MTC 101     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. 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.

 

MTC 136     Material Science Applications (2)

Composition, structure, and behavior of metallic and non‑metallic materials, and their effect on the physical, mechanical, and electrical properties of that material.  Analysis of crystalline structure, physical properties, and service analysis of materials for physical, mechanical, and electrical properties.

 

MTC 162     Computer Aided Design (4)

The use of AutoCAD software to develop geometric models for engineering technology applications.  Blue print reading and basic drawing fundamentals.  Basic geometric dimensioning and tolarancing.  Introduction to the creation and visualization of three-dimensional models.  Four hours of lecture per week.  Laboratory activity will be substituted for lecture as appropriate.  Cross listed with CTC 162.

 

MTC 198     Industrial Instrumentation (2)

A freshman-level course that teaches the fundamentals of devices and methods used to instrument industrial processes and commercial products.  Focuses on conventional instruments, electro-mechanical transducers, and computer-based data acquisition equipment and techniques.  Two hours of lecture per week, with laboratory work substituted for lecture as appropriate.  Prerequisite:  Introductory Physics, Algebra, and Trigonometry.  Students who completed this course cannot take MTC 398 for credit.

 

MTC 210     Introductory Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (2)

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.  Two hours of lecture per week.

 

MTC 211     Manufacturing Processes (4)

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.

 

MTC 215     Sustainable Energy Systems (2)

An introduction to sustainable energy systems.  Topics include solar energy, wind energy, fuel cell technology, biomass energy, geothermal energy, clean coal technology, ocean energy, hydraulic power, and nuclear power.  Two hours of lecture per week.  Cross listed with ETC 215 and CTC 215.

 

MTC 218     Statics (2)

Analysis of equivalent systems of forces, free body diagrams, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, centroids, friction, and forces in structures.  Two hours of lecture per week, with laboratory work substituted for lecture as appropriate.  Prerequisites:  PHY 101 and MAT 120.  Cross listed with CTC 218.

 

MTC 220     Introductory Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (2)

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.  Two hours of lecture per week.

 

MTC 222     Strength of Materials (2)

Effect of shape and composition on strength of materials.  Moments of inertia, shear forces and bending moments in beams, torsion of shafts, thermal expansion, and pressure vessels.  Two hours lecture per week, with laboratory work substituted for lecture as appropriate.  Prerequisites:  PHY 101 and MAT 120 and MTC 218.  Cross listed with CTC 222.

 

MTC 290     Introduction to Nanotechnology (2)

An introductory course covering fundamentals of nanotechnology and its applications.  Course content will cover diverse nanosystems including carbon nanotubes, semiconductor quantum dots, nanosensors, molecular machines, and nanomedicine.  Prerequisite: one course in Physics or permission of the instructor.  Cross listed with ETC 290.

 

MTC 301     Professionalism in the Work Place (2)

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.

 

MTC 308     Mechanical Components (4)

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.

 

MTC 320     Applications Project I (2)

Individual student designed project in a major field, includes: written specifications of project requirements, project plan, milestone identification, implementation, and descriptive report.  An oral presentation regarding the project is required.  Course includes a one-hour lecture per week.  Students will work on an independent basis for the other hour.

 

MTC 321     Applications Project II (2)

Individual student designed project in a major field, includes: written specifications of project requirements, project plan, milestone identification, implementation, and descriptive report.  An oral presentation regarding the project is required.  Course includes a one-hour lecture per week.  Students will work on an independent basis for the other hour.

 

MTC 327     Production & Operations Management (4)

Modern production and operations management in an industrial setting.  Planning, organizing, and controlling using the relevant qualitative and quantitative approaches.  Covers topics such as forecasting, capacity requirement, planning, work standards, scheduling, fundamentals of inventory control, and material requirement planning.

 

MTC 330     Assistive Technology (2)

Introduction to the fundamentals of assistive technology for people with physical disabilities.  Rehabilitation engineering with an emphasis on mechanical devices used to enhance mobility and manipulation, improving physical interaction with the environment.  Topics include prosthetics, manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and alternative methods for computer access.  Two hours of lecture per week.  Cross listed with ETC 330.

 

MTC 352     Thermodynamics (2)

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.

 

MTC 362     Experimental Stress Analysis (4)

Empirical determination of stresses in mechanical components.  Static and dynamic stress analysis of combined tension, torsion, and bending loads.  Use of commercial instrumentation. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.

 

MTC 363     Mechanisms Analysis and Design (4)

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.

 

MTC 373     Statistical Quality Control (4)

Modeling and inferences of process quality.  Philosophy and methods of statistical process control and quality improvement in the modern business environment.  Techniques for quality troubleshooting, decision-making, and implementation.  Review of basic concepts or statistics will be included.  Prerequisite:  STA 100 or STA 225 or permission of instructor.

 

MTC 388     Solid Modeling with Pro/ENGINEER (2)

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.

 

MTC 392     Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) (2)

This course introduces the student with the emerging field of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) based nanotechnology.  Topics will include introduction of nanoscale systems, methods of fabrications and packaging of MEMS, principle of microactuation, visualization, and applications of nano and micro systems.  Prerequisite: One course in Physics or permission of the instructor.  Cross listed with ETC 392.

