Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
- Subject
- EMCH
- Credits (min)
- 5
- Credits (max)
- 5
- Type
- course
- Edition
- undergraduate
- Source
- bulletins.psu.edu
61 courses with the subject EMCH, 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.
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
or EMCH 210 Statics and Strength of Materials
EMCH 212 EMCH 213
9 Additional Courses
or EMCH 212 Dynamics ENGL 15 Rhetoric and Composition 3 or ENGL 30H Honors Rhetoric and Composition Supporting Courses and Related Areas Select 15 credits from the department Foundational Elective List 15 Select 12 credits from the department Technical Elective List 12 Students may apply 3 credits of ROTC or 3 credits of co-op experience. edits
or MET 213 Strength and Properties of Materials ENGL 15 Rhetoric and Composition 3 or ENGL 30H Honors Rhetoric and Composition
Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
of Modeling, Honors
Mechanical response measures and design theories for engineering materials; elastic and plastic response as affected by stress, strain, time, temperature. E MCH 315 E MCH 315 Mechanical Response of Engineering Materials (2) The main goal of E MCH 315 is to present mathematical models to describe mechanical behavior of materials and develop skills relevant to understanding the mechanical response of an engineering design using realistic materials. Engineering analysis is emphasized by introducing various material responses to external factors including static loading, cyclic loading, and elevated temperatures. The student will gain a broad base in this area that serves as a foundation for subsequent employment in systems design and testing, or further study in engineering analysis, mechanical design, materials engineering or materials selection. E MCH 315 is an extremely useful and versatile class that has many applications in all engineering disciplines. The general topics include: elastic, viscoelastic, plastic, and creep deformation; temperature effects, stress based failure criteria for ductile and brittle material behavior; creep rupture; fracture mechanics prediction of brittle failure; and failure by fatigue. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: EMCH 213 or EMCH 210H or EMCH 210
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/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Combined stresses; energy methods; special problems in bending and torsion; plates; thin-walled structures; buckling and stability; design projects.
Experimental design of structural and machine components; photoelasticity, electrical resistance strain gauge techniques, Moire techniques, interferometry, holography. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: EMCH 213 or EMCH 210H or EMCH 210
Determination, interpretation, significance, and application of mechanical properties such as plastic flow, fatigue strength, creep resistance, and dynamic properties. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: EMCH 213 or EMCH 210H or EMCH 210
Computer methods in mechanical design: solid modeling, graphics, surface smoothing/interpolation and underlying numerics: simultaneous equations, quadrature, eigen problems, discrete models. E MCH 407 Computer Methods in Engineering Design (3) E MCH 407 teaches computer methods and the use of modeling tools for doing mechanical design and the underlying numerical methods necessary to design, design analysis and development of design-related computer tools. The programming tool used in the course is MATLAB. E MCH 407 provides preparation for study of finite element analysis and professional practice. It is well suited to students who expect to work in design, manufacturing and/or project engineering. E MCH 407 is not a typical numerical methods course; for example, it treats solution of differential equations using finite differences only as minor application. Nonetheless the mathematics is at times rather abstract. Course Objectives (labels for ABET criterion met are appended to each objective). Students will be able to: � Apply methods prerequisite to finite element analysis to solve well- defined problems (a, e, f, g, i, k) � Generate splines and curves for the smoothing of surfaces (a, b, e, f, g, h, i, j, k) � Write computer code to d computer graphics and object manipulation (a, c) � Do solid modeling, create rapid-prototypes, generate meshes using a commercial package (c, e, h, j, k) � Calculate eigenvalues/eigenvectors and plot mode shapes (a, e, j, k) 2. Evaluation Methods include homework, mini-project submittals, midterm and final exams. 3. Special Facilities: E MCH 407 is taught in classrooms with computers. 4. Frequency of Offering/Enrollment: E MCH 407 is offered every spring semester. Enrollment is limited to the number of computers in the classroom. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: (ESC 261 or CMPSC 200 or CMPSC 201) and (EMCH 210 or EMCH 210H or EMCH 213 )
Continuation of E MCH 012; Euler's equations for the rotation of a rigid body, gyroscopic motion, impulsive motion, Lagrangian mechanics. Undergraduate - The Pennsylvania State University 2026-2027 4081 Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: (EMCH 212 or EMCH 212H) and MATH 230
Examination and analysis of the various modes of failure of solid materials. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: 5th Semester standing or higher and (EMCH 213 or EMCH 210 or EMCH 210H)
Methods and limitations of nondestructive evaluation of mechanical flaws; optical, acoustical, electromagnetic, x-ray, radiography, thermography, and dye techniques. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: EMCH 213 or EMCH 210H or EMCH 210 Cross-listed with: MATSE 440
Nature of viscoelastic materials, constitutive relations, thermorheological materials, viscoelastic stress analysis, rubber elasticity, viscoelastic liquids, experimental techniques for material characterization. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: (EMCH 315 and EMCH 316) or EMCH 416
