ME 101 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (3)
Orientation to mechanical engineering: methods used in solving engineering problems; experience with typical mechanical engineering projects and problems; ethics, curricula and engineering careers. Lec/rec.
PREREQS:
Trigonometry.
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ME 102 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (3)
Systematic approaches to engineering problem solving using computers. Flow charting, input/output design, computer programming in a high level language and use of engineering software. Lec/lab/rec.
PREREQS:
Trigonometry.
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ME 206 PROJECTS (1-16)
PREREQS:
Sophomore standing.
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ME 249 INTRODUCTION TO SOLID MODELING (1)
Practical application of graphical communication theory using solid modeling software to capture design intent and generate engineering drawings. Lec/lab. Graded P/N.
PREREQS:
ENGR 248
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ME 250 INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING PROCESSES (1)
Use of measuring and layout tools, interpretation of blueprints and drawings, identification of engineering materials. Operation of machine tools, including calculation of machining parameters. Operation of gas and MIG welding equipment. Lec/lab. Graded P/N.
PREREQS:
ENGR 248
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ME 306 PROJECTS (1-16)
PREREQS:
Junior standing.
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ME 311 INTRODUCTION TO THERMAL-FLUID SCIENCES (4)
Basic concepts of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer are introduced. Conservation of mass, energy, moment and the second law of thermodynamics are included. CROSSLISTED as NE 311.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 212 or ENGR 212H) and (MTH 256 or MTH 256H)
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ME 311H INTRODUCTION TO FLUID-THERMAL SCIENCES (4)
Basic concepts of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer are introduced. Conservation of mass, energy, moment and the second law of thermodynamics are included.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 212 or ENGR 212H) and (MTH 256 or MTH 256H)
and
Honors College approval required.
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ME 312 THERMODYNAMICS (4)
Exergy destruction, machine and cycle processes, law of corresponding states, non-reactive gas mixtures, reactive mixtures, thermodynamics of compressible fluid flow. CROSSLISTED as NE 312.
PREREQS:
(MTH 256 or MTH 256H) and (ENGR 311 or ENGR 311H or ME 311 or ME 311H)
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ME 316 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS (3)
Determination of stresses, deflections, and stability of deformable bodies with an introduction to finite element analysis.
PREREQS:
ENGR 213 and (MTH 256 or MTH 256H)
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ME 317 INTERMEDIATE DYNAMICS (4)
Continuation of the study of kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, with applications to mechanical systems of current interest to engineers.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 212 or ENGR 212H) and (MTH 256 or MTH 256H) and ME 373*
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ME 331 INTRODUCTORY FLUID MECHANICS (4)
Introduces the concepts and applications of fluid mechanics and dimensional analysis with an emphasis on fluid behavior, internal and external flows, analysis of engineering applications of incompressible pipe systems, and external aerodynamics. CROSSLISTED as NE 331.
PREREQS:
(MTH 254 or MTH 254H) and (MTH 256 or MTH 256H) and (ENGR 212 or ENGR 212H) and (ENGR 311 or ENGR 311H or ME 311 or ME 311H)
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ME 331H INTRODUCTORY FLUID MECHANICS (4)
Introduces the concepts and applications of fluid mechanics and dimensional analysis with an emphasis on fluid behavior, internal and external flows, analysis of engineering applications of incompressible pipe systems, and external aerodynamics.
PREREQS:
(MTH 254 or MTH 254H) and (MTH 256 or MTH 256H) and (ENGR 212 or ENGR 212H) and (ENGR 311 or ENGR 311H or ME 311 or ME 311H)
and
Honors College approval required.
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ME 332 HEAT TRANSFER (4)
A treatment of conductive, convective and radiative energy transfer using control volume and differential analysis and prediction of transport properties. CROSSLISTED as NE 332.
PREREQS:
(MTH 256 or MTH 256H) and (ENGR 212 or ENGR 212H) and (ENGR 311 or ENGR 311H) or (ME 311 or ME 311H) and (ME 331 or ME 331H or ENGR 331 or ENGR 331H)
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ME 332H HEAT TRANSFER (4)
A treatment of conductive, convective and radiative energy transfer using control volume and differential analysis and prediction of transport properties.
