 | | Course ID: | MCHE 1120. 2 hours. | | Course Title: | Mechanical Engineering Graphics and Design | Course
Description: | Standards and techniques for communicating engineering designs
through drawings and written communication. Visualization skills
are developed in 2-D and 3-D format using orthographic and
isometric drawings, schematics, and descriptive geometry.
Applications to the design of parts and systems related to
mechanical engineering. | | Athena Title: | ME Graphics and Design | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ENGR 1120 | | Pre or Corequisite: | MATH 1113 or MATH 1113E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 1140. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Mechanical Engineering Computational Methods | Course
Description: | Computer programming and related mathematical development for
the solution of mechanical engineering problems. | | Athena Title: | ME Computational Methods | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ENGR 1140, ENGR 1140H | | Pre or Corequisite: | MATH 2200 or MATH 2250 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 1940. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Mechanical Engineering Design Studio and Professional Practice | Course
Description: | This design studio will be an introduction to mechanical
engineering and the engineering design process that will
involve two mechanical engineering design projects. Students
will be introduced to the engineering design, technical report
writing, creative thinking strategies, entrepreneurship, and
professional practice. | | Athena Title: | ME Design Studio Prof Practice | | Pre or Corequisite: | (ENGR 1120 or ENGR 1120H or ENGR 1120E) and (ENGR 1140 or ENGR 1140H) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 2990. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Engineered Systems in Society | Course
Description: | A study of engineering and technology development in society and
how the concept of systems engineering has developed as the
complexity of technologies has grown. How technology and
engineering fit into the global marketplace and can help solve
pressing societal problems. | | Athena Title: | Engineered Systems in Society | | Pre or Corequisite: | MCHE 1940 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 3120. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Mechanical Engineering CAD/CAE | Course
Description: | Design and modeling techniques are introduced for complex geometries and multibody assemblies. Models are analyzed and refined through various computer-aided engineering methods. Manufacturing methods are introduced for products of various materials and geometries. Models and simulations are communicated and documented through orthographic working drawings, isometric model-based definition, and reports. | | Athena Title: | Med Engr CAD CAE | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 1120 or ENGR 1120H or ENGR 1120E or MCHE 1120 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 3140. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Engineering Thermodynamics I | Course
Description: | The science of energy analysis from an engineering perspective.
Focus on forms of energy, transformations of energy, and energy
flow and energy analysis of thermodynamic systems. Study of
applications to problems related to mechanical engineering
issues, such as energy generation, energy conversion, renewable
energy systems, building HVAC applications, etc. | | Athena Title: | Engineering Thermodynamics I | | Prerequisite: | MATH 2260 and [(CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1311H and CHEM 1311L)] and (PHYS 1211-1211L or PHYS 1251) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 3150. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Engineering Thermodynamics II | Course
Description: | A continuation of the study of thermodynamic systems through a
more in-depth consideration of concepts and processes such as
properties of gas mixtures, air-vapor mixtures, the
thermodynamics of combustion processes and chemical
equilibrium, energy conversion systems, power cycles,
refrigeration systems, reversibility, availability, and
compressible flow. | | Athena Title: | Engineering Thermodynamics II | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 3140 or ENGR 3140E or MCHE 3140 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 3300. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Machine Design I | Course
Description: | The analysis and design concepts for how basic mechanical parts
are assembled into a typical machine, with an emphasis on
loading and stress analysis, deflections and stiffness, and part
failures. | | Athena Title: | Machine Design I | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MCHE 3300E | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 2140 or ENGR 2140E | | Pre or Corequisite: | ENGR 2130 or ENGR 2130E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 3300E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Machine Design I | Course
Description: | The analysis and design concepts for how basic mechanical parts are assembled into a typical machine, with an emphasis on loading and stress analysis, deflections and stiffness, and part failures. | | Athena Title: | Machine Design I | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MCHE 3300 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 2140 or ENGR 2140E | | Pre or Corequisite: | ENGR 2130 or ENGR 2130E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 3310E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Engineering Materials | Course
Description: | Introduction to atomic/molecular and grain structure of materials and the effects of mechanical and heat treatments. Fatigue and creep of materials, fracture toughness, mechanical and non-destructive evaluation, galvanic and stress-corrosion, and environmental effects are addressed. Design considerations and characteristics of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. | | Athena Title: | Engineering Materials | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MCHE 3310 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | [(CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1311H and CHEM 1311L)] and (PHYS 1211-1211L or PHYS 1251) | | Pre or Corequisite: | ENGR 2140 or ENGR 2140E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 3310. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Engineering Materials | Course
Description: | Introduction to atomic/molecular and grain structure of
materials and the effects of mechanical and heat treatments.
