Appendix A1 – Course Syllabi
The required courses in the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate curriculum are given in this
appendix
ME 231 – Introductory Engineering Graphics
2 Credits, 2-50 minute lectures and 2-75 minute labs per week
Course Instructors/Coordinators: Kim J. Manner and Jeffrey W. Roessler
Textbook: Course Packet available for purchase, drafting Kit available at UW Bookstore
Specific course information
a) Catalog Description: A freshman level course which provides the undergraduate
engineering student with a background in descriptive geometry, orthographic
projection, engineering drawing standards and annotation, and computer-aided
engineering graphics. Point line and plane relationships in projection; multi-view
engineering drawings; auxiliary and section views; basic dimensioning and
annotation; engineering applications.
b) Prerequisites: Pre-admission to the College of Engineering, Open to Freshman.
c) Course is Required.
6. Specific goals for the course
a) Specific outcomes of instruction
 Comprehend general projection theory, with emphasis on orthographic projection
to represent three-dimensional objects in two-dimensional views (principal,
auxiliary, sections).
 Dimension and annotate two-dimensional engineering drawings.
 Understand the application of industry standards and best practices applied in
engineering graphics.
 Emphasize freehand sketching to aid in the visualization process and to efficiently
communicate ideas graphically.
 Introduce CAD software for the creation of 3D models and 2D engineering
drawings.
b) Student outcomes from Criterion 3
 (g) an ability to communicate effectively
7. Topics Covered
 Two-dimensional orthographic projection
 Principal and auxiliary views of solid objects
 Descriptive Geometry applications
 Sectional views of solid objects
 Dimensioning rules and preliminary annotation
 Freehand sketching and mechanical drafting
 Computer-Aided-Design
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ME 240 -- Dynamics
3 Credits, 3-50 minute lectures per week
Course Instructors/Coordinators: Nicola J. Ferrier, Darryl G. Thelen, Justin A. Borgstadt
Textbook: Gray, Costanzo & Plesha, Engineering Mechanics, Dynamics, McGraw-Hill
(Prentice Hall), 2010 (bundled with Connect: ISBN 978-0-07-80085123)
5. Specific course information
a. Catalog description: Rectilinear and curvilinear motion of a particle; force, mass,
acceleration; work, potential, and kinetic energy; impulse and momentum; kinematics
of rigid bodies; moving coordinate systems with relative motion; general planar rigid
body kinematics and kinetics. Applications to linkages, cams and geared systems
b. Prerequisites: EMA 201, Math 222
c. Course is required
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction
 The primary objective of ME 240 – Dynamics is to introduce students to the
concepts of dynamics. The students are expected to develop working skills in the
dynamic analysis of both particles and rigid bodies. A special emphasis is place
on mechanical components, such as mechanisms, linkages, and gears. Students
must have the ability to:
 Develop the kinematics of displacement, velocity and acceleration for systems of
particles and rigid bodies
 Determine the dynamic response of the system to applied loadings, using
Newton’s Laws
 Apply the Principle of Work and Energy and the Principle of Impulse and
Momentum to mechanical systems
 Analyze the motion of sliders, linkages, and gears regarding their performance
and mechanical attributes
b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
 Kinematics of Particles – Rectilinear and Curvilinear Motion
 Kinetics of Particles – Newton’s Second Law
 Kinetics of Particles – Principle of Work and Energy
 Kinetics of Particles – Principle of Impulse and Momentum
 Kinematics of Rigid Bodies – General Plane Motion
 Kinematics of Rigid Bodies – Rotating Axes, Coriolis Acceleration
 Planar Kinetics of Rigid Bodies – Newton’s Second Law
 Planar Kinetics of Rigid Bodies – Principle of Work and Energy
 Planar Kinetics of Rigid Bodies – Principle of Impulse and Momentum
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ME 306 – Mechanics of Materials
3 Credits, 3-50 minute lectures per week
Instructors/Coordinators: Professors J.M. Samuel and H.L. Ploeg
Text book: Mechanics of Materials, Current Edition, F.P. Beer and E.R. Johnston
Specific course information
a. Catalog Description: Mechanical stress and strain, deformation under tension and
compression, torsion of shafts, beam bending stresses and deflections, design of
beams and shafts, pressure vessels, principal stress and strain, buckling, impact, strain
energy analysis.
b. Prerequisites: EMA 201, Math 222
c. Course is required.
