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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.
EGME-4050
2 hours
Finite Difference Methods In Engineering
–Fa
Finite-difference approximations for derivatives and differential
equations applied to solve engineering problems; consistency,
stability, truncation error, and introduction to grid generation.
Prerequisites: EGME-2050 Computational Methods; MATH-2710
Calculus III.
(even years)
EGME-4060
2 hours
Computational Fluid Dynamics
–Sp
Introduction to computational fluid dynamics for solving 2-D
and 3-D engineering problems. Formulations of the Navier-
Stokes equations will be examined. The basis of the numerical
methods in advanced CFD commercial codes will be studied
for understanding how to intelligently use engineering software
to solve problems. Topics include: formulation of new problems,
generating CAD grids, identifying and writing appropriate
boundary/initial conditions, selecting solution techniques and
turbulence models available in the code, and running and
interpreting the validity of the results.
Prerequisites: EGME-3210
Fluid Mechanics; EGME 4050 Finite Difference Fluid Methods in
Engineering.
(even years)
EGME-4160 Radiation and Solar Energy
–Fa
2 hours
Introduction to the fundamentals of radiation heat transfer
including shape factors, wave-length dependence, and material
properties. Applications to solar energy engineering and design
problems.
Prerequisite: EGME-3150 Heat Transfer.
EGME-4250 Propulsion
–Fa
2 hours
Introduction to the principles of thrust production, compressible
flow of gases, thermodynamics of jet propulsion systems, and
parametric performance analysis of jet engines.
Prerequisites:
EGME-3110 Thermodynamics; EGME-3210 Fluid Mechanics.
(odd
years)
EGME-4270 Compressible Fluid Flow
–Sp
2 hours
Introduction to the compressible flow of gases in engineering
systems; isentropic flow in variable-area passages, shock and
expansion waves; and flow with wall friction and heat transfer.
Prerequisites: EGME-2050 Computational Methods; EGME-3110
Thermodynamics; EGME-3210 Fluid Mechanics.
EGME-4410
3 hours
Introduction to Fracture Mechanics
–Sp
Introduction to failure modes caused by static and dynamic
loading, brittle fracture criteria, elastic behavior, stress fields
around cracks, fatigue failure, stress corrosion cracking, and strain
hardening mechanisms.
Prerequisite: EGME-2410 Properties of
Engineering Materials.
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.
2016–17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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Course Descriptions
EGME-3170 – EGME-4410
ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE