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MET 097 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2007

MET 105 Mechanical Systems (3) Mechanical Systems with Laboratory is an introductory course for Engineering Technology major students to broadly introduce Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Effective: Spring 2008

MET 107 Computer Applications for Technologists (3) Programming spreadsheets, data bases and presentation software for solutions of technical problems; introduction to languages allowing creation of program macros.
Effective: Spring 2007 Ending: Fall 2009

MET 108 Microcomputer Applications (3) Microcomputer methods for analysis and design of engineering systems.
Effective: Spring 2007

MET 197 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2007

MET 206 Dynamics (3) Kinematics (particles and rigid bodies), kinetics, work-energy, impulse- momentum; select mechanisms associated with local industries.
Effective: Fall 2008
Prerequisite: MCH T 111 Concurrent: MATH 083 or MATH 140

MET 210W Machine Design (3) Design machine elements including bearings, springs, levers, shafts, gears, belts, and small mechanical devices; writing skills and computer applications.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: MET 206 orE MCH 212;MCH T 213 orE MCH 213 orET 322 orEMET 322

MET 281 Elementary Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics (4) Basic problems in compressible fluid flow. Laws of dynamics and thermodynamics, mechanical properties of fluids, elementary heat transfer.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: or concurrent:MATH 083, PHYS 150 orPHYS 250

MET 296 Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2007

MET 296A Sustainable Engineering Entrepreneur Energy Systems (3) The course goal will be to study and fabricate a steam powered engine capable of providing essential household power. This engine will also form the basis for an entrepreneurial enterprise.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009

MET 297 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2007

MET 303 Computer-Aided Design (3) Study of the fundamentals of computer-aided design and manufacturing systems; hands-on exercises utilizing a microcomputer-based CAD/CAM system.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: junior standing

MET 306 Computer-Aided Design (3) Computer-aided drafting and design; computer software solutions to mechanical engineering technology design problems.
Effective: Spring 2008 Ending: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: CMPSC 101, CMPSC 201, CMPSC 202 orMET 107;EG T 121 orEG T 201 andEG T 205

MET 306 Computer-Aided Design (3) Computer-aided drafting and design; computer software solutions to mechanical engineering technology design problems.
Effective: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite: MET 107;EG T 121 orEG T 201 andEG T 205

MET 308 Computer Aided Solid Modeling and Analysis (3) Basic techniques necessary to perform Computer Aided Design and Analysis in three dimensions for machine components.
Effective: Spring 2007

MET 320 Strength of Materials (3) Principles of stress and strain in 3D, indeterminate structures, failure theory, fatigue and fracture mechanics.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: E MCH 213 orMCH T 213;MCH T 214

MET 321 Analytical Techniques (2) A study of engineering methods of problem formulation and solution; includes differential methods, dimensional analysis, and graphical analysis.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: E MCH 212 orET 321, MATH 140 Concurrent: integral calculus

MET 330 Thermodynamics (3) Introduction for technologists to the basic concepts and applications of thermodynamics.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite: PHYS 151, PHYS 212 orPHYS 251 . Prerequisite or concurrent:CHEM 110, CHEM 111;MATH 141 orMATH 210

MET 331W Heat Transfer (4) Introduction for technologists to the basic concepts and applications of heat transfer. Includes a thermodynamics and heat transfer laboratory.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite: M E 300 orMET 330 . Prerequisite or concurrent:MET 341

MET 332 Thermal Engineering A (3) Basic thermodynamic units, concepts, properties of ideal gases and vapors, first and second laws, gaseous mixtures, one-dimensional compressible flow.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite: CHEM 110, CHEM 111, MATH 140

MET 334 Engineering Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (3) Basic thermodynamic concepts and definitions, first and second laws; properties of pure substances; cycle analysis; power generation; heat transfer.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite: CHEM 110, CHEM 111, MATH 140

MET 336 Engineering Fluid Mechanics (3) Thermal and dynamic principles applied to fluid behavior, ideal, viscous, and compressible fluids under internal and external flow conditions.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: E MCH 211 Concurrent: Chemistry Physics Calculus

MET 341 Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation (3) Measurement concepts, transducers, electronic-aided measurement, mechanical and electrical measurements. Intended for mechanical engineering technologists.
Effective: Spring 2008 Ending: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: MCH T 214;PHYS 151, PHYS 212 orPHYS 251;EET 101 andEET 109 orEET 100 orE E 211

MET 341 Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation (3) Measurement concepts, transducers, electronic-aided measurement, mechanical and electrical measurements. Intended for mechanical engineering technologists.
Effective: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite: MCH T 214;EET 105 orEET 100 orE E 211;PHYS 151, PHYS 212 orPHYS 251 Concurrent: PHYS 151 PHYS 212 or PHYS 251

MET 342 Instrumentation (2) Measuring system responses of first and second order instruments; fundamentals of mechanical measurements, including pressure, temperature, fluid flow, etc.
Effective: Spring 2007

