2014-2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin (with addenda) 
    
    May 16, 2024  
2014-2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin (with addenda) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


A Brief Guide to Course Descriptions

Each program described in this catalog contains detailed descriptions of the courses offered within the program.

The first line gives the official course number for which students must register and the official course title. The letters indicate the discipline of the course and the first number of the official course numbers indicates the level of the course. The levels are as follows:

  • 1XXX - Freshman Level
  • 2XXX - Sophomore Level
  • 3XXX - Junior Level
  • 4XXX - Senior Level
  • 5XXX to 9XXX - Graduate level

Typically the last number of the course number indicates the number of credits. The breakdown of periods of the course is also listed.

When selecting a course for registration, the section of the course may include the following notations:

  • “LEC” - lecture section
  • “RCT” or “RC” - recitation section
  • “LAB” or “LB” - lab section

Additionally, any other letter or digit listed in the section will further identify the section and being liked to another section of the class with the same letter and/or digit combination. Further information on sections is available from academic advisers during registration periods.

The paragraph description briefly indicates the contents and coverage of the course. A detailed course syllabus may be available by request from the office of the offering department.

“Prerequisites” are courses (or their equivalents) that must be completed before registering for the described course. “Co-requisites” are courses taken concurrently with the described course.

The notation “Also listed…” indicates that the course is also given under the number shown. This means that two or more departments or programs sponsor the described course and that students may register under either number, usually the one representing the student’s major program. Classes are jointly delivered.

 

Mathematics

  
  • MA-UY 2012 Elements of Linear Algebra I

    2 Credits
    This course introduces vector concepts. Linear transformations. Matrices and Determinants. Characteristic roots and eigenfunctions.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 1124  or equivalent.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 2034 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

    4 Credits
    MA-UY 2034 is an introduction to ordinary differential equations and linear algebra. The course develops the techniques for the analytic and numeric solutions of ordinary differential equations (and systems) that are widely used in modern engineering and science. Linear algebra is used as a tool for solving systems of linear equations as well as for understanding the structure of solutions to linear (systems) of differential equations. Topics covered include the fundamental concepts of linear algebra such as Gaussian elimination, Matrix Theory, linear transformations, vector spaces, subspaces, basis, eigenvectors, eigenvalues and the diagonalization of matrices, as well as the techniques for the analytic and numeric solutions of ordinary differential equations (and systems) that commonly appear in modern engineering and science.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 1124 MA-UY 1424 , or MA-UY 1132  
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 2054 Applied Business Data Analysis I

    4 Credits
    This course covers applications of theories of random phenomena to problems in business management. Topics include probability theory, discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling, measures of central value and dispersion, sampling distributions, statistical estimation and introduction to hypothesis testing. Use of statistical software is integrated with the previous topics; examples are drawn from problems in business decision-making. Applications to advanced statistical applications in business management. Emphasis is on application of concepts. Use of statistical software integrated with the previous topics.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 1054  or equivalent.
    Note: Course required only for Management Majors. Credit for this course may not be used to satisfy the requirements for other majors.

    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 2112 Multivariable Calculus A

    2 Credits
    This course introduces Multivariable Calculus. Analysis of functions of several variables, vector valued functions, partial derivatives, optimization techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 1124 , MA-UY 1424 , or MA-UY 1132 
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 2114 Calculus III: Multi-Dimensional Calculus

    4 Credits
    Functions of several variables. Vectors in the plane and space. Partial derivatives with applications, especially Lagrange multipliers. Double and triple integrals. Spherical and cylindrical coordinates. Surface and line integrals. Divergence, gradient, and curl. Theorems of Gauss and Stokes.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 1124 MA-UY 1424  or MA-UY 1132  
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  
  • MA-UY 2122 Multivariable Calculus B

    2 Credits
    This course continues Multivariable Calculus. Multiple integrals, parametric equations, vector fields, line integrals, surface integrals and major theorems concerning their applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2112 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 2132 Ordinary Differential Equations

    2 Credits
    This course covers first order differential equations: modeling and solving. Stability of autonomous equations. Higher order linear ordinary differential equations: Solution bases, Wronskian and initial value problems. Linear systems of first-order differential equations with constant coefficients: Elimination and eigenvalue method of solution. Elementary concepts of numerical analysis. Numerical solution of initial value problems for ordinary differential equations.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2012 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 2212 Data Analysis I

    2 Credits
    This course covers basic theory of probability. Random variables. Distributions. Expectation. Functions of a random variable. Descriptive statistics. Data description. Sampling distributions. Use of statistical software is integrated with previous topics.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 1124 , MA-UY 1124 , or MA-UY 1132 
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 2222 Data Analysis II

    2 Credits
    This course covers point and interval estimation. Hypothesis testing. Linear regression. One-way analysis of variance. Use of statistical software is integrated with the previous topics.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2212 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 2224 Data Analysis

