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• MECH 100: Engineering Graphics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course teaches that engineering design is a creative process by requiring the students to develop an artistic imagination, and to articulate and express their design concepts and ideas in precise details using engineering graphics. The students are encouraged that while using their imaginations to develop a product, the must remain be conscientious of the context and limitations imposed by the nature thus steer their design concepts in a direction that is in harmony with nature. The students are subsequently taught that proper vocabulary is required to cultivate and validate their design ideas through graphic expression. The students learn that free expression is not an unclear expression; it requires attention to the proper techniques to make it comprehensible and useful to the larger audience. Thus, a great deal of emphasis is placed on freehand and computer aided drawing to translate conceptual ideas to design drawings following proper techniques of delineation, layouts, projections, views, sizing and fits. Finally, students learn that a design, unless it encompasses all the essential elements that fit together, is not viable.
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• MECH 200: Statics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Statics is the analysis of forces acting on physical systems that remain at rest. Students will extend their knowledge of classical mechanics and calculus to two and three dimensional systems of particles and rigid bodies. The goal of this course is to study mechanical systems that must hold their shape or position under some sort of load, such as frames, structures, beams, trusses, and cables. Prerequisite:    MAT 212 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR PHY 206 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• MECH 210: Dynamics

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Dynamics is the study of systems in motion. Topics include study velocity and acceleration in three dimensions, introduction to frames of reference rotation matrices, angular momentum, impact, and work-energy analysis. Prerequisite:    MECH 200 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• MECH 220: Fluids

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Fluid Mechanics is the study of the flow of fluids. This course extends the topics of statics and dynamics to fluids. Topics include dimensional analysis, density, viscosity, surface tension, control volume analysis, differential fluid flow, laminar and turbulent flow, and a study of flow in pipes. Prerequisite:    MECH 210 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND MAT 322 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• MECH 230: Mechanics of Materials

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  After learning the basic concepts of stress and strain, this course examines how machines and frames perform under various modes of loading and deformation, such as, axial, bending, torsion, buckling; as well as, combined loading commonly encountered in machine elements. Topics also include plane stress analysis, statically indeterminate structures, pressure vessels, stress intensity factor, temperature effect, fatigue and creep loading. Emphasis then shifts to failure modes and theories applicable to machine design. Students are encouraged to implement computer simulations to analyze the machine components under complex loading scenarios that may be difficult to solve by hand. Prerequisite:    MECH 100 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND MECH 200 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• MECH 300: Engineering Materials

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines how materials perform under different types of mechanical loads. This includes deformation, yielding, fracture, fatigue, and wear. The course also analyzes how materials change with heat, age, and repeated loading. Students will learn about possible failure modes and develop maximum safety specifications. Students will learn about the basic materials science that influences materials the properties of materials. Students will also learn how to engineer different materials to meet design specifications. Prerequisite:    MECH 200 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• MECH 310: Manufacturing Processes

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces the fundamental processes for manufacturing parts. This includes forming, forging, cutting, welding, joining, gluing, casting of materials including metals, plastics, and other materials. Other topics include rapid prototyping methods, including CNC machines, 3D printing technologies, and composite materials. Prerequisite:    MECH 300 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• MECH 320: Machine Dynamics

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is divided into two intimately related topics that are most relevant to machine design, namely, vibrations and dynamic balancing. Students will learn about various sources of vibrations; analyze single and multiple degrees of freedom vibration; perform analytical and experimental analysis leading to natural frequencies and associated mode shapes; analyze free and forced as well as damped and undamped vibration; and study various vibration isolation methodologies relevant to machines. Finally, concepts, such as, static and dynamic unbalance and dynamic balancing of linkages, machines and engines will be elucidated. Prerequisite:    MECH 210 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND MECH 230 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• MECH 400: Design Methods

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to provide a mechanical design experience, moving from general product ideas to completed product. The course is structured around a series of design experiences, moving from user descriptions through design documents, actual design and simulation, user-acceptance, production plans, and final delivery. Students will learn about the different phases of the design process, how to select materials for a project, differences between developing a prototype versus preparing for efficient mass-production, how test and verify the component complies with its design specifications. Prerequisite:    MECH 300 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND MAT 322 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• MECH 410: Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is a study of the relationship between machines and thermodynamics. The course reviews the basic thermodynamic concepts and provides an emphasis on the relationships between work, energy, and efficiency. Students will model various mechanical devices and develop heat transfer models. Students will study nozzles, diffusers, throttles, engines, heat exchangers, pistons, refrigeration, compressors, and chemical thermodynamics. This course is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    MECH 220 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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