MEG 701 - 3 credits
Advanced Fluid Mechanics II
Potential flow theory with emphasis on complex representations, conformal mapping, Shwarz Christoffel transformations, airfoils. Compressible flow, free shear layers, shock waves, compressible boundary layers, two-and three-dimensional supersonic flows. Prerequisite: MEG 700 or consent of instructor.

MEG 702 - 3 credits
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Application of numerical methods to solve highly nonlinear equations of motion and energy associated with fluid dynamics. Among other methods, finite difference and finite element methods discussed along with the use of commercial software packages. Prerequisites: MEG 445/645, MEG 700, or consent of instructor.

MEG 703 - 3 credits
Continuum Mechanics
(previously CEG 711) Matrices and tensors, stress deformation and flow, compatibility conditions, constitutive equations, field equations and boundary conditions in fluids and solids, applications in solid and fluid mechanics. Prerequisites: MAT 429 and graduate standing.

MEG 704 - 3 credits
Finite Element Applications in Mechanical Engineering
Finite Element Method used historically for structurally related problems. Advances in the application and development of the Finite Element Method particularly useful in fluid flow and heat transfer related problems. PC, workstation, and mainframe finite element computer codes used to assist the student in solving fluid and heat transfer problems. Prerequisites: MEG 445/645, and MEG 400/600 or MEG 700, or consent of instructor.

MEG 705 - 3 credits
Conduction Heat Transfer
Designed to solve more advanced heat transfer problems by conduction. Analytical and numerical techniques in heat conduction covered. Review of elementary problems presented. Advanced analytical methods using Bessel functions, separation of variables and Laplace transforms, among others. Solutions using finite differences covered. Prerequisites: MEG 314 and MEG 445 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

MEG 706 - 3 credits
Convective Heat Transfer
Conservation principles, fluid stresses and flux laws, boundary layer equation, laminar and turbulent heat flow inside tubes. Heat transfer in laminar and turbulent boundary layers. Influence of temperature dependent fluid properties and free-convection boundary layers. Prerequisites: MEG 314 and MEG 700.

MEG 707 - 3 credits
Radiation Heat Transfer
Advanced engineering analysis of thermal radiation heat transfer. Spectral and gray-body analysis. Exchange of radiation between surfaces and through absorbing, emitting, and scattering media. Radiation combined with conduction and convection. Prerequisite: MEG 314 or equivalent.

MEG 708 - 3 credits
Convective Boiling and Condensation
Basic models, empirical treatments of two-phase flow. Introduction to convective boiling, subcooled boiling, void fraction and pressure drop in subcooled boiling, saturated boiling heat transfer, critical heat flux, condensation. Prerequisite: MEG 314 or consent of instructor.

MEG 711 - 3 credits
Advanced Thermodynamics
Advanced concepts and laws of classical equilibrium thermodynamics as applied to engineering problems. Introduction to statistical thermodynamics. Prerequisite: MEG 311 or equivalent.

MEG 720 - 3 credits
Acoustics I
Introduction to wave motion and general solution techniques associated with wave equation; propagation of waves in solid media; one-dimensional acoustic waves, acoustic transmission phenomena, and propagation of sound outdoors. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and MAT 429.

MEG 721 - 3 credits
Acoustics II
Three-dimensional sound waves; experimental measurement techniques associated with acoustics; acoustic filter theory; other advanced topics in acoustics. Prerequisite: MEG 720.

MEG 725 - 3 credits
Vibrations I
Vibrations of systems with one-degree-of-freedom and more than one-degree-of-freedom. Methods for finding natural frequencies, discrete systems and continuous systems. Prerequisite: MEG 431.

MEG 726 - 3 credits
Vibrations II
Virtual work, Hamilton’s principles, Lagrange’s equation, influence coefficients, Green’s function as applied to advanced vibration problems; vibration of continuous systems; modal analysis. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and MEG 725.

MEG 727 - 3 credits
Engineering Optimization
Introduction to optimization, univariate functions, multivariate functions, constrained optimality criteria, penalty method, constrained direct search, engineering case studies, linear programming. Prerequisite: MEG 445 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

MEG 729 - 3 credits
Advanced Robotics
In-depth study of advanced automation concepts and robotic manipulators. Topics including 3-D kinematics, trajectory generation, compliance analysis, dynamic control of robotics along with the concept of assembly operations and machine vision. Prerequisite: MEG 421 or consent of instructor.

