May 08, 2024  
University Catalog 2017-2018 
    
University Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Math (Graduate)

All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by department and approval of graduate adviser: MATH 4020, 4550 4650 4900, 4950. Classified graduate standing is required for enrollment in 5000-level courses.

  
  • MATH 5500 - Advanced Topics in Algebra and Number Theory


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Advanced topics selected from group theory, ring theory, linear algebra, combinatorial group theory, simple groups of Lie type, representation theory, and number theory.  May be repeated to maximum of 6 units with approval of graduate advisor.

  
  • MATH 5510 - Advanced Topics in Analysis


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Advanced topics selected from real analysis, complex analysis, functional analysis, Fourier analysis, and applied analysis.  May be repeated to maximum of 6 units with approval of graduate advisor.

  
  • MATH 5520 - Advanced Topics in Topology and Geometry


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Advanced topics selected from knot theory, algebraic topology, differential topology, combinatorial topology, algebraic geometry, and differential geometry.  May be repeated to maximum of 6 units with approval of graduate advisor.

  
  • MATH 5530 - Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Advanced topics selected from various fields in applied mathematics, such as mathematical biology, mathematical modeling, applied probability, dynamical systems, and numerical analysis.  May be repeated to maximum of 6 units with approval of graduate advisor.

  
  • MATH 5540 - Advanced Topics in Combinatorics and Graph Theory


    (3)
    Prerequisites: Approval of instructor. Advanced topics selected from combinatorics, graph theory and its applications, combinatorial optimization, and game theory.  May be repeated to maximum of 6 units with approval of graduate advisor.

  
  • MATH 5680 - Advanced Complex Analysis


    (3)
    Prerequisite: MATH 4680. Laurent series, singularities, residue problems, contour integration, conformal mappings, and additional topics.

  
  • MATH 5690 - Topology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: MATH 4690. Basic concepts of point set topology: mappings, compactness, connectedness, separation properties, and metrization.

  
  • MATH 5700 - Numerical Linear Algebra


    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 2170 (or equivalent programming experience), MATH 4570, MATH 4700. Numerical solutions of linear systems of equations, and eigenvalue problems, direct solutions, interactive solutions, with additional topics in linear algebra as time permits.

  
  • MATH 5710 - Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations


    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 2170 (or equivalent programming experience), MATH 4700. Numerical solutions of partial differential equations; finite-difference approximations, consistency, convergence, stability.

  
  • MATH 5740 - Applied Probability Theory


    (3)
    Prerequisite: MATH 4740. Recommended: MATH 2170. Characteristic functions. Modes of convergence. Law of large numbers. Martingale convergence theorem. Markov chains. Monte Carlo method. Poisson processes. Random walk. Gaussian processes. Brownian motion. Applications in related areas.

  
  • MATH 5800 - Real Analysis


    (3)
    Prerequisite: MATH 4660. Theory of Lebesgue measure on the real line; theory of the Lebesgue integral and related convergence theorems.

  
  • MATH 5960 - Comprehensive Examination


    (0)
    See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for the Masters Degree section of this chapter.

  
  • MATH 5980 - Graduate Directed Study


    (1-3)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Independent study of advanced topics in mathematics; regular conferences with instructor. May be repeated once.

  
  • MATH 5990 - Thesis


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent to act as sponsor, departmental approval of topic prior to registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units. Graded CR/NC.


Mechanical Engineering (Undergraduate)

All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser.

  
  • ME 1010 - Mechanical Energy Production, Transmission, and Utilization


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Math 1081 or one year of high school Algebra. Engineering principles for non-engineering majors. Introduction to how Mechanical Engineers use natural sources of energy to produce, transmit, and utilize work and power. Both alterative and traditional sources of energy will be discussed. No credit towards B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.

  
  • ME 1140 - Machine Shop


    (1)
    Introduction to machine shop procedures, safety practices, hand tools, band saw, drill press, milling, turning, welding (Graded CR/NC).

  
  • ME 1540 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent and as needed for specific topic. Current topics of special interest to students in mechanical engineering, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • ME 2010 - Statics

    (also listed as CE 2010)


    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 2120, PHYS 2100 both with a minimum C grade. Fundamental principles of statics, resolution and composition of forces, algebraic and graphic solutions, friction, center of gravity, moment of inertia.

     

    CI-D ENGR 130:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

  
  • ME 2040 - Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation


    (3)
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2200. Introduction to electrical circuits, engineering measurements and instrumentation, introduction to automatic control systems and components.

