MMAE 100
Introduction to the Profession
Introduces the student to the
scope of the engineering profession and its role in society,
develops a sense of professionalism in the student, con- firms
and reinforces the student's career choices, and provides a
mechanism for regular academic advising. Provides integration
with other first year courses. Applications of mathematics to
engineering. Emphasis is placed on the development of
professional communications and teamwork skills. (1-4-3) (C)
MMAE 200
Introduction to Mechanics
Equilibrium concepts.
Statics of a particle. Statics of a system of particles and
rigid bodies. Distributed forces, centroids and center of
gravity. Friction. Kinetics of particles: Newton's Laws of
motion, energy and momentum. Kinematics of particles. Dynamics
of rotating bodies. Credit for this course is not applicable to BSME, BSMME and BSAE programs. Prerequisites: PHYS 123, MATH
152, CS 105. Corequisites: MATH 252. (3-0-3)
MMAE 201
Introduction of Solids I
Free body diagrams.
Equilibrium of a particle, and a rigid body. Dist ributed
forces, centroids, centers of gravity, and moments of inertia.
Analysis of structures. Friction. Internal loads in bars,
shafts, cables, and beams. Prerequisites: CS 105, PHYS123. Corequisite: MATH 152. (3-0-3)
MMAE 202
Mechanics of Solids II
Stress and strain relations,
mechanical properties. Axially loaded members. Torsion of
circular shafts. Plane stress and strain, Mohr's circle,
stress transformation. Elementary bending theory, normal and
shear stresses in beams, beam deflection. Combined loading.
Prerequisite: MMAE 201. (3-0-3)
MMAE 304
Mechanics of Aerostructures
Loads on aircraft, and flight envelope. Stress, strain and
constitutive relations. Torsion of open, closed and multi-cell
tubes. Bending of multi-cell tubes. Energy methods.
Castigliano's theorems. Structural instability. Prerequisites:
MMAE 202, MATH 251, MATH 252. (3-0-3)
MMAE 305
Dynamics
Kinematics of particles. Kinetics of particles: Newton's laws of
motion, energy; momentum. Systems of particles. Kinematics of
rigid bodies. Plane motion of rigid bodies: forces and
accelerations, energy, momentum. Prerequisite: MMAE 201. Corequisite: MATH 252. (3-0-3)
MMAE 306
Analysis and Design of Machine Elements
Analysis of stress and strain. Torsional and bending structural
elements. Energy methods and Castigliano's theorems. Curved
beams and springs. Thick-walled cylinders and spinning disks.
Pressure vessels. Contact stresses. Stability of columns. Stress
concentration and stress intensity factors. Theories of failure,
yield and fracture. Fatigue. Design of shafts, beams and
springs. Design of gears and bearings. Prerequisites: MMAE 202,
MATH 251, MATH 252. Corequisite: MMAE 271. (3-0-3) MMAE 310
Fluid Mechanics
Basic properties of fluids in motion. Lagrangian and Eulerian
viewpoints, material derivative, streamlines, etc. Continuity,
energy and linear and angular momentum equations in integral and
differential forms. Integration of equations for one-dimensional
flows and application to problems. Incompressible viscous flow;
Navier- Stokes equations, parallel flow, pipe flow, and the
Moody diagram. Introduction to laminar and turbulent boundary
layers and free surface flows. Lab Component: Introduction to
measurements of fluid properties and basic features of fluid
flows; flow through pipes and channels, flow-induced forces on
bodies; Conservation of energy; six laboratory experiments in
small groups supplemented by demonstrations and films.
Prerequisites: MMAE201, MATH 251, MATH 252. Corequisites: MMAE
320. (3-3-4) (C)
MMAE 311
Compressible Flow
Regimes of compressible perfect -gas flow. Steady, quasi
one-dimensional flow in passages. Effects of heat addition and
friction in ducts. Design of nozzles, diffusers and wind
tunnels. Simple waves and shocks in unsteady duct flow. Steady
two-dimensional supersonic flow including oblique shocks and
Prandtl-Meyer expansions. Prerequisites: MMAE 310, MMAE 320.
