M E-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

M E 102. Mechanical Engineering Orientation - 1 cr.

Emphasis on tours of M E labs and NMSU facilities that illustrate possible career paths for mechanical engineers. Students are introduced to department faculty, student organizations, and support services at NMSU. Topics include role of good communication skills, using modern technology, team building, and intellectual property. Students are advised in planning balance of their academic program. Restricted to majors.

M E 159. Graphical Communication and Design - 2 cr. (1+3P)

Sketching and orthographic projection. Covers detail and assembly working drawings, dimensioning, tolerance specification, and design projects. Pre/Corequisite(s): Math 190.

M E 222. Introduction to Product Development - 3 cr. (2+3P)

Introduction to modern methods used in the realization of products. Traditional manufacturing processes, such as metal stamping, turning, milling, and casting are reviewed. Modern methods of rapid prototyping and model making are discussed in context of computer-aided design. Techniques for joining metals, plastics, and composites are discussed. Role of quality control is introduced. Prerequisite: M E 159.

M E 234. Mechanics-Dynamics - 3 cr.

Kinematics and dynamic behavior of solid bodies utilizing vector methods. Prerequisite(s): MATH 192, C E 233. Pre/Corequisite(s): MATH 291.

M E 236. Engineering Mechanics I - 3 cr.

Force systems, resultants, equilibrium, distributed forces, area moments, friction, and kinematics of particles. Prerequisite(s): MATH 192. Pre/Corequisite(s): PHYS 215. Restricted to: Main campus only.

M E 237. Engineering Mechanics II - 3 cr.

Kinetics of particles, kinematics and kinetics rigid bodies, systems of particles, energy and momentum principles, and kinetics of rigid bodies in three dimensions. Prerequisite(s): M E 236. Pre/Corequisite(s): MATH 291. Restricted to: Main campus only.

M E 240. Thermodynamics - 3 cr.

First and second laws of thermodynamics, irreversibility and availability, applications to pure substances and ideal gases. Prerequisite: PHYS 215G.

M E 261. Mechanical Engineering Problem Solving - 4 cr. (3+3P)

Introduction to programming syntax, logic, and structure. Numerical techniques for root finding, solution of linear and nonlinear systems of equations, integration, differentiation, and solution of ordinary differential equations will be covered. Multi function computer algorithms will be developed to solve engineering problems. Prerequisite(s): MATH 192.

M E 326. Mechanical Design - 3 cr.

Design methodology and practice for mechanical engineers. Prerequisites: M E 237 and C E 301.

M E 328. Engineering Analysis I - 3 cr.

Mathematical methods for exact and approximate solutions of engineering problems. Prerequisite: MATH 392.

M E 330. Environmental Management Seminar I - 1 cr.

Survey of practical and new developments in hazardous and radioactive waste management provided through a series of guest lectures and reports of ongoing research. Restricted to: Main campus only. Restricted to M E majors. Crosslisted with: C E 330, CH E 330, E E 330, E S 330, I E 330, WERC 330 and E T 330

M E 331. Intermediate Strength of Materials - 3 cr.

Covers stress and strain, theories of failure, curved flexural members, flat plates, pressure vessels, buckling, and composites. Prerequisites: C E 301 and MATH 392.

M E 332. Vibrations - 3 cr.

Vibration of single and n-degree of freedom systems considering free, forced, and damped motion. Lagrange s equations. Dynamic stability. Controls. Matrix iteration. Prerequisite(s): M E 237 and M E 261.

M E 333. Intermediate Dynamics - 3 cr.

Three dimensional kinematics and kinetics, orbal motion, Lagrange s equations, dynamic stability, and controls. Prerequisite: M E 237.

M E 338. Fluid Mechanics - 3 cr.

Properties of fluids. Fluid statics and fluid dynamics. Applications of the conservation equations continuity, energy, and momentum to fluid systems. Prerequisite(s): M E 237. Pre/Corequisite(s): C E 301 and M E 328.Restricted to M E majors.