 

MTC 398     Mechanical Measurements (4)

A junior-level course on devices and methods for measuring mechanical phenomena such as temperature, pressure, speed, displacement, acceleration, and force.  Uncertainty, accuracy, and precision of measurements are presented.  Focuses on electro-mechanical transducers and computer-based data acquisition techniques, experimental methods, analysis of collected data, and computer generation of technical reports.  Laboratory activity will be substituted for lecture as appropriate.  Students who have taken MTC 198 may not register and receive credit for MTC 398.  Prerequisites:  Introductory Physics, Algebra, Trigonometry.

 

MTC 405     Solid Modeling and Rapid Prototyping (2)

The fundamentals of feature based 3D Solid Modeling CAD software is explained and used.  The software utilized will be “Solid Works”.  Appropriate parts will be assigned for the students to create 3D CAD models.  Rapid Prototyping will also be covered and parts will also be assigned as appropriate.  Prerequisite: MTC 162 or basic understanding of AutoCAD.

 

MTC 420     Capstone Experience (2)

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.  Projects 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.  Student must have senior status.

 

MTC 430     Engineering Dynamics (4)

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‑mass‑ acceleration, work‑energy, and impulse‑momentum.  Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.  Prerequisite: MAT 122 or equivalent.

 

MTC 442     Computer-Aided Manufacturing (4)

Basic concepts of Computer Assisted Manufacturing.  Computer aided process planning, material requirement planning, machinability data bases, computer numerical control systems, group technology, and integrated manufacturing systems.  Requires two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.  Prerequisites:  MTC 211 or permission of instructor.

 

MTC 450     Solar Energy Concepts (4)

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‑of‑the‑art applications of solar energy to domestic household applications.  Four‑hour lecture per week, with laboratory work substituted for  lectures as appropriate.

 

MTC 454     Engineering Heat Transfer (4)

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.  Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.  Prerequisites:  MTC 352 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.  Students who have taken MTC 451 and/or MTC 452 may not register for MTC 454 for additional degree credit.

 

MTC 455     Laser Technology (2)

Analysis of basic laser fundamentals, including optics and laser hardware.  Operational characteristics of specific laser systems. Two‑hour lecture per week, with laboratory work substituted appropriately.

 

MTC 461     Fluid Mechanics and Systems (4)

Introduction to fluid mechanics.  Study of the principles of statics and dynamics applied to fluids.  Some of the topics covered are:  Pressure variation in fluids, flow in conduits, flow measurements, special topics in fluid mechanics, etc.  Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.  Students may not receive credit for both CTC 461 and MTC 461.

 

MTC 462     Turbomachinery (4)

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‑hour lecture per week with laboratory work substituted for lecture as appropriate.  Prerequisites: MTC 352 and MTC 461 or permission of instructor.

 

MTC 464     Vibration Analysis (4)

Methods for computing natural frequency of mechanical vibrations in machinery.  Damped and forced vibrations of two dimensional, linear, or linearized systems, using both theoretical and instrumental investigations.  Analysis of absorbers and isolators.  Prerequisites:  MTC 218, MTC 222, and MAT 230.

 

MTC 465     Advanced Machine Design (4)

In-depth study of major mechanical elements.  Topics include:  steady loading, variable loading, flexible elements, clutches, brakes, failure prevention theories, and metal fatigue.  Students are expected to integrate course material as well as previous experience into a major mechanical design project.  Prerequisites: MTC 218 and MTC 222, MTC 308 or MTC 362, and Calculus II, or permission of instructor.

 

MTC 466     Wind Turbines (4)

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.  Four hours lecture per week.

 

MTC 470     Mechanisms of Flow and Fractures in Machine Components (4)

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:  MTC 218, MTC 222 and MTC 336 or equivalents.

 

MTC 471     Space Technology (2)

The course addresses the application of some of the well‑known principles of science and engineering in space technology.  The particular topics covered are: spacecraft structure, power systems, propulsion systems, fundamentals of spacecraft dynamics, orbital maneuvers, attitude maneuvers and control systems, spacecraft testing.  Students 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.

 

MTC 475     Economic Analysis in Technology (4)

Methods for choosing between alternatives based on the time value of money.  Replacement studies, depreciation and after-tax analysis, risk, uncertainty and sensitivity analysis.  Cross listed with CTC 475.  Prerequisite: MAT 121

 

MTC 476     Finite Element Applications (4)

Concepts of finite element analysis and their applications. Analysis of structure, plate, shell, pipes, plane stress and plane strains.  Extensive use of FEA software package ALGOR.  Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.  Prerequisites:  MAT 122, MTC 218 and MTC 222,  and a formal course in computing or permission of instructor.

 

MTC 478     Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) (4)

The course addresses some of the fundamental aspects of computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).  The 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’s 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.

 

MTC 491     Independent Study (Variable 1-4)

Extensive study and research on a particular topic of student interest under the supervision of a faculty member.  The 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.

 

MTC 494     CO-OP Assignment (2 or 4)

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’s career.  At least three reports, two written and one oral, and two supervisors’ evaluations are required.  May be taken repetitively up to a maximum of four credits.  Prerequisite:  Permission of employer and Dean of Engineering Technology.