ME4550 (Mechanical Engineering Design) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Average rating 2.7/5. Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Explores development of the mechanical design process and its open-ended nature. Reviews fundamentals of stress and theories of failure including fatigue considerations in the analysis of various machine components. Treatment is given to shafts, springs, screws, connections, lubrications, bearings, gears, and tolerances. Includes team-based design projects that involve modeling and the design process.
Data updated October 2026.