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“Scientists discover what is; engineers create what has never been.”
Theodore von Karman, 1911
“…tomorrow’s engineers must be people who can go beyond the numbers to
understand the impact their projects are likely to make on society. They must be able
to communicate, to solve problems in teams, to speak other languages and work with
other cultures, and to solve conflicts.”
from: “Educating Tomorrow’s Engineers—Four corporate executives and an NSF assistant director say it’s time to educate a new breed of engineer.”
ASEE PRISM, May/June, 1995
“The hallmark of engineering education at York College is one of balance—a
balance of professional competence, technical excellence, and social awareness. The
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program at York College provides
students with early and continuous exposure to professional engineering practice
and the design process, all within a balanced framework of a strong fundamental
core of mathematics, physical science, engineering science, the social sciences,
humanities, and foreign studies.”
from: “Mechanical Engineering at York College of Pennsylvania—Vision Statement, Strategic Overview, and Implementation Plan”
P.H. Wojciechowski
Founding Coordinator of Mechanical Engineering York College, July, 1994
Mechanical Engineering
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YORK COLLEGE
of Pennsylvania
Program Philosophy and Description
Application and Graduation Requirements
Course Descriptions
Although this bulletin was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication, the College reserves the right to change any provisions, regulations or requirements set forth within, without notice.
York College of Pennsylvania Last Revised 07/2015
YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIAIN BRIEF 5
MISSION STATEMENT 6
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AT YORK COLLEGE
IN BRIEF 7
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AT YORK COLLEGE 7 ACCREDITATION 8
ORIGIN OF THE PROGRAM 8 MISSION STATEMENT 9
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES OF THE ENGINEERING PROGRAM 9 POLICY ON ADMISSION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 10 TRANSFER STUDENTS 10
CURRICULUM 10
REQUIRED COURSES FOR THE B.S. IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 11 SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE 13
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FACULTY 14 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STAFF 15
ENGINEERING COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE (CO-OP) 16 YORK’S PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUSTRY 17
EMPLOYER TESTIMONIALS 18
ENGINEERING LABORATORY FACILITIES 20
ENGINEERING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS—REQUIRED COURSES 21 ENGINEERING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS—ELECTIVE COURSES 28
YORK COLLEGE of Pennsylvania
IN BRIEF
History: Founded in 1787 as the York County Academy; merged with York Collegiate Institute in 1929; new campus dedicated in 1965; Instituted as York College of Pennsylvania in 1968
Type of College: Private-sector, independent institution of higher education, which focuses on offering baccalaureate degree programs in the arts and sciences, as well as professional programs.
Curriculum: Offers degree programs in arts and humanities, music, social and behavioral sciences, natural and physical sciences, foreign studies, business, education, engineering, and nursing.
Calendar: Fall and spring semesters; summer terms vary from 3-week mini-mester to full summer semester
Campus: The College occupies a 190-acre, park-like, suburban campus, in the rolling hills of the south central part of the state.
Location: South Central Pennsylvania, Susquehanna Valley Region, 25 miles south of Harrisburg on I-83, within one-hour drive of Baltimore, and two-hour drive from both Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
Accreditation: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Scholarships: A variety of academic achievement scholarships and need-based awards are available for entering freshmen.
More Information: CONNECT FOR INFO: www.ycp.edu
York College, York PA, 17403-3651
Office of Admissions (717)-849-1600 or 1-800-455-8018 Financial Aid Office (717) 849-1682
The York College Mission and Vision
Mission Statement
York College prepares its graduates for productive and purposeful lives. As a diverse community of educators and learners, we provide high-quality, private education that emphasizes personal development, close faculty/student mentoring relationships, and real-world experiences. We partner with our community for the benefit of both our students and the broader region. We strive to make this world-class, private education financially accessible.
Vision Statement
York College will be the premier destination for students seeking an education that integrates career preparation with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, and will be a catalyst for positive change in higher education and in the broader community.
York College will stand apart through
Our graduates, known for their readiness to compete in dynamic and competitive global environments, and for the innovative spirit they bring to their life’s work;
Our faculty, known for their expertise, engaging teaching techniques and their commitment to student success;
Our programs, known for their academic excellence and their relevance to a world of careers; and
Our campus and community environments, known for the distinctive curricular and co-curricular experiences that support student development and our commitment to economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
IN BRIEF
Engineers are problem solvers. They synthesize ideas, make decisions, design systems, and create solutions to problems, all subject to a diverse set of real-world constraints. In addition to performance factors, these constraints include economic and environmental issues, safety, timeliness, reliability, ethics, aesthetics and social impact. Engineers must understand the implications and interaction of these constraints within our technology-dependent society.
Mechanical engineering, the broadest of all engineering disciplines, has long played a key role in adapting scientific knowledge to societal needs. In virtually every sector of our economy, mechanical engineers draw upon mathematics and basic science to design machines, processes, and mechanical systems of all types. For example, a mechanical engineer working in the area of thermodynamics and power could become involved in any of the following: the design of reactors, turbines, generators and engines; the development of heating and refrigeration systems using both traditional and nontraditional energy sources; renewable/alternative energy sources and energy conservation; or the design and manufacture of machines used for transportation including land, sea, air, and space.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AT YORK COLLEGE
Engineering majors at York College participate in a rigorous and relevant program of study in science, mathematics and engineering, as well as general education courses in the arts, humanities, foreign culture, and the behavioral and social sciences. The engineering component of the program, in addition to being academically rigorous, places strong emphasis on the art of engineering design. The curriculum provides for both breadth and depth through required and elective engineering courses in three focus areas or “stems”: (1) solid body mechanics and structures, (2) thermo/fluid science, and (3) mechatronics including robotics and computer control of electrically driven mechanical devices. Career options for York College engineering graduates cover the range from entry-level engineering positions in industry, business, and government to advanced study leading to graduate degrees. A multitude of options exists in industry including product research and development in both the consumer and commercial sectors; materials characterization and engineering; energy production, utilization, and management; automation, controls and instrumentation design; and the design and production of advanced manufacturing facilities and equipment. York College engineering graduates may also pursue graduate study in engineering, or other fields such as business, law, or medicine. The York College Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program is a four-year degree program that includes a required component of salaried engineering cooperative work experience (co-op). The program is supported, in part, by an active partnership of regional industrial and business organizations. This partnership provides financial resources for engineering scholarships and laboratory development, and co-op opportunities for students. It also provides for ongoing interaction
with practicing engineers and engineering managers to assure a relevant curriculum of the highest standards.
