Courses

MECE E1008 INTRO TO MACHINING. 1.00 point.

Introduction to the manual machine operation, CNC fabrication and usage of basic hand tools, band/hack saws, drill presses, grinders and sanders

MECE E1304 NAVAL SHIP SYSTEMS. 3.00 points.

Students are strongly advised to consult with the ME Department prior to registering for this course. A study of ship characteristics and types including ship design, hydrodynamic forces, stability, compartmentation, propulsion, electrical and auxiliary systems, interior communications, ship control, and damage control; theory and design of steam, gas turbine, and nuclear propulsion; shipboard safety and firefighting. This course is part of the Naval ROTC program at Columbia but will be taught at SUNY Maritime. Enrollment may be limited; priority is given to students participating in Naval ROTC. Will not count as a technical elective. Students should see a faculty adviser as well as Columbia NROTC staff ([email protected]) for more information

MECE E2400 COMPUTER LABORATORY ACCESS. 0.00 points.

MECE E3008 COMPUTATIONAL GRAPHICS. 1.50 point.

MECE E3018 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LAB I. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Experiments in instrumentation and measurement: optical, pressure, fluid flow, temperature, stress, and electricity; viscometry, cantilever beam, digital data acquisition. Probability theory: distribution, functions of random variables, tests of significance, correlation, ANOVA, linear regression

MECE E3019 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LAB I. 0.00 points.

MECE E3028 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LAB II. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Experiments in engineering and physical phenomena: aerofoil lift and drag in wind tunnels, laser Doppler anemometry in immersed fluidic channels, supersonic flow and shock waves, Rankine thermodynamical cycle for power generation, and structural truss mechanics and analysis

MECE E3038 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LAB III. 1.50 point.

Lect: 3.Not offered during 2023-2024 academic year.

Mechatronic control of mechanical and electromechanical systems. Control of various thermodynamic cycles, including internal combustion engine (Otto cycle). Reverse engineering of an electromechanical product

MECE E3100 INTRO TO MECHANCIS OF FLUIDS. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (ENME E3105) ENME E3105.
Basic continuum concepts. Liquids and gases in static equilibrium. Continuity equation. Two-dimensional kinematics. Equation of motion. Bernoulli’s equation and applications. Equations of energy and angular momentum. Dimensional analysis. Two-dimensional laminar flow. Pipe flow, laminar, and turbulent. Elements of compressible flow

MECE E3200 COMPUTER AIDED PRODUCT DESIGN. 3.00 points.

MECE E3301 THERMODYNAMICS. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Classical thermodynamics. Basic properties and concepts, thermodynamic properties of pure substances, equation of state, work, heat, the first and second laws for flow and nonflow processes, energy equations, entropy, and irreversibility. Introduction to power and refrigeration cycles

MECE E3311 HEAT TRANSFER. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Steady and unsteady heat conduction. Radiative heat transfer. Internal and external forced and free convective heat transfer. Change of phase. Heat exchangers

MECE E3401 MECHANICS OF MACHINES. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (ENME E3105) and (MECE E3408)
Introduction to mechanisms and machines, analytical and graphical synthesis of mechanism, displacement analysis, velocity analysis, acceleration analysis of linkages, dynamics of mechanism, cam design, gear and gear trains, and computer-aided mechanism design

MECE E3408 COMPUTER GRAPHICS ＆ DESIGN. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Introduction to drafting, engineering graphics, computer graphics, solid modeling, and mechanical engineering design. Interactive computer graphics and numerical methods applied to the solution of mechanical engineering design problems

MECE E3409 MACHINE DESIGN. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (MECE E3408) MECE E3408
Computer-aided analysis of general loading states and deformation of machine components using singularity functions and energy methods. Theoretical introduction to static failure theories, fracture mechanics, and fatigue failure theories. Introduction to conceptual design and design optimization problems. Design of machine components such as springs, shafts, fasteners, lead screws, rivets, welds. Modeling, analysis, and testing of machine assemblies for prescribed design problems. Problems will be drawn from statics, kinematics, dynamics, solid modeling, stress analysis, and design optimization

MECE E3410 ENGINEERING DESIGN. 4.00 points.

MECE E3411 REVIEW OF FUNDMNTLS MECE ENGR. 1.00 point.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: Senior Standing.
Review of core courses in mechanical engineering, including mechanics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials and processing, control, and mechanical design and analysis. Review of additional topics, including engineering economics and ethics in engineering. The course culminates with a comprehensive examination, similar to the Fundamentals of Engineering examination. Meets the first 4.5 weeks only

MECE E3414 Mechanics of Solids for Mechanical Engineers. 3.00 points.

Introduction to the mechanics of solids with an emphasis on mechanical engineering applications. Stress tensor, principal stresses, maximum shear stress, stress equilibrium, infinitesimal strain tensor, Hooke’s law, boundary conditions. Introduction to the finite element method for stress analysis. Static failure theories, safety factors, fatigue failure. Assignments include finite element stress analyses using university-provided commercial software

MECE E3420 ENG DES-CONCPT/DESIGN GENERATN. 3.00 points.

Prerequisite: Senior standing in engineering

Prerequisites: see notes re: points Senior standing.
Corequisites: MECE E3409
A preliminary design for an original project is a prerequisite for the capstone design course. Will focus on the steps required for generating a preliminary design concept. Included will be a brainstorming concept generation phase, a literature search, incorporation of multiple constraints, adherence to appropriate engineering codes and standards, and the production of a layout drawing of the proposed capstone design project in a Computer Aided Design (CAD) software package. Note: MECE students only

MECE E3430 ENGINEERING DESIGN. 3.00 points.

Lect: 2. Lab: 4.

