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EGME-3010
2 hours
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I
–Fa
Experiments using the wind tunnel, engine test cell, testing
machines in the mechanics laboratory, vibrations laboratory, fluids
laboratory, refrigeration laboratory, and heat transfer laboratory
are conducted. Students measure mechanical phenomena such
as acceleration, force, pressure, temperature, strain, fluid flow,
viscosity, and heat transfer using transducers, instrumentation,
and PC-based data acquisition. Students design some of the
experiments. Two 2-hour laboratories per week.
Prerequisites:
EGME-2630 Dynamics; EGEE-2050 Circuits and Instrumentation.
Corequisites: EGME-3110 Thermodynamics; EGME-3210 Fluid
Mechanics.
(Fee: $100)
EGME-3020
2 hours
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II
–Sp
Continuation of EGME-3010. Two two-hour laboratories
per week.
Prerequisite: EGME-3010 Mechanical Engineering
Laboratory I. Corequisite: EGME-3150 Heat Transfer.
(Fee: $100)
EGME-3050
3 hours
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
–Sp
Introduction to basic components of the finite element method
including element selection, shape functions, strain-displacement
and stress-strain relations, formulation of the stiffness matrix
for 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D elements, linear strain and isoparametric
formulations, application of boundary conditions, and
interpretation of results; application to 2-D and 3-D problems and
experience using a commercial code.
Prerequisites: EGME-2050
Computational Methods; EGME-2530 Statics and Mechanics of
Materials.
(Fee: $25)
EGME-3110 Thermodynamics
–Fa
5 hours
Introduction to engineering thermodynamics, properties of pure
substances, work, heat, first and second laws of thermodynamics,
energy, enthalpy, and entropy. Specific application to power,
refrigeration cycles, and combustion processes.
Prerequisites:
CHEM-1050 Chemistry for Engineers; MATH-2710 Calculus III.
EGME-3130 Internal Combustion Engines
–Sp
3 hours
Introduction to internal combustion engines, fuel-air cycles,
engine simulation, emissions, engine performance and alternative
fuels.
Prerequisites: EGME-2630 Dynamics; EGME-3110
Thermodynamics.
EGME-3150 Heat Transfer
–Sp
3 hours
Introduction to conduction, convection, and radiation heat
transfer in one and two dimensions; free and forced convection,
analytical and computational techniques applied to Fourier’s Law
of conduction, Newton’s Law of cooling, and Stefan-Boltzman’s
Law of thermal radiation. A heat exchanger design project is
required.
Prerequisites: EGME-3110 Thermodynamics; EGME-
3210 Fluid Mechanics. Corequisite: EGME-2050 Computational
Methods.
EGME-3170 Thermal Systems
–Sp
2 hours
Introduction to engineering thermodynamics, properties of pure
substances, work, heat, enthalpy, and first law of thermodynamics.
Introduction to conduction and convection modes of heat transfer.
Prerequisites: CHEM-1050 Chemistry for Engineers; MATH-2740
Differential Equations.
EGME-3210 Fluid Mechanics
–Fa
3 hours
Introduction to fluid properties, fluid statics, and the concepts,
definitions, and basic equations for subsonic fluid dynamics;
Navier-Stokes equation, viscous and invisid fluid flows, potential
flow analysis, boundary layers, laminar and turbulent flows,
analytical and computational solutions, vector fields, and finite-
integral-control-volume method.
Prerequisites: MATH-2710
Calculus III; MATH-2740 Differential Equations.
EGME-3430 Principles of Physical Metallurgy
–Sp
3 hours
Introduction to the physical and mechanical properties of
metals and alloys; crystal structure, phase equilibria, defects,
strengthening mechanisms, and kinetics of reactions.
Prerequisite:
EGME-2410 Properties of Engineering Materials.
EGME-3450 Plastic and Composite Materials
–Sp
2 hours
Introduction to the properties and processing of plastics, resins,
and adhesives; rheology, creep-deformation history, and injection
molding. Fiber-reinforced, carbon-carbon, and metal-matrix
composites are analyzed for strength, anisotropy, and applicability.
Prerequisite: EGME-2410 Properties of Engineering Materials.
EGME-3610
3 hours
Kinematics and Design of Machines
–Sp
Introduction to the analysis and synthesis of motion in planar
mechanisms and linkages; velocity and acceleration analysis,
cam design, gears, simple and compound gear trains, computer
solution and simulation. Design project required.
Prerequisite:
EGME-2630 Dynamics.
(Fee: $40)
EGME-3850 Mechanical Design
–Sp
3 hours
Further development of load determination, stress, strain,
deflection and failure theories; integration of an iterative problem
solver in the design process; and analysis of fatigue failure.
Introduction to the design of mechanical components including
shafts, keys, couplings, bearings, gears, springs, and fasteners.
Prerequisite: EGME-2410 Properties of Engineering Materials.
Corequisites: EGME-3020 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II;
EGME-3610 Kinematics and Design of Machines.
(Fee: $25)
EGME-3920 Mechanical Engineering Internship 1–3 hours
An opportunity for a mechanical engineering student to work
closely with an industrial advisor. Specific attention is given to
solving a particular problem(s) in that industry or firm. A faculty
advisor assists in supervising and approving the internship,
including assessing the number of credit hours. A final report
(approximately seven pages per credit hour) describing the
experience, including the problem and solution, is required. Must
be arranged with faculty sponsor and work supervisor before
starting and cannot be used to satisfy elective credit requirements.
Prerequisites: junior or senior engineering major status; faculty
advisor’s permission.
EGME-3950
1–3 hours
Topics in Mechanical Engineering
–Fa, Sp
Selected topics in mechanical engineering at the 3000-level
that will compliment or extend present 2000- or 3000-level courses
or expose students to topics not taught in other courses; may be
proposed by the engineering faculty or students.
Prerequisite:
instructor’s permission.
EGME-3980
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering
Opportunity to perform independent study or research in the
various branches of engineering and allied fields of application.
A formal proposal for study must be approved by the faculty
advisor before registering for this course. Up to three credit hours
of engineering electives can be satisfied by an equivalent number
of hours of independent study.
Prerequisites: junior or senior
engineering major status; faculty advisor’s permission.
EGME-3990
1–3 hours
Project Design in Mechanical Engineering
An elective course for students to get academic credit for
extracurricular design work in mechanical engineering; project
may be related to a design competition, ministry, industry, or
personal interest. Cannot be used to satisfy engineering elective
requirements.
Prerequisite: instructor’s permission.
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Course Descriptions
EGME-3010 – EGME-3990