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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions are listed in alphabetical order.

Standard information for each course includes the number, title, and credits (sometimes called credit hours or semester hours). For some courses, you will find information on the hours of class, laboratory, or studio for which the course is scheduled in each week of a regular semester; these weekly hours are expanded during summer sessions. Fees for courses are assessed on the basis of credits and other factors.

The course-numbering system generally suggests levels of difficulty and appropriateness. Courses at the 100 and 200 levels comprise introductory offerings and those are most commonly taken by freshmen and sophomores. Courses at the 300 and 400 levels are primarily for juniors and seniors. In some Purdue programs, undergraduates take courses at the 500 level, but generally courses numbered 500 and above are for graduate students.

Preparation for courses is indicated as follows:

P: indicates a prerequisite that must precede your enrollment in the course described. You may find one or more specific course numbers, the number of credits you should already have in a subject, a placement-test level, or other conditions.

C: indicates a corequisite that must be taken no later than the same semester in which you take the course described.

R: indicates a recommendation concerning conditions to be met for enrollment in the course.

When no subject code is shown for prerequisites, corequisites, and recommended courses, they are in the same subject area as the course being described. If you lack a prerequisite or corequisite, or if you wish to take a course numbered at a higher level than your present status, you should seek the department’s or instructor’s consent to enroll in the course.

V.T. means Variable Title and is shown for courses for which the title may be changed to specify the topic or other special focus of each offering.

Purdue University Fort Wayne reserves the right to add, withdraw, or change courses without notice.

 
 
  

  • MA 41700 - Mathematical Programming

    This course is appropriate for majors in engineering, computer science, and mathematics. Construction of linear programming models; the simplex methods and variants, degeneracy and uncertainty in linear programming, gradient methods, dynamic programming, integer programming, principles of duality; two-person zero-sum, nonzero-sum, n-person, and cooperative games.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 26100 or 26300 and one of: MA 26200, 35100 or 51100 with grades of C- or better.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • MA 41800 - Computations Laboratory for MA 417

    Implementation on digital computer of those appropriate algorithms created in class to solve mathematical programming problems.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CS 16000 or CS 11400; C: or P: CS 41700.

    Cr. 1.
    Hours
    Practice 2.
  

  • MA 44100 - Real Analysis

    The theory of functions of a real variable; continuity, theory of differentiation and Riemann integration, sequences and series of functions, uniform convergence, interchange of limit operations.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 26100 and 35100 with a grade of C- or higher or instructor permission.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • MA 45300 - Elements of Algebra

    Fundamental properties of homomorphisms, groups, rings, integers, polynomials, fields.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 17500 and MA 35100 with grades of C- or better.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • MA 46000 - Geometry

    This course begins at the high-school level and then moves quickly to intermediate and advanced topics including an introduction to non-Euclidean geometry. Emphasis on proofs.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 26100 or MA 26300.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • MA 48700 - Professional Practicum V

    Authorized equivalent courses or consent of instructor may be used in satisfying course pre- and corequisites.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA38600.

    Cr. 0.00 - 1.00.
  

  • MA 49000 - Topics in Mathematics for Undergraduates

    Supervised reading and reports on approved topics in various fields.

    Cr. 1-5.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
  

  • MA 51000 - Vector Calculus

    Calculus of functions of several variables and of vector fields in orthogonal coordinate systems; optimization problems; the implicit function theorem; Green’s, Stokes’, and the Divergence theorems; applications to engineering and the physical sciences.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 26100 or MA 26300.

    Cr. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  

  • MA 51100 - Linear Algebra with Applications

    Real and complex vector spaces; linear transformations; Gram- Schmidt process and projections; least squares; QR and LU factorization; diagonalization, real and complex spectral theorem; Schur triangular form; Jordan canonical form; quadratic forms.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 35100.

    Cr. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  

  • MA 52100 - Introduction to Optimization Problems

    Necessary and sufficient conditions for local extrema in programming problems and in the calculus of variations. Control problems, statement of maximum principles, and applications. Discrete control problems.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 51000, and MA 35100 or 51100.

