MAE 415
Mechanical Engineering Design I
Section: 001

Course Description

The first course in the sequence of a two-semester capstone senior design project. Teamwork, independent learning and communication skills are emphasized. Team of students practice engineering design process through: problem definition, research, brainstorming, optimization, critical review and analysis. Lectures focus on conceptual design, embodiment design, and quality. Communication skills are developed through reports and presentations.

Fall 2025

Instructors

Chau Tran

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
01103 James B Hunt Jr Centenni
Class Days:
W
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
02015 Engineering Building I
Class Days:
F
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
02117 Textiles Complex
Class Days:
F
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
02115 Fitts-Woolard Hall
Class Days:
F
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
01220 Engineering Building 2
Class Days:
F
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
02116 Textiles Complex
Class Days:
F
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
02220 Engineering Building 3
Class Days:
F
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
02341 Fitts-Woolard Hall
Class Days:
F
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
02209 Textiles Complex
Class Days:
F
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
01010 Engineering Building I
Class Days:
F
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
02240 Engineering Building 3
Class Days:
F
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: MAE 315, MAE 316, MAE 302, MAE 308 and MAE 310 Requisite: Mechanical Engineering-BS (14MEBS) only