ME 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. Spring.

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

ME 3513. Mechanical Vibrations: Kinematics of harmonic and nonharmonic vibrations, system of one and several degrees of freedom, free and forced vibrations, self excited vibrations. Prerequisites, C or better in MATH 4403 and ENGR 3423. Spring.

ME 3533. 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. Spring.

ME 4503. 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. Fall.

ME 4513. 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. Demand.

ME 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. Fall.

ME 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. Fall, Spring.

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

ME 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. Fall.

ME 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. Fall.

ME 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.

ME 4583. 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. Demand.

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

ME 469V. Special Problems in Mechanical Engineering: Individually directed problems in mechanical engineering for juniors and seniors. A course outline and project summary listing the goals and expected outcomes must be approved by the student advisor and the director. Prerequisites are dependent on the nature of the special problem. Demand.

ME 5503. 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 3473 and ENGR 3443. Dual listed as ME 4503.

ME 5513. 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. Prerequisites, C or better in ENGR 3423. Dual listed as ME 4513.

ME 5523. 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. Dual listed as ME 4523.

ME 5543. 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. Dual listed as ME 4543.

ME 5553. Heat Transfer: Application of theories of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation to manufacturing processes and industrial applications. Prerequisites, C or better in MATH 4403, ENGR 2423, ENGR 3443, and ENGR 3473. Dual listed as ME 4553.

ME 5583. 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. Dual listed as ME 4583.

ME 5593. Design of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems: Design of HVAC systems to modify environmental conditions. Prerequisite, C or better in ENGR 3443. Dual listed as ME 4593.