Courses

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• ENG EK 505: Introduction to Robotics and Autonomous Systems
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: Ordinary differential equations. Linear algebra. Experience with progr amming - This course will provide the foundation for the study of robotics and autonomous systems. Topics to be covered include modeling techniques (kinematics and dynamics) for a variety of robotic systems, ranging from manipulator arms and car-like vehicles to soft robots, an introduction to control and motion planning for such systems, and concepts of sensing and perception. The course will also discuss the basics of machine learning techniques in robotics and the ethical implications of the field as robotics and automation continue their progression into commonplace tools.
• ENG EK 690: Career Lab: Job & Internship Search for Master's Students
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: Graduate student only - Graduate Prerequisites: Graduate student only; enrollment at the discretion of the CDO - In this course students will learn about job search principles and actively work on their application materials and job search techniques. Priority for this class is given to students participating in a 3 credit course and those with upcoming graduation dates. Graduate student only; enrollment at the discretion of the CDO.
• ENG EK 691: Lean and Agile New Product Development
  This 4-credit project-based graduate Engineering elective combines theory and practice of modern strategies designed to accelerate and optimize the product development process. Focus will be on value creation rather than traditional capacity utilization strategies. Techniques developed for Lean Manufacturing and Agile Software Development will be applied across the full spectrum of Engineering new products. Team-based projects provide experiential opportunities designed to fulfill the Practicum requirement for MEng degree programs. This course satisfies one of the requirements for Leadership courses in the MEng program. No prerequisites are are required.
• ENG EK 731: Bench-to-Bedside: Translating Biomedical Innovation from the Laboratory to the Marketplace
  The subject of the course is the translation of medical technologies into new products and services for the healthcare system. The course begins with a rigorous study of intellectual property, licensing and the core aspects of planning, creating, funding and building new entrepreneurial ventures. Concepts and tools are presented for assessing new technologies and their potential to be the basis for a new entrepreneurial venture. Comparisons will be made of how technologies can be sourced and commercialized out of three very different environments: universities, national laboratories and corporate laboratories. Cross-disciplinary teams of students will be formed which will evaluate translational research projects currently being developed at Boston University and their potential for transformation into a start-up company to commercialize the technology, providing a unique linkage between the scientific research activities of the university and the professional schools. Each week there will be a case study which will discuss examples of both success and failure in technology commercialization. Some of these case studies examine Boston University life sciences spin-out companies, and the founders and CEO?s of these ventures will share their experiences with the class. Same as LAW JO 997, LAW LA 997, QST HM 801. Students may not receive credits for both.
• ENG ME 302: Engineering Mechanics 2
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (ENGEK301 & CASMA226) - Fundamentals of engineering dynamics. Linear and angular momentum principles. Kinematics and kinetics of particles. Kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies in two dimensions. Energy methods. Introduction to mechanical vibrations.
• ENG ME 303: Fluid Mechanics
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (ENGEK301 & CASMA226) - Properties of fluids. Fluid statics. Dimensional analysis. Control volume approach to conservation of mass, momentum, and energy, leading to the Bernoulli equation. Differential analysis approach to conservation of mass and momentum, leading to potential flow and the Navier-Stokes equations. Applications to pipe flow, boundary layers analysis, and methods for estimating drag, and lift forces. Includes labs.
• ENG ME 304: Energy and Thermodynamics
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASPY211) ; Undergraduate Corequisites: (CASMA225); Grad 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; thermodynamic cycles. Turbines, pumps, compressors, and nozzles. Application to engines, refrigeration systems, and energy conversion. Includes lab.
• ENG ME 305: Mechanics of Materials
  Undergraduate Prerequisites:(ENGEK103 & 301 and CASMA226) - 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.
• ENG ME 306: Introduction to Materials Science
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASPY212 & CASCH131) - 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: (ENGME305 & CASMA226) - 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: (ENGME303 & ENGEK307 & ENGEK381 & CASWR120) - 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: (ENGME357 & ENGEK210) 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: (ENGEK210 & ENGME357) - 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: (ENGME357) ; Undergraduate Corequisites: (ENGME358) - 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: (CASMA226) - 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: (ENGME302 & ENGME421) 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: (ENGME302) 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: (ENGME302) - 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: (ENGME302 & ENGME303 & ENGME305) - 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.