In addition to co-op, YCP engineering students undergo regular exposure to the profession and practice of engineering. This occurs through client-based course-related design projects as well as through strong involvement with professional societies including seminars, field trips, dinner meetings, and student-chapter activities such as design competitions.
York College is committed to providing its engineering majors with the highest quality educational experience possible. Our program features small sized classes and labs taught by engineering faculty, closeness with faculty and fellow students both within and beyond the academic realm, and a rich and open relationship with the non-engineering faculty and student body.
ACCREDITATION
The Mechanical Engineering Program of York College is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
ORIGIN OF THE PROGRAM
The origin of engineering study at York College can be traced to the positive actions of several members of the Board of Trustees and Administration of the College. Their vision, which directly led to the establishment of York’s Engineering Program, was based on the following:
1. that a rich and diverse spectrum of opportunities for careers in engineering and advanced technology exists throughout the region of South Central Pennsylvania and beyond;
2. that living within this region are a large number of potential students who possess the desire, skills and qualifications necessary to successfully pursue engineering degrees at the baccalaureate level and beyond;
3. that there did not exist an institution of higher education local to the region that provided the educational means for these or any other students to pursue professional opportunities in engineering; and
4. that a new program of engineering study at York College could address these needs and opportunities and as a result—through a close and continuous partnership with industry—both improve and expand the base of engineering and engineering education in this broad geographic region.
MISSION STATEMENT
In the belief that engineering is both a social and technical profession, the York College Mechanical Engineering Program is committed to preparing engineers to practice their profession in the face of challenges—both known and unknown—that are many and diverse. Engineers preparing for work in the coming decades will be required to contend with an ever increasing pace of change, an explosion of information, and the globalization of economies and technology. They will need an increased awareness of, and ability to deal with, environmental and national priorities, and an understanding of, and appreciation for, the human condition.
In our effort to prepare students to meet these and other challenges for the exciting and unknown road ahead, the York College Mechanical Engineering Program, consistent with its origin and institutional mission, is dedicated to providing its engineering graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully practice their chosen profession, to pursue graduate study in engineering or other fields, and to inspire a passion for life-long learning.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES OF THE ENGINEERING PROGRAM
The mechanical engineering program at York College is designed to prepare its graduates for productive careers and/or graduate study. Within a few years following graduation, our alumni will have:
Made significant contributions to their employer and/or graduate program through (for example) successful completion of engineering assignments, advanced degrees, publications and/or professional licensure
Consistently demonstrated ethical and professional behavior in the workplace
Continued their education by acquiring new, specialized skills through life-long learning opportunities, graduate studies, and/or self-study
Displayed effective communication and teamwork skills while executing their assigned responsibilities
POLICY ON ADMISSION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Full Admission to Engineering
Traditional freshman students as well as "non-traditional" students who meet all the criteria for admission to the BSME Program (given below) will be considered to be fully admitted students as they enter the program.
Criteria for Admission to the BSME Program
Criteria for admission to the BSME Program include satisfactory evaluation of the following: 1. High school academic performance including class rank and quality of courses taken 2. Minimum high school (or equivalent) preparation will include
a. Three years of laboratory science (physics strongly recommended)
b. Four years of mathematics normally covering elementary and intermediate algebra, plane geometry and trigonometry
c. Four years of English 3. SAT or ACT scores
4. High school recommendations
5. Personal qualities and extracurricular record
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students who have successfully completed (or are in the process of completing) the A.S. Degree in engineering science at two-year institutions, or who wish to transfer to York College from other four-year institutions, may apply for admission to study engineering at York College. Transfer applicants must submit a completed application form and official transcripts from each college attended. Admission is considered on a case-by-case basis. Interviews are optional but encouraged.
The evaluation of transfer credits at the time of admission is tentative and therefore, subject to change. Often, the evaluation performed at the time of admission is conservative. Once matriculated, students find, that by working with their faculty advisor and the College Admissions Office, the number of credits transferred may be adjusted in their favor.
CURRICULUM
The Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering requires a minimum of 131 credit hours of academic courses and 6 credits of co-op. To be eligible for graduation, students must (i) achieve a grade of 2.0 or better in courses required for the major, (ii) earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, (iii) satisfactorily complete three full semesters of co-op, (iv) fulfill all requirements specified in the Mechanical Engineering Admission and Progression policy, (v) satisfy the College's residence requirement, and (vi) complete the General Education Requirements of the College.
Co-op begins for all eligible engineering majors during the summer between their sophomore and junior years. To be eligible for co-op, a student must meet the criteria delineated in the Mechanical Engineering Admission and Progression policy.
The curriculum provides a balance of courses in three areas: 1. science, mathematics, and basic engineering
2. arts and humanities, foreign language and culture, American/western civilization and American government, and the behavioral and social sciences
3. professional engineering practice including a significant component of client-based design problems and three semesters of industry-based co-op.
