Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering: M E

Lower-Division Courses

202. Introduction to Mechanical Engineering.

Introduction to mechanical engineering education and practice through lectures, lab demonstrations, and hands-on engineering design projects. Analytical and experimental problem-solving, individually and in teams. Practice in written and oral communication of technical subject matter. Two lecture hours a week for one semester.

103. Studies in Engineering Design Graphics.

Laboratory work in engineering design graphics for students with transfer credit for Mechanical Engineering 210 (or 201G) who need additional work. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Mechanical Engineering 102G and 103 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Consent of the undergraduate adviser.

208G. Drawing for Interior Design.

Freehand, instrument, and CADD drawing; shape and size description; pictorial methods; and working drawings. Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 208G, 210 (or 201G), 210H (or 201H). Prerequisite: A major in interior design.

210. Engineering Design Graphics.

Graphics and modeling fundamentals for engineering design: freehand sketching, computer modeling of solid geometry, and generation of engineering drawings. Introduction to computer-aided design and manufacturing. Individual and team laboratory projects. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 208G, 210 (or 201G), 210H (or 201H). Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the College Board Achievement Test in Mathematics Level I, or Mathematics 304E or 305G with a grade of at least C.

210H. Engineering Design Graphics: Honors.

Graphics and modeling fundamentals for engineering design: freehand sketching, computer modeling of solid geometry, and generation of engineering drawings. Introduction to computer-aided design and manufacturing. Individual and team laboratory projects. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 208G, 210 (or 201G), 210H (or 201H). Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the College Board Achievement Test in Mathematics Level I, or Mathematics 304E or 305G with a grade of at least C; and admission to an engineering honors program.

218. Engineering Problem Solving.

Numerical analysis techniques with applications in mechanical engineering. Use of microcomputer software to solve problems. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Mechanical Engineering 218 and 319 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 202 (or 102) and 210 (or 201G) with a grade of at least C in each and credit or registration for Mathematics 427K.

Upper-Division Courses

320. Applied Thermodynamics.

First and second laws of thermodynamics; properties of substances; thermodynamic processes, cycles, and introduction to heat transfer. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408D, Chemistry 301, and Physics 303K and 103M.

321G. Computer-Aided Drafting and Design.

Introduction to interactive computer graphics hardware and techniques, and to their application to computer-aided drafting and design. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, an architectural or engineering drafting course, and a basic design course.

122M, 222M, 322M. Studies in Mechanical Engineering.

One, two, or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

324. Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems.

Analysis of motions, forces, momenta, and energies in mechanical systems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. For some sections, one discussion hour a week is required; these sections are identified in the Course Schedule. Mechanical Engineering 324 and 324H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Engineering Mechanics 306S with a grade of at least C, Mathematics 408D with a grade of at least C, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

324H. Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems: Honors.

Analysis of motions, forces, momenta, and energies in mechanical systems. Mechanical Engineering 324 and 324H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Engineering Mechanics 306S with a grade of at least C, Mathematics 408D with a grade of at least C, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering and to an engineering honors program.

325L. Cooperative Engineering.

This course covers the work period of mechanical engineering students in the Cooperative Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for three semesters. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 325L, 362K, 371K, 377H, 377K. The student must complete Mechanical Engineering 325LX, 325LY, and 325LZ before a grade and degree credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 325LX, application to become a member of the Cooperative Engineering Program, approval of the dean, and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LY, Mechanical Engineering 325LX and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LZ, Mechanical Engineering 325LY and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour.

326. Thermodynamics I.

Properties, heat and work, first and second laws, thermodynamic processes, introduction to ideal power cycles. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. For some sections, two discussion hours a week are required; these sections are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Chemistry 301, Mathematics 408D, and Physics 303K with a grade of at least C in each, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

326H. Thermodynamics I: Honors.

