Undergraduate Level 200 Courses
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I
3 hours laboratory
Experiments to supplement Mechanics of Materials I and Engineering Thermodynamics I. Probability and statistical analysis are applied to experimental results. Topics such as experimental uncertainty, linear regression, normal distributions, confidence intervals, calorimetry, specific heats, engine performance, strain gauges, tensile and torsion testing are typically covered.
Differential Equations for Engineers
Prerequisite: MTH 114 or MTH 112
3 hours lecture
Overview and working knowledge of ordinary differential equations applied to engineering problems. Topics include zero-order equations, introduction to ordinary differential equations (ODEs), first-order ODEs, second-order ODEs, second-order boundary value ODEs, and finite difference method for the solution of ODEs. A project is assigned to design and build a first-order or second-order system, and model it with an ODE.
Engineering Thermodynamics I
Prerequisites: CHM 153 (or CHM 151) and MTH 114 (or MTH 112)
3 hours lecture
Fundamental concepts and basic principles of classical thermodynamics. The Zeroth, First and Second laws of thermodynamics are formulated with recourse to empirical observations and then expressed in precise mathematical language. These laws are applied to a wide range of engineering problems. The properties of pure substances are described using equations of state and surfaces of state. Reversible processes in gases are analyzed by means of the First and Second laws. A representative sampling of engineering applications is discussed and analyzed.
Material Science
Prerequisite: CHM 153 (or CHM 151)
3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory
Relation between the atomic or micro structure of engineering materials and their properties. Structures of metals, ceramics, polymers and composites are introduced. Experiments on equilibrium diagrams, metallographic structures, property changes of metals are included.
Mechanics of Materials I
Prerequisite: EGR 241
3 hours lecture
Material behavior and the concepts of equilibrium and compatibility of deformtion are combined and initially applied to one-dimensional problems. Torsion of bars is discussed with application to problems of shaft design. Stress in beams of simple and composite shapes is considered as well as shear in beams and combined twisting and bending. Deflections of beams, shafts and structures are discussed using several calculation procedures. Stress and strain are considered in three dimensions with attention to principal directions. Buckling is considered and some attention is paid to plastic action in the various course topics.
Introduction to Mechanical Design
Corequisite: MNE 252
1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Mechanical design with emphasis on microcomputers as an aid to analysis and optimization. The concept of probabilistic design and the Monte-Carlo techniques are introduced. Attention is primarily paid to the solid mechanical aspects of the subject. Stress, flexibility and minimum weight considerations are addressed through introduction to the finite element method of analysis. Proper form for technical reports and calculations is discussed. Final oral presentation in class required.
Experiential Learning
Prerequisites: At least sophomore standing; permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.
Undergraduate Level 300 Courses
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II
Corequisite: MNE 321
3 hours laboratory biweekly
Extensive investigations into various commonly-encountered devices in areas of interest to the mechanical engineer. These include engines, turbines, water cooling towers, conduction, convection, radiation and refrigeration.
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory III
Corequisite: MNE 332
3 hours laboratory biweekly
Several experiments demonstrating the concepts in the course MNE 332 Fluid Mechanics I. These include: jet impact, Venturi meter, flow under a sluice gate, and friction losses in tubes
Engineering Thermodynamics II
Corequisite: CHM 152
Prerequisite: MNE 220
3 hours lecture
Mechanical engineering applications of ideal and real compressors; gas turbine power systems; various air-standard cycles including Brayton, Ericsson, Stirling, Otto, Diesel and Wankel cycles; and several vapor cycles including Carnot, Rankine, modified Rankine, and binary cycles. An introduction is given to vapor-compression refrigeration and heat pumps. Thermochemistry and combustion are discussed with emphasis on application of the First and Second laws to chemical reactions. Chemical equilibria in homogenous gas systems are studied.
Fluid Mechanics I
Prerequisites: MNE 220, MTH 213 (or MTH 211)
3 hours lecture
Understanding the basic conservation equations in integral and differential form. The applications are concerned primarily with steady flows of inviscid, incompressible fluids. A brief discussion of similitude and modeling precedes the introduction to viscous flows. Flows in pipe systems with friction influences and including turbines and pumps are studied using the extended Bernoulli equations.
Design for Manufacturing
Prerequisites: MNE 231
3 hours lecture
Discussion and comparison of manufacturing processes for economy of production; and modifications to proposed designs to suit existing equipment. Material selection to suit production and service requirements is covered along with economics of automation and inventory control.
Manufacturing Processes Laboratory
Corequisite: MNE 345
3 hours laboratory
Machining operations using conventional and modern machine tools are covered. Basic principles of the statistic and probability theory as applied to quality control of machined parts are discussed and emphasized.
Design of Machine Elements
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MNE 252
Comprehensive survey of the analytical design methods that are valuable to mechanical engineers. Some of the areas covered are: stress analysis, fatigue, stress concentration, design of curved beams, selection of standardized elements, and lubrication. The objective of the course is to enable the student to handle design problems with confidence and assurance.
Undergraduate Level 400 Courses
Engineering Internship
Prerequisite: Senior standing
Experiential learning in conjunction with an industrial or governmental agency project under the joint supervision of an outside sponsor and a faculty advisor. To be eligible, a student should have completed the junior-year courses. A detailed project proposal must be prepared by the student for departmental approval prior to the start of the project. Typically, three credits
will be assigned. Based upon the determination of the advisor and sponsor, the learning component shall be at least 100 hours out of the total work hours. Up to six credits
may be assigned for exceptional projects that extend over two semesters. MNE 400 may be used to satisfy one 3-credit technical elective course.
