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ME 2700 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design

 

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This course covers the following:  Overview of mechanical engineering design with applications to thermal and mechanical systems. Introduction to current design practices used in industry. Semester-long team project focused on addressing societal needs. Past projects include designing human powered charging systems and products for developing nations.

Prerequisite(s): ME 1600 or (A B E 1600, AER E 1600, CE 1600, CHE 1600, CPRE 1850, EE 1850, ENGR 1600, IE 1480, or SE 1850), ME 1700, PHYS 2310, PHYS 2310L.

Semester/Year: Spring 2026

Credit Hours: 3

Course Format:  Flipped/Hybrid

Section 2  |  MWF @12:05-1:55 PM | Hoover Hall  Room # 1360

Section 4  |  MWF @2:15-4:05 PM  | Hoover Hall  Room # 1360

 ME 2700 Course Learning Objectives (CLOs):

CL01:  Given an open-ended problem, students will apply the engineering design process and tools to generate a solution

CL02:  Students will demonstrate effective teamwork and collaboration during the engineering design process

CL03:  Students will be able to create technical reports that possess appropriate structure, grammar, and tone

CL04:  Students will be able to identify ways that social, economic, and environmental issues (three legs of the sustainability table) impact or are impacted by the activities of the designer

Required Materials

Required materials:

  • Textbook (Pressbook Modules) -Provided via Canvas:  
  • Baughman, J.A. (2023). Introduction to mechanical engineering design. Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/isudp.2023.131
  • ANSI Z87.1 Safety Glasses
  • Access to ME 2700 Canvas Site
  • Access to Solidworks (can be installed or accessed remotely)

Optional materials:

The following textbooks may be useful for reference purposes;

  • Ullman, D.(2017). The Mechanical Design Process. 6th edition
  • Human Centered Design Toolkit edited by IDEO
  • ISU Library Resources page specially developed for this course, see CANVAS

Course Navigation

In this course you will navigate through multiple screens as it utilizes multiple technologies to deliver instruction. The ability to navigate through multiple screens is an important skill that you will use throughout your engineering career.

This course utilizes Canvas modules which organize learning in a sequential order. Each module contains Canvas elements such as assignments and quizzes, and also incorporates interactive exercises and content in Pressbooks, the open content creation platform that supports the publication of learning materials at no cost to students. You will need to navigate through both Canvas and Pressbooks to complete each module. During Prep Week, we will have the ME Design Expo, Peer Review 3 due, and Final Report Due.  Final Exam activity will be announced by the instructor.

 

 AI use is allowed in limited instances - Course AI Policy

Students may use AI tools to help prepare for assignments and projects (e.g., to help with brainstorming, concept development, iterations of an idea, etc.). When submitting a final product for grading, students must indicate how AI tools informed their process and the final product, including all AI-generated citations and how they were validated. Students are responsible for the accuracy of the generated content.

Instructor Information and TA contact

Instructor's name: Dr. Jacqulyn Baughman

Preferred contact method: email (jacqulyn@iastate.edu)

Office (Student) hours:  Please send an email (jacqulyn@iastate.edu) to arrange an in-person or virtual meeting.

TA information: 

Section 2  -  Lila Brandeberry           email: lila1317@iastate.edu

Section 4  -  Lilly DiPrima                  email: ldiprima@iastate.edu

Iowa State University - Mechanical Engineering
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