Fatigue and creep of materials, fracture toughness, mechanical
and non-destructive evaluation, galvanic and stress-corrosion,
and environmental effects are addressed. Design considerations
and characteristics of metals, ceramics, polymers, and
composites. | | Athena Title: | Engineering Materials | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MCHE 3310E | | Prerequisite: | [(CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1311H and CHEM 1311L)] and (PHYS 1211-1211L or PHYS 1251) | | Pre or Corequisite: | ENGR 2140 or ENGR 2140E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 3410. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering | Course
Description: | Numerical solution of mathematical models frequently encountered
by mechanical engineers. Roots of nonlinear equations; solutions
of system of linear equations; curve fitting using polynomial
least squares regression, interpolation, and Fourier
approximations; frequency domain analysis using Laplace and/or
Fourier transforms; and numerical solutions of ordinary
differential equations. | | Athena Title: | Numerical Methods in MCHE | | Prerequisite: | MATH 2500 and MATH 2700 and (ENGR 1140 or ENGR 1140H or MCHE 1140) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 3450. 2 hours. 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Mechanical Sciences Lab | Course
Description: | Laboratory experience in mechanical systems and materials. Focus
on instrumentation needed, comparing results with theoretical
predictions, recognizing acceptable discrepancies between
experimental and theoretical results, and providing viable
explanations of these discrepancies. Procedures and tools for data
collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation are
reviewed. | | Athena Title: | Mechanical Sciences Lab | | Prerequisite: | (ENGR 2140 or ENGR 2140E) and (ENGR 3140 or ENGR 3140E or MCHE 3140) | | Pre or Corequisite: | ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 3470. 2 hours. 1 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Thermal-Fluid Sciences Lab | Course
Description: | Provides laboratory experience in thermal-fluid systems and
materials. There is a focus on instrumentation needed, comparing
results with theoretical predictions, recognizing acceptable
discrepancies between experimental and theoretical results, and
providing viable explanations of these discrepancies. Procedures
and tools for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and
presentation are reviewed. | | Athena Title: | Thermal Fluid Sciences Lab | | Pre or Corequisite: | (ENGR 3150 or ENGR 3150E) and (ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E) and (ENGR 3140 or ENGR 3140E or MCHE 3140) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 3900. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Cooperative Work Experience | Course
Description: | Coordinated and planned work experience with cooperating
industries or agencies that will provide valuable work
experience related to the mechanical engineering discipline. | | Athena Title: | COOP WORK EXPERIENC | | Nontraditional Format: | Student will be away from campus in a cooperative work
experience with an approved employer. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 3920. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Manufacturing and Design Studio | Course
Description: | This design studio is project-based and focuses on
manufacturing and design of new products. Students will learn
and apply systematic methodologies within projects; design and
construct a working device that meets performance requirements;
learn how to use contemporary tools for engineering analysis,
fabrication, and testing; understand product design and
manufacturing. | | Athena Title: | Manufacturing Design Studio | | Prerequisite: | MCHE 1940 | | Pre or Corequisite: | MCHE 3300 or MCHE 3300E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 3990. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Design Methodologies | Course
Description: | Emphasis on the systematic design process and the role of conceptualization, prototyping, analysis, synthesis, and decision-making. Sustainability, optimization, integration, manufacturability, and system modeling elements are incorporated. Course equips the student with the needed design tools, techniques, and methods to prepare them to address any design problem. | | Athena Title: | Design Methodologies | | Prerequisite: | MCHE 2990 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4000. 2 hours. | | Course Title: | Mechanical Engineering Professional Practice | Course
Description: | Continues the development of the mechanical engineering
student's professional identity through reflections, role
playing, readings, external speakers, and data analysis skills.
