Mechanical Engineering Curriculum
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Facilities
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2107 Mechanical Engineering Building, 1513 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706; 608/262-3543; www.engr.wisc.edu/me
Professors Duffie (chair), Beebe (also Biomedical Engineering), Corradini (also Engineering Physics), Elder, Engelstad, Farrell, Foster, Fronczak, Giacomin, Klein, Kou (also Materials Science and Engineering); Lorenz (also Electrical and Computer Engineering), Lovell, Martin, Moskwa, Osswald, Pfotenhauer (also Engineering Physics), Reindl (also Engineering Professional Development), Reitz, Rowlands, Rutland, Shapiro (also Computer Sciences), Shinners (also Biological Systems Engineering), L. Smith (also Mathematics and Engineering Physics), Straub (also Biological Systems Engineering), Uicker; Veeramani (also Industrial Engineering); Associate Professors Bonazza (also Engineering Physics), Ferrier, Ghandhi, Li, Nellis, Thelen (also Biomedical Engineering), Turng; Assistant Professors Gruben (also Kinesiology), Pfefferkorn, Ploeg (also Biomedical Engineering), Sanders, Shedd, Shkel, Suresh; Lecturers Aerts, Bower, Manner, Roessler, SamuelMechanical engineers are problem-solvers who make things work better, more efficiently, and more economically. Mechanical engineers are innovators, coming up with new ideas to use scientific knowledge in new ways. Engineers are builders: they design and build machines and systems that make life easier. Engineers work with others in teams. A mechanical engineer has a strong science, mathematics, and technology background.
Manufacturing processes and products, design of mechanical equipment and systems, and energy generation and utilization are traditional mechanical engineering fields. Students receive basic preparation in all of these areas. Through choice of elective courses they may further specialize areas such as automatic control systems, renewable energy systems, robotics, product design, biomedical engineering, CAD/CAM, manufacturing systems engineering, etc. Mechanical engineering prepares students for entrance into industry, for independent business (e.g., consulting, contracting, or manufacturing), or for work in government agencies. A degree in mechanical engineering may be used as a background for law or business, as well as for graduate work in engineering.
Work in the areas listed requires a good background in mathematics as well as statistics, mechanics, physics, machine design, thermal sciences, materials, the use of computers, and manufacturing processes. Engineers must be able to work in teams and develop good communication skills. Engineers should also be aware of the social and environmental consequences of their work.
With these skills, broad training, and an emphasis on systems, mechanical engineers are in demand in practically every type of manufacturing, consulting, sales, and research organization. Mechanical engineers may work in automotive, materials processing, heavy equipment, paper, plastics, power, aerospace, chemical, electronics, or many other large and small industries. Their work may involve research and development of new products, design of equipment or systems, supervision of production, plant engineering, administration, sales engineering, or testing of individual or complete plants.
Although many special areas exist in the profession, mechanical engineering may be subdivided into energy systems and mechanical systems.
The energy systems field has taken on special significance with the current awareness of the limited sources of energy. In this field, mechanical engineers are interested in the behavior of liquids, gases, and solids as they are used in all types of energy-conversion systems. Automotive engines, gas turbine engines, steam-power plants, refrigeration systems, air-pollution control, and energy utilization require this type of engineering. To be proficient in this the engineer must have a knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and related subjects.
The mechanical systems field covers the design and manufacturing of products and equipment. Mechanical engineers who focus on design conceive new devices and machines, to refine and improve existing designs. The design engineer must be well rounded in kinematics, machine elements, mechanics, strength and properties of materials, dynamics, vibrations, and many other subjects. Mechanical engineers who focus on manufacturing are involved with planning and selecting manufacturing methods, with designing and developing manufacturing equipment, and with increasing the efficiency and productivity of current manufacturing technologies for polymer, metal and ceramic products, as well as creating new ones as new materials and processing methods are developed. The manufacturing engineer uses chemistry, materials science, mechanics of materials, materials processing principles and practices, principles of computer control, engineering statistics, and other physical and thermal sciences to improve manufacturing operations and systems, and the products they produce. Increasingly, the systems that mechanical engineers work with incorporate biological and information technology components.
The following curriculum applies to undergraduate students admitted to the mechanical engineering degree program (classification changed to ME) in fall 2006 (9/06) or later. Check with the department for any recent changes.
Mathematics/Statistics, Computer Science, 22 cr
Science Requirement, 15 or 17 cr
Engineering Non-Mechanical Requirement, 12 cr
Mechanical Engineering Core Requirement, 42 cr
Technical Electives, General, 9 cr
Communication Skills, 5 cr
Liberal Studies Requirement, 15 cr
Free Electives, 0-4 cr
Total Credits: 120-122
Math 221 Calculus and Analytical Geometry, 5 cr
Math 222 Calculus and Analytical Geometry, 5 cr
Math 234 Calculus-Functions of Several Variables, 3 cr
Math 320 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, 3 cr
Stat 224 Elementary Statistical Analysis, 3 cr
All transfer students must have the equivalence of the above courses as equated by the College of Engineering Admissions Office. If the above requirement is fulfilled with less than 18 credits, the balance becomes free elective credits.
