printer friendly pageME 13N: The Great Principle of Similitude
Basic rules of dimensional analysis were proposed by Sir Isaac Newton. Lord Rayleigh called the method ¿The Great Principle of Similitude.¿ On its surface, it is a look at the relationships between physical quantities which uses their basic ¿units¿. In fact, it is a powerful and formalized method to analyze complex physical phenomena, including those for which we cannot pose, much less solve, governing equations. The method is also valuable to engineers and scientist as it helps perform back-of-the-envelope estimates and derive scaling laws for the design of machines and processes. The principle has been applied successfully to the study of complex phenomena in biology, aerodynamics, chemistry, sports, astrophysics, and forensics, among other areas. In this course, the students will be provided with the basic tools to perform such flexible and powerful analyses. We will then review particular example analyses. These will include estimating the running speed of a hungry tyrannosaurus rex, a comparison of the flights of mosquitos and jet airliners, the cost of submarines, and the energy released by an atomic weapon. We will then work together as a class to identify problems in everyday life and/or current world events to analyze with this powerful tool.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Santiago, J. (PI)
ME 22N: Smart Robots in our Mix: Collaborating in High Tech Environments of Tomorrow
This course invites students to explore rules of engagement in a global digitally interconnected world they will create with the robots in their society. The material will be taught in the context of ubiquitous integrated technology that will be part of their future reality. Human-robot interactions will be an integral part of future diverse teams. Students will explore what form will this interaction take as an emerging element of tomorrow's society, be it medical implanted technology or the implications of military use of robots and social media in future society. Students will learn to foster their creative confidence to explore collaboration by differences for social innovation in a digitally networked world.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Waldron, K. (PI)
ME 70: Introductory Fluids Engineering
Elements of fluid mechanics as applied to engineering problems. Equations of motion for incompressible ideal flow. Hydrostatics. Control volume laws for mass, momentum, and energy. Bernoulli equation. Dimensional analysis and similarity. Flow in ducts. Boundary layer flows. Lift and drag. Lab experiment demonstrations. Prerequisites:
ENGR 14 and 30.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors:
Cappelli, M. (PI)
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Lentink, D. (PI)
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Santiago, J. (PI)
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Instructors:
Cappelli, M. (PI)
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Lentink, D. (PI)
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Santiago, J. (PI)
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Acosta, J. (TA)
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Gueble, I. (TA)
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Majeau, F. (TA)
ME 80: Mechanics of Materials
Mechanics of materials and deformation of structural members. Topics include stress and deformation analysis under axial loading, torsion and bending, column buckling and pressure vessels. Introduction to stress transformation and multiaxial loading. Prerequisite:
ENGR 14.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors:
Cai, W. (PI)
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Chaudhuri, O. (PI)
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Levenston, M. (PI)
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Cai, W. (PI)
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Chaudhuri, O. (PI)
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Levenston, M. (PI)
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Chase, Z. (TA)
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Cheung, N. (TA)
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Klein, B. (TA)
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Szafer, D. (TA)
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Tuayev-Deane, G. (TA)
ME 101: Visual Thinking
Lecture/lab. Visual thinking and language skills are developed and exercised in the context of solving design problems. Exercises for the mind's eye. Rapid visualization and prototyping with emphasis on fluent and flexible idea production. The relationship between visual thinking and the creative process. Limited enrollment, attendance at first class required.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE, GER:DB-EngrAppSci
ME 103D: Engineering Drawing and Design
Designed to accompany 203. The fundamentals of engineering drawing including orthographic projection, dimensioning, sectioning, exploded and auxiliary views, assembly drawings, and SolidWorks. Homework drawings are of parts fabricated by the student in the lab. Assignments in 203 supported by material in 103D and sequenced on the assumption that the student is enrolled in both courses simultaneously.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Milroy, J. (PI)
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Flynn, M. (SI)
ME 104B: Designing Your Life
The course employs a design thinking approach to help students develop a point of view about their career. The course focuses on an introduction to design thinking, the integration of work and worldview, and practices that support vocation formation. Includes seminar-style discussions, role-playing, short writing assignments, guest speakers, and individual mentoring and coaching. Open to juniors, seniors and 5th year coterms, all majors. Additional course information at
http://www.designingyourlife.org.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Armstrong, J. (PI)
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Burnett, W. (PI)
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Davies, K. (PI)
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Armstrong, J. (PI)
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Burnett, W. (PI)
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Davies, K. (PI)
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Evans, D. (PI)
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Santa-Donato, G. (PI)
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Tsiang, E. (PI)
ME 104S: Designing Your Stanford (EDUC 118S)
DYS uses a Design Thinking approach to help Freshmen and Sophomores learn practical tools and ideas to make the most of their Stanford experience. Topics include the purpose of college, major selection, educational wayfinding, and innovating college outcomes - all applied through an introduction to Design Thinking. This seminar class incorporates small group discussion, in-class activities, field exercises, personal reflection, and individual coaching. Admission to be confirmed by email to Axess registered students prior to first class session.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
ME 105: Designing for Impact
This course will introduce the design thinking process and skills, and explore unique challenges of solving problems and initiating action for public good. Design skills such as need-finding, insight development, and prototyping will be learned through project work, with a particular emphasis on the elements required to be effective in the social sector. Prerequisite:
ME101.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Benjamin, C. (PI)
ME 110: Design Sketching
Freehand sketching, rendering, and design development. Students develop a design sketching portfolio for review by program faculty. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Grossman, E. (PI)
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Scott, W. (PI)
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Chu, B. (TA)
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Cuadra, A. (TA)
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Douglas, M. (TA)
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Smith, C. (TA)
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Stechschulte, L. (TA)
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