(3-0-3)
MMAE 312
Aerodynamics of Aerospace Vehicles
Analysis of aerodynamic lift and drag forces on bodies.
Potential flow calculation of lift on two-dimensional bodies;
numerical solutions; source and vortex panels. Boundary layers
and drag calculations. Aerodynamic characteristics of
airfoils; the finite wing. Prerequisites: MMAE 310, MMAE 320,.
(3-0-3)
MMAE 313
Fluid Mechanics
Same as MMAE 310 without the laboratory component.
Prerequisites: MMAE201, MATH 251, MATH 252. Corequisites: MMAE
320. (3-0-3)
MMAE 320
Thermodynamics
Introduction to thermodynamics including properties of matter;
First Law of Thermodynamics and its use in analyzing open and
closed systems; limitations of the Second Law of Thermodynamics;
entropy. Prerequisites: CHEM 124, PHYS 224, MATH 251.
Corequisite: MATH 252. (3-0-3)
MMAE 321
Applied Thermodynamics
Analysis of thermodynamic systems, including exergy
analysis; analysis and design of power and refrigeration cycles;
gas mixtures and chemically reacting systems; chemical
equilibrium; combustion and fuel cells. Prerequisites: MMAE 320,
MATH 251. Corequisite: MMAE 310. (3-0-3)
MMAE 322
Heat and Mass Transfer
Basic laws of transport phenomena, including: steady-state heat
conduction; multi-dimensional and transient conduction; forced
internal and external convection; natural convection; heat
exchanger design and analysis; fundamental concepts of
radiation; shape factors and network analysis; diffusive and
convective mass transfer; phase change, condensation and
boiling. Lab component: onedimensional steady-state conduction;
multi-dimensional steady-state conduction; convection; heat
exchanger analysis; radiation; phase change. Six laboratory
experiments in small groups. Prerequisites: MMAE 320, MMAE 310.
(3-3-4) (C)
MMAE 350
Computational Mechanics
Explores the use of numerical methods to solve engineering
problems in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
Topics include matrix algebra, nonlinear equations of one
variable, systems of linear algebraic equations, nonlinear
equations of several variables, classifi- cation of partial
differential equations in engineering, the finite difference
method, and the finite element method. Prerequisites: CS 105,
MATH 251. Corequisites: MATH 252, MMAE 202 (3-0-3)
MMAE 361
Fundamentals of Crystalline Solids
Imperfections in metals and ceramics. Dislocations and plastic
deformation. The thermodynamic and kinetic principles of binary
phase diagrams. Diffusion. Solidification. Prerequisites: MS
201, MMAE 271. (3-0-3)
MMAE 362
Physics of Solids
Introduction to crystallography, crystal structure, crystal
systems, symmetry, stereographic representation. Crystal struct
ures in materials. X-ray diffraction; character of X-rays and
their interaction with crystals; diffraction methods. Structure
of the atom and the behavior of electrons in solids. Band theory
of solids. Electrical, thermal and magnetic behavior. Theory of
phase stability in alloys. Equivalent to PHYS 437 Prerequisite:
MS 201. (3-0-3) (C)
MMAE 363
Metallurgical and Materials Thermodynamics
The three laws of thermodynamics. Extensive problem solving in
metallurgical and materials applications of heat and mass
balances, free-energy criteria, and equilibrium relations.
Prerequisite: MS 201. (3-0-3)
MMAE 365
Structure and Properties of Materials I
Crystal Structures and structure determination. Crystal defects,
intrinsic and extrinsic properties, diffusion, kinetics of
transformations, evolution and classification of
microstructures. Prerequisites: MS 201. Corequisite: MMAE 363,
MMAE 320 and consent of Instructor. (3-0-3)
MMAE 370
Materials Laboratory I
Introduction to materials characterization techniques including
specimen preparation, metallography, optical and scanning
electron microscopy, temperature measurement, data acquisition
analysis and presentation. Corequisite: MMAE 271. (1-6-3) (C)
MMAE 371
Engineering Materials and Design
Mechanical behavior of metals, polymers, ceramics and
composites, laboratory testing methods including tension,
torsion, hardness, impact, toughness, fatigue and creep.
