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MEGR 2141. Engineering Mechanics I. (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 2101 and MATH 1242 with a grade of C or better. This course introduces the principles of particle and rigid body mechanics with engineering applications. Force systems and resultants. The equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Friction. Properties of areas and volumes. MEGR 2144. Introduction to Solid Mechanics. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 2141 with a grade of C or better and MATH 2241. Engineering theory of deformable solids and applications. Stress and deformation resulting from axial, torsion and bending loads. Shear and moment diagrams, Mohr’s circle for stress and strain and buckling of columns. MEGR 2156. Design Projects Laboratory I. (2) Prerequisites: ENGR1201, ENGR1202, PHYS 2102, MEGR 2141 with a grade of C or better, and MATH 2241. Co-requisite: MEGR 2180 Manufacturing Systems. Introduction to design as well as the fundamentals of manufacturing, including computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). Emphasis will be placed on design visualization, functional analysis, and design prototyping. Student designs will be manufactured to verify design concepts. MEGR 2180. Manufacturing Systems. (3) Prerequisites: ENGR 1202, PHYS 2102L, MEGR 2141 with a grade of C or better, and MATH 2241. Co-requisite: MEGR 2156, Design Projects Laboratory I. The course will impart a broad overview of manufacturing materials, processes, and procedures. Topics include mechanical behavior and physical properties, basic materials, casting, rolling, forming, welding, cutting, surfaces, engineering metrology, quality assurance, and automation. Basic concepts of engineering economics and cost estimating. The economics of manufacturing will also be introduced, including the time value of money, economic analysis, and cost estimating. MEGR 2299. Motorsports Engineering Clinic I. (1) Prerequisite: admission to Motorsports concentration; sophomore standing. An examination of various aspects of automotive and motorsports engineering presented by faculty and industry representatives. Participation as a Motorsports Trainee (MT) is required. MT’s are assigned to automotive projects on campus and/or with industrial partners. MEGR 2240. Computational Methods for Engineers. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 2141 with a grade of C or better and MATH 2241. Automated engineering analysis and synthesis techniques based on software engineering principles. Overview of data representation and computing languages. Program development using programming languages and off-the shelf software packages. Study of numerical methods, potential errors, and computational stability. emphasis on effective design, testing, and debugging practices. (Fall, Spring) MEGR 3090. Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering. (1-4) Prerequisite: consent of the Department. The course will build upon and synthesize the knowledge the students have gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course will serve as the vehicle for teaching engineering analysis, synthesis and design, while simultaneously affording an opportunity for the students to point themselves toward an area of specialization. May be repeated for credit. (Technical Elective) MEGR 3111. Thermodynamics I. (3) First and second laws of thermodynamics. Work and heat carnot cycle. Ideal and real gases. Non-reactive mixture of gases. Availability and irreversibility. MEGR 3112. Thermodynamics II. (3) Prerequisite: MEGR 3111, with a grade of C or better. General thermodynamic relations; equations of state and generalized charts. Combustion, dissociation, and chemical equilibrium. Introduction to power cycles. MEGR 3114. Fluid Mechanics. (3) Prerequisite: MEGR 3121 with a grade of C or better. Basic concepts of a fluid and the fundamentals of ideal and real fluid flow. Topics include fluid statics, conservation principles, Bernoulli’s equation, fluid flow in pipes, and measurement devices. MEGR 3116. Introduction to Heat Transfer. (3) Prerequisites: MATH 2171 and MEGR 3111, both with a grade of C or better. One and two dimensional steady state conduction. Finite difference methods. Radiative heat transfer, emissivity, black body radiation. Heat exchange among two and multi-body systems. Introduction to concepts and applications of convective heat transfer. MEGR 3121. Dynamics Systems I. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 2141 and MATH 1242, both with a grade of C or better. The kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies. Work-energy and impulse-momentum principles and conservation laws. Introduction to the kinematics of mechanisms. MEGR 3122. Dynamic Systems II. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 2240, MEGR 3121 and MATH 2171, all with a grade of C or better. Modeling of mechanical dynamic systems. Vibration of lumped mass systems. Analysis and design of mechanical systems using time domain and frequency domain methods. MEGR 3131. Introduction to Electronic Materials. (3) Prerequisite: PHYS 2102, with a grade of C or better. Electronic materials and devices with examples from crystalline and amorphous semiconductors, junction and MOS devices, thermoelectrics, lasers and super-conductors. Introduction to the quantum mechanics of electrons in solids, electron-atom interactions and energy band model, providing a basis for rationalizing a wide variety of electronic properties. (Technical Elective) MEGR 3152. Mechanics and Materials Laboratory. (2) (W) Prerequisites: MEGR 2144, MEGR 3161 and MEGR 3171L, all with a grade of C or better. Co-requisite: MEGR 3122. Laboratory experiments related to the areas of mechanics and materials engineering. Three hours of laboratory work per week. MEGR 3156. Design Projects Lab II. (2) Prerequisites: ECGR 