Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Analysis
(Optional Co-op)

Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students’ awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This is an advanced course that expands on the use of SolidWorks for mechanical design. Topics include user interface, file structure, 3D sketches, plane creation, advanced sweeps, lofts and surfaces, sheet metal, weldments and top-down assembly.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: MECH1065
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: The engineering design process is often viewed as an economical application of science. Usually the main objective is to arrive at the least expensive method of satisfying all design and application criteria for a given product. Manufacture and assembly processes can properly fulfill this requirement if product design process is based on principles of economic efficiency.In this course, the student will analyse product design efficiency to compare alternate designs.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: MECH1065
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course introduces students to common manufacturing processes outside the traditional machining processes. Solidification processes including common metal casting and plastic forming methods are discussed. Students will learn the capabilities and applications of solidification processes, bulk metal deformation processes, sheet metal working processes and powdered metal processes. Welding processes together with various joining and fastening processes are also reviewed in detail. Concepts of design for manufacturing and assembly will be considered.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course enables the student to recognize the basic principles of strength of materials and apply them to solve practical problems. The design material properties, the mechanical tests and theories used to determine these properties, as well as the stress effects resulting from tension, compression, shear, torsion and bending loads are developed.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: MECH1130 AND MECH1220
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This first course in engineering design introduces the students to concepts, procedures, data, and decision analysis techniques necessary in modern design applications. Power transmission components including gears, belts, chains, bearings, couplings, and shafts are studied in detail, and incorporated into a significant term-end project.

• Hours: 70
• Credits: 5
• Pre-Requisites: MECH1065 AND MECH1220
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This advanced course examines both Statics and Dynamics, building on previous material. The study of Statics includes moments and couples, advanced topics in friction, and 3-Dimensional force Analysis. In the study of Dynamics, the student solves problems involving uniform rectilinear motion and rotational motion.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: MATH1195 AND MECH1220
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students’ awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course introduces the student to D.C. motors and also three phase and single phase A.C. motors, their types, physical arrangements, basic theory, speed - torque and load characteristics, applications and controls including protection. Transformers are examined regarding types, physical construction, basic theory and applications. Continuing with contactors, relays, circuit breakers, sensors, transducers and actuators the student is given an overview of digital logic control. Programmable logic controllers and automatic control systems are also discussed. The student performs laboratory experiments throughout to verify classroom theory.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: EECE1475 OR EECE2330
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course will provide the student with the principles of dimensional metrology and its applications to quality control. A variety of precision measuring instruments and equipment will be used to check work piece features for size and geometric conformity. Basic operation and programming of a Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) for measuring various features on a 3D printed precision Renishaw block is also covered.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: Students will learn the role of additive manufacturing (i.e. 3D printing) in the global markets as it relates to manufacturing environments, innovation and product development. A comprehensive knowledge of the current 3D printing technologies, devices, materials and their applications will be developed. The capabilities of the various techniques and materials and the trade-offs will be explored. A variety of software and hardware tools such as 3D scanners that support the development of a model for printing will be used. Concepts of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly will also be considered. A broad range of product applications including, biomedical, aerospace, jig and fixture components, consumer products, production products and artistry sculpture will be explored. The latest trends, business opportunities and commercialization of the technology will be discussed.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: MECH1065
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course covers the concepts of differentiation and integration. It begins with a discussion of the concept of a limit which leads to the derivative. Algebraic functions are differentiated by various rules of differentiation and applied problems are solved using the same rules. The concept of the differential and antiderivatives are used to develop the ideas of integration and various topics involving definite and indefinite integration will be discussed.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: MATH1190 OR MATH1195
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

This course continues the directions started in Engineering Design I, using similar methods to introduce new topics. A major project, including calculations and production drawings, will involve a linkage mechanism and a welded structure.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: MECH2030 AND MECH2070
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course expands on the concepts relevant to the stress/strain relationship covered in the introductory Mechanics of Materials course. The stresses produced by axial, bending, direct shear, torsion and transverse shear, are determined. The normal procedures used to combine stresses and develop principal stresses are studied. Beam deflection, statically indeterminate beams, column buckling and bolted connections strength are also analyzed.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: MECH2030
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

