Mechanical Engineering (M E)

M E 302 Introduction to Engineering Design and Graphics 3 Hours

2 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours

Introduction to mechanical engineering education and practice through lectures and laboratory experiences. Graphics and modeling fundamentals for engineering design: freehand sketching, computer modeling of solid geometry, and generation of engineering drawings. Introduction to reverse engineering, computer-aided design, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing. Application of the design process and problem solving through individual and team projects. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 302, 210, 210H. Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Lower Division

M E 103 Studies in Engineering Design Graphics 1 Hour

0 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Computer laboratory work in engineering design graphics for students with transfer credit for Mechanical Engineering 210 who need additional work. May not be counted by students with credit for Mechanical Engineering 302, 210, or 210H. Three computer laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the undergraduate adviser.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Lower Division

M E 205 Introduction to Computers and Programming 2 Hours

1 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Introduction to computer hardware and software systems; programming using a high-level language; mathematical software programming; and introduction to machine language. Includes significant hands-on programming opportunities. May not be taken concurrently with Mechanical Engineering 302. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Mathematics 408C or 408K.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Lower Division

M E 109M, 209M, 309M Topics in Mechanical Engineering 1-3 Hours

1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Prerequisites vary with the topic.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Lower Division

M E 210 Engineering Design Graphics 2 Hours

(TCCN: ENGR 1204, ENGR 1304)

2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Graphics and modeling fundamentals for engineering design: freehand sketching, computer modeling of solid geometry, and generation of engineering drawings. Introduction to reverse engineering, computer-aided design, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing. Application of the design process to problem solving. Individual and team design projects. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 302, 210, 210H. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Mathematics 408C or 408K.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Lower Division

M E 210H Engineering Design Graphics: Honors 2 Hours

1 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours

Graphics and modeling fundamentals for engineering design: freehand sketching, computer modeling of solid geometry, and generation of engineering drawings. Introduction to reverse engineering, computer-aided design, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing. Application of the design process to problem solving. Individual and team design projects. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 302, 210, 210H. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Mathematics 408C or 408K, and admission to an engineering honors program.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Lower Division

M E 310T Applied Thermodynamics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

First and second laws of thermodynamics; thermodynamics processes, cycles, and heat transfer. Mechanical Engineering 320 and 310T may not both be counted. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Chemistry 301, Mathematics 408D or 408M, and Physics 301 or 303K with a grade of at least C- in each.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Lower Division

M E 311 Materials Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

An exploration of fundamental aspects of the structure, properties, and behavior of engineering materials. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: The following courses with a grade of at least C- in each: Chemistry 301, Mechanical Engineering 302, Physics 303K, 103M; and credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 111L, Physics 303L, and 103N.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Lower Division

M E 111L Materials Engineering Laboratory 1 Hour

1 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Hands-on experiments in materials science and engineering topics and microstructure-property relationships discussed in Mechanical Engineering 311. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 302 with a grade of at least C-, and credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 311.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Lower Division

M E 314D Dynamics 3 Hours

4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Analysis of motions, forces, momenta, and energies in mechanical systems. Mechanical Engineering 314D and 324 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Engineering Mechanics 306 and Mathematics 408D or 408M with a grade of at least C- in each.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Lower Division

M E 316T Thermodynamics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Properties, heat and work, first and second laws, thermodynamic processes, introduction to ideal power cycles. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 326, 326H, 316T. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional hours to be arranged.

Pre/Corequisites: Chemistry 301, Mathematics 408D or 408M, and Physics 301 or 303K with a grade of at least C- in each.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Lower Division

M E 218 Engineering Computational Methods 2 Hours

1.5 Lecture Hours 1.5 Lab Hours

Applied numerical analysis, programming of computational algorithms using mathematical software, and applications of computational methods to the solution of mechanical engineering problems. One and one-half lecture hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mathematics 427J or 427K and Mechanical Engineering 205 with a grade of at least C- in each.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Lower Division

M E 318M Programming and Engineering Computational Methods 3 Hours

2 Lecture Hours 1.5 Lab Hours

An investigation of applied numerical analysis, programming of computational algorithms using mathematical software, and applications of computational methods to the solution of mechanical engineering problems. Two lecture hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mathematics 427J or 427K with a grade of at least C-.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Lower Division

M E 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S Topics in Mechanical Engineering 1-9 Hours

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Lower Division

M E 320 Applied Thermodynamics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

First and second laws of thermodynamics; thermodynamic processes, cycles, and heat transfer. Mechanical Engineering 320 and 310T may not both be counted. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Chemistry 301, Mathematics 408D, and Physics 303K.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 120C Humanitarian Engineering Seminar 1 Hour

1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Mechanical Engineering 120C and 179M (Topic: Seminar in Humanitarian Engn) may not both be counted. One lecture hour a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Consent of instructor.

Restrictions: Restricted to students pursuing Humanitarian Engineering certificate.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 324 Dynamics 3 Hours

4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Pre/Corequisites: Engineering Mechanics 306 and Mathematics 408D with a grade of at least C- in each; and credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 318M.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 025LX Cooperative Engineering 0 Hours

0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

This course covers the work period of mechanical engineering students in the Cooperative Engineering Program. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 325L, 362K, 371K, 177K, 277K, 377K. The student must complete Mechanical Engineering 325LX, 325LY, and 325LZ before a grade and degree credit are awarded. Forty laboratory hours a week for three semesters.

Pre/Corequisites: For 325LX, application to become a member of the Cooperative Engineering Program, approval of the dean, and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LY, Mechanical Engineering 325LX and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LZ, Mechanical Engineering 325LY and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 025LY Cooperative Engineering 0 Hours

0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 025LZ Cooperative Engineering 0 Hours

0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 326 Thermodynamics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Pre/Corequisites: Chemistry 301, Mathematics 408D, and Physics 303K with a grade of at least C- in each.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 326H Thermodynamics: Honors 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Pre/Corequisites: Chemistry 301, Mathematics 408D, and Physics 303K with a grade of at least C- in each, and admission to an engineering honors program.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S Topics in Mechanical Engineering 1-9 Hours

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 330 Fluid Mechanics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fluid properties, statics, conservation laws, inviscid and viscous incompressible flow, flow in confined streams and around objects. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Engineering Mechanics 306, Mathematics 427J or 427K, and Mechanical Engineering 316T or 326 or 326H, with a grade of at least C- in each; and credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 130L.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 130L Experimental Fluid Mechanics 1 Hour

1 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Experimental design concepts, uncertainty analysis, and systems analysis as applied to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer systems. One lecture hour and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 330.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 333H Engineering Communication: Honors 3 Hours

2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Professional communication skills for engineers, with emphasis on research, writing, editing, and oral presentation on topics of social and technical significance in engineering. Students collaborate to publish an online journal. Mechanical Engineering 333H and 333T may not both be counted. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Rhetoric and Writing 306 with a grade of at least C-, and admission to an engineering honors program.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 333T Engineering Communication 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Professional communication skills for engineers, with emphasis on research, writing, and oral presentation on topics of social and technical significance in engineering. Only one of the following may be counted: Aerospace Engineering 333T, Biomedical Engineering 333T, Communication 333T, Civil Engineering 333T, Chemical Engineering 333T, Electrical and Computer Engineering 333T, Electrical Engineering 333T, Engineering Studies 333T, Mechanical Engineering 333T, Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 333T. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Core Curriculum: 010

Pre/Corequisites: Rhetoric and Writing 306 or English 303C with a grade of at least C-.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 334 Materials Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fundamental aspects of the structure, properties, and behavior of engineering materials. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Chemistry 301 with a grade of at least C- and credit or registration for the following: Mechanical Engineering 134L; Physics 303L or 316; Physics 103N, 105N, or 116L; and Engineering Mechanics 319.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 134L Materials Engineering Laboratory 1 Hour

1 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Hands-on experiments in materials science and engineering topics and microstructure-property relationships discussed in Mechanical Engineering 334. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 334 and Engineering Mechanics 319.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 335 Engineering Statistics 3 Hours

4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fundamentals of probability, distribution theory, data analysis and statistics, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and statistical quality control. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mathematics 408D or 408M with a grade of at least C-

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 336 Materials Processing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Effects of processing on materials properties; materials selection. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 334 (or 311) and 134L (or 111L) or the equivalent and Engineering Mechanics 319 with a grade of at least C- in each.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 136L Materials Processing Laboratory 1 Hour

1 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Hands-on study of selected materials processing procedures and processing-microstructure-property relationships discussed in Mechanical Engineering 336. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 111L and Engineering Mechanics 319 with a grade of at least C- in each, concurrent enrollment in Mechanical Engineering 336.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 136N, 236N Concepts in Nuclear and Radiation Engineering 1-2 Hours

1,2 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

For Mechanical Engineering 136N, one lecture hour a week for one semester; for 236N, the equivalent of two lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Completion of at least thirty semester hours of college coursework, or consent of instructor.

Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Colleges of Engineering, Liberal Arts, and Natural Sciences, and the Jackson School of Geosciences.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: 0

M E 336P Concepts in Nuclear and Radiation Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore different aspects and applications of nuclear and radiation engineering/physics. Examine the history of nuclear development, basic concepts of radiation and radioactivity, radioactive waste management, global warming and the impact of nuclear power plants, industrial applications, health physics, nuclear medicine, job opportunities at power plants, non-proliferation, and nuclear security. Only one of the following may be counted: Nuclear Engineering 336P, Mechanical Engineering 336P and Mechanical Engineering 379M (Topic: Concepts in Nuclear and Radiation Engineering) may be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Same as: N E 336P

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Physics 303L and 103N or Physics 316 and 116L with a grade of at least C- in each; for others, upper-division standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 337C Introduction to Nuclear Power Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore radioactivity, nuclear interactions: fission and fusion, fission reactors, nuclear power systems, nuclear power safety. Nuclear Engineering 337C and Mechanical Engineering 337C may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Same as: N E 337C

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 318M or 218 with a grade of at least C-; Physics 303L and 103N or Physics 316 and 116L with a grade of at least C- in each; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 337F Nuclear Environmental Protection 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore ionizing radiation and its interactions with matter and living tissues; radioactive decay kinetics; external and internal dose measurement; transportation through the environment; managing radioactive waste streams; and safeguards. Nuclear Engineering 337F and Mechanical Engineering 337F may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Same as: N E 337F

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Physics 303L and 103N or Physics 316 and 116L with a grade of at least C- in each; for others, upper-division standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 337G Nuclear Safety and Security 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore policy and technical aspects related to nuclear safety and security. Evaluate the proliferation of risk from facilities within the nuclear fuel cycle. Examine the criticality conditions for a nuclear assembly and derive parent/daughter decay equations. Nuclear Engineering 337G and Mechanical Engineering 337G may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Same as: N E 337G

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Physics 303L and 103N or Physics 316 and 116L with a grade of at least C- in each; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 338 Machine Elements 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Analysis for the design and manufacture of basic mechanical elements, and their role in the design of machines; application of finite element modeling. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Engineering Mechanics 319 and Mechanical Engineering 334 with a grade of at least C- in each.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 339 Heat Transfer 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Steady and transient heat conduction; forced and natural convection; radiation; introduction to heat exchangers and applications. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 218 or 318M, 330, and 130L with a grade of at least C- in each; and credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 139L.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 139L Experimental Heat Transfer 1 Hour

1 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 339.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 340 Mechatronics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Theory and application of electrical circuits, electronics, and electromechanical devices; concepts in electrical power transmission; instrumentation; feedback; integration of electronics and instrumentation with mechanical engineering systems (mechatronics). Aerospace Engineering 375 and Mechanical Engineering 340 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 318M; Physics 303L or 316; Physics 103N, 105N, or 116L with a grade of at least C- in each; and credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 140L.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 140L Mechatronics Laboratory 1 Hour

1 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Hands-on laboratory using hand-held and bench-top electronic test and prototyping equipment for circuits and mechatronics applications; computer-aided instrumentation and data acquisition; laboratory study in design, prototyping, and testing with electrical and electronics components and electromechanical devices. One lecture hour and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 340.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 343 Thermal-Fluid Systems 3 Hours

4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Analysis and design of integrated systems involving simultaneous application of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. Applications to power generation, vehicle engineering, materials processing, environmental control, and manufacturing. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 330, 130L, 339, and 139L with a grade of at least C- in each.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 344 Dynamic Systems and Controls 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Lumped physical system models; electrical, fluid, mechanical, and thermal system analysis; linear system transient, steady-state behavior; introduction to feedback control. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mathematics 427J or 427K, Mechanical Engineering 205 or 318M, and 324 or 314D with a grade of at least C- in each; Mechanical Engineering 340 and 140L with a grade of at least C- in each; and credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 144L or 244L.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 144L, 244L Dynamic Systems and Controls Laboratory 1-2 Hours

1,2 Lecture Hours 2,4 Lab Hours

Modeling of engineering systems, digital simulation, and assessment of results with experimental study; methods for analysis of first- and second-order systems, system identification, frequency response and feedback control principles; hands-on experimentation with mechanical, fluid, electrical, and magnetic systems; data acquisition and analysis using oscilloscopes and microcomputer-based analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion; theoretical and practical principles governing the design and use of various sensors and transducers. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 344.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 347 Topics in Processing of Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Analysis of forces in processing operations; effects of friction and their control; metalworking efficiencies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 334 or the equivalent; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Upper Division

Topic 1: Powder Processing. Powder particle characterization and size/shape/distribution, powder synthesis, compaction, sintering theory, sintering maps, full-density processing, powder-processed part microstructure and properties.

Topic 2: Deformation Processing. Analysis of forces in processing operations; effects of friction and their control; slab method; upper-bound force theory; slip-line field theory; metalworking efficiencies.

M E 347.1 Powder Processing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Powder particle characterization and size/shape/distribution, powder synthesis, compaction, sintering theory, sintering maps, full-density processing, powder-processed part microstructure and properties.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 347.2 Deformation Processing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Analysis of forces in processing operations; effects of friction and their control; slab method; upper-bound force theory; slip-line field theory; metalworking efficiencies.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 348E Advanced Mechatronics I 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Integrated use of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems for information processing and control of machines and devices. System modeling, electromechanics, sensors and actuators, basic electronics design, signal processing and conditioning, noise and its abatement, grounding and shielding, filters, and system interfacing techniques. Mechanical Engineering 348C and 348E may not both be counted. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 340 or the equivalent; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 348F Advanced Mechatronics II 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Interfacing microcomputers with sensors and actuators; hybrid (analog/digital) design; digital logic and analog circuitry; data acquisition and control; microcomputer architecture, assembly language programming; signal conditioning, filters, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion. Mechanical Engineering 348D and 348F may not both be counted. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors: Mechanical Engineering 340 or the equivalent; for nonengineering majors: upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 349 Corrosion Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Corrosion principles; electrochemical, environmental, and metallurgical effects; types of corrosion; corrosion testing and prevention; modern theories: principles and applications. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 334 (or 311) or the equivalent with a grade of at least C-, Mechanical Engineering 316T or 326 (or 326H) or the equivalent with a grade of at least C-; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 350 Machine Tool Operations for Engineers 3 Hours

1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours

Hands-on manual and computer-numerical-controlled machine tool operation. Part design and tool selection for production. Mechanical Engineering 350 and 379M (Topic 7: Machine Tool Operations for Engineers) may not both be counted. One lecture hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Grading: Letter Grade

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 350D Design and Control of Robots for Rehabilitation 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore the roles of sensors, actuators, and neural circuits for biological movement control from an engineering perspective. Examine current approaches to robotic and mechatronic devices that support and enhance human movement in health and following neurologic injuries like stroke and spinal cord injury are discussed. Study the latest literature in neuromuscular controls, neuromotor recovery, and design and control of rehabilitation robots. Mechanical Engineering 350D and 379M (Topic: Dsgn/Cntrl Of Robots For Rehab) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 350R Robot Mechanism Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Studies the analysis and synthesis of motions of mechanisms in order to design robotic systems. Examines motion properties of mechanisms including degrees of freedom, velocity, and acceleration. Explores ideas and motion analysis for robotic systems for a wide range of applications including spatial, industrial and medical robotics. Mechanical Engineering 350R and 379M (Topic: Robot Mechanism Design) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Engineering Mechanics 306, and Mechanical Engineering 218 or 318M and 314D or 324, with a grade of at least C- in each.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 352K Engineering Computer Graphics 3 Hours

2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Introduction to interactive computer graphics as a tool in computer-aided design. Use of graphics software packages. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For non-engineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 353 Engineering Finance 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Evaluating the financial impact of engineering decisions. Comparing alternatives with cash flow analysis considering rate of return, inflation, and taxes, with emphasis on analyzing risk. Managing complex projects with activity scheduling and resource allocation considering cash flows. Methods include probabilistic analysis and simulation. Three lecture hours and two discussion hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 335 with a grade of at least C-.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 354 Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

The application of mechanical engineering principles to problems in the life sciences; transport phenomena of physiological solids and fluids; biosignal analysis and instrumentation; biomaterials design and compatibility; principles of medical imaging, diagnostics, and therapeutics; rehabilitation engineering. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mathematics 427J or 427K with a grade of at least C-; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 354M Biomechanics of Human Movement 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Modeling and simulation of human movement; neuromuscular control; computer applications; introduction to experimental techniques. Biomedical Engineering 342 and Mechanical Engineering 354M may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For non-engineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 355K Engineering Vibrations 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Time-domain and frequency-domain analysis of vibrating systems; matrix methods, instrumentation, and vibration control; numerical methods. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mathematics 427J or 427K, and Mechanical Engineering 314D or 324 with a grade of at least C- in each.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 259, 359 Materials Selection 2-3 Hours

2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Description of commercial metals, polymers, ceramics, concrete, and wood for use in mechanical engineering applications. Applications include strength, toughness, stiffness, fatigue, creep, corrosion, casting, forming, machining, and welding. Two or three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 334 or the equivalent; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 360 Vehicle System Dynamics and Controls 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fundamentals of ground vehicle dynamics, tire-road mechanics, vehicle control systems, vehicle stability, and simulation of vehicle systems. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 360, 379M (Topic: Vehicle System Dynamics and Controls), 390, 397 (Topic: Vehicle System Dynamics and Controls). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 344 with a grade of at least C-; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 360C Cyber Vehicle Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Study of the engineering principles of autonomous mobile robots. Subjects include understanding the dynamics of vehicle systems, and the principles and practical implementation of sensing, actuation, and control. Emphasis on providing practical laboratory study of these subjects using mobile robot platforms, and the use of the commercial software package LabVIEW for programming of real-time data acquisition and control targets. Simulation studies may also be conducted in LabVIEW and/or the Matlab environment, so some proficiency in use of both of these software packages is expected. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 360C, 379M (Topic: Cyber Vehicle Systems), 390C, 397 (Topic: Cyber Vehicle Systems). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 344 with a grade of at least C-; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 360D Propulsion Systems and Controls 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Study principles, modeling, analysis, system integration, control, and diagnosis of diverse ground vehicle propulsion and driveline systems. Mechanical Engineering 360D and 379M (Topic: Propulsion Systems/Control) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 360E Advanced Vehicle Powertrain Systems and Control 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore the basic concept of vehicle powertrain systems and controller design, and discuss state of the art vehicle powertrain development. Examine modeling skills to capture the system dynamics and modern control strategies to achieve the desired system performance. Mechanical Engineering 360E and 379M (Topic: Adv Vehicle Powertrn Sys/Cont) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 260K, 360K Metallurgy of Engineering Alloys 2-3 Hours

2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Microstructure and property relationships of metals and alloys; steel alloys; aluminum alloys; titanium alloys; magnesium alloys; solidification and casting; thermomechanical processing; heat treating and solid-state phase transformations. Two or three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 334 (or 311) or the equivalent with a grade of at least C-; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 360L Turbomachinery and Compressible Flow 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Positive displacement and dynamic rotating machinery; pumps, compressors, and turbines; performance characteristics and scaling laws. One-dimensional compressible flow with area change, friction, or heat addition. Normal and oblique shock waves; Prandtl-Meyer expansion. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 330, 130L and 139L.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 360N Intermediate Heat Transfer 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Multidimensional and transient diffusion; laminar and turbulent convection; radiation exchange; special topics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 339.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 360S Advanced Packaging and Thermal Management 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Grading: Letter Grade

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 361E Nuclear Reactor Operations and Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore fission and chain reactions; neutron diffusion and moderation; reactor equations; Fermi Age theory; and multigroup and multiregional analysis. Nuclear Engineering 361E and Mechanical Engineering 361E may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Same as: N E 361E

