TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
Course Code
Course Title
Fall
Spring
Introductory Biochemistry
BCH 3023
PR: CHM 2211 and BSC 2010
Introduction to the chemistry and intermediary metabolism of
biologically important substances.
Cell and Tissue Engineering
BME 4332
PR: EGN 3343 & either EGN 3365 or EMA 4003
Engineering principles and molecular cell biology are applied to
develop a fundamental understanding of property-function
relationships in cells and tissues and exploit them in the rational
design of tissue replacements.
X
Introduction to Bioastronautics
BME 4440
PR: CHM 2045 and PHY 2049
This course will discuss the space environment, impacts of
microgravity on human physiology, countermeasures, human
factors in spacesuit and spacecraft design, astronaut training, life
support systems, mission planning, and private space flight.
X
Structures I
CES 3102
PR: EGN 3331
Analysis of simple structural systems, both determinate and
indeterminate. Moment area theorems; influence lines; introduction
to steel design.
Hydro and Aerodynamics
EAS 4121
PR: EML 3701, MAP 2302
Advanced fluid dynamics, ideal and viscous flows, applications to
flow around immersed bodies.
X
Instrument Systems I
ECH 3702
PR: MAP 2302 or EGN 3433, EGN 3343 and ECH 3023C or CI
Basic concepts of electric circuits and their applications. Resistors,
capacitors, inductors, logic operations, junction devices.
Programmable Logic controllers, ladder diagrams.
Modern Biomedical Technology
ECH 4931
PR: Admitted to ME Department
Biomedical technologies broadly refers to applications of state of
the art engineering practices and emerging technologies to
medicine and biomedical systems. These technological advances
are the key to many recent breakthroughs in medicine and
healthcare. Just a few examples are nano-chips enabling fast
diagnostics of critical diseases, lasers for medical applications,
remote robotic surgery, ultra-high resolution monitoring of biological
objects, and the emerging field of personalized medicine advocating
customized healthcare based on the patients' genetic profiles.
X
Electromechanical Systems
EGN 3375
PR: EGN 3373 with a minimum grade of B
Analysis of electromechanical device performance: transformers,
transducers, DC motors and generators, AC motors and alternators.
Engineering Economics with Social and Global
Implications
EGN 3615
Presents basic economic models used to evaluate engineering
activities and an understanding of the social and ethical implications
of financial decisions in a multicultural environment through
lectures, case studies and current readings.
Materials Engineering II
EGN 4366
PR: EGN 3365
Applications and structure property relationships of commonly used
engineering materials. Steel, nonferrous alloys and their welding,
heat treatment and processing. Introduction to ceramic and
polymeric materials.
X
Summer
Automation and Robotics
EIN 4601C
PR: EIN 4621
Introduction to the practices and concepts of automation as applied
to material handling, inventory storage, material transfer, industrial
processes and quality control.
Thermal Management of Electronic Systems
EML 4141
PR: EML 4123
Introduction to principles of thermal management for controlling
heat dissipation in electronics systems. Passive & active thermal
management techniques for electronic systems & components are
considered with regard to fundamental heat transfer modes.
X
Intro to Composite Materials
EML 4230
PR: EML 3500 and EML 3041
The course introduces manufacturing types and applications of
advanced composites. Students study micromechanical and
macromechanical behavior of a lamina and analyze and design a
laminated structure made of advanced composite materials.
X
Microcontrollers
EML 4310
CR: EML 4312
To introduce students to microcontroller technology, and to provide
them with an understanding of the concepts and principles used to
interface input and output devices to microcontrollers, program
microcontrollers, and to develop applications.
X
Advanced Materials Processing
EML 4326
PR: EML 3500, EML 4325
Advanced materials processing focuses on the fundamental
principles of solidification, deformation, additive and subtractive
processes. Integrated process modeling will lead to optimized
performance through processing-structure-property relationships.
Propulsion
EML 4419
PR: EML 3701, EML 3500 or CI
Introduction to the design of propulsion systems. Basic analysis of
internal combustion, jet and rocket engines. Application to ground
and air transportation. Advanced propulsion concepts. Special
topics for class discussion.
X
Internal Combustion Engines
EML 4421
PR: EGN 3343, EML 3500
This course is for the application of thermodynamics, chemistry,
dynamics of machinery, electronics and fluid mechanics. Topics
covered are: introduction of engines, fuels and combustion,
numerical modeling, ignition, fuel systems, balance of reciprocating
mechanisms and emission control of exhaust pollutants.
