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ME 211 - Intro to Solid Mechanics
Basic principles of stress and strain of structural members subject to axial, shearing,
bending, torsion and combined loads. Mechanical properties of engineering materials.
Shear and moment diagrams. Deflection of beams. Must be completed with a grade of
C- or better to satisfy ME program requirements. Prerequisite: ME 273 with a grade
of C- or better. Offered in the Spring semester and the Summer session. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 212 - ME Programming
Structured programming for mechanical engineers. Engineering programming with MATLAB.
Prerequisite: EDD 112 or a beginning programming course. Offered in the Fall semester,
Winter and Summer sessions. 2 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 273 - Statics
Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, equivalent force system, free-body diagrams,
centroid of areas, mass moment of inertia, truss analysis, friction. Must be completed with a grade of C- or better to satisfy ME program
requirements. Prerequisite: PHYS 131. Offered in the Fall and Spring semesters and
the Summer session. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 274 - Dynamics
Kinematics and kinetics of particles; kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies (plane
motion). Energy and momentum methods. Must be completed with a grade of C- or better
to satisfy ME program requirements. Prerequisite: ME 273 with a grade of C- or better.
Offered in the Spring semester and the Summer session. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 302 - Engineering Analysis
Methods employed in engineering problem solving. Case studies drawn from engineering
disciplines used to apply the mathematical techniques. Prerequisites: MATH 323 and
MATH 324. Offered in the Fall semester. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 303 - Eng Computational Methods
Application of computational methods to solve engineering and scientific problems.
Topics covered include numerical methods (curve fitting, solution of linear and nonlinear
equations, integration, ordinary and partial differential equations), graphical visualization
and statistical analysis using MATLAB. Prerequisites: ME 212 and ME 302. Offered
in the Spring semester and the Summer session. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 331 - Thermodynamics
Properties of pure substances. Concepts of work and heat, fundamental laws of thermodynamics;
closed and open systems. Entropy and entropy production. Basic gas and vapor cycles,
basic refrigeration cycles. Prerequisites: PHYS 131. Offered in the Fall semester
and in the Summer session. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 351 - Fluid Mechanics
Hydrostatics, kinematics, pipe flow, momentum and energy relations. Bernoulli equation.
Real fluid phenomena, laminar and turbulent motion, boundary layer, lift and drag.
Prerequisites: ME 274 with a grade of C- or better and ME 302. Offered in the Spring
semester and in the Summer session. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 362 - Science of Engr. Materials
Introduction to the structures and structure-related properties of engineering
materials: metals, ceramics, and polymers. Physical properties of matter. Prerequisites:
CHEM 111 and PHYS 132, Prerequisite that can be taken concurrently: ME 363. Offered
in the Fall semester. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 363 - Engineering Materials Lab
Laboratory course to accompany ME 362, Science of Engineering Materials. Prerequisite
that can be taken concurrently: ME 362. Offered in the Fall semester. 1 credit
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 381 - Computer Aided Engr
Fundamentals of computer-aided design, modeling, analysis and optimization. Introduction
to finite element method and use of standard packages for design problems. Mechanism
simulation. Includes laboratory section. Prerequisite: ME 211 with a grade of C- or
better, Prerequisite that can be taken concurrently: ME 212. Offered in the Fall semester. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 391 - Measmnt & Instrumentation
Modular laboratory course in which the topics of thermodynamics, fluids, heat transfer,
vibrations, and solid mechanics are the subjects for the experimental modules. Includes
laboratory. Prerequisite: ME 211 with a grade of C- or better, ME 212, and EECE 260.
Offered in the Fall and the Spring semesters. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 392 - Mechanical Engineering Design
Application of fundamental principles of mechanics and strength of materials to
mechanical engineering design problems. Topics include fatigue, stress concentrations,
and failure theories. Decision making and engineering judgment for open-ended problems
are emphasized. Prerequisites: ME 362 and ME 381. Offered in the Spring semester.
