Course Descriptions

Study of force systems, equilibrium; two and three force members, vectors, analytical methods of solution, friction, moments of inertia of areas. Study of strength of materials concepts: stress, strain, torsional stress and strain, shear and moment in beams, load, shear, and moment diagrams.Prerequisite: Successfully complete PHY-118;

• Mechanical Technology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (2-3) Contact Hour(s)

Continuation of Strength of Materials topics. Deflection of beams (statically determinate and indeterminate), combined load, welded, bolted and riveted connections, and columns. Dynamics topics include kinematics of rigid bodies, work, energy and power, impulse and momentum.Prerequisite: Take MET-216 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Mechanical Technology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (2-3) Contact Hour(s)

Introduction to the analytic design of machine elements. Study of kinematics of mechanical linkages, cams, gears, gear trains. Ball and roller bearings. Belt and chain drives. Topics include belt and chain drives, ball and roller bearings, power transmission shafting, gears and gear trains.Prerequisite: Take PHY-118 with a Minumum Grade of C-.,Take MAT-145 or Placement into Level 3 Math or Higher., Co-requisite: Co-requisite: MET-216.

• Mechanical Technology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (2-3) Contact Hour(s)

Advance study in the design of machine elements. Topics include power transmission shafting, mechanical clutches and brakes, springs, welded and riveted connections, power screws, and working stresses.Prerequisite: Take MET-220 with a Minimum Grade of C-., Co-requisite: Co-requisite: MET-217.

• Mechanical Technology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (2-3) Contact Hour(s)

This courses will provide the students with the necessary skills needed to design manufacturing and testing support equipment. The course will discuss theory and provide practice in a series of design assignments.Prerequisite: Take MET-101, MET-104 and MET-205 with a Minimum

• Mechanical Technology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (1-4) Contact Hour(s)

This course explores principles of optical elements such as lens, prisms and mirrors, the manufacturing processes involved in producing the optical elements and the design criteria and constraints in mounting and testing single optical elements and optical systems.Prerequisite: Take MET-106 with a Minimum Grade of C-., Co-requisite: Co-requisite: PHY-119.

• Mechanical Technology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (1-4) Contact Hour(s)

This course will explore and discuss the principals of renewable energy on various scales, including the regional and global context, with an eye towards the developed and developing nations. The student will study how different renewable power can be utilized in a wide variety of settings and limitations imposed. This course is intended for second year students in Mechanical Technology, Instrumentation & Controls Technology and Engineering Science. With the growing application of renewable energy, students interested in this business sector will have a solid foundation in renewable energy. Field trips to wind turbine, solar panel and geothermal installations will be conducted when viable.Prerequisite: Take PHY-119 or PHY-152 with a Minimum Grade of C-.

• Mechanical Technology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (1-4) Contact Hour(s)

The co-op program enables the technology student to supplement academic studies with work experience. The student will be employed a minimum of 135 work hours (3 credits) or 270 work hours (6 credits) per semester (either full-time or part-time employment). Enrollment is limited to technology students.

• Mechanical Technology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is the culmination of the previous and concurrent course required for the Mechanical Technology Program. Students will be assigned a problem and asked to provide a solution. Most of the necessary information will be provided but some may require the students to do some research, such as a search on the internet. The project will incorporate drawing/design, analysis and manufacturing knowledge. The students may be asked to produce a scaled model prototype. The students will present their results in a short presentation to invited faculty, Advisory Board members and other guests.Prerequisite: Take MET-104, MET-205, MAT-152 and PHY-119 with,a Minimum Grade of C-., Co-requisite: Co-requisite: MET-221.

• Mechanical Technology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (1-4) Contact Hour(s)

A course for the general interest student, the intent of which is to heighten the student's awareness of the place of music in our culture and enhance his or her enjoyment of the art form itself. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)