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2017-2018 SDSM&T Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Courses above the 400 level are normally reserved for graduate studies; however, with approval, undergraduate students may take graduate level courses. Graduate students may also, with approval, take undergraduate courses.
Students must receive a passing grade of “D” or better for any prerequisite course unless specifically stated.
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IENG 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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IENG 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is no wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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IS 201 Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society Credits: (3-0) 3
Includes study of current issues within the IS specializations. Introduces students to how science and technology affect individual, societal, and global change (e.g., how science and technology influence ethical choices, the political and economic systems, and the relationship between humans and the natural world.)
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and sophomore standing.
Notes: Required for all students seeking a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Sciences. This course cannot be counted as social science/humanities credit.
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IS 283 Community Design Projects I Credits: (1-0) 1
An introductory course for Freshman and Sophomores interested in real-life design projects with Community partners. The service-learning, team-based design course brings together students from multiple disciplines and multiple grade levels to work together on long-term projects that benefit the community. The curriculum of Community Design Projects I focuses on developing teaming skills and applying human-centered design principles. Student involvement over multiple semesters is encouraged. After completing GE 283/IS 283, freshman and sophomore students may continue involvement by registering in GE 284 /IS 284 . Junior and Senior students may continue involvement by registering for GE 484 /IS 484 .
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IS 284 Community Design Projects II Credits: 1 to 2
A continuation of GE 283 /IS 283 for Freshman and Sophomore students interested in continued participation in real-life design projects with Community partners. The curriculum of Community Design Projects II focuses on developing teaming skills and applying human-centered design principles with additional course modules in topics such as leadership, community partnership and cultural competency. Students who have completed GE 283/IS 283 and GE 284/IS 284 that are interested in continuing their involvement on team projects may enroll in GE 484 /IS 484 for one or more semesters.
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IS 380 Internship in Interdisciplinary Studies Credits: 1 to 4
The opportunity for a student to complete a plan for an internship and thereby acquire practical job-related experience.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: A maximum of 6 credits will be allowed for degree credit. This course cannot be counted for social science/humanities credit.
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IS 391 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed problems, readings directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: This course cannot be counted for social science/humanities credit.
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IS 392 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is no wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: A maximum of 6 credits will be allowed for degree credit. This course cannot be counted for social science/humanities credit.
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IS 396 Field Experience Credits: (1-0) 1
Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.
Notes: This course cannot be counted for social science/humanities credit.
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IS 401 Writing and Research in the Interdisciplinary Sciences Credits: (3-0) 3
Advanced writing in the interdisciplinary sciences with emphasis on research and explanation of science topics in the IS specializations. This course provides students with a basic understanding of the various styles of science writing, including writing for popular and professional audiences, and the use of the library and/or laboratory research in formal research papers. This course is required for all students pursuing the B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Sciences.
Prerequisites: IS 201 , ENGL 289 and senior standing.
Notes: This course is required for all students pursuing the B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Sciences. A minimum grade of “C” is required for enrollment in IS 498. This course cannot be counted as social science/humanities credit.
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IS 483 Community Design Projects I Credits: (1-0) 1
An introductory course for Juniors and Seniors interested in real-life design projects with Community partners. The service-learning, team-based design course brings together students from multiple disciplines and multiple grade levels to work together on long-term projects that benefit the community. The curriculum of Community Design Projects I focuses on developing teaming skills and applying human-centered design principles. Student involvement is encouraged over multiple semesters is encouraged. After completing GE 483/IS 483, students may continue involvement by registering for GE 484 /IS 484 .
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IS 484 Community Design Projects II Credits: 1 to 2
A continuation of GE 283 /IS 283 or GE 483 /IS 483 for Junior and Senior students interested continued participation in real-life design projects with Community partners. The curriculum of Community Design Projects II focuses on developing teaming skills and applying human-centered design principles with additional course modules in topics such as leadership, community partnership and cultural competency. Students who have completed GE 283/IS 283, GE 284 /IS 284 and/or GE 484/IS 484 that are interested in continuing their involvement on team projects may enroll in GE/IS 484 for one or more semesters.
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IS 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: This course cannot be counted for social science/humanities credit.
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IS 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is no wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: A maximum of 6 credits will be allowed for degree credit. This course cannot be counted for social science/humanities credit.
