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Industrial Engineering
Office: 15 Ottensman Hall
Phone: 608-342-1721
Contact: Jill Clough
26 Ottensman Hall
608-342-1715
clough@uwplatt.edu
Professors: Swaminathan Balachandran
Associate Professor: Jill M. Clough, Philip J. Sands
Assistant Professor: Sheela Yadav-Onley
Program Assistant: Rosemarie Durni
Industrial Engineering is concerned with the
design, improvement and installation of integrated systems
of people, materials, and technology. Industrial
engineers combine a knowledge of mathematics, physical
sciences, and social sciences with the principles and methods
of engineering analysis and design. At one time,
industrial engineers were employed mainly in manufacturing.
Today, however, they are employed by both manufacturing and service industries, which has
increased the demand for this type of engineers.
Industrial engineers are generalists rather than specialists.
Therefore, the industrial engineering curriculum at
UW-Platteville covers a broad range of topics related
to engineering practice. It includes study in
engineering science topics as well as in each major specialty
within industrial engineering. In addition, students are
required to fulfill general university requirements in
the humanities, physical sciences, social sciences, and
other areas.
The main purpose of the industrial engineering curriculum is to prepare new engineers to practice at
the frontiers of engineering knowledge and
professional practice immediately after graduation.
Educational Goals and Objectives
1. To provide students with a strong foundation in
engineering, mathematics, science, and current
industrial engineering practices, accompanied by
experience solving structured and unstructured
problems using conventional and innovative solutions.
2. To enhance students' communication and interpersonal
skills through a variety of individual and team-related
activities, both multi-functional and intra-disciplinary.
3. To provide students with an understanding of the ethical
and professional responsibilities of an engineer and the
impact of engineering solutions on society and the
global environment.
4. To prepare students to effectively describe the problem,
analyze the data, develop potential solutions, and
present the results using their oral, written, and
electronic media skills.
5. To make students aware of the need for continued
professional growth through the understanding of
contemporary developments in industrial engineering.
General Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree
Total for graduation 123 credits
Major Studies 92 credits
MATH 2640 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I 4
MATH 2740 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II 4
MATH 2840 Calculus & Analytic Geometry III 4
MATH 4030 Statistical Methods 3
CHEM 1450 Chemistry for Engineers 5
PHYS 2530 General Physics I 3
PHYS 2510 General Physics Lab 1
PHYS 2640 General Physics II 4
BIOL 1540 Human Biology (or 214) 4
GE 1020 Introduction to Engineering 2
GE 1320 Engineering/Computer Graphics 2
GE 2130 Engineering Mechanics - Statics 3
GE 2220 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics 2
GE 2340 Mechanics of Materials 4
GE 2630 Basic Thermoscience 3
GE 2820 Engineering Economy 2
GE 2930 Applications of Electrical Engineering 3
IE 2130 Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering 3
IE 2430 Human Factors Engineering 3
IE 3530 Operations Research I 3
IE 3630 Work Measurement & Design 3
IE 4030 Production & Operations Analysis 3
IE 4230 Facilities Design 3
IE 4430 Total Quality Management 3
IE 4930 Industrial Systems Design 3
Industrial Engineering Technical Electives
Each student must complete one of the following
areas with a minimum of 15 credits.
I. Production
ME 3040 Engineering Materials 3
ME 3230 Manufacturing Processes 3
IE 4630 Manufacturing Systems Design 3
At least 6 credits from the following courses:
IE 4130 Simulation 3
IE 4330 Material Handling & Warehousing 3
IE 4830 Cost & Value Analysis 3
IE 4980 Current Topics in Engineering 1-3
IE 4990 Independent Study 1-3
II. Engineering Management
IE 4730 Engineering Management 3
IE 4750 Principles& Application of
Project Management 3
IE 4830 Cost & Value Analysis 3
At least 6 credits from the following courses:
IE 4130 Simulation 3
IE 4780 Principles & Design of Engineering
Management Information Systems 3
COSC 1430 Introduction to Computer Science w/C++ 3
BSAD 2010 Elementary Accounting 3
BSAD 3030 Human Resource Management 3
Courses of Instruction
IE 2130 3 credits
Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering
Use of the microcomputer in the solution of
industrial engineering problems. Techniques are
demonstrated through the use of general application packages.
Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. P: Sophomore
standing. F S
IE 2430 3 credits
Human Factors Engineering
Application of human factors (ergonomics) principles
to the design of industrial and office systems.
