Undergraduate Program

Fall Term Schedule

Fall 2023

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
ME 091-1 Solar Splash Vince Kindfuller –
Credit-bearing option for Solar Splash members
ME 1001-1 Research Assistantship John Lambropoulos –
Graduate research assistantship in Mechanical Engineering.
ME 104-1 The Engineering of Bridges Renato Perucchio TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates. Location Dewey Room 1101 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
ME 104-2 Engineering of Bridges - REC Renato Perucchio R 4:50PM - 6:05PM
An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates. Location Meliora Room 210 (R 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ME 104-5 The Engineering of Bridges - REC Renato Perucchio W 7:40PM - 8:55PM
An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates. Location Gavett Hall Room 244 (W 7:40PM - 8:55PM)
ME 104-6 The Engineering of Bridges - REC Renato Perucchio T 7:40PM - 8:55PM
An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates. Location Harkness Room 114 (T 7:40PM - 8:55PM)
ME 110-1 Intro to Cad and Drawing Craig Ronald TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course covers engineering drawing, and modeling using the Computer Aided Design software Pro/ENGINEER. Topics include orthographic projections, solid modeling, assemblies, and dimensioning. Students will complete the course with a fundamental ability to create and understand solid modeling, and engineering drawings using state of the art PC CAD software. Lectures will make use of a computer projection screen as well as individual computers for each student. Location Harkness Room 114 (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 120-1 Engineering Mechanics I Laura Slane TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Basic concepts of mechanics; units; forces; moments; force systems; equilibrium; vector algebra.Plane trusses; method of joints; method of sections; space trusses; frames and machines.Centroids of lines, areas, and volumes; center of mass. Distributed loads on beams; internalforces in beams; distributed loads on cables. Basic concepts of dry friction; friction in machines.Virtual work and potential energy methods. Location Dewey Room 2110E (TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ME 120-2 Engineering Mechanics I-Rec Laura Slane W 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Basic concepts of mechanics; units; forces; moments; force systems; equilibrium; vector algebra.Plane trusses; method of joints; method of sections; space trusses; frames and machines.Centroids of lines, areas, and volumes; center of mass. Distributed loads on beams; internalforces in beams; distributed loads on cables. Basic concepts of dry friction; friction in machines.Virtual work and potential energy methods. Location Hylan Building Room 105 (W 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 120-3 Engineering Mechanics I-Rec Laura Slane W 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Basic concepts of mechanics; units; forces; moments; force systems; equilibrium; vector algebra.Plane trusses; method of joints; method of sections; space trusses; frames and machines.Centroids of lines, areas, and volumes; center of mass. Distributed loads on beams; internalforces in beams; distributed loads on cables. Basic concepts of dry friction; friction in machines.Virtual work and potential energy methods. Location Genesee Hall Room 309 (W 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
ME 121-1 Engineering Mechanics II A M S Anushika Athauda MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course uses an engineering approach to the solution of dynamics problems with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 109 (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ME 121-2 Engineering Mechanics II-Rec A M S Anushika Athauda R 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course uses an engineering approach to the solution of dynamics problems with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Location Hutchison Hall Room 473 (R 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ME 121-3 Engineering Mechanics II-Rec Hesam Askari R 4:50PM - 6:05PM
This course uses an engineering approach to the solution of dynamics problems with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Location Hylan Building Room 202 (R 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ME 121-4 Engineering Mechanics II Hesam Askari MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course uses an engineering approach to the solution of dynamics problems with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Location Genesee Hall Room 309 (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ME 145-1 Cnc Grind for Precision Mfg Michael Pomerantz TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Course will provide a basic understanding of CNC machining and deterministic micro grinding processes for spherical and aspheric shapes in optical substrates. Note that concurrent registration/overlap with ME 225 is permissible. The course will meet for half the semester (Thursday 8/31 to Thursday 10/17) Location Gavett Hall Room 118 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ME 160-1 Engineering Computation I Laura Slane; A M S Anushika Athauda M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
General engineering computations using Matlab. Programming basics, including: Functions, logic, looping, File manipulation and basic data structures. Applied topics will include: Number representation and error, root finding, interpolation, curve fitting, systems of linear equations, and data reduction and plotting (2D). Examples will be drawn from typical problems in the mechanical engineering curriculum. Location Goergen Hall Room 108 (M 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 160-2 Engineering Computatn I-Lab Laura Slane R 3:25PM - 4:40PM
