School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering
The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME) at OSU offers undergraduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering at the Corvallis campus and Energy Systems Engineering at the OSU-Cascades campus.
The Bachelor of Science and Honors Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.ABET.org.
The Bachelor of Science and Honors Bachelor of Science degrees in Industrial Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.ABET.org.
The Bachelor of Science and Honors Bachelor of Science degrees in Manufacturing Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.ABET.org.
The Bachelor of Science and Honors Bachelor of Science degrees in Energy Systems Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.ABET.org.
The School of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Oregon State is driven by two overarching and interconnected goals that, taken together, constitute our mission:
- To educate our students as entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and work-ready graduates in their chosen disciplines
- To engage in collaborative, cutting-edge research that furthers Oregon’s prosperity, helps build a sustainable future, and enhances the lives of all members of the global community.
MIME Program Objectives
ABET (http://www.ABET.org) requires that each program establishes educational objectives defined as "broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve.” While each program has specific objectives, all MIME programs’ program objectives may be summarized by the following statements in three broad areas of student participation and graduate achievement:
- Our graduates will be systems thinkers. MIME graduates will be able to analyze, evaluate, improve, and design engineered systems and processes using modern engineering tools (hardware and software) and approaches. They will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of mechanical, industrial and/or manufacturing systems.
- Our graduates will be global collaborators. MIME graduates will be able to communicate effectively across disciplines and cultures. They will provide management and leadership skills within their organizations and work effectively in diverse environments.
- Our graduates will be innovative designers and problem solvers. MIME graduates will use both structured and unstructured methodologies to innovate systems and processes. They will apply technical knowledge and creativity in solving real-world problems. They will demonstrate a sound understanding of engineering and project management fundamentals and breadth of experience with engineering design and problem-solving processes.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers design and develop small devices, large equipment, and processes for society. They play major roles in the design, testing and operation of mechanisms, machines, and systems, including processes for energy conversion and equipment used in households, businesses, transportation, and manufacturing.
In addition to the university baccalaureate core, the mechanical engineering curriculum has its base in mathematics, science, engineering science, and design. Mathematics and science courses occur primarily in the first two years. Engineering science is a major component, which is treated from the sophomore year to graduation in a combination of required and technical elective sources.
OSU's Mechanical Engineering Program has all the attributes needed for the best learning environment: ABET accredited curriculum, excellent faculty, modern facilities, quality students, and strong industrial interaction.
Engineering design is an integral element of the program. The philosophy is to "plant the seed" for design at the freshman level and grow it throughout the program. Most of the skills are developed at the junior and senior levels when students have achieved proficiency in the basic technical requirements. At the junior level, the design process is extensively developed in three courses. At the senior year, design experiences occur in several areas, culminating in the two-term senior project in which students in small teams carry out the design of some product or process under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Attention to hands-on activity adds a very desirable "feel" for many aspects of the design process.
A good choice of senior electives enables students to achieve a degree of specialization and depth to match their interests. The areas include applied stress analysis; design, dynamics, and analysis of mechanical and thermal/fluid systems; concurrent engineering; control system design; mechatronics; heat transfer; and metallurgy and materials.
The faculty encourages a vibrant extracurricular program for professional and leadership experiences. Students are encouraged to obtain at least three months of work experience through an industrial or research internship or to participate in a foreign exchange program. The school's goal is to have more than 95 percent of its students graduate with such experience. In addition to students having general internships, many of the professional-level students participate in the industry-driven Multiple Engineering Cooperative Program (MECOP). This program provides two paid six-month internships at over 60 Pacific Northwest companies where interns work with a company mentor and improve their capabilities for the work environment.
Mechanical engineers can be found in a wide variety of industries including aerospace, electronics, biomedical, transportation, manufacturing, energy, automotive, and government labs. Because of the increasing complexity of mechanical engineering, graduate study for the MS and PhD degrees is advisable for students who wish to specialize in depth in any of the above areas. The undergraduate curriculum provides an excellent foundation for graduate study.
Industrial Engineering
Industrial engineers (IEs) apply science, mathematics, and engineering methods to complex system integration and operation. Because the systems with which they work are often large and complex, IEs utilize knowledge and skills in a wide variety of disciplines, have the ability to work well with people, and take a broad, systems perspective. The Industrial Engineering degree is a very flexible degree that allows students to tailor their program of study to meet their individual career goals. A large number of restricted elective credits allows students to pursue an Option or to customize their program to a field of interest. Current Options for IEs include Industrial Automation Engineering, Healthcare Systems Engineering, and Business Engineering.
IEs are key players in the integration and operation of systems in all sectors of industry and government including the following (with examples):
- aerospace (NASA space shuttle pre-launch processing systems)
- automotive (automobile final assembly plants)
- communications (telephone services)
- computers (factory information systems)
- electronics/semiconductors (silicon wafer fabrication facilities)
- food (canneries and fast food restaurant chains)
- government (department of motor vehicles service centers)
- health care (hospital central stores and operating rooms)
- manufacturing (circuit board fabrication facilities)
- retail (product distribution centers)
- transportation (airlines, overnight delivery services)
In their role as system integrators, IEs analyze and design systems. For example:
- facilities layout
- material handling systems
- manufacturing and other production systems
- supply chains
- information systems
- individual and group workplaces
In the operations realm, IEs analyze, design and manage processes. For example:
- manufacturing processes
- service processes
- production system planning and control
- resource allocation and scheduling
- personnel assignment and scheduling
- quality assurance
- inventory control
- system and personnel safety
Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Engineers operate at the intersection of product design and product manufacturing, working within manufacturing systems to improve production efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability. Manufacturing Engineers play a unique role in the manufacturing organization, serving as the conduit between the production floor, design department, and the c-suite executive offices. Manufacturing Engineers function in both high-tech manufacturing and traditional manufacturing. The Manufacturing Engineering degree offers a hands-on education, and manufacturing engineering students are encouraged to participate in the college's MECOP program, a nationally recognized industrial cooperative education program.
Energy Systems Engineering
Energy systems engineers oversee complex energy conversion and distribution systems, work to improve energy storage systems, and manage the efficient use of energy in building, manufacturing, and processing systems. ESE professionals also study the secondary effects of energy usage from a local environmental impact, regional and national economic impact, and global climate change perspective.
Energy systems engineers pursue a variety of jobs and occupations. For example, they might be hired to do any of the following:
- Manage operations of a wind turbine farm
- Analyze efficiency of hydroelectric power systems
- Oversee production of innovative fuel-cell technologies
- Evaluate the economic viability of new solar power installations
- Assess the environmental impact of alternative energy systems
Undergraduate Programs
Majors
- Energy Systems Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
Options: - Manufacturing Engineering - suspended
Options:- Manufacturing Systems - suspended
- Product Development - suspended
- Mechanical Engineering
Options:
Minors
Certificates
Graduate Programs
Majors
- Industrial Engineering
Options: - Materials Science
Option: - Mechanical Engineering
Options: - Robotics
Minors
Andy Dong, School Head
Kyle Niemeyer, Associate Head for Undergraduate Programs
2000 SW Monroe Ave
204 Rogers Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-6001
Phone: 541-737-3441
Email: info-mime@oregonstate.edu
Website: https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/MIME
Faculty & Staff
- Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering (AAE)
- Energy Systems Engineering (ESE)
- Humanitarian Engineering Science and Technology (HEST)
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IE)
- Materials Science (MATS)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Manufacturing Engineering (MFGE)
- Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering (MIME)
- Robotics (ROB)
- Science of Engineering (ESC)
Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering (AAE)
AAE 210, INTRODUCTION TO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Focuses on engineering fundamentals of aeronautics and astronautics, including an introduction to aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, orbital mechanics and mission planning. Presents current industry practices in aerospace vehicle specifications, manufacturing, flight testing and certification.
Prerequisite: ENGR 211 with C or better or ENGR 211H with C or better
AAE 411, AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Explores the fundamentals of mechanical engineering applications to aerospace. Features an overview of modern aircraft and spacecraft analysis, with an emphasis on performance, stability, structures, materials, FAA and FAR standards and current professional practices in the conceptual design of aerospace vehicles. Integrates course topics into students projects.
Prerequisite: AAE 210 with C or better and ME 217 [C] and (ME 330 [C] or ME 330H [C] or NSE 330 [C])
Equivalent to: ME 411
Recommended: ME 311
AAE 412, SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Introduces current practices for space systems engineering for Earth-orbiting and interplanetary spacecraft. Discusses fundamentals of space mission design, space environment, astronautics, flight dynamics, guidance and navigation, stability and control, thermal control, power, communications, and propulsion.
Prerequisite: AAE 210 with C or better and ME 217 [C] and (ME 373 [C] or ME 373H [C])
Recommended: AAE 411
AAE 413, AERO VEHICLES COMPONENTS DESIGN, 4 Credits
Develop mechanical design of aircraft subcomponents. Analyze and model aircraft components and evaluate their integration on aircraft. Apply real-world aircraft component design project with associated deliverables to customer, including basic requirements for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification.
Prerequisite: AAE 210 with C or better and ME 217 [C] and ME 316 [C] and (ME 330 [C] or ME 330H [C] or NSE 330 [C]) and (ME 373 [C] or ME 373H [C])
AAE 415, UAV ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Develop a strong foundation in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) systems technologies. Engineering evaluation of UAV systems, subcomponents, aircraft missions, operations and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. Apply actual UAV models and subsystems to a real-world project on UAV deployment for humanitarian and environmental missions. Write a technical report as a team-project, developing and demonstrating critical thinking and engineering reporting skills in the subject. CROSSLISTED as AAE 415/HEST 415.
Prerequisite: AAE 210 with C or better and ME 217 [C] and ME 316 [C] and (ME 330 [C] or ME 330H [C] or NSE 330 [C]) and (ME 373 [C] or ME 373H [C])
Equivalent to: HEST 415
AAE 462, ROCKET PROPULSION, 4 Credits
Studies rocket propulsion concepts, building on fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and chemistry. Analyzes and designs liquid, solid, and hybrid propellant rockets, and explores electric and nuclear propulsion systems. Investigates and discusses social, environmental, and ethical issues around rocketry.
Prerequisite: (ME 330 with C or better or ME 330H with C or better or NSE 330 with C or better) and (AAE 210 [C] or ME 461 [C])
AAE 512, SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Introduces current practices for space systems engineering for Earth-orbiting and interplanetary spacecraft. Discusses fundamentals of space mission design, space environment, astronautics, flight dynamics, guidance and navigation, stability and control, thermal control, power, communications, and propulsion.
