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Mechanical Engineering B.S.M.E.

UMD Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
Swenson College of Science and Engineering
  • Program Type: Baccalaureate
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2023
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 130 to 131
  • Required credits within the major: 115 to 116
  • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
The mission of the bachelor of science in mechanical engineering is to deliver a laboratory-intensive, undergraduate mechanical engineering education that provides students with the tools and skills to excel in the engineering profession, as they pursue lifelong learning and make positive contributions to society. The student learning experience offers unique opportunities for study abroad, undergraduate research, and electives outside of mechanical engineering to develop an enhanced global perspective. The educational objectives of the mechanical engineering program are to produce graduates who are able to: 1. Solve mechanical engineering problems by applying contemporary engineering tools to propose and implement effective solutions. 2. Design, develop, implement, and improve thermal and mechanical systems. 3. Contribute as informed, ethical, and responsible members of the engineering profession and society as a whole. 4. Continue lifelong professional development throughout their career. 5. Collaborate and communicate effectively with others as a member or leader of an engineering or multidisciplinary team in an international setting. The BSME program integrates topics from chemistry, physics, advanced mathematics and statistics, and core engineering science to prepare graduates to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems, from design, development, manufacture, and use of products involving mechanical and thermal elements. The program emphasizes the production engineering approach to mechanical and thermal systems design and development. Upper division courses provide students with a strong understanding of mechanical and thermal systems, and the skills to design, develop, and implement these systems. The mechanical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. http://www.abet.org Mechanical engineering graduates are qualified for employment in a wide variety of industries including design, manufacturing, materials, aerospace, transportation, natural resources, and energy. Graduates may pursue assignments in design, development, manufacturing, operations, project engineering, or sales, and frequently move into engineering management. They are also well-qualified to continue with graduate education. Students in the BSME program have the opportunity to put their design and entrepreneurial skills to use in ASME design competitions, projects sponsored by regional companies, and research projects in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. Honors requirements: To graduate with department honors, a student must have a 3.40 GPA, be an active member of Tau Beta Pi or a professional engineering society (ASME, ASSE, IIE, MSPE, SME or SWE), and be nominated by a department faculty member.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Admission Requirements
Freshman and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major.
Admission is competitive and applicants are admitted on a space-available basis, with priority determined by cumulative GPA.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
General Requirements
  1. Students must meet all course and credit requirements of the departments and colleges or schools in which they are enrolled including an advanced writing course. Students seeking two degrees must fulfill the requirements of both degrees. However, two degrees cannot be awarded for the same major.
  2. Students must complete all requirements of the Liberal Education Program or its approved equivalent.
  3. Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credits completed in compliance with University of Minnesota Duluth academic policies with credit limits (e.g., Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory Grading Policy, Credit for Prior Learning, etc).
  4. At least 30 semester credits must be earned through UMD, and 15 of the last 30 credits earned immediately before graduation must be awarded by UMD.
  5. At least half of upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits that satisfy major requirements (major requirements includes all courses required for the major, including courses in a subplan) through UMD.
  6. If a minor is required, students must take at least three upper division credits in their minor field from UMD.
  7. For certificate programs, at least 3 upper-division credits that satisfy requirements for the certificate must be taken through UMD. If the program does not require upper division credits students must take at least one course from the certificate program from UMD.
  8. The minimum cumulative University of Minnesota (UMN) GPA required for graduation is 2.00 and includes only University of Minnesota coursework. A minimum UMN GPA of 2.00 is required in each UMD undergraduate major, minor, and certificate. No academic unit may impose a higher GPA standard to graduate.
  9. Diploma, transcripts, licensure, and certification will be withheld until all financial obligations to the University have been met.
Program Requirements
1. A second field of study (e.g. minor, major, degree) is not required for this major. 2. Students must remain in good academic standing. BSME students placed on academic probation will also be removed from BSME status and will not be readmitted to BSME until they achieve good academic standing with the University. 3. Students must complete a minimum of 32 credits of math and science courses. The mechanical engineering curriculum uses the math and science required courses, listed below, to meet this requirement. Courses transferred from other institutions may transfer with fewer credits than the UMD equivalent(s). In this case, to reach the 32 credit minimum, additional coursework within the approved subjects of BIOL, CHEM, EES, MATH, PHYS, and STAT at the 1xxx - 4xxx level, can be applied to satisfy this credit difference.
Advanced Writing (3 cr)
WRIT 3130 is preferred
WRIT 3130 - Advanced Writing: Engineering (3.0 cr)
or WRIT 3150 - Advanced Writing: Science (3.0 cr)
or WRIT 3180 - Honors: Advanced Writing (3.0 cr)
Mathematics and Science Core (36 cr)
Students who transfer courses with fewer credits than the UMD equivalent(s) must complete an additional approved math or science credits as noted above.
General Chemistry I with lab
CHEM 1153 - General Chemistry I [LE CAT, NAT SCI] (4.0 cr)
CHEM 1154 - General Chemistry Lab I [LE CAT, NAT SCI] (1.0 cr)
Mathematics and Statistics
MATH 1296 - Calculus I [LE CAT, LOGIC & QR] (5.0 cr)
MATH 1297 - Calculus II [LOGIC & QR] (5.0 cr)
MATH 3280 - Differential Equations with Linear Algebra (4.0 cr)
MATH 3298 - Calculus III (4.0 cr)
STAT 3411 - Engineering Statistics (3.0 cr)
Physics I with lab
PHYS 2013 - General Physics I [LE CAT, NAT SCI] (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 2017 - Honors: General Physics I [NAT SCI] (4.0 cr)
PHYS 2014 - General Physics Lab I [NAT SCI] (1.0 cr)
Physics II with lab
PHYS 2015 - General Physics II (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 2018 - Honors General Physics II (4.0 cr)
PHYS 2016 - General Physics Lab II (1.0 cr)
BSME Core (60 cr)
Courses include fundamental material in engineering management, engineering science, industrial engineering, and mechanical engineering. Concepts are delivered in lecture and reinforced in lab experiences.
