EGME-2570 Statics and Dynamics–Fa 3 hours Free-body diagrams, vectors, resultant forces, two- and threeforce members, friction, simple machines, center of gravity, and moments of inertia. Kinematics and equations of motion of a particle for rectilinear and curvilinear motion. Planar kinematics of rigid bodies. Kinetics for planar motion of rigid bodies, including equations of motion and principles of energy and momentum. Prerequisites: EGME-1810 Engineering Graphics; MATH-1715 Calculus II; PHYS-2110 General Physics I. (Fee: $10) EGME-2630 Dynamics–Fa,Sp 3 hours Introduction to kinematic and kinetic analysis of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies; position, velocity, acceleration, non-rotating and rotating frames of reference, Newton’s laws, work, energy, impulse, momentum, conservative and non-conservative systems, vibration of single-degree-offreedom systems. Prerequisite: EGGN-2510 Statics or EGME-2530 Statics and Mechanics of Materials. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH-2740 Differential Equations. (Fee: $50) EGME-3010 2 hours Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I–Fa Experiments are conducted in core areas of mechanical engineering, including mechanics, dynamics, manufacturing, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. Laboratory activities integrate experimental methods, modern instrumentation, and data acquisition. Students work collaboratively in teams to develop experimental procedures, analyze findings, and communicate technical results. Prerequisites: EGEE-2050 Circuits and Instrumentation; EGGN-2520 Mechanics of Materials; EGME2630 Dynamics. (Fee: $300) EGME-3020 2 hours Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II–Sp Continuation of EGME-3010. Prerequisites: EGME3010 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I; EGME-3110 Thermodynamics or EGME-3105 Thermodynamics I; EGME-3210 Fluid Mechanics. Corequisite: EGME-3150 Heat Transfer. (Fee: $300) EGME-3105 Thermodynamics I–Fa 3 hours Introduction to engineering thermodynamics, properties of pure substances, work, heat, first and second laws of thermodynamics, closed and open systems, and simple cycles. Prerequisites: CHEM-1050 Chemistry for Engineers; MATH-2705 Calculus IIIA. (Fee: $50) 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-2705 Calculus IIIA. EGME-3115 Thermodynamics II–Sp 3 hours Advanced engineering thermodynamics, including analysis of typical thermodynamic devices and processes, complex power and refrigeration cycles, gas mixtures, air conditioning, combustion, and chemical equilibrium. Prerequisite: EGME-3105 Thermodynamics I. EGME-3130 Internal Combustion Engines–Sp 3 hours Introduction to internal combustion engines, operating characteristics, engine cycles and performance, thermochemistry, fuels, and combustion. Prerequisites: EGME-2630 Dynamics; EGME-3110 Thermodynamics or EGME-3105 Thermodynamics I. 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 StefanBoltzman’s Law of thermal radiation. Prerequisites: EGME-2050 Computational Methods; EGME-3110 Thermodynamics or EGME3105 Thermodynamics I; EGME-3210 Fluid Mechanics. 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 inviscid 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-2705 Calculus IIIA; 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 3 hours Introduction to the properties and processing of plastics, resins, and adhesives; rheology, creep-deformation history, and injection molding. Composite fiber and matrix materials and properties and manufacturing processes will be discussed. Micro- and macromechanics will be used to determine ply and laminate material properties. Laminate failure and effects of impact damage will also be discussed. Prerequisite: EGME-2410 Properties of Engineering Materials. EGME-3610 3 hours Kinematics and Design of Machines–Fa,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-2530 Statics and Mechanics of Materials or EGGN-2520 Mechanics of Materials. Corequisite: EGME-2410 Properties of Engineering Materials. (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. Page 264 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions EGME-2570 – EGME-3950
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