Transfer students may fulfill the statistics requirement with almost any statistics course having a calculus prerequisite and the approval of the mechanical engineering department via a Course Substitution Form.
Chem 103 General Chemistry, 4 cr
Chem 104 General Chemistry, 5 cr
Comp Sci 302 Introduction to Programming, 3 cr
Physics 202 General Physics, 5 cr (Transfer students can substitute Physics 208 for Physics 202.)
Students following the normal ME course sequence need not take Physics 201 to satisfy the prerequisites for Physics 202.
ECE 376 Electrical and Electronic Circuits, 3 cr
ECE 377 Fundamentals of Electrical and Electromechanical Power Conversion, 3 cr
EMA 201 Statics, 3 cr
MS&E 350 Introduction to Materials Science, 3 cr
ME 231 Introductory Engineering Graphics, 2 cr
ME 232 Geometric Modeling for Engineering Applications, 3 cr
ME 240 Dynamics, 3 cr
ME 306 Mechanics of Materials, 3 cr
ME 307 Mechanics of Materials Lab, 1 cr
ME 313 Manufacturing Processes, 3 cr
ME 314 Introduction to Competitive Manufacturing, 3 cr
ME 340 Introduction to Dynamic Systems, 3 cr
ME 342 Design of Machine Elements, 3 cr
ME 349 Engineering Design Projects, 3 cr
ME 361 Thermodynamics, 3 cr
ME 363 Fluid Dynamics, 3 cr
ME 364 Elementary Heat Transfer, 3 cr
ME 368 Engineering Measurements Laboratory, 3 cr
ME 370 Energy Systems Laboratory, 3 cr
Mechanical technical electives (minimum of 6 credits) include formal Mechanical Engineering courses numbered 400 and above: ME 351 is included.
3 credits of technical electives are selected from any engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, statistics, or computer science in courses numbered 400 and above. The following are also acceptable:
Chem 341, 343, 345
Comp Sci 354, 367
Math 321, 322
Physics 311, 321, 322, 325
Stat 311, 312, 333, 349, 351
BSE 351, 361, 362, 364
Civ Engr 311, 315, 316, 320, 325, 327, 330, 350, 355, 356, 370, 375
ChE 320, 326
ECE 320, 330, 340, 342, 345, 352, 353, 354, 355
EPD 374, 375, 376
Ind Engr 323, 349
MS&E 330, 332, 352, 370
NEEP 305
EPD 397, Technical Writing, 3 cr
EPD 155, Basic Communication, 2 cr
(Other options are possible; see an advisor.)
See the College of Engineering Liberal Studies Guidelines. All liberal studies credits must be identified with the letter H, S, L, or Z. Language courses are acceptable without the letter and are considered humanities. Students in good standing may take two liberal studies or free elective courses pass/fail (see the College of Engineering Official Regulations for details).
Students fulfilling all course requirements with less than 121 credits must comply with the 121 cr minimum by taking additional free elective credits.
One credit of ME 001 Cooperative Education Program, can be applied as a technical elective.
Independent Studies and Projects Courses ME 291, 299, 491, 492, 699: Students must have a 2.5 GPA or a 3.0 GPA for their last two semesters and file an Independent Studies Request form with the Student Services Office before enrolling for the course.
For information on credit load, adding or dropping courses, course substitutions, pass/fail, auditing courses, dean's honor list, repeating courses, probation, and graduation, see the College of Engineering Official Regulations.
Math 221 Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 5 cr
Chem 103 General Chemistry, 4 cr* ME 231 Introductory Engineering Graphics, 2 cr
EPD 155 Technical Communication, 2 cr
InterEgr 101 Contemporary Issues, 2 cr, or InterEgr 160 Introduction to Engineering, 3 cr
Free Elective, 1 cr
Math 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 5 cr
Chem 104 General Chemistry Qualitative Analysis, 5 cr*
EMA 201 Statics, 3 cr
Stat 224 Elementary Statistical Analysis, 3 cr
Math 234 Calculus-Functions of Several Variables, 3 cr
Math 320 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, 3 cr
ME 240 Dynamics, 3 cr
MS&E 350 Introduction to Materials Science, 3 cr
Liberal Elective, 3 cr
Physics 202 General Physics, 5 cr
ME 306 Mechanics of Materials, 3 cr
ME 307 Mechanics of Materials, 1 cr
Comp Sci 302 Introduction to Programming, 3 cr
Liberal Elective, 3 cr
ECE 376 Electric and Electronic Circuits, 3 cr
ME 361 Thermodynamics I, 3 cr
ME 340 Dynamic Systems, 3 cr
ME 232 Geometric Modeling for Engineering Applications, 3 cr
EPD 397 Technical Writing, 3 cr
ME 313 Manufacturing Processes, 3 cr
ME 368 Engineering Measurements Lab, 3 cr
ME 363 Fluid Dynamics, 3 cr
ECE 377 Fundamentals of Electrical Electro Mechanical Power Conversion, 3 cr Liberal Elective, 3 cr
ME 314 Introduction to Competitive Manufacturing, 3 cr
ME 342 Design of Machine Elements, 3 cr
ME 364 Heat Transfer, 3 cr
Liberal Elective, 3 cr
Liberal Elective, 3 cr, OR ME 351 Interdisciplinary Experiential Design Projects I, 3 cr
ME 349 Engineering Design Projects, 3 cr OR ME 352 Interdisciplinary Experiential Design Projects II, 3 cr
ME 370 Energy System Lab, 3 cr
Technical Elective, 6 cr
Technical Design Elective, 3 cr
Option 1—Chem 103, 4 cr. And Chem 104
AND
Option 2—Chem 109, 5 cr
IF Chem 109 is taken, students must take more free electives to meet the minimum number of credits required for the degree.