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IS 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Credits: (0-3) 3
Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, permission of instructor, an approved Letter of Intent on file in the Interdisciplinary Sciences Office and successfully completion of IS 401 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Notes: This course is required for all students pursuing the B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Sciences. This course cannot count as social science/humanities credit.
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Mathematics |
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MATH 021 Basic Algebra Credits: (3-0) 3
This course prepares students for college level mathematics. Topics generally include: basic properties of real numbers, exponents & radicals, rectangular coordinate geometry, solutions to linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, polynomials, and factoring. Students may also be introduced to functions and systems of equations.
Prerequisites: Appropriate mathematics placement.
Notes: This is a remedial level course and no credit for MATH 021 will be granted for graduation.
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MATH 100 Math Recitation Credits: 0
This course is a recitation for Math 120, Math 123 and Math 125 where students will spend additional time in small groups covering techniques and concepts related to Trigonometry, Calculus I and Calculus II.
Corequisites: Math 120, Math 123 or Math 125
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MATH 101 Intermediate Algebra Credits: (3-0) 3
Basic properties of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of equations, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions and equations, and radical expressions and equations, and an introduction to functions such as polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions.
Prerequisites: MATH 021 or appropriate mathematics placement.
Notes: May not be used for credit toward a baccalaureate degree, but may be used toward the associate degree.
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MATH 102 College Algebra Credits: (3-0) 3
Equations and inequalities; polynomial functions and graphs, exponents, radicals, binomial theorem, zeros of polynomials; systems of equations; exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions, applications and graphs. Other topics selected from sequences, series, and complex numbers.
Prerequisites: MATH 101 with a minimum grade of “C” or appropriate mathematics placement.
Corequisites: MATH 102L
Notes: May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except for Interdisciplinary Sciences-Pre-Professional Health Science Specialization; Interdisciplinary Sciences-Science, Technology, and Society Specialization; chemistry; and associates of arts).
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MATH 102L College Algebra Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory to accompany MATH 102.
Corequisites: MATH 102
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MATH 110 Survey of Computer Science and Mathematics Credits: (1-0) 1
This is an introductory course for incoming freshmen in Computer Science or Mathematics that provides a survey of the major areas in the profession along with ethical standards that are used. When applicable, guest lectures will be arranged to illuminate different areas of study.
Notes: This course is cross-listed with CSC 110 .
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MATH 115 Precalculus Credits: (5-0) 5
A preparatory course for the calculus sequence. Topics include: polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their graphs; systems of equations, inequalities and complex numbers.
Prerequisites: MATH 101 with a minimum grade of “C” or appropriate mathematics placement.
Notes: May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except for Interdisciplinary Sciences-Pre-Professional Health Science Specialization; Interdisciplinary Sciences-Science, Technology, and Society Specialization; Chemistry; Associates of Arts).
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MATH 120 Trigonometry Credits: (3-0) 3
Topics include: trigonometric functions, equations, and identities; inverse trigonometric functions; exponential and logarithmic functions, and applications of these functions.
Prerequisites: MATH 102 with a minimum grade of “C” or appropriate mathematics placement.
Notes: May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except for Applied Biological Sciences, Interdisciplinary Sciences-Pre-Professional Health Science Specialization; Interdisciplinary Sciences-Science, Technology, and Society Specialization; Chemistry; and Associate of Arts).
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MATH 123 Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4
The study of limits, continuity, derivatives, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, the definite and indefinite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus.
Prerequisites: MATH 115 with a grade of “C” or appropriate mathematics placement or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students who are initially placed into MATH 102 or below must complete MATH 102 and MATH 120 with a minimum grade of “C” before enrolling in MATH 123.
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MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
A continuation of the study of calculus, including the study of sequences, series, polar coordinates, parametric equations, techniques of integration, applications of integration, indeterminate forms, and improper integrals.
Prerequisites: MATH 115 or MATH 120 with a minimum grade of “C” or appropriate score on departmental Trigonometry Placement Examination and MATH 123 with a minimum grade of “C”.
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MATH 205 Mining and Management Mathematics I Credits: (2-0) 2
A survey of calculus in higher dimensions that includes an introduction to vectors, vector valued functions, and partial derivatives.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 with a minimum grade of “C” or permission of instructor.
Notes: This course may not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except for Mining Engineering).
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MATH 221 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics Credits: (2-0) 2
The main purpose of this course is to provide background and experience on the structure of proofs. Topics may include: elementary logic; basic set theory; and sequences of summations, functions, matrices, and proof techniques.
Prerequisites: MATH 123 with a minimum grade of “C” or permission of instructor.
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MATH 225 Calculus III Credits: (4-0) 4
A continuation of the study of calculus, including an introduction to vectors, vector calculus, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 with a minimum grade of “C”.
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MATH 281 Introduction to Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3
A study of descriptive statistics including graphs, measures of central tendency and variability and an introduction to probability theory, sampling and techniques of statistical inference with an emphasis on statistical applications.
Prerequisites: MATH 102 or MATH 115
Notes: Individuals may apply for at most 4 credits toward a degree from the following list of courses: MATH 281, IENG 381 /MATH 381 , MATH 442 .
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MATH 291 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 5
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated to a total of 5 credit hours.
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MATH 292 Topics Credits: 1 to 5
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: May be repeated to a total of 6 credit hours.
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MATH 315 Linear Algebra Credits: (3-0) 3
Course topics include: the theory and applications of systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations and applications.
Prerequisites: MATH 225 or permission of instructor.
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MATH 321 Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
Selected topics from ordinary differential equations including development and applications of first order, higher order linear and systems of linear equations, general solutions and solutions to initial-value problems using matrices. Additional topics may include Laplace transforms and power series solutions. In addition to analytical methods this course will also provide an introduction to numerical solution techniques.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Notes: MATH 225 and MATH 321 may be taken concurrently or in either order.
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MATH 353 Linear Optimization Credits: (3-0) 3
Convex sets and functions, linear inequalities and combinatorial problems; topics in linear programming from fundamental theorems of simplex method through sensitivity analysis, duality, transportation and assignment problems.
Prerequisites: MATH 225 or permission of instructor.
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MATH 373 Introduction to Numerical Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is an introduction to numerical methods. Topics include elementary discussion of errors, polynomial interpolation, quadrature, non-linear equations, and systems of linear equations. The algorithmic approach and efficient use of the computer will be emphasized. Additional topics may include: calculation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of differential equations.
Prerequisites: MATH 321 ; and CSC 150/150L or CSC 170/170L or permission of instructor.
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MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3
Introduction to probability theory, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions and the central limit theorem with general principles for statistical inference and applications of random sampling to hypothesis testing, confidence limits, correlation, and regression.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 with a “C” or better
Notes: This course is cross listed with IENG 381 . Individuals may apply at most 4 credits toward a degree from the following list of courses: MATH 281 , IENG 381 /MATH 381, MATH 442 .
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MATH 382 Probability Theory and Statistics II Credits: (3-0) 3
Review of general principles of statistical inference, linear regression and correlation, multiple linear regression, ANOVA, and statistical design of experiments.
Prerequisites: MATH 381 /IENG 381
Notes: This course is cross listed with IENG 382 .
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MATH 391 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 5
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated to a total of 5 credit hours.
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MATH 392 Topics Credits: 1 to 5
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: May be repeated to a total of 6 credit hours.
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MATH 402 Communicating Mathematics Credits: (1-0) 1
The student will produce a word-processed technical report of research conducted in MATH 498 and given a department colloquium talk summarizing her or his work. Department faculty member(s) will provide guidance in the production of the technical report and in the preparation for the colloquium talk.
Prerequisites: MATH 498
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MATH 413 Abstract Algebra I Credits: (3-0) 3
Introduction to the theory and applications of algebraic structures including groups, rings, and fields.
Prerequisites: MATH 225 and CSC 251 or MATH 225 and MATH 221
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MATH 421 Complex Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
The algebra of complex numbers; complex functions; contour integration and Cauchy integral theorems; Taylor and Laurent series and the residue theorem; the evaluation of real definite integrals; elementary mapping problems.
Prerequisites: MATH 225
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MATH 423 Advanced Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4
A theoretical treatment of calculus that covers: limits; continuity and differentiability of functions of a single variable.
Prerequisites: MATH 225 and CSC 251 or MATH 225 and MATH 221 or permission of instructor.
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MATH 424 Advanced Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
A continuation of MATH 423 that covers calculus of several variables; convergence of sequences and series; integration; and applications.
Prerequisites: MATH 423
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MATH 432 Partial Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
Fourier series, partial differential equations, Frobenius series, Bessel functions, and transform methods.