CE 2015 - Engineering Statics (3.0 cr)
CE 2016 - Engineering Mechanics of Materials (3.0 cr)
EE 2006 - Electrical Circuit Analysis (4.0 cr)
EMGT 4110 - Engineering Professionalism and Practice (2.0 cr)
ENGR 1210 - Introduction to Engineering (2.0 cr)
ENGR 1222 - Introduction to Solid Modeling (2.0 cr)
IE 3122 - Materials Engineering Laboratory (2.0 cr)
IE 3125 - Engineering Economic Analysis [SOC SCI] (3.0 cr)
IE 3130 - Materials Processing Engineering (3.0 cr)
ME 2105 - Introduction to Material Science for Engineers (3.0 cr)
ME 2211 - Thermodynamics [SUSTAIN] (3.0 cr)
ME 2226 - Dynamics (3.0 cr)
ME 3140 - System Dynamics and Control (3.0 cr)
ME 3222 - Controls and Kinematics Laboratory (2.0 cr)
ME 3230 - Kinematics and Mechatronics (3.0 cr)
ME 4112 - Heat and Mass Transfer (3.0 cr)
ME 4122 - Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (2.0 cr)
ME 4145 - CAD/CAM (4.0 cr)
ME 4175 - Machine Design (3.0 cr)
ME 4255 - Multidisciplinary Senior Design (4.0 cr)
ME 3111 - Fluid Mechanics (3.0 cr)
or CHE 3111 - Fluid Mechanics (3.0 cr)
Mechanical Engineering Technical Electives (9 cr)
Take 3 or more course(s) totaling 9 or more credit(s) from the following:
· CHE 4301 - Chemical Reaction Engineering (3.0 cr)
· EE 2111 - Linear Systems and Signal Analysis (4.0 cr)
· EE 3445 - Electromagnetic Fields (3.0 cr)
· EE 4501 - Power Systems (4.0 cr)
· EE 4611 - Introduction to Solid-State Semiconductors (3.0 cr)
· IE 3115 - Operations Research (4.0 cr)
· IE 3140 - Human Factors and Ergonomic Design (3.0 cr)
· IE 4010 - Six Sigma Quality Control (3.0 cr)
· IE 4020 - Lean Production Management (3.0 cr)
· IE 4230 - Systems Integration (3.0 cr)
· IE 4495 - Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned) (1.0-4.0 cr)
· IE 4993 - Industrial Engineering Seminar (1.0 cr)
· IE 5305 - Supply Chain Management (3.0 cr)
· IE 5325 - Advanced Engineering Economics (3.0 cr)
· IE 5345 - Life Cycle Assessment (3.0 cr)
· IE 5355 - Data-Driven Engineering: Using Data Analytics for Engineering Design and Decision Making (3.0 cr)
· IE 5365 - Machine Learning Applications in System Dynamics and Control (3.0 cr)
· ME 3010 - Fundamentals of Machining and Manufacturing (3.0 cr)
· ME 4050 - Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering (3.0 cr)
· ME 4060 - Machine Vision and Image Based Robot Control (3.0 cr)
· ME 4135 - Robotics and Controls (3.0 cr)
· ME 4196 - Cooperative Education I (1.0 cr)
· ME 4197 - Mechanical Engineering Internship (1.0 cr)
· ME 4296 - Cooperative Education II (2.0 cr)
· ME 4297 - Mechanical Engineering Internship (2.0 cr)
· ME 4365 - Global Sustainability Experience in Design/Manufacturing in Africa (3.0 cr)
· ME 4375 - Pipeline Engineering (3.0 cr)
· ME 4491 - Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering (1.0-4.0 cr)
· ME 4495 - Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned) (1.0-4.0 cr)
· ME 5050 - Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering (3.0 cr)
· ME 5060 - Machine Vision and Image Based Robot Control (3.0 cr)
· ME 5101 - Design and Manufacturing of Composite Materials (3.0 cr)
· ME 5110 - Analytic Techniques in Mechanical Engineering (3.0 cr)
· ME 5120 - Advanced Dynamics and Control (3.0 cr)
· ME 5122 - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Fundamentals (3.0 cr)
· ME 5210 - Advanced Thermal Fluid Sciences (3.0 cr)
· ME 5220 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3.0 cr)
· ME 5305 - Computational Fluid Dynamics (3.0 cr)
· ME 5315 - Nondestructive Evaluation of Engineering Materials (3.0 cr)
· ME 5325 - Sustainable Energy System (3.0 cr)
· ME 5335 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3.0 cr)
· ME 5345 - Smart Materials and Structures (3.0 cr)
· ME 5355 - Gas Turbines (3.0 cr)
· ME 5365 - Introduction to Medical Device Development (3.0 cr)
· ME 5991 - Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering (1.0-4.0 cr)
· MGTS 4472 - Entrepreneurship (3.0 cr)
· PHYS 2021 - Relativity and Quantum Physics (4.0 cr)
· PHYS 4021 - Quantum Physics II (4.0 cr)
· PHYS 4031 - Thermal and Statistical Physics (4.0 cr)
· TH 3375 - Mechanical Design for Stage (3.0 cr)
Courses From Other Programs (7 - 8 cr)
These courses help engineers develop a foundation of computer, and economics skills.
