Prerequisites:
ENGL 2010, ENG 2214
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
Prerequisites: CHEM 1211K; Co-requisite: ENGR 3131
3-3-4
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
Prerequisites: MET 2322, ENGR 3131
3-0-3
Jigs and fixtures for production machining
processes are covered. Specific subjects include methods of
gauging 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.
ENG
3343
Fluid Mechanics
Prerequisites: ENGL 2010, MATH 2254, ENGR 2214, ENGR 3344
(concurrently), and MATH 2306
3-0-3
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.
ENG
3344
Fluid Mechanics Lab
Prerequisites: ENG 3343 (concurrently)
MET
3400
Survey of Thermodynamics
Prerequisites: MATH 2253, PHYS 1111K or PHYS 2211K
3-0-3
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
Prerequisites: MATH 2253, PHYS 1111K or PHYS 2211K
3-0-3
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
Prerequisites: ENGR 3343, MET 3401
3-0-3
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
Prerequisite: Consent of the Department Chair
1
to 5 hours
Special topics selected by the program.
Offered on a demand basis.
MET
4124
Vibrations and Advanced Dynamics
Prerequisites: MATH 2306, ENGR 3122
3-0-3
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
Prerequisite: MET 3132
3-0-3
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
Prerequisites: EG 1212, ENGR 3122, MET 3132
4-0-4
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
Prerequisite: MET 4141
3-0-3
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
Prerequisite: MET 3331
3-0-3
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
Prerequisite: MET 4421
2-3-3
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
Prerequisites: CS 2123, MET 2322
2-3-3
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
Prerequisites: MET 4332, MET 4342 or consent of the department
head
0-9-3
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
Prerequisite: MET 3402
3-0-3
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
Prerequisites: ENGR 3343, MET 3402
3-0-3
The basic principles of residential and
commercial air conditioning systems are introduced including
the calculation of cooling and heating loads, and
psychrometric 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
Prerequisites: ECET 3000 or concurrently; CS 2123, MATH 2306,
ENGR 3131
3-3-4
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
Prerequisite: MET 3402
3-0-3
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
Prerequisite: Consent of the Department Chair
1
to 5 hours
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
Prerequisite: Consent of the Department Chair
1
to 5 hours
Special topics selected by the program.
Offered on a demand basis.
