Undergraduate Guide to theMechanical Engineering Department Effective Spring 2015 Undergraduate Program Director: Robert Kukta, Associate Professor 107 Light Engineering 631 632-1110
[email protected] Asst. to Chair: Dominique Barone 109 Light Engineering 631 632-8300
[email protected] Undergraduate Secretary: Donna Hanson 113 Light Engineering 631 632-8310
[email protected] FAX number: Website: 631 632–8544 http://me.eng.sunysb.edu 1 Table of Contents Recent Changes.......................................................................................................................................................... 3 How to Use This Guide ........................................................................................................................................... 3 For new students and transfer students ............................................................................................................ 3 For students already in the program .................................................................................................................. 3 Additional Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 3 Mission Statement ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Curriculum Overview........................................................................................................................................... 4 ABET Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................. 4 MEC Mission Statement...................................................................................................................................... 4 Program Educational Objectives:....................................................................................................................... 4 Student Outcomes: ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Acceptance Requirements for the Mechanical Engineering Major ................................................................... 5 Information for Transfer Students ......................................................................................................................... 5 Bachelor of Engineering Degree Requirement for the Mechanical Engineering Major ................................ 6 General Education Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 6 Requirements for the Major in Mechanical Engineering (MEC) ....................................................................... 6 Technical Electives ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Recommended Course Sequence ....................................................................................................................... 9 Table 2: Graduation clearance form.Advising for Course Registration ..................................................... 11 Grading................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Minimum Grades ................................................................................................................................................ 12 Undergraduate Research .................................................................................................................................... 12 Graduate Courses ............................................................................................................................................... 12 College Residence Requirement ....................................................................................................................... 13 College Time Limits for the B.E. Degree ....................................................................................................... 13 University Graduation Requirements .............................................................................................................. 13 Allowed Calculators............................................................................................................................................ 13 Other College-Wide Information ......................................................................................................................... 13 CEAS Undergraduate Student Office (Room 127, Engineering, (631) 632–8381) .................................. 13 Internship Program ............................................................................................................................................ 14 Scholarships ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 The Accelerated BE/MS Program in Mechanical Engineering ....................................................................... 14 The Minor in Mechanical Engineering................................................................................................................. 14 Requirements for the Minor in Mechanical Engineering (MEC) ................................................................ 14 *NEW* MINOR IN ENGINEERING COMPOSITES ........................................................................... 15 Requirements for the Minor in Engineering Composites ............................................................................ 15 Mechanical Engineering Course Descriptions .................................................................................................... 17 TECH Category Courses offered from Mechanical Engineering ............................................................... 23 SNW Category Courses offered from Mechanical Engineering ................................................................. 23 STAS Category Courses Offered from Mechanical Engineering ................................................................ 23 FACULTY – AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION ............................................................................................... 24 STAFF ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Important Campus Phone Numbers ............................................................................................................... 28 HOUSING .......................................................................................................................................................... 28 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SAFETY .................................................................................................. 28 Directions to Stony Brook University .................................................................................................................. 29 2 new prerequisite: minimum grade of “C” or better in MEC 260 o MEC 441 – minimum grade of “C” or better in order to graduate How to Use This Guide For new students and transfer students This guide provides an overview of our program. a significant percentage of them join graduate schools. Mechanical engineers can be found in leadership roles in almost any sector of industry. Additional Resources An electronic copy of this document can be found on the Department’s website http://me. university requirements and procedures.minimum grade of “C” or better in order to graduate.Recent Changes Our curriculum. Most of the students entering graduate schools continue their mechanical engineering studies. It encompasses a large number of subdisciplines that are at the heart of both traditional and leading edge technologies. ranging from electronics and aerospace to civil transportation and consumer household products. At the same time.edu In addition. You are strongly encouraged to go through the guide in its entirety as soon as possible following admission to the program. However. A summary of the major changes is included here for people who have been using older versions of the guide. The undergraduate curriculum in mechanical engineering is designed to provide students with the detailed mechanical engineering education and training required for immediate entry into the job market. 