MEC - Mechanical Engineering
This course examines topics covered in strength of materials within a laboratory setting.
EGR 217 can be taken concurrently or as a prerequisite
This course examines a topic in mechanical engineering that is of special relevance at the time the course is taken. Course content varies accordingly.
This course is an introduction to analysis, design, and specifications of mechanical components such as shafts, bearings, and power transformers. Students will learn to make basic design decisions regarding the suitability of different materials in mechanical components (e.g. steel versus aluminum); and to make basic design decisions regarding the suitability of different components in a mechanical system (e.g. ball bearings versus fluid film bearings). Analytical techniques such as finite element analyses (FEA) may be used.
This course examines the theory and principles of mechanical design specification, verification, and manufacturing through computer aided design and modeling.
This course examines the theory and principles of mechanical design specification, verification, and manufacturing through computer aided design and modeling within a laboratory setting.
MEC 330 can be taken concurrently or as a prerequisite
This course examines basic properties and analysis of fluids such as hydrostatic pressure, fluid flow, continuity, momentum, and energy.
This course examines basic properties and analysis of fluids such as hydrostatic pressure, fluid flow, continuity, momentum, and energy within a laboratory setting.
MEC 350 can be taken concurrently or as a prerequisite
The course presents the three modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation studied in different geometries. Methods for solving multi-mode heat transfer are presented throughout the course. Applications of heat transfer such as heat exchangers and heat transfer from extended surfaces are also presented.
This lab examines heat transfer within a lab setting.
MEC 360 can be taken concurrently or as a prerequisite
Provides the student with the opportunity to pursue a research project. Students will conduct research in consultation with Mechanical Engineering faculty. The project and the amount of credit must be approved by the faculty member.
A work experience opportunity with the purpose of expanding education by applying accumulated knowledge in EGR.
Permission of chair. Internships must be preapproved if they are to be counted for class credit.
This course covers modeling, analysis, and control of single and multiple degree-of-freedom dynamical systems, including mechanical, electrical, thermal, fluid systems and their combinations (mixed systems). Topics may include the processes of energy storage and dissipation, modeling of dynamic systems, basic concepts in system theory, classical control analysis, and design methods.
This course provides the fundamental tools of the design process to produce an effective design solution in a realistic professional environment with conflicting customer needs and technical capabilities. Senior design should be taken in the spring semester after this class.
Capstone project in mechanical engineering. This class is designed for senior mechanical engineering majors. Students will work in teams on a research and/or design project. The students are expected to complete their project in a way that shows proficiency in the engineering design process and demonstrates professional conduct.