Facilities available for instruction and research include:
Automatic Controls Lab
Automotive Lab
Computer-Aided Design Lab (CADLAB)
Energy Lab
Engineering Graphics Labs
Fluid Power Lab
Instrumentation Lab
Mechatronics and Manufacturing Automation Lab
Motor Vehicle Lab
Polymer Processing Lab
Research Labs
Student Shop
1 Cooperative Education Program. I, II, SS; 1 cr. Work experience which combines classroom theory with practical knowledge of operations to provide students with a background upon which to base a professional career in industry. P: So st.
132 Machine Shop and Welding. Irr.; 3 cr. Practical experience in various machine shop, welding, and sheet metal operations; also includes blueprint reading, glass blowing, metal coating, brazing, plastic forming, and metal spinning. P: Open to Fr & all stdts.
137 Welding. Irr.; 3 cr. Practical experiences in a variety of arc, gas, and resistance welding processes; theory and application of most welding and related welding processes and operations; open to all students. P: Open to Fr & all stdts.
160 Architectural Graphics. I, II; 3 cr (P-E). The skill of communicating through the graphic media of freehand and instrumental drawing. Architectural presentation, isometric, perspective and shades and shadows. P: Open to Fr.
170 Civil Engineering Graphics. I, II; 2 cr. To develop an awareness of and appreciation for work that is characteristic of civil engineering. Graphical communication including lettering, drawing equipment and techniques; geometric construction, orthographic projections, pictorial drawing, and technical sketching, isometric, oblique and perspective projections, descriptive geometry, computer-aided design drawing, applications to civil engineering problems. P: Open to All Undergrads.
201 Special Introductory Topics in Mechanical Engineering. Irr.; 1-3 cr. Topics in the areas of engineering graphics, manufacturing, energy, and design, etc. P: Cons inst.
231 Introductory Engineering Graphics. I, II; 2 cr. A freshman level course which provides the undergraduate engineering student with a background in descriptive geometry, orthographic projection, engineering drawing techniques, and computer-aided engineering graphics. Point line and plane relationships in projection; multi-view engineering drawings; auxiliary and section views; basic dimensioning; engineering applications. P: Pre-admission to College of Engr. Open to Fr.
232 Geometric Modeling for Engineering Applications. I, II; 3 cr. A sophomore level course which will provide the undergraduate engineering student with a working background in the principles and applications of three dimensional geometric modeling and its relationship to computer-aided design and manufacturing. It will also provide an introduction to the techniques of mechanical fastener specification, geometric and positional tolerancing. P: ME 231 or equiv, EMA 201 or con reg. Open to Fr.
240 Dynamics. I, II; 3 cr. Rectilinear and curvilinear motion of a particle; force, mass, acceleration; work, potential, and kinetic energy; impulse and momentum; kinematics of rigid bodies; moving coordinate systems with relative motion; general planar rigid body kinematics and kinetics. Applications to linkages, cams and geared systems. P: EMA 201, Math 222.
291 Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Projects. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr. Individual lab projects under staff supervision. P: Cons inst. Apprvl of ME dept comm.
299 Independent Study. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (A). P: Cons inst. Aprvl of ME dept comm.
306 Mechanics of Materials. I, II, SS; 3 cr. Mechanical stress and strain, deformation under tension and compression, torsion of shafts, beam bending stresses and deflections, design of beams and shafts, pressure vessels, principal stress and strain, buckling, impact, strain energy analysis. P: EMA 201, Math 222.
307 Mechanics of Materials Lab. (Crosslisted with EMA) I, II, SS; 1 cr. Data processing, tension/compression tests, creep stress concentrations, fatique, fracture, composite materials, combined stress, beam flexure, dynamic loads, buckling. P: ME 306 or con reg, or EMA 306 or con reg, or EMA 304 or con reg.
313 Manufacturing Processes. I, II; 3 cr. A quantitative and qualitative study of manufacturing processes for metals, plastics and ceramics including machining and forming; plastics and powder metallurgy; and welding and casting. Emphasis on process selection for optimum design. Laboratory experiments and demonstrations. Quality, strength, and economic evaluations. P: MS&E 350 or cons inst.
314 Introduction to Competitive Manufacturing. I, II; 3 cr (I). An introduction to techniques for improving decision making in increasing the productivity of design and manufacturing processes. Quality improvement tools are presented as well as the methods of engineering economy and the role of manufacturing automation and systems, through lectures and laboratories. P: Stat 224 & ME 313 or cons inst.
