University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
ME 101/L | Introduction to Mechanical Engineering and Lab
Academic year:

2024
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9
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katerjvcq

Chapter 10 Computer Tools 10.1-10.6 Computer Tools for Engineers     There are many aspects to the design process of a product Engineers must be competent in basic computer tools such as the internet, word processing, and basic spreadsheets Engineers will most likely be required to have some knowledge of mathematical software, such as MatLab Engineers also make computer presentations using most commonly, Microsoft PowerPoint 10.7-10.8 Operating Systems and Programming Language    Engineers may be required to have experience or be expected to be able to work in UNIX, MS-DOS, or a Microsoft Windows System Computers work on series of 1’s and 0’s, called binary code FORTRAN, BASIC, C, and C++ are all programming languages used by engineers to communicate with the computer Chapter 11 Teamwork Skills 11.1 Teamwork  Corporations develop teams for many reasons    Projects are becoming increasingly complex Projects often span international borders, and require workers all over Projects are requiring more speed, which require more workers 11.2 What Makes a Successful Team?       A common goal Leadership Each member makes unique contributions Effective communication Creativity Good planning and use of resources 11.4 Team Leadership Structures    Traditional: One leader, who directs subordinates. Leader typically is the only one who “speaks”. Participative: Leader is closer to individual workers. Flat: There is no “leader”. All members are equal. The leadership “moves” with the situation to the worker with the most expertise in a given subject 11.5 Decisions within a Team     Consensus: All team members agree on a decision Majority Rule Minority/Committee decision Expert input 11.7 Grading a Team Effort       Did the team accomplish its goal? Were results of a high quality? If not, why? Did the team grow throughout the process? Evaluate the team leader Evaluate the other members of the team Evaluate your own contribution to the project