3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 412 - Structural Mechanics
A bridge between elementary mechanics of deformable bodies and advanced
courses in elasticity. Topics covered include fundamental concepts of structural mechanics,
analysis of beams, columns, trusses, frames, plates and cables, elastic stability
of structures, energy method, principle of virtual work, and other topics from structural
and solid mechanics. (Technical elective.) Prerequisite: ME 211. Semester offered
varies. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 417 - Intro To Finite Element Method
The finite element method and its application to solving simple truss, beam, frame
and 1-D fluid flow problems are discussed. Fundamentals of using commercial software
(such as ANSYS) for the finite element method are covered through simple and intermediate
examples. Knowledge of solid and fluid mechanics, basic linear algebra, and a programming
language (such as MATLAB) are essential for this course. (Technical elective.) Prerequisites:
ME 211, ME 212, and ME 381. Semester offered varies. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 421 - Mechanical Vibrations
Free vibration of mechanical systems, damping, forced harmonic vibration, support
motion, vibration isolation, response due to arbitrary excitation, systems with multiple
degrees of freedom, normal modes, free and forced vibrations, vibration absorber, application
of matrix methods, numerical techniques, computer applications. Prerequisites: ME
274 with a grade of C- or better and ME 302. Offered in the Spring semester and the
summer session. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 424 - Control Sys in Mechanical Engr
Introduction to classical and modern control systems as they relate to mechanical
engineering. Modeling, analysis and design of control systems. State space techniques
are introduced. Prerequisite: ME 303, Prerequisite that can be taken concurrently:
ME 421. Offered in the Fall semester and the summer session. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 425 - Intermediate Dynamics
Review of the basic principles of kinematics and kinetics of particles and planar
rigid bodies. Topics include: 3D kinematics and 3D rotations, Lagranges's
approach for both particles and rigid bodies, Euler Angles and Euler Equations. (Technical
Elective.) Prerequisite: ME 274 and ME 302. Semester offered varies. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 428 - Robotics
This interactive course focuses on the design, programming and building of autonomous
microcomputer-controlled robots using Lego Mindstorm Robotic kit and electro-mechanical
actuators and sensors. Student will find out how to use feedback from sensors, applied
mathematics and measurement to program robot to navigate in its environment and accomplish
different tasks. Advanced topics like robot motion control and path planning etc.
will be introduced. The course comprises many small challenges and two projects. The
autonomous robots designed and programmed by each student will compete during the
semester. (Technical elective.) Prerequisites: ME 274, ME 303, and ME 392, Prerequisites
that can be taken concurrently ME 424. Offered in the Fall and the Spring semesters.
3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 429 - Intro to Non-linear Dynamics
Basic principles of nonlinear dynamics and nonlinear oscillations. Topics include:
equilibrium solutions, stability concepts, linearization and stability analysis, bifurcation
types, periodic solutions, Floquet theory, bifurcations, shooting technique, Poincare
section, introduction to quasi-periodic solutions, the method of multiple scales,
and Chaos. (Technical Elective.) Prerequisite: ME 302 and ME 303. Semester offered
varies. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 435 - Applied Aerodynamics
Application of basic principles of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics to the aerodynamics
of flight. Deals with concepts of lift, drag, aerodynamic moments, dynamics of flow
fields about bodies, including theory of airfoils and wings. Analytical techniques
for predicting aircraft performance are presented. Fundamental concepts of propulsion
including jet propulsion are introduced. (Technical elective.) Prerequisites: ME 331
and ME 351. Semester offered varies. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 437 - Energy Engineering
Principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow and materials science in
describing the operation of energy production and conversion. (Technical elective.)
Prerequisite: ME 331. Offered in the Spring semester. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 441 - Heat Transfer
Introduction to fundamentals of heat transfer. Topics in conduction, forced and
free convection, mixed modes (e.g., extended surfaces), heat exchangers, radiation. Development and use of analytic and empirical
expressions in terms of dimensionless parameters. Prerequisites: ME 331 and ME 351.
Offered in the Fall semester. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 443 - HVAC
Application of principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer
to the analysis and design of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Use materials of construction data in conjunction with internal gains to calculate
heating and cooling loads. Use of psychometric data with ventilation requirements
to select and integrate HVAC components into systems. Students will be required to
generate a presentation on a relevant HVAC topic(s). (Technical elective.) Prerequisites:
ME 331 and ME 351. Offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 451 - Applied Fluids Engineering
This course aims to provide a broader knowledge base to students who intend to
seek a career in a fluids-related field. Topics include inviscid and irrotational
flows, open-channel flows, compressible flows, turbulence, turbo machinery, flow networks,
and microfluidics. Students will also be introduced to computational fluid dynamics
(CFD). (Technical Elective). Prerequisites: ME 303 and ME 351. Semester offered varies. 3 credits.
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 464 - Matls Selection for Mech Desgn
This course covers the methodology and procedures for selecting materials and processes
at various stages of the design process for mechanical engineering applications as
well as mechanics and materials knowledge used in solving practical problems. (Technical
elective) Prerequisite: ME 211 and ME 362. Semester offered varies. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 480A - Special Topics
Special Topics. Topics vary by semester.
