74 courses with the subject MEM, 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.
MEM 201Foundations of Computer Aided Design0.0-3.0
Covers application of modern, computer-aided graphics techniques and the use of state-of-the-art, computer-aided design/drafting package(s). Includes topics such as principles of computer-aided design/drafting and interactions with computer-aided manufacturing, rapid prototyping, and other modern manufacturing processes; engineering graphics and graphics languages in computer-aided design and/or drafting; creation of a drawing environment; database and file management, editing, modification, displaying, dimensioning, plotting and printing; special editing techniques; 3-D modeling, solid modeling, shading, and rendering; and file transfer. Students must have Sophomore class standing.
Covers two-and three-dimensional vector representation of forces, moments and couples; static equilibrium of particles, rigid bodies, and engineering structures; analysis of external and internal forces in structures via methods of free body diagrams; and properties of cross-sectional areas.
Introduces thermodynamics from a classical point of view. Covers work, heat, entropy, thermodynamic properties, equations of state, and first and second law analysis of closed systems, control volumes, and selected thermodynamic cycles.
Covers general physical properties of a fluid; kinetics of fluid motion; material derivative, vorticity, strain, and dynamics of fluids; and derivation of conservation laws in control volume form with applications.
Covers definitions of stress and strain, uniaxial loading, torsion, bending moments and shear forces in beams, bending stresses and shear stress in beams, and stress transformation.
Introduces the concepts of modeling of mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, thermal, and hydraulic systems; linearization; state-space model; time-domain analysis; transfer functions; frequency-domain analysis; analysis of systems involving automatic control of position, speed, power, flow, pressure, temperature, and other physical quantities; basic concept of feedback; basic concept of stability; computer-aided analysis.
Covers introductory data gathering, presentation, evaluation, and analysis. Students will acquire logic and programming skills by using spreadsheets and engineering analysis software tools. In-class assignments, mini-design problems, hands-on experiments, and computer-based activities are used to work with data and collaboratively solve more difficult problems that lead them to think like a mechanical engineer.
MEM 261Introduction to Mechatronics for Mechanical Engineers3.0
Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary field that combines principles of mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, and control theory to design and build automated systems. Students will learn in the intersection between hardware elements (i.e., sensors, actuators, and microprocessors) and software elements (i.e., software and control theory) and create their own mechatronics device. Mechatronics is an essential foundation for the expected growth in automation and manufacturing.
Subject
MEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
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Repeatable
Can be repeated multiple times for credit Prerequisites: PHYS 101 [Min Grade: D] and (MATH 201 [Min Grade: D] or MATH 210 [Min Grade: D])
MEM 304Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering3.0
An overview of the application of mechanical engineering to biological systems. Covers basic anatomy and physiology; tissue, joint, cell, and protein mechanics; joint kinematics; biofluid mechanics; biothermodynamics; biotransport; biomimetic controls; and biomanufacturing.
Covers second law of thermodynamics as applied to closed systems, control volumes, and thermodynamic cycles (Carnot); entropy and isentropic relationships; gas (Otto, Diesel, Stirling, Ericsson, Brayton), vapor (Rankine), and refrigeration cycles.
Introduces modern laboratory techniques, including statistical analysis of experimental data; thermodynamic properties and equations of state; and dynamic and static temperature measurements with potentiometers, bridge circuits, and oscilloscopes. Fall.
Covers equation of motion for compressible flow; static, total, and stagnation concepts; one-dimensional isentropic, normal shock, including Fanno and Rayleigh flows and choked flow; two-dimensional supersonic flow, including Prandtl-Meyer flow and oblique shocks; analysis and design of compressible flow devices, including supersonic nozzles, diffusers, wind tunnels, inlets, and combustors.
Covers differential analysis of fluid flow, including the Euler’s equations, potential flows, and the Navier-Stokes equations; angular momentum and its application to turbomachinery; external flow and boundary layers, and an introduction to compressible flow.