Properties, heat and work, first and second laws, thermodynamic processes, introduction to ideal power cycles. Mechanical Engineering 326 and 326H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chemistry 301, Mathematics 408D, and Physics 303K with a grade of at least C in each, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering and to an engineering honors program.

328. Thermodynamics II.

Power and refrigeration cycles; nonreactive and reactive mixtures; chemical equilibrium; real gas behavior; availability. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 326 or 326H with a grade of at least C and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

330. Fluid Mechanics.

Fluid properties, statics, conservation laws, inviscid and viscous incompressible flow, flow in confined streams and around objects. Only one of the following may be counted: Civil Engineering 319F, 354, Mechanical Engineering 330, 345. Prerequisite: Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C, Engineering Mechanics 306S, credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 326 or 326H, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

333H. Technical Communication: Honors.

Advanced technical communication skills, with emphasis on writing strategies for technical documents, oral presentations, and visual aids. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Mechanical Engineering 333H and 333T may not both be counted. Prerequisite: English 316K with a grade of at least C and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering and to an engineering honors program.

333T. Technical Communication.

Advanced technical communication skills, with emphasis on writing strategies for technical documents, oral presentations, and visual aids. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Mechanical Engineering 333H and 333T may not both be counted. Prerequisite: English 316K with a grade of at least C, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

334. Materials Engineering.

Fundamental aspects of the structure, properties, and behavior of engineering materials. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Chemistry 301, Engineering Mechanics 306S, and Mathematics 408D with a grade of at least C in each, credit or registration for Engineering Mechanics 319, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor. Mechanical Engineering 334 is normally taken concurrently with 134L.

134L. Materials Engineering Laboratory.

Hands-on experiments in materials science and engineering topics and microstructure-property relationships discussed in Mechanical Engineering 334. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May not be counted by students with credit for Mechanical Engineering 334 received before the fall semester, 1992 - 1993. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 334 and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering. Mechanical Engineering 134L is normally taken concurrently with 334.

335. Probability and Statistics for Engineers.

Fundamentals of probability, distribution theory, data analysis and statistics, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and statistical quality control. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. For some sections, one discussion hour a week is required; these sections are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408D with a grade of at least C and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

335M. Electric Machinery and Magnetic Devices.

Same as Electrical Engineering 335M. Transformers, motors, generators; starting, control, and protection of motors; emphasis on applications. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 331K with a grade of at least C.

336. Materials Processing.

Casting, joining, forming, and machining; effects of processing on materials properties; materials selection. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 334 and 134L with a grade of at least C in each, Engineering Mechanics 319 with a grade of at least C, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering. Mechanical Engineering 336 is normally taken concurrently with 136L.

136L. Materials Processing Laboratory.

Hands-on study of selected materials processing procedures and processing-microstructure-property relationships discussed in Mechanical Engineering 336. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May not be counted by students with credit for Mechanical Engineering 336 received before the fall semester, 1992 - 1993. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 134L and Engineering Mechanics 319 with a grade of at least C in each, credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 336, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering. Mechanical Engineering 136L is normally taken concurrently with 336.

337C. Nuclear Engineering: Introduction to Nuclear Power Systems.

Fission and fission reactors; fusion and fusion reactors; direct energy conversion; thermodynamic aspects of nuclear power; nuclear power systems; nuclear power economics. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Physics 303L and 103N with a grade of at least C in each and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

337D. Nuclear Engineering: Radiation and Radiation Protection.

Atoms and X rays; nuclei and nuclear radiations; radioactivity; nuclear reactions; interaction of radiations with matter; radiation dosimetry; biological effects of radiation; radiation protection and regulatory standards. Mechanical Engineering 337D and 379M (Topic 1: Introduction to Health Physics) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Physics 303L and 103N with a grade of at least C in each and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

338. Machine Elements.

Analysis for the design and manufacture of basic mechanical elements, and their role in the design of machines; application of finite element modeling. Prerequisite: Engineering Mechanics 319 and 334 with a grade of at least C in each, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

339. Heat Transfer.

Steady and transient heat conduction; forced and free convection; radiation; introduction to phase change heat transfer and to heat exchangers. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 218 (or 319), 326 or 326H, and 330 (or 345) with a grade of at least C in each, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

242L. Fluid and Thermal Systems Laboratory.

