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Rachel Ellen Lee -- She has fair skin, brown eyes, and shoulder-length hair streaked in lighter and darker shades of blonde. Her heritage is American; she speaks English. She is 25 years old in 2014.
Rachel earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Disability Studies at Tennessee State University in Nashville. Her original college major was Disability Studies, but when she took the Adaptive Computer Science course and joined the campus computer club, she met a boy who worked at the fabrication lab. That let Rachel to invent The Thing (officially named the Everything You Can't So You Can Tool), and she changed her major to Mechanical Engineering to pursue inventing more things. She also knows Ramon Temple and Wesley Cray from the same club.
Rachel and her husband have chosen to adopt, so far 2 children. She doesn't want to risk passing on her EDS, and a pregnancy could be hazardous anyhow. Her husband is also adopted because his birth mother was raped by her father and was 11 years old when he was born. He doesn't want to pass on the genes from his father/grandfather or risk complications due to the inbreeding.
Qualities: Good (+2) Adaptive Dancer, Good (+2) Disability Consultant, Good (+2) Gizmologist, Good (+2) Networking, Good (+2) Persistent
Poor (-2) Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Disabled hands are typical of EDS.
(By the time Rachel switched majors, she had enough credits for a minor in Disability Studies.)
Bachelor of Arts Minor in Disability Studies (T-American)
at Tennessee State University in Nashville
Disability Studies
with concentrations in Advocacy, Caregiving, and Inclusive Design
Major: 50 credits
Core Required Courses (9 credits)
Rethinking (dis)Ability
Types of Disabilities
AND one of
Living with Disability
Lab Required Course (4 credits)
Choose one lecture and lab pair.
Adaptive Computer Science Lecture
Adaptive Computer Science Lab
There are 21 credits divided among 6 main topics, typically diversified. Students may choose a concentration by taking 12 credits in one topic and 9 credits spread across 3 other topics. Advocacy requires either an Outside Experience, Internship, or Service Learning; plus 12 credits in Legal Issues and/or Inclusivity and Advocacy. Caregiving requires the Biology Lab option plus 12 credits from Health Issues and/or Types of Disabilities. Inclusive Design requires the Adaptive Computer Science or Inclusive Design Lab option plus 12 credits from Inclusivity and Advocacy.
Humanities (3 credits)
Choose one of:
Famous Disabled Artists
Health Issues (3 credits)
Choose one of:
Adaptive First Aid
Inclusivity and Advocacy (6 credits)
Choose two of:
Disability Activism: From the Local to the Global
Introduction to Assistive Technology: Principles and Practice
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
at Tennessee State University in Nashville
Course Roadmap
Freshman Year
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
Courses HR Courses HR
ENGL 1010 3 ENGL 1020 3
MATH 1910 4 MATH 1920 4
CHEM 1110 3 PHYS 2110 3
CHEM 1111 1 PHYS 2111 1
ENGR 1020 1 COMM 2200 3
ENGR 1151 1 Humanities Elect.(1) 3
ENGR 1000 1
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Sophomore Year
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
Courses HR Courses HR
MATH 2120 4 MATH 3120 3
HIST 2010 3 ENGR 2000 3
ENGR 2110 3 ENGR 2001 1
ENGR 2230 3 ENGR 2010 3
PHYS 2120 3 ENGR 2120 3
PHYS 2121 1 ENGL 2110 3
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*All students are required to pass the ENGINEERING ENTRANCE EXAMINATION prior to enrolling in upper level (3000-4000) engineering courses.
Junior Year
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
Courses HR Courses HR
ENGR 3200 3 Elective (4) 1
ENGR 3300 2 MEEN 3100 2
ENGR 3400 3 MEEN 3250 3
MEEN 3210 3 MEEN 3220 3
CVEN 3120 3 CVEN 3100 3
CVEN 3121 1 MEEN 3521 1
MEEN 3511 1 Math/Science Elective (3) 3
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Senior Year
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
Courses HR Courses HR
Humanities Elective MEEN 4021 1
MEEN 4011 1 MEEN 4250 3
MEEN 4150 3 ENGR 4510 1
MEEN 4230 3 Design Elective 3
ENGR 4201 0 Social Science Elective (2) 3
ENGR 4500 1 Social Science Elective (2) 3
ENGR 4900 1 HIST 2020 3
Technical Elective 3
MEEN 4400
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Course Descriptions
ENGR 1020 Freshmen Engineering Seminar 1(1,0). An overview of the College of Engineering, its academic support services, admission and retention standards, introduction to the engineering profession including engineering economics, probability and statistics, the programming and use of computers for word processing of technical report writing, spread sheets for data processing, and structured programming to aid scientific problem solving. Introduction to all departments including laboratory experiments. Completion of minor design project is required. Corequisite: MATH 1710 or advisor approval
ENGR 1151 Computer Engineering Graphics and Analysis 1(0,3). The course is designed to develop the fundamental skills of graphics communication by manual and computer means. Sketching techniques to develop orthographic and pictorial graphics skills, standard technical drawing methods, dimensioning techniques, working drawings development skills, and lettering capability will be the fundamental focus of the course.
ENGR 2000, ENGR 2001 Circuits I and Lab 3(3,0), 1(0,3). Fundamental concepts of charge, current, voltage and power; passive and active circuit elements, phasors and impedance; mesh and nodal analysis; Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems; superposition; source transformations, natural and forced response of RL, RC, and RLC circuits average and effective values of periodic wave form; polyphase circuits. Prerequisites: ENGR 2230, MATH 2110, PHYS 2120, Corequisite MATH 3120.
ENGR 2010 Thermodynamics 3(3,0). An introduction to the nature and domains of thermodynamics; the Zeroth Law; properties and states of a pure substance; work and heat; the First Law applied to both open and closed systems; general observations and statements of the Second Law; the inequality of Clausius and entropy changes for closed and open system; ideal gases. Prerequisites: PHYS 2110.
ENGR 2110 Statics 3(3,0). Statics of particles; statics of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; centroids and center of gravity; friction and moment of inertia. Prerequisites: PHYS 2110.
ENGR 2120 Dynamics 3(3,0). Study of the kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies; Principle of work and energy; Principle of impulse and momentum. Prerequisite: ENGR 2110.
ENGR 2233 Engineering Computer Programming 3(2,3). An introduction to programming using the C++ language in the solution of engineering problems; Students should have basic experience using a computer but no prior programming is required. Topics include sequential, decision and repetition control statements, top-down program development and programming style, functions, basic data structures, arrays, an introduction to object technology, object-oriented programming and classes. Prerequisites: MATH 1910, ENGR 1020.
ENGR 3200 Introduction to Design 3(3,0). This course promotes introductory instruction of the underlying engineering design concepts. The covered topics include the design process for developing the recognition of the need and defining the design objectives, developing design requirements and its specifications, generating conceptual designs, presenting embodiments design and detail design, performing cost analysis, and overseeing its production. Moreover, the course is to emphasis on technical writing and oral presentation of engineering reports. Students are required to work in a team and accomplish a comprehensive design project. Prerequisites: Passing EEE.
ENGR 3300 Materials Science 2(2,0). An introductory course on properties and selection of materials covering atomic structure and bonding; crystal structures; crystalline and non-crystalline solids; mechanical properties of materials; polymers; phase diagrams; engineering alloys; ceramics; composite materials; and electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials. Prerequisites: CHEM 1110, PHYS 2120.
ENGR 3400 Numerical Analysis 3(3,0). Numerical solution of the system of linear and non-linear equations; numerical differentiation and integration; numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations; curve fitting; regression analysis and probability. Prerequisites: MATH 3120, ENGR 2230 or ENGR 2240.