2161, MEGR 2144, and MEGR 2156 all with a grade of C or better. Study of the process of design and reduction to practice of engineering concepts in a team environment. Requirements definition, concept synthesis, concept of evaluation, project planning and execution. MEGR 3161. Introduction to Engineering Materials. (3) Prerequisites: CHEM 1251, MATH 2171, and MEGR 2144 with a grade of C or better. Classifications of engineering materials. Introduction to property structure relationships. Ideal and defect atomic structures of solids with examples from metals, ceramics and polymers. Cold working and annealing effects. Phase equilibria in alloys; introduction to diffusional processes and transformation kinetics. MEGR 3162. Mechanical Behavior and Strengthening of Solids. (3) Prerequisite: MEGR 3161, with a grade of C or better. Mechanical properties of materials including elastic behavior, plastic flow, fracture, creep, fatigue, and elevated temperature effects. Correlation of properties with atomic and microscopic structure. Dislocation theory and its application to mechanical behavior and strengthening mechanisms. Alloy hardening effects; effects of processing and heat treatments. Applications in Fe-C alloys. (Technical Elective) MEGR 3171. Introduction to Measurements and Instrumentation. (2) Prerequisite: ECGR 2161, with a grade of C or better. Co-requisite: MEGR 3171L. Statistical analysis of experimental data, curve fitting. Operational amplifiers and signal conditioning techniques for remote monitoring. Computer data acquisition, interfaces and techniques, RS-232 and GPIB interface buses. Discussion of the principles involved in the use of sensors and transducers in measurements of linear and angular displacement, velocity and acceleration, temperature, force, pressure, torque and flow. Introduction to dynamic measurements and frequency analysis. MEGR 3171L. Instrumentation Laboratory. (2) (W) Prerequisite: PHYS 2102L with a grade of C or better. Co-requisite: MEGR 3171. Utilization of measuring equipment targeted to mechanical engineering applications. Experiments will focus on the use of instrumentation and computer interfacing methods for the optimization of measurement processes. Basic programming of scientific instruments. MEGR 3210. Automotive Power Plants. (3) Prerequisite: MEGR 3112, with a grade of C or better. Energy analysis of internal and external combustion engines for vehicular propulsion. Thermodynamic principles for combustion efficient use of fuel combustion, different types of fuel use, and pollutant control. (Technical Elective) MEGR 3211. Road Vehicle Dynamics. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 3121 and MEGR 3122, both with a C or better. An introduction to road vehicle Dynamics. Acceleration and braking performance, road loads, steady-state cornering, suspension, steering system and tire behavior. (Spring)(Technical Elective). MEGR 3212. Heat Convection and Compact Heat Exchanger Design. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 3114 and MEGR 3116, both with a grade of C or better. Natural, forced internal and external heat convection, heat convection in phase change (boiling and condensation) and design of compact heat exchangers (Technical Elective) MEGR 3214. Refrigeration and Air/Conditioning. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 3112 and 3116, both with a grade of C or better. Thermodynamics and heat transfer applied to analysis, design of cooling/heating systems. (Technical Elective) MEGR 3216. Thermal/Fluid Design. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 3114 and 3116, both with a grade of C or better. Design of systems utilizing thermodynamic, heat transfer, and fluid flow principles. Topics include thermal system design, thermodynamic modeling, design applications with heat transfer, thermo-economic optimization of simple and complex systems. MEGR 3221. Machine Analysis and Design I. (3) Prerequisite: MEGR 3122 and MEGR 2144, both with a grade of C or better. Technical application of basic principles of mechanical science to analysis of machines and mechanical systems. Design of typical machine elements. Strength and deflection requirements. MEGR 3222. Machine Analysis and Design II. (3) Prerequisite: MEGR 3221, with a grade of C or better. Synthesis of machines and mechanical systems. Analysis, creative design and selection of machines and machine elements. (Technical Elective) MEGR 3225. Introduction to Finite Element Analysis. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 2144 and MEGR 3122, both with a grade of C or better. The basis concepts of finite element analysis (FEA) are introduced. The necessary concepts from linear algebra are reviewed. Simple elements such as truss and beam elements are emphasized, with an introduction to continuum elements for structural analysis. Introduction to heat transfer elements for steady state conduction and convection. Mathematics software is used to illustrate such concepts as the finite element assembly process, and the solution of the primary unknowns. A commercially available finite element code is also introduced. (Technical Elective) MEGR 3251. Thermal/Fluids Laboratory. (2) (W) Prerequisites: MEGR 3111, MEGR 3114, and MEGR 3171L, all with a grade of C or better. Laboratory experiments related to the areas of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Three hours of laboratory work per week. MEGR 3255. Senior Design I. (2) Prerequisite: MEGR 3156 and MEGR 3152 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: MEGR 3251 and senior standing in mechanical engineering. First of a two-semester sequence leading to a major integrative experience in applying the principles of design and project management to the design of a major mechanical engineering system. Teamwork and communication skills are emphasized. MEGR 3256. Senior Design II. (2) (O) Prerequisite: MEGR 3255 