PREREQS:
(MTH 256 or MTH 256H) and (ENGR 212 or ENGR 212H) and (ENGR 311 or ENGR 311H or ME 311 or ME 311H) and (ME 331 or ME 331H) or (ENGR 331 or ENGR 331H)
and
Honors College approval required.
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ME 373 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING METHODS (3)
Analytical and numerical methods for solving representative mechanical engineering problems. Lec/rec.
PREREQS:
(MTH 256 or MTH 256H)
and
ME 102 or equivalent.
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ME 373H MECHANICAL ENGINEERING METHODS (3)
Analytical and numerical methods for solving representative mechanical engineering problems. Lec/rec.
PREREQS:
(MTH 256 or MTH 256H)
and
ME 102 or equivalent. Honors College approval required.
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ME 382 INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN (4)
Organization, planning, economics, and the use of creativity and optimization in solving mechanical design problems. Case studies and/or industrial design problems. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
ENGR 248 and ME 316*
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ME 383 MECHANICAL COMPONENT DESIGN (4)
Failure analysis and design of machine components. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
ME 382
and
ME 316.
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ME 401 RESEARCH (1-16)
May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits.
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ME 403 THESIS (1-16)
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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ME 405 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits.
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ME 405H READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits.
PREREQS:
Honors College approval required.
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ME 406 PROJECTS (1-16)
May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits.
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ME 407 SEMINAR (1-16)
Senior seminar; may be repeated two times for 2 credits.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 2 credits.
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ME 410 INTERNSHIP (1-16)
Credits may not apply toward BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. Graded P/N.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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ME 413 COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (4)
Computer-Aided Mechanical Design (CAMD) tools (hardware/software) and their applications to mechanical systems design. Design projects involving the application of CAD constitutes a major portion of the course. Lec/rec.
PREREQS:
ME 383
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ME 414 MECHATRONICS (4)
Digital control, integration of electronics and microprocessor technology with mechanical systems. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
ME 373 and ME 430
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ME 418 SENIOR PROJECT (4)
Planning for senior project. CROSSLISTED as IE 497. (Writing Intensive Course)
PREREQS:
ENGR 322 and ENGR 390 and (ME 312 or ENGR 312) and ME 317 and (ME 332 or ME 332H) and ME 383 and WR 327
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ME 419 SENIOR PROJECT (4)
An investigation carried out under the supervision of a faculty member. Project may contain experimental, analytical, or computer work but must be design. A formal written report is required. CROSSLISTED as IE 498. (Writing Intensive Course)
PREREQS:
ME 418
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ME 420 APPLIED STRESS ANALYSIS (4)
Elasticity theory, failure theories, energy methods, finite element analysis.
PREREQS:
ME 316
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ME 422 MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS (4)
Dynamic response of single and multiple degree-of-freedom systems.
PREREQS:
ME 317
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ME 424 FINITE ELEMENT MODELING OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS (3)
Application of modern finite element code in the analysis of complex mechanical engineering systems. Extensive use of engineering workstations. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
ME 420 or ME 520
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ME 430 SYSTEMS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL (4)
Modeling and analysis of linear continuous systems in time and frequency domains. Fundamentals of single-input-single output control system design.
PREREQS:
ME 317
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ME 441 THERMAL/FLUID SYSTEM DESIGN (3)
Fluid system components, including pumps, fans, turbines, compressors, heat exchangers, piping, and ducting systems. Students design systems integrating these components. Project work with written and oral reports. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 312 or ME 312) and (ENGR 332 or ME 332) and ENGR 390 and ME 373 and ME 383
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ME 442 THERMAL MANAGEMENT IN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (4)
Intermediate heat transfer course focusing on the problem of cooling electronic components, microprocessors, printed circuit boards, and large electronic structures such as computers where a more integrated thermal management approach must be taken. A finite element heat transfer package is introduced as an analysis tool for the course.