ENGR 4201 Engineer in Training Laboratory 0(0,3). A course designed to prepare students for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination, which is a partial requirement for obtaining license as a professional engineer. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
ENGR 4500 Capstone Design Project I (1,0). An engineering capstone design project I leading to completion of the project in ENGR 4510. A written report and an oral defense of the proposed design project are required. Prerequisites: Graduating Senior, ENGR 3200.
ENGR 4510 Capstone Design Project II 1(1,0). A continuation of capstone design project I leading to completion of the project. A written report and an oral defense of the project are required. Prerequisite: ENGR 4500.
ENGR 4900 Professional Development Seminar 1(1,0). Discussion of case studies, professionalism, professional ethics, professional development activities required in industry. Prerequisite: Graduating Senior.
MEEN 3100 Materials Processing 2(2,0) Introduction to Manufacturing systems and the primary and secondary manufacturing processes. Prerequisite ENGR 3300.
MEEN 3210 Mechanism Design 3(3,0). Analysis of mechanisms. A study of instantaneous centers, velocities, accelerations and forces in plane mechanisms by analytical and graphical methods. A study of cams and different gear trains. Design projects required. Prerequisite ENGR 2120.
MEEN 3220 Design of Machine Elements 3(3,0). A study of the fundamental principles which govern the design of machine elements. A study of design for strength, stiffness, wear and assembly. The design of screws, fasteners, welds, springs will be considered along with bearing selection and lubrication. Design projects required. Prerequisites: MEEN 3210, ENGR 2130.
MEEN 3250 Computer Aided Design 3(3,0). Introduction to software design and its application to engineering design. Computer aided design of curves and surfaces. Computational techniques useful in design processes including simulation and optimization. Design projects required. Prerequisite: ENGR 3200, Core quisite: ENGR 3400.
MEEN 3511 Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory 1(0,1). Use of basic instruments used in mechanical engineering. Measurement of basic physical properties including length, area, time, speed, mass, weight, inertia, temperature, humidity, pressure, viscosity, thermal conductivity etc. Calibration of instruments. Statistical and uncertainty analyses of data. Pre requisite: ENGR 2230 or ENGR 2240, Corequisite: ENGR 3200.
MEEN 3521 Manufacturing Processes Laboratory 1(0,1). Introduction to basic processing methods used to shape engineering materials. Use of lathes, milling, drilling, tapping, welding and casting. Basic testing of mechanical properties of materials. Prerequisite: MEEN 3511, ENGR 3300, Corequisite: MEEN 3100.
MEEN 4150 Heat Transfer 3(3,0). Introduction of heat transfer mechanisms: conduction heat transfer including steady state; one, two, and three dimensional conduction and conduction in the unsteady state; convection heat transfer including forced and free convection; radiation heat transfer, and heat exchangers. Prerequisites: ENGR 2010, CVEN 3100, ENGR 3400.
MEEN 4230 Machine Design 3(3,0). The design of machine parts including shafting, gears, brakes, clutches, flywheels, and frames. Design projects required. Prerequisites: MEEN 3220, 3250.
MEEN 4250 Thermal Fluid Systems Design 3(3,0). Application of analytical techniques, the design of thermal devices, and thermal-fluids engineering systems. Design projects required. Prerequisite: MEEN 4150.
MEEN 4400 Manufacturing Engineering 3(3,0). Operating concepts and functions present in manufacturing. Topics include, industrial organization, process planning, specifications of designs of tools, jigs and fixtures, product quality control and automated production facilities. Case methods of instruction, which emphasize student participation in class discussion. Prerequisite: MEEN 3100.
Elwood Back -- He has fair skin and blue eyes. His hair was dark in his youth, now graying and receding. His mustache is mostly gray and his beard mostly white. He is short and stocky. He is 62 years old in 2014. Elwood lives in Rutledge, Vermont where he owns Woodwerx. He excels at woodworking and makes a variety of beautiful, practical items such as cutting boards, platters, and tables. He also takes care of the trees on the farm. A talented teacher, Elwood enjoys showing other people how to work with wood. He's bad at book learning, though; he does better with his hands.