with a grade of C or better. A continuation of MEGR 3255 including project execution leading to an oral presentation and final written report. MEGR 3281. Numerical Control of Manufacturing Processes. (3) Prerequisite: MEGR 2180. Fundamental theory and application of numerically controlled machine tools including design principles, elements of machine structure, control systems programming methods. Role of numerical control in flexible manufacturing systems. Two lectures and a two hour lab per week. (Technical Elective) MEGR 3282. Statistical Process Control and Metrology. (3) Prerequisite: MEGR 3171. Introduction to metrology. Measurement of size, form and surface texture. Introduction to quality control, control charts for attributes and variables, acceptance sampling. Process capability estimation and process control. (Technical Elective) MEGR 3299. Professional Development. (1) An examination of various aspects of engineering as a profession. The course will be graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. MEGR 3355. Motorsports Engineering Clinic II. (2) Prerequisite: admission to Motorsports concentration, senior standing in mechanical engineering, MEGR 2299 and MEGR 3156, and MEGR 3152 all with a grade of C or better. Co-requisite: MEGR 3251. First of a two-semester sequence leading to a major integrative experience in applying the principles of design and project management to the design of an automotive engineering system. Teamwork and communication skills are emphasized. An examination of various aspects of automotive and motorsports engineering presented by faculty and industry representatives. MEGR 3356. Motorsports Engineering Clinic III. (2) (O) Prerequisite: admission to Motorsports concentration and MEGR 3355 with a grade of C or better. A continuation of MEGR 3355 including project execution, project reporting and leading to an oral presentation and a final written report. An examination of various aspects of automotive and motorsports engineering presented by faculty and industry representative. MEGR 3695. Mechanical Engineering Cooperative Education Seminar. (1) Required of Co-op students during semesters immediately following each work assignment for presentation of engineering reports on work done the prior semester. MEGR 3890. Individualized Study. (1-3) Prerequisite: consent of the Department. Supervised individual study within an area of a student’s particular interest which is beyond the scope of existing courses. May be repeated for credit. (Technical Elective) MEGR 3990. Undergraduate Research. (1-4) Prerequisite: Consent of the Department. Independent study of a theoretical and/or experimental problem in a specialized area of mechanical engineering. Topics originate from the student or the faculty member supervising the study. May be repeated for credit. (Technical Elective) MEGR 4112. Intermediate Fluid Mechanics and Vehicle Aerodynamics. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 3111 and 3114, both with a grade of C or better. Technical elective. A continuation of MEGR 3114. Topics include flow over body surfaces, lift and drag, boundary layers, ground effect, potential flow theory and compressible flow. Application of aerodynamics to ground vehicles and its effect on vehicle performance and handling. (Technical Elective) MEGR 4113. Energy Conversion I. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 3112 and MEGR 3114, both with a grade of C or better. Application of principles of thermodynamics, fluid flow and heat transfer to internal combustion engines, compressors, turbines, heat exchanges, refrigeration, and cryogenics. (Technical Elective) MEGR 4127. Introduction to Robotics. (3) Prerequisites: ECGR 3101, or senior standing in ME or EE Departments. Modeling of industrial robots, homogeneous transformations, static forces, kinematics, velocities, dynamics, computer animation of dynamic models, motion trajectory planning, and introduction to vision, sensors and actuators. (Dual-listed with ECGR 4161) (Technical Elective) MEGR 4131. Solid State Transformations. (3) Prerequisite: MEGR 3161 with a grade of C or better. Thermodynamics, morphology and kinetics of solid state transformations. Diffusion and absolute reaction rate theory; crystallographic nature of phase transformations; nucleation and growth processes; precipitation and oxidation reaction. (Technical Elective) MEGR 4143. Discrete Mechanical Vibrating Systems. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 3122 with a grade of C or better. Free and forced vibrations of lumped parameter systems with multi-degrees of freedom. Topics include transient and steady state response, determination of natural frequencies and mode shapes with and without damping. Introduction to principal coordinates and matrix iteration techniques. (Technical Elective) MEGR 4144. Intermediate Dynamics. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 3121 and MATH 2171, both with a grade of C or better. Further studies in dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, with engineering applications. Introduction to Lagrange’s equations of motion. Multi-degree-of-freedom vibrations. (Technical Elective) MEGR 4162. Materials Production and Process. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 3161, with a grade of C or better, and permission of instructor. Applications of thermodynamics and chemistry to extractive process metallurgy. Fundamental principles of materials forming operations. Casting, mechanical working and joining methods. (Technical Elective) MEGR 4165. Introduction to Nondestructive Evaluation Methods. (3) Prerequisite: MEGR 3161, with a grade of C or better. Nondestructive evaluation principles and techniques, including liquid penetrate, magnetic particle, acoustic emission, ultrasound, radiography and eddy currents. (Technical Elective)
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