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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, Cork , Ireland
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| Course # |
SA 10522
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2025 |
05/11/25 to 05/31/25
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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 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 (or equivalent) and successfully complete prior to departure**
Proposed Schedule: *Subject to change due to availability
May 11- Depart USA
May 12-Arrive Dublin, make your way to Iveagh Garden Hotel, free evening to rest
May 13- Orientation, Dublin City tour, Trinity College and Book of Kells, Welcome dinner
May 14,15,16-Class 9am -12pm each week day (class space is at Griffith University) free evenings (Twice a week there will be afternoon study sessions)
May 17- Cliffs of Moher excursion (included in program price)
May 18-Free day
May 19-22- Class 9am -12pm each week day, free evenings -Class trip to Emerald Park to see Wooden Roller Coaster (included in program fees) will be scheduled on a week day TBD Video of last year! https://youtu.be/68kr9edfZz4
May 23- Class 9am-12pm, bus transfer to Cork, check into hotel, free time in Cork
May 24- Cork City Tour, Blarney Castle excursion, free evening
May 25- Free day in Cork
May 26-30 -Class each day, Farewell Meal on May 30
May 31-Everyone free to leave
**Please note that breakfast is included daily, Welcome and Farewell Meals, lunch on Emerald Park day
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 (or equivalent like CE 298 ) 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 (or equivalent like CE 298) and successfully complete prior to departure**
All students participating in a departmental program will complete a pre and post assessment as part of program completion.
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 : $5750 This includes hotels in Dublin and Cork, a welcome and farewell dinner, Breakfast daily, lunch on Emerald park day, 50 Euro transportation 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.
Global Leaps Scholarship - See 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.