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction
This course is the foundation to many advanced techniques that allow engineers to
design machine components, mechanisms, predict failure and understand the physical
properties of materials. Mechanics of Materials gives the student basic tools for
stress, strain and deformation analysis. Methods for determining the stresses, strains
and deformations produced by applied loads are presented. Engineering design
concepts are integrated throughout the course.
Students must be able to:
 Analyze and design components and structural members subjected to tension,
compression, torsion, bending and combined loads using fundamental
concepts of stress, strain, elastic and inelastic behavior.
 Recognize the nature of a components loading, classify its response and
determine where supplemental material can be found to aid in analysis of its
response.
 Communicate the results and conclusions of mechanics analyses effectively.
b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(a) ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(k) an ability to use the technique, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
 Stress and strain
 Elastic and plastic behavior of materials
 Thermal strain and stress
 Axial loading
 Torsional loading
 Bending moment loading
 Beam response due to transverse loading
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Beam deflections
Combined loading
Stress and strain transformation
Column buckling
Strain energy and impact loading
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ME 307/EMA 307 – Mechanics of Materials Lab
1 Credit, 1-2 hour lab per week
Instructors/Coordinators: Professor Robert E. Rowlands
Text book: Laboratory Manual on Mechanics of Materials, R. Palsson and R.E. Rowlands
(Available at Bob’s Copy Shop)
5. Specific course information
a. Catalog Description: Data processing, tension/compression tests, creep stress
concentrations, fatigue, fracture, composite materials, combined stress, beam
flexure, dynamic loads, buckling.
b. Co-requisistes: ME 306 or EMA 303
c. Course is required.
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction
Provide students with hands-on experience in measuring loads, deflections,
and strains, computer processing of the data and reporting the results in
writing.
b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
 Computer data manipulation
 Tensile and compressive response of engineering materials
 Torsional response of engineering materials
 Time-dependent response (creep, relaxation) of engineering materials
 Stress concentrations
 Fatigue
 Combined loading (stresses)
 Flexure of beams
 Impact loading
 Buckling
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ME 313 – Manufacturing Processes
3 Credits, 2-50 minute lectures and 1-3 hour lab per week
Instructors/Coordinators: Tim A. Osswald, Frank Pfefferkorn, Xiaochun Li
Text books: J.T. Black and R.A. Kohser, DeGarmo's Materials and Processes in
Manufacturing, 10th Edition, Wiley, 2008; T. A. Osswald, Understanding Polymer
Processing, Laboratory course pack available through course website.
5. Specific course information
a. Catalog Description: A quantitative and qualitative study of manufacturing processes
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including machining, forming, welding and casting for metals; and extrusion, injection
molding, thermoforming and blow molding for plastics. Emphasis on process selection
for optimum design. Laboratory experiments and demonstrations. Quality, strength, and
economic evaluations
b. Prerequisites: MS&E 350
c. Course is required.
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction
 To gain an understanding and appreciation of the breadth and depth of the
field of manufacturing
 To recognize the strong interrelationships between material properties and
manufacturing processes
 To become familiar with some of the basic metal cutting, forming, welding,
casting, and polymer processes
 To learn and apply the basic terminology associated with these fields
 To increase your knowledge and broaden your perspective of the
manufacturing world in which many of you will contribute your talents and
leadership
 Increase awareness of sustainability in manufacturing
b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(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
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
 Material forming processes including extrusion, wire drawing, and sheet metal
shearing, bending, stretching and drawing
 Material removal processes including cutting tools and machine tools
 Welding processes and process selection
 Metal casting processes, design and applications
 Properties and behavior of plastics
 Plastic extrusion processes
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Plastic injection molding
Plastic secondary shaping operations
Design of experiments, metrology
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1. ME 314 – Manufacturing Fundamentals
2. 3 Credits, two 50 minute lectures and one 3 hour lab per week
3. Instructors/Coordinators: Professors Lih-Sheng Turng (Modeling in Materials Processing)
and Neil A. Duffie (Manufacturing Automation, Control, and Engineering Economics)
4. Text books: No textbook is needed. Handouts, additional reading materials, and Lab Manual are
distributed, posted and available prior to the lectures and laboratories at Learn@UW Web site and eCOW2 Courses Web site.
