Mechanical Engineering (M E)
10. Engineering Skills (2)
Provides engineering students with experience in solving problems and presenting
solutions in a logical manner, introduces students to subject areas common
to most engineering disciplines and develops basic skills for solving problems
through an engineering approach. CBC grading only; not applicable toward
baccalaureate degree requirements.
26. Engineering Graphics (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 70 or 71 (or concurrently), Math 75 (or concurrently).
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) (Computer lab fee,
$15) (CAN ENGR 2)
31. Engineering Materials (3)
Prerequisites: Chem 1A, Engl 1, 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)
111. Dynamics for Electrical Engineers (2)
Open to electrical engineering majors only. Prerequisite: C E 20 or
21. Kinematics and kinetics of a particle and rigid body in general plane
motion. Introduction to mechanical vibration and linear system analysis.
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 112 (or concurrently). Fundamentals of fluid
mechanics as applied to engineering problems.
117. Instrumentation Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: ECE 70, I E 182W, M E 116 (or concurrently). Study of instrumentation
and experimental methods; applications; fluid mechanics laboratory; computer-aided
data acquisition. (One 3-hour lab)
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)
131. Advanced Engineering Materials (2)
Prerequisites: M E 31, C E 121. Applications of the principles of materials
science to the study of the mechanical behavior of metallic, polymeric,
ceramic, and composite materials. Effects of stress and environmental variables.
131L. Advanced Engineering Materials Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: I E 182W, M E 131 (or concurrently). Application of experimental
methods related to mechanical metallurgy; study of strengthening mechanisms
in metals; fatigue; creep; recrystallization. (3 lab hours)
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 112 (or concurrently). Fundamentals of thermody
namics and heat transfer as applied to engineering problems.
137. Turbomachinery (3)
Prerequisites: M E 117, 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. Mechanical Engineering Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: Math 81, ECE 70, M E 112 (or concurrently), and 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; design; transient and steady state
phenomena; distributed and lumped parameter systems; coupled systems; 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. Analytical, numerical, and
electrical analogy meth ods 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.
147. Air Conditioning Laboratory (l)
Prerequisite: I E 182W, M E 146 (or concurrently). Practical laboratory
work with commercial type units; test of components of air conditioning
systems. (3 lab hours)
154. Design of Machine Elements (3)
Prerequisites: 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) (Computer lab fee, $15)
155. Elements of Systems Design (3)
Prerequisites: M E 154 (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
engineering problems.
157. Advanced Thermodynamics - Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: ME 117, 118, 156 (or concurrently). Applications of advanced
experimental methods used in engineering practice to thermo-fluid systems.
(One 1 hour lecture, one 3-hour lab)
162. Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (3)
Prerequisite; M E 140. Application of the computer for designing, machining,
inspecting, assembling, and performance simulation of mechanical components
and systems. Topics include computer graphics, design/optimization, CR/NC
programming/machining, and computer data acquisition and control.
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)
(Computer lab fee, $15)
166. Energy Systems Design (3)
Prerequisites: M E 156; I E 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. Senior Project (2)
Prerequisite: senior standing in electrical and computer engineering,
I E 182W (or concurrently), approved subject. Study of a problem under supervision
of faculty member; final typewritten report required. (Individual project
except by special permission) (Former E E 180)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
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 (2-4)
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.
Industrial Engineering (I E)
10. Engineering Skills (2)
Provides engineering students with experience in solving problems and presenting
solutions in a logical manner, introduces students to subject areas common
to most engineering disciplines and develops basic skills for solving problems
through an engineering approach. CR/NC grading only; not applicable toward
baccalaureate degree requirements.
75. Introduction to Industrial Engineering (1)
An overview of the field of industrial engineering. Brief discussion of
plant layout, work measure ment, engineering economy, quality control, production
control, human factors, and operations research. A brief survey of the current
status of industrial engineering. (Field trips required)
85. Computer Methods in Industrial Engineering (3)
Prerequisite: Math 76 or concurrently.Application of existing microcomputer
software and the development of new programs to solve frequently encountered
problems in engineering practice. Includes programming in BASIC and "C"
languages. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
90. Manufacturing Processes (3)
Prerequisites: M E 26, 31. Processing techniques, including casting, welding,
forming, and machining; capabilities and limitations of these techniques.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours; field trips required)
110. Statistical Analysis in Engineering (3)
Prerequisite: Math 76. Fundamentals of probability and statistics. Applications
of statistical methods to engineering problems.
