Courses
All 400-level courses may be applied toward master's degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500 level courses
ME 501A Advanced Mechanics of Particles (4)
Prerequisite: ME 421.
Analytical approach to kinematics and dynamics of particles in three-dimensional space.
ME 501B Advanced Mechanics of Rigid Bodies (4)
Prerequisite: ME 501A.
Analytical approach to kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies in three-dimensional space.
ME 503 Design of Mechanical Systems and Products (4)
Prerequisite: ME 414.
Principles of design; value criteria; manufacturing and human factors; computer-aided simulation and analysis; synthesis of design.
ME 504 Thermal Radiation (4)
Prerequisite: ME 406.
Thermodynamics and physics of thermal radiation and its interactions with matter; formulation and solution of radiative transfer equations for surfaces and enclosures by means of exact, approximate, and numerical methods; applications to selected topics.
ME 505 Heat Conduction (4)
Prerequisite: ME 406.
Fundamentals of heat conduction, solution of steady and unsteady state heat conduction problems by means of exact, approximate, and numerical methods; applications to selected topics.
ME 506 Heat Convection (4)
Prerequisite: ME 406 or 408.
Development of equations describing fluid motion and heat convection. Analytical and experimental results for free and forced convection and for changes in phase.
ME 508 Compressible Fluids (4)
Prerequisite: ME 408.
One-dimensional gas dynamics; shock waves in supersonic flow; flow in ducts and nozzles; applications to high-speed aerodynamics; multidimensional and unsteady frictionless flow; solution by small perturbation theory and method of characteristics.
ME 511 Vibrational Analysis II (4)
Prerequisite: ME 411.
Analysis of multidegree of freedom systems, continuous systems, random vibrations, finite element software.
ME 514 Fatigue and Failure in Engineering Design (4)
Prerequisite: ME 402 or ME 414.
Elasticity, plastic deformation, imperfections, dislocations, creep, oxidation and corrosion, fatigue, fracture mechanics, cyclic stresses, design against fatigue, procedures for fatigue analysis, and influence of various factors on fatigue failure.
ME 521 Dynamic Systems Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: ME 409 or 410.
Dynamic behavior of physical systems; input-output and state space representation of linear continuous-time and discrete-time systems; controllability, observability, and stability of linear systems; examples of mechanical, thermal, fluid, and electrical systems.
ME 522 Optimal Control of Mechanical Systems (4)
Prerequisite: ME 410 or 422.
State space representation of continuous-time and discrete-time dynamic systems, problem statement of optimal control and performance index, maximum principle, design of linear optimal control systems, mechanical system examples.
ME 525 Computational Fluid Dynamics (4)
Prerequisite: ME 406 or ME 408.
Use of computational fluid dynamics for the study of fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transfer. Transfer mechanisms include advection, convection, and diffusion. Sample applications include mass flow through piping systems and over objects, heat exchangers, evaporators, and boilers.
ME 528 Metalforming Science and Applications (4)
Prerequisite: ME 414.
Nature and purpose of metalworking theory, determination of working loads, drawing and rolling of flat slabs and strips, deep drawing, extrusion, forging, punching and piercing, friction and lubrication in metalworking.
ME 529 Machining Science and Applications (4)
Prerequisite: ME 414.
Deformation of materials during machining; mechanics of orthogonal cutting; cutting fluids; tool wear; tool life and machinability; vibrations in cutting; practical machining operations; and modern machining processes.
ME 530 Near-Net-Shape Manufacturing and Surface Treatment (4)
Prerequisite: ME 430.
Near-net-shape forging and casting of parts, powder metallurgy, metal injection molding. Sheet metal deformation, joining and fastening processes. Surface texture, treatments and coatings. Engineering metrology. Friction, wear and lubrication.
ME 531 Processing of and Design with Modern Engineering Materials (4)
Prerequisite: ME 430.
Manufacturing of ceramics, glasses and composites. Design using composites. Processing of polymers semiconductors and superconductors. Rapid prototyping. Fabrication of printed wire boards. Introduction to microelectronic devices, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nano-technology.
ME 596 Comprehensive Examination (0)
Permission needed by department. Students who select the comprehensive examination (ME 596) should expect to take it the quarter they complete all course work on their program, and must comply with college and department requirements.
ME 597 Graduate Research (1-5)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor, departmental approval of project prior to registration.
Independent research under guidance of the faculty. May be repeated for credit to maximum of 5 units. Graded CR/ NC.
ME 598 Graduate Directed Study (1-4)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor, and departmental approval.
Independent, directed study of advanced topics in the field, regular conferences with the sponsor. May be repeated for credit.
ME 599 Thesis (1-4)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent to act as a sponsor, college approval of the topic prior to registration.
Independent research resulting in a thesis. Must be repeated to maximum of 4 units. Graded CR/ NC.
