Principles of manufacturing processes in the areas of metal removal, forming, joining and casting and fundamentals of numerical control. Study includes applications of equipment, e.g., lathe, milling machine, drill press, saw, grinder, welder, molding equipment and core makers. Emphasis on safety during hands-on operations. Two hours lecture, one three-hour lab.

Introduction to the use of computers for engineering, science and mathematical computations. Introduction to linear algebra and matrix applications. Introduction to concepts of programming and visualization using MATLAB and PBasic. Practical applications involving design using a microcontroller. Applications will be drawn from a variety of science and engineering areas. Lecture two hours, Laboratory three hours.

Prerequisite: ENGR 17 and ENGR 30.

Introduction to statistical methods applied to analysis of engineering systems. Topics include data collection, distribution characteristics, probability, uses of regression analysis, and decision-making under uncertainty. Introduction to economic analysis applied to engineering designs. Topics include marginal or incremental economic analysis using multiple standard methods while addressing organizational constraints and market factors.

Prerequisite: MATH 31.

Introduction to basic design methodology for mechanical systems and devices. Detail design of machine components; application of analytical methods in the design of complex machines. Failure mode analysis, theories of failure, yield, fracture, deflection, and fatigue analysis of machine elements. Design of common machine elements such as bearings and shafts.

Prerequisite: ENGR 6, ENGR 112, and ME 37; ENGR 112 may be taken concurrently.

Introduction to design of machine components; application of analytical methods in the design of complex machines. Design of common machine elements such as threaded fasteners, springs, flexible drive components, gears, and friction devices. Introduction to stress and deflection analysis using finite element software.

Prerequisite: ME 116.

Basic principles of heat transfer, including processes of conduction, convection, radiation, evaporation and condensation. Lecture three hours.

Prerequisite: ENGR 124 and ENGR 132.

Fundamentals of the Otto, Diesel, Brayton and Rankine power cycles, vapor-compression refrigeration, psychrometric processes and chemical reactions. Theory and application of temperature, pressure, flow, and velocity instruments, introduction to experiment design, errors, uncertainty and data acquisition, data analysis and presentation.

Prerequisite: ENGR 124.

Computer programming languages for automated manufacturing, including CNC manual programming, cutter compensation, geometric definition of products, cutting tool definition, continuous path part programming, computation, decision, looping, computer graphics programming and intelligent machines.

Prerequisite: ME 37 and ME 105; ME 105 may be taken concurrently.

Manufacturing considerations in product design including: design for assembly DFA), design for productibility (DFP), design to cost (DTC), design to life cycle cost (DTLCC), design for quality and reliability (DFQR); introduction to concurrent engineering.

Prerequisite: ME 37 and ME 116.

Computer modeling and mathematical representation of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, thermal, and electronic systems or combinations of these. Development of system design criteria and solutions using computer simulation. Use of state of the art automated modeling and simulation methods to build models of multi-energy mechatronics and control systems. Vibration concepts, applied, natural frequencies, eigenvectors, and solution of differential equations using computer simulation. Introduction to state variable feedback control systems. A design project is required.

Prerequisite: ENGR 110, ME 105.

Use of mathematical models for the generation of equations of motion for mechanical and electrical systems. Evaluation of single and multiple degrees of freedom systems in the time and frequency domain. Topics include feedback control systems, Laplace transform, state space representation, transfer functions, error analysis, stability of control systems and system response. Automatic control system design using root locus and frequency response methods. Design of compensating controls using state of the art software and automation tools. Introduction to digital control.

Prerequisite: ME 171.

Familiarizes students with digital product development using Pro/ENGINEER and Working Model. Emphasis is on Pro/ENGINEER philosophy of parametric design. Also covers component and assembly design, basic drawing creation, and kinematic simulation using Working Model. Team product design project investigating the effects of variations in geometry, dimensions, and material selection. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours.

Prerequisite: ENGR 6, ME 105 and ME 116.

Introduction to Solid Modeling and its application to mechanical product design. Digital product development using 3D Parametric Solid Modeling tools. Also covers component and assembly design, basic drawing creation. Reverse design project engineering investigating the effects of variations in geometry, dimensions, and material selection. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours.

Prerequisite: ENGR 6, ME 105 and ME 116.

Principles of mechanical properties of metals, including strength under combined loads, fatigue, and fracture mechanics. Laboratory includes study of strengthening mechanisms, and principles of experimental stress analysis. Lecture two hours; Laboratory three hours.

Prerequisite: ENGR 112

Properties, mechanics, and applications of anisotropic fiber-reinforced materials with an emphasis on the considerations and methods used in the design of composite structures.

