Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
1. Course Title: IME499
Senior Project Design
4 Semester Hours
2. Description:
Application of engineering principles to solve real-world problem. Student works a member of a
team assigned to a problem in a manufacturing, processing, service, or government organization.
Requires a professional written and oral report.
3. Prerequisites:
30 hours of IMET Department courses with a minimum 2.25 GPA; COM103; consent of course
coordinator.
4. Textbook
No required text
References: Handout materials provided
5. Course Objectives:
Contributes to Student Outcomes
Item Description
EAC MFE
A
Work as part of a team
d
B
Define and solve, at a professional level, unstructured, technical problems
a,b,c,e,f,h,i,j,k
C
Write a professional level technical report
g
D
Develop and deliver a professional level oral presentation
g
6. Topics: Contributes to Course Objectives (5.)
1.
LECTURES
1
Team Building
2
Progress Reports
3
Search for Alternatives
4
Measure of Effectiveness (MOE) – evaluation of alternatives
5
Oral Presentation Guidelines
2.
1
2
3.
1
Objectives
A
C
B,C,D
B,C,D
A,B,C,D
LABORATORIES
Team Building
Problem Definition
Objectives
A
B
PROJECTS/PAPERS
The entire course is one large team project. Each team must address all of the
following: Problem Definition, Problem Analysis, Development of Alternatives,
Evaluation of Alternatives, Formulating Recommendations, Developing a Plan for
Implementation, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Writing a Technical Report, Making a
Technical Presentation
Objectives
A,B,C,D
7. Class Schedule: First day is entire day. During semester, class meets at announced times 3-4 times per semester.
Each team meets with client steering committee weekly and with faculty once every two weeks. Midterm and Final
presentations are 2-3 hours total for the class, required attendance for all teams.
8. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
EAC MFE
Mathematics and Basic Science
Engineering Topics, Engineering Science, Engineering Design
General Education
0 Hrs
4 Hrs
0 Hrs
9.Relationship of Course to MFE Student Outcomes: (based on 1 to 5
scales, 5 denotes very strong
continuation to the student outcome and blank cell denotes that the course does not continue the
related student outcome)
Code
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
Student Outcomes, A Graduate from the Program Will Have:
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics
and science to manufacturing processes, materials, and design of manufacturing systems
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to design and conduct experiments,
and to analyze and interpret data related to manufacturing processes, materials evaluation, and
manufacturing systems
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to design, select, implement, and
control a manufacturing system and its components or processes to meet desired needs
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary
teams and the ability to apply a concurrent approach and project management to process and
product development
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve
manufacturing engineering problems through a hands-on approach that considers constraints,
costs, benefits, and comparative processes and materials
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an understanding of the professional and
ethical responsibilities of a manufacturing engineer
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to effectively communicate technical
concepts through appropriate methods
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an understanding of the impact of
manufacturing engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have a recognition of the need to engage in lifelong
learning
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have a knowledge of contemporary issues facing
manufacturing engineers
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to use the proper techniques, skills,
and modern engineering tools necessary for manufacturing engineering practice utilizing
supporting technologies
10. Prepared by: Joseph Chen 1/2014
Contribution
3.1
3.43
3.75
4
4
3.25
4
3.25
3.83
3.25
3.75
Reviewed by: Curriculum Committee