3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 482 - Adv Computer-Aided Engineering
Advanced CAE will cover GD&T, CAM, theory and principles of CAD modeling,
and configuration management. Projects and laboratory assignments will include solid
modeling and manufacturing file output (CNC). There will be a weekly laboratory. A final project will be a team, concurrent, distributed
design project. (Technical Elective). Prerequisites: ME 381. Semester offered varies.
3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 484 - Design of Mechanical Elements
This is a second course in mechanical component and systems design. Linkages, cams,
fasteners, welds, bearings, gears, brakes and clutches, and power transmission elements
will be covered. Design and analysis of components and assemblies will be performed.
Proficiency in CAE is required. The software packages that will be used are: Creo
(solid modeling and computer-aided design) and ANSYS (finite element analysis). (Technical
Elective). Prerequisites: ME 392. Semester offered varies. 3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 489 - Research Internship
A student will work in a research lab under the supervision of a professor in the
ME Department. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the
professor who will supervise this course. Prior to enrolling in the course a Research
Internship Course Proposal (RICP) form must be completed and signed by (1) the student,
(2) the professor supervising the research, and (3) the Director of Undergraduate
Studies. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Offered any semester. Variable credit.
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 491 - Mechanical Engineering Lab
Conduct experiments in the core areas of mechanical engineering. There will be
lectures and online modules to provide background and theory to accompany the experiments
that cover complex mechanical systems. Topics will include controls, heat transfer,
fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and dynamical systems. The course will also involve
report writing and team building. Prerequisite: ME 391. Prerequisites that can be
taken concurrently: ME 421, ME 424 and ME 441. Offered in the Fall and Spring semesters.
3 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 493 - Senior Project I
Group project emphasizing definition and planning for solution of an industrial
problem. Achievement of prototype or interim design in preparation for final design
or product/process realization in ME 494. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule
of Classes. Prerequisite: ME 392. Prerequisites that can be taken concurrently: ME
421, ME 424 and ME 441. Co-requisite: ME 498. Offered in the Fall semester. 2 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 494 - Senior Project II
Coordination of group project with unique industrial problem. Analysis, design,
experimentation may be brought to bear on solution. Realization of results from final
design of product or process with critical evaluation by judging panel. Course fee
applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: ME 391 and ME 493. Corequisite:
ME 499. Offered in the Spring semester. 2 credits
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 496 - Industrial Internship
Engineering professional experience. Record of engineering experience required.
Student must obtain an industrial advisor and approval of a faculty advisor. Appropriate
paperwork must be submitted to the department. Pass/Fail only. Variable credit.
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 497 - Independent Study
Individual study under direct supervision of a faculty member. Student must obtain
permission of instructor, who them determines description of program and number of
credits. Appropriate paperwork must be submitted to the department. Variable credit.
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 498 - Senior Project I lab
Project work with ME 493. Corequisite: ME 493. Offered in the Fall semester. 1
credit
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 499 - Senior Project II lab
Project work with ME 494. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
Corequisite: ME 494. Offered in the Spring semester. 1 credit
Levels: Undergraduate
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ME 502 - Structural Mechanics
This course is a bridge between elementary mechanics of deformable bodies and advanced
courses in elasticity. Topics covered include fundamental concepts of structural mechanics,
analysis of beams, trusses, frames, cables and arches, determinacy and stability of
structures, influence lines, energy method, principle of virtual work, force, displacement
and stiffness methods, and other topics from structural and solid mechanics. Prerequisites: ME 211 or equivalent course in Strength of Materials. Term varies. 3 credits.
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 506 - Vehicle Control & Simulation
Concepts of modeling and simulation of vehicle dynamics are developed with particular
emphasis on real-time simulation. The digital simulation of the continuous system
is developed as a discrete dynamic system that may be filtered, tuned, stabilized,
controlled, analyzed and synthesized. Also included are coordinate transformation
techniques for multi-degree of freedom systems and numerical integration techniques
in the context of real-time applications. Term project involves the simulation of
the dynamics of a vehicle such as an aircraft or a land vehicle. Prerequisite: BS
degree in engineering or physics or consent of instructor. Offered in spring semester..
3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 511 - Elasticity
Topics covered include three-dimensional analysis and representation of stress
and strain, development of governing equations of elastic media, applications of these
equations to two- and three-dimensional problems. Prerequisite: mechanics of materials
or consent of instructor. Prerequisite: ME 211 or equivalent. Offered in the Fall.