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 318M or 218 and Physics 303L and 103N or Physics 316 and 116L with a grade of at least C- in each; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 361F Radiation and Radiation Protection Laboratory 3 Hours

2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Introduction to the application of radiation and radiation protection instrumentation. Lecture and laboratory topics include personnel monitoring, radiation detection systems, gamma-ray spectroscopy, determination of environmental radiation, counting statistics, gamma and neutron shielding, and air sampling. Nuclear Engineering 361F and Mechanical Engineering 361F may not both be counted. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Same as: N E 361F

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 318M or 218 with a grade of at least C-, Physics 303L and 103N or Physics 316 and 116L with a grade of at least C- in each; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 261M, 361M Materials Thermodynamics 2-3 Hours

2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

First and second laws; heat of combustion; heat engine cycles; chemical equilibria and/or phase equilibria; point defects in crystals. Two or three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 334 (or 311) or the equivalent with a grade of at least C-, Mechanical Engineering 326 or 326H with a grade of at least C-; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 362K Readings in Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

A study of the interrelated problems of society, technology, and energy. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 325L, 362K, 371K, 177K, 277K, 377K. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 362S Development of a Solar-Powered Vehicle 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Analysis, design, and construction of a solar-powered car for national competitions involving other universities. Study of electrical, mechanical, and aerodynamic systems. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 362S, Electrical Engineering 362S, Mechanical Engineering 362S. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 363L Energy Systems Laboratory 3 Hours

2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Experimental analysis of thermal energy systems, including heat transfer equipment, engines, the University chilling station and the University power plant. Use of a variety of industrial instrumentation for assessment of system and component performance and of experimental uncertainty. Written and oral technical communication of experimental results. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 339 and 139L.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 363M Energy Technology and Policy 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

An overview of energy technologies, fuels, environmental impacts and public policies. Subjects are interdisciplinary and include an introduction to quantitative concepts in energy, including the differences among fuels and energy technologies, energy policy levers, and the societal aspects of energy, such as culture, economics, war, and international affairs. Includes brief snippets of energy history, use of real-world examples, and looks forward into the future. Interactive and lecture-oriented around current events related to energy. Mechanical Engineering 363M and 379M (Topic: Energy Technology and Policy) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 364D Intermediate Dynamics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Focuses on efficient formulation and solution of equations of motion for complex 3D multi-body mechanical systems. Emphasizes the formulation of the dynamical equations of motion using Kane's method and will use symbolic and numerical simulation techniques (MATLAB(R) and MotionGenesis) to solve these equations. Preparation for advanced research and professional work analyzing the dynamics of complex multi-body mechanical systems. Mechanical Engineering 364D and 379M (Topic: Intermediate Dynamics) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and the following courses with a grade of at least a C-: Mechanical Engineering 314D or equivalent and 318M or equivalent.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 364L Automatic Control System Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0.5 Lab Hours

Feedback principles; control components; industrial compensators; Routh, Nyquist, Bode, and root locus methods; controller design; continuous and discrete time control. Three lecture hours and one-half laboratory hour a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 344.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 365D Data Science for Engineers 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Learn data analysis and programming skills. Explore essential data science techniques, including regression, decision trees, classification, and neural networks. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 365D, 379M (Topic: Data Science for Engineers), Operations Research and Industrial Engineering 365. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Same as: ORI 365

Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing; Mechanical Engineering 205 or 318M, and Mechanical Engineering 335

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 365E Engineering Entrepreneurship 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Focus on developing a basic understanding for the assessment of emerging technologies including the analysis of the status and future development issues, establish a comprehension of what 'market' means in terms of potential technology applications, and of how that market is identified and characterized. Create new knowledge about the potential match of an emerging technology with a defined market as a member of a multidisciplinary team, establish a basic understanding of IP rights, assessment and strategy related to emerging technology, and assess the course and participate in discussions about how it can be evolved for future offerings. Exploration the innovation and technology commercialization process especially as it relates to individual expertise and career goals. Mechanical Engineering 365E and 379M (Topic: Engineering Entrepreneurship) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 365K Finite Element Method 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Introduction and application of the finite element method in engineering analysis and design problems; demonstration of techniques using commercial codes. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Engineering Mechanics 319 and Mathematics 427J or 427K with a grade of at least C- in each.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 365L Industrial Design for Production 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Current techniques for making transitions from theoretical concepts to cost effective designs suitable for manufacturing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 338.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 466E Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design 4 Hours

4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Examine creative design, analysis, selection, development, and fabrication of engineering components and systems. Mechanical Engineering 266K and 466E may not both be counted. Four lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 344, 144L or 244L, 353, and 366J with a grade of at least C- in each.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 366J Mechanical Engineering Design Methodology 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

An examination of structured methodologies for designing mechanical systems; reverse engineering/redesign projects and conceptual design projects. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Core Curriculum: 010

Pre/Corequisites: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each: Mechanical Engineering 302, 330, 130L, 335, 338, 339, 139L, 340, and 140L; one of the following with a grade of at least C-: Mechanical Engineering 333H, 333T, Aerospace Engineering 333T, Biomedical Engineering 333T, Chemical Engineering 333T, Civil Engineering 333T, Electrical Engineering 333T, Engineering Studies 333T or Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 333T.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 366L Operations Research Models 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Formulation and solution-interpretation for operations research models requiring, for example, optimization, simulation, or analysis of Markov chains or queues. Applications include manufacturing design and control, routing and scheduling, plant location, inventory analysis, and management of queueing systems. Mechanical Engineering 366L and Operations Research and Industrial Engineering 366 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Same as: ORI 366

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mathematics 408D or 408M and Mechanical Engineering 318M and 335 with a grade of at least C- in each; for non-engineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 366Q Deterministic Methods for Operations Research 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Theory and algorithms for deterministic operations research methods. Algorithms for solving linear, integer, and nonlinear optimization models. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For non-engineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 366R Stochastic Methods for Operations Research 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Theory and algorithms for stochastic operations research methods. Algorithms related to stochastic processes: Markov chain analysis; queueing theory; stochastic inventory theory and decision analysis. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 335 or the equivalent; for non-engineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 366T Biomems and Bionems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Micro/Nano technology has been used to create many new materials and devices with a vast range of applications in materials science, electronics and photonics, and biomedical applications. BioMEMS and BioNEMS is the application of micro/nano technology in the fields of biomedical and health sciences by offering advantages of small size (from submicron to a few mm), low cost, high throughput, and importantly requiring much less sample/reagent. Mechanical Engineering 366T and 379M (Topic: Biomems and Bionems) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 367S Simulation Modeling 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Basic concepts of discrete-event simulation. Statistical input and output analysis. Application of simulation software. Modeling of systems under uncertainty. Mechanical Engineering 367S and Operations Research and Industrial Engineering 367 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Same as: ORI 367

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 318M with a grade of at least C-, Mechanical Engineering 335 or the equivalent; for non-engineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 368C Additive Manufacturing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Additive manufacturing (AM) is the use of layer-based processes for producing parts directly from computer (CAD) models, without part-specific tooling. Students learn about a variety of additive manufacturing (AM) AM technologies, their potential to support rapid prototyping and manufacturing, and some of of the important research challenges associated with AM. Mechanical Engineering 368C and 379M (Topic: Additive Manufacturing) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Grade of at least C- or registration for Mechanical Engineering 366J.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 368J Computer-Aided Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Application of computers to design problems and simulation of mechanical systems; creation of interactive special applications programs. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 338.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 369L Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Applied numerical analysis, including solution of linear algebraic equations and ordinary and partial differential equations; modeling of physical processes, including fluid flow and heat and mass transfer; use of general purpose computer codes, including commercial computational fluid dynamics software packages. Only one of the following may be counted: Aerospace Engineering 347, Computational Engineering 347, Mechanical Engineering 369L. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 330 and 339.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 369M Computational Methods in Thermal/Fluid Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Use of basic tools of computational mathematics to set up numerical simulations for a variety of problems in thermo fluids. Explicit versus implicit time-stepping schemes, the issues of numerical stability and numerical errors, the issue of computational costs, difficulties with boundary and initial conditions, basic decision paths in the choice of numerical methods depending on the target system, and design of diagnostic steps. Mechanical Engineering 369M and 379M (Topic: Comput Meth Thermal/Fluid Sys) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 369P Application Programming for Engineers 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Designed for students who have some experience in programming and are interested in the sharing and development of open source software applications. Provides an introduction to the Python Programming language, an open source, flexible, and intuitive debug programming language, with an emphasis on system modeling, simulation, data analysis, and software/data management. Students will create mini projects in Python that demonstrate software design and organization, debugging, open source practices, and data visualization. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 318M or the equivalent with a grade of at least C-; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 371D Medical Device Design and Manufacturing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explores how to solve medical device design problems using systematic design thinking and practices. Interpret clinical needs and define an open engineering medical device design problem, including formulating engineering requirements/specifications to address a marketable need, generate concepts in a way that promotes both creativity and usefulness, make well-informed, well-justified design decisions in the early and later stages of design, design and analyze experiments, follow statistical best practices in Design of Experiments(DoE), embody solutions with "Design for X" considerations, and communicate intermediate and final designs clearly and effectively in written and oral formats. Only one of the following may be counted: Biomedical Engineering 363E, 377T (Topic: Medical Device Design and Manufacturing), Mechanical Engineering 371D, 379M (Topic: Medical Device Design and Manu). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 371K Legal Aspects of Engineering Practice 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Legal considerations in the practice of engineering; specifications and contracts for equipment and engineering services. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 325L, 362K, 371K, 177K, 277K, 377K. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 372C Theory and Design for Mechanical Sensing and Measurements 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore basic concepts of mechanical measurements: sensing, signal processing, experimental methods, uncertainty analysis, detection, and estimation. Mechanical Engineering 372C and 379M (Topic: Thry/Dsgn of Mech Measurement) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 335 and 340.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 372J Robotics and Automation 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Component technologies for precision machines based on dynamic modeling and motion programming: cams, linkages, planar robot manipulators and open architecture vehicles. Homework includes 15 simulations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 324.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 372M Mechanism Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Design of planar mechanisms for applications that require rigid body guidance, function generation, and path generation. Graphical and analytical techniques. Computer-aided design projects. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 324.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 372N Design of Smart Mechanisms 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Design of reprogrammable multiple-degree-of-freedom architectures. The course addresses various mechanical configurations and stresses the integrated design approach to sensing/actuation/control architecture and control software. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 374C Combustion Engine Processes 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Principles of internal combustion engines, fuels, carburetion, combustion, exhaust emissions, knock, fuel injection, and factors affecting performance. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 339 or consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 374D Automotive Engineering Laboratory 3 Hours

1 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours

Engines and emissions. Students use commercial engine-modeling software to explore effects of valve timing and intake tuning and conduct experiments with vehicle emissions, ignition timing, engine mechanisms, engine controls, and emissions control. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 374C.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 374E Race Car Engineering and Project Management 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explores designing a Formula SAE race car, a hot rod (UT's 1937 Chevy project), and a Formula SAE Electric race car. Divided into four major sections: Project Management, including tools for project organization and management, Powertrain, including engine basics, calibration, intake and exhaust design, cooling and oiling systems, fuel economy and emissions, transmission/differential, vehicle performance modeling, Brake systems, longitudinal weight transfer, longitudinal force requirements of the tires for both braking and acceleration, tires and tire models, and Vehicle dynamics (suspension systems, anti-roll bars, lateral weight transfer, tires and tire models). Mechanical Engineering 374E and 379M (Topic: Racecar Engr & Proj Management) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: The following courses with a grade of at least a C- in each: Mechanical Engineering 330 and 130L; and credit or registration for 339 and 139L.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 374F Fire Science 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Analysis of the dynamics and consequences of fire in structures. Topics include combustion thermochemistry, premixed and diffusion flames, fluid mechanics of fire, human tenability in burning structures, and computer modeling of fires. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, upper-division standing and credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 339 and 139L with a grade of at least C- in each; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 374L Design of Thermal Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Methodology and approach to design of thermal energy systems; component and system modeling; optimization, including economic considerations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 339 or the equivalent.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 374R Design of Air Conditioning Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Load calculations, design of thermal distribution systems, component selection and control. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 339.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 374S Solar Energy Systems Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Insolation characteristics and measurement, component design, solar energy system modeling, introduction to photovoltaic systems, cost analysis, and case studies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 339 or the equivalent.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 374T Renewable Energy Technology 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Cultivates an enhanced level of theoretical and conceptual understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, and of how these disciplines apply to the design and analysis of complex thermal-fluid systems. Enhances skills in designing, programming and debugging software tools for systems analysis, working in teams, and communicating engineering results in a professional manner. Mechanical Engineering 374T and 379M (Topic: Renewable Energy Technology) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: The following courses with a grade of at least a C- in each: Mechanical Engineering 316T, 318M, 330, 130L, 339, and 139L.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 376N High Throughput Nanopatterning 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Introduction to the basic tools and materials involved in the patterning processes needed to create nano-scale structures and functional materials and discusses the relevance of these processes to applications in the electronics, display, and energy industries. Includes take-home portable nano-labs which allow hands-on experience in nano-scale fabrication processes and relevant nanometrology techniques. Explores industry and research roadmaps that provide relevant metrics and timelines for fabrication, materials, nano-enabled components and devices. Exposure to relevant computational modeling and simulation tools allows exploration of novel nano-enabled components and devices. Mechanical Engineering 376N and 379M (Topic: High Throughput Nanopatterning) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 177K, 277K, 377K, 477K Projects in Mechanical Engineering 1-4 Hours

0 Lecture Hours 3,6,9,12 Lab Hours

Independent project carried out under the supervision of a faculty member in mechanical engineering. Student prepares a project proposal and a final report, each of which is evaluated by the faculty committee on individual projects. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 325L, 362K, 371K, 177K, 277K, 377K, 477K. For each semester hour of credit earned, three laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: A University grade point average of at least 2.50 and a grade point average in the major of at least 2.50; and approval of project proposal by the faculty committee on individual projects.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 378C Electroceramics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Bonding; crystal structures; defects; phase diagrams; glass ceramics; electrical, dielectric, magnetic, and optical ceramics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 334 (or 311) or the equivalent with a grade of at least C-; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 378D Failure Analysis 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Introduction to methodology of analyzing failures of engineering parts and devices. Explores a broad range of analysis, but the focus is on understanding fractography and relating this back to material and mechanics relevant to failure to determine the likely root cause(s). Lectures are primarily based on case studies and are supplemented by two hands-on class projects, one performed individually and the other larger project performed as a team project. Mechanical Engineering 378D and 379M (Topic: Failure Analysis) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, the following courses with a grade of at least a C- in each: Engineering Mechanics 319, Mechanical Engineering 334 and 134L or equivalent.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 378E Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Demonstrates the role of nanoscale materials in solving one of the most critical socio-economic issues of our time, affordable and sustainable energy. An overview of emerging nanotechnology, and how people can critically impact many energy technologies (from energy harvesting, conversion, to storage). Explores various types of energy devices, including solar cell, solar fuel, piezoelectrics, thermoelectrics, battery, supercapacitor, and fuel cell as well as basic device principles, current technology status and new opportunities of nanotechnology for energy device applications. Content is at the intersection of nanoscale science and engineering, and energy science and technology. Mechanical Engineering 378E and 379M (Topic: Nanotech for Sustainabl Energy) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing, and the following courses with a grade of at least C-: Chemistry 301, Mechanical Engineering 334 or equivalent, Physics 303L and 103N or Physics 316 and 116L.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 378F Enhancing Sustainability Through Tribology 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore the principles of macro-scale tribology and discuss the potential impact of tribology in enhancing sustainable development. Discuss physical properties of lubricants; lubricants and their composition; contact mechanics; hydrodynamic lubrication; hydrostatic lubrication; elastohydrodynamic lubrication; boundary lubrication; solid lubrication and surface treatments; wear of materials; nanotribolgy; and green tribology. Mechanical Engineering 378F and 379M (Topic: Enhanc Sustnblty Thru Tribolgy) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Chemistry 301, Mechanical Engineering 302, Mechanical Engineering 334, Physics 303K, and Physics 103M with a grade of at least C- in each.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 378K Mechanical Behavior of Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Elastic deformation; viscoelasticity; yielding, plastic flow, plastic instability, strengthening mechanisms; fracture, fatigue, creep; significance of mechanical properties tests. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 334 or the equivalent and 134L with a grade of at least C- in each; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 378P Properties and Applications of Polymers 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Introduction to polymers as structural materials: polymerization, polymer structure, physical and mechanical properties, processing and fabrication. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 334 (or 311) or the equivalent with a grade of at least C-, Mechanical Engineering 326 or 326H or the equivalent with a grade of at least C-; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 378Q Polymer Nanocomposites 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fundamentals, properties, and applications of polymer nanocomposites. Mechanical Engineering 378Q and 379M (Topic: Polymer Nanocomposites) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 334 and 134L with a grade of at least C-.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 378S Structural Ceramics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Powder processing, powder characterization, forming techniques, densification, and development of microstructure; emphasis on understanding materials, selection, and microstructure-mechanical property relationships. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 334 (or 311) or the equivalent with a grade of at least C-; for others, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 679H Undergraduate Honors Thesis 6 Hours

0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Research performed during two consecutive semesters under the supervision of an engineering faculty member; topics are selected jointly by the student and the faculty member with approval by the director of the Engineering Honors Program. The student makes an oral presentation and writes a thesis. Students pursuing both the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, and a bachelor's degree in engineering may use this course to fulfill the thesis requirement for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II. Individual instruction for two semesters.

Pre/Corequisites: For 679HA, enrollment in the Engineering Honors Program; for 679HB, Mechanical Engineering 679HA and enrollment in the Engineering Honors Program.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 179M, 279M, 379M Topics in Mechanical Engineering 1-3 Hours

1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Prerequisites vary with the topic.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Upper Division

Topic 1: Design of Machines and Systems. Introduction to techniques for analyzing and designing machine components (linkages, cams, springs, gears, etc.) within the context of reverse engineering and redesigning existing products. Covers the application of structure methods for engineering design and prototyping. Mechanical Engineering 179M, 279M, 379M (Topic 1) and 379M (Topic: Design of Machines and Systems) may not both be counted. Restrictions: Restricted to students in the UTeach Engineering Program.

Topic 2: Wave Propagation.

Topic 3: Development of a Solar-Powered Vehicle. Analysis, design, and construction of a solar-powered car for national competitions involving other universities. Study of electrical, mechanical, and aerodynamic systems. Mechanical Engineering 379M (Topic: Devel of Solar-Powered Vehicle) and 179M, 279M, 379M (Topic 3) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 318M with a grade of at least C-.

Topic 4: Nuclear Fuel Management.

Topic 6: Kinematics of Mechanisms.

Topic 7: Technology Needs of Refugee Communities. Examine the refugee crisis with an emphasis on refugee flows into Greece. Mechanical Engineering 379M (Topic: Tech Needs Refugee Commun-Gre) and 379M (Topic 7) may not both be counted.

M E 179M.1, 279M.1, 379M.1 Design of Machines and Systems 1-3 Hours

1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Introduction to techniques for analyzing and designing machine components (linkages, cams, springs, gears, etc.) within the context of reverse engineering and redesigning existing products. Covers the application of structure methods for engineering design and prototyping. Mechanical Engineering 179M, 279M, 379M (Topic 1) and 379M (Topic: Design of Machines and Systems) may not both be counted.

Restrictions: Restricted to students in the UTeach Engineering Program.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 179M.7, 279M.7, 379M.7 Technology Needs of Refugee Communities 1-3 Hours

1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Examine the refugee crisis with an emphasis on refugee flows into Greece. Mechanical Engineering 379M (Topic: Tech Needs Refugee Commun-Gre) and 379M (Topic 7) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 379N Engineering Acoustics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Principles of acoustics, with applications drawn from audio engineering, biomedical ultrasound, industrial acoustics, noise control, room acoustics, and underwater sound. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 363N, Electrical Engineering 363N, Mechanical Engineering 379N. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Same as: ECE 363N

Pre/Corequisites: Mathematics 427J or 427K with a grade of at least C-.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 379Q Musical Acoustics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Designed to help students develop the intuition and vocabulary for understanding the basic physical principles relevant to musical instruments and sound (e.g., mechanics, vibrations, acoustics, harmonics, acoustic-electronic conversions, speakers, hearing, perception, room acoustics) in order to be able to read basic articles on the subject of musical acoustics. Material is kept relevant to musical principles (e.g., performance techniques, scales/harmony) throughout. Only one of the following may be counted: Arts and Entertainment Technologies 320D, 339 (Topic: Musical Acoustics), Mechanical Engineering 379M (Topic: Musical Acoustics), 379Q, Music 376J (Topic: Musical Acoustics), 379Q. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Same as: MUS 379Q

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Upper Division

M E 180E, 280E, 380E Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering 1-3 Hours

1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Restrictions: Restricted to mechanical engineering option III program.