Consideration of human capabilities and limitations, effects of the
work environment, and design for the handicapped are
included. Weekly lab/project exercises enhance the
application of human factors principles to real work problems.
Safety aspects of human factors engineering will
be discussed. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.
P: MATH 2740 and BIOL 1540 or BIOL 2140.
F
IE 2950 & 2960 2 credits each
Industrial Engineering Cooperative Education
Work experience in industry under the direction
and jurisdiction of the College of Engineering,
Mathematics and Science. P: Sophomore standing and consent of
the cooperative education coordinator.
IE 2970 1 credit
Industrial Engineering Internship
Work experience in industry under the direction of
the Cooperative Education Office of the College of
Engineering, Mathematics and Science. Note: This program
is separate and distinct from the Cooperative
Education Program and is principally designed to cover the
summer vacation period.
IE 3530 3 credits
Operations Research I
Basic methodology and techniques of operations
research; emphasis on application and problem solving
models; linear programming; sensitivity analysis;
nonlinear/classical optimization; queuing theory; Markov
processes; dynamic programming. Lecture, 3 hours.
P: MATH 4030 or MATH 4130. F S
IE 3630 3 credits
Work Measurement and Design
Principles and techniques of work design,
operation analysis, and job design. Work methods and
analysis; predetermined time systems; stopwatch time
studies; work sampling; standards development. Weekly
lab/project exercises allow hands-on practice with techniques.
Safety and ergonomic considerations in work design
will be emphasized. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3
hours. P: MATH 4030 and IE 2430. S
IE 3950 & 3960 2 credits each
Industrial Engineering Cooperative Education
Work experience in industry under the direction
and jurisdiction of College of Engineering, Mathematics
and Science. P: Junior standing and consent of
cooperative education coordinator.
IE 3970 1 credit
Industrial Engineering Internship
Work experience in industry under the direction of
the Cooperative Education Office of the College of
Engineering, Mathematics and Science. Note: This program
is separate and distinct from the Cooperative
Education Program and is principally designed to cover the
summer vacation period.
IE 4030 3 credits
Analysis and design of production control
procedures including inventory and scheduling. Operations
management techniques including forecasting and
aggregate planning. Project planning using CPM/PERT. Lecture,
2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. P: IE 2130 and IE
3530. F
IE 4130 3 credits
Simulation
Applications of computer simulation of discrete
systems with emphasis on model formulation; instruction in
at least one simulation language. Emphasis on input
data analysis, model development, model validation,
statistical analysis of output, and experimental design. Lecture,
2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. P: IE 2130 and IE
3530. F
IE 4230 3 credits
Facilities Design
Design principles and analytical procedures for
facility location, development of an overall functional
relationship plan, materials receipt accounting, processing and
storage areas. Discussion of manufacturing and
service-oriented facilities. Application of IE principles to optimization
of site selection and facility design. Facilities covered
include automated manufacturing systems, flexible
manufacturing systems, modular design and office space design.
Application of computerized layout techniques is emphasized.
Weekly lab/project sessions allow application exercises
to enhance theory. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.
P: IE 2430. C: IE 3630. F
IE 4330 3 credits
Material Handling and Warehousing
Procedures and techniques for analysis of material
handling and warehousing problems. Principles of
materials handling; systematic handling analysis;
productivity analysis; unit load design; automatic identification
techniques; selection /use of common and
state-of-the-art equipment and techniques; design of materials
handling systems; safety procedures in materials handling.
Weekly lab/project sessions allow application exercises to
enhance theory. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.
P: IE 3530 and GE 2820. C: GE
2820. S
IE 4430 3 credits
Total Quality Management
Emphasis on modern Total Quality Management
philosophies, Statistical Process Control methods and tools
for problem solving and ongoing process improvement.
Acceptance sampling procedures and standards,
experimental design including Taguchi techniques,
quality audits. Economic aspects of quality decisions,
basic concepts in reliability analysis. Basics of ISO 9000.
Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. P: IE
3530. S
IE 4630 3 credits
Manufacturing Systems Design
Principles and procedures related to the design,
implementation, documentation and control of
manufacturing systems. Consideration of transfer line, numerical
control systems, flexible automation, robotics, and
manufacturing support activities such as cost, quality, and
materials control. Introduction to CAD/CAM and CIM. Lecture,
2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. P: ME
3040. C: ME 3230. S
IE 4730 3 credits
Fundamental concepts of management including
management skills, functions, roles and theories; project
management techniques; transition from engineer to
manager; ethics in engineering; industrial safety management;
and product liability. Lecture, 3 hours.