    4 Credits
    An introductory course to probability and statistics. It affords the student some acquaintance with both probability and statistics in a single term. Topics in Probability include mathematical treatment of chance; combinatorics; binomial, Poisson, and Gaussian distributions; the Central Limit Theorem and the normal approximation. Topics in Statistics include sampling distribution of sample mean and sample variance; normal, t-, and Chi-square distributions; confidence intervals; testing of hypotheses; least square regression model. Applications to scientific, industrial, and financial data are integrated into the course. NOTE: Cannot be taken if student is also taking or has already taken MA-UY 3012 or MA-UY 3022.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 1124  , MA-UY 1424  , or MA-UY 1132 
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  
  • MA-UY 2233 Introduction to Probability

    3 Credits
    Standard first course in probability, recommended for those planning further work in probability or statistics. Probability of events, random variables and expectations, discrete and continuous distribution, joint and conditional distribution, moment generating functions, central limit theorem.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 109, MA-UY 2112  , OR MA-UY 2114  . Note: Not open to students who have taken MA-UY 3012  or MA-UY 3022  .
    Also listed under: EE-UY 2233 
  
  • MA-UY 2312 Discrete Mathematics I

    2 Credits
    This course covers logic and induction. Sets and functions. Recursive definitions. Counting techniques. Inclusion-exclusion principle.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 1124  or equivalent.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 2314 Discrete Mathematics

    4 Credits
    Logic, proofs, set theory, functions, relations, asymptotic notation, recurrences, modeling computation, graph theory.

    Prerequisite(s): Math Diagnostic Exam or MA-UY 912  or MA-UY 914  (minimum calculus level required) OR MATH-SHU 110 (for Shanghai Students)
    Note: This course and CS-GY 6003 cannot both be taken for credit.

    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 2322 Discrete Mathematics II

    2 Credits
    This course covers recurrence relations and generating functions. Equivalence relations and partial orderings. Graphs and connectivity of graphs. Trees and sorting. Boolean algebra, languages and finite state machines.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2312 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 2414 Basic Practice of Statistics

    4 Credits
    We are inundated by data, but data alone does not translate into useful information. Statistics provide the means for organizing, summarizing, and therefore better analyzing data so that we can understand what data tells us about critical questions. If one collects data then understanding how to use statistical methods is critical, but it is also necessary to understand and interpret all the information we consume on a daily basis. This course provides these basic statistical approaches and techniques. This course may not be acceptable as a substitute for any other Probability or Statistics course. See your advisor.

  
  • MA-UY 3012 Introduction to Probability I

    2 Credits
    This course covers probability of events. Random variables. Discrete and continuous distributions. Joint distributions. Expectation. Functions of a random variable.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2112  or equivalent.
    Note: Not open to students who have taken MA 2212.

    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 3022 Probability Theory II

    2 Credits
    This course covers multivariate random variables, moment generating functions, properties of expectation, limit theorems and gives an introduction to random processes and their applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2224  or MA-UY 3012  
    Note: Not open to students who have taken MA-UY 2233.

    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 3103 Problem Solving and Proofs

    3 Credits
    This course covers mathematical problem solving, proofs and innovative reasoning. Discussion of independent challenging problems from Analysis, Complex Analysis, Probability, Combinatorics, Linear Algebra, Number Theory and Graph Theory.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2312  and MA-UY 2012  or MA-UY 2034  and MA-UY 2314 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 3112 Complex Variables I

    2 Credits
    This course covers functions of a complex variable. Derivatives and Cauchy-Riemann equations. Integrals and Cauchy integral theorem. Power and Laurent Series. Residue theory.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2122  or equivalent.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 3113 Advanced Linear Algebra and Complex Variables

    3 Credits
    This course provides a deeper understanding of topics introduced in MA-UY 2012  and MA-UY 2034  and continues the development of those topics,while also covering functions of a Complex Variable. Topics covered include: The Gram-Schmidt Process,inner product spaces and applications , Singular value decomposition,LU decomposition. Derivatives and Cauchy-Riemann equations, Integrals and Cauchy integral theorem. Power and Laurent Series, Residue theory.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2122  or MA-UY 2114  AND MA-UY 2012  or MA-UY 2034  .
    Note: Course not open to students who have taken MA-UY 3112.

    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 3203 Linear Optimization

    3 Credits
    This course examines linear optimization problems with constraints; optimality conditions and duality theory, the simplex method, complexity of the simplex method, interior point methods, selected applications, network flow problems and the network simplex method.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2312  and MA-UY 2112 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 3303 Differential Geometry

    3 Credits
    This course covers curves and surfaces. Curvature. First and second fundamental form. Gaussian curvature. Geodesics, Minimal Surfaces. Gauss-Bonnet Theorem.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2122  or MA-UY 2114  
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 3914 Project in Mathematics I

    4 Credits
    In this course, students read, study and investigate selected topics in mathematics. Problems are discussed and presented by participating students.

