Mechanical Engineer Undergraduate Master Document
Rutgers University
Last Revised: 8/3/2012
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Senior and MFG ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Curriculum .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Standard Curriculum ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Aerospace Concentration Curriculum ................................................................................................................................. 8
Energy Systems Concentration ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Electives ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Departmental Electives ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Technical Electives ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Humanities and Social Science Electives ..................................................................................................................... 17
General Electives .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Special Programs .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Dual Degree - Physics ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Dual Degree – MBA ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Co-op Program .................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Junior Year Abroad ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
J.J. Slades Scholar Program .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Independent Study ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
Student Advising ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Student Groups...................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Special Permission ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
MAE Course Descriptions ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Freshman Year .................................................................................................................................................................. 26
MAE 440:221 ENGINEERING MECHANICS: STATICS ..................................................................................................... 26
Sophomore Year ............................................................................................................................................................... 27
MAE 650:215 BASIC COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING ...................................................................................................... 27
MAE 440:222 ENGINEERING MECHANICS: DYNAMICS ................................................................................................. 28
MAE 650:231 M.E. COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS & DESIGN ......................................................................................... 28
MAE 650:291 INTRO TO MECHANICS OF MATERIALS .................................................................................................. 29
Junior Year ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30
MAE 440:407 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS ............................................................................................ 30
MAE 650:312 FLUID MECHANICS .................................................................................................................................. 31
MAE 650:342 DESIGN OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS ............................................................................................... 32
MAE 650:349 M E MEASUREMENTS LAB ...................................................................................................................... 33
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MAE 650:350 M E MEASUREMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 33
MAE 650:351 THERMODYNAMICS................................................................................................................................ 34
MAE 650:361 INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS ..................................................................................................... 35
MAE 650:388 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN ..................................................................................................................... 35
Senior Year ........................................................................................................................................................................ 36
MAE 650:401 MECHANICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS.......................................................................................................... 36
MAE 650:431 ME LABORATORY I .................................................................................................................................. 37
MAE 650:432 ME LABORATORY II ................................................................................................................................. 37
MAE 650:433 ME LABORATORY II (Aerospace Option) ................................................................................................ 39
MAE 650:435 M E LABORATORY II (Energy Option) ..................................................................................................... 40
MAE 650:443 VIBRATIONS AND CONTROLS ................................................................................................................. 41
MAE 650:447 PROBABILISTIC MODELS IN MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE SYSTEMS ................................................. 42
MAE 650:449 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS ............................................................... 42
MAE 650:451 VEHICLE DYNAMICS ................................................................................................................................ 43
MAE 650:455 DESIGN OF MECHANISMS ...................................................................................................................... 44
MAE 650:458 AEROSPACE STRUCTURES....................................................................................................................... 44
MAE 650:459 AEROSPACE PROPULSION ...................................................................................................................... 45
MAE 650:460 AERODYNAMICS ..................................................................................................................................... 46
MAE 650:461 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES......................................................................................................... 46
MAE 650:462 POWER PLANTS ...................................................................................................................................... 47
MAE 650:463 COMPRESSIBLE FLUID DYNAMICS .......................................................................................................... 48
MAE 650:465 ORBITAL MECHANICS ............................................................................................................................. 48
MAE 650:467 Design and MFG ..................................................................................................................................... 49
MAE 650:468 Design and MFG ..................................................................................................................................... 50
MAE 650:471 INTRODUCTION TO MUSCUOSKETAL MECHANICS ................................................................................ 51
MAE 650:472 BIOFLUID MECHANICS ............................................................................................................................ 51
MAE 650:473 DESIGN OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES ............................................................................................................... 53
MAE 650:474 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS ................................................................................................ 54
MAE 650:478 ME ASPECTS OF ELECTRONIC PACKAGING ............................................................................................. 54
MAE 650:481 HEAT TRANSFER...................................................................................................................................... 55
MAE 650:485 TOPICS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ................................................................................................. 56
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Introduction
Undergraduate Program in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
(Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org)
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers both a standard Mechanical Engineering
curriculum leading to a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, and an Aerospace or Energy Concentration,
which culminates with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and an Aerospace or Energy Certificate.
Students who select the Aerospace/Energy concentration will be required to include in their departmental
electives three courses related to aerospace/energy. In addition, they take an aerospace/energy lab in their senior
year in lieu of one standard senior lab.
Throughout the Mechanical Engineering curriculum, every effort is made to fulfill the department's educational
objectives, namely:
1. To educate and train students in Mechanical Engineering in a technically sound, challenging and
professional manner
2. To prepare students to enter careers ready to make positive contributions to their professions and
society, or to continue on to successful graduate research and education
3. To inculcate in students the responsibilities and rewards associated with an engineering career and lifelong service to the profession.
Where each student graduating from the Mechanical Engineering program would have demostrated:
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(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints
such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.
Details of the standard curriculum and aerospace or energy option are presented in section II: The MAE
Curriculum.
Schedule of Classes
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Senior Design Project
Students during the senior year should register for the sequence of two courses:
650:467 Engineering Project I (1.5cr) during Fall Semester and
650:468 Engineering Project II (1.5cr) during Spring Semester.
Successful completion of these courses is a graduation requirement.
Fall Registration:
Student should select a section from the list of available projects, Please click here. There is a limit of 5
students per section. Once the limit is reached the section will be closed. The 5 students in the section will
constitute a group that will work together towards the design and manufacturing of the project prototype. If the
section of your first preference is closed, please select your subsequent choice.
Spring Registration
Register for the same section as in the Fall Semester.
Fall 2012
Fall 2011
Fall 2010
Fall 2009
Fall 2013
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Curriculum
Please note: 486 is no longer offered/required.
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers a Mechanical Engineering Curriculum
leading to a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
All Mechanical Engineering Students have a broad selection of Departmental Elective, which can be selected
according to the students' interests and career goals. The Department also offers two concentrations in
Aerospace and Energy Systems.
1. Aerospace Concentration: Students following this concentration are required to select only
Aerospace Electives as Departmental Electives. In addition, students under this concentration take
Aerospace Engineering Laboratories instead of Mechanical Engineering Laboratories II. Students
completing the requirements for this concentration receive a certificate in addition to their Mechanical
Engineering Diploma.
2. Energy Systems Concentration: Students following this Concentration are required to select only Energy
Systems Electives as Departmental Electives. In addition, students under this concentration take Energy
Systems Engineering Laboratories instead of Mechanical Engineering Laboratories II. Students
completing the requirements for this concentration receive a certificate in addition to their Mechanical
Engineering Diploma.
See course objectives and descriptions for further details on engineering (640) courses.
Standard Curriculum
Freshman Year
Number
Course Name
Credits Number
Course Name
Credits
160:159
Gen.Chem. for Engrs
3
160:160
Gen. Chem for Engrs.
3
160:171
Intro. Experimentation*
1
440:127
Intro.Computers for Engrs.*
3
350:101
Expository Writing*
3
640:152
Calculus for Eng'g
4
440:100
Intro. to Engineering
1N
440:221
Eng'g Mechanics(Statics)
3
640:151
Calculus for Eng'g
4
750:124
Analytical Physics I
2
750:123
Analytical Physics I
2
---:---
Hum./Soc. Elective
3
---:---
Hum./Soc. Elective
3
Total Credits
17
Total Credits
18
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Sophomore Year
Number
Course Name
Course Name
Credits
640:251
Multivariable Calculus
4
332:373
Elem. of Elect. Eng'g
3M
650:231
M.E. Comp. Anal.& Des.*
3M
332:375
Elem. Elect. Eng'g Lab
1M
440:222
Eng'g Mech. (Dynamics)
3
650:215
Computr Aid Drafting*
1M
750:227
Anal. Physics IIA
3
640:244
Diff.Eqn./Lin. Alg.
4
750:229
Anal. Physics II Lab
1
650:291
Intro. to Mech. of Materials*
3M
220:200
Economic Princ.& Prob.
3
750:228
Anal.Physics IIB
3
750:230
Anal.Physics II Lab
1
Total Credits
16
Course Name
Credits
Total Credits
Credits Number
17
Junior Year
Number
Course Name
Credits Number
540:343
Engineering Economics*
3M
440:407
Mech. Prop. Materials
3M
640:421
Advanced Calculus*
3M**
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3/4M
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3/4M
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3M
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3M
---:---
Hum./Soc. Elective
3
---:---
Hum./Soc. Elective
3
Total Credits
15/16
Total Credits
15/16
Course Name
Credits
Senior Year
Number
Course Name
650:431
M.E. Laboratory I
650:467
Credits Number
1M
650:432
M. E. Laboratory II
1M
Engineering Project I
1.5M
650:468
Engineerng Project II
1.5M
650:4--
Senior Required Course
3M
---:---
Technical Elective
3
---:---
Technical Elective
3
650:4--
Senior Required Course
3M
650:4--
Department Elective*
3M
---:---
General Elective
3
650:4--
Department Elective*
3M
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650:4--
Department Elective*
3M
Total Credits
17.5
Total Credits
14.5
* Can be taken either semester
Junior Required Courses
Senior Required Courses
Register for all 5 during your junior year.
Register for any available each semester.
1. 650:312 Fluid Mechanics
2. 650:342 Design of Mech. Components
3. 650:349 ME Measurements Lab.
650:350 ME Measurements
4. 650:351 Thermodynamics
5. 650:388 Computer Aided Design
1. 650:443 Vibrations and Controls
2. 650:481 Heat Transfer
Please Note: 486 is no longer offered/required
Aerospace Concentration Curriculum
Freshman Year
Number
Course Name
Credits Number
Course Name
Credits
160:159
Gen.Chem. for Engrs
3
160:160
Gen. Chem for Engrs.
3
160:171
Intro. Experimentation*
1
440:127
Intro.Computers for Engrs.*
3
350:101
Expository Writing*
3
640:152
Calculus for Eng'g
4
440:100
Intro. to Engineering
1N
440:221
Eng'g Mechanics(Statics)
3
640:151
Calculus for Eng'g
4
750:124
Analytical Physics I
2
750:123
Analytical Physics I
2
---:---
Hum./Soc. Elective
3
---:---
Hum./Soc. Elective
3
Total Credits
17
Total Credits
18
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Sophomore Year
Number
Course Name
Credits Number
Course Name
Credits
640:251
Multivariable Calculus
4
332:373
Elem. of Elect. Eng'g
3M
650:231
M.E. Comp. Anal.& Des.*
3M
332:375
Elem. Elect. Eng'g Lab
1M
440:222
Eng'g Mech. (Dynamics)
3
650:215
Computr Aid Drafting*
1M
750:227
Anal. Physics IIA
3
640:244
Diff.Eqn./Lin. Alg.
4
750:229
Anal. Physics II Lab
1
650:291
Intro. to Mech. of Materials*
3M
220:200
Economic Princ.& Prob.
3
750:228
Anal.Physics IIB
3
750:230
Anal.Physics II Lab
1
Total Credits
16
Number
Course Name
Credits
--:--
Technical Elective*
3
650:4--
Aerospace Concentration
Course
3M
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3/4M
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3M
---:---
Jr. Required Course
3M
Total Credits
15/16
Total Credits
17
Number
Course Name
Credits
540:343
Engineering Economics*
3M
640:421
Advanced Calculus*
3M**
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3/4M
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3M
---:---
Hum./Soc. Elective*
3
Total Credits
15/16
Junior Year
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Senior Year
Number
Course Name
Credits Number
650:431
M.E. Laboratory I
650:467
Engineering Project I
650:4--
Course Name
Credits
1M
650:433
Aerospace Lab
1M
1.5M
650:468
Engineerng Project II
1.5M
Senior Required Course
3M
440:407
Mech. Properties of Materials
3M
---:---
Technical Elective
3
650:4--
Senior Required Course
3M
650:4--
Aerospace Concentration
Course*
3M
---:---
General Elective
3
650:4-Hum/Soc. Elective*
3M
Aerospace Concentration
Course*
3M
--:--
Total Credits
17.5
Total Credits
14.5
* Can be taken either semester
Junior Required Courses
Senior Required Courses
Register for all 5 during your junior year.