P: Senior standing. F
IE 4750 3 credits
Principles and Applications of Project Management
Systems perspective of scope definition, and
management of scope, time human resources, communications,
and risk, as it applies to industrial engineering projects.
Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. P:
IE 4730. S
IE 4780 3 credits
Principles and Design of Engineering Management Information Systems
The basis of information and general systems and
how they fit into an industrial engineering decision
making
environment. An introduction to systems analysis
in relation to managing information systems for
efficiency measurement, workload, staffing, and
performance assessment, cost estimating, and benchmarking.
Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. P:
IE 4730. F
IE 4830 3 credits
Cost and Value Analysis
Introduction to cost estimating, and value
engineering; detailed analysis of labor and materials; basic principles
of accounting and forecasting; preliminary and detail
methods; operation, product, project, and system
estimating; estimate assurance and contract considerations.
Applications of engineering valuation. Basic principles of
function analysis. Lecture, 3 hours. P: GE 2820 and IE
3630. S
IE 4930 3 credits
Industrial Systems Design
This is the capstone design course, the culmination of
the IE program; requires knowledge and application of all
the IE principles to comprehensive industrial project
design and development. The project will involve the
application of more than one of the following methodologies to
case studies or industrial projects: facilities location
and design; production planning and control;
materials handling; evaluation of alternatives; economic
analysis; quantitative models; cost, inventory and
budgeting controls, system specifications, safety considerations.
C: IE 4230. F S
IE 4980 1-3 credits
Current Topics in Engineering
In-depth study of a current topic of interest to the
engineering profession. The topic to be covered will be
identified in the course title. P: Senior
standing.
IE 4990 1-3 credits
Independent Study
Advanced study in the area of specialization.
P: Senior standing and consent of the program coordinator.
Mechanical Engineering
http://www.ems.uwplatt.edu/~meie/
Chair: Tamer Ceylan
Office: 15 Ottensman Hall
Phone: 608-342-1721
Contact: Tamer Ceylan
ceylan@uwplatt.edu
15 Ottensman Hall
608-342-1721
Professors: Tamer Ceylan, Lang-Wah Lee, Daryl L.
Logan, Stanislaw A. Lukowski, Willard W. Pulkrabek,
Prathivadi B. Ravikumar, Kurt C. Rolle
Associate Professors: John A. Mirth, Lynn M. Schlager
Assistant Professors: David N. Kunz, Michael E. Momot
Program Assistant: Gerald J. Lolwing
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial
Engineering offers two Bachelor of Science Degrees:
Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering. The
two disciplines have complementary aspects and
provide opportunities for close cooperation between them.
The department's mission is to provide an open,
student-friendly environment with frequent
student-faculty interaction that results in a quality
undergraduate mechanical or industrial engineering education
and enables our graduates to practice their profession
with proficiency and integrity.
Mechanical Engineers meet the needs of society in
many important ways including the creative
planning, development, and operation of mechanical systems
for using energy, machines, and resources; the use
and commercial conversion of energy to provide heat,
cooling, transportation, and power; the design and production
of labor-saving machines; and the processing of
materials into useful products. Mechanical engineers serve
such diverse areas as energy, mechanical systems,
robotics, automation, environment, transportation, heating
and cooling systems, bioengineering, manufacturing
systems, and electronics. Mechanical engineering is an exciting
and challenging profession for men and women.
The main purpose of the mechanical engineering curriculum is to develop in each student a
thorough understanding of fundamental theory, augmented
and illustrated by practical application. It provides a
balance between engineering science and engineering
design, complemented with a strong liberal arts education.
The faculty members are dedicated to providing students
with personal attention needed for maximum development
of skills.
