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Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 22This course will give a big picture of mechanical engineering through omnibus lectures. In addition, students will conduct
a presentation based on the overview of the mechanical engineering as a part of the first creative activity in this college.
We divide the mechanical engineering into six areas: (1) materials (2) fluids (3) heat and energy (4) vibration and control (5) design and manufacturing (6) Applications. However, it is difficult for first-year students to fully understand the relationship between the six fields and the whole mechanical engineering.
Therefore, this course presents every week a specific theme. At the time you attend all lectures, students can grasp the image of the above six fields of mechanical engineering.
We divide the mechanical engineering into six areas: (1) materials (2) fluids (3) heat and energy (4) vibration and control (5) design and manufacturing (6) Applications. However, it is difficult for first-year students to fully understand the relationship between the six fields and the whole mechanical engineering.
Therefore, this course presents every week a specific theme. At the time you attend all lectures, students can grasp the image of the above six fields of mechanical engineering.
1) This course provides students opportunity to have their own goals, and obtain creativity and planning ability.
2) This course introduces case studies relevant to mechanical engineering, and cultivates a sense of purpose for learning at the university.
3) This course will introduce an outline of the knowledge system of mechanical engineering.
2) This course introduces case studies relevant to mechanical engineering, and cultivates a sense of purpose for learning at the university.
3) This course will introduce an outline of the knowledge system of mechanical engineering.
- Students should be able to draft a presentation, to summarize the necessary information concisely, and to complete the compelling presentation.
- Students should be able to organize and discuss the survey results to the problem, and to logically present them.
- Students should be aware of the importance of subjects that are required to learn the engineering, and the need for continuous learning of engineering.
- Students should learn the basics of the six major areas of the department stipulated, and should associate the basic knowledge and other areas.
- Students should survey literatures on the assignments and lead themselves to the higher level.
- Students should survey approaches to problem-solving for the issues on mechanical engineering, and present and conduct the approaches.
| Reports | Presentation | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 10% | |
| 2. | 10% | 10% | |
| 3. | 20% | 20% | |
| 4. | 20% | 20% | |
| 5. | 20% | 20% | |
| 6. | 20% | 20% | |
| Total. | 80% | 20% | - |
Reports (80%) and final presentation(20%)
Successful credit acquisition requires participation of the final presentation and 60 percent of the score out of 100 percent.
Successful credit acquisition requires participation of the final presentation and 60 percent of the score out of 100 percent.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Course introduction - What is machine? What is mechanical engineering? - E-mail Communication - The IMRAD format and writing research reports (Manabu Tange) Basics and practice of micro electromechanical systems (Manabu Tange) |
Research on machines and mechanical engineering Specify examples that have 1 mm，1/10 mm，1/100 mm，and 1/1000 mm in length. |
60minutes |
| 190minutes | |||
| 2. | Importance of clamp force on bolted joints (Shinji Hashimura) Many of the accidents that occur in the mechanical structures are caused by bolted joint failures. Incidentally, few engineers know that the most important parameter of a bolted joint is the clamp force. In this lecture, I explain the most important parameter of bolted joints, the clamp force, and why it is important. What can be done to reduce accidents? This section explains about the following topics. |
Preparation: Review stress and strain and combinatorial stress in mechanics of materials. | 90minutes |
| Review: Understand of the contents explained in class. | 100minutes | ||
| 3. | Introduction to computational thermofluid engineering (Kazumi Tsunoda) For many years, two primary approaches have been used in engineering research: experimental and theoretical. Nevertheless, since the latter part of the 20th century, with the remarkable progress of computers and their utilization technology, a third research paradigm, known as the numerical approach, has come to the forefront. In this lecture, we will introduce the fundamental concepts of using computers to tackle engineering problems, taking heat and flow problems in mechanical engineering as a starting point, and taking into account recent topics. |
Research on computer simulation methods. | 190minutes |
| 4. | Energy flow in 2020 (Yuji Yahagi) |
Research on the current status of the fossil fuel and natural energy sources. | 190minutes |
| 5. | Material processing technology for next-generation vehicles (Koushiro Aoki) In modern society, various machines are used, such as cars and computers.When making any machine, it is necessary to process various materials.Naturally, processing is related to the properties of the material. This lecture will focus specifically on next-generation automobiles and introduce processing methods for various materials necessary for automobile manufacturing. |
Students are required to research the manufacturing process of common passenger cars. Students also need to research the social requirements for next-generation vehicles. |
190minutes |
| 6. | Recycling and sorting techniques (Masato Saeki) |
Research on problems of the Home Appliance Recycling Law. | 190minutes |
| 7. | How to control robots (Yutaka Uchimura) |
Research on operational principle of motors. | 190minutes |
| 8. | Mechanics of materials for multi-material structures (Kenichi Sakaue) |
Preparation for statically indeterminate problems by the textbook of the class "Mechanics of materials 1." | 190minutes |
| 9. | Advanced manufacturing technology that achieves DX・GX (Takekazu Sawa) |
Research on composite materials and aircraft structure. | 190minutes |
| 10. | The role of combustion science (Hiroyasu Saito) The accumulation of knowledge in combustion science has made various combustion engines more efficient and less polluting. Explosions and fires also involve the combustion of flammable materials. Combustion science plays a major role in predicting phenomena, investigating the causes of accidents, and disaster prevention and mitigation measures. In this lecture, I will explain the role of combustion science in mechanical engineering using research examples. |
Please take a look at the structures and energy conversion mechanisms of the combustion devices around you. | 190minutes |
| 11. | How Science and Technology Work: Introduction to History of Science (Fumihiko Tochinai) Today's society is highly dependent on science and technology. In such a society, engineers have a heavy responsibility to support society. Therefore, it is very important for all would-be engineers to understand “how science and technology work.” The history of science is a discipline that study about science and technology from a historical perspective. In this lecture, we will overview the discipline. |
Preparation: Pick up one thing around you that has been brought by science and technology (e.g., automobiles) and consider the positive and negative impacts it has had on society, which will be shared among students during a discussion session in the class. | 60minutes |
| Review: Through the in-class activities, elaborate your thoughts on skills that are required to have in order to become an engineer who can support the future society. | 30minutes | ||
| 12. | Introduction to animal cell culture for mechanical engineers (Nobuyuki Futai) |
Research on what the *animal* cell culture is. Do not get confused cells with microorganisms(=bacteria)! | 190minutes |
| 13. | Measurement of fluid flow motions and guide to poster preparation and presentation (Katsuaki Shirai) |
Research on simple methods for knowing the velocities and directions of fluid flows | 190minutes |
| Prepare for poster presentation. | |||
| 14. | Final presentation (All faculty members) |
Prepare for and perform practice of poster presentation. | 240minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2670minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.) | 最終発表前に事前提出された資料に対してフィードバックを提供予定である。 |
No textbook required. Additional materials will be provided by the instructors.
Reference book for the 1st week:
C.S. Lobban and M. Schefter, "Successful Lab Reports: A Manual for Science Students", Cambridge University Press.
Reference book for the 1st week:
C.S. Lobban and M. Schefter, "Successful Lab Reports: A Manual for Science Students", Cambridge University Press.
- Refer to the booklet "Faculty Profiles (Kyo-in Purofairu)".
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | * |
- 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
- 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
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