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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(ME)

1403 Engineering Graphics and Design
(2-3) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: EGR 1303.
Introduction to engineering graphics: geometric constructions, multi view drawing, dimensioning, sections, pictorials and auxiliary views. Computer-aided design, generation of mechanical drawings, and design projects.

3103 Kinematics and Dynamics
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: EGR 2103 and EGR 2323.
Kinematics and kinetics particles and plane rigid bodies, equations of motion, work and energy, impulse momentum, and impact. One hour of problem solving recitation.

3173 Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering
(2-3) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: EGR 2323.
Introduction to computational methods including application of Taylor series in numerical techniques, finding roots of functions, solution of linear algebraic equations and matrices, curve fitting procedures, numerical differentiation, integration, and solutions to differential equations. Introduction to basic software packages in engineering applications.

3241 Materials Engineering Laboratory
(0-3) 1 hour credit. Corequisite: ME 3243.
Investigation of the properties of engineering materials, with emphasis on metals, sample preparation, metallography, and foundry processes. (Formerly ME 2241. Credit cannot be earned for both ME 3241 and ME 2241.)

3243 Materials Engineering
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 1103 and EGR 2103.
Fundamentals in structures, properties, fabrication, and mechanical behavior of engineering materials. (Formerly ME 2243. Credit cannot be earned for both ME 3243 and ME 2243.)

3263 Materials Processing
(2-3) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ME 3103 and ME 3243.
Casting, joining, forming, and machining; methods of processing modern engineering materials; and effects of processing on materials.

3283 Fundamentals of Thermal Sciences
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: EGR 2323 and PHY 1904.
Introduction to classical thermodynamics; fluid mechanics and heat transfer; thermodynamics systems; first and second laws; thermodynamic cycles; fluid statics and dynamics; applications of conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer. Not open to students majoring in mechanical engineering. May not be substituted for ME 3293, 3663, or 4313.

3293 Thermodynamics I
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: EGR 2103.
Heat, work, kinetic theory of gases, equation of state, thermodynamics system, control volume, first and second law of thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes, and introduction to basic thermodynamic cycles. One hour of problem solving recitation.

3312 Electronics and Data Acquisition Laboratory
(0-6) 2 hours credit. Prerequisites: PHY 1931, STA 2303, and credit for or enrollment in EE 2213.
Basic experiments with electrical networks, electronic circuits, introduction to computer assisted data acquisition systems and experimental design, comparison of computer-derived models and experimental results.

3323 Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ME 3103.
Free and forced single and multiple degree of freedom systems, modeled as both discrete and continuous.Applications in mechanical engineering design problems in the transmission and control of vibration.

3513 Mechanism Design
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ME 3103. Introduction to mechanisms; displacement, velocity, and acceleration analysis of mechanisms; graphical and linear analytical methods for kinematic synthesis; graphical and analytical design of cam-follower systems; and computeraided design projects.

3593 Alternative Energy Sources
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ME 3293
Solar, nuclear, wind, hydrogen, and geothermal energy sources. Resources, production, utilization, economics, sustainability, and environmental considerations.

3663 Fluid Mechanics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: EGR 3323 and ME 3103.
Fluid properties; fluid statics; integral and differential analysis of fluid flow; viscous laminar and turbulent flow in conduits; dimensional analysis; boundary layer concepts; drag and lift.

3813 Mechanics of Solids
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: EGR 2103.
Internal forces and deformations in solids; stress, strain and their relations; torsion, stresses and deflections in beams; elastic behavior of columns. One hour of problem solving recitation.

3823 Machine Element Design
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ME 1403 and ME 3813.
Introduction to design of machine elements, static failure theories, welded and bolted connections, design of spur and helical gears, design of couplings, clutches, and brakes; and computer-aided design projects. (Formerly ME 4423. Credit cannot be earned for both ME 3823 and ME 4423.)

4183 Compressible Flow and Propulsion Systems
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ME 3293 and ME 3663.
Application of mass, energy, and force balance to compressible fluids; analysis of one-dimensional steady flow, isentropic flow, adiabatic flow, flow with heat addition, supersonic flow, and shock waves. Introduction to the analysis and design of air-breathing engines for aeronautical transportation. (Formerly EGR 4183. Credit cannot be earned for both ME 4183 and EGR 4183.)

