AEM 4391 -- New Course

Mon Aug 30 14:32:42 2010



Approvals Received:	None
Approvals Pending:	Department > College/Dean > Catalog
Effective Status:	Active
Effective Term:	1113 - Spring 2011
Course:	AEM 4391
Institution: Campus:	UMNTC - Twin Cities UMNTC - Twin Cities
Career:	UGRD
College:	TIOT - College of Science and Engineering
Department:	11090 - Aerospace Eng & Mechanics

General
Course Title Short:	Independent Design Project
Course Title Long:	Independent Design Project
Max-Min Credits for Course:	3.0 to 3.0 credit(s)
Catalog Description:	Independent design project construction and testing under the guidance of a faculty member. Projects may include designs from 4331 and group projects are allowed. Students are responsible for finding a faculty adviser for their project. Final project report (written or oral) is required.
Print in Catalog?:	Yes
CCE Catalog Description:	<no text provided>
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Topics Course:	No
Honors Course:	No
Delivery Mode(s):	Independent Study
Instructor Contact Hours:	3.0 hours per week
Years most frequently offered:	Every academic year
Term(s) most frequently offered:	Spring
Component 1:	IND (no final exam)
Auto-Enroll Course:	Yes
Graded Component:	IND
Academic Progress Units:	Not allowed to bypass limits. 3.0 credit(s)
Financial Aid Progress Units:	Not allowed to bypass limits. 3.0 credit(s)
Repetition of Course:	Repetition not allowed.
Course Prerequisites for Catalog:	4331, %
Course Equivalency:	No course equivalencies
Consent Requirement:	Department
Enforced Prerequisites: (course-based or non-course-based)	001455 - AEM 4331
Editor Comments:	<no text provided>
Proposal Changes:	<no text provided>
History Information:	<no text provided>

Faculty Sponsor Name:
Faculty Sponsor E-mail Address:

Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes:	* Student in the course: - Can identify, define, and solve problems Please explain briefly how this outcome will be addressed in the course. Give brief examples of class work related to the outcome. Students will have to complete a design project that involves solving engineering problems that the student identifies as being crucial to the success of their design. How will you assess the students' learning related to this outcome? Give brief examples of how class work related to the outcome will be evaluated. Students will turn in or present a final project report that will include the problem solutions and their relation to their design.

Liberal Education
Requirement this course fulfills:	None
Other requirement this course fulfills:	None
Criteria for Core Courses:	Describe how the course meets the specific bullet points for the proposed core requirement. Give concrete and detailed examples for the course syllabus, detailed outline, laboratory material, student projects, or other instructional materials or method. Core courses must meet the following requirements: They explicitly help students understand what liberal education is, how the content and the substance of this course enhance a liberal education, and what this means for them as students and as citizens. They employ teaching and learning strategies that engage students with doing the work of the field, not just reading about it. They include small group experiences (such as discussion sections or labs) and use writing as appropriate to the discipline to help students learn and reflect on their learning. They do not (except in rare and clearly justified cases) have prerequisites beyond the University's entrance requirements. They are offered on a regular schedule. They are taught by regular faculty or under exceptional circumstances by instructors on continuing appointments. Departments proposing instructors other than regular faculty must provide documentation of how such instructors will be trained and supervised to ensure consistency and continuity in courses. <no text provided>
Criteria for Theme Courses:	Describe how the course meets the specific bullet points for the proposed theme requirement. Give concrete and detailed examples for the course syllabus, detailed outline, laboratory material, student projects, or other instructional materials or methods. Theme courses have the common goal of cultivating in students a number of habits of mind: thinking ethically about important challenges facing our society and world; reflecting on the shared sense of responsibility required to build and maintain community; connecting knowledge and practice; fostering a stronger sense of our roles as historical agents. <no text provided>