The course will provide an understanding of concepts, applications and practical skills on quality engineering and management. Topics covered include: History of Quality, seven basic statistical control tools (Cause and Effect, Pareto Analysis, Histogram, Scatter Plot, Xbar-R charts, Attribute Charts, GRR Analysis), mathematical development of grouped sigma vs. trial sigma, Developing Control Limits, Confidence Limits & Percentage out of specification, Chart trend analysis, Statistical sampling plans (MIL STD 105), ISO 9001, DOE (Design of Experiment), FMEA (Failure Mode Effect Analysis), Introduction to GD&T (Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing), Application of Excel in QA, MINITAB 16 Introduction, OC Curve (Understanding Probability) Probability Inference on Capability (Chi-Square Analysis), ANNOVA (Analysis of Variance) Regression Analysis (Linear vs. Logarithmic). The course has five major assignments, midterm exam and final exam. The course will use examples from automotive, aerospace, sports, business and medicine to illustrate concepts. Textbook is not required since concepts, applications and analysis techniques will be included from Dr. Deming, Dr. Juran, Dr. Ishikawa, Dr. Besterfield, Dr. Gryna, Dr. Starbird, Dr. Doty and Forrest E. Breyfogle.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: MATH1085
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students’ awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This introductory course in fluid mechanics deals with the basic principles of fluid mechanics and their applications. Topics covered are: fluid properties, fluid statics, flow of incompressible fluids (both pipe flow and basic aerodynamics).

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: MATH1190 OR MATH1195
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $93.45

Description:

This course is an advanced study in design of mechanical elements such as links, shafts, flywheels, springs, beams, pressure vessels and preloaded fasteners, taking into account stress concentrations, materials, shocks and repeated loads, combined stresses and failure criteria. The student will determine the loads and stresses on these mechanical elements.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: MECH2090
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course involves structural and vibration analysis of mechanical components using the computer software package ANSYS. The major characteristics of this program are discussed and applied to produce finite element models which are analyzed for deflection, load, stress, strain and frequency harmonics. The program will be used to optimize the design stress and weight of simple components. Computer generated models will be either created in ANSYS or imported from 3rd party CAD software.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: MECH2090
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of Thermodynamics and their applications. Topics covered are: thermometry, heat and work, first and second law of thermodynamics, steady flow applications, entropy, thermal efficiency, and properties of liquids and gases.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: MATH2130
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $136.95

Description:

The student is required to complete a major design project, individually or as part of a team. The course simulates as closely as possible the mechanical technologist's activities in a design environment. The student must develop or expand skills in planning, scheduling, problem solving, analysis and evaluation. A blend of self-direction and team skills must be employed and emphasis is placed on communication skills. Final submission of all design work and layout drawings with Bill of Material.

• Hours: 70
• Credits: 5
• Pre-Requisites: MECH2080 AND MECH2090
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

Contemporary engineering professionals are widely recognized as principal decision makers who have to decide among alternatives with respect to expected costs and benefits, while taking into account strategic and policy issues affecting their corporations. The course is based on a thorough understanding of the concepts of the time value of money, cash flow analysis, present and future worth analyses, depreciation and financial accounting, effects of inflation, income taxes and marketing goals.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course studies various methods of calculating the standard time for a process. Motion and time study theory and a pre-determined time study system (Basic MOST) are used to derive the standard time. The importance of accurate standard times on manufacturing decisions is discussed. Industrial ergonomics, work station layout and design, project management, charting techniques, effort rating, worker allowances, labour relations and learning curve theory are studied. The theory and techniques of implementing a lean production system, Goldratts’ theory of constraints and optimized production technology (OPT) are studied.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

This course investigates the effects of motion and forces on components of a machine. Velocity analyses are produced for, mechanisms, cam/follower systems, and gear trains. The resultant accelerations and forces are determined for, machine links, cam/follower systems and rotating shafts.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: MECH2080 AND MECH2090
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course is a continuation of Thermodynamics I and deals with more advanced aspects of macroscopic thermodynamics covering the production, transfer, transportation and utilization of thermal energy through the study of gas mixtures, power cycles, refrigeration and heat transfer.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: MECH3070
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

The student is required to complete a major design project, individually or as part of a team. The course simulates as closely as possible the mechanical technologist’s activities in a design environment. The student must develop or expand skills in planning, scheduling, problem solving, analysis and evaluation. A blend of self-direction and team skills must be employed and emphasis is placed on communication skills. Final report of all calculations and technical drawings is followed by an oral presentation.

• Hours: 70
• Credits: 5
• Pre-Requisites: MECH3190
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.