In this course, modules of Solid Works (beyond its basic solid modeling capabilities) and other software is used to demonstrate how computer based tools can be used in engineering practice, in particular design analysis and optimization. Emphasis placed on using knowledge from past engineering courses to obtain theoretical calculations to compare with the results from the computer software package. Prereq: ME 526 Strength of Materials; ME 627 Mechanics III; ME 603 Heat Transfer; and ME 608 Fluid Dynamics (or equivalent).