MEC-ENGR 5500      Problems
Supervised investigation in mechanical engineering to be presented in the form of a report.
Credits: 1,6 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5501      Advanced Topics In Mechanical Engineering
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5504      Advanced Metallurgy Principles
Advanced treatment of physical metallurgy principles to provide a theoretical understanding of engineering materials. Prerequisite: MEC-ENGR 324.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5505      Imaging Techniques In Materials Science
Introduction to imaging techniques, including x-rays, neutron beams, electron beams and acoustic energy, to study material properties and structure. Prerequisite: MEC-ENGR 324
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5511      Introduction to Biomechanics
This course is to provide students with an introduction to the engineering principles of biomechanics. Following a general introduction to anatomical terminology, students will be exposed to three primary sub-disciplines of biomechanics including kinetics and kinematics of human movement, muscle mechanics, and biomaterials. Students will become familiar with measurement techniques and current research being done within each of these units through lectures and in-class discussions and presentations of relevant journal articles, A final semester project, culminating in a NIH-style research proposal, will be developed throughout the semester in one of the three units presented.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5512      Biodynamics
Introduction to musculoskeletal biomechanics including: computational biomechanics, movement simulation, motor control and musculoskeletal tissues. Prerequisites: ME 5511
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5513      Bioinstrumentation of Human Motion
The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity for students to gain a hands-on, in-depth understanding of the kinematic, kinetic, and electromyography measurement and analysis techniques used to quantify biomechanics of human motion. Students will also be introduced to neurological measurement techniques used to quantify brain activity related to the biomechanical components of human motion. To prepare for these topics, a review of data sampling and signal processing theory will be provided. Prerequisites: ME 5511
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5514      Material Science for Advanced Application
Study of the physical and mechanical metallurgy of alloy systems of interest in engineering applications. Prerequisite: ME 324.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5533      Statistical Thermodynamics
Statistical methods of evaluating thermodynamic properties. Elements of quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics and kinetic theory applied to topics of engineering thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MEC-ENGR 360 and MEC-ENGR 399
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5534      Fracture Mechanics I
Mechanics of flawed structure. Concepts include Griffith theory. Barenblatt's theory, Irwin analysis, energy analysis of cracked bodies, fracture toughness testing, plane strain, plane stress, transition temperature concepts, subcritical flaw growth. Prerequisite: MEC-ENGR 324.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5535      Heat Transfer-Conduction
Techniques for determining temperature distribution and temperature history within solids. Prerequisite: MEC-ENGR 399.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5542      Introduction To Computational Fluid Dynamics And Heat Transfer
Introduction to the principles and development of the finite-difference approximations to the governing differential equations of viscous and inviscid fluid flow, as well as heat transfer. Introduction to discretization methods and the calculation of flow fields, convection, diffusion and conduction. Prerequisites: MEC-ENGR 399 and MEC-ENGR 441
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5543      Industrial Refrigeration
Introduction to and analysis of the thermodynamic cycles and equipment used in Industrial Refrigeration. Applications of Industrial Refrigeration are also discussed.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5545      Instrumentation Theory
Applied theory of dynamical and energizing systems for analyzing, computing, control devices. Prerequisite: MEC-ENGR 362
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5547      Contracts and Law for Engineers
Law of contracts, including types, construction, interpretation, performance, and termination. Construction and Engineering service contracts: Proposals, general and financial conditions, specifications and drawings. Corporate and professional and personal liability, insurance and bonds, property, evidence, arbitration and mediation.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5549      Environmental Compliance, Auditing & Permitting
Statutes, regulations and permitting for air hazardous wastes and storage tanks. Asbestos, radon, EMF, and emerging areas of regulatory concern. Siting issues. Criminal and civil enforcement. Prerequisites: ME 285 and CE 211.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5554      Power Generation Systems
Fundamentals of the power industry in a format suitable for all engineering disciplines. Survey of electric power systems, including fossil and nuclear steam cycles, combustion turbines, combines cycles, and renewable such as solar and wind. Introduction to major machinery components, systems, controls, and an overview of fuels, emissions, and emission control technologies.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5557      Mechatronics System Design
Basic principles of mechatronic applications for mechanical engineers through course instruction and ""hands-on"" activities and projects. Prerequisites: ME 362 and ME 415.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5558      Dynamical Theory
Engineering principles and application in mathematical expression of energy, force,inertia system. Prerequisite: MEC-ENGR 485 and MATH 345.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEC-ENGR 5560      Electromechanical Conversion
Basic principles of energy conversion; magnetic circuitry in general and in machinery; DC machine theory, transformer operation and circuit application; synchronous machine theory; electric system operation; introduction to power electronic principles and practices. (Cross-listed with ME 460) Prerequisites: ME 220 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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