Computer Science
CS 1411 - Introduction to Programming in Matlab (4.0 cr)
or CS 1511 - Computer Science I [LE CAT] (5.0 cr)
or CS 1581 - Honors: Computer Science I [LE CAT] (5.0 cr)
Economics
ECON 1022 - Principles of Economics: Macro [LE CAT, SOC SCI] (3.0 cr)
or ECON 1023 - Principles of Economics: Micro [LE CAT, SOC SCI] (3.0 cr)
 
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WRIT 3130 - Advanced Writing: Engineering
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Study of writing for those invested in the disciplines of engineering or computer science. Exploration of academic and professional rhetorical situations. Practice with research methods, document design, editing, effective collaboration, and ethical issues in the production of documents in multiple genres for multiple audiences. pre-req: 1) WRIT 1120 or MNTC or AA completed 2) minimum 60 credits earned or in progress
WRIT 3150 - Advanced Writing: Science
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Study of writing for those invested in the disciplines of mathematics and life and physical sciences. Exploration of academic and professional rhetorical situations. Practice with research methods, document design, editing, effective collaboration, and ethical issues in the production of documents in multiple genres for multiple audiences. prereq: 1) WRIT 1120 or MNTC or AA completed 2) minimum 60 credits earned or in progress
WRIT 3180 - Honors: Advanced Writing
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Study of writing for those currently enrolled in UMD?s Honors Program. Exploration of academic and professional rhetorical situations. Practice with research methods, document design, editing, effective collaboration, and ethical issues in the production of documents in multiple genres for multiple audiences. prereq: 1) WRIT 1120 or MNTC or AA completed 2) minimum of 60 credits earned or in progress 3) UMD honors student, or instructor consent
CHEM 1153 - General Chemistry I (LE CAT, NAT SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: CHEM 1173/CHEM 1153/CHEM 1161
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Fundamental principles of chemistry exemplified by study of elements, compounds, and their reactions. Covers fundamental concepts of the atom, molecule, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, gas laws, atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonding, and other selected topics. The companion laboratory, CHEM 1154, should be taken concurrently. The combination of CHEM 1153 and CHEM 1154 meets the lab component of NAT SCI, LE CAT 4. prereq: One year high school chem, Math ACT 24 or higher or a grade of least C- in Math 1005, Credit will not be granted if already received for 1151 or 1161 or 1173. Fall semester, SCSE majors only.
CHEM 1154 - General Chemistry Lab I (LE CAT, NAT SCI)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: CHEM 1174/CHEM 1154
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Basic laboratory skills while investigating the fundamental principles of chemistry. Covers fundamental concepts of the atom and molecule, stoichiometry, acid-base reactions, oxidation-reduction reactions, thermochemistry, characteristic properties of anions, gas laws and spectrophotometry. This laboratory accompanies lecture CHEM 1153. The combination of CHEM 1153 and CHEM 1154 meets liberal education category 4 requirements. prereq: Previous or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1153 or 1173; credit will not be granted if already received for CHEM 1151, 1161 or 1174.
MATH 1296 - Calculus I (LE CAT, LOGIC & QR)
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math1290/1296/1596
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
First part of a standard introduction to calculus of functions of a single variable. Limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, and their applications. prereq: Math ACT 27 or higher or a grade of at least C- in Math 1250 or department consent
MATH 1297 - Calculus II (LOGIC & QR)
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 1597/1297
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Second part of a standard introduction to calculus. Vectors, applications of integrals, transcendental functions, series, and multivariable functions and partial derivatives. prereq: A grade of at least C- in 1290 or 1296 or 1596
MATH 3280 - Differential Equations with Linear Algebra
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
First, second, and higher order equations; series methods; Laplace transforms; systems; software; modeling applications; introduction to vectors; matrix algebra, eigenvalues. prereq: A grade of at least C- in 1297 or 1597
MATH 3298 - Calculus III
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Third part of a standard introduction to calculus. Conic sections, vectors and vector-valued functions, partial derivatives and multiple integrals, vector fields, Green's and Stokes' theorems. prereq: A grade of at least C- in 1297 or 1597
STAT 3411 - Engineering Statistics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Statistical considerations in data collection and experimentation. Descriptive statistics, least squares, elementary probability distributions, confidence intervals, significance tests, and analysis of variance as applied analysis of engineering data. prereq: MATH 1297 with a grade of C- or better, cannot be applied to a math or statistics major
PHYS 2013 - General Physics I (LE CAT, NAT SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Calculus-based introduction to Newtonian Mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat. The companion laboratory, PHYS 2014 should be taken concurrently. The combination of PHYS 2013 and 2014 meets liberal education category 4. prereq: previous or concurrent registration in PHYS 2014. Prerequisite of Math 1290 or 1296 or 1596; credit will not be granted if already received for PHYS 2011.
PHYS 2017 - Honors: General Physics I (NAT SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Advanced coverage of General Physics topics that include Newtonian Mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat. Mathematically and conceptually demanding problem solving techniques. The companion laboratory, PHYS 2014, should be taken concurrently. The combination of PHYS 2014 and PHYS 2017 meets liberal education natural science with lab. prereq: Previous or concurrent registration in PHYS 2014. Previous or concurrent registration in Math 1290 or Math 1296 or 1596, or physics major or instructor permission. Credit will not be granted if already received for PHYS PHYS 2011 or PHYS 2013.
PHYS 2014 - General Physics Lab I (NAT SCI)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Calculus-based introduction to Newtonian Mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat exemplified by laboratory study. This laboratory accompanies lecture PHYS 2013 and should be taken concurrently. The combination of PHYS 2013 and 2014 meets liberal education category 4. prereq: previous or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 2013 or 2017
PHYS 2015 - General Physics II
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics. The companion laboratory, PHYS 2016, should be taken concurrently. prereq: previous or concurrent registration in 2016. Prerequisite of 2011 or 2013 or 2017 and 2014, Math 1297 or 1597; credit will not be granted if already received for PHYS 2012.