AAE 562, ROCKET PROPULSION, 4 Credits
Studies rocket propulsion concepts, building on fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and chemistry. Analyzes and designs liquid, solid, and hybrid propellant rockets, and explores electric and nuclear propulsion systems. Investigates and discusses social, environmental, and ethical issues around rocketry.
Recommended: ME 561
Energy Systems Engineering (ESE)
ESE 330, MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Presents basic concepts of dynamic behavior, and the analytical and computational techniques for predicting and assessing dynamic behavior. Focuses on modeling a basic system, compound system, dynamic stability, and natural behavior to continuing and abrupt inputs.
Prerequisite: ENGR 202 with C or better and (ENGR 212 [C] or ENGR 212H [C] or ME 217 [C]) and (MTH 256 [C] or MTH 256H [C]) and (MTH 264 [C] or MTH 264H [C] or MTH 341 [C])
ESE 355, ENERGY REGULATION, 4 Credits
Introductory course to the policies and laws governing energy generation and transmission in the United States with a focus on electricity. History of regulations give context to understand current regulation and potential future policies. Laws regulating the use of alternative energy resources covered in a practical setting. Offered at OSU-Cascades only.
Prerequisite: BA 360 (may be taken concurrently) with C or better or ENGR 390 (may be taken concurrently) with C or better
ESE 360, ENERGY CONSUMPTION ANALYSIS, 4 Credits
Analysis of energy use in transportation, residential and industrial sectors to understand how new technologies improve energy efficiency. Tradeoff techniques applied to decide between less efficient, less expensive systems versus more efficient, more expensive systems. International energy consumption compared, and energy losses evaluated for heating, cooling and electronic systems.
Prerequisite: (BA 360 (may be taken concurrently) with C or better or ENGR 390 (may be taken concurrently) with C or better) and (ME 311 [C] or ME 311H [C] or NSE 311 [C] or NSE 311H [C])
ESE 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-4 Credits
Equivalent to: ESC 410
ESE 430, FEEDBACK CONTROL SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Modeling and analysis of linear, continuous-time systems in the time and frequency domains. Fundamentals of single-input-single-output control system design using both time-domain and frequency-domain techniques.
Prerequisite: ESE 330 with C or better
ESE 450, ENERGY GENERATION SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Survey of technical fundamentals and operational principles of conventional and renewable energy conversion systems to understand the environmental and sustainable issues for energy systems currently in use or may be used in the future to power our industrial society.
Prerequisite: ME 312 with C or better or ME 312H with C or better or NSE 312 with C or better or NSE 312H with C or better
ESE 470, ENERGY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Detailed coverage of the electrical energy distribution system, its operation, control and design. Design considerations and impacts to meet emerging and evolving customer needs. Broader understanding of natural gas and oil pipeline distribution for these infrastructure commodities.
Prerequisite: ENGR 202 with C or better and (ME 311 [C] or ME 311H [C] or NSE 311 [C] or NSE 311H [C])
ESE 471, ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Coverage of energy storage techniques involving electrochemical, mechanical and emerging options. Integration of the energy storage media, its effects on the bulk power system, and design tradeoffs to understand environmental impacts, cost, reliabilities, and efficiencies for commercialization of bulk energy storage.
Prerequisite: ENGR 202 with C or better and (ME 312 [C] or ME 312H [C] or NSE 312 [C] or NSE 312H [C])
ESE 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Humanitarian Engineering Science and Technology (HEST)
HEST 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
HEST 201, INNOVATION FOR SOCIAL IMPACT, 3 Credits
Introduces methods for designing solutions to address needs of low-resource or other vulnerable peoples using tools from engineering and social sciences, and investigates techniques to bring ideas to market sustainably through social entrepreneurship. Multidisciplinary teams will step through the design process, including detailed needs assessment and customer discovery, critique and application of theoretical frameworks, exploration of the diffusion process and relevant system/institutions, prototyping, plans for technical and user experience testing, and considering implementation. CROSSLISTED as ANTH 201/HEST 201.
Equivalent to: ANTH 201
Available via Ecampus
HEST 241, HOUSEHOLD ENERGY IN GUATEMALA: BACKGROUND, 1 Credit
An introduction to the technical, social, environmental, and economic issues surrounding energy needs for households in developing countries and the technologies and policies needed to help address them. Students are introduced to concepts about global development, needs assessment and co-design, qualitative and quantitative evaluation, and local socioeconomic conditions. This course is preparation for the 10-day Summer HEST 242 faculty-led study abroad course in Guatemala. Students from any major are invited to participate in this multidisciplinary course series.
HEST 242, HOUSEHOLD ENERGY IN GUATEMALA: APPLICATIONS, 3 Credits
Through immersion in rural communities during this 10-day interdisciplinary study abroad course, students will gain a deeper understanding of household energy needs in developing countries, as well as the social, environmental, technical, and economic issues surrounding technologies and polices to help meet these needs. The outcomes produced by a variety of household technologies such as biomass cookstoves will be evaluated through qualitative and quantitative data gathering, including experiments, observations, and surveys, giving students the chance to practice their research and cross-cultural communication skills under a variety of circumstances.
Recommended: HEST 241
HEST 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
HEST 310, *INTRO TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY-BASED DESIGN, 3 Credits
Includes study of civic problems and issues, design-thinking concepts and application to co-design of engineering, science and technology-based solutions with social impact, and development of dispositions for effective community engagement through field study and service-learning. Recommended course for student wanting to complete a HEST internship.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society
Available via Ecampus
HEST 320, *ENGINEERING FOR GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, 3 Credits
An introduction to the critical processes and drivers involved in the development of engineering solutions to address global health problems. Topics include world health challenges, accessing and interpreting health and economic data, basic healthcare systems around the world, the importance of ethical guidelines in ensuring the protection of human subjects, the process of cost effectiveness assessment of a technology, and the timescale and hurdles to adoption of a technology.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society
Available via Ecampus
HEST 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
HEST 412, MULTIDISCIPLINARY CASE STUDIES IN HUMANITARIAN ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 3 Credits
Introduces students to multidisciplinary methods and perspectives applied to case studies in humanitarian engineering, science and technology. Applications to real world issues with global implications at the interface of humanity and nature are addressed from a systems perspective using a case study approach.
Available via Ecampus
HEST 415, UAV ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Develop a strong foundation in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) systems technologies. Engineering evaluation of UAV systems, subcomponents, aircraft missions, operations and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. Apply actual UAV models and subsystems to a real-world project on UAV deployment for humanitarian and environmental missions. Write a technical report as a team-project, developing and demonstrating critical thinking and engineering reporting skills in the subject. CROSSLISTED as AAE 415/HEST 415.
Prerequisite: AAE 210 with C or better and ME 217 [C] and ME 316 [C] and (ME 330 [C] or ME 330H [C] or NSE 330 [C]) and (ME 373 [C] or ME 373H [C])
Equivalent to: AAE 415
HEST 444, CO-DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT: A REMOTE COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE, 2 Credits
Works in multidisciplinary teams and collaborates remotely with a group of local innovators from an indigenous global community to develop sustainable solutions that address some of their current challenges. Gathers and processes information to understand the context user needs, explore ideation methods to generate ideas and design proposals, prototype, test and gather feedback and develop an implementation plan through the design process. Final deliverables will consist of a prototype and implementation plan.
HEST 462, SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODELING FOR HUMANITARIAN ENGINEERING, 3 Credits
Introduces an accessible and practical framework for applying participatory system dynamics modeling to navigate the complexity of humanitarian engineering, projects and programs. Techniques highlighted include stakeholder-centric group model building, cross-impact analysis, causal loop diagramming, and stock and flow modeling. Culminates in a team project focused on a real-world global engineering intervention, where the team must model factors and subsystems that influence project success.
Available via Ecampus
HEST 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
HEST 512, MULTIDISCIPLINARY CASE STUDIES IN HUMANITARIAN ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 3 Credits
Introduces students to multidisciplinary methods and perspectives applied to case studies in humanitarian engineering, science and technology. Applications to real world issues with global implications at the interface of humanity and nature are addressed from a systems perspective using a case study approach.
Available via Ecampus
HEST 541, HOUSEHOLD ENERGY IN GUATEMALA: BACKGROUND, 1 Credit
An introduction to the technical, social, environmental, and economic issues surrounding energy needs for households in developing countries and the technologies and policies needed to help address them. Students are introduced to concepts about global development, needs assessment and co-design, qualitative and quantitative evaluation, and local socioeconomic conditions. This course is preparation for the 10-day Summer HEST 542 faculty-led study abroad course in Guatemala. Students from any major are invited to participate in this multidisciplinary course series.
HEST 542, HOUSEHOLD ENERGY IN GUATEMALA: APPLICATIONS, 3 Credits
Through immersion in rural communities during this 10-day interdisciplinary study abroad course, students will gain a deeper understanding of household energy needs in developing countries, as well as the social, environmental, technical, and economic issues surrounding technologies and polices to help meet these needs. The outcomes produced by a variety of household technologies such as biomass cookstoves will be evaluated through qualitative and quantitative data gathering, including experiments, observations, and surveys, giving students the chance to practice their research and cross-cultural communication skills under a variety of circumstances.
Recommended: HEST 541
HEST 544, CO-DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT: A REMOTE COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE, 2 Credits
Works in multidisciplinary teams and collaborates remotely with a group of local innovators from an indigenous global community to develop sustainable solutions that address some of their current challenges. Gathers and processes information to understand the context user needs, explore ideation methods to generate ideas and design proposals, prototype, test and gather feedback and develop an implementation plan through the design process. Final deliverables will consist of a prototype and implementation plan.
HEST 562, SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODELING FOR HUMANITARIAN ENGINEERING, 3 Credits
Introduces an accessible and practical framework for applying participatory system dynamics modeling to navigate the complexity of humanitarian engineering, projects and programs. Techniques highlighted include stakeholder-centric group model building, cross-impact analysis, causal loop diagramming, and stock and flow modeling. Culminates in a team project focused on a real-world global engineering intervention, where the team must model factors and subsystems that influence project success.
Available via Ecampus
HEST 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IE)
IE 112, SPREADSHEET SKILLS FOR INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS, 1 Credit
Basic spreadsheet functionality needed to create spreadsheet applications for common industrial and manufacturing engineering information processing tasks, including simple databases, statistical analysis, quality control, forecasting, production planning and control, and operations analysis and improvement. Topics include creating spreadsheets, formatting, data types, formulas, charts, user-defined functions, and pivot tables.
IE 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IE 212, COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Solve engineering problems using computational methods with topics covered including data structures, modular programming, sorting and search algorithms. Investigate algorithms for inventory models, production scheduling, production line analysis, and optimization.
