Mechanical Engineering Technology (MECH). See also Electronic Engineering and Electro-Mechanical Engineering. 

MECH 111 Manufacturing Processes (A, SU)

4 credits
This course is designed to be an introduction to primary processing and the six main secondary manufacturing processes: casting and molding, separating, hot and cold forming, conditioning, assembling, and finishing.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

MECH 112 Computer Applications in Manufacturing (A, W, SP, SU)

3 credits
This is an introductory level computer course for Engineering Technology students. The course introduces computer technology critical to the subsequent success in studies of CAD, CAM, Numerical Control Machining and Computer Programming for Technicians. Students will complete assignments in Microsoft Office as well as cover DOS commands and applications, Windows, the Web and the basic hardware of the computer.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Lab fee: $10.00

MECH 115 Engineering Graphics (A, SP)

4 credits
This course is designed to give the beginning engineering technology student a basic foundation in blueprint reading, manual drafting, and beginning AutoCAD
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 4 hours

MECH 120 Mechanical Drafting I (W, SU)

3 credits
This course is an introductory drafting and blueprint reading course that teaches students how to draw and interpret orthographic and isomeric views of various objects and components. Dimensioning, fasteners, section views, assembly and sub-assembly drawings, and Bills of Material are examined in depth. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of drawings as well as being able to do simple manual construction of views.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 5 hours
Lab fee: $10.00

MECH 130 Statics (A, SP)

3 credits
This course deals with the principles of trusses, frames, machines and machine components. The course will offer the student experience in dealing with coplanar load systems that are concurrent, parallel and noncoplanar.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 181
Lab fee: $15.00

MECH 145 2D Computer Aided Drafting (W, SU)

4 credits
This course introduces students to Computer Aided Drafting using AutoCAD software. Two-dimensional drafting techniques are utilized to teach fundamental and intermediate concepts of computer aided drafting. Course presents commands and functions applicable to all computer aided drafting systems. Students apply this knowledge to drawings related to the field of mechanical engineering, alternative energy, and other two-dimensional drawings.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisites: MECH 115

MECH 175 3D Computer Aided Drafting (SP, A)

4 credits
This course is an extension of MECH 145. Course includes the study of practical applications of computer graphics with isometric and three-dimensional drawing techniques to solve mechanically related problems and to produce mechanical drawings.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisites: MECH 145

MECH 240 Machine Tools (A, W, SP, SU)

4 credits
This course features hands-on operation of mills, lathes, shapers, and grinders in addition to instruction in safety practices and related theory needed for operating these machines. Additional instruction will be given on cutting tool materials and geometry, feeds and speeds, and associated bench practices.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Lab fee: $30.00

MECH 242 Strength of Materials (W, SU)

3 credits
This course is a study of the application of external loads to rigid bodies and the analysis of the resulting stresses produced within those bodies. Study will be devoted to thermal expansion, bolted and welded joints, thin-walled pressure vessels, beam stresses and deflection, beam design, column stresses and column design.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: MECH 130
Lab fee: $15.00

MECH 243 Robotics (A, SU)

4 credits
This course presents robotic operations and system configurations. Students are required to flowchart, code, compile, and debug programs using the Fanuc Karel programming language. Hands-on experience with robotic systems is gained through teaching and executing the programs on an articulated 6 axis Fanuc S-6 robot.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisites: MECH 112
Lab fee: $10.00

MECH 250 Materials Science (A, SP)

3 credits
This is a course that will acquaint the engineering technician with the nature, properties, performance, characteristics and practical uses of various engineering materials. Materials such as ferrous and nonferrous metals as well as plastics, and selected organic materials will be covered. Nondestructive and destructive testing practices commonly found in industry today will be presented.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Lab fee: $15.00

MECH 252 Computer Programming for Technicians (W, SU)

3 credits
A course designed to instruct students in the use of QBasic in solving engineering problems. Students will design, flowchart, code, compile, and debug programs in this course. Hands-on experience is gained through interfacing digital I/O boards to QBasic.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 5 hours
Prerequisites: MECH 112 and placement into MATH 103 or higher
Lab fee: $10.00

MECH 253 Numerical Control (W)

4 credits
This course is designed for the beginning student and covers manual computer numerical control programming. Each student will prepare numerical control programs in both absolute and incremental positioning systems using standard industrial G and M codes. Students will program for state-of-the-art computerized numerical control equipment including mills and lathes. Each student will prepare and debug programs and setup and operate computer numerical controlled equipment in the lab.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisites: MATH 112 and MECH 240
Lab fee: $25.00

MECH 260 Basic Mechanisms (SP, SU)

4 credits
This course offers a graphical and mathematical study of the displacement, velocity, and acceleration of typical industrial mechanisms such as linkages, cams, and gears. Additional topics such as bearings and lubrication are also discussed.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisite: MECH 120
Lab fee: $6.00

MECH 261 Machine Design (SP, SU)

4 credits
This course is designed as a capstone experience for Mechanical Engineering Technology students. Students are required to demonstrate their ability to solve engineering problems using skills and knowledge gained through their course work. The class, as a team, will participate in designing and prototyping a machine or mechanism related to the field.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisites: MECH 131 and MECH 242
Lab fee: $25.00

MECH 263 Computer Aided Manufacturing (SP)

4 credits
This course provides the manual numerical control programmer with an understanding of computer aided manufacturing including instruction in Feature-Cam computer aided manufacturing language.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisites: MECH 145 and MECH 253
Lab fee: $30.00

MECH 264 Computer Aided Drafting III (AU, SP)

3 credits
This is an advanced course in 3D design and production oriented information. Students will create production drawings and documentation required to take a product from concept to design, sales, prototyping, production, and final assembly. Students will be utilizing AutoCAD, Inventor, and additional software operating in conjunction with AutoCAD. Lecture: 1 hour– Lab: 5 hours Prerequisite: MECH 175 Lab fee: $20.00

MECH 270 Engineering Statistics (A, SP)

4 credits
This course provides a broad overview of statistical methods in data analysis and process control practices in the industrial environment. Course includes presentation of the philosophy and practices of modern quality control principles, sampling methods and data classification, descriptive statistics, percentiles and z-scores, linear correlation and regression, basic probability, control chart applications, acceptance sampling, frequency distributions, and process capability studies.