REQUIRED COURSES FOR THE B.S. IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
General Education Requirements (33 credit hours)
FYS100 First Year Seminar (3) FCO105 Rhetorical Communication (3)
Foundations - American Citizenship (3) Foundations - Global Citizenship (3) Disciplinary Perspectives - Arts (3)
Disciplinary Perspectives – Humanities (3)
Disciplinary Perspectives – Social/Behavioral Sciences (3) Four Constellations (12)
Science and Mathematics Component (31 credit hours)
CHM134 General Chemistry I (3)
CHM135 General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) MAT171 Calculus I (4)
MAT172 Calculus II (4)
MAT272 Differential Equations (4)
EGR150 Computational Methods in Engineering (2) EGR240 Mathematical Methods in Engineering (3) PHY160 Engineering Physics—Mechanics (5)
PHY260 Engineering Physics—Electricity & Magnetism (5)
Engineering Component (73 credit hours)
EGR100 Engineering Practice and Design Studio (EPADS) I (2) EGR290 Engineering Career Training Preparation (1)
EGR305 Statistical Design and Process Control (3) EGR342 System Modeling and Analysis (3) EGR392 Automatic Control (3)
EGR491 Co-op I (2) EGR492 Co-op II (2) EGR493 Co-op III (2)
ME100 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (2) ME250 Statics (3)
ME252 Dynamics and Vibration (4) ME260 Materials Science (3)
ME261 Materials Science Laboratory (1) ME264 Strength of Materials (3)
ME265 Materials and Solids Laboratory (1) ME270 Mechatronics (4)
ME351 Instrumentation & Microprocessor Lab (1) ME360 Fluid Mechanics (3)
ME361 Thermo/Fluids Laboratory (1) ME380 Machine Design (4)
ME400 Capstone Design I (3) ME402 Capstone Design II (3) ME410 Heat Transfer (4)
ME411 Thermal System Design (2) ME450 Finite Element Analysis (3) Two Engineering Electives (6)
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
A typical four-year course sequence for the BSME degree is given below
[Numbers in ( ) refer to course credit hours]
FALL TERM SPRING TERM SUMMER TERM
1st
YEAR
Calculus I (4)
General Chemistry I (3) General Chemistry I Lab (1) Analytical Read/Writing (3) EPADS I (2)
Foundations – Amer. Cit. (3)
Calculus II (4)
Eng. Physics/Mechanics (5) Rhetorical Communication (3) Intro to Mechanical Eng (2)
Computational Methods in Engineering (2) Summer Break 2nd YEAR Differential Equations (4) Statics (3)
Eng. Physics – E&M (5) Foundations – Global Cit. (3) Disciplinary Perspectives (3)
Math Methods in Eng (3) Thermodynamics (4) Strength of Materials (3) Materials & Solids Lab (1) Mechatronics (4)
Eng. Career Seminar (1)
CO-OP I (2) 3rd YEAR Fluid Mechanics (3) Thermo/Fluids Lab (1) Machine Design (4)
Sys. Modeling & Analysis (3) Instr & Microproc Lab (1) Disciplinary Perspectives (3) Disciplinary Perspectives (3)
CO-OP II
(2)
Materials Science (3) Materials Science Lab (1) Dynamics & Vibration (4) FEA or Automatic Control† (3) Capstone Design I (3) 4th YEAR CO-OP III (2) Capstone Design II (3) Heat Transfer (4)
Thermal System Design (2) Engineering Elective A* (3) Constellation 1 (3)
Constellation 2 (3)
Statistical Design & Process Control (3)
FEA or Automatic Control† (3) Engineering Elective B** (3) Constellation 3 (3)
Constellation 4 (3) * For Engineering Elective A, choose one of the following:
ME 430 Applied Energy Systems
ME 460 Applied Kinematics & Dynamics
EGR 442 Applied Controls
ME 470 Special Topics in Engineering
ME 480 Independent Study
** For Engineering Elective B, choose one of the following:
ME 432 Applied Thermal Sciences
ME 462 Applied Mechanics & Materials
ME 472 Special Topics in Engineering
ME 482 Independent Study
†Students who plan to take EGR442 (Applied Controls) for their Engineering Elective A must take Automatic Controls in the summer of the junior year. Otherwise, it is recommended that students take FEA in the summer of the junior year. Prior to graduation students must take both FEA and Automatic Control.
Summary: 131 Academic program Credit hours in 8 semesters
6 Mandatory Co-op Credit Hours in 3 semesters
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FACULTY
Timothy J. Garrison, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (1997) and Chair of the Engineering and Computer Science Department. BSME, Penn State; MSME, Stanford
University; PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Penn State, 1994. Dr. Garrison’s professional experience includes three years as Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Louisiana State University, four years Research Assistant at Penn State, and three years of industrial experience with AT&T Bell Laboratories. Most recent of Dr. Garrison’s honors and awards are two Outstanding Teaching Awards received in 1996 at LSU—one awarded from LSU’s College of Engineering and the other from the LSU ASME Student Chapter. His research interests include aerodynamics, compressible flow, and experimental fluid mechanics with emphasis on non-intrusive, optical flow diagnostics. Courses taught at York College include Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Senior Design, Thermal Systems Design, IC Engines, Gas Dynamics, Statics, and Physics.
Stephen Kuchnicki, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (2008) and Coordinator of Mechanical Engineering. BS, Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace Option),
Rutgers University, 1995; MS, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University, 1997; PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Rutgers University, 2001. Dr. Kuchnicki has six years of experience as a Research Associate at Rutgers University (Postdoctoral Research Associate). Teaching interests include solid mechanics, properties of materials, engineering mechanics, and finite element methods. Dr. Kuchnicki’s research interests include multiscale modeling, finite element analysis, dynamic deformation, and crystal plasticity. Courses taught at York College include Materials Science, Strength of Materials, Computer Programming, Capstone Design, EPADS, Advanced Mechanics, Statics, Dynamics and Machine Design.
Emine Celik, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (2008). BS in Mechanical
Engineering, Cukurova University (2000); MS in Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University (2003); PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University (2006). Dr. Celik’s teaching areas are Thermal System Design, System Modeling, and Dynamics and Vibrations. Research interests include Fluid Mechanics, Experimental Methods, Biofluid Mechanics, and Supersonic Combustion Ramjet (SCRAMJET) Propulsion.
