260. Introduction to Engineering Experimentation. (1-3). Credit 2.

Introduction to the basic principles of engineering experimentation including: instrumentation and measurement techniques, data acquisition, analysis and interpretation and reporting of results. Prerequisites: ENGR 213 and 221; ENGR 212, 215 and MATH 308 or registration therein.

344. Fluid Mechanics. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II

Application of laws of statics, buoyancy, stability, energy and momentum to behavior of ideal and real fluids; dimensional analysis and similitude and their application to flow through ducts and piping; lift and drag and related problems. Prerequisites: ENGR 212 and ENGR 221.

345. Fluid Mechanics Laboratory. (0-3). Credit 1. I, II

Introduction to basic fluid mechanics instrumentation; experimental verification and reinforcement of the analytical concepts introduced in MEEN 344. Prerequisites: MEEN 260; MEEN 344 or registration therein.

357. Engineering Analysis for Mechanical Engineers. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II

Practical foundation for the use of numerical methods to solve engineering problems: Introduction to Matlab, error estimation, Taylor series, solution of non-linear algebraic equations and linear simultaneous equations; numerical integration and differentiation; initial value and boundary value problems; finite difference methods for parabolic and elliptic partial differential equations. Prerequisites: ENGR 112 and MATH 308.

360. Materials and Manufacturing Selection in Design. (3-3). Credit 4.

Selection of materials and manufacturing processes in design; emphasis on mechanical properties of materials; production and control of microstructures; manufacturing processes for producing a variety of shapes for different components and structures; use of design methodology. Prerequisites: MEEN 260; CVEN 305; ENGR 213.

363. Dynamics and Vibrations. (2-2). Credit 3.

Application of Newtonian and energy methods to model dynamic systems (particles and rigid bodies) with ordinary differential equations; solution of models using analytical and numerical approaches; interpreting solutions; linear vibrations. Prerequisites: MEEN 357 or CVEN 302 or registration therein; ENGR 221; MATH 308.

364. Dynamic Systems and Controls. (2-3). Credit 3.

Mathematical modeling, analysis, measurement and control of dynamic systems; extensions of modeling techniques of MEEN 363 to other types of dynamic systems; introduction to feedback control, time and frequency domain analysis of control systems, stability, PID control, root locus; design and implementation of computer-based controllers in the lab. Prerequisites: MEEN 260 and 363; ENGR 215.

401. Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design. (2-3). Credit 3.

The design innovation process; need definition, functional analysis, performance requirements and evaluation criteria, conceptual design evaluation, down-selected to an embodiment; introduction to systems and concurrent engineering; parametric and risk analysis, failure mode analysis, material selection, and manufacturability; cost and life cycle issues, project management. Prerequisites: MEEN 360, 364, 368, 461.

404. Engineering Laboratory. (1-3). Credit 2. I, II

Application of basic measurement techniques and instrumentation to the experimental investigation of mechanical engineering systems--engines, turbines, refrigeration systems, flow and heat transfer devices, mechanical systems. Written reports covering the planning, execution, results and conclusions of the investigations. Prerequisites: MEEN 260, 360, 364, 461.

410. Internal Combustion Engines. (3-0). Credit 3.

Thermodynamics of cycles for internal combustion engines and gas turbines, including fuels and combustion; performance characteristics of various types of engines. Prerequisite: MEEN 344 or equivalent or approval of instructor.

411. Mechanical Controls. (3-0). Credit 3.

Application of classical and modern control theory techniques to modeling, analysis and synthesis of linear, mechanical control systems. Prerequisite: MEEN 364.

421. Thermal-Fluids Analysis and Design. (3-0). Credit 3.

Integration of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer through application to the design of various thermal systems comprised of several components requiring individual analyses; analysis of the entire system; representative applications of thermal-fluids analysis with a design approach. Prerequisites: MEEN 461; ENGR 212; junior or senior classification.

431. Advanced System Dynamics and Controls. (3-0). Credit 3.

Unified framework for modeling, analysis, synthesis, design and simulation of mechanical systems with energy exchange across multiple domains; study of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and thermal subsystems; Newtonian mechanics, multiple degrees of freedom vibrations and control system design. Prerequisites: MEEN 364; junior or senior classification.

