DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

INSTRUCTOR:        Dr. Seokyoung Ahn

                                    Office: 3.240

                                    Phone: (956) 381-3691; E-mail: sahn@panam.edu

                                    Web Folder: http://crown.panam.edu/EG

OFFICE HOURS:    10:45-12:00     pm       M

                                    4:00-5:30         pm       TR

                                    10:00-12:00     am       W

                                    or by appointment

TEXTBOOK:            Fundamentals of Graphics Communication, 5/e, Gary Bertoline et al. 2007 McGraw-Hill Higher Education (Required)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

An introduction to computer-aided drafting techniques using a CAD program and sketching to generate two and three dimensional drawings based on the conventions of engineering graphical communication. A required design project introduces the need for analysis, working drawings, and consideration of production methods.

CLASS SCHEDULE:          M  9:45-10:35 am. at  SCIE 2.288

                                                Lab.     Section A: W 2:45-5:35 pm at ENGR 2.268

                                                            Section B: R 9:10-11:50 am at ENGR 2.268

                                                            Section C: R 1:10-3:50 pm at ENGR 2.268

CLASS OBJECTIVES:

• To have the basic skills needed to interpret and create engineering drawings following the standard conventions of engineering graphical communication.
• To be able to quickly generate multiview and pictorial sketches to aid in the ideation phase of the design process.
• To be proficient in the use of CAD software for generating 2-D and 3-D working drawings and solid model drawings for use in other programs.
• To be able to use sketches and CAD software as an integral tool in the design process and be able to persuasively present a design using generated drawings and computer models in a comprehensive design presentation.
• Individual objectives for each lecture are given in the lecture notes.

REQUIRED SUPPLIES:

            In addition to the textbook, a number of supplies listed below are needed for lab.

• A removable media storage device such as a USB flash drive that can hold at least 256Mb.

• Inexpensive Drawing/Drafting Kit with compass/divider, triangles, divider, ruler, and protractor.

• Blank paper, pencil, and eraser.

• Headphones with mini-jack and 5' cord.

• Pocket folder for turning in printed homework.

• Pan-Am E-Mail account to log onto laboratory computers

WEB SITE:

The Engineering Graphics web site (http://crown.panam.edu/EG) contains complete lecture presentation slides for many of the lectures, tutorial movies for homework assignments, practice quizzes, and games related to the lecture material.

EXAMS:

Hour exams will be given during the lab period in the computer lab and the final exam will be given in the lecture hall.

• 1^st Hour exam September 24^th..
  The exam covers lectures 1-4 and homework assignments 1-4.

• 2^nd Hour exam October 22^nd.
  The exam covers lectures 5-8 and homework assignments 5-8.

• 3^rd Hour exam November 19^th.
  The exam covers lectures 9-12 and homework assignments 9-12.

• Final Exam given during the scheduled final exam time (7:45 – 9:30 am, Thursday, December 13^th).
  The final exam will cover all lecture and lab material.

• The Design Project is due at 9:25 am on December 3^rd and class presentations will begin at that time in the lab.

Quizzes: A quiz will be given at the end of each lab period. Quizzes may cover the lecture material and may require you to use the CAD software and drawing skills that you develop during lab. The best way to prepare for a quiz is to review the lecture notes prior to lab and to make an effort to complete the homework assignment during the lab period. Quizzes are worth 15% of your total grade.

Homework: All assignments are due at the beginning of lab (first 10 minutes) on the given due dates. You may turn in any portion of a homework assignment and receive partial credit. Homework is worth 20% of the total grade. All electronic homework submissions must be uploaded during the first 10 minutes of lab.  It is advised that you keep a copy of all homework on a personal flash drive. 

Design Project: The design project is a group project, however each member is responsible for the entire project. Progress of the project will be checked throughout the semester, however the project must be submitted in full at the time of your scheduled group presentation. If members of the group become inactive or drop the course, remaining members will be held responsible for the entire project. It is recommended that each group member retain copies of all design project work to date. The submitted project will consist of the following: working drawings of each individual part, a computer solid model of the design, a report describing the design project, and a 7-10 minute media presentation of the project. The design project is worth 15% of the total grade.

Policy on attendance, academic integrity, etc. will follow the Mechanical Engineering Department Classroom Policies

LECTURE MATERIAL

The above reading assignments are for the text by Bertoline, Fundamentals of Graphics Communication, 5th ed.