Prerequisite: ENGR 103 with C or better or ENGR 103H with C or better
Recommended: Algebra, calculus, differentiation and integration
IE 255, INTRODUCTORY QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Apply basic probability and statistics concepts that will be used in subsequent industrial and manufacturing engineering courses to engineering problems. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental concepts including random variables, probability distributions, using random variables as models of random phenomena, statistics computed from data, sampling distributions, and basic statistical inference procedures.
Prerequisite: MTH 252 with C or better or MTH 252H with C or better and IE 212 [C]
IE 285, INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING, 3 Credits
Introduction to selected topics in industrial and manufacturing engineering, including history and philosophy, product design and manufacturing cycle, integrate role of engineering and business, and multi-objective nature of organizations. Surveys of selected design problems in resource allocation, operations and quality management, and production engineering.
Prerequisite: IE 112 (may be taken concurrently) with C or better or FOR 112 (may be taken concurrently) with C or better
Equivalent to: MFGE 285
IE 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IE 355, QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT, 4 Credits
Analyze and improve operational systems through the application of statistical inference methods and basic empirical model development. Hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, tolerance interval, bootstrap confidence intervals, and basic linear regression are applied to industrial engineering applications.
Prerequisite: IE 255 with C or better or (ST 314 with C or better and ME 203 [C])
IE 356, QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR SYSTEM MODELING AND EXPERIMENTATION, 4 Credits
Analyze and improve processes through the systematic use of statistical quality control methods, and designed experiments. Introduction to machine learning and big data methods.
Prerequisite: IE 355 with C or better
IE 366, WORK SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Principles and techniques of work measurement, methods engineering, workplace design, work sampling, and predetermined time systems. Basic human factors engineering and ergonomics principles applied to workplace design. The work systems engineering process.
Prerequisite: (IE 255 with C or better or ST 314 with C or better) and (PH 212 [C] or PH 212H [C]) and (PH 213 [C] or PH 213H [C])
IE 367, PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL, 4 Credits
Forecasting techniques, inventory analysis, master production scheduling, material and capacity requirements, planning and scheduling methods.
Prerequisite: IE 255 with C or better or ST 314 with C or better
IE 368, FACILITY DESIGN AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Design and analysis of industrial facilities including just-in-time systems, queuing, material handling systems, material flow analysis, line balancing, systematic layout planning, design of warehouse facilities, and facilities location.
Prerequisite: ENGR 248 with C or better and (IE 255 [C] or ST 314 [C])
Equivalent to: IE 365
IE 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IE 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IE 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IE 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IE 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IE 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IE 412, INFORMATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Framework for enterprise information systems. Engineering and scientific systems. Requirements definition, enhanced entity relationship modeling, logical modeling, structured query language, relational model, referential integrity.
Prerequisite: IE 212 with C or better
IE 415, SIMULATION AND DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Examines the analysis of operations and production systems through the application of computer simulation modeling techniques. Explores the fundamentals of computer simulation including static Monte Carlo simulations, event oriented dynamic simulations, random number generation, input/output data analysis, model validation and verification.
Prerequisite: (IE 112 with C or better or IE 212 with C or better) and (IE 255 [C] or ST 314 [C]) and IE 355 [C]
IE 425, INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION, 4 Credits
A first course in operations research. Topics include mathematical programming formulations and solutions, the simplex method, network optimization, introduction to metaheuristics, and linear programming under uncertainty.
Prerequisite: (IE 255 with C or better or ST 314 with C or better) and (MTH 306 [C] or MTH 306H [C] or MTH 341 [C])
IE 426, STOCHASTIC MODELS OF INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
The application of probabilistic and stochastic modeling methodologies to analyze the performance of production and service systems. Major topics include probability models for space planning, Poisson arrival processes, discrete and continuous time Markov chain models of machine cycle times, and queuing models applied to various industrial systems. Other applications of these tools to model inventories, process behavior, and equipment reliability is illustrated.
Prerequisite: (IE 255 with C or better or ST 314 with C or better) and IE 425 [C]
IE 427, GAME THEORY WITH ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS, 4 Credits
Introduces the fundamentals of noncooperative game theory in the context of engineering systems (e.g., health systems, multi-agent systems, cyber-physical systems, and social networks). Emphasizes theoretical foundations, mathematical modeling, and key solution concepts. Examines the analysis of repeated games, myopic learning, fictitious play, and evolutionary games.
Prerequisite: IE 425 with C or better and IE 426 (may be taken concurrently) [C]
IE 470, MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Improvement of organizational performance through the design and implementation of systems that integrate personnel, technological, environmental, and organizational variables. Topics include performance assessment and measurement as well as improvement methodologies.
Prerequisite: ENGR 390 with C or better and IE 355 [C] and IE 366 [C] and IE 367 [C] and IE 368 [C]
IE 471, PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING, 3 Credits
Discusses critical issues in the management of engineering and projects. Analyzes time, cost, and performance parameters from the organizational, people, and resource perspectives. Introduces network optimization and simulation concepts. Includes resource-constrained project scheduling, case discussions, and a team activity.
Prerequisite: ENGR 390 with C or better and IE 355 [C] and IE 366 [C] and IE 367 [C] and IE 368 [C]
IE 475, ADVANCED MANUFACTURING COSTING TECHNIQUES, 3 Credits
Costing techniques applicable in advanced manufacturing enterprises: activity-based costing, economic value added, Japanese cost management techniques, life cycle costing, throughput accounting, cost of quality, and financial versus operational performance measures. Emphasis on linkages to such advanced manufacturing systems as cellular manufacturing, flexible manufacturing, JIT, Lean, and ERP.
Prerequisite: ENGR 390 with C or better and IE 355 [C] and IE 366 [C] and IE 367 [C] and IE 368 [C]
Equivalent to: IE 495
IE 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-5 Credits
Recent advances in industrial engineering pertaining to the theory and application of system studies. Analysis and design of natural resource systems; evaluation; detection extraction; processing and marketing systems; advanced design of production systems with reference to social, economic, and regional planning; human engineering studies of man-machine systems; applications of operations research techniques. Nonsequence course. Not offered every term.
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
IE 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
IE 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
IE 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IE 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IE 512, INFORMATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Framework for enterprise information systems. Engineering and scientific systems. Requirements definition, enhanced entity relationship modeling, logical modeling, structured query language, relational model, referential integrity.
IE 515, SIMULATION AND DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Examines the analysis of operations and production systems through the application of computer simulation modeling techniques. Explores the fundamentals of computer simulation including static Monte Carlo simulations, event oriented dynamic simulations, random number generation, input/output data analysis, model validation and verification.
Recommended: ST 314
IE 521, INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION I, 3 Credits
Techniques for analysis and solution of problems in industrial and management systems. Emphasis on application of linear and integer programming and extensions.
Recommended: MTH 341
IE 522, INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION II, 3 Credits
Techniques for analysis and solution of problems in industrial and management systems. Emphasis on applications of dynamic programming. Markovian processes, and questions as applied to industrial problems.
Recommended: ST 314
IE 523, INTEGER PROGRAMMING, 3 Credits
Classic models and algorithms for discrete optimization. Includes intuition and theory about computational strategies for solution of integer programming and combinatorial optimization problems.
Prerequisite: IE 521 with C or better
IE 527, GAME THEORY WITH ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS, 4 Credits
Introduces the fundamentals of noncooperative game theory in the context of engineering systems (e.g., health systems, multi-agent systems, cyber-physical systems, and social networks). Emphasizes theoretical foundations, mathematical modeling, and key solution concepts. Examines the analysis of repeated games, myopic learning, fictitious play, and evolutionary games.
Prerequisite: IE 521 with C or better
Recommended: IE 522
IE 545, HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Analysis and design of work systems considering human characteristics, capabilities and limitations. Analysis and design of displays, controls, tools, and workstations. Human performance analysis. Human factors research methods.
Equivalent to: IE 541
IE 552, DESIGN OF INDUSTRIAL EXPERIMENTS, 3 Credits
A first course in design of experiments with an emphasis on applications and fundamental data analysis methods. Basic statistical inference, analysis of variance, blocking, general factorial designs, and two-level factorial designs are covered.
Recommended: ST 314
IE 563, ADVANCED PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL, 3 Credits
Application of quantitative and heuristic methods to problems of production, material, and capacity planning. Mathematical models for inventory systems, sequencing, and scheduling. Assembly line balancing methods. Just-in-time manufacturing.
IE 570, MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Improvement of organizational performance through the design and implementation of systems that integrate personnel, technological, environmental, and organizational variables. Topics include performance assessment and measurement as well as improvement methodologies.
IE 571, PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING, 3 Credits
Discusses critical issues in the management of engineering and projects. Analyzes time, cost, and performance parameters from the organizational, people, and resource perspectives. Introduces network optimization and simulation concepts. Includes resource-constrained project scheduling, case discussions, and a team activity.
Available via Ecampus
IE 573, DECISION THEORY AND ANALYSIS, 3 Credits
Introduces the fundamentals of decision theory and focuses on quantitative and qualitative decision models for technical and managerial problems.
Recommended: Probability and statistics course, such as IE 552 or ST 515
IE 575, SYSTEMS THINKING THEORY AND PRACTICE, 4 Credits
Examines the relationship between systems thinking theory and practice. Explores how systems science is used to discover key systemic concepts and principles. Explores systems thinking practice through an overview of Critical Systems Thinking and selected applied systems thinking approaches.
IE 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-5 Credits
Recent advances in industrial engineering pertaining to the theory and application of system studies. Analysis and design of natural resource systems; evaluation; detection extraction; processing and marketing systems; advanced design of production systems with reference to social, economic, and regional planning; human engineering studies of man-machine systems; applications of operations research techniques. Nonsequence course. Not offered every term.
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
IE 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
IE 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IE 606, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IE 607, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Materials Science (MATS)
MATS 321, INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS SCIENCE, 4 Credits
Crystal structure, microstructure, and physical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and amorphous materials. Also includes elementary mechanical behavior and phase equilibria.
Prerequisite: CH 202 with C or better or CH 222 with C or better or CH 232 with C or better or CH 232H with C or better or CH 224H with C or better
Equivalent to: ENGR 321, ENGR 321H, MATS 321H
Available via Ecampus
MATS 321H, INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS SCIENCE, 4 Credits
Crystal structure, microstructure, and physical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and amorphous materials. Also includes elementary mechanical behavior and phase equilibria.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: CH 202 with C or better or CH 222 with C or better or CH 232 with C or better or CH 232H with C or better or CH 224H with C or better
Equivalent to: ENGR 321, ENGR 321H, MATS 321
MATS 322, MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS, 4 Credits
Examines mechanical behavior of materials, relating laboratory test results to material structure and elements of mechanical analysis.