    Cr. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  

  • MA 52300 - Introduction to Partial Differential Equations

    First-order quasi-linear equations and their application to physical and social sciences; the Cauchy-Kovalevsky theorem; characteristics, classification, and canonical form of linear equations: equations of mathematical physics; study of the Laplace, wave, and heat equations; methods of solution.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 26100 or MA 26300 and MA 36300.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Eligible for graduate credit.
    Dual Level Course
    Undergraduate-Graduate
  

  • MA 52500 - Introduction to Complex Analysis

    Complex numbers and complex-valued functions of one variable; differentiation and contour integration; Cauchy’s theorem; Taylor and Laurent series; residues; conformal mapping; applications.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 26300, 44100 or MA 51000.

    Cr. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  

  • MA 54000 - Analysis I

    Metric spaces, compactness and connectedness, sequences and series, continuity and uniform continuity, differentiability, Taylor’s Theorem, Riemann-Stieltjes integrals.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 44100.

    Cr. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  

  • MA 54100 - Analysis II

    Sequences and series of functions, uniform convergence, equicontinuous families, the Stone-Weierstrass Theorem, Fourier series, introduction to Lebesgue measure and integration.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 54000.

    Cr. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  

  • MA 55300 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra

    Group theory: Sylow theorems, Jordan-Holder theorem, solvable groups. Ring theory: unique factorization in polynomial rings, and principal ideal domains. Field theory: straightedge and compass constructions, roots of unity, finite fields, Galois theory, and solubility of equations by radicals.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 45300.

    Cr. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  

  • MA 55400 - Linear Algebra

    Review of basics: vector spaces, dimension, linear maps, matrices, determinants, linear equations. Bilinear forms; inner product spaces; spectral theory; eigenvalues. Modules over a principal ideal domain; finitely generated abelian groups; Jordan and rational canonical forms for a linear transformation.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 45300.

    Cr. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  

  • MA 55600 - Introduction to the Theory of Numbers

    Divisibility, congruences, quadratic residues, Diophantine equations, the sequence of primes.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 26300 or MA 26100.

    Cr. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  

  • MA 56000 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry

    Foundations of Euclidean geometry, including a critique of Euclid’s Elements and a detailed study of an axiom system such as that of Hilbert. Independence of the parallel axiom and introduction to non-Euclidean geometry.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 26100 and 35100 with a C- or higher or instructor permission.

    Cr. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  

  • MA 57100 - Elementary Topology

    Fundamentals of point-set topology with a brief introduction to the fundamental group and related topics; topological and metric spaces; compactness and connectedness; separation properties; local compactness; introduction to function spaces; basic notions involving deformations of continuous paths.

    Preparation for Course
    P. MA 44100.

    Cr. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  

  • MA 57500 - Graph Theory

    Introduction to graph theory with applications.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 30500 or MA 35100.

    Cr. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  

  • MA 58000 - History of Mathematics

    The origins of mathematical ideas and their evolution over time, from early number systems and the evolution of algebra, geometry, and calculus to 20th-century results in the foundations of mathematics. Connections between mathematics and society, including the role of applications in the development of mathematical concepts.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 26100 and one of the following:  EDU 20000 or graduate status or instructor permission.

    Cr. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  

  • MA 59800 - Topics in Mathematics

    Supervised reading courses as well as dual-level special topics courses are given under this number.

    Cr. 1-5.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
    Notes
    Permission of instructor required.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  

  • MARS 20100 - Medieval Encounters

    This course is a team-taught, interdisciplinary course which introduces students to the medieval world, circa 500-1500, through an examination of the history, Literature, Art, Philosophy, and Religion of the time period.

    Cr. 3
  

  • ME 16000 - Solid Modeling

    Communication of form and layout of real world objects, solid modeling of objects. Engineering drawing layouts, orthogonal projections, dimensioning, tolerancing and standard drawing symbols, principles of detain design drawings and assembly drawings, and manufacturability. Use of computer graphics and production of drawings.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 16500; C: ENGR 12800.

    Cr. 2.
    Hours
    Class 1, Lab 2.
  

  • ME 20000 - Thermodynamics I

    First and second laws, entropy, reversible and irreversible processes, properties of pure substances, applications to engineering problems.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CHM 11500; C: MA 26100.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 3,
  

  • ME 25000 - Statics

    Forces and couples, free body diagrams, two- and three-dimensional equilibrium of a particle and rigid bodies. Principles of friction, centroids, centers of gravity, and moments of inertia. Virtual work, potential energy, and static stability of equilibrium. Internal forces, shear and bending moment diagrams.

    Preparation for Course
    P: PHYS 15200; C: MA 26100.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 3.
  