Register for any available each semester.
6. 650:312 Fluid Mechanics
7. 650:342 Design of Mech. Components
8. 650:349 ME Measurements Lab.
650:350 ME Measurements
9. 650:351 Thermodynamics
10. 650:388 Computer Aided Design
3. 650:443 Vibrations and Controls
4. 650:481 Heat Transfer
Aerospace Concentration Courses
650:458 - Aerospace Structures (Offered every spring)
650:460 - Aerodynamics (Offered every fall)
650:465 - Orbital Mechanics (Offered every spring)
650:447 - Probabilistic Models in Mechanical and Aerospace Systems (Offered Fall of every Even year)
650:459 - Aerospace Propulsion (Offered Spring of every Even year)
650:463 - Compressible Fluid Dynamics (Offered Spring of every Odd year)
Please Note: 486 is no longer offered/ required
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Energy Systems Concentration
Freshman Year
Number
Course Name
Credits Number
Course Name
Credits
160:159
Gen.Chem. for Engrs
3
160:160
Gen. Chem for Engrs.
3
160:171
Intro. Experimentation*
1
440:127
Intro.Computers for Engrs.*
3
350:101
Expository Writing*
3
640:152
Calculus for Eng'g
4
440:100
Intro. to Engineering
1N
440:221
Eng'g Mechanics(Statics)
3
640:151
Calculus for Eng'g
4
750:124
Analytical Physics I
2
750:123
Analytical Physics I
2
---:---
Hum./Soc. Elective
3
---:---
Hum./Soc. Elective
3
Total Credits
17
Total Credits
18
Course Name
Credits
Sophomore Year
Number
Course Name
640:251
Multivariable Calculus
4
332:373
Elem. of Elect. Eng'g
3M
650:231
M.E. Comp. Anal.& Des.*
3M
332:375
Elem. Elect. Eng'g Lab
1M
440:222
Eng'g Mech. (Dynamics)
3
650:215
Computr Aid Drafting*
1M
750:227
Anal. Physics IIA
3
640:244
Diff.Eqn./Lin. Alg.
4
750:229
Anal. Physics II Lab
1
650:291
Intro. to Mech. of Materials*
3M
220:200
Economic Princ.& Prob.
3
750:228
Anal.Physics IIB
3
750:230
Anal.Physics II Lab
1
Total Credits
16
Total Credits
Credits Number
17
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Junior Year
Number
Course Name
Credits Number
Course Name
Credits
540:343
Engineering Economics*
3M
--:--
Technical Elective*
3
640:421
Advanced Calculus*
3M**
--:--
Technical Elective*
3
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3/4M
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3/4M
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3M
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3M
---:---
Hum./Soc. Elective*
3
---:---
Jr. Required Course
3M
Total Credits
15/16
Total Credits
15/16
Course Name
Credits
Senior Year
Number
Course Name
650:431
M.E. Laboratory I
1M
650:435
Energy Systems Lab
1M
650:467
Engineering Project I
1.5M
650:468
Engineerng Project II
1.5M
650:4--
Senior Required Course
3M
440:407
Mech. Properties of Materials
3M
650:4--
Energy Concentration Course*
3M
650:4--
Senior Required Course
3M
650:4--
Energy Concentration Course*
3M
---:---
General Elective
3
650:4--
Energy Concentation Course*
3M
Total Credits
14.5
--:--
Credits Number
Hum/Soc. Elective*
3M
Total Credits
17.5
* Can be taken either semester
Junior and Senior required courses are the same as the Standard Curriculum.
* Can be taken either semester
Junior Required Courses
Senior Required Courses
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Register for all 5 during your junior year.
Register for any available each semester.
1. 650:312 Fluid Mechanics
2. 650:342 Design of Mech. Components
3. 650:349 ME Measurements Lab.
650:350 ME Measurements
4. 650:351 Thermodynamics
5. 650:388 Computer Aided Design
1. 650:443 Vibrations and Controls
2. 650:481 Heat Transfer
Energy Sysytem Option Courses (take all THREE)
650:461 - Internal Combustion Engines
650:462 - Power Plants
650:474 - Alternative Energy Systems
Please note: 486 is no longer required/offered
Electives
Departmental Electives
Students pursuing the standard MAE curriculum are required to take a total of THREE Department electives,
typically all in their senior year. Students in the Aerospace option are required to take all three department
electives from the Aerospace option given below. These students typically take one Aerospace option course
in their junior year, and the remaining two in their senior year.
The department electives have been categorized as follows
1.
2.
3.
4.
Fall Annual (offered every Fall)
Spring Annual (offered every Spring)
Fall Biannual (offered every other Fall)
Spring Biannual (offered every other Spring)
This categorization will allow you to plan your academic schedule ahead of time by knowing when a
particular elective will be offered. Please note that the categorization is with the understanding that no
department elective is guaranteed to be offered in the scheduled semester. Every attempt, however, will be
made by the department to adhere to the schedule.
Fall Electives (Annual)
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401 - Mechanical Control Systems
449 - Intro. to Mechanics of Composite Materials
455 - Design of Mechanisms
462 - Power Plants
474 - Alternative Energy
460 - Aerodynamics
Fall Electives (Biannual)
447 - Probabilistic Models in Mechanical and Aerospace Systems (Even Years)
451 - Vehicle Dynamics (Odd Years)
Spring (Annual)
458 - Aerospace Structures
461 - Internal Combustion Engines
465 - Orbital Mechanics
478 - ME Aspects of Electronic Packaging
Spring Electives (Biannual)
463 - Compressible Fluid Dynamics (Odd years)
459 - Aerospace Propulsion (Even Years)
Please note that 485 - Topics in ME will be offered in either semester as the need arises.
Technical Electives
Students in the MAE program are required to take a total of TWO technical electives. Those enrolled in the
standard ME curriculum typically take one technical elective each in their junior and senior years. Students
pursuing the Aerospace option typically take both technical electives in their senior year. The list of
ACCEPTABLE Technical electives for the MAE curriculum are presented in the table below.
Acceptable Technical Electives for MAE Curriculum:
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Biology
01:119:101/2 - General Biology (4 cr, 4 cr)
Chemistry
01:160:307/8 - Organic Chemistry (4 cr, 4 cr)
Computer Science
01:198:112 - Data Structures
01:198:205 - Introduction to Discrete Structures I
01:198:211 - Computer Architecture
01:198:323 - Numerical Analysis and Computing
Economics
01:220:393 - Financial Economics
Mathematics
01:640:250 - Introductory Linear Algebra
01:640:350 - Linear Algebra
01:640:403 - Intro. Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable
01:640:477 - Mathematical Theory of Probability
Physics
01:750:301 - Physics of Sound
01:750:305 - Modern Optics
01:750:313 - Modern Physics
01:750:341/2 - Principles of Astrophysics
01:750:381/2 - Mechanics
01:750:385/6 - Electromagnetism
01:750:397 - Physics of Modern Devices
Statistics
01:960:211 - Statistics I
01:960:379 - Basic Statistical Analysis
01:960:384 - Intermediate Statistical Analysis
01:960:401 - Basic Statistics for Research
01:960:463 - Regression Methods
Materials Science and Engineering
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14:635:206 - Thermodynamics of Materials
14:635:305 - Materials Macroprocessing
14:635:312 - Glass Engineering
14:635:431 - Fiber Optics Engineering
14:635:432 - Applications of Fiber Optics
Civil Engineering
14:180:318 - Elements of Structures (prereq. 650:311)
14:180:331 - Elements of Environmental Engineering
14:180:372 - Soil Mechanics (prereq. 650:311-312)
14:180:382 - Hydraulic and Environmental Eng'g (prereq. 650:312)
14:180:411 - Reinforced Concrete (prereq. 180:318)
14:180:413 - Theory of Indeterminate Structures (prereq. 180:318)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
14:332:231/3 - Digital Logic Design
14:332:376- Virtual Reality
Industrial Engineering
14:540:210 - Engineering Probability
14:540:303 - Manufacturing Process
14:540:311 - Deterministic Models in Operations Research
14:540:461 - Engineering Law
Mechanical Engineering
14:650:491/2 - Special Problems (3cr., 3cr.)
14:650:496/7 - Co-op Internship in MAE.
Three credits can be taken as a Technical Elective
14:650:4XX - Any of the Department Elective Courses listed can be taken as
a Technical
Elective
14:635:362 - Physical Metallurgy
Grad. School of Mgmt
22:010:577 - Accounting for Mgrs. MBA
22:223:581 - Managerial Economic Analysis
22:620:585 - Organizational Behavior
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Humanities and Social Science Electives
Please visit the School of Engineering Office of Academic Affairs website for an updated list of the
acceptable Humanities/Social Science Electives
General Electives
There are 3 credits of General Electives in the last semester of the curriculum. Almost any course taught for
credit in Rutgers University qualifies as a General Elective. Exceptions to this rule are listed below.
Unacceptable courses for the General Elective
• 01:160
Chemistry
110 through 134
• 01:198
Computer Science
110
• 01:350
English
096 through 099
• 01:377
Exercise science
171 through 179
• 01:640
Mathematics
011 through 115
Any University Course with an 'E' Credit Prefix
Special Programs
The Mechanical and Aerospace department offer different programs which aim to enhance a students
experience during their undergraduate career.
Dual Degree - Physics
BA-BS: The five year programs are offered in cooperation with Rutgers, Livingston, and Douglass Colleges,
and are described in detail on page 386 of the New Brunswick Undergraduate Catalog, 1999-01. Mechanical
and Aerospace Engineering students pursuing the five-year BA-BS program jointly with Douglass, Livingston
or Rutgers College, must complete 48 credits of liberal arts course work, beyond the general and technical
courses required by the Mechanical and Aerospace curriculum. Eighteen of these 48 credits must satisfy the
Hum/Soc. elective requirements of the School of Engineering. Students interested in the five-year program
should consult with the undergraduate director during each term of their first two years. The total number of
credits required for the dual-degree program must be at least 30 credits more than is required for the B.S.
program alone. Details of the dual degree curriculum for physics and eligibility requirements can be reached
from the link below.
