MEC 310 · Compass

MEC 310

Introduction to Machine Design

3 credits

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.

Prerequisites

All of

One of

MEC 102Engineering Computing and Problem Solving

CSE 114Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

CSE 130Introduction to Programming in C

ESG 111Programming for Engineers

BME 120Programming Fundamentals in Biomedical Engineering

ESE 124Programming Fundamentals

One of

MEC 262Engineering DynamicsC or higher

All of

BME 260Statics and Dynamics in Biological SystemsC or higher

BME majors

One of

MEC 203Engineering Graphics and CADmay be taken together

All of

ESG 316Engineering Science Design Methodsmay be taken together

ESG majors

Catalog text

Prerequisites: MEC 102 or CSE 114 or 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)

Sections

Fall 2026

Section	Days	Time	Room	Instructor
LEC 01	MoWe	3:30PM–4:50PM	ENGINEERING 145 WESTCAMPUS	Nilanjan Chakraborty★ 2.9
LEC 90 · SUNY Korea	TuTh	10:30AM–11:50AM	Korea OUTOFCNTRY	Changwoon Han