  • ME 25100 - Dynamics

    Kinematics of particles in rectlinear and curvelinear motion. Kinetics or particles, Newton’s second law, energy and momentum methods. Systems of particles. Kinematics and plane motion of rigid bodies, forces and accelerations, energy and momentum methods. Introduction to mechanical vibrations.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 25000; C: MA 36300.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 25200 - Strength of Materials

    Plane stress, plane strain, and stress-strain laws. Applications of stress and deformation analysis to members subjected to centric, torsional, flesual, and combined loading. Introduction to theories of failure, buckling, and energy methods.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 25000.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 25300 - An Introduction to Mechanics

    A shortened combined course in statics, including a study of force systems, free-body diagrams, problems in equilibrium, and mass moment of inertia. Dynamics, including introduction to rigid body kinematics and kinetics using Newton’s laws, and mechanical vibations.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 26100 and PHYS 15200.

    Cr. 2.
  

  • ME 28500 - Industrial Practice I

    For Cooperative Education students only. Practice in industry and comprehensive written report of this experience.

    Cr. 0.
  

  • ME 28600 - Industrial Practice II

    For Cooperative Education students only. Practice in industry and comprehensive written report of this experience.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 28500.

    Cr. 0.
  

  • ME 28700 - Industrial Practice III

    For Cooperative Education students only. Practice in industry and comprehensive written report of this experience.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 28600.

    Cr. 0.
  

  • ME 28800 - Industrial Practice IV

    For Cooperative Education students only. Practice in industry and comprehensive written report of this experience.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 28700.

    Cr. 0.
  

  • ME 28900 - Industrial Practice V

    For Cooperative Education students only. Practice in industry and comprehensive written report of this experience. May be repeated for credit.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 28800.

    Cr. 0.
  

  • ME 29300 - Measurements and Instrumentation

    Introduction to the theory and application of sensors/devices and their instrumentation for measurements problems in engineering and science. Experiments utilizing basic circuits and sensors are preformed. Methods for recording, interpretation and presentation of experimental results are illustrated. Statistic and design of experiments are emphasized.

    Preparation for Course
    P:ECE 20100, COM11400, ENGL 13100.

    Cr. 2.
  

  • ME 30100 - Thermodynamics II

    Reversibility, availability, power cycles, and the conversion of heat into work; combustion, heat pumps, refrigeration, and air conditioning.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 20000.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 30300 - Material Science and Engineering

    Concepts of materials science and their relevance to engineering design. Structure, properties, and uses of engineering materials. Strengthening methods and environmental effects.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CHM 11500 and PHYS 25100; C: ME 25200.

    Cr. 2.
  

  • ME 30400 - Mechanics and Materials Laboratory

    Experimental determination of mechanical properties of selected engineering materials. Experimental verification of assumptions made in ME 252. Use of strain measuring devices. Design of experiments.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 29300 and ME 30300.

    Cr. 1.
  

  • ME 31800 - Fluid Mechanics

    Continuum hypothesis, velocity field, fluid statics, basic conservation laws for systems and control volumes, dimensional analysis and similitude, Euler and Bernoulli equations, Navier-Stokes equations, viscous flows, boundary-layer flow in channels and around submerged bodies, applications.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 20000, 25100, MA 36300.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 31900 - Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

    Introduction to fluid mechanics laboratory and design of experiments, including experiments on flow patterns, velocity profile in an air pipe, wind tunnel calibration, draining of a tank, pipe friction, drag forces, boundary layer studies, falling ball experiments, and measurements of fluid properties.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 29300 and ME 31800.

    Cr. 1.
  

  • ME 32100 - Heat Transfer

    Fundamental principles of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation; mass transfer by diffusion and convection. Application to engineering situations.

    Preparation for Course
    C: ME 31800.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 32200 - Heat Transfer Laboratory

    Introduction to heat transfer laboratory and design of experiments. Experiments on measurements of temperature and thermal conductivity, transient heat conduction, convection, radiation, boiling, and heat exchangers.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 29300 and ME 32100; C: ME 31900.

    Cr. 1.
  

  • ME 33100 - System Dynamics

    Mathematical modeling and response analysis of dynamic systems with mechanical, electrical, fluid/thermal, and electron mechanical components used in modern control systems. Concepts of analogous systems; transfer function and block diagram; state-space formulation; time-domain and frequency-domain analysis.