PHYS 2018 - Honors General Physics II
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Advanced coverage of calculus-based introduction to electricity magnetism and optics. Mathematically and conceptually demanding problem solving techniques. The companion laboratory, PHYS 2016 should be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: Previous or concurrent registration in PHYS 2016; PHYS 2013 or 2017; co-registration in or prior completion of Math 1287 or 1597 or instruction permission. Credit will not be granted if already received for PHYS 2012 or 2015.
PHYS 2016 - General Physics Lab II
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics exemplified by laboratory study. This laboratory accompanies lecture PHYS 2015 and should be taken concurrently. prereq: Previous or concurrently enrollment in PHYS 2015 or 2018.
CE 2015 - Engineering Statics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This course deals with rigid-body mechanics. Statics develops the equations of equilibrium for structures in equilibrium and applies them to the analysis of statically determinate framed structures, trusses, and machines. Specific subjects include the analysis of frictional forces and topics relating to the center of gravity and mass moments of inertia. pre-req: PHYS 2013, MATH 1297 (may be taken concurrently)
CE 2016 - Engineering Mechanics of Materials
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This course deals with mechanics of deformable bodies. The mechanics of deformable bodies includes an introductory treatment of stress and strain at a point and their relationship in two dimensions. Other topics include axial loading, torsion, shear and bending moment diagrams, bending stresses, deflection of beams, and stress and strain transformations. pre-req: CE 2015
EE 2006 - Electrical Circuit Analysis
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Basic circuit analysis: resistive circuits, voltage and current sources--independent and dependent. Nodal and mesh analysis. Network theorems. Energy storage elements. RC, RL, and RLC transient and steady state analysis, phasors. SPICE analysis. (3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab) prereq: Phys 2015, and Math 3280 (Concurrent registration is allowed for both courses)
EMGT 4110 - Engineering Professionalism and Practice
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Professional responsibilities of engineers and expectations of industry and society. Ethics and law for engineers. Codes of ethics and professional engineering societies. Design, intellectual property, record keeping. Environmental and safety issues in design. Group processes, conflict management. Project management. prereq: WRIT 3130 or 3150 or 3180 and BSCE or BSChE or BSEE or BSIE or BSME or BSEP candidate within 2 semesters of graduation or instructor consent; no grad credit
ENGR 1210 - Introduction to Engineering
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: Engr 1210/IE 1225
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An introduction to the engineering profession with an emphasis on mechanical and industrial engineering. Topics include the roles and responsibilities of an engineer, the engineering disciplines, problem solving skills and tools, oral and written communication, teamwork, and the engineering design process.
ENGR 1222 - Introduction to Solid Modeling
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: Engr 1222/IE 1225
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An introduction to the use of modern solid modeling software. Generating 3D models and detailed 2D engineering drawings of parts, including proper geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Modeling assemblies of 3D parts, and generating assembly drawings and exploded views. prereq: Engr 1210 (co-registration allowed)
IE 3122 - Materials Engineering Laboratory
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
ASTM standards for testing metals, polymer, ceramic, and composite materials. Measurement of material properties including: yield strength, tensile strength, stiffness, hardness, toughness, and hardenability. Traditional methods of processing materials including: punching, plastic injection molding, thermoforming, sand casting, sheet metal forming, extrusion, welding, polymer matrix composites vacuum bagging. Heat treatment and metallographic study of metals. Estimation of the effects processing techniques have on material properties using both analytical and empirical techniques. Use of Design of Experiments approach for estimation of process control factor effects and modeling of process quality characteristics. Detailed lab report writing and oral presentation of results. prereq: ENGR 1222, BSIE or BSME candidate, concurrent registration in 3130
IE 3125 - Engineering Economic Analysis (SOC SCI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Data analysis and methods for engineering decision making under risk; using time and value of money concepts; and using expectation principles for project selection. prereq: Statistics 3411 or 3611, engineering candidate or instructor consent
IE 3130 - Materials Processing Engineering
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An introduction to common materials processes and material responses, including thermal and mechanical processing of metals, polymers and composite materials. prereq: Engr 2110 or ME 2105, Engr 2016 or CE 2017, Stat 3411 (concurrent registration is allowed)and BSIE or BSME or BSEP candidate
ME 2105 - Introduction to Material Science for Engineers
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Structures and properties of engineering materials, emphasizing metals, composites, polymers, and ceramics. prereq: Chem 1151 or 1153 and 1154; credit will not be granted if previously given for Engr 2110 or IE 2105.