321 Energy Conversion Technologies. (Crosslisted with N E) Irr.; 3 cr. This course reviews engineering economics and thermodynamics for use in analysis and understanding of energy consumption and production technologies which include: power plants, engines, renewables, residential heating, commercial energy usage, radioactivity, air/water/land pollution, environmental impacts and regulations in society. P: Thermodynamics or HS physics & chem with basic knowledge of biology, or cons inst.
340 Introduction to Dynamic Systems. I, II; 3 cr. Mathematical modeling and analysis of dynamic systems with mechanical, thermal, and fluid elements. Topics: time domain solutions, analog computer simulation, linearization techniques, block diagram representation, numerical methods and frequency domain solutions. P: Comp Sci 310, ME 240 or EMA 202 or equiv, Math 320.
342 Design of Machine Elements. I, II, SS; 3 cr (P-I). Analysis and design of machine elements and machines; loads, stresses, deflections, material selection, fatigue failure, finite elements; mechanical power transmission components including gearing, bearings, shafting, and frictional devices. P: ME 306, 307 or EMA 306, 307, & ME 232, 340.
346 Automatic Control Systems. Irr.; 3 cr. An introduction to the theory with emphasis on concepts relevant to industrial engineering. Topics: sequencing control, linear feedback control systems, nonlinearities, discrete systems, and computer control. P: Jr st in Ind Engr or cons inst; not open to Mech Engr students.
349 Engineering Design Projects. I, II, SS; 3 cr. Applied engineering design projects. Emphasis on design of practical mechanical engineering systems, devices and/or components. Two 2-hr labs and one lecture per week. Lecture focuses on the design process, creativity, patents, and other applications to practical problems. P: ME 314, 342 & 364.
350 Advanced Graphic Analysis. Irr.; 3 cr (P-I). Graphical construction of plane and space curves and surfaces. Advanced topics in descriptive geometry. Vector analysis in two and three dimensions. Transformation of axes for solids. Nomography as it applies to engineering problems. Graphical constructions useful for simulation and in solving engineering problems. Vehicle employed for graphics in the above material will be the microcomputer. P: ME 232 or cons inst.
351 Interdisciplinary Experiential Design Projects I. I, II; 3 cr. First of a two-course sequence in which students design and fabricate systems and devices, typically having an interdisciplinary aspect. In the first course, emphasis will be on project planning, team dynamics, problem identification, and conceptual design and evaluation. P: Sr st in ME or cons inst.
352 Interdisciplinary Experiential Design Projects II. I, II; 3 cr. Second of a two-course sequence in which students design and fabricate systems and devices, typically having an interdisciplinary aspect. In the second course, emphasis will be on detailed design, fabrication, testing, and modification of concepts developed in the previous course. P: ME 351 & Sr st in ME or cons inst.
361 Thermodynamics. I, II; 3 cr (P-I). First and second laws of thermodynamics; thermodynamic properties of gases, vapors, and gas-vapor mixtures; energy-systems analysis including power cycles, refrigeration cycles and air-conditioning processes. Introduction to thermodynamics of reacting mixtures. P: Math 234 & Comp Sci 310, ME 240 or EMA 202, or equiv.
363 Fluid Dynamics. I, II; 3 cr. Laws of mechanics and thermodynamics applied to fluids at rest and in motion; potential flow; dimensional analysis; viscous flow; pipe flow; boundary-layer theory; compressible flow. P: Math 320, ME 361 & Comp Sci 310 or equiv.
364 Elementary Heat Transfer. I, II, SS; 3 cr. Fundamental concepts of conduction, convection, radiation. Heat-exchanger principles. P: ME 363 or equiv.
368 Engineering Measurements Laboratory. I, II; 3 cr. Application of modern instrumentation to engineering measurements of mechanical strain, vibration, acceleration, velocity, displacement, temperature, pressure, gas-mixture composition, mass flow-rate, and sound. P: ME 340, 361 & ECE 376.
370 Energy Systems Laboratory. I, II, SS; 3 cr. Experimental evaluation and analysis of performance of various energy conversion systems such as turbines, compressors, refrigerators, fans, and internal combustion engines. P: ME 363, 368, & EPD 397.
379 Mechanical Dissection. I, II; 1 cr. Laboratory examination of the design of pumps, turbines, engines, heat-exchangers, household appliances, and other mechanical equipment. Operational design materials, manufacturing, failure and marketing considerations. P: Sr st in mech engr or cons inst.
407 Topics in Appropriate Technology. (Crosslisted with BSE) Irr.; 3 cr. Applications of alternative technologies to developing and developed areas of the world. Technologies adapted to intensive use of abundant resources and limited use of scarce resources. Quantitative comparison of alternative technologies relative to task fulfillment, resource requirements, and social priorities. P: Sr or Grad st in engr or phy sci or cons inst.
409 Introductory Feedback Control Laboratory. (Crosslisted with ECE) I; 4 cr. Concepts in modern feedback control applied to hardware-based design problems. This lab gives students a wide range of conceptual and hardware experience, rather than focusing on specific applications. Weekly exercises consist of theory, design, simulation, testing, and data analysis. P: ECE 332 or ECE 334 or ME 446 or ME 447.
