ME - Mechanical Engineering

ME 072 Fluids Laboratory - Lecture

Lecture session for Fluids Laboratory.

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Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

Corequisite ME 372

ME 074 Fluids Laboratory - Lecture

Lecture session for Fluids Laboratory.
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Corequisites

ME 374

ME 083 ME Capstone Workshop I

Students work with faculty adviser to complete the first phase of a capstone project.

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Corequisites

ME 483

ME 084 ME Capstone Workshop II

Students work with faculty adviser to complete the second phase of a capstone project.

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Corequisites

ME 484

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. Fee: $25

2

ME 272 Fabrication & Assembly Processes Lab

Hands-on experience to gain familiarity with common manufacturing and assembly processes for mechanical devices. Fee: $100

1

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

EGR 111

ME 303 Numerical Methods

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

3

Prerequisites

EGR 111

ME 304 Finite Element Analysis

Course builds on the concepts learned in strength of materials and introduces finite element analysis (FEA). Topics include elasticity, 3-dimensional Hooke’s law, and failure theories. 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

ME 222, EGR 322 with a grade of C- or better.

ME 305 Stress Visualization

Course builds on EGR 322. Both analytical and numerical modeling of stresses in tensile, bending, and torsional members. Basics to the Finite Element method (linear static analysis) with and training in computer modeling software, integrated with classical failure theories (Tresca, von Mises, and maximum principle stresses).

2

Prerequisites

EGR 322 with grade of C- or above

ME 307 Dynamic Systems and Control

An introduction to the modeling and control of mechanical systems in both the time and frequency domain. Fundamentals of vibration, free and forced vibration of (undamped/damped) single degree of freedom systems. Stability, analysis and design of PID, other forms of controllers in time and frequency domains. This course is the lecture portion to accompany the laboratory course ME377.

2

Prerequisites

EGR212 with grade C- or better, MTH 321 or Corequisite

Corequisites

ME 377, MTH 321 or Prerequisite

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

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.
4

Prerequisites

EGR 221, ME 304.

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 and Mass Transfer

Fundamental course in the study of heat and mass transfer. Conduction, convection, radiation, and mass transfer are studied in context to real engineering systems involving multiple modes of heat and mass transfer. Numerical solutions are emphasized for the many problems for which analytical solutions cannot be easily obtained.

3

Prerequisites

ME 331, MTH 321.

ME 348 Machine Design

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

3

Prerequisites

EGR 221, ME 304 or ME 305

Corequisites

ME 368

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. Fee: $50

2

Prerequisites

EGR 212 with a grade of C- or better, MTH 321 or corequisite

Corequisites

MTH 321 or prerequisite

ME 368 Mechanical Design Project

Students will conduct a modest sized machine design project to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. Students will use both analysis and experimentation to make engineering decisions. Fee: $50

1

Corequisites

ME 348

ME 372 Fluids Laboratory

Experimental analysis of fluid mechanics principles including pressure losses through pipes and fittings, pump turbine characteristics, drag force measurements, compressible flow, boundary layers etc. Fee: $50

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Prerequisites

ME 312 or corequisite

Corequisites

ME 312 or prereq., ME 072

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: $50

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Prerequisites

ME 312 or corequisite

Corequisites

ME 312 or prerequisite, ME 074.

ME 376 Thermal Systems Laboratory

Experimental studies of thermal systems including compressors, steam turbine power cycles, refrigeration, air-conditioning, Otto engine cycle, evaporative cooling towers, and heat exchangers. $50

1

Prerequisites

ME 332 or corequisite, ME 336 or corequisite

Corequisites

ME 332 or prerequisite, ME 336 or prerequisite

ME 377 Dynamic Systems & Control Lab

An introduction to control systems with an emphasis on industrial motion control. Experimental studies will familiarize students with PID control, control system hardware and software, sensors, actuators, simulation, and data acquisition systems. This course is the lab portion to accompany the lecture course ME 307. Fee: $50

1

Prerequisites

EGR212 with grade C- or better, MTH 321 or corequisite

Corequisites

MTH 321 or prerequisite, ME307

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

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 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. 
3

Prerequisites

ME 332

Cross Listed Courses

ME 532

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 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 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 447 Propulsion

Introduction to the operation, analysis, and design of air-breathing and space propulsion engines and systems. Application of thermodynamics, compressible fluid flow and combustion fundamentals to the design of gas turbine and rocket engines and components, including turbomachines, combustors, nozzles and diffusers.

3

Prerequisites

ME 331, EGR 311

Cross Listed Courses

ME 547

ME 449 Aircraft Dynamics and Control

Analysis of the motion of aircraft. Topics include aerodynamics, equations of motion, dynamic and static stability, handling qualities and automatic control for aircraft. Simulation and analysis of aircraft will be performed using Matlab and Simulink.

3

Prerequisites

EGR 212, ME 301, ME 351

Cross Listed Courses

ME 549

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: $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.

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.
3

Prerequisites

EGR 351 or EGR 352 or corequisites, EGR 300

Corequisites

EGR 351 or EGR 352 or prerequisites, ME 083

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.

3

Prerequisites

ME 483

Corequisites

ME 084

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 One Time Course Offering

Credit arranged.

Variable

ME 492 One Time Course Offering

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. Special project to be completed.

3

ME 515 Turbomachinery

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.

3

ME 521 Failure Analysis

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.

3

ME 532 Combustion

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.
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.  Applied knowledge of thermodynamics required, including thermodynamics properties and psychrometrics.

3

ME 538 Renewable Energy

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

3

ME 547 Propulsion

Introduction to the operation, analysis, and design of air-breathing and space propulsion engines and systems. Application of thermodynamics, compressible fluid flow and combustion fundamentals to the design of gas turbine and rocket engines and components, including turbomachines, combustors, nozzles and diffusers. Includes a propulsion system design project. Prior knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics required.

3

Cross Listed Courses

ME 447

ME 549 Aircraft Dynamics and Control

Analysis of aircraft motion. Topics incl. aerodynamics, equations of motion, dynamic and static stability, handling qualities and automatic control for aircraft. Simulation and analysis of aircraft will be performed using Matlab/Simulink. Grad level students must research a topic related to aircraft independently and present in a lecture to the class. Prior knowledge in dynamics, numerical methods and mechanical systems required.

3

Cross Listed Courses

ME 449

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

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

3

ME 590 Directed Study

Credit arranged.

Variable

ME 591 One Time Course Offering

Credit arranged.

Variable

ME 592 One Time Course Offering

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