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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 hrs. Principles of systems in motion, fundamental governing equations for particles and rigid bodies, dynamics and the design problem, vectorial representation of velocity and acceleration, relative motion, work, energy, impulse, and momentum, along with an introduction to computer simulation techniques. Prerequisites: ME 205, MTH 126 ( or concurrently), PHY 106
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3.00 Credits
3 hrs. Structure of matter. Physical and mechanical properties of materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and electronic materials. Equilibrium diagrams and heat treatments, material selection for manufacturing and corrosion problems are also included. Prerequisites: CHE 101, PHY 105 or advisor approval.
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3.00 Credits
3 hrs. A study of the mechanics of deformable materials, durability, chalk propagation, performance, and life-cycle analysis; theory of stress and strain; deformations under simplified loads (axial, torsional, bending); analysis of columns, buckling loads; review of data acquisition and instrumentation for testing; material selection for design. Prerequisites: ME 205 and ME 210 ( consult advisor)
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3.00 Credits
3 hrs. A study of solution methods for nonlinear algebraic equations, sets of linear algebraic equations, eigenvalue problems, interpolation and curve fitting, numerical integration, numerical differentiation, and or commonly, and polynomial equations. Applications in fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, kinematics, and design are covered. Prerequisites: MTH 227 and ME104 ( consult advisor)
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2.00 Credits
2 hrs. (Lec. 2 hrs) A unified introduction to dynamic engineering systems, including those with electrical, mechanical, and fluid elements. Mathematical modeling techniques subdivided in topics and used to gain insight in engineering systems and analytical as well as experimental techniques of general importance in engineering problems are presented. Basic concepts and the use of modern instrumentation, including digital systems, are covered in the lab. Prerequisites: PHY 106, EE 201, ME 205 and MTH 227 Corequisite ME 301L.
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1.00 Credits
1 hr. (Lab 1 hr.) Laboratory supporting the required practices for ME 301.
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3.00 Credits
hrs. A study of basic thermodynamic properties; pressure, temperature, work, specific volume, and energy. The first and second laws of thermodynamics, closed and open systems, enthalpy, and entropy; properties of gas mixtures and air-vapor mixtures; as well as basic applications are covered. Prerequisite: PHY 105 ( consult advisor)
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3.00 Credits
3 hrs. Analysis of the elements and the processes of power systems and their integration. Topics covered are: energy utilization, combustion, energy cycles, steam power plants, fuel beds and suspension firing, heat exchangers, pumps, pipes, water supply and conditioning, power system performance, variable loads, station performance and energy cost. Prerequisites: ME 310 and ME 360 ( consult advisor)
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4.00 Credits
4 hrs. (Lec. 2 hrs.) Fundamentals of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation, and mass transfer by convection. Relevance to engineering applications is also addressed. Prerequisites: ME 310 and ME 360 ( consult advisor)
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1.00 Credits
1 hrs. (Lab. 3 hr.) Laboratory to support the practices and projects of ME 312. Co-requisite: ME 312
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