MET 4820 01: Machine Systems

MET 4820 - Machine Systems

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43018,

Credit hours: 3

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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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Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor, MET Program Coordinator, Vice Chair of Academic Senate Instructor

Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering, Youngstown State University, 1989.
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, CMU, 2000

Instructor Office Location: Moser 4138

Instructor Office Phone: 330.941.3741

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Course Description

4820. Machine Systems. Interdisciplinary capstone course. Analysis and design of complex machine systems incorporating previous coursework in solid mechanics, fluid power, machine design, and thermodynamics. Three hours lecture per week. Prereq.: Senior standing in MET and permission of instructor. Prereq. or Coreq.: MET 4870. 3 s.h.

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.  

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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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
Thu 9/17 Task 2 Presentations
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.