MTC 101\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to Engineering Technology (2)<\/b><\/p>\n
Required for all freshmen in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Topics include academic requirements, advisement, software packages, career opportunities, and project management. Additional topics include professional, ethical and social responsibilities; respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues; and a commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement. Cross listed with CTC\/ITC 101.<\/p>\n
MTC 136\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Material Science Applications (2)<\/b><\/p>\n
Composition, structure, and behavior of metallic and non\u2011metallic materials, and their effect on the physical, mechanical, and electrical properties of that material.\u00a0Analysis of crystalline structure, physical properties, and service analysis of materials for physical, mechanical, and electrical properties.<\/p>\n
MTC 162\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Computer Aided Design (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
The use of AutoCAD software to develop geometric models for engineering technology applications.\u00a0Blueprint reading and basic drawing fundamentals.\u00a0Basic geometric dimensioning and tolarancing.\u00a0Introduction to the creation and visualization of three-dimensional models.\u00a0Four hours of lecture per week.\u00a0Laboratory activity will be substituted for lecture as appropriate.\u00a0Cross listed with CTC 162.<\/p>\n
MTC 198\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Industrial Instrumentation (2)<\/b><\/p>\n
A freshman-level course that teaches the fundamentals of devices and methods used to instrument industrial processes and commercial products.\u00a0 Focuses on conventional instruments, electro-mechanical transducers, and computer-based data acquisition equipment and techniques.\u00a0Two hours of lecture per week, with laboratory work substituted for lecture as appropriate.\u00a0Prerequisite:\u00a0Introductory Physics, Algebra, and Trigonometry.\u00a0<\/em>Students who completed this course cannot take MTC 398 for credit.<\/p>\n MTC 210\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introductory Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (2)<\/b><\/p>\n Topics include principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer relevant to HVAC, concepts of air conditioning, principles of mechanical refrigeration, psychrometrics and load estimating.\u00a0Two hours of lecture per week.<\/p>\n MTC 211\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manufacturing Processes (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Machining and non-machining methods of processing materials into manufactured components will be discussed. Both traditional and non-traditional machining processes are covered. Machine shop equipment and practices, along with different types of tooling, will be reviewed. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MTC 162.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 215\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sustainable Energy Systems (2)<\/b><\/p>\n An introduction to sustainable energy systems.\u00a0Topics include solar energy, wind energy, fuel cell technology, biomass energy, geothermal energy, clean coal technology, ocean energy, hydraulic power, and nuclear power.\u00a0Two hours of lecture per week.\u00a0Cross listed with ETC 215 and CTC 215.<\/p>\n MTC 218\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Statics (2)<\/b><\/p>\n Analysis of equivalent systems of forces, free body diagrams, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, centroids, friction, and forces in structures.\u00a0 Two hours of lecture per week, with laboratory work substituted for lecture as appropriate.\u00a0Prerequisites:\u00a0PHY 101 and MAT 120.<\/em>\u00a0Cross listed with CTC 218.<\/p>\n MTC 220\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introductory Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (2)<\/b><\/p>\n Topics include working principles of fuel cells, types of fuel cells, hydrogen production, hydrogen safety, hydrogen engines and vehicles, hybrid solar hydrogen car and hydrogen economy.\u00a0Two hours of lecture per week.<\/p>\n MTC 222\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strength of Materials (2)<\/b><\/p>\n Effect of shape and composition on strength of materials.\u00a0Moments of inertia, shear forces and bending moments in beams, torsion of shafts, thermal expansion, and pressure vessels.\u00a0Two hours lecture per week, with laboratory work substituted for lecture as appropriate.\u00a0Prerequisites:\u00a0PHY 101 and MAT 120 and MTC 218.<\/em> Cross listed with CTC 222.<\/p>\n MTC 290\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to Nanotechnology (2)<\/b><\/p>\n An introductory course covering fundamentals of nanotechnology and its applications.\u00a0Course content will cover diverse nanosystems including carbon nanotubes, semiconductor quantum dots, nanosensors, molecular machines, and nanomedicine.\u00a0Prerequisite: one course in Physics or permission of the instructor.\u00a0<\/em>Cross listed with ETC 290.<\/p>\n MTC 301\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Professionalism in the Work Place (2)<\/b><\/p>\n Topics include lifelong learning; professional, ethical and social responsibilities; respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues; and a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement. Cross listed with CTC 301.