerequisite(s): MCAE 300  with minimum grade of C and MATH 322  with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.


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