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Course Descriptions

 

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 104 Elementary Statistics

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to methods of inferential statistics, histograms, elementary probability, and random variables and distributions.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning.
  

  • MATH 106 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I

    3 semester hours

    Foundations of arithmetic from an advanced standpoint: sets, numeration systems, the structure of number systems, and problem solving strategies.

    For Liberal Studies majors only, or by consent of instructor.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  with a minimum grade of C (2.0) or Mathematic Placement Examination.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning; Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • MATH 107 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II

    3 semester hours

    Geometry, metric system, and introduction to probability and statistics. For Liberal Studies majors only, or by consent of instructor.

    Prerequisite: MATH 106 .

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning; Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • MATH 111 Mathematical Analysis for Business I

    3 semester hours

    Systems of equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions, math of finance, linear programming.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or Mathematics Placement Examination.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning.
  

  • MATH 112 Mathematical Analysis for Business II

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to the differential and integral calculus of elementary functions. Applications of the methods of calculus to business and economics problems.

    A laboratory fee may be required.

    Prerequisite: MATH 120  or Mathematics Placement Examination.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning; Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • MATH 120 Precalculus Mathematics

    3 semester hours

    Functions; polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or Mathematics Placement Examination.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning.
  

  • MATH 122 Calculus for the Life Sciences I

    3 semester hours

    An introduction to calculus. Derivatives and integrals of the elementary functions, including computational techniques and applications.

    Prerequisite: MATH 120  or Mathematics Placement Examination.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning; Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • MATH 123 Calculus for the Life Sciences II

    3 semester hours

    Integration methods with applications, differential equations and modeling, introduction to multivariate calculus.

    Prerequisite: MATH 122  or equivalent.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning; Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • MATH 131 Calculus I

    4 semester hours

    Limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, introduction to the definite integral, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

    Prerequisite: MATH 120  or Mathematics Placement Examination.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning; Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • MATH 132 Calculus II

    4 semester hours

    Techniques of integration, numerical methods of integration with error analysis, applications of the integral, improper integral, infinite series, an introduction to parametric equations and polar coordinates.

    Prerequisite: MATH 131  or equivalent.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning; Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • MATH 190 Workshop in Mathematics I

    2 semester hours

    Study skills, analytical and problem solving skills, technical writing, recent fields of study and advances in mathematics, mathematical career opportunities.
  

  • MATH 191 Workshop in Mathematics II

    2 semester hours

    A continuation of MATH 190 .
  

  • MATH 198 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • MATH 199 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • MATH 204 Applied Statistics

    3 semester hours

    This course provides an introduction to statistics emphasizing data analysis and applications to life sciences. Topics include: descriptive statistics, elementary probability, various discrete and continuous distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for means and proportions, correlation and linear regression, as well as analysis of variance. This course will also include the use of computer programs to analyze data sets.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Quantitative Reasoning.

    Prerequisite:

      or  .
  

  • MATH 234 Calculus III

    4 semester hours

    Partial derivatives, multiple integrals, three-dimensional space, vectors in two- and three- dimensional space, line integrals, Green’s theorem.

    Prerequisite: MATH 132  or equivalent.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Quantitative Reasoning.
  

  • MATH 245 Ordinary Differential Equations

    3 semester hours

    Differential equations as mathematical models, analytical, qualitative, and numerical approaches to differential equations and systems of differential equations, and Laplace transform techniques.

    Prerequisite: MATH 132  or equivalent.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Quantitative Reasoning.
  

  • MATH 248 Introduction to Methods of Proof

    3 semester hours

    Number theory, sets, functions, equivalence relations, cardinality, methods of proof, induction, contradiction, contraposition. Student portfolios will be collected.

    Prerequisite: MATH 132  or equivalent.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Quantitative Reasoning.
  

  • MATH 250 Linear Algebra

    3 semester hours

    Systems of linear equations, Gauss and Gauss-Jordan elimination, matrices and matrix algebra, determinants. Linear transformations of Euclidean space. General vector spaces, linear independence, inner product spaces, orthogonality. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization. General linear transformations.

    Prerequisite: MATH 234  or MATH 248  or consent of instructor.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Quantitative Reasoning.
  

