Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering

Master of Science Mechanical Engineering
Master of Engineering Mechanical Engineering

ME   MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ME 402G  APPLIED NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS (3-0-3)(F/S)
Approximate and numerical methods for solving systems of linear and nonlinear equations, and ordinary and partial differential equations with engineering applications.  Finite difference and finite element techniques; roots, curve fitting and numerical integration.  PREREQ:  MATH 333 and structured programming.

ME 420G  THERMODYNAMICS II (3-0-3)(F/S)
Advanced topics and applications of thermodynamics include power and refrigeration cycles, combustion, mixed gas properties, chemical equilibrium, and psychometric applications.  PREREQ:  ENGR 320 and MATH 275.

ME 472G VIBRATIONS (3-0-3)(F/S)
Theory and methods for analysis of vibrating physical systems. Natural frequencies, mode shapes, damping, forced vibrations, and frequency-response functions are analyzed by using computer simulation.  PREREQ: ENGR 220 and MATH 333.

ME 474G  CONTROLS (2-2-3)(F/S)
Theory and application of analysis and control of physical systems using classical and modern computer based methods.  PREREQ: ENGR 220 and MATH 333.

ME 486G  HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN  (3-0-3)(F/S)
Anthropometry, biomechanics, and psychology applied to machinery and systems designs which involve human interaction.  Design considerations include efficiency, productivity, environmental factors, human capabilities, comfort, and safety.  Design projects demonstrate concepts and methodologies.  PREREQ:  Senior standing.

ME 522 ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS (3-0-3)(F/S)
Advanced topics selected from Statistical Thermodynamics, Thermodynamics of Chemically Reacting Gases,  Thermodynamics Property Formulation for Computer Applications and others at the discretion of the professor.  PREREQ:  ME 420.

ME 530 FLUID DYNAMICS (3-0-3)(F/S)
Advanced fluid mechanics theory and applications in potential flow, boundary layer theory, viscous flow, turbulence, vorticity dynamics and circulation, compressible flow and gas dynamics, open channel flow, turbomachinery, stratified flow, laws, and introduction to computational fluid dynamics.  PREREQ: ENGR 330, MATH 333, and either MATH 275 or MATH 272.

ME 532 ACOUSTICS (3-0-3)(F/S)
Basic theories of acoustics, wave equations, acoustic response, sound generation, transmission, and attenuation. Measurement techniques and nomenclature. PREREQ: ENGR 330 and MATH 333.

ME 533 DYNAMIC METEOROLOGY (3-1-3)(F/S)
Atmospheric dynamics, conservation laws, planetary boundary layers, large scale motions and circulations, numerical modeling, prediction, meteorological resources, weather analysis, and forecasting. PREREQ: MATH 333 and either MATH 275 or MATH 272.

ME 536 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (3-0-3)(F/S)
Theory and numerical modeling in fluid dynamics.  Finite difference, finite volume, and finite element techniques will be treated.  The course will include projects and research applications in engineering and environmental flows.  PREREQ:  ENGR 330, structured programming, or PERM/INST.

ME 538 CONVECTIVE HEAT TRANSFER (3-0-3)(F/S)
Treatment of energy and linear momentum conservation equations; laminar and turbulent forced convective HT in internal and external flow fields; free convection.  PREREQ:  ME 320, ME 321.

ME 550 ADVANCED MECHANICS OF MATERIALS (3-0-3)(F/S)
Extension of stress-strain concepts to three-dimensions, plate and shell analysis, failure theories, and fatigue.  Analysis and visualization techniques include Finite Element Analysis and photoelasticity. PREREQ:  ENGR 350.

ME 554 COMPOSITES (3-0-3)(F/S)
Mechanics of composite materials. Solid mechanics principles used to analyze layered composites, long and short fiber composites, and woven composites. Finite Element Analysis reinforces content. PREREQ: Math 275 and ENGR 350.

ME 560 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (3-0-3)(F/S)
Computer programs used to develop 3-D CAD database for design, analysis, simulation, and manufacturing.  Machinery design to meet functional, performance, reliability and manufacturing requirements.  Design projects reinforce concepts and methodologies.  For students desiring higher level CAD sills prior to taking ME 480.  PREREQ:  ME 320 and ME 382.

ME 570 FINITE ELEMENT METHODS (3-0-3)(F/S)
Theoretical development of finite element methods, solution algorithm formulation, and problem solving in stress analysis, heat transfer, and fluid flow.  PREREQ:  ENGR 220, ENGR 350, structured programming, and senior standing.

ME 574 ADVANCED VIBRATIONS (3-0-3)(F/S)
Theory and applications of vibrating continuous and discrete multi degree of freedom systems, modal analysis, acquisition and synthesis of data. Experimental and analytical characterization of the vibration response of linear and nonlinear systems, including Transfer and Frequency Response Functions, MIMO and SIMO, and mathematical modeling. PREREQ:  ME 472 or PERM/INST.

ME 576 ADVANCED DYNAMICS (3-0-3)(F/S)
Analytical modeling to predict the performance of linked, multi-body mechanical systems undergoing large displacements and rotations.  Theoretical considerations in preparing models for computer simulations and interpreting results.  Application of a state of the art computer package in creating realistic simulations.  PREREQ:  ME 380 or PERM/INST.

ME 578 DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS (3-0-3)(F/S)
Design and analysis of engineering systems containing mechanical, electro-mechanical and embedded computer elements. The course provides an overview of basic electronics, digital logic, signal processing and electromechanical devices.  Fundamentals of event-driven programming will also be covered.  PREREQ: ENGR 240.

ME 582 OPTIMAL DESIGN (3-0-3)(F/S)
Analytical and computer methods used to provide optimal design of products or processes. Formulation, specification, figures of merit, controllable variables, constraints and relationships among design variables. Single and multi-variable optimization algorithms using linear and nonlinear programming methods to design problems in structures, machine components, and energy systems. PREREQ: MATH 272 or MATH 275, PHYS 211, PHYS 211L.

ME 584 ROBUST DESIGN (3-0-3)(F/S) Statistics and probability applied to the design of products and processes. Stochastic modeling and analysis of mechanical systems. Product reliability, series and parallel systems reliability, structural reliability, Taguchi methods, failure modes and effects analysis, and Monte Carlo simulation. PREREQ: ME 320 and ME 382.

ME 586 ADVANCED ENGINEERING DESIGN (3-0-3(F/S)
Integration of systematic methods used to define, develop, and produce competitive products.  Topics include:  Quality Function Deployment; Functional Decomposition; Design Specification; Failure Modes and Effects Analysis; Design Analysis & Evaluation; Optimal & Robust Design; Design for Manufacture, Assembly, and Service. PREREQ:  ME 480 or PERM/INST.

ME 588 DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE AND ASSEMBLY (3-0-3) (F/S) Development and application of design methods for cost-effective and timely product manufacture & assembly.  Concept, configuration, and parametric product design refinements evaluated with respect to alternative manufacturing and assembly processes. Case studies and design projects.  PREREQ:  ME 240, ME 280, ENGR 350.