5. Specific course information
a. Catalog Description: An introduction to techniques for modeling in materials
processing and improving decision making in increasing the productivity of
design and manufacturing processes. Quality improvement and engineering
simulation tools are presented as well as the methods of engineering economy and
the role of manufacturing automation and systems, through lectures and
laboratories.
b. Prerequisites: ME 313 and Stat 224
c. Course is required.
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction
 Introduce techniques and decision making tools for increased quality, product
safety and reliability, and productivity
 Present quality improvement methods that lead to better quality, decreased
cost, reduced cycle time, and sustainability
 Present methods of engineering economy for both improved professional and
personal economical decision making
 Introduce the concept and practice of modern manufacturing systems
including automation, control, metrology and computer-aided engineering and
manufacturing
b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(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
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
Modeling in Materials Processing
 Dimensional Analysis
 Transport Phenomena
 Governing Equations
 Computer Simulation
 Term Project Using Computer-aided Engineering (CAE)
Manufacturing Automation, Control, and Engineering Economics
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CNC machine-tools
Metrology
CAD/CAM systems and NC programs
Programmable logic control
Closed-loop computer control
Statistical process control
Design of experiments
Time value of money
Manufacturing system integration
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ME 331 – Geometric Modeling for Engineering Applications
3 Credits, 2-50 minute lectures and 2-2 hour labs per week
Instructors/Coordinators: Krishnan Suresh and Vadim Shapiro
Text book: None required
Other supplemental materials: GeoTol Pocket Guide, Technical Consultants Inc., 2009
Specific course information
a. Catalog Description: A junior level course introduces undergraduate engineering
students to fundamental concepts in geometric modeling of engineering form, and
computer-aided design of shapes, components, and assemblies. Lectures are
reinforced by the laboratory experience where students operate modern
commercial computer-aided design systems to model and to learn the basics of
engineering communication, specification, and annotation.
b. Prerequisites: ME 231, ME 240, Math 320, CS 302 or equivalent
c. Course is Required.
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction
 Basic understanding of mathematical models of engineering shapes (curves,
surfaces, solids), artifacts, and assemblies
 Introduce students to modern concepts and methods of computer-aided
modeling and design, including parametric and constraint-based techniques
 Introduce concepts and standards for employing and specifying shape
variability and tolerancing
 Develop familiarity with operating a commercial computer-aided design
system, including ability to recreate (copy), synthesize (from incomplete
specifications), analyze (for geometric and mechanical properties), annotate
(using drawings, dimensions, and tolerances), and exchange shapes, artifacts,
and assemblies
b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(e) an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(k) an ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary
for engineering practice
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
 Principles and techniques of 3D surface and solid modeling
 Feature-based and constraint-based modeling systems
 Data transfer between systems
 Relationship of geometric modeling to manufacturing, analysis and rapid
prototyping
 Development of 2D drawing from the solid model database
 Design annotation including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
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ME 340 – Introduction to Dynamic Systems
3 Credits, 3-50 minute lectures per week (MWF)
Current Instructors: Professors John J. Moskwa and Michael R. Zinn
Text book:
a. Professor Moskwa: Introduction to Dynamic System Analysis; Beachley,
Harrison, and Fronczak, Purchased as a course pack
b. Professor Zinn: System Dynamics; Palm, 2nd Edition
5. Specific course information
a. Catalog Description: Mathematical modeling and analysis of dynamic systems
with mechanical, thermal, electromechanical, and fluid elements. Topics: time
domain solutions, computer simulation, linearization techniques, block diagram
representation, numerical methods and frequency domain solutions
b. Prerequisites: EMA 202 or ME 240, Math 320
c. Course is required
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction
 To introduce students to the processes of modeling real engineering systems
with discrete mechanical, fluid, thermal or electromechanical elements. To
illustrate the development of the governing differential equations associated
with dynamic mechanical systems. To define the possible methods of solution
to the systems governing equation. To investigate the influences of initial
conditions and system parameters on the resulting response of the system. To
produce the ability to represent dynamic systems as a sequence of elements
and understand basic control parameters associated with this sequence.