PREREQS:
ENGR 332 or ME 332
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ME 444 ADVANCED POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS (4)
Thermal mechanical evaluation of modern power generation technologies, including fossil and nuclear Rankine cycle power plants, gas turbines, cogeneration power plants, distributed power generation and fuel cells. Lec/rec.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 312 or ME 312) and (ENGR 332 or ME 332)
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ME 445 INTRODUCTION TO COMBUSTION (3)
Study of combustion science based on the background of chemistry, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Stoichiometry, energetics of chemical reactions, flame temperature, equilibrium product analyses, chemical kinetics, and chain reactions.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 312 or ME 312) and (ENGR 332 or ME 332)
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ME 450 APPLIED HEAT TRANSFER (3)
An intermediate heat transfer course seeking to lay a foundation for determining the heating and cooling characteristics with a variety of modern and classical processes. Included is design of multi-component heat transfer systems. Lecture, 50 minutes three times per week.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 312 or ME 312) and (ENGR 332 or ME 332)
and
/or equivalent.
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ME 451 INTRODUCTION TO INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS (4)
Function, operation, and application of common mechanical engineering instruments, measurement principles, and statistical analysis. Major elements of measurement systems, including transduction, signal conditioning, and data recording. Function and operation of digital data acquisition systems. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 202 or ENGR 202H) and (ENGR 311 or ENGR 311H or ME 311 or ME 311H) and ME 316 and ME 317 and ME 373 and ST 314
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ME 452 THERMAL AND FLUIDS SCIENCES LABORATORY (4)
Course emphasis is on experiments related to thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. Proper experimental methods, data and uncertainty analysis related to thermal and fluids measurements are discussed.
PREREQS:
ME 451
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ME 453 STRUCTURE AND MECHANICS LABORATORY (4)
Techniques for measurement of structural response and material properties. Proper use of rosette strain gauges, load cells, and displacement transducers. Full-field strain measurement using photoelasticity and digital image correlation. Proper implementation of material testing standards. Characterization of anisotropic composite materials.
PREREQS:
ME 451
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ME 454 DYNAMIC MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LABORATORY (4)
Design, implementation, and use of portable digital data acquisition systems for characterization and control of dynamic mechanical systems. Emphasis on durable systems developed for harsh environments. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
ME 451
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ME 455 EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN MATERIAL SCIENCE (4)
Materials processing, characterization, computational and data analysis techniques in materials science. Focus on processing-structure-property relationships. May be repeated for credit. Lec/lab.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits.
PREREQS:
ENGR 321 and ME 570 or equivalent.
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ME 460 INTERMEDIATE FLUID MECHANICS (4)
Ideal fluid flow including potential flow theory. Introduction to compressible flow. Viscous flow and boundary layer theory. Introduction to turbulence.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 331 or ENGR 331H or ME 331)
and
ME 331 or equivalent.
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ME 461 GAS DYNAMICS (3)
Dynamics and thermodynamics of compressible fluid flow. One-dimensional isentropic flow, nozzles, diffusers, normal and oblique shocks. Flow with friction and heating. Two-dimensional Prandtl-Meyer flow and method of characteristics. Computer solutions to general gas dynamic flow.
PREREQS:
ENGR 312 and (ENGR 331 or ENGR 331H or ME 331)
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ME 477 SOLIDIFICATION (3)
Thermodynamics, kinetics and structure of non-crystalline solids and liquids; glass transition and relaxation phenomena; mechanical properties and application of amorphous materials.
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ME 478 THIN FILM MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION AND PROPERTIES (3)
Processing of thin films and characterization of the microstructure; diffusion and solid state reactions; mechanical, magnetic and electronic properties of thin films.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 311 or ENGR 311H or ME 311) and ENGR 321 and ENGR 322
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ME 479 AMORPHOUS MATERIALS (3)
Thermodynamics, kinetics and structure of non-crystalline solids and liquids; glass transition and relaxation phenomena; mechanical properties and applications of amorphous materials.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 311 or ENGR 311H) and ENGR 321 and ENGR 322
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ME 480 MATERIALS SELECTION (3)
Selecting materials for engineering applications. The major families of materials, their properties, and how their properties are controlled; case studies and design projects emphasizing materials selection.
PREREQS:
ENGR 322
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ME 483 COMPOSITE MATERIALS (3)
Fibers and matrices, mechanics of composites, reinforcement and failure mechanisms, properties and applications. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
ENGR 322
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ME 484 FRACTURE OF MATERIALS (3)
Fracture mechanics and fatigue mechanisms: mechanisms of ductile and brittle fracture. Environmentally induced fracture and fatigue. Considerations in design of engineering materials and structures will be discussed.
