36 courses with the subject MECE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MECE 107ENGINEERING GRAPHICS. A study of the principles of engineering
drawing, including detailed part drawings. Students will learn to read and create detailed technical drawings. Topics include orthographic and pictorial views, section views, and auxiliary views. Dimensioning and tolerancing in accordance with ANSI Y14.5, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is emphasized. Basic understanding of high school trigonometry is highly recommended. Fall semester, two hours.
MECE 109INTRO TO SOLID MODELING. An introduction to basic CAD modeling
Students will be introduced to mechanical engineering terminology and mechanical components such as screws, gears, shafts, etc. An introduction to CAD solid modeling with Creo, including basic part and assembly models is also included. A small design project will introduce CAD design tools, including additive manufacturing. Fall semester, two hours.
MECE 201FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. Models of crystalline
and molecular structures are presented to explain the diverse properties of metallic; polymeric and ceramic materials; including atomic bonding and crystal structure; elastic and plastic deformation; phase of equilibria and transformation; thermal processing; and corrosion. Corequisites: Chemistry 105, or Chemistry 111 and 113. Fall semester, three hours.
MECE 210DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING. Introduction to manufacturing
processes, including part characteristics, economic production quantities, materials, and design recommendations. Emphasis is placed on process and material selection and design for manufacturability. The course includes plant tours. Prerequisites: Mechanical Engineering 107, 109, and 201. Spring semester, three hours.
MECE 211MECHANICS I. Static equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; analysis of
structures, trusses, and cables; friction; centroids and moments of inertia; methods of virtual work; and energy are addressed. Engineering applications are also incorporated.
Mathematics 162 and Physics 101. Fall semester, three hours.
MECE 212MECHANICS II. A study of rectilinear and curvilinear motion of particles
and rigid bodies; kinetics of particles and rigid bodies; relative motion, work, and energy; impulse and momentum are taught along with engineering applications. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 211. Spring semester, three hours.
MECE 214THERMODYNAMICS. The study of the fundamental principles and some
applications of classical thermodynamics. Topics include properties of pure substances; heat, work, and mass transfer; first law of thermodynamics; second law of thermodynamics; entropy; gas power cycles; vapor power cycles; and refrigeration cycles. Prerequisite: Mathematics 162. Spring semester, three hours.
MECE 251MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LABORATORY I. A lab course designed to
introduce students to engineering practices including dimensioning, gaging and measuring, machining operations, manufacturing processes, and engineering standards for fasteners, threads, etc. Hands-on application will be taught through an individual project involving machining, fabrication, and assembly. Materials testing laboratories are also part of this
MECE 252MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LABORATORY II. A lab course designed to
introduce students to engineering experimental techniques, including planning, controls, basic instrumentation, and basic data analysis. Prerequisites: Engineering 120, Mechanical Engineering 251, and Physics 101. Spring semester, one hour.
MECE 260INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in
mechanical engineering. Sophomore standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent study, independent research, and honors courses can be applied towards one of the following: Mechanical Systems, Thermal Systems, or Technical Electives. One, two or three hours.
MECE 303COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING. Introduction to computer
aided manufacturing using Creo CAD/CAM software. Students will learn to program CNC machine tools, including three axis mills, lathes, and wire EDM machines, as well as basic pattern and mold design for sand casting, injection molding, and vacuum forming.
MECE 311MECHANICS OF MATERIALS. Fundamentals of mechanics of materials
including stress and strain; axial loading; Hooke's Law and Poisson's ratio; torsion; bending; transverse loading; stress and strain transformations; beam analysis; and buckling. Fall semester, three hours.
Mathematics 262 and Mechanical Engineering 210 and 212.
MECE 312STRESS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF MACHINE COMPONENTS
Application of stress analysis to static, fatigue, and surface fatigue failures. Design of shafts, including limits and fits and bearing selection. Design and selection of machine elements such as screws, bolted joints, springs, gears, brakes, etc. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 311. Spring semester, three hours.
MECE 316SYSTEM DYNAMICS. Modeling and analysis of dynamic systems
consisting of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical elements. Development of system models using transfer functions, block diagrams, and state variable methods. System analysis in the time and frequency domains. Includes MATLAB/Simulink simulations. Engineering 120 or Computer Science 141. Spring semester, three hours.
Mathematics 262 and Mechanical Engineering 212; or Physics 303 and either
MECE 321ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS. Application of thermodynamic
principles to energy conversion engineering. Topics include equations of state, fluid properties, conservation of energy, second law of thermodynamics, power cycles, exergy analysis, gas and gas-vapor mixtures, chemical reactions and equilibrium. Students will
MECE 325FLUID MECHANICS. The study of steady and unsteady flow of primarily
incompressible fluids; the application of the conservation laws of mass, momentum, and energy to fluid systems; the control volume approach to distributed systems; and the application of experimental techniques to problems. Prerequisites: Mathematics 261, 262; and Mechanical Engineering 211 or Physics 303 (for majors) or Physics 121 (for non- majors). Fall semester, three hours.
MECE 326HEAT TRANSFER. The fundamentals of heat transfer by conduction
convection, and radiation; application to practical heat transfer devices; engineering analysis of heat exchangers; and design problems solved by analytical, numerical, and computer methods. Prerequisites: Mechanical Engineering 214, Physics 340, or Chemistry 346; and Mechanical Engineering 325. Spring semester, three hours.
MECE 351INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY. A lab course that reinforces the
lab techniques introduced in Mechanical Engineering 251-252. Experiments chosen from strain analysis, first and second order systems, and frequency analysis. Mechanical Engineering 351 is designed to fulfill the requirements for a Writing Intensive (WI) course in the Mechanical Engineering major. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 252.
