400
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.
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
EGR 311
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
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.
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
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: $50
3
Prerequisites
EGR 322
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
Cross Listed Courses
ME 532
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.
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
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
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. A project on a specific manufacturing process is required.
3
Prerequisites
EGR 221,
EGR 322
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.
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: $50
3
Prerequisites
ME 222
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.
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: $50
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.
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.
3
Prerequisites
EGR 351 or EGR 352 or corequisites,
EGR 300
Corequisites
EGR 351 or EGR 352 or prerequisites, ME 083
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.
3
Prerequisites
ME 483
Corequisites
ME 048
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
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.