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Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

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Quick Overview

This course introduces students to the field of mechanical engineering and helps them develop an appreciation for how engineers design hardware that builds and improves societies around the world. The course covers topics such as technical problem-solving skills, design, engineering analysis, and modern technology to provide a solid mechanical engineering foundation students need for future success in the field.
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This course introduces students to the field of mechanical engineering and helps them develop an appreciation for how engineers design hardware that builds and improves societies around the world. The course covers topics such as technical problem-solving skills, design, engineering analysis, and modern technology to provide a solid mechanical engineering foundation students need for future success in the field.

Course Outline

The Mechanical Engineering Profession

· What is engineering?

· Who are mechanical engineers?

· Career Paths

· Typical Program of Study

Mechanical Design

· The Design Process

· Manufacturing Processes

Technical Problem-Solving and Communication Skills

· General Technical Problem-Solving Approach

· Unit Systems and Conversions

· Significant Digits

· Dimensional Consistency

· Estimation in Engineering

· Communication Skills in Engineering

Forces in Structures and Machines

· Forces in Rectangular and Polar Forms

· Resultant of Several Forces

· Moment of Force

· Equilibrium of Forces and Moments

· Design Application: Rolling-Element Bearings

Materials and Stresses

· Tension and Compression

· Material Response

· Shear

· Engineering Materials

· Factor of Safety

Fluids Engineering

· Properties of Fluids

· Pressure and Buoyancy Force

· Laminar and Turbulent Fluid Flows

· Fluid Flow in Pipes

· Drag Force

· Lift Force

Thermal and Energy Systems

· Mechanical Energy, Work, and Power

· Heat as Energy in Transit

· Energy Conservation and Conversion

· Heat Engines and Efficiency

· Internal-Combustion Engines

· Electrical Power Generation

Motion and Power Transmission

· Rotational Motion

· Design Application: Gears

· Speed, Torque, and Power Gearsets

· Simple and Compound Geartrains

· Design Application: Belt and Chain Drives

· Planetary Geartrains

Additional Information

Course Length 4 Weeks
Prerequisites N/A
Course Materials No
Course Start Date

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Teacher Assisted Yes, this course is taught by a K12 International Academy teacher. If you are looking for a teacher-supported option with additional flexibility and year-round start dates, click here to learn about the Keystone School, another K12 online private schooling option.
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Hardware and Browsers (Minimum Recommendations)

Windows OS

  • CPU: 1.8 GHz or faster processor (or equivalent)

  • RAM: 1GB of RAM

  • Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Mozilla Firefox 10.0 versions or higher, Chrome 17.0 or higher

  • At this time our users are encouraged not to upgrade to Windows 10 or Edge (the new browser)

 

Mac OS

  • CPU: PowerPC G4 1 GHz or faster processor; Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz or faster processor

  • RAM: 1GB of RAM

  • Browser: Firefox 10.0 versions or higher, Chrome 17.0 or higher (Safari is not supported!)

Internet Connections

It is highly recommended that a broadband connection be used instead of dial up.

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