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Undergraduate Course Descriptions

101. INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. (0, 2, 1)
Introduction to the engineering profession. Example: ethics and professionalism in engineering practice, utilization of hand-held calculators, basic computer literacy, performing an engineering experiment, designing a product, oral and written communications. Prereq: MATH 109, admission to MATH 110 or completion of high school Trigonometry.

103. GRAPHICAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DESIGN. (0, 4, 2)
Theory and use of computer-aided design (CAD) systems. Creation of 2-D and 3-D computer representations of engineering projects using commercial CAD packages. Prereq: MCHE 101.

301. ENGINEERING ANALYSIS. (2, 3, 3)
Use of high level computer languages to the solution of mechanical engineering and engineering problems. From mathematical models, computer simulations are developed and the effect of changes in variables are investigated. Basic numerical methods are used to solve problems involving such factors as: stress, deformation, pressure heat transfer, and dynamic systems. Prereq: MATH 270, 301, 302 Pre or coreq: MATH 350.

319,320. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONING I AND II. (2, 0, 2 ea.)
Study of the control of the internal environmental conditions in buildings to provide for man's physiological needs. Electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and other building services. For students majoring in Architecture. Prereq: PHYS 208 or permission of the instructor.

357. INSTRUMENTATION/MEASUREMENTS. (1, 3, 2)
Measurements used in mechanical engineering applications such as force, pressure, temperature, and power. Electrical motors and generators; measurements accuracy and reliability; laboratory experiments and technical report writing. Prereq: ENGL 365; ENGR 201, PHYS 202. Pre or coreq: ENGR 301.

358. ENERGY SYSTEMS LABORATORY. (1, 3, 2)
Application of principles of experimental design and statistical analysis to testing of selected energy systems. Formal engineering reports of experimental work required. Prereq: MCHE 357. Pre or coreq: ENGR 304.

362. THERMAL ENGINEERING. (3, 0, 3)
Application of principles of Thermodynamics to vapor and gas cycles, equations of state, combustion, equilibrium and flow through nozzles and blade passages. Prereq: ENGR 301, MCHE 357 Pre or coreq: ENGR 304.

363. ENGINEERING DESIGN. (2, 3, 3)
Design methodology, industrial design methods and practices, introduction to kinematic design of mechanisms and machine elements, and student design projects. Prereq: ENGR 313; MECH 103, Pre or coreq: MATH 350.

365. MANUFACTURING PROCESSES. (2, 3, 3)
Capabilities and limitations of modern manufacturing processes for metals, plastics, and composites. Introduction to design for manufacturability and assembly. Prereq: CHEE 317; MCHE 103.

To enroll in any 400-level course, students must be admitted to the Upper Division; to enroll in a 400(G)-level course in which there are graduate students, students must have junior or higher standing.

451. ROBOTICS. (2, 2, 3)
Study of the configuration, operation and application of industrial robots to manufacturing applications. Study of physical features, programming commands, and the integration of robots into work cells and automated assembly lines. Prereq: MCHE 463.

461. ENERGY SYSTEMS ANALYSIS. (3, 0, 3)
Analysis of energy conversion systems including electromechanical machines and internal combustion engines, heat exchangers, air conditioners, and power plants. System monitoring and simulation. Prereq: MCHE 358, 362.

462. ENERGY CONVERSION. (3, 0, 3)
Lectures are given on the general world energy situation and the factors that influence energy conversion including source, availability, and pollution. Students then are allowed to research a specific conversion topic and are required to make a 50-minute presentation to their class. Topics normally covered include conversion utilizing fusion, fuel cell, MHD, direct solar conversion, and chemical conversion. Prereq: MCHE 461, 469.

463(G). COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING I. (2, 3, 3)
Tooling for the CNC turning center, process planning, manual programming of CNC machines, computer-assisted code generation, and design for manufacturabiltiy. Prereq: MCHE 365.

464(G). COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING II. (2, 3, 3)
Tooling for the CNC milling center, transfer of CAD databases to CAM systems, post processing and CNC interface, design for automation and assembly, programmable logic controllers, and flexible manufacturing systems. Robotic applications. Prereq: MCHE 365.

466(G). ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING. (2, 3, 3)
Psychrometric processes, heating and cooling load calculations, heating and cooling systems, refrigerants and refrigeration systems, cryogenics. Analysis and design of a complete environmental control system. Prereq: ENGR 301, 304; MCHE 469.

467. MACHINE DESIGN I. (2, 3,3)
Machine analysis, synthesis, and design application of mechanisms, stress analysis and use of engineering materials to the design of machine parts and systems. Prereq: CHEE 317; ENGR 203, MCHE 103, 363. Coreq: MCHE 365.

468. MACHINE DESIGN II. (2, 3, 3 )
Machine analysis, synthesis, and design application of mechanisms, stress analysis, and the use of engineering materials to the design of machine parts and systems. Prereq: MCHE 467.

469. HEAT TRANSFER. (3, 0, 3)
Conduction in one, two, and three dimensional systems in steady and unsteady states. Free and forced convection in laminar and turbulent flow; radiation. Prereq: ENGR 301, 304; MATH 350; MCHE 301.

470. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3)
Analytical and/or experimental research project in design, construction, and testing on an actual mechanical engineering problem. A complete research report is required on the project. Restr: Senior standing and permission of the instructor.

471. FLUID MECHANICS. (3, 0, 3)
Studies in compressible and incompressible fluid flow concepts including fluid statics and continuity, momentum, and potential flow. Prereq: ENGR 301, 304.

473. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT. (2, 3, 3)
Selected topics on the various aspects of industrial operations confronting the engineer in operations management including plant layout, materials handling, time and motion studies, preventive maintenance, safety, quality control, and product reliability. Restr: Permission of the instructor.

474(G). CONTROL SYSTEMS. (2, 3, 3)
Introduction to classical and digital control theory. Response of first and second-order systems, stability analysis and frequency response methods. Introduction to computer control of machines and processes. Use of modeling techniques in control system design. Prereq: MATH 302 and 350.

477(G). COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN. (2, 3, 3)
Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Prereq: MCHE 301 (formerly MCHE 377).

478(G). FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS. (2, 3, 3)
Finite element analysis of complex shells and solids, thermal conduction problems, and dynamic response of structures; engineering evaluation of complex assembled systems; analysis of kinematic linkages; advanced modeling techniques. Prereq: MCHE 301, 363, 467.

483. ENERGY SYSTEMS DESIGN. (2, 3, 3)
Mechanical and process design of components and systems emphasizing applications of principles of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer. Project format includes but not limited to environmental control systems, power systems, and other thermal-fluids oriented applications. Prereq: MCHE 461, 467, 469, Pre or Coreq: MCHE 468.

484. ENGINEERING PROJECTS. (2, 3, 3)
Content varies. May be repeated once for credit. Engineering design capstone course using cumulative design capabilities and teamwork in proposing, organizing, planning and implementation of a comprehensive open-ended project. Prereq: MCHE 467, Pre or coreq: MCHE 468.

485(G). MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS. (2, 3, 3)
Analytical and laboratory investigations of single and two degree-of-freedom systems. Design of vibration dampers. Introduction of multi-DOF systems and modal analysis. Prereq: ENGR 313, MATH 350; MCHE 301.

490. SENIOR SEMINAR. (0, 2, 1)
Oral and written presentations on current professional topics. Prereq:
MCHE 467.