This seminar will focus on project management techniques,
financial and accounting analysis, statistical analysis,
systems engineering, interviews, resume writing, business
management, and how to secure an engineering job. | | Athena Title: | Mech Engr Professional Pract | | Nontraditional Format: | Course will be scheduled with one hour of lecture per week and
the equivalent of at least one hour per week of independent
investigative study. | | Prerequisite: | MCHE 1940 | | Pre or Corequisite: | MCHE 2990 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4210/6210. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Linear Systems Analysis | Course
Description: | Time and frequency domain analysis of linear systems,
convolution, Fourier series, and Fourier transforms with
applications focused on mechanical systems. | | Athena Title: | Linear Systems Analysis | | Prerequisite: | CVLE 2710 or CVLE 2710E or MCHE 3410 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4300. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Mechanical Systems | Course
Description: | The application of mechanisms and hydraulic systems in the design
of machines. | | Athena Title: | Mechanical Systems | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 3300 or MCHE 3300 or MCHE 3300E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4310/6310-4310L/6310L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics | Course
Description: | Course focuses on the dynamics and controls of land vehicles. Activities include a physical understanding of automotive vehicle dynamics such as simple lateral, longitudinal, and ride quality models; a design of ground vehicles for directional stability and control; tire mechanics and their effects on vehicle performance; and a synthesis of the steering mechanism and suspension system. Digital simulation of vehicle dynamics using computers will be conducted. | | Athena Title: | Intro to Vehicle Dynamics | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 2130 or ENGR 2130E | | Pre or Corequisite: | MCHE 4390 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4340. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Machine Hydraulics | Course
Description: | Fundamental understanding of power hydraulic components and hydraulic system design. | | Athena Title: | Machine Hydraulics | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4360/6360. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Robotic Manipulators | Course
Description: | Derivation of kinematic equations and inverse kinematic
solutions for robotic manipulators; general models for robot
arm dynamics and dynamic coefficients for multiple degrees of
freedom robot arms with parallel and serial structures; and
control of single- and multiple-link manipulators and how to
design simple feedback control laws. | | Athena Title: | Robotic Manipulators | | Graduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Pre or Corequisite: | ELEE 4220/6220 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4380/6380. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Solid Mechanics | Course
Description: | A continuation of Strength of Materials. An introduction to
elasticity, continuum mechanics, and 3-D stress transformations.
Asymmetrical bending of beams, torsion of general cross-section
bars, and energy methods are discussed. | | Athena Title: | Solid Mechanics | | Prerequisite: | (ENGR 2140 or ENGR 2140E) and (MATH 2700 or MATH 2700E) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4390. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Mechanical Vibration | Course
Description: | Mechanical vibration effects upon components and systems,
including free and forced responses of discrete and continuous
systems. Application of vibrations to the analysis and design
of machine and mechanical components. | | Athena Title: | Mechanical Vibration | | Prerequisite: | (MATH 2700 or MATH 2700E) and (ENGR 2130 or ENGR 2130E) and (ENGR 2140 or ENGR 2140E) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4400/6400. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Air Pollution Engineering | Course
Description: | The course builds on concepts in thermodynamics, transport
phenomena, and physical chemistry to introduce the formation of
particulate and gaseous pollutants and their effect on air
quality. Special focus will be on engineering design strategies
to control pollutants associated with energy generation (power
plants) and utilization (on-road vehicles) systems. | | Athena Title: | Air Pollution Engineering | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 3140 or ENGR 3140E or ENVE 3210 or ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4410. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Industrial Process Design | Course
Description: | An overview of various industrial processes, their design, and
operation. Topics covered include a history of industry since
the industrial revolution, quality control concepts, and
various industrial processes, such as general manufacturing,
chemical and pharmaceutical processes, and high technology
systems, such as clean room design. | | Athena Title: | INDUSTRIAL PROCESS | | Pre or Corequisite: | MCHE 3920 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4420. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Industrial Controls | Course
Description: | The application of controls, control systems, and equipment to
industrial processes. | | Athena Title: | Industrial Controls | | Pre or Corequisite: | MCHE 3920 and MCHE 3450 and (ELEE 4220/6220 or ENGR 4220/6220) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4430/6430. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to Tribology | Course
Description: | The study of friction, wear, lubrication, and the design of
bearings from the consideration of engineering and materials
science. | | Athena Title: | Introduction to Tribology | | Prerequisite: | (MATH 2700 or MATH 2700E) and (MCHE 3300 or MCHE 3300E) | | Pre or Corequisite: | MCHE 3310 or MCHE 3310E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4440. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Design and Control of Production Systems | Course
Description: | Fundamentals of operations management applied in production settings. Topics include process analysis and improvement, lean manufacturing, inventory control, and simulation. Considers a production system from the perspective of stakeholder value creation. Course combines classroom instruction and the observation of production practices in local companies. | | Athena Title: | Production Control | | Prerequisite: | Third year student standing | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4500/6500. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Thermal Fluid Systems | Course
Description: | Advanced study of concepts in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics
applied to thermofluid systems, including gas turbines,
compressors, wind turbines, and rocket nozzles. Design analysis
of pumps, fans, and wind turbines. Introduction to high-speed
compressible flow, shock wave physics, and propulsion devices. | | Athena Title: | Advanced Thermal Fluid Systems | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E | | Pre or Corequisite: | ENGR 3150 or ENGR 3150E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4530/6530. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Combustion and Flames | Course
Description: | Fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and mass
transfer in laminar and turbulent flames in combustion systems.
Introduction to chemical kinetics, explosions, supersonic
combustion, deflagration and detonation, and ignition dynamics.
Introduction to combustion in stationary gas turbines for power
generation, internal combustion engines, and combustion systems
in jet engines. | | Athena Title: | Combustion and Flames | | Prerequisite: | (ENGR 3150 or ENGR 3150E) and (ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4560. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer | Course
Description: | A study of more advanced topics in heat and mass transfer,
including conduction, convection, radiation, and combined
processes. This includes the development of mathematical and
analytical solutions, the basis for modeling of heat and mass
transfer, an introduction to modeling tools and concepts, and
applications in industry and research. | | Athena Title: | Advanced Heat Mass Transfer | | Prerequisite: | (ENGR 3140 or ENGR 3140E or MCHE 3140) and (ENGR 3150 or ENGR 3150E) | | Pre or Corequisite: | CVLE 2710 or CVLE 2710E or MCHE 3410 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4580/6580. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) | Course
Description: | The course outlines how numerical data analyses are used to predict the fluid dynamics and thermal interactions between fluids and their surroundings. Fundamental concepts in modeling are first presented, then students compare CFD results to laboratory data. Students then apply their CFD skills to a more detailed project. | | Athena Title: | Comp Fluid Dynamics | | Prerequisite: | [(ENGR 3150 or ENGR 3150E) and (ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E)] or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4590/6590. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Fluid Mechanics II | Course
Description: | Analysis of both internal and external viscous incompressible
flows. Specific examples include pipe flow, flow between
parallel plates, restriction flow meters, boundary layer flow,
the Blasius equation, drag force, and lift force. An
introduction to computational fluid dynamics, with application
to the course topics, is also covered. | | Athena Title: | Fluid Mechanics II | | Prerequisite: | (ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E) and (ENGR 3140 or ENGR 3140E or MCHE 3140) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4650E/6650E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | HVAC Systems for Buildings and Industry | Course
Description: | A study of the system concepts, sizing, design, and equipment used for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in buildings (commercial and residential), as well as industrial applications. | | Athena Title: | HVAC Systems | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MCHE 4650 or MCHE 6650 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | (ENGR 3140 or ENGR 3140E or MCHE 3140) and (ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E) | | Graduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Undergraduate Pre or Corequisite: | ENGR 3150 or ENGR 3150E | | Graduate Pre or Corequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4650/6650. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | HVAC Systems for Buildings and Industry | Course
Description: | A study of the system concepts, sizing, design, and equipment
used for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
in buildings (commercial and residential) as well as industrial
applications. | | Athena Title: | HVAC Systems | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MCHE 4650E or MCHE 6650E | | Nontraditional Format: | Laboratory sessions to visit engineering operations on the UGA
campus as well as field trips to manufacturers will be
scheduled as available and appropriate. | | Prerequisite: | (ENGR 3140 or ENGR 3140E or MCHE 3140) and (ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E) | | Pre or Corequisite: | ENGR 3150 or ENGR 3150E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CVLE(MCHE)(LAND) 4660/6660. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Sustainable Building Design | Course
Description: | Design features and technologies contained in sustainable
(green) building design and the process to create a green
building to include commercial and residential construction.