Prerequisites: MATH 225 and MATH 321 , both with a minimum grade of “C”
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MATH 443/543 Data Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
Accessing, validating, processing, extracting, visualizing and presenting data. Exposure to managing data in a relational database management system. Looking for underlying structure in data using data reduction techniques (e.g., multidimensional scaling, principal components analysis) and, more generally, unsupervised learning techniques (e.g., clustering). Prediction using supervised learning techniques such as discriminant analysis, logistic regression and decision trees. Software may include R and some version of SQL.
Prerequisites: MATH 225 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in MATH 543 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in MATH 443.
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MATH 447/547 Design of Experiments Credits: (3-0) 3
Single and multifactor experiments, analysis of variance, factorial designs, the use of multiple regression, and response surface methodology. Topics may include nonparametric and permutation/randomization alternatives to the traditional parametric tests.
Prerequisites: MATH 381 /IENG 381 with C or better
Notes: Students enrolled in MATH 547 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in MATH 447.
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MATH 451/551 Math Modeling Credits: (3-0) 3
The primary goal of this course is to present the mathematical formulation and analysis utilized in scientific modeling. Applications from both science and engineering will be covered. The types of models will include deterministic and stochastic models. Topics may include: epidemiology, biomass, elasticity, heat flow, electrical circuits, mechanical vibrations and optimization.
Prerequisites: MATH 321 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in MATH 551 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in MATH 451.
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MATH 452/552 Advanced Studies in Mathematics Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is a capstone experience where students will enhance their mathematics background on selected topics. One of the goals of this course is to foster the ability to learn advanced mathematics and also learn to apply the use of technology in the study of mathematics.
Prerequisites: MATH 225 and MATH 321 , or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in MATH 552 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in MATH 452.
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MATH 471 Numerical Analysis I Credits: (3-0) 3
Analysis of rounding errors, numerical solutions of nonlinear equations, numerical differentiation, numerical integration, interpolation and approximation, numerical methods for solving linear systems.
Prerequisites: MATH 373 or CSC 372
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MATH 486 Statistical Quality and Process Control Credits: (3-0) 3
This course covers the development of statistical methods for application to problems in quality and process control. Statistical topics include: basics of processes and variability, statistically controlled processes, variable and attribute control charts, moving averages, individual trend and others, process capability, sampling plans for attributes and variables.
Prerequisites: IENG 381 /MATH 381 or MATH 442 or permission of instructor.
Notes: This course is cross listed with IENG 486 .
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MATH 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated to a total of 3 credit hours.
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MATH 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 6
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: May be repeated to a total of 6 credit hours.
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MATH 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Credits: (1-0) 1
Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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MATH 691 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated to a total of 6 credit hours. Students should have obtained permission of an instructor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science prior to registering for this course.
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MATH 692 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: May be repeated to a total of 6 credit hours.
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ME 110/110L Introduction to Mechanical Engineering/Lab Credits: (2-0) 2
A course for first-year mechanical engineering students that will provide an introduction to the mechanical engineering profession. Topics to be covered include: Problem solving, mechanical engineering fundamentals, engineering design, solid modeling, CAD, professional development, technical communication, and academic success skills.
Prerequisites: MATH 120 completed or concurrent
Corequisites: ME 110L
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ME 125 Product Design and Development, Design for Manufacturing Credits: (1-0) 1
Design for Manufacturability will teach design skills (solid modeling CAD and CAM) to improve the interface with manufacturing as well as the manufacturing skills required for departmental project builds. There is a strong emphasis on the connection between the design process and manufacturing with an end goal of concurrent engineering. Additionally there is exposure to corporate policy with an emphasis on safety.
Corequisites: ME 126L
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ME 126L Product Design and Development, Design for Manufacturing Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
The lab companion to ME125. Initial 4-lab series includes optionally “hands on” manufacturing including machining, turning, welding and woods or “hands off” virtual manufacturing including 3D printing, CNC machining and turning and CNC plasma. Student will complete an individual design project and a group design project.
Corequisites: ME 125
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ME 210 Statics of Mechanisms Credits: (3-0) 3
This class will cover the following areas: fundamental treatment of forces and force systems; internal and external forces; support reactions; definition of a free-body diagram (FBD); emphasis on development of FBD-drawing skills; moment of a force; force system resultants; vector methods in two and three dimensions; equilibrium analysis of particles and rigid bodies; truss analysis by methods of joints and sections; analysis of simple machines; analysis of friction; centroids of composite areas and volumes; resultants of distributed loads.