  
  • ME 2050 - Strength of Materials I

    (also listed as CE 2050)


    (3)
    Prerequisites: CE/ME 2010 with a minimum C grade. Stresses and strains under axial, shearing, and torsional forces; flexural stresses and deflections of simple beams; columns; and combined stresses.

     

    CI-D ENGR 240:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.
     

  
  • ME 2070 - Materials Science and Engineering


    (3)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 1040, MATH 2110 both with a minimum C grade. Understanding structure and fundamental atomic and molecular mechanisms of engineering materials, atom and electron movement, physical and mechanical properties; overview of engineering materials, semiconductors, metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites.

     

    CI-D ENGR 140:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

  
  • ME 2120 - Matrix Algebra and Statistics for Engineers

    (also listed as CE 2120)
    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 2120. Introduction to calculations using vectors; matrix operation; solution of linear simultaneous equations; coordinate transformation; probability distributions and densities; concepts in statistics; application to engineering problems.

  
  • ME 2140 - Review of Solid Mechanics


    (3)
    Prerequisite: CE/ME 205, Free body diagrams, static analysis, determinate and indeterminate structures, internal and external forces, Hooke’s Law, shear and moment diagrams/equations, axial/bending/shear/tearing/bearing stresses, Mohr’s Circle, centeroids, moments of inertia, singularity functions (Graded CR/NC).

  
  • ME 2540 - Special Topics Course for Sophomores in Mechanical Engineering


    (4)
    Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing in Mechanical Engineering enrollment subject to approval of instructor in charge. Group Study of selected topics not currently offered as technical electives. Study groups may be organized in mechanical engineering subjects upon approval of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • ME 2800 - Numerical Methods for Engineers I

    (also listed as CE 2800)


    (1)
    Prerequisites: CE/ME 2120. This course focuses on equipping students with the basic computing skills students will need throughout their engineering disciplines. Introduction to basic engineering problems, algorithm development, and implementation into a computer program. (Laboratory 3 hours)

     

    CI-D ENGR 230:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.
     

  
  • ME 3000 - Economics for Engineers

    (also listed as EE 3000, CE 3000)
    (3)
    Basic economic concepts and principles,   costs and benefits analysis,  alternative designs, economic viability of engineering solutions in broader context.

  
  • ME 3010 - Ethics and Professionalism in Engineering

    (also listed as CE 3010 and EE 3010)
    (3)
    Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing in engineering. Ethical issues in engineering profession; impact of engineering profession on society; professional registration and liability; ethical standards and legal responsibilities.

  
  • ME 3030 - Fluid Mechanics I

    (also listed as CE 3030)
    (3)
    Prerequisites: PHYS 2100, CE/ME 2010 with a minimum C grade. Fundamental principles and methods of fluid mechanics; thermodynamics of fluid flow; Newtonian fluids; equations of fluid flow; laminar and turbulent flow; applications.

  
  • ME 3040 - Experimental Methods in Biomechanical Engineering


    (1)
    Prerequisites: ME 2040 or EE 2040. Introduction to experimental methods, sensors and data acquisition with emphasis on mechanical applications in biomedical engineering.  Statistical methods for the analysis of experimental data.  Survey of transducers and measurement methods for a broad range of phenomena relevant to biomechanical engineering applications.  Oral and written communication of experimental results and analyses. (Laboratory 3 hours).

  
  • ME 3060 - Heat Transfer I


    (3)
    Prerequisites: CE/ME 3030 or ME 3261 with a minimum C grade, MATH 2150. Fundamental principles of heat transfer; conduction, convection, and radiation; applications.

  
  • ME 3100 - Mechanical Engineering Writing Laboratory


    (1)
    Prerequisites: UNIV 4010, and ENGR 1500. Technical and laboratory report writing, oral and written communication, introduction to information technology. Technical report writing. Laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • ME 3120 - Strength of Materials Laboratory I

    (also listed as CE 3120)
    (1)
    Prerequisite: CE/ME 2050. (may be taken concurrently). Tests of engineering materials in tension, compression, bending, and torsion; verification by experiment of basic theories learned in strength of materials. Laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • ME 3130 - Fluid Mechanics Laboratory I

    (also listed as CE 3130)
    (1)
    Prerequisite: CE/ME 3030. Experiments on fluid properties, fluid statics, conservation of mass, energy, and momentum, and fluid resistance. Laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • ME 3140 - Machine Design Laboratory


    (1)
    Prerequisites: ME 3230. Experiments on the aspects of machine design: statistical nature, theories of failure and design for strength and design of machine elements. Lab 3 hours.

