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276 courses with the subject MEGR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MEGR 0699MEES Transfer Success. (1) Prerequisite(s): Mechanical
Engineering major. This course is designed to facilitate the successful transition of new transfer students into the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree program and the UNC Charlotte community. Students build a repertoire of strategies and resources as they connect with the campus community, including their advisor, faculty, staff, and students. This course will not replace credit that is required for any other course in the MEES curriculum. Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
MEGR 2090Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering. (1 to 3)
Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering major. The special topics covered in each offering of the course serve to advance knowledge at the sophomore level. The content is determined by the instructor and number of credit hours. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. MEGR 2141. Engineering Mechanics I. (3) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2101 and MATH 1242 with grades of C or above; and Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering major (MEGR, CEGR or ENVE). C0x sections are for Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering majors only. Introduces the principles of particle and rigid body mechanics with engineering applications; force systems and resultants; the equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; friction; and properties of areas and volumes. Individual sections may be restricted to particular majors: -C0x sections are for CEGR and ENVE; -00x sections are open to MEGR, CEGR, or ENVE.
Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2141 and Engineering major or minor. Automated engineering analysis and synthesis techniques based on software engineering principles. Overview of data representation and computing languages. Program development using programming languages and off- the shelf software packages. Study of numerical methods, potential 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG errors, and computational stability. emphasis on effective design, testing, and debugging practices.
Prerequisite(s): Automated engineering analysis and synthesis techniques based on software engineering principles. Overview of data representation and computing languages. Program development using programming languages and off-the-shelf software packages. Study of numerical methods, potential errors, and computational stability. Emphasis on effective design, testing, and debugging practices. This course requires a grade of C or better for the Mechanical he Engineering curriculum.
Biomedical Technical Elective Courses Select four technical elective courses from the following options. • At least three of the four technical elective courses must be MEGR courses • At least three elective courses are required to be selected from the Biomedical Technical Elective Courses options • The fourth elective may be selected from the Biomedical Technical Elective Courses or from the Additional Technical Elective Courses options
MEGR 2289Introduction to Precision Engineering and Metrology1
2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG . Required Precision/Metrology Technical Elective All students in the concentration are required to successfully complete MEGR 3280.
s Engineering major. Students attend presentations given by Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science (MEES) graduate students, external researchers, and MEES faculty on current research in Mechanical Engineering and related fields. This course will not replace credit that is required for any other course in the MEES curriculum. Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis. May be repeated for credit.
MEGR 3022Special Topics in Motorsports Engineering2
Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2299 and MEGR major. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge that the students have gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course will broaden and deepen students’ knowledge in area of motorsports engineering. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
MEGR 3027Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering2
Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2279 and MEGR major. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge that the students have gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course will broaden and deepen students’ knowledge in area of Biomedical engineering. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2289 and MEGR major. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge that the students have gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course will broaden and deepen students’ knowledge in area of Precision engineering and Metrology. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
MEGR 3090Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering3
Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering major or permission of department; Junior standing or higher. Technical Elective. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge the students have gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course serve as the vehicle for teaching engineering analysis, synthesis and design, while simultaneously affording an opportunity for the students to point themselves toward an area of specialization. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
MEGR 3092Special Topics in Motorsports Engineering3
Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering major; Junior standing or higher. Technical Elective. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge the students have gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course serve as the vehicle for teaching engineering analysis, synthesis and design, while simultaneously affording an opportunity for the students to point themselves toward an area of specialization. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering major; Junior standing or higher. Technical Elective. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge the students have gained from the mechanical engineering core 752 | Course Descriptions curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course serve as the vehicle for teaching engineering analysis, synthesis and design, while simultaneously affording an opportunity for the students to point themselves toward an area of specialization. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
MEGR 3097Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering3
Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering major; Junior standing or higher. Technical Elective. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge students have gained from the Mechanical Engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course serve as the vehicle for teaching engineering analysis, synthesis and/or design, while simultaneously affording an opportunity for the students to point themselves toward the area of specialization of Biomedical Engineering. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. MEGR 3111. Thermodynamics I. (3) Prerequisite(s): MATH 1242 and PHYS 2101 with grades of C or above; and MEGR major, CEGR major, ENVE major, EEGR major, or SEGR major. First and second laws of thermodynamics. Work and heat carnot cycle. Ideal and real gases. Non- reactive mixture of gases. Availability and irreversibility. MEGR 3112. Thermodynamics II. (3) Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3111 with grade of C or above; and Engineering major or minor. General thermodynamic relations; equations of state and generalized charts. Combustion, dissociation, and chemical equilibrium. Introduction to power cycles. MEGR 3114. Fluid Mechanics. (3) Prerequisite(s): MATH 2241 and MEGR 3121 with grades of C or above; and Engineering major or minor. Basic concepts of a fluid and the fundamentals of ideal and real fluid flow. Topics include: fluid statics, conservation principles, Bernoulli’s equation, fluid flow in pipes, and measurement devices.
Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2144 and CHEM 1251 or MEGR 1100 or MEGR 2233, with grades of C or above; and Engineering major or minor. Classifications of engineering materials. Introduction to property structure relationships. Ideal and defect atomic structures of solids with examples from metals, ceramics and polymers. Cold working and annealing effects. Phase equilibria in alloys; introduction to diffusional processes and transformation kinetics.