Prerequisites: (MECE E3420)
Building on the preliminary design concept, the detailed elements of the design process are completed: systems synthesis, design analysis optimization, incorporation of multiple constraints, compliance with appropriate engineering codes and standards, and Computer Aided Design (CAD) component part drawings. Execution of a project involving the design, fabrication, and performance testing of an actual engineering device or system

MECE E3450 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3

Prerequisites: (ENME E3105) and (ENME E3113) and (MECE E3408) and (MECE E3311)
Introduction to numerical methods and their applications to rigid body mechanics for mechanisms and linkages. Introduction to finite element stress analysis for deformable bodies. Computer-aided mechanical engineering design using established software tools and verifications against analytical and finite difference solutions

MECE E3508 INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY. 2.50 points.

MECE E3601 CLASSICAL CONTROLS SYSTEMS. 3.00 points.

Analysis and design of feedback control systems. Transfer functions; block diagrams; proportional, rate, and integral controllers; hardware, implementation. Routh stability criterion, root locus, Bode and Nyquist plots, compensation techniques

MECE E3610 MATERIALS/PROCESSES IN MANUFAC. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (ENME E3113) OR EQUIVALENT
Introduction to microstructures and properties of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites; typical manufacturing processes: material removal, shaping, joining, and property alteration; behavior of engineering materials in the manufacturing processes

MECE E3899 Research Training. 0.00 points.

Research training course. Recommended in preparation for laboratory related research

MECE E3900 HONORS TUTORIAL IN MECH ENGIN. 1.00-3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: 3.2 or higher GPA
Individual study; may be selected after the first term of the junior year by students maintaining a 3.2 grade-point average. Course format may vary from individual tutorial to laboratory work to seminar instruction under faculty supervision. Projects requiring machine-shop use must be approved by the laboratory supervisor. Students may count up to 6 points toward degree requirements. Students must submit both a project outline prior to registration and a final project write up at the end of the semester

MECE E3901 HONORS TUTORIAL IN MECH ENGIN. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: 3.2 or higher GPA.
Individual study; may be selected after the first term of the junior year by students maintaining a 3.2 grade-point average. Course format may vary from individual tutorial to laboratory work to seminar instruction under faculty supervision. Projects requiring machine-shop use must be approved by the laboratory supervisor. Students may count up to 6 points toward degree requirements. Students must submit both a project outline prior to registration and a final project write up at the end of the semester

MECE E3998 PROJECTS IN MECH ENGINEERING. 1.00-3.00 points.

Prerequisites: Approval by faculty member who agrees to supervise the work.
Independent project involving theoretical, computational, experimental, or engineering design work. May be repeated, but no more than 3 points may be counted toward degree requirements. Projects requiring machine-shop use must be approved by the laboratory supervisor. Students must submit both a project outline prior to registration and a final project write-up at the end of the semester

MECE E3999 FIELDWORK. 1.00-2.00 points.

Prerequisites: Obtained internship and approval from faculty advisor.
May be repeated for credit, but no more than 3 total points may be used toward the 128-credit degree requirement. Only for MECE undergraduate students who include relevant on-campus and off-campus work experience as part of their approved program of study. Final report and letter of evaluation required. Fieldwork credits may not count toward any major core, technical, elective, and nontechnical requirements. May not be taken for pass/fail credit or audited

MECE E4007 CREATIVE ENG ＆ ENTREPRENEURSHP. 3.00 points.

MECE E4048 ADVNCD MECH ENGIN LABORATORY. 2.00 points.

MECE E4058 MECHATRONICS ＆ EMBEDDED MICRO. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (ELEN E1201) ELEN E1201.
Enrollment limited to 12 students. Mechatronics is the application of electronics and microcomputers to control mechanical systems. Systems explored include on/off systems, solenoids, stepper motors, DC motors, thermal systems, magnetic levitation. Use of analog and digital electronics and various sensors for control. Programming microcomputers in Assembly and C. Lab required

MECE E4068 MECHATRONCS-EMBEDDED MICRO LAB. 0.00 points.

MECE E4078 Internet of (Mechanical) Things. 3.00 points.

Hands-on, project-oriented course covering foundations of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies as they relate to the physical world. Projects utilizing Arduino and Raspberry Pi platforms. End-to-end IoT including sensors, basic controls, embedded systems programming, networking, IoT protocols, power consumption/optimization, and cloud connectivity. Build real IoT devices and systems in two team-based projects

MECE E4100 MECHANICS OF FLUIDS. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (MECE E3100) MECE E3100 or equivalent.
Fluid dynamics and analyses for mechanical engineering and aerospace applications: boundary layers and lubrication, stability and turbulence, and compressible flow. Turbomachinery as well as additional selected topics

MECE E4210 ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING. 3.00 points.

Lect. 3.

Prerequisites: One year each of college level Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Energy infrastructure planning with specific focus on countries with rapidly growing infrastructure needs. Spatiotemporal characteristics, scale, and environmental footprints of energy resources, power generation and storage, modeling demand growth, technology choices and learning for planning. Computer-assisted decision support and network design/optimization tools. Similarities, differences and interactions among electricity, gas, information, transportation and water distribution networks. Penetration of renewable and/or decentralized technologies into existing or new infrastructure. Special guest lectures on infrastructure finance, regulation and public-private partnerships

MECE E4211 ENERGY SOURCES AND CONVERSION. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (MECE E3301) MECE E3301.
Energy sources such as oil, gas, coal, gas hydrates, hydrogen, solar, and wind. Energy conversion systems for electrical power generation, automobiles, propulsion and refrigeration. Engines, steam and gas turbines, wind turbines; devices such as fuel cells, thermoelectric converters, and photovoltaic cells. Specialized topics may include carbon-dioxide sequestration, cogeneration, hybrid vehicles and energy storage devices

MECE E4212 MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS. 3.00 points.

