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MAT 300 - Topics in Mathematics Topics in mathematics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of department.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1-3 |
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MAT 329 - Problems Seminar II Problem-solving in selected areas of mathematics. Material will be taken from various problem books, competitions and mathematical periodicals. Recommended for students who wish to participate in the annual Putnam competition. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 261 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1 |
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MAT 400 - Topics in Mathematics Topics in mathematics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of department.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1-3 |
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MAT 401 - Capstone Seminar in Mathematics Required of all mathematics and statistics majors. Students will be asked to draw upon and integrate their mathematics course work by exploring mathematical topics in their historical and scientific context. Students are expected to exhibit innovative problem-solving and thoughtful writing. Each student will be required to write a paper on the topic under investigation and to present the results in a colloquium talk to the class.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 261, MAT 262 and senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MAT 425 - Introduction to Real Analysis I A study of functions of a real variable and the related topology of the real line. Concepts of limit, convergence, continuity and differentiability are studied.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 228 and MAT 261.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MAT 426 - Introduction to Real Analysis II A continuation of MAT 425 emphasizing integration and sequences and series of functions. Contents may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 425.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3 |
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MAT 445 - History of Mathematics Deals with the lives and times of mathematicians, while focusing on mathematical ideas. Designed to acquaint the student with the evolution of various mathematical disciplines and to develop an appreciation of the problems faced by and often solved by mathematicians.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 127 or Department permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MAT 451 - Dynamical Systems A study of the nature and behavior of solutions of linear and nonlinear systems of differential and difference equations through mathematical analysis and the use of available menu-driven PC software. For students in mathematics and the sciences. Some knowledge of vectors and matrices and some familiarity with personal computers is recommended.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 258 or MAT 259 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3 |
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MAT 452 - Complex Analysis An introduction to functions of complex variables including differentiation, integration, series, mappings and applications.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 228.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3 |
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MAT 453 - Partial Differential Equations I Introduction to general properties of partial differential equations followed by solutions of specific equations. Techniques include eigen function expansions, operational methods, and Green’s functions.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 259 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
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MAT 454 - Partial Differential Equations II A continuation of MAT 453.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 453.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3 |
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MAT 463 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra I A study of algebraic systems characterized by specific axiom systems. Begins with a study of sets theory, functions, and operations, and continues with topics selected from group theory, ring theory, and linear algebra.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 261 and MAT 262.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
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MAT 464 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra II A continuation of MAT 463, with emphasis on properties of rings and fields and culminating in Galsis Theory.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 463.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MAT 465 - Theory of Numbers Elementary properties of integers including divisibility, prime and composite numbers, uniqueness of prime factorization, Diophantine equations, congruences and continued fractions.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 261 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MAT 471 - Differential Geometry The application of multivariable calculus to the study of curves, surfaces and their higher-dimensional analogues.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 228 and in either MAT 258 or MAT 262.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3 |
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MAT 475 - Higher Geometry Topics include: constructions, Euclidean properties, Ceva’s and Menelaus’ theorems with applications–Desargues’, Pappus’ and Pascal’s theorems, isometries, axiometric approach to one of the geometries, algebraic models for geometry, Klein’s Erlanger program, classical construction problems.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 228 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
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MAT 481 - Discrete Mathematics Primarily designed for both mathematics and computer science majors. While the calculus-based mathematics of classical engineering and physical science is essentially “continuous,” the finite mathematics of computer science and some social sciences is essentially “discrete” or “combinatorial.” MAT 481 is an introductory course offered in this spirit. Topics covered typically include graphs and networks, analysis of algorithms, generating functions and recurrence relations, graph coloring, satisfiability, computational complexity, automata and languages, Turing machines and computability, and a brief introduction to the theory of NP-completeness.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 261 or MAT 262 or Department permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
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MAT 486 - Biological Modeling and Simulation Mathematical and computational models primarily from population biology and epidemiology, including deterministic and stochasitc, discrete- and continuous-time, and spatial and network models. A software package such as Matlab or R will be used for simulations and visualization, and for additional topics such as vectorized calculations, function optimization, and differential equation solvers, which have a wide variety of applications in the sciences and engineering. Some basic familiarity with probability is recommended.