MEGR 3162Mechanical Behavior and Strengthening of Solids3
Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3161 with grade of C or above; and Engineering major or minor. Technical Elective. Mechanical properties of materials including elastic behavior, plastic flow, fracture, creep, fatigue, and elevated temperature effects. Correlation of properties with atomic and microscopic structure. Dislocation theory and its application to mechanical behavior and strengthening mechanisms. Alloy hardening effects; effects of processing and heat treatments. Applications in Fe-C alloys.
MEGR 3171Introduction to Measurements and Instrumentation2
Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2161 and MATH 2241 with grades of C or above; and Engineering major or minor. Corequisite(s): MEGR 3171L. Statistical analysis of experimental data, curve fitting. Operational amplifiers and signal conditioning techniques for remote monitoring. Discussion of the principles involved in the use of sensors and transducers in measurements of linear and angular displacement, velocity and acceleration, temperature, force, pressure, torque and flow. Introduction to dynamic measurements and frequency analysis.
or MEGR 3221 - Machine Analysis and Design I (3) These courses require a grade of C or better for the Mechanical Engineering curriculum: ENGR 1300, ENGR 1301, ENGR 1302, ENGR 1303, MATH 1241, MATH 1242, MATH 2171, MATH 2241, PHYS 2101, PHYS 2101L, PHYS 2102, PHYS 2102L, MEGR 2141, MEGR 2144, MEGR 2152, MEGR 2157, MEGR 2180, MEGR 2173, MEGR 2174, MEGR 2233, MEGR 2234, MEGR 2242, MEGR 3111, MEGR 3114, MEGR 3121, MEGR 3156, MEGR 3161, and MEGR 3174. Additional courses may require a grade of C or better for Technical Electives. Technical Elective Courses (12 credit hours) Select four of the following. At least three of the four must be MEGR courses.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2171, MEGR 2144, and either MEGR 2240 or MEGR 2242 with grades of C or above; and Engineering major or minor. Technical Elective. The basic concepts of finite element analysis (FEA) are introduced. The necessary concepts from linear algebra are reviewed. Simple elements such as truss and beam elements are emphasized, with an introduction to continuum elements for structural analysis. Introduction to heat transfer elements for steady state conduction and convection. Mathematics software is used to illustrate such concepts as the finite element assembly process, and the solution of the primary unknowns. A commercially available finite element code is also introduced. MEGR 3231. Advanced CAD/CAM. (3) Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2156 or MEGR 2157 with a grade of C or above; and Engineering major or minor. Technical Elective. An introduction to advanced CAD modeling techniques, reverse engineering and Rapid technologies with a detailed application of these tools in engineering design. MEGR 3232. Plastic Part Design. (3) Prerequisite(s): or MEGR 2157 with a grade of C or above; and Engineering major or minor. Technical Elective. Course Descriptions | 753
MEGR 3236Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Engineering3
Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3161 with a grade of C or above; and Engineering major or minor. Technical Elective. Introduction to nanoscale science and engineering. Topics include: nanomanufacturing, nanomaterials and nanostructures, nanomechanics, experiments with nano-instruments, and related environmental issues.
MEGR 3210 with a grade of C or above. Technical Elective. This is a follow- up course to MEGR 3210. Topics include: engine power parameters, race engine design considerations, advanced engine cycles, component design, and fuel delivery/control strategies.
Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3171 with grade of C or above; and Engineering major or minor. Technical Elective. Instruction in data acquisition and analysis techniques as applied in a motorsports setting. A survey of current industry hardware standards including sensors, wiring, logging and display units. Wiring harness construction and installation methods. Analysis of acquired data using industry standard data analysis software. Emphasis on application in race car design and operation contexts. 754 | Course Descriptions
MEGR 3271Biomedical Manufacturing: 3D Biofabrication3
Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2156, MEGR 2180, or MEGR 2279 with grade of C or above. Technical Elective. 3D biofabrication technologies, including 3D printing and its impact on health challenges including the regeneration of tissue, bones, and organs; application of computer-aided design software; 3D fabrication of non-biomaterials; brain cell culturing and 3D fabrication of biomaterials.
MEGR 3272Introduction to Bio-Polymers and Composites3
Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3161 with a grade of C or above. Technical elective. Addresses the basics of polymer science and engineering and correlation between structural parameters and properties of the polymers including mechanical and biocompatibility properties. Examples of medical devices made of polymers and used to fix artificial joints or augment tissue are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to BSME Biomedical Engineering concentration; MEGR 2279, MEGR 3111, MEGR 3114, MEGR 3161, MEGR 3171L or MEGR 3174, and MEGR 3156, all with a grade of C or better. Pre- or Corequisite(s): MEGR 3152 and MEGR 3251. First of a two-semester sequence leading to a major integrative experience in applying the principles of design and project management to the design of a biomedical engineering system or the solution of a biomedical engineering problem. Teamwork and communication skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to BSME Biomedical Engineering concentration and MEGR 3275. A continuation of MEGR 3275, including project execution, project reporting, and leading to an oral presentation and a final written report.