MEMS markets and applications; scaling laws; silicon as a mechanical material; Sensors and actuators; micromechanical analysis and design; substrate (bulk) and surface micromachining; computer aided design; packaging; testing and characterization; microfluidics

MECE E4213 BIOMEMS: DESIGN FAB ＆ ANALYSIS. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (MECE E3100) and (MECE E3311) A course in transport phenomena, or by instructor's permission
Silicon and polymer micro/nanofabrication techniques; hydrodynamic microfluidic control; electrokinetic microfluidic control; microfluidic separation and detection; sample preparation; micro bioreactors and temperature control; implantable MEMS, including sensors, actuators and drug delivery devices

MECE E4214 MEMS Sensors and Systems. 3.00 points.

Not offered during 2023-2024 academic year.

Prerequisites: (MECE E4212)
Connects basic MEMS transduction elements to applications by analyzing the analog signal chain, sensor packaging, and sensor integration into larger systems. Underlying concepts of analog instrumentation such as filtering and digitization covered. Hands-on projects involve off-the-shelf sensors and single-board computers to create self-contained sensor systems that demonstrate relevant issues

MECE E4302 ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (MECE E3301)
Advanced classical thermodynamics. Availability, irreversibility, generalized behavior, equations of state for nonideal gases, mixtures and solutions, phase and chemical behavior, combustion. Thermodynamic properties of ideal gases. Applications to automotive and aircraft engines, refrigeration and air conditioning, and biological systems

MECE E4304 TURBOMACHINERY. 3.00 points.

Introduces the basics of theory, design, selection and applications of turbomachinery. Turbomachines are widely used in many engineering applications such as energy conversion, power plants, air-conditioning, pumping, refrigeration and vehicle engines, as there are pumps, blowers, compressors, gas turbines, jet engines, wind turbines, etc. Applications are drawn from energy conversion technologies, HVAC and propulsion. Provides a basic understanding of the different kinds of turbomachines

MECE E4305 MECH ＆ THERMODYNAMICS OF PROPULSION. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (MECE E3301) and (MECE E3311) and (MECE E4304) or MECE E3301x Thermodynamics, and MECE E3311y Heat Transfer; MECE E4304x Turbomachinery (or instructor approval).
Principles of propulsion. Thermodynamic cycles of air breathing propulsion systems including ramjet, scramjet, turbojet, and turbofan engine and rocket propulsion system concepts. Turbine engine and rocket performance characteristics. Component and cycle analysis of jet engines and turbomachinery. Advanced propulsion systems. Columbia Engineering interdisciplinary course

MECE E4306 INTRO TO AERODYNAMICS. 3.00 points.

Prerequisites: MECE E3100, or ENME E3161, or the equivalent
Principles of flight, incompressible flows, compressible regimes. Inviscid compressible aerodynamics in nozzles (wind tunnels, jet engines), around wings (aircraft, space shuttle) and around blunt bodies (rockets, reentry vehicles). Physics of normal shock waves, oblique shock waves, and explosion waves

MECE E4312 SOLAR THERMAL ENGINEERING. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (MECE E3311)
Prerequisite(s): MECE E3311 (Heat transfer). Fundamentals of solar energy transport: radiation heat transfer, convention, conduction and phase change processes. Heat exchangers and solar collectors: basic methods of thermal design, flow arrangements, effects of variable conditions, rating procedures. Solar energy concentration. Piping Systems: series and parallel arrangements, fluid movers. Thermal response and management of photovoltaic energy conversion. Solar energy storage. Solar cooling, solar thermal power and cogeneration. Applications to the design of solar thermal engineering systems

MECE E4313 Decarbonizing Buildings Studio: Energy system retrofits at speed and scale. 3.00 points.

Historical co-evolution of building energy systems and fuels. Classifying existing buildings into typologies that are a prevalent combination of building size, age, fuels, equipment, distribution and zoning controls. Fuels, electricity, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps. Overview of common heat and hot water distribution systems. Case-study based approach to evaluate retrofit options for each typology. Considerations of location, staging upgrades, envelope efficiency, retrofit cost structure, paybacks with a view towards decarbonization

MECE E4314 ENERGY DYNAMICS OF GREEN BLDGS. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (MECE E3301) and (MECE E3311)
Introduction to analysis and design of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems. Heating and cooling loads. Humidity control. Solar gain and passive solar design. Global energy implications. Green buildings. Building-integrated photovoltaics. Roof-mounted gardens and greenhouses. Financial assessment tools and case studies. Open to Mechanical Engineering graduate students only

MECE E4320 INTRO TO COMBUSTION. 3.00 points.

MECE E4330 THERMOFLUID SYSTEMS DESIGN. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (MECE E3100) and (MECE E3301) and (MECE E3311)
Theoretical and practical considerations, and design principles, for modern thermofluids systems. Topics include boiling, condensation, phase change heat transfer, multimode heat transfer, heat exchangers, and modeling of thermal transport systems. Emphasis on applications of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to modeling actual physical systems. Term project on conceptual design and presentation of a thermofluid system that meets specified criteria

MECE E4350 Building Energy Modeling and Simulation. 3.00 points.

Review of building energy modeling techniques for simulating time-varying demand. Detailed Physics-based models, gray-box and black-box modeling. Static and dynamic models of building energy systems. Deterministic and Stochastic occupancy modeling. Modeling of control and dispatch of HVAC and local energy systems. Implementation of models in Energyplus and Modelica platforms. Modeling of low and net-zero carbon buildings and local energy systems

MECE E4400 COMPUTER LABORATORY ACCESS. 0.00 points.

0 pts.

Sign up for this class to obtain a computer account and access to the Department of Mechanical Engineering Computer Laboratory

MECE E4404 TRIBOLOGY:FRICTION,LUBR ＆ WEAR. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.Not offered during 2023-2024 academic year.