Tristan Ericson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (2013). BS in Mechanical
Engineering, York College of Pennsylvania (2003); Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University (2012). Teaching areas include Materials Science, Solid Mechanics, and System Dynamics. Research interests are Vibrations of Multi-Body Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics, Systems with Symmetry, and Gear Dynamics.
Laura A. Garrison, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (2002). BSME,
University of Texas, Austin; MS in Operations Research, Stanford University; PhD in Bioengineering, Penn State, 1994. Prior to September 2002, Dr. Garrison was employed for five years as Computational Fluid Dynamics Specialist and Manager of the Numerical Test Stand at Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation, Inc. in York, PA. Prior to Voith Hydro, Dr. Garrison’s industrial experience included work at IBM, AT&T Bell Laboratories, and AT&T Federal Systems Division.
Her academic experience includes teaching fluid mechanics and computational methods at Louisiana State University. Teaching areas include Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Computer Programming, Design, Statistics, Statics, and Physics.
Scott Kiefer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (2011). BS, Mechanical
Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 1995; MS, Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina State University, 1997; PhD, Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina State University, 2000. Dr. Kiefer has been teaching for 11 years including 2 years at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, 7 years at Trine University (formerly Tri-State University), and 2 years at Michigan State University. As an exemplary teaching specialist in mechanical engineering at Michigan State University, Dr. Kiefer received the Withrow Award for Teaching Excellence, given to one faculty member in the College in Engineering for outstanding instructional performance. His teaching strengths include basic mechanics courses, strength of materials, machine design, vibrations and controls, and mechatronics. His research interests include experimental methods in engineering education and mechatronics.
Inci Ruzybayev, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Engineering Physics (2014). Bachelor and Masters
of Education in Physics Education, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, 2005; Ph.D. in Physics, University of Delaware, 2014. While attending the University of Delaware Dr. Ruzybayev earned the 2010 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, the 2012 Excellence in Teaching Award for Graduate Students, the 2013 SVC Technical Conference Student Sponsorship Society Award, and the 2013 CAS Dean’s Doctoral Student Summer Scholars Fellowship Award. Her research interests include Thin Film Preparation, Semiconductors, Reactive Pulsed Laser Deposition, RF Sputtering Deposition, and Material Characterization. Dr. Ruzybayev teaches Engineering Physics: Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism at York College.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STAFF
Mrs. Dixie L. Loser, Administrative Assistant, Department of Engineering and Computer Science.
Barry I. McFarland, Machine Shop Manager, Engineering Adjunct. BS, Education, Millersville
University; MS, Education, Millersville. Employment: Teacher of Technology Education at Donegal High School, Lancaster PA.
Earl Weaver, Machine Shop Supervisor, Mathematics Adjunct. BA, Mathematics, University of
Delaware; MSE, Computer, Information, and Control Engineering, University of Michigan. Employment, U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Mathematician.
Mrs. Joanne Wilkes, Engineering Co-op Program Director. BS, Business Administration,
Towson University; MS, Food Marketing, St. Joseph’s University, Phila. PA. Employment: Corporate Relations Manager, York College of PA.; Marketing Professor, School of Continuing & Professional Studies, Elizabethtown College.
ENGINEERING COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE (CO-OP) What is co-op?
An engineering cooperative work experience (co-op) is a requirement for all engineering students at York College. Through this program, students have the opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience in industry and other engineering-related enterprises prior to graduation. After their first two years of study, students alternate academic semesters with paid, professional engineering work experience in industry. Three semesters of co-op are required for graduation. This requirement may be waived for students with a history of qualified engineering work.
Is engineering faculty involved while the student is away on co-op?
Yes. The successful co-op experience is based upon the three-way interaction involving the co-op student, the employer-based engineering mentor and the student’s faculty advisor. During the student’s cooperative education career, this interaction is nurtured and documented through regular meetings with the engineering mentor, on-site visits by the faculty advisor, written assessments and evaluations by both mentor and advisor, and through the student’s co-op report.
What are the key factors for a successful co-op experience?
The successful co-op experience relies heavily on the nature of the engineering work assignment. The goal here is to provide each student with significantly challenging engineering work that truly complements the rigor of his/her academic program. Every effort is made to ensure that work assignments are (i) related to the student's academic and career goals, (ii) properly organized and defined during the first week of the student’s co-op employment period, and (iii) planned so that progressively more responsible positions are realized in the work experience periods.
Are there any geographic restrictions to co-op employment?
No. Students are free to choose any geographic location for co-op and are encouraged to seek co-op opportunities abroad with U.S.-based companies that carry out international engineering operations. Locally, an organization of over 20 companies (see next page) advises and supports the development of the mechanical engineering program, and provides co-op employment opportunities for York College engineering students. Students who co-op locally have the option to use York College housing during their co-op periods, during which time, standard room charges apply.
Is the op student required to maintain employment with the same company for all three co-op semesters?
Not necessarily. However, in order to ensure that the student is receiving maximum benefit from his/her co-op experience and that the key factors for success (described above) are met, it sometimes makes sense that the student maintains employment with the same organization throughout his/her co-op experience. This, in turn, places more responsibility on the faculty advisor to know the student's career goals and abilities, and to help steer the student toward a suitable and appropriate co-op
experience. It should be noted, however, that this is not required and in many instances it is an advantage for the student to have co-op experiences with more than one company. Moreover, there is no guarantee of a student being asked to return to the same organization where that student previously worked. This is determined to a large degree by the individual student.
Are college credit hours assigned to the co-op experience?
Yes. Each co-op work experience counts for two credit hours. Students must register for all three co-ops. If a student performs a semester of co-op work without registering for it, credit cannot be awarded for that co-op.
What benefits do students receive from co-op?
In addition to helping the student prepare for more sophisticated academic work, co-op provides the student with
Opportunities to explore career options in a real-world context,
A knowledge of the world of work that will provide a major new dimension to academic work and the development of interpersonal skills,
A salary to help meet college expenses,
A better understanding of the engineering profession through early association with practicing engineers, and
An edge in the job market upon graduation.