3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 514 - Plasticity
Fundamentals of deformation and strength concepts of isotropic materials. Plastic
stress-strain relations, criteria for yielding under multiaxial stress and properties
of the yield surface under loading and unloading schemes. Hardness tests and forging
problems. Elasto-plastic deformation of torsional and flexural members, hollow spheres
and thick-walled tubes. Slip-line analysis for indentation problems, and limit analysis
for frame structures and plates. Finite element theory with applications and practical
programming experience in a convenient FEM code. Dynamic plasticity experimental methods
are discussed. Prerequisites: ME 511 or consent of instructor. Term varies. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 516X - Intro to Nonlinear Solid Mech
This course introduces mechanics of solid materials beyond elasticity for advanced
engineering analysis. Topics covered include plasticity, viscoelasticity, hyperelasticity,
fracture and fatigue failure, and instability theory.
Prerequisites: ME 511 Credits: 3 When offered: Spring
Levels: Graduate
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ME 517 - Finite Element Analysis I
An introductory course in the finite element (FE) method dealing with the fundamental
principles. Problems solved in the areas of solid mechanics, structures, fluid mechanics
and heat transfer. Use of standard FE software such as ANSYS. Prerequisite: mechanics
of materials or consent of instructor. Term varies. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 518 - Applied Mechanics for Design
Stress and deformation analysis of structural elements such as bars, beams, trusses,
and plates that are commonly used in mechanical design. The topics include review
of equilibrium, compatibility and constitutive laws, yielding and failure, bending
problems, energy methods, plate problems, contact and fracture problems, stability
of elastic systems, and inelastic problems. Prerequisites: ME 211 or equivalent. Term
varies. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 520 - Mechanics and MFG of Composite
Course introduces the concepts and advantages of composite materials to the graduate student and advanced senior students. It covers the nature of composites,
mechanics of composites for analytical approaches to model the behavior of material,
and the manufacturing of composites. Prerequisite: ME511 or consent of instructor.
Term varies. 3 credits.
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 521 - Dynamics Of Mems & Microsys
Modeling and characterization of MEMS structures. Topics include: static analysis,
free undamped vibration, free damped vibration in coupled fields (structural, electrostatic,
fluidic, thermoelastic); forced vibration, reduced-order modeling. Introduction to
perturbation approaches and nonlinear dynamics. Prerequisites: completion of undergraduate
Vibration course or co-requisite with ME421, or permission of instructor. Term varies.
3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 522 - Acoustics
Propagation of sound. Acoustic wave motion. Reflection of sound waves from boundaries.
Sound transmission through walls. Sound generation and radiation. Sound propagation
in ducts. Acoustic transducers: loudspeakers and microphones. Auditory systems, bioacoustics.
Prerequisite: ME535 or ME533, graduate standing in engineering or physics or consent
of instructor. Offered in the Spring. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 523 - Advanced Rigid-Body Dynamics
Fundamentals of mechanics for students in engineering practice and students contemplating
further in-depth study in mechanics. Topics included are: kinematics of particles
and rigid bodies; dynamics of articles and rigid bodies (Newton-Euler equations, impulse
momentum and work-energy principles); analytical mechanics (virtual displacements
and virtual work, Hamilton's principle, Lagrange's equations). Prerequisite:
undergraduate course in dynamics. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 524 - Adv. Mech. Vibrations
Fundamentals of dynamics as applied to mechanically vibrating systems. Equations
of motion for systems with multiple degrees of freedom are developed to determine
natural modes of vibration of discrete systems. Approximate methods of solution, e.g.,
Rayleigh-Ritz, Galerkin's method, etc., are discussed. Vibration of continuous
systems, e.g., free and forced vibration of strings, bars, beams and plates are considered.
Numerical approaches, including the finite element method, are applied to continuous
systems. Prerequisite: ME 421 or equivalent and ME535 or ME533 or consent of instructor.
Course is offered every spring semester. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 527 - Mechatronics
Methods for analysis and design of electromechanical and piezoelectric systems.
Review of fundamentals in electronics, mechanics, and controls. Application
of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics to mechanical and electrical systems.
Signal conditioning. Sensors and actuators. Vibration control.
