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2.00 Credits
Foundations of computing to include software tools and engineering processes for mechanical engineers. Topics may include: structured programming (MATLAB), graphical drawings and 2D and 3D modeling of parts and assemblies. Introduction to teaming and creativity.
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3.00 Credits
This course uses applied problems in engineering to introduce Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) techniques. Covered topics include creation and editing of 3D parts and assemblies with appropriate design intent, part and assembly troubleshooting, configurations, engineering drawings, equation-based modeling, and finite element analysis.
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2.00 Credits
Foundations of computing to include software tools and engineering processes for mechanical engineers. Topics may include: spreadsheet basics (Excel), structured programming (MATLAB), and programmable microcontrollers (Arduino). Introductions to teaming and creativity.
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3.00 Credits
This course uses applied problems in engineering to introduce Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) techniques. Covered topics include creation and editing of 3D parts and assemblies with appropriate design intent, part and assembly troubleshooting, configurations, engineering drawings, equation-based modeling, and finite element analysis.
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3.00 Credits
Course explores the relationships between the microscopic structure and mac-roscopic properties of materials used in engineering applications. The origin of mechanical, electrical, thermal and optical properties is studied. Important material failure modes that occur under fatigue, elevated temperature, rapid loading and corrosive environments are explored. Emphasized is an understanding of the fundamental aspects of atomic and microstructural concepts for proper materials selection, effects of processing on material properties, and enhancement of engineering properties. Materials under study include important metals and alloys as well as key nonmetallic materials such as polymers, ceramics, and composites. Laboratory exercises are integrated throughout the course to provide practical experience in making decisions concerning material composition and processing in order to optimize engineering properties. Experiences from the field are detailed to demonstrate applicability of concepts.
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3.00 Credits
Thermal-Fluid System I is an integrated study of fundamental topics in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. The course introduces conservation principles for mass, energy, and linear momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Principles are applied to incompressible flows in pipes and turbomachinery, external flows and power generation systems. A control volume approach to analyze these systems is also introduced. Laboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work.
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3.00 Credits
Thermal-Fluid Systems II continues the integrated study of fundamental topics in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. The course applies conservation principles for mass, energy, and linear momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Principles are applied to power generation systems (Rankine, Otto, Diesel, and Brayton cycles), refrigeration cycles, air conditioning processes, internal pipe flows, and aerodynamics. Laboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work. This course includes completion of a comprehensive, out-of-class design problem. This design problem provides the opportunity for students to apply engineering science to the design of a comprehensive thermal-fluid system.
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3.00 Credits
Fundamentals of measurement systems in mechanical engineering including Department of Mechanical Engineering 220 The Citadel transducer operation, signal conditioning, data reduction, and presentation of results. Transducer and measurement system characteristics including resolution, sensitivity, loading, time response, and frequency response. Operating principles of basic instrumentation for measurement of mechanical quantities such as force, torque, pressure, velocities, accelerations, temperature, and flow. Topics include uncertainty analysis, data analysis, probability and statistics, calibration, data acquisition, presentation of results, and an introduction to experiment design.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course that examines the interactions between design and manufacturing from the designer's point of view. The first portion of the class is devoted to safe, hands-on experience with manufacturing machines and equipment. Students will have an opportunity to work on civil and mechanical manufacturing machines that are common in machine, woodworking, and sheet metal shops such as a mill, lathe, grinder, belt sander, drill press, and band saw. Common manufacturing processes will be introduced and design guidelines will be developed for each process. The successful student will leave this class with an appreciation that a designer must consider the method of manufacture during the design process to ensure that a product is functional, economically viable, and safe. Basic principles of metal processing; applied mechanics of metal cutting and forming; cost analysis of manufacturing operations.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces mechanical engineering design as an iterative decision making process and fundamental engineering science applied to machine components. Analysis for the design and manufacture of basic mechanical elements and their role in the design of machines; introduction to failure theory, fatigue analysis, and energy methods for deflection analysis and their application of them to the design and analysis of machine elements; design of multi-component systems. Useful design techniques (such as modeling, CPM, optimization, probabilistic approaches, etc.) and factors influencing design (such as human factors, products liability, ethics, societal, economics, safety, etc.) are presented, discussed, and incorporated. Design against static failure and fatigue failure of structural members and machine parts: design and selection of components including fasteners, shafts, springs, gears, bearings, and chain drives. The course culminates in a team-oriented process, design, and manufacture of a mechanical engineering product using the techniques, tools, machines, and equipment that were developed and taught throughout the course.
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