415 Metal Forming. (Crosslisted with MS&E) Irr.; 3 cr. Deformation processing of metallic and nonmetallic materials; metal forming theory and practice, including forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing, sheet-metal forming; techniques for analysis of deformation; mechanics of yielding. P: MS&E 350 or 351 or ChE 440 or equiv or cons inst.
417 Introduction to Polymer Processing. I, II, SS; 3 cr. Description of the physical, thermal, mechanical, and rheological properties of polymeric materials relevant to their processing behavior. Review of the basic transport phenomena equations: mass, momentum, and energy. Analysis of various processing operations for the manufacture of polymeric articles, with particular emphasis on: extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, and compression molding. Discussion of plastics recycling issues. P: Sr st or cons inst.
418 Engineering Design with Polymers. I, II, SS; 3 cr. Implications for plastics part design of polymer classification, structure, melt rheology, mixing, polymer blends, anisotropy, solidification, mechanical behavior, failure. Plastics design for electrical, optical, acoustic and barrier properties. P: Sr st or cons inst.
419 Fundamentals of Injection Molding. Irr.; 3 cr. All major aspects of injection molding with emphases on design, processing, process physics, computer-aided engineering (CAE), troubleshooting, and advanced molding processes. Field trip, video presentation, case studies, term project with oral presentation, and hands-on sessions using commercial CAE simulation software. P: Sr or Grad st.
424 Statistical Experimental Design for Engineers. (Crosslisted with Stat) I, II, SS; 3 cr (N-A). Concepts of randomization, blocking, confounding, transformations, replication; block designs, factorial and fractional methodology, evolutionary operation, and response-surface methodology. P: Stat 224.
425 Undergraduate Rheology Seminar. (Crosslisted with CBE, Chem, EMA) I, II; 0-1 cr (A). Rheology seminar course encouraged for all interested in professions related to polymers, suspensions or rheology; will not count toward credit requirement of the major. P: Cons inst or Jr st.
426 Reliability. (Crosslisted with Stat) Irr.; 3 cr (N-A). Engineering reliability, analysis of failure data, estimates of hazard rates and failure distributions for the reliability of components and/or systems, acceptance sampling plans for quality control. P: Stat 224 or cons inst.
428 Numerical Control. Irr.; 3 cr. Principles of numerical control systems, design considerations, manual and computer-aided programming exercises, economic aspects, and related laboratory experiments on numerically controlled machine tools. P: Sr st in engr or cons inst.
429 Metal Cutting. I; 3 cr. Theory and applications of metal cutting; basic principles; significant features of current research. Chip formation mechanics, three-dimensional machining operations, tool life and machinability, economics of metal removal, and precision engineering. P: Sr st in engr or cons inst.
435 Joining of Materials: Structural, Electronic, Bio and Nano Materials. (Crosslisted with MS&E) II; 3 cr. Structural (metallic, ceramic, plastic, composite): welding, soldering, brazing, diffusion bonding, adhesive bonding. Electronic: wave and reflow soldering; wire, flip-chip and wafer bonding. Bio: hip and knee implants; dental restorations and implants; medical devices. Nano: nano tubes, wires, fibers and composites. P: MS&E 350 or 351 or cons inst.
437 Advanced Welding Processes and Materials Selection. Irr.; 3 cr. Analysis of industrial welding problems. Material and process description and selection. Corrosion control and fracture prevention, hydrogen damage, hot cracking, weld defects and prevention, automatic control of welding processes. P: ME 313 or equiv or cons inst.
439 Introduction to Robotics. (Crosslisted with ECE) II; 3 cr. A system engineering approach to robotic science and technology. Fundamentals of manipulators, sensors, actuators, end effectors and product design for automation. Kinematics, control, and programming of manipulators, along with introduction to pattern recognition and computer vision. P: ME 340 or ECE 332 or equiv & familiarity with a high level programming language such as Pascal, C, or Matlab.
440 Intermediate Vibrations. Irr.; 3 cr. Harmonic motion; natural frequencies and vibration of damped and undamped single and multi-degree of freedom systems; modal analysis; influence coefficients; lumped-mass modeling; dynamic load factors; Rayleigh's method; flow-induced vibrations; shaft whirl; balancing; vibration absorbers and tuned mass dampers; finite element modeling. P: ME 306, ME 340.
441 Rheology of Foods and Biomaterials. (Crosslisted with BSE, Food Sci) II; 3 cr. Fundamentals of rheology and rheological evaluations of food and biomaterials; structure-function relationships. P: Physics 201 or CBE 320 or ME 363 or cons inst.
443 Design and Analysis of Rotating Machinery. Irr.; 3 cr. Some important mechanical problems found in turbines and other high-speed rotating machinery, such as: steady stresses from centrifugal forces; vibration problems; and dynamic instability of high-speed rotors. Mathematical techniques readily adaptable to computer solution. P: ME 340 & 342 or cons inst.
444 Design Problems in Elasticity. Irr.; 3 cr. Analysis of elastic systems by strain-energy techniques. Determination of stresses and deflections in statically indeterminate structures encountered in design. Resilience in springs. P: ME 342 or cons inst.
