Mechanical Engineering
2075 Robinson Laboratory, 206 West 18th Avenue, 292-2289

H210	Honors Statics U 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Vector concepts of static equilibrium for isolated and connected body force systems. Analysis techniques of trusses, frames and machines. Construction of shear and moment diagrams.
	Sp Qtrs. 4 cl. Prereq: Physics 131G; prereq or concur: En Graph H167 and Math 254 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 410, or Eng Mech H210, 220, 293, or 400. This course is part of the Freshman Engineering Honors Program.
250	Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering U 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Computing methods for nonlinear equations, interpolation, and ordinary differential equations applied to engineering problems.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Enrollment as Mech Eng major or written permission of Mech Eng dept.
293	Individual Studies in Introductory Solid Mechanics U 1 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Supplemental course for transfer students with credit for statics; topics include the response of deformable bodies subjected to axial, flexural, and torsional loads.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Credit for 4 hrs of statics. Not open to students with credit for 400 or 410 or 420, or Eng Mech 220 or 293 or 400 or 440. Open only to students seeking transfer credit for 400.
294	Group Studies in Mechanical Engineering U 1-6 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Special topics in mechanical engineering; the particular topic, credit hours, and the instructor will be announced in the quarter previous to the one in which the course is offered.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable.
400	Introduction to Solid Mechanics U 5 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Vector concepts of static equilibrium for isolated and connected body systems; introduction to response of deformable bodies subjected to axial, flexural, and torsional loads.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: Physics 131, En Graph 167 or equiv, Math 254 (or concur), and minimum CPHR of 2.00 or acceptance in an ENG major, or a CPHR equal to or greater than that of intended major. Not open to students with credit for H210 or 410, or Eng Mech H210 or 220 or 400.
410	Statics U 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Vector concepts of static equilibrium for isolated and connected bodies, centroids, inertia, truss, frame and machine analysis, shear force and bending moment diagrams, and friction.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 64-min cl. Prereq: En Graph 167 or Cptr/Inf 201 or equiv, and Physics 131 and Math 254 (prereq or concur). CPHR 2.00 or above recommended. Not open to students with credit for H210, 400; Eng Mech H210, 220, 400; or Engineer 194.20.
420	Introduction Strength of Materials U 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Stress and strain analysis of structural components subjected to unidirectional and combined loads; pressure vessels; beam deflections, Mohr's Circle, and columns.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 64-min cl. Prereq: H210 or 410, or Eng Mech H210, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 440 or Eng Mech 440.
430	Dynamics U 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies; linear and angular motion; work and energy; and single degree of freedom vibration analysis.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: H210 or 400 or 410, or Eng Mech H210 or 220 or 400. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 430.
440	Strength of Materials U 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Stress and strain analysis of structural components subjected to unidirectional and combined loadings; pressure vessels, beam deflections, columns.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: H210 or 400 or 410, or Eng Mech H210 or 220 or 400. Not open to students with credit for 420 or Eng Mech 440.
481	System Dynamics and Vibrations U 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Modeling of mechanical and electrical systems; first and second order systems; and analytical, computer, and experimental solution methods.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 250 and Elec Eng 300.
482	System Dynamics and Electromechanics U 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Dynamics of general linear systems, thermofluid system dynamics, and electromechanics with emphasis on applications in mechanical engineering.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 481 and 503; and prereq or concur: 504.
489	Professional Practice in Industry U 2 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Actual employment in a co-op program job in industry and the preparation of a comprehensive report based on a pre-assigned outline.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Admission to Co-op program in mech eng. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.  This course may only be counted as a free elective.
494	Group Studies in Mechanical Engineering U 1-4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Short term project organization, design, construction, marketing and budgeting.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs.
500	Engineering Thermal Sciences U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Introduction to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer with engineering applications.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Math 255 or 415, Physics 132, Chem 121 or permission of dept. Not open to students majoring in mech eng. Open to students enrolled in College of Engineering only.
501	Thermodynamics I U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of basic engineering thermodynamics.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 430 or Eng Mech 430, Chem 121, Math 255 or 415 and enrollment as an engineering major.
502	Thermodynamics II U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Continuation of 501.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 250 and 501.
503	Fluid Dynamics I U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of the basic concepts, fundamental equations, and applications of fluid mechanics to engineering problems.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 250 and 501.
504	Fluid Dynamics II U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Continuation of 503.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 502 and 503.
505	Introduction to Nuclear Science and Engineering U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Discussion of nuclear energy and nuclear radiation; sources, methods of utilization, and projections for future engineering uses.
	Au, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Math 255 or 415 and Physics 133, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nuclr En 505. Cross-listed in Nuclear Engineering.
510	Heat Transfer U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of the fundamentals of conduction, convection, and thermal radiation energy transfer with engineering applications.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 501, and 504 or Civil En 413.
