ME - Mechanical Engineering

ME 074 Fluids Laboratory - Lecture

Lecture session for Fluids Laboratory.
0

Corequisites

ME 374

ME 076 Thermodynamics Laboratory - Lecture

Lecture session for Thermodynamics Laboratory.
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Corequisites

ME 376

ME 111 Engineering Graphics

This course introduces graphical communication of engineering design using traditional sketches and drawings coupled with computer modeling. An introduction to engineering drawings, dimensioning, and tolerances will be provided. Three dimensional modeling will be introduced using commercial software. Visualization and manipulation of existing models will be performed by generating drawings, building assemblies, and creating engineering drawings.

2

ME 222 Engineering Graphics

Introduces graphical communication of engineering design using traditional sketches and drawings coupled with computer modeling. An introduction to engineering drawings, dimensioning, and tolerances. Three dimensional modeling introduced using commercial software. Visualization and manipulation of existing models will be performed by generating drawings, building assemblies, and creating engineering drawings. First offering in spring 2015, replaces ME 111. Fee: $40.
2

ME 301 Mechanical Engineering Analysis

Numerical methods applied to engineering problems: interpolation and curve fitting of experimental data, matrix analysis, and approximation methods in structural, thermal, and fluid systems.

2

Prerequisites

CS 201 or EGR 111.

ME 304 Finite Element Analysis

This course builds on the concepts learned in strength of materials and introduces finite element analysis (FEA). FEA is introduced mathematically beginning with springs, trusses, and beams. A commercial FEA software package is used to model plane stress and three-dimensional geometry. Individual projects are used to introduce three dimensional analysis. Fee: $40.

3

Prerequisites

EGR 322 AND (ME 111 or ME 222.)

ME 311 Mechanics of Fluids I

Basic properties of a fluid, problems in hydrostatics. The general equations of fluid motion. Boundary layer concepts. Application to a variety of laminar and turbulent incompressible flow situations. The technique of dimensional analysis is introduced.

3

Prerequisites

EGR 212 or EGR 213

ME 312 Mechanics of Fluids II

Application of fluid mechanics principles to laminar and turbulent duct flows; head losses through pipes including minor losses; compressible flows; measurement and turbomachinery.

2

Prerequisites

ME 311 or EGR 311.

ME 328 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. First offering in spring 2016, replaces ME 401.
4

Prerequisites

EGR 221, EGR 322.

ME 331 Fundamental Thermodynamics

Classical treatment emphasizing the first and second laws of thermodynamics and their application to open and closed systems undergoing steady and unsteady processes. Tabular and graphical data, as well as ideal gas properties, are used in analytical work.

3

Prerequisites

MTH 202

ME 332 Applied Thermodynamics

Application of thermodynamic principles in analyzing power and refrigeration systems, non-reacting gas mixtures, psychrometrics, and combustion.

2

Prerequisites

CHM 207, ME 331

ME 336 Heat Transfer

Conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer are studied in detail. Real engineering problems and systems involving more than one of these modes are analyzed. Numerical solutions are emphasized for the many problems for which analytical solutions cannot be found.

3

Prerequisites

ME 331 and MTH 321.

ME 341 Modern Manufacturing Processes

Manufacturing properties of engineering materials. Casting, forging, forming, and joining processes. Conventional and non-conventional material removal processes. Powder metallurgy and coatings. An introduction to the concept of intelligent processing of materials.

3

Prerequisites

EGR 221, EGR 322

ME 351 Mechanical Systems Laboratory

An introduction to control systems with an emphasis on industrial motion control. Theoretical and experimental studies will familiarize students with PID control, control system hardware and software, stepper motors, servo motors, sensors, simulation, and data acquisition systems.

2

Prerequisites

EGR 212, MTH 321 or corequisite.

Corequisites

MTH 321 or prerequisite.

ME 374 Fluids Laboratory

Experimental analysis of fluid mechanics principles including pressure losses through pipes and fittings, pump turbine characteristics, drag force measurements, compressible flows, boundary layers, etc. Fee: $40.

1

Corequisites

ME 312, ME 074.

