| ME160L |
Introduction to engineering graphics, the design process, computer aided design, engineering ethics, design economics and project management. Two hrs. lecture, three hrs. lab.
Pre- or Corequisite: Math 162. |
76.00 |
106.00 |
228.00 |
| ME217 |
A look at the social, ethical, and environmental impacts of energy use both now and through history. A survey of renewable energy and conservation and their impact on environmental and social systems. |
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| ME260L |
The design process, project management, shop practice CNC and rapid prototyping, design economics and engineering ethics.
Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 121 and 123L. Two hrs. lecture, 3 hrs lab. |
35.00 |
36.00 |
105.00 |
| ME301 |
Thermodynamic equilibrium, thermodynamic properties and equations of state. First and second laws of thermodynamics and their applications to engineering systems. Availability and irreversibility and their application to second law analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 122 and CHEM 124L and PHYC 161and MATH 163 and MATH 264. |
26.67 |
35.00 |
80.00 |
| ME302 |
Thermodynamic relations, thermodynamic properties of mixtures, psychrometrics, thermodynamics of chemical reactions, phase and chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics cycles and design of energy systems. Prerequisite: 301. |
26.67 |
35.00 |
80.00 |
| ME306 |
Principles of dynamics. Kinematics and kinetics of particles, systems of particles and rigid bodies. Prerequisites: CE 202 and MATH 264. |
51.67 |
55.33 |
155.00 |
| ME314 |
Graphical and analytical techniques in kinematics and kinetics of linkages. Synthesis of linkages. Cam design. Prerequisite: 306. |
28.33 |
36.67 |
85.00 |
| ME317L |
Fluid statics. Control volume forms of continuity, momentum and energy. Pipe flow and turbomachinery. Introduction to boundary layers and turbulent flow. Laboratory experiments and demonstrations of basic concepts. Prerequisite: 306 and 318L and MATH 264 and MATH 316. Corequisite: 301 |
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46.00 |
136.00 |
| ME318L |
Measurement techniques and instrumentation for experiments in mechanical engineering, report writing, basic concepts of probability and statistics, discrete and continuous probability distributions, test statistics, classical and robust test of significance, measurement and uncertainty, design of experiments, regression analysis, applications in analysis of engineering experiments. Prerequisites: PHYC 161 and MATH 264. Corequisites: MATH 316 and ECE 203L. |
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41.00 |
138.67 |
| ME320L |
Principles and engineering applications of heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation. Laboratory experiments and demonstrations of fundamental heat transfer concepts. Prerequisite: 301 and 317L and MATH 316. |
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| ME350 |
(Also offered as CE 350.) A study of methods and techniques used in determining comparative financial desirability of engineering alternatives. Includes time value of money (interest), depreciation methods and modern techniques for analysis of management decisions. Prequisite: ECON 105 and MATH 163. Restriction: junior or senior standing. |
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40.00 |
104.00 |
| ME352L |
The effects of microstructure, processing, composition and thermal treatment on physical and mechanical properties of engineering materials will be investigated. A variety of materials will be processed, tested and microscopically studied in the laboratory. Corequisite: 370. |
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| ME353L |
Laboratory experiments and demonstrations of basic concepts of fluid mechanics. Prerequisite: 306 and 318L and MATH 264 and MATH 316. Corequisite: 301. |
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9.33 |
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| ME354L |
Laboratory experiments and demonstrations of fundamental heat transfer concepts. Prerequisite: 301 and 317L and MATH 316. |
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12.00 |
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| ME357 |
Free and forced vibrations of one and two degrees of freedom systems for both steady state and transient forcing. Also vibrations of selected continuous systems and balancing. Prerequisite: 306 and MATH 316. |
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107.00 |
| ME360L |
Finite element analysis and its use in the design process, validation of FEA results, CAD, engineering ethics, design economics and project management. Prerequisites: 260L and CE 302 and MATH 264 and MATH 316. Two hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. |
31.67 |
30.67 |
95.00 |
| ME365 |
Methods of analysis and design of systems for conditioning of spaces for people and equipment. Prerequisite: 320L. |
7.33 |
13.33 |
22.00 |
| ME370 |
(Also offered as CHNE 370.) The structure of matter and its relation to mechanical properties. Mechanical behavior of structural materials: metals, ceramics and polymers. Prerequisite: CHEM 122L. Corequisite: 352L. |
31.33 |
30.00 |
94.00 |
| ME380 |
System dynamics and modeling; transfer functions; concept of feedback and system stability; transient and steady-state response; control system analysis and design using root locus and frequency response methods. Prerequisites: 357 and MATH 316. Restriction: ME majors, senior standing. |
