MECHENG 2630 Thermodynamics 3 Credits

First and second laws of thermodynamics; thermodynamic properties of pure substances; applications of thermodynamic systems operating in steady state and transient processes; energy-systems analysis including vapor refrigeration and heat pump cycles.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in CHEMSTRY 1450 or CHEMSTRY 1240 and MATH 2740
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 3030 Mechanical Vibrations 3 Credits

An introduction to the development of models for the analysis of vibrational systems. Will effectively model and analyze free and forced vibrations of single and multiple degree of freedom oscillatory systems. Includes a semester-long project involving the design, modeling, and prototyping of a practical vibrational system.
Components: Discussion, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MATH 3630, (MECHENG 3430 or COMPUTER 1430) and (GENENG 2230 or ENGRPHYS 3240), all with a 'C-' or better
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 3040 Engineering Materials 3 Credits

A study of materials and their crystal structures, microstructures, molecular structures, and imperfections focusing on metals and their alloys. The relationship between structures, properties, and performance. Material failure. Laboratory work reinforces concepts through hands-on experience with several materials.
Components: Laboratory, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in CHEMSTRY 1450 or 1240, and ENGLISH 1230; C: GENENG 2340
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 3230 Manufacturing Processes 3 Credits

Introduction to polymers. Shaping processes for thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomeric materials. Primary metal manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, rolling and extrusion. Secondary processes such as forming, bending, drawing, and swaging. Mechanics and economics of metal cutting. Special processes such as powder metallurgy. Design and manufacturing. Manufacturing systems.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3040 and GENENG 2340
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 3300 Fluid Dynamics 3 Credits

Fluid properties; pressure, hydrostatics, and buoyancy; control volume analysis; mass, momentum, and energy conservations for moving fluids; Euler's equation and the Bernoulli's theorem applied to inviscid flows; dimensional analysis and similitude; viscous fluid flows, flow through pipes; boundary layers, and lift and drag on objects; compressible flows.
Components: Class, Laboratory
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in (MATH 2840 and MECHENG 2630), and a C- or better in (GENENG 2230 or ENGRPHYS 3240)
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 3330 Design of Machine Elements 3 Credits

Nonstandard loading, deflection analysis, failure theories for static and cyclic loading followed by safety considerations. Design and selection of a wide range of machine elements such as fasteners, springs, shafts, bearings, and gears. Open-ended design project.
Components: Discussion, Class, Laboratory
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3040, GENENG 2030, GENENG 2340, and MATH 2740
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 3430 Introduction to Computational Methods 3 Credits

An introduction to structured programming with engineering applications. Fundamental programming concepts, algorithm development, and debugging. Introduce and apply concepts in linear algebra to engineering problems in statics, dynamics and other professional engineering courses. Problems include solving systems of linear equations, root finding, and regression.
Components: Laboratory, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: 'C-' or better in MATH 2740 and GENENG 2130
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 3640 Heat Transfer 3 Credits

One and two-dimensional steady state heat conduction; transient heat conduction; numerical methods in conduction transfer; forced and free convection; heat exchanger principles; radiation heat exchange.
Components: Class, Laboratory
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in (MECHENG 3430 or COMPUTER 1430) and MATH 3630; C: MECHENG 3300
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 3720 Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory 3 Credits

Introduction to engineering laboratory equipment, experimental procedures, report writing, automated data acquisition, including computer programming and statistical analysis. Emphasis is on the experimental analysis of mechanical systems, including topics such as vibrations, strain gauges, and DC motors, along with the electronics used to instrument and measure these systems.
Components: Laboratory, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: 'C-' or better in MATH 4030, GENENG 2930, MECHENG 3430, and MATH 3630
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 3830 Mechanisms and Machines 3 Credits

Design and analysis of mechanisms and machines. A study of simple machines such as linkages, geared systems, and cam-follower systems. Topics include mechanism motion and performance (position, velocity, acceleration, force transmission, etc.), actuators, and design considerations to improve machine performance. The use of a customer-based, systematic design process to design and develop a working mechanism.
Components: Class, Laboratory, Discussion
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: A grade of "C-" or better in GENENG 2230 or ENGRPHYS 3240 and GENENG 2030
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 3950 Mechanical Engineering Cooperative Education 2 Credits

Work experience in industry under the direction of the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Cooperative Education and Internship Program. During the co-op, the student is expected to work for an industry for a semester and a summer.
Components: Field Studies
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: 'C-' or better in GENENG 2130 and MECHENG 2630. Student must be in a degree granting program and must not have taken MECHENG 4930 Senior Design
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 3970 Mechanical Engineering Internship 1 Credit