 The Introduction to Dynamic Systems course enhances the student’s ability to:
 Mathematically analyze components and systems for mechanical
performance
 Creatively design mechanical components and systems to meet an
objective
 To apply math and science to be successful in a changing engineering
profession
 To function in actual engineering practice
 To understand the design and operation of selected engineering products
and systems from a mechanical engineering perspective
 To understand some societal environmental issues in relation to
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b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
 Representation of real dynamic systems with basic mechanical, electromechanical
or fluid elements
 Derivation of governing system equations
 Solution of linear differential equations
 Energy methods
 Solutions of multi-degree of freedom, linear systems
 Dynamic system response, stability, and control
 Transfer functions and state-variable representation
 Frequency domain analysis
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ME 342 – Design of Machine Elements
3 Credits, 3-50 minute lectures per week
Instructors/Coordinators: Professors R.E. Rowlands and H.L. Ploeg
Text book: Fundamentals of Machine Design, Juvinall & Marshek, latest edition
Specific course information
a. Catalog Description: Analysis of design of machine elements and machines;
loads, stresses, deflections, material selection, fatigue failure, finite elements;
mechanical power transmission components including gearing, bearings, shafting,
and frictional devices.
b. Pre-requisites: ME 306 or EMA 303, ME 307, and ME 331
c. Course is required.
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction
 To synergize forces, moments, torques, stress and strength information to
develop ability to analyze, design and/or select machine elements – with
attention to performance, safety, and reliability.
b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
 Work and power
 Load and stress analysis
 Residual stresses
 Strength/Failure theories
 Safety factors
 Reliability
 Finite-element method of stress analysis
 Contact stresses and surface damage
 Fatigue
 Threaded members
 Springs
 Lubrication and sliding bearings
 Rolling-element bearings
 Gears
 Friction elements such as brakes, clutches, belts and pulleys
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ME 349 – Engineering Design Projects
3 Credits, 2-2 hours lecture/lab sessions per week
Instructors/Coordinators: K.J. Manner, G.R. Bower, F.T. Elder
Text book: The Mechanical Design Process, D.G. Ullman, 2nd Edition
a. A bound design notebook for maintaining a design record
5. Specific course information
a. Catalog Description: Applied engineering design projects. Emphasis on design of
practical mechanical engineering systems, devices and/or components. Lecture
focuses on the design process, creativity, patents, and other applications to
practical problems.
b. Pre-requisistes: ME 314, ME 342, ME 364
c. Course is required (or ME 351 and ME 352 are taken)
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction
 Students must learn and understand the overall design process
 Students must complete a design project through the detailed design stage in a
timely manner
 Students must enhance their ability to work in teams
 Students must demonstrate a professional level of communication (written,
graphical/drawing and verbal) and presentation skills with clients, vendors and
peers.
b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(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 multidisciplinary teams
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
 The emphasis in this course is not on studying from a list of topics, but rather it is
a project course. Students work in teams on a semester-long project. Some topics
covered include presentation and discussions on the design process, intellectual
property, task planning and management, quality function deployment, techniques
for concept generation, techniques for concept evaluation/selection, and design
documentation. Depending upon the projects, other topics may also be included.
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ME 351 – Interdisciplinary Experimental Design Project I
3 Credits, 2-50 minute lectures and 2-75 minute labs per week
Instructors/Coordinators: Professors J.K. Martin and F.J. Fronczak
Text book: None required
Specific course information
a. Catalog Description: First of a two-course sequence (ME 351 &ME 352) in which
students design and fabricate systems and devices, typically having an
interdisciplinary aspect. In the first course, emphasis will be on project planning,
team dynamics, problem identification, and conceptual design and evaluation.
b. Prerequisites: ME 314, ME 342, ME 364
c. Course is required (or ME 349 is taken)
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction
 Students must learn and understand the overall design process
 Students must complete a design project through the detailed design stage in a
timely manner
 Students must enhance their ability to work in teams
 Students must demonstrate a professional level of communication (written,
graphical/drawing and verbal) and presentation skills with clients, vendors and
peers.
b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(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 multidisciplinary teams
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
 The emphasis in this course is not on studying from a list of topics, but rather it is
a project course. Students work in teams on a semester-long project. Some topics
covered include presentation and discussions on the design process, intellectual
property, task planning and management, quality function deployment, techniques
for concept generation, techniques for concept evaluation/selection, and design
documentation. Depending upon the projects, other topics may also be included.
