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  • MECH 3605: Thermodynamics Lab

    0.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of MECH 3600. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Acquire and analyze data from thermodynamic components and/or systems. 2. Evaluate uncertainty and/or error between experimental measurements and analytical/simulated predictions. Prerequisites: MECH 3600 (Grade C- or higher, can be taken concurrently). SP
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  • MECH 3650: Heat Transfer

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fundamentals of heat transfer required for Mechanical Engineering majors. Students learn to analyze conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer through lecture and laboratory experiments. Topics include: steady state and transient conduction, forced and natural convection, boiling and condensation, heat exchangers, and radiation heat transfer. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Model and analyze components or systems subject to conduction heat transfer. 2. Model and analyze components or systems subject to free- or forced-convection heat transfer. 3. Model and analyze components or systems subject to radiation heat transfer. 4. Build and analyze representative models of real-world steady-state and/or transient heat transfer systems using analytical expressions and/or numerical analysis. Prerequisites: (MATH 3500 AND MECH 3700) (both Grade C- or higher) AND MECH 3655 (Grade C- or higher, can be taken concurrently). SP
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  • MECH 3655: Heat Transfer Lab

    0.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of MECH 3650. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Acquire and analyze data from systems subject to conduction, convection, and/or radiation heat transfer. 2. Evaluate uncertainty and/or error between experimental measurements and analytical/simulated predictions. Prerequisites: MECH 3650 (Grade C- or higher, can be taken concurrently). SP
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  • MECH 3700: Fluid Mechanics

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fundamentals of fluid mechanics required for Mechanical Engineering majors. Students learn to analyze fluids through lecture and laboratory experiments. Topics include: fluid statics, conservation of mass, work and energy of moving fluids, fluid momentum, dimensional analysis and similitude, viscous flow within enclosed surfaces, pipe flow, compressible flow, and turbomachines. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Model and analyze systems involving hydrostatic equilibrium, internal flow, and/or flow over immersed bodies using kinematics, energy, conservation of mass, and/or conservation of momentum. 2. Describe scaling of fluid flow using dimensional analysis and similitude. 3. Model and analyze turbomachines such as pumps and propellers. 4. Build and analyze representative models of real-world steady-state and transient fluid systems using analytical expressions and/or numerical analysis. Prerequisites: (MATH 2210 AND MECH 2030 AND MECH 3600) (all Grade C- or higher) AND (MATH 3500 AND MECH 3705) (all Grade C- higher, can be taken concurrently). FA
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  • MECH 3702: Fluid Mechanics II

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Second half of the fundamentals of fluid mechanics required for Mechanical Engineering majors who have previously taken a course at another institution. Students learn to analyze compressible flow and turbomachines. This class meets with MECH 3700 starting after mid-terms. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)*** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Model and analyze turbomachines such as pumps and propellers. 2. Build and analyze representative models of real-world steady-state and transient fluid systems using analytical expressions and/or numerical analysis. Prerequisites: Instructor permission required. FA
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  • MECH 3705: Fluid Mechanics Lab

    0.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of MECH 3700. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Acquire and analyze data from systems subject to hydrostatic forces and/or fluid flow. 2. Evaluate uncertainty and/or error between experimental measurements and analytical/simulated predictions. Prerequisite: MECH 3700 (Grade C- or higher, can be taken concurrently). FA
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  • MECH 4000: Product Design I

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    First course in the product design series required for Mechanical Engineering majors. Students work in teams to develop a product through customer needs identification, concept generation and selection, concept testing, benchmarking, design parameter specification, engineering analysis, and critical function prototyping. The course culminates in an alpha prototype and formal design review of the product with faculty and industry leaders. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Define and propose, in teams, solutions to a team-perceived problem using engineering design principles and ethics. 2. Formulate background for a team-defined project using prior work such as journal articles, patent databases, and/or benchmark data. 3. Propose project milestones and a plan to achieve project milestones. 4. Design and perform a feasibility study. 5. Prototype, in teams, an alpha solution to a team-defined problem. Course fee required. Prerequisites: (MECH 1100 and MECH 1150 and MECH 3200 and MECH 3250 and MECH 3650) (all grade C- or higher) and ENGL 3010 (grade C- or higher, can be taken concurrently). FA
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  • MECH 4010: Product Design II

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Second course in the product design series required for Mechanical Engineering majors. Student teams further develop their product through engineering analysis, beta testing, economic analysis, design for manufacturing, design reviews, and documentation. The course culminates in a final product that will be presented to the public at Engineering Design Day. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate economic considerations of a team-defined problem. 2. Propose a design and/or improvement to a component and/or system using engineering analysis. 3. Prepare and present a technical oral and poster presentation. 4. Prototype, in teams, a beta solution to a team-defined problem. Course fee required. Prerequisites: MECH 4000 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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  • MECH 4170: Design for Additive Manufacturing

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Design principles and prototyping techniques for additive manufacturing. Students are introduced to various additive manufacturing technologies which may include SLA, SLS, 3D scanning, epoxy casting, vacuum forming, and injection molding. Emphasizes using engineering analysis during the design process, applying advanced CAD techniques, selecting appropriate materials, and applying ergonomic design principles. Non-mechanical engineering majors may take this course with instructor permission. ** COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to 1) apply engineering analysis to design and prototype a system that meets defined specifications 2) design for and print engineered parts using SLA technology 3) design for and print engineered parts using SLS technology 4) create and manipulate meshes using 3D scanning technology and CAD programs 5) design for and prototype engineered parts using epoxy casting, injection molding, and/or vacuum forming technology. Course fee required. Prerequisites: MECH 2250 (Grade C- or higher) OR Instructor Permission.
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  • MECH 4350: Fracture Mechanics

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics elective course for Mechanical Engineering majors. Students learn about basic principles of Fracture Mechanics. Students learn stress intensity and energy approach to predict crack growth and the nature of crack growth in various types of materials using theoretical concepts, numerical estimation as well as experimental and computational tools. A brief introduction to non-destructive testing techniques is also included. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)***At the successful conclusion of this course students will 1) Model and analyze crack growth in brittle and ductile materials using computational/theoretical tools. 2) Make informed design decisions to prevent catastrophic failures in components due to crack propagation, including effects from environmental factors. 3) Identify ATSM standards for testing of brittle and ductile materials for destructive fracture testing. Apply non-destructive testing techniques to study existing flaws. 4) Acquire and apply new knowledge using appropriate learning strategies. Prerequisites: MECH 3250 (grade C- or higher) OR Instructor Permission. FA
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