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Thermodynamics I
ME 20000
Credits: 3
First and second laws, entropy, reversible and irreversible processes, properties of pure substances. Application to engineering problems.
Fundamentals of Electromechanical Materials and Energy Engineering (no longer offered)
EEN 22000
Credits: 3
Fundamentals of Energy Materials
EEN 22001
Credits: 3
Energy Engineering Lab I
EEN 22501
Credits: 1
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I
ME 22501
Credits: 1
Basic Engineering Mechanics
EEN 24000
Credits: 4
Energy Engineering Lab II
EEN 25001
Credits: 1
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II
25001
Credits: 1
Experiments on data analysis, hands-on programming with devices and fabrication.
Sustainable Energy
EEN 26000
Credits: 3
Engineering Design, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship (no longer offered)
EEN 26200
Credits: 3
Basic concepts of the design process. Innovative engineering design of real life applications. . Engineering ethics topics. Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship. Design projects focus on open-ended problems. Design modeling, simulation, documentation and communication. Implementation and use of modern computer tools in solving design problems and completing team design projects in the area of Energy Engineering.
Design, Ethics and Entrepreneurship
EEN 26201
Credits: 2
Design, Ethics and Entrepreneurship
ME 26201
Credits: 2
Basic Mechanics I
ME 27000
Credits: 3
Fundamental concepts of mechanics, force systems and couples, free body diagrams, and equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Distributed forces; centroids and centers of gravity of lines, areas, and volumes. Second moment of area, volumes, and masses. Principal axes and principal moments of inertia. Friction and the laws of dry friction. Application to structures and machine elements, such as bars, beams, trusses, and friction devices.
Mechanics of Materials
ME 27200
Credits: 3
Analysis of stress and strain; equations of equilibrium and compatibility; stress/strain laws; extension, torsion, and bending of bars; membrane theory of pressure vessels; elastic stability; selected topics.
Basic Mechanics II
ME 27400
Credits: 3
Kinematics of particles in rectilinear and curvilinear motion. Kinetics of particles, Newton's second law, energy, and momentum methods. Systems of particles, kinematics and plane motion of rigid bodies, forces and accelerations, energy and momentum methods. Kinetics, equations of motions, energy and momentum methods for rigid bodies in three-dimensional motion. Application to projectiles, gyroscopes, machine elements, and other engineering systems.
Engineering Topics: Intro to Advanced Manufacturing
ME 29500
Credits: 3
This introductory course covers both theory and practice of Advanced Manufacturing. The course focuses on high-tech machines and processes that are significantly used in the US industry, namely milling, drilling, and turning using Modern CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) Machine Tools and equipment. The Lab includes training and experimentation on modern CNC milling and turning machines in a virtual reality environment. A physical lab equipped with CNC machine tools is used to provide real life experience as well as test and assess the learned skills. Course outcomes include skills that are critical to the manufacturing industry, in particular the machining sector. Course is offered to major as well as non-major students. High school students can register and earn college credits.
Introduction to Engineering Mechanics & Heat
ME 29500
Credits: 3
An introduction to Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, and Heat Transfer
*Non-ME, Non-EEN students only. THIS CLASS WILL NOT COUNT TOWARD MEE DEPARTEMNT DEGREES (This course is not meant for ME or EEN Students)
Fluid Mechanics
EEN 31000
Credits: 3
Continua, velocity fields, fluid statics, basic conservation laws for systems and control volumes, dimensional analysis. Euler and Bernoulli equations, viscous flows, boundary layers, flows in channels and around submerged bodies, and one-dimensional gas dynamics.
Fluid Mechanics (no longer offered)
ME 31000
Credits: 4
Continua, velocity fields, fluid statics, basic conservation laws for systems and control volumes, dimensional analysis. Euler and Bernoulli equations, viscous flows, boundary layers, flows in channels and around submerged bodies, and one-dimensional gas dynamics.
Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics
31002
Credits: 3
Heat and Mass Transfer (no longer offered)
ME 31400
Credits: 4
Fundamental principles of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation; mass transfer by diffusion and convection. Application to engineering situations.
Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer
EEN 31401
Credits: 3
Energy Engineering Lab III
EEN 32501
Credits: 1
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory III
ME 32501
Credits: 1
Engineering Project Management
ME 32600
Credits: 3
Project management is an important skill that is needed in the private and public sectors as well as specialty businesses. This course explores the challenges facing today's project managers and provides a broad understanding of the project management environment focused on multiple aspects of the project.
