Course Category |
Course Number and
Description |
Semester Offered |
Minor
- 6 hours |
ME 5331 - Analytic Methods in Engineering
Introduction to advanced analytic methods in engineering. Methods
include multivariable calculus and field theory, Fourier series,
Fourier and Laplace Transforms. |
Fall |
ME 5332 - Engineering Analysis
Introduction to partial differential equations and complex variable
theory with application to modeling of physical systems. |
Spring |
ME
Core - 9 hours |
ME 5310 - Finite Element Methods
Finite element method in the study of the static response of
complex structures and of continua; applications to field problems;
analytical methods emphasized, and digital computer application
undertaken. |
Fall |
ME 5313 - Fluid Dynamics
Basic conservation laws, flow kinematics, special forms of the
governing equations, two-dimensional potential flows, surface
waves and some exact solutions of viscous incompressible flows. |
Fall |
ME 5316 - Thermal Conduction
Fundamental laws, initial and boundary conditions, basic equations
for isotropic and an isotropic media, related physical problems
and steady and transient temperature distributions in solid
structures. |
Fall |
AE Core - 9
hours |
AE 5302 - Advanced Flight Mechanics
Basic dynamics of vehicles, flight path analysis and optimization. |
Fall |
| |
AE 5313 - Fluid Dynamics
Basic conservation laws, flow kinematics, special forms of the
governing equations, two-dimensional potential flows, surface
waves and some exact solutions of viscous incompressible flows. |
Fall |
| |
AE 5326 - Advanced Propulsion
Development of thrust and efficiency equations, thermodynamic
cycle analysis, cycle design methods of aerospace propulsion
systems, component performance analysis methods, component matching
and dynamic interactions, and vehicle/propulsion-system interactions.
|
Spring |
| |
ME 5310 - Finite element Methods
Finite element method in the study of the static response of
complex structures and of continua; applications to field problems;
analytical methods emphasized, and digital computer application
undertaken. |
Fall |
Master of Science |
ME/AE 5698 - Thesis |
|
Master of Engineering |
ME/AE 5391 - Design Project |
|
Electives |
ME 5311 - Structural Dynamics
Natural frequencies, forced and random response of complex structural
systems studied through the use of the finite element method;
computational aspects of these problems discussed, and digital
computer applications undertaken. |
Spring |
ME 5312 - Continuum Mechanics
Study of underlying physical and mathematical principles relating
to the behavior of continuous media; interrelationships between
fluid and solid mechanics. |
Spring |
ME 5339 - Structural Aspects of Design
Emphasis on determination of stresses and prediction of failure
in machine and structural components' stress-strain relations
in elastic and plastic regions; static failure and failure criteria;
residual stress and strain due to yielding; contact stress;
notched sensitivity; strain-fatigue life relationship; characteristics
of crack in structural components; creep and creep rupture.
|
Spring |
ME 5348/AE 5315 - Fundamentals of Composites
Fundamental mechanics concepts of fiber-reinforced composites;
relationships between the properties of the constituents and
those of the unit composite ply; lamina and laminate an isotropic
behavior; structural characteristics of A, B, and D matrices;
lamination theory;strength criteria; hydrothermal analysis;
inter-laminar stress analysis. |
Fall |
AE 5348 - Hypersonic Propulsion
Design and performance analysis of propulsion systems for sustained
flight at hypersonic speeds, airframe/propulsion system integration,
supersonic combustion, finite-rate chemistry effects, radiative
cooling.
|
Fall |
ME 5303 - Classical Methods of Control Systems Analysis
and Synthesis
Intended to equip the student with detailed familiarity with
historically significant tools of the control engineer. Detailed
discussion of block diagram algebra, the root locus, the Bode
diagram, and state variable methods for simulation and control
system design are presented.
|
Spring |
