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Mechanical Design
Course Descriptions
EGR 110S Print Reading and
Sketching
3 credit hours
Introduction to various types of engineering drawings. Recognition of
electrical symbols, mechanical symbols, and welding symbols is
developed. Skill in freehand drawing of 3 dimensional objects is
developed. Rendering of orthographic projections as well as auxiliary
views, sectioning, oblique views and isometric views is practiced.
Standard practices of scale and dimensioning are applied.
ENG 121S Composition I
3 credit hours
Involves writing based on the study of logic, primary
research techniques, and the student's own personal experiences.
Such writings may include explanation, commentary, interpretation,
analysis, and review. All writing will stress standard English,
organization and style. Prerequisite: Satisfactory assessment
scores in reading and writing or ENG 091D and ENG 093D. Lab fee.
ENG 125S Technical
Writing
3 credit hours
Introduces students to writing technical reports, including
instructions, mechanical descriptions, lab reports, resumes, process
reports, trip reports, investigation reports and graphics.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory assessment scores in reading and writing or
ENG 091D and ENG 093D. Lab fee.
IMT 242S Manufacturing Costs
and Controls
3 credit hours
Overview of manufacturing costs and controls for the
non-accountant. After a review of accounting procedures and financial
statements, elements of cost (material, labor, and overhead), budget
planning, depreciation, and techniques for financial control are studied
to make a more cost conscious job performance.
MET 125S Applied Engineering Statics
3 credit hours
Non-Calculus based study of forces and force systems on rigid
bodies at rest by analytical methods. Topics include forces, moments,
equilibrium, centroids and moments of inertia. Applications include
beams, trusses, and machine components.
MET 130S Auto CAD I
3 credit hours
Introduction to the basics of
computer-aided drafting using computer and textbook-based materials.
MET 211S Applied Engineering Dynamics
3 credit hours
Non-calculus based study of rectilinear and curvilinear
motion, rotation, plane motion, work, energy, and power. Prerequisite:
MET 125S.
MET 212S Applied Strength of Materials
3 credit hours
Non-calculus based study of Hooke's law; axial, bending and
shearing stresses; deflection and rotation; and beams, columns and
tension members. Prerequisite: MET 125S.
MET 225S Machine Design
3 credit hours
Develops an analytical ability to design simple mechanisms involving
such elements as shafts, couplings, springs, belts, brakes, clutches,
gears, and cams. Draws on knowledge from mathematics, engineering
mechanics, and materials technology.
MET 230S AutoCAD II
3 credit hours
Advanced AutoCAD commands to improve speed and efficiency
in the generation of engineering drawings. 3-D drawing and the
customizing of AutoCAD systems are covered. Prerequisite: MET 130S.
MET 236S Geometric Dimensioning/Tolerancing
2 credit hours
Advanced concepts in documenting mechanical designs,
involving the principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
per ANSI/ASME Y14.5M - 1994. Datun reference frames, form, orientation,
position tolerances, functional gages, and tolerance calculations.
Prerequisite: EGR 110S.
MET 241S Basic Design with Pro/Engineer
3 credit hours
Fundamentals of designing models with Pro/ENGINEER from
conceptual sketching through solid modeling and drawing production.
Design philosophy and basic functions needed to create parts, drawings,
and assemblies; the use of dimensions and relations; datum feature
creation and duplication; and the basic concepts of creating cross
sections. Prerequisite: EGR 110S and MET 130S. MET 243S Advanced Design with Pro/Engineer
3 credit hours
Develops skills required to perform mechanical design and
continues to develop understanding of part modeling, assembly modeling,
assembly management, drawing basics, surfacing, and troubleshooting.
Students will be able to effectively create intermediate and advanced
parts using advanced feature capabilities. Prerequisite: MET 241S.
MET 250R Design Project
I
1 credit hour
Capstone course for the Mechanical Design program. Develops
an analytical ability to design simple mechanisms involving such
elements as shafts, couplings, springs, belts, brakes, clutches, gears,
and cams. Draws on knowledge from mathematics, engineering mechanics,
and materials technology. Design project culminates in a report and
presentation. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MET
125S, MET 241S. MET250L Design
Project II
3 credit hours
Part II of the Capstone courses for the Mechanical Design
program. Students design and develop the product conceived in part I.
Draws on knowledge from mathematics, engineering mechanics,
manufacturing, and materials technology and culminates in a completed
project, report and presentation. MFG
114S Survey of Manufacturing Processes
4 credit hours
Detailed overview of manufacturing processes including metrology,
materials, heat-treating, machine tool operations, metal forming,
welding processes and castings. Lab provides practical experience in
metrology, machining practices, and welding processes.
MFG 120S Materials Technology
3 credit hours
The properties of engineering materials. Mechanical and
physical properties, testing, and heat treatment of metals is covered.
Structures and properties of polymers, ceramics, and composite materials
is also covered. Basic principles of chemistry are introduced as
required for understanding.
MTH 122S College Algebra
5 credit hours
Comprehensive college algebra course designed to provide a
basis for continued study in mathematics or application fields.
Topics include: functions and relations and their graphs; algebraic
operations on functions; theory of polynomial equations; analysis of
rational functions; exponential and logarithmic relationships; systems
of equations and inequalities, and conics. Prerequisite:
Satisfactory math assessment score and three years of college
preparatory mathematics or a grad of "C" or better in MTH
099D.
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MTH 123S Trigonometry
3 credit hours
Part of an algebra-trigonometry sequence. Topics include
basic trigonometric ratios; radians as an angle measure; trigonometric
functions and their graphs; trigonometric identities; trigonometric
description of complex numbers and roots and powers of real and complex
numbers. Prerequisite: Satisfactory math assessment score and three
years of college preparatory mathematics or a grade of "C" or
better in MTH 099D.
PHI 123S Introduction to
Ethics
3 credit hours
Introduction to the problem of moral conduct, right and
wrong, and good and evil. Classical and contemporary theories are
examined as the basis for dealing with contemporary moral concerns with
selected problems of individual choice, political decisions, and social
institutions.
PHY 121S Physics
5 credit hours
Introductory algebra and trigonometry-based course in
mechanics and thermal physics. Concepts of force, torque, energy,
momentum, and equilibrium are introduced and used as a basis for solving
problems, predicting the behavior of objects and systems, and explaining
the ways nature works. Includes four hours of lecture and two hours of
lab each week. Prerequisite: High school trigonometry, or MTH 099D, or
MTH 123S.
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