ME 2211 - Thermodynamics (SUSTAIN)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Thermodynamics, thermodynamic properties of liquids and gases, 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics, irreversibility and entropy. Carnot systems, work producing systems, combustion engine cycles, work absorbing systems, refrigeration cycles, psychrometrics. prereq: PHYS 2013; credit will not be granted if already received for ME 3211
ME 2226 - Dynamics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Engr 2026/ME 2226
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Review of particle dynamics. Mechancial systems and regid-body model. Kinematics and dynamics of plane systems. prereq: CE 2017 and Math 3280 (concurrent registration allowed)
ME 3140 - System Dynamics and Control
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Mathematical modeling of mechanical, electrical, thermal, fluid, and hybrid systems. System response using numerical integration and Laplace transforms. Fourier transform and convolution. Transfer functions and frequency response. Classical control theory. prereq: CS 1121 or 1411 or 1511 or 2121, EE 2006, ME 2226, Math 3280, BSME or BS IE or BSEP candidate or instructor consent
ME 3222 - Controls and Kinematics Laboratory
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Perform computer simulations and hands-on laboratory exercises to explore effective control systems design. Robotic programming exercises using industrial robots will be performed. Design and construction of mechatronic devices will be completed. prereq: 3140 with a grade of C- or better and 3230 (concurrent registration allowed)
ME 3230 - Kinematics and Mechatronics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: ME 4135/3230/ IE 4135
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Classical closed and open form kinematics modeling will be developed. Use of Denavit Hartenberg structural analysis will be explored. Kinetic models of structures will be developed. Explores the design and use of mechatronic devices. prereq: 3140, Math 3298
ME 4112 - Heat and Mass Transfer
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: ME 4112/ChE 3112
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Theory and practice of heat and mass transfer. Fundamentals of diffusion, conduction, convection, and radiation with application to the design of heat and mass transfer equipment and systems. prereq: 3111, Math 3298, BSME or BSChE candidate or instructor consent
ME 4122 - Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Heat transfer and Thermo-Fluids lab, experimental evaluation of conductive, convective and radiation heat transfer, and analysis of performance of various energy systems such as compressors, turbines, fans, refrigerators and combustion engines. prereq: Must be taken after or concurrently with ME 4112 or ChE 3112 or instructor consent, BSME candidate
ME 4145 - CAD/CAM
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Description of hardware for CAD/CAM, principles of solid modeling, data structures, visualization, calculation of mass properties, surface modeling. Introduction to FEM usage, lab use of CAD/CAM system for solid modeling, cutter path generation, and FEM problems in vibration, stress analysis. prereq: IE 1225 or Engr 1222, Engr 2016 or CE 2017, BSME or BSEP candidate, or instructor consent; credit will not be granted if already received for IE 4145
ME 4175 - Machine Design
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Analysis of mechanical components as used in mechanical devices. Theories of material failures, lubrication, and corrosion. Design of machinery considering performance, safety, packaging, wear, and recycling. prereq: Engr 2016 or CE 2017 and ME 2105, BSME or BSIE or BSEP candidate or instructor consent; credit will not be granted if already received for IE 4175
ME 4255 - Multidisciplinary Senior Design
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: IE 4255/ ME 4255
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Capstone design course in mechanical engineering. Project Management, problem definition, root cause analysis, baseline analysis, alternative solutions, analysis, reporting. Societal, economic, ethical, environmental, political considerations. Oral and written reports. Work is in teams focused on industrial, research or competition-based projects. prereq: EMGT4110 and [(ME4112 & ME3230) or (ME4112 & ME4175) or (ME3230 & ME4175)] or instructor consent, no grad credit
ME 3111 - Fluid Mechanics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Mass and energy balances, Bernoulli's Equation, momentum balance, laminar and turbulent flow, boundary layer theory, flow through porous media. prereq: Engr 2026 or ME 2226, ME 2211 or 3211, BSME candidate or instructor consent; credit will not be granted if already received for ChE 3111 or CE 3221
CHE 3111 - Fluid Mechanics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: ChE 3111/ME 3111
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Mass and energy balances, Bernoulli's equation, momentum balance, laminar and turbulent flow, boundary layer theory, pumps, compressors, and turbines. prereq: BSChE cand, minimum grade of C+ in the following courses: CHE 2111 or 2211, Phys 2011 or 2013 and 2014, Math 3280, or instructor consent
CHE 4301 - Chemical Reaction Engineering
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
Theory of rates of chemical reactions. Application of rate data to design of batch, tubular, continuous stirred-tank, and catalytic-chemical reactors. prereq: BSChE candidate, 2121, 3112; no grad credit
EE 2111 - Linear Systems and Signal Analysis
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Signal and system modeling concepts, system analysis in time domain, Fourier series and Fourier transform. Discrete time domain signals and systems, Z transform, applications. (3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab) prereq: 2006
EE 3445 - Electromagnetic Fields
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Fundamentals of electromagnetic analysis. Electrostatic and magnetostatic fields. Introductory numerical analysis of electromagnetic fields. Time-varying fields and potentials. Maxwell's equations and their applications. (3 hrs lect) prereq: Math 3280, 3298, Phys 2012 or 2015 and 2016
EE 4501 - Power Systems
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Fundamentals of rotating machines: DC, synchronous, and induction machines. Transformers. Power system representation. Transmission lines. Power system analysis: stability and dynamic performance. Balanced and unbalanced faults. Power system protection. (3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab) prereq: 2006; no grad credit
EE 4611 - Introduction to Solid-State Semiconductors
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Fundamentals of solid-state semiconductors and devices. Quantum mechanical concepts and atomic states, solid-state structure, band structure, semiconductor statistics, and transport. (3 hrs lect) prereq: Phys 2012 or 2015; credit will not be granted if already received for ECE 3611
IE 3115 - Operations Research