What are typical co-op wages?
Co-op wage scales and benefits are set by individual employers in accordance with current market salaries.
YORK'S PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUSTRY Engineering Industry Advisory Council (EIAC)
The mechanical engineering program at York College enjoys a close and active involvement with local industry. An Engineering Industry Advisory Council (EIAC) helps to support and implement the BSME program at York College. Part of the EIAC Charter is to provide significant capital resources for engineering laboratory facilities and scholarships as well as provide co-op opportunities for York's engineering students.
Industry Partners include: Adhesives Research, Apex Tool Group, BAE Systems, Case New Holland, Coupling Corporation, Dataforma, Donsco, Flinchbaugh Engineering, Glatfelter, Graham Packaging, Harley-Davidson, Johnson Controls, Kinsley Construction Co., Luton Electronics, Magnesita Refractories, Metso Corp., New Standard Corp., Pall Corp., Patton Electronics, Qualastat Electronics, TE Connectivity, Vectron Int’l., Voith Hydro., Weir American Hydro, Weldon Solutions, York Water Company.
Engineering Curriculum Advisory Board (ECAB)
An outgrowth of the EIAC has been the establishment of a small working group of engineers and engineering managers—active in their fields—who advise the Program Coordinator and help maintain a relevant focus for the engineering program at York College. This group is designated as the Engineering Curriculum Advisory Board (ECAB). The mission of the ECAB is to work with the coordinators of the engineering programs—and to bring to bear an industrial perspective—to accomplish the following:
Provide input in carrying out the mission, goals, and objectives of the York College engineering program.
Provide input related to curriculum structure, course content, and classroom and laboratory needs for the purpose of maintaining program relevancy and focus.
Assist in determining appropriate outcomes (and their measures) required to achieve program objectives.
Help assess program outcomes from an industrial point of view and assist with the use of these assessments in the continuous improvement of the program.
As needs arise, assume a proactive role in proposing new engineering programs—as well as alternatives to existing ones—for the purpose of both improving and expanding the base of engineering and engineering education in the York region.
EMPLOYER TESTIMONIALS
Listed below are comments from employers of mechanical engineering co-op students and graduates: Analysis … The YCP graduate/employee I have is one of the best at the detailed thinking and analysis necessary for complex engineering design work. He is the most productive member of my group. Design … Our YCP employee had well developed skills from the beginning.
Systems Perspective … This usually comes with experience with products and I do not expect entry level engineers to have this ability coming in. They do need the background and fundamentals to obtain it and our YCP graduate/employee has done very well here.
Computational Procedures … Very skilled and quickly picks up computer software and drafting tasks. Experimental Inquiry … Investigating and solving problems is 90% of what we do. Our YCP graduate is extremely good at this task.
Communication … Very surprised by excellent written skills; Our YCP graduate has authored a number of good, concise engineering reports supporting the technical requirements of recent
Other … Just want to add that I have been very impressed with York College. In addition to our engineer, we also had a co-op engineer for 2 summers who did a wonderful job. … Good School! In these assignments, the student has consistently exceeded expectation of a graduate engineer with several year’s experience.
This student has performed well in this role, and has become much more confident in his ability as the assignments were completed. His role was very important in assisting the engineer in bringing small part painting into the paint shop. He has completed all assignments with high quality and diligence.
Our experience has been very favorable with two students. The willingness and receptiveness of the student is the most important element.
York College continues to provide quality Engineering students.
This has been a great experience and benefit to the company. I hope to keep the Co-op program moving forward and utilizing York College students in the future.
The engineering program at York College is a great program. York College continues to produce quality Co-op students. For our first co-op in several years, the experience was great!
The [student] performed well with all tasks assigned to him/her during his/her time here at [company] and he/she shows signs of a strong student and future engineer.
ENGINEERING LABORATORY FACILITIES
Engineering programs are facility intensive. Engineering students are continually involved in some aspect of hands-on laboratory and/or design project activity. Modern engineering laboratory equipment, computer facilities, and design-project work areas are provided to meet individual course and laboratory needs. The Kinsley Engineering Center provides our engineering students with access to state-of-the-art equipment and machines. The laboratory areas include the following: 3 computer labs, Automation & Robotics, Electronic Instrumentation, Embedded Systems, Signal Communications & Processing, Power Systems, Thermal Sciences and Materials labs.
Computer Labs Computers for mechanical drawing, 3-D modeling & numerical analysis all tied to a campus-wide optical-fiber network; software includes AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Electronics Workbench, MATLAB, ANSYS, Working Model, COSMOS, LabView, and MathCAD
Machine Shop Metrology and measuring instrumentation; complete array of metal-working machines including CNC machines, mills, lathes, saws, and grinders; fabrication equipment including welding, brazing, and soldering stations
Materials Science and Engineering Lab Tensile testers for large (120,000 lb) and small (1,000 lb) forces; torsion tester to 10,000 in-lb; fatigue tester; Rockwell hardness testers; Vickers/Knoop micro-hardness tester; Charpy/Izod impact hammer; high-temperature furnaces; polishing equipment; metallurgical microscope; three-dimensional printer for rapid prototyping
Signal Communications & Processing Lab Powered circuit breadboards; dedicated computers with A/D data cards; oscilloscopes; power supplies; function generators; circuit analyzers; network devices; complete inventory of electrical circuit elements
Power Systems and Energy Conversion Lab dSPACE control prototyping systems, power pole boards, motor drive boards, motor-generator set, oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generator, power quality analyzer, and dedicated software for power electronics and power systems modeling, control and protection
Electronic Instrumentation Lab Programmable controllers; DC brushless motors and stepper motors with drives; digital logic instructional equipment; board computers and associated digital logic devices; A/D converters; computers
Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer Lab Wind tunnel; water tunnel; laser velocimeter; full-scale IC engine/dynamometer test stand; universal transparent IC engine and dynamometer; gas turbine engine and dynamometer; pump and piping system test units; HVAC test stand; heat transfer measuring equipment; heat exchanger test units; viscometers; Schlieren optical measurement system with high resolution video; several four-stroke IC engines for dissection; portable data acquisition systems
Automation and Robotics Lab Robots; vision systems; linear and rotary dynamics test equipment; mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machines and feedback systems
ENGINEERING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Required Courses EGR100 EPADS I
Fall Semester
This course has two concurrent parts. First, students are introduced to engineering design, team development, problem-solving, and a team design project, which requires the students to create, design, and build simple electro-mechanical devices that perform specific functions subject to defined constraints. Second, students develop engineering skills, including how to create solid models (using software such as SolidWorks™), how to program a microprocessor-driven application (using software such as RoboLab™), and how to design and build simple sensors to control an application and enable it to interact with its environment.
