The request to revise Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science MATH requirements

Memo Date: 
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
To: 
College of Engineering
From: 
Office of Academic Affairs
Approved On: March 18, 2013
Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: Summer 2013

Note: Deletions are strikethroughs.  Insertions are underlined.


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MEGR 2144. Introduction to Solid Mechanics. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 2141 with a grade of C or above and MATH 2241. Engineering theory of deformable solids and applications. Stress and deformation resulting from axial, torsion and bending loads. Shear and moment diagrams, Mohr’s circle for stress and strain and buckling of columns.

MEGR 2156. Design Projects Laboratory I. (2) Prerequisites: ENGR1201, ENGR1202, PHYS 2102, and MEGR 2141, all with a grade of C or above, and MATH 2241. Corequisite: MEGR 2180 Manufacturing Systems.  Introduction to design as well as the fundamentals of manufacturing, including computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).  Emphasis will be placed on design visualization, functional analysis, and design prototyping. Student designs will be manufactured to verify design concepts.

MEGR 2180. Manufacturing Systems.  (3)  Prerequisites: ENGR 1202, PHYS 2102L, and MEGR 2141, all with a grade of C or above, and MATH 2241.  Corequisite: MEGR 2156.  The course will impart a broad overview of manufacturing materials, processes, and procedures.  Topics include mechanical behavior and physical properties, basic materials, casting, rolling, forming, welding, cutting, surfaces, engineering metrology, quality assurance, and automation. Basic concepts of engineering economics and cost estimating. The economics of manufacturing will also be introduced, including the time value of money, economic analysis, and cost estimating.

MEGR 2240.  Computational Methods for Engineers. (3)  Prerequisites:  MEGR 2141 with a grade of C or above and MATH 2241.  Automated engineering analysis and synthesis techniques based on software engineering principles.  Overview of data representation and computing languages.  Program development using programming languages and off-the shelf software packages.  Study of numerical methods, potential errors, and computational stability.  emphasis on effective design, testing, and debugging practices. 

MEGR 3171. Introduction to Measurements and Instrumentation. (2) Prerequisites:  ECGR 2161 and MATH 2241, both with a grade of C or above. Corequisite: MEGR 3171L. Statistical analysis of experimental data, curve fitting. Operational amplifiers and signal conditioning techniques for remote monitoring. Computer data acquisition, interfaces and techniques, RS-232 and GPIB interface buses. Discussion of the principles involved in the use of sensors and transducers in measurements of linear and angular displacement, velocity and acceleration, temperature, force, pressure, torque and flow.  Introduction to dynamic measurements and frequency analysis.

MEGR 3114.  Fluid Mechanics. (3) PrerequisitesMATH 2241 and MEGR 3121, both with a grade of C or above.  Basic concepts of a fluid and the fundamentals of ideal and real fluid flow.  Topics include fluid statics, conservation principles, Bernoulli’s equation, fluid flow in pipes, and measurement devices.

MEGR 3225. Introduction to Finite Element Analysis. (3) Prerequisites: MEGR 2144,  and MEGR 2240, and MATH 2171, bothall with grades of C or above.  Technical Elective.  The basic concepts of finite element analysis (FEA) are introduced.  The necessary concepts from linear algebra are reviewed.   Simple elements such as truss and beam elements are emphasized, with an introduction to continuum elements for structural analysis.  Introduction to heat transfer elements for steady state conduction and convection.  Mathematics software is used to illustrate such concepts as the finite element assembly process, and the solution of the primary unknowns. A commercially available finite element code is also introduced.

 

 

 

Suggested Curriculum: B.S.M.E. Degree

First Year

 

Fall Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

CHEM 1251  Chemistry I

3

 

 

CHEM 1251L Chemistry I Lab

1

 

 

ENGL 1101 English I

3

 

 

ENGR 1201 Intro to Engineering I

2

 

 

LBS 110x  Arts & Society

3

 

 

MATH 1241 Calc I

3

 

 

Spring Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

ENGL 1102 English II

2

 

 

ENGR 1202 Intro to Engineering II

2

 

 

MATH 1242 Calc II

3

 

 

PHYS 2101 Physics I

3

 

 

PHYS 2101L Physics I Lab

1

 

 

Science Elective

3

 

 

 

Second Year

 

Fall Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

ECON 2101 Principles of Econ – Macro

3

 

