S.A.  in Engineering, General (58)

The General Engineering (058) program students should plan on either transferring to a four-year university after two years at Brigham Young University-Idaho, entering the baccalaureate Mechanical Engineering program (470) as soon as possible, or changing their majors to either the Engineering Technology (341) or Welding Engineering Technology (110) program.


General Education Requirements

Major Requirements
 Take all of these courses 

 CHEM 105
 ENG 111
 ENGR 201
 ENGR 204
 ENGR 217
 MATH 112
 MATH 113
 MATH 214
 MATH 371
 ME 100
 ME 102
 ME 172
 PH 123
 PH 220

AND
      Take 1 Course      

      ENGR 140
      ENGR 222
      ENGR 240

     AND
      Take 1 Course      

      ENGR 231
      ENGR 260

Sample Sequence of Courses

S.A.  in Welding Engineering Technology (110)


General Education Requirements

Major Requirements
Note: Weld 280 is repeatable for credit or Audit
 Take all of these courses
 CAD 105
 CHEM 105
 ENG 111
 ENG 316
 MATH 110
 MATH 111
 MT 131
 MT 131L
 PH 105
 PH 107
 WELD 105
 WELD 110
 WELD 117
 WELD 123
 WELD 225
 WELD 229
 WELD 256
 WELD 258
 WELD 280

Sample Sequence of Courses

B.S.  in Mechanical Engineering (470)
Junior and senior level courses for the four-year B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering (470) will be offered beginning Fall semester 2003. The freshman and sophomore level courses for entering students are outlined below. The junior and senior level classes will be listed in the 2003-2004 catalog and on the Mechanical Enginering and Technology web page.


General Education Requirements
For a complete listing of the General Education and University Requirements go to General Education

Major Requirements
The following are freshman and sophomore level courses only.
 Take all of these courses 

 CHEM 105
 ENG 111
 ENGR 201
 ENGR 204
 ENGR 217
 MATH 112
 MATH 113
 MATH 214
 MATH 371
 ME 100
 ME 102
 ME 172
 PH 123
 PH 220

AND
      Take 1 Course      

      ENGR 140
      ENGR 222
      ENGR 240

     AND
      Take 1 Course      

      ENGR 231
      ENGR 260

Sample Sequence of Courses

S.A.  in Engineering Technology (341)
The new Engineering Technology (341) curriculum has three options: Design (48), Manufacturing (49), and Welding (50).


General Education Requirements

Major Requirements
 Take all of these courses
 ENG 111
 ENG 316
 ENGR 216
 MATH 111
 ME 100
 ME 102
 ME 172
 MT 131
 MT 131L
 PH 105
 PH 107

S.A.  in Engineering Technology with an emphasis in Design  (48)
The Design option (48) of the Engineering Technology major (341) is an engineering technology program training students in translating their creativity and concepts into 2D and 3D models, computer renderings and animations, and working drawings for the design, presentation, and manufacture of new tools and new products. Emphasis is placed on acquiring skills that are used in a wide range of product design and presentation applications. These skills are developed using computer-aided design tools and traditional design methods. The curriculum includes course work in ANSI and ISO drafting standards, 3D solids parametric modeling, computer rendering and animation, CAD customization and programming, tool design and layout, and manufacturing processes and methods. Students apply their skills in product design and presentation problems.
 Take all of these courses
 ENGRT 115
 ENGRT 211
 ENGRT 238

AND
      Take 1 Course
      MATH 108
      MATH 110

     AND
      Take 1 Course
      MATH 112
      MATH 221

S.A.  in Engineering Technology with an emphasis in Manufacturing  (49)
The Manufacturing option (49) of the Engineering Technology major (341) trains students in selecting methods of production, operations, manufacturing machines, and tooling. The students work with actual production processes by which design concepts are translated into manufactured goods in a cost efficient manner. The curriculum includes Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Materials, Quality Control, Tool Design, Process Planning, and Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
 Take all of these courses
 CHEM 105
 MT 132
 MT 132L
 MT 134
 MT 134L
 MT 222
 MT 231
 MT 234
 MT 236
 MT 236L
 MT 252

S.A.  in Engineering Technology with an emphasis in Welding  (50)
The Welding option (50) of the Engineering Technology major (341) provides training in the welding processes. Students are taught to recognize, perform, and access welding processes. The curriculum includes Welding Theory, Metallurgy, Welding Examination, Quality Control, and Computer-Aided Processes (Robotic Welding). The program allows integration among options and completion of basic general education and a technological core of science, mathematics, communication, and computing.
 Take all of these courses
 MT 222
 WELD 105
 WELD 256
 WELD 280

AND
      Take 1 Course
      MATH 108
      MATH 110

     AND
      Take 1 Course
      MATH 112
      MATH 221

Sample Sequence of Courses

ENGRT 125	(3:2:2)
ENGRT 211	(3:2:2)
ENGRT 214	(2:5:0)
ENGRT 215	(2:5:0)
ENGRT 216	(4:4:0)
ENGRT 231	(3:3:0)
ENGRT 234	(3:3:3)
ENGRT 236	(3:3:0)
ENGRT 238	(3:3:0)
ENGRT 252	(3:3:0)
ME 100 Career Explorations in Engineering & Technology	(1:1:0)
Introduction to the professions of engineering and technology; detailed investigation of the curricula; fields of engineering and technology; job opportunities, career planning, and placement; career planning; personal management skills, engineering case studies; ethics, student multimedia presentations.
ME 105 Essentials of Welding	(4:2:4)
A course in joining processes that includes welding, standard fasteners (nuts,bolts), non-standard fasteners (inserts, blind fasteners), adhesives, foam tapes and epoxies and other processes.
ME 115 Computerized Technical Illustration	(2:2:0)
This course will explore the basic system of technical illustration, the use of construction aids and grids, and special techniques in rendering an animation. The instruction will introduce students to 3D Solids modeling and rendering using the computer software (3D Studio VIZ R3) and animation techniques. This course is designed heavily around the use of 3D drawings. Students will learn to accurately portray any given object three dimensionally (both manually and using the computer).
ME 131 Manufacturing Processes I	(3:2:2)
Prerequisite: Math 101
Integration of manufacturing and engineering design. Emphasis on principles of chip formation and processes, machining parameters, measurement, material selection and basic heat treating.
ME 131L Lab	(0:0:3)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ME 131
Lab for ME 131. Operating principles of basic machine tools.
ME 132A Manufacturing Processes II - CNC Lab Emphasis	(3:2:2)
Prerequisite: ME 131, ME 172
Integration of manufacturing and engineering design. Introduction to the engineering design process through the development of industry related engineering projects. In-depth instruction on manufacturing processes with major focus on CNC and CAM.
ME 132B Manufacturing Processes II - Joining Processes Lab Emphasis	(3:2:2)
Prerequisite: ME 131
Integration of manufacturing and engineering design. Introduction of the engineering design process through the d evelopment of industry related projects. In-depth instruction on manufacturing processes with major focus on joining processes.
ME 132B Manufacturing Processes II - Joining Processes Lab Emphasis	(3:2:2)
Prerequisite: ME 131
Integration of manufacturing and engineering design. Introduction of the engineering design process through the d evelopment of industry related projects. In-depth instruction on manufacturing processes with major focus on joining processes.
ME 132L Lab	(1:0:2)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ME 132 and completion of ME 131.
Lab for ME 132. Enrolling for this optional lab will make it possible for Engineering majors to transfer the class for MFE 232 at BYU. MFE is required for all Mechanical and Manufacturing majors at BYU.
ME 134	(3:2:2)
Fee:  $30.00
Prerequisite: Weld 105
ME 172 Visualization in Engineering Design	(3:3:0)
Fundamentals of 3D parametric modeling and engineering design concepts including; orthographic projection, auxiliary view, sectioning, dimensions, working drawings, assembly modeling, parametric modeling fundamentals, and standards (ANSI and ISO). Instruction in computer-aided design tools with application to Mechanical Engineering.
ME 201 Engineering Mechanics: Statics	(2:2:0)
Prerequisite: Math 112
Concepts of forces, moments and other vector quantities; free body diagrams; particle and rigid body statics; trusses, frames and machines; friction; centroids and moments of inertia. Vector analysis used.
ME 202 Strength of Materials	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: ME 201
Review of equations of static equilibrium; introduction to engineering stress and strain; thermal loading; stress distributions resulting from axial, torsional, and transverse (beam) loadings; combined loading problems; stress and strain transformation, Mohr's circle; deflection of axial members, torsional members, and beams including statically indeterminate structures; column buckling
ME 204 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics	(3:5:0)
Prerequisite: ME 202
The study and application of the concepts of dymnamics to particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies. Scalar and vector analysis used.
ME 217 Statics and Strength of Materials	(4:3:2)
Prerequisite: Math 112
- Problem-Solving Procedure and review of equations of static equilibrium, review of equations of static equalibrium. - Introduction to stress and strain. Modeling, analysis, and synthesis problems in elastic materials. - Concepts and model equations for average elastic stress and average elastic strain, average shearing stress and average shearing strain. - Design of connectors. - Thermal stress and strain. - Axial loading, torsional loading, and transverse loading. - Stress at a point and stress distributions resulting from axial, torsional, and transverse loadings. - Design of shafts, beams, and columns for elastically-loaded materials. - Combined stress problems. - Mohr's circle. - Failure theories for design of brittle and ductile materials. - Beam deflections due to transverse loads. - Beam deflection theory in statically-indeterminate problems. - Stress concentrations and stress concentration factors. - Column buckling
ME 218 Materials Lab	(1:0:2)
Prerequisite: ME 202
Laboratory investigations in materials science and strength of materials.
ME 242 Numerical Methods	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: CS 144
Introduces the use of numerical methods for solving engineering problems. Covers several specific techniques such as finding roots of an equation, solving linear algebraic systems, fitting data points to a curve, performing numerical integration, and solving ordinary differential equations. Numerical techniques are implemented using MATLAB.
ME 250 Materials Science	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Chemistry 105; Mathematics 112
Atomic and microstructure of engineering materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Factors influencing the farication, processing, and selection of materials in engineering analysis and design. Case studies of engineering material failures. Use of material selction software.
ME 315 Dynamic Systems and Instrumentation	(3:3:2)
Prerequisite: Math 316 or Math 371, ME 204, PH 220
This course provides an introduction to dynamic system modeling and analysis. Basic instrumentation and data acquisition techniques are also presented. Major topics covered in this course include lumped parameter models of dynamic systems, derivation of state equations, analytical and numerical solution of state equations, frequency response analysis, instrumentation, and data aquisition. Professional software is used in obtaining numerical solutions of state equations and in performing data acquistion.
ME 322 Thermodynamics I	(4:4:1)
Prerequisite: ME 201, Math 215 or Math 113
Fundamentals of classical thermodynamics. Thermodynamic property relationships for ideal gasses, vapors, liquids and solids. First and second law analysis of open and closed systems. Irreversibility and availability analysis. Energy and entropy concepts in power and refrigeration cycles.
ME 330 Engineering Statistics	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Math 215
Introduction to statistical methods for assuring quality in engineered products. Review of basic statistical concepts of central tendency and dispersion of data. Introduces statistical process congtrol, design of experiments, statistical tolerance analysis, and concepts of six sigma quality.
ME 330 Engineering Statistics	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Math 215
Introduction to statistical methods for assuring quality in engineered products. Review of basic statistical concepts of central tendency and dispersion of data. Introduces statistical process congtrol, design of experiments, statistical tolerance analysis, and concepts of six sigma quality.
ME 337 Kinematics	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: ME 204
Relative motion of links in mechanisms; velocities and accelerations of machine parts; rolling contact; cams; synthesis of mechanisms. Includes computer-aided engineering techniques.
ME 337 Kinematics	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: ME 204
Relative motion of links in mechanisms; velocities and accelerations of machine parts; rolling contact; cams; synthesis of mechanisms. Includes computer-aided engineering techniques.
ME 360 Fluid Mechanics	(3:3:2)
Prerequisite: Math 316 or Math 371, ME 204, Ph 123
This course provides an introduction to fluid mechanics and incompressible fluid flow. Major topic covered in the course include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, finite control volume and differential analysis of fluid flow, scale models, internal flow and external flow. The course includes a lab which provides practical applications to fluid flow problems.
ME 370 Mechanical Systems Design	(3:3:2)
Prerequisite: ME 172, ME 202, ME 204, ME 250
Analysis, modeling and design of mechanical components and sytems, materials, processes and structural analysis, static and dynamic failure theories, analysis and design of machine elements. Use of computer-aided design tools emphasized.
ME 380 Mechanical Engineering Design	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: ME 132A or ME 132B, ME 172, ME 242, ME 330
This course inroduces a structure design methodology for product development. The methodology includes such topics as product specification, concept generation, concept selection and prototyping. Other topics that are associtated with the design process, such as economic analysis and intellectual property, are also presented
ME 398 Internship	(1-3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chair, Junior Standing
Industrial work experience.
ME 422 Thermodynamics II	(3:3:1)
Prerequisite: ME 322
Application of principles of themodynamics to air standard sysles (Otto, Diesel, Brayton, Sterling, and Ericsson), steam power cysles (Rankine), and refrigeration and heat pump cycles. Property calculations for gas mixtures. Processes involing air water mixtures, psychrometric charts, etc. with applications to air-conditioning and drying processes. Introduction to Thermodynamic calculations for combustion chemical reactions. Laboratory experience analyzing thermodynamic systems.
ME 423 Heat Transfer	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Math 316, ME 322, ME 360, PH 123
Heat transfer models for conduction, convection, and radiant energy transfer. Design of systems involving heat, mass, and momentum transfer.
ME 424 Energy Analysis Lab	(1:0:3)
Prerequisite: ME 322 and concurrent enrollment in ME 423.
Laboratory experience analysing thermodynamic and heat transfer systems.
ME 425 Fluid Mechanics II	(3:3:2)
Prerequisite: ME 360, ME 322
This course is a follow-on course to the introductory fluid mechanics course. Some topics incluiding integral momentum, modeling and similitdue, and analysis of piping systems from the introductory course will be explored in greater depth and detail. New topics that will be covered include potential flow, compressible flow, computational fluid dynamics, and turbulence. This course will incoporate solving more involved and design problems.
ME 438 CAE Modeling and Digital Simulation	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
A study of advanced Computer-Aided Design and Engineering applications in design, modeling, simulation and customization. The use of CAD and engineering software tools is stressed. Topics include engineering design process, project management, advanced solids modeling techniques, kinematic analysis, digital simulation techniques, and customization techniques.
ME 440 Transport Phenomena	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Math 316; ME 322; ME 360; ME 423; PH 123
Intermediate problem-solving and engineering models of combined heat, mass, and momentum transfer. Applications to mechanical, thermal, and propulsion systems.
ME 445 Mechanics of Composite Materials	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: ME 202, ME 242, ME 250
An introduction to laminated composite materials and structures. An investigation of the micromechanical and macromechanical behavior of anisotropic plies. Development of classical lamination theory for predicting the mechanical behavior of laminated composite plates. Laboratory work involving fabrication and testing of composite laminates.
ME 450 Introduction to Environmental Engineering	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Math 215; Chem 105
Engineering modeling of environmental topics, including heat and mass transfer; environmental chemistry; water quality and management; hazardous materials handling; noise pollution; and selected topics in environmental modeling, monitoring and design. Group design projects required.
ME 460 Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Math 316, ME 202, ME 242
This course provides an introduction to the finite element method. Characteristics and limitations of several basic finite elements are evaluated. The finite element method is applied to both structural and thermal problems. Applications of the finite element method are carried out the commercial software.
ME 470 Mechatronics	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: ME 315
This course provides an introduction to systems that contain both electrical and mechanical elements. Methods for modeling and controlling the behavior of such systems are discussed. Several computer-based methods and tools are presented, including the use of programmable logic controllers and data acquisition software.
ME 480 Capstone Project I	(3:2:2)
Prerequisite: Senior Standing, ME 370
Comprehensive one-(or two-, with ME 482) semester integrated design experience using the engineering design process and skills gained in engineering science classes. Product conception, development, design, and manufacture.
ME 482 Capstone Project II	(3:2:2)
Prerequisite: Senior standing, ME 480
Second semester of an integrated design experience using the engineering design process and skills gained in engineering science classes. Product conception, development, design and manufacture.
ME 491 Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Preparation	(1:0:2)
Prerequisite: Senior standing
Course designed to prepare students to take and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
ME 498 Internship	(1-3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chair, Senior standing
Industrial work experience.
WELD 123	(4:2:6)
WELD 280	(3:1:5)
WELD 290	(1-3:0:0)
WELD 298R	(1-3:0:0)