Evaluation of structural performance in terms of material
processing, service conditions and design. Prerequisites: MS
201, MMAE 201, MMAE 202. (2-3-3)(C)
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MMAE 406
Mechanical Vibrations
Study of free, forced and damped vibrations of single degree of
freedom mechanical systems: resonance, critical damping, and
vibration isolation. Two degree of freedom systems: natural
frequencies, normal modes, resonances and vibration absorbers.
Introduction to vibrations of multiple degree of freedom.
Prerequisites: MMAE 305, MMAE 350. (3-0-3) (C)
MMAE 407
Biomechanics: Solids
Properties of mathematical models for bone, soft tissues,
tendons, ligaments, cartilage and muscles. Human body structure,
posture movement and locomotion. Spine mechanics and joint
mechanics. Mechanics of occlusion and mastication. Exo- and
endoprosthetics. Implants and biomechanical compatibility.
Prerequisites: MMAE 306, or consent of instructor. Corequisite:
MMAE 430. (3-0-3) (C)
MMAE 423
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Environmental control for winter and
summer; elements of psychrometrics, load
calculations. Space heating and cooling
methods; extended surface coils;
absorption refrigeration; system analysis
and planning. Prerequisites: MMAE 321, MMAE 322. (3-0-3)
MMAE 424
Internal Combustion Engines
Fundamentals of spark ignition and diesel
engines. Combustion knock and
engine variables; exhaust gas analysis
and air pollution; carburetion; fuel
injection; lubrication; engine
performance; vehicle performance. Engine
balance and vibrations. Electronic
control. Prerequisites: MMAE 321, MMAE 322. (3-0-3)
MMAE 425
Direct Energy Conversion
A study of various methods available for
direct conversion of thermal energy
into electrical energy. Introduction to the
principles of operation of
magneto-hydrodynamic generators,
thermoelectric devices, thermionic
converters, fuel cells and solar cells.
Prerequisites: MMAE 321, PHYS 224. (3-0-3) MMAE 430
Engineering Measurements
Introduction to applications of measurement
instrumentation and design of
engineering experiments. Generalized
characteristics of sensors and
measurements systems. Signal conditioning
and computer-based data acquisition
and analysis. Measurement of motion, force,
strain, torque, shaft power,
pressure, sound, flow, temperature and heat
flux. Design of experiments
proposals. Team-based projects addressing
application of engineering
measurements to a variety engineering
problems. Effective communication of
experimental results. Prerequisites: PHYS 300. (2-6-4)
(C) MMAE 431
Design of Machine Elements
Design factors and fatigue. Application of principles of
mechanics to the design of various machine elements such as
gears, bearings, clutches, brakes and springs. (2-3-3) MMAE 432
Design of Mechanical Systems
Small-group design projects drawn from industry.
Prerequisites:
MMAE 306 or instructor consent. (1-6-3) MMAE 433
Design of Thermal Systems
Application of principles of fluid mechanics, heat transfer,
and thermo-dynamics to design of components of engineering
systems. Examples are drawn from power generation,
environmental control, air and ground transportation, and
industrial processes, as well as other industries. Groups of
students work on projects for integration of these components
and design of thermal systems. Prerequisite: MMAE 321, MMAE
322. (2-3-3) (C)
MMAE 434
Design for Mechanical Reliability
Reliability and hazard functions; statics
and dynamic reliability models for
series, parallel and complex systems;
reliability allocation. Probabilistic
design; stress and strength distributions;
safety factors; loading random
variables; geometric tolerances, linear and
nonlinear dimensional
combinations; stress as random variable;
material properties as random
variables; failure theories; significant
stress-strength models; reliability
confidence intervals. Prerequisites: MMAE 431. (3-0-3) MMAE 435
Design for Safety in Machines
A critical study of the interface between
law and safety engineering, which
embraces not only statutory law, such as
OSHA and the Consumer Products Safety
Act, but also case law arising from product
liability suits. Detailed
analysis of actual industrial and consumer
accidents from the investigative
stages through their litigation.