PREREQS:
ENGR 322
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ME 501 RESEARCH (1-16)
May be repeated many times.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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ME 502 INDEPENDENT STUDIES (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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ME 503 THESIS (1-16)
May be repeated many times.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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ME 505 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
May be repeated many times.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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ME 506 PROJECTS (1-16)
May be repeated many times.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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ME 507 SEMINAR (1-16)
May be repeated many times.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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ME 508 THERMAL FLUID SCIENCE SEMINAR (1)
Student participation seminar experience for 1 course credit. Students will present and listen to seminars concerning ongoing research within the thermal fluid sciences.
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ME 509 MATERIALS SCIENCE SEMINAR (1)
Student participation seminar experience for one credit; students will listen to seminars concerning ongoing research activities within materials science. Students will also have the opportunity to present their own research results periodically. Graded P/N.
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ME 511 CAD/CAM III (3)
Tolerance analysis and application in design/manufacturing practice. Tolerance specification, analysis, ANSI and ISQ standards, computer-based metrology for qualification of parts, management of imperfect geometry through geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
PREREQS:
Advanced engineering undergraduate or graduate standing.
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ME 512 KINEMATIC DESIGN OF LINKAGES (4)
Freedom and constraint in mechanical systems. Methods of planar linkage analysis and synthesis. Simulation of mechanism dynamics. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
ME 317
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ME 514 MECHATRONICS (4)
Focuses on the integration of electronics and use of digital control and microcontroller technology with mechanical systems. Topics cover sensors, actuators, data acquisition and microcontrollers. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
ME 373 and ME 430
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ME 515 RISK AND RELIABILITY ANALYSIS IN ENGINEERING DESIGN (4)
Fundamentals of risk, uncertainty, and reliability. Methods to analyze and quantify the risk of failures, and the reliability of complex systems, including fault tree analysis, reliability block diagrams, probabilistic risk assessment. Introduction to research methods for risk and reliability analysis during the early design stages.
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ME 516 MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS (4)
Introduction to challenges and considerations when designing complex systems. Fundamentals of systems engineering and methods used in practice. Models and tools used to enable the use of models for trade studies during the design of complex systems. Model-based design environments and methodologies. Introduction to decision support tools in design.
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ME 517 OPTIMIZATION IN DESIGN (3)
Optimization methods as applied to engineering design, theory and application of nonlinear optimization techniques for multivariate unconstrained and constrained problems. Model boundedness and sensitivity. Not offered every year.
PREREQS:
ME 383 and ME 413
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ME 518 THE CONCURRENT DESIGN OF PRODUCTS (3)
Concurrent design requires the systematic communication of information across the entire product development and manufacturing enterprise. Focuses on the structure and methods to enable concurrent design. These methods include the management of design information, quality function deployment (QFS), functional modeling, design for assembly (DFA), parametric design, and others.
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ME 519 SELECTED TOPICS IN DESIGN (4)
Topics in mechanical design selected from the following: design processes, quality engineering, design for assembly, statistical machine design, the Tagucchi method, and parametric design.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits.
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ME 520 APPLIED STRESS ANALYSIS (4)
Elasticity theory, failure theories, energy methods, finite element analysis.
PREREQS:
ME 316
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ME 522 MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS (4)
Dynamic response of single and multiple degree-of-freedom systems.
PREREQS:
ME 317
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ME 523 ADVANCED STRESS ANALYSIS (4)
Analytical and finite element techniques applied to plate/shell structures and to nonlinear problems in stress analysis including plasticity effects, creep, large deflections, buckling and contact mechanics.
PREREQS:
ME 520
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ME 524 FINITE ELEMENT MODELING OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS (3)
Application of modern finite element code in the analysis of complex mechanical engineering systems. Extensive use of engineering workstations. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
ME 520
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ME 526 NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (3)
Numerical solutions of linear equations, difference equations, ordinary and partial differential equations. CROSSLISTED as NE 526.
PREREQS:
Programming experience and previous exposure to numerical methods, or instructor approval.