Work experience in industry under the direction of the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Cooperative Education and Internship Program. This program is designed to cover the summer work experience. The internship is designed to provide experiential learning to the student during the summer period.
Components: Field Studies
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: 'C-' or better in GENENG 2130 and MECHENG 2630. Student must be in a degree granting program and must not have taken MECHENG 4930 Senior Design
Typically Offered: Summer

MECHENG 4330 Automatic Controls 3 Credits

Modeling, characteristics, performance, and stability of feedback control systems including Nyquist stability. Design and analysis of feedback control systems using root locus and frequency response methods. Bode plots, PID controllers, and lead-lag compensators. Laboratory demonstrates the practical application of theoretical concepts.
Components: Laboratory, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in (GENENG 2930 or ELECTENG 2210) and (MECHENG 3030 or ENGRPHYS 3240).
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 4440 Failure of Materials 3 Credits

Various failure modes including fatigue and fracture of materials are covered. Included are stress-life and strain-life analysis, fracture mechanics, stress concentration influences and variable amplitude loading. Exposure to design using commercially available software gives the students experience designing realistic components subjected to variable fluctuating load histories. Mechanical testing principles and principles for recognition of fatigue failure from fracture surfaces are also introduced in the course.
Components: Discussion, Laboratory, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3040 and MECHENG 3330.
Typically Offered: Occasionally

MECHENG 4450 Composite Materials 3 Credits

Introduction to composite materials and structures used in engineering applications. Topics may include the properties and microstructure of high-strength fiber and matrix materials, specific strength and stiffness of high-performance composites, rule of mixtures, stress and strain transformations, elastic properties of orthotropic plies, laminate theory, failure criteria, design of composite structures and components, and/or the effects of temperature and moisture on composite material performance. Composites studied may move beyond the traditional composites and include topics on nano-, bio-, and/or smart composites as well as recent developments in engineered composite materials.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3330
Typically Offered: Every third semester

MECHENG 4550 Heat Transfer Applications 3 Credits

Review of conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer. Extension to variable properties and more complex geometries. Current heat transfer problems and applications such as electronic cooling, heat pipes, capillary pumped loops, and cryogenic heat transfer. Survey of currently used correlations and numerical techniques. Application of current state-of-the-art to design problems.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3640.
Typically Offered: Occasionally

MECHENG 4560 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3 Credits

Introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with emphasis on using a commercial software package. Concepts of consistency, stability, convergence, scheme order, and turbulence modeling from the practitioner's viewpoint are covered. Simulations of steady and unsteady flows, compressible and incompressible flows, forced and natural convection heat transfer, and internal and external flows are performed. The students will learn to interpret CFD results and validation techniques.
Components: Laboratory, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3300, (MECHENG 3430 or COMPUTER 1430), and MATH 3630.
Typically Offered: Occasionally

MECHENG 4600 Energy Systems Design 3 Credits

Design and analysis of energy generation, conversion, and storage systems with emphasis on renewable energy such as solar, wind, biomass, geothermal and hydroelectric. Solar energy emphases may include electrical power generation, flat plate and concentrating collectors, and/or control systems. Wind energy emphases may include generation, storage and/or grid-connection. Biomass emphases may include primary sources, conversion and upgrading, and/or distribution.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P or C: MECHENG 3640
Typically Offered: Occasionally

MECHENG 4630 Internal Combustion Engine Design 3 Credits

Design of internal combustion engines for various applications. Gasoline engines, diesel engines, 4 stroke cycles and 2 stroke cycles.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3640.
Typically Offered: Occasionally

MECHENG 4650 HVAC Design for Buildings 3 Credits

The theory and design of heating, air conditioning, and heat pump systems are central to this field of study. It includes an exploration of the fundamental principles and applications of psychometrics, which involves the study of the properties of air and its moisture content. The course also covers occupant thermal comfort, ensuring environments are maintained at optimal temperatures for human well-being. Additionally, the importance of ventilation for safety and health is emphasized, alongside strategies for improving energy efficiency in HVAC systems. Relevant industry standards and regulations are also discussed to ensure systems meet necessary performance and safety criteria.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3640
Typically Offered: Occasionally

MECHENG 4720 Thermal Systems Laboratory 2 Credits

Instrumentation and measurement techniques in thermal systems; verification of basic principles; laboratory tests on components of thermal systems; experimental approach for solving engineering problems; application of computer to data acquisition and data processing.
Components: Laboratory
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3300 and MECHENG 3640. Must be in a degree granting program; C: MECHENG 3720
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 4730 Thermo-Fluid Systems Design 3 Credits

A course treating the concepts of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and mechanics in a unified presentation. Particular emphasis will be directed towards applications to actual physical systems including the gas power cycles, refrigeration cycles, heat exchangers, ideal gas mixtures, psychrometrics and 1st law combustion. Some design of devices involved in these applications will also be included.
Components: Discussion, Laboratory, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3300 and MECHENG 3640. Must be in a degree granting program.
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 4740 Advanced Machine Element Design 3 Credits

