Dr. Cooper's main research emphasis is in Engineering Education, specifically to investigate the connection between student motivation and project-based learning.
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Senior Capstone Design, First-Year Engineering Design, Project-Based Learning and Student Motivation, Service-Learning and Social Justice in Engineering
CSCI 4368 - Multidisciplinary Design Project 1
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Fall 2024
Design, develop, test, and deploy software that is integrated into a mechanical system. Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that could include students from computer science, mechanical, and electrical disciplines. Develop project management and communication skills as they pertain to a multi-disciplinary team. Support the project team through self-directed study. First semester of a senior capstone course. Students must take this course and CSCI 4378 contiguously as the project spans the entire academic year. Department-enforced prerequisites differ for BS and BA degree. Contact academic advisor for details. Senior Capstone courses are optional for BA students. BA students interested in taking this course should contact their advisor(s) early in their major.
MCEN 3017 - Circuits and Electronics for Mechanical Engineers
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Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Covers analysis of electrical circuits by use of Ohm's law, network reduction, node and loop analysis, Thevenin's and Norton's theorems, DC and AC signals, transient response of simple circuits, transfer functions, basic diode and transistor circuits, and operational amplifiers. Includes introductory digital electronics and microprocessors/microcontrollers. Same as ECEN 3010.
MCEN 3047 - Data Analysis and Experimental Methods
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Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Learn to plan and carry out experiments and analyze the results. Topics covered include measurement fundamentals, design of experiments, elementary statistics and uncertainty analysis. Topics in statistics include probability, error propagation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear regression, one- and two-factor ANOVA and time series analysis. Formerly MCEN 3037. Degree credit not granted for this course and GEEN 3853.
MCEN 4045 - Mechanical Engineering Design Project 1
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Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
First part of a two-course capstone design experience in mechanical engineering. Covers problem definition, determining design requirements, alternative design concepts, engineering analysis, proof-of-concept prototype and CAD drawings. Students make several oral design reviews, a final design presentation, and prepare a written report. IDEN-BSIDE students are not required to complete MCEN 2000, MCEN 3022, MCEN 3030 or MCEN 4026 but have additional prerequisites of GEEN 1400, 2400 and 3400.
MCEN 4085 - Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Project 2
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Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Second part of a two-course capstone design experience in mechanical engineering. Includes refinement of prototype, design optimization, fabrication, testing, and evaluation. Students orally present the final design and prepare a written report and operation manual for the product. GEEN-BS and GEEN-BSEPL students are not required to complete MCEN 4026.