X
Alternative and Renewable Energy
EML 4450
PR: EML 3500, EGN 3343
An overview of energy conversion for electrical power generation
and transportation, both conventional and sustainable. The course
is aimed at mechanical engineering seniors and includes hands-on
design projects.
X
Sustainable Design and Materials
EML 4503
PR: EML 4501
This course integrates sustainability into the design of engineered
products. Topics include materials selection and function
performance; design for the 4 R's: reduce, reuse, remanufacture,
and recycle; end-of-life concerns; and product life cycle assessment
(LCA) methods.
X
Senior Mechanical Design
EML 4552
PR: EML 4501
Comprehensive design or feasibility study project. In some cases
may be a continuation of EML 4551.
Senior Mechanical Design Contract
X
X
Principles of Fracture Mechanics
EML 4575
PR: EML 3500 & MAC 2311/MAC 2281, EGN 3343
Introduction of failure and fracture of linear and nonlinear
engineering materials, as well as designing against fracture in
modern materials.
X
X
Haptics
EML 4593
PR: EML 3041; EML 4312
Course covers the theory and implementation of haptic interfaces
and rendering, teleoperation, modeling, control and stability of
feedback for robotic systems and virtual environments, and the
related human haptic sensing capabilities.
X
A/C Design
EML 4601
PR: EGN 3343, EML 3500
Application of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow to
sizing of HVAC systems. Heating and cooling calculations, air
requirements, equipment sizing. Energy Code requirements. Design
project.
X
Fluid Dynamics II
EML 4702
PR: EML 3343, EGN 3321, EML 3701
The Fluid Dynamics II course is a senior level technical elective for
Mechanical Engineering students. The goal of the course is to
develop an advanced understanding of fluid dynamics applied to
mechanical engineering as well as to other related fields.
Mechanics of Compressible Fluids
EML 4703
PR: EML 3701, EGN 3343
Introduction to kinetic theory of gases. Compressible flow
equations. Isentropic flow. Flow with friction and heat transfer.
Compression and expansion in supersonic flow: normal and oblique
shock waves, Prandtl-Meyer expansions.
Undergraduate Independent Study
EML 4905
PR: CI
Specialized independent study determined by the students' needs
and interests. This course can also provide credit to students for
internships, research, and professional society projects. Must enroll
in 3 credit hours.
X
X
Independent Study Contract
EML 4930
Applied FEA
PR: EML 3701, EML 3500
X
Robotic Systems
EML 4930
PR: EML 3262, EML 4501
Overview of existing industrial and specialized robot types and
operation; vision systems; tactile sensors; ranging and proximity
techniques; actuation/transmission methods; power sources;
autonomous vehicle mobility and navigation methods; and artificial
intelligence.
X
Environmental Systems Engineering
ENV 4001
CR: EGN 3353
An introduction to various aspects of environmental problems faced
by today's society. Topics covered are: air pollution, water pollution,
noise pollution, solid waste management, ionizing radiation, disease
transmission, and food protection.
Design of Experiments
ESI 4244
PR: EGN 3443
Activity forecasting models and control. Design and use of inventory
control models, both designs applicable to engineering analyses.
Analysis of variance and regression.
General Microbiology
MCB 3020C
PR: BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L, and CHM
2210 and MAC 1105 or higher-level MAC course or STA 2023.
CP: PCB 3023 or PCB 3043 or PCB 3063 or PCB 3712
Structure and function of bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotic
microbes. Laboratory includes media preparation and culturing,
staining and enumeration techniques. Lecture and Laboratory. PCB
3063 is recommended.
Optical Product Technology
OSE 4601
PR: EML 3500, EGN 3343
Overview of the operating principles, design, and mechanical
construction of a broad range of optically-based products. The
course is aimed at mechanical engineering seniors and includes
hands-on design projects.
X
X
Modern Physics
PHY 3101
PR: PHY 2049, MAC 2283 or MAC 2313
Special relativity. Interaction of radiation with matter. Particle wave
duality. Atomic and x-ray spectra and Bohr model of atom.
Schrodinger wave equation. Introduction to solid state physics.
Students wishing to take a Technical Elective not listed above, must obtain approval from the Undergraduate Coordinator prior to
enrolling in the course.