MECH 4808L 02: Mechanical Systems Design Lab

MECH 4808L - Mechanical Systems Design Laboratory

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 40789,

Credit hours: 1

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Instructor

Ali Alelaiw

Email: ahalelaiw@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Lecturer
Instructor Professional Qualifications: Master’s, Science, Mechanical Engineering, Youngstown State University
Bachelor’s, Mechanical Engineering, Youngstown State University
Instructor Office Location: Moser Hall 2540
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-1705

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Course Description

4808L. Mechanical Systems Design Laboratory. Supplemental activities related to MECH 4808, such as discussion and seminars on industry practices and standards, computer software applications, experimental verification, etc. Three hours laboratory per week. Must be taken concurrently with MECH 4808. 1 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Optional Engineering Design, 6th Edition Dieter

Supplemental Texts: All books, notes, and software packages learned from previous engineering classes.

Required Additional Equipment: Engineering Notebook and access to a computer or laptop to perform engineering analysis.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Project Management
8/31 Engineering Notebook
Project Concept and Progress
9/7 Project Concept and Progress
9/14 Engineering Notebook
Project Concept and Progress
9/21 Project Concept and Progress
9/28 Engineering Notebook
Project Concept and Progress
10/5 Team Presentation
10/12 Engineering Notebook
Project Concept and Progress
10/19 Project Concept and Progress
10/26 Engineering Notebook
Project Concept and Progress
11/2 Project Concept and Progress
11/9 Engineering Notebook
Project Concept and Progress
11/16 Project Concept and Progress
11/23 Engineering Notebook
Project Concept and Progress
11/30 Project Concept and Progress
12/7 Team Presentation

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.