Mechanical Engineering (MEEN)

The art and practice of mechanical engineering and its role in society. Promotes critical and analytical thinking; gives basic skills for the engineering approach to problem-solving, engineering design process and reverse engineering; and introduces engineering ethics.

Fee: $5.00

Introduction to computer-aided engineering design and analysis; principles of graphics, solid modeling, integrated applications of software in engineering drafting, design and problem solving.

Engineering problem-solving using high level programming language and numerical computing software. Programming logic; linear algebra and matrices; solutions to systems of linear equations; interpolation and curve fitting; numerical integration and differentiation.

Basic experimental techniques and instrumentation commonly found in industry. Experimental planning and analysis. ASTM methods introduced. Data acquisition means studied. Significance of data and presentation (written and oral). Computer usage and report writing emphasized. Prerequisites: PHYS 2325/ PHYS 2125.

Fee: $5.00

Application of Newtonian Mechanics to a broad range of Mechanical Engineering problems. Engineering units, particle and rigid body equilibrium, vector operations, torque, friction related to various mechanical elements (screws, wedges, belts, bearings), shear and moment diagrams, centroids, moments of inertia (area, mass, and products of inertia), Mohr's Circle, principle of virtual work. Prerequisite: PHYS 2125, PHYS 2325, and credit or registration in MATH 2414.

Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies; motion relative to translating and rotating reference frames. Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies: Newton's second law, work-energy and impulse and momentum. Introduction to vibrations. Prerequisite: CEEN 2301 with a grade of C or higher.

Resultants of force systems. Equilibrium of rigid bodies. Friction. Centroids and moments of inertia. Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. This course cannot be taken for credit by CEEN and MEEN majors. Prerequisites: PHYS 2325/2125 and MATH 2414.

Tensile, impact, fatigue, hardness and hardenability, creep, phase and microstructure, corrosion testing and microscopic analysis. Ferrous and non-ferrous materials and polymers are studied. ASTM methods are introduced and applied. Introduction to data acquisition and recording. Reporting in both written and oral format. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in MEEN 3344. Fee $15.00.

Fee: $15.00

Atomic and crystal structure of materials. Chemical, mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of engineering materials. Materials selection and design. Prerequisites: CHEM 1311, CHEM 1111 and MATH 2413, and credit or enrollment in PHYS 2326 and PHYS 2126.

Basic laws governing energy transmission. Thermodynamic properties of liquids and vapors, the ideal gas law and the behavior of ideal gases. Concept of reversible process. Prerequisites: MATH 2414 and PHYS 2325/ PHYS 2125.

Fundamental laws relating to heat transfer including steady and transient heat conduction, forced, convection, natural convection and radiation. Introduction to heat exchanger design. Prerequisites: MEEN 3347, MEEN 3392, and MATH 3320.

Selection criteria for manufacturing processes, processing of castings, bulk deformation process, sheet metal working, polymer and polymer-matrix composite production, machining and welding processes. Prerequisites: MEEN 1310 and MEEN 3344.

Fee: $10.00

Application of principles of mechanics and physical properties of materials to the design of machine elements such as shafts, springs, power screws and gears. Prerequisites: CEEN 3311, MEEN 2302, MEEN 3145, and MEEN 3344.

Linkages, mobility analysis, Grashof condition, instant centers, analysis and synthesis of mechanisms, cams, gears and gear trains. Prerequisites: MATH 2414, MEEN 2302.

Fee: $2.00

Introduction to the engineering design process via team-based projects utilizing commercial Computer Aided Engineering software packages. Engineering design process; problem definition, conceptual design, modeling, analysis, system design and optimization. Communicating the design via drawings, models, verbal and written reports. Prerequisites: MEEN 1310, MEEN 1320, and credit or registration in MEEN 3350 and MEEN 3348.

Introduction to the analysis and design of electromechanical systems containing sensors, actuators, microcontrollers or computers, and mechanical components/mechanisms. Prototyping and construction of such systems. Prerequisites: MEEN 2146, PHYS 2126 and PHYS 2326.

