M e c h a n i c a l . S y s t e m s . D e s i g n
EML: 4501

Prof. W. G. Sawyer
Room 222 Mechanical Engineering Building
wgsawyer@ufl.edu

Lecture Hours: MWF 9^th period
location: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Building B room 211 

Office Hours
MTW 8-9 AM

Course Web Page 
http://grove.ufl.edu/~wgsawyer
follow links for homework solutions and course bulletin board

Course Teaching Assistants
Nicole McCook
Alison Rennie

Suggested Text:
Machinery's Handbook, 27th Edition
by Erik Oberg, Franklin D. Jones, Holbrook L. Horton, Henry H. Ryffel, Christopher J. McCauley, Riccardo M. Heald, Muhammed Iqbal Hussain.

Course Objectives: You will develop the ability to create an integrated design and presentation of a mechanical system. The aim of the course is to present a thoughtful, consistant, systems approach to engineering design. You will work in small groups, write engineering reports, and give a technical presentation on your own design. You will learn design techniques and an integration of detailed design analysis and have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to a variety of open ended design challenges.

Contribution of the Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
(a) Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
(c) Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
(d) Function on multi-disciplinary teams
(e) Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) Understand professional and ethical responsibilities
(g) Communicate effectively

Course Content:
Uncertainty in Design
Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Material Properties
Engineering Surfaces
Types of Materials
Manufacturing Techniques
Assembly Techniques
Cost Analysis
Functional Material Selection
Fatigue Life
Common Failures

Reports, Exams, and Presentations: There will be three written design reports, a midterm exam, and a final presentation. The exams will be in the classroom during the course hour. The final group design report and presentation will replace a final exam.

Midterm Exam_________ Wednesday February 23rd 2005

1st Design Report_____ Wednesday January 26^th 2005
2nd Design Report_____ Friday March 11^th 2005
3rd Design Report_____ Monday April 18^th 2005

Final Presentations_____ Tuesday April 19^{th-Wednesday April 20th} 2005

Course Grading:
Midterm Exam 20%

1st Design Report (individual) 15%
2nd Design Report (group) 20%
3rd Design Report (group) 35%

Final Presentation 10%

Total 100%

Group Formation:
The instructor will form groups of 5-8 students randomly. No switching team members is allowed. Groups will be announced in class.

Course Schedule:
There is no class scheduled on the following dates:

Monday January 17th
Friday February 11th
Friday February 25th -- Friday March 4th
Friday March 18th
Wednesday April 20th

Late/Makeup Policy: No late assignments will be accepted. If you require special accommodations for exams, please contact Office for Students with Disabilities.

Academic Honesty: As is understood by the vast majority of students, our basic relationship is based on trust; I have rarely encountered problems in this area. Following the request of the Provost I include the following statement.

All students admitted to the University of Florida have signed a statement of academic honesty committing themselves to be honest in all academic work and understanding that failure to comply with this commitment will result in disciplinary action.

This statement is a reminder to uphold your obligation as a student at the University of Florida and to be honest in all work submitted and exams taken in this class and all others. All students should review the University's honor code policy you will be held to it.