M E 340. Applied Thermodynamics - 3 cr.

Thermodynamic cycles, Maxwell relations, Gibbs and Helmholtz functions, mixtures, psychometrics, chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium. Prerequisite: M E 240.

M E 341. Heat Transfer - 3 cr.

Fundamentals of conduction, convection, and radiation. Design of heat transfer systems. Prerequisites: M E 240, M E 328.

M E 345. Experimental Methods I - 3 cr. (2+3P)

Emphasis on experimental techniques, basic instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis, and written presentation of results. Includes experiments in dynamics and deformable body mechanics. Prerequisite(s): MATH 392, M E 237, and M E 240. Pre/Corequisite(s): C E 301.

M E 400. Undergraduate Research - 1-3 cr.

Performed with the direction of a department faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of faculty member.

M E 401. Heating/Air-Conditioning System - 3 cr.

Same as E T 401.

M E 405. Special Topics - 3 cr.

Topics of modern interest to be offered by the departmental staff. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

M E 425. Design of Machine Elements - 3 cr.

Design of machine elements through the application of mechanics. Fatigue and theories of failure. Design projects assigned. Prerequisite(s): M E 326.

M E 426. Design Project Laboratory I - 3 cr. (6P)

Students address a design problem in which innovation and attention to detail are emphasized. Solution of the problem entails applications of mechanics and/or the thermal sciences. Prerequisite(s): M E 326 and (M E 338 or A E 339). Pre/Corequisite(s): M E 425 and M E 341.

M E 427. Design Project Laboratory II - 3 cr. (6P)

Continuation of M E 426. Prerequisite: M E 426.

M E 430. Environmental Management Seminar II - 1 cr.

Survey of practical and new developments in hazardous and radioactive waste management provided through a series of guest lectures and reports of ongoing research. Restricted to: Main campus only. Crosslisted with: C E 430, CH E 430, E E 430, E S 430, E T 430, I E 430 and WERC 430

M E 443. Internal Combustion Engines - 3 cr.

Cycles, characteristics, and principles of combustion for air breathing engines. Course taught on an as-needed basis. Prerequisite: M E 340.

M E 445. Experimental Methods II - 3 cr. (2+3P)

Emphasis on experimental techniques, instrumentation and data acquisition in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. Laboratory results will be presented in written and verbal formats. Prerequisite(s): (M E 338 or A E 339), M E 340, M E 341, and M E 345.

M E 449. Mechanical Engineering Senior Seminar - 1 cr.

Senior seminar course covering topics relevant to graduating mechanical engineering seniors (job placement, interviewing techniques, resume preparation). Prerequisite: senior standing.

M E 452. Introduction to Automation and Control System Design - 3 cr. (2+3P)

Control system design and implementation. Emphasis on practical applications of traditional control algorithms to mechanical engineering applications in thermofluid systems and mechanical systems. Design of feedback analog and digital control systems. Introduction to robots and automation. Lab assignments include programming industrial robotic and automation systems.

M E 460. Applied Finite Elements - 3 cr.

Introduction to the practical aspects of structural finite element modeling. Course focuses on providing a working knowledge of how to effectively incorporate finite element techniques into the design process. Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing.

M E 480. Nuclear Systems - 3 cr.

Fundamentals of nuclear energy, systems, design, and analysis. Applications of nuclear energy in power production. Survey of modern nuclear systems. Prerequisite: MATH 192G or consent of instructor.

M E 481. Alternative and Renewable Energy - 3 cr.

Current and future energy needs of the United States and the world will be considered primarily from the standpoint of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, ocean, and biomass. Technical, economic, and environmental aspects of each technology will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): M E 341, and (M E 338 or A E 339).

M E 487. Mechatronics - 3 cr. (2+3P)

Introduction to the analysis and design of computer-controlled electromechanical systems, including data acquisition and conversion, force and motion sensors, actuators, mechanisms, feedback control, and robotic devices. Students required to work in teams to construct and test simple robotic systems. Prerequisites: E E 201, and M E 345.