Summer 2026
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Course No: MECH.3210-046; SIS Class Nbr: 2746; SIS Term: 3540
Course Status: Open
Course Description
Design and kinematic analysis of mechanisms. Course topics include linkage synthesis and motion analysis (position, velocity and acceleration), cam, gear and power train design, and technical communication. This course meets the Essential Learning Outcome of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving as defined under the Core Curriculum requirements. As such, the course will reinforce the students' ability to identify, analyze, interpret, and evaluate arguments, data, evidence, problems, and conclusions as part of formulating an opinion or conclusion, and then use that information to design, evaluate and implement a strategy to achieve a desired outcome.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: C- in ENGN.2050 Statics and C- in ENGN.2070 Dynamics, and Pre-Co req MECH.2010 Computer Aided Design and Mechanical Engineering majors only.
- Section Notes: Live Online Course; Live Online Course: Attend class remotely during specific days and times (sometimes referred to as synchronous learning). Instructors may deliver lessons from an off-campus location, from a campus classroom, lab or studio, and you¿ll also make use of Blackboard, UMass Lowell¿s online learning management tool.
- Core Codes: CTPS, STEM, ONLINE SYN
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Kari White
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When Offered & Tuition
- M,W-Th | 10:30 AM-12:50 PM ET
- 2026 Summer: Jul 06 to Aug 15
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1155 | Pay as little as $595/mo for this course.
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- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
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