• ME 4060: Systems Design I

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  First of a two-course design sequence constituting a capstone design experience. Student multidisciplinary teams prepare a project proposal or SOQ, generate a morphological study of their project and prepare project plans and specifications. Project management methods are also presented. Prerequisites: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, ME 3010 (or concurrent enrollment), ME 3170, and ME/ESE/ARE 3360.
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• ME 4070: Systems Design II

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Continuation of a two-course design sequence. The design teams refine their designs, fabricate the project, test the project for compliance with the design specifications, write a comprehensive engineering design report including socioeconomic factors, and prepare and deliver a presentation of the project in a public forum. Prerequite: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, ME/ESE 4060 and WB.
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• ME 4100: Manufacturing Processes

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Details of manufacturing processes used in production of metal, plastic and ceramic components with an emphasis on science and mechanics of processes. Prerequisites: ME 3010 and ME 3450.
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• ME 4150: Mech Behavior of Materials

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Commonly encountered phenomenological and mechanistic behaviors that lead to mechanical failure are examined. Understanding the origin of mechanical failure of components allows for robust design of mechanical systems. Metallic, polymeric, and ceramic materials are covered. Lecture w/lab. Prerequisite: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, ME 3450.
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• ME 4200: Thermo/Kinetics of Materials

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduction to the foundations of thermodynamics and kinetics of materials, including Gibbs free energy, ideal solutions, alloy ordering, phase diagrams, atomistic mechanisms of diffusion, interfaces and microstructure, grain growth, solidification, and diffusional and diffusionless transformation in solids. Dual listed with ME 5200. Prerequisite: ME 3450.
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• ME 4210: Intro to Comp Mat

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Applications, mechanical properties and fabrication of fiber reinforced composite materials; stress analysis of laminated, anisotropic composite structures; study of special problems unique to composites. Prerequisite: ME 3010.
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• ME 4215: Comp Design & Mfgr

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduction to composite material manufacturing processes. Aspects of constituent material production, as well as design and fabrication of components using composite materials. Laboratory exercises, such as laminating, filament winding, pultrusion and compression molding. Final design and manufacturing class project. Prerequisites: ME 3010 and 4210.
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• ME 4240: Gas Dynamics I

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Thermodynamics of a compressible fluid; one-dimensional isentropic flow, normal and oblique shocks, expansion wave, flows with friction, and heat transfer. Prerequisites: ES 2310 and 2330.
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• ME 4250: Biomechanics of Movement

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Applies mechanical principles to the human structure and quantitative analysis of movement. Students learn how muscles act as actuators to produce movement and how to apply computational methods to evaluate how muscles, bones and joints work together as a mechanical system. Human movements will be analyzed utilizing modeling in MATLAB. Prerequisites: successful completion of ME succcess curriculum, junior class standing; ME and ESE majors.
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• ME 4330: Internal Combustion Engines

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Thermodynamic analysis and design of Otto and Diesel cycles for vehicle applications and stationary power generation. A substantial laboratory component will examine design and manufacturing issues, as well as engine performance in a variety of scenarios. Cross listed with ESE 4330. Prerequisites: ME/ESE 3040 and ME/ARE/ESE 3360.
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