Grading: Letter Grade

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Master's

M E 180M, 280M, 380M, 680M, 980M Research 1,2,3,6,9 Hours

0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Individual research.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing in mechanical engineering.

Grading: Credit No Credit

Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)

M E 380Q Topics in Mathematical Methods in Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Applications of mathematical analysis and numerical concepts to typical engineering problems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, and Mathematics 427K or the equivalent.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Engineering Analysis: Analytical Methods. Analytical solutions for linear ordinary differential equations; numerical integration of ordinary differential equations; Fourier series and integrals; the Laplace transform; the solution of partial differential equations; vector analysis and linear transformations.

Topic 2: Engineering Analysis: Advanced Analytical Methods. Classification and solution of partial differential equations; includes linear superposition, separation of variables, Fourier and Laplace transform methods, Green's functions, similarity solution, and spectral methods; introduction to solution of nonlinear partial differential equations, including both exact and approximate techniques, with a strong emphasis on physical systems.

Topic 3: Perturbation Methods. Introduction to perturbation theory; regular expansions and sources of nonuniformities; method of strained coordinates and multiple scales; method of matched asymptotic and composite expansions. Places strong emphasis on the relationship between the physical and the mathematical basis and on the crucial role of nondimensionalization in problem solving.

Topic 4: Numerical Methods for Differential Equations. Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, both initial and boundary value equations; includes quasilinearization, shooting methods, and method of adjoints; classification and solution of partial differential equations by the finite difference method; stability and convergence criteria for various schemes; special attention to nonlinear equations with a strong emphasis on the Navier-Stokes equations.

Topic 5: Spectral Methods in Fluid Dynamics. Use of spectral approximation theory to solve partial differential equations; introduction to Hilbert space and basic convergence theory; Fourier series and Chebyschev polynomial expansions of functions; use of fast Fourier transforms; applications to problems in fluid dynamics and heat transfer.

M E 380Q.1 Engineering Analysis: Analytical Methods 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Analytical solutions for linear ordinary differential equations; numerical integration of ordinary differential equations; Fourier series and integrals; the Laplace transform; the solution of partial differential equations; vector analysis and linear transformations.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 380Q.2 Engineering Analysis: Advanced Analytical Methods 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Classification and solution of partial differential equations; includes linear superposition, separation of variables, Fourier and Laplace transform methods, Green's functions, similarity solution, and spectral methods; introduction to solution of nonlinear partial differential equations, including both exact and approximate techniques, with a strong emphasis on physical systems.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 380Q.3 Perturbation Methods 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Introduction to perturbation theory; regular expansions and sources of nonuniformities; method of strained coordinates and multiple scales; method of matched asymptotic and composite expansions. Places strong emphasis on the relationship between the physical and the mathematical basis and on the crucial role of nondimensionalization in problem solving.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 380Q.4 Numerical Methods for Differential Equations 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, both initial and boundary value equations; includes quasilinearization, shooting methods, and method of adjoints; classification and solution of partial differential equations by the finite difference method; stability and convergence criteria for various schemes; special attention to nonlinear equations with a strong emphasis on the Navier-Stokes equations.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 380R Robot Mechanism Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Examines analysis and synthesis of motions of mechanisms in order to design robotic systems. Motion properties of mechanisms including degrees of freedom, velocity, and acceleration will be studied. Discusses design ideas and motion analysis for robotic systems for a wide range of applications including spatial, industrial and medical robotics. Simulates and analyzes motions of multi-link mechanisms in the MATLAB programming environment. Design and build robots with interesting mechanisms and mechatronics elements as part of group projects. Studies machining, assembly, mechatronics and programming through the projects. Mechanical Engineering 380R and 397 (Topic: Robot Mechanism Design) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate Standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 381M Statistical Methods for Process Control Manufacturing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Covers fundamental methods for statistical monitoring of processes, including Shewhart control charts, control charts for individual measurements, CUSUM charts and attribute control charts. Explores the design of experiments, including the statistical evaluation of main and interaction effects, as well as intelligent experimentation through reduced factorial experimental design. Outlines DOE-based search techniques for surface response based design optimization. Offers advanced research in model based and active process control in highly flexible and sophisticated manufacturing systems, such as semiconductor manufacturing lithography of flexible automotive assembly lines. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the Executive ME program.

Restrictions: Restricted to Option III Mechanical Engineering Master's degree students.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Master's

M E 381P Topics in Dynamics of Fluids 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Detailed study of fluid dynamics, boundary layer phenomena, and incompressible flows. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Fundamentals of Incompressible Flow. Fundamentals. Kinematic and dynamic equations for compressible viscous flow, incompressible flow criteria, viscous flow patterns, and solution methods.

Topic 2: Compressible Flow and Turbomachinery. Two-dimensional flow at subsonic and supersonic Mach numbers, method of characteristics, shock tubes, oblique shocks, wave interactions.

Topic 3: Dynamics of Turbulent Flow. Fundamentals of turbulence, including scaling, transport, and kinetic energy of turbulence; wakes, jets; wall-bounded flows; spectrum of turbulence.

Topic 4: Multiscale Flow and Transport Phenomena. Fundamentals of flow and transport phenomena in multiscale systems, including momentum, energy, and mass transport phenomena at the microscale; surface tension (capillarity); electrokinetics; micro-scale transport in porous media; multi-phase flow; rheology; and complex fluids.

Topic 5: Applications of Incompressible Flow. Dynamics of vorticity, inviscid flow; boundary layer theory and computational techniques, linear stability theory for parallel flow, flow at moderate Reynolds number.

Topic 6: Modeling Turbulent Flows. Dynamical equations, structure of time-averaged flows, two-equation and Reynolds stress closure models, flow computation.

Topic 7: Hypersonic Flow. Classical solution techniques for compressible laminar and turbulent boundary layers for both constant and nonconstant chemical composition; computational methods for inviscid and viscous flows.

M E 381P.1 Fundamentals of Incompressible Flow 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fundamentals. Kinematic and dynamic equations for compressible viscous flow, incompressible flow criteria, viscous flow patterns, and solution methods.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 381P.2 Compressible Flow and Turbomachinery 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Two-dimensional flow at subsonic and supersonic Mach numbers, method of characteristics, shock tubes, oblique shocks, wave interactions.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 381P.3 Dynamics of Turbulent Flow 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fundamentals of turbulence, including scaling, transport, and kinetic energy of turbulence; wakes, jets; wall-bounded flows; spectrum of turbulence.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 381P.4 Multiscale Flow and Transport Phenomena 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fundamentals of flow and transport phenomena in multiscale systems, including momentum, energy, and mass transport phenomena at the microscale; surface tension (capillarity); electrokinetics; micro-scale transport in porous media; multi-phase flow; rheology; and complex fluids.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 381P.5 Applications of Incompressible Flow 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Dynamics of vorticity, inviscid flow; boundary layer theory and computational techniques, linear stability theory for parallel flow, flow at moderate Reynolds number.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 381Q Topics in Thermodynamics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, and Mechanical Engineering 326 or the equivalent.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Advanced Thermodynamics. Development of macroscopic thermodynamics from basic physical relationships; introduction to the thermodynamics of mixtures.

Topic 2: Statistical Thermodynamics. Application of quantum mechanics, ensembles and partition functions, ideal gases, chemical equilibria and reaction rates, kinetic theory and spectroscopy.

Topic 3: Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics. Forces, flows, and entropy production, coupled flows, phenomenological relations, Onsager's reciprocal relations, applications.

Topic 4: Molecular Gas Dynamics. Kinetic theory, chemical thermodynamics, statistical mechanics. Applications: equilibrium gas properties, chemical kinetics, interaction of matter with radiation, rarefied gas dynamics. Same as: ASE 382R.6 Additional prerequisite: Consent of instructor

Topic 5: Optics and Lasers. Fundamentals of geometric and physical optics, interaction of light with matter, spectroscopy, laser and electro-optics applications.

M E 381Q.1 Advanced Thermodynamics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Development of macroscopic thermodynamics from basic physical relationships; introduction to the thermodynamics of mixtures.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 381Q.4 Molecular Gas Dynamics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Kinetic theory, chemical thermodynamics, statistical mechanics. Applications: equilibrium gas properties, chemical kinetics, interaction of matter with radiation, rarefied gas dynamics.

Same as: ASE 382R.6

Pre/Corequisites: Consent of instructor

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 381R Topics in Heat Transfer and Rate Processes 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, and Mechanical Engineering 339 or the equivalent.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Advanced Conductive Heat Transfer. Modeling approaches for composite systems; phase change in conduction-dominant heat transfer systems; analysis of complex source terms in conduction systems; conduction physics at material interfaces; coupled thermo-mechanical response in conduction systems; and solution techniques for multidimensional, unsteady conduction phenomena.

Topic 2: Advanced Convective Heat and Mass Transfer. Fundamental study of momentum, energy, and mass transport in convective systems in laminar and turbulent regimes, and several flow configurations.

Topic 3: Radiation Heat Transfer. Thermal radiation, blackbody properties, surface properties, radiant exchange, absorbing and emitting media, combined modes.

Topic 4: Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer. Fundamentals of conduction, convective heat transfer, diffusive and convective mass transfer, thermal radiative exchange.

Topic 5: Radiation in Participating Media. Methods for treating thermal radiation in absorbing, transmitting, and scattering media.

Topic 6: Multiphase Flow and Heat Transfer. Heat, mass, and momentum transfer in multi-phase flow systems: flows with particles, drops and bubbles, boiling, condensation, and absorption.

Topic 7: Nanoscale Energy Transport and Conversion. Nanoscale transport phenomena and energy conversion processes. Parallel theoretical treatment of transport and conversion processes of electrons, phonons, photons, and molecules in various applications including photovoltaic and thermoelectric energy conversions, microelectronics, nanomaterials, and laser materials processing.

Topic 8: Microelectronics Packaging and Thermal Management. Explore basics of semiconductor fabrication, microelectronics packaging techniques, thermomechanical issues in packaging, reliability-related aspects in packaging, thermal management conditions, Conduction-based cooling, air and liquid cooling, phase change-based cooling, role of packaging materials. Discuss challenges and solutions at multiple length scales, from transistors (nanometers) to data centers (10's of meters). Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Microelectronics Pckg: Fndmtls) and Mechanical Engineering 381R (Topic 8) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Graduate standing, undergraduate coursework in heat transfer or the equivalent, and consent of instructor.

M E 381R.1 Advanced Conductive Heat Transfer 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Modeling approaches for composite systems; phase change in conduction-dominant heat transfer systems; analysis of complex source terms in conduction systems; conduction physics at material interfaces; coupled thermo-mechanical response in conduction systems; and solution techniques for multidimensional, unsteady conduction phenomena.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 381R.2 Advanced Convective Heat and Mass Transfer 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fundamental study of momentum, energy, and mass transport in convective systems in laminar and turbulent regimes, and several flow configurations.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 381R.3 Radiation Heat Transfer 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Thermal radiation, blackbody properties, surface properties, radiant exchange, absorbing and emitting media, combined modes.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 381R.4 Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fundamentals of conduction, convective heat transfer, diffusive and convective mass transfer, thermal radiative exchange.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 381R.5 Radiation in Participating Media 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Methods for treating thermal radiation in absorbing, transmitting, and scattering media.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 381R.6 Multiphase Flow and Heat Transfer 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Heat, mass, and momentum transfer in multi-phase flow systems: flows with particles, drops and bubbles, boiling, condensation, and absorption.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 381R.7 Nanoscale Energy Transport and Conversion 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Nanoscale transport phenomena and energy conversion processes. Parallel theoretical treatment of transport and conversion processes of electrons, phonons, photons, and molecules in various applications including photovoltaic and thermoelectric energy conversions, microelectronics, nanomaterials, and laser materials processing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 381R.8 Microelectronics Packaging and Thermal Management 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore basics of semiconductor fabrication, microelectronics packaging techniques, thermomechanical issues in packaging, reliability-related aspects in packaging, thermal management conditions, Conduction-based cooling, air and liquid cooling, phase change-based cooling, role of packaging materials. Discuss challenges and solutions at multiple length scales, from transistors (nanometers) to data centers (10's of meters). Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Microelectronics Pckg: Fndmtls) and Mechanical Engineering 381R (Topic 8) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, undergraduate coursework in heat transfer or the equivalent, and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 382N Topics in Computational Fluid Dynamics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Numerical analysis applied to fluid flow and heat transfer problems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics. Applied numerical analysis, including solution of linear algebraic equations and ordinary and partial differential equations; modeling of physical processes, including fluid flow and heat and mass transfer; use of general-purpose computer codes, including commercial computational fluid dynamics software. Additional prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 339 or the equivalent.

Topic 2: Computational Methods for Thermal Fluid Systems. Introduction to the use of computational tools in the analysis of thermal-fluid systems, with particular emphasis on verification of results and error analysis. Included are interpolation, differentiation, quadrature, solution of linear and non-linear equations, optimization, differential equations and statistics. Additional prerequisite: Mathematics 427K or the equivalent.

M E 382N.1 Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 339 or the equivalent.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 382N.2 Computational Methods for Thermal Fluid Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Introduction to the use of computational tools in the analysis of thermal-fluid systems, with particular emphasis on verification of results and error analysis. Included are interpolation, differentiation, quadrature, solution of linear and non-linear equations, optimization, differential equations and statistics.

Pre/Corequisites: Mathematics 427K or the equivalent.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 382P Topics in Experimental Thermal/Fluid Systems 3 Hours

2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Use of modern experimental techniques and instrumentation in the thermal/fluid sciences. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Advanced Experimental Methods for Thermal/Fluid Systems. Design of experiments; fundamentals of electronic signal processing and optics; advanced experimental techniques, including flow measurements with laser-Doppler velocimetry, particle image velocimetry, and hot-wire anemometry; and thermal measurements with infrared cameras and thermocouples.

Topic 2: Optics and Lasers. Fundamentals of geometric and physical optics; interaction of light with matter; spectroscopy; and laser and electro-optics applications.

M E 382P.1 Advanced Experimental Methods for Thermal/Fluid Systems 3 Hours

2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Design of experiments; fundamentals of electronic signal processing and optics; advanced experimental techniques, including flow measurements with laser-Doppler velocimetry, particle image velocimetry, and hot-wire anemometry; and thermal measurements with infrared cameras and thermocouples.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 382P.2 Optics and Lasers 3 Hours

2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Fundamentals of geometric and physical optics; interaction of light with matter; spectroscopy; and laser and electro-optics applications.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 382Q Topics in Design of Thermal and Fluid Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, and Mechanical Engineering 339 or the equivalent.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: HVAC System Design. Heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment; environmental control system analysis and design.

Topic 2: Solar Energy System Design. Solar radiation, solar collectors, storage, and system analysis and design. Application to both thermal and photovoltaic systems.

Topic 3: Advanced Thermo-Fluid Systems. Project-based course addressing the design and analysis of systems in which thermal and fluid processes are central to function and performance. Advanced topics including transient system analysis, multicomponent nonreacting and reacting gas mixtures, phase change phenomena, and design principles based on entropy generation minimization are covered in the context of specific thermal-fluid applications.

Topic 4: Energy Technology and Policy. Multidisciplinary overview of energy technologies, fuels, environmental impacts, and public policies. Quantitative engineering analysis in energy, including the differences among fuels and energy technologies, the electricity sector, liquid fuels, conventional fuels, renewable fuels, impacts on the environment, basics of atmospheric chemistry, and water use for power plant cooling. Energy policy and the societal aspects of energy, such as culture, economics, war, and international affairs, are covered.

M E 382Q.2 Solar Energy System Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Solar radiation, solar collectors, storage, and system analysis and design. Application to both thermal and photovoltaic systems.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 382Q.3 Advanced Thermo-Fluid Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Project-based course addressing the design and analysis of systems in which thermal and fluid processes are central to function and performance. Advanced topics including transient system analysis, multicomponent nonreacting and reacting gas mixtures, phase change phenomena, and design principles based on entropy generation minimization are covered in the context of specific thermal-fluid applications.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 382Q.4 Energy Technology and Policy 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Multidisciplinary overview of energy technologies, fuels, environmental impacts, and public policies. Quantitative engineering analysis in energy, including the differences among fuels and energy technologies, the electricity sector, liquid fuels, conventional fuels, renewable fuels, impacts on the environment, basics of atmospheric chemistry, and water use for power plant cooling. Energy policy and the societal aspects of energy, such as culture, economics, war, and international affairs, are covered.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 382R Topics in Combustion 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fundamentals of combustion science, technology, and engineering. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Fundamentals of Combustion. Combustion phenomena are examined from a fundamental perspective. Topics include equilibrium phenomena, chemical kinetics, explosions, detonations, and premixed and diffusion flames. Additional prerequisite: Knowledge of computer programming or the use of public domain codes.

Topic 2: Chemical Kinetics. The theory of combustion chemistry. Issues include physics of molecular interactions, the explosion peninsula, elementary reaction schemes, reduced reaction schemes, and global chemistry.

Topic 3: Combustion Sources of Air Pollution. The environmental impact of the pollution emissions of fundamental combustion processes. Topics include policy issues, combustion fundamentals, and analysis of stationary and mobile combustion equipment.

Topic 4: Gas Turbines.

Topic 5: Advanced Combustion. Presentation and analysis of multi-component and reacting conservation equations; examination of the theory of laminar flames (premixed and nonpremixed) using asymptotic methods; detailing of ignition and extinction phenomena; discussion of flame response to transport and flow modifications; and approaches to analyzing turbulent premixed and nonpremixed flames.

Topic 6: Combustion Engine Processes. Principles of internal combustion engines, fuels, carburetion, combustion, exhaust emissions, knock, fuel injection, and factors affecting performance.

Topic 7: Fire Dynamics. Fire physics and its application to typical fire analysis. Topics include combustion, thermochemistry, heat transfer (combustion, convention, radiation), premixed flames, pool fires (liquid), plumes, solid combustion, ignition, flame spread, fire severity laws, egress models, fire detection basics, zone fire computer models (CFAST, FPETOOLS), and field-based computer models (FDS).

M E 382R.1 Fundamentals of Combustion 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Combustion phenomena are examined from a fundamental perspective. Topics include equilibrium phenomena, chemical kinetics, explosions, detonations, and premixed and diffusion flames.

Pre/Corequisites: Knowledge of computer programming or the use of public domain codes.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 382R.2 Chemical Kinetics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

The theory of combustion chemistry. Issues include physics of molecular interactions, the explosion peninsula, elementary reaction schemes, reduced reaction schemes, and global chemistry.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 382R.5 Advanced Combustion 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Presentation and analysis of multi-component and reacting conservation equations; examination of the theory of laminar flames (premixed and nonpremixed) using asymptotic methods; detailing of ignition and extinction phenomena; discussion of flame response to transport and flow modifications; and approaches to analyzing turbulent premixed and nonpremixed flames.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 382R.6 Combustion Engine Processes 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Principles of internal combustion engines, fuels, carburetion, combustion, exhaust emissions, knock, fuel injection, and factors affecting performance.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 382T Fire Science 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Analysis of dynamics and consequences of fire in structures. Topics include combustion thermochemistry, premixed and diffusion flames, fluid mechanics of fire, human tenability in burning structures, computer modeling of fires. Mechanical Engineering 382R (Topic: Fire Science) and 382T may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, and Mechanical Engineering 326, 330, and 339, or their equivalents.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 383D Theory and Design for Mechanical Sensing and Measurements 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore fundamental aspects of measurement systems: sensing, signal processing, experimental methods, uncertainty analysis, detection, and estimation. Mechanical Engineering 383D and 397 (Topic: Thry/Dsgn of Mech Measurement) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, undergraduate mechatronics, and statistics.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 383M Heat Transfer in Industrial Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Provides understanding of heat transfer physics and the tools to analyze a wide range of industrially relevant heat transfer problems. Analyzes heat transfer systems associated with a diversity of industrial applications, as well as how to use order of magnitude analysis to simplify complex problems and solution techniques for the three modes of heat transfer. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Restrictions: Restricted to Option III Mechanical Engineering Master's degree students.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Master's

M E 383Q Topics in Analysis of Mechanical Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Detailed studies in the characteristics of mechanical systems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Vibrations. Formulation of discrete and continuous models for mechanical systems in vibration; modal analysis; analytical solution methods for constant property linear systems; numerical solution methods.