Prerequisite: MATS 321 with C or better or MATS 321H with C or better or ENGR 321 with C or better or ENGR 321H with C or better
MATS 413, THERMODYNAMICS OF MATERIALS, 4 Credits
Explores the statistical interpretation of entropy, heat capacity, enthalpy of condensed phases, solution thermodynamics, liquid-solid and solid-solid phase equilibria. Considers the principles of thermodynamics governing phase stability with a focus on liquid-solid and solid-solid equilibria, and phase stability in two-component systems. Examines the relationship of Gibbs free energy to phase stability.
Prerequisite: MATS 321 with C or better or MATS 321H with C or better
MATS 441, PHYSICAL METALLURGY, 3 Credits
Introduction to properties of metals and alloys including solidification, diffusion, solid solutions, intermediate phases, annealing, heat treatment and phase transformation with a focus on ferrous and non-ferrous metal systems. Identifies relationships between material composition, structure, and properties resulting from synthesis, processing or service. Explores the knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous alloy systems and their significant metallurgical properties and applications.
Prerequisite: MATS 321 with C or better
MATS 445, WELDING METALLURGY, 4 Credits
Theory-based course focused on the metallurgy of welds. Topics covered include welding/joining processes, heat input, diffusion, solidification, phase transformation, materials compatibility and welding defects. This is NOT a practical welding class.
Prerequisite: MATS 321 with C or better or ENGR 321 with C or better or ENGR 321H with C or better
MATS 478, THIN FILM MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION AND PROPERTIES, 4 Credits
Processing of thin films and characterization of the microstructure; diffusion and solid state reactions; mechanical, magnetic and electronic properties of thin films.
Prerequisite: (ME 311 with C or better or ME 311H with C or better or NSE 311 with C or better or NSE 311H with C or better) and (ENGR 321 [C] or ENGR 321H [C] or MATS 321 [C] or MATS 321H [C]) and (ENGR 322 [C] or MATS 322 [C])
MATS 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MATS 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
MATS 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MATS 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MATS 545, WELDING METALLURGY, 4 Credits
Theory-based course focused on the metallurgy of welds. Topics covered include welding/joining processes, heat input, diffusion, solidification, phase transformation, materials compatibility and welding defects. This is NOT a practical welding class.
MATS 555, EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN MATERIAL SCIENCE, 4 Credits
Materials processing, characterization, computational and data analysis techniques in materials science. Focus on processing-structure-property relationships.
Prerequisite: MATS 570 with C or better
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
Recommended: MATS 321
MATS 570, STRUCTURE-PROPERTY RELATIONS IN MATERIALS, 4 Credits
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.
Equivalent to: ME 570
MATS 571, ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS, 4 Credits
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.
Equivalent to: ME 571
Recommended: CH 545 or ME 570
MATS 578, THIN FILM MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION AND PROPERTIES, 4 Credits
Processing of thin films and characterization of the microstructure; diffusion and solid state reactions; mechanical, magnetic and electronic properties of thin films.
MATS 581, THERMODYNAMICS OF SOLIDS, 4 Credits
Thermodynamics of solutions and phase equilibrium. Phase diagrams and invariant reactions. Order and disorder in solutions. Applications to advanced materials development. Lec/lab.
Equivalent to: ME 581
MATS 582, RATE PROCESSES IN MATERIALS, 3 Credits
Diffusion in solids, including vacancy and interstitial and short-circuit diffusion. Phase transformations including classic nucleation and growth theory. Applications to materials development.
Prerequisite: MATS 581 with C or better or ME 581 with C or better
Equivalent to: ME 582
MATS 584, ADVANCED FRACTURE OF MATERIALS, 4 Credits
Fracture mechanics will be used as a basis for predicting failure of materials, understanding failure mechanisms, and identifying causes of failure. Course will include discussion of recent journal articles, experimental demonstrations, and analysis of real fracture data.
Equivalent to: ME 584
Recommended: ENGR 322
MATS 587, DISLOCATIONS, DEFORMATION, AND CREEP, 4 Credits
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.
Equivalent to: ME 587
Recommended: ENGR 322
MATS 588, COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE, 4 Credits
A broad introduction to important materials science simulation methods. These include molecular dynamics, density functional theory, and Monte Carlo methods. Learning is through a mixture of lecture and hands-on lab projects in which students use computational methods to explore and reinforce fundamental concepts in materials science. Lec/lab.
Equivalent to: ME 588
Recommended: Experience with Matlab or Mathematica or an equivalent numerical and programming environment.
MATS 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MATS 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
MATS 625, MATERIALS AND SURFACE CHARACTERIZATION, 3 Credits
Covers scientific principles of surface and structural characterization techniques. Explores methods to study both macro- and nano-scale properties. Emphasizes surface and interfacial analysis of metals, semiconductors, and dielectric materials. Applies basic knowledge of chemistry, physics, and engineering to understand scientific fundamentals and operating principles of spectroscopy and microscopy-based techniques. Covers a range of experimental methods for determining surface structure, elemental composition, and chemical states. Topics including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Auger electron spectroscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, low energy electron diffraction, scanning tunneling microscopy, low energy ion scattering, and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy. CROSSLISTED as CH 625/CHE 625/MATS 625/PH 625.
MATS 659, PRINCIPLES OF TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY, 4 Credits
This lecture-only course covers basic principles of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) including instrument components, electron optics, electron diffraction, and the origins and interpretation of image contrast. Spectroscopic techniques are covered, but diffraction and imaging techniques are emphasized. Coverage of experimental techniques will focus on those useful for addressing problems in materials science.
MATS 671, ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF OXIDES, 3 Credits
Emphasizes band theory of solids applied to metal oxide materials. Reviews metallic oxides, non-stoichiometric semiconductors and associated defect chemistry, electrostatics, linear dielectrics, non-linear dielectrics, electromechanical phenomena including piezoelectricity, and the optical properties of oxides.
Equivalent to: ME 671
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
ME 203, COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERING, 3 Credits
Introduces computational methods to solve engineering problems. Translates fundamental mathematical and engineering concepts into data structures and algorithms; extends and solidifies fundamental computational skills for effective and efficient practice. Develops skills for effective visualization of data.
Prerequisite: (ENGR 103 with C or better or ENGR 103H with C or better) and (MTH 254 [C] or MTH 254H [C])
Available via Ecampus
ME 206, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 217, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DYNAMICS, 4 Credits
Introduces and applies concepts of kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, with applications to mechanical systems of current interest to engineers.
Prerequisite: (ENGR 103 with C or better or ENGR 103H with C or better) and (ENGR 211 [C] or ENGR 211H [C]) and (PH 211 [C] or PH 211H [C])
Available via Ecampus
ME 250, INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING PROCESSES, 1 Credit
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.
Prerequisite: ENGR 248 with C or better and (PH 211 [C] or PH 211H [C])
ME 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: ME 299H
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 299H, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-16 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: ME 299
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 306, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 310, INTRODUCTION TO THERMODYNAMICS, 4 Credits
Introduces basic concepts of thermodynamics, by applying the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Solves engineering problems involving closed and open systems, as well as basic power and refrigeration cycles. CROSSLISTED as ME 310/NSE 310.
Prerequisite: (MTH 256 with C or better or MTH 256H with C or better) and (ENGR 212 [C] or ENGR 212H [C] or ME 217 [C])
Equivalent to: NSE 310
ME 311, INTRODUCTION TO THERMAL-FLUID SCIENCES, 4 Credits
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 ME 311/NSE 311.
Prerequisite: (ENGR 212 with C or better or ENGR 212H with C or better) and (MTH 256 [C] or MTH 256H [C])
Equivalent to: ENGR 311, ENGR 311H, ME 311H, NE 311, NE 311H, NSE 311, NSE 311H
ME 311H, INTRODUCTION TO THERMAL-FLUID SCIENCES, 4 Credits
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 ME 311/NSE 311.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (ENGR 212 with C or better or ENGR 212H with C or better) and (MTH 256 [C] or MTH 256H [C])
Equivalent to: ENGR 311, ENGR 311H, ME 311, NE 311, NE 311H, NSE 311, NSE 311H
ME 312, THERMODYNAMICS, 4 Credits
Analyzes exergy destruction, machine and cycle processes, law of corresponding states, non-reactive gas mixtures, reactive mixtures, thermodynamics of compressible fluid flow. CROSSLISTED as ME 312/NSE 312.
Prerequisite: ME 311 with C or better or ME 311H with C or better or NSE 311 with C or better or NSE 311H with C or better or NE 311 with C or better or NE 311H with C or better
Equivalent to: ENGR 312, ME 312H, NE 312, NE 312H, NSE 312, NSE 312H
ME 312H, THERMODYNAMICS, 4 Credits
Analyzes exergy destruction, machine and cycle processes, law of corresponding states, non-reactive gas mixtures, reactive mixtures, thermodynamics of compressible fluid flow. CROSSLISTED as ME 312/NSE 312.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: ME 311 with C or better or ME 311H with C or better or NSE 311 with C or better or NSE 311H with C or better or NE 311 with C or better or NE 311H with C or better
Equivalent to: ENGR 312, ME 312, NE 312, NE 312H, NSE 312, NSE 312H
ME 316, MECHANICS OF MATERIALS, 3 Credits
Determination of stresses, deflections, and stability of deformable bodies with an introduction to finite element analysis.
Prerequisite: (ENGR 213 with C or better or ENGR 213H with C or better) and (MTH 256 [C] or MTH 256H [C])
Available via Ecampus
ME 317, INTERMEDIATE DYNAMICS, 4 Credits
Continues the study of kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, with applications to mechanical systems of current interest to engineers.
Prerequisite: (ENGR 212 with C or better or ENGR 212H with C or better) and (MTH 256 [C] or MTH 256H [C]) and (ENGR 103 [C] or ENGR 103H [C] or ENGR 112 [C] or CS 161 [C] or CBEE 102 [C] or CBEE 102H [C] or NSE 115 [C])
Equivalent to: ME 317H
ME 317H, INTERMEDIATE DYNAMICS, 4 Credits
Continues the study of kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, with applications to mechanical systems of current interest to engineers.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (ENGR 212 with C or better or ENGR 212H with C or better) and (MTH 256 [C] or MTH 256H [C]) and (ENGR 103 [C] or ENGR 103H [C] or ENGR 112 [C] or CS 161 [C] or CBEE 102 [C] or CBEE 102H [C] or NSE 115 [C])
Equivalent to: ME 317
ME 320, SYSTEMS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL, 4 Credits
Models and analyzes linear continuous systems in time and frequency domains. Introduces fundamentals of single-input-single-output control system design. CROSSLISTED as ECE 356/ME 320.
