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.