Prerequisite: graduate standing in electrical or mechanical engineering or physics,
or consent of instructor. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 528 - Modern Robotics
This is an entry level graduate course in robotics. This course gives students
a full overview of modern robotics, provides the basic knowledge on the foundations
of various aspects of robotics, and equips students with inherently interdisciplinary
skills in robotics. First, the coordinate frames and transformation for rigid body
motion will be discussed. Next, forward and inverse kinematics for manipulator models
will be introduced. Manipulator dynamics and path generation will be followed. Robotic
applications such as motion planning, motion control, mobile robots, etc. will be
discussed.
Prerequisites: ME302 Engineering Analysis and ME424 Control Systems in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, or with approval of
instructor. Offered in the fall. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 529 - Intro to Nonlinear Dynamics
The course aims to introduce students to the world of nonlinear dynamics and nonlinear
oscillations as demonstrated through modern and real-world examples from various physical
and engineering applications (including those from the instructor own research in
Micro and Nano systems, sensors, and actuators). The course will teach the students
the main characteristics and phenomena of nonlinear dynamics. It will also enrich
their knowledge with useful analytical and numerical techniques to tackle nonlinear
problems.
Prerequisites: ME 302, ME 303, or Graduate level standing Credits: 3 When offered:
Fall and Spring
Levels: Graduate
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ME 531X - Applied Machine Learning fr ME
This course covers machine learning fundamentals, some popular and advanced machine
learning models. Major topics include supervised learning (logistics regression, support
vector machine, artificial neural networks, Gaussian process), unsupervised learning
(clustering, dimensionality reduction), convolutional neural networks, generative
adversarial networks, physics-constrained/informed neural networks, and optimization algorithms (stochastic gradient descent,
Bayesian optimization). This course also covers the applications of machine learning
models in mechanical engineering.
Prerequisites: ME 303 or equivalent. Offered in the fall semester Credits: 3
Levels: Graduate
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ME 532 - Principles Biomechanical Engin
Study of the basic mechanical properties of the human body, including the biomechanics
of locomotion and measurement of physiological parameters. The applications of statics
and dynamics to biomechanics. Studying the elastic, hyperelastic, and viscoelastic
material properties of Biological tissues. Image-based multiscale and multiphysics
modeling in biomechanics. Projects will be included that will stress mathematical
and computational modeling and analysis of the mechanics of tissues, limbs, joints,
and bioscaffolds.
Prerequisite: ME 211, ME 274, graduate and undergraduate in mechanical engineering.
Offered in the Spring. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 533 - Applied Mathematical Methods
The course covers a range of topics involving mathematical and numerical methods
for solving engineering problems. The list includes: linear algebra, nonlinear equations,
ordinary differential equations, Laplace Transforms, data analysis, statistics and numerical solution to partial
differential equations. Both analytical and numerical techniques will be presented
and applied to solve problems in mechanical engineering as well as other technical
fields. The MATLAB computing environment will be used throughout the course for graphic,
numerical computation and symbolic manipulation. Prerequisites: Calculus I-III; Ordinary
Differential Equations. Offered in the fall. 3 credits.
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 535 - Analytical Methods I
A survey of important analytical and numerical methods for mathematical modeling
of engineering and scientific problems. Solution of partial differential equations,
including methods for linear equations, separation of variables and eigenfunction
expansions ; review of multi-variable calculus, including vector analysis; selected
topics in linear algebra, integral transforms and numerical approximation techniques.
The analysis methods are introduced in the context of typical engineering applications.
Prerequisites: ordinary differential equations, ME 302. Offered in the Fall. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 536 - Fundamentals of Additive Manu
Description: This course will explore additive manufacturing technologies from a research and industrial perspectives. Topics
will include conventional subtractive machining, extrusion based additive manufacturing,
metal additive manufacturing, inkjet additive printing, photo-polymerizing technologies,
additive nano-manufacturing, and post-processing challenges. Course fee applies. Refer
to the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisites: ME-441 (Heat Transfer), ME-362 (Material
Science), or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. Normal grading option. Offered
in the spring. 3 credits.
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 540 - Fundamentals of Energy Transpo
A foundation for energy transport is developed in terms of the physical modes of
heat transfer and the formulation of computational models. Conduction, single-phase
forced and natural convection, phase-change convection, and modern energy applications
are addressed. Prerequisite: BSME or equivalent or consent of instructor. Term varies.
