Courses

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• ENG ME 304: Energy and Thermodynamics
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS PY 211.
  Undergraduate Corequisites: CAS MA 225.
  Graduate Prerequisites: ( (METPY212 OR CASPY252) & METMA124)
  Macroscopic treatment of the fundamental concepts of thermodynamic systems. Zeroth, first, and second laws; properties of simple compressible substances; entropy; energy availability; ideal gas mixtures and psychometrics; and thermodynamic cycles. Application to engines, refrigeration systems, and energy conversion. Includes lab.
• ENG ME 305: Mechanics of Materials
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: ENG EK 301 ; ENG EK 103 ; CAS MA 226.
  Introduction to stress and strain. Axial and shear loading. Torsion of shafts and thin-walled tubes. Stress within and deflection of bending beams. Combined loadings. Stress and strain transformations. Generalized Hooke's law. Material failure theories. Column buckling. Includes lab and project.
• ENG ME 306: Introduction to Materials Science
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS PY 212 and CAS CH 131.
  Structure and properties of solids; crystalline structure; defect structures; atom movement and diffusion; nucleation and growth; deformation; phase diagrams; strengthening mechanisms; heat treatment; ferrous/nonferrous alloys; ceramics; polymers; composites. Includes lab. Cannot be taken for credit in addition to ENG BE 425.
• ENG ME 309: Structural Mechanics
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: ENG ME 305 and CAS MA 226.
  Application of solid mechanics to structures and machine elements. Elementary elasticity. Energy principles. Matrix and finite element methods. Stability phenomena. Modes of structural failure. Introduction to finite element method. Includes design project.
• ENG ME 310: Instrumentation
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: ENG ME 303 ; ENG EK 307 ; ENG EK 381 ; CAS WR 120.
  Designing, assembling, and operating experiments involving mechanical measurements; analyzing experimental data. Safety considerations in the laboratory. Mechanical and electrical transducers for flow, pressure, temperature, velocity, strain, and force. Electric circuits for static and dynamic analog signal conditioning. Computer use for digital data acquisition and analysis; instrument control. Introduction to frequency domain analysis. Professional standards for documenting experiments and preparing reports, including formal uncertainty analysis involving elementary stat Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Writing-Intensive Course.
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• ENG ME 345: Automation and Manufacturing Methods
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: ENG ME 357 and ENG EK 210; ENGEK122/EK125
  An introduction to the major concepts and practices of modern manufacturing, including production system dynamics, process development, and computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques. Topics include numerically controlled machines, robotic control, real-time process control, computer vision, statistical process control, programmable logic control, production system design, discrete event system models, and computer simulation. Strong emphasis is given on hands-on laboratory experience, with a lecture component covering fundamental concepts and supporting the laboratory exercises and projects. Includes lab.
• ENG ME 357: Introduction to CAD and Machine Components
  Focuses on design and engineering concepts to support the creation of 3D mechanical models and 2D engineering drawings using advanced CAD applications. Hands on course work enables students to develop proper modeling techniques to define complex geometry and create production engineering drawings to ANSI standards. Course will cover core CAD competencies including assembly design, mechanism design, motion analysis, bill of materials and detailed assembly drawings.
• ENG ME 358: Manufacturing Processes
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: ENG EK 210 and ENG ME 357.
  This courses introduces you to modern manufacturing and materials processing methods. The course includes a wide range of manufacturing processes including machining, injection molding, and 3D printing; and explains the fundamental principles and practices of manufacturing at scale. We will understand the underlying physical principles and how material properties impact and are impacted by various methods. Labs and projects will enable students to experiment with various processes and understand how the theory applies to the physical world.
• ENG ME 360: Electromechanical Design
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: ENG ME 357.
  Undergraduate Corequisites: ENG ME 358.
  Focuses on the use of engineering principles, simulation and physical models in product design. Hands-on exercises allow students to propose solutions to practical problems and to develop their ideas through the construction and testing of physical prototypes. Topics include Arduino sensing and control, mechanical metrology, principles of efficient mechanical design, manufacturing techniques, CAE tutorials for product simulation and prototype testing.
