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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering
and Industrial Engineering
COURSES
Mechanical Engineering (M E)
1. Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (1)
Introduction to engineering design; case studies in mechanical
engineering; problem-solving using the engineering approach; introduction
to engineering code of ethics, mechanical engineering profession,
and career opportunities.
26. Engineering Graphics (3)
Basic computer literacy required. Principles of orthographic projection,
dimensioning, and descriptive geometry. Applications to the solution
of engineering problems including the use of interactive computer
graphics. (Two 3-hour lecture labs) (CAN ENGR 2)
29. Engineering Mechanics (3)
(Same as C E 29.) Prerequisites: MATH 77 (or concurrently); PHYS
4A. Not open to mechanical or civil engineering majors. Study
of fundamental principles of statics and dynamics by scalar and
vector methods.
31. Engineering Materials (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 1A, PHYS 4A. Fundamental nature and properties
of engineering materials; structure of matter and its effect on
mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and thermal properties. (CAN
ENGR 4)
32. Engineering Materials Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: M E 31 or concurrently. Application of experimental
methods to engineering materials. Study of stress and strain in
metals; fatigue; hardness; toughness. (3 lab hours)
112. Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (3)
Prerequisite: C E 20. Development of principles of kinematics
and kinetics in engineering.
116. Fluid Mechanics (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 1A; M E 29 or C E 29 or M E 112 (or concurrently).
Fundamentals of fluid mechanics as applied to engineering problems.
118. Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: I E 182W, M E 116 (or concurrently). Applications
of experimental methods used in engineering practice to fluid
systems. (One 3-hour lab)
134. Dynamics in Machine Design (3)
Prerequisites: M E 26, 112, C E 121 (or concurrently); MATH 81.
Analytical, graphical, and computer solutions applied to design
problems of machinery, mechanisms, and gears. Both closed- and
open-ended homework problems plus a design project and report
are required. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
136. Thermodynamics (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 1A; M E 29 or C E 29 or M E 112 (or concurrently).
Fundamentals of thermodynamics and heat transfer as applied to
engineering problems.
137. Turbomachinery (3)
Prerequisites: M E 118 and 136. Applications of fluid mechanics
and thermodynamics and rotor -fluid energy interchange. Steady
flow problems of pumps, compressors, and turbines with incompressible
and compressible fluids. Both closed- and open-ended homework
problems.
140. Advanced Engineering Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 81, ECE 70, M E 112 (or concurrently), M E
116 (or concurrently), M E 136 (or concurrently). Development
of the finite element method of engineering analysis; specific
applications to heat flow, fluid flow, vibrations in mechanical
systems, and stresses in mechanical component design using appropriate
numerical techniques, closed-form solutions of partial differential
equations and the digital computer.
142. Mechanical Vibration (3)
Prerequisites: M E 112, C E 121. Mathematical and physical basis
of vibration theory with applications to engineering analysis
and design. Includes transient and steady state phenomena, distributed
and lumped parameter systems, coupled systems, and computer solutions.
143. Mechanical Design Laboratory (2)
Prerequisites: C E 121, I E 182W, M E 134. Application of theory
and techniques of experimental stress analysis to the design of
machine components, mechanical structures, and dynamic transducers.
Group-design teams design and test a mechanical device or structure
to simulate real-life client -engineer relationships. A final
project report and an oral presentation are required. (1 lecture,
3 lab hours)
144. Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3)
Prerequisites: C E 121, ECE 70, MATH 81. Advanced topics in mechanics
of materials.
145. Heat and Mass Transfer (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 70, MATH 81, M E 116, 136, 140. Analytical,
numerical, and electrical analogy methods are used to solve a
variety of heat transfer and mass transfer problems. Advanced
topics in radiation, boundary layer flow, and heat exchanger design.
146. Air Conditioning (3)
Prerequisites: M E 116, 136. Theory and practice in air conditioning
including psychrometrics, load estimating, heating and cooling
systems, fluid design and controls.
154. Design of Machine Elements (3)
Prerequisites: I E 90; M E 134, 144. Design of machine elements
and components using theory learned in prerequisite courses. Both
individual and team-type open-ended design projects are required.
Use of computers for design is required. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
155. Elements of Systems Design (3)
Prerequisites: M E 154 (or concurrently), senior standing. Introduction
to the concepts and practice of the design of engineering systems.
Students are required to complete preliminary designs of specified
engineering systems. Experience in design is gained through setting
specifications, innovation, design optimization, and social and
economic aspects.
156. Advanced Thermodynamics -- Fluid Mechanics (3)
Prerequisites: M E 116, 136. Advanced topics in thermodynamics
and fluid mechanics including analysis of solar and nuclear systems
as applied to engineer ing problems.
158. Energy Systems Laboratory (2)
Prerequisites: M E 118, 145, 156; I E 182W. Design of experiments
to evaluate and/or simulate energy systems. Selection and calibration
of instruments. Computer-aided data acquisition and data processing.
Group projects and technical reports. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours)
162. Computer-Aided Design (3)
Prerequisites: M E 26, 140. Survey of computer applications for
design, analysis of mechanical systems, and manufacturing of mechanical
components. Typical programming language software packages used
in industry (CAD/CAM and FEA) will be introduced.
164. Machine Design (3)
Prerequisites: M E 116, 136, 154, 155; I E 182W, 160 (or concurrently).
Open-ended design problems of complete machine systems. Integration
of prereq uisite course material into final design project. Satisfies
the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
(Two 3-hour lecture-labs)
166. Energy Systems Design (3)
Prerequisites: M E 145, 156; I E 160, 182W. Design of conventional
and alternative energy conversion systems; selection and integration
of components of the system; use of codes and standards. Group
project report required. Satisfies the senior major requirement
for the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
180. Special Projects (2)
Prerequisites: senior standing in mechanical engineering, approved
subject, I E 182W. Study of a problem under supervision of a faculty
member; final typewritten report required. Individual project
except by special permission.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
191T. Topics in Mechanical Engineering (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of selected
mechanical engi neering subjects not in current courses.
193. Mechanical Engineering Cooperative Internship (1-6; max
12)
Prerequisite: permission of adviser. Engineering practice in an
industrial or government installation. Each cooperative internship
period usually spans a summer-fall or spring-summer interval.
This course cannot be used to meet graduation requirements. CR/NC
grading only.
Mechanical Engineering Degrees