    Preparation for Course
    P:MA 36300, ME 25100.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 33300 - Automatic Control Systems

    Analysis and design of control systems, from modeling and computer solutions to stability and performance issues with an orientation toward electrical and mechanical systems. Classical control system concepts are emphasized but an introduction to modern techniques is also provided.

    Preparation for Course
    P:ME 33100.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 36100 - Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery

    Position, velocity, and acceleration analysis and design of machine elements including n-bar linkages, cam followers, and gear trains. Dynamic force analysis and balancing of linkages; flywheels; introduction to cam dynamics.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 16000, ME 25100, and MA 36300.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 36900 - Design of Machine Elements

    Application of principles of strength of materials to the design of typical mechanical components.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 25200, ME 30300, and ME 36100; C: ME 30400.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 42100 - Heating and Air Conditioning I

    Fundamentals of fluid flow and heat transfer. Comfort conditions. Psychometrics. Solar radiation. Design conditions. Heating and cooling loads. Ventilation. Air distribution. Fans and pumps. Duct design. Air conditioning system.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME32100.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 42400 - Design and Optimization of Thermal Systems

    Application of the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to the design of thermal systems with an emphasis on modeling, simulation, economic analysis, and optimization. Systems to be studied include heat exchangers, thermal storage devices, fluid machinery, pipes and ducts, and electronics cooling devices.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 30100 and 32100.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 42500 - Intermediate Heat Transfer: Theory and Applications

    Analytical study of conduction; energy and momentum equations in convective heat transfer and review of empirical relations; boiling and condensation; applications in heat transfer such as heat exchangers, refrigeration and freezing of foods, cooling of electronic equipment, and heating and cooling of buildings.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 32100.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 42700 - Sustainable Energy Sources and Systems

    An introduction to energy sources and energy systems with an emphasis on sustainability. Students will apply material from thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to analyze and design energy systems that utilize non-renewable energy sources such as fossil fuels, nuclear fission & fusion, and hydrogen, as well as renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biofuels, geothermal, and oceans. Economic, environmental, social, and political issues related to energy are also considered.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 30100 and 32100.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 43200 - Manufacturing Processes

    This course provides students in Mechanical Engineering program with an opportunity of learning the fundamentals of modern manufacturing processes.  The course introduces the fundamentals of different manufacturing processes, and it also introduces the machine tools and systems for manufacturing processes.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 30300.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 44500 - Biomaterials

    Science of biomaterials including understanding bulk and surface properties, interactions between materials and biological systems, response of biological systems to the material, response of the material to biological systems, and in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility.  Overview of regulatory compliance and commercialization of biomaterials. 

    Preparation for Course
    P:  BIOL 20300 and ME 30300.

    CR. 3.
  

  • ME 46900 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials

    Studies of stress and strain in three-dimensional problems. Theories of failure and energy methods. Unsymmetrical bending, curved beans, cross stress, shear center, torsion of thin-walled noncircular sections, thick-wall cylinders. Introduction to fracture mechanics, plates, and contract stresses.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 25200 and 30300.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 47100 - Vibration Analysis

    Introduction to simple vibratory motions such as damped and undamped free and forced vibrations, resonance, vibratory systems with more than one degree of freedom, Coulomb and systeretic damping, transverse vibration of beams, torional vibration, computation of natural frequencies and mode shapes, applications.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 25100.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 48000 - Finite Element Analysis

    Introduction to the finite-element method through applications to problems in elasticity and heat transfer. Emphasis on one-and two-dimensional problems. Computer implementation.

    Preparation for Course
    C: ME 32100 and 36900.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 48700 - Mechanical Engineering Design I

    The first course of a two-semester sequence of senior capstone design. Provides students with experience in the process and practice of mechanical component/system design from concept through final design. Emphasis on teamwork, project management, testing through simulation or prototype, oral and written communications.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 32100 and ME 36900; C: ME 32200.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 48800 - Mechanical Engineering Design II

    Continuation of ME 48700.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 48700.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 49800 - Research in Mechanical Engineering I

    Individual research projects for students with honors classification. Requires prior approval of, and arrangement with, a faculty research advisor.

    Preparation for Course
    P: honors classification.

    Cr. 0-6.
  