Covers static testing methods, including strain gages, extensometers, photoelasticity, and model analysis; practical applications of experimental stress analysis; and verification of standard materials tests, including tensile, shear, and buckling. Winter. Some or all pre-requisites may be taken as either a pre-requisite or co-requisite. Please see the department for more information.
Introduces the deformation and failure of engineering materials; Emphasizes application of the fundamentals to engineering design to prevent failure; Covers material damage and failure under multi-axial stresses, yielding, fracture mechanics, fatigue crack growth, fatigue life estimation, and deformation and failure of composite materials.
Covers fundamentals of conduction, convection, and radiation; steady and unsteady heat conduction; fundamentals of boundary layer flows; introduction to forced and free convection for external and internal flows; blackbody radiation; and radiation and surface radiation properties.
MEM 355Performance Enhancement of Dynamic Systems4.0
This course introduces measures of performance of dynamical systems, means of computing/evaluation-of such measures, and how to design controllers to improve performance.
MEM 360Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering Design3.0
Understand and implement numerical methods to solve Mechanical Engineering problems with the aid of a digital computer. Problems will be drawn from all fields of interest to mechanical engineers, including solid and fluid mechanics, heat transfer, robotics, aerodynamics and orbit mechanics, systems dynamics, and control. The course will cover numerical methods such as roots of equations, linear algebraic equations, systems of nonlinear equations, optimization, curve fitting, integration, and differential equations. Python will be used as a programming language.
Subject
MEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
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Repeatable
Can be repeated multiple times for credit Restrictions: Can enroll if major is MECH or major is MSE.
Reviews probability concepts and modeling of random phenomena, including parameter estimation, empirical determination of distribution models, catastrophic failure models, material strength and fatigue life distribution, and reliability improvement.
Introduces the fundamental scientific, technical, social and ethical issues in nuclear engineering; nuclear reactions and readiation, radiation protection and control, nuclear energy production and utilization, nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear materials, controlled fusion and thermonuclear plasma systems, basics of plasma physics and plasma chemistry, nuclear waste management, nuclear reactor safety, analysis of severe nuclear accidents, risk assessment and related issues of engineering ethics.
Introduction to space engineering through presentation of two topics that serve as the foundation of space systems analysis and design: rocket propulsion and orbital mechanics.
Introduction to design principles and theory of satellite systems engineering, including design theories and parameters involved in satellite development, as well as real life conditions such as applications, product assurance, assembly, and testing.
MEM 395Hess Undergraduate Scholars Research0.5-3.0
A change for undergraduates to experience independent research as part of the MEM Hess Honors Program. Weekly group meetings to discuss the details of the research endeavor are coupled with independent student in a research laboratory. May be repeated five times for credit.
Covers engine types and trends, thermodynamics of engines and engine processes, ideal and actual engine processes and cycles, combustion and emissions, fuel chemistry and properties, detonation and knock, and engine testing and performance.
Covers heat cycle arrangement, equipment selection, analysis of cost demands, and diversity factors. Includes economic studies of plant and cycle arrangements.
Covers fundamentals of thermodynamics and aerothermodynamics, and application to propulsion engines; thermodynamic cycles and performance analysis of gas turbines and air-breathing propulsion systems, turbojet, turboprop, ducted fan, ramjet, and ducted rocket; theory and design of ramjets, liquid and solid rockets, air-augmented rockets, and hybrid rockets; aerodynamics of flames, including the thermodynamics and kinetics of combustion reactions; supersonic combustion technology and zero-g propulsion problems; and propulsion systems comparison and evaluation for space missions.
Covers thermochemistry, the relationship between heats of formation and bond energies, heat capacity and heats of reaction, chemical equilibrium, calculation of flame temperature, and composition of burned gas.
Covers thermodynamic analysis of ideal and real mixtures and gas phase reacting systems; Maxwell relations; chemical and phase equilibrium; air-conditioning; and combustion.
Human comfort and associated models; state-of-the-art methods of calculating building peak heating and cooling loads; analysis of different psychrometric processes; different types of secondary systems: description, operating principles, modeling, simulation and sizing of secondary systems.
