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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 432 Combustion

Theory and application of the chemical and physical processes of high temperature chemical reactions. Includes combustion theory (equilibrium and chemical kinetics), fuel chemistry, operational combustion in engines, and environmental effects. 

Prerequisites

ME 332

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 with a grade of C- or better or EGR 214 with a grade of C- or better.

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 with a grade of C- or better or EGR 214 with a grade of C- or better, MTH 321 or corequisite.

Corequisites

MTH 321 or prerequisite.

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 with a grade of C- or better or EGR 214 with a grade of C- or better, MTH 321 or corequisite.

Corequisites

MTH 321 or prerequisite.

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 Engineering 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 Engineering 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.
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Prerequisites

Upper division standing.