138 College of Applied Science & Technology MET 4800 - Individual Research in Mechanical Engineering Technology Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Special individual research and development projects in mechanical engineering technology. Credit and time determined by the student and the faculty project supervisor. Pre requisite: P ermissio n o f instructo r. MET 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Directed individual readings in mechanical engineering technology. Topic selected in consultation with instructor. Pre requisite: P ermissio n o f instructo r. MET 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Prior consent of the department chair and the employer are required. Prerequisite: MET 3400 and Permission of instructor. MET 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. MET 4990 - Seminar in Mechanical Engineering Technology Credits: (l) Guest lectures from local industry, professionalism and engineering ethics, technology and society, and employment preparation. Prerequisite: MET 4500. Course Descriptions - MFET MFET 1150 - Pre-Professional Seminar in Manufacturing Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] An introductory course for students planning to major in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. An explanation of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology curriculum and its place in the occupational spectrum. Current job functions of manufacturing engineering technologists will be discussed by manufacturing engineers and technologists from industry. MFET 1210 - Machining Principles Lecture/Lab I Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Introduction to machining processes through theory and practice including: setup and operation of the engine lathe & milling machine, machine and tool performance, inspection techniques, basic blueprint reading, and process planning. Students will utilize lab time to complete assignments as required. One lecture per week and two 3-hour labs per week are required. MFET 1890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Open to all first year students in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. Department approval required before registration. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. MFET 2150 - Metal Forming, Casting and Welding Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Introduction to industrial metal forming, casting and welding processes, equipment selection, design criteria, shop procedures and terminology. Two one-hour lectures per week and one two-hour lab Co-Requisite: MFET 2150L. (MFET 2150L) is required. MFET 2150L - Metal Forming, Casting & Welding Lab Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Lab application of theories taught in MFET 2150 by use of student projects. Co-Requisite: MFET 2150. MFET 2151 - Metal Forming Lecture/Lab Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Introduction to industrial metal forming processes, equipment selection, design criteria, shop procedures and terminology. Prerequisite: Instructor Approval. MFET 2152 - Metal Casting Lecture/Lab Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Introduction to industrial metal casting processes, equipment selection, design criteria, shop procedures and terminology. Prere quisite: Instructo r App roval. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog