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Graduate admission to the Fulton Schools varies by program.

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the ASU Graduate College and the specific program requirements for the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

Many of the programs in the Fulton Schools are providing GRE waivers or are waiving the GRE requirement for applicants. 

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Aerospace and mechanical engineering

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Ronald Adrian

Erik Andersen Assistant Teaching Professor Mechanical and aerospace engineering

Research Interests Resonant inductive and magnetoelectric wireless power transfer

[email protected] Tempe Campus Mailcode 6106

Spring Berman

Ricardo Cruz-Lozano Assistant Teaching Professor Mechanical and aerospace engineering

Research Interests Design methodologies, creativity, innovation

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Werner Dahm

Werner Dahm Founding Director, Security & Defense Systems Initiative (SDSI) ASU Foundation Professor Aerospace and mechanical engineering

Research Interests Defense science and technology assessments/planning, fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, turbulent flow, combustion science, advanced propulsion systems.

[email protected] 480-727-8598 Tempe Campus, ERC 293 Mailcode 6106

Marcus Herrmann

Wanxin Jin Associate Professor Mechanical and aerospace engineering

Research Interests Robotics, control and machine learning

Mohamed Houssem Kasbaoui

Srinivas Kosaraju Associate Teaching Professor Aerospace and mechanical engineering

Research Interests Engineering Design, Optimization, Microchannels, Thermal Management, Renewable Energy

[email protected] 480-965-4565 Tempe Campus, ERC 477 Mailcode 6106

Beomjin Kwon

Lin Li Associate Professor Mechanical and aerospace engineering

Research Interests Multiscale material mechanics models and simulations to explore structure-property-processing relationships in advanced materials

[email protected] Tempe Campus

Yongming Liu

Leixin Ma Assistant Professor Mechanical and aerospace engineering

Research Interests Fluid-structure interaction, machine-learning-aided simulation and design

Hamid Marvi

Qiong Nian Associate Professor Aerospace and mechanical engineering

Research Interests Nanomanufacturing, additive manufacturing, laser-based material processing, laser matter interaction and physics simulation, inkjet printing of functional materials, and 2D materials fabrication for energy storage and bio-sensors.

[email protected] 480-965-4543 Tempe Campus, ECD D119 Mailcode 6106

Jay Oswald Associate Professor Aerospace and mechanical engineering

Research Interests Computational mechanics: finite element methods, molecular dynamics, and multiscale methods for applications in MEMS, material failure analysis, and material design.

[email protected] 480-965-4317 Tempe Campus, ENGRC 353 Mailcode 6106

Gokul Pathikonda

Gokul Pathikonda  Assistant Professor

Research Interests Gokul Pathikonda is an assistant professor in School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy. He works on fluid mechanical problems related to aerospace, atmospheric and chemical industrial applications. His expertise is in application of laser-based non-intrusive diagnostics to optimally investigate fundamental turbulent phenomena. He was previously a researcher at Georgia Tech, University of Notre Dame and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Matthew Peet

Alberto Scotti Professor Mechanical and aerospace engineering

Research Interests Environmental fluid mechanics, mixing in stratified flows, waves, experimental techniques

Derrick Speaks

Derrick Speaks Assistant Teaching Professor Mechanical and aerospace engineering

Aikaterini Stefanaki

Jiefeng Sun Assistant Professor Mechanical and aerospace engineering

Research Interests Robotics

Timothy Takahashi

Masoud Yekani Fard Assistant Teaching Professor Aerospace and mechanical engineering

[email protected] Tempe Campus, ERC 455 Mailcode  6106

Houlong Zhuang

Manufacturing Engineering, PhD

The manufacturing engineering doctoral degree program provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully meet the most difficult challenges of modern manufacturing industries on a global scale.

Program description

The PhD program in manufacturing engineering provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully meet the most difficult challenges of modern manufacturing industries on a global scale. The program involves faculty and industry members together with a hands-on philosophy to education and research, that provides students with various career development opportunities.

Career outlook

With the doctoral degree, graduates typically seek research-oriented academic appointments or industrial research and development positions.

Professionals with a doctorate in manufacturing engineering have substantial opportunities at all levels in manufacturing engineering in research and development at companies, research institutes and national laboratories (e.g., DOD, DOE, NASA). Relevant careers and related titles include the following:

• industrial engineers
• manufacturing engineers
• materials engineers
• materials scientists
• mechanical engineers
• mechatronics engineers

Admission requirements

Applicants who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply.

• a minimum of a BS or MS in manufacturing engineering or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or from appropriately credentialed institutions in other countries
• a minimum of 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor’s degree, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in a applicable master’s degree program

Application process

The admission process begins by applying for graduate admission . The application requires that following items must be submitted:

• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose: Submit online a 300- to 500-word statement of purpose describing your motivation and rationale for obtaining a PhD in the Manufacturing Engineering program at Arizona State University and how it relates to your long-term career goals.
• Official transcripts from each college or university attended.
• Graduate admission application and application fee
• International applicants must also meet the  English proficiency requirements , as defined by Graduate Admissions. Please be sure to review the  TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score requirements , as your application will not be processed without valid proof of English proficiency.

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Degree requirements

A minimum of 84 semester credit hours are required for the PhD degree, distributed as follows:

• A maximum of 30 credit hours of coursework from a previous master’s degree in engineering or a related field may be applied to the PhD.
• Four core courses, plus Seminar totaling 15 credit hours.
• 12 credit hours, at minimum, of MFG 792 Research
• 12 credit hours of MFG 799, Dissertation
• 42 credit hours, Electives or Research

Application deadlines

August 15  Spring semester (January) January 15  Fall semester (August)

These are priority deadlines. Applications submitted after this deadline may still be considered.

Course requirements

All students enrolled in the PhD in Manufacturing Engineering must complete the required courses. Additional curriculum details are available in the PhD Manufacturing Engineering program handbook (linked left, below).

• EGR 520: Engineering Analysis I
• EGR 602: Principles of Independent Research Choose two research-related courses in consultation with faculty advisor. Examples below:
• MFG 522: Engineering Statistics
• MFG 523: Artificial Intelligence for Smart Manufacturing
• MFG 574: Polymer Science and Additive Manufacturing
• MFG 581: Simulating Manufacturing Systems
• MFG 582: Metal Additive Manufacturing Complete three semesters of MFG 691 Seminar (1 credit each, 3 credits total)

Additional coursework will fall into three categories: Electives, Research, Dissertation.

If a student needs additional preparation before taking one or more of the core courses, the required deficiency courses may not be used as part of the Plan of Study, although the grades received in these courses will be used in computing the overall GPA. Additionally, PhD programs of study are dependent on both the background and the chosen specialization of individual students, and preparation beyond the minimum core requirements is occasionally necessary.

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Graduate Program Chair:  Dhruv Bhate

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Master of Science (MS) in robotics and autonomous systems

We invent the future : Learn about robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomy, control systems, machine learning, human-machine interaction and other fields of study to develop the next generation of intelligent robots.