MEGR 3282Data-Driven Quality Engineering and Metrology3
Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2180 with grade of C or above; and Engineering major or minor. Technical Elective. Statistical concepts: probability distributions, coverage intervals, and hypothesis testing. Introduction to quality control, control charts for attributes and variables, acceptance 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG sampling. Introduction to uncertainty and its role in decision rules and conformity determination. Gage repeatability and reproducibility. Process capability estimation and process control. Tolerance stack-up analysis.
MEGR 3285Precision Senior Design I. (2). Prerequisite(s): MEGR
2289, MEGR 3111, MEGR 3114, MEGR 3161, MEGR 3171L or MEGR 3174, and MEGR 3156, all with a grade of C or better; Admission into the Precision Engineering and Metrology concentration. Pre- or Corequisite(s): MEGR 3152 and MEGR 3251. First of a two-semester sequence leading to a major integrative experience in applying the principles of design and project management to the design of a major mechanical engineering system with precision engineering / metrology emphases. Teamwork and communication skills are emphasized.
MEGR 3315Aerospace Senior Design I. (2) Prerequisite(s): MEGR
2319, MEGR 3111, MEGR 3161, MEGR 3114, MEGR 3171L or MEGR 3174, and MEGR 3156, all with a grade of C or better; MEGR major. Pre- or Co- requisite Course(s): MEGR 3152 and MEGR 3251. First of a two-semester sequence leading to a major integrative experience in applying the principles of design and project management to the design of a major mechanical engineering system with aerospace engineering emphases. Teamwork and communication skills are emphasized.
These courses require a grade of C or better for the Mechanical Engineering curriculum: ENGR 1300, ENGR 1301, ENGR 1302, ENGR 1303, MATH 1241, MATH 1242, MATH 2171, MATH 2241, PHYS 2101, PHYS 2101L, PHYS 2102, PHYS 2102L, MEGR 2141, MEGR 2144, MEGR 2152, MEGR 2157, MEGR 2180, MEGR 2173, MEGR 2174, MEGR 2233, MEGR 2234, MEGR 2242, MEGR 3111, MEGR 3114, MEGR 3121, MEGR 3156, MEGR 3161, and MEGR 3174. Additional courses may require a grade of C or better for Technical Electives. Concentration in Aerospace Engineering (12-13 credit hours)
MEGR 3455Energy Senior Design I. (2) Prerequisite(s): Admission to
BSME Energy concentration; MEGR 2499, MEGR 3111, MEGR 3114, MEGR 3161, MEGR 3171L or MEGR 3174, and MEGR 3156, all with a grade of C or better. Pre- or Corequisite(s): MEGR 3152 and MEGR 3251. First of a two- semester sequence leading to a major integrative experience in applying the principles of design and project management to the design of a major mechanical engineering system with energy/power emphases. Teamwork and communication skills are emphasized. MEGR 3456. Energy Senior Design II. (2) Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3455 and Engineering major or minor. Second of a two-semester sequence leading to a major integrative experience in applying the principles of design and project management to the design of a major mechanical engineering system with energy/power emphases. Teamwork and communication skills are emphasized.
Seminar. (1) Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3500 and Engineering major or minor. Required of Co-op students during semesters immediately following each work assignment for presentation of engineering reports on work done the prior semester. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. May be repeated for credit.
MEGR 3890Individualized Study. (1 to 3) Prerequisite(s): Engineering
major or minor, and permission of department. Supervised individual study within an area of a student’s particular interest which is beyond th scope of existing courses. May be repeated for credit.
MEGR 4090Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering3
Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering major; Junior standing or higher. Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 5090. Technical Elective. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge that the students have gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course serve as the means for teaching engineering analysis, synthesis, and/or design. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Prerequisite(s): MEGR major. Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 5091. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge that the students have gained from 756 | Course Descriptions the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course will broaden and deepen students’ knowledge in areas of aerospace engineering, including but not limited to: aerospace propulsion, aerospace materials, aerospace structures, aerospace vehicle design, astromechanics, flight dynamics, and aerospace vehicle guidance, navigation, and control. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
MEGR 4092Special Topics in Motorsports Engineering3
Prerequisite (s): Mechanical Engineering major; Junior standing or higher. Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 5092. Technical Elective. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course serve as the means for teaching engineering analysis, synthesis, and/or design in topics that relate to Motorsports Engineering. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
MEGR 4097Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering3
Prerequisite (s): Mechanical Engineering major; Junior standing or higher. Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 5097. Technical Elective. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course serve as the means for teaching engineering analysis, synthesis, and/or design in topics in Biomedical Engineering. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering major; Junior standing or higher. Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 5098. Technical Elective. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge that students have gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course serve as the means for teaching engineering analysis, synthesis, and/or design. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. e MEGR 4127. Introduction to Robotics. (3) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and Mechanical Engineering major. Cross-listed Course(s);
channel flows and boundary layers. Differential equation methods for fully developed and entry length laminar tube flows. Similarity solution for laminar heat transfer. Superposition methods for non-uniform boundary conditions. Integral equations of the boundary layer, approximate and semiempirical methods of solution. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8115 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7115.
Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3122 or MEGR 3123 with grade of C or above; and Engineering major or minor. Technical Elective. Free and forced vibrations of lumped parameter systems with multi-degrees of freedom. Topics include: transient and steady state response, determination of natural frequencies and mode shapes with and without damping. Introduction to principal coordinates and matrix iteration techniques. 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
MEGR 4213Hybrid and Alternative Fuels Automotive Power Plants3
(3) Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3121 with a grade of C or better, MEGR 2240 or MEGR 2242 with a grade of C or better, and either ECGR 2161 or MEGR 2173 and MEGR 2174 with grades of C or better. Cross-listed Course(s):
MEGR 4235Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering major
An introductory study of optics covering geometrical optics, optical instruments, wave optics (interference and diffraction), Fourier analysis, and polarization.