General engineering computations using Matlab. Programming basics, including: Functions, logic, looping, File manipulation and basic data structures. Applied topics will include: Number representation and error, root finding, interpolation, curve fitting, systems of linear equations, and data reduction and plotting (2D). Examples will be drawn from typical problems in the mechanical engineering curriculum. Location Gavett Hall Room 244 (R 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 160-3 Engineering Computatn I-Lab Laura Slane T 3:25PM - 4:40PM
General engineering computations using Matlab. Programming basics, including: Functions, logic, looping, File manipulation and basic data structures. Applied topics will include: Number representation and error, root finding, interpolation, curve fitting, systems of linear equations, and data reduction and plotting (2D). Examples will be drawn from typical problems in the mechanical engineering curriculum. Location Gavett Hall Room 244 (T 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 201-1 Applied Boundary Value Problems Hussein Aluie MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
Physical phenomena in a wide range of areas such as fluid and solid mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, chemical diffusion, and acoustics are governed by Partial Differential Equations (PDEs). In this course, you will learn how to solve a variety of BVPs, each of which is defined by a PDE, boundary conditions, and possibly initial conditions. We will cover the classical PDEs of mathematical physics: 1) diffusion equation, 2) Laplace equations, 3) wave equation. You will learn different techniques to solve these equations. Topics include separation of variables, Fourier analysis, Sturm-Liouville theory, spherical coordinates and Legendre’s equation, cylindrical coordinates and Bessel’s equation, method of characteristics, and Green's functions. You will also learn the basics of how to discretize linear and nonlinear PDEs and solve them numerically. Emphasis will be on physical understanding of the governing equations and the resulting solutions. You will learn to use software and write code (Python, Matlab, Mathematica) to solve PDEs and visualize the solutions. Prior knowledge of any of these languages/software, although helpful, is not required. Location Dewey Room 2162 (MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM)
ME 201-2 App Boundary Value Prob-Rec Hussein Aluie F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course covers the classical partial differential equations of mathematical physics: the heat equation, the Laplace equation, and the wave equation. The primary technique covered in the course is separation of variables, which leads to solutions in the form of eigenfunction expansions. The topics include Fourier series, separation of variables, Sturm-Liouville theory, unbounded domains and the Fourier transform, spherical coordinates and Legendres equation, cylindrical coordinates and Bessels equation. The software package Mathematica will be used extensively. Prior knowledge of Mathematica is helpful but not essential. In the last two weeks of the course, there will be a project on an assigned topic. The course will include applications in heat conduction, electrostatics, fluid flow, and acoustics. Location Computer Studies Room 209 (F 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 204-1 Mechanical Design Christopher Muir TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
The theory and application of structural mechanics to mechanical design. Topics include: matrix structural analysis and finite element techniques. Students will use the NASTRAN finite element program to solve a variety of design and analysis problems. The term project consists of a team competition to design, analyze build, and test a lightweight structure. Location Dewey Room 1101 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ME 204-2 Mechanical Design-Rec Christopher Muir M 4:50PM - 6:05PM
The theory and application of structural mechanics to mechanical design. Topics include: matrix structural analysis and finite element techniques. Students will use the NASTRAN finite element program to solve a variety of design and analysis problems. The term project consists of a team competition to design, analyze build, and test a lightweight structure. Location Gavett Hall Room 244 (M 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ME 204-3 Mechanical Design-Rec Christopher Muir W 4:50PM - 6:05PM
The theory and application of structural mechanics to mechanical design. Topics include: matrix structural analysis and finite element techniques. Students will use the NASTRAN finite element program to solve a variety of design and analysis problems. The term project consists of a team competition to design, analyze build, and test a lightweight structure. Location Gavett Hall Room 244 (W 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ME 213-1 Mechanical Systems Robert Clark TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Free and forced vibrations. Complex representation, the Euler-Lagrange equations, state space, matrix methods, Laplace transforms. Feedback control of linear systems in state space: stabilization, tracking and observers. Location Computer Studies Room 209 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ME 213-2 Mechanical Systems - Rec Robert Clark R 6:15PM - 7:30PM
Free and forced vibrations. Complex representation, the Euler-Lagrange equations, state space, matrix methods, Laplace transforms. Feedback control of linear systems in state space: stabilization, tracking and observers. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 106 (R 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