3 . new prerequisite: minimum grade of “C” or better in MEC 260 o MEC 316 – new prerequisite: minimum grade of “C” or better in MEC 363 o MEC 363 . The undergraduate mechanical engineering program at Stony Brook recognizes that students have a variety of career path objectives within the wide variety of industrial environments available to mechanical engineers. and official department policy on nearly all aspects of the program. While the majority of our graduates directly pursue careers in industry. many of them have gone to law. Mission Statement Mechanical engineering is one of the core disciplines of engineering. Major changes in this edition: ► Change from DEC to Stony Brook Curriculum for General Education Requirements ► Course changes (see Mechanical Engineering Course Descriptions on page 17): o MEC 260 . and this guide itself change from time to time. the degree requirements.sunysb. the curriculum maintains enough flexibility to enable students to fully prepare themselves for graduate studies and research careers.eng.minimum grade of “C” or better in order to graduate o MEC 262 . For students already in the program Please see the What’s New section for a quick summary of Departmental and Curriculum changes. business and medical schools. a list of Frequently Asked Questions and other resources are available on the website. if desired. solid mechanics. mechanical design.Curriculum Overview The undergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum includes the Diversified Educational Curriculum (DEC) required by the university as well as a core curriculum designed for the mechanical engineering major. A series of laboratory courses introduces them to sensors and electronics. and engineering b) an ability to design and conduct experiments. formulate. health and safety. environmental. and solve engineering problems f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g) an ability to communicate effectively h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global. MEC Constituents: Alumni and employers Program Educational Objectives: Prepare graduates for performing their job duties to meet the expectations of employers. component. and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. as well as to analyze and interpret data c) an ability to design a system. social. The core curriculum provides students with a solid education in mathematics and the physical sciences along with a broad sequence of courses covering thermal processes and fluid mechanics. and sustainability d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams e) an ability to identify.org). perform cutting-edge research and provide technology transfer to regional and national industries. political. and an ability to engage in life-long learning j) a knowledge of contemporary issues k) an ability to use the techniques. MEC Mission Statement The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department is to: provide an ABET-accredited program for undergraduate education that prepares students for a career in mechanical engineering and related fields. evaluation and testing to research. science. and the dynamic behavior and control of mechanical systems. Prepare qualified graduates for advanced studies. In addition.abet. Students also take courses that introduce them to the use of advanced computational methods for engineering design and analysis as well as data processing and analysis. or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic. 4 . provide graduate education and research opportunities for students and practicing engineers. and societal context i) a recognition of the need for. students can select electives to provide either higher level academic training in preparation for graduate school or a broader exposure to subjects related to engineering practice to enhance their preparation for a job after graduation. manufacturability. Student Outcomes: a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics. economic. modern instrumentation and experimental techniques used in engineering for tasks ranging from product design. ethical. ABET Accreditation The Mechanical Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www. skills. environmental. The policy with regard to transfer credits is uniform throughout the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.A. The form will be sent out for transfer credit evaluation to the department that a potentially equivalently course is offered. Advising by the Undergraduate Transfer Office for new transfers is available on a walk-in basis. Transfer students must fill out the appropriate forms at the Undergraduate Transfer Office in order for their transfer credits appear in the Solar system. Credits earned at unaccredited institutions or in a technical (2-year/Associates Degree program) curriculum are generally not accepted for transfer or technical elective Credits. This guide describes the degree requirements that apply to all students who enter the major during or after the Fall 2014–Spring 2015 academic year.edu/ugadmissions/transfer/) regarding transfer admission. mathematics courses are evaluated by the Department of Mathematics.0 in all mathematics. No Credits is granted for grades less than C. The office is located in Room E-2360 of the Melville Library. Information for Transfer Students Students who are interested in transferring or have transferred into department of mechanical engineering from community colleges or other universities should consult the Undergraduate Transfer Office (http://ws. For advice about registering courses required for mechanical engineering major.Introduction This guide is provided to incoming or transferring Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students to assist them in selecting the sequence of courses needed to obtain a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering.g. They should consult their advisors before deviating from the recommended course scheduling sequence. Students interested in applying for admission are encouraged to talk to the Undergraduate Program Director (listed in the front matter of this document). etc.stonybrook. Monday through Friday 10:00am . transfer students should consult their faculty advisor or Undergraduate Program Director of the Mechanical Engineering Department. As part of a continuing effort to improve our educational program. by e-mail. For courses that are not on the list. and by telephone at (631) 632-7028. physics. 2) earned a G. e. know the recommended sequence of courses and be familiar with the prerequisites for these courses. Acceptance Requirements for the Mechanical Engineering Major Freshman and transfer applicants who have specified their interest in the Mechanical Engineering major may be accepted directly into the major upon admission to the University. and engineering courses required for the major. of 3. students should fill out a transfer credit evaluation form in CEAS Undergraduate Student Office. and engineering courses applicable to major requirements with no more than one grade of C or lower.P. Faculty members in the appropriate department evaluate all transfer credits. transfer credit evaluations as well as other university and CEAS policies regarding transfer credits.4:00pm. and 3) completion of course evaluations for all transferred courses that are to be used to meet requirements of the major. Students in good academic standing who were admitted to the University but not immediately accepted into the major may apply for acceptance after they have completed their first semester at the University and meet the following minimum requirements: 1) completion of at least 10 credits of mathematics. 