Unrestricted Elective Courses, Double Major and/or Minor to Complete Requirements for Graduation Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate. This requirement can be fulfilled through a combination of elective courses, a minor, or a double major. The 120-credit minimum must be satisfied regardless of the specific academic path chosen (e.g., a minor combined with electives). Degree Total = 120 credit hours
MEGR 4244Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering major
In-depth analysis of the tire and its influence on vehicle performance, including: design, materials, construction, structural response, rolling resistance, force and moment generation, NVH, wet and dry traction, wear, high speed limit, and standards. Tire models, their limitations, and their governing equations.
Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2144 with grade of C or above; and Mechanical Engineering major. Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 5272. Introduces dynamic analysis of the human musculoskeletal system. Students learn to develop 3‐D rigid body models of human movement, and how to calculate internal forces in muscles and joints during daily and sports activities. Students also learn how to use motion capture system and simulation software of human locomotion.
MEGR 4282Fundamentals of Precision Machine Design3
Unrestricted Elective Courses, Double Major and/or Minor to Complete Requirements for Graduation Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate. This requirement can be fulfilled through a combination of elective courses, a minor, or a double major. The 120-credit minimum must be satisfied regardless of the specific academic path chosen (e.g., a minor combined with electives). Degree Total = 120 credit hours
MEGR 4290Introduction to Electric Vehicles and Batteries3
Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3121 and MEGR 3111 with grades of C or above. Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 5290. Introduction to the drivetrain and power supply of electric vehicles. Automotive drive cycle analysis and range estimation for conventional vehicles, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles. Fuel efficiency, carbon emissions, and power requirements of all three types of vehicles will be discussed. Discussions on different types of batteries and their challenges. Basics of battery chemistry and sizing for vehicle demands.
Unrestricted Elective Courses, Double Major and/or Minor to Complete Requirements for Graduation Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate. This requirement can be fulfilled through a combination of elective courses, a minor, or a double major. The 120-credit minimum must be satisfied regardless of the specific academic path chosen (e.g., a minor combined with electives). Degree Total = 120 credit hours College of Engineering | 355
Topics include the two-body problem, constants of motion and orbital elements, reference frames and coordinate systems, orbital maneuvers, energy and time- of-flight relationships, orbit determination, orbital maneuvers, launch windows and orbital rendezvous, patched conic approximation, spacecraft mission design and space systems technology/history.
MEGR 5090Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering3
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 4090. Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering major. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge that students have gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course serves as the means for teaching engineering analysis, synthesis, and/or design. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 4091. Prerequisite(s): MEGR major. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge that the students have gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course will broaden and deepen students’ knowledge in areas of aerospace engineering, including but not limited to: aerospace propulsion, aerospace materials, aerospace structures, aerospace vehicle design, astromechanics, flight dynamics, and aerospace vehicle guidance, navigation, and control. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
MEGR 5092Special Topics in Motorsports Engineering3
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 4092. Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering major. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course serve as the means for teaching engineering analysis, synthesis, and/or design in topics that relate to Motorsports Engineering. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 4094. Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering major. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course serve as the means for teaching engineering analysis, synthesis, and/or design in topics that relate to Energy Engineering. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
MEGR 5097Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering3
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 4097. Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering major. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge that students have gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course serves as the means for teaching engineering analysis, synthesis, and/or design in topics that relate to Biomedical Engineering. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 4098. Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering major. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge that the students have gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course serve as the means for teaching engineering analysis, synthesis, and/or design. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Prerequisite(s): MEGR 5211 with a grade of C or above. Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 4212. Advanced topics related to road vehicle dynamics. Topics will include tire mechanics and behavior modeling, transient handling Graduate Catalog 2026-2027
MEGR 5281GD&T for Design and Inspection. (3) Cross
listed Course(s): MEGR 4281. Reconciles the engineering design process with manufacturing quality control. These two conceptual domains of geometric specification (from the perspective of a designer) and verification (from the perspective of a metrologist) are brought together in a comprehensive and integrated manner in this class. Students will learn to (i) develop and interpret rigorous engineering drawings, (ii) convey and recognize design intent via geometric specification, and (iii) anticipate and apply inspection and metrology techniques to verify that manufactured components meet specification. These goals will be met through the coverage of topics such as uate Catalog 2026-2027
(3) Pre- or Corequisite(s): MEGR 3221. Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 4282. An introduction to the engineering principles utilized in the design, fabrication, and testing of precision systems. This course builds on traditional engineering concepts with a focus on achieving precision, repeatability, and accuracy in the end result. The assessment and quantification of errors. Machine frames, sliding and rolling element bearings, flexures, hydrostatic bearings, as well as sensors and controls will be analyzed.
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 5292. Introduction to the materials science used in advanced battery technology, especially Li-ion battery technology. Discussions will include basic electrochemical engineering, battery component materials (i.e. electrodes, electrolytes, separator), underlying properties and performance, and full devices.
major. Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 4311. Overview and analysis of weight-efficient and high-performance advanced materials for aerospace and other mechanical engineering applications, including composites, polymers, and ceramics.