    Prerequisite(s): approval of departmental adviser.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 4013 Introduction to Number Theory

    3 Credits
    This course covers properties of integers and prime numbers. Congruences. Theorems of Fermat, Euler and Wilson. Quadratic residues. Diophantine equations.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 1124 , MA-UY 1424  or MA-UY 1132 
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 4023 Elements of Abstract Algebra

    3 Credits
    This course covers basic properties of groups, rings, fields, Euclidean rings and modules. Field extensions and Galois theory. Finite fields.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2012 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 4113 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

    3 Credits
    This is a standard first course in mathematical statistics, recommended for those who will take advanced courses in statistics. Topics covered: Sampling distributions, tests of hypotheses, significance tests, point and interval estimation, regression and analysis of variance.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 3012  or MA-UY 2222 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 4123 Statistical Methods

    3 Credits
    This course covers analysis of variance with simple experimental designs. Topics covered: Sampling procedures, including sequential analysis. Nonparametric statistical methods. Statistical decisions.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 4113 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 4133 Time Series

    3 Credits
    This course examines properties of time series, regression methods, linear processes, moving average processes, autoregressive processes, ARIMA models, autocorrelation, nonstationarity, parameter estimation, forecasting, regression models, ARCH, GARCH models, applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2222 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 4413 Applied Partial Differential Equations

    3 Credits
    Modeling of physical processes. Classification of equations. Formulation and treatment of boundary- and initial-value problems. Green’s functions. Maximum principle. Separation of variables. Fourier series and integrals. Quasilinear first-order equations and characteristics. D’Alembert solution of wave equation. Conservation laws and shock waves. | Offered in the fall.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2132  and MA-UY 3112  or MA-UY 3113  
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 4423 Introductory Numerical Analysis

    3 Credits
    This course covers: Polynomial interpolation and approximation of functions. Divided differences. Least-squares data fitting, orthogonal polynomials. Numerical differentiation and integration. Solution of nonlinear equations. Gaussian elimination, pivoting, iterative refinement, conditioning of matrices. Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2132  or MA-UY 2034  and some experience in computer programming.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 4433 Complex Variables

    3 Credits
    This course covers: Functions of a complex variable. Derivatives and Cauchy-Riemann equations. Integrals and Cauchy integral theory. Power and Laurent series. Residue theory. Conformal mappings. Schwarz- Christoffel transformations.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2132  and MA-UY 3112 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 4613 Analysis I

    3 Credits
    This course covers the study of basic topics in analysis with emphasis on methods. Sequences, series, functions, uniform convergence, continuity, partial differentiation, extreme value problems with constraints, Riemann integrals, line integrals, improper integrals, integrals with parameters, transformations, Riemann-Stieltjes integral, uniform and absolute convergence of integrals. Beta and Gamma functions.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2122  or MA-UY 2114  and MA-UY 2132  or MA-UY 2034  
    Note: This course is required for MA minors.

    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 4623 Analysis II

    3 Credits
    This course covers the study of basic topics in analysis with emphasis on methods. Sequences, series, functions, uniform convergence, continuity, partial differentiation, extreme value problems with constraints, Riemann integrals, line integrals, improper integrals, integrals with parameters, transformations, Riemann-Stieltjes integral, uniform and absolute convergence of integrals. Beta and Gamma functions.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 4613 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 4924 Project in Mathematics II

    4 Credits
    In this course, students read, study and investigate selected topics in mathematics. Students discuss and present problems.

    Prerequisite(s): Departmental adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • MA-UY 4993 Thesis for Bachelor of Science Degree

    3 Credits
    The course provides the framework for a Bachelor’s thesis. In the Bachelor’s thesis, a student reports on an independent investigation of a topic in Mathematics that demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of that area of Mathematics and proficiency in using its specific methods.

    Prerequisite(s): Departmental adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0

Mechanical Engineering

  
  • ME-GY 996X MS Project in Mechanical Engineering

    variable Credits
    This course is an engineering project under faculty guidance. A written project proposal and final report must be submitted to the department head and the adviser and may be extended to a thesis with the project adviser’s recommendation. Credit only upon completion of project.

    Prerequisite(s): Degree status.
  
  • ME-GY 997X MS Thesis in Mechanical Engineering

    variable credit Credits
    The master’s thesis presents results of original investigation in the student’s specialty. This effort can be an extension of ME-GY 996X , with approval of the project adviser. Continuous registration is required. Maximum of 9 credits of ME-GY 996X /ME 997x are counted toward the degree.

    Prerequisite(s): Degree status.
  
  • ME-GY 999X PhD Dissertation in Mechanical Engineering

    3 Credits
    The doctoral dissertation demonstrates independent study and original contributions in the specialization. Oral examination on subject of dissertation and related topics is required. Also required is a minimum of 24 credits and continuous registration at minimum of 3 credits per semester until the dissertation is completed.

