This course is worth 3 units of credit. Consistent with UC Merced’s credit hour policy, you should expect to work an average of 9 hours per week on ME 137 this semester to achieve the learning outcomes and earn a passing grade in this course. You will spend 3 of these hours viewing/attending/studying the weekly online lecture and class discussion board, with the remaining 6 hours allotted to weekly practicing and check for understanding quizzes, recorded video lectures, weekly problem practice, weekly homework assignments, case studies and projects. Some weeks may require more work and others less, but on average please plan to devote 9 hours per week to your success in ME 137.