  
  • ME 3150 - Thermal Systems Laboratory I


    (1)
    Prerequisites: ME 3060 (Heat Transfer), 3261 Thermodynamics I. Experiments in heat transfer and thermodynamics; thermophysical properties of fluids; analysis, operation, and performance testing of thermal energy conversion systems. Laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • ME 3200 - Dynamics I


    (3)
    Prerequisites: CE/ME 2010 (Statics) with a minimum C grade. Kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies; work, kinetic energy, impulse, momentum in two and three dimensions; applications to space mechanics.

  
  • ME 3210 - Kinematics of Mechanisms


    (3)
    Prerequisites: CE/ME 3200. Transmission of motion; theory of mechanisms; linkages; gears; cams; belts and chains.

  
  • ME 3230 - Machine Design I


    (3)
    CE/ME 2050 Strength of Materials, ME 2070 Materials Science and Engineering, and Math 2130 Calculus III. Application of principles of mechanics, properties of materials, and fabrication processes to design of simple machines and structural elements.

  
  • ME 3261 - Thermodynamics I


    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 2120 and PHYS 2200 both with a minimum C grade. Concepts of equilibrium and temperature; first and second laws of thermodynamics. Properties of pure substances; ideal gases; application of thermodynamic principles to closed and open systems.

  
  • ME 3262 - Thermodynamics II


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 3261. Application of thermodynamic principles; steam generators, engines and turbines; combustion, vapor cycles; refrigeration; internal combustion engines.

  
  • ME 3270 - Manufacturing Processes


    (3)
    Prerequisites: ME 2070, ME 2050. Manufacturing properties of metals, alloys, and nonmetallic materials; solidification processes; material forming; material removal; joining processes; unconventional processing; numerical control; and automated processes.

  
  • ME 3540 - Special Topics Course for Juniors in Mechanical Engineering


    (4)
    Prerequisites: Junior Standing in Mechanical Engineering enrollment subject to approval of instructor in charge. Group Study of selected topics not currently offered as technical electives. Study groups may be organized in mechanical engineering subjects upon approval of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • ME 3800 - Numerical Methods for Engineers II

    (also listed as CE 3800)
    (2)
    Prerequisites: ME 2800, MATH 2150. Applied Numerical Methods for Engineers with computer applications. Laboratory 6 hours.

  
  • ME 3801 - Introduction to Biomedical Engineering


    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 2120, PHYS 2200, BIOL 2020. Introduction to the field of biomedical engineering.  Covers fundamental knowledge on various subfields of biomedical engineering, including biomechanics, rehabilitation engineering, biomedical devices, biosignal processing, and responsible conduct in biomedical research. Graded ABCDF.

  
  • ME 3980 - Cooperative Education


    (1- 3)
    Prerequisites: Approval of student adviser and department chair. Integration of mechanical engineering work experience with academic program, individually planned through coordinator. Minimum of 10 hours per week required for each unit. Graded CR/NC

  
  • ME 4020 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials


    (3)
    Prerequisites: ME 3230, MATH 2150. Basic concepts; unsymmetrical beam bending, shear flow, energy methods; the finite element method; theories of failure; introduction to theory of elasticity, plane elastostatic problems; torsion of prismatic cylinders.

  
  • ME 4030 - Aerodynamics


    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 2130, CE/ME 3030. Air-foil characteristics; transonic, supersonic, and viscous effects on lift and drag; power considerations, airplane performances, introduction to airplane and missile stability and control.

  
  • ME 4040 - Compressible Aerodynamics


    (3)
    Prerequisites: ME 3030, ME 3261, ME 3060. One-dimensional frictionless flow; flow with friction and heat transfer; normal and oblique shock relations; isentropic waves; airfoil characterization; nozzle flow and design; experimental techniques. Graded ABC/NC.

  
  • ME 4060 - Heat Transfer II


    (3)
    Prerequisites: ME 3030, ME 3060. Numerical methods in conduction; theory and applications of convection; thermal radiation, condensing and boiling heat transfer; mass transfer special topics.

  
  • ME 4070 - Design of Thermal Systems


    (3)
    Prerequisites: ME 3060, ME 3261. Design in engineering practice; system simulation and optimization; economic, environmental, other constraints; practical aspects of equipment selection; thermal design literature.

