University of Houston
Engineering Technology
College of Technology
Department Course Number: MECT 4276 Senior Design Project II Cr. 2. (1-­‐3) Required Course Course Schedule including number of sessions per week and duration of session (1 Hr. Lec + 3 Hr. Lab): T & TH 4:00-­‐6:00 (Spring 2010) COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Formulation, construction and/or fabrication work. Refining,
experimenting, and testing of models considering alternatives. Analyzing results, preparing and
submitting design documents including a project report.
PREREQUISITES: Senior Design Project I (MECT 4275): Design, modeling, testing and validation processes.
Complete design process from research through conceptualization to generation of final design
and documents.
TEXTBOOKS/REQUIRED MATERIALS Alastair S. Gunn, P. Aarne Vesilind, Hold Paramount. The Engineer’s Responsibility to Society. Thomson/Brooks-­‐Cole, 2003. ISBN# 0-­‐534-­‐39258-­‐X (Fall semester) COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of
mechanical systems hardware and software. • Demonstrate an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of
mathematics, science, engineering and technology. • Demonstrate an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental
results to improve processes. • Demonstrate an ability to apply creativity in the design of mechanical systems, components or
processes • Demonstrate an ability to function effectively on teams • Demonstrate an ability to identify, analyze and solve both hardware and software technical
problems • Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively • Show recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning • Demonstrate an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities • Demonstrate a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary, societal and global issues • Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement • Apply mechanical engineering technology principles to the specification, fabrication, test, and
documentation of basic mechanical systems. • Apply mechanical engineering technology principles to the analysis, design, development,
implementation, or oversight of more advanced mechanical systems or processes. This course addresses ABET course outcomes: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m Grading (out of 100 points): 1. Working physical system – 30% of the final grade
2. Report (s) – 30% of the final grade.
3. Video – 5% of final grade.
4. Website – 5% of final grade.
5. Poster (s) – 5% of final grade.
6. FE Exam – extra credit.
Prepared by Raresh Pascali
Spring 2010
University of Houston
Engineering Technology
College of Technology
7. Presentations – 10% of the final grade.
8. Final presentation – 15% of the final grade. TOPICS COVERED 1 Project Management 2 Engineering Ethics 3 Presentation Skills 4 Industry Case Studies 5 Role of Engineering Societies 6 Team Work and Peer Evaluation 7 Engineering Economics (Spring semester) 8 HSE (Health Safety and the Environment) (Spring semester). Successful completion of this course fulfills the technical content curricular requirements for the degree plan in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Prepared by Raresh Pascali
Spring 2010