Computer modeling and fundamental analysis of solid, fluid, and heat flow problems using existing computer codes. E MCH (M E) 461 Finite Elements in Engineering (3) This is an introductory course in the Finite Element Method. Through this course, students gain knowledge in finite element theory and problem modeling. The mathematical formulation of the method is presented and then applied to problems in elasticity and o heat transfer. Projects are assigned to demonstrate the finite element method in simplified problems using hand- calculations and computer programs such as Matlab. The use of commercial FEA programs is introduced and problems of increased complexity are assigned to demonstrate their use in a computer lab. Finally, problems of realistic complexity are assigned such that students can practice solving, documenting and presenting their use of commercial FEA programs. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: (EMCH 213 or EMCH 210H or EMCH 210) and (CMPSC 201 or CMPSC 200) Cross-listed with: ME 461
Application of Lagrange's equations to mechanical system modeling, multiple- degree-of-freedom systems, experimental and computer methods; some emphasis on design applications. In this course, students will learn basic techniques for modeling and analyzing linear multidegree-
Properties, manufacture, forms of composites; micromechanics; orthotropic lamina properties; laminate analysis; theories; failure analysis; thermal, environmental effects. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: (EMCH 213 or EMCH 210 or EMCH 210H) and (CMPSC 200 or CMPSC 201 or ESC 261)
An introduction to the principles of mechanics governing manufacturing, computer-aided design, and testing of composite materials and structures. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: EMCH 471 Cross-listed with: AERSP 473
Design and analysis of mechanical linkages including kinematic synthesis and dynamic analysis. Linkages for a variety of applications are considered. M E 480 Mechanism Design and Analysis (3) The student who takes this course will develop a basic understanding of the analysis and synthesis of planar linkage mechanisms. Students will develop the ability to model real linkage mechanisms using kinematic diagrams, including identification of links and joints. They will also learn to use Gruebler's equation to calculate the mobility or number of degrees of freedom of linkages based on the kinematic diagram. Students will also become familiar with real mechanism applications in the context of mechanism synthesis, where they will learn to determine the required dimensions of a mechanism for a specific application. Students will apply these dimensional synthesis methods in a design project which includes building a simple linkage prototype. They will learn kinematic analysis methods, i.e., analysis of position, velocity, and acceleration of planar linkages. These methods consist of graphical, algebraic, and complex number approaches. Students will also learn to use commercial software packages, e.g. Working Model, to predict position, velocity, and acceleration of planar linkages, and will compare their predictions to those using analytical approaches. Finally, students will learn to do dynamic force analysis of planar linkages to predict joint forces and motor torques. They will use commercial software packages to predict joint forces and motor torques of planar linkages, and will compare their predictions to those using analytical approaches. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: (EMCH 212 or EMCH 212H) and (CMPSC 201 or CMPSC 200 or ESC 261) Cross-listed with: ME 480
/Maximum of 18 Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
or CE 437 Engineering Materials for Sustainability Required Environmental Option Courses
Recent advances in wearable electronics have led to the development of powerful biomedical devices that monitor vital physiological signals and provide means of treatment, Conventional electronics today are formed , on the planar surfaces of brittle wafer substrates and are not compatible with the textured skin or tissue surfaces. Therefore, stretchable and resorbable electronics are the two missing links in the design process of implantable monitors and in-vivo therapeutics. Novel design strategies present unique opportunities to address the challenges in such a potential medical device that (a) integrates with human physiology, and (b) dissolves completely after its effective operation. In this course, we will apply novel strategies to address challenging issues in these s emerging electronics, with examples ranging from sensors for thermal, mechanical, electrical, and electrochemical monitoring to integrated systems that can serve as human-machine interfaces and biomedical devices. This course covers a broad range of topics related to the novel strategies for the emerging electronics, including design and analysis of stretchable and dissolvable electronics, manufacturing techniques for biomedical devices, characterization techniques of soft sensors and actuators, applications, and opportunities for these emerging electronics, among others. Cross-listed with: ESC 505
Equations of equilibrium and compatibility; stresses and strains in beams, curved members, rotating discs, thick cylinders, torsion and structural members.
or ESC 514 Engineering Science and Mechanics Seminar Electives 24
Fundamental equations and problems of elasticity theory; uniqueness theorems and variational principles; methods of stress functions and displacement potential; applications.
Dynamics of a particle and of rigid bodies; Newtonian equations in moving coordinate systems; Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations of motion; special problems in vibrations and dynamics.
Recent advances in Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation: waves; reflection and refraction; horizontal shear; multi-layer structures; stres viscoelastic media; testing principles. Cross-listed with: ACS 521
Methods, techniques, applications of Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evlauation wave propagation; signal processing and pattern recognition applied to UNDE; practical laboratory demonstrations.
or STAT 500 Applied Statistics
Boundary-value problems in curvilinear coordinates, integral transforms; application to diffusion, vibration, Laplace and Helmholtz equations in engineering systems.
Green's functions applied to problems in potentials, vibration, wave propagation and diffusion with special emphasis on asymptotic methods.