  
  • ME 4080 - Fluid Mechanics II


    (3)
    Prerequisites: ME 3030 (Fluid Mechanics I), MATH 2130. Compressible and incompressible fluid dynamics; continuity, momentum, and energy equations for viscous fluids; circulation and vorticity, Navier-Stokes equation, boundary layer theory, turbulence, two-dimensional flow, three-dimensional flow.

  
  • ME 4090 - Mechanical Engineering Analysis


    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 2150, and senior standing. Setup of vibration, heat transfer, fluid flow, and other mechanical engineering systems as ordinary and partial differential equations; analogies between various physical systems. Classical, transform, numerical, and computer-aided methods of solution.

  
  • ME 4100 - Control of Mechanical Systems


    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 2150, ME 3060, PHYS 2200. Mathematical models of dynamic systems, fundamentals of feedback control, basic control actions and devices, applications to mechanical systems.

  
  • ME 4110 - Vibrational Analysis I


    (3)
    Prerequisites: CE/ME 3200, MATH 2150. Analysis of free and forced vibrations with and without damping, systems with several degrees of freedom, vibration isolation, mechanical transients, torsional vibrations, natural frequency computation techniques, finite element analysis software.

  
  • ME 4130 - Fluid Mechanics Laboratory


    (1)
    Prerequisite: ME 3130 or CE 3140; prerequisite or corequisite: CE 3870 or ME 4080. Experiments on subsonic and supersonic flow, free surface flow, pumps, turbines, fans, and unsteady flow.

  
  • ME 4140 - Machine Design II


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 3230. Design of unit assemblies and machines; materials, safety, lubrication, and construction.

  
  • ME 4150 - Air Conditioning


    (3)
    Prerequisites: ME 3060, ME 3262. Psychometric properties of air, heat loads, air conditioning and heating equipment, and air distribution.

  
  • ME 4160 - Energy Systems


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 3261. Unconventional energy conversion systems, energy storage, thermoelectric power and refrigeration, absorption refrigeration and cryogenics.

  
  • ME 4180 - Renewable Energy and Sustainability


    (3)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 1040, ME 3261. Global sustainability and the need for renewable energy; energy conversion concepts; latest power generation technologies; political, economic, and ethical complications associated with renewable energy technologies.

  
  • ME 4190 - Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering


    (3)
    ME 2800 (Numerical Methods for Engineers), ME 3030 (Fluid Mechanics I), ME 3060 (Heat Transfer I), ME 3230 (Machine Design I), ME 3261 (Thermodynamics I). Applications of modern engineering tools in computer-aided design, finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics and control simulations. Problems in mechanics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and control, etc. are covered.

  
  • ME 4210 - Dynamics of Mechanisms


    (3)
    Prerequisite: CE/ME 3200. Application of principles of statics, kinematics, and dynamics to analysis and design of mechanisms with rotating or reciprocating masses.

  
  • ME 4220 - Optimization of Mechanical Engineering Systems


    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 2150, ME 3060, PHYS 2200. Design considerations of mechanical engineering systems; optimization techniques; application of existing computer programs and analytical methods to optimization of mechanical engineering systems.

  
  • ME 4230 - Finite Element Analysis


    (3)
    Prerequisites: CE/ME 2120 (Matrix Algebra for Engineers), ME 2800 (Numerical Methods for Engineers), MATH 2150 (Differential Equations), Corequisites: ME 3060 (Heat Transfer I), ME 3230 (Machine Design I). Derivation of element stiffness matrices for spring, bar, beam, and constant-strain triangle elements, from energy principles. Application to trusses and frames. Steady-state heat transfer. Use of finite element method software.

  
  • ME 4280 - Automation and Computer-Aided Manufacturing


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 3270. Automation of manufacturing processes, numerical control, computer-aided manufacturing, group technology, flexible manufacturing, applications of robots in industry.

  
  • ME 4300 - Properties and Selection of Engineering Materials


    (3)
    Prerequisites: ME 2070, ME 3270. Production, strengthening, alloying and thermal treatment of metals. Types, properties of polymers, ceramics and composites. Semiconductor materials and devices. Material selection and protection against deterioration.

  
  • ME 4310 - Material Laboratory


    (1)
    Preparation of metallic samples and study of their internal structure by microscopic techniques. Mechanical testing of non-metallic materials: plastics, ceramics and composites.