Freshman and Sophomore year same as the Standard Curriculum
Third Year
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Number
Course Name
Credits Number
Course Name
Credits
640:421
Advanced Calculus
3
---:---
Rutgers College Elective
3
650:3--
ME Jr. Required Course
3M
650:3--
ME Jr. Required Course
3M
650:3--
ME Jr. Required Course
3/4M
650:3--
ME Jr. Required Course
3/4M
---:---
ME/Physics Course
3
---:---
Technical Elective*
3
750:---
Physics Required Course
3
750:---
Physics Required Course
3
Total Credits
15/16
Total Credits
15/16
Course Name
Credits
Fourth Year
Number
Course Name
Credits Number
540:343
Engineering Economics
3M
440:407
Mech. Prop. Materials
3M
650:4--
Sr. ME Required Course
3M
650:4--
Sr. ME Required Course
3M
750:---
Physics Required Course
3
750:---
Physics Required Course
3
750:---
Physics Required Course
3
750:---
Physics Required Course
3
---:---
Rutgers College Elective**
3
750:---
Physics Required Course
3
Total Credits
15
Total Credits
15
Number
Course Name
Credits
Number
Course Name
Credits
650:431
M.E. Laboratory I
1M
650:432
M. E. Laboratory II
1M
650:486
Design of Mech. Sys I
3M
650:468
Engineering Project II
1.5M
650:467
Engineering Project I
1.5M
650:4--
ME Department Elective
3M
650:4--
Sr. ME Required Course
3M
650:4--
Technical Elective*
3
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Rutgers College Elective**
3
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General Elective*
3
650:4--
ME Department Elective
3M
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Rutgers College Elective**
3
650:4--
ME Department Elective
3M
Total Credits
17.5
Total Credits
17.5
Fifth Year
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* Can be in physics
** Contact the physics department for minor and distribution requirements
Dual Degree – MBA
BS-MBA: Qualified candidates for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in the School of Engineering, are
given the opportunity to obtain the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Rutgers
Graduate School of Management in one year of academic work, following the completion of the requirements
for their B.S. degree. Ordinarily, candidates for the MBA degree must complete 61 credits of academic work at
the Graduate School of Management. However, with careful curriculum planning, candidates for the BS. degree
in Mechanical Engineering may reduce this requirement by at least 15 credits by work completed while enrolled
in the School of Engineering, thereby shortening the time required to obtain the combined degree by one or two
terms. Details of the dual degree curriculum and eligibility can be reached from the link below.
Freshman and Sophomore years are the same as listed in the Standard Curriculum
Third Year
Number
Course Name
Credits Number
Course Name
Credits
540:343
Engineering Economics
3M
440:407
Mech. Prop. Materials
3M
640:421
Advanced Calculus
3M**
960:401
Basic Statistical Research
3
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3/4M
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3/4M
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3M
650:3--
Jr. Required Course
3M
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Hum./Soc. Elective
3
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Hum./Soc. Elective
3
Total Credits
15/16
Total Credits
15/16
Number
Course Name
Credits
Number
Course Name
Credits
650:431
M.E. Laboratory I
1M
650:432
M. E. Laboratory II
1M
650:468
Engineering Project II
1.5M
650:467
Engineering Project I
1.5M
650:4--
Senior Required Course
650:4--
Senior Required Course
3M
3M
650:4--
Senior Required Course
3M
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Any Graduate Course Required
for MBA
3
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Any Graduate Course Required for
MBA
3
650:4--
Department Elective
3M
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Any Graduate Course Required for
MBA
3
Fourth Year
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650:4--
Department Elective
3M
Total Credits
17.5
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Any Graduate Course Required for
MBA
3
Total Credits
17.5
Fifth Year Courses are all taken at the Graduate School of Management. For specific course requirements,
please contact the GSM
are all taken at the Graduate School of Management. For specific course requirements, please contact the GSM
Admission Requirements for Joint Degree Program: Students interested in pursuing the joint degree program
must apply for admission to the Graduate School of Management (GSM) at the end of the first semester of their
Junior year. Such students must take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) no later than the
January test.
Students interested in pursuing the joint degree program must apply for admission to the Graduate School of
Management (GSM) at the end of the first semester of their Junior year. Such students must take the Graduate
Management Admissions Test (GMAT) no later than the January test.
Applicants who place at the top 80th percentile or better on the GMAT examination and who have earned a
cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or better through the first semester of the Junior year may be admitted
conditionally to the MBA program. Admission becomes official upon satisfactory completion in good standing
of the BS in ME degree requirements.
BS-MS : Qualified
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree are given the opportunity to obtain the Master of Science
(M.S.) degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in an expedited way. This is made possible by
conducting research at the undergraduate level or by taking graduate level courses. Click here for more on the
MAE graduate program.
The Combined B.S.-M.S./ B.S.-M.Eng. program enables top Rutgers undergraduate students to be accepted into
our graduate program in an expedited way. In addition, it gives those students the possibility to receive an
M.Eng. or an M.S. degree in a shortened time frame.
Eligibility
Rutgers MAE undergraduates who have a GPA of 3.2 or higher and have completed (or are completing) their
sixth semester are eligible to apply to the B.S.-M.S./B.S.-M.Eng. program. Students usually apply during their
sixth semester or before their seventh semester.
Eligibility requirements are identical to those for the James J. Slade Scholars Program of the SOE.
Student must have completed 96 credits of coursework at the end of their sixth semester of undergraduate study.
The GRE requirement is waived for students in the B.S.-M.S./B.S.-M.Eng. program. Students should fill out the
application form and submit it to the MAE Graduate Office with two letters of recommendation and a personal
statement.
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Students must have at the time of their application a 3.2 GPA and they must maintain a 3.2 GPA throughout
their senior year.
Study Programs
The B.S.-M.S./B.S.-M.Eng. program provides students with the opportunity to get a Master's degree within a
shortened time frame.
This becomes possible if you enroll in the SOE J.J. Slade Scholars Program or take one or more graduate-level
courses in the senior year in addition to undergraduate degree requirements. The plan of study in the Graduate
School is as follows:
M.Eng.: 30 course credits plus project, report, and oral presentation.
M.S.: 24 course credits plus six research credits plus M.S. thesis and defense.
The following is a recommended study sequence:
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Summer following third year (optional): Apply for a summer internship or fellowship program and
begin research/project work.
Senior year: Enroll in Slade Scholars Program. Take six credits of 650:491 and 650:492, which count
as course credits towards M.S./M.Eng. degree. Research can become the thesis topic for the M.S.
degree. Students can take graduate courses, if prepared.
Fifth year: Three courses and three credit hours of research each semester. You can take fewer courses
each semester, but this would lengthen the duration of the Master's studies.
Summer (and perhaps fall) following fifth year: Write M.S. thesis and defend/ write M.Eng. project
report and present
Note: Students can change advisors at the end of their fourth year. The Slade Scholar topic does not necessarily
have to be the M.S. thesis topic or M.Eng. project topic.
Application Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
Fill out the B.S.-M.S./ B.S.-M.Eng. Degree Application Form (click here for form),
Attach a copy of your transcript (you can download from web)
Brief personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
Once you are admitted and you maintain the requirements discussed earlier, then during the Spring semester of
your studies you will receive official notice from the MAE Graduate Program that you have been admitted. You
do not need to submit a formal application to the Rutgers Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions.
Even though you do not submit an application to OGPA, you will receive an official admissions letter from
OGPA a few weeks after you are notified by the MAE Dept. That's it!
Co-op Program
Co-op: The Co-op internship (650:496/7) provides the student with the opportunity to gain practical
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professional experience before graduation. Prior course work and knowledge is integrated in a working
mechanical engineering environment. Supervision and evaluation of the student's job performance is provided
by the department in conjunction with the employing institution.
Eligibility:
1. Complete a minimum of 80 credits with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5
2. Complete a minimum of 20 credits in the major, with a major cumulative grade point average of at least
2.5
Course Objectives:
The Co-op Internship provides the student with the opportunity to gain practical professional experience before
graduation. Prior course work and knowledge is integrated in a working mechanical engineering environment.
Supervision and evaluation of the student's job performance will be provided by the department in conjunction
with the employing institution.
Requirements:
1. The experience at the employing institution must be a minimum of six consecutive months of full time
work.
2. The employer and the position within the company must be selected from an approved list of companies
and job descriptions.
3. Students hired as technicians within the Department, College or University cannot use this to fulfill the
Co-op Internship requirements.
4. The Co-op Internship course application form must be completed, with the name of the employer, the
beginning and end dates of the co-op, and signed by a faculty advisor from the department. The form
must be submitted to the undergraduate director before registration. Click here to download the
application form.
5. Registration is by special permission only, obtained from the undergraduate director.
6. All co-op internship work should include a final report and an evaluation form at the end of the
semester. The final report and the evaluation form must be signed by the supervising practicing
professional and the faculty advisor
Also Note:
1. The Co-op Internship can be taken in the Fall or Spring semester, combined with the proceeding or
succeeding Summer months, to give the required 6 months of continuous on-the-job experience.
2. The faculty advisor identified on the course application form assigns the final grade.
3. Six credits earned may replace a Technical Elective requirement for the ME degree.
4. Students completing the Co-op Internship will receive a Certificate upon graduation from the College
Junior Year Abroad
Study Abroad: Students who wish to gain international exposure can elect to spend their junior year in London
at the City University. If scheduled correctly, these students will still graduate in four years, with a three credit
(1 course) overload.
Students who wish to gain international exposure can elect to spend their junior year in London at the City
University. If scheduled correctly, these students will still graduate in four years, with a three credit (1 course)
overload.
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Eligibility: The "Junior Year at CU" program is open to Mechanical Engineering students who have shown high
academic achievement at Rutgers over the freshman and sophomore years. Admission to this program should be
sought by students early in their sophomore year.
Course Scheduling: The students who anticipate going to the City University for their junior year should:
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Drop 332:373, 375 Elements of Electrical Engineering and Lab from their regular mechanical
engineering curriculum in the spring semester of the sophomore year
Add a Humanities/Social Sciences Elective
Audit 650:312 Fluid Mechanics for at least the first seven weeks to better prepare themselves for some
of the courses at the City University.
Upon successful completion of the regular junior year at the City University, the student will be credited with
the Rutgers courses listed in the table below (32 Credits).
Courses credited from Junior Year at the City University, London
Number
Course Name
Credits
650:351
Thermodynamics
3
650:342
Design of Mechanical Components
3
332:373
Elements of Electrical Eng'g
3
332:375
Elements of Electrical Eng'g Lab
1
655:407
Mechanical Properties of Materials
3
640:421
Advanced Calculus for Engineering
3
650:431
M.E. Laboratory I
1
650:4--
Department Elective
3
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Technical Elective
3
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Technical Elective
3
---:---
Hum./Soc. Elective
3
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General Elective
3
In the senior year, the students who have returned from the City University must take the courses listed in the
table below in their senior year. One of these courses can be claimed as a Technical Elective in the ME
curriculum, one as a General Elective, and one can be substituted for a Department Elective. That leaves one
course as an overload.
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Required Senior Courses after Junior Year at the City University, London
Number
Course Name
Credits Number
Course Name
Credits
650:350
M.E. Measurements
3
540:343
Engineering Economics
3
650:349
ME. Measurements Lab I
1
650:312
Fluid Mechanics
3
650:481
Heat Transfer
3
650:432
M.E. Laboratory II
1
650:486
Design Mech.Systems I
3
650:487
Design Mech. Systems II
3
650:---
Department Elective
3
650:443
Vibrations and Controls
3
650:---
Department Elective
3
650:---
Department Elective
3
Total Credits
16
Total Credits
16
J.J. Slades Scholar Program
In the third year, students who have maintained a 3.2 university cumulative grade-point average may apply to
the chairperson of their major department to be admitted into the James J. Slade Scholars Program.
Upon admission to the program, each scholar prepares a plan of study under the guidance of a faculty
committee and Honors Committee of the College of Engineering. The chairperson of the student’s committee
acts as the thesis advisor and should be a member of the student’s major department. Although great flexibility
is permitted, each engineering program is planned to meet the definition of an engineering curriculum as stated
by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
A Slade scholar’s program requires independent research and a thesis that results in a total number of credits
that is six credits beyond the minimum required for graduation. The thesis, describing the student’s
investigation, is presented at a public seminar of the college. With the approval of the student’s committee,
courses of equivalent stature may be substituted for any four of the required technical courses in the regular
program.* Any courses that is below the student’s current status in his or her major field is counted as an
additional overload.
At the end of each term, the student’s committee formally reports on the candidate’s progress to the Honors
Committee of the college. Continuance as a designated candidate depends upon continued satisfactory progress.
Upon successful completion of the honors program and with recommendation of the committee, department,
and the Honors Committee, the students receives a special honors certificate. Successful completion of the
honors program is also noted in the list of honors conferred in the commencement program.