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ME 529 SELECTED TOPICS IN SOLID MECHANICS (3)
Advanced topics in solid mechanics emphasizing research applications of current interest.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ME 531 LINEAR MULTIVARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEMS I (4)
Theoretical design of control systems for systems modeled by linear multivariable differential equations. Topics covered include controllability, observability, state feedback control, pole placement, output feedback, estimator design, and control designs that include both estimators and regulators.
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ME 532 LINEAR MULTIVARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEMS II (4)
Focuses on designing control systems where the device to be controlled is an uncertain system, yet can be described by a set of linear differential equations. Lec.
PREREQS:
ME 531
and
/or equivalent.
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ME 533 NONLINEAR DYNAMIC ANALYSIS (4)
Course focuses on understanding the behavior of nonlinear dynamic systems of interest to mechanical engineers. Lec.
PREREQS:
ME 317 or equivalent.
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ME 534 NONLINEAR MULTIVARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEMS (4)
Focuses on designing control systems when the device to be controlled is mathematically described by a nonlinear set of differential equations. Lec.
PREREQS:
ME 533
and
/or equivalent.
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ME 535 ADVANCED DYNAMICS (4)
A graduate course focused on dynamics of rigid bodies using Newtonian mechanics. Lec.
PREREQS:
ME 317 or equivalent.
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ME 536 ADVANCED DYNAMICS (4)
A graduate course focused on dynamics of rigid bodies using analytical mechanics. Lec. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
ME 535
and
/or equivalent.
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ME 537 LEARNING-BASED CONTROL (4)
Provides an introduction to learning systems and their application to the control of nonlinear systems. Covered topics include neural networks, reinforcement learning, and evolutionary algorithms. Includes project component in which students write a technical paper and give a conference style presentation based on their project.
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ME 538 AUTONOMOUS AGENTS AND MULTI-AGENT SYSTEMS (4)
Provides an introduction to autonomous agents and multi-agent systems. In particular, it focuses on how to use agents as building blocks for different autonomous systems. Covered topics include reinforcement learning, game theory, swarms, auctions, and collectives. Because this course covers a constantly evolving field, there will be a significant paper reading component in addition to the regular lectures. Students are expected to spend at least three hours a week reading, discussing and critiquing assigned papers.
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ME 539 SELECTED TOPICS IN DYNAMICS (1-16)
Advanced topics in dynamics emphasizing research applications of current interest.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ME 542 THERMAL MANAGEMENT IN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (4)
Intermediate heat transfer course focusing on the problem of cooling electronic components, microprocessors, printed circuit boards, and large electronic structures such as computers where a more integrated thermal management approach must be taken. A finite element heat transfer package is introduced as an analysis tool for the course.
PREREQS:
ENGR 332 or ME 332
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ME 544 ADVANCED POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS (4)
Thermal mechanical evaluation of modern power generation technologies, including fossil and nuclear Rankine cycle power plants, gas turbines, cogeneration power plants, distributed power generation and fuel cells. Lec/rec.
PREREQS:
ENGR 312 and (ENGR 332 or ME 332)
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ME 545 INTRODUCTION TO COMBUSTION (3)
Study of combustion science based on the background of chemistry, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Stoichiometry, energetics of chemical reactions, flame temperature, equilibrium product analyses, chemical kinetics, and chain reactions.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 312 or ME 312) and (ENGR 332 or ME 332)
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ME 546 CONVECTION HEAT TRANSFER (3)
An advanced treatment of forced and natural convection heat transfer processes emphasizing underlying physical phenomena. Current topical literature will be considered; analytical and numerical problem solving is included.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 332 or ME 332) and ME 373
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ME 547 CONDUCTIVE HEAT TRANSFER (3)
Analytical and numerical solutions to steady state and transient conduction problems.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 332 or ME 332) and ME 373
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ME 548 RADIATION HEAT TRANSFER (3)
Analytical and numerical methods of solution of thermal radiation problems.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 332 or ME 332) and ME 373
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ME 549 SELECTED TOPICS IN HEAT TRANSFER (3)
Topics in heat transfer including advanced problems in conduction, radiation, and convection. Additional examination of heat transfer in multiphase systems, inverse problems, combined modes, equipment design, solution techniques and other topics of current interest considered, including extensive use of current literature. Not all topics covered each year.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits.
