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t e c h n o l o g yMET 1301 Mechanics A 4 QH
Explores forces, moments, couples, statics of particles, and rigid bodies in two- and three-dimensions. Examines external and internal distributed forces, first moments and centroids, and structures such as trusses, frames, and machines. Prereq. MTH 1193, PHY 1191.MET 1302 Mechanics B 4 QH
Emphasizes friction, second moments, kinematics of particles, rectilinear and curvilinear motion of dynamic particles. Topics include force, mass and acceleration, and work and energy. Prereq. MET 1301.MET 1303 Mechanics C 4 QH
Studies impulse and momentum of particles. Topics include kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies: force, mass, and accelera-tion; dynamics of rigid bodies: work and energy, and impulse and momentum; and introduction to mechanical vibration. Prereq. MET 1302.MET 1314 Stress Analysis A 4 QH
Investigates axially loaded members, stress and strain, allowable stresses, factor of safety, temperature effects, and indeterminate members. Topics include centric loading of bolted and welded connections, shear and moment in beams, eccentrically loaded connections, and flexural and transverse shearing stresses in beams. Prereq. MET 1301.MET 1315 Stress Analysis B 4 QH
Discusses beam deflections and reactions by various methods, theorem of three moments and torsional stresses and strains. Topics include pressure vessels, power transmission, eccentric loads on struts, beams, riveted and welded joints, combined and principle stresses, Mohr's circle, and theories of failure. Prereq. MET 1314.MET 1319 Mechanics 4 QH
Introduces mechanics to nonmechanical majors. Topics include statics of particles and rigid bodies, and kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Prereq. MTH 1193 and PHY 1191.MET 1330 Mechanical Design A 4 QH
Introduces mechanical design, the design process, design factors, creativity, optimization, human factors, and value engineering. Discusses and develops principles through simple design projects. Topics include principles of design, properties and selection of materials; stress concentrations; strength under combined stresses; theories of failure; and impact, fluctuation, and repeated loads. Prereq. MET 1315, MET 1380.MET 1331 Mechanical Design B 4 QH
Explores stresses, deformation and design of fasteners, screws, joints, springs, and bearings, lubrication, and journal bearings. Topics include stresses and power transmission of spur, bevel, and worm gear, shaft design, and clutches and brakes. Emphasizes group design projects. Prereq. MET 1330.MET 1333 Design Laboratory 2 QH
Provides the opportunity for students to develop group design projects that have been developed as a part of their senior design course (MET 1330 and MET 1331). Projects are completed and presented to their peers and to the faculty. This course must be taken in conjunction with MET 1331. Prereq. MET 1330.MET 1340 Thermodynamics A 4 QH
Introduces general theory of heat and matter, laws of thermodynamics, energy-transformation principles, availability of energy, properties and processes for pure substances and ideal gases. Topics include thermodynamic properties and processes of liquids and vapors, tables and charts, mixtures of fluids, and vapor cycles. Prereq. PHY 1192.MET 1341 Thermodynamics B 4 QH
Discusses theory and analysis of actual engine types using gas and internal combustion engines, theory of gas and vapor flow through orifices and nozzles, and principles of gas compression. Includes analysis of gas turbine cycles, steam power cycles, congeneration systems, and introduction to air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. Prereq. MET 1340.MET 1342 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning 4 QH
Focuses on air-conditioning principles, including psychometrics and heat pumps. Examines calculation of heating and cooling loads in accordance with ASHRAE practices, principles of gas compression, analysis of vapor compression, refrigeration systems, low-temperature refrigeration cycles, and absorption refrigeration systems. Prereq. MET 1341.MET 1343 Heat Transfer 4 QH
Presents the principles of heat transfer: thermal conductivity and thermal conductance/resistance. Examines heat transfer mechanisms, equations of conduction, and natural and forced convection. Covers emissivity and absorptivity, radiation between simple bodies, heat transfer coefficients, heat changer effectiveness, and heat exchanger design and selection. Prereq. MET 1341.MET 1373 Fluid Mechanics 4 QH
Covers the principles of fluid statics and dynamics. Includes topics such as fluid flow in pipes, friction losses, fluid energy, Bernoulli's theorem, flow measurement, open channel flow, pump and fan design, and selection. Prereq. MET 1302.MET 1380 Materials A 4 QH