Introduces fundamental aspects and operating principles of fuel cell systems, including: basic electrochemical principles, thermodynamics required for understanding the operation, components including functions and materials, electrochemical performance characteristics, analysis of system losses and efficiency, various fuel cell types, current state of technology, application areas/implementation, and current technical challenges.
This course focuses on the fundamentals of microfabrication technologies. The materials, principles, and applications of silicon-based microfabrication technologies such as photolithography, wet/dry etching, deposition techniques, surface micromachining, and polymer micromachining are covered. This course also includes two lab sessions through which students have hands-on experiences in microfabrication.
This course focuses on design, manufacturing, and application of lab-on-a-chip systems as well as understanding microfluidic phenomena. The lecture covers novel microfluidic phenomena, microsensors, microactuators, and case studies. This course also includes two lab sessions through which student have hands-on experiences in lab-on-a-chip technology.
Covers steady and unsteady flow, flow around a body, wing theory, thin airfoil theory, fundamental equation of finite-wing theory, and aerodynamic characteristics of wings. Introduces potential theory and boundary layer phenomena.
Covers free and forced vibrations of one-, two-, and multiple-degree-of-freedom systems; continuous systems; and transient and random vibration problems. Includes use of digital computer for homework and special class problems.
Introduces aerodynamics and airfoils; steady flight; power required and power available curves; range and endurance; takeoff, glide, and landing; stick force and control-free stability; moment coefficients and derivatives; and designing to specification. Students must have Junior class standing.
Covers properties of wing and fuselage sections, torsion of thin-walled and skin-stringer multiple-cell sections, non-symmetrical bending of wing and fuselage sections, shear in thin-walled and skin-stringer sections, and buckling. Introduces matrix methods.
Introduces the fundamental theory and formulations of finite element method and its application in structural mechanics and thermal/fluid science. Topics include formulation of 1-D and 2-D elements, isoparametric elements, static and dynamic analysis of trusses, beams, and frames, 2-D plane problems, and heat transfer problems.
Covers laminated plate theory, stiffness and compliance of laminated plates, effect of laminated configuration on elastic performance, and strength production.
Examines three-dimensional representation of stress and strain, coordinate transformation, stress strain relationships for anisotropic and isotropic materials, equilibrium equations, boundary value problems, governing equations in plane strain and plane stress problems, Airy's stress function, two-dimensional problems in polar coordinates, and selected applications to stress analysis problems in mechanical engineering.
MEM 435Introduction to Computer-Aided Engineering0.0-4.0
The objective of this course is to introduce Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools for design, analysis, and simulation of mechanical engineering problems. The fundamental theory of finite element analysis (FEA) is introduced, and the general procedure of FEA modelling and simulation is used to analyze various problems from the mechanical engineering field. Topics include modeling, assembly, computer simulation and analysis of motion, mechanism, structural, thermal, and fluid mechanics problems in static, dynamic, steady-state, and transient response. Modern commercial software is used as an integrated laboratory component of this course.
MEM 436Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing3.0
This hands-on laboratory course introduces students to computer aided manufacturing processes and the use of materials following a digital design approach. Specific objectives include the use of digital engineering files to ideate, analyze, prototype, and follow manufacturing planning approaches to design, assembly, and production engineering. This course engages students in project-based learning that involves CNC machining and 3D printing prototypes. Students will be introduced to both additive and subtractive manufacturing equipment.
Examines the basic elements used to integrate the design and manufacturing processes; robotics, computerized-numerical-controlled machines, and CAD/CAM systems; and manufacturability considerations when integrating unit process elements.
Covers plastics and reinforced plastics processes, theory of polymer and plastic process, simple models of polymer flows, and manufacturability of plastics.
This course covers fundamentals of thermal system design; the role of design in engineering practice; economic analysis used for design of thermal systems; advanced concepts and analysis of heat exchangers and distillation equipment; modeling of thermal systems; simulation of thermal systems; fundamentals of optimization and design of optimized thermal systems.
This course introduces flow-related anatomy and pathophysiology, and biomedical flow devices and their design challenges. Analysis methods to solve biological fluid mechanics design problems are introduced and several interdisciplinary team projects are assigned to apply fluid mechanics to practical biological or medical problems.
This course focuses on basic theories of solar radiation, solar thermal energy, and photovoltaics. Students will learn basic radiation heat transfer, solar radiation, solar thermal collection and storage, passive and active solar heating/cooling, physics of photovoltaic cells, and characteristics and types of solar cells.
Introduces the fundamentals of plasma science and modern industrial plasma applications in electronics, fuel conversion, environmental control, chemistry, biology, and medicine. Topics include quasi-equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamics, statistics, fluid dynamics and kinetics of plasma and other modern high temperature and high energy systems and processes.
Continues the development of the engineering fundamentals of plasma discharges applied in modern industrial plasma applications in electronics, fuel conversion, environmental control, chemistry, biology, and medicine. Topics include quasi-equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamics, statistics, fluid dynamics of major thermal and non-thermal plasma discharges, operating at low, moderate and atmospheric pressures.
Introduces applications of modern thermal plasma processes focused on synthesis of new materials, material treatment, fuel conversion, environmental control, chemistry, biology, and medicine. Topics Include thermodynamics and fluid dynamics of high temperature plasma processes, engineering organization of specific modern thermal plasma technologies.
Application of modern non-thermal plasma processes focused on synthesis of new materials, material treatment, fuel conversion, environmental control, chemistry, biology, and medicine. Topics Include non-equilibrium thermodynamics and fluid dynamics of cold temperature plasma processes, engineering organization of specific modern non-thermal plasma technologies.
Introduces two-body problems, satellite orbits, their characterization and determination; transfer maneuvers between orbits; path planning for inter-planetary travels.
Covers general equations of motion for aircraft; linearization based on small disturbance theory and modal analysis to identify longitudinal open-loop characteristics; review of classical control theory; state space analysis; and autopilot design, including classical, pole placement, and optimal.
Covers observers; lateral dynamics; Dutch roll, roll convergence, and spiral modes; autopilot design and evaluations; and inertial cross-coupling computer simulation and analysis.
Covers homogeneous kinematics of robots; velocities and accelerations; and static forces in manipulators, including iterative Newton-Euler formulation of manipulator dynamics.
Covers robotic-based automated manufacturing, including robot work cell configurations, applications of robots in manufacturing, material transfer, assembly, and inspection.
Provides hands-on experience in real-time control and manipulation of hardware dynamic systems, including microcomputer, architecture, software, and device drivers. Emphasizes real-time interfacing of data acquisition and control systems.
MEM 459Control Applications of DSP Microprocessors3.0
Provides real-time control and manipulation of hardware dynamic systems. Emphasizes real-time interfacing of data acquisition and control systems. Topics include Code Composer Studio, Microprocessor C programming, Pulse width modulation (PWM), Quadrature encoder pulse (QEP) circuits, DSP system control and interrupts, Digital loop systems, design of PID digital controllers, design of digital controllers in state space, microcomputer controller implementation, sensors and actuators, and implementation of digital controllers in microprocessors.
Use of robots in surgery, safety considerations, understanding robot kinematics, analysis of surgeon performance using a robotic devices, inverse kinematics, velocity analysis, acceleration analysis, various types of surgeries case study.
Force and movement for robot arms, robot dynamics, computer vision, vision based control, combining haptics, vision and robot dynamics in a cohesive framework for the development of a medical robotic system.
Introduction to the engineering aspects of tissue reengineering and integrated CAD/CAE/CAM technology applied to tissue engineering with hands-on experience combing CAD, medical image processing, 3-D reconstruction software, and solid freeform fabrication of tissue scaffolding.
Introduces the design process, including information retrieval, problem definition, proposal writing, patents, and design notebooks. Includes presentations on problem areas by experts from industry, government, and education. The Senior Design sequence (MEM 491/492/493) should be taken in the students’ final year in the BSME program.
Continues MEM 492. Requires written and oral final reports, including oral presentations by each design team at a formal Design Conference open to the public and conducted in the style of a professional conference.