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ME 550 APPLIED HEAT TRANSFER (3)
An intermediate heat transfer course seeking to lay a foundation for determining the heating and cooling characteristics with a variety of modern and classical processes. Included is design of multi-component heat transfer systems. Lecture, 50 minutes three times per week.
PREREQS:
(ENGR 312 or ME 312) and (ENGR 332 or ME 332) or equivalent.
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ME 552 MEASUREMENTS IN FLUID MECHANICS AND HEAT TRANSFER (4)
Course emphasis is on measurement techniques and data analysis methods related to fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Proper experimental methods, data and uncertainty analyses related to thermal and fluids measurements are discussed. Local and spatial mapping of fluid and thermal fields are highlighted.
PREREQS:
ENGR 331 and ENGR 332 and ME 451 or equivalent.
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ME 553 STRUCTURE AND MECHANICS LABORATORY (4)
Techniques for measurement of structural response and material properties. Proper use of rosette strain gauges, load cells, and displacement transducers. Full-field strain measurement using photoelasticity and digital image correlation. Proper implementation of material testing standards. Characterization of anisotropic composite materials.
PREREQS:
ME 451
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ME 555 EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN MATERIALS SCIENCE (4)
Materials processing, characterization, computational and data analysis techniques in materials science. Focus on processing-structure-property relationships. May be repeated for credit. Lec/lab.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits.
PREREQS:
ENGR 321 and ME 570 or equivalent.
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ME 560 INTERMEDIATE FLUID MECHANICS (4)
Ideal fluid flow including potential flow theory. Introduction to compressible flow. Viscous flow and boundary layer theory. Introduction to turbulence.
PREREQS:
ME 331 or equivalent.
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ME 561 GAS DYNAMICS (3)
Dynamics and thermodynamics of compressible fluid flow. One-dimensional isentropic flow, nozzles, diffusers, normal and oblique shocks. Flow with friction and heating. Two-dimensional Prandtl-Meyer flow and method of characteristics. Computer solutions to general gas dynamic flow.
PREREQS:
ENGR 312 and (ENGR 331 or ME 331)
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ME 565 INCOMPRESSIBLE FLUID MECHANICS (3)
Generalized fluid mechanics; kinematics; methods of description, geometry of the vector field, dynamics of nonviscous fluids, potential motion, two-dimensional potential flow with vorticity.
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ME 566 VISCOUS FLOW (3)
Boundary layer, stability, transition prediction methods, computational methods in fluid mechanics, recent developments.
PREREQS:
ME 565
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ME 567 ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (4)
Basic concepts of computational fluid dynamics, a technique used for solving fully three-dimensional fluid flow problems with no exact solution, will be discussed and applied to general engineering applications using commercially available software. Lec.
PREREQS:
ENGR 312 and (ENGR 331 or ME 331)
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ME 569 SELECTED TOPICS IN FLUID MECHANICS (3)
Topics in fluid mechanics emphasizing research applications of current interest.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ME 570 STRUCTURE PROPERTY RELATIONS IN MATERIALS (4)
Fundamentals of the interactions between the structure and properties of materials. Atomic bonding and atom interactions. Geometric and algebraic representations of symmetry. Introduction to phase equilibria. Phenomenological background of elasticity and plasticity in materials. Anisotropic materials and tensor representations. Influence of structure on thermal, electrical, and optical properties of materials.
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ME 571 ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS (4)
Development of a quantitative description of the electronic structure of solids starting with the quantum mechanical model of the atom, atomic bonding, and band theory of solids. Quantitative description of the electronic properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators.
PREREQS:
CH 545 or ME 570 or equivalent.
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ME 575 NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (3)
Numerical solutions of linear equations, difference equations, ordinary and partial differential equations. Emphasis on partial differential equation solution techniques relevant to mechanical engineering.
PREREQS:
ME 373
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ME 577 SOLIDIFICATION (3)
Thermodynamics, kinetics and structure of non-crystalline solids and liquids; glass transition and relaxation phenomena; mechanical properties and application of amorphous materials.
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ME 578 THIN FILM MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION AND PROPERTIES (3)
Processing of thin films and characterization of the microstructure; diffusion and solid state reactions; mechanical, magnetic and electronic properties of thin films.