5 . physics.cc. It is extremely important that students carefully study the information given in this guide. The Undergraduate Transfer Office maintains and publishes a list of courses from other institutions that are deemed equivalent to Stony Brook courses.. the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering may change. students may request advanced written permission from the Undergraduate Program Director of the Department so that there is no doubt that such courses taken off campus are transferable. This happens. which comprises of a core of mandated courses and a set of three approved technical electives. AMS 361 Applied Calculus IV: Differential Equations or MAT 303 Calculus IV with Applications Note: The following alternate calculus course sequences may be substituted for MAT 131. for example. AMS 261 Applied Calculus III or MAT 203 Calculus III with Applications c. Students are strongly encouraged to visit the Office of Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Program Director for a formal review of their MEC major requirements at least one semester prior to their expected date of graduation. General Education Requirements For students starting Fall 2014.edu/commcms/gened/requirements.edu/bulletin/current/policiesandregulations/degree_requirements/diversified. The total number of credits required for a B.php.cc. 127 6 . Requirements for the Major in Mechanical Engineering (MEC) The major in mechanical engineering leads to the Bachelor of Engineering degree.E. EST 392 (or ECO 108) is a required DEC course for Mechanical Engineering majors and satisfies letter category F.stonybrook. 132 in major requirements or prerequisites: o MAT 125. you can view the DEC requirements at http://sb. Mathematics a. For students prior to Fall 2014. A sample graduate clearance form is shown in Table 2. students wish to take a course at another institution during their matriculation at Stony Brook.E.Occasionally. 126. 1. Completion of the degree requirements for the major requires approximately 107 credits. 132 Calculus I. II b. as well as the requirements of the major. You can also view them at http://www. Bachelor of Engineering Degree Requirement for the Mechanical Engineering Major Students following a program of study leading to a B. degree must satisfy the general education requirements of the university. if students (especially transfer students) find themselves out of sequence.stonybrook. ECO 108 is a required course to satisfy category SBS. In these cases. Credits for a summer course at another institution might ease their subsequent scheduling problems. degree in mechanical engineering is 130. Students are encouraged to visit the CEAS (College of Engineering and Applied Sciences) Undergraduate Student Office for a formal review of their general education requirements at least two semesters prior to their expected date of graduation.html. the new general education requirements are described in the Undergraduate Bulletin. MAT 131. 3. 1 7 . 132/134 Classical Physics I. however ITS 101 and/or 102 are sometimes waived for transfer students. PHY 131/133. You must have at least 128 credits to graduate.o o AMS 151. 1611 MAT 141. please be mindful of your total credit count as graduation nears. Mechanical Engineering o MEC 101 Engineering Computing and Problem Solving I o MEC 102 Engineering Computing and Problem Solving II o MEC 203 Engineering Drawing and CAD o MEC 214 Probability and Statistical Analysis for Experiments o MEC 220 Practical Electronics for Mechanical Engineers Caution: AMS 151 & 161 are only 3 credit courses. or ESG 281 An Engineering Introduction to the Solid State c. Laboratories o MEC 316 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I o MEC 317 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II 4. II and labs b. If you take the AMS 151 & 161 sequence. versus MAT 131 & 132. PHY 251 Modern Physics and PHY 252 Modern Physics Laboratory. CHE 131 General Chemistry or CHE 141 Honors Chemistry or ESG 198 Notes: o o o o PHY 141. which are 4 credits each. Students doing their entire studies at Stony Brook should be OK because ITS 101 and 102 provide two additional credits. Natural Sciences a. Classical Physics I: Honors may be substituted for PHY 131/133 PHY 142 Classical Physics II: Honors may be substituted for PHY 132/134 PHY 125 and PHY 126 may be substituted for PHY 131 (PHY 133 is still required) PHY 126 and PHY 127 may be substituted for PHY 132 (PHY 134 is still required) Figure 2: Required courses in Mathematics and Natural Sciences linked through pre-requisites (solid lines) and co-requisites (dotted lines). 142 2. 347. The following is a list of approved technical elective courses: Mechanical Engineering MEC: 350. 381 8 . Three Approved Technical Electives (see below) Technical Electives Three technical elective courses are required. 311. Engineering Design o MEC 310 Introduction to Machine Design o MEC 320 Engineering Design Methodology and Optimization o MEC 410 Design and Analysis of Machine Elements o MEC 411 System Dynamics and Control o MEC 422 Thermal Systems Design o MEC 440 Mechanical Engineering Design I o MEC 441 Mechanical Engineering Design II 7. 423. 490. 499 Applied Math and Statistics: AMS: 310. 464. 307. Writing and Oral Communication Requirement o MEC 300 Technical Communication in Mechanical Engineering 9. 352. 465. including MEC. 329. 455. 350. 402. At least two must be a mechanical engineering (MEC) course and the other may be selected from courses offered by any department of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Engineering Economics o EST 392 Engineering and Managerial Economics or ECO 108 Introduction to Economics 8. 450. 491. 391/392. 312. 456. 328. 351 Computer Science: CSE: 308. 315.o o o o o o o o MEC 225 Fundamentals of Machining Laboratory MEC 260 Engineering Statics MEC 262 Engineering Dynamics MEC 301 Thermodynamics MEC 305 Heat and Mass Transfer MEC 325 Manufacturing Processes and Machining MEC 363 Mechanics of Solids MEC 364 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics 5. Materials Science o ESG 332 Materials Science I: Structure and Properties of Materials 6. 412. 330. 380. 310. 393. 341. 457. 327. 311. 306. 492. 342. 352 Electrical Engineering: ESE: 305. 316. 470. 442. 398. 460. 339 ESM: 309. Due to strict pre. Any deviation from this course sequence should be discussed with the faculty advisor. 327. all 500 level graduate MEC courses (not tutorials) will count as a technical elective. 369 Technology and Society EST: 326. Note that many of these courses have several prerequisites and/or co-requisites that must be satisfied in order to take the course. check with that department for the semester in which these courses are offered and their frequencies. Unless otherwise noted. For departments other than Mechanical Engineering. 9 .Material Science and Engineering ESG: 333. 338. Recommended Course Sequence Table 1 shows a recommended course sequence. 353. 352.and co-requisite requirements (see Figure 3). 335. 336. students are strongly advised to follow this course sequence. You will need to complete a permission form in order to register for a graduate course. 393 Other electives for the major require the approval of the undergraduate program director. 334. they follow the new Stony Brook Curriculum instead of DEC. are typically offered both fall and spring. EST 392/ECO 108 are not prerequisites for future courses and can be taken any semester * Note: For students entering Fall 2014. and 260. 225.Table 1: Recommended course sequence Freshman Total Sophomore Total Junior Total Senior Total 1 4 4 3 2 3 17 Fall ITS 101 MAT 131 PHY 131+133 WRT 101 MEC 101 DEC (B)/HUM 1 4 4 3 2 3 17 4 4 3 3 3 Spring ITS 102 MAT 132 (QPS) PHY 132+134 (SNW) WRT 102 (WRT) MEC 102# DEC (G) /USA 4 4 3 1 2 MAT 203/AMS 261 PHY 251+252/ESG 281 MEC 203 MEC 214/AMS 102 (3cr) MEC 220/ESE 271 (4cr) MAT 303/AMS 361 CHE 131/ESG 198 MEC 262† ‡ MEC 363‡ EST 392/ECO 108 (DEC F / SBS) 3 17 MEC 260† 4 1 3 3 2 3 16 ESG 332 MEC 225* MEC 301 MEC 310 MEC 316 (TECH) MEC 364 1 3 2 3 3 3 15 MEC 300 MEC 305 MEC 317 (TECH) MEC 320 MEC 325 MEC 410 4 3 3 3 3 16 MEC 411 MEC 422 MEC 440 Tech Elec #1 DEC (H)/ STAS 3 3 3 3 3 15 MEC 441† Tech Elec #2 Tech Elec #3 DEC (I)/ GLO DEC (J)/ ARTS 17 TOTAL = 130 May be taken in any semester prior to or including MEC 325. all other courses offered only in their respective semesters. PHY 251/252 or ESG 281. MEC 262 and MEC 363 are also often offered during the summer. ‡ A minimum of “C” or higher is required in MEC 260 to take this course. # A minimum grade of “C” or higher is required in MEC 101 in order to take MEC 102 (bold) MEC 203. Those courses are underlined. (italicized) SB Curriculum courses. 