Prerequisite: (ME 217 with C or better or ME 317 with C or better or ME 317H with C or better) or (ECE 351 with C or better and ECE 352 [C] and (ENGR 212 [C] or ENGR 212H [C]))
Equivalent to: ECE 356, ECE 451, ME 320H, ME 430, ME 430H
Available via Ecampus
ME 320H, SYSTEMS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL, 4 Credits
Models and analyzes linear continuous systems in time and frequency domains. Introduces fundamentals of single-input-single-output control system design. CROSSLISTED as ECE 356/ME 320.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (ME 217 with C or better or ME 317 with C or better or ME 317H with C or better) or (ECE 351 with C or better and ECE 352 [C] and (ENGR 212 [C] or ENGR 212H [C]))
ME 330, INTRODUCTION TO FLUID MECHANICS AND HEAT TRANSFER, 4 Credits
Introduces basic concepts of fluid dynamics and heat transfer. Applies conservation equations and dimensional analysis to solve engineering problems relevant to incompressible pipe systems and external flows, as well as conductive, convective, and radiative heat transfer. CROSSLISTED as ME 330/NSE 330.
Prerequisite: ME 310 with C or better or NSE 310 with C or better
ME 330H, INTRODUCTION TO FLUID MECHANICS AND HEAT TRANSFER, 4 Credits
Introduces basic concepts of fluid dynamics and heat transfer. Applies conservation equations and dimensional analysis to solve engineering problems relevant to incompressible pipe systems and external flows, as well as conductive, convective, and radiative heat transfer. CROSSLISTED as ME 330/NSE 330.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: ME 310 with C or better or NSE 310 with C or better
ME 331, FLUID MECHANICS, 4 Credits
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 ME 331/NSE 331.
Prerequisite: ME 330 with C or better or ME 330H with C or better or NSE 330 with C or better
ME 331H, FLUID MECHANICS, 4 Credits
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 ME 331/NSE 331.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: ME 330 with C or better or ME 330H with C or better or NSE 330 with C or better
ME 332, HEAT TRANSFER, 4 Credits
Analyzes conductive, convective and radiative energy transfer using control volume and differential analysis and prediction of transport properties. CROSSLISTED as ME 332/NSE 332.
Prerequisite: (ME 310 with C or better or NSE 310 with C or better) and (ME 331 [C] or ME 331H [C] or NSE 331 [C] or NSE 331H [C])
ME 332H, HEAT TRANSFER, 4 Credits
Analyzes conductive, convective and radiative energy transfer using control volume and differential analysis and prediction of transport properties. CROSSLISTED as ME 332/NSE 332.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (ME 310 with C or better or NSE 310 with C or better) and (ME 331 [C] or ME 331H [C] or NSE 331 [C] or NSE 331H [C])
ME 333, THERMODYNAMICS II, 4 Credits
Analyzes advanced power and refrigeration cycles, exergy destruction during steady and transient processes, compressible flow processes and systems with inert and reactive gas mixtures.
Prerequisite: ME 310 with C or better or NSE 310 with C or better
ME 351, INTRODUCTION TO INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Illustrates the function, operation, and application of common mechanical engineering instruments, measurement principles, and statistical analysis. Demonstrates elements of measurement systems, including transduction, signal conditioning, and data recording. Examines function and operation of digital data acquisition systems.
Prerequisite: ME 217 with C or better and (ENGR 202 [C] or ENGR 202H [C]) and (ENGR 213 [C] or ENGR 213H [C])
Equivalent to: ME 451
Available via Ecampus
ME 373, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING METHODS, 4 Credits
Explores analytical and numerical methods for solving representative mechanical engineering problems.
Prerequisite: (ENGR 103 with C or better or ENGR 103H with C or better or ENGR 112 with C or better or ENGR 112H with C or better) and (MTH 256 [C] or MTH 256H [C]) and MTH 341 [C] and ME 203 [C]
Equivalent to: ME 373H
Available via Ecampus
ME 373H, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING METHODS, 4 Credits
Explores analytical and numerical methods for solving representative mechanical engineering problems.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (ENGR 103 with C or better or ENGR 103H with C or better or ENGR 112 with C or better or ENGR 112H with C or better) and (MTH 256 [C] or MTH 256H [C]) and MTH 341 [C] and ME 203 [C]
Equivalent to: ME 373
ME 382, INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN, 4 Credits
Applies organization, planning, economics, and the use of creativity and optimization in solving mechanical design problems. Case studies and/or industrial design problems.
Prerequisite: ENGR 213 with C or better and ENGR 248 [C] and ME 217 [C]
Equivalent to: ME 382H
Available via Ecampus
ME 382H, INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN, 4 Credits
Applies organization, planning, economics, and the use of creativity and optimization in solving mechanical design problems. Case studies and/or industrial design problems.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: ENGR 213 with C or better and ENGR 248 [C] and ME 217 [C]
Equivalent to: ME 382
ME 383, MECHANICAL COMPONENT DESIGN, 4 Credits
Explores machine design, including systems, machine elements, and components. Details the steps in taking applied loads, changing them to stresses, and producing predictions and likelihood of failure. Investigates how specific components behave and how they should be sized to meet design goals. Investigates mechanical systems to identify where failure is likely to occur and how to redesign components to avoid failure.
Prerequisite: ENGR 213 with C or better and ME 217 [C] and ME 316 [C]
Equivalent to: ME 383H
Available via Ecampus
ME 383H, MECHANICAL COMPONENT DESIGN, 4 Credits
Explores machine design, including systems, machine elements, and components. Details the steps in taking applied loads, changing them to stresses, and producing predictions and likelihood of failure. Investigates how specific components behave and how they should be sized to meet design goals. Investigates mechanical systems to identify where failure is likely to occur and how to redesign components to avoid failure.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: ENGR 213 with C or better and ME 217 [C] and ME 316 [C]
Equivalent to: ME 383
ME 401, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
ME 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: ME 405H
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
ME 405H, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: ME 405
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
ME 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 15 credits.
ME 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: ME 407H
This course is repeatable for 2 credits.
ME 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
Credits may not apply toward BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 412, DESIGN OF MECHANISMS, 4 Credits
Explores the study of mechanical linkages or mechanisms. Categorizes and systematically dissects existing mechanisms to understand the function and behavior of complete devices as well as function and behavior of individual links and joints in a mechanism. Builds upon the knowledge of kinematic analysis of position, velocity, acceleration, and jerk in the context of planar and non-planar mechanisms. Discusses the synthesis of such mechanisms as well as best practices in creating new mechanisms. Uses computation to fully understand and design intended mechanical movements.
Prerequisite: ME 217 with C or better and (ME 383 [C] or ME 383H [C])
ME 414, DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING, 4 Credits
Provides a project-based design experience that advances understanding of real-world product design, through aligning the mechanical design process with relevant engineering materials and manufacturing knowledge. Discusses common material properties and selection criteria, manufacturing processes and design considerations for manufacturing processes, design for advanced manufacturing, and DIY fabrication methods. Employs professional engineering communication skills, including product documentation, memo-writing, report writing, and video presentations.
Prerequisite: ME 382 with C or better or ME 382H with C or better
ME 420, APPLIED STRESS ANALYSIS, 4 Credits
Elasticity theory, failure theories, energy methods, finite element analysis.
Prerequisite: ME 316 with C or better
ME 422, MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS, 4 Credits
Analyzes and models the dynamic responses of single and multiple degree-of-freedom systems.
Prerequisite: ME 217 with C or better
Equivalent to: ME 422H
ME 422H, MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS, 4 Credits
Analyzes and models the dynamic responses of single and multiple degree-of-freedom systems.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: ME 217 with C or better
Equivalent to: ME 422
ME 424, FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS, 4 Credits
Applies modern Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software to the design of mechanical components, and development of the underlying theoretical and computational approach.
Prerequisite: ME 316 with C or better and MTH 341 [C]
Available via Ecampus
ME 444, THERMAL SYSTEMS DESIGN AND ANALYSIS, 4 Credits
Integration of the concepts, laws, and methodologies from fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics, into a set of practical tools for thermal energy systems design and analysis.
Prerequisite: (ME 332 with C or better or ME 332H with C or better or NSE 332 with C or better or NSE 332H with C or better) and (ME 312 (may be taken concurrently) [C] or ME 312H (may be taken concurrently) [C] or NSE 312 (may be taken concurrently) [C] or NSE 312H (may be taken concurrently) [C])
ME 445, INTRODUCTION TO COMBUSTION, 4 Credits
Study of combustion science based on the background of chemistry, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer. Stoichiometry, energetics of chemical reactions, flame temperature, equilibrium product analyses, chemical kinetics, and chain reactions.
Prerequisite: (ME 312 with C or better or ME 312H with C or better or NSE 312 with C or better or NSE 312H with C or better) and (ME 332 [C] or ME 332H [C] or NSE 332 [C] or NSE 332H [C])
ME 450, APPLIED HEAT TRANSFER, 4 Credits
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.
Prerequisite: ME 332 with C or better or ME 332H with C or better or NSE 332 with C or better or NSE 332H with C or better
ME 452, THERMAL AND FLUIDS SCIENCES LABORATORY, 4 Credits
Analyzes experiments related to thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. Focuses on proper experimental methods and data and discusses uncertainty analysis related to thermal and fluids measurements.
Prerequisite: (ME 310 with C or better or NSE 310 with C or better) and (ME 331 [C] or ME 331H [C] or NSE 331 [C] or NSE 331H [C]) and (ME 332 [C] or ME 332H [C] or NSE 332 [C] or NSE 332H [C])
Equivalent to: ME 452H
ME 452H, THERMAL AND FLUIDS SCIENCES LABORATORY, 4 Credits
Analyzes experiments related to thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. Focuses on proper experimental methods and data and discusses uncertainty analysis related to thermal and fluids measurements.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (ME 310 with C or better or NSE 310 with C or better) and (ME 331 [C] or ME 331H [C] or NSE 331 [C] or NSE 331H [C]) and (ME 332 [C] or ME 332H [C] or NSE 332 [C] or NSE 332H [C])
Equivalent to: ME 452
ME 453, STRUCTURE AND MECHANICS LABORATORY, 4 Credits
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.