27.33 |
40.00 |
82.00 |
| ME400 |
Computer algebra, nonlinear equations, systems of linear equations, the eigen value problem, numerical integration and differentiation, initial value problems, boundary value problems; applications to model problems in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Prerequisites: 317 and 320 and CE 302 and MATH 316. |
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| ME401 |
State of stress and strain at a point, stress-strain relationships; topics in beam theory such as unsymmetrical bending, curved beams and elastic foundations; torsion of noncircular cross-sections; energy principles. Prerequisite: CE 302. Restriction: ME majors, senior standing. |
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8.00 |
| ME404 |
Weak formulations of governing equations in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics,and head conduction, Finite element equations in two and three-dimensions. Numerical algorithms for static and time-dependent cases. Prerequisite: MATH 312 and CS 151. |
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30.00 |
1.00 |
| ME405 |
(Also offered as CHNE 405.) Students will capitalize on 1) applications of engineering fundamentals to engine operation and design; 2) implementation of computing and information technology for modeling, simulation, visualization, and design; and 3) cases studies of famous racing engines. Prerequisite: 301 or CHNE 302. |
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| ME406L |
Design racecar that will participate in Formula SAE international competition including acceleration, autocross and endurance events. Vehicles are judged on performance, cost and design. Project management, vehicle dynamics, tires, brakes, suspension and steering are covered. Restriction: ME majors, junior or senior standing. |
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71.00 |
| ME407 |
Manufacture vehicle designed in 406. Make project management decisions on build or buy balancing cost, performance and schedule. Use CAD/CAM extensively to design, machine and fabricate complex parts. Plan integrated drivers training and test programs. Prerequisites: 357 and 406. |
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| ME408 |
Implement testing program to validate vehicle design fabricated in 407 using state of the art data acquisition equipment. Modify and redesign as required. Continue drivers training program. Participate in Formula SAE international competition. Prerequisite: 407. |
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25.00 |
16.00 |
| ME416 |
Kinematics and kinetics of a particle and systems of particles; Lagrange s equations; three-dimensional dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisites: 306 and 357 and MATH 316. |
3.67 |
29.33 |
11.00 |
| ME421 |
Review of thermal sciences, optimization methods, introduction to thermal design and optimization, design of different thermal systems such as heat exchanger, energy conversion, heat transfer enhancement, Cryogenics, micro-electronic cooling. Environmental issues and thermoeconomics. Prerequisite: 301 and 317L and 320L. |
0.33 |
25.00 |
1.00 |
| ME428 |
Introduction to potential flow, compressible flow and viscous flow including lubrication and boundary layers. Applications to be discussed will be selected from topics in piping networks, turbomachinery, computational methods, turbulence and measurement techniques. Prerequisites: 301 and 317L and 320. |
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| ME429 |
One and two-dimensional compressible flow of ideal gases including shock compressible flow along with applications, including numerical and experimental methods. Prerequisites: 301 and 317L. {Alternate Fall} |
0.67 |
5.00 |
2.00 |
| ME447 |
Lectures and laboratory projects emphasizing precision engineering in advanced manufacturing. Sub-micron, microinch and nanometer resolution and repeatability; applications for ultraprecision systems and design of instruments to achieve accurate metrology and repeatable performance. Term project to demonstrate principles. Restriction: ME majors, senior standing. |
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| ME451 |
A project of an original nature carried out under faculty supervision. A student may earn 451 or 452 credit for an industrial project by prearranging approval of the project by a faculty advisor and the department chairperson. Restriction: ME majors, senior standing. |
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| ME452 |
A project of an original nature carried out under faculty supervision. A student may earn 451 or 452 credit for an industrial project by prearranging approval of the project by a faculty advisor and the department chairperson. Restriction: ME majors, senior standing. |
8.00 |
408.33 |
22.67 |
| ME455 |
(Also offered as CE 455.) Estimating, proposing, planning, scheduling, quality and cost control and reporting of an engineering project. Case studies of typical engineering projects. Small projects carried out by student teams. Restriction: ME majors, senior standing. |
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| ME456 |
(Also offered as ECE 456.) Review and application of necessary elements for successfully launching technical businesses; focuses upon technology, manufacturing, management, marketing, legal and financial aspects. Students work in groups developing elements of new businesses and producing business plans. Restriction: senior standing.