2 credit hours. 6 laboratory hours.
EGR150 Computational Methods in Engineering Spring Semester
This course introduces students to methods for solving physics and engineering problems using industry-standard software packages, such as Matlab. Students learn various computational
techniques, such as Newton’s method for roots of arbitrary functions, the Runge-Kutta method for differential equations, and the trapezoid rule for numerical integration. Students will also develop and implement their own algorithms to solve these and additional problems.
Prerequisite: 2.0 or higher in MAT171 2 credit hours.
EGR240 Mathematical Methods in Engineering Spring Semester
This course covers topics of applied mathematics that build upon differential and integral calculus and that are particularly relevant to engineering majors. These topics include: Complex Numbers, Linear Algebra, Vector Calculus, Fourier Series and Transforms, and Special Functions.
Prerequisite: 2.0 or higher in MAT172 3 credit hours.
EGR290 Engineering Career Training Preparation Fall and Spring Semesters
This one-credit-hour seminar prepares students for their first co-op work assignment. Activities may include industrial field trips to meet with York College co-op students who give tours and presentations of their engineering experiences. Senior engineering students who have finished their three co-op terms may be invited to present and discuss their experiences in a formal panel discussion. Guest speakers from industry, including an engineering co-op mentor and human resource manager, may be invited to discuss topics related to the real world of engineering work. Exercises may include role playing and situational ethics. Grading is Pass/Fail only.
1 credit hour.
EGR305 Statistical Design and Process Control Summer Semester
for determining the capability of processes to meet product design requirements, and for controlling processes to assure product quality. Topics include: random variation, induction and deduction; probability and statistics related to sampling distributions; hypothesis testing; one-, two-, and three-way analysis of variance; full and fractional factorial design of experiments; Taguchi designs; response surfaces; evolutionary operations (EVOP); statistical process control; and process capability analysis. Lectures are supplemented with statistical experiments and team activities that are related to statistical design.
3 credit hours
EGR342 System Modeling and Analysis Fall Semester
This course uses analogies to introduce modeling of basic mechanical and electrical systems including static and dynamic equilibrium force analyses, vibration, elasticity, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and simple electric circuits. Topics covered include: methods of linear approximation; lumped, integral, and differential models; free and forced responses of first- and second-order systems; steady-state frequency response and Bode plots; filtering; resonance; damping; dynamic stability analysis; and multiple degree-of-freedom systems. Prerequisite: 2.0 or higher in ECE280.
3 credit hours.
EGR392 Automatic Control Summer Semester
This course introduces fundamental principles and applications of automatic control of linear, time-invariant systems. Topics include: controller design using root locus and frequency domain techniques, and state-space techniques. Additionally, students will evaluate these techniques for performance, stability, and compensation. The laboratory emphasizes computational tools for control analysis and design. Prerequisite: 2.0 or higher in EGR342.
3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours.
EGR442 Applied Control Spring Semester
This course introduces fundamental principles and applications of applied control. Topics include: analytical techniques for digital control, design using transform and state-space methods, and multi-input multi-output systems. The laboratory is dedicated to hardware implementation of proportional, integral, derivative (PID) control and other advanced controllers, as well as computational methods for discrete system analysis and controller design. Prerequisite: 2.0 or higher in EGR392.
3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours.
EGR491 Engineering Cooperative Work Experience (Co-op I) All Semesters
Co-op is a graduation requirement for all engineering students. The student spends a total of three semester terms plus interim periods (48 weeks or more) employed in an industrial organization or enterprise performing engineering-related work. Beginning with the summer term after the student’s sophomore year, he or she alternates work semesters with academic semesters until the spring semester of the senior year. Co-op employment is coordinated and monitored by the participating faculty member and the industrial mentor. Co-op reports are approved and signed by all three parties. Prerequisite: EGR290.
2 credit hours.
EGR492 Engineering Cooperative Work Experience (Co-op II) All Semesters
See description for EGR491. Prerequisite: EGR491. 2 credit hours.
EGR493 Engineering Cooperative Work Experience (Co-op III) All Semesters
See description for EGR491. Prerequisite: EGR492. 2 credit hours.
ME100 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Spring Semester
This course further develops the basic design and fabrication skills necessary for mechanical engineers. Coverage includes computer-aided design, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, computer-aided manufacturing, computer-numerically-controlled machining, and rapid prototyping. Students will also learn manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, welding, and grinding via hands-on training in the machine shop. The course also includes a hands-on design project. Prerequisite: EGR100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
2 credit hours.
ME250 Statics Fall Semester
The course emphasizes the proper utilization of vector algebra and free body diagrams to solve problems in engineering statics. Vectors are used to describe the action of forces and moments acting on particles (point masses) and rigid bodies, which are fixed in space or undergoing uniform motion. The course begins with a description of how the topic of Statics fits into the broad picture of the engineering curriculum, and more particularly, the area known as Engineering Mechanics. The course then moves into six major areas of study: (1) vector algebra of forces and moments, (2) free body diagrams and equilibria of particles and rigid bodies, (3) centroids and centers of gravity, (4) internal forces in trusses and frames, (5) friction and applications to machines, and (6) moments of inertia. The course may also include a team project involving the design, build and test (to failure) of a load-supporting structure subject to a given set of design constraints. Prerequisites: 2.0 or higher in both MAT172 and PHY160.