Independent Study
The MAE Department has independent study courses each semester. These courses allow students to apply both
analytical and experimental skills to an engineering research project. The independent study courses involve
individual work with weekly consultations with a faculty advisor. Details and requirements for these courses are
presented in section III: Detailed Course Descriptions.
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Student Advising
A faculty advisor has been assigned to each MAE student. You should make a point of visiting your advisor
whether you have a question, a problem or just want to introduce yourself. The faculty are here to serve you, so
take full advantage of their expertise. They can help you plan your schedule to ensure that you graduate on time.
The Undergraduate Director is also available to help you with academic matters that your personal faculty
advisor cannot handle. For example, if you need special permission numbers for registration in MAE courses.
Student Groups
Rutgers School Engineering provides professional societies and groups where student can interact outside of the
classroom and be active in the community. Some of the societies are the following:
Rutgers Formula Racing
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Pi Tau Sigma
Special Permission
Request for Special Permission Numbers or Prerequisite/Co requisite Override
1. Procedure to request a Special Permission#: Please send an email to
MAEundergrad@soemail.rutgers.edu. Please include in the
Subject: SP - Course Number - Index Number
Body of the email: Reason for your request, FirstName, LastName, RUID#
Upon receiving your email, the MAE Undergraduate Office will:
o Email you either the SP# before the end of the current semester or a notice that a SP# cannot be
granted.
2. Procedure to request a Prerequisite Override/Co requisite: Please send an email to
MAEundergrad@soemail.rutgers.edu . Please include in the
Subject: Prerequisite Override/Co requisite - Course Number - Index Number
Body of the email: Reason for your request, FirstName, LastName, RUID#
Upon receiving your email, the MAE Undergraduate Office will:
o Email you one of the following: information regarding your request, request for further
information/meeting or a notice that it cannot be granted, before the end of the current semester.
*PLEASE NOTE: SPECIAL PERMISSION NUMBERS WILL ONLY BE ISSUED FOR CRITICAL
SITUATIONS AND ONLY THROUGH E-MAIL REQUESTS.
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MAE Course Descriptions
Freshman Year
MAE 440:221 ENGINEERING MECHANICS: STATICS
Prerequisite: 640:151, 750:123
Summary of Course
Classification of systems of forces and their resultants; geometrical and analytical conditions for the
equilibrium of force systems; frames and trusses; friction; parabolic and catenary cables; centers of
gravity.
Course Objectives
To train students in analytical thinking, independent problem solving, and to acquire the basic concepts
of equilibrium to solve the problems of actions and reactions under external forces and moments in
engineering structures.
Class Schedule:
Three times per week, 2 general lectures and 1 recitation, 55 minutes each.
Topics Covered
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Vectors
2-D and 3-D forces and moments
2-D and 3-D equilibrium
Trusses
Frames and machines
Center of mass, moment, and centroid of composites
Shear force and bending moment in beams
Parabolic and catenary cables
Flexible belts
Friction
Virtual work, and potential energy and stability
Contributions of course to meeting the professional component:
Static equilibrium is a vital component of engineering structures. This course provides the basic
methodologies for analyzing the static equilibrium of engineering structures. Students learn to set up the
free-body diagrams, write forces and moments in scalar and vector forms, and proceed to solve the force
and moment distributions of over the entire structure under equilibrium condition. It also provides
students with the development of independent thinking and basic mathematical formulation that allow
them to apply to a wide range of problems in engineering practice.
Relationship of course to program outcomes:
This course has two fundamental and yet inter-related components: mathematics and engineering
sciences. Through this course students are trained to build the mathematical skills to solve the
equilibrium problems of engineering structures. The course starts from particle equilibrium in 2-D and
3-D, and then moves on to structural equilibrium in 2-D and 3-D. It covers both external reactions and
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internal force and moment distributions of structural members. The course also prepares students with
the foundation to study the upper-level courses such as mechanics of materials, aerospace structures,
composites, and design of mechanical components.
Sophomore Year
MAE 650:215 BASIC COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING
Prerequisite: None
Summary of Course
Personal-computer-aided drafting, geometric construction techniques, orthographic projections,
auxiliary views, sectional views, oblique and isometric views, library symbols, 3-D modeling and viewing.
Course Objectives
This course teaches the students how to completely describe objects by using engineering drawings. This
course focuses on computer aided drafting but traditional drafting techniques are also taught. Students
become familiar with the Mechanical Engineering computing facilities, particularly CAD software.
Topics Covered
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Introduction to AutoCAD
Tools of drawing
Tools of modifying
Advanced modifying and layers
Blocks and hatches
Isometric views and orthographic views
Machine shop demos
Dimensions
Plotting and layouts
Tolerances
Fundamentals of 3-D drawing
3-D modeling
Class Schedule
Two 80 minute sessions per week for 14 weeks
Contributions of course to meeting the professional component
This course introduces juniors in mechanical engineering to develop CAD skills towards solving design
problems in a technically sound, challenging and professional manner.
Relationship of course to program outcomes
Students learn the basic skills for engineering design and graphics work in their later Mechanical
Engineering courses. The material covered goes towards meeting the program objectives in teaching
students computational and design skills.
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MAE 440:222 ENGINEERING MECHANICS: DYNAMICS
Prerequisite: 14:440:221, 01:640:152, 01:750:124
Corequisites: 01:640:251
Summary of Course
Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies; rectangular, path, and polar descriptions. Relative motion.
Kinetics of particles, particle systems, and rigid bodies; equations of motion, principles of work and
energy, linear and angular impulse and momentum. Impact.
Course Objectives
The student will develop the thought processes and methods required to analyze, interpret, and solve
engineering problems to the level and in the manner that will be required of the student from this point
forward.
The student will gain factual knowledge and terminology regarding the relationship between forces on
objects and the resulting motion (kinetics) and the geometry of motion (kinematics), and learn to solve
classical dynamics problems using appropriate methods. The students will build the foundations for
understanding and solving problems of motion based on methods of vector mechanics.
Class Schedule:
Two 80-minute sessions per week for 14 weeks
Topics Covered:
Rectilinear, curvlinear, and plane motion; kinetics and kinematics; energy, momentum, angular
momentum, impulse, and impact; accelerations and forces; instantaneous centers. Newton’s 2nd law;
kinetics of particles (energy and momentum methods); systems of particles; kinematics of rigid bodies
and plane motion of rigid bodies (forces and accelerations); plane motion of rigid bodies (energy and
momentum methods); and mechanical vibration.
Contributions of course to meeting the professional component:
This course contributes primarily to the students' knowledge of engineering topics. Skills required and
used include mathematics, physics, and fundamental concepts from statics.
Relationship of course to program outcomes:
This course prepares ce, ie and me students for the courses in their majors that meet their program
objectives.
MAE 650:231 M.E. COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS & DESIGN
Prerequisite: 14:440:127
Summary of Course
Stress and strain in elastic solids such as shafts and beams. Combined stresses; statically indeterminate
beams.
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Course Objective
The course is designed to provide students with knowledge on the concept of stress at a point, strain,
stress-strain relations, stress transformation, and failure theories. Students are trained to apply these
concepts and theories to solve engineering problems. The problems include calculation of stress, strain,
and deformation in bars, thin-walled pressure vessels, shafts, beams. In addition, buckling of columns,
statically indeterminate problems in bars, shafts, and beams, and combined stress problems including the
use 2-D and 3-D Mohr's circles are studied.
Class Schedule:
Fourteen weeks, two 80 min lecture periods/week
Topics Covered
- Stress at a point; tensile, compressive, and shear stresses
- Stress in statically indeterminate bars, thermal stresses
- Stresses on inclined planes, strain energy
- Torsion of circular shafts, E and G relation, power transmission
- Statically indeterminate torsion, strain energy in torsion
- Shear forces and bending moments in beams
- Bending stress and strain in beams, shear stress in beams
- Design of beams, Composite beams
- Stress transformation, principal stresses, maximum shear stress
- Mohr's circle, generalized Hooke's law
- Spherical and cylindrical pressure vessels
- Combined stresses in beams, Failure theories
- Deflection of beams, Castigliano's theorem
- Statically indeterminate beams, method of superposition
- Buckling of columns
MAE 650:291 INTRO TO MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
Prerequisite: 14:440:221 or 14:440:291
Summary of Course
Stress and strain in elastic solids such as shafts and beams. Combined stresses; statically indeterminate
beams.
Course Objective
The course is designed to provide students with knowledge on the concept of stress at a point, strain,
stress-strain relations, stress transformation, and failure theories. Students are trained to apply these
concepts and theories to solve engineering problems. The problems include calculation of stress, strain,
and deformation in bars, thin-walled pressure vessels, shafts, beams. In addition, buckling of columns,
statically indeterminate problems in bars, shafts, and beams, and combined stress problems including the
use 2-D and 3-D Mohr's circles are studied.
Class Schedule:
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Fourteen weeks, two 80 min lecture periods/week
Topics Covered
- Stress at a point; tensile, compressive, and shear stresses
- Stress in statically indeterminate bars, thermal stresses
- Stresses on inclined planes, strain energy
- Torsion of circular shafts, E and G relation, power transmission
- Statically indeterminate torsion, strain energy in torsion
- Shear forces and bending moments in beams
- Bending stress and strain in beams, shear stress in beams
- Design of beams, Composite beams
- Stress transformation, principal stresses, maximum shear stress
- Mohr's circle, generalized Hooke's law
- Spherical and cylindrical pressure vessels
- Combined stresses in beams, Failure theories
- Deflection of beams, Castigliano's theorem
- Statically indeterminate beams, method of superposition
- Buckling of columns
Junior Year
MAE 440:407 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
Prerequisites: 14:155:303, 14:180:243, 14:650:291 or equivalent
Summary of Course
Mechanical behavior of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composities. Elastic and plastic behavior.
Theories yielding, brittle fracture, time-dependent behavior, and fatigue. Relation of properties to
structure
Course Objectives
This course introduces engineering students to the fundamentals relating composition, structure and
processing to mechanical properties of materials, with the emphasis on theories of yielding, plastic
deformation, brittle fracture, time- and temperature-dependent phenomena, fatigue, and materials
degradation:
Students will gain an understanding of how to select materials for specific applications, and how to
modify their properties to satisfy a specific set of performance requirements, taking into consideration
cost, durability, and potential environmental impact.
Throughout the course, be given of conventional and specialty materials usage in today’s construction,
transportation, energy, communications, and consumer products industries.
Materials problems will be discussed to underline the importance of the cross-disciplinary effort needed
to integrate materials and component design in today’s advanced engineered systems, such as gas-turbine
engines, nuclear reactors, space vehicles, and communications systems.
Class Schedule
Two days per week, for 80 minutes.
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Topics Covered
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Classification of structural materials, and characteristics of their mechanical properties.
Conventional and specialty materials usage in today’s advanced engineered systems.
Recycling and environmental impact considerations.
Primary and secondary bonding in crystalline solids. Derivation of bond-energy curve for a
typical crystal, and its use in predicting macroscopic materials properties.
Concepts of non-crystallinity, semi-crystallinity, glass transition temperature, network formers
and modifiers, and layered structures.
Polymerization, confirmation, configuration, cross-linking, thermoplastics, thermosetting resins,
and elastomers.
Calculations of linear, planar and bulk densities, and atomic packing factors for different crystal
structures.
Binary metallic and ceramic systems, and their use in manipulating microstructures, and hence
mechanical properties.
Yield strength, tensile strength, ductility, and toughness. Relationship between engineering and
true stress-strain behavior. Variability of materials properties, design and safety factors.
Observations of slip, determination of operative slip systems, and derivation of critical resolved
shear stress for slip initiation.