446 Automatic Controls. I; 3 cr. Sequencing control. Theory of linear feedback control systems with illustrative examples taken from applications encountered by mechanical engineers; differential equations for defining dynamic system response, Laplace transforms, and transient and frequency response concepts. P: ME 340 or cons inst.
447 Computer Control of Machines and Processes. II; 3 cr. Discrete control theory reduced to engineering practice through a comprehensive study of discrete system modeling, system identification and digital controller design. Selected industrial processes and machines utilized as subjects on which computer control is to be implemented. Focus: computer control economics and planning as well as the control theory and programming. P: ME 340 or equiv or cons inst.
448 Mechanical Systems Analysis. Irr.; 3 cr. Integrated treatment of mathematical modeling and analysis of mechanical systems. Modeling of linear and nonlinear systems and their performance under transient, periodic and random loads. P: Sr or Grad st in engr or phys sci.
450 Design and Dynamics of Vehicles. Irr.; 3 cr. Dynamic modelling of vehicles, tire mechanics, suspension kinematics, vehicle stability, vehicle structural design criteria, vehicle vibrations and ride criteria, design considerations for vehicles. P: ME 340 or equiv, Comp Sci 310 or equiv, or cons inst.
451 Kinematics and Dynamics of Machine Systems. I; 3 cr. Graphical, analytical, and computer methods for the kinematic and dynamic analysis of mechanical linkages, mechanisms, and geared and cam systems. P: ME 240 or EMA 221 or equiv or cons inst.
452 Advanced Mechanics of Machinery. Irr.; 3 cr. Concepts, principles, procedures, and theories in advanced machine design. Combined stress failure theories, design with dynamic loading including impact and fatigue, and special topics in machine element design. P: ME 342 or cons inst.
461 Thermal Systems Modeling. Irr.; 3 cr. Analysis and design of engineering systems involving applications of thermodynamics, economics, heat transfer, and fluid flow. P: ME 364 or equiv or cons inst.
462 Welding Metallurgy. (Crosslisted with MS&E) Irr.; 3 cr. Metallurgical principles applied to welding; mechanisms of strengthening, phase equilibria, and microstructure of the weld zone. Modern processes including laser and electron beam welding. P: MS&E 370 or ME 313 and MS&E 350 or cons inst.
466 Air Pollution Effects, Measurements and Control. II; 3 cr (P-I). Overview of human health and environmental effects, and legislation regarding air pollution. Atmospheric transport and transformation of air pollutants. Emissions of air pollutants from power plants, transportation and industrial sources. Control technology for particulate and gaseous emissions. Monitoring and measurement of air pollutants. Application to boilers, engines, industrial processes and solid waste-to-energy technology. P: Sr st in engr or cons inst.
467 Refrigeration. II; 3 cr. Analysis, design, performance prediction of vapor-compression and absorption refrigeration components and systems; applications to heat pumps and cryogenics. P: ME 361 or equiv & ME 364 or equiv.
469 Internal Combustion Engines. I; 3 cr. Fundamental principles of engine operation and application including cycle analysis, gas analysis, effect of operating conditions and engine design on air pollution. P: ME 361 or cons inst.
470 Optical Applications in Mechanical Engineering. Irr.; 3 cr. Review of geometric optics; lasers; optical measurement system and design; laser material processing system and design; introduction to fiber optic delivery and detection. P: Physics 202.
471 Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion. Irr.; 3 cr. Principles of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics utilized in the analysis and design of gas-turbine cycles, components and systems for stationary, automotive and aircraft applications. P: ME 363 or cons inst.
475 Engineering Principles of Agricultural Machinery. (Crosslisted with BSE) I; 3 cr. Engineering design principles of machines for the production, processing and handling of crops for food, fuel, bio-mass and fiber. Environmental and biological factors that influence machine design and operation. Economic and capacity analysis of machines and systems. P: EMA 202 or ME 240, or cons inst.
476 Engineering Principles of Off-Road Vehicles. (Crosslisted with BSE) II; 3 cr. Engineering design principles of heavy-duty vehicles intended for off-road use: fuels, engine cycles, engine principles and construction, clutches, mechanical and hydrostatic transmissions, final drives, traction systems, traction modeling, dynamic behavior, suspension systems and braking. P: ME 361, EMA 202 or ME 240 or cons inst.
489 Honors in Research. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr. Undergraduate honors research projects supervised by faculty members. P: Admission to mech engr honors in research prgm.
491 Mechanical Engineering Projects I. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr. Individual lab projects under staff supervision. P: Dept approval.
492 Mechanical Engineering Projects II. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr. Continuation of 491.
508 Composite Materials. (Crosslisted with EMA) II; 3 cr. Physical properties and mechanical behavior of polymer, metal, ceramic, cementitious, cellulosic and biological composite systems; micro- and macro-mechanics; lamination and strength analyses; static and transient loading; fabrication; recycling; design; analytical-experimental correlation; applications. P: ME 342 or ME 444 or ME/EMA 570 or EMA 506 or cons inst.
510 Facilities Planning. (Crosslisted with ISyE) I; 3 cr. Introduction to plant location theory and analysis of models of plant location; models for determining plant size and time phasing; line balancing models; techniques for investigating conveyor and other material handling problems; and models of plant layout. P: IE 315, 323, 349 or cons inst.
