Special research and problems for individual students who wish to pursue independent investigations. Variable credit: may be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours for technical electives. A final report is required. Prereq: Consent of department chairperson via permit.

Special research and problems for individual students who wish to pursue independent investigations. Variable credit: may be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours for technical electives. A final report is required. Prereq: Consent of department chairperson via permit.

Special research and problems for individual students who wish to pursue independent investigations. Variable credit: may be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours for technical electives. A final report is required. Prereq: Consent of department chairperson via permit.

Special research and problems for individual students who wish to pursue independent investigations. Variable credit: may be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours for technical electives. A final report is required. Prereq: Consent of department chairperson via permit.

The first semester of the capstone design sequence in mechanical engineering. Topics important in product design and manufacturing are included, including consideration of economics, safety, and communication. Students will develop a project plan concerned with the design of a complex system of current interest to mechanical engineers. Students will work in small groups and emphasis will be on original work. Lecture, two hours; laboratory/independent team work, three hours per week. Prerequisite Engineering Standing; prerequisite: ME 310, ME 325, ME 340, ME 344.

The first semester of the capstone design sequence in mechanical engineering. Topics important in product design and manufacturing are included, including consideration of economics, safety, and communication. Students will develop a project plan concerned with the design of a complex system of current interest to mechanical engineers. Students will work in small groups and emphasis will be on original work. Lecture, two hours; laboratory/independent team work, three hours per week. Prerequisite Engineering Standing; prerequisite: ME 310, ME 325, ME 340, ME 344.

Second semester of the capstone design sequence in mechanical engineering. Students will complete a project concerned with the design of a complex system of current interest to mechanical engineers. Students will work in small groups and emphasis will be on original work. Topics include engineering ethics, design and communication. Lecture, 1 hour; lab 4 hours per week.

The course will introduce students to the automotive painting process and technology, and its impact on color, appearance, coating quality, and corrosion prevention. These include pretreatment, electrodeposition, sealers/PVC, Primer, and topcoat with emphasis on material selection and technology implementation.

Fundamentals of classical control theory. Mathematical representation of feedback control systems using block diagrams and transfer functions. Design and analysis of feedback control systems using root-locus, Nyquist, and Bode methods to ensure system stability and meet desired system response specifications. Numerical simulation of feedback control systems.

Fundamentals of classical control theory. Mathematical representation of feedback control systems using block diagrams and transfer functions. Design and analysis of feedback control systems using root-locus, Nyquist, and Bode methods to ensure system stability and meet desired system response specifications. Numerical simulation of feedback control systems.