About the robotics and autonomous systems MS

This master’s degree program will provide students with in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the development and control of robotic platforms and autonomous systems. Robotics and autonomous systems are interdisciplinary technologies that are poised to see increased importance in manufacturing, transportation, aerospace, defense, health care and many other critical fields of application.

Robotics are in high demand

Robots take many different forms, but they can generally be described as physical systems capable of carrying out a set of complex tasks in their environments. Examples include autonomous cars, intelligent manufacturing robots, swarms of delivery drones or even surgical robots. Within the last five years, these fields have seen tremendous growth. Both industry and academia are in pressing need of qualified personnel with deep knowledge in machine learning, artificial intelligence, adaptive control, multi-agent systems, mechanical engineering, computer science and a variety of other advanced topics.

What will I learn?

The master’s degree in robotics and autonomous systems offers the opportunity to study interdisciplinary technologies that have applications in numerous industries ranging from manufacturing and transportation to aerospace, defense, health care and beyond.

Concentrations are available in:

• artificial intelligence
• biomedical engineering
• electrical engineering
• systems engineering
• mechanical and aerospace engineering

Post-graduation outcomes

After completing this program, you will be prepared for doctoral degree studies or an industrial position specializing in research, project management and product innovation. With access to more than 25 state-of-the-art labs, you will gain practical experience with systems capable of carrying out sets of complex tasks in various working environments and will expand your knowledge of advanced topics such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, human-robot interaction and adaptive control.

Apply to the robotics and autonomous systems program

Best Mechanical Engineering Programs

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Mechanical engineers work with machines and engines,

Mechanical engineers work with machines and engines, from elevator technology to robotics. Students can focus on areas such as heat transfer and fracture mechanics. These are the top graduate schools for mechanical engineering. Each school's score reflects its average rating on a scale from 1 (marginal) to 5 (outstanding), based on a survey of academics at peer institutions. Read the methodology »

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• # 63 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$12,348 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$32,290 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

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Prof. Bruno Azeredo –  Principal Investigator

Dr. Bruno Azeredo is the Fulton Development Associate Professor of Manufacturing Engineering in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. He holds an appointment in the School for Manufacturing Systems and Networks and is a member of the graduate faculty in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Materials Science. Prior to joining ASU, Dr. Azeredo earned his B.S. in engineering mechanics in 2010, M.S. in theoretical and applied mechanics in 2013, and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering in 2016, all from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on scalable nanomaterial synthesis and its size-dependent properties with an eye at exploiting them in additive- and nano-manufacturing platforms and enable the production of multi-scale and multi-material structures. For his contributions to scalable nanomanufacturing, he is recipient of awards such as the 2018 Bisgrove Scholars Award from the Science Foundation Arizona, the 2020 National Science Foundation CAREER award, and the 2022 SME Sandra L. Bouckley Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award. His publication record can be found here:  https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=fajxvaYAAAAJ&hl=en

Natalya Kublik – PhD Student

Natalya is an expert in material science and photoelectrochemistry.  She obtained her MS in Materials Science and Engineering and her BS in Environmental Engineering and MS in Materials Science both from the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (Brazil) in July 2019. She joined the PhD in Materials Science and Engineering in August 2019 at Arizona State University.

Emmanuel Dasinor – PhD Student 

Emmanuel Dasinor is a graduate research associate in the Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory at the Polytechnic school with expertise in mechanics and finite element analysis. He obtained both his MS and bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Arizona State University and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Ghana), respectively. He joined the PhD in Mechanical Engineering in August 2021 at Arizona State University.

Laura Duenas Gonzalez – PhD Student 

Laura Duenas Gonzalez is a  graduate research associate in the Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory with expertise in additive manufacturing and poylmer composites. She obtained her BS in Aerospace Engineering and MS in Mechanical Engineering both from New Mexico State University under the guidance of Dr. Vimal Chaitanya. At ASU, she is pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering since Fall 2022. Laura is originaly from Chihuahua, Mexico and loves her dog which she called ‘Niels Bohr’ in honor of famous  Danish physicist. 

Sanket  Chhajed – MS Student

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• Stanislau Niauzorau – PhD Materials Science and Engineering (2023) (now at Intel,  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanislau-niauzorau-10b43889/ )
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• Rajagopalan Ramesh – PhD Aerospace Engineering (2022) (now at Renogy Solar,  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajagopalan-ramesh-7401a8101/ )  
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• Praveen Silori – MS Mechanical Engineering (2021) (now at Stafl Systems,  https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveensilori/ )
• Prof. Dr. Hanna Bandarenka – Fulbright Visiting Scholar and Associate Research Scientist (2020) ( https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=bu8TYOIAAAAJ&hl=en )
• Dr. Jasmina Markovski – Associate Research Scientist (2020) (now at Arizona Department of Environmental Quality,  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmina-markovski-8ab05aa0/ )
• Parth Paradkar – MS Mechanical Engineering (2020) (now at Medivant Healthcare,  https://www.linkedin.com/in/parthparadkar14/ )
• Michael Gregory – MS Manufacturing Engineering (2019) (now at Hunter Douglas Inc.,  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gregory-906528112/ )
• Venkat Vijay Kumar Pentapati – MS Mechanical Engineering (2019) (now a Mechanical Engineer at Oil & Gas Process Solutions,  https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayvkp/ )
• Rohith Matthews – MS Mechanical Engineering (2019) (now a Process Consultant at Dassault Systèmes,  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohithmathews/ )
• Bryan Hoch – MS Manufacturing Engineering (2018) (now a Mechanical Field Engineer at LotusWorks,  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-hoch/)

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Nano to Supersonic Breakthroughs

Earn your MS or PhD in top aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering programs at the University of Arizona, a Tier 1 research institution. Tap into ongoing, high-profile, collaborative research and built in commercialization support through  Tech Launch Arizona .  

Develop technology for biomedical devices, renewable energy systems, defense systems and high-speed aircraft.

Join a community of dedicated thinkers publishing 200-plus scholarly articles each year in a department with $5.5 million in annual research expenditures.

Conduct your own research and test your own designs!

Questions? For more information on the UA AME graduate program contact Jennifer Wellborn at [email protected] .

Highlights of the UA AME graduate program include:

• World-renowned faculty and multidisciplinary curriculum
• High-tech labs and facilities: supersonic and subsonic wind tunnels; water tunnels; a machine shop; and instrumentation, navigation and materials labs 
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• High-growth area for biomedical companies, aerospace manufacturing and defense industry

Now available! Pursue a master’s degree in mechanical engineering , designed for working engineers, completely online.

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UA aerospace and mechanical engineering grad programs unite faculty and students from many disciplines and provide a number of research opportunities, primarily in the following areas:

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Maanyaa Kapur , aerospace and mechanical engineering master’s student and NASA intern, is helping analyze the sample from the asteroid Bennu, which was returned during the UA-led OSIRIS-REx mission.