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| ME459 |
Review of stresses. Statistical considerations. Methods of design for static and fatigue strength. Design of machine elements such as bolts, welded joints, springs, bearings, belts, chains, clutches, brakes and shafts. Prerequisite: 360L and 370L. |
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40.00 |
70.00 |
| ME460 |
Capstone design course for Mechanical Engineering students. Students work in teams to design complete engineering systems. Considerations include technical solution, function, manufacturability, cost, safety and standards, and materials. Written and oral presentation skills are emphasized. Prerequisites: 320L and 380 and 459. |
21.33 |
26.00 |
85.33 |
| ME461 |
Formal course work on special topics of current interest. May be repeated for credit, no limit. Restriction: ME majors, senior standing. |
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| ME461B |
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| ME461E |
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| ME462 |
Formal course work on special topics of current interest. May be repeated for credit, no limit. Restriction: ME majors, senior standing. |
33.00 |
56.00 |
97.00 |
| ME463 |
Independent project of an original nature carried out under faculty supervision, in partial fulfillment of Departmental Honors designation. Restriction: permission of instructor. |
2.33 |
3.33 |
7.00 |
| ME470 |
Introduction to microprocessor organization, interfacing, machine and assembler-language programming. Several projects involving the use of a microcontroller in various mechanical systems. Restriction: senior standing. |
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| ME471 |
(Also offered as NSMS 569.) This course covers advanced treatments of the science of engineering materials and mechanical behavior of materials. Examples are crystal structures, defects, micro mechanisms of deformation, thermodynamic and kinetic processes, and structure-processing-property relations of engineering materials. |
5.67 |
6.67 |
17.00 |
| ME474 |
Computer-aided simulation of dynamic systems and design of control systems, electrical machines, actuators and sensors; linearization techniques; scaling; performance criteria; robustness; state-space design; prototyping and breadboarding techniques. Synthesis through hardware implementation of an electromechanical control system. Prerequisite: 380 or ECE 445. |
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| ME475 |
The class will concentrate on practical application of random analyses to control systems. Frequency domain aspects of control systems will be reviewed. The course utilizes random analysis tools including Power Spectral Density and coherence. Student should have a basic knowledge of MATLAB. Prerequisite: 380. |
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5.00 |
2.00 |
| ME480 |
Mathematical modeling of continuous and discrete systems (mechanical, hydraulic, electric, electro-mechanical, thermal, etc.). Analysis of state equations. Controllability, observability and stability. Prerequisite: 380. |
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| ME481 |
Analysis and design of feedback systems in which a digital computer is used as the real-time controller. Design methods will include transform-based techniques using the Z-transform and time-domain techniques using the state-space approach. Prerequisite: 380. |
6.00 |
36.67 |
18.00 |
| ME482 |
Robot geometry, resolution, accuracy and repeatability, kinematic design of robots, Denavit-Hartenberg homogeneous transformations, direct and inverse kinematics and solutions, motion trajectories, differential tracking, force and compliant analysis, robotic control and programming. Restriction: senior standing. |
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| ME483 |
Course covers basic concepts of statistical inference and topics in reliability, acceptance sampling, statistical process control, full and fractional factorial experiments, and response surface methodology. The emphasis will be on the effective implementation of the techniques rather than their mathematical development. Prerequisite: MATH 264. Restriction: ME majors, senior standing. |
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| ME484 |
Implementation of CAD/CAM in automated manufacturing systems, laboratory work on CAD solid modeling software. Restriction: ME majors, senior standing. |
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| ME485 |
Study of business of manufacturing, emphasizing modern approaches. Topics include: U.S. manufacturing dilemma; JIT, kanban, pull manufacturing, quality; modeling; design for production; manufacturing economics; management issues; DIM; case studies. Restriction: ME majors, senior standing. |
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| ME486 |
(Also offered as ECE 486.) Introduction to methods of design for manufacturability. Emphasis is on teamwork and designing your customer s needs. This is achieved through statistical methods and computer based systems. Restriction: ME majors, senior standing. |
7.33 |
30.67 |
22.00 |
| ME487 |
Design and construction of an autonomous, microcomputer-controlled mobile robot using LEGO pieces and assorted electromechanical actuators and sensors. Students work in teams and robots compete at the end of the semester. Restriction: ME majors, senior standing. |
3.67 |
3.67 |
11.00 |
| ME488 |
Weekly visits to local companies, to examine design and manufacturing techniques. A product- and/or process-oriented term paper (and presentation) is required, covering economic, design and manufacturing issues. Restriction: ME majors, senior standing. |
0.33 |
1.67 |
1.00 |
| ME489 |
Emphasizes factory automation through software system architecture. Topics include hierarchical control systems, open architecture controllers, Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), concurrent engineering, genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic and control systems for machines, workcells and factories. Restriction: ME majors, senior standing. |
