Design of Machine Elements

Summer 2022 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > MECH.4250 > 011

Course No: MECH.4250-011; SIS Class Nbr: 1639; SIS Term: 3140
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

The principles of mechanics and commonly used failure theories are applied to the design and analysis of machine elements subjected to static and dynamic (fatigue) load conditions. Elements studied include power screws, bolts, springs, bearings, gears, lubrication, shafts, brakes, clutches, and belts.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Pre/Co-req: MECH.3220 Control of Mechanical Systems, or MECH.3230 Control of Automated Systems, and C- or better in MECH.2960 Materials Science for Engineers, and MECH.3110 Applied Strength of Materials, or Spring 2020 grade of "P".
  • Section Notes: Virtual Classroom Course
  • Core Codes: STEM, VRCL
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Lawrence Thompson
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • M,W-Th | 1:00 PM-3:20 PM EDT Online
  • 2022 Summer: May 16 to Jun 27
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1020
  • 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 on Monday May 16 and include 3 FRIDAYS: May 20, June 3 and June 17 at the regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer Start I T/Th classes begin on Tuesday, May 17 and include 2 FRIDAYS: May 27 and June 10 at the regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer Start I M/W/Th classes begin on Tuesday, May 17 and include 1 synchronous online FRIDAY class: June 3.
  • Summer Start II M/W classes begin on Wednesday, July 6 and include 2 FRIDAYS: July 8 and July 22 at the regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer Start II T/Th classes begin on Tuesday, July 5 and include 2 FRIDAYS: July 15 and July 29 at the regularly scheduled hours.

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