<\/p>\n MTC 308\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mechanical Components (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Fundamental principles of design, working stresses, analysis and design of mechanical components such as shafting, springs, screws, belts, and chains. Four hours of lecture per week, with laboratory work substituted for lecture as appropriate. Prerequisites: MTC 218 and MTC 222 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 320\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Applications Project I (2)<\/b><\/p>\n Individual student designed project in a major field, includes: written specifications of project requirements, project plan, milestone identification, implementation, and descriptive report.\u00a0An oral presentation regarding the project is required.\u00a0 Course includes a one-hour lecture per week.\u00a0Students will work on an independent basis for the other hour.<\/p>\n MTC 321\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Applications Project II (2)<\/b><\/p>\n Individual student designed project in a major field, includes: written specifications of project requirements, project plan, milestone identification, implementation, and descriptive report.\u00a0An oral presentation regarding the project is required.\u00a0 Course includes a one-hour lecture per week.\u00a0Students will work on an independent basis for the other hour.<\/p>\n MTC 327\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Production & Operations Management (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Modern production and operations management in an industrial setting.\u00a0 Planning, organizing, and controlling using the relevant qualitative and quantitative approaches.\u00a0Covers topics such as forecasting, capacity requirement, planning, work standards, scheduling, fundamentals of inventory control, and material requirement planning.<\/p>\n MTC 330\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assistive Technology (2)<\/b><\/p>\n Introduction to the fundamentals of assistive technology for people with physical disabilities.\u00a0Rehabilitation engineering with an emphasis on mechanical devices used to enhance mobility and manipulation, improving physical interaction with the environment.\u00a0Topics include prosthetics, manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and alternative methods for computer access.\u00a0Two hours of lecture per week.\u00a0Cross listed with ETC 330.<\/p>\n MTC 352\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thermodynamics (2)<\/b><\/p>\n Energy determination science for fluids systems. Enthalpy, entropy, and internal energy properties. Problems in energy state change, steady flow within elementary mechanical systems, and the measurement of energy.<\/p>\n MTC 362\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experimental Stress Analysis (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Empirical determination of stresses in mechanical components.\u00a0Static and dynamic stress analysis of combined tension, torsion, and bending loads.\u00a0 Use of commercial instrumentation. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.<\/p>\n MTC 363\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mechanisms Analysis and Design (4)<\/b><\/p>\n The kinematic study of mechanisms, including velocity and acceleration analysis of linkages, cams, and gears in mechanical systems. Introduction to inertia forces in uniform motion machinery. Prerequistes: MTC 218 and MAT 122 or equivalents.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 373\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Statistical Quality Control (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Modeling and inferences of process quality.\u00a0Philosophy and methods of statistical process control and quality improvement in the modern business environment.\u00a0Techniques for quality troubleshooting, decision-making, and implementation.\u00a0Review of basic concepts or statistics will be included.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0STA 100 or STA 225 or permission of instructor.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 388\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Solid Modeling with Pro\/ENGINEER (2)<\/b><\/p>\n Creating three-dimensional solid models of mechanical components using Pro\/ENGINEER. Topics include feature-based modeling, protrusions, sweeps, blends and component assembly models. Two hours of lecture per week, with laboratory work substituted for lecture as appropriate.<\/p>\n MTC 392\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) (2)<\/b><\/p>\n This course introduces the student with the emerging field of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) based nanotechnology.\u00a0Topics will include introduction of nanoscale systems, methods of fabrications and packaging of MEMS, principle of microactuation, visualization, and applications of nano and micro systems.\u00a0Prerequisite: One course in Physics or permission of the instructor.\u00a0<\/em>Cross listed with ETC 392.<\/p>\n MTC 398\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mechanical Measurements (4)<\/b><\/p>\n A junior-level course on devices and methods for measuring mechanical phenomena such as temperature, pressure, speed, displacement, acceleration, and force.\u00a0Uncertainty, accuracy, and precision of measurements are presented.