The study of the science of measurement. Accuracy, precision and reliability compared. Standards, including surface finish. Students learn to use the steel rule, calipers, micrometers, fixed gauges, feeler gauges, radius gauges, gauge blocks and surface plates, height and planer gauges, V-blocks, toolmaker's flat, mechanical indicating equipment, visual guage, air gauges, toolmaker's microscope, optical flats and angle measuring equipment. Calibration of instruments and appropriate recordkeeping.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: MAT 096 Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry.

An introductory course in the fundamentals of engineering drawing and the basics of Computer Aided Drawing (CAD). Manual drafting techniques are integrated with extensive use of AutoCAD. Topics include use of the drawing instruments, geometric construction, orthographic projection, technical sketching, sectional and auxiliary views and proper dimensioning techniques. Students will gain an understanding of engineering drawing concepts by applying them in both manual drafting and AutoCAD assignments.

1 Class Hour, 3 Laboratory Hours.

A second course in engineering drawing emphasizing the principles of descriptive geometry, working drawings, tolerancing methods, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing with an introduction to CADKEY, or other CAD software.

2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MET 113 Engineering Drawing I w/CAD.

The study of machining materials and processes. Topics include cutting tool materials and cutting fluids, electrical discharge machining, properties of materials, drilling and related hole making processes, screw thread systems and their measurements, indexing, gear terminology and manufacturing methods, tapers and an introduction to CNC machining and MasterCAM. Laboratory exercises provide an opportunity for actual practice in the operation of selected machine tools.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours.

A basic study of manufacturing materials and processes, such as cutting-tool materials and cutting fluids, electrical discharge machining, properties of materials, drilling and related hole making processes, joining processes and equipment, producing and processing ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Laboratory exercises provide an opportunity for actual practice in the operation of selected manufacturing equipment.

1 Class Hour, 3 Laboratory Hours.

A continuation of the basic study of manufacturing processes. The nature of metals and alloys, heat treatment, various casting processes and the processing of metals by hot and cold working techniques. Special topics include screw thread systems and their measurement, indexing, gear terminology and manufacturing methods, tapers and Computer Numerical Controlled machining. Laboratory exercises parallel classroom topics and will provide the students with an opportunity to practice some of these manufacturing methods.

2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MET 121 Manufacturing Processes I.

A basic study of manufacturing materials and processes, such as: cutting-tool materials and cutting fluids, electrical discharge machining, properties of materials, drilling and related hole making processes, joining processes and equipment, producing and processing ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The nature of metals and alloys, heat treatment, gear terminology and manufacturing methods, various processes and the processing of metals by hot and cold working techniques. Laboratory exercises will provide an opportunity for actual practice in the operation of selected manufacturing equipment.

4 Class Hours

A continuation of Applied Manufacturing Processes I: Basic study of manufacturing materials and processes, such as: properties of materials, heat treatment, and the processing of non-metals. Study of the structure, general properties, and applications of polymers, ceramics, composite materials; forming and shaping plastics and composite materials; abrasive machining and finishing; non-traditional machining processes; tribology, surface treatment, coating and cleaning; fabrication of microelectronic devices; engineering metrology and instrumentation, quality assurance, testing, and inspection; safety and product liability concerns. Laboratory exercises will provide an opportunity for actual practice in the operation of selected manufacturing equipment.

4 Class Hours; Prerequisite: MET 127 Applied Manufacturing Processes I.

Static force systems and equilibrium, free body diagrams, trusses, graphic statics, spatial force systems, friction, centroids, Moment of Inertia.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: MAT 130 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry.

A continued study in engineering drawing with an introduction to CADKEY. Selected topics to include assembly drawings, fits and tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing along with an introduction to CADKEY, or other CAD software.

1 Class Hour, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MET 113 Engineering Drawing I w/CAD.

The total Quality Concept including organizational budgeting, planning, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Quality Function ina business enviroment. The planning process including: definiing the process, customer needs, process measurements, analyzing data and the design or re-design of the process. Topics to include the basic concepts of statistics and Total Quality Assurance.

1 Class Hour, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MAT 096 Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry.

Guest speakers intended to make the student aware of the changing elements of Mechanical Engineering. Topics may include Quality Assurance, Ethics in Engineering, Automation, Personal Computers, Survival Skills for Graduates, etc.

2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: ENG 110 Written Expression.

Introduction to Mechanical Pro/Engineer. Command structure, screen controls, and use of menus to create, edit, and manipulate geometry for 2D and 3D models. Use of special features for the production of fully detailed layout drawings from 2D and 3D models. File management.

1 Class Hour, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MET 116 Engineering Drawing II w/CAD or Department Chairperson approval.

