ME EN 191
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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
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0.5
Fixed/Max
0.5
Fixed
1
Fixed
0
Note
Required of all first-semester freshman and transfer students.
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Discipline of ME
Learning Outcome
1. Students will be familiar with the discipline of mechanical engineering, including several sub-disciplines.
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Outcomes
Learning Outcome
2. Students will be familiar with the mechanical engineering program at BYU, including outcomes, advising opportunities, facilities and application process.
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Career Opportunities
Learning Outcome
3. Students will understand types of career opportunities in mechanical engineering and procedures for securing an internship.
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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.
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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.
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Technical Writing
Learning Outcome
6. Students will be able to use the acronym IMRaD to describe the elements of technical writing.