     

    CI-D ENGR 140L:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

  
  • ME 4500 - Biomechanics


    (3)
    Prerequisites: ME 2050, ME 3200. Application of mechanical principles on living things, statics and dynamics of human activities, study of biomechanical mechanisms and structures, and mechanics of materials and tissues.

  
  • ME 4510 - Biomaterials


    (3)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 1040, ME 2070, ME 2050. Materials for biomedical applications, their chemical structures, physical and mechanical properties and processing, bio-reaction with biomaterials, bio-integration, implantation, inflammation, immune response, thrombosis, and calcification.

  
  • ME 4520 - Impact Biomechanics


    (3)
    Prerequisites: ME 2050, ME 3200. Application of mechanical engineering principles to the study of biomechanical response of the body to impacts and human tissue tolerance.  Use of engineering design principles in injury prevention.

  
  • ME 4540 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Senior standing in mechanical engineering; enrollment subject to approval of instructor in charge. Group study of selected topics not currently offered as technical electives; study groups may be organized in advanced mechanical engineering subjects upon approval of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • ME 4590 - Rehabilitation Design and Internship


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME3200. Corequisites: ME 3210 or 4210. Introduction to Rehabilitation & Biomedical Engineering utilizing cutting-edge analysis and measurement tools to apply students’ skills to maximize independence and enhance activities of people with disabilities. This course requires Service-Learning.

  
  • ME 4810 - Introduction to Robotics

    (also listed as EE 4810)
    (3)
    Prerequisite: EE 3600 or ME 4100. General considerations of robotic manipulator; spatial description, homogeneous transformations; manipulator kinematics; inverse manipulator kinematics; motion trajectories; static forces.

  
  • ME 4971 - Mechanical Engineering Senior Project


    (3)
    Prerequisites: Completion of blocks A and B4, an additional course from block B, and at least one course each from blocks C and D, completion of all freshman, sophomore, and junior level courses in the mechanical engineering curriculum and/or consent of the instructor. Study of engineering design processes; understand engineering solutions and profession in broader context. ME 4971 includes case studies to discuss the impact of design constraints. Must be taken in sequence starting with ME 4972. Laboratory 6 hours.

    Meets UD (wi) and (cl) requirements
  
  • ME 4972 - Mechanical Engineering Senior Project


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4971; Study of engineering design processes; develop a broader understanding of engineering solutions as well as professional ethics. ME 4972 includes the selection and completion of a faculty-supervised project resulting in a formal report and oral presentation. Lecture 1 hour, Laboratory 2 hours.

  
  • ME 4990 - Undergraduate Directed Study


    (1-3)
    Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor. Project selected in conference with the sponsor before registration; progress meetings held regularly, and a final report submitted. May be repeated for credit.


Mechanical Engineering (Graduate)

All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 5000 level courses

  
  • ME 5010 - Advanced Mechanics of Particles


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4210. Analytical approach to kinematics and dynamics of particles in three-dimensional space.

  
  • ME 5030 - Design of Mechanical Systems and Products


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4300. Principles of design; value criteria; manufacturing and human factors; computer-aided simulation and analysis; synthesis of design.

  
  • ME 5040 - Thermal Radiation


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4060. Thermodynamics and physics of thermal radiation and its interactions with matter; formulation and solution of radiative transfer equations for surfaces and enclosures by means of exact, approximate, and numerical methods; applications to selected topics.

  
  • ME 5050 - Heat Conduction


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4060. Fundamentals of heat conduction, solution of steady and unsteady state heat conduction problems by means of exact, approximate, and numerical methods; applications to selected topics.

  
  • ME 5060 - Heat Convection


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4060 or 4080. Development of equations describing fluid motion and heat convection. Analytical and experimental results for free and forced convection and for changes in phase.

  
  • ME 5080 - Compressible Fluids


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4080. One-dimensional gas dynamics; shock waves in supersonic flow; flow in ducts and nozzles; applications to high-speed aerodynamics; multidimensional and unsteady frictionless flow; solution by small perturbation theory and method of characteristics.

  
  • ME 5110 - Vibrational Analysis II


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4110. Analysis of multidegree of freedom systems, continuous systems, random vibrations, finite element software.

  
  • ME 5130 - Advanced Structure of Materials


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4300 or Phys 4330. Advanced topics related to crystalline structure of materials and defects, crystallography, symmetry, and theories related to experimental techniques including XRD and EDS.