  • MATH 261 Mathematics: Contributions by Women

    3 semester hours

    A study of the biographies and mathematics of women mathematicians from the 1st through the 20th centuries. Topics include prime numbers, conic sections, cycloid curve, functions, sequences, series, polyhedra, and group theory.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • MATH 264 Cryptography through the Ages

    3 semester hours

    A study of mathematical systems used for enciphering and deciphering information and the context in which these systems arose.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • MATH 282 Elementary Numerical Methods

    3 semester hours

    Computer solutions of applied mathematical problems using a procedural programming language and a computer algebra system. Nonlinear equations, differentiation, integration.

    Prerequisite: MATH 131  or equivalent.
  

  • MATH 293 Mathematics Teaching Field Experience

    0 semester hours

    Planned observation, instruction or tutoring experiences appropriate for future secondary or middle school mathematics teachers; related professional reading and reflections.
  

  • MATH 298 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • MATH 299 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • MATH 301 Mathematical Ideas for Future Teachers I

    3 semester hours

    A selection of topics from number theory, algebra, game theory, probability, and statistics of interest to future teachers. The emphasis is on deepening students’ understanding of the methods and philosophy of mathematics. Students will actively engage in exploring mathematics through student investigations and presentations.

    Prerequisites: MATH 107  and MATH 112  or MATH 120  or MATH 122  or MATH 131 .
  

  • MATH 302 Mathematical Ideas for Future Teachers II

    3 semester hours

    A selection of topics from geometry and topology of interest to future teachers. The emphasis is on deepening students’ understanding of the methods and philosophy of mathematics. Students will actively engage in exploring mathematics through student investigations and presentations.

    Prerequisites: MATH 107  and MATH 112  or MATH 120  or MATH 122  or MATH 131 .
  

  • MATH 321 Real Variables I

    3 semester hours

    The real number system, least upper bound, sequences, Cauchy sequences, functions, limits of functions, continuity, derivatives, and Riemann integration.

    Prerequisite: MATH 248 .
  

  • MATH 322 Real Variables II

    3 semester hours

    Infinite series, uniform convergence, power series, and improper integrals.

    Prerequisite: MATH 321 .
  

  • MATH 331 Elements of Group Theory

    3 semester hours

    Group theory. Binary operations, subgroups, cyclic groups, factor groups, isomorphism, homomorphism, and Cayley’s theorem.

    Prerequisite: MATH 248 .
  

  • MATH 332 Elements of the Theory of Rings and Fields

    3 semester hours

    Rings, integral domains, fields, ideals, factor rings, polynomial rings, and unique factorization domains.

    Prerequisite: MATH 331 .
  

  • MATH 350 Advanced Linear Algebra

    3 semester hours

    Vector spaces over an arbitrary field, dual spaces, Cayley-Hamilton theorem, invariant subspaces, canonical forms for matrices, inner product spaces over C, the spectral theorem.

    Prerequisites: MATH 248  and MATH 250 .
  

  • MATH 355 Methods of Applied Mathematics

    3 semester hours

    Series solutions and special functions. Orthogonal functions and Fourier series, partial differential equations and boundary value problems.

    Prerequisites: MATH 234  and MATH 245 .
  

  • MATH 357 Complex Variables

    3 semester hours

    Complex variables; analytic functions, Laurent expansions and residues; evaluation of real integrals by residues; integral transforms.

    Prerequisite: MATH 234 .
  

  • MATH 360 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

    3 semester hours

    Descriptive statistics, probability, discrete and continuous random variables, limit theorems, sampling distributions, estimations of parameters, nonparametric methods, hypothesis testing, linear regression.

    Prerequisite: MATH 123  or MATH 132 .

    University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • MATH 366 Discrete Methods

    3 semester hours

    An introduction to graph theory; trees; coloring; Eulerian circuits. Combinatorics; permutations and combinations; recurrence relations.

    Prerequisite: 

     .
  

  • MATH 388 Survey of Biomathematics

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to the application of mathematical tools and techniques in biology. Application areas range from gene regulatory networks to physiological systems to ecology and environment biology. Mathematical methods include deterministic and probabilistic approaches to modeling dynamical systems, development, analysis, and simulation of model equations, and problems of fitting models to data.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101  and MATH 123  or MATH 132 .
  

  • MATH 393 Mathematics Internship

    1 TO 3 semester hours

    Internship conducted in an industrial, business, government, or educational setting involving applied mathematical work or teaching. This will involve a research project (or paper) coordinated jointly with an on-site supervisor and a Department faculty member.