512 Inspection, Quality Control and Reliability. (Crosslisted with ISyE) II; 3 cr. Inspection data for quality control; sampling plans for acceptance inspection; charts for process control. Introduction to reliability models and acceptance testing. P: Stat 224 or cons inst.
513 Analysis of Capital Investments. (Crosslisted with ISyE) I; 3 cr (P-A). A second course in quantitative methods for analyzing capital investments in technological environments, both public and private. Replacement models; comparison of alternative investment models; risk analysis; case studies. P: Ind Engr 313, Ind Engr 323, Stat 311.
520 Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer. (Crosslisted with N E) Even yrs.; II; 3 cr. Two-phase flow and heat transfer in engineering systems. Pool boiling and flow boiling. Phenomenological modeling. P: ME 361 or ChE 310 or equiv, ChE 320 or ME 364 or equiv.
525 Macromolecular Hydrodynamics. (Crosslisted with CBE) Irr.; 3 cr (P-A). Observed phenomena in polymeric flow systems. Techniques of viscometry and viscoelastic measurements for polymeric fluids. Rheological models. Analytical solutions to flow problems: non-Newtonian viscosity, linear viscoelasticity, normal stresses, recoil, stress relaxation, etc. Dimensional analysis. Unit operations of the polymer industry: extrusion, blow molding, injection molding, mixing. P: CBE 320 or ME 363 or equiv or cons inst.
532 Theory and Applications of Pattern Recognition. (Crosslisted with ECE, Comp Sci) Even yrs.; II; 3 cr (P-A). Pattern recognition systems and components; decision theories and classification; discriminant functions; supervised and unsupervised training; clustering; feature extraction and dimensional reduction; sequential and hierarchical classification; applications of training, feature extraction, and decision rules to engineering problems. P: ECE 331 or Math 431 or cons inst.
535 Computer-Aided Geometric Design. I; 3 cr. This course is designed to acquaint the student with computer-aided design technology used for geometric design of mechanical product. Currently used methods of creating three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) models will be discussed. The paradigms of three-dimensional wire-frame modeling, surface modeling and solids modeling as applied in product design will be taught. The course will be project oriented and will emphasize building and querying CAD models. P: ME 232 or equiv, progrmg backgrnd & Sr or Grad st, or cons inst.
539 Introduction to Artificial Neural Network and Fuzzy Systems. (Crosslisted with ECE, Comp Sci) I; Odd yrs.; 3 cr (D). Theory and applications of artificial neural networks and fuzzy logic: multi-layer perceptron, self-organization map, radial basis network, Hopfield network, recurrent network, fuzzy set theory, fuzzy logic control, adaptive fuzzy neural network, genetic algorithm, and evolution computing. Applications to control, pattern recognition, nonlinear system modeling, speech and image processing. P: Comp Sci 302, or Comp Sci 310, or knowledge of C programming lang.
540 Experimental Vibration and Dynamic System Analysis. (Crosslisted with EMA) II; 3 cr. Application of digital data acquisition to the investigation of mechanical components, structures and systems using time histories, transforms and response functions to characterize free, forced and transient inputs. Introduction to sensors, instrumentation and methods appropriate for dynamic system response. P: ME 340 or ME 440 or EMA 545 or cons inst.
545 Fluid Power. II; 3 cr. Generation, transmission, and utilization of power in systems in which the working fluid is oil or air; analysis and evaluation of pumps, motors, valves, and other fluid components; dynamic analysis and control of fluid power systems. P: ME 340 or equiv or cons inst.
549 Product Design. I; 3 cr. A project oriented, interdisciplinary course with an emphasis on designing competitive, quality products. The product development process is covered from problem identification through detail design and evaluation. Included among the topics covered are: idea generation and evaluation, visualization, and quality. P: Sr or Grad st in engr or Grad st in other college or cons inst.
552 Energy Methods in Mechanics. (Crosslisted with EMA) Irr.; 3 cr (P-A). Variational principles of mechanics, virtual displacements, minimum potential energy; Hamilton's principle and Lagrange equations. Applications include stress analysis, elastic stability, dynamics and vibrations of rigid and elastic systems. P: Sr st or cons inst.
556 Engineering Acoustics and Noise Control. Irr.; 3 cr (P-A). Fundamentals and applications of engineering acoustics including design criteria based on human response. Special emphasis is placed on the study of machinery noise and noise control techniques. P: ME 340 or equiv or cons inst.
558 Introduction to Computational Geometry. (Crosslisted with Comp Sci, ISyE) II; 3 cr (D). Introduction to fundamental geometric computations and algorithms, and their use for solving engineering and scientific problems. Computer representations of simple geometric objects and paradigms for algorithm design. Applications from areas of engineering analysis, design and manufacturing, biology, statistics, and other sciences. P: Comp Sci 367 or equiv, Math 223 or equiv, or cons inst.
561 Intermediate Thermodynamics. I; 3 cr (P-A). Fundamentals; phase and chemical equilibria; availability; thermodynamic relationships. P: ME 364 or equiv or cons inst.
