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32 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 210Manufacturing and Design

This course introduces techniques in computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing as applied to mechanical components and systems. Manuf

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 240Dynamics

Particle and rigid body kinematics and kinetics. Work, energy, and power. Linear imp

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 290291 Introduction to Independent Study-Research

An opportunity for students to undertake independent study/research projects during the sophomore

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026.json
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ME 290-291Introduction to Independent Study-Research1

An opportunity for students to undertake independent study/research projects during the sophomore and/or junior year. Projects are selected based on the background and interests of the student, and the availability of staff. A proposal is submitted to a faculty member who serves as the adviser, and to the department head for approval.

Subject: ME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 310Design for Additive Manufacturing

In this course, the state of the art in the field of additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, will be intr

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 331Instrumentation and Data Acquisition

Introduction to the theory and devices involved in the measurement of physical properties of systems. Students will become acquainted wi

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 336Materials Characterization and Failure

Materials Characterization and Failure is a one-semester course that expands on students' introductory materials science knowledge from the perspecti

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 338Soft Tissue Mechanics

This course explores models to mechanically describe the materials that make up living things, combining concepts from biology, anatomy,

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 352Dynamics of Physical Systems and Electrical Circuits

Dynamic physical systems are modeled as networks of interacting energetic elements. Analogies ar

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 354Thermodynamics

The study of the basic concepts of thermodynamics, including energy, heat, work, enthalpy, and entro

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 355Mechanical Engineering Design

Students learn methods to design, analyze, and select mechanical components, systems, and structural elements (power transmission systems, pressure

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 362Fluid Mechanics

The basic laws of physics and thermodynamics are applied to the study of fluid phe

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 372Engineering Design Optimization

An introduction to the theory and practical application of design optimization in the context of engineering. The course will foc

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 374Sustainable Building Design

This course covers the technologies used in the design and construction of environmentally sustainable buildings. Students w

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 377The Need for Speed: Motorsport Engineering

Motorsport Engineering is a one semester course that applies concepts from thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, rigid body dynamics, vibratio

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 381Mechanical Vibrations

This course focuses on the modeling, analysis, and measurement of vibrating mechanical systems. We will cover lumped-parameter modeling of mechanical s

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 384Applied Finite Element Analysis

Advanced finite element analysis of components and systems in support of mechanical design. Topi

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 387Numerical Methods for Engineers

This course introduces theory of numerical methods applicable to engineering systems such as robotics, structures, thermal-fluids, and bioengin

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 390Independent Study/Research

An opportunity for selected students to undertake independent study/research projects during the junior and/or senior

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 391Independent Study/Research

An opportunity for selected students to undertake independent study/research projects during the junior and/or senior

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 395397 Special Topics

This course considers recent advances and/or subjects of current interest to

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026.json
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ME 395-397Special Topics1

This course considers recent advances and/or subjects of current interest to students and members of the staff. Topic(s) for a given semester are announced prior to registration.

Subject: ME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 470Heat Transfer

A study of the basic phenomena of heat transfer which includes treatment of

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 475Thermal/Fluids Systems

A capstone course in which students design and conduct experiments to explore the concepts of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat tr

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 480Control Systems and Mechatronics

A study of the basic principles and modes of operation of automatic control systems intended to familiarize students with the concepts and design of feedback control

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 482Advanced Fluid Dynamics with Applications

An elective course in which students will learn to analyze complex 2-D and 3-D fluid flows. Applications can include interna

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 486Aerodynamics and Compressible Flow

The course explores the concepts and physics associated with the coupling of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and flight. It is primarily

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 489Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

The course covers basic concepts of biomedical engineering, focusing on bioimaging, biomaterials, and biomedic

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 492Biomechanics

A one-semester course involving the application of solid and fluid mechanics to biological systems. Students will learn the fundamental cell biology and physio

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 495-496Thesis1

This program is designed in accordance with the honors program of the College. Enrollment is limited to selected seniors in Mechanical Engineering. Students who take the honors sequence in place of the senior design sequence (ME 497/ME 498) must fully participate in the lecture portion of ME 497 and ME 498.

Subject: ME
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 497Senior Design Project I

Project of the student's choice is carried through from problem formulation to completion. This sequence represents the students' major design experience and is based on k

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ME 498Senior Design Project II

Project of the student's choice is carried through from problem formulation to completion. This sequence represents the students' major design experience and is based on k

Subject: ME
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: lafayette.smartcatalogiq.com

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