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ME 352 – Interdisciplinary Experimental Design Project II
3 Credits, 2-50 minute lectures and 2-75 minute labs per week
Instructors/Coordinators: Professors J.K. Martin and F.J. Fronczak
Text book: None required
Specific course information
a. Catalog Description: Second of a two-course sequence (ME 351 &ME 352) in
which students design and fabricate systems and devices, typically having an
interdisciplinary aspect. In the second course, emphasis will be on detailed design,
fabrication, testing, and modification of concepts developed in the previous
course (ME 351).
b. Pre-requisistes: ME 314, ME 342, ME 364
c. Course is required (or ME 349 is taken)
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction
 Students must learn and understand the overall design process
 Students must complete a design project through the detailed design stage in a
timely manner
 Students must enhance their ability to work in teams
 Students must demonstrate a professional level of communication (written,
graphical/drawing and verbal) and presentation skills with clients, vendors and
peers.
b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(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 multidisciplinary teams
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
 The emphasis in this course is not on studying from a list of topics, but rather it is
a project course. Students work in teams on a semester-long project. Some topics
covered include presentation and discussions on the design process, intellectual
property, task planning and management, quality function deployment, techniques
for concept generation, techniques for concept evaluation/selection, and design
documentation. Depending upon the projects, other topics may also be included.
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ME 361 -- Thermodynamics
3 Credits, 3-50 minute lectures per week (MWF)
Instructors: Professors S.A. Klein, G. Nellis, F.K. Miller, T. Krupenkin, S. Sanders
Textbook: Thermodynamics Notes, authored by Nellis and Klein
Specific course information
a. Catalog Description: First and second laws of thermodynamics; thermodynamic
properties of gases, vapors, and gas-vapor mixtures; energy-systems analysis
including power cycles, refrigeration cycles and air-conditioning processes.
Introduction to thermodynamics of reacting mixtures.
b. Prerequisites: Math 234, Comp. Sci. 302, ME 240
c. Course is required.
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction
 Develop an understanding of the concepts underlying the first and second
laws of thermodynamics
 Provide experience in using prerequisite knowledge and/or skills in solving
problems
 Develop problem-solving skills in energy-related areas
 Provide experience in using the computer (e.g., program EES) to aid in
solving problems
b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
 General balance principle (open systems, closed systems, rate balances, increment
balances)
 Mass balances (specific volume, system mass, mass-flow rate)
 First-law balances (internal energy, enthalpy)
 Second-law balances (availability, entropy)
 Cycles (Rankine, Brayton, vapor-compression)
 Non-reacting mixtures of ideal gases (dry and moist)
 Reacting mixtures (mass balances, energy balances, heating values, standardized
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ME 363 – Fluid Dynamics
3 Credits, 3-50 minute lectures per week
Instructors/Coordinators: J. K. Martin, M. F. Trujillo, D. Rothamer, J. Ghandhi
Text books: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (latest edition), R.W. Fox and A.T. MacDonald
OR Fluid Mechanics (latest edition), Frank M. White. *Different depending on instructor.
5. Specific course information
a. Catalog Description: Laws of mechanics and thermodynamics applied to fluids at
rest and in motion; potential flow; dimensional analysis; viscous flow; pipe flow;
boundary-layer theory; compressible flow.
b. Prerequisites or co-requisistes
c. Indicate whether a required, elective, or selected elective (as per Table 5-1) course
in the program
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction
 Learn basic analysis methods for fluid mechanics theory and applications
 Learn the major problem-solving methods for devices and processes in which
fluid flow is an important part
 Begin to develop a physical understanding of fluid mechanics
 Apply skills and understanding, and be able to solve standard fluid problems
that occur in engineering applications.
b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
 Fluid properties
 Hydrostatics and pressure
 Control volume analysis
 Mass conservation equation
 Momentum conservation equation
 Energy conservation equation
 Bernoulli equation
 Differential analysis
 Dimensional analysis
 Internal flows
 External flows
 Compressible flows
 Additional topics (fluid meter, turbo-machinery – varies with instructor)
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ME 364 – Elementary Heat Transfer
3 Credits, 3-50 minute lectures per week
Instructors/Coordinators: G. F. Nellis, T. Shedd, C. Rutland
Text book: Heat Transfer, G. F. Nellis and S. A. Klein, Oxford Press, 2008
Specific course information
a. Catalog Description: Fundamental concepts of conduction, convection, radiation.
Heat-exchanger principles
b. Prerequisites: ME 363
c. Course is required
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction
 To use heat transfer principles to understand the behavior of thermal systems.
 To illustrate the development of the governing differential and algebraic
equations associated with thermal systems.