Prerequisites: ME 110/110L .
Pre or Corequisites: PHYS 211/211-A .
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ME 211 Introduction to Thermodynamics Credits: (3-0) 3
An introduction to the basic concepts of energy conversion, including the first and second laws of thermodynamics, energy and entropy, work and heat, thermodynamic systems analysis, and the concepts of properties and state. Application of these fundamentals to energy conversion systems will be presented.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 and PHYS 211/211-A
Notes: A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation.
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ME 216 Introduction to Solid Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
This course covers the fundamental concepts of solid mechanics including the definition of stress, transformations and states of stress; plane stress, plane strain, octahedral stresses, three dimensional stresses, and principal stresses in two and three dimensions. Additional topics include strain analysis, strain measurements and rosette analysis, generalized Hooks law, and orthotropic materials. Specific applications are an introduction to composite materials, analysis of thin and thick cylinders, statically indeterminate members, torsional loading of shafts, power transmission and the shaft analysis, torsional loads in non-circular components and thin tubes, stress concentrations, and combined loads.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 , ME 210 with a minimum grade of “C”, or permission of instructor
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ME 221 Dynamics of Mechanisms Credits: (3-0) 3
Brief review of dynamics of a particle. Kinetics and kinematics of two and three-dimensional mechanisms. Emphasis will include free body diagrams, vector methods, and various coordinate systems. Newton’s law and energy methods will both be used.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 ; ME 210 or EM 214 either with minimum grade of “C”, or permission of instructor
Notes: A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation.
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ME 264 Electromechanical Systems Product Development and Design Credits: (2-0) 2
The course presents in a detailed fashion useful tools and structured methodologies that support the product development practice. Also, it attempts to develop in the students the necessary skills and attitudes required for successful product development in today’s competitive marketplace. Each student brings his/her own background to the team effort and must learn to synthesize his/her perspective with those of the students on the team to develop a marketable product. An introduction to manufacturing aspects that must be taken into consideration during product development is provided in context of the project.
Prerequisites: ME 110/110L and sophomore standing.
Corequisites: ME 264L
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ME 264L Electromechanical Systems Product Development and Design Lab Credits: (0-2) 2
This course focuses on the design process including project management and teamwork; formal conceptual design methods; acquiring and processing information; design management tools; design for manufacturability, reliability, maintainability, sustainability; design communication: reports and presentations; ethics in design; prototyping designs; case studies. The cornerstone is a semester-long project in which small teams of students conceive, plan, and design a simple physical product.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
Notes: This course is cross listed with EE 264L and CENG 264L .
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ME 265/265L Product Design and Development- Introduction to Systems Engineering/Lab Credits: (2-2) 4
The course presents useful tools and structured methodologies that support the product development practice and provides a brief introduction to selected systems engineering topics. In addition, it attempts to develop in the students the necessary skills and attitudes required for successful product development in today’s competitive marketplace. The cornerstone is a semester-long project in which small teams of students plan, conceive, design, and prototype a simple physical product. Each student brings his/her own background to the team effort, and must learn to synthesize his/her perspective with those of the other students in the group.
Prerequisites: Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students only. ME 110/110L , CSC 170/170L ; and sophomore standing or permission of instructor
Corequisites: ME 265L
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ME 269/269L Energy Systems Product Development and Design/Lab Credits: (2-2) 4
This is a sophomore-level course on sustainable conversion and use of energy; long term utilization of energy sources and the environment; fossil, nuclear, and selected renewable sources; conversion techniques and efficiency; sustainable energy for vehicles. The course will include laboratory exercises and a semester project combining design, construction, and testing.
Prerequisites: ME 110/110L
Corequisites: ME 269L
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ME 291 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings frequency depend on the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
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ME 292 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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ME 312 Thermodynamics II Credits: (3-0) 3
Thermodynamic power cycles using vapors and gases. One-dimensional compressible flow. Energy analysis. Refrigeration cycles. Moistures and psychrometry. Maxwell’s relations. Combustion and thermochemistry.
Prerequisites: ME 211 and ME 221 , both with a minimum grade of “C” or permission of instructor.
Notes: A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation.
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ME 313 Heat Transfer Credits: (3-0) 3
A study of the transfer of heat by conduction, convection and radiation. Application to thermal systems.
Pre or Corequisites: MATH 373 , ME 331 or permission of instructor.