    Enrollment is subject to available opportunities and approval of the Department Chairperson.
  

  • MATH 397 Putnam Competition Preparation

    0 TO 1 semester hours

    A study of problem-solving techniques and skills to prepare students to participate in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, a prestigious national exam. The course may be repeated for credit. Grading is Credit/No Credit. The course may not be used to satisfy any of the requirements of the mathematics major or minor.

    Consent of instructor required.
  

  • MATH 398 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • MATH 399 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • MATH 471 Topology

    3 semester hours

    An introduction to metric and topological spaces; continuity and homeomorphism; separation properties; connectivity and compactness; examples and applications.

    Prerequisite: MATH 321 .
  

  • MATH 473 Differential Geometry

    3 semester hours

    Curves, parametrizations, and arc length; surfaces, differential functions, and the first fundamental form (area); the Gauss map; isometries, Gauss’ Theorema Egregium, geodesics, and the Gauss-Bonnet theorem.

    Prerequisites: MATH 234  and MATH 250 .
  

  • MATH 490 History of Mathematics

    3 semester hours

    The development of mathematics from historical and cultural viewpoints including both European and non-European roots of mathematics as well as contributions by women.

    Prerequisite: MATH 248 .
  

  • MATH 491 Senior Mathematics Seminar

    3 semester hours

    Topics in mathematics chosen by the instructor. Written and oral presentations are required.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills; Writing.
  

  • MATH 493 Senior Seminar for Future Mathematics Educators

    3 semester hours

    Topics in high school mathematics are examined from an advanced standpoint by developing and exploring extensions and generalizations of typical high school problems, by making explicit connections between these problems and upper division mathematics courses, and by providing historical context. Current issues in secondary mathematics education will be investigated. Written and oral presentations are required.

    Senior standing or consent of instructor required.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills; Writing.
  

  • MATH 495 Mathematical Modeling

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to various modeling techniques, design and implementation of algorithms, organization and presentation of results, introduction to problem solving using computer algebra systems. Written and oral presentations are required.

    Senior standing or consent on instructor required.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Writing.
  

  • MATH 497 Senior Thesis

    3 semester hours

    This course is intended to provide the student with an opportunity to complete a substantive research project under the guidance of a faculty member. The student will prepare a written report and an oral presentation on the project at the end of the semester.

    Senior standing and the consent of both the Chairperson and a faculty thesis advisor required.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills; Writing.
  

  • MATH 498 Special Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

  

  • MATH 499 Independent Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

  

  • MATH 511 Mathematics and Gender Equality

    3 semester hours

    Historical and current gender issues in mathematics examined through 1) the lives and mathematical work of women mathematicians from the 4th to the 21st centuries and 2) equity issues in K-12 mathematics education and math-related careers. Mathematical topics include prime numbers, conic sections, functions, sequences and series, polyhedra and group theory.

    Prerequisites: MATH 107  and MATH 112  or MATH 120  or MATH 122  or MATH 131  or consent of instructor.
  

  • MATH 550 Fundamental Concepts of Geometry

    3 semester hours

    Euclidean and non-Euclidean planar geometries, axiomatic systems, synthetic and analytic representations, relationships with algebra, and selected topics and applications.

    Prerequisites: MATH 248  and MATH 250 .
  

  • MATH 560 Advanced Topics in Probability and/or Statistics

    3 semester hours

    Material to be covered will be determined by the instructor. Consult with the instructor for the specific topics in probability and statistics that will be covered in any given semester.

    Prerequisites: MATH 234  and MATH 360 .
  

  • MATH 561 Computational Methods in Linear Algebra

    3 semester hours

    Numerical solutions of linear systems of equations, Gauss elimination and iterative methods, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

    Prerequisites: CMSI 185  or ENGR 160  or MATH 282 , and MATH 250  or consent of instructor.
  

  • MATH 562 Numerical Analysis

    3 semester hours

    Numerical solutions of non-linear equations, interpolation, numerical differentiation, integration, and solution of differential equations.

    Prerequisites: CMSI 185  or ENGR 160  or MATH 282 , and MATH 245  or consent of instructor.
  

  • MATH 590 History of Mathematics for Secondary Teachers

    3 semester hours

    The development of mathematics from historical and cultural viewpoints, including both European and non-European roots of mathematics as well as contributions by women. Course content will be connected to the secondary classroom.

