Mechanical Engineering (BSE)

Dynamics of physical systems, models of mechanical, electrical and electromechanical systems, Laplace transform, transfer functions, time response and frequency response, poles and zeros, block diagrams, stability, introduction to feedback control: closed-loop response, PID compensation, steady-state characteristics, root-locus design and analysis of systems, frequency-domain design concepts, Bode-plots and analysis of systems.

Impact of mechanical and aerospace engineering in a global and societal context; effects of and on globalization, environment, sustainability, economy, politics; engineering ethics and business practices.

Fundamentals of feedback control using linear transfer function system models. Analysis in time and frequency domains. Design in the s-plane (root locus) and in the frequency domain (loop shaping). State-space representation and state-feedback control, multivariable control with observers, discrete systems and z-transform, nonlinear systems.

Introduces key concepts in probability and statistics with engineering applications. Emphasizes modeling variation in observations, characterizing its distribution, and making inferences with regard to quality assurance and control. Develops critical skills such as fitting multivariate models, experimental design, and hypothesis testing, utilizing data from engineering projects, simulations, and laboratory experiences.

Methods for numerical solutions to engineering problems. Nonlinear equations, quadrature, ordinary differential equations. Analytical and numerical solutions to partial differential equations.

Three-dimensional stress and strain analysis, generalized Hooke's Law, failure theories for ductile and brittle materials, combined loading, stress concentrations, energy methods, mechanical vibrations and structural dynamics, fatigue.

Introduces finite-element analysis, pre- and postprocessing, solving problems with FEA.

Conduction, convection, radiation and phase change heat transfer processes.

The design process; conceptual and embodiment design of mechanical elements; form synthesis; material selection, failure modes, manufacturability tolerances, common mechanisms and machine elements.

Conceptual and embodiment design; modeling; rapid prototyping. Team project. MEE 488 and 489 must be taken in consecutive semesters.

Detail design; fabrication and testing. Team project. MAE 488 and 489 must be taken in consecutive semesters.

Experimental and analytical studies of phenomena and performance of fluid flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics, refrigeration, and mechanical power systems.