10 . † A minimum grade of “C” or higher is required in order to graduate. NAME: ID: COURSE SBU GRADE EST 392/ECO 108 (3) CHE 131. 141 or ESG 198 (4) MAT 131 (4) MAT 132 (4) MAT 203 or AMS 261 (4) MAT 303 or AMS 361 (4) PHY 131 + 133 (4) PHY 132 + 134 (4) PHY 251 + 252 or ESG 281 (4) ESG 332 (4) MEC 101 (2) MEC 102 (2) MEC 203 (3) MEC 214 (1) or AMS 102 (3) MEC 220 (2) or ESE 271 (4) MEC 225 (1) MEC 260 (3) MEC 262 (3) MEC 300 (1) MEC 301 (3) MEC 305 (3) MEC 310 (3) MEC 316 (2) MEC 317 (2) MEC 320 (3) MEC 325 (3) MEC 363 (3) MEC 364 (3) MEC 410 (3) MEC 411 (4) MEC 422 (3) MEC 440 (3) MEC 441 (3) Tech Elec #1 (3) Tech Elec #2 (3) Tech Elec #3 (3) OTHER TOTALS 11 TRANSFER .Table 2: Graduation clearance form. 0. the following additional minimum grades will be required: A grade of C or higher must be obtained in MEC 441 in order to graduate A grade of C or higher must be obtained in MEC 262 in order to take MEC 310 A grade of C or higher must be obtained in MEC 363 in order to take MEC 316 Note also that the Physics and Mathematics departments have minimum grade requirements for their courses. The department has several research laboratories. Graduate Courses Graduate level courses may be taken by undergraduate students with a superior academic record and may be counted as technical electives. the following minimum grades will be required in the following courses before being allowed to move onward: A grade of C or higher must be obtained in MEC 101 in order to take MEC 102. This course must be taken at Stony Brook. grades of “C” or higher are needed in the following courses: PHY 131 or PHY 125.E. A minimum grade of “C” in MEC 260.Advising for Course Registration Every mechanical engineering student will be assigned an academic advisor who is a member of the mechanical engineering faculty. Grades of “C” or higher are needed in the following courses: PHY 131 or PHY 125. A grade of C or higher must be obtained in MEC 260 and MEC 262 in order to graduate. and the Graduate School. A grade of C or higher must be obtained in MEC 260 in order to take MEC 262 and MEC 363. in Mechanical Engineering may be taken on a Pass/No Credits basis. including those required for Mechanical Engineering. Minimum Grades Starting in Fall 2010. the course instructor. Please check with these departments for details. Undergraduate Research Students with a superior academic record (a G. MEC 262. Starting in Fall 2014. MAT 131 or MAT 125. the grade point average for all MEC courses and all technical electives must be at least 2. and MEC 441 is required for the BE degree.0 or better) may use MEC 499 (3 credits) for an independent research study under the guidance of a Mechanical Engineering faculty member. and MEC 101. When a course is repeated. The Department will schedule two Advising Weeks before the preregistration period of each semester. a description of these laboratories can be found in the Graduate Bulletin. No courses fulfilling the major requirements for the B. Grading All courses taken to satisfy requirements 1 through 9 above must be taken for a letter grade. MAT 131 or MAT 125. Students are required to obtain the advisor's approval before registering for mechanical engineering courses for the following semester. Additional details may be found in the course description. Approval must be obtained from the Department of Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Program Director. Note: In order to satisfy prerequisites for certain required courses. the higher grade will be used in calculating this average. In addition. 12 .P.A of 3. The NCEES policy on calculators can be found here: http://www. the better. MEC 316. ► Hewlett Packard: The HP 33s and HP 35s models. NCEES Allowed calculators as of spring.E. (Diversified Education Curriculum) or Stony Brook Curriculum requirement advising. students must meet the Residence Requirement of the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) as follows. MEC. but no others. Other College-Wide Information CEAS Undergraduate Student Office (Room 127. In addition. the following courses may not be used to meet the above requirement: MEC 300. Degree All requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering degree must be met in eleven semesters by those students with full-time status. 317. ESG. Any Texas Instruments calculator must contain either TI-30X or TI-36X in its model name. Full-time transfer students must meet all degree requirements in the number of semester remaining after the number of transferred degree-related credits are divided by 12 (the semester equivalency) and the result is subtracted from 11 (semesters).E. appropriate referrals for advising within a specific major. students who withdraw from the University and return at a later date to complete degree requirements are required to have formally re-evaluated all courses more than six years old that were taken at Stony Brook or elsewhere to fulfill major requirements. Allowed Calculators Effective spring. degree in mechanical engineering. At least seven engineering courses (those with the designator BME. There will be no exceptions! This list of calculators is identical to that allowed for the National Council for Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam that many of you will take in your senior year. and the CEAS. (631) 632–8381) The Undergraduate Student Office of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences provides a variety of services to undergraduate students within the College. or ESM) and/or approved technical elective courses must be completed in CEAS at Stony Brook At least five of the seven courses must be taken in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.ncees.College Residence Requirement In addition to course requirements for a B. Student organizations. and 441. including general academic advising. 2010 only the following calculators will be permitted to be used on all midterm and final exams in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Similar courses (laboratories and senior design) in other departments of CEAS also may not be used to meet the requirement. including professional and honor 13 . Any Casio calculator must contain fx-115 in its model name. ESE. as well as the Professional Engineering (PE) exam that you may take several years from now.C. MEC 440. University Graduation Requirements In addition to the above requirements a student should check that he or she has met all additional requirements set forth by the University.E. The sooner you become comfortable on one of these calculators. and assistance with processing transfer credits. D. 2010: ► Casio: All fx-115 models. Engineering. The Undergraduate Student Office also receives and processes student petitions to the CEAS Committee on Academic Standing and Appeals (CASA).org/exams/calculators/ . ► Texas Instruments: All TI-30X and TI-36X models. In addition. College Time Limits for the B. The Accelerated BE/MS Program in Mechanical Engineering The accelerated BE/MS program in mechanical engineering allows students to use up to 9 graduate credits taken as an undergraduate towards both BE and MS degree requirements. thus reducing the normal time required to complete both degrees. The Undergraduate Student Office is open Monday to Friday. and seniors. to 5:00 p.0 or higher is required for the six courses that constitute the minor.m. Students interested in obtaining an internship with an outside organization should contact the Undergraduate Student Office (Room 127. Entry into this minor presupposes a background in mathematics and physics. 