Engineering Economics
ME 32700
Credits: 3
Engineering economics is the application of economic techniques to the evaluation of design and engineering alternatives. The role of engineering economics is to assess the appropriateness of a given project, estimate its value, and justify it from an engineering standpoint. This course covers the time value of money and other cash-flow concepts, reviews economic practices and techniques used to evaluate and optimize engineering decisions, and discusses the principles of benefit-cost analysis
Dynamic Systems Modeling and Measurements (No Longer Offered)
EEN 33000
Credits: 4
Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems
ME 33000
Credits: 3
Introduction to dynamic engineering systems; electrical, mechanical, fluid, and thermal components; linear system response; Fourier series and Laplace transform.
Modeling & Measurement of Dynamic Systems
EEN 33001
Credits: 3
Dynamic Systems and Measurements (no longer offered)
ME 34000
Credits: 3
Modeling and formulation of differential equations for dynamic systems, including mechanical vibratory systems, thermal systems, fluid systems, electrical systems, and instrumentation systems. Analysis of dynamic systems and measuring devices including transient response and frequency response techniques, mechanical systems, transducers, and operational amplifiers. Consideration of readout devices and their responses to constant, transient, and steady-state sinusoidal phenomena. Calibration and data analysis techniques are introduced. Both analog and digital computation are included.
Instrumentation and Measurement Systems
ME 34001
Credits: 2
Introduction to Engineering Materials
ME 34400
Credits: 3
Introduction to the structure and properties of engineering materials, including metals, alloys, ceramics, plastics, and composites. Characteristics and processing affecting behavior of materials in service.
Renewable Energy Systems and Design
EEN 34500
Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce the system and design of energy conversion and storage devices for renewable energy sources. Students will first learn about energy sources available on earth including kinetic, solar, and chemical. Next, the course will provide students with a review of the thermodynamic concepts behind energy constant and energy transfer via an energy conversion device. Finally, this course will tie together concepts of solar and biomass renewable energy sources and thermodynamics teaching students about design elements for energy conversion and storage devices, in which renewable energy sources are converted and stored.
Mechanical Engineering Lab (No Longer Offered)
MSTE 35000
Credits: 1
Energy Engineering Lab IV
EEN 35001
Credits: 1
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory IV
35001
Credits: 1
Design of Mechanisms
ME 37200
Credits: 3
This course presents fundamental concepts on kinematics and dynamic analysis of linkages and mechanical systems; analytical and graphical approaches to analysis; vector loop and relative velocity/acceleration solutions; design and analysis of cams and gears.
Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering
ME 39700
Credits: 0-6
Topics of contemporary importance or of special interest in Mechanical Engineering.
Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System
ME 40200
Credits: 3
Mechanical design of organisms, with emphasis on the mechanics of the musculoskeletal system. Selected topics in prosthesis design and biomaterials; emphasis on the unique biological criteria that must be considered in biomechanical engineering design.
Seminar &Fundamentals of Engineering Review (no longer offered)
ME 40500
Credits: 1
A seminar series on mechanical engineering career options and guidance, professional development and licensing, and preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
Robust Design, Standards and Contemporary Issues
ME 40600
Credits: 1
Thermal-Fluid Systems Design
ME 41400
Credits: 3
Application of basic heat transfer and fluid flow concepts to design of the thermal-fluid systems. Emphasis on design theory and methodology. Design experience in thermal-fluid areas such as piping systems, heat exchangers, HVAC, and energy systems. Design projects are selected from industrial applications and conducted by teams.
Introduction to Nanotechnology
ME 42301
Credits: 3
Energy Engineering Lab V
EEN 42501
Credits: 1
Mechanical Engineering Lab V
ME 42501
Credits: 1
Experiments on testing of mechanical measurements and control systems.
Power Engineering
ME 43000
Credits: 3
Rankine cycle analysis, fossil-fuel steam generators, energy balances, fans, pumps, cooling towers, steam turbines, availability (second law) analysis of power systems, energy management systems, and rate analysis.
Principles of Turbomachinery
ME 43300
Credits: 3
Unified treatment of principles underlying fluid mechanic design of hydraulic pumps, turbines, and gas compressors. Similarity and scaling laws. Cavitation. Analysis of radial and axial flow machines. Blade element performance. Radial equilibrium theory. Centrifugal pump design. Axial compressor design.
Compressible Flow and Renewable Kinetic Energy Design
EEN 44500
Credits: 3
Machine Design
ME 45310
Credits: 3
This course prepares the student to: apply basic mechanics (statics and dynamics), mechanics of materials, and probably and statistics to the analysis and design of machines and machine components; design for strength of various machine components; study of stress/strain and force/deflection relations in machine components; understand fundamental approaches to stress and fatigue analysis and failure prevention; incorporate design methods for machine components such as shafts, bearings, springs, gears, clutches, breaks, chains, belts, and bolted and welded joints; and solve open-ended machine design problems involving structural analysis, life prediction, cost, reliability analysis, and technical communication.
