METC 2320 Mechanical Systems Design

3 [2 lecture hours + 3 lab hour (5 total contact hours/week)] Credit Hour(s)

A study of the forces acting on bodies in motion and the selection and application of basic elements common to most mechanical systems design.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Differentiate the concepts of displacement vs. distance, speed vs. velocity, and uniform vs. average acceleration.
Select an appropriate bearing based on system analysis.
Analyze system and select appropriate belt and chain drives from standard tables.

Prerequisite(s): MEET 1134, MEET 1154, MEET 1230, INET 1004 or approval of program coordinator.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university they intend to transfer to for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about the transferability of credits.