Advanced topics in the design of machines and mechanical systems. Topics may include threaded fasteners, welded joints, journal bearings, helical, bevel, and worm gears, clutches, brakes, belts, flywheels, gyroscopes, governors, and/or dynamic force analysis. Additionally, topics such as optimization, geometric design, tolerancing, reliability, economics, and sensitivity analysis will be discussed in machine element design. The course will include at least one project culminating in a final working prototype.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3330.
Typically Offered: Occasionally

MECHENG 4750 Computational Methods in Engineering 3 Credits

Use of digital computers to solve equations encountered in mechanical engineering problems. Numerical integration and differentiation, solution of linear and nonlinear equations, ordinary and partial differential equations (finite element and finite difference methods), systems of equations (matrix equations). Programming using Python. How to choose the proper numerical method, and pitfalls that lead to bad solutions.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MATH 3630 and [(MECHENG 3430) or (COMPUTER 1430 and ENGRPHYS 3240)].
Typically Offered: Occasionally

MECHENG 4800 Finite Element Method 3 Credits

Introduction to the finite element method. Emphasis on truss, beam and frame analysis, plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric and three-dimensional stress analysis. Dynamic analysis and field problems, such as heat transfer. Readily available finite element computer programs utilized to solve stress analysis, heat transfer and other engineering related problems.
Components: Laboratory, Class, Discussion
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MATH 3630, MECHENG 3330, and (MECHENG 3430 or COMPUTER 1430).
Typically Offered: Occasionally

MECHENG 4820 Advanced Manufacturing Processes 3 Credits

The course covers non-traditional manufacturing processes. Additive manufacturing for polymers, metals, ceramics and composite materials. Laser material processes such as laser welding, forming and surface modification. Friction stir welding, electro-chemical machining, and electric discharge machining and wire cutting.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3230.
Typically Offered: Occasionally

MECHENG 4830 Mechatronics 3 Credits

Study of electro-mechanical systems and their interfaces. Programming of microcontrollers, fractional-horsepower motors, sensors, programmable logic controllers (PLC's), and control electronics. Binary number systems and logic are introduced. Application of control theory. Project.
Components: Class, Laboratory
Prereqs/Coreqs: C: MECHENG 4330
Typically Offered: Occasionally

MECHENG 4840 Advanced Vibrations 3 Credits

Modeling and analysis of single and multiple-degree of freedom systems. Free and forced vibrations. Vibrations applications such as rotating balancing, whirling, vibration instruments, vibration isolation, and suspension. Computer applications involving matrices, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and differential equations. Design of mechanical systems involving vibrations. Vibration suppression design. Vibration of continuous systems.
Components: Discussion, Class, Laboratory
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3030, or ENGRPHYS 3240 and ELECTENG 3220.
Typically Offered: Occasionally

MECHENG 4850 Computer-Aided Engineering 3 Credits

Use of current tools in the design, simulation, optimization, representation and manufacture of mechanical systems. Solid modeling and computer assembly of mechanical systems and top down assembly. Presentations by industry experts in technologies enabled by 3D CAD including additive manufacturing, tool path generation, computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, virtual reality, and rendering.
Components: Laboratory, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3830.
Typically Offered: Occasionally

MECHENG 4930 Senior Design Project 3 Credits

Team based projects, primarily from industry. Rigorous application of design processes and methods. Consideration of real-life technical, economic, social, aesthetic, environmental and other constraints. Consideration of several related topics such as creativity, analysis, synthesis, project management, scheduling, time management, engineering ethics, communication, personality types, product safety and liability, copyrights and patents, design for manufacture, economics, and robust engineering. Integration of technical and management knowledge in an open-ended design environment. Oral and written reports. Open to graduating seniors only.
Components: Discussion, Class, Laboratory
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3230, MECHENG 3330, MECHENG 3830, BME 3030 (BME emphasis students only), and either MECHENG 3720 or BME 3230. Must be in a degree granting program; C: MECHENG 4330, MECHENG 4720, and MECHENG 4730
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 4940 Undergraduate Research 2-3 Credits

Introduction to research methods in mechanical engineering, literature review, data analysis, and design. A written report will be submitted to the sponsoring faculty member. A student may register for two to three credits in a given semester for a maximum of three credits.
Components: Research
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Junior standing and permission of department chair
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 4980 Current Topics in Engineering 1-3 Credits

In-depth study of a current topic of interest to the engineering profession. The topic to be covered will be identified in the course title.
Components: Class, Laboratory, Discussion
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

MECHENG 4990 Independent Study 1-3 Credits

Advanced study in the area of specialization.
Components: Independent Study
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: senior standing and consent of department chair
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring - Summer