Prerequisite: ME 351 with C or better or ME 451 with C or better
ME 460, INTERMEDIATE FLUID MECHANICS, 4 Credits
Focuses on the study of ideal fluid flow as applied to aerodynamics and external flows; thin airfoil theory, panel method and blade element method.
Prerequisite: ME 331 with C or better or ME 331H with C or better or NSE 331 with C or better or NSE 331H with C or better
ME 461, GAS DYNAMICS, 4 Credits
Studies idealized compressible flows, including in nozzles and diffusers, as well as shocks/expansion waves and their interactions. Introduces supersonic flight and propulsion systems.
Prerequisite: (ME 310 with C or better or NSE 310 with C or better) and (ME 330 [C] or ME 330H [C] or NSE 330 [C]) and (ME 373 [C] or ME 373H [C] or NSE 233 [C])
Recommended: ME 312
ME 480, MATERIALS SELECTION, 4 Credits
Develops and applies a formalized approach to materials selection within the engineering design process. Examines property definitions, measurements, and trends among the major materials families. Configures and uses property comparison charts derived from a comprehensive materials database. Identifies active design constraints and trade-space approaches to conflicting design objectives. Evaluates materials selection case studies, and application of concepts to student-defined projects with an emphasis on balancing sustainability metrics against traditional performance criteria and dollar costs.
Prerequisite: MATS 321 with C or better or MATS 321H with C or better
ME 483, MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS, 4 Credits
Review of applied stress analysis in isotropic materials. Analyze anisotropic materials, fibers and matrices, mechanics of composites including properties and applications, principles of composites manufacturing, experimental characterization of composites, composites light-structures.
Prerequisite: ME 316 with C or better
ME 484, FRACTURE OF MATERIALS, 3 Credits
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.
Prerequisite: MATS 322 with C or better or ENGR 322 with C or better
ME 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits
Equivalent to: ME 499H
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 499H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: ME 499
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 502, INDEPENDENT STUDIES, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
ME 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 509, MATERIALS SCIENCE SEMINAR, 1 Credit
Equivalent to: MATS 509
ME 512, DESIGN OF MECHANISMS, 4 Credits
Explores the study of mechanical linkages or mechanisms. Categorizes and systematically dissects existing mechanisms to understand the function and behavior of complete devices as well as function and behavior of individual links and joints in a mechanism. Builds upon the knowledge of kinematic analysis of position, velocity, acceleration, and jerk in the context of planar and non-planar mechanisms. Discusses the synthesis of such mechanisms as well as best practices in creating new mechanisms. Uses computation to fully understand and design intended mechanical movements.
ME 513, BIO-INSPIRED DESIGN, 4 Credits
Intersection of design and biology that seeks to systematically mine biological knowledge to solve design problems. Investigates inspiration from nature from three different types: visual, conceptual, and computational. Includes design rules, heuristics, principles or patterns to solve engineering problems. Algorithmic bio-inspiration emulates natural algorithms for control or optimization problems.
ME 516, MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
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.
ME 517, OPTIMIZATION IN DESIGN, 4 Credits
Optimization methods as applied to engineering design, theory and application of nonlinear optimization techniques for multivariate unconstrained and constrained problems. Model boundedness and sensitivity.
ME 518, COMPUTATIONAL SOLID MODELING, 4 Credits
Explores the computational representation of three-dimensional objects found in Computer-Aided Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Computer-Aided Engineering software tools which are now necessary tools in the engineering design process. Introduces students to algorithms and data structures used to create, manipulate, and reason about solids. Acquiring the knowledge of such methods facilitates the use and development of tools for analyzing, designing, and manufacturing existing and future technological artifacts.
Recommended: Good standing. Strong foundations in computer programming. Previous course experiences beyond Matlab and Excel programming (e.g. experience with Python, C#, or Julia)
ME 520, APPLIED STRESS ANALYSIS, 4 Credits
Elasticity theory, failure theories, energy methods, finite element analysis.
Recommended: ME 316
ME 521, LINEAR ELASTICITY, 4 Credits
A general introduction to the theory of elasticity. The solution of 2-D problems using the Airy stress function in rectangular and polar coordinates. The solution of 3-D problems using the Galerkin vector, the Papkovich-Neuber solution, and complex variable methods. Applications to asymptotic fields at discontinuities, contact and crack problems, and thermoelasticity.
Recommended: ME 316
ME 522, MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS, 4 Credits
Analyzes and models the dynamic responses of single and multiple degree-of-freedom systems.
ME 523, ADVANCED STRESS ANALYSIS, 4 Credits
An introduction to the mechanics of nonlinear elastic, plastic, and viscoelastic material behavior including large deformations.
Recommended: ME 316
ME 526, NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERING ANALYSIS, 3 Credits
Numerical solutions of linear equations, difference equations, ordinary and partial differential equations. CROSSLISTED as ME 526/NSE 526.
Equivalent to: NSE 526
Recommended: Programming experience and previous exposure to numerical methods
ME 531, LINEAR MULTIVARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEMS I, 4 Credits
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.
ME 533, NONLINEAR DYNAMIC ANALYSIS, 4 Credits
Course focuses on understanding the behavior of nonlinear dynamic systems of interest to mechanical engineers. Lec.
Recommended: ME 317
ME 540, INTERMEDIATE THERMODYNAMICS, 4 Credits
Applies fundamentals of classical thermodynamics to analyze steady-state and transient problems, including phase and chemical equilibrium. Uses computational tools to solve real-world problems. Interprets classical thermodynamics concepts using statistical thermodynamics models.
ME 541, LIQUID-VAPOR PHASE CHANGE AND HEAT TRANSFER, 4 Credits
Advanced treatment of underlying physics and engineering modeling approaches for heat transfer associated with vapor/liquid phase change processes. Topics include thermodynamics and mechanical aspects of phase change processes, pool boiling, filmwise and dropwise condensation, internal convective boiling and condensation, and other emerging areas in phase change heat transfer.
ME 545, INTRODUCTION TO COMBUSTION, 4 Credits
Study of combustion science based on the background of chemistry, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer. Stoichiometry, energetics of chemical reactions, flame temperature, equilibrium product analyses, chemical kinetics, and chain reactions.
ME 546, CONVECTION HEAT TRANSFER, 3 Credits
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.
ME 549, SELECTED TOPICS IN HEAT TRANSFER, 3 Credits
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 9 credits.
ME 550, APPLIED HEAT TRANSFER, 4 Credits
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.
ME 552, MEASUREMENTS IN FLUID MECHANICS AND HEAT TRANSFER, 4 Credits
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.
Recommended: (ME 331 or ME 331H) and (ME 332 or ME 332H) and ME 451.
ME 553, METHODS AND APPLICATIONS OF DIGITAL IMAGE CORRELATION, 4 Credits
Explores methods and applications of digital image correlation in solid mechanics and materials science in depth. Examines selection, configuration, and calibration of optical systems for high-precision stereo (3D) imaging as well as theoretical context for and computational implementation of data processing workflows from raw images to mechanical stress. Uses digital image correlation data for quantitative validation of analytical and numerical (FEA) mechanics models, and characterization of failure and fracture mechanisms. Discusses nonlinear optimization methods for material property and boundary condition identification.
Recommended: Introductory preparation in linear algebra, mechanics, and MATLAB/Python
ME 560, ADVANCED FLUID FLOW, 4 Credits
Examines the study of fluid flow including advanced analysis of inviscid and viscous flows using both analytical and numerical techniques; topics include complex potential flow analysis, unsteady laminar flows, and boundary layer flows.
Recommended: A first course in fluid mechanics. Proficiency in differential calculus. The ability to program in at least one computer language
ME 561, GAS DYNAMICS, 4 Credits
Studies idealized compressible flows, including in nozzles and diffusers, as well as shocks/expansion waves and their interactions. Introduces supersonic flight and propulsion systems.
ME 564, TURBULENCE MODELING, 3 Credits
Analyze different turbulence modeling techniques such as Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes (RANS), Large Eddy Simulation (LES), and Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS). Apply these modeling techniques to a range of turbulent flows including free shear flows, boundary layers, and internal flows. Discuss commonly used single and two-point statistics, energy spectra, and feature identification techniques related to turbulence.
Prerequisite: ME 560 with C or better
ME 566, VISCOUS FLOW, 3 Credits
Boundary layer, stability, transition prediction methods, computational methods in fluid mechanics, recent developments.
ME 567, ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS, 4 Credits
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.
ME 568, TURBULENT FLOW DYNAMICS, 4 Credits
An introductory course of the basic physics of turbulent flows, coverage will include statistical methods and physical interpretation of a range of flows including boundary layer flows, internal flows, and environmental flows.
Prerequisite: ME 560 with C or better
Recommended: A first course in fluid mechanics such as ME 331
ME 569, SELECTED TOPICS IN FLUID MECHANICS, 2-4 Credits
Topics in fluid mechanics emphasizing research applications of current interest.
This course is repeatable for 32 credits.
ME 580, MATERIALS SELECTION, 4 Credits
Develops and applies a formalized approach to materials selection within the engineering design process. Examines property definitions, measurements, and trends among the major materials families. Configures and uses property comparison charts derived from a comprehensive materials database. Identifies active design constraints and trade-space approaches to conflicting design objectives. Evaluates materials selection case studies, and application of concepts to student-defined projects with an emphasis on balancing sustainability metrics against traditional performance criteria and dollar costs.
Recommended: MATS 321
ME 583, COMPOSITE MATERIALS, 3 Credits
Explores fibers and matrices, mechanics of composites, reinforcement and failure mechanisms, properties and applications.
ME 596, SELECTED TOPICS IN THERMODYNAMICS, 3 Credits
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 32 credits.
ME 597, PRECISION MOTION GENERATION, 4 Credits
Introduces fundamental knowledge in mechatronic systems used in manufacturing equipment such as CNC machine tools, and their computer numerical controls. Students will be exposed to sensors and actuators utilized in machine tools, industrial robots and for process automation. Fundamental knowledge to model and identify dynamics of motion delivery systems, design and analysis of accurate position control algorithms for precision motion generation will be covered. Digital motion control design will be introduced. Motion planning and real-time path interpolation algorithms will be covered. Students will be able to design NC systems for 2D motion platforms.
Recommended: ME 430
ME 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 32 credits.
ME 601, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
ME 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 606, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 607, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ME 611, MODERN PRODUCT DESIGN, 4 Credits
Modern product development, design and prototyping are covered. Product development and prototyping is examined from a research standpoint in this course. Customer outcomes gathering, functional modeling, product architecture, modern techniques for concept generation and selection are explored. Also covered are recently developed theories and techniques for prototyping. The topics' place in the overall design process is shown through a product development and prototyping project.