Educational Goals and Objectives
1. Graduate proficient mechanical engineers with a strong
background in the technical areas.
a. Ability to apply mathematics and basic sciences to
solve practical problems
b. Solid background in engineering sciences and design
c. Solid background in computer tools and methods
d. Solid background in experimental methods
e. Sufficient flexibility in curriculum so that students
may pursue individual interests
2. Graduate mechanical engineers with strong
professional skills.
a. Communication skills including oral, written, and
graphical
b. Teamworking skills
c. Awareness of and ability to effectively deal with a
wide range of societal issues, such
as aesthetic, economic, environmental, legal, and social, that shape
engineering decision making
d. Familiarity with the design process in a broad sense,
including project planning, project management, and
implementation
3. Graduate engineers who understand the need for and
have the capability and motivation to pursue continual
professional development.
a. Ability to keep up to date with current engineering
practices, procedures and tools
b. Ability to successfully pursue graduate or professional
study
4. Graduate engineers who are familiar with ethics and
professionalism.
a. Understanding of ethical principles and typical
dilemmas faced by practicing engineers
b. Understanding of the professional conduct of a
practicing engineer
5. Graduate engineers with a well-rounded education to
become quality citizens.
a. Solid liberal arts and social science background to
develop connections between engineering and social
and humanistic issues
b. Support a variety of activities to enhance and broaden
the students' opportunities technically and socially
General Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree
Total for Graduation 131 credits
Major Studies 100 credits
Mechanical Engineering Major (100 credits)
MATH 2640 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I 4
MATH 2740 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II 4
MATH 2840 Calculus & Analytic Geometry III 4
MATH 3630 Differential Equations 3
Mathematics Elective (MATH 3230 or 4030) 3
CHEM 1450 Chemistry for Engineers 5
PHYS 2530 General Physics I 3
PHYS 2510 General Physics I Lab 1
PHYS 2640 General Physics II 4
PHYS 2610 General Physics II Lab 1
GE 1020 Introduction to Engineering 2
GE 1320 Engineering Graphics/Computer Graphics 2
GE 2820 Engineering Economy 2
GE 2130 Engineering Mechanics - Statics 3
GE 2230 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics 3
GE 2340 Mechanics of Materials 4
GE 2930 Applications of Electrical Engineering 3
Professional Engineering Courses
(Minimum "C" average required)
ME 2630 Thermodynamics 3
ME 3030 Dynamical Systems 3
ME 3040 Engineering Materials 3
ME 3230 Manufacturing Processes 3
ME 3300 Fluid Dynamics 3
ME 3330 Design of Machine Elements 3
ME 3630 Applied Thermodynamics 3
ME 3640 Heat Transfer 3
ME 3720 Mechanical Systems Lab 2
ME 3730 Mechanical Systems Design
OR
ME 4730 Thermo-Fluid Systems Design 3
ME 3830 Theory of Machines 3
ME 4330 Automatic Controls 3
ME 4720 Thermal Systems Lab 2
ME 4930 Senior Design Project 3
Technical Elective 3
Technical Elective 3
Technical Elective 3
Systems Design Elective and Technical Electives
All mechanical engineering students must
successfully complete at least one Systems Design Elective (ME 3730
or ME 4730). In addition, at least 9 credit hours (or at least
6 credit hours if both ME 3730 and ME 4730 are taken)
of Technical Electives from the list below must be completed.
EE 4310 Modern Control Systems 4
IE 4430 Total Quality Management 3
ME 4430 Advanced Materials 3
ME 4440 Failure of Materials 3
ME 4520 Power Plant Design 3
ME 4600 Energy Systems Design 3
ME 4630 Internal Combustion Engine Design 3
ME 4640 Mechanical Design of Internal
Combustion Engines 3
ME 4650 Environmental Control Design 3
ME 4800 Finite Element Method 3
ME 4830 Mechatronics 3
ME 4840 Vibration System Design 3
ME 4850 Computer-Aided Engineering 3
ME 4980 Current Topics in Engineering 1-3
Courses of Instruction
ME 2630 3 credits
Thermodynamics
Basic concepts and definitions, ideal gases, properties
of real substances. Conservation of mass principle. First
law of thermodynamics for closed and open systems.
Second law of thermodynamics, entropy, and availability.
P: MATH 2840 and PHYSICS 2530. F S Su
ME 2950 & 2960 2 credits
Mechanical Engineering Cooperative Education
Work experience in industry under the direction
and jurisdiction of the College of Engineering,
Mathematics, and Science. P: Sophomore standing and consent of
the cooperative education coordinator. (Note: Credits do
not fulfill any graduation requirements.) F S Su
ME 2970 1 credit
Mechanical Engineering Internship
Work experience in industry under the direction of
the Cooperative Education Office of the College of
Engineering, Mathematics, and Science. Note: This program
is separate and distinct from the Cooperative
Education Program and covers summer work experience. Credits
do not fulfill any graduation requirements. Su
ME 3030 3 credits
Dynamical Systems
Mathematical modeling and response of various
dynamic systems including mechanical, electrical,
hydraulic, electro-mechanical systems. First order, second order
and multiple degrees of freedom systems. Numerical
and Laplace Transform techniques of solution.
