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Course Descriptions

Course descriptions in this section are reasonable summaries only and are neither completely inclusive nor completely exclusive of total course content for any given course.

Courses listed herein may or may not be offered each term.

Courses are listed alphabetically according to prefix.

Numbering Code

Courses are grouped into a three-digit number series which indicates the normal teaching levels. Some variations may occur.

1-99 Preparatory and Developmental Courses. Courses numbered below 100 are not applicable toward a degree even though units are assigned, grades are awarded and tuition is assessed.

Lower-Division Courses (freshman and sophomore)
100-199 First-Year Courses
200-299 Second-Year Courses

Upper-Division Courses (junior and senior)
300-399 Third-Year Courses
400-499 Fourth-Year Courses

Graduate Courses
500-599 Graduate Courses

Other Codes

Each Term:

Some courses in this section have a code following the course title. This code designates when the course will be offered. F indicates Fall, W indicates Winter, S indicates Spring.

Lecture, Lab, Credit Hours:

The three numbers following the course title. For example:

CST 101 Introduction to Personal Computing
(3-3-4) = weekly lecture hours – lab hours – total credits

For more information, see Baccalaureate General Education Requirements  

Courses with the following notation fulfill the appropriate general education requirements: 
C - Communication H - Humanities HP - Humanities Performance SS - Social Science

Special Terms

As Required: This term designates a course or series of courses which will be offered only as enrollment, student interest, or individual department needs demand and as staffing allows. A course so designated may be offered if special student needs, situations of extreme hardship, or other unusual circumstances deem it in the best interest of both the student(s) and the institution to do so.

Hours to be Arranged Each Term: Normally students negotiate individually with faculty members and/or departments and arrange to have courses so designated offered for the term most suitable to their unique situation.

Corequisite: A course that must be taken simultaneously with another course. Corequisites are noted at the end of each course description.

Prerequisite: A course that must be passed satisfactorily before another course may be taken. Prerequisites are noted at the end of each course description. Courses transferred in to Oregon Tech with a C- or better meet the prerequisite requirement of obtaining a C or better.

Quarter Credit: A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than:

  1. One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or
  2. At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution, including laboratory work, internships, practicals, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

A numerical credit value assigned to certain number of lecture or laboratory hours. A lecture class meeting for three 50-minute periods a week would be assigned three units of credit. Students have traditionally been expected to spend an additional six hours of outside class work per week for each three units of lecture class credit. Generally, a lab class requires three hours per week for one unit of credit, or a total of nine in-lab hours with no additional outside class work expected for three units of lab class credit.

Reading and Conference: A course taken on an independent study basis with the supervision of an instructor, usually consisting of weekly conferences, assigned readings, research papers, etc.

Seminar: A class taught by a group discussion process rather than by means of formal lecture. Student research and reporting are usually expected.

Sequence: A series of classes in the same subject area that, taken as a whole, comprise a full year’s work. Generally, course sequences are numbered consecutively, and often (though not always) should be taken in the numerical order listed (i.e., CHE 201  should be taken before CHE 202 , etc.).
 

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 261 - Introduction to Linear Algebra

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Matrices and matrix operations, systems of linear equations, vectors in a geometric setting, projections, dot products, cross products, inverse matrices, determinants, linear transformations, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors. Use of MATLAB or equivalent CAS and/or a graphing calculator required.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Pre-or Corequisite: MATH 251  or instructor consent
  

  • MATH 307 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.
  

  • MATH 311 - Introduction to Real Analysis

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    A one term stand-alone course on topics in real analysis, covering properties of real numbers, completeness axiom, continuity, convergence of sequences and series of numbers, convergence of sequences and series of functions. Emphasis will be placed on proofs.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 253N  and MATH 327 , both with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 321 - Applied Differential Equations I

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    The first in a two term sequence on the solutions of ordinary differential equations. Introduction to differential equations, first and second order equations with applications.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 252  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 322 - Applied Differential Equations II

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    The second in a two term sequence on the solutions of ordinary differential equations. Introduction to systems of equations, the Laplace transform and series solutions.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 321  and MATH 341 
  