Topics include energy and water, construction materials, site
work, indoor environmental quality, and how design practices
fit into the overall picture of developing a more sustainable
society. | | Athena Title: | Sustainable Building Design | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CVLE 4660E, MCHE 4660E, LAND 4660E or CVLE 6660E, MCHE 6660E, LAND 6660E | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | Third-year student standing or higher for CVLE and MCHE and LAND majors | | Graduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CVLE(MCHE)(LAND) 4660E/6660E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Sustainable Building Design | Course
Description: | Design features and technologies contained in sustainable (green) building design and the process to create a green building, including commercial and residential construction. Topics include energy and water, construction materials, site work, indoor environmental quality, and how design practices fit into the overall picture of developing a more sustainable society. | | Athena Title: | Sustainable Building Design | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CVLE 4660, MCHE 4660, LAND 4660 or CVLE 6660, MCHE 6660, LAND 6660 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | Third-year student standing or higher for CVLE and MCHE and LAND majors | | Graduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CVLE(MCHE) 4720. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Engineering Design of Residential Structures | Course
Description: | Design of foundations, structural members; heating and cooling systems; water supply and distribution; waste removal; electrical systems; and lighting. Selection of thermal insulation, vapor barriers, windows and doors, and HVAC equipment determined by engineering principles. | | Athena Title: | Engr Design of Resident Struct | | Prerequisite: | (ENGR 2140 or ENGR 2140E) and (ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E) | | Pre or Corequisite: | ENGR 3150 or ENGR 3150E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4810. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Micro and Nano Systems | Course
Description: | Development of fundamental theory for nano and micro systems,
as well as their components and structures, using advanced
multidisciplinary basic and applied developments. Methods to
synthesize, design, analyze, and examine high-performance nano
and micro systems. | | Athena Title: | MICRO/NANO SYSTEMS | | Prerequisite: | MATH 2500 and (PHYS 1212-1212l or PHYS 1252) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4820. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Mechatronics | Course
Description: | Mechatronics integrates control, sensors, and computers to
create electromechanical systems. Sensors, actuators, real-time
microprocessor control, system design, and dynamic system
modeling and analysis. | | Athena Title: | Mechatronics | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 2170 and (CVLE 2710 or CVLE 2710E) and (MCHE 3300 or MCHE 3300E) | | Pre or Corequisite: | ELEE 4220/6220 or ENGR 4220/6220 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4850/6850. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Manufacturing Processes | Course
Description: | Fundamental science and engineering associated with the manufacturing processes of products made of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Details the physical and quantitative elements of processing, justification of process selection, and the identification of processes used to manufacture existing products. | | Athena Title: | Adv Manufacturing Processes | | Prerequisite: | MCHE 3920 and (ENGR 3150 or ENGR 3150E) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4860/6860. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Vehicle Manufacturing | Course
Description: | Advanced analysis of ground and spaceflight vehicle manufacturing and assembly processes. Emphasis placed on the design, analysis, and manufacturing of automotive (e.g., passenger vehicles) and rocket spaceflight vehicle systems. Details the quantitative and qualitative components of manufacturing, material selection, material treatment, identification of processes used to manufacture, methods for quality control, and factory performance metrics as it relates to ground and space vehicular systems. | | Athena Title: | Adv Vehicle Manufacturing | | Prerequisite: | MCHE 3920 and (ENGR 3150 or ENGR 3150E) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4900. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering | Course
Description: | Special topics in mechanical engineering design, analysis, or
synthesis. | | Athena Title: | SPEC TOPICS IN MCHE | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4910. 2 hours. | | Course Title: | Capstone Design I | Course
Description: | This capstone design course is the first in a two-semester
sequence that is project-based and focused on problem framing,
stakeholder analysis, concept generation, and project
management skills. The projects are designed to provide
students with a major design experience in mechanical
engineering prior to graduation. | | Athena Title: | Capstone Design I | | Prerequisite: | MCHE 2990 | | Pre or Corequisite: | (ENGR 3150 or ENGR 3150E) and (MCHE 3310 or MCHE 3310E) and (MCHE 3300 or MCHE 3300E) and MCHE 3920 and MCHE 4000 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4960. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research in Mechanical Engineering | Course
Description: | Independent laboratory research and design for mechanical
engineering students in CURO engineering program. Research is