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course prepares students to formulate optimization models in the formats of linear programming, network programming, integer mixed linear programming, goal programming, multi objective programming and nonlinear programming models; understand the simplex algorithm and solve simple linear programming models by hand; implement complex models and solve them using computer software; and interpret and communicate final results. prereq: Math 3280, Stat 3411, BSIE candidate or instructor consent
IE 3140 - Human Factors and Ergonomic Design
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: IE 3140/3105
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Through the study of perception, cognition, and motor performance, explores human abilities and limitations as well as the external factors impacting them. To improve performance of a human-machine system, learn about tools for analyzing products, identifying design elements to augment abilities, and recognizing limitations. prereq: B.S.I.E. candidate or instructor consent
IE 4010 - Six Sigma Quality Control
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: IE 4010, 3255
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Statistical quality control in manufacturing; modeling, process quality, control charts, process capability, acceptance sampling methods, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, and Lean Enterprise. prereq: Che 2011 or Stat 3411 or 3611, engineering candidate, no grad credit
IE 4020 - Lean Production Management
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: CE 3026/IE 3265/IE4020
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Develops management systems using lean methods: JIT, CMS, ERP, SCM, TQM, SMED, and Kaizen Techniques. Forecasting, aggregate planning, inventory management, and other facilities improvement techniques, including efficient scheduling of manufacturing and service systems. prereq: pre or co req: 3125 or Che 4501 or instructor consent, no grad credit
IE 4230 - Systems Integration
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Study of the hardware and software aspects of many devices, subsystems, and computers used in modern automation, and their integration into automated manufacturing, packaging, and distribution systems. prereq: 4020 or ME 3140, ECE 2006, CS 1121 or CS 1131 or CS 1511 or CS 2121, BSIE candidate or instructor consent
IE 4495 - Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned)
Credits: 1.0 -4.0 [max 32.0]
Typically offered: Fall Odd Year
Topics not available in regular department curriculum. May involve specialties of department or visiting faculty. prereq: BSIE candidate or instructor consent
IE 4993 - Industrial Engineering Seminar
Credits: 1.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: S-N or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Reports on recent developments in engineering and on research projects in the department. prereq: BSIE or BSChE or BSECE or BSME or MEHS candidate or instructor consent; no Grad credit
IE 5305 - Supply Chain Management
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Fall Even Year
Concepts essential to understanding supply chain management, including strategy and design, as well as operational, managerial, technological, and implementation issues. It provides an integrated perspective of the supply chain, including purchasing, production, transportation, distribution and information systems. prereq: 4020, BSIE candidate or MSEM student or instructor consent
IE 5325 - Advanced Engineering Economics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Fundamentals of engineering economics: decision trees, time value of money, analysis of alternatives for project investments, taxes, inflation. Applications to engineering services and manufacturing. prereq: 3125, BSIE or MSEM candidate or department consent
IE 5345 - Life Cycle Assessment
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Students will learn how to assess environmental impact, economic costs, and social impacts for the entire life cycle of materials, products, processes, and infrastructure using industry life cycle assessment (LCA) software SimaPro. Topics include sustainability, cradle to cradle design, functional unit definition, materiality, discount rates, worker health and safety, and how to utilize LCA in decision-making. Students will work in teams on a LCA project with a presentation and written report that will be given to a client upon completion. pre-req: CHEM 1153, BS or MS SCSE candidate or instructor consent
IE 5355 - Data-Driven Engineering: Using Data Analytics for Engineering Design and Decision Making
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Fall Even Year
Data driven engineering refers to techniques and tools for making inferences and decisions based on data from manufacturing systems. These techniques are used by manufacturing industries to inform design, operations and supply chains. Students will understand descriptive, predictive and prescriptive parts of data analytics as applied to engineering examples. pre-req: STAT 3411, BSIE or BSME or double major
IE 5365 - Machine Learning Applications in System Dynamics and Control
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
This course covers machine learning basics and methods for solving systems dynamics and controls problems. Topics include: machine learning fundamentals, regression models, neural networks, white box and black box models for dynamic system, advanced machine learning methods for dynamic system analysis, and machine learning for state estimation and prediction. pre-req: STAT 3411 and (ME 3140 or IE 4230)
ME 3010 - Fundamentals of Machining and Manufacturing
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Summer
Machining theory and laboratory work using mill, lathe, and drill press. Design drawings, tolerances, fits and finishes. Manufacturing processes and scheduling prereq: ENGR 1222, ME 2105, BSME or BSIE candidate
ME 4050 - Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Introduction to the fundamentals of nuclear engineering including atomic and nuclear physics, fission, fusion, isotopes, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, radiation detection, criticality, and reactor kinetics. Overview of types of reactors and some operational considerations. prereq: Chem 1151 or Chem 1153 and 1154, Math 3280, Phys 2012 or 2015 and 2016; no grad credit
ME 4060 - Machine Vision and Image Based Robot Control
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Fall Even Year
Senior-level course on vision and control. In this course, students will be introduced to the up-to-date techniques of autonomous image-based robot control. The covered topics include algorithms on image acquisition, camera calibration, object identification, and visual servoing. The methods and concepts introduced will be combined with engineering applications such as obstacle avoidance in traffic safety, image-guided robotic surgery, and human-robot interaction in life support. Through this course, student will acquire both hardware and software development experiences on vision-based robot control, which could be directly applied to their future engineering career or advanced academic pursuance. prereq: CS 1511, Math 3280, ME 3140 or equivalent; no grad credit
ME 4135 - Robotics and Controls
