SPECIAL ADVANCED TOPICS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ME 201

Provides an introduction to the field of Mechanical Engineering in the context of a major, semester-long project that is carried out in small groups as well as several, smaller hands-on projects. Obtain a shop pass, design build and test small prototypes using the shop as well as 3-D printing, take measurements using various instruments, and use a microcontroller to control a system. Introduction to software that is particularly useful to Mechanical Engineers including SolidWorks and EES. Learn how to design experiments, obtain data, use data to develop simple models of systems, exercise models for the purposes of design, and present their results professionally. It will provide a context for the math, physics and chemistry classes that are taken during the first year of the Mechanical Engineering curriculum and also provide a preview of future ME courses and should also give you a glimpse into the breadth of opportunities afforded by a mechanical engineering degree.

ME 601

Advanced topics of special interest in various areas of Mechanical Engineering, such as vibrations, balancing, lubrication and wear, special manufacturing processes, automation, energy systems, etc.

ME 492

Continuation ofM E 491.

EMA 601

Selected topics in such areas as structural mechanics, dynamics, experimental mechanics, vibrations, engineering materials, soil mechanics, engineering analysis, rheology, etc.

MS&E 401

Special topics of interest to students in materials science and engineering.