    Prerequisite: MATH 248 .
  

  • MATH 593 Seminar for Mathematics Educators

    3 semester hours

    Topics in high school mathematics are examined from an advanced standpoint by developing and exploring extensions and generalizations of typical high school problems, by making explicit connections between these problems and upper division mathematics courses, and by providing historical context. Current issues in secondary mathematics education will be investigated. Written and oral presentations are required.

    Consent of instructor required.
  

  • MATH 598 Special Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

  

  • MATH 599 Independent Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

  

  • MATH 695 MAT Final Project

    0 semester hours

    The student will prepare and submit a proposal for a substantive project to the MAT Director, who will submit it to the Education Liaison Committee, complete the proposal as approved by the Education Liaison Committee under the guidance of a faculty member, prepare a written report, and give an oral presentation on the project.

Mechanical Engineering
  

  • MECH 211 Computer Aided Design

    2 semester hours

    Introduction to computer-aided design techniques and applications to design and manufacturing problems. Topics include: computer graphics for geometric design, design of curves and shapes, numerical methods for CAD and optimization. Practice and use of solid modeling software package.

    Lecture/Laboratory, 2 hours.
  

  • MECH 212 Mechanics of Materials

    3 semester hours

    This course will focus on the fundamental analysis of stresses, strains, and deflections of loaded members. Students will learn to analyze members undergoing axial, torsion, and bending loads. Students will be introduced to the simple design of members for failure prevention through component sizing and material selection.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisite: ENGR 200 .
  

  • MECH 213 Dynamics

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to Newtonian vector mechanics; Planar and three-dimensional kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies; rectilinear and curvilinear motion of a particle; rigid body motion; application of principle of work and energy, and principle of impulse and momentum.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisite: ENGR 200 .

    Corequisite: MATH 234 .
  

  • MECH 223 Thermodynamics

    3 semester hours

    The fundamental concepts of classical thermodynamics including properties, work and heat; first and second laws; entropy; irreversible processes; and thermodynamic analysis of power cycles and refrigeration cycles.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: MATH 132  and

     .
  

  • MECH 260 Nanotechnology

    3 semester hours

    An introduction to the nanotechnology language, relationship between the macroscopic, microscopic, and nanoscopic worlds, and exploring the social and ethical implications. Applications will be covered in biology, medicine, computers, and electronics.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    For non-majors only.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • MECH 261 Biotechnology

    3 semester hours

    An introduction to the integration of nanotechnology and molecular biology to solve industrial, economic, and medical problems. Such topics will include biological processes, DNA sequencing, recombinant DNA, genes, RNA, proteins, engineering bacteria, cloning, diagnostics, and drug delivery. The social and ethical implications will be covered.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    For non-majors only.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • MECH 262 Information Technology

    3 semester hours

    An introduction to communication systems and data processing. Such topics will include the electromagnetic spectrum, analog/digital transmission, Internet, computers, telephones, cell phones, radio, television, micro/nanoelectronics, the history of modern information technology, and the social/ethical consequences.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    For non-majors only.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • MECH 270 Materials

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to the chemistry and physics of different materials. Types of materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites) and the relation between their structure and properties. Selection of materials in different applications.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    For non-majors only.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • MECH 277 Systems of Energy Conversions

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to the engineering disciplines and the fundamentals of energy conversions for non-engineering majors. Topics will include: introduction to different engineering disciplines, defining important parameters used in engineering, engineering components, engineering systems, energy conversion devices and demonstration of engineering laboratories and equipment.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    For non-majors only.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • MECH 298 Special Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

  

  • MECH 302 Thermal Science and Energy Lab

    2 semester hours

    Team-based experimental projects in the disciplines of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics; lab safety, instrumentation, test planning, data analysis and report writing.

    Lecture/Laboratory, 2 hours.

    Prerequisite: MECH 223 .

    Corequisite: MECH 322 .
  

  • MECH 303 Solid Mechanics and Materials Laboratory

    2 semester hours

    Students, working both individually and in teams, will conduct experiments using modern equipment and contemporary methods in solid mechanics and materials science. Lab safety, experimental methods, statistical data analysis, interpretation, and report writing will be emphasized.

    Lecture/Laboratory, 2 hours.

    Prerequisites: MECH 212  and MECH 313 .
  

