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ME 361 Mechanical Measurements Laboratory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
E 312
MTH 427
Prerequisites: E 312, MTH 427.
An extensive set of laboratory experiences to illustrate mechanical measurements and data analysis. Experiments are designed to demonstrate the application of force, temperature, pressure and other transducers. Data acquisition and presentation of data are emphasized. | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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ME 380 Thermodynamics II
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
E 315
Prerequisite: E 315.
The application of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics to power and reversed cycles, psychometric processes, and combustion phenomena. Thermodynamic relations for simple compressible substances are developed. The design of power plants, refrigeration and climate control systems are considered. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 382 Manufacturing Processes
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
E 312 (pre-requisite)
E 313 (co-requisite)
E 317 (co-requisite)
Prerequisite: E 312; Co-requisite: E 313, E 317.
The study of the unit processes of manufacturing: machining, forming, casting and joining. The course considers measurements, tolerances, quality control and materials as they relate to manufacturing. The design of a manufacturing process, gages and fixtures is considered. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 383 Manufacturing Processes Laboratory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ME 382 (co-requisite)
Co-requisite: ME 382.
A set of laboratory experiences to illustrate measurements, quality control and unit processes in manufacturing. Students will use machine tools, forming, casting and welding equipment. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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ME 390 Design of Machine Elements I
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
E 313
E 317
E 326
Prerequisites: E 313, E 317, E 326.
An application of engineering sciences to the design of mechanical components. The course considers theories of failure, selection and proportioning of machine elements, fatigue, stress concentration and buckling of columns. The design of machines containing power screws and fasteners is treated in depth. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 392 Design of Machine Elements II
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ME 390
Prerequisite: ME 390.
The solution of problems involving systems of machine elements. The use of gears, springs, shafts and bearings is treated in depth. Static and dynamic considerations are made to system design. Design projects are used as a principal method of instruction. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 400 Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
Permission of the instructor.
Special topics in mechanical engineering depending on technical relevance and/or technical currency. | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 402 Design for Quality
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ME 392 (pre-requisite)
MTH 427 (co-requisite)
Techniques for the systematic and efficient design of high quality products and processes. The concept of a quality loss function, tolerance design, benchmarking and signal/noise ratios are introduced. The course considers orthogonal arrays, Taguchi methods and methods for process improvements.
392 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 430 Metal Cutting Analysis
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ME 382
E 313
Prerequisites: ME 382, E 313.
The in-depth study of material removal processes. The models of orthogonal and oblique cutting are considered. Topics include: tool life and wear, surface finish, cutting fluids, process economics, traditional and non-traditional machining. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 432 Metal Forming Analysis
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ME 382
E 326
Prerequisites: ME 382, E 326.
The analysis of extrusion, drawing, rolling and forging processes. The role of formability of materials and processing conditions are treated with engineering science. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 440 Advanced Mechanics of Materials
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
E 326
Prerequisite: E 326
Study of mechanics of deformable bodies, including three-dimensional stress and strain tensors and their transformations. Equations of compatibility, continuity and equilibrium. Elastic constants. Failure criteria including fracture, yield and instability. Deflection relations for complex loading and shapes. indeterminate problems. Design applications and numerical methods. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 458 Internal Combustion Engines I
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ME 380
The application of principles of chemistry and thermodynamics to the theory and design of gas powered engines. The concepts of spark ignition, compression ignition, cycle analysis and combustion characteristics are treated in-depth. | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 459 Internal Combustion Engines Lab
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
Co-requisite: ME 458
A set of laboratory experiments to illustrate the principles of gas powered engines. Students use various dynamometers and specialty engines. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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ME 472 Noise and Vibration
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
E 313
MTH 372
Prerequisites: E 313, MTH 372.
An overview of problems in acoustics and vibration control. The use of single and multiple degree of freedom lumped parameter systems are used to describe systems. Methods for controlling noise and vibration sources are discussed. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 476 Vehicle Dynamics
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
E 313
MTH 372
Prerequisites: E 313, MTH 372.
The stability and control of vehicles in the accelerating and decelerating modes along straight and curved paths. Special attention is given to the behavior and limitations of the pneumatic tire as applied to motor vehicle requirements. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 478 Manufacturing Productivity
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ME 382
Prerequisites: ME 382.
A critical analysis and examination of productivity measurements. The use of time and motion studies, ergonomics and simulation are used. The technological blocks to productivity and methods of enhancing productivity are considered. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 480 Energy Systems
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
E 314
E 315
Applications of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to energy conversion systems. Advanced modifications to basic vapor and gas power and refrigeration cycles are analyzed. Second Law (availability) analysis is applied to energy conversion processes. Other topics include: hydraulic machinery, nuclear power systems, solar energy, energy storage techniques, and wind power. Environmental issues surrounding the various types of energy systems are discussed. | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 482 Computer-Aided Manufacturing
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
E 107
ME 382
A series of topics in the application of computer technology to the manufacturing enterprise. Topics include: programmable logic, simulation, numerical control and the exchange of manufacturing data. Projects are the principle mode of instruction. | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 490 Robotics
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
E 313
MTH 372
Prerequisites: E 313, MTH 372
The modeling and analysis of robotic systems. Key topics include spatial description and transformations., forward and inverse kinematics, jacobians, dynamics, an introduction to machine vision, and task planning. Students program a robot to perform a task. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ME 493 Prototype Design I
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ME 390
Prerequisites: ME 390.
The first half of a two-term sequence dealing with the solution of an industrial design problem. Students work in teams to design, analyze, construct and test a working prototype of the solution to a specified problem. The use of standard design disciplines are emphasized (failure mode and effect analysis and design verification plans). The preparation and presentation of design proposals are central to the course. | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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ME 495 Prototype Design II
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ME 493
Prerequisite: ME 493.
The second half of the two-term sequence that begins with ME 493. This course must be taken in the same academic year as ME 493. The fabrication and testing of a working prototype is emphasized. The methods for the presentation of results and alternative solutions are central to the sequence. | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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ME 498 Internal Combustion Engines II
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ME 458
Prerequisites: ME 458.
The continuation of the theory and design of gas power engines. Particular attention is given to detailed design considerations. The effects of changes in engine parameters on fuel economy, performance and emissions are studied. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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