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14 courses with the subject ME, 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.

ME 211Materials Science Lab1

Laboratory exercises in support of topics covered in the Materials Science Lecture Course with focus on experimental methods, measurement, analysis, and technical writing.

Subject
ME
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Corequisite
ENGR 211 . Credits: 1
ME 301Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics3

Principles of dynamics; particle motion; kinetics of rigid bodies; work and energy; impulse and momentum; vector methods.

Subject
ME
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in ENGR 201 , and the concurrent enrollment or grade of C or better in MATH 320 . Credits: 3
ME 302Design of Machine Elements I3

Analysis and design of machine elements and machines; material selection, fatigue failure, finite elements; mechanical power transmission components including gears, bearings, shafts, and frictional devices. Application of engineering standards and consideration of realistic design constraints.

Subject
ME
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in both ENGR 202 and ENGR 211 .
Corequisite
ME 312 . Credits: 3
ME 311Fluid Dynamics Lab1

Laboratory exercises in support of topics covered in the Fluid Dynamics Course with focus on experimental methods, measurement, analysis, and technical writing.

Subject
ME
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Corequisite
ME 321 . Credits: 1
ME 312Machine Design Lab1

The design and analysis of machine elements such as gears, shafts, bearings, and connections. The laboratory exercises and project activities of this course are in support of ME 302. 3 Lab.

Subject
ME
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ENGR 247 .
Corequisite
ME 302 . Credits: 1
ME 321Fluid Dynamics3

Fundamentals of fluid dynamics; fluid statics; incompressible flow with friction; compressible flow without friction; power requirements for pumps and turbines; energy losses.

Subject
ME
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in MATH 320 .
Corequisite
ME 311 . Credits: 3
ME 332Heat Transfer3

The basic principles of heat transfer and the application of these principles in engineering systems, including principles of conduction, convection, and radiation. 3 Lecture.

Subject
ME
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
The completion of, or concurrent enrollment in ME 321 . Credits: 3
ME 333Heat Transfer Lab2

Laboratory exercises to support topics covered in the ME 332 Heat Transfer course with a focus on experimental methods, measurement, analysis, and technical writing.

Subject
ME
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ENGR 315 and the completion of, or concurrent enrollment in ME 332 . Credits: 2
ME 368Thermodynamic Systems3

This course introduces the concepts and principles of thermodynamics along with the laws of thermodynamics, mass/energy analysis, power cycles, and refrigeration cycles. It integrates fundamentals of fluid dynamics and heat transfer to analyze engineering systems.

Subject
ME
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C- or better in the following courses: MATH 256, MATH 320, ME 321 and ME 332. Credits: 3
ME 401Design of Machine Elements II3

Analysis of function, classification, position, velocity, and acceleration of multi-element mechanical linkages. Kinematic analysis and synthesis of linkages through the use of theory and software. Application of engineering standards and consideration of realistic design constraints.

Subject
ME
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in ME 301 . Credits: 3
ME 403Control of Dynamic Systems3

Modeling and analysis of mechanical, electrical, and thermo-fluid systems in time and frequency domains; stability of dynamic systems; controller design; state-space modeling; other topics. Not open to students in electrical engineering or the electrical power concentration.

Subject
ME
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ENGR 315 , MATH 320 , and ME 301 . Credits: 3
ME 404Controls Lab1

Laboratory exercises support topics covered in the ME 403 Control of Dynamic Systems course with focus on experimental methods, measurement, analysis, and technical writing.

Subject
ME
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Corequisite
ME 403 . Credits: 1
ME 471Design for Manufacturing3

Study of principles and practices that enable engineers to create products optimized for efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing. Emphasis on the integration of design intent with production realities, focusing on reducing complexity, improving reliability, and enhancing overall manufacturability across a range of materials and processes.

Subject
ME
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
( ENGR 231 or ENGR 247 ) and ENGR 350 . Credits: 3
ME 473Vibration Analysis3

An introduction to analytical methods for modeling and evaluating the characteristics of dynamic systems. Topics such as vibration isolation, damping characteristics, and measurement methods are also covered.

Subject
ME
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Grades of C- or better in MATH 320 and ME 301 or graduate standing in the MSE program. Credits: 3

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