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MEEN 3125: Thermal Fluid Engineering Projects
2 semester credit-hours
Required for the UNT B.S. Degree in Mechanical and Energy Engineering

Class Date, Time, and Location:
Fall 2008
Mondays & Fridays, 2:00 - 4:50 pm
UNT Discovery Park, MEE Undergraduate Teaching Lab, Room F102D.1

Description:
Project component of the thermal science courses in the curriculum. Students work in teams to complete engineering practice projects. The theoretical aspects of this course are given in MEEN 2210.

Prerequisites:
Co-enrollment in MEEN3110 and MEEN3120 is required; completion of MEEN 2210 is required

ABET Criteria:
MEEN 3125 includes elements that address the following ABET program outcomes:

(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering [weight = 2]
(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data [weight = 2]
(c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability [weight = 2]
(d) An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams [weight = 2]
(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems [weight = 1]
(g) An ability to communicate effectively [weight = 1]
(i) Recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning [weight = 1]
(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice. [weight = 2]

Follow this link to the complete MEEN 3125 ABET Assessment, Evaluation, and Outcome Plan. (not yet posted)

Text Book:
Required:
Experimental Methods for Engineers, 7th Edition
J. P. Holman; McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math (2000)
ISBN-10: 0071181652 & ISBN-13: 978-0071181655

Instructor:
Dr. Matthew J. Traum [Ph.D., MIT, 2007]
Assistant Professor of Mechanical & Energy Engineering
UNT URL: http://www.mee.unt.edu/tfs
Personal URL: http://www.mtraum.com

MEEN 3125 Office Hours:
Wednesdays, 2 - 3pm
UNT Discovery Park
Room F101E

Conact Coordinates:
E-mail: mtraum{at}unt.edu
Office Phone: (940) 565-3446
AIM: blanks24601
Second Life Identity: Blanks Bristol

Teaching Assistant:
Ms. Murielle Dugay [M.S., UNT, In Progress]

MEEN 3125 Office Hours:
Time and Day To Be Announced
University Discovery Park
Room F101T.1

Conact Coordinates:
E-mail: mvd0008{at}unt.edu


| Syllabus | Graded Assignments | Major Project Descriptions | Pictures of Ongoing Work |

Graded Assignments
Links to graded assignments will become active as assignments become available.

Assignment 0: Unofficial Transcripts [0 points, can't take class without it]

Mini Project 1: DC Motor Dynamometer - Proposal, Budget, and Oral Presentation [4 points]

Mini Project 2: Sensible Heat Calorimeter - Proposal, Budget, and Oral Presentation [4 points]

Major Project Literature Search [3 points]

Lab Manual Theory Section [6 points]

Bill of Materials [3 points]
MEE Requisition Form

Laboratory Manual [12 points]

Standard Operating Proceedure [6 points]

Final Write Up [17 points]

Major Project Descriptions

Major Project Blurbs

Pictures of Ongoing Work

This Section is Under Construction