  • MATH 327 - Discrete Mathematics

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduction to proof and mathematical abstraction. Topics include sets, set operations, functions, relations, sequences, series, recurrence relations, mathematical induction, equivalence relations.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 111  and MATH 252 , both with grade “C” or better, or Junior standing
  

  • MATH 341 - Linear Algebra I

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    The study of vectors and matrices in Euclidean space, their geometric interpretations and application to systems of equations. Includes linear independence of vectors, basis and dimension, introduction to linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, determinants.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 252  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 342 - Linear Algebra II

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    A continuation of the topics of MATH 341  to the setting of abstract vector spaces. Includes the study of orthogonality, inner product spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, matrix decompositions and a more advanced study of linear transformations.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 341 
  

  • MATH 346 - Number Theory

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A proof-based course in the theory of the integers, including divisibility, primes, Euclid’s Algorithm, Euler’s Theorem and an introduction to algebraic structures. The course also includes applications of number theory such as RSA encryption.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 327  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 347 - Fundamentals of Abstract Algebra

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduction to group theory and algebraic structures with applications.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 254N  and MATH 327 , both with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 354 - Vector Calculus II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Review of vector functions, space curves, gradients, and directional derivatives. Introduction to vector analysis: vector fields, divergence, curl, line integrals, surface integrals, conservative fields, and the theorems of Gauss, Green and Stokes with applications to force, work, mass, and charge.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 254N  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 361 - Statistical Methods I

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Descriptive statistics, experimental design, introduction to probability, common probability distributions, random variables, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals for means using one and two samples, simple linear regression.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 111  or instructor consent
  

  • MATH 362 - Statistical Methods II

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Review of inferential statistics, analysis of variance one factor and two factor, simple and multiple regression, analysis of categorical data using tests and confidence intervals for proportions and chi-square tests, correlation, goodness of fit, non-parametric tests. Data sets used will come from various fields including: business, psychology, biology, environmental science, engineering, manufacturing and communication.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 361  or instructor consent
  

  • MATH 371 - Finite Mathematics and Calculus I

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Linear functions, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, derivatives and their applications. The integral and its applications, and calculus of several variables. (MATH 371 cannot be used for graduation credit by students who have taken MATH 251 .)

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 111  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 372 - Finite Mathematics and Calculus II

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Linear functions, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, derivatives and their applications. The integral and its applications, and calculus of several variables. (MATH 371  cannot be used for graduation credit by students who have taken MATH 251 .)

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 371  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 407 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.
  

  • MATH 411 - Topics in Complex Analysis

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Complex numbers and functions, differentiation and integration, Cauchy’s theorem and integral formula, Taylor and Laurent series, Residue theorem.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 254N 
  

  • MATH 421 - Applied Partial Differential Equations I

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    The first course in a three term sequence in applied partial differential equations. Modelling physical systems using differential equations, classifying differential equations and introduction to the methods of solving partial differential equations (separation of variables, Fourier series, transform methods).

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 321  and MATH 254N  
  

  • MATH 422 - Applied Partial Differential Equations II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    The second course in a three term sequence in applied partial differential equations. Introduction to solution techniques using eigenvalues and Eigen functions. Presentation of Eigen functions which form orthogonal bases such as Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 421  and MATH 341  
    Corequisite: MATH 354  
  

  • MATH 423 - Applied Partial Differential Equations III

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    The third course in a three term sequence. Applications of linear and weakly nonlinear partial differential equations. Analytical solution techniques for parabolic, elliptic, and hyperbolic equations. Green’s functions, integral methods, shocks, and the method of characteristics.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 422 
  

  • MATH 451 - Numerical Methods I

    (F,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Computer applications of matrix methods, iterative solutions of equations, and systems of equations, polynomial interpolation and curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration.