3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 541 - Computational Fluid Dynamics
Fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics as they relate to compressible and
incompressible flows as well as interfacial phenomena. The course involves both MATLAB
implementations and the use of commercial software. Prerequisites: fluid mechanics and differential equations, or consent
of instructor. Offered in the Spring. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 543 - HVAC
Application of principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer
to the analysis and design of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Use materials of construction data in conjunction with internal gains to calculate
heating and cooling loads. Use of psychrometrics data with ventilation requirements
to select and integrate HVAC components into systems. Students will be required to
generate a presentation on a relevant HVAC topic(s). (Technical elective.) Prerequisites:
Thermodynamics (ME 331 or equivalent), Fluid Mechanics (ME 351 or equivalent) or consent
of the instructor. Offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 550 - Intro To Fluid Dynamics
A foundation for the analysis of inviscid and viscous incompressible flow is developed.
Foundation topics include Eulerian description, material derivative, relative motion
(strain-rate tensor), vorticity, Newtonian fluid model. Equations of motion are formulated,
leading to Euler and Navier-Stokes equations. Potential flow solutions are discussed. Viscous flow is studied using Stokes, lubrication and boundary layer approximations.
Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. Term varies. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 552 - Complex Fluids
Multiphase flows and complex fluids are treated from a mathematical and physical
perspective. Fundamental and applied research topics are covered, including volume-averaged
governing equations, particle-fluid and particle-particle interactions, complex fluids
and colloidal dispersions, dynamics of droplets and bubbles, interfacial conditions,
stability, atomization and sprays, and experimental methods. Prerequisites: ME 550
and MSE560 (or equivalents). Term varies. 3 credits.
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 554 - Viscous Flow
Various topics in viscous incompressible fluid flow. Navier-Stokes equations,
classical solutions, asymptotic methods, boundary layers, lubrication approximation,
capillarity, thin films with and without free surfaces, interfacial stability. Prerequisites:
undergraduate fluid mechanics, ME 535, or consent of instructor. Offered in the Fall.
3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 562 - Mechanical Behav of Engr Mtls
A study of the response of materials to applied stresses, especially stress-induced
failures. Relationship between structure and properties, with emphasis on microstructural
changes and failure. Macroscopic and microscopic concepts of fracture mechanics, fatigue,
creep and their interactions. Emphasis on design applications and failure analysis.
Prerequisites: undergraduate courses in mechanics of materials and materials science,
or consent of instructor. Term varies. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 563 - Thin Film & Coating Technology
Description: This course discusses processing, structure and properties of thin
films and coatings, as well as emerging thin film materials and applications. The
goal is to connect fundamental principles of thin film nucleation and growth to various
thin film processing techniques including vapor phase deposition, plasma etching,
epitaxy, oxidation and solution precursor methods. Structural evolution of thin films
and its relation to the properties will be highlighted. Characterization of thin
films and surfaces will also be presented.
This course will be cross-listed with MSE 563.
Prerequisites: ME 362 Science of Engineering Materials, or undergraduate courses in
materials science and materials processes, or consent of instructor. Offered in Spring. 3 credits.
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 570 - Transmis'n Electron Microscopy
Basic functions of the various components of a transmission electron microscopy
(TEM) instrument; the physics and theory of electron scattering and electron diffraction;
the physics of the interactions between fast electrons and specimens; TEM imaging
and contrast mechanisms; high resolution TEM; the analytical techniques of energy
dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS); operational
modes and various types of TEM techniques to probe the structure, composition and
chemistry of materials. Prerequisite: graduate status, senior standing or consent
of instructor. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 571 - Manufacturing Processes I
The course focus is the analysis and applications of traditional and more recently
developed manufacturing processes. Also, the basic properties and structure of materials
will be reviewed. The range of manufacturing processes to be studied include traditional
machining, forming, casting, joining, additive manufacturing and non-traditional machining.
The processing of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites are treated. Prerequisite:
ME 362 or equivalent. Offered in the Fall. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 575 - Nanoscale Energy Transport
This course will explore how energy is transported and converted via molecules,
electrons, phonons, and photons. The science of these carriers has critical
energy applications, including thermoelectrics, thermal batteries, light emitting
diodes, and photovoltaics. Covered topics include kinetic theory, quantization
of energy levels, statistical distributions, Boltzmann transport relations, and nanoscale
size effects. Applications, recent advancement in the field, and experimental
techniques will be discussed. ME-441 (Heat Transfer), ME-331 (Thermodynamics), or
equivalent. Offered in the spring. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 577 - Mechanics in Energy Appl
In the last a few years, rapid advances have been witnessed in modeling, simulations
and characterizations of mechanical behavior of advanced energy materials and systems,
and tremendous opportunities arise for further understanding of mechanics in energy
materials for superior performance. This project-based graduate elective course will
address the importance of mechanics in all aspects of energy conversion, energy storage
and energy harvesting. This course is a Community-Engaged Learning course. Prerequisite: None. Offered in
the Spring. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 580A - Special Topics
Special Topics. Topics vary by semester.