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| ME500 |
Computer algebra, nonlinear equations, systems of linear equations, the eigen value problem, numerical integration and differentiation, initial value problems, boundary value problems; applications to model problems in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. |
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| ME501 |
(Also offered as CE 501.) State of stress and strain at a point, stress-strain relationships; topics in beam theory such as unsymmetrical bending, curved beams and elastic foundations; torsion of noncircular cross-sections, energy principles. |
22.67 |
30.00 |
68.00 |
| ME504 |
Weak formulations of governing equations in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics,and head conduction, Finite element equations in two and three-dimensions. Numerical algorithms for static and time-dependent cases. |
12.00 |
30.67 |
36.00 |
| ME505 |
(Also offered as CHNE 505.) Students will capitalize on 1) applications of engineering fundamentals to engine operation and design; 2) implementation of computing and information technology for modeling, simulation, visualization, and design; and 3) cases studies of famous racing engines. Prerequisite: Engineering Thermodynamics equivalent to CHNE 301/ME 301. |
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| ME506 |
This course presents an introduction to the boundary element method with emphasis placed on concepts and fundamentals. Example applications will be taken from the fields of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, structural mechanics and acoustics. |
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| ME510 |
Analysis of the behavior of systems described by nonlinear differential equations. Investigation of their stability properties and introduction to nonlinear control methods. |
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| ME512 |
Vector and tensor analysis, kinematics of continua, equations of motion, first and second laws of thermodynamics, constitutive equations for elastic solids and compressible viscous fluids. |
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| ME516 |
Kinematics and kinetics of a particle and systems of particles; Lagrange s equations; three-dimensional dynamics of rigid bodies. |
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58.00 |
| ME520 |
Precise development of thermodynamic definitions, fundamental relations, equilibrium conditions, Legendre transformation and thermodynamic potentials. Maxwell relations, stability of thermodynamic systems, properties of materials, introduction to irreversible thermodynamics. |
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| ME521 |
Review of thermal sciences, optimization methods, introduction to thermal design and optimization, design of different thermal systems such as heat exchanger, energy conversion, heat transfer enhancement, Cryogenics, micro-electronic cooling. Environmental issues and thermoeconomics. Prerequisites: 301 and 317L and 320L. |
2.33 |
25.00 |
7.00 |
| ME522 |
Formulations of equations and boundary conditions for heat transfer problems involving conduction. Techniques of solution, including separation of variables, integral transforms, numerical methods, Green s function and approximate methods. Special topics in heat conduction. Prerequisites: 320L and MATH 312. |
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| ME523 |
Exact and approximate solution techniques and their relevance to experiments in forced, natural and mixed convection. Laminar flow, turbulent flow, transition phenomena and convection in porous media. {Alternate Fall} |
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| ME528 |
Introduction to potential flow, compressible flow and viscous flow including lubrication and boundary layers. Applications to be discussed will be selected from topics in piping networks, turbomachinery, computational methods, turbulence and measurement techniques. Prerequisites: 301 and 317L and MATH 316. |
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| ME529 |
One and two-dimensional compressible flow of ideal gases including shock compressible flow along with applications, including numerical and experimental methods. Prerequisites: 301 and 317L. |
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5.00 |
5.00 |
| ME530 |
Derivation of the Navier-Stokes equations. Introduction to two- and three-dimensional potential flow theory; viscous flow theory, including the development of Prandtl boundary-layer equations and the momentum integral approach, and compressible flow theory, including thermodynamics of shock waves, friction and heat addition. |
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| ME534 |
Derivation of boundary layer equations, similarity solutions, integral methods and experimental results for laminar boundary layers. Stability of laminar boundary layers. Boundary layer transition. Turbulent fluctuations and transport. Prerequisite: 530. |
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| ME540 |
Field theory of elasticity; Saint Venants problems; introduction to plane theory of elasticity. |
2.33 |
30.00 |
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| ME544 |
Constitutive equations and numerical algorithms for elastoplasticity, viscoplasticity and continuum damage mechanics. Correlation with experimental data. Thermodynamical restrictions and concepts of material stability, softening and localization. Prerequisite: 512. |
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| ME547 |
Lectures and laboratory projects emphasizing precision engineering in advanced manufacturing. Sub-micron, microinch and nanometer resolution and repeatability; applications for ultraprecision systems and design of instruments to achieve accurate metrology and repeatable performance. Term project to demonstrate principles. |
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| ME551 |
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| ME552 |
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| ME556 |
