2502. Solid Modeling for Mechanical Engineers An introduction to solid modeling and computer aided drafting (cad) for mechanical engineers. Three-dimensional models of mechanical components are virtually constructed using appropriate software tools. (S)

3503. Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Theory and application of instrumentation for typical measurement techniques are used to evaluate the control/performance of mechanical and thermodynamic systems. Design of experiments using standard techniques and computerized data acquisition, reduction and analysis are used by the student. Accepted procedures for presentation of experimental results are emphasized. Prerequisites: MATH 4403 and "C" or better in ENGR 2423 and ENGR 3443. (D)

3504.  Process Monitoring and Control  Theory and application of instrumentation, measurement, and control of engineering systems. Prerequisites: MATH 4403 and "C" or better in ENGR 2423 and ENGR 3443. (F)

3513. (3 551 3) Mechanical Vibrations Kinematics of harmonic and nonharmonic vibrations; system of one and several degrees of freedom, free and forced vibrations; self-excited vibrations. Prerequisites: MATH 4403, "C" or better in ENGR 3423. (S)

3533. (3 553 3) Engineering Thermodynamics II Application of first and second law concepts to actual and ideal cycles and processes. Prerequisites: BIOL 1063 and "C" or better in ENGR 3443. (S)

4503. (4 579 3) Fluid and Thermal Energy Systems Analysis and design of components, systems, and processes using the fundamentals presented in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer. Corequisite: ME 4553, Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENGR 3443 and ENGR 3473. (F)

4513. (4 581 3) Dynamics and Control of Machinery Dynamics analysis of mechanism including rigid body dynamics and balancing of machines. Introduction to linear mechanical systems, and the stability analysis of linear mechanical systems. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: "C" or better in ENGR 3423. (D)

4523.  Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Theory and application of energy concepts and structural mechanics required for the development of finite element methods are presented. Applications to beams, trusses, torsion, etc. are presented. Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENGR 2413. (F)

4533. (4 583 3) Applied Robotics II Design of sophisticated robotic machinery. Course includes both hardware and software design. Students will be required to write and implement their own original control programs and mechanical designs. The primary control language will be the BASIC computer language. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: "C" or better in ECIE 3333 or consent of instructor. ENGR 3463 is recommended. (D)

4541.  Laboratory for Integrated Design, Modeling, and Analysis of Machine Components  Three-dimensional solid modeling, linear stress analysis using the finite element method, and review of other modern virtual design techniques.  Laboratory two hours per week.  Corequisite: ME 4543. (F)

4543.  Machine Design   Analysis and design of mechanical system components using theoretical and empirical concepts coupled with computational modeling and numerical analysis. Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENGR 2413. (F, S)

4553. Heat Transfer Theories of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation. Prerequisites: MATH 4403 and "C" or better in ENGR 2423, ENGR 3443, and ENGR 3473. (F)

4561  Introduction to Manufacturing Processes Laboratory   Basic manufacturing experiments involving metal cutting, metal forming and other manufacturing techniques are conducted to assist with the understanding of the lecture material. Laboratory two hours per week. Corequisite: ME 4563. (F)

4563  Introduction to Manufacturing Processes  Principles of manufacturing processes - including common material removal processes, the principles of metal casting and forming and an introduction to polymers, composites, and non-traditional processes. Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENGR 2413 and ENGR 3453. (F)

4573. Mechanical System Design Capstone design course for mechanical systems. Teams of students will design and assemble a mechanical system which satisfies the specifications of a selected design problem. Progress reports, final reports, and an assembled final product will be required. Prerequisite: "C" or better in ME 4543.

4583. (4 185 3) Energy Conversion  Combustion analysis of hydrocarbon fuels. Transmission of energy by mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic means. Selected topics in mass transfer and fluid mechanics. Prerequisite: "C" or better in ENGR 3443. (D)

4593. Design of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems Design of HVAC systems to modify environmental conditions. Prerequisite: "C" or better in ENGR 3443. (S)