3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours.
3 laboratory hours.
ME252 Dynamics and Vibration Summer Semester
The course emphasizes the proper utilization of vector algebra and free body diagrams to solve problems in engineering dynamics. Vectors are used to describe the action of forces and moments acting on particles (point masses) and rigid bodies and to determine their resulting motion. The course begins with a description of how the topic of Dynamics and Vibration fits into the broad picture of the engineering curriculum, and more particularly, the area known as Engineering Mechanics. The course then moves into five major areas of study: (1) dynamics of a particle, (2) dynamics of particle systems, (3) planar kinematics of rigid bodies, (4) planar kinetics of rigid bodies, and (5) vibrations of a particle. The course includes laboratory work and use of computer software to model dynamic systems. The course may also include building and testing a dynamical system, the operation of which must meet a set of desired specifications. A written project report is required and evaluated. Prerequisites: 2.0 or higher in both ME250 and MAT272.
4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours.
ME260 Materials Science Summer Semester
This course investigates the relationships that exist between the microstructure (atomic arrangements, crystal structure, defect distribution, phase composition) of engineering materials and their physical (mechanical, electrical, optical) properties. Each class of materials—metals, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers—is discussed in this context. Topics include atomic structure and packing, crystallography, defects and dislocations, phase equilibria and the kinetics of solid-state reactions, alloys, ceramics and glasses, polymers, composites, corrosion, and the selection of engineering materials for specific applications. Prerequisite: 2.0 or higher in CHM134. Co-requisite: ME261.
3 credit hours.
ME261 Materials Science Laboratory Summer Semester
This is a laboratory course that accompanies Materials Science (ME260). This course includes experiments in brittle/ductile fracture, creep, phase diagrams, metallography, Weibull distributions, and corrosion. Co-requisite: ME260.
1 credit hour.
3 laboratory hours.
ME264 Strength of Materials Spring Semester
Students in Strength of Materials learn to calculate the stresses and deformations in beams, shafts, and other mechanical components subjected to various loads. We begin with the concepts of loads, displacements, stresses, strains, and deformations in solids. From there, topics of study include the laws of elasticity, properties of engineering materials, analysis and design of bar-type members subject to axial loading, torsion, bending, shear, and combined loading, the principle of superposition, pressure vessels, Mohr’s circle, and deflection in beams. Prerequisite: 2.0 or higher in ME250.
ME265 Materials and Solids Laboratory Spring Semester
Students in the Materials and Solids Laboratory conduct experiments demonstrating the mechanical behavior of engineering materials. Experiments may emphasize statistical experiment design, fundamental concepts in strength of materials, the use of instrumentation such as strain gauges, LVDT’s, or accelerometers, or other topics. Communication skills including laboratory report writing and/or oral presentations are emphasized in this class. Co-requisite: ME264.
1 credit hour. 3 laboratory hours.
ME 270 Mechatronics Spring Semester
The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to essential aspects of electronics so that mechanical engineering students can design and build basic electro-mechanical systems. The course covers an introduction to electrical circuit components, circuit analysis (AC and DC), sensors and actuators, microprocesserors, and how these basic concepts can be integrated into electro-mechanical devices. Circuit components will be introduced and analyzed in the context of applications such as circuits configured to read sensors, to drive motors, and as filters. The circuit analysis will include the use of Kirchoff’s Laws, voltage and current division, and nodal and mesh analysis. Microprocessors will be used in conjunction with the different circuit configurations to construct projects to perform given physical tasks. Prerequisite: 2.0 or higher in EGR100, PHY260, and (EGR150 or CS101) 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours. ME320 Thermodynamics Spring Semester
This course has two primary objectives. The first is to demonstrate how solids, liquids, and gases are characterized in engineering processes. The second is to develop and apply the fundamental laws that govern engineering processes involving energy transfer, heat, and work. The course begins by examining the properties needed to describe solids, liquids, and gases. Next, the concepts of work, heat transfer, and energy are introduced. These concepts then lead to the development of the fundamental laws used for analysis of thermodynamic systems including conservation of mass, energy, and entropy. The course concludes by applying these fundamental laws to study several important thermodynamic devices including power plants, internal combustion engines, air conditioning/refrigeration systems, and heat pumps. Prerequisite: 2.0 or higher in MAT172.
4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours.
ME351 Instrumentation and Microprocessor Laboratory Fall Semester
This laboratory provides students with training and hands-on exposure to electrical and electro-mechanical devices including various sensors, actuators, and instrumentation used in electrical and mechanical applications. The use of microprocessors to interface with and control these devices will be covered. More advanced electrical components will be covered including diodes, operational amplifiers and transistors. The course will consist of weekly laboratory experiments along with one or more design projects. Prerequisites: 2.0 or higher in ECE280.
1 credit hour. 3 laboratory hours.
ME360 Fluid Mechanics Fall Semester
This course serves as an introduction to fluid mechanics. In previous courses the basic laws for solids have been developed and implemented. The intent of this course is to formulate and apply analogous laws for fluids. The initial portion of the class focuses on defining a fluid and its properties. This is followed by an analysis of fluids at rest (hydrostatics) and the forces they impart on mechanical objects such as dams. The final portion of the class covers fluids in motion. A variety of analysis techniques are covered. These methods include control volume analysis, differential analysis, and dimensional analysis. Once developed, these analysis techniques are used to investigate a range of fluid dynamics problems such as the flow within piping systems, external aerodynamic drag forces, and the selection, operation and performance of pumps. Prerequisites: 2.0 or higher in MAT272, ME250, ME320.