done under the direction of an engineering faculty member. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research in MCHE | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MCHE 4960R | | Nontraditional Format: | Directed study. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research I | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MCHE 4960 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence to
promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member
as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4970. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Directed Reading and/or Projects in Mechanical Engineering | Course
Description: | Independent laboratory research and design for mechanical
engineering students in CURO engineering program. Research is
done under the direction of an engineering faculty member. | | Athena Title: | Directed Reading Projects MCHE | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MCHE 4970R | | Nontraditional Format: | Directed study. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research II | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MCHE 4970 | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4980. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Special Topics - CURO Mechanical Engineering | Course
Description: | Independent laboratory research and design for mechanical
engineering students in CURO engineering program. Research is
done under the direction of an engineering faculty member. | | Athena Title: | Special Topics CURO MCHE | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MCHE 4980R | | Nontraditional Format: | Directed study. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research III | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MCHE 4980 | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4990. 1-3 hours. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Thesis in Mechanical Engineering | Course
Description: | Students who successfully complete this course will produce a
research project/thesis approved by the instructor and a reader. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Thesis in MCHE | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MCHE 4990R | | Nontraditional Format: | Students will prepare a thesis based on one or more semesters
of undergraduate research. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project) | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data.
Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional
capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes
their systematic and in-depth inquiry. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Thesis | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MCHE 4990 | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a
faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the 4960R-
4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other
professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio,
that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an
unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or capstone
product is written in close collaboration with the faculty
member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the
department. The student will apply understanding of the
discipline to identify or shape the research question and apply
skills and techniques learned to complete the research project.
The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant
literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The
student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their
work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge
significant to their field of study. The student will have
presented results in the form of a properly formatted,
professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate
professional capstone product and through the formal
presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers
during an approved event. The student will receive feedback from
the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis
project, the written thesis, and their presentation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 6390. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Mechanical Vibrations | Course
Description: | Modeling and analysis of multi-degree-of-freedom vibrating
systems, including free and forced response of both undamped and
damped systems. Lumped parameter and distributed parameter
systems will be studied. Application of time domain and frequency
domain techniques to the design and analysis of complex
mechanical systems. | | Athena Title: | Advanced Mechanical Vibrations | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CVLE(MCHE) 8160. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Fluid Mechanics | Course
Description: | A mathematical treatment of fluid mechanics using tensors with
emphasis on viscosity, momentum balance in laminar flow,
equations of change, velocity distribution in laminar and
turbulent flow, interphase transport, macroscopic balance, and
polymeric liquids. Analytical and numeric methods for solving
fluid mechanic problems will be used. | | Athena Title: | Advanced Fluid Mechanics | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 6101 and ENGR 8101 and ENGR 8103 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 8170. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Heat Transfer | Course
Description: | Conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer will be
covered from an analytical and applications viewpoint. Computer
tools for solving heat transfer problems will be emphasized.