  
  • ME 5140 - Mechanical Behavior of Materials


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4020 or ME 4140. Introduction to continuum mechanics, stress-strain relationship, elasticity, plasticity, crystalline imperfections, dislocations, creep, fatigue, fracture mechanics, failure analysis, design against creep and fatigue, effects of microstructure on mechanical behavior of materials.

  
  • ME 5210 - Dynamic Systems Analysis


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4090 or 4100. Dynamic behavior of physical systems; input-output and state space representation of linear continuous-time and discrete-time systems; controllability, observability, and stability of linear systems; examples of mechanical, thermal, fluid, and electrical systems.

  
  • ME 5220 - Optimal Control of Mechanical Systems


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4100 or 4220. State space representation of continuous-time and discrete-time dynamic systems, problem statement of optimal control and performance index, maximum principle, design of linear optimal control systems, mechanical system examples.

  
  • ME 5250 - Computational Fluid Dynamics


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4060 or ME 4080. Use of computational fluid dynamics for the study of fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transfer. Transfer mechanisms include advection, convection, and diffusion. Sample applications include mass flow through piping systems and over objects, heat exchangers, evaporators, and boilers.

  
  • ME 5280 - Metalforming Science and Applications


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4140. Nature and purpose of metalworking theory, determination of working loads, drawing and rolling of flat slabs and strips, deep drawing, extrusion, forging, punching and piercing, friction and lubrication in metalworking.

  
  • ME 5290 - Machining Science and Applications


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4140. Deformation of materials during machining; mechanics of orthogonal cutting; cutting fluids; tool wear; tool life and machinability; vibrations in cutting; practical machining operations; and modern machining processes.

  
  • ME 5300 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 3270 or ME 4300. Novel manufacturing processes, various additive Manufacturing and 3-d printing technologies, chemical and physical vapor deposition,  plasma technology, casting, forging and casting of parts, powder metallurgy, metal injection molding, joining and fastening processes, surface texture, treatments and coatings.

  
  • ME 5310 - Processing of and Design with Modern Engineering Materials


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME 4300. Manufacturing of ceramics, glasses and composites. Design using composites. Processing of polymers semiconductors and superconductors. Rapid prototyping. Fabrication of printed wire boards. Introduction to microelectronic devices, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nano-technology.

  
  • ME 5540 - Special Graduate Topics in Mechanical Engineering


    (1-4)
    Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of interest to graduate students in Mechanical Engineering, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.

  
  • ME 5590 - Advanced Rehabilitation Design and Internship


    (3)
    Prerequisite: ME4590. Advanced multi-disciplinary design analysis and synthesis to analyze, create and test solutions to maximize independence and enhance activities of people with disabilities. This course requires Service-Learning.

  
  • ME 5951 - Mechanical Engineering Graduate Design


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing. First course in a two-course sequence, providing a major design experience. Completion of a faculty-supervised project addressing typical problems encountered in engineering practice. Deliverables are formal report and oral presentation. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.

  
  • ME 5952 - Mechanical Engineering Graduate Design


    (3)
    Prerequisites: ME 5951. Second course in a two-course sequence, providing a major design experience. Completion of a faculty-supervised project addressing typical problems encountered in engineering practice. Deliverables are formal report and oral presentation. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.

  
  • ME 5960 - Comprehensive Examination


    (0)
    Permission needed by department. Students who select the comprehensive examination (ME 5960) should expect to take it the quarter they complete all course work on their program, and must comply with college and department requirements.

  
  • ME 5970 - Graduate Research


    (1-4)
    Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor, departmental approval of project prior to registration. Independent research under guidance of the faculty. May be repeated for credit to maximum of 5 units. Graded CR/ NC.

  
  • ME 5980 - Graduate Directed Study


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor, and departmental approval. Independent, directed study of advanced topics in the field, regular conferences with the sponsor. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • ME 5990 - Thesis or Project


    (1-6)
    Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent to act as a sponsor, college approval of the topic prior to registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis. Must be repeated to maximum of 4 units. Graded CR/ NC.

  
  • ME 9000 - Thesis Research


    (0)
    Prerequisite: Courses in the 9000 series (UNIV 9000) are open only to graduate students. Previously enrolled in all allowable research units (5970) and are not enrolled in any other credit-bearing courses or thesis or project units (5990), but will use University facilities or consult with faculty.

     

     

 

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