Courses
MET 1990. Elective. (1-4 Hours)
Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions. May be repeated without limit.
MET 2000. Engineering Computer-Aided Design and Tolerance Analysis. (3 Hours)
Covers design topics relative to the creation, modification, analysis, and optimization of engineering components and assemblies with extensive use of selected computer-aided design software (CAD). Concentrates on the use of contemporary parametric and/or explicit CAD modeling, management of associative relationships between geometries, and digital prototyping. Studies the role of CAD in product development and product life-cycle management. Involves extensive hands-on practice using commands and featured capabilities of the selected CAD software and completion of individual or team design projects. Projects focus primarily on mechanical systems design. Emphasizes accurate dimensioning, symbol interpretation, and accurate tolerancing of digital designs. Also includes introductory topics of graphical analysis of mechanical stress of elements and assemblies.
Prerequisite(s): GET 1150 with a minimum grade of D-
MET 2020. Computer Solid Modeling and Virtual Simulation. (3 Hours)
Offers students an opportunity to use computer-aided design tools to perfect, optimize, and simulate functioning of digital engineering designs. Concentrates on 3D solid modeling, structural and thermal graphical analysis, and virtual simulation of digital elements and assemblies. Applies featured capabilities of selected modern CAD software to a host of different mechanical engineering applications, and investigates optimization of designs through virtual experimentation and testing of design parameters including durability, cost, static and dynamic response, assembly motion, and graphical analysis of mechanical stresses. Requires completion and presentation of advanced and comprehensive individual or team-based CAD projects.
Prerequisite(s): MET 2000 with a minimum grade of D-
MET 2040. Engineering Manufacturing Process. (3 Hours)
Introduces technologic and economic aspects of engineering that require application of physical and chemical processes to alter properties, geometry, and appearance of a given starting material and transform it into parts, devices, or products. Discusses typical engineering materials used in manufacturing and shaping; metal forming and sheet metal working; machining operations; and joining, molding, and assembling processes such as welding, brazing, and fastening. Introduces fundamental principles of rapid prototyping and advanced manufacturing including numerical control 2, lithography, and product inspection and quality. This is an introductory course. Involves demonstrations of manufacturing processes in the lab and development of small manufacturing projects with opportunities for students to learn the characteristics and use of typical manufacturing machinery such as welders, lathes, milling machines, and CNC equipment.
Prerequisite(s): MET 2020 with a minimum grade of D- ; ((CHM 1100 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- ; CHM 1101 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- ) or (BIO 1100 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- ; BIO 1101 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- ))
MET 2100. Mechanics 1: Statics. (3 Hours)
Introduces the fundamental concepts and principles needed to analyze the mechanical equilibrium of engineering systems. Topics include Newton’s fundamental laws, systems of units, vector operations, forces, mechanical equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, moments of forces, moments of couples, free-body diagrams, 2D and 3D equilibrium of bodies, centers of gravity, centroids, concentrated and distributed loads, analysis of mechanical structures, dry friction, moments of areas and inertia, and an introduction to the concepts and definitions of mechanical work and potential energy.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 1200 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- ; PHY 1201 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- ; (MTH 2100 with a minimum grade of D- or MTH 2105 with a minimum grade of D- or MTH 2110 with a minimum grade of D- )
MET 2200. Mechanics 2: Dynamics. (3 Hours)
Expands and uses the underlying principles and concepts of Newtonian mechanics to study, analyze, and solve problems relative to mechanical systems in motion. Explores approaches to analyze motion both neglecting and considering the cause of motion and their relationship to the design of engineering systems. Discusses subjects pertaining to the study of kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies in detail. Topics include linear, curvilinear, and rotational motion of particles and rigid bodies, as well as conservation principles and concepts and inherent definitions for the analysis and design of dynamic systems such as velocity, acceleration, linear and angular momentum, impulse, forces, work, kinetic and potential energy, total mechanical energy, and power.
Prerequisite(s): MET 2100 with a minimum grade of D- ; MTH 2105 with a minimum grade of D- ; GET 2100 with a minimum grade of D- ; PHY 1200 with a minimum grade of D- ; PHY 1201 with a minimum grade of D-
MET 2990. Elective. (1-4 Hours)
Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions. May be repeated without limit.
