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Courses: Mechanical Technology (MECT)

5323: Applications in Stress Analysis
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: MECT 6310 or equivalent. Applications of special cases of combined stress systems, nonsymmetrical loadings, analysis of structural joints and pressure vessels, beams and columns of composite materials, fatigue and impact applications.

5331: Applied Thermal Systems
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: MECT 2331 and MECT 3318 or equivalent. Advanced vapor power cycles, air standard cycles, heat transfer concepts, heat exchange systems and HVAC systems.

5397: Special Topics in Manufacturing Systems
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: Approval of the department chair. May be repeated with the approval of the department chair.

6100: Seminar in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Cr. 1. (1-0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor. This course covers areas of interest in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Students are introduced to research methods and fields available in the program.

6310: Instrumentation and Measurement
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate faculty advisor. Principles of measuring systems including electronic, pneumatic and mechanical feedback, interface and control systems as they are used in modern manufacturing automation.

6340: Materials Selection and Management
Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate faculty advisor. Material selection as a part of the design process. Material properties. Process and process selection. Hybrid materials. Case studies.

6360: Fundamentals of Biomechanics
Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate faculty advisor. Introduction to physiology, biomechanics historical perspective, mechanical measuring techniques, tissue engineering, growth & remodeling, biofluid mechanics, and solid mechanics applied to: skeletal muscle, bone & cartilage and cardiovascular system.

6381: Applications in System Engineering I
Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate faculty advisor. Application of systems engineering principles to complex systems. Planning, integration, risk management and assessment.

6397: Selected Topics
Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate faculty advisor. Selected topics in Mechanical Engineering Technology. May be repeated for credit.

6398: Special Problems in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate faculty advisor. Individual projects under faculty guidance. May be repeated for credit.

6399: Thesis
Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate faculty advisor. Research in Mechanical Engineering Technology. May be repeated for credit.