MEC-ENGR 111      Essential Engineering
Introduction to the practice and history of engineering including its impact on human history, product design/ development and its relationship to the ecosystem, professionalism and ethics, the engineering approach to solving real-world problems, engineering communications and calculations, engineering teamwork and case studies.
Credits: 2 hours
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MEC-ENGR 130      Engineering Graphics
Introduction to Engineering Graphics with the use of the Computer Aided Design tools AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Introduction to 2D design with AutoCAD includes: basic features, layer control, geometric constructions, othrographic projections, dimensioning and notes, tolerancing, section views, and working drawings. Introduction to 3D design with SolidWorks includes: part modeling, revolved features, sweeps, lofts, assembly modeling and engineering drawings.No previous 2D or 3D CAD experience is necessary to take this class. Semester Offered: Fall/Winter
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 131      Engineering Graphics-3D design
Introduction to Engineering Graphics using the 3D Computer Aided Design tool SolidWorks. Introduction to 3D design with SolidWorks includes: part modeling, revolved features, sweeps, lofts, assembly modeling, and engineering drawings. Some previous 2D AutoCAD experience is required to take this class. NOTE: This class starts halfway through the semester by joining in with MEC-ENGR 130 when they finish AutoCAD and begin SolidWorks.
Credits: 1 hours
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MEC-ENGR 211      The Engineering Enterprise
The engineering enterprise course covers four topics essential for engineering students with new venture creation interests: creating economic value, leadership, finance, and marketing. The primary objective of this course is to motivate the student to think as a blend of an engineer and a businessperson. (Same as CIV-ENGR 211). Pre/corequisite: MEC-ENGR 111
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 219      Computer Programming For Engineers
Analysis and synthesis of structured computer algorithms for solving engineering problems using high level programming tools such as Excel, Matlab, Fortran and/or C++.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 220      Electric Circuits
Introduction to electric circuits for civil and mechanical engineering students. Prerequisites: MEC-ENGR 219, PHYSICS 250 Pre or Corequisite MATH 345 or ME 272 Offered: Winter
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 270      Engineering Analysis I
This is an applied course with emphasis on physics and engineering applications. Topics include engineering applications using conics, parametric equations, polar coordinates, vectors, solid analytic geometry, vector valued functions, multi-variable functions, partial derivatives (including applications), multiple integration, vector calculus including Green's Theorum, Curl and Divergence, line and surface integrals and Stoke's Theorem.
Credits: 4 hours
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MEC-ENGR 272      Engineering Analysis II
An applied course using differential equations in solutions to engineering problems. Topics include applications in first-order differential equations, linear higher-order equations, Laplace transform, Series solutions of linear ODEs (Taylor, Power, and Fourier), Numerical solutions, introduction to systems of differential equations.
Credits: 4 hours
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MEC-ENGR 285      Engineering Dynamics
Basic fundamentals of particle and rigid body dynamics; energy and momentum methods; computer use.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 299      Engineering Thermodynamics
Fluid properties, work and heat, first law, second law, entropy, applications to vapor and ideal gas processes.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 301      Fundamental Topics In Mechanical Engineering
Current and new technical developments in mechanical engineering. Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 306      Computer-Aided Engineering
Principles, analysis and application of numerical methods for the solution of engineering problems. Computer implementation. Prerequisites: CE 319, Math 345, or ME 272
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 311      The Technical Entrepreneur
The guiding principal for the course is that entrepreneurs are innovators and operate in an uncertain and risky environment. The course looks at the entrepreneurial mindset and the process of new product line launch. (Same as CIV-ENGR 311). Prerequisite: MEC-ENGR 211
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 319      Engineering Computation And Statistics
Statistical distribution functions and application to engineering problems. Limited treatment of curve-fitting and time-series analysis. Introduction to factorial design.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 324      Engineering Materials
The nature of the structure of engineering materials. The relationship of material structure to the physical properties. Mechanical behavior of engineering materials. Prerequisites: MEC-ENGR 299, CIV-ENGR 276 and CHEM 211 and 211L, and Machine Shop Safety.
Credits: 4 hours
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MEC-ENGR 351      Fluid Mechanics
Concepts of the statics and dynamics of fluids, with emphasis on principles of continuity, momentum and energy. Boundary layers, dimensional analysis and drag are covered briefly. Thorough treatment of pipe flow.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 352      Instrumentation & Measurements Lab I
Static and dynamic errors; experiment design; instrumentation selection and calibration; measurement of voltage, resistance, amperage, duration, frequency, displacement, velocity, acceleration, strain, force and torque. Prerequisites: MEC-ENGR 285, CIV-ENGR 276, and MEC-ENGR 220. Sucessful completion of the WEPT.
Credits: hours
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MEC-ENGR 360      Thermal System Design
Gas and vapor mixtures, cycles, availability, imperfect gases, thermodynamic relations, combustion, chemical equilibrium, power systems and design projects. Effects of design choices on the earth and living systems. Prerequisites: MEC-ENGR 299, MATH 250 or ME 270, Pre or Co-requisite: CE 351
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 362      Instrumentation & Measurements Lab II
Continuation of 352 with emphasis on instruments to measure temperature, pressure, fluid flow, fluid velocity, sound, spectral content and emissions.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 380      Manufacturing Methods
Introduction to manufacturing processes with emphasis on those aspects most relevant to methods, problems in force analysis, and practicum and experimentation in machine tool applications. Prerequisites: MEC-ENGR 324.
Credits: 3 hours
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