Introductory activity

Break up into groups of 4. Introduce yourself: Name and tell each other what you hope to get out of the class. Also, what is you most and least favorite aspect of mechanical engineering.

Purpose of the class

Practice solving a real engineering problem with a stakeholder.

Review of syllabus

• 1 Lecture, 3 sections, 2 profs
• You will be grouped in teams of 3 to 5 to solve a real engineering problem.
• Two quarter long class: first quarter is mostly design, planning, prep, learning, researching. The second quarter is implementating, iterating, testing.
• The insturctors will be your tehcnical consultants
• The instructors will not be in charge of your schedule. It is is up to you to figure out what needs to get done and when.
• If you have missinr prerequisiste you must submit the form this week.
• Mention Smartsite and piazza

Student responsibility:

Play a critical role in your team of engineers. Solve the stakeholder's problem.

Lectures on Wednesdays, Studios on T or W

• Grading
• Assignments

Memos, Reports, Presentations

Assignment for this week:

1. Submit the CATME Survey via CATME website.
2. Submit your 1-2 page resume + 1 page cover letter to Smartsite.

Identifying Needs

• Needs used to generate specifications for the product
• Mission Statement For the Project
• Customer interviews

User Stories