Qualities: Master (+6) Woodworker, Expert (+4) Diligent, Expert (+4) Kinesthetic Intelligence, Good (+2) Forestry, Good (+2) Strength, Good (+2) Teacher
Poor (-2) Book Learning
Drishti (Deshane Turner) -- He has fair skin that tans easily and eyes sealed closed; he is completely blind. His hair is brown and loosely nappy on top, fading toward chestnut in the sun, and hangs down to his shoulders. His beard is black with white hairs just starting to show, with a tighter nap. Drishti is tall and sturdy. His heritage is mixed-race including American, African, East Indian, and Abenaki. He speaks English and Sanskrit. He is 42 years old in 2014.
Drishti attended the All Together Now school, which brings in students of many different ability levels. Currently he lives in the Emerald Mountain Glen commune near Rutledge, Vermont. He is the husband of Indigo. Drishti is a skilled woodworker who specializes in bowls, cups, and other hollow containers primarily created by turning them on a lathe. He enjoys yoga and the flexibility it gives him. He's bad at desk work, though.
He flows like water around obstacles: gentle, persistent, and difficult to stop.
Qualities: Master (+6) Kinesthetic Intelligence, Expert (+4) Blindskills, Expert (+4) Woodworker, Good (+2) Activist, Good (+2) Flowing Like Water, Good (+2) Yogi
Poor (-2) Desk Work
Indigo Turner -- She has fair skin, brown eyes, and mousy brown hair cut to chin length. She wears glasses. She is short and plump. She is 38 years old in 2014. Indigo is the wife of Drishti. Currently they live in the Emerald Mountain Glen commune near Rutledge, Vermont. Indigo makes jewelry using semiprecious stones and metal. Affectionate and gregarious, she loves hanging out with other people. She hates being alone, though.
Qualities: Good (+2) Dexterity, Good (+2) Hippie, Good (+2) Indigo Child, Good (+2) Jewelrymaker, Good (+2) Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Poor (-2) Being Alone
Rachel Ellen Lee -- She has fair skin, brown eyes, and shoulder-length hair streaked in lighter and darker shades of blonde. Her heritage is American; she speaks English. She is 25 years old in 2014.
Rachel earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Disability Studies at Tennessee State University in Nashville. Her original college major was Disability Studies, but when she took the Adaptive Computer Science course and joined the campus computer club, she met a boy who worked at the fabrication lab. That let Rachel to invent The Thing (officially named the Everything You Can't So You Can Tool), and she changed her major to Mechanical Engineering to pursue inventing more things. She also knows Ramon Temple and Wesley Cray from the same club.
Rachel and her husband have chosen to adopt, so far 2 children. She doesn't want to risk passing on her EDS, and a pregnancy could be hazardous anyhow. Her husband is also adopted because his birth mother was raped by her father and was 11 years old when he was born. He doesn't want to pass on the genes from his father/grandfather or risk complications due to the inbreeding.
Qualities: Good (+2) Adaptive Dancer, Good (+2) Disability Consultant, Good (+2) Gizmologist, Good (+2) Networking, Good (+2) Persistent
Poor (-2) Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Disabled hands are typical of EDS.
(By the time Rachel switched majors, she had enough credits for a minor in Disability Studies.)
at Tennessee State University in Nashville
Disability Studies
with concentrations in Advocacy, Caregiving, and Inclusive Design
Major: 50 credits
Core Required Courses (9 credits)
Rethinking (dis)Ability
Types of Disabilities
AND one of
Living with Disability
Lab Required Course (4 credits)
Choose one lecture and lab pair.
Adaptive Computer Science Lecture
Adaptive Computer Science Lab
There are 21 credits divided among 6 main topics, typically diversified. Students may choose a concentration by taking 12 credits in one topic and 9 credits spread across 3 other topics. Advocacy requires either an Outside Experience, Internship, or Service Learning; plus 12 credits in Legal Issues and/or Inclusivity and Advocacy. Caregiving requires the Biology Lab option plus 12 credits from Health Issues and/or Types of Disabilities. Inclusive Design requires the Adaptive Computer Science or Inclusive Design Lab option plus 12 credits from Inclusivity and Advocacy.