Experimental design concepts, uncertainty analysis and systems analysis as applied to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer systems. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Mechanical Engineering 145L and 242L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 335 and 339 and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

344. Dynamic Systems and Controls.

Lumped physical system models; electrical, fluid, mechanical, thermal system analysis; linear system transient, steady-state behavior; introduction to feedback control; stability. Prerequisite: Mathematics 427K and Mechanical Engineering 324 or 324H with a grade of at least C in each, credit or registration for Electrical Engineering 331K, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

244L. Dynamic Systems and Controls Laboratory.

Modeling of engineering systems, digital simulation, and assessment of results with experimental study; methods for analysis of first- and second-order systems, system identification, frequency response and feedback control principles; hands-on experimentation with mechanical, fluid, electrical, and magnetic systems; data acquisition and analysis using oscilloscopes and microcomputer-based analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion; theoretical and practical principles governing the design and use of various sensors and transducers. One lecture hour and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 218 (or 319) and 335, credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 344, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

347. Processing of Materials.

Analysis of forces in processing operations; effects of friction and their control; metalworking efficiencies. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 336, credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 136L, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

Topic 1: Powder Processing. Powder particle characterization and size/shape/distribution, powder synthesis, compaction, sintering theory, sintering maps, full-density processing, powder-processed part microstucture and properties.

Topic 2: Deformation Processing. Analysis of forces in processing operations; effects of friction and their control; slab method; upper-bound force theory; slip-line field theory; metalworking efficiencies.

348. Introduction to Mechatronics.

Interfacing microcomputers with sensors and actuators; hybrid (analog/digital) design; digital logic and analog circuitry; data acquisition and control; microcomputer architecture, assembly language programming; signal conditioning, filters, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 218 (or 319), Electrical Engineering 331K, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

349. Corrosion Engineering.

Corrosion principles; electrochemical, environmental, and metallurgical effects; types of corrosion; corrosion testing and prevention; modern theories: principles and applications. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 334 or the equivalent with a grade of at least C, an introductory course in thermodynamics, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

350. Machine Tool Operations for Engineers.

Hands-on manual and computer-numerical - controlled machine tool operation. Part design and tool selection for production. One lecture hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Mechanical Engineering 350 and 379M (Topic 7: Machine Tool Operations for Engineers) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

352K. Engineering Computer Graphics.

Introduction to interactive computer graphics as a tool in computer-aided design. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, knowledge of one computer programming language and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

353. Engineering Economic Analysis.

Techniques of economic analysis for engineering decisions; economic evaluation, mathematical models, risk analysis, and introduction to engineering cost estimation. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. For some sections, two discussion hours a week are required; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Chemical Engineering 352 and Mechanical Engineering 353 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408C with a grade of at least C, Mechanical Engineering 218 or the equivalent, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

354. Biomedical Engineering.

Introduction to engineering analysis of transport phenomena in living systems, including fluid flow, heat transfer, pharmacokinetics, and membrane fluxes with clinical applications. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

354M. Biomechanics of Human Movement.

Modeling and simulation of human movement; neuromuscular control; computer applications; introduction to experimental techniques. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Mechanical Engineering 354M and 379M (Topic 3: Biomechanics of Human Movement) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

355K. Fundamentals of Engineering Vibrations.

Time-domain and frequency-domain analysis of vibrating systems; matrix methods, instrumentation, and vibration control; numerical methods. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 324 or 324H with a grade of at least C, Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

359. Materials Selection.

Description of commercial metals, polymers, ceramics, concrete, and wood for use in mechanical engineering applications. Applications include strength, toughness, stiffness, fatigue, creep, corrosion, casting, forming, machining, and welding. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 336 and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

360K. Introduction to Phase Transformations.

