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ME 19900 - How Stuff Works

Credit Hours: 1.00.  An introduction to Mechanical Engineering for First-Year Engineering students interested in exploring a career in ME. The course is student led and involves a mix of presentations from successful alumni about their chosen careers coupled with fun hands-on experiences related to the invited industries leading to a better understanding of the broad career opportunities available to students with an ME degree. Little or no mechanical experience is required.  A variety of common products are dissected to learn the underlying engineering design and fabrication fundamentals. Students are also introduced to the standard engineering terminology used in common products. Typically offered Fall Spring.Credits: 1.00


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