Basic properties of fluids. Fluid statics. Fluids in motion. Continuity, energy, and linear and angular momentum equations in integral and differential forms. Incompressible viscous flow; Navier-Stokes equations, parallel flow, pipe flow, and the Moody diagram. Introduction to laminar and turbulent boundary layers and free surface flows. Prerequisites: MATH 3320 and credit or registration in MEEN 2302.

Applications of computer software to solve nuclear engineering problems; nuclear data and cross-section libraries; deterministic and stochastic models; single and multi-objective optimization; applied nuclear engineering codes. Prerequisite: junior standing.

Experimental investigation of mechanical engineering systems: engines, fluid flow, and heat transfer systems used in various mechanical engineering applications. Prerequisites: MEEN 2146 and MEEN 3348.

Fee: $5.00

Capstone design course emphasizing quantitative, analytical/computer and experimental methods, including optimization and simulation, as applied to the design process for a broad range of practical problems in mechanical engineering. Integrates knowledge gained from all required mechanical engineering courses in a major system design project. Prerequisites: senior standing in Mechanical Engineering, ENGL/COMS 2374 or equivalent., MEEN 3348, MEEN 3350 and MEEN 3360, and credit or registration in MEEN 4351.

Fee: $5.00

Capstone design course emphasizing the application of analytical/computer and experimental methods to the solution of a broad range of practical problems in mechanical engineering. Integrates knowledge gained from all required mechanical engineering courses via the completion of a system design project. Prerequisites: IEEN 3325 or equivalent, MEEN 4263 and MEEN 4351.

Fee: $5.00

Advanced strength of materials analysis and design of light-weight elastic structures with aerospace applications. Failure modes and criteria, buckling, matrix methods for analysis, plane truss design. Energy and Castigliano methods for statically determinate and indeterminate structures. Torsion and bending of asymmetrical thin-walled sections. Design project. Prerequisites: senior standing in Mechanical Engineering and credit or enrollment in MEEN 3360.

Aerodynamics of airfoils and wings in subsonic, transonic and supersonic flight. Laminar and turbulent boundary layers and effects of viscosity on aerodynamic performance. Prerequisites: senior standing in Mechanical Engineering, MEEN 3347 and MEEN 3392.

Three-dimensional rigid body dynamics, aircraft equations of motion, static and dynamic stability, manual flight control design, introduction to aeroelastic phenomena. Attitude and altitude dynamics, interplanetary transfers, altitude coordinates, stability, manual control, and estimation. Prerequisites: senior standing in Mechanical Engineering and MEEN 2302.

Aircraft/Spacecraft design of systems and subsystems. Preliminary design or study of a complete flight vehicle. Application of mission and spacecraft design principles in developing a space flight mission concept. Prerequisites: senior standing in Mechanical Engineering, MEEN 3352, MEEN 3360, credit or registration in MEEN 4303.

Thermodynamics of cycles, comparison of characteristics and performance of several forms of internal combustion engines including Otto and Diesel types of piston engines. Fuels, combustion, injection and supercharging. Prerequisites: senior standing in Engineering, MEEN 3392 and MEEN 4341.

Individual solution of selected problems in mechanical engineering conducted under direct supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for up to 6 semester hours. Prerequisite: senior standing.

One or more topics of mechanical engineering. May be repeated when topic changes. Prerequisite: senior standing.

Design of power and refrigeration systems, mixing (or separation), multiphase, air conditioning and energy conversion processes. Prerequisites: MEEN 3347 and MATH 3415.

Analysis of dynamic-mechanical, electrical, fluid and thermal system elements; modeling, analysis and design of physical, dynamic systems composed of these elements. Prerequisites: senior standing in Mechanical Engineering, MATH 3320, MEEN 1320 and MEEN 2302.

Analysis and design of controlled, dynamic, linear mechanical, electrical, fluid and/or thermal systems; introduction to concepts of stability, controllability, observability and to discrete time; sampled data control systems; optimal control systems and nonlinear control theory. Prerequisite: senior standing in Engineering.

Fee: $5.00

Free and forced vibrations, degrees of freedom, energy methods, transients, harmonic analysis, damping. Prerequisites: senior standing in Mechanical Engineering, MATH 3320 and MEEN 2302.

