Mechanical Engineering Technology

This course introduces students to the writing, oral presentation, computer, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication skills required of technical professionals in the workplace. The fundamentals of clear, concise writing and presenting will be reviewed and refined. Experience will be gained in organizing, writing and presenting technical information. Job search skills will be addressed. Preparation of a portfolio will be discussed in detail during this course and throughout the communications related studies in this program. There will be several opportunities, through assignments and lab work, to develop portfolio components. Students will learn how to collect appropriate work samples and documentation from other courses in the program, as well as other sources.

This course focuses on the interpersonal, written and oral technical communication skills necessary for working independently and as part of a team in a technical environment. Further skill development in written forms of technical documentation required for the workplace as well as report creation and oral presentation skills will continue to be emphasized. Team building principles, group dynamics and collaborative writing will be discussed. Learners will participate in meetings and take responsibilities in a group project from its inception to completion and evaluation. Learners will continue to enhance and apply their research skills and project management principles will also be introduced. Successful job interviews and the portfolio will be discussed.Writing will be discussed. Students will participate in meetings and take responsibilities in a group project from its inception to completion, and evaluation. Students will also be introduced to applied research skills. They will conduct research and prepare a formal report on a topic related to water resource technology. Project management principles will also be introduced. Further skill development in written forms of technical and business documentation for the workplace will be emphasized. Informal and formal report-writing principles and editing will be introduced. Successful job interviews and the portfolio will be discussed.

The course introduces learners to the study of differential and integral calculus. Differentiation topics include limits, slope of the tangent to a curve, differentiation by the delta process, derivatives of polynomials, applications involving derivatives, finding extrema and curve sketching. Integration topics include the concept of integrating polynomial functions and numerically approximating the area under a curve.

This course provides learners with a basic understanding of applied mathematical principles for use by technicians and technology programs. Applied Math l is designed to cover basic algebra, geometry, functional notation, linear equations, quadratic equations, trigonometric functions, exponents, logarithms, complex numbers, analytic geometry and systems of equations. The use of computer software as a mathematical tool will be explored. Learners will be encouraged to maintain a math journal that may become part of their personal College portfolio.

In this course, learners will use integration to determine volume, centroids, mean and root-mean-square (RMS) values, moments of mass and moments of inertia. Integral calculus will be applied to solve acceleration, velocity, displacement, exponential growth and decay and other rate of change problems. Differential calculus will be used to solve applied engineering problems using transcendental functions.

Building on what learners have accomplished in Calculus l and ll, Calculus lll will cover various advanced applications for infinite series expansions to evaluate transcendental functions. Learners will also use first and second order homogenous and non-homogenous ordinary differential equations to solve applied-engineering problems.

This course provides an introduction to graphical communication in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology. This course is intended to develop manual drawing skills in the preparation and interpretation of engineering drawings, to familiarize the learner with industry drawing standards, and to develop basic skills in mechanical blueprint reading.

This course introduces the Learner to engineering subjects and problem solving techniques. Topics such as scalars, vectors, forces, moments and couples, structures, machines and friction will be considered.

This course introduces the fundamentals of heat, light & sound. Topics include thermal expansion, heat transfer, gas laws, wave motion, the nature of sound and hearing, the nature of light, and reflection and refraction of sound and light. Learners who successfully complete The Fundamentals of Heat, Light & Sound will apply problem solving techniques and experimentation to basic engineering situations.

This course provides the learner with an introduction to AutoCad. Various drawing tools will be explored in the preparation of mechanical drawings.

This course introduces the student to engineering subjects and problem solving techniques. Topics such as displacement, velocity, acceleration, rectilinear and curvilinear motion, rotational and plane motion, work, energy, power and efficiency will be covered. These topics will then be used to solve dynamic problems of various types using various processes.

This course introduces the learner to the basic concepts of “strength of materials”. Specifically stress and strain due to axial, torsion and bending loadings are studied. Analytical skills are applied to problem solving of various applications typical of mechanical engineering technology. Basic skills developed in material selection based on properties as they apply to problem solution.

This initial course in electricity introduces learners to the fundamental electrical concepts and passive devices used in electrical and electronic circuits. After completing the course, learners will have a working knowledge of passive DC and AC electrical circuits and applications. Electro magnetism and magnetic circuits will be introduced.

This course introduces the learner to fluid engineering subjects and problem solving techniques. Topics such as static head, forces on submerged planes and fluid flow principles will be covered. Learners will solve fluid related problems involving piping systems.

This course builds on the basic skills developed in Mechanics of Materials I. Here the basic principals of stress and strain are applied but in situations of combined loadings such as axial, torsion and bending simultaneously. Advanced techniques are developed to analyze complex machine components and beams, specifically stress analysis at a point. Techniques are developed to determine principal stresses, maximum shear stress and the orientation of such stress condition.

