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  • 3.00 Credits

    Numerical solutions of problems commonly encountered in mechanical engineering including differentiation, integration, differential equations, system of linear and nonlinear equations, and optimization. The structured programming approach will be emphasized and applications from solid mechanics, thermal fluid sciences, materials science, and dynamic systems will be covered. Cross listed with ESE 3060. Prerequisites: ES 1060 and corequisite of MATH 2310.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A laboratory course to introduce students to experimental methods for temperature measure and pressure/flow characteristics of fluids. Continuation of experience with communication (written, oral, and digital), intermediate programming, experimental design, data analysis, and teamwork skills is emphasized. Cross listed with ESE 3160. Prerequisite: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, ES 2330; ME/ESE 3005.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Application of engineering mechanics and materials science to the analysis and design of mechanical components such as bolted connections, springs, gears, bearings and shafts. Design for dynamic loading conditions. Principles of hydrodynamic lubrication. Introduction to computer-aided design. Case studies with appropriate topics. Prerequisite: ME 3010. (Normally offered spring semester)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Basic concepts of heat and mass transfer and their applications to problems involving engineering analysis and designs. Topics include steady-state and transient conduction, free and forced convection (heat and mass), radiation and heat exchangers. Cross listed with ARE/ESE 3360. Prerequisites: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, MATH 2310, ES 2310 and ES 2330.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Qualitative and quantitative study in concepts of basic air-conditioning with focus on buildings including building envelope, moist air thermodynamics, human comfort, thermal load calculations, thermal behavior of buildings, HVAC systems/equipment, and design of space air-conditioning an its relationship to architectural design. Cross listed with ME 3400. Prerequisite: ES 2310.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Mechanical, electrical, thermal and chemical properties of materials. Theoretical treatment of structure of solids and design for specified properties. Prerequisite: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, CHEM 1020 and ES 2310.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students may apply for credit for extended work experience (>10 weeks; full-time) engaging in mechanical engineering work and supervised by an engineer in mechanical engineering (or closely related field). Students should apply through their adviser prior to the work experience. Enrollment is by departmental approval only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite: consent of the department head.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The theory of single and multi-degree-of-freedom systems with an introduction to continuous systems. Determination of equations of motion, including natural frequency for free vibration and amplitude of forced vibration. Design of discrete and continuous systems for transient and harmonic excitations. Prerequisites:Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, ES 2120, ES 2410, and MATH 2310.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Theoretical and experimental study of sensors and actuators, interfacing sensors and actuators to a microcomputer, discrete and continuous controller design, analog and digital electronics, and real-time programming for control. Prerequisites: ME 3020. (Normally offered spring semester)
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the theory and application of finite elements to the solution of various problems with emphasis on structural mechanics. The course includes the development of the underlying matrix equations, the treatment of element generation and properties, and implementation of boundary conditions. Dual listed with ME 5040. Prerequisites: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum,MATH 2310 and (CE/ARE 4200 or MATH 2250 or ME 3010 or ME 3060).