Transient, forced, and steady-state response. Transfer
functions, sinusoidal transfer functions, and block diagrams.
P: GE 2230 and MATH 3630. F S
ME 3040 3 credits
Engineering Materials
A study of metals, polymers and ceramics. Crystal
structures, microstructures, molecular structures and
imperfections. Relationship between structures and
observed mechanical properties. Material failure.
C: GE 2340. F S
ME 3230 3 credits
Manufacturing Processes
Primary manufacturing processes including
casting, rolling, and forging. Secondary processes. Overview
of materials and testing. Design for manufacturing.
Mechanics and economics of metal cutting, economics
of process planning, principles of machine tool design.
Machine tools. Automation, flexible
manufacturing systems, computer numerical control.
P: ME 3040. F S
ME 3300 3 credits
Fluid Dynamics
Fluid properties, fluid statics, fundamental equations
of fluid motion, dimensional analysis, external flow
and boundary layers, viscous flow in pipes, compressible flow.
C: ME 2630. F S
ME 3330 3 credits
Design of Machine Elements
Design, sizing, and detailing of machine elements such
as gears, springs, and shafts, and selection of bearings
and fasteners to meet specified objectives. Stress tensors,
static and fatigue stress analysis, failure analysis, and safety
and reliability. Introduction to finite element method.
Design projects. P: ME 3040 and a minimum grade of a "C" in
GE 2340. F S
ME 3630 3 credits
Applied Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics of vapor and gas power cycles,
air conditioning and refrigeration cycles. Ideal gas
mixtures and psychrometrics. Combustion and reacting mixtures.
Design projects. P: ME 2630. F S
ME 3640 3 credits
Heat Transfer
One- and two-dimensional steady-state heat
conduction, unsteady-state heat conduction, numerical methods
in conduction heat transfer. Forced and free convection.
Heat exchangers. Radiation shape factor, radiation
heat exchange, and shielding. Mass diffusion, convection
mass transfer, permeability. P: ME 2630.
C: ME 3300. F S
ME 3720 2 credits
Mechanical Systems Laboratory
Introduction to engineering laboratory equipment,
experimental procedures, report writing, automated data
acquisition, and statistical analysis. Emphasis is on the
experimental analysis of mechanical systems, including
topics such as vibrations, strain gauges, and dc motors.
Along with the electronics used to instrument and measure
these systems. C: ME 3030. F S
ME 3730 3 credits
Mechanical Systems Design
Development of design process through team
design projects and case studies. Design considerations
including performance, manufacturing, and economic
considerations. Use of computers for evaluation of alternatives.
Fits and tolerances. Optimization. P: ME 3330.
F S
ME 3830 3 credits
Theory of Machines
Introduction to mechanisms. Analysis and synthesis
of mechanical systems. Study of motion, velocity,
and acceleration related to linkages, cams, and gears.
Machine dynamics. C: ME 3030. F S
ME 3950 & 3960 2 credits
Mechanical Engineering Cooperative Education
Work experience in industry under the direction
and jurisdiction of the College of Engineering,
Mathematics, and Science. P: Junior standing and consent of
cooperative education coordinator. (Note: Credits do not
fulfill any graduation requirements.) F S Su
ME 3970 1 credit
Mechanical Engineering Internship
Work experience in industry under the direction of
the Cooperative Education Office of the College of
Engineering, Mathematics, and Science. Note: This program
is separate and distinct from the Cooperative
Education Program and covers summer work experience. Credits
do not fulfill any graduation requirements. Su
ME 4330 3 credits
Automatic Controls
(Cross offered under Electrical Engineering 3310)
The design of feedback control systems using
root-locus, frequency-response, and state-space methods. The
specification, analysis, and compensation of feedback systems.
The laboratory experiments demonstrate practical
applications of concept. P: ME 3030 and GE 2930.
F S
ME 4430 3 credits
Advanced Materials
Discussion of recent advances in materials.
