MET
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
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MET 101   INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY  

MET 119   TECHNICAL GRAPHICS COMMUNICATION

MET 201   MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

MET 211   GRAPHICS FOR DESIGN

MET 251   MATERIALS SCIENCE LAB

MET 256   MANUFACTURING PROCESS LABORATORY

MET 270   INDEPENDENT STUDY

MET 280   SPECIAL TOPICS

MET 289R  UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION

MET 290R  UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY

MET 303   CAE TOOLS IN MECHANICAL DESIGN

MET 314   MACHINING TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

MET 315   WELDING TECHNOLOGY 

MET 325   HEAT TRANSFER FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

MET 340   MECHANISMS

MET 345   MACHINE DESIGN

MET 401   MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SENIOR SEMINAR

MET 417   ADVANCED WELDING AND MACHINE TOOL APPLICATIONS

MET 420   CNC & CAM TECHNOLOGY

MET 430   FLUID POWER TECHNOLOGY

MET 449   DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING AND TOOLING

MET 454   REFRIGERATION AND HVAC

MET 455   HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING LAB

MET 456   MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE I

MET 457R  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE II

MET 465   BUILDING SYSTEMS

MET 466   THERMAL PROCESSES LAB

MET 470   INDEPENDENT STUDY

MET 476   INTERNSHIP

MET 480   SPECIAL TOPICS

MET 489R  UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION

MET 490R  UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY

MET 101 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
F 1 cr. LEC 1
-- A seminar course surveying the mechanical engineering technology profession. Topics include an overview of career opportunities, problem solving processes, an introduction to the basic engineering design process, professionalism, professional registration, and ethics.

MET 119 TECHNICAL GRAPHICS COMMUNICATION
S 2 cr. LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: MET majors or consent of instructor.
-- Communication through engineering graphics. The course topics include drawing utilizing sketching, 2-D CAD and 3-D solid modeling software, drawing standards, fits, and tolerances.

MET 201 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITE: M 176 -- Computer methodology, and use of various computer software packages in mechanical engineering technology applications.

MET 211 GRAPHICS FOR DESIGN
S 3 cr. REC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MET 119
-- Course emphasizes the design process as it pertains to manufacturability, and the role of graphics to communicate design intent to production. Using 3-D software, design method, G,D,&T, and data management techniques, students will create drawings that communicate their designs.

MET 251 MATERIALS SCIENCE LAB
F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MET majors only.
COREQUISITE: CHBE 213 or equivalent, MET 201.
-- Specific hands-on experience with material properties experiments that parallel the lecture portion of CHBE 213. Students will analyze mechanical and physical properties of various materials. Students will use various testing apparatus and will conduct both destructive and non-destructive evaluations (NDE).

MET 256 MANUFACTURING PROCESS LABORATORY
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MET majors only; non-majors require instructor approval.
COREQUISITE: ME 255.
-- Hands-on applications of the fundamentals of basic manufacturing processes.

MET 270 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.

MET 280 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: None required but some may be determined necessary by each offering department.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number.

MET 289R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION
F,S 1-3 cr. RCT may be repeated
-- Classroom instruction associated with directed undergraduate research/creative activity projects.

MET 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY
F,S 1-6 cr. IND may be repeated
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate in a written work or other creative project. Course will address responsible conduct of research.

MET 303 CAE TOOLS IN MECHANICAL DESIGN
S 3 cr. RCT 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MET 211.
-- Emphasizes the use of computer aided engineering tools in the design process: understanding proper use and interpretation, gaining experience in how to use them through exercises and projects, modeling for analysis, rapid prototyping, and computer aided manufacturing techniques.

MET 314 MACHINING TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
F 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: MET 211 or equivalent, or TE 230 for non-majors, or instructor approval.
COREQUISITE: MET 256.
-- Introduction to modern machining technology and the key principles of industrial safety, material properties related to machining practices, design, and specifications. Semi-precision and precision lay-out are covered. An introduction to computer numerically controlled (CNC) technology and operations is included. Specific hands-on experiences included in laboratory.

MET 315 WELDING TECHNOLOGY
S 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: MET 119 or equivalent, or TE 230 for non-majors, or instuctor approval.
COREQUISITE: MET 256.
-- Introduction to modern science of welding technology, as well as a detailed examination of metallurgy and materials properties as related to welding processes. Welding specification and symbology are introduced as well as modern welding code usage. Weld design, set-up, preparation, application, and test are emphasized. Specific hands-on experiences in OAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, common separating processes, as well as destructive and non-destructive testing are included in laboratory.