Topic 2: Dynamics of Mechanical Systems. Advanced dynamics, including Newton-Euler, Lagrange, and Hamilton's principles; gyroscopic effects in mechanical systems; analysis of stability of systems; continuous bodies; introduction to Hamilton-Jacobi.

Topic 3: Stochastic Systems, Estimation, and Control. Probability and random variables; filtering theory; stochastic calculus; stochastic control; engineering applications; linear and nonlinear systems; spectral techniques.

Topic 4: Modeling of Physical Systems. Development of models for mechanical, electrical, fluid, thermal, and chemical systems; circuit techniques; bond graphs; energy and variational methods; hardware examples.

Topic 5: Wave Propagation. Fundamentals of wave propagation; transverse waves on strings and membranes; compressional, torsional, and flexural waves in rods and plates; longitudinal, shear, and surface waves in elastic media; tube waves; and water waves.

Topic 6: Fourier and Spectral Analysis in Dynamic Systems. Fourier transformations (series, integrals, fast Fourier transforms) and their relationships. Sampling, aliasing, convolution, correlation, leakage, windowing, power spectra, frequency response functions, and coherence functions in one-dimensional digital signal processing. Cepstrum analysis, Hilbert transforms. Experimental techniques and applications include modal analysis, mechanical signature analysis, and path identification. Additional prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Topic 7: Automation and Integration of Manufacturing Systems.

Topic 8: Digital Signal Processing. Sampling and quantizing processes; analog/digital and digital/analog conversion; digital Fourier analysis, including fast Fourier transform; z transform; design of finite impulse response and infinite impulse response digital filters.

Topic 9: Applied Intelligence for Engineers. Fundamental concepts of artificial neural systems; architecture, paradigms, topology, and learning algorithms. Introduction to the most popular networks and to their selection for engineering applications.

Topic 10: Modeling and Simulations of Multienergy Systems. Methods for modeling and simulation of multienergy systems. Detailed study of applications in electromechanical systems, fluid power, chemical and biological processes, optimal control, and other areas of interest to the class.

M E 383Q.1 Vibrations 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Formulation of discrete and continuous models for mechanical systems in vibration; modal analysis; analytical solution methods for constant property linear systems; numerical solution methods.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 383Q.10 Modeling and Simulations of Multienergy Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Methods for modeling and simulation of multienergy systems. Detailed study of applications in electromechanical systems, fluid power, chemical and biological processes, optimal control, and other areas of interest to the class.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 383Q.2 Dynamics of Mechanical Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Advanced dynamics, including Newton-Euler, Lagrange, and Hamilton's principles; gyroscopic effects in mechanical systems; analysis of stability of systems; continuous bodies; introduction to Hamilton-Jacobi.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 383Q.4 Modeling of Physical Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Development of models for mechanical, electrical, fluid, thermal, and chemical systems; circuit techniques; bond graphs; energy and variational methods; hardware examples.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 383Q.5 Wave Propagation 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fundamentals of wave propagation; transverse waves on strings and membranes; compressional, torsional, and flexural waves in rods and plates; longitudinal, shear, and surface waves in elastic media; tube waves; and water waves.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 383Q.6 Fourier and Spectral Analysis in Dynamic Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fourier transformations (series, integrals, fast Fourier transforms) and their relationships. Sampling, aliasing, convolution, correlation, leakage, windowing, power spectra, frequency response functions, and coherence functions in one-dimensional digital signal processing. Cepstrum analysis, Hilbert transforms. Experimental techniques and applications include modal analysis, mechanical signature analysis, and path identification.

Pre/Corequisites: Consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 383Q.8 Digital Signal Processing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Sampling and quantizing processes; analog/digital and digital/analog conversion; digital Fourier analysis, including fast Fourier transform; z transform; design of finite impulse response and infinite impulse response digital filters.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 383Q.9 Applied Intelligence for Engineers 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fundamental concepts of artificial neural systems; architecture, paradigms, topology, and learning algorithms. Introduction to the most popular networks and to their selection for engineering applications.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 383S Topics in Lubrication, Wear, and Bearing Technology 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Theory of friction and wear; design of bearing systems, including hydrodynamic, rheodynamic, and direct contact devices. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Friction and Wear of Materials. Theories of friction, theories of wear (adhesion, delamination), pitting, spalling, fretting, and galvanic corrosion.

Topic 2: Tribology. Hydrodynamic lubrication, fluid film, and rolling element bearings; direct contact devices, lubricants, and the associated mechanical-hydraulic systems.

M E 383S.1 Friction and Wear of Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Theories of friction, theories of wear (adhesion, delamination), pitting, spalling, fretting, and galvanic corrosion.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384D Intermediate Dynamics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Focus on efficient formulation and solution of equations of motion for complex 3D multi-body mechanical systems. Explore the formulation of the dynamical equations of motion using Kane's Method and use of symbolic and numerical simulation techniques to solve these equations. Mechanical Engineering 384D and 397 (Topic: Intermediate Dynamics) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384E Topics in Electromechanics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Electromechanical Dynamics. Maxwell's equations and transient response of electrical machines.

Topic 2: Design of Electrical Machines. Electrical and mechanical design of electrical machines.

M E 384M Fluid Mechanics in Industrial Processes 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Offers practicing engineers and technology managers a comprehensive treatment of various fluid mechanics topics. Explores fluid flow and related phenomena in multiple application spaces. Benefit the design and analyses of various fluid-based systems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the Executive ME program.

Restrictions: Restricted to Option III Mechanical Engineering Master's degree students.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Master's

M E 384N Topics in Acoustics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Acoustics I. Plane waves in fluids; transient and steady-state reflection and transmission; lumped elements; refraction; strings, membranes, and rooms; horns; ray acoustics; absorption and dispersion. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 1), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 1), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 1). Same as: ECE 384N.1

Topic 2: Acoustics II. Spherical and cylindrical waves, radiation and scattering, multipole expansions, Green's functions, waveguides, sound beams, Fourier acoustics, Kirchhoff theory of diffraction, and arrays. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 2), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 2), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 2). Same as: ECE 384N.2

Topic 3: Electromechanical Transducers. Modeling, analysis, and design of transducers for reception and transmission of acoustic and vibration signals; dynamics of coupled electrical, mechanical, and acoustical systems; and the effects of transducer characteristics on fidelity and efficiency of transduction. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 3), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 3), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 3). Same as: ECE 384N.3

Topic 4: Nonlinear Acoustics. Waveform distortion and shock formation, harmonic generation and spectral interactions, effects of absorption and dispersion, parametric arrays, Rankine-Hugoniot relations, weak shock theory, numerical modeling, radiation pressure, and acoustic streaming. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 4), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 4), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 4). Same as: ECE 384N.4

Topic 5: Underwater Acoustics. Acoustic properties of the ocean; acoustic propagation, reflection, reverberation, scattering and target strength; ocean noise; introduction to array and signal processing; basics of sonar design. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 5), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 5), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 5). Same as: ECE 384N.5

Topic 6: Architectural Acoustics. Human perception of sound, principles of room acoustics, sound-absorptive materials, transmission between rooms, and acoustical design of enclosed spaces. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 6), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 6), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 6). Same as: ECE 384N.6

Topic 7: Ultrasonics. Acoustic wave propagation in fluids, elastic solids, and tissue; transducers, arrays, and beamforming; nondestructive evaluation; and acoustical imaging. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 7), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 7), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 7). Same as: ECE 384N.7

Topic 8: Wave Phenomena. Fourier acoustics and angular spectra; nearfield acoustical holography; Fraunhofer, Fresnel, and parabolic approximations; sound beams; Green's functions; Born approximation; propagation and scattering in moving, periodic, and random media. Only one of the following may be counted Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 8), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 8), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 8), 397 (Topic: Wave Phenomena). Same as: ECE 384N.8

Topic 9: Acoustic Metamaterials. Examine wave propagation in heterogeneous media displaying nonclassical effective properties. Introduction to effective medium theories including fundamental limits on effective properties, transmission and scattering matrices, waves in periodic media, localized resonance, and transformation acoustics. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 9), 397 (Topic: Acoustic Metamaterials), Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 9). Same as: ECE 384N.9

M E 384N.1 Acoustics I 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Plane waves in fluids; transient and steady-state reflection and transmission; lumped elements; refraction; strings, membranes, and rooms; horns; ray acoustics; absorption and dispersion. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 1), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 1), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 1).

Same as: ECE 384N.1

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384N.2 Acoustics II 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Spherical and cylindrical waves, radiation and scattering, multipole expansions, Green's functions, waveguides, sound beams, Fourier acoustics, Kirchhoff theory of diffraction, and arrays. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 2), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 2), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 2).

Same as: ECE 384N.2

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384N.3 Electromechanical Transducers 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Modeling, analysis, and design of transducers for reception and transmission of acoustic and vibration signals; dynamics of coupled electrical, mechanical, and acoustical systems; and the effects of transducer characteristics on fidelity and efficiency of transduction. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 3), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 3), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 3).

Same as: ECE 384N.3

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384N.4 Nonlinear Acoustics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Waveform distortion and shock formation, harmonic generation and spectral interactions, effects of absorption and dispersion, parametric arrays, Rankine-Hugoniot relations, weak shock theory, numerical modeling, radiation pressure, and acoustic streaming. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 4), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 4), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 4).

Same as: ECE 384N.4

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384N.5 Underwater Acoustics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Acoustic properties of the ocean; acoustic propagation, reflection, reverberation, scattering and target strength; ocean noise; introduction to array and signal processing; basics of sonar design. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 5), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 5), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 5).

Same as: ECE 384N.5

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384N.6 Architectural Acoustics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Human perception of sound, principles of room acoustics, sound-absorptive materials, transmission between rooms, and acoustical design of enclosed spaces. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 6), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 6), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 6).

Same as: ECE 384N.6

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384N.7 Ultrasonics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Acoustic wave propagation in fluids, elastic solids, and tissue; transducers, arrays, and beamforming; nondestructive evaluation; and acoustical imaging. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 7), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 7), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 7).

Same as: ECE 384N.7

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384N.8 Wave Phenomena 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fourier acoustics and angular spectra; nearfield acoustical holography; Fraunhofer, Fresnel, and parabolic approximations; sound beams; Green's functions; Born approximation; propagation and scattering in moving, periodic, and random media. Only one of the following may be counted Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 8), Electrical Engineering 384N (Topic 8), Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 8), 397 (Topic: Wave Phenomena).

Same as: ECE 384N.8

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384N.9 Acoustic Metamaterials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Examine wave propagation in heterogeneous media displaying nonclassical effective properties. Introduction to effective medium theories including fundamental limits on effective properties, transmission and scattering matrices, waves in periodic media, localized resonance, and transformation acoustics. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 384N (Topic 9), 397 (Topic: Acoustic Metamaterials), Electrical and Computer Engineering 384N (Topic 9).

Same as: ECE 384N.9

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384Q Topics in Design of Control Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Introduction to Modern Control. State variable methods, eigenvalues, and response modes; controllability, observability, and stability; calculus of variations; optimal control; Pontryagin maximum principle; control of regulator and tracking servomechanisms; Hamilton-Jacobi, dynamic programming; deterministic observers, Kalman filter; discrete and continuous time.

Topic 2: Nonlinear Control Systems. State space formulation; stability criteria; Liapunov functions; describing functions; signal stabilization; Popov and circle criteria for design.

Topic 3: Time-Series Modeling, Analysis, and Control. Methods for analytical modeling, analysis, prediction, and control of linear, stationary time series. Includes examples of advanced research in nonstationary time-series modeling and applications in manufacturing, financial engineering, geosciences, and other areas. Students complete a project on a topic of their choice. Same as: ORI 390R.3 Additional prerequisite: Graduate standing, and Mechanical Engineering 364L or the equivalent, an undergraduate calculus-based course in probability and statistics or consent of instructor.

Topic 4: Automatic Control System Design. Examine feedback principles; control components; industrial compensators; Routh, Nyquist, Bode, and root locus methods; controller design; continuous and discrete time control. Mechanical Engineering 384Q (Topic 4) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Automatic Control Sys Design) may not both be counted.

Topic 5: Digital Signal Processing. Sampling and quantizing processes; analog/digital and digital/analog conversion; digital Fourier analysis, including fast Fourier transform; z transform, design of finite impulse response and infinite impulse response digital filters.

Topic 6: Neural Networks for Engineers. Fundamental concepts of artificial neural systems; architecture, paradigms, topology, and learning algorithms. Introduction to most popular networks and their selection for engineering applications.

Topic 7: Stochastic Systems, Estimation, and Control. Probability and random variables; filtering theory; stochastic calculus; stochastic control; engineering applications; linear and nonlinear systems; spectral techniques.

Topic 8: Propulsion Systems and Controls. Study principles, modeling, analysis, system integration, control, and diagnosis of diverse ground vehicle propulsion and driveline systems. Mechanical Engineering 384Q (Topic 8) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Propulsion Systems/Control) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Topic 9: Advanced Vehicle Powertrain Systems and Control. Explore the basic concept of vehicle powertrain systems and controller design, and discuss state of the art vehicle powertrain development. Examine modeling of system dynamics, and applying modern control strategies to achieve the desired system performance. Mechanical Engineering 384Q (Topic 9) and 397 (Topic: Adv Vehicle Powertrn Sys/Cont) may not both be counted.

Topic 10: Real-Time Control System Labs. Conduct design, implementation, hands-on experiments, and analysis of real-time estimation and control algorithms for physical systems. Mechanical Engineering 384Q (Topic 10) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Real-Time Control Sys Labs) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Topic 11: Estimation and Control of Ground Vehicle Systems. Examine advanced control and estimation systems for ground vehicle propulsion, chassis, and automation systems. Discuss combinations of physical insight into ground vehicle systems with control and estimation methods. Mechanical Engineering 384Q (Topic 11) and 397 (Topic: Est and Contl Sys for Grnd Veh) may not both be counted.

Topic 12: Digital Control. Explore the concepts of sampling and discrete-time signals/systems; analysis of discrete-time systems; design of discrete-time controllers, including input/output approaches, polynomial methods, state space techniques, and linear quadratic optimal control design. Examine understanding of computer controlled systems, construction of discrete-time models, analysis of the open loop and closed-loop behavior, and design of digital control algorithms. Mechanical Engineering 384Q (Topic 12) and 397 (Topic: Digital Control) may not both be counted.

M E 384Q.1 Introduction to Modern Control 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

State variable methods, eigenvalues, and response modes; controllability, observability, and stability; calculus of variations; optimal control; Pontryagin maximum principle; control of regulator and tracking servomechanisms; Hamilton-Jacobi, dynamic programming; deterministic observers, Kalman filter; discrete and continuous time.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384Q.10 Real-Time Control System Labs 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Conduct design, implementation, hands-on experiments, and analysis of real-time estimation and control algorithms for physical systems. Mechanical Engineering 384Q (Topic 10) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Real-Time Control Sys Labs) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384Q.11 Estimation and Control of Ground Vehicle Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Examine advanced control and estimation systems for ground vehicle propulsion, chassis, and automation systems. Discuss combinations of physical insight into ground vehicle systems with control and estimation methods. Mechanical Engineering 384Q (Topic 11) and 397 (Topic: Est and Contl Sys for Grnd Veh) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384Q.12 Digital Control 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore the concepts of sampling and discrete-time signals/systems; analysis of discrete-time systems; design of discrete-time controllers, including input/output approaches, polynomial methods, state space techniques, and linear quadratic optimal control design. Examine understanding of computer controlled systems, construction of discrete-time models, analysis of the open loop and closed-loop behavior, and design of digital control algorithms. Mechanical Engineering 384Q (Topic 12) and 397 (Topic: Digital Control) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384Q.2 Nonlinear Control Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

State space formulation; stability criteria; Liapunov functions; describing functions; signal stabilization; Popov and circle criteria for design.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384Q.3 Time-Series Modeling, Analysis, and Control 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Methods for analytical modeling, analysis, prediction, and control of linear, stationary time series. Includes examples of advanced research in nonstationary time-series modeling and applications in manufacturing, financial engineering, geosciences, and other areas. Students complete a project on a topic of their choice.

Same as: ORI 390R.3

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, and Mechanical Engineering 364L or the equivalent, an undergraduate calculus-based course in probability and statistics or consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384Q.4 Automatic Control System Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Examine feedback principles; control components; industrial compensators; Routh, Nyquist, Bode, and root locus methods; controller design; continuous and discrete time control. Mechanical Engineering 384Q (Topic 4) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Automatic Control Sys Design) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384Q.7 Stochastic Systems, Estimation, and Control 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Probability and random variables; filtering theory; stochastic calculus; stochastic control; engineering applications; linear and nonlinear systems; spectral techniques.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384Q.8 Propulsion Systems and Controls 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Study principles, modeling, analysis, system integration, control, and diagnosis of diverse ground vehicle propulsion and driveline systems. Mechanical Engineering 384Q (Topic 8) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Propulsion Systems/Control) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384Q.9 Advanced Vehicle Powertrain Systems and Control 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore the basic concept of vehicle powertrain systems and controller design, and discuss state of the art vehicle powertrain development. Examine modeling of system dynamics, and applying modern control strategies to achieve the desired system performance. Mechanical Engineering 384Q (Topic 9) and 397 (Topic: Adv Vehicle Powertrn Sys/Cont) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384R Topics in Robotics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Robotics and Automation. Component technologies for precision machines based on dynamic modeling and motion programming: cams, linkages, planar manipulators.

Topic 2: Design of Smart Mechanisms. Design of reprogrammable multiple-degree-of-freedom architectures. The course addresses various mechanical configurations and stresses the integrated design approach to sensing/actuation/control architecture and control software. Includes design project.

Topic 3: Advanced Dynamics of Robotic Systems. Treatment in depth of the dynamics of robotic systems. Discussion of modeling, analysis, and control of conventional serial robots, in-parallel manipulators, dual arms, and legged locomotion systems.

Topic 4: Geometry of Mechanisms and Robots. Advanced topics in theoretical kinematics geometry: applications of screw system theory to the study of motion and force fields in spatial mechanisms and robotic systems; analytical and numerical schemes associated with kinematics geometry.

Topic 5: Planar Mechanism Synthesis. Design of planar mechanisms for applications that require rigid body guidance, function generation, and path generation. Graphical and analytical techniques. Computer-aided design projects.

Topic 7: Brain, Body, and Robotics. Examine computational models of brain control of human movement. Explore the roles of sensors, actuators, and neural circuits for biological movement control from an engineering perspective. Study current approaches to robotic and mechatronic devices that support and enhance human movements. Develop and test prototypes for robot modules that interact with the human body while studying the latest literature in neuromuscular controls, neuromotor recovery, and design and control of rehabilitation robots. Mechanical Engineering 384R (Topic 7) and 397 (Topic: Brain, Body, and Robotics) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Topic 8: Algorithms for Sensor-Based Robotics. Use advanced mathematical concepts in linear algebra and optimization to develop applied algorithms for robotic systems utilizing various imaging modalities and sensors. Explore all phases of kinematics/dynamics modeling, preparation, motion planning, and execution. Examine examples of such algorithms in various areas including, but not limited to, robotic surgery, mobile robotics, manipulation, and human-machine interaction systems. Mechanical Engineering 384R (Topic 8) and 397 (Topic: Algrthms Snsr-Based Robotcs) may not both be counted.

Topic 9: Haptics and Teleoperated Systems. Examine theory, analysis, and application of a variety of haptic and teleoperated systems, particularly in robotics and consumer electronics. Mechanical Engineering 384R (Topic 9) and 397 (Topic: Haptic and Teleoperated Sys) may not both be counted.