    Prerequisites: MATH 252 , and MATH 261  or MATH 341 , and CST 116  or ENGR 266  or ENGR 267   
  

  • MATH 452 - Numerical Methods II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. Numerical solution of initial value problems using Runge-Kutta methods and linear multistep methods; introduction to boundary value problems. Analysis of stability, accuracy, and implementation of methods.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 451  and MATH 321  
  

  • MATH 453 - Numerical Methods III

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Numerical solution of partial differential equations. Numerical solution of boundary value problems and initial-boundary value problems using finite difference and finite element methods. Analysis of stability, accuracy, and implementation of methods.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 421  and MATH 452 
  

  • MATH 465 - Mathematical Statistics

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Counting techniques, probability, discrete and continuous random variables and distribution functions, joint probability distributions; expected value, variance and covariance; decision making.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 254N 

Mechanical Engineering
  

  • MECH 107 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MECH 207 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MECH 221 - Statics

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Fundamental principles of mechanics of rigid bodies and the application of these principles to engineering problems.

    Prerequisite: PHY 221 
    Pre- or Corequisite: MATH 252 
  

  • MECH 222 - Strength of Materials I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Internal stresses and deformations of structural members and machines when subjected to external forces.

    Prerequisite: ENGR 211  or MECH 221 
  

  • MECH 223 - Strength of Materials II

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Internal stresses and deformations of structural members and machines when subjected to external forces. Analysis of stress in pressure vessels and column buckling.

    Prerequisite: MECH 222 
  

  • MECH 260 - Engineering Materials I

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Survey of materials with emphasis on metals and metal alloys used in industry; their physical and chemical properties as related to structure, corrosion, and engineering applications. Diffusion mechanisms and binary phase diagrams are also examined. Tensile, impact, and fatigue failure of metallic materials. Laboratory included.

    Prerequisite: CHE 201  and CHE 204 , or CHE 221 , or instructor consent
  

  • MECH 304 - Co-op Field Practice

    (Terms and hours to be arranged with approval of the curriculum coordinator.) An approved work program related to the student’s field of specialization for a continuous three-month period. The employer and the type, level, and difficulty of the particular job must be approved prior to the employment period. A written comprehensive report must be submitted during the following term of residence.
  

  • MECH 307 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MECH 312 - Dynamics II

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Continuation of the study of kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, with applications to mechanical systems of current interest to engineers.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 212  and MATH 321  
  

  • MECH 313 - Thermodynamics II

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Application of laws and principles of thermodynamics to real thermodynamic cycles. Teaches analysis of performance and design of internal and external combustion engines, steam generators, heat pumps, compressors, and refrigeration machinery.

    Prerequisite: ENGR 355 
  

  • MECH 315 - Machine Design I

    (F,W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Study of stress and fatigue analysis as applied to machine elements.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 213  or MECH 223 , and MECH 260   
  

  • MECH 316 - Machine Design II

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Application of stress and fatigue analysis in the design and selection of machine elements.

    Prerequisite: MECH 315  or instructor consent
  

  • MECH 318 - Fluid Mechanics I

    (F,S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    Covers fluid properties, fluid statics, conservation laws of pipe flow, drag, lift fluid dynamics, measurement of flow, viscous flow, laminar, and turbulent flow, and forces due to fluid motion.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 211  and MATH 252  
  

  • MECH 323 - Heat Transfer I

    (F,S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to the three modes of heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation. Teaches the analytical and empirical techniques used for solving problems in heat transfer, including those for which computer application is most suited.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 318  or MECH 318 , ENGR 355 , and MATH 321    
  

  • MECH 326 - Electric Power Systems

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Study related to theory and application of industrial electric power systems. Topics covered include transformers, motors, generators, motor controls, and protective devices.

    Prerequisites: MECH 363  and ENGR 236 
  

  • MECH 351 - Finite Element Analysis

    (F,S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to the use of finite element analysis (FEA) in the solution of mechanical engineering problems. Existing FEA computer codes are used.

    Prerequisite: MET 375 
    Pre- or Corequisite: MECH 315 
  

  • MECH 360 - Engineering Materials II

    (F,W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course extends the MECH 260  course using a more theoretical approach. Subjects include metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites.