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Mechanical engineering doctoral student Aman Chandra serves as the design lead for the university’s CatSat, a small satellite set to spend six months probing the ionosphere – a layer of charged particles at the boundary between the Earth’s atmosphere and space. The mission will demonstrate the first inflatable antenna in space, technology expected to deepen understanding of the ionosphere and improve communication across vast distances.

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National Construction Organization Celebrates CAEM Professor of Practice

Dean Papajohn taught the University of Arizona’s first construction course in 2012 and has garnered over 20 awards for his work as an instructor and construction engineer in that time. Now, the Associated General Contractors has awarded the professor of practice for civil and architectural engineering and mechanics its Outstanding Educator award for 2024. The award recognizes exceptional educators in the field of construction who work with students both inside and outside the classroom.

“AGC is widely respected in the construction industry, so to receive this award is humbling and motivating,” Papajohn said. “It motivates me to continue working to introduce students to the great career opportunities there are in construction.”

Papajohn, who has taught at the university full-time since 2015, has been named Professor of the Year seven times within his department and six times won the Seniors’ Choice Professor Award.

Department head of civil and architectural engineering and mechanics Dominic Boccelli and professor Kevin Lansey submitted Papajohn’s nomination.

“He’s really great in the classroom. He gets students to be motivated,” Lansey said. “I heard a student say, ‘Dean asked me to do something and because he did, I couldn’t turn him down.’ The students recognize all that he does and are willing to contribute back because they know that he’s done so much.”

A Friend in the Industry

In addition to teaching an average of five classes per year, Papajohn sponsors a multitude of extracurricular programs for students – including UA Rise Together, a mentorship program for female undergraduate students in the CAEM department. He also started the TAKE 5 program, where two professional engineers take five students out to lunch to answer questions and talk about the construction industry. Papajohn serves as the faculty adviser for the student chapters of AGC, Design Build Institute of America, and National Organization of Business and Engineering, and organizes student competition teams for DBIA and the Associated Schools of Construction.

“He has his door open for anyone who needs help,” said Amy White, a project manager at Sundt Construction and 2018 civil engineering alum. “He really cares about making sure his students are successful, and that they have the opportunity to ask questions and get to really find their passion and explore different opportunities.” White added that Papajohn arranges meetings between students and industry professionals and sets up job site tours for students to get them experience in the field.

“You mention Dean at any industry event, and everyone goes, ‘Oh, I love Dean! He’s the nicest guy ever!’” White said. “There’s such an outpouring of support because everyone can see that he’s doing whatever he can to just do the right thing, and just try to help his students.”

His caring attitude and passion for helping students extends beyond construction engineering management, too.

“As an adviser, he meets with them to give them advice not just on careers, but academic advice,” Boccelli said. “Actually, a lot of students go to him just for advice, even if they’re not his students to be advising.”

Papajohn said he approaches teaching like a project manager – setting goals for students to achieve and organizing activities that actively complement those goals. This philosophy guides his vision of connecting industry with students.

The Outstanding Educator award provides Papajohn with $5,000 and a trip to the 2024 AGC convention. AGC is also granting two scholarships of $2,500 each to students chosen by Papajohn – Estefania Ramon and Leonardo Sanchez.

“It is wonderful that AGC wants to encourage the next generation of construction engineers with two scholarships,” Papajohn said.

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Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science

Department of Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

This degree produces the thinkers and designers who are concerned with controlling the principles of motion, energy, and force through mechanical solutions. The program emphasizes solid mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid sciences, and energy systems. A solid core of other engineering, math, and computer science coursework ensures well-rounded graduates.

This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org

University Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.

• All of Northern Arizona University's diversity , liberal studies, junior-level writing, and capstone requirements .
• All requirements for your specific academic plan(s).
• At least 30 units of upper-division courses, which may include transfer work.
• At least 30 units of coursework taken through Northern Arizona University, of which at least 18 must be upper-division courses (300-level or above). This requirement is not met by credit-by-exam, retro-credits, transfer coursework, etc.
• A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work attempted at Northern Arizona University.

The full policy can be viewed here .

In addition to University Requirements:

• Complete individual plan requirements.
• At least 60 units of engineering requirements
• At least 43 units of mechanical engineering requirements
• Up to 9 units of major prefix courses may be used to satisfy Liberal Studies requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy major requirements
• For this major the liberal studies prefix is ME
• Elective courses (including 22 units of liberal studies requirements) to reach an overall total of at least 125 units

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Purpose Statement Mechanical engineering is a diverse and broad discipline of engineering that applies the principles of mathematics, physics, and science for the analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the design, production, and operation of machines and tools. It is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines. This exciting engineering field requires a solid understanding of core concepts including solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials science, and structural analysis to name a few. Mechanical engineers use these core principles along with tools like computer-aided engineering and product lifecycle management to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and cooling systems, automobiles, space vehicles, aircraft, watercraft, robotic devices, wind turbines, medical devices, and much more. Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Major Requirements

This major requires 103 units distributed as follows:

• Mathematics and Science Courses: 27 units
• Computer Science and Engineering Courses 33 units
• Mechanical Engineering Common Course Requirements: 31 units

Mechanical Design

Fluid and Thermal Sciences

• Mechanical Engineering Breadth Requirements: 6 units

Take the following 103 units:

Engineering Requirements (60 units)

Mathematics and Science Courses (27 units)

Computer Science and Engineering Courses (33 units)

• Prerequisite: MAT 137 with a grade of C or better">CENE 225 *, CENE majors and minors: (CENE 151L with a grade of Pass or MAT 136 with a grade of B or better) and (PHY 161 and MAT 137 with grades ...">CENE 251 * (6 units)
• Prerequisite: MAT 108 or higher with a grade of C or better; or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 50+; MATHC 50+; PLACE 55+) ...">CS 122 *, Corequisite: CS 122">CS 122L * (3 units)
• Prerequisite: MAT 136 or higher with a grade of C or better or Corequisite: MAT 136 or higher">EE 188 *, Prerequisite: EE 188 with grade of C or better or Corequisite: EE 188">EE 188L * (4 units)
• Pre- or Corequisite: MAT 125 or MAT 125H or higher with a grade of C or better">ME 180 *, Prerequisites: Comp, Mech, Mech & Robot, or MultDisc Egr BS and (MAT 238 or MAT 239); MRE Egr BS: (MAT 238 & MRE 250) All prerequisit...">ME 252 *, Prerequisite: CHM 151 and (MAT 238 or 239) Pre- or Corequisite: PHY 262 and (ME 291R unless earned grade of B or better in MAT 238) P...">ME 291 * (9 units)
• ( Pre-req: ME: ME 365, ME 386W, ME 395; and ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone MRE BS: CS 126/L, 136/L; EE 188/L; ENG 105; MAT 136, 137, 238, 239...">ME 476C * and Prerequisite: (Mechanical Egr or Mech & Robot Egr BS); and ME 476C with a grade of C or better Mechanical Egr majors must have ME Fdt...">ME 486C ) together meet the senior capstone requirement (5 units)

Mechanical Engineering Common Course Requirements (31 units) Take the following 31 units, which provide an overview of the two branches of mechanical engineering - solid mechanics and thermal and fluid sciences - and give you background for further specialization:

• Prerequisite: CENE 251 with a grade of C or better">CENE 253 *, Pre- or Corequisite: CENE 253 Prerequisite must have a grade of C or better">CENE 253L * (4 units)
• Prerequisite: MAT 239 with a grade of C or better and (ISM 220 or CS 122 or CS 126 or EE 222)">MAT 362 (3 units)
• Prerequisite: CHM 151 Pre- or Corequisite: PHY 262 Prerequisites must have grades of C or better">ME 240 *, Prerequisite: CENE 253, CS 122, ME 240, and ME 252 with grades of C or better. ME majors must also have ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone Pre-...">ME 365 *, Prerequisite: ME 291 with a grade of C or better ME majors must also have ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone">ME 392 , Prerequisite: All: MAT 239 Mech Egr, MultDisc Egr, Wind Endergy UCERT: ME 291; or Mech & Robot Egr BS Pre- or Corequisite: ME 252 A...">ME 395 *, Prerequisite: CS 122 and ME 395 with grades of C or better ME majors must also have ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone">ME 450 , ( Prerequisite: (CS 122 and ME 395 with grades of C or better and ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone for ME majors) or (CS 122 and ME 395 with grad...">ME 440 or Prerequisite: (CS 122, CENE 253, ME 252, ME 240 and ME 365 and ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone for ME majors) or (CS 122, CENE 253, ME 252, ME...">ME 465 ), Prerequisite: CENE 225, EE 188, and ME 395 Pre- or Corequisite: ME 450 All prerequisites must have grades of C or better ME majors m...">ME 495 (21 units)
• Prerequisite: Foundation English Requirement Mech Egr majors: (CENE 286, EE 286 or ME 286); and ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone Mech & Robot E...">ME 386W * which meets the junior-level writing requirement (3 units)

Any ME course required for the Mechanical Engineering major may only be repeated one time. Petitions for second repeats presented to the ME department will typically be denied and may be considered only in very rare and exceptional cases such as death in the family or extended illness.

Mechanical Engineering Depth Requirements (6 units)

• Select coursework from either the courses listed here or from other 300, 400, or 500-level mechanical engineering courses with approval from your advisor and department. We encourage you to gain expertise in one of the two primary branches of mechanical engineering, by means of the following groupings (6 units).
• Prerequisite: CENE 253 with grade of C or better">CENE 376 , Prerequisite: CENE 376 with grade of C or better">CENE 477
• Prerequisite: (EE 348 or ME 358) with grades of C or better">EE 458
• Prerequisite: EGR 186, ME 180, CS 122 Pre- or Corequisite: ME 286 Prerequisites must have grades of C or better">ME 286L , Prerequisite: MAT 239 with a grade of C or better; (CENE 376, ME 365, or MRE 365); and ((Computer Egr, Mechanical Egr, Mech & Robotic...">ME 454 , Prerequisite: ((CENE 253, ME 252 and MAT 239 with grades of C or better) and ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone for ME majors) or (CENE 253, ME ...">ME 455 , ME 456 , Prerequisite: (ME 240, ME 252, MAT 239 and CENE 253 with grades of C or better and ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone for ME majors) or (ME 252, ...">ME 463 , Prerequisite: (ME 240, ME 252, MAT 239 and CENE 253 with grades of C or better and ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone for ME majors) or (ME 252, ...">ME 473 , Prerequisite: MAT 239 with a grade of C or better; (CENE 376, ME 365, or MRE 365); and ((Computer Egr, Mechanical Egr, Mech & Robotic...">ME 475 , Prerequisite: (ME 180, CS 122 and MAT 137 with grades of C or better and ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone for ME majors) or (ME 180, CS 122 a...">ME 482 , Prerequisite: (ME 252 and CENE 253 with grades of C or better and ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone for ME majors) or (ME 252 and CENE 253 with ...">ME 484
• Prerequisite: (CENE 330 and CENE 333 with C or better for Environmental Engineering majors) or (ME 395 or CENE 333 with C or better ...">CENE 430 , Prerequisite: CENE 332 and MAT 238 with grades of C or better">CENE 480
• Prerequisite: MAT 239 and ME 252 Mech Egr BS: CS 122, and ME Fdtnl GPS Milestone Mech & Robot Egr BS: CS 126 All prerequisites must...">ME 358 , Prerequisite: ME 358, ME 395 with grades of C or better ME majors must also have ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone">ME 423 , Prerequisite: All: ME 395 Compu Egr, Mech Egr BS, Wind Energy UCERT: CS 122; or Mech & Robot Egr BS All prerequisites must have grad...">ME 425 , Prerequisite: (ME 395 with grade of C or better and ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone for ME majors) or (ME 395 with a grade of C or better for ...">ME 435 , Prerequisite: ME majors: (ME 291 and ME 395 and ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone non-ME majors: (ME 291 and ME 395) All prerequisites must ha...">ME 441 , Prerequisite: (ME 395 with grade of C or better and ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone for ME majors) or (ME 395 with a grade of C or better for ...">ME 442 , Prerequsite: PHY 262 with a grade of C or better ME majors must also have ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone">ME 451 , Prerequisite: MAT 239 with a grade of C or better; (CENE 376, ME 365, or MRE 365); and ((Computer Egr, Mechanical Egr, Mech & Robotic...">ME 454 , ME 456

Generally these courses have the ME prefix; the only exceptions allowed are the listed EE and CENE courses due to their significant ME content. You can also use ME 500-level courses as depth electives, as a qualified senior with departmental approval.

Mechanical Engineering Breadth Requirements (6 units)

• To gain breadth in fields related to mechanical engineering select upper-division (300-400 level) courses in engineering (including any course listed above as a depth elective), natural sciences, business, or mathematics. No more than one lower division course (100-200 level) can be used as a breadth elective. You must get approval from your advisor and department for these courses. (6 units)

Please note that you can't have more than two grades of "D" in your engineering and computer science courses. Furthermore, all prerequisite and corequisite courses for your engineering courses must be completed with grades of "C" or better.

Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program

This program is available as an Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan wherein a student may start a master's degree while simultaneously completing their bachelor's degree.

Students enrolled at the Flagstaff campus for both undergraduate and graduate programs are eligible to complete the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and start a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at NAU.

• Students must apply to the master's program by the graduate program's application deadline, meet all admissions requirements listed in the policy Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Programs , as well as the admissions requirements for the specified master's plan to be considered for admission. Admission to programs is competitive and qualified applicants may be denied because of limits on the number of students admitted each year. Be sure to speak with the Master's Program Director/Coordinator regarding your interest in the accelerated plan.