3 credit hours.
ME361 Thermo/Fluids Laboratory Fall Semester
The main intent of this course is to supplement and enhance the material taught in Thermodynamics (ME320) and Fluid Mechanics (ME360) via hands-on laboratory experiments. Additionally, this course is designed to: (1) provide experience with the setup, calibration, and execution of experiments; (2) demonstrate the important aspects of data analysis and evaluation; and, (3) give experience designing and conducting experiments. The course is split into two parts. In the first part students conduct a series of experiments designed to demonstrate thermo-fluid principles. A wide range of state-of-the-art laboratory facilities are available for these experiments. In the second part, students, working in teams, are required to design, construct, and execute an experiment of their own. Formal laboratory reports are required and technical writing is emphasized. Co-requisite: ME360.
1 credit hour. 3 laboratory hours.
ME380 Machine Design Fall Semester
Students in Machine Design investigate theories of failure of machine components, and thus learn to analyze and design components to predict and avoid failure. Students will investigate static loading, fatigue loading, surface loading, and their associated modes of failure. Specific component types, such as fasteners, springs, bearings, gears, brakes and shafts will be covered. Prerequisites: 2.0 or
higher in both ME252 and ME264. 4 credit hours.
3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours.
ME400 Capstone Design I Summer Semester
Engineering seniors, operating in design teams, apply principles of the design process to create a product or process to meet the needs of a customer. Projects may originate in industry, as a contest sponsored by a professional society, or in other venues. The design team, with the guidance of a faculty advisor, must plan, direct, conduct, and effectively communicate the results of the design effort through a professional engineering report and oral presentation. The design project will include material within and beyond the curriculum as well as technical and non-technical considerations. Design projects often result in a deliverable prototype. Prerequisites: 2.0 or higher in EGR342, ME351 and ME360. Corequisites: ME380 and ME260.
3 credit hours. 1 lecture hour. 6 laboratory hours.
ME402 Capstone Design II Spring Semester
This course is a continuation of ME400. Prerequisite: 2.0 or higher in ME400. 3 credit hours.
1 lecture hour. 6 laboratory hours.
ME410 Heat Transfer Spring Semester
This course examines the fundamental modes by which heat is transferred, namely conduction, convection, and radiation. The theory behind each of these heat transfer modes is presented and then applied to the design and analysis of practical engineering problems and devices. Exposure is provided to open-ended problem solving using analytical, empirical, and computational solutions methods. Mathematical treatment of partial differential equations, including both analytical and computational solutions, is covered. Prerequisites: 2.0 or higher in both ME360 and EGR240.
4 credit hours.
ME411 Thermal System Design Spring Semester
The primary objective of this course is to provide design experience in problems involving thermal systems. In this course students, working in groups, apply the principles developed in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to the solution of open-ended design problems. Deliverables may include periodic design reports, formal design reviews, and design verification through prototyping. Co-requisite: ME410.
2 credit hours. 6 laboratory hours.
ME450 Finite Element Analysis
The finite element method is a numerical procedure for solving problems in continuum mechanics with an accuracy acceptable to engineers. Problems in stress analysis, heat transfer, fluid flow, electric fields and other areas can be solved by finite element analysis. This course emphasizes stress analysis and structural mechanics although problems from other fields mentioned above may be treated throughout the course. Topics include one- and two- dimensional finite elements, beam and frame finite elements, variational principles, the Galerkin approximation, and partial differential equations. Prerequisites: ME264 and EGR240.
ENGINEERING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Elective Courses
ME430 Applied Energy Systems
This course is designed to provide students with fundamental and in depth training in engineering principles that relate to thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. This course will focus on energy and fluids engineering by covering topics such as renewable energy, nano- and micro-scale transport phenomena, aerodynamics and biofluid mechanics. The specific applications addressed may change depending on current advancements in engineering and interest in particular topics by the student and/or instructor. Corequisites: ME410 and ME411.
3 credit hours.
ME432 Applied Thermal Sciences
This elective course focuses on applications of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transferto current and relevant mechanical engineering problems. The course emphasizes application of the fundamental thermal laws, including conservation of mass, momentum and energy and the second law of thermodynamics, to design and analyze energy systems. The specific applications addressed may change depending on current advancements in engineering and interest in particular topics by the students and/or instructor. Prerequisites: 2.0 or higher in ME410 and ME411.
3 credit hours.
ME460 Applied Kinematics and Dynamics
This course covers advanced topics in kinematics and dynamics as applied to a variety of fields which may include robotics, aerospace systems, vehicle design, biomechanics, and precision engineering. Topics may include analysis of mechanisms, cam design, 3-D rotational dynamics of rigid bodies, Lagrangian mechanics, Kane’s Method, computer simulation of dynamic systems, and system identification. The specific applications addressed may change depending on current advancements in engineering and interest in particular topics by the students and/or instructor. Prerequisites: 2.0 or higher in EGR342 and EGR392.
3 credit hours
ME462 Applied Mechanics and Materials
This course explores one or more areas of Design, Solid Mechanics or Materials. Topics of study may include composite materials, specialized materials, modern issues in mechanics and materials, kinematics and dynamics. Additionally, one or more applications of modern materials or analysis techniques may be explored through a student paper or a design project. The specific applications addressed may change depending upon current advancements in engineering and interest in particular topics by the students and the instructor. Prerequisites: 2.0 or higher in ME380 and EGR342.
ME470, 472, 474, 476, 478 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
The subject matter of Special Topics courses depends upon the needs and/or interests of a minimum number of students. These courses are normally restricted to upper-level engineering majors and are offered when staff interests and availability make it practicable to do so.
3 credit hours.
ME480, 482 Independent Study
This course enables a student to carry out research or in-depth study in a specialized area of mechanical engineering. While the student conducts his/her work under the guidance of a faculty member whom he/she chooses, there may or may not be regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction by faculty and an increase in student initiative and responsibility or his/her own process of learning.
