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Roller Coaster Design in Ireland
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 |
Dublin, Ireland
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| Course # |
SA 10522
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2024 |
05/11/24 to 05/31/24
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed
Program Description
The course will cover fundamental concepts of the dynamics of roller coaster design. Including, but not limited to history of roller coasters, and a 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.
**Must have taken ME 27400 and successfully complete prior to departure**
Proposed Schedule:
May 11- Depart USA
May 12-Arrive Dublin, transfer to housing in Tallaght, Ireland (just outside of Dublin City). Housing will be at the Maldron Hotel in Tallaght.
May 13- Orientation, Dublin City tour, Welcome Dinner
May 14-17-Class 9am -12pm each week day (class space is at Technical University of Dublin) free evenings, 2-3 cultural activities in Dublin will be scheduled during non-class hours
May 18-19 Free weekend
May 20-24- Class 9am -12pm each week day, free evenings
May 25-Class trip to Emerald Park to see Wooden Roller Coaster (included in program fees)
May 26- Free day
May 27-30-Class each day, Farewell Meal on May 30
May 31-Everyone free to leave
**Please note that breakfast is included daily, dinner is included each week night (no dinner on weekends).
**Students will stay at the Maldron Hotel in Tallaght. Class is within walking distance at the Technical University of Dublin in Tallaght.
Please contact Professor James Gibert (jgibert@purdue.edu) for more information.
Academic Credit
Earn 3 credits for ME 49700. This is a tech elective for ME students. All other students must check with their academic advisors to see how this course can be used in their plan of study.
**Must have taken ME 27400 and successfully complete prior to departure**
Eligibility
Open to any Engineering student and related majors in good academic standing. Prof. Gibert will make all acceptance decisions.
**Must have taken ME 27400 and successfully complete prior to departure**
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 : $5400 This includes hotel, a welcome and farewell dinner, Breakfast each day and dinner each week night (no dinner on weekends), 25 Euro LEAP card, all ground transportation for excursions, all activities and excursions on the itinerary with entrance fees, 3 academic credits, and international health insurance.
Additional Costs: Round trip airfare, passport, meals, personal excursions, and personal spending money.
Purdue Moves Scholarships available. See the Financial Resources tab
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full. There are up to 20 spots available!
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.