Prerequisites: Permission
Credits: 3 |
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MAT 487 - Numerical Analysis An introduction to computational methods for solving numerical problems. Topics such as interpolation, systems of linear or nonlinear equations, numerical integration, eigenvalues, optimization, ordinary and partial differential equations are considered.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 127 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3 |
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STS 215 - Introduction to Statistics for Business and Economics For students in the College of Business, Public Policy and Health and for others concentrating in business or economics. A limited introduction to probability theory leading to discussion of distributions of random variables, in particular the normal and binomial families; a brief treatment of descriptive methods; an introduction to inferential statistics, including one- and two-sample procedures for estimation of parameters and for hypothesis testing; fundamentals of regression analysis or contingency table analysis or contingency table analysis as time permits. NOTE: because of overlap, STS 232 and STS 215 cannot both be taken for degree credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3 |
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STS 232 - Principles of Statistical Inference Intended for students who will use statistics as an aid to the comprehension of quantitative work done by others and for students who will follow this course by an intermediate level applied statistics course. An introduction to the language and methods of statistical analysis, probability, graphic and numeric descriptive methods and inference from sample data. NOTE: because of overlap, MAT 232 and MAT 215 cannot both be taken for degree credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Prerequisites: Two years of high school math required.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3 |
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STS 332 - Statistics for Engineers Statistical methods applicable to engineering including theory and application of classical and nonparametric methods.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 228.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 |
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STS 434 - Introduction to Statistics Topics include probability, random variables, continuous and discrete distributions, point and interval estimation, tests of hypotheses, linear regression and correlation, analysis of variance.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 228.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 4 |
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STS 435 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics Topics include moment generating functions, distribution of functions of random variables, sampling distributions, principles of estimation and hypothesis testing, limit theorems and order statistics.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in STS 434.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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STS 436 - Nonparametric Statistics Surveys nonparametric alternatives to standard parametric techniques. Emphasis on situations in which the use of a parametric technique is incorrect or, at best, marginal.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in STS 434 or STS 437.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 3 |
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STS 437 - Statistical Methods in Research An introduction to analysis of variance and regression analysis using a unifying approach to theory; application and illustrations from many fields.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in STS 232 or STS 434 or Department permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
Mechanical Engineering |
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MEE 120 - Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Design An introduction to engineering graphics and computer-aided design (CAD) using a 3D solid modeling software package. Topics include geometric construction, sketching, orthographic projection, isometric, sectional and detailed views, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, engineering drawings and assemblies. Drawing and CAD laboratory classes will consist of short demonstrations, lectures and exercises and student work period. Lec ( 1 hour), Lab (2 hours)
Prerequisites: MEE major or permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2 |
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MEE 150 - Applied Mechanics: Statics A study of force systems and equilibrium, structural models, friction, distributed forces. Designed to develop the ability to analyze and solve engineering problems. Rec 3. (Fall and Spring.)
Prerequisites: MAT 126.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 230 - Thermodynamics I Covers energy and energy transformations, the First and Second Laws applied to systems and to control volumes, thermodynamic properties of systems, availability of energy. Rec 3. (Fall and Spring.)
Prerequisites: MAT 127.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 231 - Thermodynamics II A continuation of MEE 230 and includes thermodynamics of mixtures, chemical thermodynamics, thermodynamics of fluid flow, vapor and gas cycles, applicable to compressors, internal combustion engines and turbines. Computers used. Rec 3 (Spring.)
Prerequisites: COS 220 or ECE 177; and a grade of C or better in MEE 230.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 251 - Strength of Materials The principles of solid mechanics and their applications to practical problems, stresses and deflections in axial loading, torsion, beams, columns, combined stresses. Rec 3. (Fall and Spring.)
Prerequisites: MAT 127 and a grade of C or better in MEE 150.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 252 - Statics and Strength of Materials The basic principles of statics and their applications in strength of materials. Emphasis on equilibrium of various systems, stresses and deformations of axially loaded members, connections, circular shafts, beams and columns. Rec 3 (Fall and Summer.)
Prerequisites: MAT 127.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 270 - Applied Mechanics: Dynamics Motion of particles and rigid bodies, impulse and momentum, work and energy and simple harmonic motion, force, mass and acceleration. Rec 3. (Fall and Spring.)
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MEE 150; or MEE 252.
Corequisites: MAT 228
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 320 - Materials Engineering and Science The principles of material science with emphasis on the relationship between structure and properties and their control through composition, mechanical working and thermal treatment. Rec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MEE 230 and in MEE 251.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 341 - Mechanical Laboratory I An introduction to experiment design, data analysis, laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and calibration of equipment. Application to thermodynamics, mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics and metallurgy. Lec 1, Lab 3.