Polymeric, ceramic and metal matrix composites, austempered
ductile cast iron, advanced ceramics, titanium alloys,
design methods for thermoplastic polymers.
P: ME 3040.
ME 4440 3 credits
Failure of Materials
Fatigue and fracture of materials are covered. Included
are stress-life and strain-life analysis, fracture
mechanics, stress concentration influences and variable
amplitude loading. While some design component is present in
the lectures, the major design component is contained in
the laboratory where projects are designed, built, and
tested via fracture and fatigue. Mechanical testing principles
and principles for recognition of fatigue failure from
fracture surfaces are also developed in the laboratory.
P: ME 3040.
ME 4520 3 credits
Power Plant Design
Rankine cycles, steam power plants. Fossil-fuel
steam generators, fuels and combustion. Steam turbines.
Condenser and feedwater heater design,
circulating-water system. Gas turbines, combined cycles. Power
plant economics. P: ME 3630.
ME 4600 3 credits
Energy Systems Design
Design and analysis of energy conversion systems
with emphasis on solar energy. Flat plate and
concentrating collectors for air and liquids, storage flow and
control systems requirements, solar electric power generator.
Wind energy conversion, biomass. P: ME 3630 and
ME 3640.
ME 4630 3 credits
Internal Combustion Engine Design
Design of internal combustion engines for various
applications. Gasoline engines, diesel engines, 4 stroke cycles
and 2 stroke cycles. P: ME 3630 and ME 3640.
S
ME 4640 3 credits
Mechanical Design of Internal Combustion Engines
Mechanical design and experimental development
of internal combustion engines to meet
comprehensive design criteria: marketability, thermodynamic
performance, dynamic issues, efficiency, lubrication,
emissions, economy, drivability, design for manufacture.
P: ME 3730 or ME 4730. C: ME 4630.
S
ME 4650 3 credits
Environmental Control Design
Theory and design of heating, air conditioning,
and refrigeration units. Heating and cooling loads for
air conditioning, heat pump, psychometry, cryogenics,
and high temperature water distribution.
P: ME 3630 and ME 3640.
ME 4720 2 credits
Thermal Systems Laboratory
Instrumentation and measurement techniques in
thermal systems; verification of basic principles; laboratory tests
on components of thermal systems; experimental
approach for solving engineering problems; application of
computer to data acquisition and data processing.
P: ME 3630 and ME 3640. C: ME 372.
F S
ME 4730 3 credits
Thermo-Fluid Systems Design
Concept of thermal systems; design of energy
system components; modeling and simulation of thermal
systems; application of principles in thermal science to an
open-ended design project. P: ME 3630 and ME 3640.
F S
ME 4800 3 credits
Finite Element Method
Introduces the finite element method. Emphasizes
beam and frame analysis, plane stress, plane
strain, axisymmetric, and three-dimensional stress analysis.
Includes dynamic analysis, and field problems, such
as heat transfer. Utilizes readily available finite
element computer programs to solve stress analysis, heat
transfer and other engineering related problems.
P: ME 3330.
ME 4830 3 credits
Mechatronics
Study of electro-mechanical systems and their interfaces.
D.C. servo motors, stepper motors, microcontrollers,
D/A and A/D converters, and electronic filters. The design
and control of a robot will be used to demonstrate the
practical application of these devices. C: ME 4330.
S
ME 4840 3 credits
Vibration System Design
Design of mechanical systems constrained by
vibrating response considerations. P: ME 3030.
S
ME 4850 3 credits
Computer-Aided Engineering
Use of current tools in the design and simulation
of mechanical systems. Generation of a paperless
project, including solid modeling and computer assembly
of mechanical systems, system dynamic analysis, and
system optimization. Interfaces between various
computer software packages and the creation of computer
routines to extend built in software modeling capabilities.
P: ME 3330.
ME 4930 3 credits
Senior Design Project
Application of creativity and synthesis. Simulation
of engineering project environment. Integration of
technical knowledge in an open-ended comprehensive
design project. Oral and written reports. This course must
be taken during the last semester in residence.
P: ME 3730 or ME 4730. Open to graduating seniors only.
F S
ME 4980 1-3 credits
Current Topics in Engineering
In-depth study of a current topic of interest to the
engineering profession. The topic to be covered will be
identified in the course title. P: Variable.
S
ME 4990 1-3 credits
Independent Study
Advanced study in the area of specialization.
P: Senior standing and consent of the department chair.
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