Mechanical Engineering 311. Fall semester, one hour.
MECE 352THERMAL/FLUIDS LABORATORY. A lab course that reinforces the lab
techniques introduced in Mechanical Engineering 251-252. Experiments chosen from thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Corequisite: Mechanical Engineering 326. Spring semester, one hour.
MECE 360INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in
mechanical engineering. Junior standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent study, independent research, and honors courses can be applied towards one of the following: Mechanical Systems, Thermal Systems, or Technical Electives. One, two or three hours.
MECE 370INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised
research in mechanical engineering. Junior standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent study, independent research, and honors courses can be applied toward one of the following: Mechanical Systems, Thermal Systems, or Technical Electives. One, two or three hours.
MECE 390SPECIAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TOPICS. Special topics in
mechanical engineering based on student demand and faculty interest. Specific subject matter varies each semester with prerequisites and credit hours announced in advance of registration. This course can be used to satisfy a portion of the mechanical systems elective requirements in Mechanical Engineering. One, two, three or four hours.
MECE 391SPECIAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TOPICS. Special topics in
mechanical engineering based on student demand and faculty interest. Specific subject matter varies each semester with prerequisites and credit hours announced in advance of registration. This course can be used to satisfy a portion of the thermal systems elective requirements in Mechanical Engineering. One, two, three or four hours.
MECE 408MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS. A study of the dynamic response of lumped
parameter systems with one and two degrees of freedom subjected to periodic and non- periodic excitation; applications to the control of undesirable vibrations in machines; theory of seismic instruments; and an introduction to distributed parameter systems. Prerequisites: Mechanical Engineering 311 and 316. Fall semester, three hours.
MECE 410KINEMATICS AND DYNAMICS OF MACHINERY. Modeling, analysis
and design of linkages, cams, and gear trains, including machine dynamics. Introduction to dynamic systems modeling using computer-aided analysis, including Creo. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 311. Spring semester, three hours.
MECE 414HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING. Analysis and
design tactics for systems used to condition air in buildings. Topics include psychometrics, air filters, thermal properties of wall construction(s), solar heat gains, aspects of heat load calculations, sizing of water systems and pumps, sizing of duct systems and fans, and refrigeration. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 326. Fall semester, three hours.
MECE 415FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS. A study of the finite element method and
its application to mechanical engineering problems. Topics include basic concepts; stiffness matrices; truss structures; flexure elements; method of weighted residuals; interpolation functions; and applications to heat transfer, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, and structural dynamics. Prerequisites: Engineering 274, Mechanical Engineering 312 and 326. Fall semester, three hours.
MECE 416SURVEY OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS. A survey of the
technical and social aspects of alternative and renewable energy systems. Topics include hydropower, wind energy, solar power, biomass, fuel cells and hydrogen economy, nuclear power, and geothermal and ocean energy. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 326. Spring semester, three hours.
MECE 419PROPULSION AND POWER. Fundamental topics in fluid flow and
thermodynamics will be used to design and analyze different types of propulsion and power systems. Topics include design and operation of subsonic/supersonic aircraft engines, propulsion design for rocket or satellite systems, and performance analysis for stationary or marine gas turbines. Component design for nozzles, diffusers, compressors, and combustors will also be discussed. Throughout the course, MATLAB or other computer programs will be used to conduct parametric studies of engine performance under different operating conditions or design configurations. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 214 and 326. Fall semester, three hours.
MECE 421APPLIED FLUID MECHANICS. Advanced treatment and application of
the equations and empirical data that describe fluid phenomena in both internal and external fluid systems. Introduction to techniques important to research and design in fluid applications, specifically computational and experimental fluid dynamics. Among the topics covered are potential flow, added mass, boundary layer flow, lubrication theory and bearings, turbomachinery, turbulence, non-Newtonian fluids, compressible flow, and biofluid dynamics. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 326. Fall semester, three hours.
MECE 428BIOMECHANICS. The course will explore the key topics within the
contemporary field of biomechanics—the application of mechanics to biological systems— with the goal of preparing students for further work in cutting-edge fields such as biomedical engineering, novel propulsion systems, and other biologically-inspired engineering. Among the topics covered are biomaterials, mechanical properties of biological structures,
MECE 460INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in
mechanical engineering. Senior standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent study, independent research, and honors courses can be applied towards one of the following: Mechanical Systems, Thermal Systems, or Technical Electives. One, two or three hours.
MECE 470INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised
research in mechanical engineering. Senior standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent study, independent research, and honors courses can be applied towards one of the following: Mechanical Systems, Thermal Systems, or Technical Electives. One, two or three hours.
MECE 498HONORS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. Seniors (and in some
instances, juniors) who have shown special aptitude in mechanical engineering may, with consent of the department, undertake special research and design problems. This course may be used to satisfy a portion of the mechanical systems elective requirements in Mechanical Engineering. A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent study, independent research, and honors courses can be applied towards the Mechanical Systems Engineering elective requirements. Cannot be repeated for more than a total of three credit hours. One, two or three hours.
MECE 499HONORS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. Seniors (and in some
instances, juniors) who have shown special aptitude in mechanical engineering may, with consent of the department, undertake special research and design problems. This course may be used to satisfy a portion of the thermal systems elective requirements in Mechanical Engineering. A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent study, independent research, and honors courses can be applied towards the Mechanical Thermal Systems Engineering elective requirements. Cannot be repeated for more than a total of three credit hours. One, two or three hours.