Prerequisites: (MECE E3100) and (MECE E3311) and (ENME E3113) or permission of the instructor
Friction, lubrication, and wear between sliding surfaces. Surface metrology, contact mechanics, and sliding friction. Deformation, wear, and temperature rise of nonlubricated, liquid-lubricated, and solid-lubricated rolling and sliding materials. The theories of boundary, elastohydrodynamic, hydrodynamic, hydrostatic, and solid-phase lubrication. Lubricant flow and load-carrying capacity in bearings. Special applications such as geartrains, cam/tappets, and micro- and nanoscale tribological interfaces

MECE E4430 AUTOMOTIVE DYNAMICS. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (ENME E3105) or (ENME E3106) or ENME 3105 or equivalent, recommended: ENME 3106 or equivalent
Recommended: ENME E3100 or E3106. Reviews fundamentals of vehicle dynamics. A systems-based engineering approach to explore areas of: tire characteristics, aerodynamics, stability and control, wheel loads, ride and roll rates, suspension geometry, and dampers. A high-performance vehicle (racecar) platform used as an example to review topics

MECE E4431 SPACE VEHICLE DYNAMICS. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (MECE E3105) or (ENME E3105) and (ENME E4202) ENME E4202 recommended
ENME E4202 recommended. Space vehicle dynamics and control, rocket equations, satellite orbits, initial trajectory designs from Earth to other planets, satellite attitude dynamics, gravity gradient stabilization of satellites, spin-stabilized satellites, dual-spin satellites, satellite attitude control, modeling, dynamics, and control of large flexible spacecraft

MECE E4501 GEOMETRICAL MODELING. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (COMS W1005)
Relationship between 3D geometry and CAD/CAM; representations of solids; geometry as the basis of analysis, design, and manufacturing; constructive solid geometry and the CSG tree; octree representation and applications; surface representations and intersections; boundary representation and boundary evaluation; applied computational geometry; analysis of geometrical algorithms and associated data structures; applications of geometrical modeling in vision and robotics

MECE E4520 DATA SCIENCE FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS. 3.00 points.

Lec: 3.

Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic computer programming (e.g. Java, MATLAB, Python), or Instructor’s permission
Introduction to the practical application of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence and their application in Mechanical Engineering. A review of relevant programming tools necessary for applying data science is provided, as well as a detailed review of data infrastructure and database construction for data science. A series of industry case studies from experts in the field of data science will be presented

MECE E4602 INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Overview of robot applications and capabilities. Linear algebra, kinematics, statics, and dynamics of robot manipulators. Survey of sensor technology: force, proximity, vision, compliant manipulators. Motion planning and artificial intelligence; manipulator programming requirements and languages

MECE E4603 ANALYSIS-CONTROL MANUFCT SYSTM. 3.00 points.

Science and systems aspects of Robotics from applied perspective, focusing on algorithms and software tools. Spatial reasoning; tools for manipulating and visualizing spatial relationships. Analysis of robotic manipulators; numerical methods for kinematic analysis. Motion planning, search-based and stochastic approaches. Applications for force and impedance control. Grading based on combination of exams and projects implemented using Robot Operating System (ROS) software framework and executed on real and simulated robotic manipulators

MECE E4604 PRODUCT DESIGN FOR MFG. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: Manufacturing process, computer graphics, engineering design, mechanical design.
General review of product development process; market analysis and product system design; principles of design for manufacturing; strategy for material selection and manufacturing process choice; component design for machining; casting; molding; sheet metal working and inspection; general assembly processes; product design for manual assembly; design for robotic and automatic assembly; case studies of product design and improvement

MECE E4606 DIGITAL MANUFACTURING. 3.00 points.

Additive manufacturing processes, CNC, Sheet cutting processes, Numerical control, Generative and algorithmic design. Social, economic, legal, and business implications. Course involves both theoretical exercises and a hands-on project

MECE E4608 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES. 3.00 points.

MECE E4609 COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: An introductory course on Manufacturing Processes, and knowledge of Computer Aided Design, and Mechanical Design or the Instructor's permission.
Computer-aided design, free-form surface modeling, tooling and fixturing, computer numeric control, rapid prototyping, process engineering, fixed and programmable automation, industrial robotics

MECE E4610 ADV MANUFACTURING PROCESSES. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: Introductory course on manufacturing processes, and heat transfer, knowledge of engineering materials, or the Instructor's permission.
Principles of nontraditional manufacturing, nontraditional transport and media. Emphasis on laser assisted materials processing, laser material interactions with applications to laser material removal, forming, and surface modification. Introduction to electrochemical machining, electrical discharge machining and abrasive water jet machining

MECE E4611 ROBOTICS STUDIO. 3.00 points.

Hands-on studio class exposing students to practical aspects of the design, fabrication, and programming of physical robotic systems. Students experience entire robot creation process, covering conceptual design, detailed design, simulation and modeling, digital manufacturing, electronics and sensor design, and software programming

MECE E4612 SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING. 3.00 points.

Fundamentals of sustainable design and manufacturing, metrics of sustainability, analytical tools, principles of life cycle assessment, manufacturing tools, processes and systems energy assessment and minimization in manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing automation, sustainable manufacturing systems, remanufacturing, recycling and reuse

MECE E4710 COMPUTER CONTRL OF MANUF SYSTM. 3.00 points.

MECE E4811 Aerospace Human Factors Engineering. 3.00 points.

Prerequisites: At least junior standing and instructor’s permission.