(Also offered as ECE 556.) Review and application of necessary elements for successfully launching technical businesses; focuses upon technology, manufacturing, management, marketing, legal and financial aspects. Students work in groups developing elements of new businesses and producing business plans. |
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| ME559 |
Independent work under the guidance of the student s Committee-on-Studies in support of the Project course requirement of the Plan II (non-Thesis) M.S. degree. |
2.00 |
391.67 |
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| ME561 |
May be repeated for credit, no limit. |
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| ME561A |
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| ME561B |
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| ME561E |
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| ME562 |
May be repeated for credit, no limit. |
11.67 |
47.00 |
27.67 |
| ME570 |
Introduction to microprocessor organization, interfacing, machine and assembler-language programming. Several projects involving the use of a microcontroller in various mechanical systems. |
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| ME571 |
(Also offered as NSMS 569.) This course covers advanced treatments of the science of engineering materials and mechanical behavior of materials. Examples are crystal structures, defects, micro mechanisms of deformation, thermodynamic and kinetic processes, and structure-processing-property relations of engineering materials. |
6.00 |
6.67 |
18.00 |
| ME574 |
Computer-aided simulation of dynamic systems and design of control systems, electrical machines, actuators and sensors; linearization techniques; scaling; performance criteria; robustness; state-space design; prototyping and breadboarding techniques. Synthesis through hardware implementation of an electromechanical control system. |
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| ME575 |
The class will concentrate on practical application of random analyses to control systems. Frequency domain aspects of control systems will be reviewed. The course utilizes random analysis tools including Power Spectral Density and coherence. Student should have a basic knowledge of MATLAB. Prerequisite: 380. |
4.33 |
5.00 |
13.00 |
| ME580 |
Mathematical modeling of continuous and discrete systems (mechanical, hydraulic, electric, electro-mechanical, thermal, etc.). Analysis of state equations. Controllability, observability and stability. |
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| ME581 |
Analysis and design of feedback systems in which a digital computer is used as the real-time controller. Design methods will include transform-based techniques using the Z-transform and time-domain techniques using the state-space approach. |
10.00 |
37.67 |
30.00 |
| ME582 |
Robot geometry, resolution and repeatability, kinematic design of robots, Denavit-Hartenberg homogeneous transformations, direct and inverse; kinematics and solutions, motion trajectories, differential tracking, force and compliant analyses, dynamics, control and programming. |
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| ME583 |
Course covers basic concepts of statistical inference and topics in reliability, acceptance sampling, statistical process control, full and fractional factorial experiments, and response surface methodology. The emphasis will be on the effective implementation of the techniques rather than their mathematical development. |
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| ME584 |
Implementation of CAD/CAM in automated manufacturing systems, laboratory work on CAD solid modeling software. |
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| ME585 |
(Also offered as ECE 585.) Study of business of manufacturing, emphasizing modern approaches. Topics include: U.S. manufacturing dilemma; JIT, kanban, pull manufacturing, quality; modeling; design for production; manufacturing economics; management issues; DIM; case studies. |
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| ME586 |
(Also offered as ECE 586.) Introduction to methods of design for manufacturability (DEM). Emphasis is on team work and designing to your customers needs. This is achieved through statistical methods and computer based systems. |
11.00 |
35.00 |
33.00 |
| ME587 |
Design and construction of an autonomous microcomputer-controlled mobile robot using LEGO pieces and assorted electromechanical actuators and sensors. Students work in teams and robots compete at the end of the semester. |
1.67 |
1.33 |
5.00 |
| ME588 |
Weekly visits to local companies, to examine design and manufacturing techniques. A product- and/or process-oriented term paper (and presentation) is required, covering economic, design and manufacturing issues. |
3.00 |
2.33 |
9.00 |
| ME589 |
Emphasizes factory automation through software systems architecture. Topics include hierarchical control systems, open architecture controllers, Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), concurrent engineering, genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic and control systems for machines, workcells and factories. 591-592. Seminar. (0-1)Offered on a CR/NC basis only. |
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| ME591 |
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| ME592 |
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100.00 |
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| ME599 |
Offered on a CR/NC basis only. |
16.33 |
400.00 |
49.67 |
| ME634 |
Turbulent flow with emphasis on thin-shear layer flow and mixing processes. Phenomenological descriptions of turbulent closure schemes and modeling techniques. Instability and transition. Numerical schemes for solving incompressible and compressible turbulent boundary layer and free turbulence equations. Prerequisite: 534. |
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| ME699 |
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.I. |
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416.67 |
71.33 |