432. Automotive Engineering. (3-0). Credit 3.

Introduction to vehicle dynamics; application of engineering mechanics principles to analysis of acceleration, braking, cornering and handling; analysis and design of drive train, suspension, brakes, and tires to achieve desired performance. Prerequisite: MEEN 363.

433. Mechatronics. (2-3). Credit 3.

Basic principles of digital logic and analog circuits in mechanical systems; electrical-mechanical interfacing; sensors and actuators; digital control implementation; precision design and system integration. Prerequisite: MEEN 364 or equivalent.

436. Principles of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning. (3-0). Credit 3.

Application of thermodynamics fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to the design of HVAC equipment; selection of equipment, piping and duct layouts. Prerequisite: MEEN 461 or equivalent.

441. Design of Mechanical Components and Systems. (3-0). Credit 3.

Design of machine elements, characteristics of prime movers, loads and power transmission elements as related to mechanical engineering design. Prerequisite: Junior classification in mechanical engineering.

442. Computer Aided Engineering. (3-0). Credit 3.

Effective and efficient use of modern computer hardware and software in modeling, design, and manufacturing; simulation of a broad spectrum of mechanical engineering problems. Prerequisites: MEEN 363 and 368.

444. Finite Element Analysis in Mechanical Engineering. (3-0). Credit 3.

Introduction to basic theory and techniques; one- and two-dimensional formulations for solid mechanics applications; direct and general approaches; broader aspects for field problems; element equations, assembly and solution schemes; computer implementation, programming and projects; error sources and application consideration. Prerequisites: MEEN 357 and 368 or equivalents.

448. Fundamentals of Nondestructive Testing. (3-0). Credit 3.

Physical principles of magnetics, wave propagation and reflection, radiography, penetrants and eddy currents as they apply to nondestructive testing; new NDT techniques, origin of defects, types of failure, material anisotropy, NDT and design. Prerequisite: MEEN 360.

458. Processing and Characterization of Polymers. (3-0). Credit 3.

Introduction of flow behavior in polymers; structure-property-process relationship; mixing rules for polymer blends; mechanical properties; laboratory demonstrations: injection molding, extrusion, melt mixing, and study of morphology using OM, SEM, and TEM. Prerequisite: ENGR 213.

459. Mechanical Vibrations. (3-0). Credit 3.

Basic theory of vibrating systems with single and multiple degrees of freedom and principles of transmission and isolation of vibrations. Prerequisites: MEEN 364; MATH 308.

460. Corrosion Engineering. (3-0). Credit 3.

Aqueous corrosion phenomena of the mixed potential theory; corrosion testing, measuring and control; case studies. Prerequisite: MEEN 360 or equivalent.

464. Heat Transfer Laboratory. (0-3). Credit 1.

Basic measurement techniques in conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer; experimental verification of theoretical and semi-empirical results; uncertainty analysis. Prerequisites: MEEN 461 or registration therein.

465. Mechanical Processing of Materials. (3-0). Credit 3.

Applications of engineering and material sciences to the solution of problems in metal deformation processes. Prerequisites: MEEN 360 or ENGR 213; MEEN 363; CVEN 305.

467. Mechanical Behavior of Materials. (3-0). Credit 3.

Fundamentals of flow and fracture in metals, emphasizing safe design by anticipating response of materials to complex stress and environmental service conditions; micromechanisms of flow, fatigue, creep and fracture; fracture mechanics approach to design. Special emphasis given to microstructure-mechanical property relationship and damage tolerant design. Prerequisite: MEEN 360.

473. Powerplant Engineering. (3-0). Credit 3.

Application of engineering principles to the design and selection of equipment and systems for the conversion of fuel into electrical energy; alternate fuels and environmental effects considered. Prerequisite: MEEN 461 or equivalent or approval of instructor.

477. Air Pollution Engineering. (3-0). Credit 3.

Design of air pollution abatement equipment and systems to include cyclones, bag filters, and scrubbers; air pollution regulations; permitting; dispersion modeling; National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Prerequisite: ENGR 214 or equivalent. Cross-listed with AGEN 477 and SENG 477.

485. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 6. I, II, S

Special problems relating to a specific project in some phase of mechanical engineering. A commitment of two semesters with 6 hours 485 credit is required. Prerequisites: Approval of department head and senior classification.

489. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4. I, II, S

Selected topics in an identified area of mechanical engineering. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.