Capstone Design
EEN 46200
Credits: 3
Concurrent engineering design concept is introduced and practiced. Application of the design is emphasized. Design problems from all areas of energy engineering are considered. Note: This course has required team meetings that may have meeting times outside the regularly scheduled class time.
Capstone Design
ME 46200
Credits: 3
Introduction to the concurrent engineering design process. Emphasis on the application of the design process. Mechanical engineering as well as multi-disciplinary design projects performed by student teams. Lectures are supplemented by guest speakers. Note: This course has required team meetings that may have meeting times outside the regularly scheduled class time.
Advanced Mechanics of Materials
ME 47200
Credits: 3
Control System Analysis and Design
ME 48200
Credits: 3
Classical feedback concepts, root locus, Bode and Nyquist techniques, state-space formulation, stability, design applications. Students may not receive credit for both 48200 and ECE 38200.
Engineering Design Project
ME 49100
Credits: 1-2
The student selects an engineering design project and works under the direction of the faculty sponsor. Suitable projects may be from the local industrial, municipal, state, and educational communities. May be repeated for up to 4 credit hours.
Energy Engineering Policy
EEN 49700
Credits: 3
HVAC Systems and Energy Use
EEN 49700
Credits: 3
The fundamentals required to design and analyze HVAC systems used in buildings. Fundamentals of HVAC systems & psychrometrics, building heating / cooling loads, application of HVAC equipment to buildings, HVAC component analysis, Energy reduction strategies.
Innovative Product Design with Emphasis on Intellectual. Property 1
ME 49700
Credits: 3
IP Rights for Engineers
ME 49700
Credits: 3
Modern Manufacturing Processes
ME 49700
Credits: 3
Laser Materials Processing
ME 49700
Credits: 3
Design for Patentability
49700
Credits: 3
Introducing advanced topics of patent law including restriction practice, pre-appeal briefs, full appeal briefs, patentability reports, novelty, obviousness, and patentable subject matter. Discussing how to transform non-patentable inventions into patentable invention. Creating patentable projects. Preparing and filing patent applications.
Advanced Thermodynamics
ME 50000
Credits: 3
The empirical, physical basis of the laws of thermodynamics. Availability concepts and applications. Properties and relations between properties in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. The criteria of equilibrium. Application to a variety of systems and problems including phase and reaction equilibrium.
PRIMARY TRACK: Fluid & Thermal Sciences; Energy
Energy Assessment of Industrial Processes
EEN 50101
Credits: 3
The course provides and analyzes methodologies for improving energy efficiency in the manufacturing sector. The manufacturing equipment and processes will be analyzed in terms of energy consumption and optimization. It provides the technical and analytical foundation for students on assessing industrial processes to evaluate measures for optimizing energy efficiency in industrial, electrical, motor drive, compressed air, process heating, process cooling, lighting, space conditioning, combined heat and power systems. This course is designed for students who are interested in energy efficiency.
PRIMARY TRACK: Energy
Energy Managment Principles
ME 50102
Credits: 3
Course composes of energy management principles for industrial application. The importance of energy management, commitment, strategy for continuous improvement and international standard will be described. This course emphasizes on real world applications including: understanding utility billing and identifying costs; identifying and quantifying energy savings opportunities at industrial facilities; determining investment payback scenarios and considerations.
Industrial Energy Assessment: Tools and Applications
ME 50103
Credits: 3
This course synthesizes advanced energy efficiency, energy auditing, and energy assessment methods and practices. Several types of industrial audits will be analyzed with respect to the methods, tools (hand and software), and industrial applications. Topics include: the audit process for energy, industrial productivity, and waste stream audits; audit components: energy bill analysis and economic analysis; audit system mechanics related to building envelop, electrical system, HVAC system, waste heat recovery, lighting, cogeneration, and other prevalent industrial systems; and measurement instrumentation issues for each industrial system. Students will enhance learning from a class project, which requires completion of an industrial scale energy audit.
Powertrain Integration
ME 50104
Credits: 3
The holistic view of powertrain development that includes engine, transmission, and drivline is now well accepted. Current trends indicate an increasing range of engines and transmissions in the future with, consequently, a greater diversity of combinations. Coupled with the increasing introduction of hybrid vehicles, the scope for research, novel developments and new products is clear. This course discusses engines, transmissions, and drivelines in relation to their interfaces with chassis systems. This course also explores the concept to market evolution as well as powertrain and chassis integration. Novel concepts relating, for example, to continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) and hybridization are discussed, as well as approaches to modeling, analysis, and simulation.
