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3.00 Credits
Engineering applications of numerical analysis covering topics in curve fitting, root solving, systems of algebraic equations and ordinary differential equations. Topics in computing practice, including programming and graphics and visualization. Prerequisite: ME 302 or MATH 471 or consent of department chair.
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Properties of pure substances. Concepts of work and heat, fundamental laws of thermodynamics; closed and open systems. Entropy and entropy production. Carnot and Clasius statements. Gas mixtures. Prerequisites: calculus-based physics on heat and mechanics and calculus through differential equations.
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Hydrostatics, kinematics, potential flow, momentum and energy relations. Bernoulli equation. Real fluid phenomena, laminar and turbulent motion boundary layer, lift and drag. Prerequisites: ME 331 and ME 302/MATH 471 or equivalent.
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Introduction to project selection and project control. Topics include basic engineering economics (present worth, discounted cash flow, etc.), feasibility studies, cost estimating, risk analysis, project planning, scheduling and control. Open-ended projects with multiple alternatives strongly emphasized. Professional practice factors in management of projects. Prerequisite: junior standing or consent of department chair.
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Application of fundamental principles of mechanics and strength of materials to machine design problems. Topics include fatigue, stress concentrations, failure theories, application to design of bolts, springs and other types of component design. Decision making and engineering judgment for open-ended problems are emphasized. Prerequisite: ME 311. 4 cr.
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Engineering professional experience. Daily log book, memo reports and a formal final report required. Prerequisites: consent of department chair. var. cr.
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Individual study under direct supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisites: approval of proposed subject by the faculty member and department chair.
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3.00 Credits
A bridge between elementary mechanics of deformable bodies and advanced courses in elasticity. Topics covered include fundamental concepts of structural mechanics, analysis of beams, columns, trusses, frames, plates and cables, elastic stability of structures, energy method, principle of virtual work, and other topics from structural and solid mechanics. Prerequisite: ME 311 or equivalent. Technical elective.
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3.00 Credits
Review of linear elasticity, introduction to calculus of variations and variational principles of elasticity. These techniques are used in developing the finite element theory and analysis of plane stress/strain, plates, trusses and beams, as well as problems from other areas of mechanical engineering, such as heat transfer and vibration. Prerequisite: ME 311. Technical elective.
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Free vibration of mechanical systems, damping, forced harmonic vibration, support motion, vibration isolation, response due to arbitrary excitation, systems with multiple degrees of freedom, normal modes, free and forced vibrations, vibration absorber, application of matrix methods, numerical techniques, computer applications. Prerequisites: ME 271 and ME 302/MATH 471 or equivalent.
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