Prerequisites: see notes re: points
Engineering fundamentals and experimental methods of human factors design and evaluation for spacecraft which incorporate human-in-the-loop control. Develop understanding of human factors specific to spacecraft design with human-in-the-loop control. Design of human factors experiments utilizing task analysis and user testing with quantitative evaluation metrics to develop a sate and high-performing operational space system. Human-centered design, functional allocation and automation, human sensory performance in the space environment, task analysis, human factors experimental methods and statistics, space vehicle displays and controls, situation awareness, workload, usability, manual piloting and handling qualities, human error analysis and prevention, and anthropometrics

MECE E4899 Research Training. 0.00 points.

Research training course. Recommended in preparation for laboratory related research

MECE E4990 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ME. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: Permission of the Instructor
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. Topics and Instructors change from year to year. For advanced undergraduate students and graduate students in engineering, physical sciences, and other fields

MECE E4998 MS PROJECTS IN MECH ENGINEER. 1.00-3.00 points.

1-3

Master's level independent project involving theoretical, computational, experimental, or engineering design work. May be repeated, subject to Master's Program guidelines. Students must submit both a project outline prior to registration and a final project write-up at the end of the semester

MECE E4999 FIELDWORK. 1.00 point.

Prerequisites: Instructor's written approval.
Only for ME graduate students who need relevant off-campus work experience as part of their program of study as determined by the instructor. Written application must be made prior to registration outlining proposed study program. Final reports required. May not be taken for pass/fail credit or audited. International students must consult with the International Students and Scholars Office

MECE E6100 ADVANCED MECHANICS OF FLUIDS. 3.00 points.

Prerequisites: (MATH UN2030) and (MECE E3100) MATH V2030 and MECE E3100. Eulerian and Lagrangian descriptions of motion. Stress and strain rate tensors, vorticity, integral and differentialequations of mass, momentum, and energy conservation. Potential flow

MECE E6102 COMPUTATNL HEAT TRANSF-FL FLOW. 3.00 points.

Mathematical description of pertinent physical phenomena. Basics of finite-difference methods of discretization, explicit and implicit schemes, grid sizes, stability, and convergence. Solution of algebraic equations, relaxation. Heat conduction. Incompressible fluid flow, stream function-vorticity formulation. Forced and natural convection. Use of primitive variables, turbulence modeling, and coordinate transformations

MECE E6104 CASE STUDIES-COMPUT FLUID DYN. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (APMA E4200) and (MECE E6100)
Corequisites: MECE E4400,APMA E4300
Hands-on case studies in computational fluid dynamics, including steady and transient flows, heat and mass transfer, turbulence, compressible flow and multiphase flow. Identifying assumptions, computational domain selection, model creation and setup, boundary conditions, choice of convergence criteria, visualization and interpretation of computed results. Taught in the Mechanical Engineering Computer Laboratory with Computational Fluid Dynamics software

MECE E6106 Finite Element Method for Fluid Flow and Fluid-Structure Interactions. 3.00 points.

Solving convection-dominated phenomena using finite element method (FEM), including convection-diffusion equation, Navier-Stokes, equation for incompressible viscous flows, and nonlinear fluid-structure interactions (FSI). Foundational concepts of FEM include function spaces, strong and weak forms, Galerkin FEM, isoparametric discretization, stability analysis, and error estimates. Mixed FEM for Stokes flow, incompressibility and inf-sup conditions. Stabilization approaches, including residue-based variational multiscale methods. Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) formulation for nonlinear FSI, and selected advanced topics of research interest

MECE E6137 NANOSCALE ACTUATION ＆ SENSING. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.Not offered during 2023-2024 academic year.

Prerequisites: (PHYS UN1402) or (PHYS UN1602) or equivalents or instructor's permission
Interaction of light with nanoscale materials and structures for purpose of inducing movement and detecting small changes in strain, temperature, and chemistry within local environments. Methods for concentrating and manipulating light at length scales below the diffraction limit. Plasmonics and metamaterials, as well as excitons, phonos, and polaritons and their advantages for mechanical and chemical sensing, and controlling displacement at nanometer length scales. Applications to nanophotonic devices and recently published progress in nanomechanics and related fields

MECE E6200 TURBULENCE. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.Not offered during 2023-2024 academic year.

Prerequisites: (MECE E6100)
Introductory concepts and statistical description. Kinematics of random velocity fields, dynamics of vorticity, and scalar quantities. Transport processes in a turbulent medium. Turbulent shear flows: deterministic and random structures. Experimental techniques, prediction methods, and simulation

MECE E6310 MIXTURE THEORY FOR BIO TISSUE. 3.00 points.

Development of governing equations for mixtures with solid matrix, interstitial fluid, and ion constituents. Formulation of constitutive models for biological tissues. Linear and nonlinear models of fibrillar and viscoelastic porous matrices. Solutions to special problems, such as confined and unconfined compression, permeation, indentation and contact, and swelling experiments

MECE E6313 ADVANCED HEAT TRANSFER. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: MECE E3311.
Corequisites: MECE E6100.
Application of analytical techniques to the solution of multidimensional steady and transient problems in heat conduction and convection. Lumped, integral, and differential formulations. Topics include use of sources and sinks, laminar/turbulent forced convection, and natural convection in internal and external geometries

MECE E6320 MULTISCALE PHENOMENA IN GASES. 3.00 points.

Not offered during 2023-2024 academic year.