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Exploration of Forward and Inverse Kinematics models for individual robots. Study of robot motion trajectories at the micro- and macroscopic level. Study of PE, PD and PID controllers for robots. Exploration of efficient methods for developing stable controllers for various geometric configurations. prereq: ME 3140, 3230, ENGR 2026 or ME 2226, BSME or BSIE or BSEP candidate or instructor consent
ME 4196 - Cooperative Education I
Credits: 1.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: ME 4196/IE 4196
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Practical work experience with employer closely associated with student's academic area; arranged by mutual agreement among student, department, and employer. Biweekly status reports and final written report must be submitted to department. prereq: BSME candidate, instructor consent, no grad credit
ME 4197 - Mechanical Engineering Internship
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Advanced practical work experience with employer closely associated with student's academic area; arranged by mutual agreement among student, department, and employer. Biweekly status reports and final written report must be submitted to department. Requires more than 15 hours per week of company work. pre-req: Upper division, instructor consent, no grad credit
ME 4296 - Cooperative Education II
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Advanced practical work experience with employer closely associated with student's academic area; arranged by mutual agreement among student, department, and employer. Biweekly status reports and final written report must be submitted to department. prereq: 4196 or IE 4196; no grad credit
ME 4297 - Mechanical Engineering Internship
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Advanced practical work experience with employer closely associated with student's academic area; arranged by mutual agreement among student, department, and employer. Biweekly status reports and final written report must be submitted to department. Requires more than 15 hours per week of company work. pre-req: Upper division, instructor consent, no grad credit
ME 4365 - Global Sustainability Experience in Design/Manufacturing in Africa
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Prerequisites: 2105, IE 3130
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Summer
Sustainability within the manufacturing and design context will be taught and explored. As we live in a global economy, this course exposes students to some of the leaders in sustainability, alternative businesses, and manufacturing methods, reinforced by visits to local manufacturing facilities, art centers, museums, and historical villages in Ghana. Cultural activities including: cultural dance, keyboarding, textile dying, and basketeering are also integrated into the experience. Students will design and manufacture products, such as a bicycle or water faucet, using local environmentally friendly materials like bamboo. An Eco-tool audit software is used to analyze and select material and manufacturing processes at design state that have low environmental impact and are energy efficient. prereq: 2105, IE 3130
ME 4375 - Pipeline Engineering
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Overview of basic elements of pipeline transportation. Multi-disciplined introduction to concepts and methods of Pipeline Engineering. Topics include Mechanical, Electrical and Geotechnical Design, Hydraulics, Route Selection, Materials Selection, Construction, Operation and Maintenance. prereq: ME 3111 or ChE 3111 or CE 3221
ME 4491 - Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering
Credits: 1.0 -4.0 [max 6.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Directed study of special interest topics not available in standard curriculum. Must be arranged with instructor before registration. May include readings, research and/or special projects. prereq: Senior standing in engineering discipline, instructor consent
ME 4495 - Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned)
Credits: 1.0 -4.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Topics not available in regular department curriculum. May involve specialties of department or visiting faculty. prereq: BSME candidate or instructor consent, no grad credit
ME 5050 - Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Introduction to the fundamentals of nuclear engineering including atomic and nuclear physics, fission, fusion, isotopes, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, radiation detection, criticality, and reactor kinetics. Overview of types of reactors and some operational considerations. A discussion of radiation types and safety. pre-req: SCSE graduate student or instructor consent
ME 5060 - Machine Vision and Image Based Robot Control
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course will introduce the up-to-date techniques of autonomous image-based robot control. The covered topics include algorithms on image acquisition, camera calibration, object identification, and visual servoing. The methods and concepts introduced will be combined with engineering applications such as obstacle avoidance in traffic safety, image-guided robotic surgery, and human-robot interaction in life support. Through this course, students will acquire both hardware and software development experiences on visual seroing, which could be directly applied to their future engineering career or advanced academic pursuance. pre-req: CS 1511, MATH 3280, ME 3140 or equivalent or instructor consent
ME 5101 - Design and Manufacturing of Composite Materials
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course provides students an overview of design, manufacturing and experimental characterization of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials. Topics covered include: current and future applications of composite materials, fibers, matrices, interfaces, micromechanics, classical lamination plate theory, failure and strength analysis of composite materials, manufacturing methods, characterization and repair of composite materials. pre-req: ME 2105 or grad student or instructor consent
ME 5110 - Analytic Techniques in Mechanical Engineering
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Fundamental mezzanine course on analytic techniques as applied in Mechanical Engineering, and required for the Mechanical Engineering MS degree. Topics covered include tensor analysis of linear and nonlinear elasticity, nonlinear analysis and complex variable techniques in control systems, and special functions for solution of thermodynamics and fluid-dynamics partial differential equations in a variety of coordinate systems. Computational analytic tools and techniques will be incorporated as appropriate. pre-req: BSME major with B or better in MATH 3280 and 3298 or graduate student or instructor consent
ME 5120 - Advanced Dynamics and Control
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course covers modeling and control of linear and nonlinear mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. Topics include lumped-parameter and Lagrangian nonlinear modeling of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, time domain response of dynamic systems, Lyapunov stability, and controller design for linear and non-linear systems. pre-req: BSME major with B or better in ME 3140 and MATH 3280 or graduate student or instructor consent.