Formulation of general safety design
techniques for mechanical engineering
systems and the development of courtroom
communication skills for expert witnesses.
Prerequisites:
Senior standing. (3-0-3) MMAE 436
Design of Aerospace Vehicles
Aircraft design including aerodynamic,
structural and power plant
characteristics to achieve performance
goals. Focus on applications ranging
from commercial to military and from
man-powered to high-speed to
long-duration aircraft. Semester project
is a collaborative effort in which
small design groups complete the
preliminary design cycle of an aircraft to
achieve specific design requirements.
Prerequisites: MMAE 304, MMAE 311, MMAE 312. (2-3-3) (C)
MMAE-437
Design of Aerospace Vehicles II
Spacecraft systems design including mission
analysis and astrodynamics, launch
vehicle requirements, attitude
determination and control, propulsion,
structural design, power systems thermal
management, and telecommunications.
Semester-long project is focused on the
integration of multiple systems into a
coherent spacecraft design to achieve
specific mission requirements. Prerequisites: MMAE 441 and MMAE
452. (2-3-3) MMAE-440 Introduction to Robotics
Classification of robots; kinematics and
inverse kinematics of manipulators;
trajectory planning; robot dynamics and
equations of motion; position control. Prerequisites: MMAE 305,
PHYS 300.
(3-0-3) MMAE 441
Spacecraft and Aircraft Dynamics
Kinematics and dynamics of particles,
systems of particles, and rigid bodies;
translating and rotating reference
frames; Euler angles. Aircraft
longitudinal and lateral static
stability; aircraft equations of motion.
Spacecraft orbital dynamics; two-body
problem classical orbital elements;
orbital maneuvers. Prerequisites: MMAE 312. (3-0-3)
MMAE 442
Aircraft & Spacecraft Response and Control
Aircraft lateral modes of motion and
approximations; the yaw damper. Aircraft
response to control and external inputs;
introduction to automatic control.
Spacecraft attitude control devices,
gyroscopic instruments, momentum exchange
and mass movement techniques, gravity
gradient stabilization. Introduction to
spacecraft automatic attitude control
systems.
Prerequisites:
MMAE 441. (3-0-3)
MMAE 443
Systems Analysis and Control
Mathematical modeling of dynamic systems;
linearization. Laplace transform;
transfer functions; transient and
steady-state response. Feedback control of
single-input, single-output systems. Routh
stability criterion. Root-locus
method for control system design.
Frequency-response methods; Bode plots;
Nyquist stability criterion. Prerequisites: MMAE 305, PHYS 300. (3-0-3)
MMAE 444
Design for Manufacture
The materials/ design/ manufacturing
interface in the production of industrial
and consumer goods. Material and process
selection; process capabilities;
modern trends in manufacturing. Life
cycle engineering; competitive aspects
of manufacturing; quality, cost, and environmental considerations.
Prerequisites: MMAE 485 or equivalent. (3-0-3)
MMAE 445
CAD/CAM with
Numerical Control
Computer graphics in engineering design and
CAD software and hardware.
Numerical control of machine tools by
various methods. Prerequisites: CS 105, MATH 252. (3-0-3)
MMAE 451
Finite Element Methods in Engineering
Principles of minimum potential energy of
structures--stiffness matrices,
stress matrices and assembly process of
global matrices. The finite element
method for two-dimensional problems:
interpolation functions, area
coordinates, isoparametric elements, and
problems of stress concentration.
