2 Credit Hrs. The mechanical engineering profession; problem-solving skills; forces in structures; mechanical design, introduction to code of ethics for professional engineers.
3 Credit Hrs. Introduction to composite materials (Types, classifications, expected properties), natural & engineered fiber composites, structure of the composites and their correlation to their mechanical properties, Testing of composites materials (non-destructive and destructive testing), fabrication method for bulk and micro composites, nano materials and their properties, advanced materials (self-healing materials, bio-composites, soft materials, drug delivery materials).
3 Credit Hrs. Traditional manufacturing processes: casting, forging, and cold working. Metal removal processes: turning, milling, drilling, finishing processes, metal joining, and plastics. Manufacturing process laboratory course is available.
Introduction to the technologies, processes and systems of modern discrete part manufacturing. Emphasis on development of an understanding of the behavior of integrated systems.
Inspection data for quality control; sampling plans for acceptance inspection; charts for process control. Introduction to reliability models and acceptance testing.
An introduction to computer-integrated design and manufacturing with a focus on manufacturing process planning. Emphasis on concurrent engineering principles, manufacturing process engineering, computer-aided process planning, NC programming, and CAM integration. Course provides experience with CAM software and NC machines.
Fundamentals of design, selection, and operation of components of measuring systems. Measurement processes, data acquisition systems, analysis of data, and propagation of measurement uncertainty.