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Development, Evaluation, and Impact of a Hands-on Introductory Course in Mechanical Engineering

Neal, Michael T
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1371057301

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2013, Master of Science, Ohio State University, Mechanical Engineering.
When The Ohio State University transitioned from quarters to semesters in August 2012, the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering introduced a new course, titled “Introduction to Design in Mechanical Engineering” (ME 2900). Sophomores generally take ME 2900 during their first semester in the mechanical engineering program. The course uses a hands-on approach to introduce students to the field of mechanical engineering through the fabrication, programming, and analysis of a radial six-cylinder compressed air motor. Half of the semester is devoted to formal machining instruction, and the other half is spent working with the Arduino microcontroller to learn practical electronics skills. During the first year of ME 2900, the air motor became a popular project among the students, and it also served as a useful teaching platform for illustrating diverse concepts within the field of mechanical engineering. ME 2900 has made an impact by helping students excel in future courses, attain and succeed at internships and co-ops, and led many students to discover new research interests and career paths. Future studies will continue to investigate ME 2900’s ongoing effect on the undergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum.
Blaine Lilly (Advisor)
Daniel Mendelsohn (Committee Member)
167 p.
Education; Mechanical Engineering
mechanical engineering curriculum; experiential education; hands-on learning

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  • Neal, M. T. (2013). Development, Evaluation, and Impact of a Hands-on Introductory Course in Mechanical Engineering [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1371057301

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Neal, Michael. Development, Evaluation, and Impact of a Hands-on Introductory Course in Mechanical Engineering. 2013. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1371057301.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Neal, Michael. "Development, Evaluation, and Impact of a Hands-on Introductory Course in Mechanical Engineering." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1371057301

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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