\u00a0Focuses on electro-mechanical transducers and computer-based data acquisition techniques, experimental methods, analysis of collected data, and computer generation of technical reports.\u00a0Laboratory activity will be substituted for lecture as appropriate.\u00a0Students who have taken MTC 198 may not register and receive credit for MTC 398. Prerequisites: Introductory Physics, Algebra, Trigonometry.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 405\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Solid Modeling and Rapid Prototyping (2)<\/b><\/p>\n The fundamentals of feature based 3D Solid Modeling CAD software is explained and used.\u00a0The software utilized will be \u201cSolid Works\u201d.\u00a0 Appropriate parts will be assigned for the students to create 3D CAD models.\u00a0Rapid Prototyping will also be covered and parts will also be assigned as appropriate.\u00a0Prerequisite: MTC 162 or basic understanding of AutoCAD.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 420\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Capstone Experience (2)<\/b><\/p>\n Student-designed project in a focused mechanical area. Includes written specifications of project requirements, literature review, planning, milestone identification, implementation, and a comprehensive written report.\u00a0Projects must have a well-documented teamwork component. An oral presentation of the complete project is required. Course includes a one-hour lecture per week; students work on an independent basis for the other hour.\u00a0Student must have senior status.<\/p>\n MTC 430\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Engineering Dynamics (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Kinematics of particles, lines, and bodies, and the kinetics of particles and of rigid bodies with translation, rotation, and plane motion using the methods of force\u2011mass\u2011 acceleration, work\u2011energy, and impulse\u2011momentum. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0Prerequisite: MAT 122 or equivalent.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 442\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Computer-Aided Manufacturing (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Basic concepts of Computer Assisted Manufacturing.\u00a0Computer aided process planning, material requirement planning, machinability data bases, computer numerical control systems, group technology, and integrated manufacturing systems.\u00a0Requires two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0Prerequisites:\u00a0MTC 211 or permission of instructor.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 450\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Solar Energy Concepts (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Energy resources, energy consumption patterns, and future energy supplies. Physical, technical, and economical aspects of solar energy as a present and future source of energy. State\u2011of\u2011the\u2011art applications of solar energy to domestic household applications. Four\u2011hour lecture per week, with laboratory work substituted for lectures as appropriate.<\/p>\n MTC 454\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Engineering Heat Transfer (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Introduction to heat transfer, steady state conduction-one & multi dimensions, unsteady state conduction, principles of convection, heat exchangers, condensation and boiling heat transfer, mass transfer, radiation heat transfer, special topics in heat transfer.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0Prerequisites:\u00a0MTC 352 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.\u00a0<\/em>Students who have taken MTC 451 and\/or MTC 452 may not register for MTC 454 for additional degree credit.<\/p>\n MTC 455\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Laser Technology (2)<\/b><\/p>\n Analysis of basic laser fundamentals, including optics and laser hardware.\u00a0 Operational characteristics of specific laser systems. Two\u2011hour lecture per week, with laboratory work substituted appropriately.<\/p>\n MTC 461\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fluid Mechanics and Systems (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Introduction to fluid mechanics.\u00a0Study of the principles of statics and dynamics applied to fluids.\u00a0Some of the topics covered are:\u00a0Pressure variation in fluids, flow in conduits, flow measurements, special topics in fluid mechanics, etc.\u00a0Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Students may not receive credit for both CTC 461 and MTC 461.<\/p>\n MTC 462\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Turbomachinery (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Application of the laws of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to cascades, axial flow turbines and compressors, centrifugal pumps, fans and compressors, and radial flow turbines. Four\u2011hour lecture per week with laboratory work substituted for lecture as appropriate.\u00a0Prerequisites: MTC 352 and MTC 461 or permission of instructor.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 464\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vibration Analysis (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Methods for computing natural frequency of mechanical vibrations in machinery.\u00a0Damped and forced vibrations of two dimensional, linear, or linearized systems, using both theoretical and instrumental investigations.\u00a0Analysis of absorbers and isolators.\u00a0Prerequisites:\u00a0MTC 218, MTC 222, and MAT 230.