Undergraduate Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Courses (MAE)
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100 Introduction to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (2 hrs)
Introduction to engineering in mechanical and aerospace fields; introduction to the various tools and facilities used to design and analyze engineering systems and present the results to others. Includes working with appropriate computer software. A project is performed and the results are presented in both written and oral form. One credit hour laboratory, MAE 100L, is included. Co-requisite: MA 112 or placement in MA 113 or higher.
110 Introduction to Engineering Computer Aided Design (3 hrs)
Principles of engineering graphical expression: sketching, orthographic projections, computer aided design and solid modeling concepts. Model definition through constraint dimensioning. Dimensioning for production. Development of subassemblies and assemblies using position constraints. Visualization of kinematics and kinetics of solid models. An introduction to developing and working on projects. Co-requisite: MA 112 or placement in MA 113 or higher.
115 Introduction to Machining (1 hr)
Safety and familiarity with the machine shop environment, equipment, tools, and practices. Correlate student design with consequences of design choice. Basic turning, milling, welding, and sheet metal operations. Programming and operation of numerically controlled machines. Design and fabrication of a semester project. Prerequisite: MAE 110.
200 Principles of Aeronautics and Astronautics (1 hr)
An introductory course in the theory and practice of atmospheric flight, propulsion, rocket performance, space flight, satellite systems and uses, and other topics in the field of astronautical engineering. It is designed to prepare the beginning aerospace engineering student for future studies, and to develop good engineering practices. Prequisite: MAE 100.
271 Statics (3 hrs)
Topics include: forces, resultant forces, moments, couples equivalent force systems, equilibrium, distributed loads, two force members, trusses, centroids, moments of inertia, shear and bending moment diagrams, static and kinematic friction. Prerequisites: PH 111; Prerequisite with concurrency: MA 201. (Same as CE
271.)
272 Dynamics (3 hrs)
Kinematics and kinetics of a particle and of systems of particles with applications to central force motion, impact, relative motion, vibrations, and variable mass systems. Dynamics of rigid body in plane motion, relative motion in rotating coordinates, and gyroscopic motion. Prerequisite: MAE 285 or CPE 112, MAE/CE 271 (Same as CE 362.)
285 Numerical Methods and Computation I (3 hrs)
An introduction to structured programming in the MATLAB environment with application to engineering problems. Numerical methods will be presented in application to engineering problems. Roots of equations. Curve fitting. Application of linear algebraic equations and matrices to engineering problems. Numerical methods for linear systems, Gauss eliminations, LU and Cholesky Decompositions, Matrix inversion, and iterative Methods. A laboratory experience is included in the course. Prerequisite: MA 171.
310 Fluid Mechanics I (3 hrs)
Fluid properties and fundamental principles governing fluid behavior. Fluid statics, basic equations in integral form and differential form, potential flow, dimensional analysis, and internal incompressible viscous flows. Prerequisites: MAE 285 or CPE 112 or CHE 197, MAE/CE 271 and MA 238.
311 Principles of Measurement and Instrumentation (3 hrs)
Fundamentals of instrumentation and techniques for measurement of mechanical phenomena such as temperature, flow, pressure, force, strain, displacement, and acceleration. Calibration, standards, computerized data acquisition, error analysis, signal conditioning, dynamic response, and experimental design. One credit hour laboratory is included. Prerequisite: EE 213.
341 Thermodynamics I (3 hrs)
Basic laws of energy that apply in all branches of engineering and science. Properties of matter, state variables, reversible processes, first and second laws of thermodynamics with applications to closed and open systems. Availability of energy and irreversibility. Prerequisite: MA201, CH 121, CH 125, PH 112
342 Thermodynamics II (3 hrs)
Continuation of MAE 341. Thermodynamic cycles, thermodynamic relations among properties, chemical reactions, and phase and chemical equilibrium. Prerequisite: MAE 341; Prerequisite with concurrency: MAE 285.
364 Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines (4 hrs)
Kinematics and dynamics of planar machinery. Principles of mechanisms, design of cams, fundamentals of gears and epicyclic gear trains, methods of determination of velocity and acceleration in mechanisms. Inertia forces in machines, balancing of rotating masses and reciprocating masses, and vibration analysis. Prerequisite: MAE 110, 272.
370 Mechanics of Materials (4 hrs)
Topics include: theory of stress and strain, Hooke's law, analysis of stresses and deformations in bodies loaded by axial, torsional, bending, and combined loads, and analysis of statically indeterminate systems. Laboratory includes: determination of selected properties of various engineering materials, experimental verification of theories presented, use of strain measuring devices, test procedures, instrumentation, and interpretation of results. Prerequisite: MAE 285 or CPE 112 or CHE 197, and MAE/CE 271. (Same as CE 370.)
