ME 1 Engineering Drawing and Descriptive Geometry.
The objective of this course is the development of the students’ ability and judgment in the field of engineering drawing. The work of the course is based upon case studies accompanied by short informal lectures upon modern commercial practice and upon the theory on which such practice is based. Emphasis is placed on speed, accuracy, neatness and on the techniques by which these are obtained.
The course includes study of and practice in lettering, line work, projection, conventions, tracing, sketching, shop standards, the use of notes, the reading of blue prints, the reading of layout drawings, pictorial representation, developments, and checking as applied to commercial engineering drawing.
Text: Freshman Engineering Drawing Notes.
ME 2 Engineering Drawing. Prerequisite ME 1.
The principles laid down in the previous year’s work are applied to a series of problems in structural drafting, concrete work, gear drawing developments, and welded steel work. Such additional work in descriptive geometry as is necessary for each drawing is given as the work develops. An opportunity is given to learn modern drafting practice, the way a drafting room is managed, and to develop the basis for future courses in design and engineering.
Text: Sophomore Engineering Drawing Notes.
ME 7 Shop Practice.
A course for sophomore mechanical students, given in two parts.
Part 1—Surveying and Machine Layout. Three hours a week for half a semester are devoted to laboratory work in machine layout. This includes surveys of existing equipment and exercises in establishing lines and elevations for setting machines and equipment.