Students accepted into the Accelerated Program should complete the following requirements:

Major Requirements This major requires 100 units distributed as follows:

• Computer Science and Engineering Courses 28 units
• Mechanical Engineering Depth Requirements: 6 units

Take the following 100 units:

Mechanical Engineering Common Course Requirements (28 units) Take the following 28 units, which provide an overview of the two branches of mechanical engineering - solid mechanics and thermal and fluid sciences - and give you background for further specialization:

• Prerequisite: CHM 151 Pre- or Corequisite: PHY 262 Prerequisites must have grades of C or better">ME 240 *, Prerequisite: CENE 253, CS 122, ME 240, and ME 252 with grades of C or better. ME majors must also have ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone Pre-...">ME 365 *, Prerequisite: All: MAT 239 Mech Egr, MultDisc Egr, Wind Endergy UCERT: ME 291; or Mech & Robot Egr BS Pre- or Corequisite: ME 252 A...">ME 395 *, Prerequisite: CS 122 and ME 395 with grades of C or better ME majors must also have ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone">ME 450 , ( Prerequisite: (CS 122 and ME 395 with grades of C or better and ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone for ME majors) or (CS 122 and ME 395 with grad...">ME 440 or Prerequisite: (CS 122, CENE 253, ME 252, ME 240 and ME 365 and ME Fdtnl GPA Milestone for ME majors) or (CS 122, CENE 253, ME 252, ME...">ME 465 ), Prerequisite: CENE 225, EE 188, and ME 395 Pre- or Corequisite: ME 450 All prerequisites must have grades of C or better ME majors m...">ME 495 (18 units)
• 500-level courses in mechanical design (6 units)
• 500-level courses in fluid and thermal sciences (6 units)
• 300- or 400-level course in engineering, natural sciences, business, or mathematics (3 units)
• 500-level course in engineering, natural sciences, business, or mathematics (3 units)

General Electives

Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 125 units of credit. 

You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)

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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.

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Undergraduate Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Website :   https://www.eng.famu.fsu.edu/me

Chair: William Oates; Professors: Alvi, Cooley, Gibson, Hellstrom, Kalu, Kumar, Larbalestier, Oates, J. Ordòñez, Shih; Associate Professors: Clark, Guo, Hollis, Hruda, Kametani, Krick, Moore; Assistant Professors: Higgins, Hubicki, Nair, Shoele, Yaghoobian; Teaching Faculty: Ali, Chagas (Panama City), Campbell, Larson, McConomy, C. Ordòñez, Traynham (Panama City); Adjunct Faculty: Capehart (Panama City), Vanderlaan ; Affiliated Faculty: Hussaini, Kopriva, Tam; Research Faculty: Vahab, Gustavsson; Professors Emeriti: Buzyna, Cartes, Krothapalli, Luongo, Van Dommelen, Van Sciver

The Bachelor of Science (BS) program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering is designed to provide background for a wide variety of careers. The discipline of mechanical engineering is very broad, but generally emphasizes an appropriate mix of thermal science, mechanics and materials, dynamic systems, and design. Graduates typically enter various energy, aerospace, automotive, and product manufacturing industries, or government laboratories.

The undergraduate program is designed to impart a broad knowledge in basic and engineering sciences and to provide a solid understanding of contemporary engineering practices. The program also seeks to provide students with a foundation in communications skills, principles of economics, and other fundamentals upon which they will draw in their professional careers. Special emphasis is placed on communications skills by requiring extensive written laboratory reports and design project presentations. Computer literacy is bolstered by a variety of course assignments throughout the program and especially in the design courses, wherein students are exposed to several design software programs widely used in the engineering industry.

Beyond the basic core curriculum, the Mechanical Engineering courses are grouped into five major area streams: thermal and fluid systems, mechanical systems, mechanics and materials, dynamic systems, and engineering design. The courses in each of these areas give students a foundation in the relevant engineering sciences with a strong orientation in design and extensive laboratory experience. The design curriculum culminates with a one-year (two-semester) capstone design course in which the students design and implement a full system or product, usually under industrial sponsorship.

Several undergraduate teaching laboratories provide extensive experimental apparatus for laboratory courses. The fluid mechanics laboratory, heat transfer laboratory, solid mechanics laboratory, dynamic systems laboratory, and controls and robotics laboratory are all well equipped with the latest tools and equipment for experimentation, data acquisition, post processing, and analysis. The College of Engineering provides several computer labs running a variety of standard design and analysis software packages, including COMSOL FEA software, PTC's Creo software suite, MSC ADAMS, and MathWorks' MATLAB.

Program Educational Objectives

Consistent with the missions of Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and the College of Engineering, and in accordance with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) criteria, the department has developed the following program educational objectives. We expect our graduates in the first five years upon graduation from our program to:

• Make career progress in industrial, research, or graduate work in mechanical engineering or allied fields
• Design and analyze devices, products, or processes that meet the needs of an employer, organization, or customer, based on sound scientific knowledge and engineering practices
• Become engineering professionals by engaging in professional activities and continuous self-development
• Function in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments across regional and national borders

Program Outcomes

After completing the mechanical engineering program, graduates should have the following attributes:

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and social contexts;
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Computer Skills Competency

All undergraduates at Florida State University must demonstrate basic computer skills competency prior to graduation. As necessary computer competency skills vary from discipline to discipline, each major determines the courses needed to satisfy this requirement. Undergraduate majors in mechanical engineering satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of "C–" or higher in EML 3002L.

Upper Division Writing (UDW)

Undergraduate majors in mechanical engineering satisfy the Upper Division Writing (UDW) requirement by earning a grade of "C–" or higher in EML 3012L.

Scholarship in Practice (SIP) and Oral Communication Competency Requirement (OCCR)

Undergraduate majors in mechanical engineering satisfy both the Scholarship in Practice (SIP) and Oral Communication Competency requirements by earning a grade of "C" or higher in both EML 4551C and EML 4552C.

State of Florida Common Program Prerequisites for Mechanical Engineering

The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) houses the statewide, internet-based catalog of distance learning courses, degree programs, and resources offered by Florida's public colleges and universities, and they have developed operational procedures and technical guidelines for the catalog that all institutions must follow. The statute governing this policy can be reviewed by visiting https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2021/1006.73 .

FLVC has identified common program prerequisites for the degree program in Mechanical Engineering. To obtain the most up-to-date, state-approved prerequisites for this degree, visit: https://cpm.flvc.org/programs/373/284 .

Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division program and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to this program. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites but may not be admitted into the program.

Core Program

A candidate for the Bachelor of Science (BS) in mechanical engineering is required to successfully complete the following engineering core courses (in addition to the mechanical engineering curriculum):

CHM 1045 General Chemistry I (3)

CHM 1045L General Chemistry I Laboratory (1)

COP 3014 Programming I (3)

EEL 3003 Introduction to Electrical Engineering (3)

EGN 1004L First Year Engineering Laboratory (1)

MAC 2311 Calculus with Analytical Geometry I (4)

MAC 2312 Calculus with Analytical Geometry II (4)

MAC 2313 Calculus with Analytical Geometry III (5)

MAP 2302 Ordinary Differential Equations (3)

PHY 2048C General Physics A (5)

PHY 2049C General Physics B (5)

Students must earn a minimum grade in the "C" range in each of the college core courses, as well as the required and technical elective courses below. Students must meet the minimum overall grade point average (GPA) under the general requirements of the University. Students also must meet the prerequisite requirements specified by the College of Engineering. Please refer to the "College of Engineering" chapter in this General Bulletin for the specific college-level requirements.