  • MECH 310 Machine Design

    3 semester hours

    Failure analysis of common mechanical elements; analysis, design, and selection of standard mechanical elements such as shafts and shaft components, non-permanent and permanent joints, mechanical springs, bearings, gears, clutches, brakes, couplings, flywheels, and flexible mechanical elements team-based design analysis project.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: MECH 211  and MECH 212 .
  

  • MECH 312 Vibrations

    3 semester hours

    Fundamentals of vibration of mechanical systems; free and forced vibration of single degree-of-freedom systems with and without damping; viscous and structural damping; Instrumentation for vibration measurements; transient and steady-state response; two and higher degree-of-freedom systems; natural frequencies and mode shapes of vibration; vibration absorption and isolation.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisite: MECH 213 .
  

  • MECH 313 Materials Science

    3 semester hours

    A study of metallic, polymeric, and ceramic materials, emphasizing dependence of mechanical and electrical properties on solid-state bonding forces and micro-structure. Mechanical properties of materials. Introductory design considerations.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 111  and CHEM 114 .
  

  • MECH 321 Energy Systems

    3 semester hours

    Review of energy equation and principles of thermodynamics; entropy and exergy. The fundamentals on conventional and renewable energy resources including the basics of conventional energy conversion. Additional topics will include the environmental impacts of energy consumption and economic considerations.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisite: MECH 223 .
  

  • MECH 322 Fluid Mechanics

    3 semester hours

    Properties of fluids; fluid statics and dynamics; energy equation; momentum equation; differential and integral approach; drag and lift analysis; turbulent and laminar flow; loses in pipes.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: 

      and MATH 245 .

     
  

  • MECH 323 Heat Transfer

    3 semester hours

    Fundamentals of heat transfer mechanisms: conduction, convection, and radiation; steady-state and transient conduction; forced and free convection; heat exchangers; radiation between surfaces.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 160 , 

     , and MECH 223 .
  

  • MECH 398 Special Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

  

  • MECH 399 Independent Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

    May not be taken as a required course.
  

  • MECH 401 Design Capstone Project I

    3 semester hours

    Preliminary phases of the capstone project; industrial-sponsored and student design competition team projects; defining the project requirements, developing and refining a design concept, incorporating design standards, and validating the design performance through analysis and testing; formal and informal project reviews and reports; guest lectures by industry experts.

    Lecture/Laboratory, 3 hours.

    Senior standing required.

    Prerequisite:

     .
  

  • MECH 402 Design Capstone Project II

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to common methods and technologies used in product design and development; design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines; rapid prototyping and CNC machining; a comprehensive design and manufacturing project; technical reports.

    Lecture/Laboratory, 3 hours.

    Senior standing required.

    Prerequisite: MECH 401 .
  

  • MECH 410 Design and Manufacturing Laboratory

    2 semester hours

    Laboratory applications of vibrations and data acquisition; elasticity, buckling, material testing, computer-aided manufacturing such as NC machining, rapid prototyping, and robotics; tribology; alternative energy technologies such as solar panels and fuel cells.

    Lecture/Laboratory, 2 hours.

    Prerequisite: MECH 310 .
  

  • MECH 411 Entrepreneurial Product Design

    3 semester hours

    Student-conceived and/or corporate-sponsored team projects leading to a final prototype and business plan of a new product. Concept generation, team dynamics, customer needs analysis, product function, risk, decision theory, prototyping, manufacturing planning, specifications, and cost analysis. Cross-listed with the College of Business Administration to include entrepreneurship, marketing, and financial considerations when developing the design and business plan. Final oral presentation in front of a panel of industry experts in engineering and business.

    Lecture/Laboratory, 3 hours.

    Senior standing required.
  

  • MECH 412 Control Systems

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to basic engineering techniques for modeling and controlling of dynamic systems, including mechanical, fluid, thermal, and electrical systems; analysis of transient and steady-state response; application of root-locus and frequency response methods in control system design; PID controllers.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites:

      and  .
  

  • MECH 423 Thermal Systems

    3 semester hours

    Selected topics from thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to include: review of fundamental concepts; boundary layer theory; isentropic flow through nozzles; shock waves; exergy analysis; gas mixtures; heat exchangers and design.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: MECH 223 , MECH 322 , MECH 323 .
  

