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 2010
Prerequisite:
MATH 081 orMATH 022 orMATH 026
Concurrent:
MATH 081
or
MATH 022
or
MATH 026
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
Transition from 2D CAD to Solid Modeling (1-6) Supplemental course designed to introduce students to a solid modeling program.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
EG T 201 orEDSGN 210
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 306
Computer-Aided Design (3) Computer-aided drafting and design; computer software solutions to mechanical engineering technology design problems.
Effective: 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 Ending: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
E MCH 213 orMCH T 213;MCH T 214
MET 320
Strength of Materials II (3) Principles of stress and strain in 3D, indeterminate structures, failure theory, and energy methods in solid mechanics.
Effective: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
E MCH 213 orMCH T 213
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: Fall 2011
Prerequisite:
PHYS 250 orPHYS 211 orPHYS 150 . Prerequisite or concurrent:CHEM 110;MATH 083 orMATH 140
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 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 2012
Prerequisite:
EET 105 orEET 100 orE E 211 orEET 320 andPHYS 151, PHYS 211 orPHYS 250
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: 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 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 Ending: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
MET 320 ; Concurrent:MET 306
MET 415
Finite Element Analysis Applications I (3) Solutions of advanced engineering design problems using finite elements. Intended for engineering technologists.
Effective: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
MET 320;EG T 121 orEG T 205
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 Ending: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
M E 300 orMET 330;MET 331W
MET 432
Fluid Power (3) Principles of fluid flow, hydraulic components, and hydraulic circuits having application to industry.
Effective: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
M E 300 orMET 330 orMET 332 ; prerequisite or concurrent:MET 331W orMET 431
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 436
Energy Conservation Systems (3) Analysis of processes and systems for energy conversion, including power, refrigeration and air conditioning cycles, thermoelectric etc.
Effective: Spring 2013
Prerequisite:
M E 300 orMET 330 orMET 332
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: Fall 2011
Prerequisite:
MET 206 orE MCH 212;MATH 211 orMATH 250;MET 341 . Prerequisite or concurrent: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 2012
Prerequisite:
E MCH 212 orET 321 orMET 206 andMET 321
MET 455
Mechatronics (3) Integration of mechanical and electronic systems implemented using data acquisition systems, sensors, actuators, signal conditioning, feedback controls, and programmable logic controllers.
Effective: Spring 2011
Prerequisite:
EET 100 orEET 105 orEET 101 orE E 211;MET 210W orM E 367;MET 341 orM E 345W;MET 432 orM E 320
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: Fall 2011
Prerequisite:
CHEM 110, CHEM 111 . Prerequisite or concurrent:MET 415
MET 480
Senior Capstone (1) Career and professional topics; development of year-long senior project with industry.
Effective: Fall 2011 Ending: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
M E 300 orMET 330 . Prerequisite or concurrent:MET 415
MET 480
Senior Capstone (1) Career and professional topics; development of year-long senior project with industry.
Effective: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
M E 300 orMET 330 . Prerequisite or concurrent:MET 415, MET 470
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: Fall 2011
Prerequisite:
MET 331W, MET 470, MET 480 . Prerequisite or concurrent:MET 425
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 496A
Applied Machine Design (1-6) Design an entire machine/systen; investigate specific mechanical components in greater depth.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
Prerequisite:
MET 210W
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
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