    Prerequisites: CHE 201  or CHE 221 , and MECH 260   
  

  • MECH 363 - Engineering Instrumentation

    (F,W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Study of measurement techniques and equipment used in mechanical engineering. Instrumentation for measurements in mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and electrical systems are considered. Methods of calibration, correction, and data reduction are presented.

    Prerequisite: ENGR 236 
    Pre- or Corequisite: ENGR 213  or MECH 223 
  

  • MECH 375 - Solid Modeling

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces solid modeling techniques as applied to mechanical design. Topics include extruded and swept shapes, Boolean operations, and other construction techniques.

    Prerequisite: MET 242 
  

  • MECH 404 - Co-op Field Practice

    (Terms and hours to be arranged with approval of the curriculum coordinator.) An approved work program related to the student’s field of specialization for a continuous three-month period. The employer and the type, level, and difficulty of the particular job must be approved prior to the employment period. A written comprehensive report must be submitted during the following term of residence.
  

  • MECH 405 - Reading and Conference

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MECH 407 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MECH 414 - Introduction to Aerodynamics

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introductory course on the fundamentals of aerodynamics. Includes a review of the behavior of fluids in motion, definition of the important parameters in aerodynamic behavior, and study of flow about simple aerodynamic shapes. Emphasis will be placed on low-speed aerodynamics.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 355  and MECH 318  
  

  • MECH 417 - Fluid Mechanics II

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Fluid Kinematics, differential analysis, similitude and modeling, and compressible flow. Computational fluid dynamics is introduced. An alternative to MECH 418 . MECH 417 covers less topics/theory but does include a laboratory session.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 355 , MATH 321 , and MECH 318  
  

  • MECH 418 - Fluid Mechanics II

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A continuation of the study of the principles and applications of fluids in engineering, including: fluid kinematics, dimensional analysis and modeling, differential analysis of fluid flow, Navier-Stokes equations, compressible flow, open-channel flow, and turbomachinery. An alternative to MECH 417 . MECH 418 covers more topics/theory but does not include a laboratory session.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 355 , MATH 321 , and MECH 318 
  

  • MECH 421 - Introduction to Wind Tunnels

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introductory course on the experimental techniques used in wind tunnel testing of aerodynamic shapes. Includes operating characteristics of wind tunnels, the characteristics of and use of models and model instrumentation, and the development of analytical techniques for reduction of wind tunnel data.

    Prerequisites: MECH 318  and MECH 363  
  

  • MECH 426 - Fluid Power Systems

    (W,)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    A mechanical approach to industrial hydraulic applications with emphasis on selection and function of hardware and interfacing of hydraulic systems with mechanical, fluidic and electrical/ electronic controls.

    Prerequisite: MECH 318  or instructor consent
  

  • MECH 427 - Experiments in Thermodynamics

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Application of laws and principles of thermodynamics to performance testing of heat engines. Teaches measurement of power, determination of efficiency, preparation of heat balances, analysis of combustion products, and preparation of engineering reports.

    Prerequisites: MECH 313  and MECH 363  
  

  • MECH 433 - HVAC

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning. Application of laws and principles of thermodynamics to analysis, design, and control of mechanically-controlled environments for human comfort, animal health, and food preservation. Teaches computation of heating and cooling loads, humidity control, heating, and refrigeration.

    Prerequisite: MECH 323 
  

  • MECH 436 - Classical Control Systems

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to control systems. Both classic control theory and programmable logic controllers are considered. Topics include block diagrams, mathematical models, transfer functions, LaPlace transforms, frequency responses along with control components and PLC programming.

    Prerequisite: MECH 480 
  

  • MECH 437 - Heat Transfer II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    A study of experimental heat transfer. Methods and instrumentation used for investigating heat transfer systems will be considered. Laboratory investigations include studies of heat exchangers, forced and free convection experiments, and determination of radiation and convection coefficients.

    Prerequisite: MECH 323  or instructor consent
  

  • MECH 438 - Reciprocating and Turbine Engines

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to construction, operation, and theory of reciprocating and turbine engines. Students will learn engine design, history of development, theory and practice of operation.