Writing Intensive
Propose this course as Writing Intensive curriculum:	No
Question 1:	What types of writing (e.g., reading essay, formal lab reports, journaling) are likely to be assigned? Include the page total for each writing assignment. Indicate which assignment(s) students will be required to revise and resubmit after feedback by the instructor or the graduate TA. <no text provided>
Question 2:	How does assigning a significant amount of writing serve the purpose of this course? <no text provided>
Question 3:	What types of instruction will students receive on the writing aspect of the assignments? <no text provided>
Question 4:	How will the students' grades depend on their writing performance? What percentage of the overall grade will be dependent on the quality and level of the students' writing compared with the course content? <no text provided>
Question 5:	If graduate students or peer tutors will be assisting in this course, what role will they play in regard to teaching writing? <no text provided>
Question 6:	How will the assistants be trained and supervised? <no text provided>
Question 7:	Write up a sample assignment handout here for a paper that students will revise and resubmit after receiving feedback on the initial draft. <no text provided>
Readme link. Course Syllabus requirement section begins below
Course Syllabus
Course Syllabus:	For new courses and courses in which changes in content and/or description and/or credits are proposed, please provide a syllabus that includes the following information: course goals and description; format;structure of the course (proposed number of instructor contact hours per week, student workload effort per week, etc.); topics to be covered; scope and nature of assigned readings (text, authors, frequency, amount per week); required course assignments; nature of any student projects; and how students will be evaluated. The University "Syllabi Policy" can be found here The University policy on credits is found under Section 4A of "Standards for Semester Conversion" found here. Course syllabus information will be retained in this system until new syllabus information is entered with the next major course modification. This course syllabus information may not correspond to the course as offered in a particular semester. (Please limit text to about 12 pages. Text copied and pasted from other sources will not retain formatting and special characters might not copy properly.) Syllabus AEM 4391 Independent Design Project 3 credits Catalog Description: Independent design project construction and testing under the guidance of a faculty member. Projects may include designs from 4331 and group projects are allowed. Students are responsible for finding a faculty adviser for their project. Final project report (written or oral) is required. Course Web Address: http://www.aem.umn.edu/courses/aem4391/ Prerequisites by Topic: 1. Aerospace Vehicle Design (AEM 4331) Text: (none) Format of Course: Group or individual projects (independent study) Computer Usage: CAD/CAM, FEA, MatLab/Simulink, etc. (varies by team) Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to allow students to take their conceptual designs through the building and testing stages. The projects in this course may be continuations of the projects started in the previous semester of AEM 4331. Students work alone or in small multidisciplinary groups to finalize and build their designs. Course Outcomes: Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate the following outcomes by designing, building and testing a model and documenting same with a proposal, status reports, meetings, oral presentations and written reports. 1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering. 2. An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs. . 3. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. 4. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. 5. An ability to communicate effectively. 6. An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. Relationship of course to program objectives: This course is an integrated design experience in which students learn teamwork, problem solving skills, system design and oral and written communication skills. The course involves fluid mechanics and aerodynamics, aerospace structures and dynamics and controls. The course is designed to foster life-long learning. Relationship of course to program outcomes: This course provides the following program outcomes: 1. Design and conduct experiments 2. System design 3. Multidisciplinary teamwork 4. Identify engineering problems 5. Communication skills 6. Lifelong learning 7. Engineering tools 8. Aerodynamics 9. Materials 10. Structures 11. Propulsion 12. Flight mechanics 13. Stability and control Course Outline: Independent work followed by written report or oral presentation. Outcome Measurement: Outcomes are measured by the final report, which may be written or oral, CAD drawings, design logs (notebooks), written reports, and peer evaluations. Student Survey Questions: This course improved my ability to do the following: 1. Apply knowledge of math, science and engineering. 2. Design a system, component or process to meet desired needs. 3. Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. 4. Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. 5. Communicate effectively. 6. Use modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. Please answer the following questions regarding the course: 7. The course gave me a fair opportunity to work in an area where I have strong professional interests. 8. The AEM and UM facilities (computer labs⿿ hardware and software, Machine Shop, ME Student shop, AkH330 Wind Tunnel) were adequate for this course. 9. The course⿿s Project Group organization is a good way to teach students teamwork to prepare them for the job market. 10. The level of work required in this course was appropriate for the credit given. 11. Student shop rules and safety procedures were adequate for this course. 12. Balance between team autonomy, and guidance/direction from professor and staff was appropriate. 13. I developed technical leadership skills and an appreciation for good planning, leadership and discipline. In this course I acquired the following: 14. An understanding and experience in detailed structural design of aircraft. 15. Experience in designing and conducting experiments. 16. Experience with use of aerodynamics, materials, structures propulsion, and flight mechanics. 17. Experience with system design for stability and control of aerospace vehicles. 18. An understanding of fabrication of aerospace systems. 19. An experience in flight testing. 20. Experience in design and fabrication under realistic constraints of time, money, equipment and availability of skilled personnel. 21. A greater ability to achieve engineering goals and choose courses of action in open ended, ambiguous situations where the correct decision was more a matter of engineering opinion and judgment than demonstrable fact.

