2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

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While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. Course Descriptions / 153 MECH-545 Hybrid Electric Vehicle Propulsion 4 0 0 4 Corequisites: EE-432 or MECH-430 or Permission of Instructor This course is an introduction to the principles of hybrid electrical vehicle propulsion systems for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering students. A major emphasis of the course will be to broaden the mechanical engineering student’s knowledge of electrical engineering so that he/she can understand the fundamentals of electrical motors, electrical motor controls, and electrical energy storage systems. The course is also intended to strengthen the knowledge of electrical engineering students relative to automotive powertrain design. With this background, the integration of these hybrid electric components into the hybrid electric vehicle powertrain system will be studied, including electric energy storage (batteries, flywheels, ultra-capacitors) and electrical energy production-fuel cells. Relevant codes and standards will be emphasized. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring MECH-546 Vehicle Systems Dynamics 4 0 0 4 Prerequisites: MECH-330 and Senior I Standing This course begins with an introduction of Ride and Handling concepts followed by the study of mechanics’ of pneumatic tires. Mathematical models for ride and handling are derived and presented. Vehicle ride and handling design criteria are demonstrated. Chassis design factors (CDF) and their effect on ride and handling are emphasized. Static, Dynamic and proving ground testing will be presented and demonstrated. Computer simulation design using software (e.g. Matlab, Mathcad, ADAMS Working model, SSnap, Car-Sim and others) will be used as an integral part of the course and for the two projects assigned during the semester. Overview on state-of-the-art technology and latest developments in the field of vehicle systems dynamics (e.g.SAE, ASME publications) will be part of this course. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring MECH-550 Automotive Bioengineering: Occupant Protection and Safety Prerequisite: MECH-310 4 0 0 4 This course deals with a discussion and application of the following fundamental concepts: (1) an overview of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; (2) basic anatomy and physiology of the overall human body; (3) introduction to injury biomechanics including rate, load, and acceleration dependent injury mechanisms; (4) overview of injury prevention strategies including a variety of air bags, multipoint restraint systems, and occupant sensing methodologies; (5) the basic structure and function of anthropomorphic test devices; (6) introduction to experimental crash simulation; (7) virtual occupant simulation using MADYMO or similar computational tools. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring MECH-551 Vehicular Crash Dynamics and Accident Reconstruction Prerequisites: MECH 310, Senior Standing 4 0 0 4 This course deals with a discussion and application of the following fundamental concepts: (1) 2D and 3D dynamics of vehicular crash, (2) application of linear and angular momentum principles to vehicular impact, (3) application of energy principle to vehicular impact, (4) estimation of crash energy from vehicular crush profile, (5) vehicular crash pulse analysis, (6) occupant kinematics, (7) dynamics of rollover and pole collision, (8) crash data recorder (CDR) analysis, (9) and special topics in accident investigation forensics. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall MECH-554 Bioengineering Applications Project 4 0 0 4 Prerequisites: MECH-300, MECH-310, MECH-312, MECH-350, Senior Standing This course deals with a comprehensive design experience focusing on a project with direct application to the bioengineering field. The course emphasizes the steps of a typical design process (problem identification, research, and concept generation) culminating in a documentation of the preferred embodiment of the design concept. The conceptual design will then be further developed through the application of sound engineering analysis and tools. Note: Satisfies ME Senior Design Project requirement. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall MECH-570 Computer Simulation of Metal Forming Processes Prerequisites: IME-301, MECH-212, MECH-310 4 0 0 4 Corequisite: MECH-300 The main aim of this course is to introduce some of the latest techniques for modeling bulk and surface deformation processes through computer simulation. This requires an integration of the knowledge attained in other related courses such as engineering materials, solid mechanics, dynamics, and computer-aided engineering. The computer simulations include sheet metal forming operations, rolling, swaging and the other bulk deformation processes. Modern high-speed computer aided design methodology is introduced to study the behavior of the material during metal forming process, including the study of the strain pattern. Commercially available one-step and incremental software codes such as Quickstamp ® , and LS-DYNA ® will be used for the course. These solution procedures along with limitations of the software will be discussed with emphasis on techniques in an applied manner. Terms Offered: As Needed MECH-572 CAD/CAM and Rapid Prototyping Project 2 0 4 4 Prerequisites: MECH-100, MECH-300 Capstone design project course in which students acquire an integrating experience leading them from CAD of a part (designed using sculptured surface and solid modeling techniques), through rapid prototyping of that part (using stereolithography) and into mold or die design and manufacture, (using CAD/CAM system such as I-DEAS, Solid Edge, and Unigraphics). Terms Offered: Summer, Fall MECH-580 Properties of Polymers 4 0 0 4 Prerequisites: IME-301, MECH-212, MECH-300, Senior II Standing This course begins with thermo-mechanical properties of commodity thermoplastics and includes a review of structure/nomenclature. The course then addresses: polymer shape and size, amorphous and crystalline states, T g , Tm, rubber elasticity and viscoelasticity (creep). There will be materials’ selection and design projects. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring MECH-584 Plastics Product Design 2 0 4 4 Prerequisites: IME-507, MECH-300, MECH-310, MECH-312, MECH-580, Senior III Standing Capstone design class for Plastics Product Design Specialty students. A comprehensive product plastic design experience beginning with problem definition, which leads to material selection and progresses into physical design. Students will perform structural FEA and mold filling simulations on solid models. Computing piece price and tooling costs will complete the design process. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall MGMT-350 Managing Organizations 4 0 0 4 Prerequisite: Junior Standing The art and science of management is introduced and examined through multiple perspectives within a global and ethical context. An examination of the functions of a manager (to plan, organize, lead, and evaluate) builds upon the elements of organizational theory and behavioral sciences, leading to topics in motivation and leadership. Principles of organizational structure and design and the importance of management in dealing with the complexity of modern organizations will be emphasized. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall MGMT-360 Management Science 4 0 0 4 Prerequisite: MATH-226 This course provides students with different quantitative approaches to decision making. It stresses formulation of managerial problems from many different fields and finding solutions using management science models. The course involves use of computer to perform the computational procedures. Quantitative techniques include linear programming, integer programming, transportation and assignment models, network models, PERT/CPM and waiting line models. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring MGMT-390 Managing Human Resources 4 0 0 4 Prerequisite: MGMT-350 This course examines human resource management as a pervasive activity affecting all units and members of an organization. Emphasis is given the role of line managers as they interface with the human resource functions in attaining individual and organizational goals. Areas of concern will include environmental factors, public policy, human resource planning, selection, training and development, compensation, benefit plans, and health and safety. Attention is given the development of policies and procedures in these areas, as well as the skills needed for implementation. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring

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While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. 154 / Kettering University MGMT-450 Advanced Management of Organizations 4 0 0 4 Prerequisite: MGMT-350 This course focuses on advanced theories, skills, and practice in leadership for modern business organizations. The course begins with an overview of the history and philosophy of management in organizations. Other topics include leadership theories, communication and ethics, organizational learning, culture, change and development and team dynamics, leadership, problem solving, quality tools, international organizational change. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall MGMT-456 Strategic Management 4 0 0 4 Prerequisites: FINC-311, MGMT-390, MRKT-370 The capstone business class focuses on the formulation and implementation, and evaluation of organizational policy and strategy from the perspective of the general manager. Consideration is additionally given to information technology, global operations, ethics, and the functional level strategies of the organization. An integrative approach uses the case method to explore executive decision making in the global marketplace. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall MGMT-461 Operations Management 4 0 0 4 Prerequisites: ACCT-212, MATH-227 The objective of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of issues in both manufacturing and services as well as to the management of productive resources. The course will expose students to the technical and behavioral sides of operations management, the activities of an operations manager, and the skills set needed to achieve productivity and quality while producing goods and services on time. Topics to be covered are: production objectives, design and improvement of production processes, capacity management, production planning and control, quality control, service operations, JIT, and materials management. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall MGMT-468 Management, Leadership and Ethics 4 0 0 4 Prerequisite: Junior Standing The course prepares students for leadership roles in the workplace and in society by giving them knowledge of management, leadership and ethics. This course will focus on the evolution of management thought and the role of the leader within the ethical context. Students will use their understanding of leadership and the processes of moral reasoning to examine contemporary issues relating to organizations. Through the case method, students will apply their knowledge of leadership to contemporary situations. Terms Offered: All MISC-499 Independent Project 4 Credits Prerequisite: Permission of faculty advisor The student completed a self-directed study project in an area not covered by existing academic programs. Each independent study must be based on a written proposal and must be supervised by a faculty advisor. The faculty advisor is responsible for guiding the student in the study and assessing the student’s performance. This course may only be used to satisfy a student’s free elective credit, and it may not serve as a substitute for any existing course. Incoming students may not transfer in credit for this course. Terms Offered: As Needed MRKT-370 Marketing Fundamentals 4 0 0 4 Prerequisite: Junior Standing This course provides a basic understanding of marketing’s role in connecting business to consumers and society. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the external marketing environment and customers needs as a basis for developing a firm’s marketing strategy. Areas of concern include: marketing research, identifying opportunities, market segmentation, targeting customers, consumer behavior, the business-to-business market, business-to-business buying behavior, product and service planning of existing and new offerings, integrated promotion planning, logistics and channel development, and price planning. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall MRKT-374 Services Marketing 4 0 0 4 Prerequisite: MRKT-370 The objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding of marketing’s role in service organizations and the service areas of manufacturing firms. The course will focus on the designing and implementing marketing activities and how these activities, for effective implementation, are integrated and coordinated between human resources and operations. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall - Odd Years MRKT-376 Promotional Strategies 4 0 0 4 Prerequisite: MRKT-370 This course provides an in-depth examination of the Integrated Marketing Communication alternatives available to a firm. Strategies are analyzed in view of a company’s marketing objectives, market conditions, and the competitive environment. A basic objective of the course is to study the variables that will determine an optimal communication “mix”. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring - Odd Years MRKT-381 Logistics and Supply Chain Management 4 0 0 4 Prerequisite: MRKT-370 This course is designed to acquaint the student with an overview of the various functions of logistics in an industrial and business environment. The logistical operations are examined and the role of coordinating functions are discussed to indicate the interacting relationship. Case studies are introduced and used at appropriate places in the course. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring - Even Years MRKT-471 Marketing Management 4 0 0 4 Prerequisite: MRKT-370 This course is a hands-on experiential course in which students are able to assimilate both the marketing and management roles within a firm. With the use of an evolving business world marketing and management case computer simulation and classroom activities, small groups (teams) of students are given the opportunity to manage both the marketing and the related nonmarketing aspects of a firm. Emphasis is placed on sorting out and organizing key marketing information, interpreting marketing data, identifying, analyzing, and evaluating marketing problems and opportunities, selecting and developing marketing strategies, and making decisions under conditions of uncertainty. Terms Offered: Summer,Fall MRKT-477 Sales Concepts and Strategies 4 0 0 4 Prerequisite: MRKT-370 A growing demand exists in firms for college-trained sales representatives both in the consumer and business-to-business areas. Thus, this course had two major objectives (a) to explore the variables which must be considered in a relational sales process, and (b) to analyze strategies for developing, implementing, and controlling a company’s sales program. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall - Even Years MRKT-479 Business to Business Marketing 3 0 2 4 Prerequisite: MRKT-370 This course provides an overview of marketing’s role in connecting businesses to other businesses. While this course will cover the basic Business Management topics, a special emphasis is placed on the best practices in market relationship management, supply chain management, and strategy development. Cases will be used throughout the course to illustrate various concepts and issues.v Terms Offered: TBA MUS-380 Music, the Arts, and Ideas 4 0 0 4 Prerequisites: HUMN-201, SSCI-201 This course is an interdisciplinary study of the relation of music to the history of literature, the fine arts and ideas during a particular style period. Examples of topics which may be covered include, The Foundations of the Baroque, The Enlightenment and Viennese Classicism, Romanticism and Idealism, or The Birth of Modernism. Terms Offered: As Needed