Hybrid & Electric Transportation
ME 50105
Credits: 3
This course will cover fundamentals of hybrid electric and battery electric transportation systems with particular emphasis on automotive vehicles. It will cover basic powertrain configurations of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). The principal element of these powertrain will be discussed: Battery, Electric Motor, Engine, Transmission. This course will cover fundamental design concepts for HEV / PHEV and BEV powertrain. Efficient methods of component sizing via appropriate modeling and analysis methodologies will also be introduced. A basic introduction to power electronic components and microprocessor based controllers for these powertrains will also be given. An indepth coverage will be given on the energy and power management of HEV / PHEV and BEV powertrain once the design is complete. Introduction of various concepts and terminologies, the state of the art development, energy conversion and storage options, modeling, analysis, system integration and basic principles of vehicle controls will be covered as well. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to follow the literature on these subjects and perform modeling, design, analysis and development work in this field. A field demonstration of a PHEV will be used to further enhance the learning experience in this course.
Primary Track: Mechatronics & Controls, Energy
Automotive Control
ME 50400
Credits: 3
Concepts of automotive control. Electro-mechanical systems that are controlled by electronic control modules via an appropriate algorithm (such as fuel injection timing control, emission control, transmission clutch control, anti-lock brake control, traction control, stability control, etc.). In-depth coverage on modeling and control of these automotive systems. MATLAB/SIMULINK modeling and simulation.
Intermediate Heat Transfer
ME 50500
Credits: 3
Heat and mass transfer by diffusion in one-dimensional, two-dimensional, transient, periodic, and phase change systems. Convective heat transfer for external and internal flows. Similarity and integral solution methods. Heat, mass, and momentum analogies. Turbulence. Buoyancy-driven flows. Convection with phase change. Radiation exchange between surfaces and radiation transfer in absorbing-emitting media. Multimode heat transfer problems.
Primary Track: Fluid & Thermal Sciences, Energy, Materials
Design Optimization Methods
ME 50601
Credits: 3
In this course, the general theory of optimization, concepts and problem statement are presented. Methods for minimization of a function of one or n variables with and without constraints are discussed. Response surface methods and design of experiments are shown to significantly reduce analysis time. Applications using a commercial software package to solve typical engineering design optimization problems are demonstrated. Uncertainty in the design process is introduced. In addition to engineering, the methods studied can be applied to a variety of diverse disciplines such as finance, investment portfolio management, and life sciences.
Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
ME 50900
Credits: 3
Fluid properties, basic laws for a control volume, kinematics of fluid flow, dynamics of frictionless incompressible flow, basic hydrodynamics, equations of motion of viscous flow, viscous flow applications, boundary layer theory, wall turbulence, and lift and drag of immersed bodies.
Primary Track: Fluid & Thermal Sciences, Energy
Gas Dynamics
ME 51000
Credits: 3
Flow of compressible fluids. One-dimensional flows including basic concepts, isentropic flow, normal and oblique shock waves, Rayleigh line, Fanno line, and simple waves. Multidimensional flows including general concepts, small perturbation theory for linearized flows, and method of characteristics for nonlinear flows.
Energy Storage Devices and Systems
ME 51201
Credits: 3
Fundamental principles of battery science and engineering(battery reactions, charge and mass transport in batteries, battery safety, battery management, and materials development in the batteries, battery system designs and integrations), current state-ofthe-art battery technology and the current technical challenges on the development of batteries, codes and standards for safe handling of batteries.
Primary Track: Energy
Nanosystems Principles
ME 52301
Credits: 3
This is the introductory course in the nanosystems area. It introduces students to the principles and applications of nanosystems. The course begins with an introduction to the nanometer scale phenomena. It then introduces students to the basic elements resulting in nanosystems: nanoscale materials, processes, and devices. It also provides students with a basic understanding of the tools and approaches that are used for the measurement and characterization of nanosystems, and their modeling and simulation. Moreover, the course covers the applications of nanosystems in a wide range of industries, including information technology, energy, medicine, and consumer goods. The course concludes with a discussion of the societal and economical significance of these applications, including benefits and potential risks.
Primary Track: Materials, Energy
Combustion
ME 52500
Credits: 3
Physical and chemical aspects of basic combustion phenomena. Classification of flames. Measurement of laminar flame speeds. Factors influencing burning velocity. Theory of flame propagation. Flammability, chemical aspects, chemical equilibrium. Chain reactions. Calculation and measurement of flame temperature. Diffusion flames. Fuels. Atomization and evaporation of liquid fuels. Theories of ignition, stability, and combustion efficiency.