9:00 a. Applications can be obtained from the Undergraduate Student Office (Room 127. and scholarships and internships for CEAS students are also coordinated through this office (see below). Two elective courses chosen from the following: o MEC 305 Heat and Mass Transfer o MEC 310 Introduction to Machine Design o MEC 320 Engineering Design Methodology and Optimization 14 . A student who wishes to pursue this minor should consult with the undergraduate program director in the Department of Mechanical Engineering before registering for the elective courses. For detailed program requirements including admission requirements. represented by the prerequisite requirements for the courses listed below.P. Engineering) for information on position postings and application procedures. juniors.A. Requirements for the Minor in Mechanical Engineering (MEC) Completion of the minor requires 18-20 credits. Four required courses: o MEC 260 Engineering Statics o MEC 262 Engineering Dynamics o MEC 301 Thermodynamics or ESG 302 Thermodynamics of Materials o MEC 363 Mechanics of Solids 2. please contact the Graduate Program Director.0). maintain mailboxes within the Undergraduate Student Office. of which 12-13 are from required courses and 6-7 from electives. All courses must be taken for a letter grade and a G. Scholarships CEAS students may apply for a variety of scholarships available to sophomores. Internships obtained through CEAS are paid and may or may not include academic Credits. The program is designed for upper-division mechanical engineering students with superior academic records (GPA > 3.societies. 1. of 2. The Minor in Mechanical Engineering The minor in mechanical engineering is offered for students who want the record of their University studies to show a significant amount of upper-division work in the discipline.m. Internship Program The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences manages an extensive internship program for students in engineering and applied science disciplines. Engineering) beginning in early December for the following academic year. 492 Topics in Mechanical Engineering Note that all pre. designing with composites admits tremendous possibility. of 2. motor vehicles. civil. Composites are inherently more complex than monolithic engineering materials that students are used to (e. To fulfill this outcome. In comparison to conventional materials. All courses must be taken for a letter grade and a G. high strength and light weight. dental fillings and a wide range of military equipment. but requires specialized analysis methods. Examples include fiber reinforced polymer composites. yachts. This major is intended for students with a strong background in engineering or physical science. They are heterogeneous. metals and ceramics). Engineering composites are used widely in many industries including aerospace. anisotropic and predicting their mechanical behavior and failure is far more challenging than that of conventional structural materials. particle reinforced composites. Engineering composites can be designed with high stiffness. A student who wishes to pursue this minor should consult with the undergraduate program director in the Department of Mechanical Engineering before registering for the elective courses. three main topics will be addressed: 1) Theoretical background. This minor will provide the students with the background as well as the analysis and design methods to provide a foundation for using engineering composites effectively. give them a competitive edge in an engineering market that is becoming increasingly dependent on engineering composites. Three Required Courses (9 credits) MEC 363: Mechanics of Solids MEC 456: Intro to Engineering Mechanics of Composites (NEW) MEC 457: Engineering Composites Fabrication and Characterization (NEW) 15 . and incorporate them into engineering designs. naval. length scales and configurations. Students will gain invaluable insight into engineering composites.P.0 or higher is required for the six-seven courses that constitute the minor.A. analysis and design. Students will learn how to fabricate composites.o o o o o o o MEC 325 Manufacturing Processes and Machining (requires MEC 225 also) MEC 364 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics MEC 393 Engineering Fluid Mechanics MEC 398 Thermodynamics II MEC 402 Mechanical Vibrations MEC 411 System Dynamics and Control MEC 491.and co-requisites for a course must be met in order to be eligible to register for it. experimentally measure their relevant mechanical properties. Other electives require approval of the undergraduate program director. medical. metal matrix composites. and 3) Characterization.g. 2) Fabrication. making them efficient as structural load bearing components. *NEW* MINOR IN ENGINEERING COMPOSITES The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers the minor in Engineering Composites to Mechanical Engineering students and non-Mechanical Engineering students who seek a strong education in the mechanical behavior of composite materials. They constitute an extremely broad and versatile class of materials that encompass a wide range of constituents. Requirements for the Minor in Engineering Composites Completion of the minor requires 18-21 credits from the following 3 required and 3 elective courses. 1. nano-reinforced composites. and automotive. examples can be seen in aircraft. Please note that all prerequisites must be satisfied in order to take these courses. and CIV majors) ESM 335: Strength of Materials ESM 369: Polymer Engineering BME 353 or ESM 353: Biomaterials : Manuf.2. Prop. and Appl 16 . ESG. Three Elective Courses from the following list (9 to 12 credits): MEC 455: Applied Stress Analysis MEC 442: Introduction to Experimental Stress Analysis ESG 302: Thermodynamics of Materials ESG 332: Materials Science I (Cannot be used by MEC. PHY132. Fall. Guest speakers and a semester project involve ethics. Credits 2. Spring and Fall. arrays and matrix operations. Spring. Emphasis is on developing good programming skills. toxicology. failure. iteration. Introduction to programming with MATLAB. Foundations of probability and statistics as applied to mechanical measurements and experimentation. Prerequisite: MEC major or permission of instructor. Credits 3. Fall and Spring. assembly and simulation as well as ASME standards on geometric dimensioning and tolerances. Hands-on experience 17 . Uncertainty analysis and error propagation. Introduces engineering graphics and its role in design process. MEC 213: Studies in Nanotechnology. reading and writing data files. curve fitting. co-taught course introduces materials and nano-fabrication methods with applications to electronics. mechanical and environmental engineering. optimization in engineering design. Engineering ethics. Spring. Co-requisites: MAT 127 or 132 or 142 or 171 or AMS 161. and materials selection. debugging. using both analytical and graphical tools. The mechanical engineering profession. economic and business implications of nanotechnology. Credits 2. Basic statistical analysis of data and assessing likelihood of future events based on past history. variables and storage. Use of spreadsheets and MATLAB.or Co-requisite: MEC 203. MEC 102: Engineering Computing and Problem Solving II. Course is cross-listed as BME 213. MEC 203: Engineering Drawing and CAD. biomedical. Credits 2. Credits 1.or co-requisites: AMS 151 or MAT 125 or MAT 131 or MAT 141 and PHY 125 or PHY 131 or PHY 141. Topics include base systems. MEC 214: Probability and Statistics for Mechanical Engineers. Pre. Prerequisites: PHY127. Concept of random sampling. MEC 225: Fundamentals of Machining Practices. and optimization. Prerequisites: MAT 126 or 131 or 141 or AMS 151. Prerequisite: Pre. Credits 1.Mechanical Engineering Course Descriptions MEC 101: Engineering Computing and Problem Solving I. Engineering equations. The emerging field of nanotechnology develops solutions to engineering problems by taking advantage of the unique physical and chemical properties of nanoscale materials. Introduction to vectors and engineering statics. dimensional analysis. or PHY142. Spring. CHE 131 or ESG 198. Prerequisites: PHY 131 or PHY 125. documenting code. and EST 213 and is required for the Minor in Nanotechnology Studies (NTS). Credits 2. Fall. This interdisciplinary. Assessing dominant sources of error in measurements. This is a lecture and laboratory two-credit course that will overview basic electronics from a practical level (versus a theoretical approach) to provide mechanical engineering students with the fundamentals to do basic electronics work needed for laboratories. Includes hands-on experience in the use of CAD software packages for engineering design. and engineering impact on society. Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in MEC 101. engineering ethics. subsequent courses and their professional careers. finite machine arithmetic. MEC 213. Computer integrated introduction to engineering design and analysis. MEC 220: Practical Electronics for Mechanical Engineers. Basic concepts in research and design methodology and characterization techniques will be demonstrated. functions. graphs. Includes the principles of engineering drawing and sketching for mechanical design. the use of computer graphics and solid modeling in design representation of 3D objects. interfacing MATLAB with other languages. control structures. turning. Prerequisites: MEC 301 and 364. MEC 310: Introduction to Machine Design. The fundamental laws of momentum. as well as condensation and boiling phenomena. MEC 300: Technical Communication in Mechanical Engineering.and three-dimensional kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Relative and constrained motions of particles. potential energy. Spring. and beams. PHY 131 or 141 or 125. including absolute temperature. Equilibrium of particles. centers of gravity. MEC 220 or ESE 271. Credits 3. and basic principles governing the transformations of energy. velocity. taping. thermal radiation. heat and mass transfer. Method of virtual work. MEC 305: Heat and Mass Transfer. reaming. are developed. boring. and damped vibrations of particles and rigid bodies. Credits 3. Free. acceleration. Moments about points and lines. sheet metal working. minimum grade of “C” or better in MEC 262. drilling. equations of motion. A review of vector algebra. position. MAT 303 or AMS 361. Underlying principles are used to analyze and solve problems related to thermodynamic systems and to determine the changes in properties of the systems and surroundings implied by changes in inputs. internal energy. Dynamics of particles and the systems of particles. 364. Credits 3. Equilibrium of rigid bodies. couples and equivalent force systems. cams. saw. Analysis of simple structures such as trusses. Prerequisites: MEC260 with a grade of “C” or higher. frames. and belts. Two. Co-requisite MEC 317. Laminar and turbulent boundary layer flows are treated. Credits 2. and flywheels.in the fundamentals of machining including metrology tools and devices. configuration or constraints. and rapid prototyping. Provides students with the ability to apply their knowledge of correct written and spoken English to the diverse modes of communication encountered and used by engineers in the professional workplace. and moments of inertia. Prerequisites: PHY 131 or 141 or 125. and entropy are introduced. Prerequisites: MEC 102 or MEC 112 or CSE 114 or 130 or ESG 111. enthalpy. screws. and minimum grade of “C” or better in MEC 363. Fall. and stability. Variables that describe the thermodynamic state of a system or control volume. Co-requisite: MAT 203 or AMS 261. Prerequisites. Application of graphical and analytical methods to the analysis and synthesis of mechanism. MEC 214. MEC 262: Engineering Dynamics. MEC 301: Thermodynamics. Prerequisite: WRT 102. Centroids. Prerequisites: AMS 261 or MAT 203.. S/U Grading. Moving frames and relative motion. and radiation heat transfer between surfaces. MEC Major. Collisions. Aims to ensure proficiency in the types of communication necessary for success in the engineering profession. Spring. Pre. forced. Covers concepts of degrees of freedom. Dry friction with applications to wedges. Credits 1. Credits 3. The spatial and temporal resolution of modern 18 . and their design and analysis techniques. and the corresponding transport coefficients. milling. MEC 260: Engineering Statics. Spring. orthogonal coordinate systems. welding. MEC major. energy and momentum methods. Vectorial kinematics of particles in space. MEC 102 or MEC 111 or MEC 112 or CSE 114 or 130 or ESG 111 or ESE 124. Co-requisites: MEC 301. Introduces principles behind the operation of various machine elements such as gears and gear trains. Fall. U3 or U4. Concept of force. Applications to heat transfer equipment are covered throughout the course. Credits 3. Fall. and force analysis of linkage mechanisms. Principles of steadystate and transient heat conduction in solids are investigated. especially heat and work.or co-requisites: MEC 203 (ESG 316 for ESG Majors). MEC 316: Mechanical Engineering Lab I: Sensors and Instrumentation. Fall. graphical and analytical linkage synthesis. surface tension. Pre-or Co-Requisite: MEC 125 or MEC 225. Includes basic circuit components. Credits 3. and quality engineering. curve fitting. Spring. Emphasis on force equilibrium. Pre.instrumentation and sensors that are particular to mechanical engineering. and stability conditions. MEC 317: Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II. Prerequisites: MEC 102 or CSE 114 or 130 or ESG 111 or ESE 124. extrapolation. Concepts of Fourier analysis and frequency responses are discussed together with the statistical analysis of data. and differential equations. acceleration. boundary layers. Prerequisites: MEC 262. Credits 1. error analysis. Emphasis is on the understanding of fundamental principles as well as familiarity with modern experimentation. MEC Major. Credits 3. Prerequisites: MEC 316 and MEC 364. Fall. and integration and techniques for solving non-linear equations. Hands-on experience in solid and fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Prerequisite: MEC 262. through to numerical implementation. 305. dimensional analysis and dynamic similitude. and turbomachinery. MEC 320: Numerical Methods in Engineering Design and Analysis. Materials properties and influence. MEC 364: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics. Euler’s equation. and conclusions. angle. Students learn to operate instruments for measuring temperature. MEC 363. AMS 361 or MAT 303. Introduces traditional and nontraditional manufacturing processes and their capabilities and limitations. Corequisites: MEC 300. Report writing is an integral part of the course. to analyzable models. 19 . Measurement inspection. The relationship between product design and manufacturing. Fundamental properties of fluids and their conservation laws with applications to the design and evaluation of flows of engineering interest. Laboratory safety.or Corequisite: MEC 301. reliability. flow velocity. MEC or CIV major. elastic response of materials. Prerequisite: ESG 332. Stress and deformation of engineering structures and the influence of the mechanical behavior of materials. MEC 391: Introduction to Automotive Engineering I. Economic impact of modern process engineering. MEC 363: Mechanics of Solids. Spring. Prerequisite: MEC 260 with a grade of “C” or higher. Methods include interpolation. Review of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Collegiate Design competitions of past years and the rules of specific competitions and other competition-related issues. Lectures at the beginning of the course provide background information and theories of experimentation. with emphasis on design of experiment. AMS 261 or MAT 203. systems of linear equations. Topics include hydrostatics. and strain. interpretation and presentation of data. Design for bending. Laboratory fee required. Mohr’s