Prerequisites: MAT 258, MEE 360, and a grade of C or better in MEE 251.
Corequisites: ECP 341
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 360 - Fluid Mechanics An introduction to fluid mechanics including fluid statics, kinematics, Bernoulli equation, viscous flows, dimensional analysis and similitude and external flows. Rec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MEE 230 and in MEE 270
Corequisites: MAT 258 or MAT 259
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 370 - Modeling, Analysis and Control of Mechanical Systems Introduces the student to a unified approach to abstracting real mechanical, thermal and hydraulic systems into proper models to meet design and control system objectives. Topics include modeling of lumped mechanical, thermal and fluid systems, Laplace transforms and transfer function representation, free and forced response of second order linear time-invariant systems, frequency response, actuators and sensors, compensation and design of feedback control systems with emphasis on mechanical engineering applications. Includes laboratory experimentation. (Fall.) Rec 3.
Prerequisites: ECE 209, MAT 258, and a grade of C or better in MEE 270.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 380 - Design I Kinematical design of machines. Rec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MEE 270.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 381 - Design II Advanced concepts in mechanics of materials, stress concentration. Design of mechanical components subjected to static and fatigue loads. Synthesis and selection of various machine components including shafts, bearing, gears and gear trains, screws, fasteners and springs. Design project. Rec 3
Prerequisites: MEE 120 and a grade of C or better in MEE 251.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 432 - Heat Transfer The fundamental laws of heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation. Applied to the study of engineering problems via analytical, numerical, and graphical techniques. Rec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites: MAT 258 and MEE 360.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 433 - Solar-Thermal Engineering Introduces solar energy collection and use as process thermal energy. Includes performance analysis of solar collectors and thermal energy storage devices both separately and as a combined system. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MEE 230.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 434 - Thermodynamic Design of Engines Thermodynamic design of internal combustion engines to meet specified energy conversion requirements. Teaches the influence of fuel and air combustion on getting work output from the fuel’s internal energy and the importance of engine breathing through valves and ports on getting desired power and torque outputs at specified operating conditions.
Prerequisites: MEE 231
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 442 - Mechanical Laboratory II A continuation of MEE 341. Mechanical engineering problems in a laboratory setting. (Fall) Lab 3.
Prerequisites: MEE 231, MEE 341 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2 |
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MEE 443 - Mechanical Laboratory III A continuation of MEE 442. Mechanical engineering problems in a laboratory setting (Spring). Lab 3.
Prerequisites: MEE 231, MEE 341, MEE 442 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2 |
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MEE 444 - Robot Dynamics and Control Review of geometries of robots, Cartesian, cylindrical, spherical, revolute, tensor and snake like robotic manipulators, robot drive systems, resolution, accuracy and repeatability, robotic laboratory set up, some existing computer based industrial robots, areas for robot applications, comparative cost of automation by robots and some robotics statistics. Review of kinematics design of robots, Denavit-Hartenberg transformation of position and orientation, Euler angles representations, roll, pitch and yaw, homogeneous transformations, D-H representations, kinematic equations for manipulators, end effector specifications, kinematics equations for Stanford, PUMA and Rhino XR-2 manipulators, solving kinematics equations by direct and inverse methods, singular and degenerate solutions, and kinematics characteristics of work space. Dynamics, design and control of robotic manipulators, position and speed control of robots, Newton-Euler dynamic modeling, Lagrangian dynamic modeling, Bond-graph dynamic modeling, dynamic equations for some manipulators, recursive equations of motion, computational algorithms, robotic control theories, steady state servo control for manipulators, error controlled systems, some structural design considerations, voltage-torque conversion, open and closed loop control systems, feedback control of positional vibrations of manipulators and static and dynamic forces in robots.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MEE 270; and MEE 380
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 445 - Aeronautics An introduction to dynamics and performance of aircraft flight. Topics include aerodynamics, wing theory, torques, stability and trim, propulsion, actuation and control.
Prerequisites: MAT 258, a grade of C or better in MEE 270, and either ECE177 or COS 220
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 446 - Astronautics An introduction to the design and operation of spacecraft systems. Topics include kinematics and relative orientation of different coordinate systems, orbital mechanics, maneuvers and transfers, Rigid-body dynamics and propulsion concepts. Also, an introduction to GPS is provided.
