MET 4820 - Machine Systems
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43018,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Michael Costarell
Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Youngstown State University 1989
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 2000
Professor, MET Program Coordinator, Vice Chair of Academic Senate
Email: mdcostarell@ysu.edu
Office: Moser 4138
Office Phone: 330.941.3741
Preferred Contact Method: email
How to Refer to me:
Professor Costarell
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Design Guide 21 | Duane Miller |
Design Guide 21 from AISC
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | Project Review | ||
| Thu | 8/27 | Welding Discussion | Design Guide 21 | |
| Tue | 9/1 | Design Criteria | ||
| Tue | 9/15 | Task 1 is Due Task 2 Presentations |
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| Thu | 9/17 | Task 2 Presentations |
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| Thu | 10/1 | Task 3 | ||
| Tue | 11/10 | Task 4 Due | ||
| Tue | 12/1 | Task 5 Final Paper |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.