Jul 04, 2025  
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog

MEC 310 - Introduction to Machine Design


Application of graphical and analytical methods to the analysis and synthesis of mechanism. Covers concepts of degrees of freedom, graphical and analytical linkage synthesis, position, velocity, acceleration, and force analysis of linkage mechanisms. Introduces principles behind the operation of various machine elements such as gears and gear trains, cams, flywheels and their design, and analysis techniques.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): MEC 102  or CSE 114  or CSE 130  or ESG 111 or BME 120  or ESE 124 ; C or better in MEC 262  (or BME 260  for BME majors)

Pre- or corequisite: MEC 203  (ESG 316 for ESG majors)