Courses

Lect. and lab. Introduces facets of mechanical engineering including history of the profession, mechanical engineering curriculum, industries in which mechanical engineers practice, and expectations and tools for academic success. Students participate in hands-on experiences, visit industry, make oral presentations, meet faculty and practicing professionals, and develop goal statements. Restricted to students with 0-26 units (Freshmen) Mechanical Engineering majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 0-26 units (Freshmen) Mechanical Engineering majors only.

Introduces engineering design graphics. Includes learning a contemporary computer-aided design (CAD) software application and relevant engineering graphics concepts, such as orthographic projection, sections, engineering drawing practices, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and an introduction to manufacturing methods. Entails a final design project using rapid prototyping. Restricted to MCEN majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Physics majors only.

Subject matter to be selected from topics of current interest. Credit to be arranged. Numbered MCEN 1208-1298. Prereq., instructor consent. Restricted to students with 0-26 units (Freshmen) Mechanical Engineering majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 0-26 units (Freshmen) Mechanical Engineering majors only.

Covers statics of particles, equivalent force systems, rigid bodies, equilibrium of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions, analysis of truss and frame structures, uniaxially-loaded members, deformation and stress, distributed force systems, friction. Lectures and homework assignments involve computer work and hands-on laboratory work in the ITLL, documented by written reports. Prereq., APPM 1360. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of APPM 1360 or MATH 2300. Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors) MCEN or EVEN majors or Civil & Envrn Engr Concurrent Degree majors or Mechanical Engr Concurrent Degree majors.

Structure, properties, and processing of metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials. Perfect and imperfect solids; phase equilibria; transformation kinetics; mechanical behavior; material degradation. Approach incorporates both materials science and materials engineering components. Prereqs., CHEN 1211, CHEM 1221 and PHYS 1110. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) Mechanical Engineering (MCEN) or Environmental Engineering (EVEN) majors or Civil & Environmental Engineering Concurrent Degree or Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree majors

Covers dynamic behavior of particle systems and rigid bodies; 2-D and 3-D kinematics and kinetics; impulse, momentum, potential, and kinetic energy; and work, collision, and vibration. Lectures and homework assignments involve computer work and hands-on laboratory work in the ITLL, documented by written reports. Prereq., MCEN 2023. Formerly MCEN 3043. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of MCEN 2023 (or CVEN 2121 or GEEN 3851) & APPM 2350 or MATH 2400. Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors) MCEN or EVEN majors or concurrent degree majors in CVEN&EVEN or MCEN.

Covers shear force and bending moment, torsion, stresses in beams, deflection of beams, matrix analysis of frame structures, analysis of stress and strain in 2-D and 3-D (field equations, transformations), energy methods, stress concentrations, and columns. Lectures and homework assignments involve computer work and hands-on laboratory work in the ITLL, documented by written reports. Credit not granted for this course and CVEN 3161. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of MCEN 2023 or CVEN 2121 or GEEN 3851. Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors) MCEN or EVEN majors or concurrent degree majors in CVEN&EVEN or MCEN.

Explores fundamental concepts and basic theory, including first and second laws of thermodynamics, properties, states, thermodynamic functions and cycles. Prereq., APPM 2350. Same as GEEN 3852. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of APPM 2350 or MATH 2400. Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior/Senior) MCEN or EVEN majors or concurrent degree majors in CVEN/EVEN or MCEN.

Introductory course covers analysis of electric circuits by use of Ohm's law, network reduction, node and loop analysis, Thevenin's and Norton's theorems, DC and AC signals, transient response of simple circuits, transfer functions, basic diode and transistor circuits, and operational amplifiers. Prereqs., APPM 2360 and PHYS 1140. Same as ECEN 3010. Prerequisites: Restricted to students in the MSC/CU-Boulder Mechanical Engineering Partnership Program only.

Examines fundamentals of fluid flow with application to engineering problems. Explores fluid statics and kinematics; conservation equations for mass, momentum, and energy; Bernoulli and Euler equations; potential flow; laminar and turbulent viscous boundary layers; laminar and turbulent pipe flow; and compressible fluid flow. Prereqs., APPM 2360 and MCEN 2023. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Mechanical Engineering (MCEN or MCMR) or Environmental Engineering (EVEN) majors or Civil/Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree majors only.

Studies fundamentals of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation. Provides applications to heat exchangers, solar panels, and boiling and mass transfer. Also covers numerical methods for solving heat transfer problems and design of engineering equipment involving heat transfer processes. Prerequisites: Requires prereq courses of MCEN 3012 (or GEEN 3852, or CHEN 3320, or ASEN 2002, or AREN 2110) & MCEN 3021 (or GEEN 3853, or CHEN 3200, or CVEN 3313) & MCEN 3030. Restricted to students w/ 57-180 credits (Jr or Sr) MCEN or EVEN majors.

Application of mechanics and materials science to the detailed design of various machine elements including shafts bearings, gears, brakes, springs, and fasteners. Emphasizes application and open-ended design problems. Prereq., MCEN 2063. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of MCEN 2063 (or CVEN 3161, or ASEN 3112).