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 465\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Machine Design (4)<\/b><\/p>\n In-depth study of major mechanical elements.\u00a0Topics include:\u00a0steady loading, variable loading, flexible elements, clutches, brakes, failure prevention theories, and metal fatigue.\u00a0Students are expected to integrate course material as well as previous experience into a major mechanical design project.\u00a0Prerequisites: MTC 218 and MTC 222, MTC 308 or MTC 362, and Calculus II, or permission of instructor.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 466\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wind Turbines (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Introduction to Wind Turbines. Topics include: wind resources, aerodynamic principles, blade manufacture, control methods, performance testing, ecological effects, planning and regulations for wind energy development. Prerequisite: MTC 461 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.\u00a0<\/em>Four hours lecture per week.<\/p>\n MTC 470\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mechanisms of Flow and Fractures in Machine Components (4)<\/b><\/p>\n The nature of plastic flow and the fracture in solids, applications to the propagation of cracks and failures in machine components. Roles of strengthening mechanisms to reduce failure will be emphasized. Laboratory exercises my be substituted for lecture when appropriate. Prerequisites:\u00a0 MTC 218, MTC 222 and MTC 336 or equivalents.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 471\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Space Technology (2)<\/b><\/p>\n The course addresses the application of some of the well\u2011known principles of science and engineering in space technology.\u00a0The particular topics covered are: spacecraft structure, power systems, propulsion systems, fundamentals of spacecraft dynamics, orbital maneuvers, attitude maneuvers and control systems, spacecraft testing.\u00a0Students will research an individually selected topic on space technology and make written and oral presentations on it. Prerequisite: PHY 101 or equivalent or permission of instructor.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 475\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Economic Analysis in Technology (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Methods for choosing between alternatives based on the time value of money.\u00a0Replacement studies, depreciation and after-tax analysis, risk, uncertainty and sensitivity analysis.\u00a0Cross listed with CTC 475. Prerequisite: MAT 121<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 476\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Finite Element Applications (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Concepts of finite element analysis and their applications. Analysis of structure, plate, shell, pipes, plane stress and plane strains.\u00a0Extensive use of FEA software package ALGOR.\u00a0Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0Prerequisites:\u00a0MAT 122, MTC 218 and MTC 222, and a formal course in computing or permission of instructor.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 478\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) (4)<\/b><\/p>\n The course addresses some of the fundamental aspects of computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).\u00a0The specific topics covered in the course are: The Governing Equations of fluid Dynamics, Mathematical Behavior of Partial Differential Equations, Basic Aspects of Discretization, Grids with appropriate Transformations, CFD Techniques: The Lax-Wendroff technique, MacCormack\u2019s technique, some applications: One-dimensional Nozzle Flows, Two-Dimensional Supersonic Flow-Prandtl-Meyer Expansion Wave, Incompressible Couette Flow, Navier-Stokes equations. Prerequisites: MTC 352 and 461 and MAT 230 or equivalent or permission of instructor.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 491\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Independent Study (Variable 1-4)<\/b><\/p>\n Extensive study and research on a particular topic of student interest under the supervision of a faculty member.\u00a0The student is required to submit a written proposal which includes a description of the project, its duration, educational goals, method of evaluation, and number of credits to be earned. Prerequisites: Matriculated students only, permission of instructor and dean of subject area.<\/em><\/p>\n MTC 494\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CO-OP Assignment (2 or 4)<\/b><\/p>\n This course provides 14 weeks of supervised experience in an industrial or government installation, applying technology knowledge towards the solution of engineering technology problems, and developing abilities required in the student\u2019s career.\u00a0At least three reports, two written and one oral, and two supervisors\u2019 evaluations are required.\u00a0May be taken repetitively up to a maximum of four credits.\u00a0Prerequisite:\u00a0Permission of employer and Dean of Engineering Technology.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MTC 101\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to Engineering Technology (2) Required for all freshmen in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Topics include academic requirements, advisement, software packages, career opportunities, and project management. 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