Applications of numerical techniques to the solution of mechanical engineering problems. Prerequisites: senior standing in Mechanical Engineering, MEEN 1320 and credit or registration in MEEN 3348 or MEEN 3350.

Design and select hydraulic machines, pipeline, pressure vessels, pumps and control scheme. Understanding of ASME design codes for power and process piping, series and parallel pipe network and pumping power required, and techniques and tools for controlling pipeline network. Prerequisites: senior standing in Engineering and (MEEN 3350 and MEEN 3392) or (AEEN 3303 and CEEN 3392).

Basic concepts and fundamental equations of gas dynamics. Emphasis on the subsonic and supersonic steady flow. Analysis of shock wave phenomena. Prerequisites: senior standing in Mechanical Engineering, MATH 3320 and credit or registration in MEEN 3348.

Application of factors of temperature and humidity to the design of air conditioning systems. Design and applications of heating and cooling requirements, total energy systems, etc. Prerequisites: senior standing in Engineering, MEEN 3348, and MEEN 4341 or AEEN 3346.

Design techniques of brakes, clutches, bevel, worm and helical gears, thick cylinders, flywheels, impact and elastic bodies, curved beams, flat plates and cams. Prerequisites: MEEN 3350 and MEEN 3352.

Fee: $2.00

Design and application of centrifugal and axial flow pumps and turbines, consideration of similarity parameters, real machine performance characteristics, materials and methods of construction, selection process for various applications. Prerequisites: senior standing in Engineering and (MEEN 3392 and MEEN 4341) or (AEEN 3346 and CEEN 3392).

Principles and applications of the finite element method. Matrix and vector operations, structure and organization of finite element computer programs. Structural and nonstructural elements and applications. Prerequisites: MEEN 1320, MATH 3320, CEEN 3311 and senior standing.

Multidisciplinary introduction to robotics, combining concepts from the fields of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science. Topics include locomotion, maneuverability, actuating, trajectory planning, motion control, and sensing. Prerequisite: senior standing.

Foundations and basic components of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from a system point of view, design considerations, payloads, communications, control and stability, navigation, UAV system roles and operations, control stations. Prerequisite: senior standing.

Linear Programming, Simplex Method, Duality Theory and Sensitivity Analysis, The Transportation and Assignment Problems, Network Optimization Models, Dynamic Programming, Integer programming, Game Theory, and Decision Analysis. Prerequisite: senior standing.

Fundamental methods and tools used for information analysis and modeling related to homeland security. It will also introduce engineering and technical challenges of homeland security, including modeling and analysis, technological issues, command, control and situational awareness and data integration requirements. Prerequisite: senior standing in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science, or approval from instructor.

Structure, synthesis and processing polymers, mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of polymeric materials, applications of polymers and composites. Prerequisites: Senior standing, CEEN 3311, and MEEN 3344.

Introduction to composites materials and manufacturing processes; hand lay-up, air and oven curing, filament winding and compression molding and 3D printing. Materials selection and fabrication of marine, aerospace, chemical, and civil structures. Practical case studies, use of standards and projects. Prerequisites: senior standing in Engineering, CEEN 3311, and either CEEN 3244 or MEEN 3344. Fee: $20.00

Fee: $20.00

Thermal hydraulics of nuclear reactor cores; applications of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics for nuclear reactor analysis. Prerequisites: senior standing in engineering, MATH 3320, and (AEEN 3346 or CHEN 3347 or MEEN 3347) and (CEEN 3392 or CHEN 3392 or MEEN 3392).

Introduction to fundamental concepts of atoms and nuclei, radioactivity, nuclear reactions and interactions with matters, fission, fusion, and radiation biological effect, protection, and applications. Prerequisites: senior standing in engineering or consent of instructor.

Introduction to basic topics in the analysis and design of nuclear power plants. Prerequisites: senior standing in engineering, MATH 3320 and PHYS 2326.

Internships in industry, government or consulting companies, designed to broaden the skills obtained through curricular education. Prerequisites: senior standing.