Studies fundamental numerical techniques for the solution of commonly encountered engineering problems. Includes methods for linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, data analysis, numerical differentiation and integration, ordinary and partial differential equations. Prereqs., GEEN 1300 and APPM 2360, or equivalent, including a working knowledge of Matlab. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) College of Engineering, Mechancial (MCEN or MCMR) or Environmental Engineering (EVEN) or Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree majors only.

Offers advanced topics and applications, including thermodynamics of state, entropy and probability, thermodynamic cycles, and reacting and nonreacting mixtures. Provides application to engines and power generation by conventional and alternative energy technologies. Most assignments are design oriented. Prereqs., MCEN 3012 and 3021. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of MCEN 3021 (or CHEN 3200 or CVEN 3313 or GEEN 3853) and MCEN 3012 (or AREN 2110 or GEEN 3852). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior/Senior) Mechanical Engineering or Environmental Engineering majors only.

Learn to plan and carry out experiments. Coverage includes measurement fundamentals, basic statistical concepts, and uncertainty analysis. Use of statistics for the purpose of analyzing data, including regression, correlation, hypothesis testing, classification, time series analysis, and design of experiments. Prereq., APPM 2360. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in College of Engineering and Applied Science or to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) or Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree students.

Subject matter to be selected from topics of current interest. Credit to be arranged. Numbered MCEN 3208-3298. Instructor consent required. Prerequisites: Restricted to Mechanical (MCEN or MCMR) majors or students with a plan of Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree majors.

Engineering-science design course that examines manufacturing processes for metals, polymers, and composites as well as manufacturing systems that integrate these processes. Lecture topics include: forming, machining, joining, assembling, process integration, computer-aided manufacturing, and manufacturing system engineering. Prereq., MCEN 2024. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of MCEN 2024. Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) Mechanical Engineering (MCEN) majors or Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree majors only.

Carry out several experiments designed to teach methods of experimentation and data analysis. Experiments taken from solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermal science, and materials science. Emphasizes planning an experiment, applying sound procedures, keeping proper records, and communicating results orally and in written reports. Gives students the opportunity to participate in projects that extend over two or more weeks. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisites of ECEN3010 (or ECEN2260) & MCEN2063 (or CVEN3161 or ASEN3112) & MCEN3037 (or APPM4520 or 4570 or CVEN3227 or CHEN3010) & WRTG3030 (or WTRG3035 or HUEN3100 or PHYS3050). Restricted to MCEN majors w/57-180 credits (juniors/seniors).

Covers linear dynamic systems and mathematical tools for understanding them, input-output relationships, modeling templates, complex variables, Laplace transform, time-harmonic forcing and response, Fourier series and discrete Fourier transform, and coupled systems. Prereqs., ECEN 3010 and MCEN 2043 or 3043. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) Mechanical Engineering (MCEN) majors or Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree majors only.

First part of a two-course capstone design experience in mechanical engineering. Covers problem definition, determining design requirements, alternative design concepts, engineering analysis, proof-of-concept prototype, and CAD drawings. Students make several oral design reviews, a final design presentation, and prepare a written report. Prereqs., MCEN 3025, 3032, 3022, and GEEN 1400. Coreq., MCEN 4026. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of MCEN 3025 & 3032 & 3022 (or CHEN 3210) and GEEN 1400 (or ECEN 1400 or GEEN 3400). Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior) Mechanical Engineering majors or Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree majors only.

Four hours of lab per week. Student teams perform laboratory projects that extend over several weeks. Takes experiments from solid mechanics, acoustics, electronics, and other ME-related disciplines. Emphasizes planning an experiment, applying sound experimental procedures, using statistics, keeping proper records, and communicating results orally, on posters, and in written documents. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of MCEN 2024 and MCEN 4037. Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science graduate students or senior BS/MS Mechanical Engineering or Concurrent Degree students.

Second part of a two-course capstone design experience in mechanical engineering. Includes refinement of prototype, design optimization, fabrication, testing, and evaluation. Students orally present the final design and prepare a written report and operation manual for the product. Prereq., MCEN 4026 and 4045. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of MCEN 4026 and MCEN 4045. Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) Mechanical Engineering (MCEN) majors or Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree (C-MCEN) majors only.

Focuses on design and construction of microprocessor-controlled electro-mechanical systems. Lectures review critical circuit topics, introduce microprocessor architecture and programming, discuss sensor and actuator component selection, robotic systems, and design strategies for complex, multi-system devices. Lab work reinforces lectures and allows hands-on experience with robotic design. Students must design and build an autonomous robotic device. Project expenses may be incurred ($50 maximum). Prereqs., ECEN 3010 or equivalent and GEEN 1300 or equivalent. Same as MCEN 5115. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) Mechanical Engineering (MCEN) majors or Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree (C-MCEN) majors only.

Understanding human physiological function from an engineering, specifically mechanical engineering, viewpoint. Introduction to human anatomy and physiology with a focus on learning fundamental concepts and applying engineering (mass transfer,fluid dynamics, mechanics, modeling) analysis. Same as MCEN 5117. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) College of Engineering majors only.

Focuses on probability and statistics, emphasizing engineering applications. Studies frequency distributions; statistical hypotheses and estimation; nonparametric, linear regression, and correlation; nonlinear and multiple regression; analysis of variance; and quality control. Prereq., APPM 2360.