400

ME 401 Machine Design

Theoretical and practical aspects of the design of various machine components and simple systems. The design criteria are based on stress analysis, manufacturing issues, materials, and fatigue considerations.

4

Prerequisites

EGR 221, EGR 322

ME 403 Engineering Design: Product Realization

Study of processes and knowledge used to create an engineered product. Topics include design for manufacturing and assembly, materials, and material selection, Lean Manufacturing, and Design of Experiments (DOE) for design and manufacturing.

3

Prerequisites

ME 401

ME 415 Turbomachinery

Dimensional analysis and similitude; applications of fluid flow and thermodynamics to the study of turbomachinery. Characteristics and performance of different types of compressors, turbines, and pumps.

3

Prerequisites

ME 311, ME 331

ME 421 Failure Analysis

Methods to identify and prevent failures in design and manufacturing. Topics include: applied fracture mechanics, non-destructive testing, root cause analysis, and forensic engineering case studies.

3

Prerequisites

EGR 221, EGR 322

ME 423 Applied Strength of Materials

Advanced considerations of stress, strain, and strength are employed for safe and proper design. Theories of failure, design for fatigue, and effects of dynamic loadings represent the current state of the art.

3

Prerequisites

EGR 322

ME 426 Experimental Stress Analysis

Review of theoretical and experimental techniques of strain and stress analysis with emphasis on electrical strain gauges, brittle coatings, grid methods, and photoelasticity techniques. A project is required involving stress analysis of a component/structure utilizing one or more of the above techniques. Fee: $40.

3

Prerequisites

EGR 322

ME 434 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

Analysis and design necessary to plan and specify equipment for heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems. Includes heat transfer analysis of the structure, psychrometric analysis of inside and ventilating air, and thermodynamic and economic analysis of the necessary equipment.

3

Prerequisites

ME 332

Corequisites

ME 336

ME 436 Design of Thermal Systems

Review of the analysis and design of components of thermal systems such as heat exchangers, pumps and blowers, and drive units. Review of computer methods for analyzing systems. At least two design projects applying thermal systems design procedures will be completed.

3

Prerequisites

ME 332, ME 336

ME 443 Systems and Measurement

Systems approach to engineering with application to measurement. Time and frequency analysis of first and second order systems. Calibration, data acquisition, analog to digital conversion, filtering, and modulation will be addressed in both theory and experiment.

3

Prerequisites

EE 261, EGR 212

ME 445 Advanced Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing

Project oriented course that introduces advanced CAD design, including surfacing as well as rapid prototyping, computer numeric control, and programmable logic controllers. Topics include theory behind these concepts and devices, solid modeling, 3-D model data exchange, slicing and offsetting algorithms, and programming such as numerical control of a mill. Fee: $40.

3

Prerequisites

ME 351

ME 453 Mechanical Vibrations

Analysis and prediction of the dynamic behavior and response of mechanical systems. Various types of oscillations and physical properties such as damping and stiffness are explained.

3

Prerequisites

EGR 212, MTH 321

ME 454 Noise and Vibration Control

Industrial application of noise control criteria, measurements, materials, and design. Vibration control is comprised of source identification, system isolation, and testing. Extensive laboratory program also includes spectral and signal analysis. Fee: $40.

3

Prerequisites

Senior standing.

ME 462 Biomechanics

Course will cover a variety of biomechanical analysis and instrumentation topics such as skeletal anatomy, ergonomics, and exercise physiology. Methods for measuring and computing force and movement will be covered. Laboratory exercises will be used to demonstrate instrumentation including motion capture, force plates, EMG, ECG, heart rate monitors, accelerometers, and goniometers.

3

Prerequisites

EGR 212

ME 481 Mechanical Engineerng Project I

Students are required to do design projects including literature search, engineering analysis, and written and oral presentations. These projects are a culminating experience in the mechanical engineering program. Group projects and construction of prototypes is encouraged, where feasible. Fee: $40.

2

Prerequisites

Upper division standing.

ME 482 Mechanical Engineerng Project II

Students are required to do design projects including literature search, engineering analysis, and written and oral presentations. These projects are a culminating experience in the mechanical engineering program. Group projects and construction of prototypes is encouraged, where feasible. Fee: $40.

2

Prerequisites

Upper division standing.

ME 490 Directed Study

Selected study, project, or research in mechanical engineering for upper-division students. Must be arranged between the student and an individual faculty member and subsequently approved by the dean of engineering. No more than three of the technical elective hours taken at the University may be satisfied with individualized study.

Variable

ME 491 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

ME 492 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

ME 493 Research

Faculty-directed student research. Before enrolling, a student must consult with a faculty member to define the project. May be repeated for credit.
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Prerequisites

Upper division standing.