Approvals Received:

None

Approvals Pending:

Department > College/Dean > Catalog

Effective Status:

Active

Effective Term:

1113 - Spring 2011

Course:

AEM 4391

Institution:
Campus:

UMNTC - Twin Cities
UMNTC - Twin Cities

Career:

UGRD

College:

TIOT - College of Science and Engineering

Department:

11090 - Aerospace Eng & Mechanics

General

Course Title Short:

Independent Design Project

Course Title Long:

Independent Design Project

Max-Min Credits
for Course:

3.0 to 3.0 credit(s)

Catalog
Description:

Independent design project construction and testing under the guidance of a faculty member. Projects may include designs from 4331 and group projects are allowed. Students are responsible for finding a faculty adviser for their project. Final project report (written or oral) is required.

Print in Catalog?:

Yes

CCE Catalog
Description:

Grading Basis:

A-F only

Topics Course:

Honors Course:

Delivery Mode(s):

Independent Study

Instructor
Contact Hours:

3.0 hours per week

Years most
frequently offered:

Every academic year

Term(s) most
frequently offered:

Spring

Component 1:

IND (no final exam)

Auto-Enroll
Course:

Yes

Graded
Component:

IND

Academic
Progress Units:

Not allowed to bypass limits.
3.0 credit(s)

Financial Aid
Progress Units:

Not allowed to bypass limits.
3.0 credit(s)

Repetition of
Course:

Repetition not allowed.

Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:

4331, %

Course
Equivalency:

No course equivalencies

Consent
Requirement:

Department

Enforced
Prerequisites:
(course-based or
non-course-based)

001455 - AEM 4331

Editor Comments:

Proposal Changes:

History Information:

Faculty
Sponsor Name:

Faculty
Sponsor E-mail Address:

Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes:

* Student in the course:

- Can identify, define, and solve problems

Please explain briefly how this outcome will be addressed in the course. Give brief examples of class work related to the outcome.

Students will have to complete a design project that involves solving engineering problems that the student identifies as being crucial to the success of their design.

How will you assess the students' learning related to this outcome? Give brief examples of how class work related to the outcome will be evaluated.

Students will turn in or present a final project report that will include the problem solutions and their relation to their design.

Liberal Education

Requirement
this course fulfills:

None

Other requirement
this course fulfills:

None

Criteria for
Core Courses:

Describe how the course meets the specific bullet points for the proposed core requirement. Give concrete and detailed examples for the course syllabus, detailed outline, laboratory material, student projects, or other instructional materials or method.

Core courses must meet the following requirements:

They explicitly help students understand what liberal education is, how the content and the substance of this course enhance a liberal education, and what this means for them as students and as citizens.

They employ teaching and learning strategies that engage students with doing the work of the field, not just reading about it.

They include small group experiences (such as discussion sections or labs) and use writing as appropriate to the discipline to help students learn and reflect on their learning.

They do not (except in rare and clearly justified cases) have prerequisites beyond the University's entrance requirements.

They are offered on a regular schedule.

They are taught by regular faculty or under exceptional circumstances by instructors on continuing appointments. Departments proposing instructors other than regular faculty must provide documentation of how such instructors will be trained and supervised to ensure consistency and continuity in courses.

<no text provided>

Criteria for
Theme Courses:

Describe how the course meets the specific bullet points for the proposed theme requirement. Give concrete and detailed examples for the course syllabus, detailed outline, laboratory material, student projects, or other instructional materials or methods.

Theme courses have the common goal of cultivating in students a number of habits of mind:

thinking ethically about important challenges facing our society and world;
reflecting on the shared sense of responsibility required to build and maintain community;
connecting knowledge and practice;
fostering a stronger sense of our roles as historical agents.

Writing Intensive

Propose this course
as Writing Intensive
curriculum:

Question 1:

What types of writing (e.g., reading essay, formal lab reports, journaling) are likely to be assigned? Include the page total for each writing assignment. Indicate which assignment(s) students will be required to revise and resubmit after feedback by the instructor or the graduate TA.

<no text provided>

Question 2:

How does assigning a significant amount of writing serve the purpose of this course?

<no text provided>

Question 3:

What types of instruction will students receive on the writing aspect of the assignments?

<no text provided>

Question 4:

How will the students' grades depend on their writing performance? What percentage of the overall grade will be dependent on the quality and level of the students' writing compared with the course content?

<no text provided>

Question 5:

If graduate students or peer tutors will be assisting in this course, what role will they play in regard to teaching writing?

