First part of the Mechanical Engineering capstone design sequence. Machine elements including fasteners, bearings, seals, gears, and other power transmission elements. Static and dynamic failure analysis, including fatigue, and factors of safety. Engineering design (product realization) process including customer requirements and problem definition, conceptual design and creativity, feasibility, and decision analyses. Cognitive styles and group dynamics. Oral and written communication. One re-engineeering design project and start of capstone design project. (Formerly ENG AM 413)