ME 10N: Form and Function of Animal Skeletons (BIOE 10N)
Preference to freshmen. The biomechanics and mechanobiology of the musculoskeletal system in human beings and other vertebrates on the level of the whole organism, organ systems, tissues, and cell biology. Field trips to labs.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors:
Carter, D. (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
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
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. Freshmen and Sophmores are recommended to take this section of
ME101. Limited enrollment. Attend the first day of class.
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:
Flynn, M. (PI)
;
Milroy, J. (PI)
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 and seniors of all majors. Admission to be confirmed by email to Axess registered students prior to first class session. More information at
http://www.designingyourlife.org. Effective Autumn 2012, course is no longer repeatable for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Evans, D. (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. More information at
www.designingyourstanford.org.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
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)
;
Scott, W. (PI)
ME 112: Mechanical Systems Design
Lecture/lab. Characteristics of machine elements including gears, bearings, and shafts. Design for fatigue life. Electric motor fundamentals. Transmission design for maximizing output power or efficiency. Mechanism types, linkage analysis and kinematic synthesis. Team-based design projects emphasizing the balance of physical with virtual prototyping based on engineering analysis. Lab for dissection of mechanical systems and project design reviews. Prerequisites: 80, 101. Recommended: 203,
ENGR 15.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors:
Cutkosky, M. (PI)
;
Gerdes, J. (PI)
ME 115B: Product Design Methods
Problem-finding, problem-solving, intermediate creativity methods and effective techniques for researching and presenting product concepts. Individual- and team-based design projects emphasizing advanced visual thinking and prototyping skills. Prerequisite:
ME115A
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
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