Engineering 122 - Engineering Problem Solving III

Spring Quarter 2013 Tentative Schedule

Things to bring to class: L = Laptop R = Robot M = Multimeter T = all Tools    
Color code for topics: Projects / Hands-on Fundamentals  Software Communication Broadening / Design Assessment
class topic download

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W - Mar 6
R - Mar 7
L

Course Overview
Major Activity for ENGR 122: Innovative Product Design
Ten Faces of Innovation - The Bug List
Statics: Units, Force Components, Resultants
Sensors: Ultrasonic

the bug list
statics: units, forces and resultants
sensor: PING))) with Arduino
sensor: IR object detection
homework 1

2
M - Mar 11
T - Mar 12
L, R

Statics: Newton's Laws; Static Equilibrium for 2D
Statics - Simultaneous Equations in Mathcad
Sensors: Accelerometer

statics: equilibrium
alligator problem: PDF and Mathcad
sensor: ADXL335 accelerometer
homework 2

3
W - Mar 13
R - Mar 14
L, R, M

Sensors: RF Transmitter / Receiver Pair (Indepenent Learning)
In-Class Maze Competition

sensor: RF transmitter and receiver
RF transmitter / receiver datasheet
homework 3

4
M - Mar 18
T - Mar 19
L

Statics: Moments and Torque
Global & Societal Issue #1 Presentation and Discussion
Sensors: RFID

statics: moments and torques
sensor: RFID
homework 4

5
W - Mar 20
R - Mar 21
L, R, T

Quiz 1
Statics: Equilibrium of Non-Concurrent Force Systems (beams)
Servo Gearbox Characterization (Teams of 2)

statics: equilibrium of beams
servo box characterization
homework 5

6
M - Mar 25
T - Mar 26
L

Gears - Number of Teeth, Torque, Diameter Relationships
Sensors: Rotary Encoders and Interrupts
Foam Core Prototyping

statics: torque and RPM of gears
sensor: rotary encoder & interrupts
foam core prototyping
homework 6

7
W - Mar 27
R - Mar 28
L, R, T

10 Faces of Innovation - Recognizing Contributions
Servo Potential Energy Change, Electrical Power Usage & Efficiency
Determination of Servo Efficiency as a Function of Speed

Ten Faces of Innovation
measuring servo efficiency
homework 7

8
T - Apr 2
W - Apr 3
L, M, T

Mind Maps
IDEO Video (22:48)
Requirements for Innovative Product Design Project
5 Step IDEO Methodology and Discussion of Design Process
Shearing, Bending and Riveting

mind maps and concept maps
design project - the beginning
sheet metal prototyping
homework 8

9
R - Apr 4
M - Apr 8
L

Application of IDEO Process to Design Problem
Brainstorm to Generate Potential Solutions for your Design
Narrowing to Develop Design Concepts
Pugh Method for Weighting Conceptual Designs
Exam Review

implementing the IDEO design process
tips for brainstorming
Pugh method for evaluating concepts
homework 9

10
W - Apr 10
L

college wide exam 1 from 7 - 9 p.m.
this is a closed book exam
sections H11, H12, H13, H14 in Adams 161
sections 001, 002, 003 in Adams 162

2010 exam 1
2011 exam 1

11
R - Apr 11
M - Apr 15
L

1st Prototype Due
Actuation: Linkages and Mechanisms
Development of Sensor List
Sensor Distribution Procedure
Rules for Using Equipment
Student Presentations on Concepts with Instructor and Class Feedback

sensors that can be checked out
photos of available gear motors
part check-out sheet
linkages and mechanisms
homework 10

12
T - Apr 16
W - Apr 17
L

Engineering Economics
2nd Prototype Due - Should Demonstrate Form and Function

engineering economics:basic concepts
details of design expo
homework 11

13
R - Apr 18
M - Apr 22
L, T

Engineering Economics
Project Work
Demonstrate that 1st Sensor is Woking

engineering economics: cash flow diagrams
homework 12

14
T - Apr 23
W - Apr 24
L, T

Engineering Economics
3rd Protype Due - Project Begins to Take Shape with Sensors/Output Devices
Project Work

engineering economics: uniform series
homework 13

15
R - Apr 25
M - Apr 29
L, T

Engineering Economics Class Problems
Global & Societal Issue #2 Discussion
Project Work

engineering economics: summary of formulas
engineering economics: example problems
problem solutions (Mathcad or PDF)
homework 14

16
T - Apr 30
W - May 1
L, T

Project Work

no notes
no homework

17
R - May 2
M - May 6
L, T

Project Work no notes
homework 15 - design journal

18
T - May 7
L, Projects

Freshman Projects Exposition
TONK from 3:40 - 7:30 p.m.
Bring Your Completed Projects - Professional Attire Required

project grading
team evaluation form
expo program

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W - May 8
R - May 9
L

Course Assessment
Exam Review

no notes
R - May 9

Parts Return
You must return your borrowed parts to Dr. Hall on or before this day. Dr. Hall will be in his office from 4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. on Thursday.

 

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R - May 16
L

college wide exam 2 from 7 - 9 p.m.
this is a closed book exam
sections H11, H12, H13, H14 in Adams 161
sections 001, 002, 003 in Adams 162

2010 exam 2
2011 exam 2