Notes: A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation.
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ME 316 Solid Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
Covers stress analysis and failure theories of both brittle and ductile materials and energy methods. Also includes such topics as elastic impact, stability, axis-symmetric loaded members in flexure and torsion, and an introduction to plastic behavior of solids.
Prerequisites: ME 216 and ME 221 , both with a minimum grade of “C” or permission of instructor
Notes: A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation.
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ME 322 Machine Design I Credits: (3-0) 3
Applications of the fundamentals of strength of materials, basic elastic theory, material science and how they apply to the design and selection of machine elements. Elements include shafts, gears, fasteners, and drive components such as gears and chains.
Prerequisites: ME 316 and (ME 264 or ME 265/265L or ME 269/269L ) with minimum grades of “C” or better.
Notes: A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation.
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ME 331 Thermo Fluid Dynamics Credits: (3-0) 3
A study of the nature of fluids, constitutive relations, fluid statics/buoyancy, and the equations governing the motion of ideal (inviscid) and viscous, incompressible fluids, as well as inviscid, compressible fluids (1-dimensional gas dynamics). Internal and external flows, including viscous pipe flow, the Moody diagram, lift, drag and separation. Laminar and turbulent boundary layer theory, and dimensional analysis, modeling, and similitude.
Prerequisites: MATH 321 , ME 211 and ME 221 with a minimum grade of “C”, or permission of instructor
Notes: A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation.
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ME 351/351L Mechatronics and Measurement Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
This course will encompass general measurement techniques found in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. These include measurement of force, strain, frequency, pressure flow rates and temperatures. Elements of signal conditioning and data acquisition will be introduced. In addition to this material, the course will have a Mechatronics approach reflected in the combined applications of electronic mechanical and control systems.
Prerequisites: CSC 170/170L or CSC 150/150L ; and EE 220/220L or EE 301/301L
Corequisites: ME 351L
Notes: This course is cross listed with EE 351/351L and CENG 351/351L A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation.
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ME 352 Introduction to Dynamic Systems Credits: (3-0) 3
This is an introductory course in the control of dynamic systems. The course presents the methodology for modeling and linearizing of electrical, mechanical, thermal, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The course also covers control system analysis and synthesis in the time and the frequency domains.
Prerequisites: MATH 321 , ME 221 with minimum grade of “C”, or permission of instructor
Notes: A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation.
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ME 391 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depend on the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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ME 392 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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ME 400/500 Research Problems/Projects Credits: 1 to 3
Independent research problems/projects that lead to a research or design paper but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 316 , ME 322 , ME 331 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 or permission of instructor
Notes: Students enrolled in ME 500 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in ME 400.
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ME 402/502 Gas Dynamics Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will review fundamental concepts from thermodynamics including isentropic flow and normal shock functions. The equations of motion will be derived in differential form and wave theory will be introduced. Multidimensional flows and oblique shock theory will be discussed. Integral methods for inviscid, compressible flow will be developed and numerical methods (including the method of characteristics for hyperbolic equations) will be employed in the second half of the course.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 316 , ME 322 , ME 331 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in ME 502 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in ME 402.
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ME 404 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Credits: (3-0) 3
A study of space heating and cooling systems and equipment, building heating and cooling load calculations, solar radiation concepts, and moist air properties/conditioning processes. Indoor air quality/comfort and health issues will be discussed. Basic heat and mass transfer processes will be introduced; pump and fan performance issues along with duct and piping system design. Heat exchangers and mass transfer devices will also be studied.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 316 , ME 322 , ME 331 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 or permission of instructor.
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ME 419 Thermal-Fluid Systems Design Credits: (3-0) 3
Investigation and design of thermal and fluid systems and components, emphasizing the major thermal/fluid design issues that arise in internal combustion engine power conversion; analysis and synthesis involving modeling and optimization of thermo-fluid systems, components, and processes. Development and application of fundamental numerical tools and algorithms for thermal and fluid problems. A central design problem for a thermal/fluid system or component will be selected to meet an existing or future project need and will be decomposed into the relevant thermal and fluid aspects which will be studied throughout the course. Review of the basics of the design process and physical processes important to thermal-fluid problems (basic thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics), the fundamentals of building and solving mathematical models, and design issues and concepts unique to internal combustion engines will be discussed. Students will be required to implement one or more previously developed Fluent learning modules to study the use of CFD in thermal/fluid system design. The final project will incorporate skills developed in the learning modules into the required design of the system or component. The laboratory will include experiments to complement the lecture material and provide a means for hands on validations of concepts.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 316 , ME 322 , ME 331 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 or permission of instructor.