Mechanical Engineering Department Classroom Policies

Attendance:

1.       Attendance will be taken every time the class meets. Any student arriving to class 5 minutes after the class has started will not be allowed in class. Students will be allowed a maximum of 5 absences for the whole semester for classes meeting three times a week, 3 absences for classes meeting twice a week, and 2 absences for classes meeting once a week. A point will be deducted from the total (100%) for each unexcused absence exceeding the maximum allowable.

2.       Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom during lectures and exams except for extreme emergencies.

Homework and Exams:

1.       Absolutely no assignments will be accepted late.

2.       Make-ups for in-class exams for extreme emergencies will be scheduled at the end of the semester.

Plagiarism:

Any instance of cheating or plagiarism will result in loss of credit for the work, and will be reported to the Chair of the ME Department and/or the Dean of Students for appropriate action which may include loss of credit for the course or dismissal from the University.

Drop Policy:

Students can withdraw from a course through the Office of Records and Registration on or prior to:

•  September 21, 2007, Friday: last day to drop a course or withdraw with a grade of “DR” or “W” recorded and last day to change to Non-Credit.

•  November 21, 2007, Wednesday: Last day to drop a course or withdraw through the Office of the admissions.

Withdrawal from a course initiated by a student after 9/21/2007 but prior to 11/21/2007 will result in a “DP” or “DF” depending on the grades accumulated by the student.

American Disabilities Act Statement:

If you have a documented disability which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as I have outlined and/or if you need special accommodations/assistance due to the disability, please contact the Office of Service for Persons with Disabilities (OSPD), Emilia Schunior-Ramirez Hall, Rm. 1.101, Tel. 316-7005, immediately. Appropriate arrangements or accommodations can be made.

Course Outcomes and Assessment (Key: H-Homework, P-Project, Q-Quiz, T-Test)

Students will be able to:

1. Explain a six-step design process and the role of drawings in each step (T)
2. Use and define basic terminology used in engineering graphics
3. Write a problem statement given information about a design project (H,P,T)
4. Work with other students to complete a design project (H,P)
5. Make a PowerPoint presentation that integrates CAD drawings and animation (P)
6. Quickly create multiview sketches from pictorial drawings (H,Q,T)
7. Quickly create isometric and oblique pictorial sketches from multiview drawings (H,Q,T)
8. Formulate ideas and create sketches for a design project (P)
9. Create pictorial and multiview drawings in Pro-E (H,P,Q,T)
10. Understand the methodology for perspective sketching (T)
11. Understand a 3-D coordinate space and the right-hand rule (H,Q,T)
12. Convert between Cartesian and spherical coordinate systems (H,T)
13. Use CAD tools to create drawings constrained by geometry (H,Q,T)
14. Understand standard conventions associated with multiview drawings (H,T)
15. Use descriptive geometry toots to identify true length and true shape features (H,Q,T)
16. Generate primary and secondary auxiliary views in sketches and CAD drawings (H,Q,T)
17. Generate several types of section drawings and understand conventions (H,Q,T)
18. Interpret and generate dimensioned drawings following standard conventions (H,P,Q,T)
19. Understand tolerance of size and concept of geometric tolerancing (H,Q,T)
20. Generate and post CAD models for presentation and visualization (H,P,Q,T)

Departmental Objectives

This course satisfies several of the departmental objectives listed below. The Educational Objectives of the Mechanical Engineering Program at The University of Texas-Pan American are to produce graduates who:

1. Have the knowledge and technical skills required to be and to remain Productive in the field of Mechanical Engineering.
2. Have an understanding of the importance of professionalism, ethics, safety and socioeconomic concerns in resolving technical problems.
3. Are capable of functioning in diverse environments.
4. Are able to use knowledge of mathematics, basic sciences and engineering to analyze (identify, formulate, and solve) problems in mechanical engineering.
5. Are able to design and conduct experiments and interpret the results.
6. Are able to design mechanical devices, systems or processes that meet given specifications.
7. Are able to function in multi-disciplinary teams.
8. Are able to communicate ideas effectively in graphical, oral and in written media.
9. Understands the professional responsibility of an engineer and how engineering solutions impact safety, economics, ethics, politics, societal, cultural and contemporary issues.
10.Understands the need for life long learning to keep abreast of current practice.
11.Are able to use state of the art computational hardware and software for analysis, design and documentation (techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice).
12. Have the ability to create and annotate two-dimensional drawings, and generate three-dimensional computer based solid models of mechanical components.
13. Have the ability to design and analyze components and systems for mechanical and energy performance.
14. Have the ability to specify and evaluate materials and manufacturing steps for mechanical components.
15. Have the ability to conceive and conduct experiments to measure the performance of materials, components and systems and to communicate the results.
16. Have the ability to acquire new skills and specialized knowledge from published sources.