Integrated Nanosystems Processes and Devices
ME 52601
Credits: 3
This course covers processes and devices associated with integrated nanosystems. Integrated nanosystems refer to systems which consist of integrated micro-, meso-, and/or macro-scale parts, and their core components are realized by nano-scale materials, processes, and devices. The course, while covering processes which result in integrated nanosystems, will focus on the theory and operation of select electronic, electromechanical, and biomedical devices which are used for information technology, sensing, medical, and other applications. The lectures will be complemented by hands-on laboratory experience.
Introduction to Systems Engineering
ME 53501
Credits: 3
This course offers an examination of the principles of systems engineering and their application across the system life cycle. Special emphasis is given to concept exploration, requirements analysis and development, analysis of alternatives, preliminary design, integration, verification, and system validation. The students will use the international space station (on-orbit modules) for practical application of the principles introduced in this course. This is the first of two courses in systems engineering and is a prerequisite to the Systems & Specialty Engineering course. Both courses use the same text book and have a 15% overlap of the text material.
Primary Track: Solid Mechanics & CAE
Systems and Speciality Engineering
53502
Credits: 3
This course offers an examination of the interaction between the principles of systems engineering and the “design for” specialty engineering areas. The focus of their interactions is viewed across the system life cycle. Special emphasis is given to contributions of the specialties to the essential knowledge development needed for concept exploration, requirements analysis and development, trade offs and decisions with uncertainty, preliminary design ,system integration, verification, and system validation. The students will use the international space station and its support systems for practical application of the principles introduced in this course. This is the second of two courses in systems engineering and is dependent upon successfully completing ME 53501 Introduction to Systems Engineering. There is a 15% overlap between these two courses.
Introduction to Renewable Energy
ME 54200
Credits: 3
This is an introductory course on renewable energy. The students will learn the fundamental principles of the various renewable energy options and their applications and costs. After taking this course, the students will be familiar with the economic and societal impact of renewable energy systems, and be able to participate in the design or selection of renewable energy systems.
CAD/CAM Theory and Application
ME 54600
Credits: 3
Introduction to computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) theory and applications. Topics include CAD/CAM systems and integration, geometric modeling, process planning, and tool path generation, CAD/CAM interfacing with CNC (computer numerically controlled) machines, machining, and CNC programming. Projects involve CAD/CAM-based product development cycle. Hands-on experience is attained through laboratory experiment and actual CNC manufacturing.
Primary Track: Solid Mechanics & CAE, Mechatronics & Controls, Design
Fuel Cell Science & Engineering
ME 54800
Credits: 3
This course is designed as the introduction to fuel cell science and engineering for both graduate and undergraduate students (senior). The course is 3 credit hours (3 credits for lecture). It is intended for students in the mechanical and electrical engineering, materials science and chemistry. The course will cover the fundamentals of the fuel cell science; emphasis will be placed on the fuel cell reactions, charge and mass transport in fuel cells, water transport management, and materials development in the fuel cells, fuel cell system designs and integrations. The current state-of-the-art fuel cell technology will be introduced as well as the current technical challenges on the development of fuel cells. Codes and standards for safe handling of fuel cells will also be emphasized.
PRIMARY TRACK: Energy; Materials
Advanced Stress Analysis
ME 55000
Credits: 3
Studies of stresses and strains in three-dimensional problems. Failure theories and yield criteria. Stress function approach to two-dimensional problems. Bending of non-homogeneous asymmetric curved beams. Torsion of bars with noncircular cross sections. Energy methods. Elastic stability. Introduction to plates. Students may not receive credit for both ME 472 and ME 550. [Key Undergraduate Course: ME 27200]
Finite Element Analysis
ME 55100
Credits: 3
Concepts of finite elements methods; formulations for different engineering problems and their applications. Variational methods, the finite element concept, and applications in stress analysis, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
Primary Track: Solid Mechanics & CAE, Fluid & Thermal Sciences, Materials, Biomechanics, Design
Advanced Applications of Finite Element Method
ME 55200
Credits: 3
Various algorithms for nonlinear and time-dependent problems in two and three dimensions. Emphasis on advanced applications with problems chosen from fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and solid mechanics areas. Independent project required.
Composite Materials
ME 55800
Credits: 3
Potential applications of composite materials. Basic concepts of fiber-reinforced composites. Manufacturing, micro- and macro-mechanics, and static analysis of composite laminates. Performance (fatigue and fracture) and its application to engineering design.
Kinematics
ME 56000
Credits: 3
Geometry of constrained-plane motion with application to linkage design. Type and number synthesis, size synthesis. Path curvature, inflection circle, cubic of stationary curvature. Finite displacements, three- and four-separated positions. Graphical, analytical, and computer techniques.