MEGR major. Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 4312. An overview of aerospace propulsion and turbomachinery systems, including fundamentals of aerothermodynamics, compressible fluid flows, combustion, propeller propulsion, air-breathing engines, and rocket propulsion.
MEGR 6000Research Seminar. (1) Presentations on the
current research in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Science, and related fields. Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis. May be repeated for credit.
MEGR 6990Industrial Internship. (1 to 3) Cross-listed
Course(s): MEGR 8990. Prerequisite(s): Completion of nine hours of graduate coursework. Full- or part-time academic year internship in engineering complementary to the major course of studies and designed to allow theoretical and course-based practical learning to be applied in a supervised industrial experience. Each student's program must be approved by their graduate program director. Requires a mid-term report and final report to be graded by the supervising faculty.
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 8099. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge that the students have gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course will broaden and deepen students’ knowledge in areas including battery failure analysis, battery recycling, new advances of raw materials (cathode, anode, electrolyte, separator), battery manufacturing and design, and applications to electrical vehicles, cellphone, energy storage system, etc. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
MEGR 7104Fabrication of Nanomaterials. (3) Cross-listed
Course(s): MEGR 8104. Prerequisite(s): NANO 8101 or permission of instructor. Lithographic methods (CVD, PVD, e-beam, ion beam, magnetron, evaporation, spin coating, mask fabrication, developing resists); microelectromechanical systems and nanoelectromechanical systems; limits of conventional mechanical processing, electroforming, growth mechanisms (organic, inorganic, thermal); powders. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 7104 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 8104.
MEGR 7108Finite Element Analysis and Applications3
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 8108. An introduction to the finite element method and its application to engineering problems. Application of the displacement methods to plane stress, plane strain, plate bending and axisymmetrical
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 8110. Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3116 or equivalent. Theory of steady and unsteady heat conduction in isotropic and anisotropic media. Treatment of concentrated and distributed heat sources. Application of the finite difference and finite element methods. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 7110 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 8110.
Course(s): MEGR 8115. Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3116 and MEGR 4112, or equivalents. Heat and momentum transfer prediction in channel flows and boundary layers. Differential equation methods for fully developed and entry length laminar tube flows. Similarity solution for laminar heat transfer. Superposition methods for non- uniform boundary conditions. Integral equations of the boundary layer, approximate and semiempirical methods of solution. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 7115 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 8115.
MEGR 7129Structural Dynamics of Production Machinery
(3) Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 8129. Prerequisite(s): permission of department. The analytical study of dynamic characteristics of production machinery and the corresponding measurement, specification, and effects on machine performance. Machine tool vibration, machine tool stability, high speed machining. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 7129 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 8129.
MEGR 7130Introduction to Control Systems (3) Cross
listed Course(s): MEGR 8130. Introduction to key principles behind feedback control, including closed-loop time domain and frequency domain analysis, root locus design, state feedback, robustness margins, and loop shaping.
MEGR 7131Automotive Power Plants. (3) Cross-listed
Course(s): MEGR 8131. Energy analysis of internal and external combustion engines for vehicular propulsion. Thermodynamic principles for combustion efficient use of fuel combustion, different types of fuel use, and pollutant control.
Course(s): MEGR 8133. Prerequisite(s): Foundational knowledge of fluid mechanics and numerical methods in engineering applications. Examination of the flow of air around streamlined and bluff bodies, aerodynamic forces, understanding flow separation and reattachments, aerodynamic tools, introduction to computational fluid dynamics, use of commercial CFD packages to solve fluid flow problems, computer simulation, and analysis of flow around bluff bodies and road vehicles, including racecars.
listed Course(s): MEGR 8134. Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3121, MEGR 3122, and MATH 2171. Advanced topics related to vehicle dynamics and modeling. Acceleration and braking performance, road loads, steady-state cornering,
Course(s): MEGR 8135. Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2144 and MEGR 3121 with grades of C or above. In-depth analysis of the tire and its influence on vehicle performance, including: design, materials, construction, structural response, rolling resistance, force and moment generation, NVH, wet and dry traction, wear, high speed limit, and standards. Tire models, their limitations, and their governing equations. Graduate students develop an experiment (in addition to a literature review), gather data, submit an abstract to the Fall Tire Society Conference, and write a rough draft of a paper.
MEGR 7142Theory of Elasticity II. (3) Cross-listed
Course(s): MEGR 8142. Prerequisite(s): MEGR 6141. Continuation of MEGR 6141 with additional topics in three- dimensional analyses. Topics include coupled material behavior, variational methods, and numerical techniques. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 7142 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 8142.
MEGR 7143Inelastic Behavior of Materials. (3) Cross-listed
Course(s): MEGR 8143. Prerequisite(s): MEGR 6141 or permission of department. Introduction to plasticity and linear viscoelasticity. Topics include: a study of yield criteria, plastic stress-strain relations, plastic hinge analysis, discrete viscoelastic models, the hereditary integral and selected boundary value problems. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 7143 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 8143.
(3) Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 8152. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Introduces dynamic analysis of the human musculoskeletal system. Students learn to develop 3‐D rigid body models of human movement, calculate internal forces in muscles and joints during daily and sports activities, and how to use motion capture system and simulation software of human locomotion.
