The syllabus presents the objectives, structure, guidelines, and policies for the course. The policies are intended to guide students enrolled in the course.
Course Mechanics
- Class lectures and discussions
- Readings on SLOANSPACE to be read before next class
- A project to be done in phases during the term
- Homework
- 6 project reports ~ 2 weeks apart
- 4 problem sets
- A mid-term and a final project presentation
- No quizzes or final exam
Grade formula: 1/3 on homework, 1/3 on project reports, 1/3 on midterm and final presentation
Goals of this Course
- Understand a systematic approach to analyzing assembly problems.
- Appreciate the many ways assembly influences product development and manufacturing.
- See a complete approach that includes technology, systems engineering, and economic analysis.
- Get a feeling for what is technologically feasible.
- Practice the systematic process on a semester-long project of your own.