 

LBST 2101 Western Culture & Historic Awareness

3

 

 

MATH 2241 Calc IIIMATH 2171 Differential Equations

3

 

 

MEGR 2141 Eng Mechanics I

3

 

 

PHYS 2102 Physics II

3

 

 

PHYS 2102L Physics II Lab

1

 

 

Spring Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

ECGR 2161 Basic Electrical Eng

3

 

 

MATH 2171 Differential EquationsMATH 2241 Calc III

3

 

 

MEGR 2144 Solid Mechanics

3

 

 

MEGR 2156 Design Project Lab I

2

 

 

MEGR 2180 Manufacturing Systems

3

 

 

MEGR 2240 Computational Methods

3

 

 

 

Third Year

 

Fall Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

MEGR 3111 Thermodynamics I

3

 

 

MEGR 3121 Dynamic Systems I

3

 

 

MEGR 3161 Eng Materials

3

 

 

MEGR 3171 Measurements & Instrumentation

2

 

 

MEGR 3171L Instrumentation Lab

2

 

 

ME Tech Elective

3

 

 

Spring Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

MEGR 3112 Thermodynamics II

3

 

 

MEGR 3114 Fluid Mechanics

3

 

 

MEGR 3116 Heat Transfer

3

 

 

MEGR 3122 Dynamic Systems II

3

 

 

MEGR 3152 Mechanics & Materials Lab

2

 

 

MEGR 3156 Design Project Lab II

2

 

 

 

Fourth Year

 

Fall Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

ENGR 3295 Prof Development

1

 

 

LBST 2102 Global & Intercultural Connections

3

 

 

MEGR 3221 Machine Analysis & Design

3

 

 

MEGR 3251 Thermals / Fluids Lab

2

 

 

MEGR 3255 Senior Design I

2

 

 

ME Tech Elective

3

 

 

Math Elective

3

 

 

Spring Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

LBST 221x Ethical Issues

3

 

 

MEGR 3216 Thermal / Fluids Design

3

 

 

MEGR 3256 Senior Design II

2

 

 

ME Tech Electives (2)

6

 

Total Credit Hours = 126

                                                   

 

 

 

 

Suggested Curriculum: B.S.M.E. Degree with a Concentration in Energy Engineering

First Year

 

Fall Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

CHEM 1251  Chemistry I

3

 

 

CHEM 1251L  Chemistry I Lab

1

 

 

ENGL 1101  English I

3

 

 

ENGR 1201  Intro to Engineering I

2

 

 

LBST 110x  Arts & Society

3

 

 

MATH 1241  Calculus I

3

 

 

Spring Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

ENGL 1102  English II

3

 

 

ENGR 1202  Intro to Engineering II

2

 

 

MATH 1242  Calculus II

3

 

 

PHYS 2101  Physics I

3

 

 

PHYS 2101L  Physics I Lab

1

 

 

Science Elective

3

 

 

 

Second Year

 

Fall Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

ECON 2101  Principles of Economics – Macro

3

 

 

LBST 2101  Western Cultural & Historic Awareness

3

 

 

MATH 2241  Calculus IIIMATH 2171 Differential Equations

3

 

 

MEGR 2141  Engineering Mechanics I

3

 

 

PHYS 2102  Physics II

3

 

 

PHYS 2102  Physics II Lab

1

 

 

Spring Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

ECGR 2161  Basic Electrical Engineering I

3

 

 

MATH 2171  Differential EquationsMATH 2241 Calc III

3

 

 

MEGR 2144  Solid Mechanics

3

 

 

MEGR 2156  Design Projects Lab I

2

 

 

MEGR 2180  Manufacturing Systems

3

 

 

MEGR 2240  Computational Methods

3

 

 

MEGR 2499 Energy Engineering Clinic IIntroduction to Energy Engineering

1

 

 

 

Third Year

 

Fall Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

MEGR 3111  Thermodynamics I

3

 

 

MEGR 3121  Dynamic Systems I

3

 

 

MEGR 3161  Engineering Materials

3

 

 

MEGR 3171  Measurements and Instrumentation

2

 

 

MEGR 3171L  Instrumentation Lab

2

 

 

Math Elective

3

 

 

Spring Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

MEGR 3112  Thermodynamics II

3

 

 

MEGR 3114  Fluid Mechanics

3

 