Students are urged to obtain the most current information on the mechanical engineering requirements from their advisors or from the student affairs coordinator.

Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

Key features of the curriculum in mechanical engineering include the integration of relevant topical material, integration of engineering design with engineering science, the introduction to engineering design at an early stage in the curriculum, and the use of cooperative learning methodologies. The curriculum is in keeping with current trends in engineering education, industry expectations and needs, and the ABET 2003 accreditation guidelines.

The following core courses comprise the mechanical engineering curriculum:

EML 3002L Mechanical Engineering Tools Lab (3)

EML 3004 Engineering Statics (3)

EML 3011 Mechanics of Materials (3)

EML 3012 Intermediate Mechanics and Materials (3)

EML 3013 Dynamics (3)

EML 3014C System Dynamics & Vibrations (3)

EML 3015C Thermal-Fluids I: Fluid Mechanics (4)

EML 3016 Thermal-Fluids II: Heat Transfer (3)

EML 3017C Mechanical Systems I (4)

EML 3018C Mechanical Systems II (4)

EML 3102 Engineering Thermodynamics (3)

EML 3234 Materials Science and Engineering (3)

EML 3811 Introduction to Mechatronics (1)

EML 3811L Mechatronics Lab (2)

EML 4304 Experiments in Thermal and Fluid Sciences (2)

EML 4304L Experiments in Thermal and Fluid Sciences L ab (1)

EML 4550 Engineering Design Methods (3)

EML 4551C Senior Design Project I (3)

EML 4552C Senior Design Project II (3)

XXX XXXX Math Option (3)

XXX XXXX Technical Electives (12)

Technical electives are generally intended to develop depth in an area of interest and should form a coherent area of concentration or multidisciplinary focus. A minimum of three technical electives (nine semester hours) must be in Mechanical Engineering. All technical elective courses must be selected from the approved list of suitable technical elective courses posted on the Departmental Website.

The math option is intended to provide additional math expertise oriented toward various areas of engineering. Students must choose from the following list of approved classes: MAS 3105 or STA 3032, Alternates: EGN 3454, MAP 3306, MAD 3401, MAD 3703, or MAP 4341.

EML 3004 includes a math/physics test based on the material covered in Calculus I, Calculus II, and Physics I.

Honors in the Major

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a program in honors in mechanical engineering to encourage talented juniors and seniors to undertake independent and original research as a part of the undergraduate experience. For requirements and other information, see the "University Honors Office and Honor Societies" chapter of this General Bulletin .

Combined BS/MS Pathway

The department offers a five-year combined bachelor's/master's pathway leading to the Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) degrees. The objective of this pathway is to produce, in five years of full-time study, an engineer who is fully qualified to enter into professional practice in industry. Students begin taking core graduate courses in their fourth year. Successful completion of the fourth year of the five-year curriculum will give the student enough credit and breadth of subject matter to satisfy university requirements for the BS degree, should individual circumstances arise that preclude a student from taking the fifth year. This pathway also includes a Summer internship in industry between the fourth and fifth years.

Admission to the combined BS/MS pathway is open to juniors who have attained a GPA of 3.2 in the mechanical engineering curriculum and whose applications are reviewed by a faculty committee. Applicants are normally invited in the Spring, during the second semester of the students' junior year, for Fall entry. Details on the curriculum may be obtained from the Mechanical Engineering Department Office.

Definition of Prefixes

EAS —Aerospace Engineering

EGM —Engineering Science

EGN —Engineering: General

EMA —Materials Engineering

EML —Engineering: Mechanical

Undergraduate Courses

EAS 4101. Fundamentals of Aerodynamics (3) . Prerequisites: EML 3015C and EML 3016C. This course is a technical elective course designed for senior-level engineering students in the Aeronautics Track and area of thermal and fluid sciences. The course includes fundamental fluid mechanics and aerodynamic principles in the design of airfoil and aircraft wings. It provides a comprehensive review concerning applications, technological advances, and social impacts on the development of a modern flight vehicle. The course provides an overview of the guiding principles and experimental observations to analyze basic aerodynamic characteristics of an aircraft configuration.

EGM 3512. Engineering Mechanics (4) . Prerequisites: MAC 2312 and PHY 2048. Corequisite: MAC 2313. This course covers statics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Topics include free-body diagrams, couples, resultants, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions, and forces in trusses, frames, and machines. Other topics include centroids, centers of mass, internal shear forces and bending moments in beams, shear and moment diagrams, friction, area moments of inertia, parallel axis theorem, work/energy, as well as impulse and momentum methods.

EGN 1004L First-Year Engineering Laboratory (1) . This course is intended to generate and maintain students' interest in the engineering disciplines so that they are motivated to become active learners, responsible students, and ethical engineering professionals.

EGN 3454. Numerical Methods for Mechanical Engineers (3) . Prerequisites: MAC 2313 and MAP 2302. Miscellaneous requirement: Understanding of linear algebra. This course teaches programming and numerical methods to solve engineering/scientific problems in an effective and efficient manner to meet the needs of industry, government, and academia. The course leverages the use of MATLAB which is widely used for scientific computing. Students develop practical programming skills. The course relies heavily on in-class programming to provide feedback to students.

EMA 4225. Mechanical Metallurgy (3) . Prerequisite: EML 3012C. This course focuses on tensile instability, crystallography, theory of dislocations, plasticity, hardening mechanisms, creep and fracture, electron microscopy, composite materials.

EMA 4501. Electron Microscopy (3) . Prerequisite: EML 3234 or instructor permission. This course covers fundamentals and techniques of electron microscopy as applied to the determination of physical, chemical, and structural properties of materials and materials behavior in practice.

EMA 4813. Computational Material Physics (3) . Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing and instructor permission. This course covers numerical simulation techniques for predicting various physical properties of conventional materials, nanomaterials, and biomaterials. Students use computational material physics tools (molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, Brownian dynamics, density functional theory, etc.) to understand, predict, and design new materials and to guide experimental studies at the atomistic level.

EML 3002L. Mechanical Engineering Tools Lab (3) . Prerequisites: MAC 2311 and PHY 2048C. Corequisite: EML 3002. This course covers computer aided design and drafting, programming, machining, and a basic introduction to the mechanical engineering profession and ethics. Course includes building and testing a simple Stirling engine. Course is subject to an additional materials fee.

EML 3004. Engineering Statics (3) . Prerequisites: MAC 2312 (C- or better) and PHY 2048 (C- or better). This course covers engineering statics and a basic introduction to engineering design and analysis. It equips students with the fundamental knowledge and tools required for their subsequent courses in the broad area of engineering mechanics.

