CBE/ME 567 covers radiant energy transfer, solar exchanger energy balances, and the theory, economics, and practice of solar energy applications.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Sanford Klein: Homeworks are described as extremely long, tedious, and time-consuming due to debugging EES software, while exams are fast-paced with insufficient time.
ME 340 covers mathematical modeling and analysis of dynamic systems with mechanical, thermal, and fluid elements.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Thelen's homework is straightforward, but Xu's assignments require independent practice because exams often feature in-depth questions not covered in lecture.
ME 361 covers the first and second laws of thermodynamics, properties of gases and vapors, and energy-systems analysis for power and refrigeration cycles.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is described as challenging and homework-heavy, with some reviewers noting that exams can be difficult despite the instructor's preparation efforts.
ME 363 Fluid Dynamics covers mechanics and thermodynamics applied to fluid statics and dynamics, including potential, viscous, pipe, boundary-layer, and compressible flow analysis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Workload emphasizes careful homework completion, as exams mirror assignments, though some find tests significantly harder than homework and grading harsh.
Elementary Heat Transfer covers fundamental concepts of conduction, convection, and radiation, along with heat-exchanger principles.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students report spending considerable time on homework, which involves specific formatting requirements and debugging EES software rather than just conceptual application.
ME 370 is the Energy Systems Laboratory focusing on experimental evaluation and analysis of energy conversion systems like turbines, compressors, and engines.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The labs require significant work, though it is reported to be difficult to receive a bad grade on them.
ME 601 covers advanced special topics in Mechanical Engineering including vibrations, manufacturing, and energy systems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Xiaobin Xiong: The syllabus is dense and math-intensive, with exams that can be impossibly hard and homework that may not align with lecture content.