 

MEGR 3116  Heat Transfer

3

 

 

MEGR 3122  Dynamic Systems II

3

 

 

MEGR 3152  Mechanics and Materials Lab

2

 

 

MEGR 3156  Design Project Lab II  (Energy Engineering Area)

2

 

 

 

Fourth Year

 

Fall Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

ENGR 3295  Professional Development

1

 

 

LBST 2102  Global and Intercultural Connections

3

 

 

MEGR 3221  Machine Analysis and Design

3

 

 

MEGR 3251  Thermal/Fluids Lab

2

 

 

MEGR 3455  Energy Engineering Clinic IIEnergy Senior Design I*

2

 

 

Energy Engineering Electives (2)

6

 

 

Spring Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

LBST 221x  Ethical Issues

3

 

 

MEGR 3216  Thermal / Fluids Design

3

 

 

MEGR 3456  Energy Engineering Clinic IIIEnergy Senior Design II*

2

 

 

Energy Technical Electives (2)

6

 

Total Credit Hours = 127

 

 

Suggested Curriculum: B.S.M.E. Degree with a Concentration in Motorsports Engineering

First Year

 

Fall Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

CHEM 1251  Chemistry I

3

 

 

CHEM 1251L  Chemistry I Lab

1

 

 

ENGL 1101  English I

3

 

 

ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering I

2

 

 

LBST 110x  Arts and Society

3

 

 

MATH 1241  Calculus I

3

 

 

Spring Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

ENGL 1102  English II

3

 

 

ENGR 1202  Introduction to Engineering II

2

 

 

MATH 1242  Calculus II

3

 

 

PHYS 2101  Physics I

3

 

 

PHYS 2101L  Physics I Lab

1

 

 

Science Elective

3

 

 

 

Second Year

 

Fall Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

PHYS 2102  Physics II

3

 

 

PHYS 2102  Physics II Lab

1

 

 

MEGR 2141 Engineering Mechanics I

3

 

 

MATH 2241  Calculus IIIMATH 2171 Differential Equations

3

 

 

ECON 2101  Principles of Economics – Macro

3

 

 

LBST 2101  Western Cultural and Historic Awareness

3

 

 

Spring Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

ECGR 2161  Basic Electrical Engineering

3

 

 

MATH 2171  Differential EquationsMATH 2241 Calc III

3

 

 

MEGR 2144  Solid Mechanics

3

 

 

MEGR 2156  Design Project Lab I (Automotive Eng Area)

2

 

 

MEGR 2180  Manufacturing Systems

3

 

 

MEGR 2240  Computational Methods

3

 

 

MEGR 2299  Motorsports Engineering Clinic IIntroduction to Motorsports Engineering

1

 

 

 

Third Year

 

Fall Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

MEGR 3111  Thermodynamics I

3

 

 

MEGR 3121  Dynamic Systems I

3

 

 

MEGR 3161  Engineering Materials

3

 

 

MEGR 3171  Measurements and Instrumentation

2

 

 

MEGR 3171L  Instrumentation Lab

2

 

 

Motorsports Technical Elective

3

 

 

Spring Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

MEGR 3112  Thermodynamics II

3

 

 

MEGR 3114  Fluid Mechanics

3

 

 

MEGR 3116  Heat Transfer

3

 

 

MEGR 3122  Dynamic Systems II

3

 

 

MEGR 3152  Mechanics and Materials Lab

2

 

 

MEGR 3156  Design Project Lab II  (Automotive Eng Area)

2

 

 

 

Fourth Year

 

Fall Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

ENGR 3295  Professional Development

1

 

 

LBST 2102  Global and Intercultural Connections

3

 

 

MEGR 3221  Machine Analysis and Design

3

 

 

MEGR 3251  Thermal/Fluids Lab

2

 

 

MEGR 3355  Motorsports Engineering Clinic IIMotorsports Senior Design I

2

 

 

Motorsports Technical Electives (2)

6

 

 

Spring Semester

 

 

Course

Credits

 

 

LBST 221x  Ethical Issues

3

 

 

MEGR 3216  Thermal/Fluids Design

3

 

 

MEGR 3356  Motorsports Engineering Clinic IIIMotorsports Senior Design II

2

 

 

Math Elective

3

 

 

Motorsports Technical Elective

3

 

Total Credit Hours = 127