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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

MEC 112 (3 CR.)

PROCESSES OF INDUSTRY

Analyzes the processes of manufacturing products from materials for industry/engineering. Includes machining casting, forming molding, hot/cold working, chipless machining, and welding. Addresses quality assurance and inspection procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.

MEC 118 (3 CR.)

AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

Prerequisite is MEC 120 or instructor's permission. Studies numerical control systems. Includes application of numerical control to standard machine tools, numerical control systems, NC coordinate system, APT systems, two-dimensional machine process, three-dimensional machine process, and flexible manufacturing role of robotics in automated manufacturing. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

MEC 210 (3 CR.)

MACHINE DESIGN

Prerequisites are EGR 130 and MEC 112 or instructor's permission. Studies the design of machine elements for producing and transmitting power. Includes additional material in statics, strength of materials, dynamics, engineering materials, and industrial processes, including lubrication and friction. Emphasizes graphical kinematics of mechanisms, and discusses analytical design of machine components. Requires preparation of weekly laboratory reports. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

MEC 255 (3 CR.)

THERMODYNAMICS

Corequisite is MEC 295, Topics in Thermodynamics. Studies the properties of fluids and basic principles of work, energy, and heat. Includes the first and second laws of thermodynamics, processes and cycles, thermal reversibilities and irreversibilities, internal combustion engines, and gas turbines. Lecture 3 hours per week.

MEC 265 (3 CR.)

FLUID MECHANICS

Prerequisite is MTH 166 or instructor's permission. Studies properties of fluids and fluid flow, Bernouli's theorem, measuring devices, viscosity, and dimensional analysis. Emphasizes pumps, piping, and fluid motors. Lecture 3 hours per week.

MEC 295 (1 CR.)

TOPICS IN THERMODYNAMICS

Prerequisite is MTH 115. Corequisite is MEC 255. Provides a computational study in the practical application of thermodynamic and fluid systems concepts. Includes a brief case study of a fluid system and an on-site visit to an operational fluid system plant. Lecture 1 hour per week.

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