MET COURSES


MET 105
It's a Material World
4(3-2)

Studies and laboratory experiments on modern materials, their behavior and their role in the environment. Review of materials' impact on society.
Prerequisite: none (F,S)


MET 111
Introduction to Drafting
3(0-6)

Professional drafting techniques, lettering, line quality, scales and measurements to include metric, geometric constructions, orthographic projections, technical sketching, sectioning, isometric and auxiliary views.
Prerequisite: none (F,S)


MET 112
Computer-Aided Drafting
3(1-4)

Computer-aided drafting to include geometric constructions, orthographic projections, sectioning and dimensioning.
Prerequisite: none (S)


MET 203
Manufacturing Processes I
4(3-2)

Introduction to basic processing of materials into useful products. A study of materials selection process based on manufacturing operations. Laboratory study of manufacturing techniques.
Prerequisite: MET 105. (F)
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MET 204
Manufacturing Processes II
3(2-2)

A continuation of MET 203.
Prerequisite: MET 203 or permission of instructor. (S)
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MET 291
Special Topics
(1-3 VAR)

Experimental courses on a topic of current interest taught at the lower division level.
Prerequisite: none (*)


MET 311
Quality Control
3(3-0)

A study of quality control, program planning and production analysis.
Prerequisite: none (S)


MET 315
Nondestructive Testing
3(2-2)

Determination of quality without change to the material through non-obtrusive examination. Laboratory using dye penetrants, X-ray, etc. to perform NDT.
Prerequisite: MET 105. (F)
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MET 322
Dynamics of Machinery
3(3-0)

Basic concepts and application of forces in dynamic and accelerated situations.
Prerequisites: ET 202, ET 226 and MATH 126. (F)


MET 341
Thermal and Fluid Principles I
3(3-0)

An introduction to the basic principles of thermal and fluid energy and flow relationships.
Prerequisites: ET 226, PHYS 202 and MATH 126. (S)


MET 352
Design of Machine Elements
3(2-2)

Fundamental concepts in the correct design of the separate elements which compose machines, application of properties and mechanics of materials modified by practical considerations.
Prerequisite: ET 206. (F)


MET 356
Basic Design Principles
2(2-0)

A study of the progressive stages of investigating, designing, developing, building and testing of a mechanical process or product.
Prerequisite: MET 352. (S)


MET 361
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
3(2-2)

A study of computer control in the manufacturing process. Laboratory in operation of computer control processes.
Prerequisites: MET 204 and MATH 124. (S)
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MET 371
CNC Machine Tools
3(2-2)

Principles of numerical control and computerized numerical control machine tool programming and operation. Machining of parts and programming using CNC lathe and milling machines.
Prerequisites: MET 204 and MATH 124. (S)
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MET 441
Thermal and Fluid Principles II
3(2-2)

A study of the controlling factors that influence the design of thermal and fluid systems. Conduct experiments to confirm effects on these systems.
Prerequisite: MET 341. (F)


MET 442
Design of Energy Systems
3(2-2)

A study of applied technology topics in the conversion, storage, and use of a variety of energy sources. Experimental study of selected energy technologies.
Prerequisite: MET 441. (S)


MET 451
Industrial Robotics
3(2-2)

An inspection of the history of robotics. Study of control and application of robotics in society. Laboratory in programming and operation of robotics.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (F)
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MET 452
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
3(2-2)

Principles and applications of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC). Extensive experimentation with a climate controlled laboratory to measure HVAC effectiveness.
Prerequisite: MET 341. (S)


MET 456
Senior Project
2(1-2)

The design, analysis, and fabrication of mechanical engineering Technology projects by student teams.
Prerequisite: MET 356. (F)
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MET 460
Instrumentation and Control Systems
3(2-2)

A study of the use of instrumentation in experimental measurements, laboratory and production environments, and control of processes. Laboratory study of instrumentation and control.
Prerequisites: EET 250 and ET 206. (F)


MET 491
Special Topics
(1-3 VAR)

Experimental courses on a topic of current interest taught at the upper division level.
Prerequisite: junior standing in MET. (*)


MET 495
Independent Study
(1-3 VAR)

Prerequisite: junior standing in MET. (*)


MET 496
Cooperative Education Placement
(1-4 VAR)

Work experience under the direction of field supervisor and faculty member.
Prerequisites: permission of co-op coordinator; junior standing in MET. (*)