Prerequisite: ME 180.

Beginning of a two semester project; design of a product, device, or apparatus that will be fabricated in ME 191. Students work in small groups, interacting with product users, vendors, technicians, and faculty advisors. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours.

Prerequisite: ME 117

Continuation of the project begun in ME 190. Part II consists of fabrication and assembly of equipment, testing and evaluation, and reporting. Seminar one hour; laboratory three hours.

Prerequisite: ME 190.

Designed for Mechanical Engineering students making career decisions. Instruction will include effective career planning strategies and techniques including skill assessment, employment search strategy, goal setting, time management, interview techniques and resume writing. Lecture one hour.

Note: Units earned can not be used to satisfy major requirements.

Prerequisite: Senior status.

Practical approach to study of motion and dynamic analysis of machine components and assemblies in two or three dimensions. Uses solid modeling software to analyze the forces, moments and dynamic loads for parts and entire assemblies in motion. Topics include stress and strain during motion, kinematics, kinetics, drop tests in two and three dimensions, frequency analysis, buckling, dynamic fatigue and finite element analysis, time history of motion, harmonics, and vibrations.

Prerequisite: ENGR 6 and ME 117.

Introduction to techniques used in manufacturing tolerance analysis. Assembly tolerance analysis using standard industry practices; application of geometric dimensioning techniques to tolerance analysis; drawing practices for indicating dimensional tolerances; statistical techniques; tolerance allocation. Introduction to computer aided tolerance analysis.

Prerequisite: ME 116.

Study of wind, hydro and ocean energy systems including the characterization, theory, operation, analysis, modeling, planning impacts and design process.

Prerequisite: ENGR 124 and ENGR 132.

Individual projects or directed reading.

Note: Open only to students who appear competent to carry on individual work. Admission requires approval of an instructor and the student's advisor. May be repeated for credit.

Research methodology and engineering approach to problem solving. Includes an orientation to the requirements for Master's thesis in Mechanical Engineering. Students will be exposed to a variety of possible thesis topics. Students will be required to complete an essay concerning aspects of engineering research. The student will be required to prepare a presentation and also review other students work.

Note: Graduate Writing Intensive (GWI) course.

Prerequisite: Graduate status in Mechanical Engineering.

Applications of logic and motion controls in manufacturing. Computer controlled open and feedback systems. CNC machining processes, CNC programming. Applications of robots in manufacturing, programming for robots. PLC logic controls, sensors and output devices, creating ladder logic diagrams for the PLCs. Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) of modern computer controlled machines.

Note: Lectures as well as some tutorial activities are covered in two 75-minute classes per week.

Prerequisite: ME 105, ME 138.

Analytical and numerical analysis of Navier-Stokes equations for laminar flow; stability of laminar flow and its transition to turbulence. Analyzes stream functions and the velocity potential, and vorticity dynamics. The mathematical analysis of incompressible turbulent flows; development of Reynolds stress equations, turbulent boundary layer equations, turbulent flow in pipes and channels, and turbulent jets and wakes.

Prerequisite: ENGR 132, graduate status.

Computer analysis, synthesis and modeling of physical systems including single and multiple degree of freedom, and linear/nonlinear systems. Use of Computer-Aided Modeling software (CAMP-G) and Advanced Digital Simulation Languages (ADSL). Design and analysis of multi-energy systems using Block Diagrams, Bond Graphs, and state space equation representation. Design of electromagnetic, electro-hydraulic servomechanisms, actuators and driven systems; introduction to multi-variable control of complex systems; stability, controllability, and observability.

Prerequisite: ME 114 or ME 171.

Newtonian mechanics: Newton's laws, impulse and momentum, work and energy. Analytical mechanics: Degrees of freedom, generalized coordinates, constraints. Lagrange multipliers, principles of virtual work, D'Alembert's principle, Hamilton's principle, Lagrange's equation of motion. Rotating reference frames. Rigid body dynamics: kinematics, linear and angular momentum, and kinetic energy of a rigid body, principle axes, equations of motion. Euler angles. Behavior of dynamic systems: motion about equilibrium points, stability, Lyapunov's direct method. Perturbation techniques: secular terms, Lindstedt's method, Duffing's equation.

Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

Any properly qualified student who wishes to pursue a problem of his/her own choice may do so if the proposed subject is acceptable to the faculty member with whom he/she works and to his/her advisor.

Completion of a thesis. Credit given upon successful completion of a Master's Thesis (4 - 6 units; maximum 6 units).

Note: Course may be repeated for no more than 6 units total.

Prerequisite: Open to students who have advanced to candidacy and have secured approval of a Thesis proposal form one full semester prior to registration.