M E 384R.1 Robotics and Automation 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Component technologies for precision machines based on dynamic modeling and motion programming: cams, linkages, planar manipulators.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384R.2 Design of Smart Mechanisms 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384R.3 Advanced Dynamics of Robotic Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Treatment in depth of the dynamics of robotic systems. Discussion of modeling, analysis, and control of conventional serial robots, in-parallel manipulators, dual arms, and legged locomotion systems.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384R.4 Geometry of Mechanisms and Robots 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Advanced topics in theoretical kinematics geometry: applications of screw system theory to the study of motion and force fields in spatial mechanisms and robotic systems; analytical and numerical schemes associated with kinematics geometry.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384R.5 Planar Mechanism Synthesis 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Design of planar mechanisms for applications that require rigid body guidance, function generation, and path generation. Graphical and analytical techniques. Computer-aided design projects.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384R.7 Brain, Body, and Robotics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Examine computational models of brain control of human movement. Explore the roles of sensors, actuators, and neural circuits for biological movement control from an engineering perspective. Study current approaches to robotic and mechatronic devices that support and enhance human movements. Develop and test prototypes for robot modules that interact with the human body while studying the latest literature in neuromuscular controls, neuromotor recovery, and design and control of rehabilitation robots. Mechanical Engineering 384R (Topic 7) and 397 (Topic: Brain, Body, and Robotics) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384R.8 Algorithms for Sensor-Based Robotics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Use advanced mathematical concepts in linear algebra and optimization to develop applied algorithms for robotic systems utilizing various imaging modalities and sensors. Explore all phases of kinematics/dynamics modeling, preparation, motion planning, and execution. Examine examples of such algorithms in various areas including, but not limited to, robotic surgery, mobile robotics, manipulation, and human-machine interaction systems. Mechanical Engineering 384R (Topic 8) and 397 (Topic: Algrthms Snsr-Based Robotcs) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 384R.9 Haptics and Teleoperated Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Examine theory, analysis, and application of a variety of haptic and teleoperated systems, particularly in robotics and consumer electronics. Mechanical Engineering 384R (Topic 9) and 397 (Topic: Haptic and Teleoperated Sys) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J Topics in Biomedical Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester, or as required by the topic.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing in engineering and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Cell and Tissue Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers. An overview of cellular biology, including functional cellular anatomy, DNA replication and the cell cycle, protein synthesis, membrane structure and function, energy metabolism, cellular homeostasis, and cell repair and death; and functional anatomy and physiology of the basic tissues.

Topic 2: Organ System Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology for Engineers. The functional anatomy and physiology of the major human organ systems; representative pathologic disorders associated with these organs. An overview of general pathologic processes, with emphasis on the influences of normal and abnormal organ anatomy, physiology, and disease on the definition and solution of biomedical engineering problems. Two lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 385J (Topic 1) or the equivalent.

Topic 3: Bioelectric Phenomena. Examines the physiological bases of bioelectricity and the techniques required to record bioelectric phenomena both intracellularly and extracellularly; the representation of bioelectric activity by equivalent dipoles and the volume conductor fields produced.

Topic 4: Electrophysiology of the Nervous System. Introduction to anatomy, physiology, and function of the human nervous system. Normally offered in the fall semester only.

Topic 5: Cardiovascular Dynamics. Anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and dynamics of the cardiovascular system, with emphasis on the design and application of electrical and mechanical devices for cardiac intervention.

Topic 7: Biomedical Data Processing. Statistical and deterministic techniques in the classification of biological and medical data.

Topic 8: Dynamics of Blood Flow. The circulatory system, heart function and blood physiology, steady and oscillatory fluid flow and wave propagation in the circulatory system, rheology of blood.

Topic 9: Laser-Tissue Interaction: Thermal. The thermal response of random media in interaction with laser irradiation. Calculation of the rate of heat production caused by direct absorption of the laser light, thermal damage, and ablation.

Topic 10: Biomedical Application of Transport Phenomena. Investigates radioisotopic methods for biological transport, including theory and experiments. Investigates artificial organ systems with clinical laboratory experiments to augment theory presented in lectures.

Topic 11: Biomedical Engineering Hospital Interfaces. Students gain firsthand knowledge of the instrumentation, procedures, and organization of a modern hospital. Class sessions are held in the different clinical services and laboratories of the hospital.

Topic 12: Biomedical Heat Transfer. Heat transfer in biological tissue; determination of thermodynamic and transport properties of tissue; thermal effects of blood perfusion; cryobiology; numerical modeling methods; clinical applications. Additional prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 339, Chemical Engineering 319 (or 353), or the equivalent; consent of instructor.

Topic 13: Molecular Recognition in Biology and Biotechnology.

Topic 14: Biomaterials and Biorheology. Properties of biomaterials, their structure and mechanical properties in deformation and flow; polymers and natural biological materials.

Topic 15: Biosignal Analysis. Theory and classification of biological signals such as EEG, EKG, and EMG. Data acquisition and analysis procedures for biological signals, including computer applications.

Topic 16: Laser-Tissue Interaction: Optical. The optical behavior of random media such as tissue in interaction with laser irradiation. Approximate transport equation methods to predict the absorption and scattering parameters of laser light inside tissue. Port-wine stain treatment; cancer treatment by photochemotherapy; and cardiovascular applications.

Topic 17: Biomedical Instrumentation II: Real-Time Computer-Based Systems. Design, testing, patient safety, electrical noise, biomedical measurement transducers, therapeutics, instrumentation electronics, and microcomputer interfaces. Several case studies are presented. Four structured laboratories and an individual project laboratory.

Topic 18: Biomedical Image Processing. Physical principles and signal processing techniques used in thermographic, ultrasonic, and radiographic imaging, including image reconstruction from projections such as CT scanning, MRI, and millimeter wave determination of temperature profiles. Additional prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 371R.

Topic 19: Neuropathophysiology/Prostheses. Detection and treatment of disorders of the nervous system: neuromuscular and cerebrovascular disease, brain tumors, psychiatric and developmental disorders. Prostheses for hearing, visual, and limb impairments. Students design and test a neuroprosthesis. Normally offered in the spring semester only.

Topic 20: Network Thermodynamics in Biophysics. Modeling and simulation methods for nonlinear biological processes, including coupling across multienergy domains; practical implementation by bond graph techniques. Additional prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 344 or consent of instructor.

Topic 21: Rehabilitation Engineering. Explores use of robotic devices in physical therapy for neuromuscular injury. Clinicians lecture each week on a specific malady, followed by critical review of the literature of that malady from the perspective of rehabilitation engineering. Shadows therapists and develops a prototype of a device for therapy, assistance or diagnosis of patients, or conducts an experiment to test a hypothesis in the field using a device. Only one of the following may be counted: Biomedical Engineering 381J (Topic: Rehabilitation Engineering), Mechanical Engineering 385J (Topic 21), 397 (Topic: Rehabilitation Engineering). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Graduate standing in engineering.

Topic 22: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics. Synthesis of properties of the musculotendon and skeletal systems to construct detailed computer models that quantify human performance and muscular coordination. Additional prerequisite: For kinesiology majors, Mathematics 341 and Kinesiology 395 (Topic 36: Biomechanics of Human Movement).

Topic 23: Optical Spectroscopy. Measurement and interpretation of spectra: steady-state and time-resolved absorption, fluorescence, phosphorescence, and Raman spectroscopy in the ultraviolet, visible, and infrared portions of the spectrum.

Topic 24: Rehabilitation Engineering. Explores use of robotic devices in physical therapy for neuromuscular injury. Clinicians lecture each week on a specific malady, followed by critical review of the literature of that malady from the perspective of rehabilitation engineering. Shadows therapists and develops a prototype of a device for therapy, assistance or diagnosis of patients, or conducts an experiment to test a hypothesis in the field using a device. Only one of the following may be counted: Biomedical Engineering 381J (Topic: Rehabilitation Engineering), 384J (Topic 8), Mechanical Engineering 385J (Topic 24), 397 (Topic: Rehabilitation Engineering). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: BME 384J.8

Topic 26: Therapeutic Heating. Engineering aspects of electromagnetic fields that have therapeutic applications: diathermy (short wave, microwave, and ultrasound), electrosurgery (thermal damage processes), stimulation of excitable tissue, and electrical safety.

Topic 27: The Biotechnology Revolution and Engineering Ethics. The history and status of genetic engineering; potential applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry; ethical and social issues surrounding the engineering of biological organisms; ethics in engineering practice in physical and biological realms.

Topic 28: Noninvasive Optical Tomography. Basic principles of optical tomographic imaging of biological materials for diagnostic or therapeutic applications. Optical-based tomographic imaging techniques including photothermal, photoacoustic, and coherent methodologies.

Topic 29: Transport Processes in Biological Systems. Introduction to engineering analysis of transport phenomena in living systems, including fluid flow, heat transfer, pharmacokinetics, and membrane fluxes with clinical applications.

Topic 30: Introduction to Biomechanics. Modeling and simulation of human movement; neuromuscular control; computer applications; introduction to experimental techniques. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester.

Topic 31: Biomedical Instrumentation I. Application of electrical engineering techniques to analysis and instrumentation in biological sciences: pressure, flow, temperature measurement; bioelectrical signals; pacemakers; ultrasonics; electrical safety; electrotherapeutics.

Topic 32: Projects in Biomedical Engineering. An in-depth examination of selected topics, such as optical and thermal properties of laser interaction with tissue; measurement of perfusion in the microvascular system; diagnostic imaging; interaction of living systems with electromagnetic fields; robotic surgical tools; ophthalmic instrumentation; noninvasive cardiovascular measurements. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 385J (Topic 31).

Topic 33: Neurophysiology/Prosthesis Design. The structure and function of the human brain. Discussion of selected neurological diseases in conjunction with normal neurophysiology. Study of neuroprosthesis treatments and design philosophy, functional neural stimulation, and functional muscular stimulation.

Topic 34: Biopolymers and Drug/Gene Delivery. Introduction to different classes of biopolymers. Biodegradability and biocompatibility. Interaction of cells and tissues with polymers and polymeric implants; immunology of biomaterials. Applications of polymers in medicine and biology. Gene therapy and generic immunization. The use of biopolymers and drug/gene delivery in organ regeneration and tissue engineering.

Topic 35: Rehabilitation Robotics and Engineering. Explores the use of robotic devices to support the strength of patients and therapists, quantitatively diagnose impairment, and augment function. Critically review the literature in rehabilitation engineering from both robotics and scientific perspectives. Students also shadow therapists and develop a prototype of a device for therapy, assistance or diagnosis of patients, or conduct an experiment to test a hypothesis in the field using a device.

Topic 36: Modeling and Simulation of Human Movement. Examine a synthesis of neuromusculoskeletal properties and interactions with the environment to construct detailed musculoskeletal models and computer simulations that allow for the investigation of various aspects of human movement. Explore a review of rigid-body dynamics, inverse and forward dynamic analyses, muscle physiology and models, musculoskeletal anthropometrics, muscle induced acceleration and segment power analyses, contact models, optimal control, muscle force distribution solutions, and simulation applications. Mechanical Engineering 385J (Topic 22) and 385J (Topic 36) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: An undergraduate dynamics course, an introductory biomechanics of human movement course, and a computer programming course.

M E 385J.1 Cell and Tissue Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

An overview of cellular biology, including functional cellular anatomy, DNA replication and the cell cycle, protein synthesis, membrane structure and function, energy metabolism, cellular homeostasis, and cell repair and death; and functional anatomy and physiology of the basic tissues.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.10 Biomedical Application of Transport Phenomena 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Investigates radioisotopic methods for biological transport, including theory and experiments. Investigates artificial organ systems with clinical laboratory experiments to augment theory presented in lectures.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.11 Biomedical Engineering Hospital Interfaces 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Students gain firsthand knowledge of the instrumentation, procedures, and organization of a modern hospital. Class sessions are held in the different clinical services and laboratories of the hospital.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.12 Biomedical Heat Transfer 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Heat transfer in biological tissue; determination of thermodynamic and transport properties of tissue; thermal effects of blood perfusion; cryobiology; numerical modeling methods; clinical applications.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 339, Chemical Engineering 319 (or 353), or the equivalent; consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.13 Molecular Recognition in Biology and Biotechnology 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.15 Biosignal Analysis 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Theory and classification of biological signals such as EEG, EKG, and EMG. Data acquisition and analysis procedures for biological signals, including computer applications.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.16 Laser-Tissue Interaction: Optical 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

The optical behavior of random media such as tissue in interaction with laser irradiation. Approximate transport equation methods to predict the absorption and scattering parameters of laser light inside tissue. Port-wine stain treatment; cancer treatment by photochemotherapy; and cardiovascular applications.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.17 Biomedical Instrumentation II: Real-Time Computer-Based Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Design, testing, patient safety, electrical noise, biomedical measurement transducers, therapeutics, instrumentation electronics, and microcomputer interfaces. Several case studies are presented. Four structured laboratories and an individual project laboratory.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.18 Biomedical Image Processing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Physical principles and signal processing techniques used in thermographic, ultrasonic, and radiographic imaging, including image reconstruction from projections such as CT scanning, MRI, and millimeter wave determination of temperature profiles.

Pre/Corequisites: Electrical Engineering 371R.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.2 Organ System Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology for Engineers 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

The functional anatomy and physiology of the major human organ systems; representative pathologic disorders associated with these organs. An overview of general pathologic processes, with emphasis on the influences of normal and abnormal organ anatomy, physiology, and disease on the definition and solution of biomedical engineering problems. Two lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 385J (Topic 1) or the equivalent.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.20 Network Thermodynamics in Biophysics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Modeling and simulation methods for nonlinear biological processes, including coupling across multienergy domains; practical implementation by bond graph techniques.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 344 or consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.23 Optical Spectroscopy 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Measurement and interpretation of spectra: steady-state and time-resolved absorption, fluorescence, phosphorescence, and Raman spectroscopy in the ultraviolet, visible, and infrared portions of the spectrum.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.24 Rehabilitation Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explores use of robotic devices in physical therapy for neuromuscular injury. Clinicians lecture each week on a specific malady, followed by critical review of the literature of that malady from the perspective of rehabilitation engineering. Shadows therapists and develops a prototype of a device for therapy, assistance or diagnosis of patients, or conducts an experiment to test a hypothesis in the field using a device. Only one of the following may be counted: Biomedical Engineering 381J (Topic: Rehabilitation Engineering), 384J (Topic 8), Mechanical Engineering 385J (Topic 24), 397 (Topic: Rehabilitation Engineering). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Same as: BME 384J.8

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.26 Therapeutic Heating 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Engineering aspects of electromagnetic fields that have therapeutic applications: diathermy (short wave, microwave, and ultrasound), electrosurgery (thermal damage processes), stimulation of excitable tissue, and electrical safety.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.27 The Biotechnology Revolution and Engineering Ethics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

The history and status of genetic engineering; potential applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry; ethical and social issues surrounding the engineering of biological organisms; ethics in engineering practice in physical and biological realms.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.28 Noninvasive Optical Tomography 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Basic principles of optical tomographic imaging of biological materials for diagnostic or therapeutic applications. Optical-based tomographic imaging techniques including photothermal, photoacoustic, and coherent methodologies.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.29 Transport Processes in Biological Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Introduction to engineering analysis of transport phenomena in living systems, including fluid flow, heat transfer, pharmacokinetics, and membrane fluxes with clinical applications.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.3 Bioelectric Phenomena 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Examines the physiological bases of bioelectricity and the techniques required to record bioelectric phenomena both intracellularly and extracellularly; the representation of bioelectric activity by equivalent dipoles and the volume conductor fields produced.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.30 Introduction to Biomechanics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Modeling and simulation of human movement; neuromuscular control; computer applications; introduction to experimental techniques. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.31 Biomedical Instrumentation I 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Application of electrical engineering techniques to analysis and instrumentation in biological sciences: pressure, flow, temperature measurement; bioelectrical signals; pacemakers; ultrasonics; electrical safety; electrotherapeutics.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.32 Projects in Biomedical Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

An in-depth examination of selected topics, such as optical and thermal properties of laser interaction with tissue; measurement of perfusion in the microvascular system; diagnostic imaging; interaction of living systems with electromagnetic fields; robotic surgical tools; ophthalmic instrumentation; noninvasive cardiovascular measurements. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 385J (Topic 31).

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.33 Neurophysiology/Prosthesis Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

The structure and function of the human brain. Discussion of selected neurological diseases in conjunction with normal neurophysiology. Study of neuroprosthesis treatments and design philosophy, functional neural stimulation, and functional muscular stimulation.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.34 Biopolymers and Drug/Gene Delivery 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Introduction to different classes of biopolymers. Biodegradability and biocompatibility. Interaction of cells and tissues with polymers and polymeric implants; immunology of biomaterials. Applications of polymers in medicine and biology. Gene therapy and generic immunization. The use of biopolymers and drug/gene delivery in organ regeneration and tissue engineering.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.35 Rehabilitation Robotics and Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explores the use of robotic devices to support the strength of patients and therapists, quantitatively diagnose impairment, and augment function. Critically review the literature in rehabilitation engineering from both robotics and scientific perspectives. Students also shadow therapists and develop a prototype of a device for therapy, assistance or diagnosis of patients, or conduct an experiment to test a hypothesis in the field using a device.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.36 Modeling and Simulation of Human Movement 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Examine a synthesis of neuromusculoskeletal properties and interactions with the environment to construct detailed musculoskeletal models and computer simulations that allow for the investigation of various aspects of human movement. Explore a review of rigid-body dynamics, inverse and forward dynamic analyses, muscle physiology and models, musculoskeletal anthropometrics, muscle induced acceleration and segment power analyses, contact models, optimal control, muscle force distribution solutions, and simulation applications. Mechanical Engineering 385J (Topic 22) and 385J (Topic 36) may not both be counted.

Pre/Corequisites: An undergraduate dynamics course, an introductory biomechanics of human movement course, and a computer programming course.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.5 Cardiovascular Dynamics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and dynamics of the cardiovascular system, with emphasis on the design and application of electrical and mechanical devices for cardiac intervention.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385J.9 Laser-Tissue Interaction: Thermal 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

The thermal response of random media in interaction with laser irradiation. Calculation of the rate of heat production caused by direct absorption of the laser light, thermal damage, and ablation.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 385M Applied Thermodynamics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Addresses the design and analysis of systems in which thermodynamic processes are central to function and performance. Reviews fundamental thermodynamic concepts, such as enthalpy, entropy, exergy, 1st & 2nd law, psychrometrics and combustion. Discusses practical topics, such as system-level thermodynamic processes for automotive engines, power plants, renewable energy production and HVAC systems. Gives real-world examples to cultivate skills of solving problems with basic knowledge of thermodynamics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the Executive ME program.

Restrictions: Restricted to Option III Mechanical Engineering Master's degree students.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Master's

M E 386M Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Physical Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Reviews principles used to understand and model physical systems and introduces methods for building mathematical and simulation models of engineering systems. Emphasis on the development of dynamic system models for predicting the behavior or performance of systems, models for efficient data reduction or test development, models for design, and the role of models in control development. Bond graph methods are introduced especially for analysis of systems having combinations of mechanical, electrical, magnetic, electromechanical, fluid, and thermodynamic effects. Covers the role and application of physical models in development and design of feedback controllers and estimation methods. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the Executive ME program.

Restrictions: Restricted to Option III Mechanical Engineering Master's degree students.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Master's

M E 386P Topics in Materials Science: Fundamentals 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Introduction to Phase Transformations. Basics of crystal structures and phase diagrams; diffusion; solidification; solid-state phase transformations. Mechanical Engineering 386P (Topic 1) and Materials Science and Engineering 386P (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Same as: MSE 386P.1

Topic 2: Mechanical Behavior of Materials. Elastic deformation; viscoelasticity; yielding, plastic flow, plastic instability; strengthening mechanisms; fracture, fatigue, creep; significance of mechanical properties tests. Microstructural mechanisms and macroscopic behavior of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Mechanical Engineering 386P (Topic 2) and Materials Science and Engineering 386P (Topic 2) may not both be counted. Same as: MSE 386P.2

Topic 3: Introduction to Thermodynamics of Materials. Thermodynamic properties; reactions and chemical equilibrium in gases; solutions, phase equilibria, phase diagrams, reaction equilibria; surfaces and interfaces; point defects in crystals. Mechanical Engineering 386P (Topic 3) and Materials Science and Engineering 386P (Topic 3) may not both be counted. Same as: MSE 386P.3

Topic 4: Introduction to Solid-State Properties of Materials. Introduction to the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of materials. Solid-state properties of metals, semiconductors, and ceramics; fundamental concepts needed for the description of these properties, using an introductory-level description of the electronic structure of solids. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical Engineering 396V (Topic 5), Electrical and Computer Engineering 396V (Topic 5), Mechanical Engineering 386P (Topic 4), Materials Science and Engineering 386P (Topic 4). Same as: ECE 396V.5, MSE 386P.4 Additional prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Topic 5: Structure of Materials. Essential crystallography of lattices and structures; symmetry; elements of diffraction and reciprocal lattices; point, line, and surface defects in crystals; crystalline interfaces; noncrystalline materials; polymers; glasses. Mechanical Engineering 386P (Topic 5) and Materials Science and Engineering 386P (Topic 5) may not both be counted. Same as: MSE 386P.5

Topic 6: Kinetic Processes in Materials. Review of irreversible thermodynamics and rate of entropy production to define the equilibrium state of a system; derivation of mathematical expressions to describe relaxation from a constrained state to equilibrium; diffusional processes in materials; calculation of diffusion coefficients from solid-state properties; dislocations and interfaces; kinetics of phase transformations.