EML 3011. Mechanics of Materials (3) . Prerequisites: CHM 1045, CHM 1045L, EML 3002L, EML 3004, and MAC 2313. Corequisites: MAP 3305 or MAP 2302. This course is the first part of a two-part sequence integrating concepts of strength of materials and principles of materials. It provides students with an introduction to the analysis of the behavior of machine components and structures under various types of loading.

EML 3012. Intermediate Mechanics and Materials (3) . Prerequisites: EML 3011 and PHY 2049C. Corequisite: EML 3234. This course is the second part of a two-part sequence, integrating principles of mechanics and materials science. Special emphasis is placed on measurement techniques and experimental methods in solid mechanics and materials science, including analysis and reporting of experimental data and results.

EML 3013. Dynamics (3) . Prerequisites: EML 3002L and EML 3004. This course is the first part of an integrated sequence in dynamics, vibrations, and controls. Material in this first course includes the following: kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, and energy and momentum methods. In addition, the course emphasizes on the utilization of computational tools to solve or simulate equations of motion of mechanical systems.

EML 3014C. System Dynamics and Vibrations (3) . Prerequisite: EML 3013C, MAP 2302, and MAP 3305. This course is the second part of an integrated sequence in dynamics, vibrations, and controls. Material in this second course includes the development of the equations of motion for translational and rotational mechanical systems, electrical systems, and electromechanical systems; system response using standard differential equation solution techniques and Laplace transforms; frequency response and impedances; linearization of nonlinear system models; and block diagrams and feedback control strategies.

EML 3015C. Thermal-Fluids I: Fluid Mechanics (4) . Prerequisites: EML 3002, and MAC 2313. Corequisite: EML 3013. This course introduces fluid mechanics, which covers the following: dimensional analysis, hydrostatics, control volume analysis, basic equations in differential form, inviscid incompressible flow, viscous flows in pipes and ducts, estimation of head losses in fluid systems, and external flows.

EML 3016. Thermal-Fluids II: Heat Transfer (3) . Prerequisite: EML 3015C and MAP 2302 or MAP 3305. Corequisite: EML 4304L. This course introduces heat transfer, which covers the following: basic concepts of heat transfer; steady and time dependent conduction; natural and forced convection and radiation; and analysis of heat exchanger.

EML 3017C. Mechanical Systems I (4) . Prerequisites: EML 3011, EML 3013, and MAP 3305 or MAP 2302. This course is the first in a sequence of two courses intended to provide the essential tools for the design and analysis of mechanical systems. Emphasis is on linkages; constraints and degrees of freedom; position, velocity, and acceleration analysis; cams, gears, and gear trains, static and dynamic analysis; computer simulations and models of components and systems; team class projects involving dissection of existing machines and design and manufacture of new mechanical systems.

EML 3018C. Mechanical Systems II (4) . Prerequisite: EML 3017C. Corequisite: EML 3012. This course is the second in a sequence of two courses intended to provide the essential tools for the design and analysis of mechanical systems. Emphasis is on materials; stress analysis; shaft design; bearings and lubrication; fasteners and connectors; joints; clutches, brakes, couplings, and flywheels; flexible elements; shafts; computer simulations and models of components and systems; team class projects involving dissection of existing machines and design and manufacture of new mechanical systems.

EML 3100. Thermodynamics (2) . Prerequisites: CHM 1045, MAC 2312, and PHY 2048. This course discusses the fundamentals of thermodynamics. System description, common properties. Properties of pure substances. Mathematical foundations. First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, closed and open systems. Equations of state and general thermodynamic relations. For non-mechanical engineering majors.

EML 3102. Engineering Thermodynamics (3) . Prerequisites: MAC 2311 and PHY 2048C. This course introduces basic concepts in engineering and thermodynamics; thermodynamic properties of solids, liquids, and gases; and the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

EML 3234. Materials Science and Engineering (3) . Prerequisite: CHM 1045 and PHY 2048C. Corequisite: EML 3004. This course includes concepts of materials science and their relevance to engineering design. Recent advances in engineering materials science.

EML 3811. Introduction to Mechatronics (1) . Prerequisites COP 3014 or approved equivalent in C, C++, Python, or Java. Corequisite: EML 3811L. This course offers an introduction to basic electronics, embedded controllers and their programming. It covers interfacing of micro controllers with sensors and actuators of interest to the mechanical engineer.

EML 3811L. Mechatronics Lab (2) . Prerequisites: COP 3014 or approved equivalent in C, C++, Python, Java (C++ preferred). Corequisite: EML 3811. This course offers a hands-on introduction to basic electronics, embedded controllers, and their programming. It covers interfacing of microcontrollers with sensors and actuators of interest to the mechanical engineer.

EML 4042. Modeling and Simulation for Mechanical Systems (3) . Prerequisites 3014C and EML 3018C. This course introduces various concepts of modeling and simulation of mechanical systems, including models of systems, numerical solutions of ODEs, software tools for modeling and simulation of complex mechanical systems.

EML 4161. Cryogenics (3) . Prerequisites: EML 3015C, EML 3106, and EML 3234. Miscellaneous requirement: EML 4512 and PHY 3101 are recommended. This course focuses on the fundamental aspects of cryogenic system engineering: properties of materials and fluids at low temperatures; cryogenic heat transfer and fluid dynamics; low temperature refrigeration and system engineering.

EML 4221. Acoustics (3) . Prerequisites: EML 3015C and EML 3106C. Corequisites: EML 4711 or EML 5725. This course introduces physical acoustics with an emphasis on a thermal-fluids perspective.

EML 4288. Vehicle Design (3) . Prerequisites: EML 3014C and EML 3018C. This introductory course in vehicle design emphasizes vehicle dynamics. Content covers the primary performance related features of vehicle design (suspension, steering, chassis, and tires). Using the latest industry-standard software, the course examines various design parameters that influence vehicle performance and handling.

EML 4304. Experiments in Thermal and Fluid Sciences (2) . Prerequisites: EML 3015C. Corequisite: EML 3016C and EML 4304L. This course covers the theory required in engineering experimentation and includes the following topics: concepts of design of experiments; measurement devices and their performance characteristics; error analysis; measurement techniques; measurements of fluid and thermal properties; pressure, velocity; temperature; and calibration procedures.

EML 4304L. Experiments in Thermal and Fluid Sciences - Lab (1) . Prerequisites: EML 3012C and EML 3015C. Corequisite: EML 3016C. This engineering laboratory explores measurements in fluid and thermal applications and includes experiments in fluid flow and heat transfer; design of engineering experimental systems; laboratory work; and report writing.

EML 4312. Design and Analysis of Control Systems (3) . Prerequisite: EML 3014C. This course focuses on mathematical modeling of continuous physical systems. Frequency and time domain analysis and design of control systems. State variable representations of physical systems.

EML 4316. Advanced Design and Analysis of Control Systems (3) . Prerequisite: EML 4312. This course emphasizes design of advanced control systems (using time and frequency domains). Implementation of control systems using continuous (operational amplifier) or digital (microprocessor) techniques are addressed and practiced.