PREREQS:
ENGR 311 and ENGR 321 and ENGR 322
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ME 579 AMORPHOUS MATERIALS (3)
Thermodynamics, kinetics and structure of non-crystalline solids and liquids; glass transition and relaxation phenomena; mechanical properties and applications of amorphous materials.
PREREQS:
ENGR 311 and ENGR 321 and ENGR 322
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ME 580 MATERIALS SELECTION (3)
Selecting materials for engineering applications. The major families of materials, their properties, and how their properties are controlled; case studies and design projects emphasizing materials selection.
PREREQS:
ENGR 322
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ME 581 THERMODYNAMICS OF SOLIDS (4)
Thermodynamics of solutions and phase equilibrium. Phase diagrams and invariant reactions. Order and disorder in solutions. Applications to advanced materials development.
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ME 582 RATE PROCESSES IN MATERIALS (3)
Diffusion in solids, including vacancy and interstitial and short-circuit diffusion. Phase transformations including classic nucleation and growth theory. Applications to materials development. Laboratory will emphasize microstructural evaluation and quantitative metallography.
PREREQS:
ME 581
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ME 583 COMPOSITE MATERIALS (3)
Fibers and matrices, mechanics of composites, reinforcement and failure mechanisms, properties and applications. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
ENGR 322
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ME 584 ADVANCED FRACTURE AND FATIGUE OF MATERIALS (4)
Fracture mechanics will be used as a basis for predicting fracture and fatigue behavior and understanding failure mechanisms in materials. Course will include experimental demonstrations and analysis of real fracture and fatigue data. Lec/rec.
PREREQS:
ENGR 322 or equivalent is recommended.
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ME 587 DISLOCATIONS, DEFORMATION AND CREEP (4)
The effects of point, line, and planar defects on plastic deformation and creep behavior in solids will be discussed with emphasis on the role of dislocations and vacancies.
PREREQS:
ENGR 322 or equivalent.
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ME 588 STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS (3)
The space lattice; diffraction of x-rays by crystals; experimental techniques in x-ray and electron diffraction; electron microscopy; microstructural examination techniques; other selected topics. Not offered every year.
PREREQS:
Graduate standing.
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ME 589 SELECTED TOPICS IN MATERIALS (3)
Topics in materials science to correspond to areas of graduate research. Topics will be chosen from the following list: optical materials, dielectrics, oxidation and corrosion, ceramics, thermophysical properties, polymers and viscoelasticity, coatings and thin films. Lec/rec.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ME 596 SELECTED TOPICS IN THERMODYNAMICS (3)
Topics in thermodynamics including advanced problems in classical thermodynamics and statistical thermodynamics of current interest. Topics will likely be considered, including extensive use of literature. Not all topics covered each year.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ME 597 RESEARCH IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (3)
Research topics in mechanical engineering that are of current interest and that may involve multiple specialty areas. Not offered every year.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ME 599 SELECTED TOPICS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 99 credits.
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ME 601 RESEARCH (1-16)
May be repeated.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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ME 603 THESIS (1-16)
May be repeated many times.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
PhD students only.
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ME 605 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
May be repeated many times.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
PhD students only.
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ME 606 PROJECTS (1-16)
May be repeated.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
PhD students only.
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ME 607 SEMINAR (1-16)
May be repeated many times.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
PhD students only.
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ME 622 RANDOM VIBRATION, SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION AND FILTERING (4)
Random mechanical vibration, experimental and analytical system identification, and filtering methods. Lec.
PREREQS:
ME 522
and
/or equivalent.
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ME 667 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (3)
Application of modern computational techniques to solve a wide variety of fluid dynamics problems including both potential and viscous flow with requirements for computer code development.
PREREQS:
(ME 560 or ME 565 or ME 566) and ME 575
and
/or equivalent.
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ME 671 ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF OXIDES (4)
Band theory of solids applied to metal oxide materials. Includes metallic oxides, non-stoichiometric semiconductors and associated defect chemistry, high temperature superconductors, electrostatics, linear dielectrics, non-linear dielectrics, piezoelectrics, and the optical properties of oxides.
PREREQS:
ME 571 or MATS 571 or PH 575
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2004 Oregon State University