M E 386P.1 Introduction to Phase Transformations 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Basics of crystal structures and phase diagrams; diffusion; solidification; solid-state phase transformations. Mechanical Engineering 386P (Topic 1) and Materials Science and Engineering 386P (Topic 1) may not both be counted.

Same as: MSE 386P.1

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386P.2 Mechanical Behavior of Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Elastic deformation; viscoelasticity; yielding, plastic flow, plastic instability; strengthening mechanisms; fracture, fatigue, creep; significance of mechanical properties tests. Microstructural mechanisms and macroscopic behavior of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Mechanical Engineering 386P (Topic 2) and Materials Science and Engineering 386P (Topic 2) may not both be counted.

Same as: MSE 386P.2

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386P.3 Introduction to Thermodynamics of Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Thermodynamic properties; reactions and chemical equilibrium in gases; solutions, phase equilibria, phase diagrams, reaction equilibria; surfaces and interfaces; point defects in crystals. Mechanical Engineering 386P (Topic 3) and Materials Science and Engineering 386P (Topic 3) may not both be counted.

Same as: MSE 386P.3

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386P.4 Introduction to Solid-State Properties of Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Introduction to the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of materials. Solid-state properties of metals, semiconductors, and ceramics; fundamental concepts needed for the description of these properties, using an introductory-level description of the electronic structure of solids. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical Engineering 396V (Topic 5), Electrical and Computer Engineering 396V (Topic 5), Mechanical Engineering 386P (Topic 4), Materials Science and Engineering 386P (Topic 4).

Same as: ECE 396V.5, MSE 386P.4

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386P.5 Structure of Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Essential crystallography of lattices and structures; symmetry; elements of diffraction and reciprocal lattices; point, line, and surface defects in crystals; crystalline interfaces; noncrystalline materials; polymers; glasses. Mechanical Engineering 386P (Topic 5) and Materials Science and Engineering 386P (Topic 5) may not both be counted.

Same as: MSE 386P.5

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386P.6 Kinetic Processes in Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Review of irreversible thermodynamics and rate of entropy production to define the equilibrium state of a system; derivation of mathematical expressions to describe relaxation from a constrained state to equilibrium; diffusional processes in materials; calculation of diffusion coefficients from solid-state properties; dislocations and interfaces; kinetics of phase transformations.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q Topics in Materials Science: Structure and Properties 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Theory of Materials. Periodic behavior and the periodic table; historical approach to the principles of crystal structure; complex alloy phases; some aspects of phase stability.

Topic 2: Phase Diagrams. Phase equilibria in materials systems; systematic treatment of unary, binary, and ternary phase diagrams.

Topic 3: Fracture of Structural Materials. Microscopic and macroscopic aspects of ductile and brittle fracture; fracture mechanisms and fracture prevention.

Topic 4: Physical Metallurgy of Steels. The iron-carbon system; transformations and structures of steels; properties of pearlite, bainite, and martensite; tempering; hardenability and the effect of alloying elements.

Topic 5: Polymeric and Biological Materials. Relation between macromolecular structure and materials properties.

Topic 6: Ceramic Materials. Structures of crystalline and noncrystalline ceramics; crystal imperfections; ceramic phase diagrams, processing, and microstructures; properties of ceramic materials.

Topic 7: Composite Materials. The theory of structural composite materials, their physical and mechanical properties; processing associated with metal-ceramic-polymer composites. Additional prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 260K (or 360K) or the equivalent, Mechanical Engineering 378K or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.

Topic 8: Microstructural Design. Scientific basis for the art of microstructural design of materials for structural applications; examples may include precipitation-strengthened alloys, dispersion-strengthened alloys, in situ composites, macrocomposites, and microcomposites; service conditions range from low strain-rate limited applications such as creep to high strain-rate applications for materials that must resist slow and fast crack growth.

Topic 9: Crystalline and Composite Anisotropy. Mathematical analysis of anisotropic materials, including single crystals, laminate composites, and deformation-hardened metals. Topics include thermal and electrical conductivity, diffusivity, thermal expansion, elasticity, and yielding.

Topic 10: High-Temperature Materials. Theory and practice in use of materials for high-temperature structural applications; case-study considerations of actual problems and requirements; interactive process-microstructure-property relationships in materials development and applications of superalloys, intermetallics, composites, and ceramics; prospective trends.

Topic 11: Electroceramics. Bonding; crystal structures; defects; phase diagrams; glass ceramics; electrical, dielectric, magnetic, and optical ceramics.

Topic 12: Crystal Defects. Point defect properties and thermodynamics; dislocation theory; geometries of planar defects in crystals; coherent and semicoherent interphase interfaces; grain boundaries; interactions between defects.

Topic 13: Mechanical Behavior of Ceramics. Microstructure-mechanical property relationships in ceramics; principles of fracture mechanics, and static and dynamic fracture; static and cyclic fatigue; high-temperature behavior; strengthening and toughening mechanisms in monolithic ceramics; and particulate and fibrous ceramic composites.

Topic 14: Electrochemical Energy Materials. Electrochemical cells; principles of electrochemical power sources; materials for rechargeable and nonrechargeable batteries, fuel cells, and electrochemical capacitors.

Topic 15: Computational Materials Science and Engineering. Examine theory and a hands-on tutorial for atomistic modeling of materials. Mechanical Engineering 386Q (Topic 15) and 397 (Topic: Computatnl Matl Sci and Eng) may not both be counted.

Topic 16: Application Perspectives of Nanotechnology. Subjects include standard top-down and the state-of-the-art bottom-up nanofabrication, manipulation, and assembling techniques, commonly used characterization instruments; applications of nanomaterials in biochemical sensing based on electric, optical, magnetic and mechanical effects; flexible nanoelectronics; nanomanipulation and nanorobotics, applications of nanomaterials in Nanoelectromechanical System (NEMS) devices, bioMEMS, and microfluidics. Emphasis on oral and written scientific communication skills. Mechanical Engineering 386Q (Topic: Application Perspectives of Nanotechnology) and 386Q (Topic 16) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Topic 17: Failure Analysis. Introduction to methodology of analyzing failures of engineering parts and devices. Explores a broad range of analysis, but the focus is on understanding fractography and relating this back to material and mechanics relevant to failure to determine the likely root cause(s). Lectures are primarily based on case studies and are supplemented by two hands-on class projects, one performed individually and the other larger project performed as a team project. Mechanical Engineering 386Q.17 and 397 (Topic: Failure Analysis) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Topic 18: Advanced Numerical Methods: Theory and Practice. Apply the theory behind numerical simulation, optimization of electrochemical engineering, and other engineering models described by nonlinear differential, differential-algebraic, and partial differential equations. Explore a self-contained, fundamental and practical approach to the theory, algorithm development, and implementation relevant to engineering systems, in particular for electrochemical systems, and batteries. Mechanical Engineering 386Q (Topic 18) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Adv Numrl Mthds-Theor/Prac) may not both be counted.

Topic 19: Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy. Explore an overview of emerging nanotechnology and how nanoscience can critically impact many energy technologies (from energy harvesting, conversion, to storage). Examine various types of energy devices covered, including solar cell, solar fuel, piezoelectrics, thermoelectrics, battery, supercapacitor, and fuel cell. Discuss basic device principles, current technology status, and new opportunities of nanotechnology for energy-related applications. Mechanical Engineering 386Q (Topic 19) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Nanotech for Sustainbl Enrg) may not both be counted.

Topic 20: Polymer Nanocomposites. Explore an overview of key technologies and processes in polymer nanocomposites. Examine a different property (structural, mechanical, thermal, flammability, ablation, and electrical) and relevant commercial and industrial applications. Discuss examples for a wide variety of usage for spacecraft and defense vehicles, medical and dental implants, flame-retardant and conductive polymers for additive manufacturing, and fire-resistant woven and nonwoven fabrics. Mechanical Engineering 386Q (Topic 20) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Polymer Nanocomposites) may not both be counted.

Topic 23: Structural Ceramics. Explore microstructure-mechanical property relationships in ceramics; principles of fracture mechanics, and static and dynamic fracture; static and cyclic fatigue; high-temperature behavior; strengthening and toughening mechanisms in monolithic ceramics; and particulate and fibrous ceramic composites. Mechanical Engineering 386Q (Topic 13) and 386Q (Topic 23) may not both be counted.

M E 386Q.1 Theory of Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Periodic behavior and the periodic table; historical approach to the principles of crystal structure; complex alloy phases; some aspects of phase stability.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q.10 High-Temperature Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Theory and practice in use of materials for high-temperature structural applications; case-study considerations of actual problems and requirements; interactive process-microstructure-property relationships in materials development and applications of superalloys, intermetallics, composites, and ceramics; prospective trends.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q.11 Electroceramics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Bonding; crystal structures; defects; phase diagrams; glass ceramics; electrical, dielectric, magnetic, and optical ceramics.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q.14 Electrochemical Energy Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Electrochemical cells; principles of electrochemical power sources; materials for rechargeable and nonrechargeable batteries, fuel cells, and electrochemical capacitors.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q.15 Computational Materials Science and Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Examine theory and a hands-on tutorial for atomistic modeling of materials. Mechanical Engineering 386Q (Topic 15) and 397 (Topic: Computatnl Matl Sci and Eng) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q.16 Application Perspectives of Nanotechnology 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Subjects include standard top-down and the state-of-the-art bottom-up nanofabrication, manipulation, and assembling techniques, commonly used characterization instruments; applications of nanomaterials in biochemical sensing based on electric, optical, magnetic and mechanical effects; flexible nanoelectronics; nanomanipulation and nanorobotics, applications of nanomaterials in Nanoelectromechanical System (NEMS) devices, bioMEMS, and microfluidics. Emphasis on oral and written scientific communication skills. Mechanical Engineering 386Q (Topic: Application Perspectives of Nanotechnology) and 386Q (Topic 16) may not both be counted.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q.17 Failure Analysis 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Introduction to methodology of analyzing failures of engineering parts and devices. Explores a broad range of analysis, but the focus is on understanding fractography and relating this back to material and mechanics relevant to failure to determine the likely root cause(s). Lectures are primarily based on case studies and are supplemented by two hands-on class projects, one performed individually and the other larger project performed as a team project. Mechanical Engineering 386Q.17 and 397 (Topic: Failure Analysis) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q.18 Advanced Numerical Methods: Theory and Practice 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Apply the theory behind numerical simulation, optimization of electrochemical engineering, and other engineering models described by nonlinear differential, differential-algebraic, and partial differential equations. Explore a self-contained, fundamental and practical approach to the theory, algorithm development, and implementation relevant to engineering systems, in particular for electrochemical systems, and batteries. Mechanical Engineering 386Q (Topic 18) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Adv Numrl Mthds-Theor/Prac) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q.19 Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore an overview of emerging nanotechnology and how nanoscience can critically impact many energy technologies (from energy harvesting, conversion, to storage). Examine various types of energy devices covered, including solar cell, solar fuel, piezoelectrics, thermoelectrics, battery, supercapacitor, and fuel cell. Discuss basic device principles, current technology status, and new opportunities of nanotechnology for energy-related applications. Mechanical Engineering 386Q (Topic 19) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Nanotech for Sustainbl Enrg) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q.2 Phase Diagrams 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Phase equilibria in materials systems; systematic treatment of unary, binary, and ternary phase diagrams.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q.20 Polymer Nanocomposites 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore an overview of key technologies and processes in polymer nanocomposites. Examine a different property (structural, mechanical, thermal, flammability, ablation, and electrical) and relevant commercial and industrial applications. Discuss examples for a wide variety of usage for spacecraft and defense vehicles, medical and dental implants, flame-retardant and conductive polymers for additive manufacturing, and fire-resistant woven and nonwoven fabrics. Mechanical Engineering 386Q (Topic 20) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Polymer Nanocomposites) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q.23 Structural Ceramics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore microstructure-mechanical property relationships in ceramics; principles of fracture mechanics, and static and dynamic fracture; static and cyclic fatigue; high-temperature behavior; strengthening and toughening mechanisms in monolithic ceramics; and particulate and fibrous ceramic composites. Mechanical Engineering 386Q (Topic 13) and 386Q (Topic 23) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q.3 Fracture of Structural Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Microscopic and macroscopic aspects of ductile and brittle fracture; fracture mechanisms and fracture prevention.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q.4 Physical Metallurgy of Steels 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

The iron-carbon system; transformations and structures of steels; properties of pearlite, bainite, and martensite; tempering; hardenability and the effect of alloying elements.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q.7 Composite Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

The theory of structural composite materials, their physical and mechanical properties; processing associated with metal-ceramic-polymer composites.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 260K (or 360K) or the equivalent, Mechanical Engineering 378K or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386Q.9 Crystalline and Composite Anisotropy 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Mathematical analysis of anisotropic materials, including single crystals, laminate composites, and deformation-hardened metals. Topics include thermal and electrical conductivity, diffusivity, thermal expansion, elasticity, and yielding.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386R Topics in Materials Science: Physical and Electronic Properties 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Localized versus Itinerant Electrons in Solids. Description of electrons, from free atoms to crystals; band theory contrasted with crystal-field theory; evolution of electronic properties on passing from magnetic insulators to normal metals, from ionic to covalent solids, from single-valent compounds to mixed-valent systems; electron-lattice interactions and phase transitions; many examples. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 396K (Topic 9), Electrical Engineering 396K (Topic 9), Mechanical Engineering 386R (Topic 1). Same as: ECE 396K.9 Additional prerequisite: A semester of quantum mechanics and a semester of solid-state science or technology.

Topic 2: Localized-Electron Phenomena. Analysis of the variation in physical properties versus chemical composition of several groups of isostructural transition-metal compounds. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 396K (Topic 17), Electrical Engineering 396K (Topic 17), Mechanical Engineering 386R (Topic 2). Same as: ECE 396K.17 Additional prerequisite: A semester of solid-state science and/or quantum mechanics.

Topic 3: Transport Properties of Transition-Metal Oxides. Electronic and ionic transport in transition-metal oxides as they relate to battery cathodes, solid oxide cells, spin electronics, thermistors, and high-temperature superconductors.

Topic 4: Nanophotonics and Machine Learning. Explore recent trend of applying artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, especially machine learning, to specific tasks which has revolutionized many research subjects in different fields. Examine the fundamentals of the most important concepts from both sides, such as deep neural networks that has been used to design and decode nanophotonic devices, and metasurfaces and photonic circuits that can perform optical computing. Mechanical Engineering 386R (Topic 4) and 397 (Topic: Nanophotonics/Machine Learning) may not both be counted.

M E 386R.1 Localized versus Itinerant Electrons in Solids 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Description of electrons, from free atoms to crystals; band theory contrasted with crystal-field theory; evolution of electronic properties on passing from magnetic insulators to normal metals, from ionic to covalent solids, from single-valent compounds to mixed-valent systems; electron-lattice interactions and phase transitions; many examples. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 396K (Topic 9), Electrical Engineering 396K (Topic 9), Mechanical Engineering 386R (Topic 1).

Same as: ECE 396K.9

Pre/Corequisites: A semester of quantum mechanics and a semester of solid-state science or technology.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386R.2 Localized-Electron Phenomena 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Analysis of the variation in physical properties versus chemical composition of several groups of isostructural transition-metal compounds. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 396K (Topic 17), Electrical Engineering 396K (Topic 17), Mechanical Engineering 386R (Topic 2).

Same as: ECE 396K.17

Pre/Corequisites: A semester of solid-state science and/or quantum mechanics.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386R.3 Transport Properties of Transition-Metal Oxides 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Electronic and ionic transport in transition-metal oxides as they relate to battery cathodes, solid oxide cells, spin electronics, thermistors, and high-temperature superconductors.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386R.4 Nanophotonics and Machine Learning 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore recent trend of applying artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, especially machine learning, to specific tasks which has revolutionized many research subjects in different fields. Examine the fundamentals of the most important concepts from both sides, such as deep neural networks that has been used to design and decode nanophotonic devices, and metasurfaces and photonic circuits that can perform optical computing. Mechanical Engineering 386R (Topic 4) and 397 (Topic: Nanophotonics/Machine Learning) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386S Topics in Materials Science: Microelectronics and Thin Films 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Thin Films and Interfaces. Application of thin films and interfaces in microelectronics; basic properties, deposition techniques, microstructures and defects, diffusion characteristics; materials reaction in thin films and at interfaces.

Topic 2: Metallization and Packaging. Technology requirements and trends, impact of device scaling, multilayered interconnect structures, Schottky and ohmic contacts, contact reactions, silicide properties and applications, electromigration, thermal/mechanical properties, reliability. Additional prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 386S (Topic 1).

Topic 3: Materials for Semiconductor Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration. Explore the process of integrating separately manufactured components into a higher-level assembly. Examine how materials play a critical role in protecting the chips, ensuring reliable operation, efficient thermal management, and for the development of smaller, lighter, and more powerful devices. Focus on materials for package substrates, thermal interface materials, materials for interconnects and for encapsulation, and materials for thermal management and immersion cooling, as well as novel materials that are currently under development. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

M E 386S.1 Thin Films and Interfaces 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Application of thin films and interfaces in microelectronics; basic properties, deposition techniques, microstructures and defects, diffusion characteristics; materials reaction in thin films and at interfaces.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386S.2 Metallization and Packaging 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Technology requirements and trends, impact of device scaling, multilayered interconnect structures, Schottky and ohmic contacts, contact reactions, silicide properties and applications, electromigration, thermal/mechanical properties, reliability.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 386S (Topic 1).

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386S.3 Materials for Semiconductor Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore the process of integrating separately manufactured components into a higher-level assembly. Examine how materials play a critical role in protecting the chips, ensuring reliable operation, efficient thermal management, and for the development of smaller, lighter, and more powerful devices. Focus on materials for package substrates, thermal interface materials, materials for interconnects and for encapsulation, and materials for thermal management and immersion cooling, as well as novel materials that are currently under development. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386T Topics in Materials Science: The Design of Technical Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

The process of designing a material for a specific engineering function as illustrated for various materials. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Ionic Conductors. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 386T (Topic 1), Electrical Engineering 396K (Topic 10), Electrical and Computer Engineering 396K (Topic 10). Same as: ECE 396K.10

Topic 2: High-Temperature Superconductors. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 386T (Topic 2), Electrical Engineering 396K (Topic 11), Electrical and Computer Engineering 396K (Topic 11). Same as: ECE 396K.11

Topic 3: Catalytic Electrodes. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 386T (Topic 3), Electrical and Computer Engineering 396K (Topic 12), Electrical Engineering 396K (Topic 12). Same as: ECE 396K.12

Topic 4: Magnetic Materials. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 396K (Topic 13), Electrical Engineering 396K (Topic 13), Mechanical Engineering 386T (Topic 4). Same as: ECE 396K.13

Topic 5: Battery Systems Engineering. Explore the development of models and algorithms to analyze, optimize, and improve the performance of batteries. Discuss the mathematical formulation for predicting the performance of batteries using physics-based models. Examine a self-contained, fundamental approach to modeling, analysis, operation, and control of batteries. Mechanical Engineering 386T (Topic 5) and 397 (Topic: Battery Systems Engineering) may not both be counted.

M E 386T.1 Ionic Conductors 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 386T (Topic 1), Electrical Engineering 396K (Topic 10), Electrical and Computer Engineering 396K (Topic 10).

Same as: ECE 396K.10

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386T.2 High-Temperature Superconductors 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 386T (Topic 2), Electrical Engineering 396K (Topic 11), Electrical and Computer Engineering 396K (Topic 11).

Same as: ECE 396K.11

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386T.3 Catalytic Electrodes 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 386T (Topic 3), Electrical and Computer Engineering 396K (Topic 12), Electrical Engineering 396K (Topic 12).

Same as: ECE 396K.12

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386T.4 Magnetic Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical and Computer Engineering 396K (Topic 13), Electrical Engineering 396K (Topic 13), Mechanical Engineering 386T (Topic 4).