111. Work Measurement (3)
Prerequisite: I E 110 or concurrently. General approach to the design process;
application of design process to problem solving. Methods evaluation techniques;
motion and time study, work sampling, and simulation. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours; field trips required)
112. Statistical Design of Experiments (3)
Prerequisites: I E 85, 110. Analysis of variance; regression and correlation;
analysis of covariance; randomized blocks and Latin squares; design of experiments;
response surface analysis and determination of optimum conditions.
113. Operations Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: I E 85, 110, Math 81. Application of quantitative and numerical
techniques for analysis of complex operational problems.
114. Facilities Engineering (3)
Value analysis, materials handling, packaging, layout of facilities, safety,
location of facilities. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
115. Quality Control and Reliability Engineering (3)
Prerequisite: I E 110. Fundamentals of statistical quality control and reliability
engineering. Sampling plans. Control charts. Reliability techniques.
118. Principles of Safety Engineering (3)
Prerequisite: junior standing. Principles of safety engineering with emphasis
directed to industrial situations. Selected topics include: materials handling,
machine guarding, lighting, noise, ventilation, personal protective equipment,
instrumentation, plant inspection, accident investigation.
120. Systems Safety Engineering (3)
Prerequisite: I E 110. Principles of system safety engineering. Selected
topics include: human factors engineering, key system interfaces, logic
trees, fault and risk tree analyses, hazard identification and analysis,
safety review system trees, statistical analysis, product safety.
125. Human Factors in Engineering and Design (3)
Fundamental issues in human performance, perceptual-motor processes, information
processing. Anthropometry, workplace design and layout, arrangement of system
components. Controls and displays. Work physiology, effects of noise, vibration,
heat and illumination on human performance. General Education BREADTH, Division
4.
127. Human Factors Engineering Design Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: I E 125, 182W (or concurrently). Expands principles developed
in the introductory human factors course for use in engineering design.
(3 lab hours)
130. Production and Inventory Control (3)
Prerequisites: I E 85, 110. Fundamental concepts of production and inventory
planning, analysis and control; inventory and production costs; analysis
of variations in demands, availability of supplies and optimum production
schedules; use of computer simulation techniques; case studies.
145. Design of Automated Systems (3)
Prerequisite: I E 85 or permission of instructor. Study of fundamentals
of manufacturing automated systems. Techniques and applications of computer
to monitor and control industrial processes. Included topics are characteristics
and applications of sensors and actuators, programming consider ations,
integration of CNC, CAD, CAM, etc. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours; field trips
required)
148. Simulation of Industrial Systems (3)
Prerequisite: I E 110. Application of discrete-event simulation techniques
for the solution of complex industrial problems; use of various computer
simulation languages; review of Monte Carlo processes and digital simulation
of continuous processes.
155. Design and Applications of Robotic Systems (3)
Prerequisites: I E 85, 90, senior standing. Introduction to the use of robotics
for industrial automation. Components and operation of robot systems; programming
of robots; robot implementation and industrial applications of robots. (2
lecture, 3 lab hours)
160. Engineering Economy (2)
Prerequisite: upper-division standing in engineering. Importance of economic
analyses of problems in engineering and in management decision making; interest,
depreciation, income tax, classification of costs, break-even and minimum
cost points, economic comparisons of alternatives, economy of replacement.
161. Legal Aspects of Engineering (2)
Prerequisite: senior standing in engineering. Development of law, canons
of ethics, torts, principles of contracts, contracting procedure and specifications,
property, negotiable instruments, sales, agency and patents; preparation
of reports.
162. Engineering Economy Design Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: I E 182W, l E 160 (or concurrently). The role of engineering
economy in the evaluation and selection of engineering design alternatives
is explored in a case study format. Optimization of engineering design and
computerized sensitivity analysis are emphasized.
180. Senior Project (2)
Prerequisites: senior standing in industrial engineering or permission of
instructor; approved subject; I E 182W. Study of a problem under the supervision
of a faculty member; final typewritten report required. (Individual project
except by special permission.)
182W. Engineering Writing (3)
Prerequisites: satisfactory completion (C or better) of the Engl 1 graduation
requirement; junior standing. The use of critical thinking in the engineering
problem-solving process and documentation of the process through letters,
reports, and engineering specifications. The use of oral technical presentation
techniques typical of the engineering practice. Meets the upper-division
writing skills requirement for graduation.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
191T. Topics in Industrial Engineering (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of selected industrial
engineering subjects not in current courses.
193. Industrial Engineering Cooperative Internship (2-4)
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.
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