    Prerequisite(s): Passing grade for RE 9990 PhD Qualifying Exam, graduate standing, and dissertation advisor approval
  
  • ME-GY 5103 Biomedical Fluid Dynamics

    3 Credits
    The course focuses on principles of fluid flow and transport in the human body, emphasizing vascular circulation and hemodynamics. Topics include: physics of pulsatile flow, introductory biology and physiology of the circulatory system, blood flow in vessels, microcirculation, blood rheology, fluid dynamics of vasculature under physiological and pathological conditions, mass transport to vessel walls, mechanics of blood cells, cellular mechanotransduction and biochemical signaling and microfluidics in biomedical devices.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 5243 Composite Materials

    3 Credits
    This course introduces modern polymeric, metallic and ceramic composite materials, fabrication techniques, mechanical property characterization. Topics: Introduction to matrix and reinforcement materials, material selection and composite design criteria. Mechanics based analysis of continuous fiber reinforced unidirectional plies and woven fabrics. Applications of advanced composites in car, aircraft, construction and sports industries.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 5253 Physics of Nanomaterials and Graphene

    3 Credits
    An introductory graduate course for science and engineering students on the basic properties, preparations and applications of Nanomaterials and Graphene. This course will emphasize forms of carbon, including graphitic carbon composites that are a leading structural material in aircraft; and diamond, carbon black, activated charcoal, carbon nanotubes and graphene. Review of the Schrodinger equation as applied to carbon atoms, to diamond, to graphite and to graphene. Trigonal planar bonding as distinguished from tetrahedral bonding. Methods of making graphene including  chemical vapor deposition, exfoliation of graphite. Application of graphene as transparent conductor in solar cells and opto-electronic devices.

    Prerequisite(s): PH-UY 2033  or Graduate Standing
    Also listed under: PH-GY 5543 
  
  • ME-GY 5443 Vibrations

    3 Credits
    The course looks at the dynamics of one-, twoand multi-degree of freedom systems with and without damping. Topics: Vibrations of distributed parameter systems: bars, beams and plates. Numerical methods. Introduction to nonlinear oscillations.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 5643 Mechatronics

    3 Credits
    The course introduces theoretical and applied mechatronics, design and operation of mechatronics systems; mechanical, electrical, electronic and optoelectronic components; sensors and actuators, including signal conditioning and power electronics; microcontrollers, fundamentals, programming and interfacing; and feedback control. The course includes structured and term projects in designing and developing f prototype integrated mechatronic systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 5653 Microelectromechanical Systems

    3 Credits
    The course covers materials for MEMS, fundamentals of solid mechanics, electrostatics and electromagnetics. Topics: Electromechanical modeling and design of micromachined sensors and actuators. Microscale physics of microsystems. Overview of MEMS applications. Packaging and testing.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 5813 Research & Design Methodology & Communication

    3 Credits
    This course is targeted to students at the undergraduate senior level or graduate (Master of Science) level, who wish to enhance their skills in the methodology of research and design, and in communicating their results and ideas in multi-disciplinary settings.  The course will present a unified approach to research, design, and communication; and show that there is a continuum from fundamental research to the art of technical promotion.  Written assignments, individual presentations, role play, and class discussions will be used as vehicles for accomplishing the educational goals of this course.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior (with 3.4 GPA) or Graduate standing
  
  • ME-GY 5913 Mechatronics


    Introduction to theoretical and applied mechatronics, design and operation of mechatronics systems; mechanical, electrical, electronic, and opto-electronic components; sensors and actuators including signal conditioning and power electronics; microcontrollers-fundamentals, programming, and interfacing; and feedback control. Includes structured and term projects in the design and development of proto-type integrated mechatronic systems.

  
  • ME-GY 6003 Applied Mathematics in Mechanical Engineering

    3 Credits
    Vector and tensor calculus. Ordinary differential equations. Laplace and Fourier Transforms. Sturm-Liouville problems. Partial differential equations. Applications to structural analysis, fluid mechanics and dynamical systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 6013 Thermodynamics

    3 Credits
    The course covers availability functions, general thermodynamic relations, equations of state, general thermodynamic equilibrium criteria, power production, thermodynamics of reacting systems, energy of formation, chemical equilibrium, applications in combustion systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 6043 Thermal Engineering Fundamentals

    3 Credits
    Presentation of basic scientific and engineering principles that all energy systems must satisfy, including thermodynamic, fluid mechanic and heat transfer principles that constrain or facilitate energy systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Advisor approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 6153 Thermodynamics of HVAC Systems

    3 Credits
    Principles of thermodynamics. Description of HVAC systems. Vapor compression and adsorption cycles. Heat pump cycles. Geothermal systems. Solar heating and cooling systems. Phychometric analysis for design and off-design conditions. Indoor environmental quality anaylsis. Green and sustainable systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 3333  or advisor approval
  
  • ME-GY 6163 Fluid Mechanics for HVAC Systems

    3 Credits
    Fundamentals of fluid mechanics. Centrifugal pumps and system-pump characteristics. Piping systems fundamentals and design.Jets and air diffusers. Fans, fan performance, installation and testing. Duct sizing and design. Design of sprinkler systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 3313  or advisor approval.
  