Introduces fundamental metallic structures, general metallurgic information covering polymer, ceramic, composite, and properties, testing, and failure of metals. Topics include alloying and hardening of metals, refinement of metals, equilibrium diagrams, characteristics of engineering metals, and selection of materials for engineering applications.MET 1388 Measurement and Analysis 5 QH
Examines the theory of mechanical measurements, instruction, and experimentation data and report writing. Applies the principles developed in class to the laboratory, and a detailed technical report is required. Laboratory experiments include such topics as experimental analysis; statistical techniques; and mechanical measurements of temperature, pressure, force, deformation, strain, and rotational frequency. Prereq. MET 1195, GET 1105, and PHY 1192.MET 1391 Mechanical Projects Laboratory 2 QH
Presents experiments to determine mechanical properties of materials under tensile, compressive, torsional, direct shear, flexural, impact, fatigue, and creep-loading conditions as they are affected by normal and abnormal environmental conditions; also as they are affected by homogeneity, nonhomogeneity, isotropy, and nonisotropy. Prereq. MET 1315, MET 1380, MET 1390, or taken concurrently.MET 1392 Fluids Laboratory 2 QH
Offers experiments to determine the physical properties of incompressible fluids and to measure the flow rates and velocities utilizing pilot tubes, oriface plates, venturii and weirs flow meters, U-tube differential manometers, and piezometers as the fluid flows through open channels, partially filled conduits, conduits under pressure, pipe networks, turbines and pumps. Prereq. MET 1370, MET 1390, or taken concurrently.MET 1393 Thermodynamics Laboratory 2 QH
Explores basic thermodynamic relations. Experiments examine the flow of compressible fluids and steam and the energy conversion of a fuel into a working substance and the related heat-transfer mechanisms. Discusses operating characteristics of thermal generators, engines, and compressors. Prereq. MET 1341, MET 1390, or taken concurrently.MET 1394 Technology Laboratory D 2 QH
Presents experiments to examine the operating characteristics and efficiencies of internal combustion engines, brake horsepower, indicated horsepower, friction horsepower, and mean effective pressure. Topics include fuel consumption, torque, ignition timing, manifold pressure, and compression ratios and internal engines as energy conversion systems, and energy conversion of fuels. Prereq. MET 1341, MET 1343, MET 1393, or taken concurrently.MET 1396 Machine Shop 4 QH
Introduces the study of machines for metal processing, cutting tools, and fluids, machinability, and automatic machinery. Prereq. MET 1301 and MET 1380.MET 1414 Mechanical Vibrations 4 QH
Examines elements of vibrating systems, one degree of freedom (undamped free and forced vibration from Newton's law of motion and energy methods), natural frequencies, and damped free and forced vibration. Topics include design of vibration mounts for mechanical equipment, modeling of vibrational systems, shock testing, and computer applications. Laboratory experiments are included. Prereq. MET 1303.MET 1416 Stress Analysis C 4 QH
Discusses curved beam, asymmetrical bending of beams, shear-center and shear stresses on thin sections, composite beams; columns' energy absorption and resilience, inertial stresses, impact loading, and deflection of beams by energy methods and bolted fastenings, and an introduction of finite element analysis. Prereq. MET 1315.MET 1444 Power Generation 4 QH
Explores electrical power generation by thermomechanical, electromechanical, nuclear, and hydraulic systems. Analyzes thermodynamic cycles as well as practical deviations from the related ideal processes. Considers accessory and auxiliary equipment use. Studies design, performance, economic factors, and public issues affecting electrical power generation.MET 1481 Materials B 4 QH
Focuses on the study of inorganic materials (polymers, glasses, ceramics, cements, composites, wood), and materials having important electrical and magnetic properties. A summary of the most recent applications for the fabrication and uses of both metals and nonmetals. Structures of metals, imperfections, phase diagrams effect of temperature on structure and properties of metals (annealing, recrystalization, recovery, precipitation, diffusion) strengthening mechanisms, mechanical properties of nonferrous metals. Lab experiments in preparation of samples, selection, polishing, and etching; examination of nonferrous metals, use of the microscope, linear analysis construction of cooling curves, and simple binary-phase diagrams. Prereq. MET 1380.MET 1499 Special Problems in Mechanical Engineering Technology 4 QH
Theoretical or experimental work under individual faculty supervision. Prereq. Permission of department chair.
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