Introduction to the mechanical design process: Design specification development, conceptual design, and product design process. Application of the fundamentals from statics, dynamics, strength of materials, static and fatigue failure theories are applied to specific machine components. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of the mechanical engineering disciplines and systematic integrated approach to design of machine elements and systems. Plastics and composite materials in design will be introduced. Also Introduction to fracture mechanics will be covered in this course. The required group design project will increase the students' understanding of the design process. 3 units. Prerequisites: ME154, Corequisite: ME110, ME147.