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Mechanical Electrical Systems (MES)

²Ñ·¡³§Ìý200ÌýÌýIntroduction to Engineering SystemsÌýÌý(2 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This course introduces students to foundational topics necessary for success in engineering and real-world problem solving. Through hands-on activities, students will become familiar with the basic mechanical and electrical components to be used in their future engineering designs and the manufacturing tools and technologies required to realize them. Students will be introduced to professionalism in engineering and develop a personal professional development plan. This course requires a field trip to a local business, and students will be required to provide or arrange for their own transportation. The course contains a required laboratory component.

Typically offered in Fall only

²Ñ·¡³§Ìý201ÌýÌýEngineering Systems Lab 1ÌýÌý(2 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of manual and computer assisted laboratory measurement techniques, data analysis, design of experiments and technical writing. Students learn to successfully conduct and document an engineering experiment. This course requires a field trip to a local business and students will be required to provide or arrange for their own transportation.

Prerequisite: ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý200 and C- or better in ²Ñ´¡·¡Ìý206 or C- or better in ·¡°ä·¡Ìý200

Typically offered in Spring only

²Ñ·¡³§Ìý300ÌýÌýSystems EngineeringÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This course introduces the theory and practice of formal systems engineering. Students are exposed to systems thinking, systems modeling, and performing engineering design within a formal systems engineering framework. While experiencing the complete design/build cycle, students perform requirements definition and analysis, system architecting, test and integration plan development, and formal technical reviews.

Prerequisite: ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý301

Typically offered in Spring only

²Ñ·¡³§Ìý301ÌýÌýEngineering Systems Junior Design LabÌýÌý(2 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This course centers around a team-based semester-long design project in which students engage in the full cycle of the engineering design process by designing and building a measurement device. Based on the provided requirements, student groups brainstorm conceptual designs, develop a detailed design, and then fabricate a device under supervision. Students gain practical experience with engineering design, manufacturing, industry standards, measurement device specifications, accuracy and resolution requirements, and LabVIEW software.

Prerequisite: ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý201

Typically offered in Fall only

²Ñ·¡³§Ìý302ÌýÌýMechanical Engineering Systems Lab 1ÌýÌý(2 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This is the first course in a series of two mechanical engineering systems laboratory courses (²Ñ·¡³§Ìý302 and ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý400). In each course, students apply the measurement and experimental techniques learned in ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý201 to explore and verify key theoretical mechanical engineering concepts. Students learn to write a variety of common technical reports such as engineering memos and formal engineering laboratory reports. ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý302 focuses on the fields of mechanical vibrations, fluid mechanics, dynamics of machines, PID controls, and Simulink programming. The course requires a field trip to a local business, and students will be required to provide or arrange for their own transportation.

Typically offered in Spring only

²Ñ·¡³§Ìý304ÌýÌýElectrical Engineering Systems Lab 1ÌýÌý(2 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This is the first course in a series of two electrical engineering systems laboratory courses (²Ñ·¡³§Ìý304 and ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý404) designed to give students fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering topics and practical experience with designing and troubleshooting complex electrical systems. In ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý304, students learn about statics and fluid mechanics, developing and working with complex electrical system schematics, and troubleshooting electrical systems. Students explore requirements definition, interfaces, and industry standards and specifications through a design project. The course requires a field trip to a local business, and students will be required to provide or arrange for their own transportation.

Typically offered in Spring only

²Ñ·¡³§Ìý305ÌýÌýMechanical Engineering Systems Lab IÌýÌý(1 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of manual and computer assisted laboratory measurement techniques, data analysis, design of experiments and technical report writing. Students learn to successfully conduct and document an engineering experiment. For MES Majors only.

Typically offered in Spring only

²Ñ·¡³§Ìý400ÌýÌýMechanical Engineering Systems Lab 2ÌýÌý(2 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This is the second course in a series of two mechanical engineering systems laboratory courses (²Ñ·¡³§Ìý302 and ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý400). In each course, students apply the measurement and experimental techniques learned in ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý201 to explore and verify key theoretical mechanical engineering concepts. Students learn to write a variety of common technical reports such as engineering memos and formal engineering laboratory reports. ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý400 focuses on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. It also incorporates project management, formal drawing packages, and an introduction to computerized finite element analysis.

Prerequisite: ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý302; Corequisite: ²Ñ´¡·¡Ìý310

Typically offered in Fall only

²Ñ·¡³§Ìý401ÌýÌýMES Capstone Design IÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This course is the first of a two-semester engineering design experience. This capstone experience culminates the MES student's undergraduate education experience. Working in teams, students perform engineering design to solve a real-world engineering problem supplied by an industry partner. In ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý401, students follow a formal systems engineering approach to manage their design project through the completion of a System Requirements Review and a Conceptual Design Review. Students develop written and verbal communication skills through reports and presentations. Students also gain insight into engineering design practices through guest lectures from local engineers. The course requires travel to a sponsor, and students must provide or arrange for their own transportation.

Typically offered in Fall only

²Ñ·¡³§Ìý402ÌýÌýMES Capstone Design IIÌýÌý(4 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This course is second in a two semester engineering design and manufacturing experience which is the culmination of the MES student's undergraduate education experience. In teams, students solve a real-world engineering problem supplied by an industry partner. In the two courses, students follow a formal systems engineering approach to manage their project through the following reviews: System Requirements, Conceptual Design, Preliminary Design, and Critical Design. Students develop written and verbal communication skills and gain insight into engineering design practices through guest lectures from local engineers. Students must provide any transportation needed for this class. MES students only.

Prerequisite: ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý401

Typically offered in Spring only

²Ñ·¡³§Ìý403ÌýÌýMES Capstone Design IIÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This course is the second of a two-semester engineering design experience. This capstone experience culminates the MES student's undergraduate education experience. Working in teams, students perform engineering design to solve a real-world engineering problem supplied by an industry partner. In ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý403, students follow a formal systems engineering approach to manage their design project from Concept Review through the completion of a Preliminary Design Review and a Critical Design Review. Students develop written and verbal communication skills through reports and presentations. Students also gain insight into engineering design practices through guest lectures from local engineers. The course requires travel to a sponsor, and students must provide or arrange for their own transportation.

Prerequisite: ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý401

Typically offered in Spring only

²Ñ·¡³§Ìý404ÌýÌýElectrical Engineering Systems Lab 2ÌýÌý(2 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This is the second course in a series of two electrical engineering systems laboratory courses (²Ñ·¡³§Ìý304 and ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý404) designed to give students fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering topics and practical experience with designing and troubleshooting complex electrical systems. In ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý404, students learn about fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mechanical vibrations. They explore practical applications of electromechanical components, sensors, and PID controllers. Through hands-on projects, students are introduced to industrial controls. Students build the electrical system designed in ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý304. The course requires a field trip to a local business, and students will be required to provide or arrange for their own transportation.

Prerequisite: ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý304

Typically offered in Fall only

²Ñ·¡³§Ìý405ÌýÌýMechanical Engineering Systems Lab IIÌýÌý(2 credit hours)ÌýÌý

In this course, students apply the measurement and experimental techniques learned in ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý305 to explore, experience and verify key theoretical concepts from the fields of thermal science, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, and dynamics and controls. Students learn to successfully design, conduct, analyze, document and present a statistically sound engineering experiment. For MES students only.

Prerequisite: ²Ñ·¡³§Ìý305 and MAE 314 and ²Ñ´¡·¡Ìý308; Corequisite: ²Ñ´¡·¡Ìý435 and ²Ñ´¡·¡Ìý310

Typically offered in Fall only