  • ME-GY 6173 Heat Transfer for HVAC Systems

    3 Credits
    Fundamentals of heat transfer. Solar radiation fundamentals. Heat transmission in buildings and space heat load calculations. Space cooling load calculations. Energy calculations; degree by day procedure, bin methods and building simulation methods. Energy modeling and conformance with NYS Code. Extended surface heat exchangers. LEED Score sheet and design for green buildings.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 4313  or advisor approval.
  
  • ME-GY 6183 Design of HVAC Systems

    3 Credits
    This course involves the dynamic and sustainable design process to perform a complete design of HVAC systems for a commercial or residential building using state of the art software and processes. Design schematic phase. Design development phase. Construction documents phase. Students work on a specific project, designing a system through all stages.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 4313  or advisor approval.
  
  • ME-GY 6213 Introduction to Solid Mechanics

    3 Credits
    The course explores fundamentals of kinematics of solid bodies; displacement and strain measures, introduction to statics of solid bodies, stress tensor, equilibrium equations. Topics include analysis of columns, beams and beams on elastic foundations.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 6223 Advanced Mechanics of Materials

    3 Credits
    The course discusses two-dimensional stress and strain analysis, applications of energy methods, Reyleighitz method. Topics: Applications of energy methods to beams, frames, laminates and sandwich structures. Torsion of prismatic bars, open and closed thin-walled cylinders, unsymmetric bending and shear center, curved bars.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6213  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 6253 Mechanics of Nanomaterials

    3 Credits
    The course introduces nanosized and nanoscale materials: nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanowires, nanorods. Topics: Classical molecular dynamics, lattice mechanics, methods of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, introduction to multiple scale modeling and introduction to bridging scale. Characterization techniques for nanomaterials. Applications in nanosystems such as nanocars, nanobots and nanoelectronics.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 6323 Microscopy & Microanalysis

    3 Credits
    Foundations of materials characterization. theory of scanning electron microscopy. Practical aspects, data collection, and imaging using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Theory of X-ray Diffraction (XRD). Quantitative and qualitative phase analysis of materials using XRD. X-ray emission and chemical analysis using EDS. Sample preparation for SEM, EDS and XRD observations. Data analysis, image/data processing and data interpretation of electron microscopy and XRD spectra.

    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Graduate standing
  
  • ME-GY 6513 Advanced Dynamics

    3 Credits
    The course covers kinematics and dynamics of a particle in space. Topics: Systems of particles. Two-body central force problem. Kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Euler’s equations. Euleragrange equations with holonomic and nonholonomic constraints. Stability analysis. Introduction to calculus of variations. Hamilton’s principle. Hamilton’s equations.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 6603 Digital Control Systems

    3 Credits
    The course introduces digital systems, signal conversion techniques, z-transform and inverse z-transform, transfer function and block diagrams, state-variable techniques, controllability, observability, stability and control design techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 6613 Sensor Based Robotics

    3 Credits
    Topics in this course include robot mechanisms, robot arm kinematics (direct and inverse kinematics), robot arm dynamics (Euler Lagrange, Newton-Euler and Hamiltonian Formulations), six degree-of-freedom rigid body kinematics and dynamics, quaternion, nonholonomic systems, trajectory planning, various sensors and actuators for robotic applications, end-effector mechanisms, force and moment analysis and introduction to control of robotic manipulators.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate status or adviser approval.
    Also listed under: EL-GY 5223 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 6623 Introduction to Robot Mechanics

    3 Credits
    Robot components and types, and their mathematical modeling. Spatial description of position and orientation.  Types and modeling of robotic joints. Differential rotation and translations.  Forward and inverse kinematics  Homogeneous transformation.  Denavit-Hartenberg kinematic convention.  Jacobian and mapping.  Manipulator statics and dynamics.  Robot mechanism design.  Power train and transmission.  Motion planning and control.  Kinematic/kinetic redundancy and optimaization.  Locomotion and balancing.  Biomimetics and humanoids.

    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: ME 3223 and ME 3413, or instructor’s consent.
  
  • ME-GY 6703 Linear Control Theory and Design I

    3 Credits
    The course covers modeling of mechanical systems (e.g., mechatronic, vibrational, robotic and smart systems) in state-space. Topics: Description and analysis of linear mechanical systems, transform and transition matrix methods and properties such as stability, controllability/ stabilizability, observability/ detectability.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or advisor approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 6713 Linear Control Theory and Design II

    3 Credits
    The course considers fundamentals of system realizations and random processes. Topics: Performance objectives for mechanical systems (e.g., mechatronic, vibrational, robotic and smart systems). Optimal design of state feedback controllers, observers and output feedback controllers for mechanical systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 6813 Energy Conversion Systems