Advanced Dynamics
ME 56200
Credits: 3
Dynamics of multiple-degrees-of-freedom mechanical systems. Holonomic and nonholonomic constraints. Lagrange’s equations of motion. Hamilton’s principle for holonomic systems. Kinematics and kinetics of rigid-body motion, including momentum and energy methods, linearized equations of motion. Classification of vibratory systems: gyroscopic, circulatory forces. Stability of linear systems: divergence and flutter. Applications to gyroscopes, satellite dynamics, etc.
Primary Track: Solid Mechanics & CAE, Mechatronics & Controls
Mechanical Vibrations
ME 56300
Credits: 3
Review of systems with one degree of freedom. Lagrange's equations of motion for multiple-degree-of-freedom systems. Matrix methods. Transfer functions for harmonic response, impulse response, and step response. Convolution integrals for response to arbitrary inputs. Principle frequencies and modes. Applications to critical speeds, measuring instruments, isolation, torsional systems. Nonlinear problems.
Primary Track: Mechatronics & Controls
Mechanical Behavior of Materials
ME 56900
Credits: 3
How loading and environmental conditions can influence the behavior of materials in service. Elastic and plastic behavior, fracture, fatigue, low- and high-temperature behavior. Introduction to fracture mechanics. Emphasis is on methods of treating these conditions in design.
Primary Track: Solid Mechanics & CAE, Materials
Analysis and Design of Robotic Manipulators
ME 57201
Credits: 3
Introduction to the analysis and design of robotic manipulators. Topics include kinematic configurations, forward and inverse position soluton, velocity and acceleration, path planning, off-line progamming, force and torque solutions, rigid body dynamics, motors and actuators, robot design, sensors, and controls, computer simulation and graphical animation.
Air Pollution and Emission Control
57301
Credits: 3
This course is designed to promote creativity through immersive experience. It will integrate the real-world problem solving experience into the course curriculum through traineeship in the industry / lab environment. Students will study the environmental pollution sources and fundamental mechanisms of their impacting the environment and human health, and how automotive emission can be measured and controlled. In particular, measurement of particulate emission deposited in a diesel particulate filter will be studied. Here the students will have a chance to creatively design functional shapes of the sensor components. The course topic is chosen in this context that align with the local industry / lab. Topics in emission control technologies, including sensors, control mechanisms, remedial systems will be taught and combined into the course projects that students will accomplish over the course of a semester.
Primary Track: Mechatronics & Controls, Design
Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering
ME 58100
Credits: 3
The solution to problems arising in mechanical engineering using numerical methods. Topics include nonlinear algebraic equations, sets of linear algebraic equations, eigenvalue problems, interpolation, curve fitting, ordinary differential equations, and partial differential equations. Applications include fluid mechanics, gas dynamics, heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, vibrations, automatic control systems, kinematics, and design.
Primary Track: Solid Mechanics & CAE, Materials, Fluid & Thermal Sciences, Mechatronics & Controls, Biomechanics
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT
ME 59100
Credits: 1-3
Individual Advanced Study in various fields of Mechanical and Energy Engineering.
This Project Based Course is permission only provided by individual MEE Faculty/Instructor(s).
Mechanical Engineering Projects I
ME 59100
Credits: 3
Individual Advanced Study in various fields of Mechanical Engineering. May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours. Students must consult MEE Faculty for permission to enroll in this Project Based Course.
Probabilistic Engineering Design
ME 59700
Credits: 3
This course presents probabilistic methodologies of engineering design under uncertainty. It is intended for students who are interested in statistical/probabilistic methods for engineering analysis and design. The outcomes of the course are 1) an ability to model uncertainties in engineering applications, 2) an ability to perform basic statistics, risk, and reliability analyses, and 3) an ability to integrate probabilistic design with simulations, optimization, Design for Six Sigma, and Design of Experiments.
Primary Track: Design
Multiscale Modeling and Simulation of Materials
ME 59700
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to present the theories and methods in multiscale modeling and simulation of materials and establish relations between material properties and material behavior on multiple scales. The course provides basic knowledge about the principles, concepts and methods in molecular dynamics and Density Functional Theories. The course further discusses the development of multiscale methodologies on coupling different methods on multiple scales.