General finite element codes: data
generation and checks, ill-conditioned
problems, and node numbering. Prerequisites: MMAE 304, MMAE 306. (3-0-3) MMAE 452
Aerospace
Propulsion
Analysis and performance of various jet
and rocket propulsive devices.
Foundations of propulsion theory. Design
and analysis of inlets, compressors,
combustion chambers, and other elements
of propulsive devices. Emphasis is
placed on mobile power plants for
aerospace applications. Prerequisites: MMAE 311, MMAE 320. (3-0-3)
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MMAE 463
Structure &
Properties of Materials II
Continuation of MMAE 365. Solidification
structures, diffusional and
diffusionless transformations.
Structure-property relationships in commercial
materials. Prerequisites: MMAE 365. (3-0-3)
MMAE 464
Physical Metallurgy
Principles of microstructure evolution with
emphasis on phase transformations
in metals and alloys.
Processing-microstructure-property relationships.
Fundamentals of alloy design for commercial
applications.
Prerequisites:
MMAE 361. (3-0-3)
MMAE 465
Electrical, Magnetic, & Optical
Properties of Materials
Electronic structure of solids,
semiconductor devices and their fabrication.
Ferroelectric and piezoelectric
materials. Magnetic properties,
magnetocrystalline anistotropy, magnetic
materials and devices. Optical
properties and their applications,
generation and use of polarized light.
Prerequisites:
MMAE 365 or consent of instructor. (3-0-3)
MMAE 466
Microstructural Characteristics of Materials
Advanced optical microscopy. Scanning and
transmission electron microscopes.
X-ray microanalysis. Surface
characterization. Quantitative microscopy. Prerequisites: MMAE
370.
(2-3-3)
(C)
MMAE 468
Introduction to Ceramic Materials
The structure and structure/ properties
relationships of ceramic materials.
Topics include: crystal structure types;
crystal defects; structure of class;
phase equilibria and how these affect
applications for mechanical properties;
electrical properties; and magnetic
properties. Sintering and ceramic
reactions are related to microstructure and
resultant properties. Prerequisites:
MS 201. (3-0-3) MMAE 470
Introduction to Polymer Science
An introduction to the basic principles
that govern the synthesis, processing
and properties of polymeric materials.
Topics include classifications,
synthesis methods, physical and chemical
behavior, characterization methods,
processing technologies and applications.
Credit will only be granted for CHE
470, CHEM 470, MMAE 470.
Prerequisites: CHEM 124, MATH 251, PHYS 221. (3-0-3) MMAE 472
Ferrous Technology
Consideration of the basic mass and energy
balances involved in the production
of ferrous materials in integrated mills
and in mini-mills. Historical
overview of significant developments in
primary steelmaking.
Prerequisites:
MMAE 363. (3-0-3)
MMAE 473
Corrosion
Theory and prevention of corrosion of
metals, including oxidation, sulphidation, other atmospheric attacks,
aqueous corrosion, and other topics.
Prerequisites: MMAE 361, MMAE 365. (3-0-3) MMAE 474
Metals
Processing
The principles and practice of (a) melting
and casting processes; sand, die,
investment, evaporative mold, and permanent
mold casting processes; and (b)
the heat treatment of carbon and low alloy
steels, stainless steels, tool
steels, cast irons, and selected
non-ferrous alloys including titanium,
aluminum and nickel base alloys. Prerequisites: MMAE 464, MMAE
463. (2-2-3)
(C) MMAE 475
Powder Metallurgy
Production, pressing and sintering of metal
powders. Effects of particle
size, friction and die design on pressed
densities. Theories of sintering.
Relation of sintering practice to physical
properties. Homogenization of
alloys. Industrial equipment. Applications.
Laboratory simulation of a
series of P/M manufacturing cycles from
powder to finished product are used to
reinforce the classwork.
Prerequisites:
MMAE 361, MMAE 365. (2-3-3)
(C) MMAE 476
Materials Laboratory II
Advanced synthesis, processing and
characterization of metallic, non-metallic
and composite materials. Experimental
investigation of relationships between
materials structures, processing routes
and properites. Design of
experiments/statistical data.