Humanities (3 credits)
Choose one of:
Famous Disabled Artists
Health Issues (3 credits)
Choose one of:
Adaptive First Aid
Inclusivity and Advocacy (6 credits)
Choose two of:
Disability Activism: From the Local to the Global
Introduction to Assistive Technology: Principles and Practice
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
at Tennessee State University in Nashville
Course Roadmap
Freshman Year
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
Courses HR Courses HR
ENGL 1010 3 ENGL 1020 3
MATH 1910 4 MATH 1920 4
CHEM 1110 3 PHYS 2110 3
CHEM 1111 1 PHYS 2111 1
ENGR 1020 1 COMM 2200 3
ENGR 1151 1 Humanities Elect.(1) 3
ENGR 1000 1
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Sophomore Year
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
Courses HR Courses HR
MATH 2120 4 MATH 3120 3
HIST 2010 3 ENGR 2000 3
ENGR 2110 3 ENGR 2001 1
ENGR 2230 3 ENGR 2010 3
PHYS 2120 3 ENGR 2120 3
PHYS 2121 1 ENGL 2110 3
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*All students are required to pass the ENGINEERING ENTRANCE EXAMINATION prior to enrolling in upper level (3000-4000) engineering courses.
Junior Year
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
Courses HR Courses HR
ENGR 3200 3 Elective (4) 1
ENGR 3300 2 MEEN 3100 2
ENGR 3400 3 MEEN 3250 3
MEEN 3210 3 MEEN 3220 3
CVEN 3120 3 CVEN 3100 3
CVEN 3121 1 MEEN 3521 1
MEEN 3511 1 Math/Science Elective (3) 3
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Senior Year
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
Courses HR Courses HR
Humanities Elective MEEN 4021 1
MEEN 4011 1 MEEN 4250 3
MEEN 4150 3 ENGR 4510 1
MEEN 4230 3 Design Elective 3
ENGR 4201 0 Social Science Elective (2) 3
ENGR 4500 1 Social Science Elective (2) 3
ENGR 4900 1 HIST 2020 3
Technical Elective 3
MEEN 4400
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Course Descriptions
ENGR 1020 Freshmen Engineering Seminar 1(1,0). An overview of the College of Engineering, its academic support services, admission and retention standards, introduction to the engineering profession including engineering economics, probability and statistics, the programming and use of computers for word processing of technical report writing, spread sheets for data processing, and structured programming to aid scientific problem solving. Introduction to all departments including laboratory experiments. Completion of minor design project is required. Corequisite: MATH 1710 or advisor approval
ENGR 1151 Computer Engineering Graphics and Analysis 1(0,3). The course is designed to develop the fundamental skills of graphics communication by manual and computer means. Sketching techniques to develop orthographic and pictorial graphics skills, standard technical drawing methods, dimensioning techniques, working drawings development skills, and lettering capability will be the fundamental focus of the course.
ENGR 2000, ENGR 2001 Circuits I and Lab 3(3,0), 1(0,3). Fundamental concepts of charge, current, voltage and power; passive and active circuit elements, phasors and impedance; mesh and nodal analysis; Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems; superposition; source transformations, natural and forced response of RL, RC, and RLC circuits average and effective values of periodic wave form; polyphase circuits. Prerequisites: ENGR 2230, MATH 2110, PHYS 2120, Corequisite MATH 3120.
ENGR 2010 Thermodynamics 3(3,0). An introduction to the nature and domains of thermodynamics; the Zeroth Law; properties and states of a pure substance; work and heat; the First Law applied to both open and closed systems; general observations and statements of the Second Law; the inequality of Clausius and entropy changes for closed and open system; ideal gases. Prerequisites: PHYS 2110.