Primary Track: Solid Mechanics & CAE, Materials
Models of Musculoskeletal Load
59700
Credits: 3
Systems Driven Product Development
ME 59700
Credits: 3
Integrated Model-based systems driven product development, or SDPD (Systems Driven Product Development) is a framework for integrating system behavioral modeling with downstream design and manufacturing practices. SDPD is an implementation of MBE (Model-based Engineering) which integrates MBSE (Model-based Systems Engineering) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). SDPD can also be seen as an approach to creating the “Digital Twin” of a product/process, and supporting the digital factory/digital enterprise of Industry 4.0 (4th Industrial Revolution). In addition to introducing key concepts and definitions such as MBSE (Model-based Systems Engineering), SDPD, Digital manufacturing, Digital Twin, Digital Thread, Industry 4.0, Interoperability, Traceability, Validation/Verification, Predictive analytics, etc., the course will focus on covering the key tools that enable the implementation and demonstration of System driven model-based integrated product and process lifecycle, including: Cameo (for MBSE), Amesim (for Systems simulation), NX CAD (for 3D modeling), Star-CCM+ and NASTRAN (for model analysis), Teamcenter Process planner (for process design), Tecnomatix (for process and plant simulation), HEEDS (for design optimization), and Teamcenter (for Product data and lifecycle management). The course includes at least one case study and one project that leverage these technologies to implement SDPD as a key step towards building the digital solution that drives Industry 4.0.
Primary Track: Solid Mechanics & CAE
Industrial Energy Audit
59700
Credits: 1 - 2
The objective of this course is to give the students practical understanding of industrial energy assessment and audit process by executing actual industrial audits.
Primary Track: Energy
Orthopedic Biomechanics
59700
Credits: 3
Musculoskeletal tissues, such as bone, cartilage, tendon and ligament, serve functions that are largely mechanical in nature and that are critical for our health. This course is structured around classical topics in mechanics of materials and their applications in biomechanics, skeletal tissues, bone-implant systems, and diarthroidal joints. Topics include: mechanical behavior of tissues (anisotropy, nonlinearity, viscoelasticity, poroelasticity) with emphasis on the role of the microstructure of these tissues; structural properties of whole bones and implants (composite and asymmetric beam theories); the mechanical function of native and artificial joints (contact mechanics, lubrication and wear). Emphasis is placed on using experimental data to test and develop theoretical models.
Optimal Design of Mechatronic Systems: Robots and Interactive Structures
59700
Credits: 3
This course will introduce the fundamentals of transformation of knowledge from art/design to engineering/technology applications. Different variant forms of free form design, in relation to various structural topologies common in engineering and technology applications and related optimization techniques will be discussed. This course will utilize the epistemology of studio practice implicit in the artistic process in order to acquire embodied knowledge. Reasoning innovative process can be taught through the crafting of mechanical structures while experiencing bodily interactions with the nature of materials and tools. Thus, this course introduces a range of design principles and critical studio practice methodologies while working with a range of variable materials and aims to help students grow in their creative thinking. It will integrate mechatronic modeling / simulation, optimal design, and hands-on fabrication of robotic systems (sensors, actuators, electric circuits, and embedded controllers) and interactive structures in a makerspace environment.
SysML Model Based Systems Engineering
59700
Credits: 3
This course teaches applications of SysML to real life projects and businesses, in order to define, track and visualize various aspects of a system. The coursework is structured around the Object Modeling Group’s SysML used in modeling systems. The Cameo Systems Modeler will be used to for advanced features of engineering analysis – design decision evaluation and requirements verification, check model consistency and track design progress. Several case studies from healthcare and engineering disciplines are studied.
Kinetic Theory & Computational Modeling in Fluid Dynamics
59700
Credits: 3
Introduction to Flexible Electronics
59700
Credits: 3
The course investigates the design and mechanics of flexible electronics, materials, processing, substrates, device, and applications. Students will learn how science and technology are applied to the emerging flexible electronics area.
Design of Complex and Origami Structures
59700
Credits: 3
This course introduces principles in art and engineering analysis and optimization with focus on design of complex, irregular (organic), free-form, and origami structures. This course provides a sound grasp of structural analysis and design optimization methods, the origami arts, and fundamental creative strategies used in the design thinking process.
Imaging-Based Computational Analysis of Biomedical Flows
59700
Credits: 3
This course consists of three parts: (1) concepts and principles of hemodynamic flows including anatomy of cardiovascular system, cardiovascular physiology, flow modeling and features, governing equations; (2) cardiovascular imaging and geometry modeling; (3) patient-specific computational hemodynamics and related medical diagnose and assessment of cardiovascular diseases. Team projects to evaluate hemodynamics in human arteries based on CT/MRI images will provide the first-hand experience of how engineering analysis can contribute to medical innovation and advance.
Patient Specific Computational Modeling
59700
Credits: 3
Materials Characterization Techniques
59700
Credits: 3
Additive Manufacturing
59700
Credits: 3
This course explains the engineering aspects and physical principles of available AM technologies (binder and material jetting, sheet lamination, vat photopolymerization, directed energy deposition, powder bed fusion, and material extrusion technologies), as well as their most relevant applications and criteria to successfully select an AM technology for the embodiment of a particular design (material compatibility, interfaces issues, strength requirements).