    3 Credits
    This course provides description and analysis of current and future energy systems including fuel sources, energy harvesting, energy delivery to the point of conversion, energy conversion to heat or electricity, distribution to end users, basic economics of power plant and environmental impact. Security, reliability and life cycle cost considerations are reviewed and analyzed for impact on selecting the optimum energy systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing
  
  • ME-GY 6823 Energy Policy, Regulations, and Incentives

    3 Credits
    This course focuses on impact of local, state and national policy on energy choices. Regulatory limitations and incentives influencing energy options and economics. Quantitative trade off analyses of various technically feasible options when policies, regulations and incentives are considered. Environmental impact, positive as well as negative, of energy systems are analyzed. Costs of mitigating negative environmental impact are reviewed and their impact on the choice of a system is analyzed through case studies presented in term papers.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing
  
  • ME-GY 6833 Energy Project Financing

    3 Credits
    Analysis of current and projected fuel costs, capital costs, maintenance costs, operating and environmental costs, and infrastructure costs of various competing energy systems. A term project providing an in-depth analysis of one candidate system is required. Student teams present the results of their work advocating for their system. A panel of judges will decide which group makes the best case for its system.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6823  
  
  • ME-GY 6913 Introduction to Robot Mechanics

    3 Credits
    Robot components and types, and their mathematical modeling. Spatial description of position and orientation. Types and modeling of robotic joints. Differential rotation and translations. Forward and inverse kinematics. Homogeneous transformation. Denavit-Hartenberg kinematic convention. Jacobian and mapping. Manipulator statics and dynamics. Robot mechanism design. Power train and transmission. Motion planning and control. Kinematic/kinetic redundancy and optimization. Locomotion and balancing. Biomimetics and humanoids. 

    Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 3223   and ME-UY 3413  or instructor’s consent (for undergraduates) or Graduate Standing
  
  • ME-GY 6923 Simulation Tools for Robotics

    3 Credits
    The student who completes this course will gain an advanced understanding of the principles underlying simulation of dynamical systems, with particular reference to mechatronics and robotic systems. He/she will be able to use modern tools for simulation of mechatronics and robotic systems. Moreover, he/she will be able to design and implement control algorithms and assess their performance on the simulated systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing
  
  • ME-GY 6933 Advanced Mechatronics

    3 Credits
    Introduction to, applications of, and hands-on experience with microcontrollers and single-board computers for embedded system applications. Specifically, gain familiarity with the fundamentals, anatomy, functionality, programming, interfacing, and protocols for the Arduino microcontroller, multi-core Propeller microcontroller, and single-board computer Raspberry Pi. Includes mini-projects and term projects in the design and development of proto-type integrated mechatronic systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 5913  
  
  • ME-GY 7003 Finite Element Methods

    3 Credits
    The course explores derivation of element stiffness matrices for spring, bar and beam elements. Topics: Finite element formulation to determine many unknowns such as displacements, forces and reactions. Application to trusses, frames and two-dimensional problems in plane stress and plane strain under static loading conditions. Applications in thermal, heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Interpreting the results, convergence of solution and effect of meshing and symmetry conditions. Introduction to modern meshless techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7063 Convective Heat Transfer

    3 Credits
    The course examines developments and applications of laminar hydrodynamic and thermal boundary layer equations for fluid media. Topics: Mechanics of turbulence; formulation and analysis of turbulent hydrodynamics and thermal applications; natural convection and film evaporation and condensation.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6043  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7073 Conductive Heat Transfer

    3 Credits
    This course covers theoretical development of transient and steady-state temperature distributions in finite and infinite solids. Topics: Pertinent mathematical techniques introduced as required. Solids undergoing phase change and two dimensional fields.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6003  and ME-GY 6043  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7083 Radiative Heat Transfer

    3 Credits
    This course covers fundamentals of radiative mechanisms of energy transfer. Topics: Definitions of basic qualities. Equations of transfer, radiative heat flux vector and conservation equations. Properties of surfaces and participating media. Applications to engineering systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6003  and ME-GY 6043  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7113 Viscous Flow and Boundary Layers

    3 Credits
    The course introduces molecular and macroscopic transport. Topics: Reynold’s transport theorem.Concepts of stress and strain and derivation of the Navier-Stokes equations. Similarity principle. Exact solutions to the Navier-Stokes equations. Low Reynolds number flows. Boundary layer theory. Momentum integral equation. Introduction to turbulence.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6003  and ME-GY 6043  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7123 Turbulent Flow

    3 Credits
    The course covers nature and origin of turbulence. Topics: Instability and transition, Taylor and Grtler vortices. Vorticity dynamics, homogeneous and isotropic turbulence. Reynolds decomposition, turbulent stress tensor and Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations. Computational modeling of turbulence. Analysis of turbulent boundary layers. Turbulent heat and mass transfer, measurement of turbulence.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6043  and ME-GY 7113  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7133 Compressible Flow

