Graduate Courses

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. Special project to be completed.

Advanced dimensional analysis and similitude; advanced applications of fluid flow and thermodynamics to the study of turbomachinery. Characteristics and performance of different types of compressors, turbines, and pumps. Special project required. Knowledge of fundamental fluid mechanics required.

Study of failures in design and manufacturing with methods to identify and prevent them. Topics include: applied fracture mechanics, non-destructive testing, root cause analysis, and forensic engineering case studies. Knowledge of metallurgy or materials science, and fundamental stress analysis is required. Special project required.

An overview of different types of composite materials; processing and performance characteristics of matrix and reinforcements and their interactions; micro/macromechanics of composites at lamina and laminate levels; fatigue, creep and fracture behavior of composites. Project and additional research paper required for graduate students. Basic knowledge of materials science and mechanics of materials concepts needed for successful completion of this course.

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. An additional research paper is also required for graduate students. Basic knowledge of materials science concepts is needed for the successful completion of this course.

Review of theoretical and experimental techniques of strain and stress analysis with emphasis on electrical strain gauges, brittle coatings, grid methods, and photoelasticity techniques. Project required involving stress analysis of a component/structure utilizing 1+ of above techniques.  Additional research paper required for graduate students. Basic knowledge of mechanics of materials concepts needed for successful completion of this course. Fee: $40

Theory and application of the chemical and physical processes of high temperature chemical reactions. Advanced topics in combustion theory (equilibrium and chemical kinetics), fuel chemistry, operational combustion in engines, and environmental effects. Basic knowledge thermodynamics and chemistry is required.

Advanced study of renewable energy systems including photovoltaic, wind, geothermal systems, biofuels, and tidal energy. Study of renewable energy credits, sustainability definitions, life cycle assessment, and energy assessment techniques. Applied knowledge of thermodynamics required, including thermodynamics properties and psychrometrics.

Analysis and design of components of thermal systems such as heat exchangers, pumps and blowers, and drive units. Advanced computer methods for analyzing systems. At least two advanced design projects applying thermal systems design procedures will be completed. Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics required, including thermodynamics properties, psychrometrics, and modeling techniques.

Advanced study of renewable energy systems including photovoltaic, wind, geothermal systems, biofuels, and tidal energy. Study of renewable energy credits, sustainability definitions, life cycle assessment, and energy assessment techniques. Applied knowledge of physics and thermodynamics required, including thermodynamics properties, entropy, and exergy.

Manufacturing properties of engineering materials. Casting, forging, forming, and joining processes. Conventional and non-conventional material removal processes. Powder metallurgy and coatings. Introduction to concept of intelligent processing of materials. Project on a specific manufacturing process required. Additional research paper required for graduate students. Basic knowledge of materials science and mechanics of materials concepts needed for successful completion of this course.

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. Students will complete a project on advanced topics. Knowledge of engineering dynamics required.

Project oriented course introducing advanced CAD design, including surfacing, multibody solids, sweeps, lofts and splines as well as rapid prototyping, computer numeric control, and reverse engineering. Topics include theory behind these concepts and devices, solid modeling, 3-D model data exchange using commercial software package, and programming such as numerical control of a mill. Advanced applications and final project. Fee: $40

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. Students will work a project on advanced topics. Knowledge of engineering dynamics and differential equations required.

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. Students will work on a project on advanced topics. Knowledge of engineering dynamics and differential equations required. Fee: $50

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

Credit arranged.