  • ME 50500 - Intermediate Heat Transfer

    Heat and mass transfer by diffusion in one-dimensional, two-dimensional, transient, periodic, and phase change sytems. Convective heat transfer for external and internal flows. Similarity and integral solution methods. Heat, mass, and momentum analogies. Turbulence. Buoyancy driven flows. Convection with phase change. Radiation exchange between surfaces and radiation transfer in absorbing-emitting media. Multimode heat transfer problems.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 32100.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    For graduate engineering courses presented by tape delay from West Lafayette, contact Continuing Engineering Education in West Lafayette, 765-494-7015.
    Dual Level Course
    Dual-Level, Undergraduate-Graduate
  

  • ME 50900 - Intermediate Fluid Mechanics

    Fluid properties. Basic laws for a control volume. Kinematics of fluid flow. Dynamics of frictionless incompressible flow and basic hydrodynamics. Equations of motion for viscous flow, viscous flow applications, boundary layer theory. Wall turbulence, lift and drag of immersed bodies.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 31800 or CE 31800.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    For graduate engineering courses presented by tape delay from West Lafayette, contact Continuing Engineering Education in West Lafayette, 765-494-7015.
    Dual Level Course
    Dual-Level, Undergraduate-Graduate
  

  • ME 54400 - Modeling And Simulation Of Mechanical Engineering Systems

    Modeling and simulation paradigms and methodologies applied to mechanical engineering systems. Emphasis is on the modeling and simulation life-cycle process which includes purpose & scope, model development, computer implementation, numerical solution, and verification and validation. Examples illustrating design decision models, optimization, and simulation experiment design are presented. Engineering applications include manufacturing, static, dynamic, energy, and thermal-fluid systems.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  permission of department and instructor required.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 54500 - Finite Element Analysis: Advanced Theory and Applications

    Theory of the course covers various algorithms for non-linear and time-depended problems in two  and three dimensions. Application of the course cover the advanced topics with problems chosen from solid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. Commercial FEA packages such as ANSYS and/or ABAQUS are applied to solve various engineering problems. Students must possess an appropriate level of mathematics and programming skills to understand, develop and program solvers for finite element models.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 48000 or Graduate standing.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 54600 - CAD/CAM Theory And Advanced Applications

    Theory of CAD/CAM. Geometric modeling for seamless CAD/CAM integration. Solid modeling data structure design/manipulation. CAD and CAM tools with a focus on product development integration and automation. Machining theory, automated CNC machining, and process control. CAD/CAM applications using programming languages and open architecture kernel for modeling. Projects involve CAD/CAM aspects for advanced engineering.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 54700 - Mechatronics, Robot And Automation

    Modern products are mostly mechatronic products, where mechanical components are integrated with electrical, electronic, and control components to fulfill high-level system functionalities. Especially, robots are critical components in modern manufacturing; their roles to our societies are becoming increasingly of importance. The design, manufacture, assembly, and operation of mechatronic products require engineers to understand a wide scope of engineering knowledge and to be able to design and integrate mechanical, electric, and control subsystems. This course is designed for graduate students to (1) understand the concept of mechatronics, (2) learn design principles to integrate multidisciplinary components as a system to meet requirements of products, (3) gain the fundamental knowledge about robots and automation, (4) have hand-on skills in developing basic mechatronic products.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ME 36100, and permission of instructor.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • ME 55000 - Adv Stress Analysis

    Studies of stresses and strains in three-dimensional problems. Failure theories and yield criteria. Stress function approach to two-dimensional problems. Bending of nonhomogeneous asymmetric curved beams. Torsion of bars with noncircular cross sections. Energy methods. Elastic stability. Introduction to plates. Students may not receive credit for both ME 55000 and CE 57000.

    Cr. 3.
    Dual Level Course
    Dual-Level, Undergraduate-Graduate
  

  • MET 10400 - Technical Graphics Communications

    An introduction to the graphic language used to communicate design ideas using CAD. Topics include sketching, multiview drawings, auxiliary views, pictorial views, working drawings, dimensioning practices, and section views.

    Preparation for Course
    C: MA 15900 or 15300.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 3,
  

  • MET 10600 - Analytical and Computational Tools in MET

    Introduction to analytical and computational problem-solving techniques. The electronic calculator, the factor-label method of unit conversions, engineering graphs, and the computer are used to solve problems. Computer emphasis is on spreadsheet analysis, graphics, and generation of technical reports through the integrated use of software packages.