    Prerequisites: MECH 313 , MECH 315 , and MECH 318  
  

  • MECH 475 - Parametric Modeling

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces feature-based parametric solid modeling techniques as applied to Mechanical Design. Emphasizes the concepts and practices of parametric modeling from the user’s perspective. Theoretical and development backgrounds are also covered.

    Prerequisite: MET 375 
  

  • MECH 480 - Mechanical Vibrations

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to mechanical vibration. Topics include the equations of motion, resonant frequencies, mode shapes, damping and applications. The laboratory will introduce vibration instrumentation.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 212 , ENGR 266 , MATH 321 , MATH 341 , MECH 315 , and MECH 363  
  

  • MECH 490 - Senior Projects I

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    The first of a three-term comprehensive group design project, focusing on the design proposal. This sequence applies material from prior course work, along with concepts of project management, design optimization, and other material related to a group engineering project.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing in the BSME program and instructor consent
  

  • MECH 491 - Senior Projects II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    The second of a three-term comprehensive group design project, focusing on project design.

    Prerequisites: MECH 490 , previous term from same instructor, or advisor and instructor consent
  

  • MECH 492 - Senior Projects III

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    The third of a three-term comprehensive group design project, focusing on project construction and testing.

    Prerequisites: MECH 491 , previous term from same instructor, or advisor and instructor consent

Mechanical Engineering Technology
  

  • MET 107 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MET 207 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MET 241 - CAD for Mechanical Design I

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    Computer aided drafting (CAD) for mechanical design. The focus of this course is the construction of 2-D drawings using current industry software. Topics include construction principles, input schemes, command structures, and data management.

    Prerequisite: ENGR 111  or instructor consent
  

  • MET 242 - CAD for Mechanical Design II

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    Computer aided drafting (CAD) for mechanical design. The focus of this course is the construction of drawing sets using current industry software. Topics include detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and an introduction to 3-D drafting.

    Prerequisite: MET 241 
  

  • MET 298 - Reading and Conference

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MET 299 - Laboratory Practice

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MET 304 - MET Co-op Field Practice

    Credit Hours: (Terms and hours to be arranged with approval of the curriculum coordinator.)

    An approved work program related to the student’s field of specialization for a continuous three-month period. The employer and the type, level, and difficulty of the particular job must be approved prior to the employment period. A written comprehensive report must be submitted during the following term of residence.
  

  • MET 307 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MET 326 - Electric Power Systems

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Study related to theory and application of industrial electric power systems. Topics covered include transformers, motors, generators, motor controls, and protective devices.

    Prerequisite: ENGR 236 
  

  • MET 375 - Solid Modeling

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces solid modeling techniques as applied to mechanical design. Topics include extruded and swept shapes, Boolean operations, and other construction techniques.

    Prerequisite: MET 242 
  

  • MET 404 - MET Co-op Field Practice

    Credit Hours: (Terms and hours to be arranged with approval of the curriculum coordinator.)

    An approved work program related to the student’s field of specialization for a continuous three-month period. The employer and the type, level, and difficulty of the particular job must be approved prior to the employment period. A written comprehensive report must be submitted during the following term of residence.
  

  • MET 405 - Reading and Conference

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MET 407 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MET 490 - Senior Projects I

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    The first of a three-term comprehensive group design project, focusing on the design proposal. This sequence applies material from prior coursework, along with concepts of project management, design optimization, and other material related to a group engineering project.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing in the BSMET program and instructor consent
  

  • MET 491 - Senior Projects II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    The second of a three-term comprehensive group design project, focusing on project design.

    Prerequisite: MET 490 , previous term from same instructor, or advisor and instructor consent
  

  • MET 492 - Senior Projects III

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    The third of a three-term comprehensive group design project, focusing on project construction and testing.

    Prerequisite: MET 491 , previous term from same instructor, or advisor and instructor consent

Manufacturing Engineering Technology
  

  • MFG 103 - Introductory Welding Processes

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Applications of welding in modern industry. Topics include: Oxyacetylene welding and cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and robotic welding.