Prerequisites: Knowledge of advanced thermodynamics (e.g. MECE E4302), or combustion (e.g. MECH 4320), or instructor’s permission
Gaseous phenomena from a molecular to macroscopic perspective. Quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, reaction rate theories, master equation, relaxation processes, kinetic theory, equations of state, transport theories, and kinetic-transport equations. Applications to combustion, aerospace gas dynamics, and high-frequency sound propagation

MECE E6400 ADVANCED MACHINE DYNAMICS. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (MECE E3401) MECE E3401.
Review of classical dynamics, including Lagrange’s equations. Analysis of dynamic response of high-speed machine elements and systems, including mass-spring systems, cam-follower systems, and gearing; shock isolation; introduction to gyrodynamics

MECE E6422 INTRO-THEORY OF ELASTICITY I. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Corequisites: APMA E4200.
Analysis of stress and strain. Formulation of the problem of elastic equilibrium. Torsion and flexure of prismatic bars. Problems in stress concentration, rotating disks, shrink fits, and curved beams; pressure vessels, contact and impact of elastic bodies, thermal stresses, propagation of elastic waves

MECE E6423 INTRO-THEORY OF ELASTICITY II. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

MECE E6424 VIBRATIONS IN MACHINES I. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: MECE E3401
Review of vibration analysis of systems and mechanisms with one degree of freedom. Natural frequencies. Forced vibrations. Effects of dry and viscous friction. Energy methods of Rayleigh and Ritz. Suppression and elimination of vibration. Vibration isolation. Measuring instruments. Critical speeds in machinery. Synchronous whirl. Half-frequency whirl. Influence of bearing characteristics on critical speeds. Effect of gyroscopic moments. Systems with multiple degrees of freedom. Dynamic vibration absorbers. Self-tuning absorbers of pendulum and roller types. Lagrangian equations of motion as applied to vibrating systems. General equations for transverse critical speeds of shafts. Surging of helical springs

MECE E6432 SMALL-SCALE MECH BEHAVIOR. 3.00 points.

Mechanics of small-scale materials and structures require nonlinear kinematics and/or nonlinear stress vs. strain constitutive relations to predict mechanical behavior. Topics include variational calculus, deformation and vibration of beam, strings, plates, and membranes; fracture, delamination, bulging, buckling of thin films, among others. Thermodynamics of solids will be reviewed to provide the basis for a detailed discussion of nonlinear elastic behavior as well as the study of the equilibrium and stability of surfaces

MECE E6614 ADV TPC:ROBOTICS/MECH SYNTHES. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (APMA E2101) and (APMA E3101) and (MECE E4602) or (COMS W4733)
Corequisites: MECE E3401
Recommended: MECE E3401 or instructor’s permission. Kinematic modeling methods for serial, parallel, redundant, wire-actuated robots and multifingered hands with discussion of open research problems. Introduction to screw theory and line geometry tools for kinematics. Applications of homotopy continuation methods and symbolic-numerical methods for direct kinematics of parallel robots and synthesis of mechanisms. Course uses textbook materials as well as a collection of recent research papers

MECE E6615 ROBOTIC MANIPULATION. 3.00 points.

Theory and mechanisms of robotic manipulation, from sensor data, reasoning, and planning to implementation and execution. Grasp quality measures and optimization; planning and execution for manipulation primitives; sensor modalities: vision, touch, and proprioception; simulation for manipulation planning; design of robot manipulators. Grading based on a combination of class presentations of novel research results in the field, participation in discussions, and course projects combining simulation, processing of sensor data, planning for manipulation, design, and implementation on real robot hands

MECE E6616 ROBOT LEARNING. 3.00 points.

Robots using machine learning to achieve high performance in unscripted situations. Dimensionality reduction, classification, and regression problems in robotics. Deep Learning: Convolutional Neural Networks for robot vision, Recurrent Neural Networks, and sensorimotor robot control using neural networks. Model Predictive Control using learned dynamics models for legged robots and manipulators. Reinforcement Learning in robotics: model-based and model-free methods, deep reinforcement learning, sensorimotor control using reinforcement learning

MECE E6620 APPLIED SIGNAL RECOGNITION. 3.00 points.

Applied recognition and classification of signals using a selection of tools borrowed from different disciplines. Applications include human biometrics, imaging, geophysics, machinery, electronics, networking, languages, communications, and finance. Practical algorithms are covered in signal generation, modeling, feature extraction, metrics for comparison and classification, parameter estimation, supervised, unsupervised and hierarchical clustering and learning, optimization, scaling and alignment, signals as codes emitted from natural sources, information, and extremely large-scale search techniques

MECE E8020 MASTERS THESIS. 1.00-3.00 points.

Research in an area of mechanical engineering culminating in a verbal presentation and a written thesis document approved by the thesis adviser. Must obtain permission from a thesis adviser to enroll. Recommended enrollment for two terms, one of which can be the summer. A maximum of 6 points of master’s thesis may count toward an M.S. degree, and additional research points cannot be counted. On completion of all master’s thesis credits, the thesis adviser will assign a single grade. Students must use a department-recommended format for thesis writing

MECE E8021 MASTERS THESIS. 1.00-3.00 points.

3-6 pts.

MECE E8501 ADVNCD CONTINUUM BIOMECHANICS. 3.00 points.

Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
The essentials of finite deformation theory of solids and fluids needed to describe mechanical behavior of biological tissue: kinematics of finite deformations, balance laws, principle of material objectivity, theory of constitutive equations, concept of simple solids and simple fluids, approximate constitutive equations, some boundary-value problems. Topics include one- and two-point tensor components with respect to generalized coordinates; finite deformation tensors, such as right and left Cauchy-Green tensors; rate of deformation tensors, such as Rivlin-Ericksen tensors; various forms of objective time derivatives, such as corotational and convected derivatives of tensors; viscometric flows of simple fluids; examples of rate and integral type of constitutive equations

MECE E8990 SPEC TOPICS IN MECH ENGIN. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: Instructor's permission.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s permission. May be taken for credit more than once. The instructor from the Mechanical Engineering Department and the topics covered will vary from year to year. Intended for students with graduate standing in Mechanical Engineering and other engineering and applied sciences

MECE E9000 GRADUATE RESEARCH AND STUDY I. 1.00-6.00 points.