circle. Spring. Optimization in engineering design is covered from the formulation of design specifications and criteria. Concepts of stress and strain. geometric compatibility. drag on immersed bodies. MEC 325: Manufacturing Processes and Machining. stresses and deflections in beams. and torsion and buckling of rods. analysis of statically indeterminate systems. First part of a year-long course. Student groups perform four experiments each in solid mechanics and in fluid mechanics and heat transfer. pressure. This course emphasizes the implementation of numerical methods for computer-aided solutions to problems that arise in engineering design and analysis. Laboratory fee required. Design project. Credits 3. Selected engineering topics and mathematical/software tools are introduced including their application to solving engineering problems and to achieving design objectives. displacement. shear and combined states of stress. Spring. rotating coordinate systems. Credits 3. study of simple bars and beams. constitutive relations. open channel and pipe flows. lubrication. Credits 2. hydraulics. and mechanics to problems in design and analysis of machine components. PID and lead-lag compensator design. vibration design strategies including isolation and absorbers. springs. stability analysis. harmonically excited vibration and vibration under general forcing conditions are considered for one degree. and cogeneration plants. and control circuit design. fasteners. fuel-air cycle analysis. actuators. Quantitative data for system design including operating characteristics of compressors. Design projects with open-ended and interactive problems are assigned to integrate several machine elements in a system. Includes both low-rise and high-rise structures. Psychometrics and psychometric charts. turbines. and air-conditioning (HVAC) system design and selection for commercial buildings. MEC Major. Prerequisites: MEC 305. Reacting mixtures. MEC 423: Internal Combustion Engines. The application of the principles of fluid mechanics to important areas of engineering practice such as turbomachinery. BACnet. Prerequisites: MEC 398. Students who enroll in MEC 391 must complete MEC 392 in the subsequent semester and receive only one grade upon completion of the sequence. Extends the study of viscous effects. heat exchangers. and other component equipment. Topics include thermodynamics fundamentals. Credits 3. simple compression and expansion processes. Prepares students for advanced coursework in fluid dynamics. and inertial begun in MEC 364. Selection of central plant components and equipment. humidifiers. Basic heating. calculation of space heating and cooling load. shafting. steam-injected gas turbines. Credits 2. Prerequisite: MEC 305. Prerequisites: MEC 262. Credits 3. Analytical approach to the engineering problem and performance analysis of internal combustion engines. engine combustion. material science. ventilating. Varies. MEC 316. MEC 406: Energy Management in Commercial Buildings. Bode diagram. and dehumidifiers. Fall. Credits 4. sensors. Modeling. Case studies: refrigeration and air conditioning systems. combined cycles. 20 . transfer function. Prerequisites: MEC 262 and MEC 363. Refrigeration cycles. Credits 3. Topics include system modeling. Credits 3. piping systems. Fall. Credits 3. continuous systems. Thermodynamic considerations for the design and performance of cooling towers. and brakes. and takes into consideration factors such as manufacturability and reliability. gears. Optimization including thermo-economic evaluation and energy analysis. Device design and system design. block diagram and signal-flow graph. compressibility. and chemical equilibrium. analysis and design for mechanical vibrations. A continuation of MEC 391. control system characteristics and performance. belts. two degree and multidegree of freedom systems. combustion. computer techniques for estimating annual energy consumption. emission formation and control strategies. Cycles with reheat. Building controls. Credits 3. Analysis and design of gas and vapor power cycles. Fundamentals of free vibration.MEC 392 Introduction to Automotive Engineering II. Prerequisite: MEC 301 and MEC 364. Credits 3. clutches. Prerequisites: MEC 310 and MEC 363. MEC 398: Thermodynamics II. Includes the design of mechanical components such as bearings. MEC 411: Control System Design and Analysis. and AMS 361 or MAT 303. Fall. MEC 410: Design of Machine Elements. Analysis and design of feedback control systems. Introduction to internal combustion engines and their operation. MEC 402: Mechanical Vibrations. root locus method. internal combustion engines. Prerequisite: MEC 364. intercooling. Application of analytical methods. MEC 393: Engineering Fluid Mechanics. and wave propagation. Component matching and system simulation. MEC 422: Thermal System Design. Prerequisite: MEC 391. ASHRAE codes. Thermodynamics of fluid flow. Prerequisite: MEC 363. brittle coating. MEC 450 Mechatronics. Laboratory fee required. 316 and Co-requisite: MEC 411. strength of unidirectional lamina. Part I of the two-semester capstone design project sequence. Introduction to the engineering mechanics of fiber reinforced composites. particularly. Students form small groups and each group is assigned different laboratory projects to gain experience in various experimental stress analysis methods. Prerequisite: MEC 440. including sensors. An introduction to the design. and MEC major: U4 standing. Spring. Spring. Experimental techniques studied include two-dimensional photoelasticity. their transformation laws. Major topics are stress and strain tensors. The concepts of three-dimensional stress and strain. The application of different techniques to the measurement of stress and strain in models as well as actual structures is demonstrated. and write a proposal. Credits 3. Topics covered include: elastic properties of unidirectional lamina. 317. Prerequisites: MEC 125 or MEC 225. and their mutual relationships are discussed in detail. 310. Fundamentals of the basic components needed for the design and control of mechatronic systems. principle of virtual work. progress reports. Overview of the different types of composites but with focus on long fiber reinforced composites. and a preliminary design report. develop the necessary technical background. building and test a prototype. limitations and applications. MEC 441: Mechanical Engineering Design II. moire method. lamina and laminate concepts characteristics and configurations.Includes both the relevant fundamental concepts and the extensive practical knowledge base on which engine research. MEC 440: Mechanical Engineering Design I. Simple boundary value problems at plane structures are analyzed with various solution techniques. stress concentration. Prerequisites: MEC 363. elementary fracture. are covered. Laboratory fee required. modeling. Students complete the project design incorporating multiple realistic constraints and engineering standards. Brief history of the development of fiber composites. and plasticity. MEC 442: Introduction to Experimental Stress Analysis. analysis and control of mechatronic systems (smart systems comprising mechanical. Hands-on experience in designing and building practical mechatronic systems is provided through integrated lab activities. Fall. Credits 3. programmable logic controllers. advantages. Not counted as a technical elective. Prerequisite: MEC 363. elastic behavior of multidirectional laminates and stress and failure of multidirectional laminates. resistance strain gauge. data acquisition systems. and I/O systems. Fall. actuators. 21 . and analog methods. torsion. Senior students select a project incorporating multiple realistic constraints and engineering standards. and design depend. The final grade will be assigned at the end of the two course sequence MEC 440-441. 325. development. 