    Prerequisite: Enrolled in any MMET program or instructor consent
  

  • MFG 107 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MFG 112 - Introduction to Manufacturing Processes

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A survey of common manufacturing processes, including a history of manufacturing technology. Manufacturing economic considerations. Influence of product design on process selection. Manufacturing taxonomy, surface finish, tolerances, and functional specifications.
  

  • MFG 120 - Introductory Machining Processes

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 4

    An introductory course in metal removal processes emphasizing drilling, milling, and lathe processes. Includes tool bit grinding. Emphasis on production speeds and feeds.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 111  and MATH 100 
  

  • MFG 207 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MFG 295 - Individual Studies

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MFG 298 - Reading and Conference

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MFG 299 - Laboratory Practice

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MFG 307 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MFG 313 - Manufacturing Analysis and Planning

    (F,S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Analysis and planning of manufacturing methods, procedures and equipment. Includes designing for manufacturing efficiency, tolerance analysis, equipment and resource allocation and scheduling.

    Corequisites: MET 242  and MFG 120  
  

  • MFG 314 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

    (F,S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    The study and application of ANSI and ISO geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles and practices relative to product design and manufacturing operations.

    Prerequisites: MATH 112  and MET 242  
  

  • MFG 331 - Industrial Controls

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Fundamentals of control of manufacturing processes. Applications of relay logic, input and output devices, and programmable logic controllers (PLC). Design of complete control circuits, selection of components, and cost estimation. PLC programming for discrete event control and for analog applications.

    Pre- or Corequisite: MET 326 
  

  • MFG 333 - Statistical Methods for Quality Improvement

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Strategies for continuous manufacturing process improvement. Graphical and numerical methods for data analysis. Methods for manufacturing process control and acceptance criteria.

    Prerequisite: MATH 361 
  

  • MFG 341 - Numerical Control Programming

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to manual numerical control programming. Includes interpreting part drawings, process planning, machining setup and sequence. Program debugging and introduction to tool path simulation and computer-aided programming tools.

    Prerequisites: MATH 112 , MET 242 , and MFG 120  
  

  • MFG 342 - Computer Aided Machining

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Development of CNC machine tool manufacturing programs using computer-aided process planning and advanced CAD/CAM software. Emphasis on analysis and planning required for successful CNC production, development of CAD drawings and solid models for CAM program development, toolpath simulation, and manufacturing engineering issues.

    Prerequisites: MET 375  and MFG 341  
  

  • MFG 343 - Manufacturing Tool Design

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Fundamentals of jig and fixture design. Locating and clamping methods for manufacturing production. Design of sheet-metal stamping, piercing, and forming tools. Study of the effect of manufacturing machines and production methods on tooling design.

    Prerequisites: MECH 315 , MFG 313 , MFG 314 , and MFG 341 , or instructor consent
  

  • MFG 344 - Design of Manufacturing Tooling

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Using material from prior courses students work in individual and team design projects. Design and analyze a variety of manufacturing fixtures, jigs, molds, and stamping dies.

    Prerequisite: MFG 343 
  

  • MFG 404 - Co-op Field Practice

    Credit Hours: (Terms and hours to be arranged with approval of the curriculum coordinator.)

    An approved work program related to the student’s field of specialization for a continuous three-month period. The employer and the type, level, and difficulty of the particular job must be approved prior to the employment period. A written comprehensive report must be submitted during the following term of residence.
  

  • MFG 405 - Reading and Conference

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MFG 407 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MFG 408 - Workshop

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MFG 420 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to less conventional and recently developed manufacturing processes and materials. Emphasis on understanding unique characteristics, advantages, limitations, and applications. Analysis required for selection of appropriate materials and processes. Examples of computer programs that aid the selection process.

    Prerequisites: MATH 112 , MET 242 , MFG 120 , and PHY 221 , or instructor consent
  

  • MFG 445 - Plant Layout and Handling Systems

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    In-depth study of facilities planning for manufacturing engineers. Focus is on layout optimization algorithms and applications, work cell design, warehouse design, materials handling systems, process/product/material/labor cost estimates and evaluations, and agile manufacturing.

    Prerequisites: MFG 112  and MFG 313  
 

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