371 Aerospace Structures (3 hrs)
Analysis and design of lightweight aerospace structures including sandwich structures, stiffened panels, and tubing stress and deflection analysis. Design of members in tension, torsion and bending. Space structures. Prerequisites: MAE 110, 272, MAE/CE 370. Co-requisite: MAE 371.
378 Materials and Manufacturing Processes (3 hrs)
Engineering properties of materials, sources of information for properties of materials, cost considerations for material selection, manufacturing processes, casting, forming, machining, cost considerations for machining operations. One or more field trips included. Prerequisite: MAE/CE 370. (Same as ISE 378.)
385 Numerical Methods and Computation II (2 hrs)
Numerical techniques associated with complex problems. Evaluation of functions, finding roots of equations, solution of simultaneous algebraic and differential equations. Use of computers. Prerequisites: MAE 285; Prerequisite with concurrency: MA 238.
395 Selected Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (1-3 hrs)
410 Fluid Mechanics II (2 hrs)
Continuation of MAE 310, external incompressible viscous flows, steady one dimensional compressible flows, and fluid machinery. Concurrent registration in MAE 411 (Fluid Mechanics Laboratory) required. Prerequisite: MAE 310. Prerequisite with concurrency: MAE 311.
411 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (1 hr)
Experimental determination of fluid properties; losses in internal flows; structure of external boundary layers; drag of bluff bodies. Introduction to and use of experimental uncertainty analysis and statistical data analysis. Prerequisites: MAE 310.
420 Compressible Aerodynamics (3 hrs)
Principles of compressible flow including area change, friction, and heat transfer. Fundamentals of acoustic waves, one and two-dimensional shock and expansion waves, shock-expansion theory, and linearized flow with applications to inlets, nozzles, wind tunnels, and supersonic flow over aerodynamic bodies and wings. Prerequisites: MAE 200, 310 and 341.
430 Fundamentals of Aerodynamics (3 hrs)
Application of the principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics to the prediction of aerodynamic performance of aircraft, missiles, and other flight vehicles. Topics include lift and drag, thrust and power, and the influence of wing loading, power loading, zero-lift drag, wing geometry, high lift devices, and Mach number on the performance and design trades of flight vehicles. Prerequisites: MAE 420.
440 Rocket Propulsion I (3 hrs)
Introduction to the operation, analysis, and design of liquid and solid rockets. The course incorporates an experience in design and realization of a thermal system, in which students work in teams to design a rocket motor or component. Students majoring in aerospace engineering must take either MAE 440 or MAE 441 to satisfy the aerospace propulsion elective. Prerequisites: MAE 342, and 410 or 420. Prerequisite with concurrency: MAE 450.
441 Airbreathing Propulsion (3 hrs)
Survey of airbreathing propulsion systems with special emphasis on gas turbine engines for aircraft and rotorcraft. Thermodynamic power cycles, design of components, and overall engine performance analysis. Discussion of practical design and operations considerations including engine controls, reliability, and durability. The course incorporates an experience in design and realization of a thermal system in which students work in teams to design a turbine engine. Students majoring in aerospace engineering must take either MAE 440 or MAE 441 to satisfy the aerospace propulsion elective. Prerequisites: MAE 342 and MAE 410 or 420. Prerequisite with concurrency: MAE 450.
444 Introduction to Electric Propulsion (3 hrs)
Elements of electrically-driven rocket propulsion for applications from low earth orbit to the outer planets will be discussed. The physics of ionizing and heating gases and plasmas for electrothermal, electrostatic and electromagnetic acceleration will be studied. Characteristics of Resistojet, Arcjet, Magnetoplasmadynamic thrusters, Electrothermal, Pulsed plasma, Electrostatic, and Hall thrusters will be covered. Review thruster system performance, power requirements and selection for space missions. Overview of current research efforts, including thruster systems, physics and performance. Prerequisite 420.
449 Aerospace Laboratory (2 hrs)
Experimental investigation of aerospace structures, airfoils and bodies in subsonic flows, and performance of various aerospace propulsion systems. One credit hour laboratory is included. Prerequisite: MAE 311. Prerequisite with concurrency at least one of: MAE 371, 430, and 440 or 441.
450 Introduction to Heat and Mass Transfer (4 hrs)
Principles of heat and mass transfer, application of principles to problems in conductive, convective, and radiative heat transfer and mass transfer, laminar and
turbulent flow processes, boiling and condensaton, heat exchangers. One credit hour laboratory included. Prerequisites: MAE 310, MAE 385.
455 Design of Thermal Systems (3 hrs)
Principles of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics applied to analysis and design of systems for storage and transport, and exchange of thermal energy. Modeling of thermal equipment, simulation of system performance, optimization of system design, and comprehensive design of thermal systems. Prerequisites: MAE 342, MAE 450 and MAE 490 recommended.