Projects will involve the analyses of a research-related or
design-related heat transfer problem involving at least two of
the three heat transfer modalities. | | Athena Title: | Advanced Heat Transfer | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 6101 and ENGR 8102 and ENGR 8103 | | Pre or Corequisite: | ENGR 8160 or CVLE(MCHE) 8160 | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 8250. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Combustion Science | Course
Description: | Fundamental concepts related to the use of combustion as a source
of transportation energy and advanced combustion technologies.
Topics include mathematics of combustion, characteristics and
structure of flames, chemical thermodynamics/thermochemistry,
chemical kinetics, potential energy surfaces, collision theory,
and molecular structure of hydrocarbons and biofuels. | | Athena Title: | Combustion Science | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CVLE(MCHE) 8350. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis | Course
Description: | The formulations and numerical solution of nonlinear problems in
structural, mechanical, and biological/biomedical engineering by
finite element methods. Both geometric and material
nonlinearities will be studied. Students are expected to learn
how to use a finite element analysis tool and complete a
practical engineering project. | | Athena Title: | Nonlinear Finite Element Analy | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 4350/6350 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 8380. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Continuum Mechanics | Course
Description: | Continuum mechanics is concerned with the deformations and
motions of continuous material media under the influence of
external effects. This course will present various classic
theories of solid and fluids. The theory of continuous media-
the basic laws of motion and constitutive theory-will be
discussed. | | Athena Title: | Continuum Mechanics | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 8103 or permission of school | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 8500. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Technical Foundations of Energy for Policy Practitioners | Course
Description: | An in-depth study of the technical foundations appropriate and necessary for preparing practitioners to engage in the complex and diverse challenges of 21st-century energy policy development at state, national, and international levels. This will range from basic principles of energy conversion to analytical methods for translating technical energy concepts into implementable policy frameworks. All energy resources will be covered, with a particular focus on electric power generation. | | Athena Title: | Tech Found Energy Pol Pract | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CVLE(MCHE) 8640. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Strength of Materials | Course
Description: | Provides students with the essential knowledge necessary to
analyze structural/mechanical systems and components as well as
the ability to interpret analysis results. Basic concepts and
tools for analyzing engineering problems (elasticity equations,
equilibrium, compatibility, etc.) will be emphasized as well as
the mathematical formulations. | | Athena Title: | Advanced Strength of Materials | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 2140 or ENGR 2140E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 8650. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Aerosol Science and Engineering | Course
Description: | The tools required to analyze aerosol systems both as pollutants
and vehicles for drug delivery. We start with fundamental aerosol
concepts (size statistics, motion, thermodynamics, gas-particle
interactions, coagulation, optical properties), and then use these
concepts to investigate topical applications (pollution formation
and control, aerosol-climate interactions, pharmaceutical
aerosols). | | Athena Title: | Aerosol Science and Engr | | Nontraditional Format: | Students will be required to finish a term project and a term
paper. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 8710. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Engineering Properties of Animal and Plant Materials: Form and Function | Course
Description: | An investigation of the structural and mechanical properties of
biological materials, the design processes impacting those
properties, and modeling techniques used to understand how these
engineering properties are dependent on the function and the form
of the material. | | Athena Title: | Eng Prop Bio Matls | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE 8850. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Gas Dynamics | Course
Description: | This course is concerned with the physics of gas flows in
propulsion devices, including gas turbine and rocket engines.
Emphasis is placed on fluid mechanics and thermodynamics,
including compressible flow, shock waves, and supersonic wind
tunnels. Specific topics include inlets and nozzles, combustors
and afterburners, and rocket engine design and performance. | | Athena Title: | Gas Dynamics | | Prerequisite: | ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MCHE(CHEM) 8970. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Combustion Science | Course
Description: | Fundamental concepts related to the use of hydrocarbons and
biofuels as a source of transportation energy for advanced
combustion technologies. Topics include chemical bonding,
theory/mathematics of combustion, chemical thermodynamics,
chemical kinetics, potential energy surfaces, collision theory,
ignition dynamics, pollutant formation, and related topics
applied to combustion. | | Athena Title: | Combustion Science | | Prerequisite: | MCHE 3150 or CHEM 3212 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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