Courses

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.

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).

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. 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.

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.

Provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about a current technology, wind energy, that is of high interest both technically and commercially. Students can then apply various technical courses they have had (e.g. fluid dynamics, dynamics and electric circuits, economics, etc.) to design a wind turbine and determine through economic analysis if their design is financially viable. Prereqs. for MCEN 4135 are two of MCEN 3021, 4043 or 3010 (min. grade C-) or equivalent. MCEN 5135 is restricted to MCEN, ASEN, or CVEN grad students only. MCEN 4135 and 5135 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) Mechanical Engineering (MCEN) or Environmental Engineering (EVEN) majors only.

Instructs students in displacement, velocity, and accelerations matrix formulation of mechanisms. Emphasizes numerical methods to solve simultaneous nonlinear algebraic and differential equations modeling mechanical devices. Involves analysis and synthesis of mechanical components and systems, including planar and spatial linkages, cams, springs, shafts, and gear trains. Prereqs., MCEN 3030 or equivalent, and MCEN 3025. Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Students or BS/MS Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree students. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Students or BS/MS Mechanical Engineering or Concurrent Degree students.

Same as MCEN 4115. Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Students or BS/MS Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree students. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Students or BS/MS Mechanical Engineering or Concurrent Degree students.

Applies linear and nonlinear optimization methods to the design of mechanical components and systems. Examines unconstrained and constrained optimizationas well as formulation of objective functions, including cost, weight, response time, and deflection. Applies knowledge to gears, springs, cams, and linkages. Prereqs., MCEN 3025 and 3030 or equivalent. Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Students or BS/MS Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree students. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Students or BS/MS Mechanical Engineering or Concurrent Degree students.

Provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about a current technology, wind energy, that is of high interest both technically and commercially. Students can then apply various technical courses they have had (e.g. fluid dynamics, dynamics and electric circuits, economics, etc.) to design a wind turbine and determine through economic analysis if their design is financially viable. Prereqs. for MCEN 4135 are two of MCEN 3021, 4043 or 3010 (min. grade C-) or equivalent. MCEN 5135 is restricted to MCEN, ASEN, or CVEN grad students only. MCEN 4135 and 5135 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Aerospace Engineering graduate students only.