MET 1000 Mechanical
Engineering Technology Orientation
1-0-1
An introduction to career
opportunities in the Mechanical Engineering Technologies; familiarization
with college and departmental policies, curriculum, and facilities.
MET 1311 Manufacturing
Processes
3-0-3
An introduction to industrial
manufacturing processes used for converting raw materials into finished
products. Various processes, machinery, and operations will be examined
with emphasis placed on understanding engineering materials and processing
parameters that influence design considerations, product quality, and production
costs.
MET 1321 Manufacturing
Processes Lab I
1-3-2
Prerequisite: MET 1311 or
concurrently
An introduction to the use
and operation of selected industrial machinery, various machining operations,
selected welding processes and precision measuring instruments. Laboratory
projects will emphasize safety and apply selected manufacturing processes,
various inspection processes, fixturing and engineering materials.
MET 1901-1905 Special
Topics
1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: Consent of
the program head
Special topics selected
by the program. Offered on a demand basis.
MET 2322 Manufacturing
Processes Lab II
2-3-3
Prerequisites: EG 1212,
MET 1000, MET 1321
An introduction to the use
and operation of selected Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machine
tools. Laboratory projects will apply selected manufacturing processes,
geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and CNC programming logic.
Emphasis is placed on the following: safety, operational planning, design
considerations, bonus tolerance, virtual condition, work holding requirements
and manufacturing problems associated with engineering materials.
MET 2901-2905 Special
Topics
1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: Consent of
the program head
Special topics selected
by the program. Offered on a demand basis.
MET 3101 Fluid Mechanics
3-3-4
Prerequisites: ENGL 2010,
MATH 2254, MET 3121
A study of the fundamentals
of fluid statics and dynamics including hydrostatic forces on submerged
plates, continuity of fluid flow and fluid flow principles. Applications
of turbulent and laminar flow in conduits are emphasized. The systems
approach is practiced in analyzing the application of flow measuring devices,
piping, pumps and turbines. The laboratory reinforces the principles
of fluid mechanics as they apply to incompressible fluid flow and low speed
air flow. Developing experimental data into effective laboratory
reports is emphasized.
MET 3121 Statics
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MATH 2254
or concurrently, PHYS 1111K or PHYS 2211K
The calculation of forces
and moments acting on machine parts, frames, and structures. The
equilibrium of force systems, shear and moment diagrams for beams, and
friction are studied.
MET 3122 Dynamics
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MET 3121
A study of the mechanics
of particles and rigid bodies. Topics covered include: kinematics
and kinetics of particles; work and kinetic energy; impulse and momentum;
rigid body motions; relative motion and moving coordinate systems; and
an introduction to mechanical vibrations.
MET 3123 Dynamics
of Machines
3-0-3
Prerequisites: CS 2123,
MET 3122
The analysis of motion,
velocity, acceleration, and forces in mechanisms and machines. Emphasis
is placed on the analytical methods suitable for computerized analysis
as well as graphical methods for visualization and preliminary design studies.
Mechanical vibration isolation is also discussed.
MET 3131 Strength
of Materials
3-3-4
Prerequisites: ENGL 2010,
MET 3121
A study of stress and strain
of deformable bodies in tension, compression, bending, and torsion.
Topics covered include: axial stress and strain; thermal stress and strain;
statically indeterminant systems; torsional stress and strain; power transmission
in shafts; bending stresses in beams; beam deflections; combined stresses;
elastic buckling in columns; and finite element analysis methods.
MET 3132 Engineering
Materials
3-3-4
Prerequisites: CHEM 1211K,
MET 3131
A study of metals, ceramics,
polymers, and composites as related to design. Areas include corrosion,
atomic structure, mechanical properties, failure theories, fatigue, creep,
cold working, heat treating, alloying, and non-destructive testing.
The lab work includes tensile testing, heat treating, impact testing, hardness
testing, and corrosion.
MET 3331 Tool Design
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MET 2322,
MET 3131
Jigs and fixtures for production
machining processes are covered. Specific subjects include methods
of gaging work pieces, ease and simplicity of operation, assembly methods,
capital evaluation, techniques for locating and holding work pieces, time
studies, tool steels, bending allowances, and reverse engineering techniques.
The course is design project oriented. Projects include calculations
of tooling forces and costs as well as complete production drawings of
the tool design.
MET 3400 Survey
of Thermodynamics
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MATH 2253,
PHYS 1111K or PHYS 2211K
A study of the fundamental
laws of thermodynamics and heat transfer for non-MET students. Properties
of ideal gases, mixtures of ideal gases, real substances as related to
heat engines, heat pumps, refrigerators, and heat exchangers are covered.
Basic applications of thermodynamics in the study of power plants, internal
combustion engines, refrigeration systems and air conditioning systems
are included. Heat transfer topics are introduced with applications
for conduction, convection, and radiation. (This course may not be
taken for credit by MET students).
MET 3401 Thermodynamics
I
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MATH 2253,
PHYS 1111K or PHYS 2211K
Covers the fundamentals
of thermodynamics. Use of steam and gas tables is introduced.
Property relations for ideal gases and incompressible liquids are introduced.
Applications of the First and Second Laws to closed and open systems are
studied. Heat engines, refrigerators, heat pumps, availability and
irreversibility are studied.