Prerequisites:
MMAE 370 or instructor's consent. (1-6-3) MMAE 477
Commercial Alloys
Classification of the commercially
significant groups of ferrous and
non-ferrous alloys. Mechanical, chemical
and physical behavior; the
relationship to basic structure-property
principles. The significance of the
various alloy groups in engineering
practice.
Prerequisites:
MMAE 463.
Corequisites:
MMAE 474. (3-0-3) MMAE 478
Service Failure Analysis
Theory and analyses of materials failures.
Prerequisites:
Consent of instructor. (2-3-3) MMAE 480
Forging and Forming
Mechanical and metallurgical basis for
succssful production of forgings and
stampings. Forming limits, mechanical
instability, plastic anisotropy,
yielding and plastic flow rules.
Prerequisites:
Instructor's consent. (3-0-3) MMAE 481
Introduction to Joining
Process
An introduction to principles and processes
for joining similar and dissimilar
materials. Emphasis is given to fusion
processes. Prerequisites:
Instructor's consent. (3-0-3) MMAE 482
Composites
This course focuses on metal, ceramic and
carbon matrix composites. Types of
composite. Synthesis of precursors.
Fabrication of composites. Design of
composites. Mechanical properties and
environmental effects. Applications.
(3-0-3) MMAE 483
Structure/ Property Relation in Polymers
Detailed study of the relationship
between polymer structure, morphology and
properties. Topics include theories of
rubber elasticity, the glassy state,
semi-crystalline structure, and polymer
melts. Effects of molecular weight
and different types of intermolecular
interactions are presented. (3-0-3) MMAE 484
Materials and
Process Selection
Context of selection. Decision analysis.
Demand, materials and processing
profiles. Design criteria. Selection
schemes. Value and performance
oriented selection. Case studies. (3-0-3)
(C)
MMAE 485
Manufacturing Processes
Principles of material forming and removal
processes and equipment. Force and
power requirements, surface integrity,
final properties and dimensional
accuracy as influenced by material
properties and process variables. Design
for manufacturing. Factors influencing
choice of manufacturing process.
Prerequisites:
MMAE 271.
(3-0-3) MMAE 486
Properties of Ceramics
Thermal, optical, mechanical, electrical
and magnetic properties of ceramics
and their applications. Includes a review
of defect equilibria and ceramic
microstructures. Prerequisites: MS 201, MMAE 361. (3-0-3) MMAE 487
FIBER Reinforces Poly Comp
Materials
The materials, structure and fabrication
methods for fiber reinforced
polymeric composites will be discussed.
Prediction of mechanical properties
such as stiffness and strength. Prediction
methods for laminates. Thermal
and diffusion properties.
Prerequisites:
MMAE 202. (3-0-3) MMAE 489
Ferrous Products: Metallurgy & Manufacture
Relationships between the engineering
properties of steels are developed by
considering the behavior of high purity
iron; effects of interstitial and
substitutional alloying element additions,
metallurgical principles of
engineering properties. Plain-carbon
steels, low-alloy steels, quenched and
tempered steels, stainless steels, and
electrical steels. Impact of production developments on microstructure
and properties. Prerequisites:
Instructor's consent. (3-0-3) MMAE 491
Undergraduate Research
Student undertakes an independent
research project under the guidance of an
MMAE faculty member. Requires the
approval of the MMAE Department
Undergraduate Studies Committee. (Credit:
Variable; 3 hours maximum)
MMAE 494
Undergraduate Design Project
Student undertakes an independent design
project under the guidance of an MMAE
faculty member. Requires the approval of
the MMAE Department Undergraduate
Studies Committee. (Credit: Variable; three
hours maximum.) MMAE 497
Undergraduate Special Topics
(Credit: Variable)
GRADUATE COURSES
Graduate courses are available to degree-seeking undergraduate
students with the approval of the course instructor and faculty
adviser.
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