SAMPLE COURSES
MACHINE DESIGN
INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL DESIGN:
Topics in engineering drawing: conventions, sections,
dimensioning, allowances and tolerances. Detailed drawings,
subassembly, and assembly drawings creation using standard
solid modeling software.
MECHANICAL DESIGN II:
Design of machine elements: springs, shafts, fasteners,
welded joints. Combined stress and fatigue analysis.
Design projects. Experimental stress analysis.
MECHANICAL DESIGN III:
Continuation of design of mechanical components: gears,
bearings, brakes and clutches. Special topics presented
will be coordinated with assigned design projects.
MECHANICAL PROJECTS:
Individual projects emphasizing creative technical design.
MECHANICAL LABORATORY
INTRODUCTION TO MATERIAL TESTING:
Fundamental properties of materials. Material
selection and testing. Applications of methods
to control material properties.
THERMAL-FLUIDS LABORATORY:
Laboratory experiments in applied thermal
energy and fluid power.
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PLASTICS PROCESSING AND TESTING:
Use of basic polymer testing methods.
Setup and operation of modern molding and
extrusion equipment. Basic troubleshooting
procedures. Study of processing effects on
final properties.
The Department of
Engineering and Science Technology
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Mechanical Engineering
Technology
Get in Gear for an
MET Career
MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
The AASMET Program prepares individuals to work as
technicians in developing, designing, manufacturing,
testing and servicing mechanical equipment and systems.
The BSMET Program prepares individuals to work as
technologists in applying specific principles to the analysis,
design, development, implementation, or oversight of
advanced mechanical systems or processes.
SPECIFIC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Are you a
Problem-solver?
• Applications Engineer
• Product Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Customer Service Technician
• Process Engineer
• Tool Designer
RECENT EMPLOYERS OF UA GRADUATES:
Do you prefer
applied solutions to
theoretical analysis?
• The Babcock & Wilcox Company
• Diebold
• Dynatek Racing
• Goodrich Corporation
• The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
• Komatsu Ltd.
• LuK
• Parker-Hannifin
• Swagelok Company
• The Timken Company
ACADEMIC OPTIONS
Bachelor of Science – MET
70/138 credits
Associate of Applied Science – MET 70 credits
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS GAINED:
Machine Design
Engineering Drawings
Solid Modeling
Material Properties and Selection
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Production Machinery and Processes
CNC Programming
Programmable Logic Controllers
Quality
Plastics Design and Processing
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS:
Accredited by the Technology Accreditation
Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place,
Suite 1050, Baltimore, Md. 21202-4012
Telephone: 410-347-7700
This allows our graduates to apply for professional
engineer licensure in the state of Ohio after eight
years of postgraduate experience.