512	Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Laboratory U G 2 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Experiments in fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 4-hr lab. Prereq: 510 or permission of department. This course represents the labs formerly included in Mech Eng 504 and 510.
553	Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Motion and force analysis in mechanisms such as plane linkages and cams; introduction to the synthesis of plane linkages and simple cam systems.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 430 or Eng Mech 430 or Physics 263, Mech Eng 250, 561, and enrollment in an engineering major or permission of the Mech Eng dept.
561	Failure Modes, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Principles U G 5 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of the application of the general principles and empiricisms of mechanics of solids to the creative design of mechanical equipment.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 250, MatSc&En 205 or 405 and Ind Eng 311 or permission of the dept.
562	Design of Selected Machine Elements I U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Continuation of 561.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl Prereq: 561.
563	Design of Selected Machine Elements II U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Continuation of 561.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 561 and 553.
564	Senior Design Group Project U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Methodology of intermediate design and practice in the design of a specific system which may utilize principles of any engineering discipline; written assignments and oral presentation.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 2-hr lab. Prereq: 510; a second writing course and prereq or concur: 563. Offered in cooperation with Nuclear Engineering. GEC course.
565	Mechanical Engineering Design  [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Three courses in an integrated sequence constituting a capstone mechanical design experience including technical communications.
	1 cl, 2 2-hr lab. Not open to students with credit for 564, 581, 694X, 694Y or 694Z. These courses will integrate design and engineering practice with a focus on real mechanical engineering design problems provided by industrial sponsors.
	565.01		Mechanical Engineering Design U 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
			Au Qtrs. Prereq: 562 and 2nd writing course or permission of instructor.
	565.02		Mechanical Engineering Design U 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
			Wi Qtrs. Prereq: 565.01.
	565.03		Mechanical Engineering Design U 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
			Sp Qtrs. Prereq: 565.02.
570	Mechanical Engineering Measurements U G 5 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A theoretical and experimental study of the principles of operation and performance characteristics of measuring instruments used in mechanical engineering; written assignments and oral presentation.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 cl, 1 4-hr lab. Prereq: 482; a second writing course and prereq or concur: 510. GEC course.
571	Principles of Automatic Control U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A theoretical and experimental study of the principles of operation of feedback control systems, including servomechanisms and process control.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Agri Eng 525 or prereq or concur 570.
578	Senior Program Review U 0 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	An interactive assessment of graduating seniors' overall achievements in Mechanical Engineering and their assessment of the program.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Enrolled in quarter of graduation.
580	Special Topics in Vehicle Development  [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Topics of special interest in vehicle development. Studies include analysis, design, fabrication and testing of vehicles. Topics are announced in quarter prior to quarter offered.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Jr standing in engineering or written permission of instructor. Up to 4 cr hrs applicable as BSME technical electives.
	580.01		High Performance Vehicle Development U 2 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
			Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.
	580.02		All Terrain Vehicle Development U 2 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
			Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.
	580.03		Flight Vehicle Development U 2 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
			Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.
	580.04		Analysis, Design, Fabrication and Testing of Non-Conventional Vehicles U 2 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
			Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.
581	Mechanical Engineering Laboratory U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	The study and application of methods of experimental analysis.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr lab and 5 hrs lab planning and report writing. Prereq: 570. Offered in cooperation with Nuclear Engineering. GEC course.
593	Individual Studies in Mechanical Engineering U G 1-5 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Provides the opportunity to pursue special studies in mechanical engineering not otherwise covered.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.
612	Principles of Heat Exchangers U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of principles of heat and mass transfer as applied to the design of heat exchangers.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 510 or grad standing in mech eng or permission of instructor.
620	Advanced Strength of Materials U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Mohr's Circle for strain; failure theories; curved beams; bending of non-symmetrical sections; non-circular torsion; beams on elastic foundations; and load-deflection relations by energy methods.
	Au Qtrs. 4 cl. Prereq: 420 or 440 or Eng Mech 440, and Math 255 or 415. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 622.
621	Introduction to Parametric Design U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Design of components, assemblies, molds and dies using parametric and feature-based design principles.
	Au, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 561 or Ind Eng 656 or Weld Eng 600 or grad standing in ind eng, mech eng or manufacturing systems and engineering program. Not open to students with credit for Ind Eng 621. Cross-listed in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
622	Tool Engineering U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Design of tools, jigs and fixtures. Basic elements of fixture design, such as form, locating points, clamping devices, and the use of standardized parts.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Ind Eng 311; prereq or concur: Ind Eng/Mech Eng 621. Not open to students with credit for Ind Eng 622 or 631. Cross-listed in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
623	Machine Tool Control and Programming U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Provides an introduction to numerically controlled machine tools including principles of operation, programming systems, computer-assisted programming, performance characteristics, and applications.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: Mech Eng/Ind Eng 621 and Mech Eng/Ind Eng 683 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Ind Eng 605 or Ind Eng 623. Cross-listed in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
625^*	Central-station Fossil Power Generation U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	An analytical and descriptive study of the vapor power cycles and associated energy transport processes used in the generation of electrical power from fossil fuels.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 502 and 510 or permission of instructor. Offered even numbered years.
627	Introduction to Turbomachinery U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	An introduction to the design and principles of power-producing, absorbing, and transmitting turbomachinery.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 503 and 504. Not open to students with credit for 527.
628	Experimental Methods in Mechanics U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Static and dynamic strain analysis by electrical gauges; grid techniques; brittle coatings; analogies; reflective photoelasticity in normal and oblique incidence; motion measurements.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 cl, 2 lab hrs. Prereq: 420 or 440 or Eng Mech 440 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 627.
630	Energy Conversion in Internal Combustion Engines U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of combustion chambers, valve mechanisms, and the dynamic balance of internal combustion engines.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 502 or grad standing in mech eng or permission of instructor.
633^	Vibrations Laboratory U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Experiments in vibrations of discrete systems, beams, plates, and shells; stress wave propagation.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 cl, 2 hrs labs. Prereq: 430 or Eng Mech 430, and Math 255 or 415 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 633.
634^*	Gas Turbine Power Plants U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of the principles, performance, and design of gas turbine power plants.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 510 or grad standing in mech eng or permission of instructor. 601 recommended.
638^	Introduction to Ultrasonics U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Ultrasonic waves in solids and fluids; ultrasonic generators and systems; physical ultrasonics; applications of ultrasonics.
	Au Qtrs. 4 cl. Prereq: 420 or 440 or Eng Mech 440; Math 255 or 415. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 634, Weld Eng 634 or 638. Cross-listed in Welding Engineering.
639	Applied Finite Element Method U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Overview of finite element method, description of finite element software, modeling requirements and techniques, analysis using general purpose software, case studies.
	Au Qtrs. 2-hr cl, 2-hr recitation. Prereq: 420 or 440 or Eng Mech 440 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 639.
640	Principles of Environmental Control U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of the human in the indoor environment. The environment that provides health and comfort is defined. Methods of evaluating the environment and procedures to change the environment are presented.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 500; or 501 and prereq or concur 510; or grad standing in mech eng.
641	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of design techniques, practices, components, and systems for typical environmental control applications such as human comfort.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 500; or 501 and prereq or concur 510; or grad standing in mech eng.
642	Introduction to Absorption Refrigeration U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Introductory course in the fundamentals of absorption refrigeration. Topics include properties of absorbing mixtures, lithium bromide systems, ammonia-water systems; advanced systems will be covered briefly.
	Sp Qtrs. 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 510 or permission of instructor. Open only to students with sr or grad standing.
644	Engineering Fracture Mechanics U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Fracture and fatigue; stress intensity factors; the stability of cracks; compliance and energy role analysis; plane stress, plane strain; crack propagation and arrest.
	Wi Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 420 or 440 or Eng Mech 440 and Math 512 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 644.
650	Vibration of Mechanical Systems U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Techniques for the analysis of vibratory mechanical systems - free and forced response, damping, multiple degree of freedom systems, vibration design and experimental vibration methods.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 482 or permission of instructor.
654	Land Vehicle Dynamics U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Study of the principles and design methodology of automotive vehicles; design and analysis of suspension and braking systems.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 482 and 562 or grad standing in mech eng or permission of instructor.
662	Introduction to Mechanics of Composite Structures U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	An introduction to the macromechanical analysis of anisotropic composite structures including governing constituent equations, strength and stiffness advantages and failure envelopes.
	Au Qtrs. 4 cl. Prereq: 420 or 440 or Eng Mech 440 or equiv, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Civil En 662 or Eng Mech 662. Cross-listed in Civil Engineering.
664	Mechanical Engineering Computer-Aided Design I U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Methodology and practice in computer-aided design of components and systems utilizing principles of several mechanical engineering disciplines.
	Au Qtrs. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 510 and 561; Math 415; and En Graph 167 or written permission of course supervisor.
666	Acoustic Problems in Engineering U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of the fundamentals of acoustics and noise control including design criteria based on hearing damage and other human responses to sound.
	Wi Qtrs.  2 1.5 - hr cl. Prereq: 3rd yr or grad standing in science or ENG or permission of instructor.
672	Control Systems Design U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of the theoretical procedures involved in the analysis and design of feedback control systems including servomechanisms and process control.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 571 or grad standing in mech eng or permission of instructor.
674	Introduction to Mechatronics U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Introduction to multi-domain systems. Mechanical, thermal, fluid, electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical system dynamics. Emphasis on modeling and simulation of hybrid systems using modern computer-aided tools.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr lec. Prereq: 482 or Elec Eng 320 or equiv, or permission of instructor.
675^*	Design of Fluid Power Systems U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Study of the principles and design methodology of fluid power transmission and control components and systems; emphasis on dynamic analysis with laboratory and computer simulation demonstrations.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 482 and 504; prereq or concur 562, or grad standing in mech eng, or permission of instructor. Offered odd numbered years.
H680	Digital Data Acquisition and Signal Processing U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Methodology and practice of computer-aided experimentation and signal processing techniques; frequency analysis, diagnostics, system identification, and random data processing.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq or concur: 481, jr standing in dept or equiv, 3.40 cumulative pt-hr ratio, and permission of dept. Not available for audit. Open to Honors and combined BS/MS students only.
682	Design for Manufacturing U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Principles of CAD/CAM and design for automatic manufacturing and assembly; integration of design and manufacturing; simulation of manufacturing processes.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 561 or Ind Eng 523 or grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 582 or Ind Eng 682. Cross-listed in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
683	CAD/CAM Laboratory for Rapid Design Prototyping U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Rapid design prototyping using engineering workstations, CAD/CAM software, and table-top CNC milling machines, lathes, and injection-molding machine.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab Prereq: 561 or Ind Eng 656; or grad standing in mech eng, ind eng or in the manufacturing systems and engineering program. Not open to students with credit for 582 or Ind Eng 683. Cross-listed in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
687	Introduction to Design in Biomedical Engineering U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Introduction of engineering students to design problems in bio-medical engineering; analysis in bio-mechanics, bio-fluid mechanics, diffusion, and elementary physiology.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 561 or grad standing in engineering or permission of instructor.
693	Individual Studies in Mechanical Engineering U G 2-10 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Designed to give the advanced student opportunity to pursue special studies not otherwise offered; work undertaken will be selected from automotive and internal combustion machinery, combustion and fuels, heat transfer, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, industrial hydraulics, machine design, refrigeration, steam power plants, and thermodynamics.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 24 cr hrs.
694	Group Studies in Mechanical Engineering U G 1-6 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Special topics in mechanical engineering. The particular topic, credit hours, and the instructor will be announced in the quarter previous to the one in which the course is offered.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.
697	Study at a Foreign Institution U G 1-15 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Written permission of dept chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs.  Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs.
700	Transport Processes U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A parallel, systematic study of the three transport processes of mass, momentum, and energy from the continuum viewpoint.
	Su Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 510 and Math 415 or written permission of course supervisor.
701	Gas Dynamics U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	An analytical study of one and two dimensional steady flows and one dimensional unsteady flow.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 504 and Math 415 or grad standing in mech eng or permission of instructor.
702	Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of the fundamentals of thermodynamics from the classical viewpoint with emphasis on the use of the first and second laws for the analysis of thermal systems.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 502 and Math 415 or written permission of course supervisor.
705	Fundamental Concepts in Fluid Mechanics G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	In-depth derivation of equations and principles governing fluid flow with an emphasis on formulation of problems.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing in Mech Eng or permission of instructor.
707	Numerical Methods in Particle Diffusion, Heat Transfer, and Radiation Transport U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Computer solution of neutron diffusion, heat conduction, and radiation transport based on finite difference methods using marching, iterative, and direct-solution schemes.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 510 or Math 512 or Nuclr En 660, Cptr/Inf 541, and En Graph 167. Not open to students with credit for Nuclr En 707 or 767. Cross-listed in Nuclear Engineering.
710	Fundamental Concepts in Heat and Mass Transfer G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	In-depth derivation of equations and principles governing heat and mass transfer with an emphasis on formulation of problems.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing in mech eng or permission of instructor.
711	Advanced Engineering Dynamics U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Three-dimensional kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies; Lagrangian mechanics; Hamiltonian methods; engineering applications.
	Wi Qtrs. 4 cl. Prereq: 430 or Eng Mech 430 and Math 255, or equivs. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 711.
712*	Energy Principles in Mechanics U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Theoretical development of energy principles in mechanics; strain energy and complementary energy with related minimal principles; applications to problems in elasticity, dynamics, and vibrations.
	Au Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 420 or 440 or Eng Mech 400 and Math 255, or equivs. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 712. Offered even numbered years.
716	Probabilistic Reliability and Safety Analysis U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Modeling techniques for probabilistic reliability and safety analysis of large process systems such as found in nuclear, chemical and mechanical systems.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing in nuclr or mech eng or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nuclr En 716. Cross-listed in Nuclear Engineering.
726	Introduction to Combustion U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Introduction to thermodynamics and kinetics of combustion and to the role of diffusion in combustion systems; applications to evaporation of fuel droplets, catalytic conversion, and coal combustion.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 504; prereq or concur: 510.
730*	Internal Combustion Engine Modeling G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Comprehensive coverage of spark-ignited internal combustion engines modeling (fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and combustion).
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Mech Eng 630 or permission of instructor. Specifically targeted to grad students and selected undergrads working in the area of internal combustion engine development, modeling and control. Offered odd numbered years.
731	Vibrations of Discrete Systems U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Free and forced vibrations of mechanical systems having lumped mass and elasticity; multiple degrees of freedom; dissipative systems; random vibrations; engineering applications.