ENGR 2110 Statics 3(3,0). Statics of particles; statics of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; centroids and center of gravity; friction and moment of inertia. Prerequisites: PHYS 2110.
ENGR 2120 Dynamics 3(3,0). Study of the kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies; Principle of work and energy; Principle of impulse and momentum. Prerequisite: ENGR 2110.
ENGR 2233 Engineering Computer Programming 3(2,3). An introduction to programming using the C++ language in the solution of engineering problems; Students should have basic experience using a computer but no prior programming is required. Topics include sequential, decision and repetition control statements, top-down program development and programming style, functions, basic data structures, arrays, an introduction to object technology, object-oriented programming and classes. Prerequisites: MATH 1910, ENGR 1020.
ENGR 3200 Introduction to Design 3(3,0). This course promotes introductory instruction of the underlying engineering design concepts. The covered topics include the design process for developing the recognition of the need and defining the design objectives, developing design requirements and its specifications, generating conceptual designs, presenting embodiments design and detail design, performing cost analysis, and overseeing its production. Moreover, the course is to emphasis on technical writing and oral presentation of engineering reports. Students are required to work in a team and accomplish a comprehensive design project. Prerequisites: Passing EEE.
ENGR 3300 Materials Science 2(2,0). An introductory course on properties and selection of materials covering atomic structure and bonding; crystal structures; crystalline and non-crystalline solids; mechanical properties of materials; polymers; phase diagrams; engineering alloys; ceramics; composite materials; and electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials. Prerequisites: CHEM 1110, PHYS 2120.
ENGR 3400 Numerical Analysis 3(3,0). Numerical solution of the system of linear and non-linear equations; numerical differentiation and integration; numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations; curve fitting; regression analysis and probability. Prerequisites: MATH 3120, ENGR 2230 or ENGR 2240.
ENGR 4201 Engineer in Training Laboratory 0(0,3). A course designed to prepare students for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination, which is a partial requirement for obtaining license as a professional engineer. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
ENGR 4500 Capstone Design Project I (1,0). An engineering capstone design project I leading to completion of the project in ENGR 4510. A written report and an oral defense of the proposed design project are required. Prerequisites: Graduating Senior, ENGR 3200.
ENGR 4510 Capstone Design Project II 1(1,0). A continuation of capstone design project I leading to completion of the project. A written report and an oral defense of the project are required. Prerequisite: ENGR 4500.
ENGR 4900 Professional Development Seminar 1(1,0). Discussion of case studies, professionalism, professional ethics, professional development activities required in industry. Prerequisite: Graduating Senior.
MEEN 3100 Materials Processing 2(2,0) Introduction to Manufacturing systems and the primary and secondary manufacturing processes. Prerequisite ENGR 3300.
MEEN 3210 Mechanism Design 3(3,0). Analysis of mechanisms. A study of instantaneous centers, velocities, accelerations and forces in plane mechanisms by analytical and graphical methods. A study of cams and different gear trains. Design projects required. Prerequisite ENGR 2120.
MEEN 3220 Design of Machine Elements 3(3,0). A study of the fundamental principles which govern the design of machine elements. A study of design for strength, stiffness, wear and assembly. The design of screws, fasteners, welds, springs will be considered along with bearing selection and lubrication. Design projects required. Prerequisites: MEEN 3210, ENGR 2130.
MEEN 3250 Computer Aided Design 3(3,0). Introduction to software design and its application to engineering design. Computer aided design of curves and surfaces. Computational techniques useful in design processes including simulation and optimization. Design projects required. Prerequisite: ENGR 3200, Core quisite: ENGR 3400.
MEEN 3511 Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory 1(0,1). Use of basic instruments used in mechanical engineering. Measurement of basic physical properties including length, area, time, speed, mass, weight, inertia, temperature, humidity, pressure, viscosity, thermal conductivity etc. Calibration of instruments. Statistical and uncertainty analyses of data. Pre requisite: ENGR 2230 or ENGR 2240, Corequisite: ENGR 3200.