4243 Intermediate Materials Engineering
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ME 3241, ME 3243, and ME 3813.
Selected topics in macroscopic and microscopic aspects of the mechanical behavior of metals, ceramics, polymers and composites; introduction to dislocation theory, temperature dependent deformations, engineering failures, and fracture mechanics.

4293 Thermodynamics II
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: EGR 3323 and ME 3293.
Energy and availability analysis, reactive and nonreactive mixtures, moist air properties, psychometric systems and analysis, vapor and gas power cycles, refrigeration and heat-pump cycles, and thermodynamic relations.

4313 Heat Transfer and Rate Processes
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ME 3293, ME 3173, and ME 3663.
Generalized potential distribution and gradients; transient and steady heat transfer including conduction, forced and free convection, and radiation.

4323 Thermal Systems Design
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ME 3663 and credit for or enrollment in ME 4313.
Application of basic thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and computer methods to the design of heat exchangers, coils, fans, pumps, and thermal energy systems.

4343 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Design
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ME 3293, ME 3663, and credit for or enrollment in ME 4313.
Moist air properties; human comfort; solar radiation; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning of buildings; design selection, construction, and operation of air conditioning equipment; and duct design.

4523 Dynamic Systems and Control
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: EGR 3323 and ME 3103.
Introduction to modeling and control of dynamic physical systems, analysis and design of control systems for mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, fluid, and thermal systems. (Formerly ME 4522. Credit cannot be earned for both ME 4523 and ME 4522.)

4603 Finite Element Applications in Mechanical Design
(2-3) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ME 3823.
Finite element method fundamentals, advanced geometric modeling of mechanical components and systems, review of static failure theories, finite element modeling of components, and mechanical design case studies/design projects using a commercial finite element program.

4613 Power Plant System Design
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ME 3663 and ME 4293.
Application of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to the design of vapor and gas-turbine power plant systems including boilers, condensers, turbines, pumps, compressors, and cooling towers.

4623 Internal Combustion Engines
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ME 3293 and ME 3663.
Application of thermodynamics cycles in design, analysis, and modeling of internal combustion engines including spark-ignition and compression-ignition cycles; thermochemistry, fuels, combustion, emissions, and pollution.

4663 Fluid Systems Design
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ME 3663 and ME 3173.
Review of fundamental laws in integral form; differential continuity, momentum, and energy equations; NavierStokes equations for laminar and turbulent flow; Potential flow theory; and design of fluid systems.

4702 Mechanical Systems and Control Laboratory
(0-6) 2 hours credit. Prerequisites: ME 3312, ME 3813, and credit for or enrollment in ME 4523.
Fundamentals of measurement systems; transducers and signal conditioning; strain, force, acceleration, controls and vibration; rotating machinery; and design of experiments.

4723 Reliability and Quality Control in Engineering Design
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: EGR 3323 and STA 2303.
Introduction to statistical methods in reliability and probabilistic engineering design methodology; statistical quality control and inspection; life prediction and testing; and design optimization.

4802 Thermal and Fluid Laboratory
(0-6) 2 hours credit. Prerequisites: ME 3312, ME 3663, and credit for or enrollment in ME 4313.
An experimental laboratory concerned with fluid statics, fluid flow, heat transfer, internal combustion engines, and design of experiments.

4811 Mechanical Engineering Design Project Planning
(0-3) 1 hour credit. Prerequisites: ECO 2023, ME 3663, ME 3823, and credit for or enrollment in ME 4313.
Approval of design project proposals, computer-aided synthesis, analysis, and modeling of an open-ended problem. Development and presentation of conceptual designs. Industrial cooperation is encouraged.

4813 Mechanical Engineering Design Project
(2-3) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ME 4811 and ME 4313.
Development of a working design of an instructor-approved design project using computer-aided synthesis, analysis, modeling, and optimization methods. Industrial cooperation encouraged; considerations of safety, reliability, environmental, and economic constraints; and ethical and social impacts.

4911-3 Independent Study
1 to 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student's advisor, the Department Chair, and Dean of the College.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree.

4953 Special Studies in Mechanical Engineering
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree.

4963 Topics in Bioengineering
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Will depend on the topics.
Topics may include: biomechanics, biological systems and medical devices, properties and compatibility of biomaterials, biofluids and transport phenomena. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

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