An introduction to some of the basic methods and principles used by mechanical engineers. Material covered includes fundamentals of technical communication, measurement and analysis, and the design process, as well as engineering professionalism, safety, and intellectual property. Engineering graphics fundamentals of multi-view, isometric, oblique, and perspective projections are also covered while developing skills in computer-aided drawing (CAD), freehand sketching, and the interpretation of technical drawings. Written, graphical, and oral communications are emphasized. Examples drawn from Mechanical Engineering. [Offered: F] Prereq: 1A Mechanical Engineering