Theoretical or experimental study or research in graduate areas in mechanical engineering and engineering science

MECE E9001 GRADUATE RESEARCH AND STUDY II. 1.00-6.00 points.

Theoretical or experimental study or research in graduate areas in mechanical engineering and engineering science

MECE E9500 GRADUATE SEMINAR. 0.00 points.

0 pts.

All doctoral students are required to complete successfully four semesters of the mechanical engineering seminar MECE E9500

MECE E9800 DOCTORAL RESEARCH INSTRUCTION. 3.00-12.00 points.

3, 6, 9 or 12 pts.

A candidate for the Eng.Sc.D. degree in mechanical engineering must register for 12 points of doctoral research instruction. Registration in MECE E9800 may not be used to satisfy the minimum residence requirement for the degree

MECE E9900 DOCTORAL DISSERTATION. 0.00 points.

0 pts.

A candidate for the doctorate may be required to register for this course every term after his/her coursework has been completed and until the dissertation has been accepted

MECE S9000 GRADUATE RESEARCH AND STUDY I. 1.00-3.00 points.

Theoretical or experimental study or research in graduate areas in mechanical engineering and engineering science

MECE S9001 GRADUATE RESEARCH AND STUDY II. 1.00-3.00 points.

Theoretical or experimental study or research in graduate areas in mechanical engineering and engineering science

MEBM E4439 MODELING ＆ ID OF DYNAMIC SYST. 3.00 points.

Prerequisites: (APMA E2101) and (ELEN E3801) or instructor's permission.
Corequisites: EEME E3601
Generalized dynamic system modeling and simulation. Fluid, thermal, mechanical, diffusive, electrical, and hybrid systems are considered. Nonlinear and high order systems. System identification problem and Linear Least Squares method. State-space and noise representation. Kalman filter. Parameter estimation via prediction-error and subspace approaches. Iterative and bootstrap methods. Fit criteria. Wide applicability: medical, energy, others. MATLAB and Simulink environments

MEBM E4440 Physiological Controls. 3.00 points.

Prerequisites: (MEBM E4439) and (APMA E2101) Fundamentals of time and frequency domains analyses and stability. Frequency domain controller design. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems simulation. Endogenous control systems: baroreflex, chemoreflex, thermoregulation, pupillary light reflex. Open and closed loop physiological systems. Exogenous control systems: ventilators, infusion pumps. Nonlinear actuators and delayed feedback systems. Acute disease simulation and clinical decision support in the intensive care unit. MATLAB and Simulink environments utilized

MEBM E4703 MOLECULAR MECHANICS IN BIOLOGY. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (ENME E3105) and (APMA E2101) or instructor's permission.
Mechanical understanding of biological structures including proteins, DNA and RNA in cells and tissues. Force response of proteins and DNA, mechanics of membranes, biophysics of molecular motors, mechanics of protein-protein interactions. Introduction to modeling and simulation techniques, and modern biophysical techniques such as single molecule FRET, optical traps, AFM, and superresolution imaging, for understanding molecular mechanics and dynamics

MEBM E4710 MORPHOGENESIS:BIOL MAT SHP/STR. 3.00 points.

Prerequisites: Courses in mechanics, thermodynamics, and ordinary differential equations (for example, ENME E3113, MECE E3301 and MATH UN3027) at the undergraduate level or instructor's permission.
Introduction to how shape and structure are generated in biological materials using engineering approach emphasizing application of fundamental physical concepts to a diverse set of problems. Mechanisms of pattern formation, self-assembly, and self-organization in biological materials, including intracellular structures, cells, tissues, and developing embryos. Structure, mechanical properties, and dynamic behavior of these materials. Discussion of experimental approaches and modeling. Course uses textbook materials as well as collection of research papers

MEBM E6311 MIXT THEORIES FOR BIOL TISSUES. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (MECE E6422) and (APMA E4200) or equivalent.
Development of governing equations for mixtures with solid matrix, interstitial fluid, and ion constituents. Formulation of constitutive models for biological tissues. Linear and nonlinear models of fibrillar and viscoelastic porous matrices. Solutions to special problems, such as confined and unconfined compression, permeation, indentation and contact, and swelling experiments

MECH E4320 INTRO TO COMBUSTION. 3.00 points.

Thermodynamics and kinetics of reacting flows; chemical kinetic mechanisms for fuel oxidation and pollutant formation; transport phenomena; conservation equations for reacting flows; laminar nonpremixed flames (including droplet vaporization and burning); laminar premixed flames; flame stabilization, quenching, ignition, extinction, and other limit phenomena; detonations; flame aerodynamics and turbulent flames

MECS E4510 EVOLUTIONARY COMPUTATION＆DESIGN AUTOMATI. 3.00 points.

Prerequisites: Basic programming experience in any language.
Fundamental and advanced topics in evolutionary algorithms and their application to open-ended optimization and computational design. Covers genetic algorithms, genetic programming, and evolutionary strategies, as well as governing dynamic of coevolution and symbiosis. Includes discussions of problem representations and applications to design problems in a variety of domains including software, electronics, and mechanics

MECS E4603 Applied Robotics: Algorithms and Software. 3 points.

Not offered during 2023-2024 academic year.

Prerequisites: Fundamental programming skills (e.g. COMS W1002 or COMS W1004 or COMS W1005 or ENGI E1006 or equivalent).

The science and systems aspects of Robotics taught from an applied perspective, focusing on algorithms and software tools. Spatial reasoning; tools for manipulating and visualizing spatial relationships. Analysis of robotic manipulators; numerical methods for kinematic analysis. Motion planning, search-based and stochastic approaches. Applications for force and impedance control. Grading based on a combination of exams and projects implemented using the Robot Operating System (ROS) software framework and executed on real and simulated robotic manipulators. Note: This course can be taken individually or simultaneously with MECE E4602 (Introduction to Robotics). This course can also be used to satisfy the requirements of the Robotics and Control concentration of the Mechanical Engineering Master of Science program.