MET 325 HEAT TRANSFER FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: ME 324 or equivalent.
COREQUISITE: EM 331 or equivalent.
-- Study of the basic mechanisms of heat transfer and its applications. Introduction to equipment that utilize these mechanisms.

MET 340 MECHANISMS
F 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: M 166 or equivalent.
COREQUISITE: EM 215, MET 201.
-- Introduction to mechanisms and machine elements used in the design and synthesis of mechanical devices.

MET 345 MACHINE DESIGN
S 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MET 340 or equivalent.
-- Application of mechanisms fundamentals, strength of materials, material selection, and tolerances and fits to the design of machines and machine systems. Specific hands-on experiences included in laboratory.

MET 401 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SENIOR SEMINAR
F 1 cr. SEM 1
COREQUISITE: MET 456.
-- A seminar course focusing on career path development. Students will meet with current industry professionals to discuss specific careers, as well as meet with freshman students to share undergraduate experiences.

MET 417 ADVANCED WELDING AND MACHINE TOOL APPLICATIONS
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: MET 314 and MET 315.
-- Advanced applications of welding and machine tool technology. Computer numerical control, multi-axis machining set-up, gas tungsten arc welding, and gas metal arch welding.

MET 420 CNC & CAM TECHNOLOGY
S 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: MET 314 or instructor approval.
-- Application and optimization of computer numerical control (CNC) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technology fundamentals as related to turning, milling, and plasma cutting operations. Development of toolpaths and machine code (G&M) from associated CAD models is emphasized. Specific hands-on experiences included in laboratory.

MET 430 FLUID POWER TECHNOLOGY
F 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: EM 205, EE 250, EM 331, PHYS 205; or equivalent; or consent of instructor.
-- An introduction to the fundamentals and application of fluid power in industry today. Coverage includes: flow and pressure relationships , fluid properties, heat, filtration, selection of components, electro-hydraulic and electro-pneumatic systems, controls, design of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, and troubleshooting. Cross-listed with ME 435.

MET 449 DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING AND TOOLING
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: ME 255, MET 256 or ME 257, MET 314; or instructor approval.
--Overview of production systems and lean manufacturing fundamentals and principles. Introduction to design for assembly and design for manufacturing principles. Fundamentals of tool design, including tooling materials, workholding principles, jig design, fixture design, assembly tool design, design of tools for inspection and gaging, and tool fabrication techniques. Practical lab experiences will enhance the course material. Cross-listed with ME 448

MET 454 REFRIGERATION AND HVAC
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: ME 321 or ME 324.
-- Refrigeration and heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) for comfort and industrial applications. Psychrometrics, physiological factors in cooling, HVAC load calculations; modern vapor compression, absorption, low temperature refrigeration cycles; air distribution and fan-duct analysis, design/selection of HVAC equipment and control systems. Cross-listed with ME 454.

MET 455 HEATING,VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING LAB
On Demand 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: ME 360, MET majors only; non-majors require instructor approval.
COREQUISITE: ME 454.
-- Laboratory experiences enforcing topics covered in ME 454.

MET 456 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE I
F 3 cr. RCT 2 LAB 1.
PREREQUISITE: MET 303, MET 314, MET 315, MET 345, for MET majors only.
COREQUISITE: ME 360, ENGR 310, MET 401, I&ME 325.
-- First course in senior capstone sequence. Students, under the guidance of faculty supervisors, design, plan, and schedule a product for fabrication/manufacture. Lectures will address fundamental principles of planning, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and controlling engineering projects, plus review of CAD software.

MET 457R MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE II
S 3 cr. RCT 1 LAB 2.
PREREQUISITE: MET 456, for MET majors only.
-- Second course in senior capstone sequence. Manufacturing, scheduling, and construction of the project initiated.

MET 465 BUILDING SYSTEMS
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: PHYS 206 and junior standing.
-- A survey of the systems and equipment for water supply, sanitation, fire protection, electrical service, heating and air conditioning of buildings.

MET 466 THERMAL PROCESSES LAB
S 1 cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITE: ME/MET 454, MET 325.
-- Laboratory experiences covering topics in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and HVAC areas in support of MET 325, ME 324, and ME/MET 454.

MET 470 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor, and approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.

MET 476 INTERNSHIP
On Demand 1 - 12 cr. IND
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor, and approval of department head.
-- An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business, or other organization to provide guided experience in the field.

MET 480 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number.

MET 489R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION
F,S,Su 1 - 2 cr. RCT May be repeated. Max 4 cr.
COREQUISITE: MET 490.
-- Classroom instruction associated with directed undergraduate research/creative activity projects.

MET 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY
F,S,Su 1-6 cr IND May be repeated. Max 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course will address responsible conduct of research.

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