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Course Descriptions / 153<br />

MECH-545 Hybrid Electric Vehicle Propulsion 4 0 0 4<br />

Corequisites: EE-432 or MECH-430 or Permission of Instructor<br />

This course is an introduction to the principles of hybrid electrical vehicle<br />

propulsion systems for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering students. A<br />

major emphasis of the course will be to broaden the mechanical engineering<br />

student’s knowledge of electrical engineering so that he/she can understand<br />

the fundamentals of electrical motors, electrical motor controls, and electrical<br />

energy storage systems. The course is also intended to strengthen the<br />

knowledge of electrical engineering students relative to automotive powertrain<br />

design. With this background, the integration of these hybrid electric<br />

components into the hybrid electric vehicle powertrain system will be studied,<br />

including electric energy storage (batteries, flywheels, ultra-capacitors) and<br />

electrical energy production-fuel cells. Relevant codes and standards will be<br />

emphasized. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring<br />

MECH-546 Vehicle Systems Dynamics 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisites: MECH-330 and Senior I Standing<br />

This course begins with an introduction of Ride and Handling concepts<br />

followed by the study of mechanics’ of pneumatic tires. Mathematical models<br />

for ride and handling are derived and presented. Vehicle ride and handling<br />

design criteria are demonstrated. Chassis design factors (CDF) and their<br />

effect on ride and handling are emphasized. Static, Dynamic and proving<br />

ground testing will be presented and demonstrated. Computer simulation<br />

design using software (e.g. Matlab, Mathcad, ADAMS Working model, SSnap,<br />

Car-Sim and others) will be used as an integral part of the course and for the<br />

two projects assigned during the semester. Overview on state-of-the-art<br />

technology and latest developments in the field of vehicle systems dynamics<br />

(e.g.SAE, ASME publications) will be part of this course. Terms Offered:<br />

Winter, Spring<br />

MECH-550 Automotive Bioengineering: Occupant Protection and Safety<br />

Prerequisite: MECH-310 4 0 0 4<br />

This course deals with a discussion and application of the following<br />

fundamental concepts: (1) an overview of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety<br />

Standards; (2) basic anatomy and physiology of the overall human body; (3)<br />

introduction to injury biomechanics including rate, load, and acceleration<br />

dependent injury mechanisms; (4) overview of injury prevention strategies<br />

including a variety of air bags, multipoint restraint systems, and occupant<br />

sensing methodologies; (5) the basic structure and function of<br />

anthropomorphic test devices; (6) introduction to experimental crash<br />

simulation; (7) virtual occupant simulation using MADYMO or similar<br />

computational tools. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring<br />

MECH-551 Vehicular Crash Dynamics and Accident Reconstruction<br />

Prerequisites: MECH 310, Senior Standing 4 0 0 4<br />

This course deals with a discussion and application of the following<br />

fundamental concepts: (1) 2D and 3D dynamics of vehicular crash, (2)<br />

application of linear and angular momentum principles to vehicular impact,<br />

(3) application of energy principle to vehicular impact, (4) estimation of<br />

crash energy from vehicular crush profile, (5) vehicular crash pulse analysis,<br />

(6) occupant kinematics, (7) dynamics of rollover and pole collision, (8)<br />

crash data recorder (CDR) analysis, (9) and special topics in accident<br />

investigation forensics. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall<br />

MECH-554 Bioengineering Applications Project 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisites: MECH-300, MECH-310, MECH-312, MECH-350, Senior<br />