Primary Track: Solid Mechanics & CAE, Materials
Design of Mechanical Systems
59700
Credits: 3
Ceramics Material for Renewable Energy
59700
Credits: 3
Dynamics and Simulation of Hybrid-ElectricVehicles
59700
Credits: 3
Introduction to Tribology
59700
Credits: 3
Composite Materials for Automotive Applications
ME 59700
Credits: 3
This course focuses on design and analysis of composite materials for automotive and motorsport applications and will cover the following four main subjects: composite materials in the automotive industry, impact and crash analysis, damage and failure, case studies and designs.
Primary Track: Solid Mechanics & CAE, Materials
Principles of Turbomachinery
59700
Credits: 3
Systems Modeling and Simulation
59700
Credits: 3
Design and Analysis of Lightweight Vehicles
ME 59700
Credits: 3
Electromechanical Systems and Applied Mechatronics
ME 59700
Credits: 3
Design, optimization, and control of electromechanical and mechatronic systems. Comprehensive dynamic analysis, modeling, and simulation of electric machines, power electronics, and sensors. Application of advanced software and hardware in mechatronic systems design and optimization
Introduction to Friction and Wear
ME 59700
Credits: 3
Introduces engineering students to the fundamentals of tribology and its engineering applications. Topics include friction, wear and lubrication theories and how models can be appplied to assess and design against damage and failure of contacting structural components (mechanical & biological).
Topology Optimization
ME 59700
Credits: 3
This graduate-level course focuses on theoretical and practical aspects of numerical methods utilized in the solution of structural optimization with emphasis on topology optimization problems. This course presents fundamental aspects of finite element analysis and mathematical programming methods with applications on discrete and continuum topology optimization problems. Applications include designing lightweight structures, compliant mechanisms, heat transfer, and energy harvesting systems.
ME Graduate Seminar
ME 59800
Credits: 0
ME Graduate Seminar course is a zero (0) credit hour course; however, students will be graded on attendance etc. Enrollment in ME Graduate Seminar ME 59800 in the appropriate semester(s) is necessary for our department funded Graduate and Professional students.
There is also a ME Graduate Seminar Canvas Site for ME 59800 announcement postings.
The following Mechanical Engineering Graduate and Professional students are required to enroll in ME Graduate Seminar:
- PhD funded students must attend a minimum of 10 seminars each semester while funded. This funding can be from either MEE or Motorsports.
- MSME students who received any funding from the department must attend a minimum of 5 seminars during each semester in which they are funded.
Computational Modeling of Turbulence
60101
Credits: 3
This course consists of three parts: (i) turbulence principles including turbulence concepts, statistical description, and Kolmogorov hypothesis; (ii) major modeling concepts and formulations such as direct numerical simulation (DNS), large eddy numerical simulation (LES), and Reynolds averaged Navier-stokes simulation (RANS); (iii) Projects related to DNS/LES/RANS of turbulence with applications in environment, industry, and biomechanics.
Primary Track: Fluid & Thermal Sciences
Computational Fluid Dynamics
ME 61400
Credits: 3
Application of finite difference methods, finite element methods, and the method of characteristics for the numerical solution of fluid dynamics problems. Incompressible viscous flows: vorticity transport equation, stream function equation, and boundary conditions. Compressible flows: treatment of shocks, implicit and explicit artificial viscosity techniques, and boundary conditions. Computational grids.
Advanced Finite Element Method for Solids
65100
Credits: 3
This course is designed to teach students advanced non-linear finite element techniques for solid mechanics stress and heat transfer analysis. Those include techniques for modeling: 2D/3D continua; beams; plates; large rotations; geometric non-linearity; material non-linearity; material plasticity; heat transfer; modeling thermo-mechanical systems; frequency domain solutions; quasi-static solutions; time domain solutions; modeling of frictional contact; and modeling rigid-bodies. Applications of the modeling techniques taught in this course will be introduced. Those include: static and dynamic stress-analysis of mechanical components (such as gears, cams, chains and belts) with material and geometric non-linearity; modal analysis of mechanical components; metal forming and crashworthiness analysis.
Primary Track: Solid Mechanics & CAE, Materials
Computational Mechanics of Materials
69700
Credits: 3
Continuum Mechanics
69700
Credits: 3
Fundamentals of Turbulence and modeling
ME 69700
Credits: 3 (3 Class)
This course consists of three parts: (i) fundamentals of turbulence including turbulence concepts, statistical description, and Kolmogorov hypothesis. (ii) major modeling concepts and formulations such as direct numerical simulation (DNS), large eddy numerical simulation (LES), and Reynolds averaged Navier-stokes simulation (RANS). Team projects related to turbulence modeling and computation with applications in environment, industry, biomechanics for visualizing and experiencing turbulence.