	Au Qtrs. 4 cl. Prereq: 430 or Eng Mech 430 and Math 255, or equivs. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 731.
732^*	Nonlinear Vibrations U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Vibrations of damped and undamped systems with nonlinear restoring forces; self-sustained oscillations; application of Hill's equation of stability of non-linear oscillations.
	Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 731 or Eng Mech 731 and Math 255 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 732. Offered even numbered years.
734	Vibrations of Continuous Systems U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Equations of motion for strings, membranes, prismatical bars, and plates for various boundary conditions; approximate methods for complicated shapes; wave propagation in elastic media.
	Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 430 or Eng Mech 430 and Math 255, or equivs. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 734.
736	Nuclear Power Plants U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of thermal and mechanical design aspects and economics of nuclear power plants and processes. The thermodynamics of operating nuclear power plants (BWR's and PWR's) are emphasized.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Nuclr En 505 and 501 or 500 with permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 636 or Nuclr En 636 or 736. Cross-listed in Nuclear Engineering.
737	Heat Transfer Applications in Nuclear Reactor Systems U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	The heat transfer applications in nuclear reactor systems include but are not limited to: heat transfer in PWR and BWR fuel rods, coolant, and reactor internals.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl Prereq: 636 or Nuclr En 636 and Mech Eng 510 or 500 with permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Mech Eng 637, or Nuclr En 637, or 737. Cross-listed in Nuclear Engineering.
740	Elasticity U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Classical problems in elasticity; St-Venant torsion and bending theory; plane problems in rectangular and polar coordinates; axisymmetric problems.
	Wi Qtrs. 4 cl. Prereq: 420 or 440 or Eng Mech 440 or equiv, and prereq or concur: Math 512.  Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 740.
743	Introduction to Continuum Mechanics U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Continuum mechanics in Cartesian coordinates, analysis of deformation and stress, balance principles, constitutive equations; introductory concepts in viscoelasticity and plasticity.
	Au Qtrs. 4 cl. Prereq: 420 or 440 or Eng Mech 440 and Math 255, or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 743.
751^*	Application of Computer Graphics to Kinematic Synthesis and Analysis U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Application of interactive computer graphics to the kinematic synthesis of linkages; extensive use of the RCGL computer graphics facility.
	Wi Qtrs. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 553 and En Graph 167 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 651. Offered even numbered years.
752	Mechanical Design of Manipulators and Robots U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Principles of hardware and software design of industrial robots and related devices; includes use of actual industrial robot programming procedures.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Eng Mech 430 and Math 568, or permission of instructor.
753^*	Elastic Stability U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Buckling of struts, rings, arches, and plates; torsional instability; stability criteria, exact and approximate methods.
	Au Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 420 or 440 or Eng Mech 440 and Math 255, or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 751. Offered odd numbered years.
754	Land Vehicle Dynamics Lab U G 1 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Lab and field tests of an action vehicle to measure vehicle inertia, geometric, suspension and steering characteristics in order to generate parameters for computer simulations.
	Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr lab. Prereq or concur: 654. Existing software packages such as ADAMS, VDANL and MATLAB wil be used in solving vehicle dynamic problems using principles of multi-body system analysis.
755^*	Plates and Shells U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Basic equations; classical solutions and approximate methods in the theory of thin plates; Membrane theory of shells of revolution.
	Wi Qtrs. 4 cl. Prereq: 420 or 440 or Eng Mech 440 or equiv, and prereq or concur: Math 512. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 754. Offered even numbered years.
760	Form Synthesis and Applied Stress Analysis of Machinery U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of concepts, principles, and procedures related to stresses and strains for the design and analysis of machine parts.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 562 and 563 or grad standing in engineering. Not open to students with credit for 861. This class is one of the core courses in the M.S. program in Mechanical Engineering.
761	Optimization in Mechanical Design U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Application of analytical optimization methods to the solution of deterministic and probabilistic mechanical design problems; introduction to interactive optimization using RCGL computer graphics facilities.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 562 or 563 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 661.
762	Structural Composites U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	An introduction to the analysis and design synthesis of beams, columns, rods, plates, and panels made of structural composites.
	Wi Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 662, or Civil En 662 or Eng Mech 662 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Civil En 762 or Eng Mech 762. Cross-listed in Civil Engineering.
763	Advanced Design of Machine Elements U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of the advanced concepts in mechanical design analysis and failure behavior of materials.
	Au Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 562 and 563 or equiv or grad standing in mech eng.
764*	Advanced Gear Design U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A survey of advanced computer techniques to design spur and helical gears. Techniques will be taught in form of several small and one large capstone project.
	Wi Qtrs. 4 1-hr cl. Prereq: 562, 563 or permission of instructor. Offered odd numbered years.