• ENG ME 400: Undergraduate Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS MA 226.
  Coverage of a specific topic in mechanical engineering at the undergraduate level. Subject matter varies from semester to semester; not offered every semester.
• ENG ME 403: Atmospheric Flight Mechanics and Control
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: ENG ME 302 and ENG ME 421; or consent of instructor
  Introduction to stability and control of atmospheric flight vehicles. Forces and moments on aircraft. Static and dynamic stability. Equations of motion. Feedback design using root locus. Flying quality standards. Longitudinal and lateral autopilots. Includes design project and lab. Cannot be taken for credit in addition to ENG ME 404, ENG EC 402, or ENG BE 404.
• ENG ME 404: Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: ENG ME 302; or consent of instructor.
  Modeling of mechanical systems. Introduction to theory of feedback and control. Performance and stability of linear systems. Design of feedback control systems. Practical applications. Includes lab. Cannot be taken for credit in addition to ENG ME 403, ENG EC 402, or ENG BE 404.
• ENG ME 406: Dynamics of Space Vehicles
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: ENG ME 302.
  Orbital mechanics of particles, earth satellite trajectories. Rocket propulsion and atmospheric reentry dynamics. Gravitational and electromagnetic fields of the earth. Effects of the space environment on vehicle performance. Rigid body dynamics and vehicle attitude control. Interplanetary trajectories and mission planning.
• ENG ME 408: Aircraft Performance and Design
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: ENG ME 302 ; ENG ME 303 ; ENG ME 305.
  This course covers the fundamental elements of designing and analyzing fixed wing aircraft, including general aviation aircraft, commercial transports and selected military products. Student teams get to design an airplane from start to finish during the semester as well as compete with other teams for Best-in-Class design. Topics covered include Initial Sizing, Wing, Fuselage and Empennage Design, Propulsion Selection, Takeoff & Landing Performance, Structural Design, Stability & Control and Cost Assessment. Emphasis is put on modeling existing competitor aircraft in tandem with the students' design, which helps substantiate design choices. The use of spreadsheets is a key learning tool for this course.
• ENG ME 411: Operations Research
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (ENGME366 OR CASMA381) & (ENGEK102 OR CASMA142))
  No longer offered
• ENG ME 415: Product Design
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: ENG ME 345 ; ENG ME 407 ; ENG EK 409.
  No longer offered
• ENG ME 416: Introduction to Robotics
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS MA 225 ; ENG EK 125 ; ENG EK 301.
  The term robot was first used by a Czech playwriter in 1920, but the fascination of humans with machines that can sense, process and act in their physical environment was there since ancient civilization. Today the convergence of relatively cheap but powerful hardware with many years of research makes possible to (almost) build robots in different shapes and for a variety of applications: industrial robots, vacuum cleaners, delivery drones, self-driving cars, etc. While this is an active field of research, the basic building blocks for a robot (modeling, control, perception, mapping and planning) are well understood. Through both theory and practice, in this class you will learn these basics, and build a simple but complete system that will compete with the creations of your peers.
• ENG ME 419: Heat Transfer
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: ENG ME 303 and ENG ME 304.
  Fundamentals of heat exchange processes and applications to heat exchanger design. Principles of steady and unsteady conduction. Introduction to numerical analysis. Natural and forced convection heat transfer in internal and external flows. Radiant heat exchange. Introduction to boiling and condensation heat transfer. Includes lab and design project.
• ENG ME 420: Supply Chain Engineering
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: ENG EK 381.
  Emphasizes the integration of product design with the process of delivering products to customers. Review of manufacturing processes for process automation. Supply chain configuration and flow balancing. Seamless introduction of new products. Process reengineering and lean manufacturing techniques in established supply chains. Design of decision support systems.
• ENG ME 421: Aerodynamics
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: ENG ME 303.
  Flow kinematics. Aerodynamic forces. Potential flow theory. Streamfunction and velocity potential in two-dimensional flows. 2D and 3D wing theory: thin airfoil theory and lifting line theory. Computational methods for potential flow. Linearized compressible flow. Laminar and turbulent boundary layers. Includes labs and computer projects.