Summer 2016
> Engineering/Engineering Technology
> MECH.3210
> 012L
Course No: MECH.3210-012L; SIS Class Nbr: 2702; SIS Term: 2540
Course Status: Registration Closed
Course Description
Design and kinematic analysis of linkages. Course topics include linkage synthesis and motion analysis (position, velocity and acceleration) and technical writing. These topics are integrated in a semester-long design-build-test project utilizing commercial CAD and simulation software. This project involves project management, teamwork, design, creation of shop-quality drawings, manufacturing and assembly as well as performance testing of a three-position double-dwell linkage. Schedules (Gantt charts), progress reports and final reports are submitted. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Critical Thinking & Problem Solving (CTPS).
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: ENGN 2070 Dynamics; Co-Req: MECH 2010 Mech Des Lab I CAD
- Section Notes: P: MECH.2130; C: MECH.2010; Students enrolling in O11L and 012L will automatically be enrolled in recitation MECH.3210-011;
- Core Codes: STEM, CTPS
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 4
- Instructor: Lawrence Thompson
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- M-T,Th | 1:00 PM-3:00 PM ET
- 2016 Summer: May 16 to Jun 27
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1360
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
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