 To introduce the possible methods of solution to the governing equations and
procedures for solving the most common forms both analytically and
numerically using computational tools.
 To investigate the influences of boundary and initial conditions and system
parameters on the resulting steady or transient response of the system.
 To provide the basic tools for thermal system design including resistance
networks and finite element analysis.
 To expose students to heat transfer applications in industry.
b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary
for engineering practice
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
 Steady-state conduction
 Transient conduction
 Lumped and distributed systems
 Thermal and hydrodynamic boundary layer concepts
 Forced convection (external and internal)
 Free convection
 Heat exchangers
 Radiation properties
 Radiation heat transfer
 Combined mode heat transfer
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Numerical solution techniques
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ME 368 – Engineering Measurements Laboratory
4 Credits, 3-50 minutes lectures & 1-2 hour lab & 1-50 minute lab/discussion per week
Instructors/Coordinators: S.T. Sanders
Text book: None required
a. Other supplemental materials: Lab manual to be purchased at UW Bookstore
5. Specific course information
a. Catalog Description: Theory of modern instrumentation, the design and execution
of experiments and the analysis of experimental data. Laboratory provides direct
experience with concepts in the context of experimental design for hypothesis
testing, for product evaluation, and for control system design.
b. Pre-requisistes: ME 340, ME 361, ECE 376
c. Course is required.
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction
 Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics of experimental
measurements. These include concepts such as uncertainty, the dynamic
limitations of physical instruments, and how an instrument may affect the
physical system being studies
 Students will also become familiar with the operation and characteristics of
several experimental tools including oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems,
and spectrum analyzers
 Students will be exposed to LabView
 Students will become proficient with using a personal computer to carry out
data reduction and create high quality plots
 Students will be capable of generating professional quality lab reports
 Students will gain experience with some of the basic engineering
measurements including temperature, strain, pressure, energy and power
 Students will be able to design experiments to answer one or more specific
questions and carry them out with minimal instruction
 Students will be able to communicate their experimental results, conclusions,
and the significance of the conclusions to technical and non-technical
audiences
 Students will be able to integrate theory and experiments to provide
themselves with a better understanding of the physical phenomena. Students
should be able to decide whether an analytical or experimental approach is
more likely to be successful for a problem
b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
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(g) an ability to communicate effectively
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7. Brief list of topics to be covered
 During the first third of the course we will focus on some basic concepts related
to experimental measurements (uncertainty and dynamic behavior of instruments)
and become proficient with important experimental tools (e.g. oscilloscopes,
spectrum analyzers, and the personal computer). Some time will be spent gaining
familiarity with LabView.
 The second third of the course will apply these concepts and skills to some
important engineering measurements such as temperature, pressure, strain, etc.
 The final part of the course will be dedicated to the design, fabrication, and
implementation of a student-run experiment. This work will be communicated via
a final presentation and lab report.
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ME 370 – Energy Systems Laboratory
3 Credits, 1-50 minute lecture and 2-2 hour labs per week
Instructors/Coordinators: J. Pfotenhauer, T.N. Krupenkin, J. Ghandhi
Text book: Course laboratory manual available at bookstore
Specific course information
a. Catalog Description: Experimental evaluation and analysis of performance of
various energy conversion systems such as turbines, compressors, refrigerators,
fans, and internal combustion engines.
b. Pre-requisites: ME 363, ME 368, ME 364, EPD 397
c. Course is required.
6. Specific goals for the course
a. Specific outcomes of instruction: The student will be able to characterize the
performance parameters for common energy systems; measure, analyze, and
report data from the operation of energy system equipment; and work
cooperatively in group projects.
 Gain "hands-on" experience with various types of energy system equipment.
 Integrate concepts of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer in the
analysis of energy systems.
 Develop skills in using the computer to reduce experimental data.
 Develop an organized approach to gathering experimental information.
 Develop skills in identifying and explaining differences between experimental
data and the governing theory.
 Develop skills for composing and communicating high-quality written or oral
reports of experimental work.
 Work cooperatively as a group.
b. Student outcomes from Criterion 3
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(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
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(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
 Drag on a cylinder
 Fluid flow measurement
 Flow through a converging-diverging nozzle
 Vapor compression refrigeration and heat pump cycles
 Centrifugal fans
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Air compression
Turbines
Heat exchangers
Internal combustion engines
Psychrometrics (cooling tower and HVAC)
Uncertainty propagation
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