3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 581 - Computer Aided Engr
Fundamentals of computer graphics, interactive graphics, introduction to CAD, modeling,
analysis and optimization. Introduction of finite element method and use of standard
packages for design problems. Dynamic simulation. Cannot be taken in addition to ME
381 or equivalent. Term varies. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 582 - Adv Computer-Aided Engineering
Advanced CAE will cover GD&T, CAM, theory and principles of CAD modeling,
and configuration management. Projects and laboratory assignments will include solid
modeling and manufacturing file output (CNC). There will be a weekly laboratory. A final project will be a team, concurrent,
distributed design project. Prerequisites: ME 381 or ME 581 or equivalent. Offered
in the Spring. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 584 - Design of Mechanical Elements
This is a second course in mechanical component and systems design. Design and
analysis of fasteners, welds, bearings, gears, and power transmission elements will
be covered. Software packages will be used: Creo (solid modeling and computer-aided
design), Creo Structure or ANSYS (finite element analysis). Prerequisites: ME 581
and ME 392.
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 586 - Reliability Based Mech Desig
The course provides an introduction to mechanical engineering reliability analysis
as well as reliable product design. The goal is to make the student familiar with
both the statistical tools as well as the possible failure modes that enable one to
model time to failure of products and to use such models during the design phase to
ensure reliable product performance. Prerequisite: ME 392 or equivalent course. Offered
in the Fall. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 592 - Tech. Dev. Curriculum I
This course is a 32-week in-house course taught at BAE Systems for students enrolled
in the BAE ELDP program only and devoted to a broad review of engineering fundamentals,
with emphasis on interdisciplinary topics related to Electronic Systems products and
processes, technologies, applications, and problem solving techniques. Coursework
includes a team-project and presentation to engineering management. Offered in Spring,
6 credits.
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 593 - Tech. Dev. Curriculum II
This course is a 16-week in-house course taught at BAE Systems for students enrolled
in the BAE ELDP program only and devoted to challenging students with problems very
similar to those frequently facing Electronic Systems engineers. Coursework includes
a technical project requiring the application of systems, software, and hardware engineering
skills. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 594 - Industrial Internship
INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 597 - Independent Study
Independent study supervised by a mechanical engineering faculty member. Student
must obtain consent of instructor, who then determines description of program, number
of credits (variable), frequency of meeting and location. Appropriate paperwork must
be submitted to the department office in order to complete registration. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 598 - ME Projects
Literature review, mechanical engineering development or other projects as defined
by the project committee. Formal bound report for department library.
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 599 - Thesis
Training in the methods of research. Varied computer modeling, hardware development
and experimentation as determined by the MSME thesis committee. Oral examination required.
Bound thesis goes in University Libraries. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 610 - Fracture Mechanics
Application of the methods of analytical solid mechanics to calculate the driving
forces of crack propagation in materials and those of experimental solid mechanics
to characterize the resistance to fracture. Concepts of linear elastic and elastic-plastic
fracture mechanics. Prerequisite: ME535. Offered in the Fall. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate
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ME 618 - Finite Elem Analysis II
Second-level course in the understanding of finite element method. Covers variational
formulations, non-linear static and dynamic analysis, transient problems and other
specialized features of applying the finite element method to solve engineering problems.
The FE code ANSYS and/or ABAQUS is used to solve the projects assigned in the course.
Prerequisite: ME 517 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Offered in the Spring.
3 credits
Levels: Graduate
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ME 622 - Advanced Acoustics
Physics of sound propagation. Acoustics wave motion. Reflection of sound waves
from boundaries. Sound transmission through walls. Sound generation and radiation
from vibrating structures. Sound propagation in ducts. Coupled acoustical systems:
interaction of sound with structures. Scattering of sound. Acoustics of small-scale
systems; viscous effects. Prerequisite: ME522 or consent of instructor. Offered in
the Fall. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate
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ME 627 - Random Vibrations
Methods for analyzing the response of vibrating systems with random inputs. Correlation
and spectral methods for discrete and continuous vibrating structures. Analysis of
non-linear systems using equivalent linearization, Gaussian closure and the Fokker-Plank
equation. Applications include flow-induced vibrations, response of distributed systems
to spatially random fields, reliability analysis and high-cycle fatigue life predictions.