This course is designed to give broad and current coverage of indoor environmental control. Students who successfully complete HVAC will analyze and evaluate psychrometric processes; calculate heating and cooling loads; and describe and size basic heating and cooling piping, ducting and equipment. The skills developed provide a foundation for the design of HVAC systems.

This course introduces the learner to fundamental conventional industrial shop practices and concepts and is divided between the machine shop and the heating, ventilation and refrigeration lab. The machine shop component gives the student an appreciation of part production in a typical machine shop environment using traditional machining practices. The HVAC lab component exposes the learner to pipe fitting processes, sheet metal, soldering and basic welding. The learner will use a variety of conventional tools and processes to perform tasks commonly found in industry.

The work experience component provides the student with an opportunity to apply new skills and concepts appropriate for entry-level positions within the occupation. Students will assess their own performance and be evaluated by an industry partner. Students will identify personal outcomes they wish to attain during the work experience and will keep a journal.

This course provides knowledge and techniques for analysis of the flow of energy from the electrical power distribution system through the electrical machine to the mechanical load. The principles of magnetism and electromagnetic induction are applied to the various types of AC/DC motors and generators. Their construction, operating principles and performance characteristics are studied. Learners will analyze three phase circuits and dynamic interaction between electrical machines and their mechanical loads.

This course provides an introduction to advanced CAD techniques used in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology. This course is intended to develop CAD skills in the preparation of engineering drawings using 3D solid modeling techniques.

This course initiates two major projects: the major technical report on a design/research project, and the technical seminar, a team oral presentation of a technical topic. To succeed in these projects, students will acquire planning and scheduling skills and the knowledge of project management and team building. Financial considerations including time value of money, cash flow and estimating are also included. In consultation with a technical supervisor, the learner will use problem solving techniques and formal design procedures. They will also access technical information efficiently and prepare and present a variety of technical documents including a proposal and a literature review.

This is a one-semester course that will introduce students to the laws of thermodynamics and develop the fundamentals of thermodynamics using practical applications. Students who successfully complete Basic Thermodynamics will apply engineering problem solving techniques to the analysis of thermodynamic processes and systems.

This course serves as an introduction to industrial instrumentation and control for Mechanical Engineering Technologists. The learner will understand the operating principles of common industrial instrumentation components as well as the fundamental operations of feedback control loops. Characteristics of various industrial processes will be studied and process drawings for real processes will examined.

Principles developed in the Mechanics of Materials courses are reviewed and extended to include press fits, curved beams, moment-area method and columns. Lab work includes disassembly and analysis of a mechanical assembly, precision measurement, tolerancing and a set of fully-toleranced working drawings. Static and dynamic (fatigue) failure theories are treated in detail.

This course provides an introduction to advanced CAD techniques used in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology. This course is intended to develop CAD skills in the preparation of engineering drawings using 3D solid modeling techniques.

This course deals with the synthesis and analysis of mechanisms. Primary topics are four bar mechanisms, coriolis acceleration, motion curves and cams. Displacement, velocity and acceleration are explored using conventional graphical and mathematical methods, as well as CAD and proprietary kinematics packages.

This course combines the skills of stress analysis and failure theories with empirical and experiential data in the study of specific machine elements such as shafting, screws and springs.

This course introduces learners to the science and engineering of materials. Using metallurgical laboratory techniques, phase diagrams and classification standards, learners who successfully complete this course will describe the relationship between structure, processing, and properties of metals and other materials.

This course develops the fundamentals of thermodynamics using practical applications. Students who successfully complete Applied Thermodynamics will analyze and evaluate steam, gas and cogeneration power cycles and reciprocating internal combustion engines.

This is a course to introduce learners to the fundamental concepts of quality assurance. Topics include definitions of quality, quality control, quality assurance, total quality management, ISO 9000 quality standards, statistical process control, and process capability.

This course deals with the environmental, ethical and societal aspects of the practice of Engineering Technology. Learners who successfully complete this course will identify ethical professional practices and recognize the impact of technology on society and the environment.

Learners will continue working on their chosen senior technical project and monitor their progress by submitting progress reports, participating in progress meeting minutes, and a research journal. They will also use project management tools such as flow charts and Gantt Charts. The project will culminate with a formal technical report and presentation. Workshops and tutorials will be scheduled as required by the learners.

This course introduces the student to Fluid Power. Topics such as hydraulic and pneumatic components, system operating theory and design, system logic and controls will be covered.

This course offers the students the introduction to WHMIS, which is training required by any person employed in a Nova Scotia workplace. This is a generic, introductory course that provides basic knowledge in WHMIS for the workplace and is considered to be the basis from which more specific training can be given.

This course offers the students the introduction to the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Act of Nova Scotia, which is required by any person employed in a Nova Scotia workplace. This is a generic, introductory course that provides basic knowledge of the Act for the students and is considered to be the basis from which more specific training can be given.