MET 3100. Engineering Stress Analysis. (3 Hours)
Covers theoretical principles and methods for analyzing and quantifying mechanical stresses in members and systems subjected to loads. Studies the effects of axial, transversal, and torsional loads, such as elongation, deflection, twisting, buckling, and rupture. Allowable loads and mechanical properties of engineering materials are concatenated to the concept and the prediction of mechanical failure. Covers normal, shear, bearing, and torsional stresses and strains, as well as methods to design mechanical elements by examining their condition of load and the ability of materials to withstand stresses. Concentrates on stresses within the elastic region of mechanical behavior, and includes factors of safety, thermal stresses, geometric concentration of stresses, combined stresses, and theories of failure.
Prerequisite(s): MET 2200 with a minimum grade of D-
Corequisite(s): MET 3101
MET 3101. Lab for MET 3100. (2 Hours)
Accompanies MET 3100. Relates the concepts, theoretical principles, and problem-solving techniques to real-life conditions via experimental activity performed in a lab. A variety of elements, components, and systems are subjected to tensile, compressive, torsional, and bending loads in order to quantify the strength of the materials involved and identify and characterize the associated types of failure experimentally. Seeks to reinforce comprehension of theoretical concepts imparted in the lectures about stress, strain, and parameters associated with mechanical failure.
Prerequisite(s): MET 2200 with a minimum grade of D-
Corequisite(s): MET 3100
MET 3300. Engineering Materials Science. (3 Hours)
Studies the foundation of physical and chemical characteristics, properties, behavior, and selection. Discusses the influence of fabrication and treatment methods on the characteristics of typical materials used in engineering applications including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Topics include crystalline and noncrystalline structures, lattices, point defects, and dislocations. Also covers mechanical, thermophysical, and electrochemical characteristics of materials such as hardness, mass diffusion, and electroplating, as well as ferrous and nonferrous metal alloys, the structure and properties of ceramics, fundamentals of polymer science and technology, and synthetic and laminar composites.
Prerequisite(s): MET 2040 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D-
Corequisite(s): MET 3301
MET 3301. Lab for MET 3300. (2 Hours)
Accompanies MET 3300. Experimental activities include sample preparation, microstructure analysis, cooling arches, binary phase diagrams, and experimental determination of thermophysical properties. Experimental themes include optical microscopy, heat treatment of engineering materials, hardening and hardness testing of materials, equilibrium phase diagrams, recrystallization and grain growth, and X-diffraction analysis. Uses modern techniques for materials characterization and relates them to engineering design of hardware.
Prerequisite(s): MET 3100 with a minimum grade of D- ; MET 3101 with a minimum grade of D- ; MET 2040 with a minimum grade of D-
Corequisite(s): MET 3300
MET 3990. Elective. (1-4 Hours)
Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions. May be repeated without limit.
MET 4100. Mechanical Engineering Systems Design. (3 Hours)
Covers the fundamental principles of mechanical design including details of the engineering design process, design factors, creativity, optimization, safety, and value engineering. Discusses properties and selection of common engineering materials used in design and manufacturing of mechanical components and machines. Focuses on analysis and design of typical machine elements that operate under mechanical loads and stresses, including shafts, gears, bearings, belt and chain drives, clutches, brakes, fasteners, springs, torsion bars, power screws, linear actuators, and joints. Integrates computer usage for efficient and rapid design, formulae evaluation, mathematical simulation, design selection and optimization, and virtual prototyping. Discusses additional elements of engineering design such as cost analysis, robustness, quality improvement, and environmental concerns.
Prerequisite(s): MET 2000 with a minimum grade of D- ; MET 3300 with a minimum grade of D- ; MET 3301 with a minimum grade of D-
MET 4950. Seminar. (1-4 Hours)
Offers an in-depth study of selected topics.
MET 4955. Project. (1-4 Hours)
Focuses on in-depth project in which a student conducts research or produces a product related to the student’s major field. May be repeated without limit.
MET 4983. Topics. (1-4 Hours)
Covers special topics in mechanical engineering technology. May be repeated without limit.
MET 4990. Elective. (1-4 Hours)
Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions. May be repeated without limit.
MET 4991. Research. (1-4 Hours)
Offers students an opportunity to conduct research under faculty supervision.
Attribute(s): NUpath Integration Experience
MET 4992. Directed Study. (1-4 Hours)
Offers independent work under the direction of members of the department on a chosen topic.
MET 4994. Internship. (1-4 Hours)
Provides students with an opportunity for internship work.
Attribute(s): NUpath Integration Experience
MET 4995. Practicum. (1-4 Hours)
Provides eligible students with an opportunity for practical experience.
MET 4996. Experiential Education Directed Study. (1-4 Hours)
Draws upon the student’s approved experiential activity and integrates it with study in the academic major.
Attribute(s): NUpath Integration Experience