Mechanical Engineering Analysis

Course Details

Course Number: 4203  Section Number: 201

Spring 2014

Location: McCoy Engineering Hall

Classroom Number: 131

Days & Times:

Course Schedule: MWF 9:00 – 9:50 AM


Course Attachments


MSU Faculty Member
Dr. Dale B. McDonald   
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Course Objectives


Given an engineering problem, students will create and execute a Matlab script file to generate desired simulation results. (assignments)
Given a relevant scenario, students will develop an appropriate model and execute a simulation to analyze forces, or thermal effects, or stresses acting within a relevant systsem. (assignments)
Given a system mathematical model, students will simulate its free response. (assignments, exams)
Given a system mathematical model, students will simulate its response to a step input function. (assignments)
Given a system mathematical model, students will simulate its response to a periodic (frequency) input function. (assignments)
Given a nonlinear function, students will implement steepest descent minimization techniques to determine local minima. (assignments, exams)
Given a nonlinear function, students will implement Newton's method minimization techniques to determine local minima. (assignments)

Course Expectations

Pre-requisite: MENG 4123

Grading Standards

Exams I and II each contribute 25% of the course grade, the final exam contributes 35%, the homework assignments contribute 15%. The overall average score (X) for the course is determined as follows:

X = .25•(exam I + exam II score%) + .35• (final exam score%) + .15• (homework average%)

Final Exam5/5/2013  8:00-10:00 AM


Late Paper Policy

Homework assignments must be turned in on the due date, at the beginning of class. Once class starts late assignments will be accepted only at the discretion of the instructor.


Student Honor Creed






Attendance Requirements

