Active Course List

Analysis of heat and mass flow, design of heat exchangers and accompanying piping system. Methods of heat transfer enhancement, heat pipes. Includes significant design component.

Prerequisites:

ME 324

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Introduction to the theory of aerosols and particulate systems. Properties, behavior, and physical principles of aerosols; including particle size statistics. Brownian motion and diffusion, and coagulation. Application in areas such as environmental systems, respiratory deposition, bioterrorism, and materials processing.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

The first course in a two semester sequence that provides a complete design experience under professional guidance. The course covers: the product realization process, financial analysis, quality, patents, ethics and case studies. The students initiate a design project early in the semester to be completed in ME 438. Prereq: senior standing in ME

Prerequisites:

ME 324, ME 329, ME 333, ME 336, ME 341, ME 417

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Methods of energy conversion. Topics may include hydroelectric, geothermal, wind and solar power generation, as well as unconventional methods of energy conversion. Term design problems.

Prerequisites:

ME 324, ME 329

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Exploration of the principles and application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the HVAC&R industry. Course will include a practice project in the HVAC field using Autodesk Revit.

Prerequisites:

Instructor Permission

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

HVAC&R Engineering Design (CERT)

This course will focus on the typical HVAC&R systems and components in use today. Basic operation, advantages and disadvantages, as well as system integration will be discussed.

Prerequisites:

ME 321, ME 324, ME 329 or instructor permission.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

HVAC&R Engineering Design (CERT)

This course introduces the concepts and roles of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) in product specification and standardization, design rules/principles for typical manufacturing and assembly (including manufacturing processes analysis and approach towards robust design and manual and automatic/robotic assembly) processes, methods of material, shape and process selections, design for quality and reliability, design for manual/automatic (robotic) assembly, case studies on design for manufacturing and assembly with/without the aid of software.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Experimental and analytical studies of phenomena and performance of fluid flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics, refrigeration and mechanical power systems. Extensive writing component.

Prerequisites:

ME 291, ME 324, ME 329

Graduation Requirements:

Writing Intensive

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

The second course of a two semester sequence providing a complete design experience and introduction to professional practice. This course includes: completion of the design project, design presentations, and the final design report. Students will prepare for and complete the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

Prerequisites:

ME 428

Graduation Requirements:

Writing Intensive

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Refrigeration cycles and equipment, refrigerant properties, heating and cooling loads, psychometric analysis of air conditioning. Distribution of air conditioning medium and air quality as applied to design. Includes significant design component.

Prerequisites:

ME 324, ME 329

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

HVAC&R Engineering Design (CERT)

This course introduces the numerical methods used for solving partial differential and integral equations of the type commonly occurring in fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The course provides a background in geometry and mesh generation, solution processes, and post-processing. Error control and numerical stability will be discussed. Numerical solutions for selected problems in fluid mechanics and heat transfer will be derived. Students will learn to use a commercial CFD software package. Includes significant design component.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Application of principles of mechanics of materials and of material failure theories to the design and analysis of shafts, journal bearings, helical, bevel and worm gears, clutches, brakes, couplings, and flexible mechanical elements. Statistical considerations. Includes significant design content.

Prerequisites:

ME 417

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Energy and residual methods, 2D and 3D problems in stress analysis. Application of steady and transient heat flow, hydrodynamics, creeping flow. Includes significant design component.

Prerequisites:

ME 223 and ME 324 or instructor consent

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Analysis of control systems using the methods of Evans, Nyquist and Bode. Improvement of system performance by feedback compensation. Introduction to digital control. Includes significant design component.

Prerequisites:

ME 341

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Synergistic combination of mechanical engineering, electronics, controls and programming in the design of mechatronic systems. Sensors, actuators and microcontrollers. Survey of the contemporary use of embedded microcontrollers in mechanical systems, case studies. Includes significant design component.

Prerequisites:

ME 417, ME 463

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Experiments in vibrations: Motion measurement, force measurement, free vibration, frequency response, impact response, noise, signal processing. Experiments in control: system modelling and characterization in the time and frequency domains, feedback and compensation, PID control, control of velocity and position. This course includes laboratory.

Prerequisites:

ME 463

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Experiments in vibrations: Motion measurement, force measurement, free vibration, frequency response, impact response, noise, signal processing. Experiments in control: system modelling and characterization in the time and frequency domains, feedback and compensation, PID control, control of velocity and position. This course includes laboratory. Extensive writing component.

Prerequisites:

ME 344, ME 463

Graduation Requirements:

Writing Intensive

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Principles of generation of lift and drag for infinite wing and finite wing are discussed. The linearized equations of motion for atmospheric flight are developed. Longitudinal and lateral motions of the airplane are studied with particular emphasis on the phugoid, short-period, dutch-roll, and spiral motions. Static stability and control requirements for airplane design are considered. Design of autopilots from stability and controls standpoint.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

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Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

To acquaint students with various engineering careers, various industries, and various societal and ethical problems. Prereq: senior standing in ME

Prerequisites:

Senior standing in Mechanical Engineering

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

This class provides students pursuing a minor in Global Solutions in Engineering and Technology with an opportunity to explore a set of topics related to achieving success in advance of and following an international experience (internship, study abroad, etc.). Speakers will include faculty, graduate students, visiting researchers and industry members as well as student participants. Returning students will be required to participate in mentoring of students preparing for their international experience and provide written and/or oral presentations of various topics during the semester. This course is required both before and after participation in the international experience (min. 2 cr.)

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

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Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

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Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

The application of the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to the design and analysis of selected energy systems of current interest, such as nuclear, solar, geothermal, and also conventional systems. Lecture and design projects.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

The application of mechanics to the design and analysis of motion and force transmitting systems. Optimal design.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics