To fulfill requirements for non-thesis master's students who need to complete final degree requirements other than coursework during their last semester. This may include such things as a comprehensive examination, oral examination, or foreign language requirement. Students are required to be registered during the semester they graduate.

See ELC 5302 for course information.

Design and analysis of engineering components and systems using interactive computer programs with inclusion of computer simulation.

Introductory course on the theory and techniques of finite element analysis for numerical solutions of partial differential equations beginning from energy concepts and foundational constitutive equations. Numerical implementations and solutions are demonstrated by user-created code using modern computer technologies.

An advanced study of the mechanical dynamics of systems involving multiple, interconnected rigid bodies. Topics include mathematical expressions of body kinematics, various methods to derive dynamic equations of motion, three-dimensional inertial properties, and dynamic motion constraints.

Advanced analysis of the finite element theory with emphasis on non-linear applications for thermal and fluidic applications. Course will formulate the finite element form from several classes of constitutive equations, discuss solution methods, and construct and implement algorithms for solving the finite element form.

Understand and apply fundamentals for 1) combustion of gas, solid and liquid fuels; 2) combustion equilibrium and calculation of equilibrium compositions and flame temperature; 3) characterization of flame types; 4) quenching, flammability, ignition, and stabilization of flames; 5) soot formation; and 6) detonations and deflagrations.

Introduction to composite materials, micromechanics of fiber reinforced composites, lamina mechanics, mechanical behavior of composite laminates, hygrothermal effects, and failure models.

Design, analysis, and simulation of thermal energy systems such as pipe networks, HVAC systems, and steam power plants. Specification of energy system components such as pumps, pipes, control valves, and heat exchangers. Estimation and optimization of initial and operational costs.

Consideration of experimental methods including experiment planning and design, error and uncertainty analysis, temperature measurement (in fluids and solids), flow rate measurement, flow visualization, and advanced data analysis; selected experiments conducted.

Topics include the nature of rough surfaces, contact mechanics between noncomformal and nominally-flat surfaces, nature of friction, lubricants and lubrication theory, and surface damage and fatigue. Computational analyses of surfaces and lubricant flow are performed using Python.

Introduction to vectors and tensors, deformation and stress in fluids, kinematics of fluid flows, conservation laws, Navier-Stokes equations, energy equation, introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD), introduction to vorticity dynamics and selected topics in compressible fluid flow.

Study of conduction, convection, and radiation. Steady and transient one - and multi-dimensional heat transfer with emphasis on analytical methods, numerical techniques, and approximate solutions.

Introduction to the dynamics of inviscid, incompressible fluids; vector representation theorems; vorticity transport theorem; solution methods to steady and unsteady, two-dimensional, axisymetric and three-dimensional flows; computational methods for inviscid flows; and forces and moments on bodies in two-dimensional flows.

Study of numerical methods tailored to solve thermo-fluids governing equations. Classification of partial differential equation (PDE). Finite difference method. Basic concepts of discretization, consistency, and stability. Applications of numerical methods to selected model PDE. Numerical methods for inviscid flow, boundary-layer flow, and the Navier-Stokes equations. Applications include supersonic compressible and subsonic incompressible flows. Turbulence modeling. Finite volume method. Completion of ME 3321 Fluid Mechanics or equivalent recommended.

The Theory of Viscoelasticity is fundamental in the study of time rate dependent materials, with specific emphasis on applications to engineering systems with plastics and materials with polymeric behavior.

Introduces the applied science of atmospheric flight. The course teaches about airplanes and how they fly from a design and application perspective. Included are topics in fluid dynamics, airfoil and wing theory, aircraft performance, stability, and aircraft design.

Introduction to compressible flow, including flows with simple area change, heat addition, friction, and shock waves. Analysis, parametric design, and performance of ramjets, turbojets, turbofans, and turboprops. Introduction to the operating principles of major engine components. Introduction to rockets.

This course presents fundamentals about wind turbines, both commercial and residential. Included are topics in aerodynamics, structures, power generation, control economics, environments, noise, and design.

Topics will include: roots of equations, optimization, linear systems, integration and differentiation, curve-fitting, and systems of ordinary differential equations.

The Theory of Elasticity is fundamental to the study of linear and non-linear solid mechanics. This course introduces the foundations of elasticity for a deformable body, including the concept of deformation and stress using tensor calculus.

Introductory course into the mechanics of a continuous medium. Topics include the foundational concepts of stress, strain, and constitutive relationships presented in Cartesian tensor notation. Studies will focus on both solid and fluid mechanics.

See BME 5357 for course information.

Educates graduate students from engineering disciplines in the design and applications of various renewable energy sources, materials, and devices. Introduces the basic concepts, principles, potentials, and limitations of several energy conversion and storage devices with a particular focus on solar cells, fuel cells, batteries, and supercapacitors.

This course introduces various aspects of additive manufacturing, which has become prominent in industry over the past two decades. The course gives the students a basic understanding of additive manufacturing and its use in design, both for rapid prototyping and for functional manufacturing. The course highlights the advances that additive manufacturing makes upon traditional manufacturing techniques.

Study of the design and applications of conventional and advanced electronic materials ranging from typical Si and electroceramics to complex oxides and conducting polymers. Fundamental issues controlling their properties, processing, and reliability are addressed. In addition, a variety of thin film deposition techniques such as dc/rf magnetron sputtering, thermal/e-beam evaporation, and chemical vapor deposition are covered.

Elastic and viscoelastic behavior of polymers and polymeric composites, predicting long-term behavior from short-term tests using time-temperature-superposition; relating chemical structure to mechanical properties for thermosets, thermoplastics, and semi-crystalline plastics; relating processing to mechanical properties; and predicting stiffness and strength from properties of fibers and polymeric matrices.

This course introduces students to advanced theories of deformation and fracture that limit lifetimes in service of components and structures made of metals and alloys. Fracture mechanics are introduced as a tool in the life prediction of components that develop cracks before catastrophic failure. Plastic collapse, creep, fatigue, and environmental stress cracking are covered. Failure analysis methodology and tools are introduced and illustrated.

Introduction to basic failure theories and their application to the analysis of component and system failure in service; methodology of systematic failure analysis of actual service failures; introduction to tools used in failure analysis; case studies used extensively for teaching and assignments.

Study of special topics in mechanical engineering. This course may be repeated for a total of six times with different topics.

See EGR 5397 for course information.

Students completing a master's program with a thesis must complete six hours of ME 5V99.

Study of advanced topics in engineering. This course may be repeated for a total of four times.

Doctoral students may enroll in up to 12 semester hours of engineering research hours prior to taking the preliminary exam and being accepted into candidacy for the doctoral degree. These engineering research hours will count toward the degree.

Required of all doctoral candidates. In no case will fewer than 12 semester hours be accepted for a dissertation. Students may not enroll for doctoral research hours until they have been officially accepted into candidacy for the doctoral degree. After initial enrollment, students must register for at least one semester hour of doctoral research every term thereafter (summer term excluded).