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2001-2003


Courses: Mechanical Technology (MECT)
College: Technology

1364: Materials and Processes I
Cr. 3. (2-3). Survey of manufacturing processes. Application of machine tools, measuring tools, and primary processes to the manufacturing cycle.

2331: Applied Thermodynamics
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: TMTH 1335, CHEM 1301. First and second law problems dealing with gases, vapors, liquids and mixtures. Heat energy concepts with emphasis on power generation and cooling applications.

2354: Introduction to Mechanics
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: PHYS 1301 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in TMTH 2336. Study of statics, forces, moments, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia.

3118: Fluid Mechanics Application Laboratory
Cr. 1. (0-3). Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in MECT 3318. Laboratory experiments using standard measuring devices for performing hydraulic and pneumatic tests, noncompressible fluid piping systems, turbines, and pump stations.

3155: Strength of Materials Laboratory
Cr. 1. (0-3). Prerequisite: credit for or concurrent enrollment in MECT 3355. Experimentation to determine the mechanical properties of materials including tensile strength, hardness, creep, and toughness.

3318: Fluid Mechanics Applications
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: MECT 2354 and TMTH 2336. Concurrent enrollment in MECT 3118. Application of basic principles of fluid mechanics including the interpretation of charts, curves, and tables commonly used in the application of fluid mechanics.

3341: Computer-Aided Drafting I
Cr. 3. (2-3). Prerequisites: TMTH 1336 and CIVT 1330. Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CAD) systems and computer graphics hardware and software. Selection and evaluation of CAD systems.

3342: Computer-Aided Drafting II
Cr. 3. (2-3). Prerequisites: TECH 1300 or equivalent and MECT 3341. Graphics applications of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD) software. Systems development. Use of graphical and nongraphical databases in product data communications. Programming of CAD application.

3355: Strength of Materials
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: MECT 2354 and TMTH 2336. Stresses, strains, torsion, shear and moment in beams, bending, combined stresses, and columns.

3358: Dynamics of Mechanisms
Cr. 3. (2-3). Prerequisite: MECT 2354. The motion of rigid bodies including forces, mass acceleration, work, and energy. Also covered is graphical analysis of devices including four-bar linkages, sliders, gear trains, and cams.

3360: Automated Manufacturing Systems
Cr. 3. (2-3). Prerequisite: MECT 1364. Automated manufacturing process planning and analysis, including CNC programming, robotics, and elements of computer-aided manufacturing.

3362: Motion and Time Study
Cr. 3. (2-3). Prerequisites: TMTH 1335 and MECT 1364 or equivalent. Workplace design and analysis with respect to operating procedures, time standards, productivity measurement and improvement, and incentive systems.

3365: Computer-Aided Design I
Cr. 3. (2-3) Prerequisites: MECT 3341, 3355, and 1364 or equivalent. Use of Computer Aided Design software in the design and engineering of machinery, machine components, and mechanical systems.

3367: Quality Control Technology
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: MECT 1364 and TMTH 1335 or equivalent. Statistical analysis of data to establish control systems for manufacturing facilities.

4172: Materials Technology Laboratory
Cr. 1. (0-3). Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in MECT 4372. Experiments of materials behavior including hardenability, effect of heat treatment on strength, microstructure and ductility.

4175: Design of Mechanisms Laboratory
Cr. 1. (0-3). Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in MECT 4375. Projects for design of mechanisms in manufacturing.

4198:4398: Special Problems
Cr. 1, 3 per semester. Prerequisite: approval of chair.

4342: Computer-Aided Drafting Applications
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: MECT 3342. Applications of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD) software to integrate the design of system components and assemblies.

4365: Computer-Aided Design II
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: MECT 3365 and 3318 or equivalent. Advanced use of Computer Aided Design software to integrate the design of system components and assemblies.

4372: Materials Technology
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: MECT 3355 and concurrent enrollment in MECT 4172. A study of structure/ property relationships of materials including metals, ceramics, and polymers. Behavior of materials with emphasis on manufacturing processes and implications.

4375: Design of Mechanisms
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: MECT 3355. Design procedures, applications to machine elements and assemblies.

4384: Manufacturing Systems Control
Cr. 3. (2-3). Prerequisite: MECT 3362 or equivalent. Manufacturing systems including layout, maintenance, and controls. Emphasis on computer-integrated manufacturing, cost analysis, and manufacturing economics.

4397: Selected Topics in Mechanical Technology
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: approval of chair. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

5323: Applications in Stress Analysis
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: MECT 3355 or equivalent. Combined stress systems, nonsymmetrical loadings, structural joints and pressure vessels, beams and columns of composite materials, fatigue and impact applications.

5331: Applied Thermal Systems
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: MECT 2331 and 3318. Advanced vapor power cycles, air standard cycles, heat transfer concepts, heat exchange systems, and HVAC systems.