Mechanical Engineering

Name	Title	Credits	School
MENG-105	Engineering Graphics	2.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
An introduction to current graphic representations. Problems chosen to develop recognition and development skills in such areas as orthographics, pictorials, auxiliaries, sections, intersections and developments. Practical applications in screws and fasteners, welds, gears, cams, pipes, and electrical conventions. AUTOCAD applications. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-2-2
MENG-211	Engineering Mechanics I (Statics)	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Statics of particles; force in plane and space; equivalent systems of forces; equilibrium of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; analysis of structures, friction; distributed forces; centroids, centers of gravity and moment of inertia; method of virtual work. Prerequisite Course(s): MATH-180 and PHYS-170 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
MENG-212	Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics)	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Basic concepts, fundamental laws: absolute and relative motion, work, energy, impulse, momentum. Kinematic and kinetics of a particle, or rigid bodies. Central force motion. Impact. Advanced topics. Prerequisite Course(s): MENG-211 Corequisite Course(s): MATH-260 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
MENG-221	Strength of Materials	4.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Stresses and strains in members under the actions of axial and shearing forces, bending and twisting moments. Transformations of stress and strain; principal stresses. Combined stresses; pressure vessels. Deflection of beams. Statically indeterminate problems. Columns. Prerequisite Course(s): MATH-180 and MENG-211 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 4-0-4
MENG-240	Thermodynamics	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Review of dimensions, units, and fundamental concepts. Study of First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics. Application to fluid dynamic processes. Energy conversion cycles. Reversed cycles. Concept of exegetic analysis. Prerequisite Course(s): CHEM-107 and PHYS-225 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
MENG-270	Instrumentation and Measurement	1.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Introduction to measuring techniques in mechanical engineering. Analysis of experimental data with emphasis on accuracy, errors, and uncertainty. Mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic and optical instruments are used in the experiments performed, and their design, function, and limitations are studied. Prerequisite Course(s): PHYS-170 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-1
MENG-310	Introduction to Materials Science	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Introductory course to the science of materials. Review of atomic theory and atomic bonding. Structure of crystals and nature of crystal imperfections and atom movements. Discussion of phase diagrams, multiphase materials and equilibrium relationships. Prerequisite Course(s): CHEM-107 or CHEM-110 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
MENG-320	Materials Mechanics Laboratory	1.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
This laboratory course should be regarded as a supplement to the theoretical studies of materials and mechanical properties of engineering materials. Important mechanical properties are defined and discussed. The operation and use of the testing equipment described, i.e., universal testing machines, hardness tester, torsion, impact and cyclic load tester. Deflection, deformation, and strain gauges. Low and high temperature testings. Metallographic laboratory techniques and nondestructive testing methods introduced. Prerequisite Course(s): MENG-221 and MENG-310 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-1
MENG-321	Introduction to Computer Aided Design	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
General overview of how CAD operates in a modern mechanical engineering design environment. Introduction to major commercial CAD software (CATIA, Pro/E, Solidworks, NX, etc.) in relation to the production of two and three dimensional images of design concepts for machinery components. Introduction to finite element techniques for structural analysis. Includes hands-on experience in the use of CAD software packages for designing and analyzing mechanical components. Prerequisite Course(s): MENG-105, MENG-212, and MENG-221 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-2-3
MENG-324	Vibrations and System Dynamics	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Mathematical modeling and analysis of lumped dynamic systems with mechanical elements. Topics: time domain solutions (with emphasis on one- and multi-degree-of-freedom vibration problems including free and forced vibrations), computer simulation, block diagram representation, numerical methods and frequency domain solutions. Prerequisite Course(s): MATH-320 and MENG-212 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
MENG-340	Fluid Mechanics	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Fundamental fluid statics: manometry, forces on submerged surfaces, Archimedes' principle. Details of one-dimensional incompressible flow; conservation laws and application to flowing systems, cavitation, impulse-momentum problems, vanes. Pipe flows: laminar analyses, turbulent flows with emphasis on calculation of fluid properties. One-dimensional compressible flow; conservation laws, specialization to isentropic situations, nature of speed of sound. Applications including effects of area change, converging and diverging nozzles, choking phenomena, normal shock waves. Prerequisite Course(s): MENG-240 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
MENG-343	Thermofluids Laboratory	1.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Introduction to basic instrumentation. Experiments involving pressure, velocity, temperature and viscosity measurements, determination of thermal properties of solids, liquids and gases. Calorimetry. Steam turbogenerator, reversed refrigeration cycles. Tests involving internal combustion engines, wind tunnel testing. Basic experiments in hydraulics. Prerequisite Course(s): MENG-240 and MENG-340 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-1