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ME 419L Thermal-Fluid Systems Design Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Investigation and design of thermal and fluid systems and components, emphasizing the major thermal/fluid design issues that arise in internal combustion engine power conversion; analysis and synthesis involving modeling and optimization of thermo-fluid systems, components, and processes. Development and application of fundamental numerical tools and algorithms for thermal and fluid problems. A central design problem for a thermal/fluid system or component will be selected to meet an existing or future project need and will be decomposed into the relevant thermal and fluid aspects which will be studied throughout the course. Review of the basics of the design process and physical processes important to thermal-fluid problems (basic thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics), the fundamentals of building and solving mathematical models, and design issues and concepts unique to internal combustion engines will be discussed. Students will be required to implement one or more previously developed Fluent learning modules to study the use of CFD in thermal/fluid system design. The final project will incorporate skills developed in the learning modules into the required design of the system or component. The laboratory will include experiments to complement the lecture material and provide a means for hands on validations of concepts.
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ME 422 Machine Design II Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will explore advanced structural design concepts within an integrated framework of theory, simulation, experiment, and materials. Of particular importance will be the study of modern topics, such as plastic materials and their response to service loads. Structural mechanics and materials response will be brought together in support of machine component design.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 316 , ME 322 , ME 331 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 or permission of instructor.
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ME 423 Mechanical Vibrations Credits: (3-0) 3
Study of the oscillatory nature and vibration design of mechanical systems. One, two, multi, and infinite degree of freedom systems are analyzed for their response in both free and forced vibration regimes. Particular emphasis is given to designing for vibration control. Brief introductions are made to vibration testing and measurement, and human response to vibrations.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 or permission of instructor.
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ME 425 Probabilistic Mechanical Design Credits: (3-0) 3
Basic concepts of probability and statistics are introduced including Gaussian, Exponential, and Weibul distributions. Primary emphasis is placed on treating stresses, strains, deformations, and strength limitations as random variables and computing probability of failure under required loads. Considerable time is devoted to converting data into meaningful engineering parameters for making engineering decisions. Statistical methods applied to topics in mechanical design. (design elective)
Prerequisites: ME 322
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ME 426 Mechanical Systems Analysis Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
Use of experimental methods and modern instrumentation techniques to understand the free and forced oscillations of machines and machine components, as well as the control of these vibrations. Laboratory exercises are designed to reinforce material learned in the companion lecture class ME 423 , extend knowledge into new areas, and help to make the connection between theory and practice.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 316 , ME 322 , ME 331 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 or permission of instructor.
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ME 427/427L Computer-Aided Design and Manufacture/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Discussion of methods and topics in computer-aided design and manufacture. How to bridge the gap between the design/analysis phase and the actual manufacture phase. Database requirements of CNC machine tools and how they can be constructed.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 316 , ME 322 , ME 331 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: ME 427L
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ME 428/428L/528/528L Applied Finite Element Analysis/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Basic mathematical concepts of finite element analysis will be covered. The students will learn finite element modeling using state of the art software, including solid modeling. Modeling techniques for beams, frames, two and three- dimensional solids, and then walled structures will be covered in the course.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 316 , ME 322 , ME 331 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: ME 428L/528L
Notes: Students enrolled in ME 528/528L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in ME 428/428L. This course is cross listed with BME 528/528L .
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ME 430 Introduction to Wind Energy Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is an introduction to the theory of and the basic concepts of modern wind energy converters. Various types of wind power generators are discussed and in particular horizontal and vertical axis turbine rotors. Other core subjects are: wind energy conversion, the effect of lift and drag, Betz’s Momentum Theory, and an introduction to rotor aerodynamics. Concepts of wind, wind prediction, boundary layers, wind loads, and turbulences will be covered. Rotor blades, material selection, airfoils, loads, stresses, failure modes, control systems, and wind energy distribution are also introduced.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 316 , ME 322 , ME 331 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 or permission of instructor.
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ME 432/432L/532/532L Experimental Stress Analysis/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
An introduction to experimental methods for determining stresses inside mechanical components from measuring their deformations and related topics. Topics include: review of stress/strain analysis, analysis of experimental data, data acquisition, strain gages, introductory photoelasticity, and digital image correlation.