<no text provided>

Question 6:

How will the assistants be trained and supervised?

<no text provided>

Question 7:

Write up a sample assignment handout here for a paper that students will revise and resubmit after receiving feedback on the initial draft.

<no text provided>

Readme link. Course Syllabus requirement section begins below

Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus:

For new courses and courses in which changes in content and/or description and/or credits are proposed, please provide a syllabus that includes the following information: course goals and description; format;structure of the course (proposed number of instructor contact hours per week, student workload effort per week, etc.); topics to be covered; scope and nature of assigned readings (text, authors, frequency, amount per week); required course assignments; nature of any student projects; and how students will be evaluated. The University "Syllabi Policy" can be found here

The University policy on credits is found under Section 4A of "Standards for Semester Conversion" found here. Course syllabus information will be retained in this system until new syllabus information is entered with the next major course modification. This course syllabus information may not correspond to the course as offered in a particular semester.

(Please limit text to about 12 pages. Text copied and pasted from other sources will not retain formatting and special characters might not copy properly.)

Syllabus
AEM 4391
Independent Design Project
3 credits

Catalog Description:

Independent design project construction and testing under the guidance of a faculty member. Projects may include designs from 4331 and group projects are allowed. Students are responsible for finding a faculty adviser for their project. Final project report (written or oral) is required.

Course Web Address:

http://www.aem.umn.edu/courses/aem4391/

Prerequisites by Topic:

1.        Aerospace Vehicle Design (AEM 4331)

Text:

(none)

Format of Course:

Group or individual projects (independent study)

Computer Usage:

CAD/CAM, FEA, MatLab/Simulink, etc. (varies by team)

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to allow students to take their conceptual designs through the building and testing stages. The projects in this course may be continuations of the projects started in the previous semester of AEM 4331. Students work alone or in small multidisciplinary groups to finalize and build their designs.

Course Outcomes:

Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate the following outcomes by designing, building and testing a model and documenting same with a proposal, status reports, meetings, oral presentations and written reports.

1.        An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
2.        An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs. .
3.        An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
4.        An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
5.        An ability to communicate effectively.
6.        An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Relationship of course to program objectives:

This course is an integrated design experience in which students learn teamwork, problem solving skills, system design and oral and written communication skills. The course involves fluid mechanics and aerodynamics, aerospace structures and dynamics and controls. The course is designed to foster life-long learning.

Relationship of course to program outcomes:

This course provides the following program outcomes:

1.        Design and conduct experiments
2.        System design
3.        Multidisciplinary teamwork
4.        Identify engineering problems
5.        Communication skills
6.        Lifelong learning
7.        Engineering tools
8.        Aerodynamics
9.        Materials
10.        Structures
11.        Propulsion
12.        Flight mechanics
13.        Stability and control

Course Outline:

Independent work followed by written report or oral presentation.

Outcome Measurement:

Outcomes are measured by the final report, which may be written or oral, CAD drawings, design logs (notebooks), written reports, and peer evaluations.

Student Survey Questions:

This course improved my ability to do the following:

1.        Apply knowledge of math, science and engineering.
2.        Design a system, component or process to meet desired needs.
3.        Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
4.        Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
5.        Communicate effectively.
6.        Use modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

        Please answer the following questions regarding the course:

7.        The course gave me a fair opportunity to work in an area where I have strong professional interests.
8.        The AEM and UM facilities (computer labs⿿ hardware and software, Machine Shop, ME Student shop, AkH330 Wind Tunnel) were adequate for this course.
9.        The course⿿s Project Group organization is a good way to teach students teamwork to prepare them for the job market.
10.        The level of work required in this course was appropriate for the credit given.
11.        Student shop rules and safety procedures were adequate for this course.
12.        Balance between team autonomy, and guidance/direction from professor and staff was appropriate.
13.        I developed technical leadership skills and an appreciation for good planning, leadership and discipline.

In this course I acquired the following:

14.        An understanding and experience in detailed structural design of aircraft.
15.        Experience in designing and conducting experiments.
16.        Experience with use of aerodynamics, materials, structures propulsion, and flight mechanics.
17.        Experience with system design for stability and control of aerospace vehicles.
18.        An understanding of fabrication of aerospace systems.
19.        An experience in flight testing.
20.        Experience in design and fabrication under realistic constraints of time, money, equipment and availability of skilled personnel.
21.        A greater ability to achieve engineering goals and choose courses of action in open ended, ambiguous situations where the correct decision was more a matter of engineering opinion and judgment than demonstrable fact.