ME 376 Thermodynamics Laboratory

Experimental studies of thermal systems including compressors, steam turbine power cycles, refrigeration, air-conditioning, Otto engine cycle, evaporative cooling towers, and heat exchangers. Fee: $40.

1

Prerequisites

ME 332

Corequisites

ME 076

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

Upper division standing.

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 or EGR 311.

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 422 Composite Materials

An overview of different types of composite materials; processing and performance characteristics of matrix and reinforcements and their interactions; micromechanics and macromechanics of composites at the lamina and laminate levels; fatigue, creep, and fracture behavior of composites. A project is required as part of the course.
3

Prerequisites

EGR 221, EGR 322.

ME 425 Welding Engineering

Review of different types of welding power sources, processes, and types of electrodes/wires. Basic welding metallurgy, weld joint design, and NDE techniques. A project on weldment analysis is required.
3

Prerequisites

EGR 221

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 Energy Efficiency in Buildings

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 331, ME 332 or corequisite, ME 336 or corequisite.

Corequisites

ME 332 or prerequisite, ME 336 or prerequisite.

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 438 Renewable Energy

Study of renewable energy systems including photovoltaic, wind, geothermal systems, biofuels, and tidal energy. Overview of renewable energy credits, sustainability definitions, life cycle assessment, and exergy assessment techniques.
3

Prerequisites

ME 331

Cross Listed Courses

EE 424

ME 441 Modern Manufacturing Processes

Manufacturing properties of engineering materials. Casting, forging, forming, and joining processes. Conventional and non-conventional material removal processes. Powder metallurgy and coatings. An introduction to the concept of intelligent processing of materials.
3

Prerequisites

EGR 221, EGR 322

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

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 111 or ME 222.

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

EGR 212 or EGR 213 or EGR 214.

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 or EGR 213 or EGR 214.

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

EGR 300

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

EGR 300

ME 483 Mechanical Engineering Capstone Project I

A major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate standards and multiple realistic constraints. Projects have some combination of the following characteristics: realism, communication, exposure, teamwork, learning, and related opportunities. First offering in fall 2016. Fee: $40.
2

Prerequisites

EGR 300

ME 484 Mechanical Engineering Capstone Project II

Continuation of a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate standards and multiple realistic constraints. Projects have some combination of the following characteristics: realism, communication, exposure, teamwork, learning, and related opportunities. First offering in spring 2017. Fee: $40.
3

Prerequisites

ME 483

ME 490 Directed Study

Selected study or project 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 hours of directed study taken at the University may be used for elective credits to satisfy degree requirements.

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.
1-3

Prerequisites

Upper division standing.

ME 503 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

ME 515 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

ME 521 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

ME 522 Composite Materials

An overview of different types of composite materials; processing and performance characteristics of matrix and reinforcements and their interactions; micromechanics and macromechanics of composites at the lamina and laminate levels; fatigue, creep, and fracture behavior of composites. A project is required as part of the course.
3

ME 525 Welding Engineering

Review of different types of welding power sources, processes, and types of electrodes/wires. Basic welding metallurgy, weld joint design, and NDE techniques. A project on weldment analysis is required.
3

ME 526 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: $20.

3

ME 534 Energy Efficiency in Buildings

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

ME 536 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

ME 538 Renewable Energy

Study of renewable energy systems including photovoltaic, wind, geothermal systems, biofuels, and tidal energy. Overview of renewable energy credits, sustainability definitions, life cycle assessment, and exergy assessment techniques.
3

ME 541 Modern Manufacturing Processes

Manufacturing properties of engineering materials. Casting, forging, forming, and joining processes. Conventional and non-conventional material removal processes. Powder metallurgy and coatings. An introduction to the concept of intelligent processing of materials.
3

ME 543 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

ME 545 Advanced Computer Aided Design and 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: $30.

3

ME 553 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

ME 554 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: $20.

3

ME 562 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

ME 590 Directed Study

Credit arranged.

Variable

ME 591 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

ME 592 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

ME 593 Research

Faculty-directed student research. Before enrolling, a student must consult with a faculty member to define the project. May be repeated for credit.
1-3

ME 599 Thesis

Credit arranged.

Variable