Prerequisites: ME 322 or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: ME 432L or ME 532L
Notes: Students enrolled in ME 532/532L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in ME 432/432L.
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ME 443 Composite Materials Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will cover heterogeneous material systems; basic design concepts and preparation; types of composite materials; advances in filaments, fibers and matrices; physical and mechanical properties; failure modes; thermal and dynamic effects; and application to construction, transportation and communication.
Prerequisites: ME 316 or concurrent enrollment in MET 440.
Notes: This course is cross listed with MET 433 .
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ME 444/544 Mechanics of Viscoelastic Solids Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will cover the fundamental concepts of polymer mechanics including; polymer classifications and names, polymer processing, and polymer properties. The majority of the course will focus on the mechanical properties of solid polymers and their response to a variety of loading conditions. In addition, mechanical models and differential constitutive equations for polymers will be discussed. A portion of the course will also focus on yield response of polymers, and failure and yield mechanisms specific to polymeric materials. Field trips to local plastic manufacturing facilities are also planned.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 322 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 , or Permission of Instructor
Notes: Students enrolled in ME 544 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in ME 444.
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ME 444L/544L Mechanics of Viscoelastic Solids Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
This laboratory will complement topics covered in ME 444/544 . The lab sessions will be dedicated to various measurement techniques for the evaluation of polymer properties. Experimental methods such as creep, stress relaxation, dynamic mechanical analysis, rheology, digital image correlation and other novel polymer characterization techniques will be included in the methods studied.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 322 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 , or Permission of Instructor
Pre or Corequisites: ME 444/544
Notes: Students enrolled in ME 544L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in ME 444L.
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ME 453/453L/553/553L Feedback Control Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
Analysis and design of automatic control and process systems by techniques encountered in modern engineering practice, including both linear and nonlinear systems with either continuous or discrete signals.
Prerequisites: EE 314/314L or ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 316 , ME 322 , ME 331 , ME 351/351L , and ME 352 or permission of instructor
Corequisites: ME 453L
Notes: This course is cross listed with EE 453/453L/553/553L . Students enrolled in ME 553/553L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in ME 453/453L.
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ME 455/455L Vehicle Dynamics/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Fundamental principles and practices of modern automotive chassis and suspension design, operation and testing are presented in this course. The dynamics of acceleration, braking, ride and handling are covered. Steady state cornering using the standard bicycle model is covered in detail. Laboratory work involves shock absorber and spring testing and the setup and evaluation of Formula SAE and Mini Baja chassis. Students must complete a chassis design project.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 316 , ME 322 , ME 331 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: ME 455L
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ME 457/557 Intermediate Dynamics Credits: (3-0) 3
This course presents a continuation of the study of the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies from ME 221 . Topics include two-dimensional and three-dimensional kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies, equations of motion and their solution via Matlab / Simulink, and an introduction to analytical dynamics via Lagrange’s equations.
Prerequisites: ME 352 and MATH 373
Notes: Students enrolled in ME 557 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in ME 457.
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ME 460 Fuels and Combustion Credits: (3-0) 3
This course provides an introductory treatment of fuels and combustion science. The objectives of the course are to develop an understanding of hydrocarbon fuels, combustion reactions and kinetics, flame dynamics, flame stability, and pollutant formation. Coverage includes laminar and turbulent flames, premixed and diffusion flames, and detonations. Fundamental aspects of combustion are applied to analysis of the combustion process and pollutant formation in internal combustion engines and other combustors.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 316 , ME 322 , ME 331 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 or permission of instructor.
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ME 477 Mechanical Engineering Design I Credits: (0-2) 2
The first semester of a two course sequence in senior design practice. Integrates concepts from all areas in mechanical engineering into a practical design project. Fundamentals of the design process, specifications, decision making, and preliminary design will be the focus, with the major part of the course being the project.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 316 , ME 322 , ME 331 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 all with a minimum grade of “C” or permission of instructor.
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ME 479 Mechanical Systems Design II Credits: (0-2) 2
The second semester continuation of Mechanical Systems Design. Integrates concepts from all areas in mechanical engineering into a practical design project. Detailed design and analysis, manufacturing, and assembly will be the focus.
Prerequisites: ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 316 , ME 322 , ME 331 , ME 351/351L , ME 352 all with a minimum grade of “C” and ME 477 or permission of instructor.
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