320. Results from theory of elasticity as pertinent to experimental stress analysis are also presented. linear elasticity. Credits 3. microprocessors. Not counted as a technical elective. and software components). A study of linear elastic solids with emphasis on internal stress analysis. Credits 3. and MEC 300. Not for credit in addition to MEC 523. Design methodologies and considerations for structural composite materials. Co-requisite: MEC 410 and 411. Part II of the two-semester capstone design project sequence. their properties. electrical. MEC 456: Introduction to Engineering Mechanics of Composites. Prerequisites: MEC 310. MEC 455: Applied Stress Analysis. write a mid-term report and a final design report as well as giving an oral presentation. Varies. Credits 3. Includes an oral presentation on the development and progress of the project. Credits 3. stress functions. Autoclave technology. Hands-on projects. trajectory generation. Introduction to fiber composites fabrication methods as well as experimental characterization methods used in acquiring their relevant mechanical properties. thermodynamic cycles. rockets. Prerequisite: Permission of undergraduate program director. May be repeated up to a limit of 12 credits. motion planning. turbofans. turboprops. Thin-foil theory. Students are required to submit to the department a proposal at the time of registration and two term reports before the end of the semester. Fabrication topics include: Impregnation of fibers. Credits 3. Design of supersonic inlet nozzles. Prepregs. Cutting and Joining. Robotics foundations in kinematics and inverse kinematics. 22 . 364.MEC 457: Engineering Composites Fabrication and Characterization. Compressible flow.00 in all Stony Brook courses and the grade of B or better in the course in which the student is to assist. wear processes and modeling. induced drag. Rotation. Students assist the faculty in teaching by conducting recitation or laboratory sections that supplement a lecture course. Introduction to combustion and combustors. performance parameters. grasping and manipulation. stream function and the potential function. Overview of fiber reinforced composites. Vacuum bagging. and 364. 310. Prerequisites: MEC 305. Credits 3 to 9. Credits 3. Curing. Prerequisites: MEC 363 and 364. Analysis of tribological aspects of machine components and bearings. ramjets. propellers. MEC 488: Mechanical Engineering Internship. Introduction to mobile robots and LEGO Robotics. Spring. a minimum GPA of 3. control theories. and wear. Participation in off-campus engineering practice. 310. Note: MEC 488 may not be used for to satisfy degree requirements in any way. lubrication. May be used as an open elective only and repeated once. The student receives regularly scheduled supervision from the faculty instructor. Varies. Stacking. Credits 3. Fundamentals of propulsion. MEC 475: Undergraduate Teaching Practicum. lubrication theory. contact mechanics. MEC 470 Introduction to Engineering Tribology. manufacturing automation. Prerequisites: MEC 262. rigid-body transform. Out-of-autoclave manufacturing processes. Euler and Bernoulli equations. permission of department. Note: Not for Credits in addition to CSE 378. serial and parallel manipulators and their duality. Prerequisites: MEC 305. end effectors. actuators. Course is divided into in-class lectures and laboratory sessions. thin wing at subsonic and supersonic speeds. translation. U4 standing. Varies. Theory and Applications Robot components and mechatronic aspects of robotics (sensors. scramjets. Prerequisites: U4 standing. Varies. dynamics. Credits 3. wear properties of materials. Processing. Industrial case studies will be presented to place the topics in context to industry and society. lift and moment for symmetric and cambered airfoils. Kinematics and dynamics of incompressible irrotational flow. Credits 3. Performance and cycle analysis of various flight propulsion systems: turbojets. MEC 460 Introduction to Robotics. and tribology test methods will be covered. and societal impacts. applications and mechanical properties. The basics of tribology science: engineering surfaces. MEC 465 Aerospace Propulsion. component matching and map. industrial robotics. and is not a technical elective. with an introduction to friction. small disturbance theory. system integration). robotic programming language. Characterization of the elastic properties and failure strengths of unidirectional lamina. Finite-wing theory. Prerequisite: MEC 363. S/U Grading. Characterization of the elastic properties and failure strengths of multidirectional laminates. MEC 464 Fundamentals of Aerodynamics. Molding. Topics in mechanical characterization include: Experimental methods. Credits 3. Focus is on the fundamentals of tribology. the science of surfaces in relative motion. Prerequisite: Level 2+ on the mathematics placement exam or satisfactory completion of D. air conditioners. within the College and from industry. S/U Grading.C. Prerequisite: Level 2+ on the mathematics placement exam or satisfactory completion of D. Credits 3. C or QPS. Prerequisite: one D. TECH (DEC E) Category Course offered from Mechanical Engineering MEC 104: Practical Science of Things. MEC 105: Everyday Science.E. 23 .C. airplanes. automobiles. STAS (DEC H) Category Course Offered from Mechanical Engineering MEC 280: Pollution and Human Health. safety. C or QPS. safety. The basic principles that underlie the operation common to modern devices such as rollercoasters. MEC 499: Research in Mechanical Engineering.MEC 495: Professional Engineering Seminar. air conditioners. airplanes. and environmental impact are also discussed. thermostats. Credits 3. ozone layer depletion. An independent research project under the supervision of a mechanical engineering faculty member. lasers. Assessment of health risks in relation to the formulation of environmental and workplace regulations is also considered. and GPS systems are developed by investigating how they work. nuclear weapons. and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are developed by investigating how they work. A practical introduction to the science and engineering of objects and phenomena in everyday life. A practical introduction to the science and engineering of objects and phenomena in everyday life. Topics include professional ethics. and exposure to the engineering work environment. computers. balloons.E. plastics. safety. professional engineering licensing. balloons. seeking entry-level employment. Permission to register requires the agreement of the faculty member to supervise the research and submission of a one-page research proposal.C. CDs. U4 standing. bicycles. patents. and environmental impact are also discussed. The basic principles that underlie the operation common to modern devices such as rollercoasters. Credits 3. automobiles. C or QPS. tape recorders. Issues of design. A practical introduction to the science and engineering of objects and phenomena in everyday life. vacuum cleaners. bicycles. Prerequisite: Level 2+ on the mathematics placement exam or satisfactory completion of D. Credits 3. with a specific focus on the resulting effects on human health. An examination of major environmental pollution problems such electromagnetic radiation. professional activities. Prepares the student to enter the workplace as a practicing engineer. SNW (DEC E) Category Courses offered from Mechanical Engineering MEC 104: Practical Science of Things. Credits 1. microwaves. The basic principles that underlie the operation common to modern devices such as xerographic copiers.E. vacuum cleaners. Issues of design. and environmental impact are also discussed.C. E or SNW course. thermostats.E. May be repeated but only six credits of research electives may be counted as technical electives. Prerequisite: Satisfaction of entry skill in mathematics requirement. Credits 0–4. and global warming. Prerequisites: CEAS major. Includes speakers from a variety of disciplines. 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