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ME489 COURSE DETAILS


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ME489 (Version: 2020 1) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME489 ADV STUDY IN MECH ENGRNG 2020 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The cadet pursues advanced study of a topic in mechanical engineering on an individual or small group basis, independent of a formal classroom setting. Similar to graduate level research, the scope of the selected project is tailored to the interests of the cadet based on resources and in consultation with a faculty advisor. To develop research skills, the cadet is integral in all phases of project completion by defining objectives, studying fundamentals and background material, outlining the approach, conducting analysis, and communicating results.
LESSONS: 20 @ 55 min (1.250 Att/wk) LABS: 20 @ 55 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Enrollment by permission of Mechanical Engineering Program Director. The program director will determine the applicable amount MA, BS and ET credit for each course offering, when required. Other requirements as determined by Faculty Advisor.

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ME489 (Version 2020-1) COURSE OFFERINGS


AYT #SECT/SIZE CPBLTY ENRLD WAIT SEATS CLOSED DETAILS
2024 - 2 12 18 216 1 0 215 Y Hours

2025 - 1 3 18 54 0 0 54 Y Hours

2025 - 2 12 18 216 0 0 216 Y Hours

2025 - 7 5 8 40 0 0 40 Y Hours

2026 - 1 2 18 36 0 0 36 Y Hours

2026 - 2 12 18 216 0 0 216 Y Hours

2027 - 1 3 18 54 0 0 54 Y Hours

2027 - 2 12 18 216 0 0 216 Y Hours


ME489 (Version: 2014 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME489 ADV STUDY IN MECH ENGRNG 2014 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The cadet pursues advanced study of a topic in mechanical engineering on an individual or small group basis, independent of a formal classroom setting. Similar to graduate level research, the scope of the selected project is tailored to the interests of the cadet based on resources and in consultation with a faculty advisor. To develop research skills, the cadet is integral in all phases of project completion by defining objectives, studying fundamentals and background material, outlining the approach, conducting analysis, and communicating results.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (0.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Enrollment by permission of Mechanical Engineering Program Director. The program director will determine the applicable amount MA, BS and ET credit for each course offering, when required. Other requirements as determined by Faculty Advisor.

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ME489 (Version: 2009 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME489 ADV STUDY IN MECH ENGRNG 2009 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The cadet pursues advanced study of a topic in mechanical engineering on an individual or small group basis, independent of a formal classroom setting. Similar to graduate level research, the scope of the selected project is tailored to the interests of the cadet based on resources and in consultation with a faculty advisor. To develop research skills, the cadet is integral in all phases of project completion by defining objectives, studying fundamentals and background material, outlining the approach, conducting analysis, and communicating results.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (0.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Enrollment by permission of Mechanical Engineering Program Director. Other requirements as determined by Faculty Advisor.

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ME489 (Version: 2004 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME489 ADV STUDY IN MECH ENGRNG 2004 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The cadet, on an individual or small group basis, pursues advanced study of a research topic in mechanical, automotive, or materials engineering. The scope of the course is tailored to the desires of the cadet in consultation with his faculty advisor. The cadet is required to define and analyze his problem, study the fundamentals involved, organize his approach, determine his procedure, achieve a solution, and submit a written report. Alternatively, the cadet can receive credit for this course as additional credit in pursuit of the Capstone Design Experience. LESSONS and LABS: No formal class. Consultation with Department Faculty Advisor at least once a week on individual work required.
LESSONS: 0 @ 0 min (0.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
As determined by the Faculty Advisor. Many ME489 projects will have a significant laboratory requirement.

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ME489 (Version: 1990 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME489 ADV IND STDY IN MECH ENGRNG 1990 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The cadet, on an individual or small group basis, pursues advanced study of a research topic in mechanical, automotive, or materials engineering. The scope of the course is tailored to the desires of the cadet in consultation with his faculty advisor. The cadet is required to define and analyze his problem, study the fundamentals involved, organize his approach, determine his procedure, achieve a solution, and submit a written report. Alternatively, the cadet can receive credit for this course as additional credit in pursuit of the Capstone Design Experience.
LESSONS: 0 @ 0 min (0.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
As determined by the Faculty Advisor.

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