EML 4321. Manufacturing Processes Control (3) . Prerequisites: EML 3234, EML 3012C, and EML 3012L. Corequisite: EML 4312. This course introduces essential knowledge in the control of manufacturing systems and processes.

EML 4421. Fundamentals of Propulsion Systems (3) . Prerequisite: EML 3016C. This course is an analysis of the performance of propulsion systems using fundamental principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. Systems studied include turbojet, turbofan, ramjet engines, as well as piston type internal combustion (IC) engines.

EML 4450. Energy Conversion Systems for Sustainability (3) . Prerequisites: EML 3016C and senior standing in engineering. This course presents the challenge of changing the global energy system so it addresses reducing dependence on finite fossil energy sources and moving to environmentally sustainable energy sources. The emphasis is on greenhouse gas emissions-free energy production strategies, including renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and biomass. Topics include photovoltaic cells, fuel cells, and thermoelectric systems.

EML 4452. Sustainable Power Generation. (3) . Prerequisites: EML 4450 or EML 5451. This course is a continuation of energy-conversion systems for sustainability and focuses on solar electricity, biopower, biofuels, and hydrogen as energy media. The course also explores whether hydrogen-based transportation is a practical option.

EML 4501. Machine Design (3) . Prerequisite: EML 3018C. This course focuses on the design of mechanical systems and the components needed for their operation. Emphasis is placed on fasteners and connectors; joints; clutches and brakes; couplings and flywheels; flexible elements; shafts; machine dynamics; computer simulations and models of components and systems; team class projects involving the design and manufacture of mechanical systems.

EML 4512. Thermal-Fluid Design (3) . Prerequisite: EML 3016C. This course is intended to develop the student's awareness and understanding of the relationship between fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer in consideration of design. Emphasis is placed upon energy systems components such as heat-exchangers, piping networks, and pumps. Includes a student project.

EML 4524. Design and Modeling for Manufacturing Processes (3) . Prerequisites: EML 3012C and EML 3018C. This course provides descriptive and analytical representation of manufacturing processes and production equipment. Students also discuss manufacturing process automation and discrete time simulation.

EML 4536. Design Using FEM (3) . Prerequisite: EML 3018C. This course explores the Finite Method - what it is; elementary FEM theory; structures and elements; trusses, beams, and frames; two-dimensional solids; three-dimensional solids; axisymmetric solids; thin-walled structures; static and dynamic problems; available hardware and software; basic steps in FEM analysis; pre/post processing; interpretation of results; advanced modeling techniques; design optimization; advanced materials using FEM.

EML 4542. Materials Selection in Design (3) . Prerequisites: EML 3012C and senior standing in mechanical engineering. This course examines the selection and application of materials predicated on material science and engineering case studies covering most engineering applications.

EML 4550. Engineering Design Methods (3) . Prerequisites: EML 3002L and EML 3004. This course is a formal lecture component of the mechanical engineering 'capstone' senior design course project. The course covers the product design cycle from problem identification and need assessment, to specification, concept generation and selection, preliminary design, materials selection, and final design. The design process is placed in context by presenting topics such as legal and ethical issues, product reliability and liability considerations, engineering economics, and optimal design.

EML 4551C. Senior Design Project I (3) . Prerequisites: EML 3012C, EML 3014C, EML 3016C, EML 3018C, and EML 4550. This course is the first in a two-part course sequence presenting an integrated system design approach for engineering product realization. Course blends the perspectives of market research and planning, design cycle, project management and teamwork, and technical reporting. This is the 'capstone' course for mechanical engineering students. This course offers weekly sessions in which teams are coached during the different phases of the project, plus frequent and extensive design reviews. This course is structured to closely resemble 'on the job' engineering education.

EML 4552C. Senior Design Project II (3) . Prerequisite: EML 4551C. This is the second in a two-part course sequence presenting an integrated system design approach for engineering product realization. The course blends the perspectives of market research and planning, design cycle, project management and teamwork, and technical reporting. The course structure closely resembles 'on-the-job' engineering education. This is the capstone course for Mechanical Engineering students.

EML 4711. Introduction to Gas Dynamics (3) . Prerequisite: EML 3016C. This course is a thorough one-dimensional treatment of compressible flows and applications to nozzle, diffuser, sound waves, tunnel, and shock tube flows.

EML 4800. Introduction to Robotics (3) . Prerequisite: EML 3014C. This course explores the basic elements of a robot, robot actuators, and servo control; sensors, senses, vision, and voice; microprocessor system design and computers; kinematic equations; motion trajectories.

EML 4804. Mechatronics II (3) . Prerequisite: EML 3811. This course focuses on developing greater competence in the application of electromechanical components to solve engineering problems and build 'smart' systems. The course focuses on the design interplay between electrical and mechanical systems. Students use microprocessors, circuits, sensors, and actuators in both labs and projects to develop multi-purpose electromechanical devices. The course provides instruction and practical exercises in: programming, electronics, signal conditioning, communication protocols, mechanical design, prototyping techniques, and system integration.

EML 4830. Introduction to Mobile Robotics (2) . Prerequisites: EML 3811 and EML 3811L. Corequisite: EML 4830L. This course introduces students to kinematic modeling and simulation of mobile robots; mobile robot sensors; fundamental methods of computer vision; Kalman filtering and mobile robot localization; introductory concepts of mapping; path; trajectory planning, and obstacle avoidance; and intelligent control architectures.

EML 4830L. Mobile Robotics Lab (3) . Prerequisites: EML 3811 and EML 3811L. Corequisite: EML 4830. This course offers a hands-on implementation of core mobile robotics algorithms. In addition, it introduces widely used mobile robotics software packages.

EML 4841. Bio/Robotic Locomotion (3) . Prerequisite: EML 3014C, or instructor permission. This course introduces the fundamental concepts for biological and robotic locomotion with limbs. Muscular-skeletal biomechanics for vertebrate and invertebrate animals are briefly reviewed including an overview of the function of muscles. Morphology, gaits, posture, and the effect of scale on legged locomotion are discussed. The history of legged robots is reviewed. Reduced-order dynamic models of walking and running are introduced. Techniques for analyzing the stability of these periodic hybrid-dynamic systems are covered. The course includes the development and analysis of simulation and hardware platforms of locomotion systems.

EML 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3) . Prerequisites: Junior standing and a "B" average in mechanical engineering courses. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.

EML 4930r. Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering (1–4) . Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course explores topics in mechanical engineering with emphasis on recent developments. Content and credit varies. May be repeated within the same term to a maximum of twelve semester hours.

EML 4945r. Practical Work in Mechanical Engineering (1–3) . (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Advisor permission. May be repeated to a maximum of three semester hours.

EML 4970r. Honors Work (3) . Prerequisite: Acceptance into honors program. This course includes participation in a supervised research project and the production of a thesis describing the results of that work. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) credit hours; repeatable within the same term.

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