This course introduces the engineering design process and solid modeling software tools to create 3D CAD models and generate professional industry engineering drawings. Industry codes and procedures are practiced e.g. Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T). Students complete hands-on projects and activities. The engineering design process includes: problem identification, concept creation, modeling, analysis, and documentation. Industry standard 3D modeling software is used with project design methodology for graphical, written, and oral communication of mechanical design ideas.

The course covers basic electricity and electronics (analog and digital) and electronic components (transistors, op-amps, SCR's). Electromechanical principles are introduced involving sensors and transducers used in production processes. Programming using the Arduino software and microcontroller is introduced. The basics of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) using Relay Ladder Logic programming is covered. Students use both hardware and software covered in the lecture portion of the course in the laboratory session.

Advanced topics in digital design techniques. Topics covered include: complex digital circuits, Flip-Flop circuits, counters, state machines, state diagrams, and memory devices. Laboratory exercises work with modern digital design methods with schematic entry, synthesis using VHDL, simulation modern digital systems implemented on Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA).

The dynamics portion of the course covers basic fundamentals of particle and rigid body dynamics, rectilinear and curvilinear motion, and kinematic motion. The machine design portion covers static and dynamic stress analysis theories, combined stress, and fatigue and endurance strength. Introduction to various machine element analyses are begun including fasteners, springs, and shaft design. Computer applications are employed where appropriate using CAD and Excel. Lab.