ME 5122 - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Fundamentals
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Fall Odd, Spring Even Year
HVAC&R systems are critical to our comfort in building indoor environments. They contribute significantly to the total energy used in residential and commercial sectors. This course will develop the student?s knowledge of the principles required for the design and sizing of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. The course covers: Introduction to HVAC&R, Psychometrics and Conditioning Processes, Thermodynamics and Refrigeration cycles, Comfort and Indoor Air Quality, Heat Transmission in Buildings, Heating and Cooling Loads, Energy Calculations and Building Simulation, Sustainability Considerations in HVAC&R. pre-req: ME2211, ME4112 and BSME or MSME
ME 5210 - Advanced Thermal Fluid Sciences
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course covers heat transfer in fluid flowing around bodies and in tubes/ducts, energy, forced/natural convection, laminar/turbulent flow regimes, turbulent transport and modeling, high-speed flows, viscous dissipation, variable property effects, application to heat exchange devices, and convective mass transfer. pre-req: BSME major with B or better in ME 4112 or graduate student or consent of instructor
ME 5220 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course will cover the concepts related to advanced mechanics of materials including stress, strain, material properties, energy methods including Catigliano's Theorem, elasticity problems, advanced topics including plasticity and creep. Throughout the term of the semester students will solve engineering problems relating to these topics and will be also be exposed to the numerical techniques used to solve these problems. pre-req: BSME major with B or better in MATH 3280 and MATH 3298 and ENGR 2016 or CE 2017; or graduate student or instructor consent
ME 5305 - Computational Fluid Dynamics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Finite-difference methods for steady and transient diffusion and convection-diffusion problems. Finite-volume technique for the solution of multi-dimensional fluid flow, and heat and mass transfer problems. Utilize CFD software to solve complex problems. prereq: 4112 (concurrent registration allowed) or ChE 3112, BSChE, or BSME or BSIE candidate or instructor consent
ME 5315 - Nondestructive Evaluation of Engineering Materials
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Fundamentals of Ultrasonic and Acoustic Emission NDE are considered including wave propagation, experimental measurement systems, flaw detection and characterization, and material characterization. Labs are used to support the study of ultrasonic and acoustic emission NDE. Other NDE techniques including magnetics, penetrants, eddy currents, thermography, are surveyed. prereq: 3140
ME 5325 - Sustainable Energy System
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: EE 5501/ME 5325
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Spring Odd Year
A comparison of different energy systems will be made in terms of economic, environmental and political implications. Specific energy alternatives will include coal, oil, geothermal, bioenergy, solar, wind, fission, fusion, hydrogen, fuel cell. prereq: 3211, BSChE or BSEE or BSIE or BSME candidate
ME 5335 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Fall Even Year
An introduction to finite element analysis, including theoretical and applied components in mechanical and thermal systems. prereq: BSME or BSIE or MSEM candidate or instructor consent
ME 5345 - Smart Materials and Structures
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Introduction to smart materials and structures, such as piezoelectric materials, shape memory alloys, magnetostrictive materials, adaptive structures, and active vibration control systems. The course will cover their material properties, modeling methods, and engineering applications in sensors, actuators, energy harvesting, and biomedical devices. prereq: 3140, 3222
ME 5355 - Gas Turbines
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Fall Even Year
Gas turbine cycles, regenerations, recuperation, reheat, intercooling, combined cycle plants, and thermochemical regeneration. Axial and radial flow compressors and turbines; combustor designs, energy analysis, emissions, and noise. Turbojet, fanjet, turboprop engine performance. Stationary power plants. prereq: 3111, 3211 and BSME or MEng or MSEM or instructor consent
ME 5365 - Introduction to Medical Device Development
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Odd Year
This course will cover the concepts related to the development of medical devices including biocompatiblility of materials, prototyping medical devices, identifying unmet clinical needs, regulatory requirements, intellectual property protection, and reimbursement. Throughout the term of the semester students will apply these concepts to a project where they will develop a medical device concept to address an unmet clinical need. pre-req: ME 2105, BSME or BSIE upper division or MSEM or MSME candidate, or instructor consent
ME 5991 - Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering
Credits: 1.0 -4.0 [max 6.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Directed study of special interest topics not available in standard curriculum. Must be arranged with instructor before registration. May include readings, research and/or special projects. prereq: MSEM candidate, department consent
MGTS 4472 - Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Seminar on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, the characteristics of entrepreneurs, and the life cycle of a new venture: creating and starting a new venture; financing the new venture; managing, growing, and ending the new venture. prereq: LSBE candidate or approved non-LSBE Organizational Management minor or college consent
PHYS 2021 - Relativity and Quantum Physics
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Descriptive course; relativity, quantum mechanics, hydrogen atom, multielectron atoms, molecular structure, quantum statistics, thermal radiation, solid state physics, nuclear physics. prereq: 2015 and 2016 or 2018 and 2016 (or 2012)
PHYS 4021 - Quantum Physics II
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Quantum wave mechanics with applications; Schrodinger equation, angular momentum, hydrogen atom, symmetries, identical particles. prereq: 3033
PHYS 4031 - Thermal and Statistical Physics
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Elements of thermodynamics; principles of statistical physics applied to equilibrium properties of classical and quantum systems. prereq: 2021
TH 3375 - Mechanical Design for Stage
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
The course looks at how mechanical design principles are applied to common stage effects. Topics covered will include theatrical rigging, understanding forces and loads, material selection, fluid power mechanics, winches and motors. prereq: TH 1301 or instructor consent
CS 1411 - Introduction to Programming in Matlab
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An introduction to programming in the Matlab language. Topics covered will include the creation of algorithms, function definition, basic programming statements, input and output, mathematical operations, matrix manipulation, and representing data. As time allows, additional coverage of plotting methods, data structures using cellular arrays and other advanced topics. prereq: one to two years of high school math or instructor consent
CS 1511 - Computer Science I (LE CAT)
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: CS 1511/1581
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
A comprehensive introduction to computer programming using the C++ language. The course covers program design, C++ programming basics, control structures, functions and parameter passing. Students write and implement programs with data structures (arrays), pointers and files. Object-oriented programming is also introduced, along with concepts of abstraction, ADTs, encapsulation and data hiding. prereq: 3 1/2 yrs high school math or instructor consent
CS 1581 - Honors: Computer Science I (LE CAT)
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: CS 1511/1581
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Similar to 1511, but in greater depth and with more challenging assignments. For high-ability students. prereq: Honors student, 3 1/2 yrs high school math
ECON 1022 - Principles of Economics: Macro (LE CAT, SOC SCI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Analyzing overall performance of an economic system. National income accounting and theory, unemployment, inflation, fiscal policy, money, monetary policy, economic growth, international trade, non-U.S. economies, and real-world application of these concepts. prereq: Minimum 15 credits or department consent
ECON 1023 - Principles of Economics: Micro (LE CAT, SOC SCI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Analyzing free enterprise system through study of product and resource markets. Supply and demand, utility, production and cost, market structure, resource use, market failures, regulatory role of government, and real-world application of these concepts. prereq: Minimum 15 credits or department consent