Edge, screw and mixed dislocations and their motion. Predictions of operative slip systems and
flow stresses in crystalline solids.
Strain hardening, solid solution hardening, dispersion hardening, and precipitation hardening.
Ductile and brittle fracture, recovery and recrystallization, fracture toughness, fatigue, and creep.
Particle reinforced, fiber reinforced and structural composites, strengthening methods,
orientation effects.
Mechanisms, forms of corrosion, and methods of prevention.
Contributions of course to meeting the professional component:
The course is presented in an interactive lecture format. The first half of the course places the emphasis
on understanding the nature of atomic bonding in solids, and the origin of close-packed structures. The
second half of the course addresses issues related to the mechanical properties of materials, and how
these are strongly affected by composition, structure and processing. The practical importance of the
subject is underscored by numerous examples of materials optimization through precise control of
composition, structure and processing, e.g. directional solidification of gas turbine blades and fabrication
of high specific strength composites.
Relationship of course to program outcomes:
This course contributes significantly to the ability to: apply knowledge of mathematics, science and
engineering; communication skills and appreciation of contemporary issues Ethical responsibility and
understanding of engineering solutions in a global context are highlighted by examining real-world
engineering problems that have been resolved by the application of fundamental knowledge relating
composition and structure to mechanical properties.
MAE 650:312 FLUID MECHANICS
Prerequisite: 14:440:222 or 14:440:292 and 01:640:244 or 01:640:292 or 50:640:314
Summary of CourseControl volume concepts of mass, momentum, and energy transport. Hydrostatics,
Euler's equations, potential flow, Navier Stokes equations, turbulence, and boundary layer theory.
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Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are to derive and understand the governing equations of fluid motions, to
develop physical insight into the behavior of fluid flows, and to develop analytical and empirical problem
solving capabilities to study engineering fluid mechanics problems.
Laboratory Design
Students are presented with an open ended design project. They are asked to prepare bid proposals for a
five mile long piping system from a well to a planned luxury resort. The project entails developing
engineering estimates of water requirements, contacting pump and pipe manufacturers and optimizing
installation and operating costs. The project is assigned in the eighth week of class. Students work in
groups of 3 - 4. Use of computers for the optimization process is encouraged.
Topics Covered
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Introduction: basic fluid mechanics concepts and terms.
Hydrostatics: forces on submerged bodies, buoyancy, solid body motion.
Control Volume Analysis: mass, momentum and energy conservation in inertial and accelerating
reference frames.
Differential Equations of Motion: continuity, fluid kinematics, derivation of Navier Stokes
equations.
Incompressible Inviscid Flow: Euler equations, Bernoulli equation, stream functions and potential
functions.
Dimensional Analysis: Buckingham Pi theorem, key dimensionless groups, dimensional analysis in
experimentation.
Internal and External Incompressible Viscous Flows: laminar/turbulent flows, boundary layer
theory, friction factor, lift and drag.
MAE 650:342 DESIGN OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
Prerequisite: 14:650:291 or 14:180:243 and 14:440:222 or 14:440:292
Summary of Course
Design philosophy; stress and deflection analysis; energy methods; theories of failure; fatigue; bearings;
design of such mechanical elements as springs, weldments, and gears.
Course Objective
There are four principal objectives for students in this course. 1) To establish strong analytical tools for
mechanical engineering design, 2) To become familiar with empirical and analytical tools for failure
prediction and assessment, 3) To gain a working knowledge base of various basic machine elements, and
4) To examine the interaction of these elements in a "complex" engineering system.
Class Schedule
Fourteen weeks, two 80-min lecture periods/week.
Topics Covered
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Review of Statics: Distributed loads, Shear & bending moment distributions
Review of Strength of Materials: Stress-strain relations, Cantilevered beams, Curved beams,
Mohr's circle, Principal stresses and strains, Buckling
Material Properties: Brittle vs. Ductile, Metallic vs. Non-metallic
Failure and Fatigue: Static failure theories, Life prediction theories, Fracture mechanics and life
prediction
Machine Components: Screws and threaded fasteners, Rivets and weldments, Springs, Gears
MAE 650:349 M E MEASUREMENTS LAB
Prerequisite: 14:332:373
Coreq: 14:650:350
Automatically registers you for 14:650:350
Summary of Course
Laboratory experience in use of instrumentation.
Course Objective
To acquaint the students with the techniques and problems associated with the use of different
instruments. Particular attention is given to the presentation of experimental data in graphical and
tabular form using appropriate software, the estimation of the different types of error associated with
each measurement, and to laboratory report writing. The corequisite lecture course 650:350 (Mechanical
Engineering Measurements) is structured to provide the analytical background needed for proper
interpretation and discussion of the experimental results.
Class Schedule
Fourteen weeks, three hours of laboratory per week.
Topics Covered
- Data presentation in graphical and tabular form.
- Error estimation.
- Experiments on first order system response.
- Experiments on the measurement of temperature.
- Experiment on the measurement of strain.
- Experiments on the measurement of fluid flow.
- Experiments of the measurement of pressure.
MAE 650:350 M E MEASUREMENTS
Prerequisite: 14:330:373
Coreq: 14:650:349
Summary of Course
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Theory of instrumentation, selection, calibration, use of instru- ments. Error analysis. Sensors, signal
conditioners, data acquisition, and processing systems. Design project.
Course Objective
To introduce the students to the general characteristics of instruments and measuring systems,
emphasizing those that are used in the corequisite Mechanical Engineering Laboratory course 650:349. A
substantial part of the course is devoted to the estimation of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis
in the design of measuring systems.
Class Schedule
Fourteen weeks, two 80-minute lectures per week
Topics Covered
- Basic Concepts
- System Response
- Measurement of Temperature
- Measurement of Strain
- Measurement of Velocity and Pressure
- Flow Measurement
- Experimental Errors
- Probability and Statistics
- Uncertainty Analysis
MAE 650:351 THERMODYNAMICS
Prerequisite: 01:640:244 and (01:750:272 or 227) and (01:750:273 or 228)
Summary of Course
Fundamental concepts, First Law, reversibility, Second Law, entropy, properties of fluids and perfect
gases, processes, cycles, general equations, and mixtures.
Course Objective
The course is intended to provide the fundamental concepts and methods of classical thermodynamic
analysis as a prerequisite for all other applied thermodynamic courses to follow.
Class Schedule
Fourteen weeks, two 80-minute lectures per week
Topics Covered
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Introduction, properties, units, general problem solving skills, barometric pressure, interpolation.
Energy and work, P-V work, imperfect differentials.
Properties and states, equilibrium, using the steam tables, specific heats, P-V-T property relations,
the ideal gas law, thermodynamic property data.
The first law of thermodynamics, applications to closed systems, analysis of cycles,steady state and
transient problems.
Second law, reversible and irreversible processes, entropy and disorder.
The second law of thermodynamics, possible and impossible processes.
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General analysis of cycles, component efficiencies, cycle efficiency, sources of loss.
Gas cycles; Brayton, Otto, Diesel, gas turbine.
Refrigeration gas cycles, begin vapor cycles, Rankine cycle.
Superheat and reheat, vapor refrigeration cycles.
General property relations, what to do if ideal gas law doesn't hold, generalized enthalpy and
entropy.
Ideal gas mixtures, psychrometrics.
MAE 650:361 INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS
Prerequisities: 01:640:152 and 01:640:244 and 01:750:227
Summary of Course
The course will emphasize integration of analog electronics, digital electronics, sensors and transducers,
actuators, and microprocessors for mechanical and aerospace systems. Lectures are intended to provide
the students with foundation concepts in mechatronics and practical familiarity with common elements
that
make up mechatronic systems. Mathematical modeling of electromechanical systems and basic PID
controller
design are discussed. Laboratory experiments are designed to give the students hands-on experience
with components and measurement equipment used in the design of mechatronic systems.
Course Objectives
1. To develop an understanding of the basic elements underlying mechatronic systems,
namely, integration of mechanical and aerospace systems with electronics, computing
and control technologies;
2. To understand how to interface electromechanical systems to microcontrollers;
3. To learn some basic mathematical modeling of mechatronic components and systems;
and
4. To gain hands-on experience with commonly used electronic test and measurement instrumentation.
Class Schedule
Two days per week, for 80 minutes.
MAE 650:388 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
Prerequisite: 14:650:215
Summary of Course
Computer-aided design (CAD) applications of analysis, synthesis, and design. Automated drafting and
higher-order programming languages. Development of general-purpose functions, components, and
command files. Hands-on experience on CAD stations.
Course Objectives
This course prepares seniors in mechanical engineering to develop CAD technology towards solving
design problems. In particular, emphasis is placed on developing solid models, assembly, animation,
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finite element analysis, custom design of CAD software to fulfill a particular requirement, development of
library of design components and automation. The students are exposed to major software IDEAS and
3Dlightyear. ProE is introduced.
Class Schedules
14 weeks of two 80 minutes hand-on lecture periods. Six (6) on-line quizzes are given. Five (5) homework
problems, seven (7) workshops are assigned.
Topics Covered
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Course overview, introduction to UNIX and WebPages
Solid modeling using IDEAS, geometric design, features shells, patterns
Solid modeling concepts, extrusion, revolution, and other Boolean operations
Variational and feature based design modeling, automation techniques
Generating drawings from 3-D models, automation techniques (1 class)
Assemblies and animation
Mechanism and mechanism analysis and design
Rapid Prototyping fabrication
Finite element analysis
Introduction to ProEngineer
Design project preparation using web and online documentation.
Senior Year
MAE 650:401 MECHANICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
Prerequisite: 14:440:222 or 14:440:292 and 01:640:244 or 01:640:292 or 50:640:314
Summary of Course
Dynamic analysis of mechanical, electromechanical, thermal, hydraulic, and pneumatic feedback control
systems.
Course Objectives
To model and design electromechanical systems and analyze the response to standard inputs, analyze and
design feedback systems, understand and assess stability.
Schedule Class
Fourteen weeks, one three-hour lecture per week.
Topics Covered
- Laplace Transforms and its inverse.
- Block Diagrams, Signal Flow graphs.
- State Space Analysis, Realizations.
- Mathematical Modeling, Linearization.
- Controller actions and first/second order systems.
- Routh-Hurwitz, Stability, Root Locus, Steady state errors.
- Frequency Domain Analysis, Bode, Nyquist.
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- Design Methodologies.
Design Content and Computer Usage: Two design projects involving concepts of dynamics, controller
design and performance analysis, transient and steady-state behavior, stability. Usage of MATLAB.
MAE 650:431 ME LABORATORY I
Prerequisites: 14:650:312 and 14:650:342 and 14:650:349 and 14:650:350 and 14:650:351
Summary of Course
Comprehensive experiments in fluid dynamics, acoustics, heat transfer, power systems, and dynamic
mechanical systems. Preparation of test procedure, data analysis, presentation of results and conclusions.
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are: to permit the students to test the theoretical knowledge gained in the
junior year courses in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and thermo-dynamics; to estimate and to verify
the sources of experimental error; and to gain hands-on experience with at least some mechanical and
fluid systems and instruments
Class Schedule
Fourteen weeks, one three-hour lab period per week.
Laboratory Projects
Report required for each experiment by every individual student.
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Materials testing.
Perform basic tensile test on four unknown alloys.
Use results to classify alloys. Identify probable heat treatments for each alloy.
Steam turbine. Operate a steam turbine at different loads and measure its efficiency.
Perform an energy balance on the system and discuss results.
Air conditioning. Evaluate the performance of a commercial air conditioning unit by making
multiple measurements at several locations in the loop.
Observe the change in performance due to changes in operating parameters.
Momentum deficit behind a cylinder.