765	Principles of Tribology U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Mechanisms of friction, wear, and lubrication that govern interfacial behavior; applications of basic theories to solutions of friction and wear problems.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
766*	Engineering Acoustics U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A course in engineering acoustics covering the phenomenon by which acoustic energy is generated and transmitted, with applications to mechanical machinery.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 666 or permission of instructor. Offered even numbered years.
767	Fluid Film Lubrication U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Hydrodynamic lubrication applied to journal and thrust bearings; elastohydrodynamic lubrication applied to rolling-element bearings and gears.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 561 or permission of instructor.
768	Introduction to the Finite Element Method U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Basic concepts, formulation, and application of finite element techniques for numerical solution of problems in structural and continuum mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and water resources engineering.
	Au, Wi Qtrs. 4 cl. Prereq: En Graph 167 or equiv, and Civil En 406 or Math 568 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Civil En 763 or 768 or Eng Mech 763. Cross-listed in Civil Engineering.
770	Measurement System Application and Design U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A theoretical and experimental study of measurement instrumentation; emphasis on both principles of operation and analysis and design techniques for measurement systems of a mechanical and electromechanical nature.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 570 or grad standing in mech eng or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 671.
771*	Design Of Fiber Optic Systems U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Introduction to mechanical and systems aspects of fiber optics including wave guiding of light, system components, optical fiber sensors, and design for industrial applications.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 570 or permission of instructor. Offered odd numbered years
772	Control Systems Design Laboratory U G 1 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of experimental procedures involved in the analysis and design of feedback control systems including servomechanisms and process control.
	Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr lab. Prereq or concur: 672.
773	Applied Digital Control U G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Theory and application of digital control system design techniques to the control of physical systems; lab sessions deal with implementation of controllers using personal computer.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 571 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Mech Eng 673.
777^*	Automotive Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Control II U G 3-4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	An integrated study of acoustics, shock and vibration, and dynamic design issues with emphasis on automotive case studies and problem solving methodology.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl (3 cr option); 4th cr for project work, arr. Prereq: Grad standing in mech eng, elec eng, or permission of instructor. Offered odd numbered years. Part of a sequence emphasizing automotive systems engineering designed for MS degree students and practicing engineers.
778^*	Automotive Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Control II U G 3-4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Continuation of 777 with focus on source-path-receiver identification, modal analysis, passive/active control, and machinery diagnostics.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl (3 cr option); 4th cr for project work, time arr. Prereq: 777 or permission of instructor. Offered even numbered years. Part of a sequence emphasizing automotive systems engineering designed for MS degree students and practicing engineers.
779^*	Automotive Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Control III U G 3-4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Continuation of 778 with focus on advanced modeling and experimental methods, structural-acoustic interactions, and flow-induced noise and vibration.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl (3 cr option); 4th cr for project work, time arr. Prereq: 778. Offered even numbered years. Part of a sequence emphasizing automotive systems engineering designed for MS degree students and practicing engineers.
780	Lumped Parameter System Analysis U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Lumped parameter system analysis of mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems; system response to periodic, transient, and random excitation; computer and physical system demonstrations.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Math 415 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Mech Eng 880.
781^*	Powertrain Dynamics G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Overview of the major dynamic phenomena that characterize powertrain behavior. Emphasis on interaction between subsystems. The predominant natural frequencies of the powertrain will be described.
	Au Qtrs. 3 lec. Prereq: 780 or 880 or equiv, or permission of instructor. Offered even numbered years.
782*	Advanced Topics and Projects in Powertrain Control G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Treatment of advanced topics in control systems as applied to powertrain systems control.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 781 and Elec Eng 753.01. Offered odd numbered years.
H783	Honors Program Research U G 1-3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Honors program students are offered the opportunity to pursue independent project/research. Student presentations and thesis writing included.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Sr standing in mech eng (or equiv). Students must have a CPHR of at least 3.4 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
784	Energy Modeling of Hybrid-Electric Vehicles G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Energy conversion, storage, utilization and optimization of complete road vehicle systems (conventional or hybrid-electric).
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. This is the first course in a series of three graduate courses.
785	Modeling, Simulation and Control of Hybrid-Vehicles G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Mathematical modeling, computer simulation and control design with application to hybrid-electric vehicles.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 784 or permission of instructor. This course is the second in a series of three graduate courses.
786	Hybrid Drivetrain Laboratory G 2 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Experiments on subsystems and systems related to hybrid drivetrains: batteries, transmissions, engines, drivetrains.
	Sp Qtrs. 1 4-hr lab. Prereq: 784, 785 or permission of instructor. This is the third in a series of three graduate courses.
787^	Biomechanics U G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Discrete mass and continuum mechanics; description of biological materials; biodynamics of limb and gross body motions; various models for injury to head, neck and torso.
	Wi Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 420 or 440 or Eng Mech 440 or equiv, and Math 415 or 512, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 770.
800^	Methods of Engineering Analysis G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Solution of boundary value, eigenvalue, and initial value problems arising in mechanics by approximate methods; weighted residual and stationary functional methods.