Prerequisites: MAT 258, a grade of C or better in MEE 270, and either ECE 177 or COS 220
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 448 - Fixed Wing Aircraft Design The conceptual design of a fixed-wing aircraft to satisfy given specifications, including elements of initial sizing, geometry selection (or vehicle configuration), aerodynamics, propulsion integration, stability and control, loads, structures, manufacturability, and cost analysis. Students will apply design skills in a semester long design project.
Prerequisites: MEE 120, MEE 251, MEE 270, and MEE 360
Course Typically Offered: Spring, odd years.
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 450 - Mechanics of Composite Materials Introduction to the behavior of composite materials and their use in engineering structures; fabrication methods, behavior and properties of the constituent fibers and matrices, micromechanical predictions of composite properties, anisotropic elasticity, behavior of composite laminae, classical lamination theory, failure theories, composite beams and plates, material characterization and introduction to the design of composite structures.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MEE 251
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 453 - Experimental Mechanics Experimental methods and techniques for analysis of stress and displacement. Also covers electric strain gages, brittle lacquers, mechanical and optical strain gages, and introduction to photo elasticity. Lec 2, Lab 2.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MEE 251.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 455 - Advanced Strength of Materials Considers limitations of elementary stress formulas, theories of failure, unsymmetrical bending, beams, plates, torsion of non-circular bars, thick-walled cylinders, stress concentrations, energy methods. Introduces theory of elasticity. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MEE 251.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 456 - Introduction to the Finite Element Method An introduction to the finite element methods including matrix operations, interpolation functions, basic element types, and implementation to problems in mechanical engineering including simple structures, plane stress, heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Rec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites: MAT 258 and a grade of C or better in MEE 251.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 459 - Engineering Optimization Introduction to mathematical optimization theory. Analytical, graphical, and numerical approaches for solving unconstrained or constrained optimization problems involving linear or nonlinear functions. Application of optimality criteria and mathematical programming techniques to problems involving multiple design variables.
Prerequisites: MAT 228 and MAT 258
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 462 - Fluid Mechanics II A continuation of MEE 360 including boundary-layer flows, inviscid incompressible flows, compressible flows and selected topics. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MEE 360.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 471 - Mechanical Vibrations Examines free and forced vibrations with viscous damping for discrete and continuous mass systems as well as derivation and application of energy methods. (Spring.) Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MAT 258 and a grade of C or better in MEE 270.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 475 - Fuel Cell Science and Technology A study of the basic operating principles of fuel cells, the different types of fuel cells, fuel reforming and power conditioning, and the efficiency, performance and application of fuel cell systems. (This course is identical to MET 475.)
Prerequisites: MET 236 or MET 433 or a grade of C or better in MEE 230 or PHY 462; and CHY 121 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 483 - Turbomachine Design Topics include: the theory and design of turbomachinery flow passages, control and performance of turbomachinery, gas-turbine engine processes. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MEE 230, MEE 360
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 484 - Power Plant Design and Engineering A study of power station engineering and economy, including design, construction and operation theory of steam, internal-combustion, and hydroelectric power plants. Introduction to nuclear power plants, solar energy, fuel cells, and associated problems. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MEE 230 and MEE 231
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 486 - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning System Design Examines methods of producing artificial low temperatures including refrigeration for controlled-temperature applications in comfort air conditioning and for industrial manufacturing processes. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MEE 231.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 487 - Design III Design of mechanical engineering systems components, including problem definition, analysis, synthesis and optimization. Engineering ethics.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement. Must be taken in series with MEE 488 to meet the Capstone Experience requirement. Neither course alone satisfies the requirement.
Prerequisites: MEE 231, MEE 381
Corequisites: MEE 432 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4 |
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MEE 488 - Design IV Design of mechanical engineering systems, including problem definition, analysis, synthesis and optimization. (Spring.)
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement. Must be taken in series with MEE 487 to meet Capstone Experience requirement. Neither course alone satisfies the requirement.
Prerequisites: MEE 231, MEE 381, MEE 432.
Corequisites: ECP 488
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4 |
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MEE 489 - Offshore Floating System Design The course introduces the basics of naval architecture and offshore engineering design concepts to senior engineering students. A broad introduction is provided on the topics of floating platform stability, structural strength, global performance, mooring systems and installation. Use of industry guest lecturers will complement regular lectures for the course. Emphasis is placed on applying recommended practices by regulatory bodies into hands-on design projects.
Prerequisites: MEE 360 and MEE 380 or Permission of Instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years
Credits: 3 |
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MEE 498 - Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering Topics in mechanical engineering not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit needs. May be repeated for credit, with departmental permission.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3 |
Mechanical Engineering Technology |
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MET 100 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Technology Students will cover topics relevant to succeeding as a MET student and graduate. Lec 1, Lab 2. (Fall.)