MEEN 3521 Manufacturing Processes Laboratory 1(0,1). Introduction to basic processing methods used to shape engineering materials. Use of lathes, milling, drilling, tapping, welding and casting. Basic testing of mechanical properties of materials. Prerequisite: MEEN 3511, ENGR 3300, Corequisite: MEEN 3100.
MEEN 4150 Heat Transfer 3(3,0). Introduction of heat transfer mechanisms: conduction heat transfer including steady state; one, two, and three dimensional conduction and conduction in the unsteady state; convection heat transfer including forced and free convection; radiation heat transfer, and heat exchangers. Prerequisites: ENGR 2010, CVEN 3100, ENGR 3400.
MEEN 4230 Machine Design 3(3,0). The design of machine parts including shafting, gears, brakes, clutches, flywheels, and frames. Design projects required. Prerequisites: MEEN 3220, 3250.
MEEN 4250 Thermal Fluid Systems Design 3(3,0). Application of analytical techniques, the design of thermal devices, and thermal-fluids engineering systems. Design projects required. Prerequisite: MEEN 4150.
MEEN 4400 Manufacturing Engineering 3(3,0). Operating concepts and functions present in manufacturing. Topics include, industrial organization, process planning, specifications of designs of tools, jigs and fixtures, product quality control and automated production facilities. Case methods of instruction, which emphasize student participation in class discussion. Prerequisite: MEEN 3100.
Elwood Back -- He has fair skin and blue eyes. His hair was dark in his youth, now graying and receding. His mustache is mostly gray and his beard mostly white. He is short and stocky. He is 62 years old in 2014. Elwood lives in Rutledge, Vermont where he owns Woodwerx. He excels at woodworking and makes a variety of beautiful, practical items such as cutting boards, platters, and tables. He also takes care of the trees on the farm. A talented teacher, Elwood enjoys showing other people how to work with wood. He's bad at book learning, though; he does better with his hands.
Qualities: Master (+6) Woodworker, Expert (+4) Diligent, Expert (+4) Kinesthetic Intelligence, Good (+2) Forestry, Good (+2) Strength, Good (+2) Teacher
Poor (-2) Book Learning
Drishti (Deshane Turner) -- He has fair skin that tans easily and eyes sealed closed; he is completely blind. His hair is brown and loosely nappy on top, fading toward chestnut in the sun, and hangs down to his shoulders. His beard is black with white hairs just starting to show, with a tighter nap. Drishti is tall and sturdy. His heritage is mixed-race including American, African, East Indian, and Abenaki. He speaks English and Sanskrit. He is 42 years old in 2014.
Drishti attended the All Together Now school, which brings in students of many different ability levels. Currently he lives in the Emerald Mountain Glen commune near Rutledge, Vermont. He is the husband of Indigo. Drishti is a skilled woodworker who specializes in bowls, cups, and other hollow containers primarily created by turning them on a lathe. He enjoys yoga and the flexibility it gives him. He's bad at desk work, though.
He flows like water around obstacles: gentle, persistent, and difficult to stop.
Qualities: Master (+6) Kinesthetic Intelligence, Expert (+4) Blindskills, Expert (+4) Woodworker, Good (+2) Activist, Good (+2) Flowing Like Water, Good (+2) Yogi
Poor (-2) Desk Work
Indigo Turner -- She has fair skin, brown eyes, and mousy brown hair cut to chin length. She wears glasses. She is short and plump. She is 38 years old in 2014. Indigo is the wife of Drishti. Currently they live in the Emerald Mountain Glen commune near Rutledge, Vermont. Indigo makes jewelry using semiprecious stones and metal. Affectionate and gregarious, she loves hanging out with other people. She hates being alone, though.
Qualities: Good (+2) Dexterity, Good (+2) Hippie, Good (+2) Indigo Child, Good (+2) Jewelrymaker, Good (+2) Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Poor (-2) Being Alone
