College of Applied Science & Technology 137 MET 3050 - Dynamics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Fundamentals of force, mass and acceleration, work and energy, and impulse and momentum applied to particles and rigid bodies. Prerequisite: MATH 1210, PHYS 2210 and MFET 2300. MET 3150 - Engineering Technology Materials Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Material properties, processing and selection of materials for technological applications. Design parameters for material selection of metals and nonmetals. Mechanical behavior and service failures of metallic alloys and other engineering materials at high and low temperatures. Lecture plus laboratory work in materials testing. Prerequisite: CHEM 1110 and MFET 2300. MET 3300 - Computer Programming Applications of Mechanical Engineering Technology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Applications of computer programming and computer software to problems in mechanical engineering technology. Lecture plus computer-based laboratory work. Prerequisite: MFET 2300. MET 3400 - Machine Design Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Application of engineering technology fundamentals to machine design. Techniques involved in designing and selecting individual machine parts. Prerequisite: MFET 2300. MET 3500 - Mechanical Measurements and I nstru me ntation Credits: (3) Principles of temperature, pressure, strain, flow, force, and vibration measurements. Techniques of computerized data acquisition and reduction. Students will learn how to specify instrumentation systems, take data and interpret the results. Lecture plus laboratory work in selected topics. Prerequisite: EET 1850 and MFET 2300. MET 3700 - Testing and Failure Analysis Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Mechanical testing of materials, fatigue, fracture, wear, corrosion, embrittlement, failure mechanisms and analysis, case studies of failures. Lecture plus laboratory work. Prerequisite: MET 3150 and MFET 2300. MET 3890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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: Credit or concurrent enrollment in MET 3400. MET 4200 - Mechanical Design with FEA Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Application of engineering technology fundamentals in mechanical design using Finite Element Analysis. Lecture plus computer-based laboratory work. Prerequisite: MET 3400 and MFET 2300. MET 4300 - Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Credits: (3) Principles of heating, ventilating and air conditioning of buildings. Refrigeration systems, air and water distribution and solar energy. Indoor thermal environmental control. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. MET 4500 - Senior Project Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] A mechanical engineering technology project will be selected for team participation. Projects will require planning, analysis, design, development, production, testing and documentation. Prerequisite: MET 4200; AAS or AS Degree. MET 4510 - Senior Project Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A mechanical engineering technology project will be selected for team participation. Projects will require planning, analysis, design, development, production, testing and documentation. Prerequisite: MET 4500. MET 4650 - Thermal Science Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Fundamental principles of thermal science for mechanical engineering technology. Basic thermal science theory with an emphasis on technological applications and systems. Lecture plus laboratory work in selected thermal science topics. Prerequisite: MATH 1210, PHYS 2210 and CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1210. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog