Advanced topics of special interest in various areas of Mechanical Engineering, such as vibrations, balancing, lubrication and wear, special manufacturing processes, automation, energy systems, etc.

INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICS AND APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING

INTEREGR 130

Introduction to mechanics and applications in engineering, including introduction to free body diagrams, spatial awareness, and how to use vectors in engineering applications.

CURRENT ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING

INTEREGR 413

Provides a comparative examination and analysis of global trends and regional variations for engineering concepts, standards and practices. Using organizational case studies, the course will describe and analyze multi-national engineering operations and summarize best practices and caveats.

DESIGN PRACTICUM

INTEREGR 170

Introduction to design via the invention, fabrication and testing of a device that solves a problem proposed by a real world client. Information retrieval techniques, specification writing, methods for enhancing creativity, analysis techniques, scheduling, selection methodologies, cost estimating, sustainability in design, shop safety, engineering ethics, opportunities for engineering students (ie, study abroad, internships, co-ops), major exploration, fabrication equipment and techniques, and oral and written communication.