Same as: ECE 396K.13

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 386T.5 Battery Systems Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore the development of models and algorithms to analyze, optimize, and improve the performance of batteries. Discuss the mathematical formulation for predicting the performance of batteries using physics-based models. Examine a self-contained, fundamental approach to modeling, analysis, operation, and control of batteries. Mechanical Engineering 386T (Topic 5) and 397 (Topic: Battery Systems Engineering) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387M Applied Dynamics and Feedback Control 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Provides advanced tools for describing and controlling the motion of dynamical systems. Studies how to apply Newton's Second Law as well as Lagrange's equations to find equations of motion. Emphasis on rigid body dynamics as well as motion constraints arising in complex systems. Examines fundamental concepts in both the time and frequency domains to develop feedback controllers and thus advance from open loop simulation of dynamic systems to closed loop control. Introduces common control strategies and tools for designing and testing control systems. Uses MATLAB extensively throughout the course, and emphasizes applications to realistic systems, simulations and numerical solutions. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the Executive ME program.

Restrictions: Restricted to Option III Mechanical Engineering Master's degree students.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Master's

M E 387Q Topics in Materials Science: Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Diffusion in Solids. Atomic mechanisms and phenomenological basis for transport by diffusion.

Topic 2: Kinetics and Phase Transformations. Nucleation and growth, spinodal decomposition, transformations in alloy systems.

Topic 3: Solidification. Liquid to solid transformations in pure materials, alloys and eutectics; applications such as zone refining, composites, and castings.

Topic 4: Corrosion. Electrode kinetics and the theory of polarization, passivity, galvanic coupling, and high temperature oxidation.

Topic 5: Thermodynamics of Materials. First and second laws, fugacity, activity, chemical equilibrium, phase diagrams, and introductory statistical concepts.

Topic 6: Statistical Thermodynamics of Materials. Quantum mechanics applied to partition functions of condensed and gaseous phases; chemical equilibria; phase transitions; and lattice statistics including the Ising model.

Topic 7: Group Theory and Phase Transformations. Symmetry principles and the associated mathematics applied to the description of condensed phases and their transformations.

M E 387Q.1 Diffusion in Solids 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Atomic mechanisms and phenomenological basis for transport by diffusion.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387Q.2 Kinetics and Phase Transformations 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Nucleation and growth, spinodal decomposition, transformations in alloy systems.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387Q.3 Solidification 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Liquid to solid transformations in pure materials, alloys and eutectics; applications such as zone refining, composites, and castings.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387Q.4 Corrosion 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Electrode kinetics and the theory of polarization, passivity, galvanic coupling, and high temperature oxidation.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387Q.5 Thermodynamics of Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

First and second laws, fugacity, activity, chemical equilibrium, phase diagrams, and introductory statistical concepts.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387Q.6 Statistical Thermodynamics of Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Quantum mechanics applied to partition functions of condensed and gaseous phases; chemical equilibria; phase transitions; and lattice statistics including the Ising model.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387Q.7 Group Theory and Phase Transformations 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Symmetry principles and the associated mathematics applied to the description of condensed phases and their transformations.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387R Topics in Materials Science: Experimental Techniques 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some topics may require additional laboratory hours; these are identified in the Course Schedule.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Nondestructive Testing. Acoustic emission, ultrasonic, eddy current, dye penetrant, and magnetic methods.

Topic 2: Spectroscopic Techniques in Materials. Auger electron spectroscopy, secondary ion mass spectroscopy, electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis, Moessbauer spectroscopy, ion sputtering, scanning Auger microscopy.

Topic 3: Electron Diffraction and Microscopy. Transmission electron microscopy, kinematic electron diffraction theory, reciprocal lattice, defect analyses, scanning electron microscopy.

Topic 4: Advanced Electron Microscopy Theory and Techniques. Scanning transmission electron microscopy, microanalysis techniques, dynamical diffraction theory, convergent beam diffraction.

Topic 5: Materials Characterization Techniques. Classification and selection of characterization techniques: principles and applications of diffraction, spectroscopic, quantitative chemical analysis, thermal analysis, and transport and magnetic measurement techniques.

Topic 6: High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy Techniques. Theory and practice of high-resolution phase contrast electron microscopy. Computer simulation of images and diffraction patterns.

Topic 7: Scanning Electron Microscopy. Theory and practice of scanning electron microscopy; image formation, elemental analysis, sample preparation, and electron-sample interactions. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Topic 8: Practical Electron Microscopy. Principles, operation, and techniques of transmission electron microscopy; acquiring and interpreting imaging, diffraction, and spectroscopy information; and hands-on experience with a transmission electron microscope. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Topic 9: Advanced Methods for Surface Analysis. Examine the principles and operation of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Explore state-of-the-art methods for acquiring, processing and interpreting the analytical results. Perform hands-on experiments on XPS and AFM followed by data evaluation and interpretation. Mechanical Engineering 387R (Topic 9) and 397 (Topic: Adv Mthds for Srfce Anlysis) may not both be counted. Restrictions: Restricted to materials science and engineering or mechanical engineering students.

M E 387R.1 Nondestructive Testing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Acoustic emission, ultrasonic, eddy current, dye penetrant, and magnetic methods.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387R.3 Electron Diffraction and Microscopy 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Transmission electron microscopy, kinematic electron diffraction theory, reciprocal lattice, defect analyses, scanning electron microscopy.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387R.4 Advanced Electron Microscopy Theory and Techniques 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Scanning transmission electron microscopy, microanalysis techniques, dynamical diffraction theory, convergent beam diffraction.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387R.5 Materials Characterization Techniques 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Classification and selection of characterization techniques: principles and applications of diffraction, spectroscopic, quantitative chemical analysis, thermal analysis, and transport and magnetic measurement techniques.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387R.6 High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy Techniques 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Theory and practice of high-resolution phase contrast electron microscopy. Computer simulation of images and diffraction patterns.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387R.7 Scanning Electron Microscopy 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Theory and practice of scanning electron microscopy; image formation, elemental analysis, sample preparation, and electron-sample interactions. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387R.8 Practical Electron Microscopy 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Principles, operation, and techniques of transmission electron microscopy; acquiring and interpreting imaging, diffraction, and spectroscopy information; and hands-on experience with a transmission electron microscope. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387R.9 Advanced Methods for Surface Analysis 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Examine the principles and operation of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Explore state-of-the-art methods for acquiring, processing and interpreting the analytical results. Perform hands-on experiments on XPS and AFM followed by data evaluation and interpretation. Mechanical Engineering 387R (Topic 9) and 397 (Topic: Adv Mthds for Srfce Anlysis) may not both be counted.

Restrictions: Restricted to materials science and engineering or mechanical engineering students.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387S Topics in Materials Processing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Mechanical Processing of Materials. Analysis of the loads, deformation, and limitations in machining and forming processes.

Topic 2: Processing of Materials. Principles, advantages, and problems of solid, liquid, and vapor materials processes; considerations of structural alloys, ceramics, engineering polymers, and composites.

Topic 3: Powder Processing. Synthesis of powders, powder characterization, powder stabilization, consolidation of powders, sintering, densification, and grain growth.

M E 387S.2 Processing of Materials 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Principles, advantages, and problems of solid, liquid, and vapor materials processes; considerations of structural alloys, ceramics, engineering polymers, and composites.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 387S.3 Powder Processing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Synthesis of powders, powder characterization, powder stabilization, consolidation of powders, sintering, densification, and grain growth.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 388C Nuclear Power Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fundamental principles of the design and analysis of nuclear systems; introduction to the physics of nuclear reactions, chain reactions, and nuclear energy generation; heat generation and conduction within nuclear systems; heat transfer and fluid flow in nuclear systems; the thermodynamics of nuclear power; the nuclear fuel cycle; and issues related to the materials aspect of reactor engineering. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 388D Nuclear Reactor Theory I 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Principle concepts in the physics of nuclear systems, including radiation, radioactive decay, and the buildup and depletion of isotopes in nuclear systems; neutron-nucleus interactions and nuclear cross sections; transport or radiation using one-group and two-group diffusion theory; and concepts of criticality and time dependent reactors. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, and Mechanical Engineering 361E or the equivalent.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 388E Nuclear Reactor Theory II 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Neutron-nucleus interactions and nuclear cross section calculations; transport of radiation using neutron transport theory and multigroup diffusion theory; heterogeneous reactor calculations; the kinetics of nuclear systems; perturbation theory; and the nuclear fuel cycle. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, and Mechanical Engineering 361E or the equivalent.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 388F Computational Methods in Radiation Transport 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Transport equation, Monte Carlo method, energy and time discretization, discrete ordinates, integral methods, and even-parity methods. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 388G Nuclear Radiation Shielding 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Radiation fields/sources; techniques in neutron and photon attenuation; transport description of radiation penetration. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 388H Nuclear Safety and Security 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Examine probabilistic risk assessment models and nuclear arms nonproliferation, including failure classifications; failure mode, effects, and criticality analysis (FMECA); fault and event trees; and reliability block diagrams. Discuss specific areas from the Code of Federal Regulations. Mechanical Engineering 388H and Operations Research and Industrial Engineering 390R (Topic 15) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 388J Neutron Interactions and Their Applications in Nuclear Science and Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

The fundamental principles of neutron interactions with matter and how these interactions are used in a variety of science and engineering research areas. Includes the history of neutron research, fundamental principles, dosimetry, depth profile, radiography, activation analysis, detection, homeland security, and scattering, with a significant emphasis placed on experimental design of these neutron techniques. Mechanical Engineering 388J and 397 (Topic: Neutron Interactions and Their Applications in Nuclear Science and Engineering) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 388M Mathematical Methods for Nuclear and Radiation Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Fundamental mathematics used in graduate studies in nuclear and radiation engineering. Topics include statistics, experimental data, propagation of error, detection limits, and differential and partial differential equations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 388N Design of Nuclear Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Integration of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermomechanics, and thermodynamics with reactor theory for core design. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, and Mechanical Engineering 361E or the equivalent.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 388P Applied Nuclear Physics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Properties of the nucleus and its structure; binding energy and nuclear stability, and the liquid drop model of the nucleus; the shell model of the nucleus; deuteron bound-state wave function and energy, n-p scattering cross section, transition probability per unit time, and barrier transmission probability; nuclear conservation laws; the energetics and general cross section behavior in nuclear reactions; interactions of charged particles, neutrons, and gamma rays with matter; and alpha, beta, and gamma decay. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 388S Modern Trends in Nuclear and Radiation Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Facilitates presentations on research topics in nuclear and radiation engineering outside any research with techniques in proposal writing; or specialized laboratory courses. Mechanical Engineering 388S and 397 (Topic: Modern Trends in Nuclear and Radiation Engineering) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 389C Nuclear Environmental Protection 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Ionizing radiation and its interactions with matter and living tissues; radioactive decay kinetics; external and internal dose measurement; transportation through the environment; managing radioactive waste streams; and safeguards. Mechanical Engineering 337F and 389C may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 389F The Nuclear Fuel Cycle 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

A survey of the nuclear fuel cycle, including resource acquisition, fuel enrichment and fabrication, spent fuel reprocessing and repository disposal. Nuclear fuel management and reactor physics are addressed in the context of fuel burn-up calculations. Uses cross-disciplinary tools such as cost-benefit and environmental impact analyses. Includes fuel cycles currently in use, advanced fuel cycle concepts currently being presented in the technical literature, and a group project designed to research, analyze, and document the technical, economic, and/or environmental ramifications of one of these advanced fuel cycles. Mechanical Engineering 389F and 397 (Topic: The Nuclear Fuel Cycle) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 389M Materials Processing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explores the principles, advantages, and problems of solid, liquid, and vapor materials processes. Studies the considerations of structural alloys, ceramics, engineering polymers, and composites. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the Executive ME program.

Restrictions: Restricted to Option III Mechanical Engineering Master's degree students.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Master's

M E 389Q Topics in Nuclear and Radiation Engineering: Design of Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Synthesis of engineering concepts, materials specifications, and economics in the design of nuclear systems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, and Mechanical Engineering 361E or the equivalent.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Design of Nuclear Systems. Integration of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermomechanics, and thermodynamics with reactor theory for core design.

Topic 2: Design of Nuclear Systems II. Synthesis of reactor and engineering design with fuel cycle and power plant economics, feasibility studies, operational characteristics and safety analysis, fast and thermal systems.

M E 390 Vehicle System Dynamics and Controls 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 390C Cyber Vehicle Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Study of the engineering principles of autonomous mobile robots. Subjects include understanding the dynamics of vehicle systems, and the principles and practical implementation of sensing, actuation, and control. Emphasis will be given to providing practical laboratory study of these subjects using mobile robot platforms, and the use of the commercial software package LabVIEW for programming of real-time data acquisition and control targets. Simulation studies may also be conducted in LabVIEW and/or the Matlab environment; some proficiency in use of both of these software packages is expected. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 360, 379M (Topic: Cyber Vehicle Systems), 390C, 397 (Topic: Cyber Vehicle Systems). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 390E Nuclear Security System Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore the science and engineering associated with the design, evaluation, and implementation of systems to secure nuclear and radiological materials. Examine methods for planning and evaluating nuclear security activities at the state and facility level. Study the characterization of the adversary, categorization of targets and the consequences associated with failure to protect those targets, detection and delay technologies, on-site and off-site response as well as different response strategies, evaluation of insider threats, mathematical methods for evaluating risk due to the threat and the security system design, and methods for risk minimization and system optimization will also be studied. Mechanical Engineering 390E and 397 (Topic: Nuclear Security Sys Design) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 390F Nuclear Analysis Techniques 3 Hours

2 Lecture Hours 1.5 Lab Hours

Thermal and fast neutron activation, scintillation and solid-state detectors, beta and gamma spectrometry, coincidence techniques. Two lecture hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 390G Nuclear Engineering Laboratory 3 Hours

2 Lecture Hours 1.5 Lab Hours

Experiments using the TRIGA reactor and a subcritical assembly; measurement of reactor characteristics and operational parameters. Two lecture hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 390M The Enterprise of Technology 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Uses early stage technologies to create new and original commercialization plans which include the best first market, establishing technology features in that market, and estimated benefits and costs to deliver a future product to a customer. Includes in-person market research, a written semester journal, and engagement with multiple projects. Reviews later stages of technology entrepreneurship; includes forming a new company, building a business plan, building a team, getting funding, and scale up to manufacturing. Emphasis on gaining proficient knowledge on intellectual property protection and strategy, and the steps and processes necessary to the successful design and manufacture of a product or service. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the Executive ME program.

Restrictions: Restricted to Option III Mechanical Engineering Master's degree students.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Master's

M E 390N Health Physics Laboratory 3 Hours

1 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

The application of radiation and radiation protection instrumentation. Includes personnel monitoring; radiation detection systems; gamma-ray spectroscopy; determination of environmental radiation; counting statistics; and gamma and neutron shielding. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 390T Nuclear and Radiochemistry 3 Hours

1 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Theory and application of nuclear and radiochemistry, including alpha, beta, and gamma ray processes; fission products; statistics; solvent extraction; absorption and teaching techniques; various counting methods; and radiation protection. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 390V Advanced Nuclear Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Study radioactivity, fission reactors, nuclear power systems, nuclear power safety, and nuclear interactions: fission and fusion. Mechanical Engineering 390V and 397 (Topic: Advanced Nuclear Engineering) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 390W Proposal Writing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Learn to write a full proposal on current research in any science or engineering discipline. Mechanical Engineering 390W and 397 (Topic: Proposal Writing) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 391M Introduction to Manufacturing Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

With an emphasis on continuous flow manufacturing, provides the knowledge and skill set to analyze and design production systems to decrease manufacturing costs, decrease defects, and shorten delivery time by reducing process cycle times. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the Executive ME program.

Restrictions: Restricted to Option III Mechanical Engineering Master's degree students.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Master's

M E 391R Artificial Intelligence Programming for Engineers 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Provides a working knowledge of LISP and compares it with PROLOG; use of the Texas Instruments Explorer, and artificial intelligence techniques applied to engineering problems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392C Design Optimization and Automation 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Optimization in mechanical design, including monotonicity analysis, gradient-based constrained optimization, tree-searching, and stochastic approaches. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and proficiency in C or MATLAB.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392G Topics in Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Studies in computer graphics and its application to design. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Introduction to Computer Graphics. Two- and three-dimensional transformations, projections, and the graphics pipeline; fundamental algorithms for wire frame and hidden surface image generation; interactive techniques, geometric modeling, and realistic rendering using a standard graphics library. Additional prerequisite: Proficiency in C or C++.

Topic 2: Computer-Aided Geometric Design. Introduction to techniques for representing geometry for computer-aided engineering design. Two- and three-dimensional curve formulations, techniques from algebraic and vector geometry, implicit versus parametric definitions; and free-form surface formulation and solid modeling. Additional prerequisite: Proficiency in C or C++.

Topic 3: Advanced Computer-Aided Design Applications. Hardware and software for computer-aided design systems. Display devices, multidimensional graphics, optimization, use of artificial intelligence.

Topic 4: Advanced Topics in Computer-Aided Design. Detailed execution of an independent computer-aided design project. Projects require significant development and emphasize application of techniques from computer-aided engineering and interactive computer graphics. Lectures deal with the subject matter of the projects. Additional prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 352K, 392G (Topic 1), or 392G (Topic 2); and consent of instructor.

M E 392G.1 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Two- and three-dimensional transformations, projections, and the graphics pipeline; fundamental algorithms for wire frame and hidden surface image generation; interactive techniques, geometric modeling, and realistic rendering using a standard graphics library.

Pre/Corequisites: Proficiency in C or C++.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392G.2 Computer-Aided Geometric Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Introduction to techniques for representing geometry for computer-aided engineering design. Two- and three-dimensional curve formulations, techniques from algebraic and vector geometry, implicit versus parametric definitions; and free-form surface formulation and solid modeling.

Pre/Corequisites: Proficiency in C or C++.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392G.3 Advanced Computer-Aided Design Applications 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Hardware and software for computer-aided design systems. Display devices, multidimensional graphics, optimization, use of artificial intelligence.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392G.4 Advanced Topics in Computer-Aided Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Detailed execution of an independent computer-aided design project. Projects require significant development and emphasize application of techniques from computer-aided engineering and interactive computer graphics. Lectures deal with the subject matter of the projects.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 352K, 392G (Topic 1), or 392G (Topic 2); and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392M Topics in Advanced Mechanical Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Analytical Techniques in Mechanical Design. Analytical techniques and some computational techniques for the advanced stress and strength analysis of machine components and mechanical structures.

Topic 2: Robotic Manipulators. Kinematic, dynamic, control, actuation, sensing, and programming issues concerning robotic manipulators.

Topic 3: Advanced Design of Machine Elements. Review of basic machine elements, properties, and stresses; fluid couplings and torque converters; thermal stresses, relaxation, and beneficial residual stressing; shells and rotors; plasticity.

Topic 4: Geometry of Robots.

Topic 5: Advanced Dynamics of Robotic Systems. In-depth treatment of the kinematics and dynamics of robotic linkage systems. Includes discussion of modeling, analysis, and control of in-parallel structured mechanisms, dual arms, and the conventional serial manipulator.

Topic 6: Engineering Design Theory and Mathematical Techniques. Design history and philosophy. Survey of current research areas in design theory, methodology, and manufacturing. Tools for solving engineering system design and synthesis problems. Reverse engineering design project.

Topic 7: Product Design, Development, and Prototyping. Methodology and tools for the product development process. Functional designs based on real product needs. Product design project.

Topic 8: Medical Device Design and Manufacturing. Explore how to solve medical device design problems using systematic design thinking and practices. Interpret clinical needs, define an open engineering medical device design problem, including formulating engineering requirements/specifications to address a marketable need. Generate concepts in a way that promotes both creativity and usefulness, make well-informed, well-justified design decisions in the early and later stages of design. Design and analyze experiments, follow statistical best practices in Design of Experiments(DoE), embody solutions with "Design for X" considerations, and communicate intermediate and final designs clearly and effectively in written and oral formats. Mechanical Engineering 392M (Topic 8) and 397 (Topic: Medical Device Design and Manu) may not both be counted.

Topic 9: Precision Machine Design. Discuss modeling, design, integration and best practices for use of machine elements such as bearings, springs, gears, cams and mechanisms. Model and analyze these elements based upon extensive application of physics, mathematics, and core mechanical engineering principles (solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, manufacturing, estimation, computer simulation, etc.). Mechanical Engineering 392M (Topic 9) and 397 (Topic: Precision Machine Design) may not both be counted.

