ME EN 191
New Student Seminar
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Topics of special interest to new mechanical engineering majors.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 9: P, E, I (Pass-fail grade rule)
Min
0.5
Fixed
0.5
Fixed
1
Fixed
0
Note
Required of all first-semester freshman and transfer students.
Title
Discipline of ME
Learning Outcome
1. Students will be familiar with the discipline of mechanical engineering, including several sub-disciplines.
Title
Outcomes
Learning Outcome
2. Students will be familiar with the mechanical engineering program at BYU, including outcomes, advising opportunities, facilities and application process.
Title
Career Opportunities
Learning Outcome
3. Students will understand types of career opportunities in mechanical engineering and procedures for securing an internship.
Title
Design Process
Learning Outcome
4. Students will be introduced to the design process, including meeting customer needs from within the context of function, safety, aesthetics, manufacturability, etc.
Title
AIMS
Learning Outcome
5. Students will appreciate the value of being independent learners, taking responsibility for their education, and exemplifying the aims of a BYU education.
Title
Technical Writing
Learning Outcome
6. Students will be able to use the acronym IMRaD to describe the elements of technical writing.