Basics of crystal structures and phase diagrams; diffusion; solidification; solid-state phase transformations. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 334 or the equivalent with a grade of at least C and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

360L. Intermediate Fluid Mechanics.

Viscous flows; boundary layer theory; turbomachines; compressible flow in nozzles and ducts; shock waves; expansion fans. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 330 (or 345) and 242L (or 145L) and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

360N. Intermediate Heat Transfer.

Multidimensional and transient diffusion; laminar and turbulent convection; radiation exchange through participating media; special topics. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 339 and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

361E. Nuclear Engineering: Nuclear Reactor Engineering.

Fission and chain reactions; neutron diffusion and moderation; reactor equations; Fermi Age theory; multigroup and multiregional analysis. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 337C with a grade of at least C, credit with a grade of at least C or registration for Mechanical Engineering 337D, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

361M. Introduction to Thermodynamics of Materials.

Thermodynamic properties; reactions and chemical equilibrium in gases; solutions, phase equilibria, phase diagrams, reaction equilibria; surfaces and interfaces; point defects in crystals. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 326, 326H, or the equivalent with a grade of at least C, Mechanical Engineering 334 or the equivalent with a grade of at least C, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

362K. Readings in Engineering.

A study of the interrelated problems of society, technology, and energy. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 325L, 362K, 371K, 377H, 377K. Prerequisite: Admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

364L. Automatic Control System Design.

Feedback principles; control components; industrial compensators; Routh, Nyquist, Bode, and root locus methods; controller design; continuous and discrete time control. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 344 and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

365K. Analytical Basis of Design.

Mathematical techniques pertaining to static and dynamic analysis, deformations, stresses, and design of machine elements. Prerequisite: Engineering Mechanics 319 and Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C in each, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

365L. Industrial Design for Production.

Current techniques for making transitions from theoretical concepts to cost effective designs suitable for manufacturing. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 338 and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

366J. Mechanical Engineering Design Methodology.

Design methodology for mechanical systems and components; short design projects or a larger industrial project; and guest lectures on special topics. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 210 (or 201G), 330 (or 345), 336, 338, and 353; Mechanical Engineering 333H, 333T, or the equivalent with a grade of at least C; and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

466K. Mechanical Engineering Design Project.

Creative design, analysis, selection, development, and fabrication of engineering components and systems. Four lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 328 or 361M, 339, 344, and 366J; concurrent enrollment in Mechanical Engineering 266P; and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

366L. Operations Research Models.

Formulation and solution-interpretation for operations research models requiring, for example, optimization, simulation, or analysis of Markov chains or queues. Applications include manufacturing design and control, routing and scheduling, plant location, inventory analysis, and management of queueing systems. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mathematics 408D with a grade of at least C and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

366M. Operations Research Methods.

Theory and algorithms for operations research methods. Algorithms for solving linear, integer, and nonlinear optimization models; Markov processes; Markov chain analysis; queueing theory; stochastic inventory theory and reliability. Mechanical Engineering 366M and 379L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 335 or the equivalent and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

266P. Design Project Laboratory.

Development of individual team project in association with faculty adviser and sponsoring project engineer. Four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Mechanical Engineering 466K and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

368J. Computer-Aided Design.

Application of computers to design problems and simulation of mechanical systems; creation of interactive special applications programs. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 338 and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

369L. Engineering Computational Methods.

Applied numerical analysis, including solution of linear algebraic equations and ordinary and partial differential equations; modeling of physical processes, including fluid flow and heat and mass transfer; use of general purpose computer codes, including commercial computational fluid dynamics software packages. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 218 (or 319) with a grade of at least C and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

370K. Structure and Properties of Materials.