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 8163. Designed for graduate students to gain an in-depth understanding of principal methods in materials characterization and analysis. Students learn different techniques of materials characterization and analysis, including: (1) structure identification using electron and X-ray diffractions, (2) morphology study using electron microscopy, (3) composition and chemical state determination using electron spectroscopy and other techniques. Focuses on fundamental concepts of different methods, as well as hands-on experience. Well-designed lab sessions are provided for students to practice selected techniques using different instruments (e.g., XRD, SEM, EDS, and sputtering coating).
Microscopy. (3) Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 8169. Designed for graduate students with various academic backgrounds, including engineering, nanoscale science, physics, chemistry, and biology. Introduces the theoretical and practical concepts of transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Topics include: basic instrumentation of TEM, diffraction, imaging, and microanalysis. In addition to classroom lectures, students have opportunities to gain hands-on experience of operating a state-of-the-art TEM system and several sample preparation tools. The course consists of weekly lectures and weekly lab sections. The final grade is determined based on homework, lab reports, and examinations.
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 8172. Numerical linear algebra, solution of systems of equations, numerical integration, differentiation and interpolation, root finding, numerical solution of partial differential equations by finite difference and finite element methods. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 7172 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 8172.
Concentration Courses (12 credit hours) Complete 12 credit hours from one of the concentrations listed under Option B. Elective Courses (6 credit hours) Select 6 credit hours of Elective Courses from the list below under Option B. If more than 6 credit hours of elective courses are proposed to be taken from outside the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science, approval from the Associate Chair for Graduate Programs is required. Thesis (6 credit hours) 6 credit hours of thesis research is required.
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 8185. Fundamentals of manufacturing techniques (e.g., turning, milling, grinding, honing), including the corresponding tools and machine tools. Fundamental knowledge about design, machine components, and tolerances. Introduces the basic knowledge about metrology and standards, statistics, measurement uncertainty, calibration; measurement of geometric quantities (size, form, surface texture). Mathematics, namely elementary vector analysis, approximation algorithms are studied.
Systems. (3) Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 8221. Topics include: single degree of freedom free and forced vibrations; two degree of freedom free and forced vibration; modal analysis; measurement methods; continuous beam modeling; and receptance coupling.
8380. Surface properties and study of surfaces in contact. Friction and wear of materials. Tribological properties of solid materials. Fluid lubricated journal bearings, lubrication of highly loaded contacts, lubricating systems and bearing selection. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 7380 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 8380.
Equipment. (3) Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 8480. Prerequisite(s): permission of department. Detailed analytical treatment of manufacturing materials and processes. Forming processes (forging, extrusion, rolling, drawing, bending, shearing), casting processes, metal cutting processes (turning, boring, drilling, shaping, milling), tool materials, joining processes, automation. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 7480 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 8480.
MEGR 7955Graduate Design I. (3) First of a two-semester
sequence leading to a major integrative experience in applying the principles of design and project management to the design of a major mechanical engineering system. Teamwork and communication skills are emphasized.
Individual investigation culminating in the preparation and presentation of a thesis. Graded on a Satisfactory Progress/Unsatisfactory Progress or Standard Letter Grade basis each term. May be repeated for credit.
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7099. Builds upon and synthesizes the knowledge that the students have gained from the mechanical engineering core curriculum. The specific topics covered in each separate offering of the course will broaden and deepen students’ knowledge in areas including battery failure analysis, battery recycling, new advances of raw materials (cathode, anode, electrolyte, separator), battery manufacturing and design, and applications to electrical vehicles, cellphone, energy storage system, etc. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
MEGR 8104Fabrication of Nanomaterials. (3) Cross-listed
Course(s): ECGR 7104 and MEGR 7104. Prerequisite(s): NANO 8101 or permission of instructor. Lithographic methods (CVD, PVD, e-beam, ion beam, magnetron, evaporation, spin coating, mask fabrication, developing resists); microelectromechanical systems and nanoelectromechanical systems; limits of conventional mechanical processing, electroforming, growth mechanisms (organic, inorganic, thermal); powders. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8104 where credit has been awarded for ECGR 7104 or MEGR 7104.
MEGR 8108Finite Element Analysis and Applications3
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7108. An introduction to the finite element method and its application to engineering problems. Application of the displacement methods to plane stress, plane strain, plate bending and axisymmetrical bodies. Topics may include but are not limited to: dynamics, heat conduction, and structural mechanics. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8108 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7108.
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 8110. Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3116. Theory of steady and unsteady heat conduction in isotropic and anisotropic media. Treatment of concentrated and distributed heat sources. Application of the finite difference and finite element methods. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8110 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7110.
Course(s): MEGR 7114. Unified tensorial-theoretical treatment of the transport of mass, momentum, energy and voracity in fluids. General theorems for inviscid and irrational flows. Viscous effects, boundary layer theory, nonlinear phenomena hydrodynamic instability and turbulence with applications. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8114 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7114.
Course(s): MEGR 7117. Quantum mechanics-based statistical mechanics. Equilibrium macroscopic and microscopic thermodynamic states. Ensemble theory, including classical phase spaces, Liouville theorem, quantum modifications, and Gibbs microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles. Introduction to quantum mechanics, including Hamiltonian systems, the density matrix, and quantum statistics. Theory of ideal quantum gases and non-interacting Boson and Fermi-Dirac systems.