Use hot film probe to measure velocity profiles behind a cylinder in a wind tunnel.
Estimate drag coefficient and wake growth from the profiles.
Internal combustion engine. Conduct engine performance test to measure power output at
difference loads and speeds.
Learn how to process data to find results including efficiency.
Forced convection.
Measure Stanton and Nusselt numbers. Measure friction factor.
Use standard equations to compute those values.
Compare results and discuss discrepancies. Compare Sider-Tate and Colburn relations.
MAE 650:432 ME LABORATORY II
Prerequisites: 14:650:312, 349, 350, 351
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Summary of Course
Comprehensive experiments in fluid dynamics, acoustics, heat transfer, power systems, and dynamic
mechanical systems. Preparation of test procedure, data analysis, presentation of results and conclusions.
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are twofold: to give the students the opportunity to test the theoretical
knowledge on thermodynamics, heat transfer and vibrations with experiments, and to permit the student
to deliver a technical presentation on laboratory results to their classmates in a formal manner.
Class Schedule
Fourteen weeks, one three-hour lab period per week. Check syllabus for schedule of lectures.
Topics Covered
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Measurement of the NTU.
Use a counter-flow heat exchanger and compare with its theoretical value.
Explain any discrepancy.
DC motor control.
Introduces the basic principles of controls with applications to control of basic electronic systems.
Single degree of freedom vibration.
Measure the natural frequency of a system to compare with the calculated value.
Use a fast data acquisition system and learn to transfer the data to a computer for subsequent
analysis.
Shock Tube.
Learn basics of digital oscilloscopes, use piezoelectric sensors, calculate predicted shock speed and
pressure difference and compare with experiment.
Robotics. Introduce basic robotics principles with an emphasis on path planning.
Oral presentation of Laboratory results.
Learn and practice the formal technical presentation by following major steps of preparation,
including making visual aids and graphic materials for effective delivery of a talk.
Contributions of course to meeting the professional component
The students participating to 650:432, 433, 434, acquire a 'hands-on' supplement to core mechanical
engineering curriculum topics, as well as, are exposed to modern mechanical engineering systems,
measuring devices, and data acquisition systems. Therefore, the students are able to conduct
experiments, analyze and interpret data (while applying their knowledge of mathematics, science, and
engineering), work as teams and improve their ability to communicate effectively. Furthermore, the
students are exposed to contemporary engineering techniques and issues, and develop an ability to use
the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Relationship of course to program outcomes
Hands-on experience is invaluable for increasing the understanding of scientific and engineering
principles in the young minds of our students. It is the physical bridge between what they learn and how
they apply it in the real world. It helps them visualize and absorb their knowledge. The 650:432,433,434
labs promote hands on experience and reinforce the students’ ability to identify, formulate and solve
engineering problems. Finally, though the lectures/demos and labs we promote knowledge of
contemporary issues and put the seeds life-long learning.
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MAE 650:433 ME LABORATORY II (Aerospace Option)
Prerequisites: 14:650:312, 349, 350, 351
Summary of Course
Comprehensive experiments in fluid dynamics, acoustics, heat transfer, power systems, and dynamic
mechanical systems. Preparation of test procedure, data analysis, presentation of results and conclusions.
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are twofold: to give the students the opportunity to test the theoretical
knowledge on thermodynamics, heat transfer and vibrations with experiments, and to permit the student
to deliver a technical presentation on laboratory results to their classmates in a formal manner.
Class Schedule
Fourteen weeks, one three-hour lab period per week. Check syllabus for schedule of lectures.
Topics Covered
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Measurement of the NTU.
Use a counter-flow heat exchanger and compare with its theoretical value.
Explain any discrepancy.
DC motor control.
Introduces the basic principles of controls with applications to control of basic electronic systems.
Single degree of freedom vibration.
Measure the natural frequency of a system to compare with the calculated value.
Use a fast data acquisition system and learn to transfer the data to a computer for subsequent
analysis.
Shock Tube.
Learn basics of digital oscilloscopes, use piezoelectric sensors, calculate predicted shock speed and
pressure difference and compare with experiment.
Robotics. Introduce basic robotics principles with an emphasis on path planning.
Oral presentation of Laboratory results.
Learn and practice the formal technical presentation by following major steps of preparation,
including making visual aids and graphic materials for effective delivery of a talk.
Contributions of course to meeting the professional component
The students participating to 650:432, 433, 434, acquire a 'hands-on' supplement to core mechanical
engineering curriculum topics, as well as, are exposed to modern mechanical engineering systems,
measuring devices, and data acquisition systems. Therefore, the students are able to conduct
experiments, analyze and interpret data (while applying their knowledge of mathematics, science, and
engineering), work as teams and improve their ability to communicate effectively. Furthermore, the
students are exposed to contemporary engineering techniques and issues, and develop an ability to use
the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Relationship of course to program outcomes
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Hands-on experience is invaluable for increasing the understanding of scientific and engineering
principles in the young minds of our students. It is the physical bridge between what they learn and how
they apply it in the real world. It helps them visualize and absorb their knowledge. The 650:432,433,434
labs promote hands on experience and reinforce the students’ ability to identify, formulate and solve
engineering problems. Finally, though the lectures/demos and labs we promote knowledge of
contemporary issues and put the seeds life-long learning.
MAE 650:435 M E LABORATORY II (Energy Option)
Prerequisites: 14:650:312, 349, 350, 351
Summary of Course
Comprehensive experiments in fluid dynamics, acoustics, heat transfer, power systems, and dynamic
mechanical systems. Preparation of test procedure, data analysis, presentation of results and conclusions.
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are twofold: to give the students the opportunity to test the theoretical
knowledge on thermodynamics, heat transfer and vibrations with experiments, and to permit the student
to deliver a technical presentation on laboratory results to their classmates in a formal manner.
Class Schedule
Fourteen weeks, one three-hour lab period per week. Check syllabus for schedule of lectures.
Topics Covered
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Measurement of the NTU.
Use a counter-flow heat exchanger and compare with its theoretical value.
Explain any discrepancy.
DC motor control.
Introduces the basic principles of controls with applications to control of basic electronic systems.
Single degree of freedom vibration.
Measure the natural frequency of a system to compare with the calculated value.
Use a fast data acquisition system and learn to transfer the data to a computer for subsequent
analysis.
Shock Tube.
Learn basics of digital oscilloscopes, use piezoelectric sensors, calculate predicted shock speed and
pressure difference and compare with experiment.
Robotics. Introduce basic robotics principles with an emphasis on path planning.
Oral presentation of Laboratory results.
Learn and practice the formal technical presentation by following major steps of preparation,
including making visual aids and graphic materials for effective delivery of a talk.
Contributions of course to meeting the professional component
The students participating to 650:432, 433, 434, acquire a 'hands-on' supplement to core mechanical
engineering curriculum topics, as well as, are exposed to modern mechanical engineering systems,
measuring devices, and data acquisition systems. Therefore, the students are able to conduct
experiments, analyze and interpret data (while applying their knowledge of mathematics, science, and
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engineering), work as teams and improve their ability to communicate effectively. Furthermore, the
students are exposed to contemporary engineering techniques and issues, and develop an ability to use
the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Relationship of course to program outcomes
Hands-on experience is invaluable for increasing the understanding of scientific and engineering
principles in the young minds of our students. It is the physical bridge between what they learn and how
they apply it in the real world. It helps them visualize and absorb their knowledge. The 650:432,433,434
labs promote hands on experience and reinforce the students’ ability to identify, formulate and solve
engineering problems. Finally, though the lectures/demos and labs we promote knowledge of
contemporary issues and put the seeds life-long learning.
MAE 650:443 VIBRATIONS AND CONTROLS
Prerequisite: 14:440:222 or 292 and 14:640:421 and 14:650:291
Summary of Course
Mechanical vibration, vibration isolation, and critical speeds. Balancing of rotating and reciprocating
machinery. Feedback control systems.
Course Objectives
Students learn how vibrating structures and machines are described mathematically, how to formulate
and solve their governing equations of motion, how to model the environments and loads they commonly
experience, and how to interpret the mathematical solutions physically. Basic principles from control
theory are presented.
Class Schedule
14 weeks, two 80 minute lectures per week. Two in-class exams, one final exam, two computer projects,
and regularly assigned homework.
Topics Covered
- Introduction, systems, components, concepts from dynamics
- Basic mathematics, modeling of dynamical systems
- Free response of undamped single degree or freedom systems
- Response to harmonic excitation
- Damped systems, impulse response
- General system response
- Multi degree of freedom systems
- Free vibration, the eigenvalue problem, orthogonality
- Response of multi degree of freedom systems
- Special problems in discrete systems
- Continuous systems
- Introduction to feedback control
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MAE 650:447 PROBABILISTIC MODELS IN MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE SYSTEMS
Prerequisite: 14:640:421
Summary of Course
Probabilistic concepts and modeling in mechanical design and analysis. Reliability of mechanical systems.
Introduction to turbulence modeling. Introduction to computational aspects. Design project.
Course Objectives
It is becoming increasingly important to understand and be able to model uncertainties and qualitative
information in engineering. Basic ideas from mathematical probability will be developed in an
engineering context with the purpose to evolve students skills at incorporating uncertainties into their
design, research and development activities. The essential probabilistic measures will be reviewed with
applications to systems encountered in mechanical and aerospace engineering. A purpose of the course is
to instill an understanding of probabilistic modeling and its applications.
Class Schedule
Fourteen weeks, one three-hour lab period per week.
Topics Covered
Role of Probability in Engineering:
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Introduction to the subject with semi-quantitative examples taken from the profession
Basic Probability Concepts: The language of probability will be introduced
Case Studies: Random Loads such as wind, aerodynamic, earthquake and material models
Functions of random variables: how to use probabilistic information about one parameter to
estimate uncertainties about other related parameters.
Case studies Bayesian Methods
Advanced topics: random vibration of structures, fluid turbulence, structural reliability, Monte
Carlo methods.
These change depending on the interests and background of the students.
MAE 650:449 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Prerequisite: 14:650:291
Summary of Course
Particle and fiber-reinforced composites, stress-strain relations of anisotropic materials, tensor
transformation, derivation of effective moduli of composites from those of the constituents, crossply/angle-ply laminates, symmetric/antisymmetric laminates, and engineering applications.
Course Objectives
This course is designed to introduce to students the basic theory and applications of modern composite
materials. The focus is on understanding the mechanical basis for the stiffness and strength of anisotropic
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fiber-reinforced composites, so that they could use this new class of materials to design light-weight and
strong engineering structures.
Class Schedule
Two 80 minute periods per week for fourteen weeks.
Topics Covered
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Basic structures of composite materials
Stress, strain and their transformation, and isotropic stress-strain relations
Orthotropic and transversely isotropic stress-strain relations
Estimates of composite stiffness; rule of mixtures Strength theories; maximum strain and
maximum stress; Tsai-Hill's anisotropic theory and Tsai-Wu tensor theory
Laminated composites; cross ply and angle ply; symmetric and anti-symmetric laminates
In-plane laminate theory; ply stress and ply strain analysis
Classical lamination theory; resultant force and moments
Design Project: Design of a pressure vessel using fiber-reinforced composites.
To design a closed-end cylindrical pressure vessel as large a diameter as possible with a constant
thickness to sustain the highest possible internal pressure without failure.
MAE 650:451 VEHICLE DYNAMICS
Prerequisite: 14:440:222, Co Requisite: 01:640:421
Summary of Course
Basic underlying principles involving the motion of ground vehicles. Study of longitudinal, lateral, and
vertical motions. Stability of vehicle motion, effect of aerodynamics, road surface inclination and
imperfections.