461 Vibrations of Elastic Systems (3 hrs) Formulation of the equations of motion of discrete and continuous systems, analytical and numerical methods of solution, eigenvalue problems and dynamic response. Prerequisite: MAE 488. (Same as CE 461.)
463 Intermediate Dynamics (3 hrs) Kinematics and dynamics of particles, system of particles, and rigid-bodies. Variational principles and Lagrangian mechanics. Prerequisite: MAE 272.
466 Mechanics and Design of Machine Elements (3 hrs)
Detailed design and selection of machine elements such as gears, shafts, and bearings. Analysis of stresses and deformations under combined static and dynamic loads, stress concentrations, and fatigue. Prerequisites: MAE 364 and MAE/CE 370.
468 Elements of Spacecraft Design (3 hrs) Fundamentals of spacecraft engineering and design. Topics include: orbital mechanics, space environment, attitude determination and control, communications, space structures, thermal control, propulsion and power, and systems and mission design.
Prerequisites: MAE 272, 370, and MA 238. Prerequisite with concurrency: MAE 450.
474 Applied Mechanics of Solids (3 hrs)
Stresses and strains at a point, theories of failures, stress concentration factors, thick-walled cylinders, torsion of noncircular members, curved beams, unsymmetrical bending, and shear center. Prerequisite: MAE/CE 370. (Same as CE 474.)
476 Mechanics and Fabrication of Composite Materials (3 hrs)
Introduction to the mechanics of advanced composite materials. Design and analysis of composite structures. Analysis of orthotropic and transversely isotropic materials and systems. Hands on fabrication of a composite structure. Prerequisites: MAE 371 or 466.
477 Experimental Techniques in Solid Mechanics (3 hrs)
Experimental methods to determine stress, strain, displacement, velocity, and acceleration in various media. Theory and laboratory applications of electrical resistance strain gages, brittle coatings, and photoelasticity. Application of transducers and experimental analysis of engineering systems. Prerequisites: MAE/CE 370 and junior standing. (Same as CE 477.)
480 Aircraft Stability and Control (3 hrs)
The stability and control of aerodynamic vehicles. The design of aircraft to obtain good flying characteristics. The complete governing equations and analog solutions of linearized equations. Prerequisites: MAE 430 and 488.
485 Numerical Methods and Computation III (3 hrs)
Advanced topics in numerical methods and engineering computation including: finite elements and finite differences in solving various engineering problems; Gaussian quadrature; interpolation, integration, and differentiation; and stability and convergence analysis of iterative methods. Numerical applications to fluid mechanics, heat transfer, structural mechanics, and machine design. Prerequisites: MAE 385.
488 Analysis of Engineering Systems (3 hrs)
Development of mathematical engineering models of physical systems including: mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems and combined systems. Determination of the dynamic response of physical systems. Prerequisites: EE 213, MAE 310, 272, and 385.
489 Computer-Aided Engineering Analysis (3 hrs)
Application of computer methods in the analysis and design of structural, thermal, and dynamical systems. Uses of state-of-the-art finite element and finite difference computer programs. Practical guidelines for discrete modeling; analysis of modeling errors. Comparison of exact and approximate solutions to boundary value problems. Use of computers in engineering design and analysis. Prerequisite: MAE 370. Prerequisite with concurrency: MAE 385.
490 Introduction to Engineering Design (2 hrs)
Application of basic design principles and concepts. Design methodology, decision making, creativity, product liability, human factors, patents, ethics, technical writing, and others. Team design projects. Prerequisites: ISE 321, MAE 272, EE 213.
491 Mechanical Engineering Design (3 hrs) Senior design project. Prerequisites: MAE 490 or equivalent, senior standing, and permission of instructor.
492 Aerospace Design (3 hrs)
Senior design project. Prerequisite: MAE 490 or equivalent, senior standing and permission of instructor.
493 Rocket Design (3 hrs) Design, build, test and fly a high-powered rocket with a payload to a specified altitude. Students work on multi-disciplinary teams to design payloads, avionics, recovery systems, structures and other sub-systems and then integrate them into the final vehicle. Courses may be used for senior design credit.
494 Aircraft Design (3 hrs) Design and build an unmanned aircraft to meet specified requirements and then verify design through ground and flight tests. Students work on multi-disciplinary teams to address configuration aerodynamics, avionics, structures, propulsion/power and payloads. Systems engineering aspects including simulation, fabrication, integration, scheduling and cost estimation are also emphasized. Courses may be used for senior design credit.
495 Selected Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (1-4 hrs)
496 Independent Study in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (1-4 hrs)
499 Undergraduate Thesis (3 hrs)
Required for students completing an Honors Program Bachelors Thesis. Prerequisites: Senior Standing and Permission of Thesis Advisor.
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