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2 |
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MET 107 - Machine Tool Laboratory I Theory and application of fundamental metal removing processes and basic metrology and tool nomenclature. Light machine work using drill presses, lathes, milling machines and surface grinders. Lec 1, Lab 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites: MET 121 and MAT 122 and Mechanical Engineering Technology Majors or permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MET 121 - Technical Drawing An introduction to graphic symbols utilizing both manual and CADD skills applied to engineering drawings. Topics include: lettering, geometric construction, multiview drawing, sections, dimensioning and assembly drawing. Lec 2, Lab 2. (Fall and Spring.)
Prerequisites: Mechanical Engineering Technology majors
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MET 126 - Machine Drawing Preparation of complete working drawings of a project for MET 213. Topics include: pictorial drawings, descriptive geometry, CADD, design process, dimensioning, tolerancing, fasteners, details, and assembly drawings. Lec and Lab 4. (Spring.)
Prerequisites: MET 121.
Corequisites: MET 107.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MET 150 - Statics The study of forces acting on particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium, trusses, centroids and centers of gravity, properties of area, friction. Lec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites: MET 121, PHY 107 or PHY 121, and MAT 122
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MET 213 - Introduction to CAM Introduction to advanced computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing. Covers programming and operation of computer numerical control machine tools.
Prerequisites: MET 107 and MET 121, or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2 |
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MET 219 - Strength of Materials An introduction to machine design. A study of stress and strain in materials and bodies subjected to tension, compression, torsion and flexure as well as deflection of prismatic members, columns, combined stresses. Lec 3.
Prerequisites: MET 150
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
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MET 220 - Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering Technology I Topics in engineering technology not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit the needs of individuals. May be repeated for credit. (Fall and Spring.)
Prerequisites: permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3 |
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MET 233 - Thermal Science A study of elementary thermodynamics including engineering calculations relative to heat, power, work and mechanical and electrical energy. Rec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites: PHY 108 or PHY 112 or PHY 122
Corequisites: TME 152 or MAT 126
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
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MET 234 - Mechanical Technology Laboratory I Experimental application of solid and fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. Covers calibration of laboratory instruments.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: MET 219 and MET 233.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MET 236 - Thermal Applications Applications of fundamentals studied in MET 233 including steam and gas cycles, analysis of cycle components, steam generators, pumps, turbines, compressors, heat transfer and refrigeration systems. Rec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites: MET 233.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MET 270 - Manufacturing Technology Examines materials and processes for manufacturing consumer and producer goods. Technologies include metal casting, plastics/ceramics/composites processing, and metal forging and extrusion. Includes supporting topics in materials selection, quality control and the manufacturing enterprise. Evening tours of manufacturing facilities may be scheduled.
Prerequisites: MET 121 and sophomore standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
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MET 312 - Machine Tool Processing II Manufacture and evaluation of prototype assembly, including redesign of components as needed.
Prerequisites: MET 107 and MET 126
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
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MET 313 - CAD / CAM Projects Student create 2-D and 3-D CAD drawings of machined parts, create process and setup sheets for the parts, use CAD/CAM software to develop CNC programs for the parts, and use CNC machine tools to fabricate the parts. Rec. 1, Lab. 3.
Prerequisites: MET 107 and MET 213.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3 |
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MET 317 - Dynamics A study of kinematics and kinetics of particles, including conservation of energy, conservation of momentum and impulse. Also kinematics of rigid bodies including linkages, gears and gear trains. (Fall.)
Prerequisites: MET 150 or CET 413 and TME 253 or MAT 127.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 |
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MET 320 - Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering Technology II Topics in engineering technology not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit the needs of individuals. May be repeated for credit. (Fall and Spring.)
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3 |
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MET 321 - Industrial Vibrations An introduction to applications of vibration theory in industrial design, measurement of vibrations in industrial settings, and industrial noise control principles. Lec and Lab 3.
Corequisites: MET 317
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3 |
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MET 325 - Fluid Flow Technology Examines fluid statics, dynamics and energy as well as flow measuring devices, fluid components and systems. Rec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites: MET 236, MET 317 and TME 354 or MAT 258
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MET 355 - Engineering Materials The study of the composition and behavior of materials used in engineering. Materials covered include metals, plastics, wood, ceramics, and concrete. The laboratory demonstrates the effect of heat treatment on the mechanical properties of steels. Lec 2, Lab 2.