563 Intermediate Fluid Dynamics. II; 3 cr. Incompressible and compressible, laminar and turbulent flow of fluids. Classical and finite-difference analysis using differential and integral formulation of the continuity, momentum and energy equations. Application to ducts, plates, spheres, blades, pumps, turbines, lubrication, shockwaves, nozzles, diffusers and other mechanical engineering equipment. P: ME 363 or cons inst.
564 Heat Transfer. II; 3 cr. Applications of conduction, convection, and thermal-radiation principles to combined-mode problems; analytical and numerical techniques; heat-exchanger design; thermal stresses. P: ME 364 or equiv or cons inst.
565 Power Plant Technology. (Crosslisted with N E) I; Odd yrs.; 3 cr (D). Design and performance of power plants for the generation of electric power; fossil and nuclear fuels, cycle analysis, component design and performance, plant operation, control, economics and environmental impact. Advanced concepts. P: ME 361 or cons inst.
566 Cryogenics. (Crosslisted with N E) Irr.; 3 cr. Applications of cryogenics, material properties at low temperatures, refrigeration and liquifaction systems, measurement techniques, insulation, storage and transfer of cryogenics, safety and handling. P: ME 361 or Physics 415, ChE 320 or ME 364.
567 Solar Energy Technology. (Crosslisted with CBE) I; 3 cr (A). Radiant energy transfer and its application to solar exchangers; energy balances for solar exchangers, review of theory, economics, and practice of solar energy applications. P: ME 364 or CBE 326 or cons inst.
569 Applied Combustion. I; 3 cr. Introduction to and analysis of combustion processes and combustion technology for gaseous, liquid, and solid fuels. Application to combustion engines, furnaces, fixed-bed, fluidized-bed, and suspension burning boilers. P: ME 364 or equiv.
570 Experimental Mechanics. (Crosslisted with EMA) I; 3 cr. Experimental methods for design and analysis of mechanical components, structures and materials. Electrically and optically recorded stress, strain and deformation data; computer acquisition/reduction/presentat techniques; applications to static and transient events, sensors, transducer design, NDT, fracture and residual stresses. P: ME 306 or EMA 214 or 303 or 304 or cons inst.
572 Intermediate Gas Dynamics. I, II; 3 cr. Thermodynamics and fluid dynamics of compressible gas flows with friction and heat transfer, and application to nozzles, shock tubes and propulsion devises. Wave phenomena and engine port tuning. Physics of high temperature gases and equilibrium, non-equilibrium and frozen flows. P: ME 363 or equiv or cons inst.
573 Computational Fluid Dynamics. I, II; 3 cr. Course provides an in-depth introduction to the methods and analysis techniques used in computational solutions of fluid mechanics and heat transfer problems. Model problems are used to study the interaction of physical processes and numerical techniques. Contemporary methods for boundary layers, incompressible viscous flows, and inviscid compressible flows are studied. Finite differences and finite volume techniques are emphasized. P: ME 363, Comp Sci 310 or 412 or cons inst.
577 Automatic Controls Laboratory. (Crosslisted with ECE) II; 4 cr. Control theory is reduced to engineering practice through the analysis and design of actual systems in the laboratory. Experiments are conducted with modern servo systems using both analog and digital control. Systems identification and modern controls design are applied to motion and torque control. P: ME 446 & 447 or ECE 332 & 416 or cons inst.
601 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr. Such as vibrations, balancing, lubrication and wear, special manufacturing processes, automation, energy systems, etc. P: Sr st & cons inst.
602 Special Topics in Environmental Aspects of Mechanical Engineering. Irr.; 1-3 cr. Such as cryogenic recycling, energy utilization, aquatic harvesting, underwater exploration, thermal pollution, etc. P: Sr st & cons inst.
603 Topics in Bio-Medical Engineering. (Crosslisted with BME) Irr.; 1-3 cr (P-I). Various aspects of living systems of interest to the mechanical engineer, such as the mechanics of hearing and vision, cardiac and central nervous systems, artificial organs, blood flow behavior, and energy-transfer processes. P: Cons inst.
622 Time Series and Systems Analysis: Modeling and Applications. Irr.; 3 cr. An engineering approach to time series analysis and applications. Identification, forecasting, control, characterization, design, etc. of industrial and physical systems. Topics include Dynamic Data System (DDS) methodology, computer modeling strategy and evaluation of system characteristics. P: Stat 349, or ECE 430, or equiv.
641 Design and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems. (Crosslisted with ISyE) II; 3 cr. Covers a broad range of techniques and tools relevant to the design, analysis, development, implementation, operation and control of modern manufacturing systems. A significant portion of the coursework involves a group project with industry. This course also serves as the capstone course for the Msmse degree. P: Grads: MSE major or cons inst; Undergrads: IE 315 or 605, & cons inst.
643 Performance Analysis of Manufacturing Systems. (Crosslisted with ISyE) Irr.; 3 cr. This course examines the state of the art in the use of stochastic network theory to develop performance models of modern manufacturing systems. P: IE 324, 624 or Math 632; Comp Sci 302, 367 or equiv; IE 442 recommended; Grad st or cons inst.
699 Advanced Independent Study. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (A). P: Approval of Mech Engr dept comm.