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ME EN 536 - Autonomous Aircraft

Dynamics of fixed-wing aircraft flight, stability, and control derivatives, longitudinal and lateral control design; state-space control strategies for aircraft; and autonomous aircraft applications.
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ME EN 577 - Uncertainty Quantification

The theory and practice of for assessing the influence of uncertainty on the behavior of systems, models, and corresponding predictions. Students will apply uncertainty quantification methods to example models and a system/model of their choice.
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ME EN 557 - Extreme Environments

This class introduces students to models and empirical data that predict safe operational ranges for materials in high temperature, irradiated, and corrosive environments. Methods to measure material properties and performance in each environment are discussed, as well as the fundamental mechanisms that cause changes in material properties.
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ME EN 553 - Mechanical Behavior

Engineering methods for modeling deformation, fracture and fatigue of materials, including metals, polymers, composites and ceramics. Deformation modes include elastic, plastic, viscoelastic and creep.
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ME EN 795 R - Sel Tpcs Mech Engr

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ME EN 734 - Non-Linear System Theory

Mathematical introduction to non-linear dynamic systems. Topics include Lyapunov methods, passivity, input-output stability, and non-linear feedback design.
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ME EN 733 - Linear System Theory

Mathematical introduction to time-varying linear systems; state-space descriptions, controllability, observability, Lyapunov stability, observer-based control. Design of linear quadratic regulators and infinite-horizon Kalman filters.
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ME EN 699 R - Graduate Thesis/Dissertation

Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will carry out research that helps them progress toward the completion of a Masters or Doctoral degree.
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ME EN 695 R - Special Problems for Masters

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ME EN 685 - Adv Manfacturing Strategies

Theoretical and experimental study of manufacturing methods such as machining, forming, casting, welding, etc.
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ME EN 684 - Production System Design

Designing manufacturing systems for competitive advantage. Factory layout, simulation and design, and tooling design. Integration of manufacturing design into product development process.
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ME EN 673 - Adv Design Tools

Development and implementation of advanced tools and methods for mechanical design.
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ME EN 671 - Adv Strategies

Theory of advanced strategies for product development. New concepts developed, tested, and applied to real products.
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ME EN 660 - Acoustic Systems

Analyzing and modeling electro-mechano-acoustic systems. Transducers, calibration, and acoustical measurements. Sound sources, arrays, coupling, radiation, and directivity. Duct acoustics and acoustic filters.
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ME EN 651 - Microstructure & Properties

Representations of inhomogenous material microstructure, crystallography, orientation distribution functions, Fourier representations, bounding theories for defect-insensitive properties, grain boundaries and grain boundary engineering, microstructure sensitive design.
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ME EN 643 - Convectv Heat Tran

Advanced engineering analysis of convective heat transfer in internal and external laminar and turbulent flows.
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ME EN 642 - Radiatv Heat Trans

Advanced engineering analysis of radiant heat exchange between surfaces, in enclosures, and in absorbing, emitting, and scattering media.
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ME EN 634 - Flight Dynamics & Control

Dynamics of flight, stability, and control derivatives, longitudinal and lateral control design; state-space control strategies for aircraft; and unmanned air vehicle applications.
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ME EN 633 - Digital Control Systems

Design of digital controllers for dynamical systems, analysis using the z-transform, digital filter implementation, application of transform-based classical design methods, and modern state-space techniques.
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ME EN 625 - Adv Internal Combustion Engine

Detailed combustion analysis of compression and spark ignition engines. Modeling concepts from zero to multidimensional. Engine heat transfer and I.C. engine diagnostics.
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ME EN 613 - Experimental Fluid Mechanics

Experimental methods for analyzing fluid flow and heat transfer. Theory and application of techniques in velocimetry, pressure sensing, thermometry, and flow visualization.
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ME EN 612 - Environmental Fluid Dynamics

Fluid dynamics of the atmosphere and oceans related to free surface, two layer, and continuously stratified flows emphasizing linear and nonlinear free-surface and internal gravity waves.
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ME EN 611 - Turbulence

Introduction to turbulence, flow instability and transition, concept of scale, Reynolds averaging, wall-bounded and free shear flows, closure modes, and measurement techniques.
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ME EN 609 - Spectral Analysis Dynamic Sys

Digital signal processing and analysis applied to computer-aided testing, system identification, and characterization of random processes. Applications include vibration and acoustic testing, seismic recording and analysis, and system identification for control.
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ME EN 607 - Nonlinear Finite Element Mthds

Nonlinear dynamic finite element analysis of solids. Nonlinear continuum mechanics, finite element formulation, and elementary solution algorithms for nonlinear algebraic problems. focusing on hyperelastic solids. Advanced topics in isogeometric analysis, computational analysis-suitable geometry, and adaptivity. An introduction to dynamics; basic methods of time integration, such
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ME EN 604 - Continuum & Solid Mechanics

Derivation of partial differential equations of continuum mechanics. Closed-form solution of classical problems in elasticity. Theory of beams, plates, and axisymmetric shells with closed-form solutions. Large displacement strain tensors, stress tensors, equilibrium equations, beam theory, and plate theory. Constitutive theory including nonlinear elasticity, viscoelasticity, plasticity, and hyperelasticity.
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ME EN 602 - Composite Structures

Design and analysis of advanced composite structures; deflections, buckling, and vibration of thin plates and sandwich plates; design guidelines; design examples; project.
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ME EN 595 R - Advanced Dynamics

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ME EN 595 R - Topics in Materials

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ME EN 595 R - Topics in Mechanical Design

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