MEG 732 - 3 credits
Mechanical Metallurgy
Behavior and response of metals to applied forces. Five areas covered: mechanical fundamentals, metallurgical fundamentals, materials testing, plastic forming of metals, and modes of failure. Prerequisites: MEG 301 and MEG 302.

MEG 740 - 3 credits
Advanced Dynamics
Applications of Lagrangian and Newtonian mechanics to mechanical systems. Includes kinematics, moving reference frames, rigid body dynamics, oscillations and mode forms, and gyroscopic effects. Prerequisites: MEG 320, MEG 431, or consent of instructor.

MEG 741 - 3 credits
Energy and Variational Methods in Applied Mechanics
Review of equations of mechanics, energy and variational principles, variational methods of approximation. Prerequisites: MEG 302 and MAT 429 or consent of instructor.

MEG 746 - 3 credits
Experimental Design and Analysis of Digital Process Control Systems
Applications, design, and experimental practice of mechanical linear and discrete systems: hydraulic, pneumatic, elastic multibody systems, centripetal and coriolis effects, automatic model and code generation. Discrete nonlinear control systems modeling, simulation, design using state space methods. Aspects of system identification, robust and optimal control. Prerequisite: MEG 421 or equivalent.

MEG 752 - 3 credits
Advanced Air Pollution Control
Fundamental chemical and physical principles of generation and control of air pollutants, and applications to pollution control equipment. Pollutant and particle formation during combustion. Gas adsorption and absorption fundamentals and tower/column design. Pollution control strategies. Prerequisites: CEG 452/652, MAT 430, MEG 311, or equivalents. Strongly recommended: MEG 314 and MAT 665 or equivalents.

MEG 759 - 3 credits
Mass Transfer in Environmental Systems
Fundamentals of mass transfer by diffusion and advection. Solutions to steady-state and transient problems in several dimensions. Applications to natural and engineered systems. Prerequisites: CEG 303, MAT 430, or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

MEG 774 - 3 credits
Introduction to Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity I
Introduction to theoretical and applied elasticity and plasticity theory-solutions to engineering problems in structural mechanics and geotechnical engineering. Response of isotropic, orthotropic and layered media to applied stresses and strains. Prerequisites: MAT 429 and graduate standing only.

MEG 777 - 3 credits
Application of High-Performance
Computing Methods in Science and Engineering (Same as MAT 777.) Application of high performance computing systems to science and engineering, models for numerically intensive problem solving, high performance numerical algorithms, FORTRAN 90 and high-performance FORTRAN. Prerequisites: Knowledge of UNIX, FORTRAN, and previous course on numerical methods. Graduate standing.

MEG 791 - 1-3 credits
Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering
Independent study of a selected mechanical engineering topic. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in mechanical engineering and consent of instructor.

MEG 795 - 1-6 credits
Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Outlet for experimental and other advanced topics which may be of current interest. Topics and credits to be announced. May have a laboratory. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

MEG 796 - 1-3 credits
Design Project in Mechanical Engineering
Synthesis course to involve students in the design process from analysis and proposal to solution. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in mechanical engineering and consent of instructor.

MEG 797 - 3-6 credits
Thesis in Mechanical Engineering
May be repeated but only six credits will be applied to the program. S/F grading only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in mechanical engineering.

MEG 799 - 1-6 credits
Dissertation
Research analysis and writing towards completion of dissertation and subsequent defense. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 credits allowed toward the degree. S/F grading only. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Ph.D. program and consent of advisor.

Several advanced undergraduate courses are available for graduate credit. These include:

MEG 600 Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
MEG 601 Gas Dynamics I
MEG 602 Aerodynamics
MEG 611 Engineering Thermodynamics II
MEG 615 Design of Thermal Systems
MEG 616 Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering
MEG 618 Air Conditioning Engineering Systems
MEG 619 Advanced HVAC and Energy Conservation Systems
MEG 625 Robotics
MEG 626 Manufacturing Processes
MEG 627 Manufacturing Systems
MEG 629 Computer Control of Machines and Processes
MEG 630 Corrosion Engineering
MEG 631 Mechanical Vibrations
MEG 634 Noise Control
MEG 641 Advanced Mechanical Engineering Design
MEG 642 Advanced Mechanism Design
MEG 643 Design Techniques in Mechanical Engineering
MEG 645 Computational Methods for Engineers
MEG 650 Physical Metallurgy
MEG 650L Physical Metallurgy Laboratory
MEG 655 Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering
MEG 656 Radioactive Waste Management
MEG 661 Introduction to Composite Materials
MEG 670 Experimental Mechanics of Materials
MEG 695 Special Topics in Engineering