    3 Credits
    The course examines fundamentals of compressible fluid flow, including subsonic, transonic, supersonic and hypersonic flows over two-dimensional and axisymmetric bodies. Topics: One-dimensional flows with friction and heat addition. Shock-wave development in both two-dimensional steady and onedimensional unsteady flow systems, including flow in shock tubes. Quasi-one-dimensional compressible flow, including flows in inlets, nozzles and diffusers. Introduction to numerical solution of compressible fluid flow.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6043  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7153 Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer

    3 Credits
    The course centers on engineering solution of thermo-fluid problems by finite-difference methods, error and stability analyses, numerical dispersion and damping, matrix inversion methods, solution of model equations: wave, heat, Laplace, viscous and inviscid Burger’s equations. Also covered are implicit and explicit procedures, SOR, ADI, hopscotch and direct solvers for evaluating linear and nonlinear diffusion and convection problems.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6003  and ME-GY 6043  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7163 Experimental Methods in Thermal-Fluid Sciences

    3 Credits
    The course discusses basic measurement techniques in thermal and flow sciences and a survey of the modern developments in measurement technology, including optical methods. Topics: Planning of experimental programs, calibration, measurement uncertainty, noise, generalized performance characteristics, various devices for measuring mass and volume-flow rate, velocity, pressure, temperature, density and heat flux, computerized data acquisition and statistical analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6043  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7213 Elasticity I

    3 Credits
    The course looks at stress and strain tensors, generalized Hooke’s law. Topics: Formulation of elasticity problems. Plane stress and plane strain concepts; solution by complex variables; stress concentrations. Rotating Discs and cylinders of uniform thickness and variable thickness. Deformation symmetrical about an axis.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6213  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7243 Advanced Composite Materials

    3 Credits
    The course covers mechanics based analysis of fibrous (continuous and discontinuous) and particulate composites, generalized Hooke’s law for anisotropic and orthotropic materials. Topics: Stress strain transformations and failure criterion for anisotropic materials. Analysis of composite beams in tension, flexure and torsion. Analysis of composite shells and grid-stiffened structures.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6213  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7323 Failure Mechanics

    3 Credits
    The course introduces fracture mechanics. Topics: Linear elastic, elastic-plastic and fully plastic fracture mechanics modeling and design. Fatigue and design against fatigue failures. Standard fracture mechanics testing procedures and related material properties. Micromechanics of fracture. Dynamic fracture. Continuum damage mechanics.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6213  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7333 Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)

    3 Credits
    The course introduces various NDE techniques used in engineering applications, x-ray radiography, ultrasonic imaging, acoustic emission, optical interferometry, magnetic resonance imaging. Also introduced are embedded optical and electromechanical sensors for continuous health monitoring and defect detection.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6003  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7353 Fracture Mechanics

    3 Credits
    The course introduces fracture mechanics. Topics: Linear elastic, elastic-plastic and fully plastic fracture mechanics modeling and design. Fatigue and design against fatigue failures. Standard fracture mechanics testing procedures and related material properties. Micromechanics of fracture. Dynamic fracture. Continuum damage mechanics.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6213  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7443 Advanced Vibrations

    3 Credits
    This course reviews analytical dynamics and vibrations of lumped parameter systems. Topics: Vibrations of distributed parameter systems. Approximate solution methods. Introduction to nonlinear vibrations and analysis tools. Advanced topics.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 5443  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7613 Nonlinear Systems: Analysis and Control

    3 Credits
    The course introduces nonlinear phenomenon, behavior and analysis of second-order nonlinear systems, fundamental properties of solutions of nonlinear ordinary differential equations, Lyapunov stability theory, absolute stability theory, describing functions, dissipativity, advanced topics.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6003  and ME-GY 6713  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7623 Cooperative Control

    3 Credits
    The course examines fundamentals of set theory, metric spaces, linear spaces, matrix theory and differential equations. Topics: Lyapunov stability. Algebraic graph theory. Consensus theory. Linear switched systems. Stochastic convergence. Averaging methods. Synchronization problems. Applications to multivehicle robotic teams, epidemic spreading and opinion dynamics.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6003  and ME-GY 6703  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7703 Optimal Robust Control

    3 Credits
    The course looks at mathematical preliminaries, matrix theory fundamentals, linear system properties, stability theory, constrained optimization and performance characterization: deterministic/stochastic formulations, Lagrange multiplier versus linear-matrix-inequality formulation of linear quadratic regulation (LQR), state estimation and dynamic output feedback control problems, static output feedback, regulation versus tracking problems, robustness properties of LQR, on lack of robustness of LQG controllers, loop-transfer recovery, small-gain theorem, introduction to H-infinity and multi-objective robust control.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6703  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7863 Special Topics

    3 Credits
    These course numbers are reserved for special topics offered periodically by the Mechanical Engineering Program and are open to first year graduate students. When offered, the subject matter is indicated as part of the title after the words “Special Topics,” and the complete title appears on the student’s transcript.