Standing<br />

This course deals with a comprehensive design experience focusing on a<br />

project with direct application to the bioengineering field. The course<br />

emphasizes the steps of a typical design process (problem identification,<br />

research, and concept generation) culminating in a documentation of the<br />

preferred embodiment of the design concept. The conceptual design will then<br />

be further developed through the application of sound engineering analysis<br />

and tools.<br />

Note: Satisfies ME Senior Design Project requirement. Terms Offered:<br />

Summer, Fall<br />

MECH-570 Computer Simulation of Metal Forming Processes<br />

Prerequisites: IME-301, MECH-212, MECH-310 4 0 0 4<br />

Corequisite: MECH-300<br />

The main aim of this course is to introduce some of the latest techniques for<br />

modeling bulk and surface deformation processes through computer<br />

simulation. This requires an integration of the knowledge attained in other<br />

related courses such as engineering materials, solid mechanics, dynamics,<br />

and computer-aided engineering. The computer simulations include sheet<br />

metal forming operations, rolling, swaging and the other bulk deformation<br />

processes. Modern high-speed computer aided design methodology is<br />

introduced to study the behavior of the material during metal forming process,<br />

including the study of the strain pattern. Commercially available one-step<br />

and incremental software codes such as Quickstamp ® , and LS-DYNA ® will<br />

be used for the course. These solution procedures along with limitations of<br />

the software will be discussed with emphasis on techniques in an applied<br />

manner. Terms Offered: As Needed<br />

MECH-572 CAD/CAM and Rapid Prototyping Project 2 0 4 4<br />

Prerequisites: MECH-100, MECH-300<br />

Capstone design project course in which students acquire an integrating<br />

experience leading them from CAD of a part (designed using sculptured<br />

surface and solid modeling techniques), through rapid prototyping of that<br />

part (using stereolithography) and into mold or die design and manufacture,<br />

(using CAD/CAM system such as I-DEAS, Solid Edge, and Unigraphics).<br />

Terms Offered: Summer, Fall<br />

MECH-580 Properties of Polymers 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisites: IME-301, MECH-212, MECH-300, Senior II Standing<br />

This course begins with thermo-mechanical properties of commodity<br />

thermoplastics and includes a review of structure/nomenclature. The course<br />

then addresses: polymer shape and size, amorphous and crystalline states,<br />

T g<br />

, Tm, rubber elasticity and viscoelasticity (creep). There will be materials’<br />

selection and design projects. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring<br />

MECH-584 Plastics Product Design 2 0 4 4<br />

Prerequisites: IME-507, MECH-300, MECH-310, MECH-312, MECH-580,<br />

Senior III Standing<br />

Capstone design class for Plastics Product Design Specialty students. A<br />

comprehensive product plastic design experience beginning with problem<br />

definition, which leads to material selection and progresses into physical<br />

design. Students will perform structural FEA and mold filling simulations<br />

on solid models. Computing piece price and tooling costs will complete the<br />

design process. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall<br />

MGMT-350 Managing Organizations 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisite: Junior Standing<br />

The art and science of management is introduced and examined through<br />

multiple perspectives within a global and ethical context. An examination of<br />

the functions of a manager (to plan, organize, lead, and evaluate) builds upon<br />

the elements of organizational theory and behavioral sciences, leading to<br />

topics in motivation and leadership. Principles of organizational structure<br />

and design and the importance of management in dealing with the complexity<br />

of modern organizations will be emphasized. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall<br />

MGMT-360 Management Science 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisite: MATH-226<br />

This course provides students with different quantitative approaches to<br />

decision making. It stresses formulation of managerial problems from many<br />

different fields and finding solutions using management science models. The<br />

course involves use of computer to perform the computational procedures.<br />

Quantitative techniques include linear programming, integer programming,<br />

transportation and assignment models, network models, PERT/CPM and<br />

waiting line models.<br />

Terms Offered: Winter, Spring<br />

MGMT-390 Managing Human Resources 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisite: MGMT-350<br />

This course examines human resource management as a pervasive activity<br />

affecting all units and members of an organization. Emphasis is given the<br />

role of line managers as they interface with the human resource functions in<br />

attaining individual and organizational goals. Areas of concern will include<br />

environmental factors, public policy, human resource planning, selection,<br />

training and development, compensation, benefit plans, and health and safety.<br />

Attention is given the development of policies and procedures in these areas,<br />

as well as the skills needed for implementation. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring

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