Bonding, atomic arrangements, and crystal structures of metals, ceramics, and polymers; electronic structure of solids; physical properties of solids; microstructure and properties of engineering alloys. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 334 or the equivalent with a grade of at least C and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

371K. Legal Aspects of Engineering Practice.

Legal considerations in the practice of engineering; specifications and contracts for equipment and engineering services. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 325L, 362K, 371K, 377H, 377K. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

372J. Robotics and Automation.

Component technologies for precision machines based on dynamic modeling and motion programming: cams, linkages, planar manipulators. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 324 or 324H and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

372M. Planar Mechanism Synthesis.

Design of planar mechanisms for applications that require rigid body guidance, function generation, and path generation. Graphical and analytical techniques. Computer-aided design projects. Mechanical Engineering 372M and 379M (Topic 6: Kinematics of Mechanisms) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 324 or 324H and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

372N. Design of Smart Mechanisms.

Design of reprogrammable multiple-degree-of-freedom architectures. The course addresses various mechanical configurations and stresses the integrated design approach to sensing/actuation/control architecture and control software. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

373K. Basic Industrial Engineering.

Design and analysis of production systems, including plant layout and location, material flow, and flexible manufacturing. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 335 or the equivalent and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

374C. Combustion Engine Processes.

Principles of internal combustion engines, fuels, carburetion, combustion, exhaust emissions, knock, fuel injection, and factors affecting performance. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 328 or consent of instructor, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

374L. Design of Thermal Systems.

Methodology and approach to design of thermal energy systems; component and system modeling; optimization, including economic considerations. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 339 or the equivalent, credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 328, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

374R. Air Conditioning Systems Design.

Energy conversion principles and applications in air conditioning and refrigeration. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 328 and 339 and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

374S. Solar Energy Systems Design.

Insolation characteristics and measurement, component design, solar energy system modeling, introduction to photovoltaic systems, cost analysis, and case studies. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 339 or the equivalent and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

375K. Production Engineering Management.

Planning and scheduling of production facilities; assembly line balancing, inventory analysis, sequencing. Management 368 and Mechanical Engineering 375K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 335 or the equivalent, Mechanical Engineering 366L, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

177K, 377K. Projects in Mechanical Engineering.

Independent project carried out under the supervision of a faculty member in mechanical engineering. Student prepares a project proposal and a final report, each of which is evaluated by the faculty committee on individual projects. For 177K, three to five laboratory hours and one consultation hour with the faculty supervisor a week for one semester; for 377K, ten to fifteen laboratory hours and one consultation hour with the faculty supervisor a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 325L, 362K, 371K, 377H, 377K. Prerequisite: A University grade point average of at least 2.50 and a grade point average in the major of at least 2.50; admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; and approval of project proposal by the faculty committee on individual projects.

378C. Ceramic Engineering.

Crystal structures and bonding; electronic and mechanical properties; synthesis, processing, shape-forming, densification, and machining; applications, selection, and design. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 334 or the equivalent with a grade of at least C and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

378K. Mechanical Behavior of Materials.

Elastic deformation; viscoelasticity; yielding, plastic flow, plastic instability, strengthening mechanisms; fracture, fatigue, creep; significance of mechanical properties tests. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 334 with a grade of at least C, credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 134L, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

378P. Properties and Applications of Polymers.

Introduction to polymers as structural materials: polymerization, polymer structure, physical and mechanical properties, processing and fabrication. Mechanical Engineering 378P and 379M (Topic 5: Properties and Applications of Polymers) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 334 or the equivalent with a grade of at least C, an introductory course in thermodynamics, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

179M, 279M, 379M. Topics in Mechanical Engineering.

May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; additional prerequisites vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: Nuclear Fuel Management.

Topic 2: Wave Propagation.

379N. Noise and Vibration Control.

Same as Architectural Engineering 379K and Electrical Engineering 363N. Principles of acoustics; human response to sound; control of noise and vibrations by means of vibration isolation; sound barriers and absorption. Prerequisite: Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.

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