  • MECH 493 Mechanical Engineering Internship

    1 TO 3 semester hours

    Engineering analysis, testing, design, and/or production work conducted by the student in an industrial setting. The work will be supervised jointly by an engineer with the industrial firm and by an LMU mechanical engineering faculty member. The project must be pre-approved by the Department.
  

  • MECH 498 Special Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

  

  • MECH 499 Independent Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

    May not be taken as a required course.
  

  • MECH 504 Engineering Mathematics

    3 semester hours

    Advanced topics in applied mathematics in linear algebra and analysis. Vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, inner product spaces, solution of simultaneous linear equations, LU factorization, solution of algebraic eigenvalue problems by QR and QZ algorithms, linear least square problem and the singular value decomposition. Vector calculus, change of coordinate transformations, Stokes theorem, introduction to calculus of variation, ordinary differential equations, and numerical methods for their solution. Fourier analysis applied to discrete signals.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Senior or graduate standing required.
  

  • MECH 510 Computer-Aided Manufacturing

    3 semester hours

    A comprehensive study of manufacturing with a focus on automation, flexible automation, group technology, process planning, and design for manufacturability. Principles and applications of computer numerical control (CNC) and NC programming, rapid prototyping, robotics, and quality engineering are introduced through lecture and laboratory work.

    Lecture/Laboratory, 3 hours.

    Senior or graduate standing required.
  

  • MECH 511 Materials Selection in Design

    3 semester hours

    Application of principles of materials engineering to selection of materials for optimized engineering design, case studies in failure analysis, and process optimization.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Senior or graduate standing required.
  

  • MECH 512 Advanced Mechanics of Materials

    3 semester hours

    Combined loading, curved bars, energy methods, buckling and elastic stability; inelastic and plastic deformations; and use of computational finite element analysis (FEA) software.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Senior or graduate standing required.
  

  • MECH 513 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

    3 semester hours

    Advanced topics in the relationship of the microstructure and processing of metallic, ceramic, and polymeric materials and their relation to the properties required in engineering design. Phase transformations in ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Senior or graduate standing required.

    Prerequisite: MECH 313 .
  

  • MECH 514 Modern Methods in Materials Science

    3 semester hours

    Modern methods of understanding and characterizing the structures of current industrial materials. A range of topics will be discussed, such as electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, quantitative stereology, quantum mechanics, band structure of solids, diffusion processing, semiconductor devices, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), mechanical defects in solids (point, line, and planar), quantitative methods in metals, ceramics, and composites.

    Lecture/Laboratory, 3 hours.

    Senior or graduate standing required.

    Prerequisite: MECH 313 .
  

  • MECH 515 Composites

    3 semester hours

    Forms and properties of resins, fibers and composites; material and structural design and analysis; manufacturing, machining and assembly; quality assurance and testing; metal and ceramic based materials; information resources.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Senior or graduate standing required.
  

  • MECH 516 Finite Elements Methods

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to the theory and application of finite element methods. Review of the fundamentals of analytical models, elasticity, and structural mechanics. Review of matrix theory and calculation of variations. General process for the development of a finite element solution. Derivations of basic elements, including those for trusses, plane stress and plane strain, beams, plates, and solids. Discussion of the issues of conformity and completeness. Higher order interpolation functions and isoparametric elements. Solutions and applications to problems in structural mechanics, heat transfer, structural dynamics, and elastic stability. Practical examples.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Senior or graduate standing required.
  

  • MECH 517 Fracture Mechanics

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to concepts of fracture mechanics of engineering materials. These include stress analysis of cracks, fracture toughness, transition temperature, micro-structural aspects, and fatigue crack propagation behavior.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Senior or graduate standing required.
  

  • MECH 520 Computational Fluid Dynamics

    3 semester hours

    In-depth study of applied computational methods for solving problems involving fluid and heat transport. Course will include both commercially available codes as well as self-generated solving routines. Topics include: numerical solutions to PDEs, steady flow solutions, unsteady flow solutions, flows involving heat transfer.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Senior or graduate standing required.

    Prerequisite: CIVL 310  or MECH 322 .
  

  • MECH 521 Alternative Energy Systems

    3 semester hours

    A detailed study of alternative energy technologies including: solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, wind, fuel cells, and geothermal systems will be covered. In-depth analysis of the technical aspects of these systems will be covered while considering economic and environmental constraints. Energy storage and grid integration will also be considered.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Senior or graduate standing required.
 

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