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Course descriptions for the mechanical engineering technology major are listed below. To determine availability of a course for a particular semester, refer to the Class Schedule.
Electronics and Computer Technology
ECT 480 Applications of Robotic and Automation Systems—3 credits. Robotic applications to manufacturing problems and incorporation of flexible manufacturing systems to the industrial environment. Work cell design and operation is stressed with consideration on safety, production flexibility, robot configuration, robot accessories, and computer integration of the total manufacturing process.
Management
MGT 301 Survey of Management—3 credits. A survey of the management process, the basic principles and concepts of internal organization and management. Designed for nonbusiness majors. Prerequisite: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Manufacturing
MFG 370 Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes—3 credits. Theory and laboratory experiences dealing with basic machining and chip forming processes, inspection, cutting, computer-assisted numerical control, and newly developed processes.
MFG 371 Manufacturing Processes and Materials—3 credits. Giving materials usable form and improved function through the application of processes including casting, forming, fabrication, conditioning, and assembly.
Mathematics
MATH 301 Fundamentals and Applications of Calculus—3 credits. Inequalities, polynomial functions, logs, and exponentials. Differential and integral calculus and applications. For students in social sciences, business, and other applied areas. Prerequisites: Mathematics 115, 201, or equivalent. Note: Not open to students with credit for Mathematics 131 or equivalent.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
MET 215 Graphic Analysis—3 credits. Graphically and analytically solving technical mathematical problems commonly encountered by engineers and technologists utilizing elements of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics.
MET 302 Applied Statics—3 credits. Resultants and equilibrium, force systems, reactions, moments, couples, trusses, frames, sheaves, pulleys, and friction. Graphic and analytic methods. Prerequisite/Corequisite: MET 215 or Mathematics 115, or equivalent.
MET 304 Engineering Analysis—3 credits. Introduction to the analysis of engineering problems including dynamics and thermodynamics using calculus based methods. Emphasis is given to the understanding of basic concepts and principles as well as the application of related analysis in mechanical and manufacturing engineering. Prerequisite/ Corequisite: Mathematics 301 or equivalent.
MET 306 Applied Mechanisms—3 credits. Analysis of motion, displacement, velocities, accelerations, friction wheels, instant centers, gears, belts, chains, linkages, and connectors. Prerequisite/Corequisite: MET 215.
MET 329 Fluid Power Technology—3 credits. Principles of hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluidics involving application and control of fluid power circuits.
MET 337 Thermo Systems—3 credits. Covers thermo properties of solids, liquids, and gases; power cycles; refrigeration; and basic heat transfer.
MET 351 Cooperative Industrial Practice—3 credits. Coordinated work experiences in industry and a comprehensive written report of the experience. Prerequisite/Corequisite: participation in professional practice program. Note: Course may be taken twice for a maximum of 6 credits.
MET 403 Advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) Concepts—3 credits. In this course, subject matter relevant to CAD in today’s industry is identified. The student gains the knowledge necessary to conceptualize the system-user relationship. The completion of the required learning tasks ensure the student's comprehension of each concept. These tasks are arranged in a hierarchy that build the student's ability to apply the concepts presented. Students progress from two-dimensional drafting system to three-dimensional modeling system. Prerequisite/ Corequisite: MET 203 or consent of instructor.
MET 404 Engineering Design and Management—3 credits. This course introduces fundamental concepts and principles used in the implementation and management of engineering design projects or processes. Topics include design communication, problem definition, concept generation, concurrent engineering, economic evaluation, project planning, and decision making in engineering design management.
MET 405 Economic Analysis for Engineering and Technology—3 credits. This course is designed to provide students with the principles of investment economic analysis, decision-making among alternatives, and replacement analysis. Inflation, depreciation, cost concepts, bond, and income tax considerations are included. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Mathematics 115.
MET 406 Strength of Materials—3 credits. Centroids, moment of inertia of areas, stress, deformation, engineering materials, pressure vessels, torsion, stresses in beams and shafts, design of beams and shafts, combined stress, and columns. Prerequisite/Corequisite: MET 302.
MET 407 Tool and Die Design—3 credits. Design of tooling, including jigs and fixtures for machining, engineering materials, pressure vessels, torsion, stresses in beams and shafts, design of beams and shafts, combined stress, and columns. Prerequisite/Corequisite: MET 302.
MET 408 Elements of Machine Design—3 credits. A survey of the important elements in tools and machines, working stress, shafting, springs, screw, clutches, brakes, lubrication, bearings, gears, cylinders, flywheels, and cams. Prerequisite/Corequisite: MET 306 and 406 or equivalent.
MET 409 Senior Project in Industrial Technology—2-3 credits. A project approved by the professor is planned and carried out by the student. The project must demonstrate an advanced level of design competency in the student's major and is performed in consultation with one or more faculty advisors. Collaboration with representatives of industry, government agencies, or community institutions is encouraged.
MET 413 Applications and Gaging of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing—3 credits. The ISO and ANSI technical graphic standards are studied and applied to assemblies with specific design requirements. The course primarily addresses methods of calculating positional and the geometric form tolerances. Methods of verifying the geometric controls by gaging and inspection are also studies. Prerequisite/ Corequisite: MET 403.
MET 430 Senior Seminar—1 credit. Special problems of technologists. Career planning and personnel roles in industry.
Technology Management
TMGT 471 Production Planning and Control I—3 credits. Principles of planning, scheduling, routing, and developing procedures of production control.
TMGT 473 Quality Control of Industrial Products I—3 credits. Basic principles and practices of quality control in industry.
TMGT 478 Industrial Organization and Functions—3 credits. The development and organization of industry and study of the major production related functions.
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.