Summer 2026
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> MECH.3020
> 011L
Course No: MECH.3020-011L; SIS Class Nbr: 1954; SIS Term: 3540
Course Status: Open
Course Description
Students set up and conduct specific experiments designed to study: 1) fundamental ME instrumentation systems; 2) fundamental experimental techniques, 3) basic physical principles of mechanical systems, and 4) signal processing. Experiments are divided into two areas; solid-mechanics and dynamics. Students develop models for use in validating and comparing with experimental results. Written and oral communication techniques are emphasized.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: C- or better in ENGN.2060 Strength of Materials, or Spring 2020 grade of "P".
- Core Codes: STEM, MULTI-COMP
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 4
- Instructor: Jesus Reyes-Blanco
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When Offered & Tuition
- T,Th | 10:30 AM-12:20 PM ET
- 2026 Summer: May 18 to Jun 29
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1540
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
Friday Class Meetings for Live Online and On-Campus Courses
Unless otherwise noted above
- Summer Start I M/W classes begin Monday, May 18 and include 2 FRIDAYS: May 22 and June 5 at regularly scheduled hours.
- Summer Start I T/Th classes begin Tuesday, May 19 and include 2 FRIDAYS: May 29 and June 12 at regularly scheduled hours.
- Summer Start I Last Class Meetings: M/W, M/W/Th (3-cr), and M-Th (4-cr) end June 29; M-F (4-cr) ends June 26; T/Th ends June 25.
- Summer Start II M/W classes begin Monday, July 6 and include 2 FRIDAYS: July 10 and July 24 at regularly scheduled hours.
- Summer Start II T/Th classes begin Tuesday, July 7 and include 2 FRIDAYS: July 17 and July 31 at regularly scheduled hours.
- Summer Start II Last Class Meetings: M/W and M-F (4-cr) end Aug 12; T/Th, M/W/Th (3-cr), and M-Th (4-cr) end Aug 13.
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