Mechanical Engineering Technology

MET 100 Mechanical Design Career Exploration (.5-10) 1 hr.
Studies career and employment possibilities in the mechanical design industry. Includes observation of practices in mechanical design and attendance at a seminar to discuss related experiences. For Tech Prep students with no prior courses or work experience in the mechanical design field. (NOTE: Summer semester only.)
Prerequisite:
Consent of coordinator.

MET 101 Applied Mechanical Drafting (1-4) 3 hrs.
Introduces lettering, orthographic projection, dimensioning techniques and drawing interpretation based upon national standards. Emphasizes blueprint reading, shop schematics, developments and intersections. Individual sections of this course may be identified for special interest applications such as refrigeration/air conditioning, fire code compliance, welding or automated machining.

MET 106 Mechanical Blueprint Reading (.5-1) 1 hr.
Develops skill in reading blueprints and interpreting engineering drawings. Emphasizes projection techniques commonly found on industrial prints such as orthographic, auxiliary, isometric, and section views. Covers precision dimensioning fundamentals in part assemblies and sub-assemblies.

MET 200 Mechanical Drafting and CAD Internship (1-15) 2 hrs.
Applies appropriate skills to the mechanical drafting and CAD technology field. (NOTE: Summer semester only.)
Prerequisite:
MET 100 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of coordinator.

MET 201 Mechanisms (3-3) 4 hrs.
Fundamentals of displacement, velocity and acceleration of rigid bodies as a basis for the study of the kinematics of mechanisms. Motion analysis of cams, gears and linkages. Study of conjugate shapes and gear tooth development.
Prerequisite:
MTH 107 with a grade of "C" or better.

MET 202 Advanced Technical Drafting (1-5) 3 hrs.
Orthographic considerations of mechanical and tooling systems, limit and tolerance dimensioning, sketching, product illustration and assembly drafting presentations.
Prerequisite:
EGR 120 with a grade of "C" or better.

MET 207 Machine Design (2-4) 4 hrs.
Covers design principles applied to machine elements with respect to size, shape, material, geometry, environment and economy. Covers clutches, brakes, belts, chains, fasteners, gear shafts and gears. Emphasis is on principles and calculations necessary to determine fits, stresses, loads, deformations and finishes.
Prerequisite:
MET 201 and MET 240 with grades of "C" or better.

MET 235 Computer Graphics (1-2) 2 hrs.
Surveys concepts of computer-aided design and drafting systems. Applies principles of engineering graphics to create two-dimensional drawings using professional application packages. Emphasizes use of CAD to create working drawings. Course is intended to integrate students having non-Harper course prerequisites into MET design curriculum. May not be applied toward credit for A.A.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Technology. This course is for students with prior mechanical drafting experience.

MET 236 Solid Modeling I (1-5) 3 hrs.
Provides a detailed study of solid modeling in the design of engineered products. Concentrates on the design process from concept through the preparation of working drawings. Focuses on basic and intermediate construction techniques, editing and modification procedures, and data management concerns associated with integrated product development. Laboratory component emphasizes good design practices while utilizing commercial software.
Prerequisite:
EGR 121 with a grade of "C" or better, or consent of instructor.

MET 237 Solid Modeling II (1-5) 3 hrs.
Continues MET 236 focusing on advanced modeling techniques including assembly modeling and surfacing. Emphasizes the building of simple and complex assemblies, managing, configurations, and team-oriented design procedures. Surfacing module covers construction techniques and integration of advanced surfaces into part design. Includes an introduction to computer-aided tolerance analysis.
Prerequisite:
MET 236 with a grade of "C" or better, or consent of instructor.

MET 240 Statics and Strength of Materials (5-0) 5 hrs.
Introduces the concepts of force systems, equilibrium of force systems, analysis of forces acting on members of trusses, frames, etc., and forces due to friction. Includes elastic relationships between external forces acting on deformable bodies; stresses and deformations produced; tension and compression members; members subjected to torsion and bending; buckling; combined stresses; and influence of properties of materials.
Prerequisite:
MTH 106, PHY 101 or PHY 121 with grades of "C" or better.

MET 245 Applied Digital Control (3-4) 5 hrs.
Studies the principles and techniques of controls applied to mechanical systems, electrical motors and electro-mechanical systems. Consists of topics in motors and controls, hydraulic and pneumatic components, open-closed loop systems, programmable microprocessor controllers, and robotic control devices (limit switches, relays, solenoids, end-of-arm sensors). Includes control logic and Boolean algebra.
Prerequisite:
MTH 106 with a grade of "C" or better.

MET 281 Topics in Mechanical Engineering Technology (1-0 to 3-0) 1-3 hrs.
Studies selected problems or topics in mechanical engineering technology. The exact content and instructional methodology will vary semester to semester depending on the material to be studied. A syllabus or course outline containing additional information will be available with preregistration materials each time that the course is offered. This course may be repeated to a maximum of three credit hours. Students who have 12 semester hours in MET course work or who have the consent of the coordinator are eligible to enroll.