Prerequisites: graduate course in mechanical vibration and a course in ordinary differential
equations, or consent of instructor. Offered in the Spring. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate
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ME 635 - Analytical Methods II
Complex variables, complex integration, integral transforms, generalized functions, boundary integral
methods, functional analysis. Required course for ME PhD students. Prerequisite: ME
535. Offered in the Spring. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate
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ME 641 - Mesoscale Modeling Comp Fluids
Complex fluids, i.e., polymeric liquids and melts, colloidal suspensions, and micelle
solutions, are of great importance in nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, food
science, and petroleum industry. The first half of the course will introduce various
complex fluids and their physical behavior. The second half of the course will focus
on
surveying the state-of- the-art computer simulation methods (such as molecular dynamics,
dissipative particle dynamics, lattice Boltzmann methods, and others) and their
applications to model complex fluids. Prerequisites: ME 535, ME 550, and ME 541 or
consent of instructor. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 697 - Adv Independent Study
Independent study supervised by a mechanical engineering faculty member. Student
must obtain consent of instructor, who then determines description of program, number
of credits (variable), frequency of meeting and location. Appropriate paperwork must
be submitted to the department office in order to complete registration. For PhD students. 3 credits
Levels: Graduate
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ME 698 - Pre Dissertation Research
Exploratory research oriented toward PhD dissertation.
Levels: Graduate
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ME 699 - Dissertation
Research for and preparation of PhD dissertation.
Levels: Graduate
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ME 700 - Continuous Registration
Required to maintain matriculation through any spring or fall semester when no
other courses are taken. If the minimal one-credit registration is not maintained,
student must reapply for admission.
Levels: Graduate
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ME 701 - Pract/Teaching &Research Asst
Required for all funded graduate assistants. Research or teaching supervised by
faculty advisor.
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
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ME 423 Intro to Dynamics of Microsystems
The course aims to introduce the students to the principles of MEMS and Microsystem
dynamics and their modeling techniques. The course is multi-disciplinary in nature
and will tackle several multi-physics problems, which include vibrations, dynamics,
fluid mechanics, heat, electronics and electricity, etc. It will emphasize analytical
and some numerical modeling techniques. The topics will include topics such as Sensing
and Actuation in MEMS (electrostatic, electrothermal, piezoelectric, electromagnetic,
etc.), Elements of Lumped-Parameter Modeling in MEMS (stiffness, damping, inertia),
case studies of accelerometers, gyroscopes, filters, switches, mirrors, and basic
principles of stability and nonlinear analysis of microsystems. (Technical elective.)
Prerequisite: ME 421.
Offered in the fall semester. 3 credits
ME 473 Micro/Nanomaterials Processing
"This course will explore how micro and nano-scale materials and devices are produced.
Covered topics include the 1) fundamentals of micro and nano-materials processing
in material science and transport phenomena, 2) micro and nano-fabrication processes
for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and Nano-Electro-Mechanical Systems (NEMS),
3) existing and emerging manufacturing processes for industrial scale production of
micro- and nano-scale materials, and 4) Metrology and characterization tools for conducting
research in micro and nano-materials processing.
Prerequisites: ME 302 or approval of instructor.
Term varies. 3 credits
ME 531 Applied Machine Learning fr ME
"This course covers machine learning fundamentals, some popular and advanced machine
learning models. Major topics include supervised learning (logistics regression, support
vector machine, artificial neural networks, Gaussian process), unsupervised learning
(clustering, dimensionality reduction), convolutional neural networks, generative
adversarial networks, physics-constrained/informed neural networks, and optimization
algorithms (stochastic gradient descent, Bayesian optimization). This course also
covers the applications of machine learning models in mechanical engineering. Students
should be familiar with Python basic commands and programming.
Prerequisites: ME 303 or equivalent.
Offered in the fall semester. 3 credits
ME 573X Micro/Nanomaterials Processing
This course will explore how micro and nano-scale materials and devices are produced.
Covered topics include the 1) fundamentals of micro and nano-materials processing
in material science and transport phenomena, 2) micro and nano-fabrication processes
for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and Nano-Electro-Mechanical Systems (NEMS),
3) existing and emerging manufacturing processes for industrial scale production of
micro- and nano-scale materials, and 4) Metrology and characterization tools for conducting
research in micro and nano-materials processing. This course is cross-listed as a
graduate-level course. Completion of additional assignments is required for graduate
credits.
Prerequisites: ME 302 or approval of instructor.
Term varies. 3 credits