MET 358 Process Design Engineering (3) Introduction to process design for production applications from job shop to world-class manufacturing environments.
Effective: Fall 2007 Ending: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: IET 321

MET 358 Process Design Engineering (3) Introduction to process design for production applications from job shop to world-class manufacturing environments.
Effective: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite: IET 321 orIET 215 andIET 216

MET 365 Design of Machine Elements (3) Design of structural and mechanical elements with emphasis on theories of fatigue failure.
Effective: Fall 2008
Prerequisite: E MCH 213 orET 322

MET 397 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2007

MET 401 Advanced Kinematics (3) Analysis and design of planar and space mechanisms using advanced techniques, including computers; robotics.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: E MCH 212, MET 108, MET 321

MET 403 Advanced Mechanical Design (3) Continuation of strength of materials and machine design, with emphasis on advanced methods of design and analysis of machine elements.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: MET 365

MET 415 Finite Element Analysis Applications I (3) Solutions of advanced engineering design problems using finite elements. Intended for engineering technologists.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: MET 320 ; Concurrent:MET 306

MET 417 Finite Element Analysis (3) Formulation and computer implementation of finite element models for solving problems in heat transfer, fluid flow, and solid mechanics.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: MET 365

MET 418 Finite Element Analysis for Plastics Design (3) Solutions of advanced engineering problems using finite element and finite difference techniques; advanced topics in computer-aided manufacturing; problems in optimization and design.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: MCH T 213, PL ET 232, PL ET 235 . Prerequisite or concurrent:PL ET 350

MET 425 Finite Element Analysis Applications II (3) Solutions of advanced engineering design problems using finite element methods.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: MET 415

MET 431 Heat Transfer (3) Basic principles of conduction, convection, and radiation with applications.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: MET 332

MET 432 Fluid Power (3) Principles of fluid flow, hydraulic components, and hydraulic circuits having application to industry.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite: M E 300 orMET 330;MET 331W

MET 435 Building Energy Systems (3) Analysis and design of components and systems for building heating and cooling; emphasis on applying the thermal sciences.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: MET 332, MET 336

MET 438 Thermal Engineering B (3) Applied thermodynamics of power cycles; refrigeration and air conditioning cycles; combustion; psychometrics; and gas mixtures.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: MET 332

MET 440 Vibrations for Technologists (3:) Principles of basic vibration theory, vibration measurement, data acquisition and analysis, and the effective presentation of vibration data.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: E MCH 212 orMET 206;MATH 231 andMATH 250 orMATH 211;MET 341;MET 415

MET 441 Vibration Analysis (4) Analysis of motion arising from lateral and torsional vibrations of systems; free and forced vibrations; damping; isolation; balancing.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: E MCH 212, MET 321

MET 448 Mechanical Engineering Technology Laboratory B (2) Laboratory exercises in the areas of instrumentation, strength of materials, fluid flow, vibrations, thermodynamics, etc.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: MET 336, MET 342, ENGL 202C and senior standing

MET 450 Manufacturing Engineering (3) Design, analysis and operational issues related to improved productivity and efficiency in modern manufacturing systems.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: MET 358

MET 452 Rapid Prototyping (3) Introduction to the production of prototypes directly from computer models.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite: IET 216, MET 306

MET 454 Automatic Controls (3) An introduction to basic automatic control theory, practical applications of automatic controls to typical industrial machinery, HVAC equipment, etc.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: E MCH 212, MET 321

MET 457 Lean Manufacturing (3) Principles and methods of Lean Manufacturing currently used in modern industries.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite: 7th semester standing; andIE T 215 orM E 468 or permission of program

MET 461 Advanced Machine Design (3) Stress analysis, material selection, design of machine elements, design of connections, and computer-aided design.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: MET 210W, MET 415

MET 462 Internal Combustion Engine Design (3) The effect of operation requirements on design and construction of internal combustion engines; study of support systems and emissions control.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: MET 332

MET 470 Materials Engineering (3) Study of material selection, material properties, material test methods, and special topics.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite: CHEM 110, CHEM 111, MET 320

MET 480 Senior Capstone (1) Career and professional topics; development of year-long senior project with industry.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite: M E 300 orMET 330;MET 415

MET 481 Project Design (1) Design of system or machine, including decision making, engineering analysis, layout, detail drawings, specifications, construction.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: MET 365, MET 431 and senior standing

MET 485 Senior Industrial Project (3) Individual or group design projects in mechanical design or materials.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: MET 425, MET 470, MET 480

MET 486 Project Design (3) Design of system or machine, including decision making, engineering analysis, layout, detail drawings, specifications, construction.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: MET 365, MET 431, MET 481 and senior standing

MET 495 Internship (1-18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor

MET 496 Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2007

MET 497 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2007

MET 497A Mechatronics (3) Integration of mechanical and electronic systems using data acquisition systems, sensors, actuators, signal conditioning, feedback controls, and programmable logic controllers.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite: senior standingEET 100, MET 210W, MET 341 andMET 432

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