Topic 10: Computational Methods for Engineering Design. Examine several categories of computational methods that are useful for engineering design applications. Implement the methods on example engineering design problems. Mechanical Engineering 392M (Topic 10) and 397 (Topic: Comp Meth for Engr Design) may not both be counted.

Topic 11: Data-Driven Design and Decision-Making in Complex Systems. Explore state-of-the-art approaches for data-informed decision-making and modeling in complex systems design. Apply various data-driven and theory-driven models to model, estimate, analyze, and predict decision-making behaviors of stakeholders in representative complex engineered systems, such as air transportation networks, power grids, and market systems. Mechanical Engineering 392M (Topic 11) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: DATA-DRVN DSGN/DEC-MAK CPX SYS) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Graduate standing, undergraduate coursework in engineering statistics, and consent of instructor.

M E 392M.1 Analytical Techniques in Mechanical Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Analytical techniques and some computational techniques for the advanced stress and strength analysis of machine components and mechanical structures.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392M.10 Computational Methods for Engineering Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Examine several categories of computational methods that are useful for engineering design applications. Implement the methods on example engineering design problems. Mechanical Engineering 392M (Topic 10) and 397 (Topic: Comp Meth for Engr Design) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392M.11 Data-Driven Design and Decision-Making in Complex Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore state-of-the-art approaches for data-informed decision-making and modeling in complex systems design. Apply various data-driven and theory-driven models to model, estimate, analyze, and predict decision-making behaviors of stakeholders in representative complex engineered systems, such as air transportation networks, power grids, and market systems. Mechanical Engineering 392M (Topic 11) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: DATA-DRVN DSGN/DEC-MAK CPX SYS) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, undergraduate coursework in engineering statistics, and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392M.3 Advanced Design of Machine Elements 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Review of basic machine elements, properties, and stresses; fluid couplings and torque converters; thermal stresses, relaxation, and beneficial residual stressing; shells and rotors; plasticity.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392M.6 Engineering Design Theory and Mathematical Techniques 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Design history and philosophy. Survey of current research areas in design theory, methodology, and manufacturing. Tools for solving engineering system design and synthesis problems. Reverse engineering design project.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392M.7 Product Design, Development, and Prototyping 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Methodology and tools for the product development process. Functional designs based on real product needs. Product design project.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392M.8 Medical Device Design and Manufacturing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore how to solve medical device design problems using systematic design thinking and practices. Interpret clinical needs, define an open engineering medical device design problem, including formulating engineering requirements/specifications to address a marketable need. Generate concepts in a way that promotes both creativity and usefulness, make well-informed, well-justified design decisions in the early and later stages of design. Design and analyze experiments, follow statistical best practices in Design of Experiments(DoE), embody solutions with "Design for X" considerations, and communicate intermediate and final designs clearly and effectively in written and oral formats. Mechanical Engineering 392M (Topic 8) and 397 (Topic: Medical Device Design and Manu) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392M.9 Precision Machine Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Discuss modeling, design, integration and best practices for use of machine elements such as bearings, springs, gears, cams and mechanisms. Model and analyze these elements based upon extensive application of physics, mathematics, and core mechanical engineering principles (solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, manufacturing, estimation, computer simulation, etc.). Mechanical Engineering 392M (Topic 9) and 397 (Topic: Precision Machine Design) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392Q Topics in Manufacturing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Topics that cut across departmental concentrations (mechanical systems and design, metallurgy and materials engineering, operations research and industrial engineering), including design for manufacturing, manufacturing machines and manufacturing processing, and production systems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester; additional laboratory hours may be required for some topics.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Introduction to Manufacturing Systems. Analysis and design of production systems to decrease manufacturing costs, decrease defects, and shorten delivery time by reducing process cycle times. Emphasis is on continuous flow manufacturing. Additional prerequisite: A basic understanding of statistics.

Topic 2: Computer Fundamentals for Manufacturing Systems. Computer graphics, computer-aided design, direct numerical control, relationship between computer-aided design and manufacturing.

Topic 3: Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems. System analysis for manufacturing processes, using mathematical models, optimization, and stochastic analysis. Economic evaluation, identification of bottlenecks, estimation of resource requirements, and system design. Mechanical Engineering 383P (Topic 5: Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems) and 392Q (Topic 3) may not both be counted.

Topic 4: Automation and Integration of Manufacturing Systems. Integration of automated manufacturing components into a cohesive manufacturing system. Selection of automation strategy, communication and interaction between system components, economics and reliability of the resulting systems.

Topic 5: Manufacturing Processing: Unit Processes. Important unit processing operations in manufacturing: cutting, drilling, and grinding metals, ceramics, composites, and polymers. Deformation processes: forming and rolling. Laser machining.

Topic 6: Mechatronics I. Integrated use of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems for information processing and control of machines and devices. System modeling, electromechanics, sensors and actuators, basic electronics design, signal processing and conditioning, noise and its abatement, grounding and shielding, filters, and system interfacing techniques. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Topic 7: Microcomputer Programming and Interfacing. Microcomputer architecture and programming; microcomputer system analysis; interfacing and digital control.

Topic 8: The Factory of the Twenty-First Century. Projection of technologies that may significantly affect discrete-parts manufacturing ten to twenty-five years into the future. Speakers may include leaders from academia, government, and industry.

Topic 9: Mechatronics II. Interfacing microcomputers with sensors and actuators; hybrid (analog/digital) design; digital logic and analog circuitry; data acquisition and control; microcomputer architecture, assembly language programming; signal conditioning, filters, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Topic 10: Statistical Methods in Manufacturing. Statistical monitoring of manufacturing processes; methods and applications of various control charts; formal design of experiments (DOE), including the statistical evaluation of main and interaction effects, as well as intelligent experimentation through reduced factorial experimental design; Taguchi's design philosophy as applied to response surface methods and gradient-based search techniques; and advanced issues in quality control and design of manufacturing systems. Same as: ORI 390Q.7 Additional prerequisite: Knowledge of basic probability and statistics and consent of instructor.

Topic 11: High Throughput Nanopatterning. Introduction to the basic tools and materials involved in the patterning processes needed to create nano-scale structures and functional materials and discusses the relevance of these processes to applications in the electronics, display, and energy industries. Examine industry and research roadmaps that provide relevant metrics and timelines for fabrication, materials, nano-enabled components and devices. Explore novel nano-enabled components and devices using relevant computational modeling and simulation tools. Mechanical Engineering 392Q (Topic 11) and 397 (Topic: High Throughput Nanopatterning) may not both be counted.

Topic 12: Additive Manufacturing. Explore, compare, and contrast the major categories of additive manufacturing processes and examine their impact on the design of engineered parts. Mechanical Engineering 392Q (Topic 12) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Additive Manufacturing) may not both be counted.

Topic 13: Analytics and Control in Semiconductor Manufacturing. Learn key data analytics and process control methods for turning metrology and sensing data into useful information and decisions in semiconductor manufacturing. Explore applications of statistical models for statistical process control, as well as applications of dynamic models for virtual metrology and run-to-run control in semiconductor manufacturing systems. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Analytics/Control Semi Manuf), 392Q (Topic 13), Operations Research and Industrial Engineering 397 (Topic: Analytics/Control Semi Manuf), 390Q (Topic 9). Same as: ORI 390Q.9

Topic 14: Bioinspired Micro and Nanostructures. Explore the unique properties, operating principles, and applications of micro/nanostructures that are found in nature. Examine naturally occurring organisms that have unique microscopic features, giving rise to novel behavior not observed in traditional bulk materials. Discuss the design and manufacturing of these bioinspired micro/nanostructures for engineered materials, highlighting applications in renewable energy, aerospace, and next-generation electronics and display. Mechanical Engineering 392Q (Topic 14) and 397 (Topic: Bioinspired Micro/Nanostructures) may not both be counted.

Topic 15: Optical Engineering. Explore optics, with a focus on engineering applications. Review geometrical optics: ray-tracing, reflection, refraction, lens design, imaging optical systems, as well as subjects in wave optics: basic electrodynamics, scalar wave theory, interference, Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction, image formation, Fourier optics, and 4F systems. Examine optical systems and metrology instruments, such as the human eye, microscopes/telescopes, and interferometers. Discuss the role of optics in advanced nano/microscale manufacturing, as well as applications in more efficient solar energy systems, engineered materials, and nanotechnology. Mechanical Engineering 392Q (Topic 15) and 397 (Topic: Optical Engineering) may not both be counted.

M E 392Q.1 Introduction to Manufacturing Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Analysis and design of production systems to decrease manufacturing costs, decrease defects, and shorten delivery time by reducing process cycle times. Emphasis is on continuous flow manufacturing.

Pre/Corequisites: A basic understanding of statistics.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392Q.10 Statistical Methods in Manufacturing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Statistical monitoring of manufacturing processes; methods and applications of various control charts; formal design of experiments (DOE), including the statistical evaluation of main and interaction effects, as well as intelligent experimentation through reduced factorial experimental design; Taguchi's design philosophy as applied to response surface methods and gradient-based search techniques; and advanced issues in quality control and design of manufacturing systems.

Same as: ORI 390Q.7

Pre/Corequisites: Knowledge of basic probability and statistics and consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392Q.11 High Throughput Nanopatterning 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Introduction to the basic tools and materials involved in the patterning processes needed to create nano-scale structures and functional materials and discusses the relevance of these processes to applications in the electronics, display, and energy industries. Examine industry and research roadmaps that provide relevant metrics and timelines for fabrication, materials, nano-enabled components and devices. Explore novel nano-enabled components and devices using relevant computational modeling and simulation tools. Mechanical Engineering 392Q (Topic 11) and 397 (Topic: High Throughput Nanopatterning) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392Q.12 Additive Manufacturing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore, compare, and contrast the major categories of additive manufacturing processes and examine their impact on the design of engineered parts. Mechanical Engineering 392Q (Topic 12) and Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Additive Manufacturing) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392Q.13 Analytics and Control in Semiconductor Manufacturing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Learn key data analytics and process control methods for turning metrology and sensing data into useful information and decisions in semiconductor manufacturing. Explore applications of statistical models for statistical process control, as well as applications of dynamic models for virtual metrology and run-to-run control in semiconductor manufacturing systems. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Analytics/Control Semi Manuf), 392Q (Topic 13), Operations Research and Industrial Engineering 397 (Topic: Analytics/Control Semi Manuf), 390Q (Topic 9).

Same as: ORI 390Q.9

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392Q.14 Bioinspired Micro and Nanostructures 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore the unique properties, operating principles, and applications of micro/nanostructures that are found in nature. Examine naturally occurring organisms that have unique microscopic features, giving rise to novel behavior not observed in traditional bulk materials. Discuss the design and manufacturing of these bioinspired micro/nanostructures for engineered materials, highlighting applications in renewable energy, aerospace, and next-generation electronics and display. Mechanical Engineering 392Q (Topic 14) and 397 (Topic: Bioinspired Micro/Nanostructures) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392Q.15 Optical Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Explore optics, with a focus on engineering applications. Review geometrical optics: ray-tracing, reflection, refraction, lens design, imaging optical systems, as well as subjects in wave optics: basic electrodynamics, scalar wave theory, interference, Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction, image formation, Fourier optics, and 4F systems. Examine optical systems and metrology instruments, such as the human eye, microscopes/telescopes, and interferometers. Discuss the role of optics in advanced nano/microscale manufacturing, as well as applications in more efficient solar energy systems, engineered materials, and nanotechnology. Mechanical Engineering 392Q (Topic 15) and 397 (Topic: Optical Engineering) may not both be counted.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392Q.2 Computer Fundamentals for Manufacturing Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Computer graphics, computer-aided design, direct numerical control, relationship between computer-aided design and manufacturing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392Q.4 Automation and Integration of Manufacturing Systems 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Integration of automated manufacturing components into a cohesive manufacturing system. Selection of automation strategy, communication and interaction between system components, economics and reliability of the resulting systems.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392Q.5 Manufacturing Processing: Unit Processes 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Important unit processing operations in manufacturing: cutting, drilling, and grinding metals, ceramics, composites, and polymers. Deformation processes: forming and rolling. Laser machining.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392Q.6 Mechatronics I 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Integrated use of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems for information processing and control of machines and devices. System modeling, electromechanics, sensors and actuators, basic electronics design, signal processing and conditioning, noise and its abatement, grounding and shielding, filters, and system interfacing techniques. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392Q.7 Microcomputer Programming and Interfacing 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Microcomputer architecture and programming; microcomputer system analysis; interfacing and digital control.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 392Q.9 Mechatronics II 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Interfacing microcomputers with sensors and actuators; hybrid (analog/digital) design; digital logic and analog circuitry; data acquisition and control; microcomputer architecture, assembly language programming; signal conditioning, filters, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 393M Engineering Design Innovation 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Focuses on design methodology that includes a survey of current research in areas in design theory and methodology. Studies the tools used for solving engineering system designs and synthesis problems for application in a reverse engineering and redesign project. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the Executive ME program.

Restrictions: Restricted to Option III Mechanical Engineering Master's degree students.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Master's

M E 394M Topics in Mechanical Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Topics in Engineering. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the Executive ME program.

Restrictions: Restricted to Option III Mechanical Engineering Master's degree students.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Master's

M E 395 The Enterprise of Technology 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Studies the basis for assessing emerging technologies. Describes the process of technology commercialization, including identifying marketable technologies, defining products, and matching products to markets. Also studies intellectual property protection and strategy, and the steps and processes necessary to the successful design and manufacture of a product or service. Mechanical Engineering 395 and 397 (Topic: Enterprise of Technology: Laboratory to Market) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 395M Engineering Design and Innovation with Product Design 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Focuses on design methodology that includes a survey of current research in areas in design theory and methodology. Designed to help students acquire tools for solving engineering system designs and synthesis problems which they can apply in a reverse engineering and redesign project. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Executive ME program.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Master's

M E 396D Decision and Control of Human-Centered Robots 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Geared toward students who would like to use Python for their engineering careers with a focus on sharing and development of open source software applications. Emphasis on the important areas of system modeling, simulation, data analysis, and software/data management. Students create mini-projects in Python where they apply basic knowledge on software design and organization, debugging, open source practices, and data visualization. It is expected that students have some experience in programming and would like to advance to the next level. Aerospace Engineering 381P (Topic 13) and Mechanical Engineering 396D may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate adviser.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 396M Materials Science and Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

An exploration of the fundamental aspects of the relationships between processing, structure, properties and performance of engineering materials. Exploration of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Executive ME program.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Master's

M E 396P Application Programming for Engineers 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Designed for students who have some experience in programming and are interested in the sharing and development of open source software applications. Provides an introduction to the Python programming language, an open source, flexible, and intuitive debug programming language, with an emphasis on system modeling, simulation, data analysis, and software/data management. Students create mini projects in Python that demonstrate software design and organization, debugging, open source practices, and data visualization. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate adviser.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 397 Topics in Current Engineering Studies 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

The equivalent of three class hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate adviser.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Projects.

Topic 2: Nuclear Engineering Materials.

Topic 3: Facilitating Process Improvement.

Topic 8: Energy and the Environment. Additional prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Topic 9: Nuclear Fuel Cycles.

Topic 11: Decision and Risk Analysis. Fundamentals of decision analysis and risk assessment; mathematical and psychological aspects of decision making, especially under uncertain conditions; engineering/project management applications.

Topic 13: Large-Scale Systems Optimization.

Topic 16: Nuclear Reactor Safety.

Topic 18: Gas Radiation.

Topic 26: Nuclear Health Physics.

Topic 29: Thermomechanical Processing of Polymers.

Topic 33: Physical Gas Dynamics.

Topic 34: Computational Geometry of Engineering Design.

Topic 35: Statistical Design of Experiments.

Topic 36: Advanced Stochastic Processes.

Topic 37: Nuclear Engineering Materials.

Topic 38: Sampling.

Topic 39: Systems Simulation.

Topic 40: Advanced Topics in Computer-Aided Design.

Topic 42: Combinatorial Optimization.

M E 397.8 Energy and the Environment 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Pre/Corequisites: Consent of instructor.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 197K, 297K, 397K Topics in Graduate Seminar 1-3 Hours

1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Credit No Credit

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

Topic 1: Acoustics Seminar.

Topic 2: Advanced Thermal/Fluid Seminar.

Topic 3: Materials Engineering.

Topic 4: Mechanical Systems and Design.

Topic 5: Nuclear Engineering.

Topic 6: Introductory Thermal/Fluid Seminar.

M E 197K.1, 297K.1, 397K.1 Acoustics Seminar 1-3 Hours

1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Grading: Credit No Credit

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 197K.2, 297K.2, 397K.2 Advanced Thermal/Fluid Seminar 1-3 Hours

1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Grading: Credit No Credit

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 197K.3, 297K.3, 397K.3 Materials Engineering 1-3 Hours

1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Grading: Credit No Credit

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 197K.4, 297K.4, 397K.4 Mechanical Systems and Design 1-3 Hours

1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Grading: Credit No Credit

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 197K.5, 297K.5, 397K.5 Nuclear Engineering 1-3 Hours

1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Grading: Credit No Credit

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 197K.6, 297K.6, 397K.6 Introductory Thermal/Fluid Seminar 1-3 Hours

1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Grading: Credit No Credit

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 397M Graduate Research Internship 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Research associated with enrollment in the Graduate Research Internship Program (GRIP). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor and the dean of the Cockrell School of Engineering.

Grading: Credit No Credit

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 197P, 297P, 397P Projects in Mechanical Engineering 1-3 Hours

0,0,3 Lecture Hours 0,3,9 Lab Hours

Independent project carried out under the supervision of a mechanical engineering faculty member. Three, six, or nine laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor and the graduate adviser.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

M E 097S Introduction to Graduate Studies 0 Hours

1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Introduction to graduate studies is a first year seminar course for new graduate students that cover topics such as finding a research advisor, how to apply for fellowships, how to select a research topic, how to conduct a literature review, research methods, and research ethics. One lecture hour a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Credit No Credit

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 698 Thesis 6 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for two semesters.

Pre/Corequisites: For 698A, graduate standing in mechanical engineering and consent of the graduate adviser; for 698B, Mechanical Engineering 698A.

Grading: Credit No Credit

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Master's

M E 198C, 398C, 698C Engineering Teaching Practicum 1,3,6 Hours

1,3,6 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, admission to the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Education Program, and consent of the graduate advisor.

Grading: Credit No Credit

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 398M Introduction to Automatic Control 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Gain a basic intuition for and understanding of linear feedback systems and develop the mathematical tools to understand the basics of design and analysis of single-input single-output feedback control systems. Builds on the system modeling skills developed in previous courses in order to better understand how to control a system's behavior. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Executive ME program.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Master's

M E 198P, 398P, 698P Topics in Engineering Teaching Practicum 1,3,6 Hours

1,3,6 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Mentored teaching experience completed by arrangement with the instructor of record for an undergraduate engineering course. May be completed in the same semester as a Teaching Assistant or Assistant Instructor assignment with additional responsibilities. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Curriculum Design in Engineering) and 397 (Topic: Teaching Engineering) or equivalent; and admission to the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Education Program; and consent of the graduate adviser.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 198Q, 398Q Topics in Teaching Portfolio Preparation 1,3 Hours

1,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Project course for students completing the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Education Program to prepare a portfolio highlighting their teaching qualifications and experiences. Not recommended for students with limited teaching experience or students who are within a few years of applying for full-time employment. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the graduate adviser.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 398R Master's Report 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Preparation of a report to fulfill the requirement for the master's degree under the report option. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing in mechanical engineering and consent of the graduate adviser.

Grading: Credit No Credit

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Master's

M E 398S Assessment and Curriculum Design in Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Develop curriculum design skills in preparation for engineering faculty positions, including writing learning outcomes, assessing student learning and aligning expectations to activities and outcomes. Assessment is framed as an integrated part of course design, considers the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of quantitative and qualitative assessment strategies. Practice engineering course design and learn important considerations in coordinating department or college resources in preparation for an ABET engineering accreditation review. Mechanical Engineering 397 (Topic: Assess & Curric Design in Engr) and 398S may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 398T Supervised Teaching in Mechanical Engineering 3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Application of learning and motivation theories to learning in engineering contexts. Practice teaching in nontraditional formats. Preparation of a teaching philosophy. Teaching under close supervision, group meetings or individual consultations, and reports as required. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.

Grading: Student Option

Repeatable for credit: No

Academic Level: Doctoral

M E 399W, 699W, 999W Dissertation 3,6,9 Hours

0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours

Pre/Corequisites: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.

Grading: Credit No Credit

Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)

Academic Level: Doctoral

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