ME 615, DESIGN UNDER UNCERTAINTY, 4 Credits
Tackles the problem of decision making in engineering design. The fundamental challenge faced in making decisions in engineering designs is that they are almost exclusively decisions made under uncertainty. Sources of uncertainty could result from engineering models, experiments conducted, or lack of knowledge of future events. The course will cover three basic topics 1) how do we quantify uncertainty, 2) how do we account for the uncertainty in decision making, and 3) how do we make design selection decisions about products or systems we design.
Prerequisite: ME 517 with C or better
ME 617, DESIGN AUTOMATION, 4 Credits
Design automation is the field of study whereby advanced numerical methods are used to automate difficult or tedious design decisions. Typically, such methods are based on numerical optimization and artificial intelligence. They work in tandem with other engineering digital tools like computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, and finite-element analysis. This course builds upon a fundamental understanding of optimization to introduce students to a range of different techniques that may be used to support engineering decision-making. This includes heuristic methods, AI tree-search, discrete and stochastic algorithms. The course concludes with discussion of recent innovations in multi-objective, multi-disciplinary and robust optimization.
Prerequisite: ME 517 with C or better
ME 667, COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS, 3 Credits
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.
Prerequisite: (ME 560 with C or better or ME 565 with C or better or ME 566 with C or better) and (ME 526 [C] or ME 575 [C])
Manufacturing Engineering (MFGE)
MFGE 241, INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS, 4 Credits
Explores the fundamentals of mechatronics: electronic circuits, tools, and basic sensors/actuators commonly used in the manufacturing process monitoring. Examines the operation and use of these instruments and tools for mechatronics design and prototyping. Examines the fundamentals of five types of sensors: distance, movement, proximity, stress/strain, and temperature, with a focus on the mathematical modeling of the sensors when they are embedded in a mechanical system. Apply basic programming in LabVIEW software to support the operation of data sampling through a data acquisition card. Integrate mechanical design with electronics controlled by a computer in an open loop fashion in the lab.
Prerequisite: ENGR 201 with C or better or ENGR 201H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MFGE 336, PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Provides a general understanding of the production engineering function within industry and the means by which to achieve tight tolerances through machining. Introduces geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, fixture and gage design, and fundamentals of metal cutting mechanics, and explores their interactions.
Prerequisite: (ENGR 213 with C or better or ENGR 213H with C or better) and ENGR 248 [C] and (ENGR 321 [C] or ENGR 321H [C] or MATS 321 [C] or MATS 321H [C])
Equivalent to: MFGE 336H
MFGE 336H, PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Provides a general understanding of the production engineering function within industry and the means by which to achieve tight tolerances through machining. Introduces geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, fixture and gage design, and fundamentals of metal cutting mechanics, and explores their interactions.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (ENGR 213 with C or better or ENGR 213H with C or better) and ENGR 248 [C] and (ENGR 321 [C] or ENGR 321H [C] or MATS 321 [C] or MATS 321H [C])
Equivalent to: MFGE 336
MFGE 337, MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES, 4 Credits
Introduces mechanical manufacturing methods by which materials are economically shaped into valuable products. Explores how the functionality, shape, materials, cost, and sustainability of a product influence manufacturing process selection and design.
Prerequisite: ENGR 321 with C or better or ENGR 321H with C or better or MATS 321 with C or better or MATS 321H with C or better
MFGE 341, LOGICAL CONTROL FOR MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Explore embedded software and hardware infrastructures used in mechatronics systems. Examine binary number and Boolean algebra using AND, OR, and XOR operators in microcontroller-controlled systems, and flip-flops and other basic components that realize binary control functions. Explore the working principles of AVR microcontroller systems, including the internal structure of clock timers, memory space, and IO addresses. Implement basic microcontroller operations using Assembly language. Demonstrate functions such as open loop control and wired/wireless communication in labs by programming a commercial microcontroller platform with assembly language.
Prerequisite: MFGE 241 with C or better or ME 351 with C or better or ((ENGR 201 with C or better or ENGR 201H with C or better) and ENGR 202 [C])
Available via Ecampus
MFGE 413, COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING, 4 Credits
Introduces students to the application of computer aided engineering tools across the extended product design and manufacturing cycle. Students become familiar with new product development and working in a sustaining engineering environment with an emphasis on using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) tools to gain competitive advantage.
Prerequisite: ENGR 248 with C or better and (IE 366 [C] or ME 382 [C] or ME 382H [C])
Equivalent to: ME 413
MFGE 436, LEAN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Emphasizes the design, implementation, evaluation, and control of manufacturing systems, and the integration of lean manufacturing theory and methods. Examines manufacturing processes/equipment and systems, e.g., manufacturing system design, production planning/control, and inventory/resource management.
Prerequisite: ENGR 390 with C or better or ENGR 391 with C or better or ENGR 391H with C or better
MFGE 437, COMPUTER CONTROL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES, 4 Credits
Introduces fundamental knowledge in the automation of manufacturing systems and processes. Analyzes automated manufacturing system design and operations--computer numerical control (CNC) technology; NC part programming; sensors and actuators, their modeling and dynamic simulation; feedback motion delivery systems design and tuning; programmable logic controls (PLC) for industrial control systems, and path planning for numerical controlled (NC) machinery.
Prerequisite: ME 217 with C or better or MFGE 336 with C or better or MFGE 336H with C or better
MFGE 438, COMPOSITES MANUFACTURING, 4 Credits
Introduction to fiber-reinforced composite materials and their applications. Topics include matrices and reinforcement; open and closed molding processes; filament winding, quality, testing, damage assessment; basics of factory operations and sustainability of composites. Students will complete laboratory projects using fiber-reinforced laminates. Lec/lab.
Prerequisite: ENGR 213 with C or better or ENGR 213H with C or better
MFGE 441, DIGITAL CONTROL OF MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Explores modeling and control of mechatronics systems. Reviews Laplace and Fourier transforms and then examines Industrial Proportional (P), Derivative (D), Integral (I)-based, PD, P-PI, PID, lead-lag and pole placement feedback control strategies, and their design principles based on time and frequency domain performance metrics. Explores the frequency domain loop-shaping control design approach, and reference command generation and feedforward control for motion control. Examines digital control and real-time implementation of feedback control laws on real-time micro-processor systems. Implement and test feedback control algorithms on a servo motor setup in the labs.
Prerequisite: MFGE 341 (may be taken concurrently) with C or better and (ENGR 212 [C] or ENGR 212H [C] or ME 217 [C])
Available via Ecampus
MFGE 442, ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Examine continuous and discrete Fourier Transforms, and Fast Fourier Transform algorithm concepts. Explore the design of low, high and band-pass filtering based on Finite (FIR) and Infinite (IIR) Impulse Response filters, and 1D and 2D image signal processing basics. Apply Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Basics for pattern recognition, regression and classification. Implement digital filtering on micro-processor systems, and apply ANN for image processing in the labs.
Prerequisite: MFGE 441 with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MFGE 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-5 Credits
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
MFGE 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MFGE 525, COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING, 3 Credits
Identifies different schemes of computational modeling and constructs the necessary math basics required for each scheme. Determines the appropriate scheme(s) for various types of manufacturing processes. Analyzes thermomechanical conditions of manufacturing processes; in order to make sure that: first the modeled process is sound from thermomechanical point of view and second, the product is able to function as desired. Applies commercial or open source software suites to use the covered methods and schemes to solve a wide variety of engineering and manufacturing problems. Identifies the strength and limitations of the models used and interpret the results.
Recommended: ME 316 or mechanics of materials course; MFGE285 or manufacturing course; ME 373, ME 424 or numerical analysis or FEA course
MFGE 535, INDUSTRIAL SUSTAINABILITY ANALYSIS, 3 Credits
Students are exposed to the role of business and engineering in the design and implementation of sustainable industrial systems. Drivers, metrics, and analysis concepts, methods, and tools are introduced. Students incorporate business and engineering considerations in making product, manufacturing process, and supply chain design considerations.
MFGE 536, LEAN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Emphasizes the design, implementation, evaluation, and control of manufacturing systems, and the integration of lean manufacturing theory and methods. Examines manufacturing processes/equipment and systems, e.g., manufacturing system design, production planning/control, and inventory/resource management.
MFGE 538, COMPOSITES MANUFACTURING, 4 Credits
Introduction to fiber-reinforced composite materials and their applications. Topics include matrices and reinforcement; open and closed molding processes; filament winding, quality, testing, damage assessment; basics of factory operations and sustainability of composites. Students will complete laboratory projects using fiber-reinforced laminates. Lec/lab.
MFGE 551, ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, 3 Credits
Introduces basic principles and process physics for additive manufacturing as compared with subtractive manufacturing. Various processes in AM (extrusion, jetting, photopolymerization, powder bed fusion, direct energy deposition and sheet lamination) and laser AM are discussed. Materials selection in AM (metals, polymers, ceramics and composites), powder metallurgy and metallurgical phenomena in additive manufacturing will be covered.
MFGE 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-5 Credits
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering (MIME)
MIME 101, INTRODUCTION TO MIME, 3 Credits
Provides students with an overview of mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, and energy systems engineering careers and an introduction to technical areas of study. Skills necessary for success in both the academic curriculum and in the engineering profession will also be emphasized, including communication and ethics. Lec/rec.
Equivalent to: ME 101, MIME 101H
MIME 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-4 Credits
MIME 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-4 Credits
This course is repeatable for 4 credits.
MIME 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-4 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MIME 411, OCEAN ENGINEERING, 4 Credits
Covers linear wave theory and wave forces on ocean structures. Explores guided design of a fixed and floating body system for offshore renewable wind and wave energy. Reviews studies on excitation, drag, and system performance analyses on Oregon coasts. CROSSLISTED as CE 411/MIME 411.
Prerequisite: CE 313 with C or better or CEM 311 with C or better
Equivalent to: CE 411
MIME 497, ^MIME CAPSTONE DESIGN, 4 Credits
Integrates engineering knowledge and experience by applying skills to work on real-world engineering project. Involves product design; selection and replacement of major tools, processes, and equipment; paperwork controls; subsystem revision; system or plant revision; selection and training of personnel; and long-run policies and strategy.