Dynamic behavior of structural systems; normal modes; input spectra; finite element representation of frameworks, plates, and shells; impedance; elastic- plastic response. Graduate - The Pennsylvania State University 2026-2027 1113
Investigation of one or more degrees of freedom, free and forced mechanical vibrations, vibration properties of materials, nondestructive testing.
Engineering materials mechanical responses; stress/strain in service s; context of temperature, time, chemical environment; mechanical testing characterization; design applications.
Stress analysis of cracks; stable and unstable crack growth in structures and materials; materials fracture resistance.
Imaging principles, quantitative data acquisition techniques, and applications for scanned image microscopy are discussed. E MCH 533 Scanned Image Microscopy (3) Scanned Image Microscopy comprises advanced techniques yielding new information in the form of highly resolved micro- and nano-scale images of surfaces and sub-surfaces of materials. The objectives of the course are (1) to endow students with a basic understanding of the principles behind scanned image microscopy, (2) to impart them skills to operate the high-resolution equipment, and (3) to train them to interpret the images obtained. Thus the course includes presentation of imaging principles (i.e. basic physics and design of instruments including the sensors), quantitative data acquisition techniques (including error analysis) and applications of scanned image microscopy. The course not only emphasizes scanning acoustic microscopy and ultrasonic atomic force microscopy, but it also includes environmental scanning electron microscopy and scanning laser confocal microscopy. These four microscopy techniques are too advanced to be routine and are intended for advanced characterization on the nano- andmicrometer scales.
Deformation of crystalline/amorphous solids and relationship to structure; elastic, viscoelastic and plastic response over a range of temeratures and strain rates. EMCH 535 / MATSE 564 Deformation Mechanisms in Materials (3) The course will study the relationship between the deformation mechanisms in materials and their structure. The types of deformation behavior considered in the course are linear elasticity (isotropic or anisotropic), viscoelasticity and plastic deformation. For the elastic behavior, the emphasis will be on the way elastic behavior is controlled by atomic structure and microstructure. The constitutive laws that describe this behavior and the assumptions
Thermoelasticity, thermal shock, and design.
Algebra and analysis of tensors; balance equations of classical physics; the linear theories of continuum mechanics.
Technology development to address maintenance and safey concerns related to the aging aerospace/mechanical/civil infrastructure. E MCH 541 Structural Health Monitoring (3) Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is the monitoring of the condition of a structure or system using autonomous sensory systems and any intervention to preserve structural integrity. It is nondestructive evaluation with a sensory system that stays in place and enables condition-based maintenance. SHM is a broad multidisciplinary field both in terms of the diverse science and technology involved as well as in its varied applications. However, at its essence are three fundamental elements: sensing, data analysis, and decision making. The technological developments necessary to enable practical structural health monitoring are originating from scientists and engineers in many fields including physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, and mechanical, aerospace, civil, and electrical engineering. SHM is being implemented on diverse systems and structures such as aircraft, spacecraft, ships, helicopters, automobiles, bridges, buildings, civil infrastructure, power generating plants, pipelines, electronic systems, manufacturing and processing facilities, biological systems, and employed for the protection of the environment and for defense. The objectives of SHM are to: improve public safety, reduce maintenance costs, improve readiness, and foster a paradigm shift in design.
Physical principles of advanced ultrasonic imaging and quantitative data acquisition techniques in fields of biology and medicine. E MCH (ACS) 542 Physical Principles in Biomedical Ultrasonics (3) This course focuses on the phenomenon of ultrasound in the context of medical and biological applications, systematically discussing physical principles s and concepts. Concepts of wave acoustics are examined and practical implications are explored - first, the generation and nature of acoustic fields and then their formal descriptions and measurement. Real tissues attenuate and scatter ultrasound in ways that have interesting , relationships to their physical chemistry, and the course includes coverage of these topics. This course also includes critical accounts and discussions of the wide variety of diagnostic and investigative applications of ultrasound that are available in medicine and biology. The course encompasses the biophysics of ultrasound and its practical applications to therapeutic and surgical objectives. The course utilizes finite element methods for simulation. Cross-listed with: ACS 542
This course discusses the key issues of the conventional simulation methods at single length and time scales. The course starts with a revisit of mechanics of materials, statistical mechanics, and thermodynamics and kinetics of materials, which form the fundamental basis for the development of physical-based simulation models. Conventional simulation methods at single length scale will then follow, including the quantum mechanical simulations, molecular dynamics, finite element simulations, and phase field modeling. Emphasis will be placed on the coupling strategies bridging different length and time scales. The multiscale methods will be delivered in combination with interesting materials phenomena spanning nanostructured and biological materials.
Application of variational calculus and Hamilton's principle to various conservative and nonconservative systems; closed form and approximate technique.
General theory; application to statics and dynamics of solids, structures, fluids, and heat flow; use of existing computer codes.
Modeling approaches and analysis methods of structural dynamics and vibration. Cross-listed with: AERSP 571, ME 571
A rigorous application of mechanics to the understanding of relationships between microstructure and thermomechanical properties of composites.
/Maximum of 9 Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one ye or term.
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/Maximum of 6 No description. Cross-listed with: ESC 602
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Source: Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59