An overview of structures, properties, and applications of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites commonly used in industry. Problem-solving skills are developed in the areas of materials selection, evaluation, measurement, and testing. (2-2-3)

A survey of the manufacturing processes and tools commonly used to convert raw materials into finished products. The course includes basic casting and forming process; the basic mechanisms of material removal; measurement; assembly processes. (2-2-3)

A study of hydrostatics, vicosity, dimensional constrants and the fluid flow in pipes. (2-2-3)

The analysis of motion, velocity, acceleration, and forces in mechanisms and machines. Emphasis is placed on analytical methods suitable for computerized analysis as well as graphical methods for visualization and preliminary design studies.

The fundamentals of thermodynamics. Use of gas tables is introduced. Property relations for ideal gasses and incompressible liquid are introduced. Application of first and second laws to closed and open systems is studied. Heat engines, refrigerators, heat pumps, availability, and irreversibility are studied.

The design of machines and machine elements. The course focuses on power transmission in machines, including gears, belts, pulleys, bearings, lubrication, clutches, brakes, chains, power screws, and gear trains. Stress calculations and material selections are discussed.

Further topics in the design of machine elements of structural integrity, reliability, and economy. Applications of advanced topics in strength of materials to machine design. The course includes a major design project.

A study of robotic applications in industry. This course is designed to provide students with practical experience on a IBM industrial robot and with its work cells. (1-4-3)

An introduction to heat conduction, convection, and radiation and its applications to engines, heat exchanges, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. (2-2-3)

Continuation of MECT 3411 with emphasis on applications. Combustion, internal and external combustion cycles, gas turbines, compressors, refrigeration and air conditioning processes are studied. (2-2-3)