Course Objective
To develop an understanding of the basic elements underlying the motion of ground vehicles. Study the
kinematics of vehicle motion, including steering and roll centers, as well as effects of external forces,
including gravity and aerodynamic loads, tire forces and moments. Analyze and evaluate the stability of
lateral motion, understeer and oversteer effects. Develop an understanding of pitch, bounce and roll
motions, as well as vehicle suspensions.
Class Schedule
2 lectures per week, each 80 min, 14 weeks a semester.
Topics Covered
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Introduction, concepts from vehicles and vehicle kinematics
Kinematics and kinematics of vehicle systems, kinematic constraints
Basic concepts from kinematics and dynamics
Dynamics of vehicles, loads on vehicles
Acceleration performance, braking performance
Wheel loads, tire loads
Tire loads, wheel slip, aerodynamic forces
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Aerodynamics, lateral stability and cornering
Lateral stability and cornering
Lateral stability, pitch and bounce motion
Pitch and bounce motion
Roll center, suspension systems
Suspensions, special topics
MAE 650:455 DESIGN OF MECHANISMS
Prerequisite: 14:440:222 or 292
Summary of Course
Motion analysis. Centrodes, analytical representation of plane motion, Euler-Savary equation, Bobillier's
theorem. Linkages and cams. Two- and three-position syntheses, Freudenstein's method, and optimal
methods. Design project.
Course Objective
This course provides students with a fundamental knowledge of linkage modeling and design. The course
has two inter-related components: (i) Given a specific task, design/synthesize a linkage able to achieve it
and (ii) for a given linkage, perform a full kinematic analysis to determine the performance
characteristics of the device.
Class Schedule
14 weeks, two 80 minute lectures per week. Two in-class exams, one final exam, two computer projects,
and regularly assigned homework.
Topics Covered
- Introduction; Design; Fundamental Concepts
- Fundamental Concepts, Position Analysis
- Velocity Analysis
- Acceleration Analysis
- Graphical Linkage Synthesis
- Analytical Synthesis Methods
- Dyads, Freudenstein's Equation
- Spur Gears; Spur Gear Trains
- Planetary Gear Trains
- Cams
- Mechanism Design
MAE 650:458 AEROSPACE STRUCTURES
Prerequisite: 14:650:291
Summary of Course
Load factors, stresses and deformations in thin-walled members, shear center, torsion of single-cell and
multicell structures, analysis of aircraft components.
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Course Objectives
This course applies and introduces topics from the mechanics of solids to the analysis of structural shapes
and components of the type that are common in aircraft. While matters of a practical nature are referred
to, the course focuses on the fundamental engineering science aspects of the subject. Materials of a
practical and design nature will be distributed for supplementary reading.
Class Schedule
14 weeks, two 80 minute lectures per week.
Topics Covered
- Introduction/Background
- Shear Webs/Beams
- Stress/Equilibrium/Strain
- Stress/Strain
- Box Beam Stress Analysis
- Rib/Bulkhead Shear Flows
- Complementary Virtual Work
- Force Method: Beams
- Force Method: Thin Walled Structures
MAE 650:459 AEROSPACE PROPULSION
Prerequisite: 14:650:312 and 14:650:351
Summary of Course
Theory of air-breathing and rocket engines. Propulsion performance parameters and mission
requirements. Operation of diffusers, combustors, rockets, and jet engines. Design project.
Course Objective
This course is intended to prepare students to effectively use the principles of fluid mechanics and
thermodynamics in the design and analysis of propulsion devices used in aerospace applications.
Class Schedule
14 weeks, two 80 minute lectures per week.
Topics Covered
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Introduction.
Review of applicable fluid mechanics , thermodynamics, and compressible flow.
One dimensional steady flow of a perfect gas.
Normal and oblique shocks
Thermodynamics of aircraft jet engines.
Thrust, efficiency, fuel consumption, turbojet, ramjet, turbofan and aerodynamic losses.
Aerodynamics of jet engine components, diffusers, inlets, combustors, thrust nozzles
Axial flow and centrifugal compressors
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Axial flow turbines
Rocket performance parameters
Chemical rockets - Thrust, nozzles, heat transfer, cooling, combustion chambers
Boundary layer heat transfer
MAE 650:460 AERODYNAMICS
Prerequisite: 14:650:312 and 14:650:351
Summary of Course
Circulation and lift, Kutta-Joukowski theorem, thin airfoil theory, finite wing theory, induced drag, static
and dynamic longitudinal and lateral stability and control. Design project.
Course Objectives
This course is designed to give mechanical and aerospace engineering students a fundamental
understanding of modern aerodynamics, and to develop design expertise in aerodynamics.
Class Schedule
Fourteen weeks, two 80-minute lectures per week
Topics Covered
- Introduction
- Governing equations and terminology
- Inviscid Incompressible Flow: Bernoulli's equation
- Inviscid Incompressible Flow: Velocity potential & stream function
- Incompressible Flow over Airfoils: Thin airfoil theory
- Panel methods and real airfoils
- Finite wings
- Compressible flow: Normal and oblique shocks and expansion waves
- Compressible flow: Nozzles and airfoils
- Aircraft flight mechanics and performance
- Aircraft stability and control
- Aircraft design case studies
- Design project
MAE 650:461 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Prerequisite: 14:650:351
Summary of Course
Thorough analysis of reciprocating engines and gas turbine. Fuel characteristics. Pollutant formation and
control. Combustion and lubrication.
Course Objectives
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To survey all aspects of combustion engines of all types, including fuels and emissions; and to synthesize
physics, chemistry, thermodynamics and design into a manufactured product.
Class Schedule
Two 80-minute lectures for 14 weeks
Topics Covered
- Engine Types/Operation
- Design/Operation Variables
- Fuel/Air Mixtures
- Ideal Engine Cycles
- Gas Exchange Processes
- SI Engine Fuel Metering
- SI Engine Combustion
- CI Engine Combustion
- Pollutant Formation
- Engine Characteristics
MAE 650:462 POWER PLANTS
Prerequisite: 14:650:351
Summary of Course
Current theory and practice of cycles and design of equipment for the generation of power in central
stations and industrial power plants. Design projects.
Course Objective
The objective of the course is to introduce the student to the basic elements of electric-generating power
plant technology and engineering, with a balance between the analytical and technological aspects of
power plant design.
Class Schedule
Fourteen weeks of two 80-minute lectures per week.
Topics Covered
Introduction, review of first and second law of thermodynamics for closed and open systems.
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The concept of entropy and reversibility, Carnot cycle.
The Rankine cycle, cycle efficiency, external and internal irreversibilities, ways to improve
efficiency.
Superheating, reheat, regeneration, choice of feedwater heaters, co-generation.
Fossil-fuel system generators, water tube boilers, steam drums, superheaters and reheaters,
economizers, fans and stack design, steam generator control.
Fuels and combustion, types of fuels, choice of a fuel, firing equipment for solid, liquid and gas
fuels, analysis of the combustion process and heating values.
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Turbo-machinery basics, turbine and pumps, inputs and reaction type turbines, turbine losses and
efficiencies.
Feedwater systems, types of condensers, surface condenser calculations, boiler makeup and
treatment.
Cooling towers, wet and dry cooling towers design and analysis.
Gas cycles, the need for gas cycles, ideal Brayton cycle calculations, non-ideal Brayton cycle
analysis.
Principles of nuclear energy, boiling water reactor and pressurized water reactors.
Non conventional power generating plants, geothermal, solar and wind energy, energy storage.
MAE 650:463 COMPRESSIBLE FLUID DYNAMICS
Prerequisite: 14:650:312
Summary of Course
Integral form of conservation laws. One dimensional compressi- ble flow with friction and heat. Normal
and oblique shock waves. Prandtl-Meyer expansion. Differential form of conservation laws. Unsteady
wave motion. 2-D subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flow.
Course Objectives
This course is designed to give seniors in mechanical and aerospace engineering a fundamental
understanding of compressible flow phenomena and an introduction to the use of computer techniques in
solving engineering related problems.
Class Schedule
Fourteen weeks, two 80 minute periods per week.
Topics Covered
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Compressible Flow: Some History and Introductory Thoughts Integral
Forms of the Conservation Equations for Inviscid Flows One-Dimensional Flow
Oblique Shock and Expansion Waves Quasi-One-Dimensional Flow
Differential conservation Equations for Inviscid Flows
Unsteady Wave Motion , Linearized Flow
Numerical Techniques for Steady Supersonic Flow
The Time-Dependent Technique: With Application to Supersonic Blunt Bodies and Nozzles
MAE 650:465 ORBITAL MECHANICS
Prerequisites: 14:650:312 and 351
Summary of Course
Rocket principle and performance; staging; trajectories in central force field; orbit transfer; reentry
dynamics and heating.
Course Objective
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To provide the foundations of basic orbital and gravitation theory. The emphasis is on two-body
problems, particle dynamics and motion under inverse square forces, with particular applications to
spacecraft orbit determinations, trajectories, time of flight and maneuvers. The second half of the course
provides an overview of rocket propulsion, performance issues and re-entry problems.
Class Schedule
One three hour lecture per week
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Introduction; historical background; N- and 2-body problems
Equations and constants of motion, conservation of energy, momentum equation and properties of
conic section
Two-body trajectories: elliptical, circular, parabolic, hyperbolic; elevation angle
More on circular and elliptical orbits
Orbit shaping; escape
Orbital transfers
Plane changes
Time of flight, parabolic, elliptical, Lambert's Theorem, Orbit Determination
Interplanetary transfers, solar system, sphere of influence
Patched conic concept
Planetary capture and gravity assist
Rocket engines, nozzle performance, over- and under-expansion; specific impulse; hrust; exhaust
velocity; mixture ratio.
Performance equations: mass ratio, structural factor, payload ratio; thrust to weight ratio; burn
time
Single stage performance: gross lift-off weight, limiting velocity, staging
Restricted staging: stage, step
Generalized staging
Powered boost: gravity turn
Entry problem, ballistic entry
Heating problem; heat sink, ablation, radiation
MAE 650:467 Design and MFG I
Prerequisite: 14:650:231 and 14:650:342 and 14:650:388
Summary of Course
Systems design using mathematical modeling. Optimization techniques. Engineering case studies. Design
project.
Course Objective
DMS forms the capstone senior design course. It allows seniors to use the knowledge they have acquired
over the last 3-4 years in solving open-ended, typically multi-criteria, engineering problems. Emphasis is
placed on teamwork, project management, conceptualization, detailed design, analysis, and
manufacturing. At the end of the year long sequence (650:486 and 650:487) students will have
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experienced a full product development cycle, from concept to construction and testing. 650:486, the first
half of the course sequence, emphasizes design, analysis and engineering communication. By semester's
end, students present a detailed proposal (complete with design drawings and budget) suggesting a
solution to their open-ended problem.
Class Schedule
Two 55 min classes and One 3 hour laboratory per week.
Topics Covered
- The Design Process
- Project Management
- Creativity and Conceptual Design
- Decision Making
- Materials and Material Selection
- Cost Analysis and Budget Preparation
- Modeling and Simulation
- Engineering Communication
- Reliability in Design
MAE 650:468 Design and MFG II
Summary of Course
Systems design using mathematical modeling. Optimization techniques. Engineering case studies. Design
project.
Course Objective
DMS forms the capstone senior design course. It allows seniors to use the knowledge they have acquired
over the last 3-4 years in solving open-ended, typically multi-criteria, engineering problems. Emphasis is
placed on teamwork, project management, conceptualization, detailed design, analysis, and
manufacturing. At the end of the year long sequence (650:486 and 650:487) students will have
experienced a full product development cycle, from concept to construction and testing. 650:486, the first
half of the course sequence, emphasizes design, analysis and engineering communication. By semester's
end, students present a detailed proposal (complete with design drawings and budget) suggesting a
solution to their open-ended problem.
Class Schedule
Two 55 min classes and One 3 hour laboratory per week.
Topics Covered
- The Design Process
- Project Management
- Creativity and Conceptual Design
- Decision Making
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- Materials and Material Selection
- Cost Analysis and Budget Preparation
- Modeling and Simulation
- Engineering Communication
- Reliability in Design
MAE 650:471 INTRODUCTION TO MUSCUOSKETAL MECHANICS
Prerequisite: 14:650:291 or 14:125:308
Course Summary:
Introduction to motion-actuating, force-generating, and load-supporting mechanisms in
musculoskeletal system, as explained from basic engineering principles. Elucidation of functionstructure relationships from both ultra-structural and mechanical analyses. Analytical,
computational, and clinical approaches to solve realistic orthopedic, sports, and recreational
problems.
Course Objectives:
To teach engineering students how to use mechanical principles to solve problems in the
musculoskeletal system. To expose engineering students to basic anatomy and physiology of the
musculoskeletal system. To teach students to identify, formulate, and solve real – life human
locomotion problems employing basic mechanical analyses.
Class Schedule:
This is a key technical elective for students choosing the Biomechanics Option and for students
interested in learning more about bioengineering. Students are able to gain fresh understanding
about the functioning of their own body and are able to explain personal experience in their daily
life. They find new applications of mechanical principles in areas they never thought possible
before. This course also prepares engineering students to go to the bioengineering industry after
graduation, such as bio - devices design, robotics, and medical engineering. Students receive a
comprehensive overview of the key players in the musculoskeletal system, and their functions are
explained in the framework of engineering concepts.
Relationship of course to program outcomes:
This course allows the students to utilize the mechanical engineering principles to solve problems in
a new, physiological setting. The students learn to conceptualize, identify, and formulate a
mechanical problem from an anatomical part of the human body and solve it through critical
thinking, physical interpretation, and mathematical analysis. The students are also required to do
individual literature survey projects on subjects of personal interests. At the end of the semester,
each student is required to present his or her project before the whole class, and submit a final
project report. This project experience motivates the students to go deeper on particular subjects
covered in the class, and further trains them on scientific research, writing, and presentation.
MAE 650:472 BIOFLUID MECHANICS
Prerequisite: 14:650:312 or 14:125:303
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Summary of Course
Basic introduction to fluid mechanics and heat and mass transport in biological systems. Emphasis on the
study of models and applications of biofluid flows in physiological processes occurring in human blood
circulation and underlying physical mechanisms from an engineering perspective, and on chemical and
physical transport processes with applications toward the development of drug delivery systems,
bioartificial organs, and tissue engineering.
Course Objectives
The recent years have seen an increasing collaboration between engineering and biological disciplines.
Biological sciences are becoming more quantitative, and dependable on engineering principles. The
latter, on the other hand, is finding new applications in biology. This course intends to expose the
students to the interdisciplinary area where fundamental fluid mechanical principles are applied to
biological and physiological systems. The students will be able to identify, model, and solve biological
problems mediated by fluid flow and transport phenomena.
Class Schedule
Two 80 minute periods per week for fourteen weeks.
Topics Covered
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Introduction. Examples of biological proceses involving fluid mechanics.
Review of fluid mechanics.
Mass, momentum and energy balance. Inviscid and viscous flows. Euler, Bernoulli equations.
Some exact solutions. Laminar and turbulent flows.
Cardiovascular fluid mechanics.
Overview of the cardiovascular system and basic physiology of heart.
Fluid mechanics of the heart, and heart valves. Flow through nozzles and venturi, jet flow. Fluid
mechanics of valvular disease. Cardiac assist device. Heart valves.
Blood flow in large arteries. Concept of boundary layer, developed and developing flows.
Oscillatory flow. Flow patterns in curved tube and bifurcation. Transitional and turbulent flows,
flow separation. Fluid mechanics of atherosclerosis and arterial stenosis.
Wave propagation in circulatory system. Moens-Korteweg equation.
Blood rheology, microcirculation and cellular fluid mechanics.
Mechanics of blood flow in microvessels. Fahraeus and Fahraeus-Lindqvist effects. Blood
viscosity. Stokes-Einstein equation, viscosity of dilute suspension. Non-Newtonian fluids. Methods
of measuring rheological properties. Effect of RBC aggregation. Flow distribution in networks.
Cell rolling and adhesion. Stokes flow around a sphere.
Flow induced deformation of RBC. Membrane properties.
Peristaltic flow
Bio-locomotion
Fluid mechanics of insect and bird flight. Theory of lift.
Swimming of fish. Concept of drag reduction.
Bacterial swimming.
Contributions of course to meeting the professional component
This is an elective course for undergraduate students with Biomechanics option in Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering. The course exposes the students to various biological problems involving fluid
mechanics. It allows the students to identify fluid flow and transport related problems in physiology,
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model, solve and interpret the results based on the fundamental knowledge in fluid mechanics and
transport phenomena.
MAE 650:473 DESIGN OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES
Prerequisites: 14:650:342
Summary of Course
Overview of assistive devices; mechanism design; actuator, sensor, and computer technology; humanmachine interface and control; human factors; clinical considerations. Open only to junior or senior
engineering majors.
Course Objective
This course provides an introduction to the design of assistive devices andtechnology. Participants study
the development of devices that improve the life of people with disabilities and they investigate the use of
assistive technology as it relates to life skills such as communication, mobility, education, recreation,
vocation, independence and therapy/rehabilitation. This course provides the multi-disciplinary
theoretical and experimental tools and methods to develop devices to be used to increase, maintain, or
improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Class Schedule
Three a week for 14 weeks
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Introduction to Assistive Technology, Clinical Terminology
The Design Process
Classical Mechanics and Mechanism Design (Review)
Tissue and Joint Mechanics
Musculoskeletal and Neuromotor Disease
Orthotics and Prosthetics for Manipulation
Orthotics and Prosthetics for Locomotion and Mobility
Seating Intervention
Human-Machine Interface
Alternative Communication
Human Factors
Patent Law and Technology Transfer
Contributions of course to meeting the professional component:
The goal of the course was to provide a comprehensive design exercise for senior engineering students.
The course lectures and related journal articles introduced both conventional and innovative designs for
ADs, the concept of human factors and stressed the importance of the engineering design process.
Relationship of course to program outcomes:
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This course provides important connection to many practical applications in the area of biomechanical
systems as well as prepares the student to tackle a wide variety of problems after graduation.
MAE 650:474 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS
Prerequisite: 14:650:351
Summary of Description
Critical analysis of the design parameters that influence the performance of wind, tides, wave,
hydroelectric, solar, fuel cell, and biomass alternative energy systems. An introduction to turbomachinery is provided and used to analyze multiple systems. Thermodynamic principles are also used to
examine several types of alternative energy systems.
Course Objectives
This course is designed to give mechanical and aerospace engineering students a fundamental
understanding of alternative energy systems, and develop skills to access the application and design of
these systems.
Class Schedule
Two 80-minute lectures per week for 14 weeks
Topics Covered
Energy Consumption and production in the world and in the United States
Turbomachinery (speed considerations, energy transfer, classifications)
Hydropower (hydraulic analysis, speed considerations)
Wind (Turbine configurations, available power, and efficiency)
Thermodynamics Review
Ocean Energy (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy)
Fuel Cell (cell classification, electrochemical reactions, cell configurations, efficiency of reversible fuel cells,
effects of temperature and pressure on enthalpy and free energy of a reaction)
Biomass (fuel composition, hydrocarbons, oxidation stages of hydrocarbons, esters, ethanol production and
fermentation, photosynthesis)
Solar (solar architecture, flat collectors, heat storage, circulation, insulation, concentrators, plant
configurations)
MAE 650:478 ME ASPECTS OF ELECTRONIC PACKAGING
Co-requisite: 14:650:342 and 351
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Summary of Course
The packaging of integrated circuits, printed circuit boards, and electronic equipment from consumer
electronics and personal computers to large mainframe computers and telephone switching systems.
Thermal analysis and design, stress analysis, shock and vibration, electrical analysis and design,
materials, reliability, and failure mode analysis.
Course Objectives
This course acquaints students with the art and science of establishing physical, electrical, and optical
interconnections and of providing an appropriate environment for the operation of opto-electronic
circuits.
Class Schedule
14 weeks, two 80 minute lectures per week
Topics Covered
- Communications/Information industry overview
- Convergence of telephone, computer, entertainment
- Communications networks and technologies
- Traditional telephone, voice & data, LANs, WANs, Internet, IP
- OSI layers, the physical layer and opto-electronic packaging hierarchy
- Semiconductors and integrated circuits
- Integrated circuit packaging
- Printed circuit boards, backplanes, cabinets, connectors, cables
- Optical and electronic components
- Electronic materials
- Thermal management
- Thermal design & analysis, free and forced air-cooling
- Electrical design considerations
- Parasitics, EMC/EMI etc.
- Product development and manufacturing
- Reliability, qualification, environmental stress testing
- Failure modes, shock & vibration, thermo-mechanical stresses, corrosion
- Quality standards, ISO 9001
- Industrial ecology and design for environment, ISO 14001
MAE 650:481 HEAT TRANSFER
Prerequisite: 01:640:421 and 14:650:312 and 14:650:351
Summary of Course
Theory of heat transfer by steady and transient conduction. Heat transfer by radiation. Convection of
heat by fluid motion in external and internal flow. Combined heat transfer calculations.
Course Objective
To educate and train students to understand the basic concepts of heat transfer, and to enable them to
perform engineering heat transfer calculations. This would include the ability to formulate conduction,
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convection, and radiation problems, and the ability to use simple analytical, computational, or
correlation-based techniques to solve the resulting equations to obtain heat transfer rates.
Class Schedule
2 lectures per week, each 80 min, 14 weeks a semester.
Topics Covered
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Conduction
Steady one and two-dimensional conduction
Electrical analogy and thermal resistance concept
Transient conduction
Lumped capacitance approach
Spatial variations and transient conduction
Computational techniques for conduction
Fins and extended surfaces
Convection, boundary layers, correlation techniques for convection, free and forced convection
External and internal flows
Radiation
Radiation exchange between surfaces
MAE 650:485 TOPICS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites: Open only to junior and senior engineering majors
Course Summary:
Course topics include introduction to Linux operating system management and practical exercises with
applications . Topic examples: system installation and configuration, shell
scripting, networking, file sharing via NFS and SAMBA, centralized authentication with NIS and LDAP,
security, computational Linux clusters.
Course Objectives:
The objective of the course is to teach the future engineers how to configure, manage and use effectively
and securely Linux desktops, application servers and computational Linux clusters. A majority of the
course is devoted to practical exercises with the system and applications.
Class Schedule:
Fourteen weeks, one 80-minute lecture per week and one 80-minute practical recitation per student per
week.
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Commands, shells, processes
System installation and upgrade
Kernel configuration and compilation
Networking basics
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Network File System (NFS)
Network Information Service (NIS)
Linux-Windows integration through dual-boot and Samba
LDAP
Shell scripting
Run Levels and process scheduling through cron and at
Security topics
Email
Computational Clusters
Domain Name Service (DNS)
Contributions of course to meeting the professional component:
The course provides an opportunity for the students to learn Linux in a practical way: every student is
assigned a desktop and a cluster computer in the lab for the whole semester. That allows them to practice
with systems, computations and troubleshooting in a real networked environment. The material covered
in the course is focused on providing the necessary background for Linux systems administration and
high performance computing.
Relationship of course to program outcomes:
This elective course provides an opportunity to ME and ECE students to develop the ability to additional
knowledge on computer environments and clusters.
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