MECS E6615 Robotic Manipulation: Sensing, Planning, Design and Execution. 3 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (MECE E4602) or (COMS W4733)

Theory and mechanisms of robotic manipulation, from sensor data,reasoning and planning to implementation and execution. Grasp quality measures and optimization; planning and execution for manipulation primitives; sensor modalities: vision, touch and proprioception; simulation for manipulation planning; design of robot manipulators. Grading based on a combination of class presentations of novel research results in the field, participation in discussions, and course projects combining simulation, processing of sensor data, planning for manipulation, design and implementation on real robot hands.

MECS E6616 ROBOT LEARNING. 3.00 points.

Prerequisites: (MECE E4602) and (MECS E4603) or (COMS W4733)
Robots using machine learning to achieve high performance in unscripted situations. Dimensionality reduction, classification, and regression problems in robotics. Deep Learning: Convolutional Neural Networks for robot vision, Recurrent Neural Networks, and sensorimotor robot control using neural networks. Model Predictive Control using learned dynamics models for legged robots and manipulators. Reinforcement Learning in robotics: model-based and model-free methods, deep reinforcement learning, sensorimotor control using reinforcement learning

MEEM E6432 SMALL-SCALE MECH BEHAVIOR. 3.00 points.

Prerequisites: ENME E3113 or equivalent; APMA E4200 or equivalent
Mechanics of small-scale materials and structures require nonlinear kinematics and/or nonlinear stress vs. strain constitutive relations to predict mechanical behavior. Topics include variational calculus, deformation and vibration of beam, strings, plates, and membranes; fracture, delamination, bulging, buckling of thin films, among others. Thermodynamics of solids will be reviewed to provide the basis for a detailed discussion of nonlinear elastic behavior as well as the study of the equilibrium and stability of surfaces

MEIE E4810 INTRO TO HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT. 3.00 points.

Prerequisites: Department permission and knowledge of MATLAB or equivalent
Introduction to human spaceflight from a systems engineering perspective. Historical and current space programs and spacecraft. Motivation, cost, and rationale for human space exploration. Overview of space environment needed to sustain human life and health, including physiological and psychological concerns in space habitat. Astronaut selection and training processes, spacewalking, robotics, mission operations, and future program directions. Systems integration for successful operation of a spacecraft. Highlights from current events and space research, Space Shuttle, Hubble Space Telescope, and International Space Station (ISS). Includes a design project to assist International Space Station astronauts

IEME E4200 HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN AND INNOVATION. 3.00 points.

Open to SEAS graduate and advanced undergraduate students, Business School, and GSAPP. Students from other schools may apply. Fast-paced introduction to human-centered design. Students learn the vocabulary of design methods, understanding of design process. Small group projects to create prototypes. Design of simple product, more complex systems of products and services, and design of business

IEME E4310 MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

The strategies and technologies of global manufacturing and service enterprises. Connections between the needs of a global enterprise, the technology and methodology needed for manufacturing and product development, and strategic planning as currently practiced in industry

IEME E4810 INTRO-HUMANS IN SPACE FLIGHT. 3.00 points.

Introduction to human spaceflight from a systems engineering perspective. Historical and current space programs and spacecraft. Motivation, cost, and rationale for human space exploration. Overview of space environment needed to sustain human life and health, including physiological and psychological concerns in space habitat. Astronaut selection and training processes, spacewalking, robotics, mission operations, and future program directions. Systems integration for successful operation of a spacecraft. Highlights from current events and space research, Space Shuttle, Hubble Space Telescope, and International Space Station (ISS). Includes a design project to assist International Space Station astronauts

EEME E3601 CLASSICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (MATH UN2030) MATH V2030.
Analysis and design of feedback control systems. Transfer functions; block diagrams; proportional, rate, and integral controllers; hardware, implementation. Routh stability criterion, root locus, Bode and Nyquist plots, compensation techniques

EEME E4601 DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (EEME E3601) or (ELEN E3201)
Real-time control using digital computers. Solving scalar and state-space difference equations. Discrete equivalents of continuous systems fed by holds. Z-transer functions. Creating closed-loop difference equation models by Z-transform and state variable approaches. The Nyquist frequency and sample rate selection. Classical and modern based digital control laws. Digital system identification

EEME E6601 INTRO TO CONTROL THEORY. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.

Prerequisites: (MATH UN2030)
A graduate-level introduction to classical and modern feedback control that does not presume an undergraduate background in control. Scalar and matrix differential equation models and solutions in terms of state transition matrices. Transfer functions and transfer function matrices, block diagram manipulations, closed loop response. Proportional, rate, and integral controllers, and compensators. Design by root locus and frequency response. Controllability and observability. Luenberger observers, pole placement, and linear-quadratic cost controllers

EEME E6602 MODERN CONTROL THEORY. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.Not offered during 2023-2024 academic year.

Prerequisites: (EEME E6601) or (EEME E4601) or (ELEN E6201) or or the instructor's permission.

Singular value decomposition. ARX model and state space model system identification. Recursive least squares filters and Kalman filters. LQR, H∞, linear robust control, predictive control, adaptive control. Liapunov and Popov stability. Nonlinear adaptive control, nonlinear robust control, sliding mode control.

EEME E8601 ADV TOPICS IN CONTROL THEORY. 3.00 points.

Lect: 3.Not offered during 2023-2024 academic year.

Prerequisites: (EEME E6601) and (EEME E4601) or instructor's permission.
May be taken more than once, since the content changes from year to year, electing different topics from control theory such as learning and repetitive control, adaptive control, system identification, Kalman filtering, etc

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