MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (ETME)

ETME 3113. Dynamics. (3) Prerequisites: statics, differential and integral calculus. The dynamic behavior of particles; translation, rotation and plane motion of a rigid body, the principles of conservation of energy and momentum. (Spring)

ETME 3123. Strength of Materials. (3) Prerequisites: statics, differential and integral calculus. Stress‑strain relationships resulting from direct loads, torsional loads and bending loads, and the results obtained from applying more than one of these loads simultaneously. Beam deflection and column loading. (Fall)

ETME 3133. Fluid Mechanics. (3) Fundamental principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include manometry, buoyancy, forces on submerged bodies, boundary layers, flow over surfaces, Bernoulli's equation with applications, orifices, pipe losses and an introduction to hydrodynamics. (Fall)

ETME 3143. Thermodynamics. (3) Prerequisites or corequisites: differential and integral calculus. Fundamentals of thermodynamics including work and heat; classical approach to first and second laws of thermodynamics; ideal gas, entropy, reversibility, irreversibility, and study of various processes and cycles. (Spring)

ETME 3151. Fluid Mechanics Laboratory. (1) (W) Prerequisite or corequisite: ETME 3133. Flow through conduits and in open channels, the experimental determination of fluid specific weights, viscosity and flash and fire points. Flow measuring devices such as orifices, venturi tubes, anemometers and pitot tubes. Laminar‑turbulent flow and stability. (Spring)

ETME 3152. Stress Analysis Laboratory. (1) (W) Prerequisite or corequisite: ETME 3123. Experiments illustrating stress‑strain relationships in engineering materials and the use of brittle coating, photoelasticity and electrical‑resistance strain gages. (Fall)

ETME 3163. Instrumentation and Controls. (3) Introduction to instrumentation for measurement and control of physical variables, with emphasis on electronic systems. Review of basic circuit analysis, electrical instruments, sensors and measurement principles and a survey of automatic controls from a systems point of view. (Fall)

ETME 3213. Machine Design I. (3) Prerequisite: ETME 3123. Prerequisite or corequisite: ETME 3113. Analysis and design of clutches, brakes, belts and roller chain. Indeterminate normal loading, superposition of stresses and deflections, compound stresses, columns and fatigue. Theories of failure. Shaft design, deflections of shafts with nonuniform moments of inertia involving computer verification. Antifriction bearings, engineering materials, helical compression springs. Small mechanical component and system designs. (Fall)

ETME 3223. Machine Design II. (3) Prerequisite: ETME 3213. A continuation of ETME 3213 with emphasis on new methods of problem solving and opportunities to integrate previously attained skills and knowledge into the design and optimization of small machine systems. (On demand)

ETME 3243. Senior Design Project. (3) Prerequisite: ETME 3113, 3133, 3143, 3213, and 3163. Students develop solutions to design problems requiring application of skills developed in mathematics and technical specialty courses. Design problem solutions are presented in both written form and to the class in oral presentations. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

ETME 3251. Instrumentation Laboratory. (1) (W) Prerequisite or corequisite: ETME 3163. Practice in the use of the various instrumentation devices studied in ETME 3163. (Spring)

ETME 3252. Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Laboratory. (1) (W) Prerequisite or corequisite: ETME 3143. Experimentation involving the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer, as applied to internal combustion engines, steam engines, engine dynamometers, refrigeration and heat pumps, solar energy systems, and heat exchangers. Three laboratory hours per week. (Fall)

ETME 3263. Fluid Power. (3) Prerequisite: ETME 3133. Mechanical and fluid power and the conversion of one to the other. Components and system efficiencies including those consisting of cascaded components. Performance evaluation of such hydraulic components as pumps, motors, valves and metering devices. Viscosity, bulk modulus, noise, optimum performance and system design will be considered. (On demand)

ETME 3273. Air Conditioning Systems. (3) Prerequisite: ETME 3143. Functions and operating characteristics of the major components of refrigerating machines, heat pumps, boilers, furnaces, solar collectors, heat exchangers, fans and pumps. Emphasis on sizing, economics and performance characteristics. Includes coverage of psychometric principles and fan and pump laws. (On demand)

ETME 3283. Modern Techniques in Energy Conservation and Utilization. (3) Prerequisite: ETME 3143 or consent of the instructor. Survey of current topics that may include solar energy, basic nuclear reactor technology, ammonia‑based Rankine cycle, absorption refrigeration cycle, heat pump cycle, techniques for energy conservation in new construction and techniques for retrofitting existing energy utilization systems. (On demand)