Metrology

University of Alabama

CourseMFE 385

The course deals with the use of measuring instruments such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, scales, go & no-go gages, gage blocks, surface plates, comparators, and coordinate measuring machine. It also includes discussion of metrology-related concepts such as precision, accuracy, standards, repeatability, and reproducibility are discussed in the course. This course has a lab component.

Credits

4 credits

Course Code

MFE 385

Related Courses

Prerequisites, corequisites, and courses that build on this one

Prerequisites

Complete these courses before enrolling

AEM 250
Mechanics Of Materials I
3 credits
AEM 251
Mechanics Of Materials I Lab
1 credits
ENGR 161
Small-Scale Eng. Graphics
1 credits

Required For

Courses that require this course as a prerequisite

MFE 489
Manufacturing Engineering Design I
3 credits
MFE 473
Discrete Simulation of Manufacturing Systems C, EXP
3 credits
MFE 390
Capstone Experience: Manufacturing Engineering Design 1
3 credits