If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Roller Coaster Dynamics in Italy
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Milan, Bologna, Italy
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| Course # |
SA 10522
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2027 |
05/09/27 to 05/30/27
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
The course will cover fundamental concepts of the dynamics of roller coaster design. Including, but not limited to history of roller coaster, discussion of modern roller coaster design. Understand the governing mathematical and physical foundations of modern roller caster design. Develop and simulate both planar and 3D roller coaster tracks.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Develop the kinematic and kinetics for various roller coaster components such as the track and cart.
2. Analytically design planar tracks for a given set of design criteria.
3. Understand 3D motion in roller coaster design.
Tentative Itinerary: Subject to change due to availability
May 9- Students depart the USA
May 10-Arrive in Milan, make your way to the housing at Montova UniCollege, Free evening for rest
May 11-City tour of Mantova, Welcome lunch, Free evening
May 12-14-9:00-12:00 Class, Free evenings
May 15-16-Free weekend
May 17-9:00-12:00 Class-Depart for Modena, Ferrari Museum, Ferrari Maranello Museum, Return to Florence, check into hotel
May 18-9:00-12:00 class
May 19-Full day excursion to amusement park to see a roller coaster
May 20-21-9:00-12:00 class days
May 22-23-Free weekend
May 24-9:00-12:00 class
May 25-27-9:00-12:00 class days, afternoon excursions like Palazzo Pitti and walking tour
May 28-9:00-12:00, train to Rome, check into Rome hotel
May 29-30-Rome excursions like Vatican Museums, Capitoline Museums, and historic city center walking tour, Farewell dinner
May 31-Students free to leave
Academic Credit
Earn 3 credits for ME 497.
All students must check with their academic advisors to see how this can be used in their plans of study.
Eligibility
Open to all students in Engineering and related majors.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Estimated cost is $5,900-$6,300: This includes hotels, breakfast daily, Welcome and Farewell dinners, all ground transportation in country, all activities and excursions on the itinerary with entrance fees, Academic credit, and international health insurance.
Additional Costs: Flights, passport, some meals, personal excursions, and personal spending money.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