MENG-346	Energy Conversion	4.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Starting with basic principles of energy conversion, the vast area of modern energy technology is covered. Fossil, nuclear, solar, and geothermal energy resources and current and solar, and geothermal energy resources and current and future methods of energy conversion are analyzed. State of the art and present research areas reviewed. Technical and economic feasibility of processes, equipment, and plants is analyzed. Prerequisite Course(s): MENG-240 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4
MENG-349	Heat Transfer	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Basic concepts: Steady-state conduction; unsteady-state heat conduction; mathematical, graphical empirical and numerical methods of analysis. Principles of convection, numerical methods of analysis. Principles of convection, dimensionless numbers. Forced convection. Natural convection. Radiation heat transfer. Heat exchangers. Prerequisite Course(s): MATH-320 and MENG-240 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
MENG-370	Machine Design	4.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
General concepts of machine design, such as stress and strength, stress concentration fatigue, theories of failure, deflection in machine parts. Applications of the design deflection in machine parts. Applications of the design process, including design of shafts, fasteners, couplings, gears, bearings, springs, screws, and other machine elements. Prerequisite Course(s): MENG-221 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 4-0-4
MENG-373	Engineering Analysis	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Numerical and analytical methods for the solution of engineering problems will be covered. In particular, applications to problems in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, applications to problems in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, flight vehicle design, and vibration theory will be discussed. Prerequisite Course(s): MATH-320 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
MENG-443	Energy System Analysis and Design	4.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Fundamentals of planning and design of thermal power plants. Detailed design and performance characteristics of power plant subsystems, i.e., turbines , steam condensers, feedwater heaters, boiler plant pumps, steam generators, boiler fans, piping design, cooling water systems, water treatment. System analysis based on First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics toward optimization of power generation. Advanced (optimized) energy conversion cycles with energy/energy flows. Students are required to complete a design project of a thermal power plant and submit a report with complete system analysis, heat balance diagrams, major system/subsystem and piping drawings. Students will work in multidisciplinary teams to prepare proposals to design an entire Energy System. Prerequisite Course(s): MENG-340, MENG-349 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4
MENG-446	Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning	4.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Analysis and design procedures of HVAC systems, accompanied by a design project. Students will work in multidisciplinary teams. Prerequisite Course(s): MENG-240 and MENG-340 Corequisite Course(s): MENG-349 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4
MENG-470	Senior Mechanical Engineering Design	4.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
This is a course open to seniors which provides the major design experience as required by ABET. Students will work in multidisciplinary teams to design a system or component of a system. The course will deal with open-ended design investigations which allow the application of advanced engineering techniques to the analysis and synthesis of engineering systems or devices. Topics such as manufacturing processes, DFM, modern engineering materials reliability and liability, environmental friendliness, thermo-fluid machines and devices will be covered. The design will incorporate engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints such as its impact on society, health and safety, environmental considerations, sustainability, political, social and ethical considerations, literature and patent search, and project management. Weekly progress reports as well as a final oral and written presentation will be required. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4 Chairperson permission required
MENG-474	Special Topics I	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Topics of current interest in mechanical engineering involving project analysis and design are covered in the course. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 Chairperson permission required
MENG-478	Special Topics II	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Topics of current interest in mechanical engineering involving project analysis and design are covered. This course may serve as continuation of MENG 474. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 Chairperson permission required
MENG-483	Mechanical Engineering Workshop	1.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
A workshop designed to address deficiencies in transfer credit evaluation in areas such as design and computer applications in engineering and related courses. The course may be repeated. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-1 Chairperson permission required
MENG-486	Advanced Machine Design	4.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Review of basic concepts, plus such considerations as impact loads, cumulative damage, reliability as a statistical concept, optimization, cost standardization, computer usage. In-depth treatment of such machine elements as clutches and brakes, special springs, roller bearings, gearing systems. Two open-end design projects, each combining various machine elements: conceptual design, feasibility, calculations, assembly drawing, detail drawings including dimensioning, fits and tolerance and parts lists. Students will work in multidisciplinary teams to prepare proposals to design and entire Engergy System. Project proposals that will draw significantly on knowledge and skills acquired in previous coursework. Prerequisite Course(s): MENG-212 and MENG-370 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4