Mechanical design is the main course in the training program of mechanical majors. It is a professional technical foundation course that cultivates students with mechanical design ability. This course should focus on teaching basic knowledge, basic theory, and basic methods. It should also focus on basic training in innovative design ideas and comprehensive design skills to cultivate practical ability.

The main task of this course is to cultivate students through the course teaching: the application of mechanical engineering scientific knowledge; the ability to design mechanical systems, components, and parts; for mechanical engineering problems for the systematic expression, modeling, analysis, and demonstration of the ability to solve; in the mechanical engineering practice and the initial mastery of various technologies, skills and modern design tools.

Learning Outcomes

This course is intended for undergraduate mechanical engineering, robotics engineering, and mechanics and aerospace students, with the following learning outcomes.

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
2. An ability to use engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies;
8. An ability to integrate modern computer-based engineering tools into engineering practice.

Course Materials

• Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design (McGraw-Hill Series in Mechanical Engineering) 10th Edition by Richard G Budynas (Author), Keith J Nisbett (Author)
• Machine Design (5th Edition) by Robert L. Norton (Author)