Prerequisites: CHY 121, MET 219, MET 234, Mechanical Engineering Technology major with junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MET 391 - Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Determination of heating, ventilating and air conditioning loads for buildings and industrial processes. Heat transfer devices and applications to systems. Refrigeration for controlled-temperature applications. Heating, ventilating and air conditioning system layout and control systems. Rec 3. (Spring.)
Corequisites: MET 236.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3 |
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MET 394 - Mechanical Engineering Technology Practice Cooperative work experience in mechanical engineering technology at full-time employment for at least a ten-week period. (Fall, Spring and Summer.)
(Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Prerequisites: MET 234, junior standing and Permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3 |
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MET 462 - Design I Analysis of mechanical elements as well as applications of mechanics of materials, stress concentration, combined stresses, fatigue, and factor of safety to the design of machine components. Lec 3. Lab 2 (Fall.)
Prerequisites: MET 234
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4 |
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MET 463 - Design II Continuation of MET 462 including drive components, welded connections, lubrication, bearings, gearing, miscellaneous machine elements and engineering materials. Lec 3. (Spring)
Prerequisites: MET 462.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MET 464 - Senior Design Project I The first of a two-course sequence providing MET seniors with a capstone learning experience. Components include project definition, research, safety, benchmarking, ergonomics, engineering analysis, and preparation of design drawings and a project presentation. Design of a capstone design project. Rec 3. (Fall.)
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement when combined with the successful completion of MET 465.
Prerequisites: MET 219; senior standing or permission.
Corequisites: MET 462
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2 |
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MET 465 - Senior Design Project II Continuation of MET 464. Components include team project management, building a prototype, testing and refining the design, and making a final design presentation. Lec 3
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience when combined with the successful completion of MET 464.
Prerequisites: MET 464
Corequisites: MET 463
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2 |
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MET 475 - Fuel Cell Science and Technology A study of the basic operating principles of fuel cells, the different types of fuel cells, fuel reforming and power conditioning, and the efficiency, performance and application of fuel cell systems. (This course is identical to MEE 475.)
Prerequisites: MET 236 or MET 433 or a grade of C or better in MEE 230 or PHY 462; and CHY 121 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MET 484 - Engineering Economics A study of economic theory and applications in engineering and industrial organizations including capitalization, amortization, time value of money, cost comparison analysis and breakeven value. Also included are personal finance topics as applied to engineering situations and case study. Lec 3.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in School of Engineering Technology.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MSL 101 - Foundations of Officership Introduces students to issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. Establish framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army values followed and life skills such as physical fitness and time management. No military obligation associated with this course.
Corequisites: MSL 100
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1 |
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MSL 102 - Basic Leadership Establishes foundation of basic leadership fundamentals such as problem solving, communications, briefings and effective writing goal setting, techniques for improving listening and speaking skills and all introduction to counseling. No military obligation associated with this course.
Corequisites: MSL 100
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1 |
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MSL 201 - Individual Leadership Studies Students identify successful leadership characteristics through observation of
others and self through experimental learning exercises. Students record observed
traits in a dimensional leadership journal and discuss observations in small group
settings. No military obligation associated with this course.
Corequisites: MSL 100
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2 |
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MSL 202 - Leadership and Teamwork Study examines how to build successful teams, various methods for influencing
action, effective communication in setting and achieving goals, the importance
of timing the decision, creativity in the problem solving process, and obtaining
team buy-in through immediate feedback. No military obligation associated with
this course.
Corequisites: MSL 100
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2 |
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MSL 301 - Adaptive Team Leadership In this course, students will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army leadership, Officership, Army values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at the team and squad level. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a team of squad in the execution of a tactical mission during a classroom practical exercise (PE), a Leadership Lab, or during a Situational Training Exercise (STX) in a field environment.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Traditional Requirement
Prerequisites: Permission
Corequisites: MSL 100.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 |
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MSL 302 - Applied Team Leadership In this course, students will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army leadership, Officership, Army values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at the team and squad level. This course includes reading assignments, homework assignments, small group assignments, briefings, case studies, and practical exercises, a mid-term. At the conclusion of this course, students will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a team or squad in the execution of a tactical mission during a classroom exercise (PE), a Leadership Lab, or during a Situational Training Exercise (STX) in a field environment.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Ethics requirements.
Prerequisites: Permission
Corequisites: MSL 100
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 |
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