Use of Pro/Engineer [Wildfire] to create, edit, and manipulate advanced 2D and 3D geometric entities. Use of multiple views, viewport, levels, masking, and color. Use of the axes options, construction planes and offsets, along with advanced 3D modeling techniques. Applications to assemblies and descriptive geometry. Selected topics.

1 Class Hour, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MET 116 Engineering Drawing II w/CAD or Department Chairperson approval.

An introductory course in the fundamentals and some of the advanced principles os CNC Milling/Turning. Topics to include: Introduction to NC/CNC Machinery (history, input media and tooling), New Part Production Setup, Typical Controller Operations (store, load and edit programs) an "Manual Part Programming" of CNC machine tools using the industry standard "G" and "M" Codes.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MET 122 Manufacturing Processes II or MET 120 Machining Processes.

A continuation of Programming CNC Machine Tools. The emphasis of this course in on "Computer Assisted Part Programming." The course is designed to include students who have had no exposure to computer operations, but have knowledge of machine shop operations including CNC machine tools. The MSDOS operating system and CAD/CAM software are introduced. Students use CAD to create part drawing files and CAM to choose the machining process, assign tool parameters, define the tool path, give path verification, develop the post-processor and to transfer the CNC code to the CNC machine tool.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MET 220 Programming CNC Machine Tools.

Motion and Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration, Kinematics of Linear and Curvilinear Motion, Dynamics of Linear and Curvilinear Motion, Energy, Impulse, and Momentum, Kinematics of Mechanisms

1 Class Hour; 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MET 134 Statics.

Normal, shear, bearing, thermal and torsional stresses and strains. Stress-strain curves. Shearing forces, bending moments, shearing stresses and deflection of beams. Columns and pressure vessels.

2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MET 134 Statics.

Application of the principles of strength of materials to the design of machine elements. Design and analysis of shafts, gears, bearings, weldments, and mechanical assemblies.

3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MET 235 Strength of Materials, and MAT 160 Applied Calculus.

The study of fluid statics and dynamics. Topics include fluid forces, flow measurement, the steady flow energy equation, viscosity, laminar and turbulent flow, frictional losses, pipeline systems, introduction to turbomachinery, drag and lift. Writing Emphasis Course.

2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MET 134 Statics.

A study of the property and energy relationships in non-flow and steady flow applications. Topics include ideal gas relationships, real working substances, the first and second law of thermodynamics, thermodynamic cycles, and available energy. The cycle concept is applied to steam power, internal combustion engines, gas turbines, refrigeration and heat pumps. Consideration is also given to combustion analysis and heat transfer.

2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Corequisite: PHY 162 Physics II and MAT 160 Applied Calculus.

Review of selected topics in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Analysis of the mechanical refrigeration cycle and psychometric process. Determination of heating and cooling loads. Introduction to the design of air handling systems and the selection of heating and cooling equipment.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: PHY 161 Physics I.

Atomic bonding, crystalline and noncrystalline materials including metals, ceramics, polymers, and semiconductors. Phase equilibria, microstructures, and strengthening and toughening mechanisms.

3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisites: MET 235 Strength of Materials or department chair approval.

Atomic bonding, crystalline and noncrystalline materials including metals, ceramics, polymers, and semiconductors. Phase equilibria, microstructures, and strengthening and toughening mechanisms.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisites: MET 121 Manufacturing Processes I or Second Year Student.

Introduces measures of the central tendency and dispersion of data. Relates the theories of statics and probability to the industrial techniques of control charting and acceptance sampling. Emphasizes the concepts of accuracy, precision, and repeatability in engineering measurement. Topics include normal, hypergeometric, binomial, and Poisson distributions; control charts for mean, range, fraction defective, etc., single and multiple sampling; specifications tolerances, and measurement.

1 Class Hour, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MAT 150 College Technical Mathematics.

An opportunity for the interested students to become involved with the process of research, formal paper preparation, formal delivery and defense of ideas presented. Also a critical evaluation of ideas set forth by others.

Prerequisite: As established by the Department Chairperson.

On-the-job experience directly related to the Mechanical Technology field. Students will have the opportunity to work in one of the following areas: Computer Aided Drawing, Computer Numerical Control Machining, Equipment Maintenance, Materials Testing, Production Control, Technical Sales, Tooling Technology, or other MT related areas. To be eligible, students must be registered full-time in the MT Department, have a GPA of at least 2.2 with no 'F' grades, and have completed at least 24 credit hours, including MET 113, MET 121, CST 108, and MAT 136 or higher. On-the-job experience approximately 10-20 hours per week.

Prerequisite: Placement by Department Coordinator.

The student undertakes an independent project in his specialty under the guidance of a faculty member. Only one independent study course allowed per semester. Consideration may be given a project involving a work assignment.

Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chairperson.