MECH 4808 - Mechanical Systems Design 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40788,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Hazel Marie
Email: hmarie@ysu.edu
Course Description
4808. Mechanical Systems Design 1. Detailed design of a mechanical engineering system utilizing expertise expected of a new graduate in an industry setting. Design methodology, case studies, oral presentations, and written reports prepare the student to function as part of a design team on a capstone project. MECH 4809 must be taken at the next offering after completing 4808. Grading in MECH 4808 is Traditional/PR. Two hours lecture per week. Prereq.: MECH 3708, MECH 3725, MECH 3742, and MECH 3762. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Engineering Design, 6th ed. | Dieter and Schmidt | 9781260113297 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Tentative Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introduction to Capstone Courses | Safety Training Acknowledgement |
| 8/31 | Project Management Lecture Series | Working Style Assessment |
| 9/7 | Project Management Lecture Series | Resume/Cover letter Assignment |
| 9/14 | Project Management Lecture Series | House of Quality Project Goals/Engineering Requirements |
| 9/21 | Project Management Lecture Series | Project Charter |
| 9/28 | Project Management Lecture Series | Codes and Standards |
| 10/5 | Presentation: Project Management | Risk Assessment - Risk Identification |
| 10/12 | Project Management Lecture Series | Individual and Group Tuckman Assessment |
| 10/19 | Project Management Lecture Series | Group Report 1 |
| 10/26 | Project Concept Essentials | Project Management Self and Peer Evaluation |
| 11/2 | Project Concept Essentials | Report Organization |
| 11/9 | Project Concept Essentials | Individual Design Loop Assessment |
| 11/16 | Project Concept Essentials | Individual Design Loop Remaining Plan |
| 11/23 | Project Concept Essentials | |
| 11/30 | Presentation: Project Solution Concepts | Group Report 2 |
| 12/7 | Individual Technical Report |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.