MET 3402 Thermodynamics
II
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MET 3101,
MET 3401
Continuation of Thermodynamics
I with emphasis on applications. Transient flow analysis, combustion,
internal and external combustion cycles, gas turbines, compressors, refrigeration
and air conditioning processes are studied. Fundamentals of heat
transfer are also covered.
MET 3901-3905 Special
Topics
1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: Consent of
the program head
Special topics selected
by the program. Offered on a demand basis.
MET 4124 Vibrations
and Advanced Dynamics
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MATH 2306,
MET 3123
Theory of mechanical vibrations
with applications to machinery and the kinematics and kinetics of three
dimensional motion of rigid bodies are covered. Conventional and
computer methods are used.
MET 4133 Advanced
Engineering Materials
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MET 3132
The course covers polymers,
ceramics, composites, and advanced topics in ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy.
Advanced topics in mechanics of materials, including failure theories and
analysis of composites are studied. Traditional methods and Finite
Element Modeling and Analysis (FEM/FEA) are used.
MET 4141 Machine
Design I
4-0-4
Prerequisites: EG 1212,
MET 3122, MET 3123, MET 3132
The design of machines and
machine elements, and cost considerations. The course focuses on power
transmission in machines including gears, belts, pulleys, bearings, lubrication,
clutches, brakes, chains, power screws, and gear trains. Stress calculations
and material selection are discussed. Broad design issues such as safety,
ethics, patents, product liability, time value of money, return on investment,
and breakeven analysis are covered. Students work in design teams on a
major design project.
MET 4142 Machine
Design II
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MET 4141
A continuation of Machine
Design I, with emphasis on topics related to the design of machine elements
for structural integrity, reliability, and economy. Application of
advanced topics in strength of materials to machine design. The course
includes a major design project.
MET 4332 Advanced
Tool Design
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MET 3331
Basic principles of the
design of the material removal tools are studied, including basic cutting
tool mechanics and heat transfer effects. Turning, milling, drilling
and punch press operations are covered both for selection of a cost effective
manufacturing technique and for learning the intricacies of the technique.
The case study approach is used to illustrate course materials.
MET 4341 Automation
Systems and Controls
2-3-3
Prerequisite: MET 4421
The technology of integrating
automation equipment for use in manufacturing processes is covered.
Students design demonstrations and complete projects involving the interfacing
of Numerical Control machines, flexible automation devices, and other material
handling systems. Programming and sensory techniques, as well as
identification systems are investigated. Data collection, quality
management and control are included.
MET 4342 Numerical
Control of Machines
2-3-3
Prerequisites: CS 2123,
MET 2322
A course in tooling and
programming for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. The course
includes G-Code, conversational, and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
programming languages and systems. Considerable emphasis on the integration
of NC planning and programming into automated manufacturing systems.
Topics in communications and computer networking for Direct Numerical Control
(DNC) are discussed.
MET 4351 Manufacturing
System Design Project
0-9-3
Prerequisites: MET 4332,
MET 4342 or consent of the department head
The Manufacturing Design
Project is the capstone course for the Manufacturing Concentration in MET.
Projects are assigned based on interest, equipment and software availability,
and the specific background of the student. Projects require planning,
proposal presentation, scheduling, engineering, implementation, and written
and oral presentations of project results. Students are encouraged
to "design and build" and utilize concepts learned from the courses completed
in the MET Manufacturing Concentration. Presentation and report writing
skills are practiced.
MET 4411 Refrigeration
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MET 3402
The theory and applications
of commercial refrigeration systems are studied. The thermodynamic analysis
of the refrigeration cycle, load calculations and selection of components
for refrigeration systems are covered.
MET 4412 Air Conditioning
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MET 3101,
MET 3402
The basic principles of
residential and commercial air conditioning systems are introduced including
the calculation of cooling and heating loads, and psychrometic processes.
The student is exposed to relevant topics in heating, ventilating and air
conditioning (HVAC) such as equipment selection, duct design, piping design,
indoor air quality, energy code, HVAC systems, energy conservation options,
automatic controls, and testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) of air conditioning
systems.
MET 4421 Instruments
and Controls
3-3-4
Prerequisites: CS 2123,
ECET 3000, MATH 2306, MET 3101
This course covers the principles
of engineering experimentation and process control. Students are instructed
in current methods of data gathering, data regression, graphical analysis,
result compilation, and report writing. Data gathering will include both
manual techniques and computer data acquisition systems. An understanding
of sensor selection, interfacing, and implementation is provided through
lecture and laboratory assignments. The fundamentals of uncertainty analysis
along with the application of dimensional analysis and similitude are covered.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) are used to introduce students to
process control. Laboratory exercises illustrating the use of instrumentation
for performance evaluation and control of mechanical systems are conducted.
MET 4431 Plant and
Power Applications
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MET 3402
A study of the applications
of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer to industrial process
plants. Fundamentals of piping design, selection of fans, heat exchangers
and other components commonly used in industrial processes are covered.
MET 4801-4805 Special
Projects
1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: Consent of
the program head
Independent study on topics
of mutual interest to faculty and students. Assignments depend upon
the specific background of the student, equipment availability, software
availability, etc. Projects require a proposal presentation, scheduling,
implementation and both written and oral presentations of study results.
MET 4901-4905 Special
Topics
1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: Consent of
the program head
Special topics selected
by the program. Offered on a demand basis.