	Au Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 10 cr hrs of 700-level courses in Eng Mech or Mech Eng and Math 512 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 800.
803^*	Fundamentals of Thermodynamics II G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Introduction to the fundamentals of thermodynamics from the microscopic viewpoint.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 802. Offered odd numbered years.
804^*	Fluid Physics G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	The physics of chemically reacting thermodynamically nonequilibrium flowing fluids, with application to energy conversion systems, propulsion, plasma processors, high speed flows, and gas lasers.
	Wi Qtrs. Prereq: 803 or equiv or permission of instructor. This course is part of a sequence of graduate instruction in the fluid and thermal science area of the Dept of Mechanical Engineering, which treat modern engineering systems for which understanding molecular-scale process is critical. Offered even numbered years.
805^*	Electrical Gas Discharges G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Introduction to the physics of low-temperature plasmas involving electrical discharges in gases. Plasma chemistry and solid-state plasmas are also considered.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 803 or 804 or equiv or permission of instructor. Offered even numbered years.
806^*	Viscous Flow of Fluids G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Theory of viscous fluids; exact solutions of the Navier Stokes equations, creeping flows, and boundary layers.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 504. Offered even numbered years.
807^*	Conduction Heat Transfer G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of the general heat transfer equations and their application to heat transfer in solids.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 510. Offered even numbered years.
808*	Laminar Convection Heat Transfer G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Laminar forced convection in pipes; laminar thermal boundary layers and entrance effects; stagnation point heat transfer; free convection boundary layers and plumes.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 806 and 807. Offered odd numbered years.
809*	Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Black body radiation, gray body approximation, radiation surface properties, radiation exchange in non-participating media, conduction-radiation interaction, convection-radiation interaction, and introduction to radiation in participating media.
	Au Qtrs.  2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 807. Offered even numbered years
810*	Inviscid Flows G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Kinematics of inviscid flows; circulation and vorticity; the structure of vortices; two and three dimensional vortex flows; the Euler equations and the effect of compressibility.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 705 or equiv. Offered odd numbered years.
811	Computational Fluid Dynamics G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Advanced numerical methods for solving Navier-Stokes equations as well as equations for inviscid and boundary layer flows.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 707 or Aero Eng 615. Not open to students with credit for Aero Eng 870. Cross-listed with Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 870.
813*	Turbulent Flow and Heat Transfer G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Study of turbulent flows, with emphasis on the calculation of heat transfer in turbulent internal and external flows.
	Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 705 and 710. Offered odd numbered years.
814^*	Optical Techniques in Reacting and Nonreacting Flows G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Measurements and visualizations based on elastic and inelastic scattering and laser-induced fluorescence and background materials on optics, quantum mechanics, lasers, and detectors.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing in engineering/ science. Offered even numbered years
815*	Multiphase Flow, Heat, and Mass Transfer in Porous Media G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Current theories on flow, heat, and mass transfer in porous media and an understanding of the mechanisms involved in multiphase transport in porous media.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 806 or permission of instructor. Offered odd numbered years
818^*	Advanced Analytical Methods in Mechanical Engineering G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Transform and Green's function methods for solution of problems arising in heat conduction, vibration of continuous bodies, and mechanics of fluids; asymptotic evaluation of integral representations of these solutions.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 807 or 850 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 881. Offered odd numbered years.
820	Wave Dynamics in Fluids G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Small and finite amplitude wave propagation and attenuation in fluids, nonlinear flow-acoustic coupling.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 705 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 894S.
826^*	Combustion G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, the basic equations of change, and application of fundamentals to combustion in engineering systems.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 726 or permission of instructor. Offered even numbered years
833^*	Elastic Wave Propagation G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Dispersion and group velocity; waves in extended media; propagation and reflection in half space; Lamb problem; waves in plates and rods by exact theory scattering of waves.
	Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 731 or 734 or Eng Mech 731 or 734. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 833. Offered even numbered years.
835^	Random Vibrations G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Description of random processes; statistical properties of the response of mechanical systems; optimization of systems subjected to random inputs; instrumentation.
	Au Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 731 or Eng Mech 731. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 835.
837*	Advanced Topics in Tribology G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Current and advanced research topics in friction, wear, and lubrication vital to the successful operation of machine elements.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 765 and 767 or permission of instructor. Offered odd numbered years.
839	Finite Element Method in Engineering Science G 5 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Approximation of boundary value and initial value problems; variational methods, hybrid and mixed method; convergence and accuracy of finite element approximations; recent developments, advanced applications.
	Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: 763 or 768 or Civil En 763 or 768 or Eng Mech 763, and Math 601 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Civil En 839 or Eng Mech 839. Cross-listed in Civil Engineering.
840*	Theory of Continuous Media G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Equilibrium, compatibility, and strain displacement relationships for a general continuum; constitutive equations for problems of elasticity, fluid dynamics, and inelasticity.