Attributes: CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: (IE 355 with C or better and IE 356 [C] and IE 366 [C] and IE 367 [C] and IE 368 [C] and (WR 227Z [C] or WR 227HZ [C] or WR 327 [C] or WR 327H [C])) or (MATS 322 [C] and ENGR 390 [C] and ME 250 [C] and (ME 312 [C] or ME 312H [C] or NSE 312 [C] or NSE 312H [C]) and (ME 317 [C] or ME 317H [C]) and (ME 382 [C] or ME 382H [C]) and (ME 383 [C] or ME 383H [C]) and (ST 314 [C] or ST 314H [C]) and (WR 227Z [C] or WR 227HZ [C] or WR 327 [C] or WR 327H [C]))
Equivalent to: ESC 497, ESE 497, IE 497, ME 497
MIME 498, ^MIME CAPSTONE DESIGN, 4 Credits
Product design; selection and replacement of major tools, processes, and equipment; paperwork controls; subsystem revision; system or plant revision; selection and training of personnel; long-run policies and strategy.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: MIME 497 with C or better or ESE 497 with C or better
Equivalent to: ESE 498, IE 498, ME 498
MIME 504, WRITING AND CONFERENCE/EXPLORATION, 1-9 Credits
Students will be allowed to register for a variable number of MIME 504 credits to bring their registration up to full-time status (9 credits). Graded P/N.
Equivalent to: IE 504, ME 504, ROB 504
This course is repeatable for 15 credits.
MIME 507, SEMINAR/NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION, 1 Credit
Robotics (ROB)
ROB 417, ROBOTS AND GYROSCOPES, 4 Credits
Covers kinematics, dynamics, and control of robot arms, with cross-over coverage of gyroscopes for situations in which the gyroscopic dynamics help to elucidate principles of three-dimensional motion. Focuses around an integrated series of guided programming assignments in which the students construct a multi-body dynamics simulator from first principles, then use it to explore fundamental ideas in the control of robot arms.
Prerequisite: ECE 356 with C or better or ECE 451 with C or better or ME 320 with C or better or ME 320H with C or better or ME 430 with C or better or ME 430H with C or better
ROB 421, APPLIED ROBOTICS, 4 Credits
Multidisciplinary teams of students design, build, and demonstrate a robotic system, including all sensing, computation, and actuation. The specific task, such as checkers-playing robots, changes each year, and is designed to be challenging for ambitious students. Robots will compete in a friendly competition at the end of the term.
Prerequisite: ECE 356 with C or better or ECE 451 with C or better or ME 320 with C or better or ME 320H with C or better or ME 430 with C or better or ME 430H with C or better
ROB 456, INTELLIGENT ROBOTS, 4 Credits
Foundations of probabilistic reasoning for robotics. Topics include state estimation, robot motion, perception, localization and decision making under uncertainty.
Prerequisite: ST 314 with C or better
Equivalent to: ME 456
Recommended: CS 331, CS 361, ECE 353, or other programming experience
ROB 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
ROB 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
ROB 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ROB 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ROB 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ROB 514, INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS, 4 Credits
A broad introduction to the field of robotics, and to the graduate Robotics program. The goal of the class is to take students with different backgrounds (mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, physics, etc.) and give them a common base in the fundamentals of robotics. A secondary goal is to introduce students to the Robotics program, and to give them some of the skills that will make them successful, both in the program and as a professional roboticist.
ROB 515, INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS II, 4 Credits
Provides experience working with physical robotic systems, with the goal of giving you an understanding of the 'stack' on which higher-level robot control algorithms rest. Covers various useful tips and tricks in working with robots and computer code that often fall outside of the academic curriculum.
Prerequisite: ROB 514 with C or better
ROB 521, RESEARCH ROBOTICS, 4 Credits
Multidisciplinary teams of students will use the backdrop of a robotics competition to generate a research question, then design, build, and demonstrate a robotic system that is used to answer this research question. An example may be a Jenga-playing robot, where students try a new computer vision algorithm, or test a theory on force control. This directly parallels graduate research in robotics, where systems-building is necessary, and toy problems can illustrate research results, but the important focus is a core research question. The specific competition task changes each year, and robots will compete at the end of the term.
ROB 534, SEQUENTIAL DECISION MAKING IN ROBOTICS, 4 Credits
Examines sequential decision making in robotics with a focus on motion planning and related optimization problems applied to fielded systems in marine, aerial, and ground domains. Discussions regarding both fundamental background material as well as cutting edge research in the following areas: discrete planning, sampling-based planning, planning under uncertainty, multi-robot systems, optimization, and performance guarantees.
ROB 537, LEARNING-BASED CONTROL, 4 Credits
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.
Equivalent to: ME 537
ROB 538, MULTIAGENT SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Provides an introduction to multiagent systems. In particular, it focuses on how to coordinate agents using different approaches. Covered topics include multiagent learning, game theory, swarms, social choice, and auctions. Includes significant reading and critiquing of assigned papers.
Equivalent to: ME 538
ROB 541, GEOMETRIC MECHANICS, 4 Credits
An introduction to geometric methods in the analysis of dynamic systems. Using the kinematics of simple robotic systems as a motivating example, we explore topics such as manifolds and Lie groups, representations of velocity, holonomic and nonholonomic constraints, constraint curvature and response to cyclic inputs, distance metrics.
Recommended: Prior exposure to linear algebra and differential equations
ROB 542, ACTUATOR DYNAMICS, 4 Credits
Focuses on how inertia, spring compliance, and other passive dynamics affect highly dynamic, software-controlled systems. Examples include robotic manipulation tasks, robot-human interaction, CNC machines, or legged locomotion. Lec/lab.
Recommended: Prior courses on dynamics and control such as ME 531, ME 533, ME 535
ROB 545, KINEMATICS, DYNAMICS, AND CONTROL, 4 Credits
Examines fundamental topics from robot mechanics and control, including rigid-body motion, forward and inverse kinematics, differential kinematics, robot dynamics, linear controllers, and manipulation problems such as grasping.
Recommended: Prior exposure to linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, multivariable calculus, and undergraduate mechanics; Basic proficiency in programming (e.g. Matlab, Python, C++)
ROB 562, HUMAN CONTROL SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Covers mechanisms of human motor systems and control of the neuromusculoskeletal anatomy followed by functional analysis of these system components. Then all the components are integrated to study feedback control dynamics. Covers classic to modern theories of motor control, adaptation, cognitive involvement, and rehabilitation techniques.
Equivalent to: ME 539
Recommended: Basic feedback control systems, linear algebra, differential equations
ROB 564, SOFT ROBOTICS, 4 Credits
Soft robotics researchers propose building intelligent machines purely out of stretchable compressible soft materials. The course is centered on term-long projects that will result in real soft robots with the goal of presenting to the international community. The topics covered include rapid digital manufacturing, soft actuators, soft sensors, soft logic, soft energy, applications of soft robotics, and modeling soft mechanics.
ROB 567, HUMAN ROBOT INTERACTION, 4 Credits
The field of human-robot interaction brings together research and application of methodology from robotics, human factors, human-computer interaction, interaction design, cognitive psychology, education and other fields to enable robots to have more natural and more rewarding interactions with humans throughout their spheres of functioning.
Recommended: Background in one of human factors, usability/hci, programming experience, design
ROB 568, SOCIAL ROBOTICS, 4 Credits
In-depth exploration of the leading research, design principles, and challenges in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), with an emphasis on socially interactive robots. Topics include social embodiment, multi-modal communication, human-robot teamwork, social learning, aspects of social psychology and cognition, as well as applications and evaluation with human subjects. Requires participation, lightning talks, student-led lectures, written critiques of class readings, and a group project involving a hypothetical social robotics project.
ROB 571, ROBOTICS AND SOCIETY, 4 Credits
Examines the relationship between robotic systems (e.g., in manufacturing, military, transportation, and scientific data collection applications) and society through analyzing and discussing research papers, written media, and visual media. Discusses both fundamental background material (technical and non-technical) as well as cutting edge research in the following areas: military ethics, economic ramifications, theories of consciousness, cultural and historical perspectives, medical robotics and human augmentation, technical considerations of building ethical machines, legal implications, and privacy considerations.
ROB 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 32 credits.
ROB 601, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
ROB 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
ROB 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Science of Engineering (ESC)
ESC 322, ELECTRONICS I LABORATORY, 1 Credit
Solidifies concepts covered in ECE 322 through the design, analysis, simulation, construction, and evaluation of electronic circuits. Provides students with experience designing, building, and testing electronics circuits, including diode circuits and rectifiers, and transistor amplifiers using both bipolar and MOS transistors.
Prerequisite: ESE 330 with C or better or ENGR 203 with C or better
Corequisites: ECE 322
ESC 331, INTRODUCTORY FLUID MECHANICS, 4 Credits
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.
Prerequisite: ME 310 with C or better or NSE 310 with C or better
ESC 332, INTRODUCTORY HEAT TRANSFER, 4 Credits
Analyzes conductive, convective and radiative energy transfer using control volume and differential analysis and prediction of transport properties.
Prerequisite: ESC 331 with C or better or ME 331 with C or better or ME 331H with C or better or NSE 331 with C or better or NSE 331H with C or better
ESC 340, INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTATION, 4 Credits
Theory and application of instrumentation and measurement techniques are covered. Course topics include fundamentals of sampling theory, error and uncertainty analysis, signal conditioning, sensor fundamentals, and data analysis. Laboratory exercises provide experience utilizing data acquisition hardware and software, as well as a variety of sensors for measuring parameters from mechanical and electrical engineering systems.
Prerequisite: ENGR 202 with C or better and (CS 162 [C] or CS 162H [C]) and (PH 213 [C] or PH 213H [C]) and ST 314 [C]
ESC 350, ENGINEERING MATERIALS, 4 Credits
An introduction to materials and their structures and properties. The physical and chemical phenomena responsible for the electrical, mechanical, and thermal behavior of solids will be studied.
Prerequisite: (PH 213 with C or better or PH 213H with C or better) and (CH 232 [C] or CH 232H [C])
ESC 395, ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Discusses organization in managing engineering projects. Analyzes time, cost, and performance parameters using a team-project-based laboratory scenario. Introduces methods to properly perform network optimization, including resource leveling and techniques to reduce project duration. Introduces milestone definition and risk analysis using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Prerequisite: ENGR 390 with C or better
ESC 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-4 Credits
Equivalent to: ESE 410
ESC 440, NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS, 4 Credits
Explores numerical analysis of calculations and models in the engineering setting. Predicts numerical error. Performs root finding, numerical differentiation and integration, curve fitting, optimization, and Fourier analysis. Solves linear systems of equations and ordinary differential equations. Processes images. Engineering specific applications may include: root finding for heat transfer fin sizing, solving linear systems for electrical nodal analysis, applying differential equations solution algorithms to solve a quarter car suspension model, and curve fitting for engineering data analysis.
Prerequisite: (MTH 256 with C or better or MTH 256H with C or better) and (MTH 264 [C] or MTH 264H [C])
ESC 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 4 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.