    Prerequisite(s): tailored to the offering, and adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7873 Special Topics

    3 Credits
    These course numbers are reserved for special topics offered periodically by the Mechanical Engineering Program and are open to first-year graduate students. When offered, the subject matter is indicated as part of the title after the words “Special Topics,” and the complete title appears on the student’s transcript.

    Prerequisite(s): tailored to the offering. Adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 7913 Robots for Disability

    3 Credits
    This course will introduce personal, societal, and technological challenges related to physical disability, cognitive disability, and senior living. After an introduction to these challenges, students will learn about current state of art mechatronics and robotics solutions to handle these problems. Finally, they will apply their mechatronics and robotics learning to produce novel robotics solutions to address a specific problem related to a disability.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 5913   or permission of instructor
  
  • ME-GY 7923 Robotic Gait and Manipulation

    3 Credits
    Review of fundamental robot kinematics, dynamics, and control. Types of robotic manipulation. Design and control of robotic manipulators. Robotic hand and arm. Robotic manipulation modeling, simulation, and experiments. Gait types of legged systems. Biped and quadruped systems. Human walking and running, and passive dynamics. Design and control of biped walking robots. Robotic gait modeling, simulation, and experiments. Focus on hands-on experience in design, fabrication, and control of simple mechanisms.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6913  
  
  • ME-GY 7933 Fundamentals of Robot Mobility

    3 Credits
    This course will consider wheeled mobile robots. It will cover forward and inverse kinematics, mechanisms, sensors, actuators, and controllers for wheeled mobile robots. In addition, it will consider various control architectures for such robots. Topics related to navigation, localization, and mapping as applicable to wheeled mobile robots will also be covered. The course will address various applications of such robots in real-world. Finally alternative mechanisms for robot mobility will be considered (e.g., legged locomotion).

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 5913   or permission of instructor
  
  • ME-GY 7943 Networked Robotics Systems, Cooperative Control and Swarming

    3 Credits
    The student who completes this course will gain an advanced understanding of the analysis and control of networked dynamical systems, with a specific accent on networked robotic systems. He/she will be able to study the properties of networked robotic systems through the analysis of the intertwining properties of the network structure and of the individual dynamics of the single robot. Moreover, he/she will be able to understand and design algorithms for distributed control of teams of mobile agents and robots.

  
  • ME-GY 7953 Introduction to Smart Materials and Structures

    3 Credits
    This course presents the fundamentals of fabrication, modeling, analysis, and design of smart materials and structures. Students will be exposed to the state of the art of smart materials and systems, spanning piezoelectrics, shape memory alloys, electroactive polymers, mechanochromic materials, and fiber optics. They will explore the application of such materials in structural systems from the aeronautic, automotive, biomedical, and nautical industry. They will gain familiarity with multiphysics phenomena taking place within smart materials. Such knowledge will, in turn, inform the use of commercial software to simulate smart materials and structures for application in sensing and actuation.

  
  • ME-GY 7963 Design and Simulation of Microelectromechanical Systems

    3 Credits
    This course presents the fundamentals of fabrication, modeling, analysis, and design of micro/nano sensors and actuators. Students will be exposed to the state of the art of micro/nano fabrication. They will gain familiarity with multiphysics phenomena at the micro/nano scale toward an improved understanding of fundamental sensing and actuation principles. Such knowledge will, in turn, inform the use of commercial software to design and simulate micro/nano devices for real world application.

  
  • ME-GY 8033 Combustion

    3 Credits
    The course covers chemical characteristics of flames. Topics: Heat of formation and of reaction; phase and reaction equilibrium and adiabatic flame temperature; and special concentration in stationary and flowing reacting systems. Chemical kinetics of homogeneous and heterogeneous reacting systems. Branching chain reactions and explosion limits. Diffusion and remixed combustion systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6043  and ME-GY 6013  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 8043 Theory of Propulsion

    3 Credits
    This course looks at principles of high-speed propulsion based on chemical energy sources. Topics: Air- breathing engines and their components: ramjet, scramjet, turbojet and turbofan, combustion thermodynamics, flows with chemical reactions, thermo-chemistry of solid and liquid rocket engines. Engineering parameters in engine design.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 7133 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 8213 Elasticity II

    3 Credits
    This class continues studies in elasticity problems. Topics: Three dimensional problems; St. Venant problems, extension, flexure, tension. Energy principles and variational methods; approximation techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 7213  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 8273 Mechanics of Cellular Materials

    3 Credits
    The course looks at structure of cellular composites and natural cellular materials, including single phase open and closed cell foams and two-phase closed cell foams. Topics: Mechanics of honeycombs and foams, mechanics of wood and bones, effect of density, cell size and cell periodicity, introduction to homogenization techniques for cellular composites.

    Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 7213  or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • ME-GY 9013 Guided Readings I

    3 Credits
    These readings are open to qualified graduate students interested in special advanced topics. Directed study includes analytical work and/or laboratory investigations.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser and instructor approval.
 

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