    Cr. 2.
    Hours
    Class 1, Lab. 2,
  

  • MET 18000 - Materials and Processes

    Application and characteristics, both physical and chemical, of the materials most commonly used in industry; the mechanical processes by which materials may be shaped or formed.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ET 10600; C: MA 15300 or 15900.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 2,
  

  • MET 21600 - Machine Elements

    The design and analysis of machine components with emphasis on safety factors based on various failure theories in consideration of fluctuating loads, stress concentration, and other factors affecting failure. A study of standard machine elements such as brakes, clutches, belts, chains, gears, screws, springs, and bearings; their application, operational behavior, efficiency, economy, and standardization.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ET 20000, MET 10400, ECET 11400 and IET 20500 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Cr. 4.
    Hours
    Class 4.
  

  • MET 22300 - Introduction to Computer- Aided Modeling and Design

    An introduction to computer-aided modeling and design (CAMD) with hands-on experience in the operation of an interactive computer graphics system. Generation of 3-D computer models and preparation of working drawings including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MET 10400 or ARET 12300 with a C- or better.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 3,
  

  • MET 24700 - Computer-Aided Tool and Fixture Design

    Tool design methods; tooling materials and heat treatment; design of cutting tools; gage design; design of drill jigs and fixtures; tool design for NE and CNC machines; tool design on the CAD system. Term projects using the CAD system are required.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MET 22300, MET 33500 and ET 19000 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 3,
  

  • MET 27500 - Industrial Practice I

    Practice in industry and written reports of this practice for co-op students.

    Preparation for Course
    P: admission to the Cooperative Education program.

    Cr. 1.
  

  • MET 27600 - Industrial Practice II

    Practice in industry and written reports of this practice for co-op students.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MET 27500.

    Cr. 1.
  

  • MET 29500 - Industrial Practicum

    For full-time students who have completed one year of study. Practical problems in local industry limited to about 10 hours per week for which the student receives some remuneration. May be repeated.

    Cr. 1.
  

  • MET 29900 - Mechanical Engineering Technology

    Independent project laboratory work is conducted under the supervision of appropriate MET faculty. Hours and subject matter must be arranged by instructor and approved by MET Curriculum Subcommittee.

    Cr. 1-3.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
  

  • MET 30000 - Applied Thermodynamics

    The fundamentals of thermodynamics including application of the first and second laws, enthalpy, entropy, reversible and irreversible processes.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 22700 and PHYS 21800 with grades of C- or better.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 3,
  

  • MET 31200 - Dynamics and Mechanisms

    The slider crank, four-bar linkage and Scotch Yoke mechanisms along with cam and follower systems will be studied. Both the kinematics and dynamics of the mechanisms will be covered. Dynamic studies will include both Newton’s Second Law and energy methods.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ET 19000, MA 22700,  and PHYS 21800 with grades or C- or better.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 3.
  

  • MET 33000 - Introduction to Fluid Power

    A study of the development, transmission, and utilization of power through fluid power circuits and controls.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA15400 or MA 15900 with a grade of C- or better.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 2.
  

  • MET 33500 - Basic Machining

    A comprehensive survey of machine tools as they are used in converting workpieces into finished products with consideration of cost, quality, quantity, and interchangeability and safety requirements. Actual operation analysis of many machine tools set-ups will be provided for comparison studies.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MET 18000, PHYS 21800 and MA 15400 or 15900 with grades of C- or better.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 3,
  

  • MET 34700 - Programming of Automation Systems

    A study of programming on computer numerical control systems, including tool geometry compensation, coordinate transformation, and macros for developing canned cycles; and study of geometric and kinetic characteristics of industrial robots, end-effectors, sensors, applications, programming and safety.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ECET 11400 or 26400, MET 22300, MET 33500, ENG W234, and PHYS 21900, all with grades of C- or better.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab 3.
  

  • MET 35000 - Applied Fluid Mechanics

    The fundamentals of fluid mechanics including properties of fluid, pressure, hydrostatic force on submerged areas; kinematics and dynamics of fluid flow; friction losses and sizing of pipe.

    Preparation for Course
    P: PHYS 21800 and MA 22700 with a grade of C- or better.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 3,
  

  • MET 37000 - Introduction to Heat Transfer

    This course introduces fundamental principles of heat transfer: conduction, natural convection, forced convection, and radiation, with an emphasis on practical applications (e.g. HVAC). Both analytical and numerical solution methods will be introduced. Calculated solutions will be compared with measurements using in-class demonstrations.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Junior standing; MA 22700 and PHYS 21900 with grades of C- or better.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • MET 37500 - Industrial Practice III

    Practice in industry and written reports of this practice for co-op students.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MET 27600.

    Cr. 1.
  

  • MET 37600 - Industrial Practice IV

    Practice in industry and written reports of this practice for co-op students.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MET 37500.

    Cr. 1.
  

  • MET 38100 - Engineering Materials

    Applications and characteristics of engineering materials used in industry with special emphasis on plastics and other nonferrous materials such as elastomers, composites, ceramics, and glass, including a survey of the processes involved. Also, metallurgy, failure analysis, corrosion resistance, and surface treatments of metallic and nonmetallic materials.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MET 18000 and CHM 11100 with a grade of C- or better. 

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 3,
  

  • MET 44000 - Advanced CNC Machining

    Advanced CNC Machining is a continuation of the basic machining and introductory CAD courses. Students learn additional concepts for manufacturing metal and plastic parts by developing CAD drawings, translating these drawings into CNC code, producing parts on a CNC lathe and a CNC machining center, and analyzing the process and results. Shop safety and preventive maintenance are also emphasized.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MET 22300 and MET 33500 with a grade of C- or better.

    Cr. 3.
  

  • MET 47500 - Industrial Practice V

    Practice in industry and written reports of this practice for co-op students.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MET 37600.

    Cr. 1 - 2.
  

  • MET 48700 - Instrumentation and Automatic Control

    Instrumentation for pressure, temperature, velocity, rpm, strain, force, displacement, acceleration, counting, and sound will be studied. Automatic control will be studied covering topics of on-off and proportional control, programmable controllers, and computer control.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ECET 21100 with a grade of C- or better.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 2,
  

  • MET 49400 - Senior Design and Analysis

    This course will focus on mechanical design, finite element analysis, environmental concerns, and/or ethical challenges. Technical reports will be written and one will involve an oral presentation.

    Preparation for Course
    P: senior class standing.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 3,
  

  • MET 49900 - Mechanical Engineering Technology

    Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff.

    Cr. 1-6.
    Hours
    Class 0-3, Lab. 2-6,
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
  

  • MSL 10100 - Foundation Officership

    Examine the unique duties and responsibilities of officers. Discuss organization and role of the Army. Review basic life skills pertaining to fitness and communication. Analyze Army values and expected ethical behavior.

    Cr. 1-2.
  

  • MSL 10200 - Basic Leadership

    Presents fundamental leadership concepts and doctrine. Practice basic skills that underlie effective problem solving. Apply active listening and feedback skills. Examine factors that influence leader and group effectiveness. Examine the officer experience.

    Cr. 1-2.
  

  • MSL 20100 - Individual Leadership

    Develop knowledge of self-confidence and individual leadership skills. Develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Apply communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.

    Cr. 2-3.
  

  • MSL 20200 - Leadership and Teamwork

    Focuses on self-development guided by knowledge of self and group processes. Challenges current beliefs, knowledge, and skills. Provides equivalent preparation for the ROTC Advanced Course and the Leader’s Training Course.

    Cr. 2-3.
  

  • MSL 30100 - Leadership and Problem Solving

    Examines basic skills that underlie effective problem solving. Review the features and execution of the Leadership Development Program. Analyze military mission and plan military operations. Execute squad battle drills.

    Cr. 3-4.
  

  • MSL 30200 - Leadership and Ethics

    Probes leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate. Develop cadet leadership competencies. Prepare for success at National Advanced Leadership Camp. Recognize leader responsibility to accommodate subordinate spiritual needs. Apply principles and techniques of effective written and oral communication.

    Cr. 3-4.
  

  • MSL 40100 - Leadership and Management

    Builds on National Advanced Leadership Camp experience to solve organizational and staff problems. Discuss staff organization, functions, and processes. Examine principles of subordinate motivation and organizational change. Apply leadership and problem-solving principles to a complex case study/simulation.

    Cr. 3-4.
  

  • MSL 40200 - Officership

    Designed to explore topics relevant to second lieutenants entering the Army. Describe legal aspects of decision making and leadership. Analyze Army organization for operations from the tactical to strategic level. Assess administrative and logistics management functions.

    Cr. 3-4
  

  • MSL 49000 - Directed Study In Military Science

    Individual readings, topics, or projects in military science appropriate for advanced undergraduate students.

    Cr. 1-3.
  

  • MSL 49900 - Advanced Military Studies

    Advanced study of technical and professional topics related to military history, leadership, tactics, team development, management, officership, or training.

    Cr. 1-4.
 

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