	Wi Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 740 or Eng Mech 740. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 840. Offered odd numbered years.
843^	Advanced Elasticity G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Complex variable methods; anisotropic elasticity; three-dimensional elasticity; mixed boundary value problems; variational methods.
	Wi Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 740 or Eng Mech 740. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 843.
844*	Advanced Fracture Mechanics G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Treatment of advanced topics in fracture mechanics; elastic-plastic fracture, dynamic crack propagation and arrest, time dependent fracture, fracture of composites, and fatigue crack growth.
	Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 644 or Eng Mech 644 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 844.
847*	Theory of Plasticity G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Plastic range stress-strain relations; elasto-plastic behavior of beams and trusses; torsion of prismatic bars; plane strain; shear lines; limit analysis.
	Wi Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 740 or Eng Mech 740 and Math 512. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 847. Offered odd numbered years.
850*	Dynamics of High Speed Machinery G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	An advanced study of the interrelationships among forces, motions, and masses as related to rigid or elastic machine members.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 650 and 880; or equiv. Offered odd numbered years.
851^*	Kinematic Geometry of Mechanisms G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Kinematics and statics of spatial mechanisms including robotic mechanisms.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 752 or permission of instructor. Offered even numbered years.
855^	Advanced Shells G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Differential geometry of surface; general equations for arbitrary shell; solutions to membrane and bending equations.
	Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 755 or Eng Mech 754. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 855.
859*	Sliding Mode Control in Electro-Mechanical Systems G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Sliding mode control for decoupling of the design procedure and low sensitivity with respect to uncertainties, and application to control of electromechanical systems.
	Au Qtrs. 3 1-hr cl. Prereq: 571 or Elec Eng 551. Cross-listed in Electrical Engineering. Offered odd numbered years.
860*	Advanced Mechanical Design G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of concepts, principles, and phenomenological theories related to the failure-prevention aspect of mechanical design.
	Au Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 561 and Math 415. Offered even numbered years.
862^*	Advanced Mechanics of Structural Composites G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	An introduction to current important topic areas in structural composites; among these topics are fracture mechanisms and models, energy method modeling, dynamic structural response, and numerical modeling schemes.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 762 or Civil Eng 762 or Eng Mech 762 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Civil En 862 or Eng Mech 862. Offered even numbered years. Cross-listed in Civil Engineering.
864*	Theory of Viscoelasticity G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Basic concepts of time dependent inelastic behavior; viscoelastic constitutive laws; correspondence principles; quasi-static and dynamic problems.
	Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 740 or Eng Mech 740. Not open to students with credit for Eng Mech 864. Offered odd numbered years.
866^*	Hydrodynamic Stability of Fluid Motions G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Instability of inviscid and viscous parallel flows; thermal and centrifugal instability boundary-layer transition; and concepts of linear, nonlinear, and secondary instability analysis.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Aero Eng 570 or 800 equiv, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Aero Eng 866. Offered even numbered years. Cross-listed in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
870*	Digital Signal Analysis of Mechanical Systems G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Conceptual, measurement, and numerical aspects of digital data acquisition and signal processing, random data analysis, and system identification and diagnostic techniques used for mechanical systems.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 880 or permission of instructor. Offered even numbered years.
873^*	State Space Methods for Dynamic Systems Analysis and Control G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Application of state-space methods to the analysis and synthesis of dynamic systems with emphasis on control applications.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5 cl. Prereq: Math 568 or equiv and Mech Eng 571 or equiv, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Elec Eng 750. Offered even numbered years.
874*	Fault Diagnosis in Mechatronic Systems G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Fault detection and diagnosis in engineering systems based on dynamic models. Theory and case studies drawn from industrial application.
	Wi Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 780 or Elec Eng 750 or Aero Eng 720 or permission of instructor. Offered odd numbered years.
882^*	Modeling of Dynamic Systems G 4 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	A study of theoretical, experimental, and computer methods for characterizing the dynamic behavior of complex systems.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 880 or permission of instructor. Offered even numbered years.
883*	Life-Cycle Design Optimization G 3 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Life-cycle optimization of competitive products with emphasis on mathematical tools and real-world examples.
	Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 661 or 862 or permission of instructor. Offered odd numbered years.
888	Mechanical Engineering Seminar G 1 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Lecture and discussion of current topics related to mechanical engineering presented by graduate students, staff, and guest speakers.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: Mech eng grad standing. Repeatable. Does not count toward course work required for MS or Phd degrees.
894	Group Studies in Mechanical Engineering G 1-6 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Special topics in mechanical engineering. The particular topic, credit hours, and the instructor will be announced in the quarter previous to the one in which the course is offered.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.
993	Advanced Problems in Mechanical Engineering G 1-5 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Provides the opportunity to pursue special problems in mechanical engineering not otherwise covered.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.
999	Research in Mechanical Engineering G 1-18 [AU | WI | SP | SU]
	Research for thesis or dissertation purposes only.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable.