For those of you curious about my free time, I have pretty little.In my free time I do like to chat on the computer, or work on things. I've been in the constant process of restoring a 1968 John Deere 110, and I'm also going to try to mend relations with my poor neglected 1965 Cub Cadet 122. Hopefully soon I will be able to have them both running at full tilt and having fun. I also spend alot of time working on my truck. As far as computers go, they're pretty much mainly for homework, research, and talking with friends. I have also become a NASCAR Racing 2003 fanatic, racing in both the NASCAR Busch Series, and the NASCAR Nextel Cup. Would I like to join an online racing league? Probably not But the network at home lets me race up to as many computers as we have the game installed, so if you ever want to go head to head on the good ol race track, let me know and I'll set it up.
For those of you who are checking out my website for more of a professional attitude and knowledge, here is the correct place. I have been working for 3 years at Purdue to acquire an Associates Degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology. This combined with my summer work experience at Heartland Automotive, L.L.C has given me insight into the working world of companies producing products for the greater good of the United States, and the world.
Below is a list of the classes I have taken at Purdue University, as well as the skills I have acquired during my time here.
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Freshman Year
ENGR 106 - Problem Solving in Engineering
ENGR 104 - Freshman Engineering Orientation programs
MA 161 - Calculus I for Engineers
CHEM 115 - Chemistry I for Engineers
COM 114 - Intro to Public Speaking
ENGL106 - English Composition
CS 158 - C Programming
Sophmore Year
MET 141 - Materials I - Material Properties
MET 142 - Materials II - Casting, Joining, forming, and Seperating Processes
MA 222 - Calc II for Technology Students (MA 161 credits fulfilled requirement for MA221)
MA 159 - Trig - Tested out
MET 102 - CAD drawings with IronCAD 7.0
CGT 110 - Basic Design Processes
MET 162 - Problem Solving for Technology Students
MET 111 - Statics
PHYS 218 - Mechanical Physics
PHYS 219 - Electrical Physics
ECET 214 - Electronic Systems Fundamentals
Junior Year
MET 242 - Materials III - Forming and Shaping Materials
MET 211 - Applied Strength of Materials
MET 213 - Dynamics
MET 220 - Thermodynamics
MET 230 - Fluid Power
ECON 210 - Economics of the United States
Hist 152 - History of the United States after 1877
CPT 175 - Visual Basic Programming
STAT 301T - Statistics for Technology Students
Skills Acquired
Computer Programing in both C and Visual Basic.NET 2003
Casting, welding, cutting, milling, machining experience as well as experience with a Computerized Numerical Control system.
Experience with cad systems including IronCAD version 7.0 which was used to make both parts and assemblies in 3D modeling and printed drawings.
Basic understanding of calculus.
Capable of analysing simple thermodynamic systems such as heat exchangers, otto cycle engine calculations, rankine cycle problems, turbines and compressors, insulation of thermal systems, heat transfer of objects and etc.
Basic understanding of hydraulic equipment and operations.
Capable of determining forces and loads in a static system such as a frame or truss, as well as simple mechanical systems.
Capable of working Dynamics problems such as vehicle acceleration, deceleration, gravitational pull, change of energy due to height and motion, and etc.
Will be continuing education so this list will be growing and expanding. Check back every semester or so for an updated list.