Engineering. (3) Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7119. Prerequisite(s): permission of department. Application of thermodynamic and heat transfer principles to the analysis of biomedical systems. Topics include: thermodynamic and transport properties of biological tissue, thermoregulation, duate Catalog 2026-2027
MEGR 8129Structural Dynamics of Production Machinery
(3) Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7129. Prerequisite(s): permission of department. The analytical study of dynamic characteristics of production machinery and the corresponding measurement, specification, and effects on machine performance. Machine tool vibration, machine tool stability, high speed machining. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8129 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7129.
MEGR 8130Introduction to Control Systems (3) Cross
listed Course(s): MEGR 7130. Introduction to key principles behind feedback control, including closed-loop time domain and frequency domain analysis, root locus design, state feedback, robustness margins, and loop shaping.
MEGR 8131Automotive Power Plants. (3) Cross-listed
Course(s): MEGR 7131. Energy analysis of internal and external combustion engines for vehicular propulsion. Thermodynamic principles for combustion efficient use of fuel combustion, different types of fuel use, and pollutant control.
listed Course(s): MEGR 7133. Prerequisite(s): Foundational knowledge of fluid mechanics and numerical methods in engineering applications. Flow of air around streamlined and bluff bodies, aerodynamic forces, understanding flow separation and reattachments, aerodynamic tools, introduction to computational fluid dynamics, use of commercial CFD packages to solve fluid flow problems, computer simulation and analysis of flow around bluff bodies and road vehicles including racecars.
listed Course(s): MEGR 7134. Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3121, MEGR 3122, and MATH 2171. Advanced topics related to vehicle dynamics and modeling. Acceleration and braking performance, road loads, steady-state cornering, suspension, steering system, and tire behavior are explored.
Course(s): MEGR 7135. Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2144 and MEGR 3121 with grades of C or above. In-depth analysis of the tire and its influence on vehicle performance, including:
Course(s): MEGR 7136. A broad range of automotive materials from steel, aluminum to new materials, such as composite materials. During the class, students are tutored to understand how the industry selects, designs, manufactures, and applies materials for automobiles in general, and what are current applications of various available materials in the automotive industry. Emphasis on structural materials where crashworthiness and structural integrity are important. Basic understanding of mechanics of materials; e.g., Introduction of Solid Mechanics, Introduction of Material Engineering, Mechanics of Materials.
MEGR 8145Advanced Topics in Dynamics. (3) Cross-listed
Course(s): MEGR 7145. Selected advanced topics in dynamics such as Lagrangian dynamics, vibrations of continuous media, stress wave propagation, and motion measurement. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8145 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7145.
(3) Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7152. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Introduces dynamic analysis of the human musculoskeletal system. Students learn to develop 3‐D rigid body models of human movement, calculate internal forces in muscles and joints during daily and sports activities, and how to use motion capture system and simulation software of human locomotion.
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7163. Designed for graduate students to gain an in-depth understanding of principal methods in materials characterization and analysis. Students learn different techniques of materials characterization and analysis, including: (1) structure identification using electron and X-ray diffractions, (2) morphology study using electron microscopy, (3) composition and chemical state determination using electron spectroscopy and other techniques. Focuses on fundamental concepts of different methods, as well as hands-on experience. Well-designed lab sessions are provided for students to practice selected techniques using different instruments (e.g., XRD, SEM, EDS, and sputtering coating).
MEGR 8166Mechanical Behavior of Materials I. (3) Cross
listed Course(s): MEGR 6166. Macroscopic and microscopic aspects of elastic and plastic deformation and fracture of engineering materials; applications of dislocation theory to an interpretation and control of mechanical properties; temperature, strain rate and texture effects. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8166 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 6166.
Microscopy. (3) Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7169. Designed for graduate students with various academic backgrounds, including engineering, nanoscale science, physics, chemistry, and biology. Introduces the theoretical and practical concepts of transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Topics include: basic instrumentation of TEM, diffraction, imaging, and microanalysis. In addition to classroom lectures, students have opportunities to gain hands-on experience of operating a state-of-the-art TEM system and several sample preparation tools. The course consists of weekly lectures and weekly lab sections. The final grade is determined based on homework, lab reports, and examinations.
MEGR 8170Fracture Mechanics is a specialized field of
study that focuses on the behavior of materials under loading conditions that lead to the propagation of cracks. This course aims to provide graduate students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles, theories, and practical applications of fracture mechanics. The course will cover topics such as stress
MEGR 8171Phase Transformation in Solids. (3) Cross-listed
Course(s): MEGR 7171. Phase transformation commonly occurs during materials manufacturing (e.g., additive manufacturing), processing and in service. This course lays a foundation for understanding phase transformation in terms of thermodynamics and kinetics, as well as transformation mechanisms down to the atomic scale. Special topics on phase transformation during additive manufacturing will also be included.
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7172. Numerical linear algebra, solution of systems of equations, numerical integration, differentiation and interpolation, root finding, numerical solution of partial differential equations by finite difference and finite element methods. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8172 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7172.
listed Course(s): MEGR 7173. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and programming knowledge in C, C++, FORTRAN, or Matlab. Concepts of optimization and associated terminology. Proper optimization formulation and application in engineering design. Methods for simulation-based optimization with approximation techniques. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 7173 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 8173.
MEGR 8175Engineering Analysis II. (3) Cross-listed
Course(s): MEGR 7175. An overview of Linear Algebra, including Matrix-Matrix operations, types of matrices, Gaussian Elimination, Rank of a Matrix, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, Singular Value Decomposition, Approximations of Functions with Fourier Series, Discrete Fourier Transform, Hankel Transform, Orthogonal Polynomials. duate Catalog 2026-2027
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7185. Fundamentals of manufacturing techniques (e.g., turning, milling, grinding, honing), including the corresponding tools and machine tools. Fundamental knowledge about design, machine components, and tolerances. Introduces the basic knowledge about metrology and standards, statistics, measurement uncertainty, calibration; measurement of geometric quantities (size, form, surface texture). Mathematics, namely elementary vector analysis, approximation algorithms are studied.
Course(s): MEGR 7214. Most of the flows of engineering importance are turbulent flows. This course provides students with the insight required to analyze, investigate, and explain turbulent fluid flows. Topics include: dimensional analysis, the Reynolds equations, elements of the kinetic theory of gases, estimates of the Reynolds Stress, dynamics of turbulence, boundary free shear flows, and wall-bounded shear flows.
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7215. Comprehensive overview of turbulence modeling and simulations. Introduction to the mathematical framework needed to understand turbulence model formulations. Basic principles of turbulence modeling and the limitations of the commonly used modeling approaches, and analysis of turbulent flows using single-point closure modeling. uate Catalog 2026-2027
Systems. (3) Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7221. Topics include: single degree of freedom free and forced vibrations; two degree of freedom free and forced vibration; modal analysis; measurement methods; continuous beam modeling; and receptance coupling.
integration of mechanics, electronics, control theory, and computer science within product design and manufacturing, in order to improve and/or optimize its functionality.
Control. (3) Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7223. Surveys aspects of abstract linear algebra and functional analysis that commonly arise in the formulation and study of problems in dynamics and control. Students are expected to be familiar with basic calculus and ordinary differential equations.
Course(s): MEGR 7224. Surveys foundations of classical mechanics with an emphasis on Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism, including an introduction to underlying concepts from differential geometry. Students are expected to be familiar with linear vector spaces and multivariable calculus.
Course(s): MEGR 7225, ECGR 6111, ECGR 8111. Analysis, simulation, and control design for mechanical and electrical systems modeled by linear state-space equations, including robotic and mechatronic systems, aerospace and ground vehicles, and circuits. Review of linear algebra, linearization, linear time-invariant state-space models, matrix transfer functions, state equation solutions (uniqueness/existence), state transition matrices, stability criteria, observability, controllability, realizations, similarity transforms, canonical forms, state feedback by eigenvalue-placement, numerical simulations and controller implementation in MATLAB. Credit will not be given for MEGR 8225 where credit has been given for MEGR 8225, or ECGR 6111 or ECGR 8111.
Course(s): MEGR 7226, ECGR 6115, ECGR 8115. Optimization-based control of state-space dynamical systems with applications to electrical and mechanical engineering, including robotic and mechatronic systems, aerospace and ground vehicles, and circuits. Constrained and unconstrained parameter optimization. Hamilton- Jacobi-Bellman equation and dynamic programming. Optimal feedback control via the linear quadratic regulator. Calculus of variations and Pontryagin’s minimum principle. Time-permitting the course may include an
Course(s): MEGR 7290. Introduction to the fundamentals of electrochemistry, including electrochemical theory, double layer modeling and electrochemical methods. Additionally, important electrochemical applications, especially batteries, will be discussed, including corrosion, energy production and storage, and sensors (biosensors). Students will have the chance to collect electrochemical data using relevant equipment.
MEGR 8291Battery Management and Control. (3) Cross
listed Course(s): MEGR 7291. General review of nonlinear dynamic systems to setup models for battery state estimation. Electrochemical modeling of battery charge/discharge cycles and degradation aging using Kalman Filter and other state estimation and machine learning techniques.
7380. Surface properties and study of surfaces in contact. Friction and wear of materials. Tribological properties of solid materials. Fluid lubricated journal bearings, lubrication of highly loaded contacts, lubricating systems and bearing selection. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8380 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7380. raduate Catalog 2026-2027
Equipment. (3) Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7480. Prerequisite(s): permission of department. Detailed analytical treatment of manufacturing materials and processes. Forming processes (forging, extrusion, rolling, drawing, bending, shearing), casting processes, metal cutting processes (turning, boring, drilling, shaping, milling), tool materials, joining processes, automation. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8480 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7480.
MEGR 8990Industrial Internship. (1 to 3) Cross-listed
Course(s): MEGR 6990. Prerequisite(s): Completion of nine hours of graduate coursework. Full- or part-time academic year internship in engineering complementary to the major course of studies and designed to allow theoretical and course-based practical learning to be applied in a supervised industrial experience. Each student's program must be approved by their graduate program director. Requires a mid-term report and final report to be graded by the supervising faculty.
Individual investigation culminating in the preparation and presentation of a doctoral dissertation. Graded on a Satisfactory Progress/Unsatisfactory Progress basis each term. May be repeated for credit. Fire Protection and Safety
