Mechanical Engineering Tools

This course introduces the fundamentals of machine tool and computer tool use. Students work with a variety of machine tools including the bandsaw, milling machine, and lathe. Instruction given on MATLAB®, MAPLE®, XESS™, and CAD. Emphasis is on problem solving, not programming or algorithmic development. Assignments are project-oriented relating to mechanical engineering topics. It is recommended that students take this subject in the first IAP after declaring the major in Mechanical Engineering. This course was co-created by Prof. Douglas Hart and Dr. Kevin Otto. Level: Beginner. Free course materials from MIT OpenCourseWare including lecture notes, assignments, and exams.