ME 224-1 Optical Fab. and Testing Jessica Nelson MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course is designed to give engineers practical information about how optical components (lenses) are made and tested, and provide basic tools to create cost-effective optical system designs. Topics covered include optical material properties, grinding, polishing, CNC programming for optical fabrication, modern fabrication technologies, surface testing and fabrication tolerances. We will discuss case studies of challenging fabrication projects for leading-edge optical systems. The accompanying lab will use the facilities of the Hopkins Center fabrication and metrology labs to introduce polishing and metrology techniques. Lab exercises will include hands-on experiments, such as exploring the properties of optical materials, measuring the removal function of a sub-aperture polishing and grinding machines, and characterizing the surface form and texture of polished surfaces. Prerequisites: Students must in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year. Not for first-year undergraduates. Location Wilmot Room 116 (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 224-3 Opt Fabrication&Testing Lab – M 9:00AM - 11:45AM
Blank Description Location Goergen Hall Room 427 (M 9:00AM - 11:45AM)
ME 224-4 Opt Fabrication&Testing Lab – W 9:00AM - 11:45AM
Blank Description Location Goergen Hall Room 427 (W 9:00AM - 11:45AM)
ME 224-5 Opt Fabrication&Testing Lab – R 3:00PM - 5:45PM
Blank Description Location (R 3:00PM - 5:45PM)
ME 225-1 Intro Fluid Dynamics Jessica Shang MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Fluid properties; fluid statics; kinematics of moving fluids; the Bernoulli equation and applications; control volume analysis; differential analysis of fluid flow; inviscid flow, plane potential flow; viscous flow, the Navier-Stokes equation; dimensional analysis,similitude; empirical analysis of pipe flows; flow over immersed bodies, boundary layers, lift and drag. Location Dewey Room 2162 (MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM)
ME 225-3 Intro Fluid Dynamics - Workshop Jessica Shang R 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Fluid properties; fluid statics; kinematics of moving fluids; the Bernoulli equation and applications; control volume analysis; differential analysis of fluid flow; inviscid flow, plane potential flow; viscous flow, the Navier-Stokes equation; dimensional analysis,similitude; empirical analysis of pipe flows; flow over immersed bodies, boundary layers, lift and drag. Location Gavett Hall Room 301 (R 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ME 225-4 Intro Fluid Dynamics- Workshop Jessica Shang M 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Fluid properties; fluid statics; kinematics of moving fluids; the Bernoulli equation and applications; control volume analysis; differential analysis of fluid flow; inviscid flow, plane potential flow; viscous flow, the Navier-Stokes equation; dimensional analysis,similitude; empirical analysis of pipe flows; flow over immersed bodies, boundary layers, lift and drag. Location Gavett Hall Room 301 (M 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ME 240-10 Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Measurement Douglas Kelley; A M S Anushika Athauda W 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Opening the upper-level laboratory sequence in Mechanical Engineering, this course introduces students to contemporary techniques for data acquisition and analysis, focusing on measurements commonly made by mechanical engineers. Students measure quantities like force, position, velocity, temperature, flow rate, elastic modulus, and viscosity. Students learn about analog and digital signals, frequency analysis, measurement system models, statistics and uncertainty analysis, filters, sampling, and data visualization. Location Meliora Room 203 (W 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ME 240-2 Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Measurement Lab Douglas Kelley W 10:00AM - 1:00PM
No description Location Hopeman Hall Room 124 (W 10:00AM - 1:00PM)
ME 240-4 Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Measurement Lab Douglas Kelley F 1:00PM - 4:00PM
No description Location Hopeman Hall Room 124 (F 1:00PM - 4:00PM)
ME 240-5 Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Measurement Lab Douglas Kelley R 3:00PM - 6:00PM
No description Location Hopeman Hall Room 124 (R 3:00PM - 6:00PM)
ME 240-8 Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Measurement Lab Douglas Kelley M 10:30AM - 1:30PM
No description Location Hopeman Hall Room 124 (M 10:30AM - 1:30PM)
ME 245-1 Precision Instrument Design Ethan Burnham-Fay TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
This course focuses teaching the multidisciplinary aspects of designing complex, precise systems. In these systems, aspects from mechanics, optics, electronics, design for manufacturing/assembly, and metrology/qualification must all be considered to design, build, and demonstrate a successful precision system. The goal of this class is to develop a fundamental understanding of multidisciplinary design for designing the next generation of advanced instrumentation. This course is open to graduate students in engineering and physics backgrounds although it has a strong emphasis on mechanical engineering and systems engineering topics. This course is open to undergraduates who are in their senior year. Location Hylan Building Room 101 (TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ME 254-1 Finite Elements Methods Hesam Askari MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This course provides a thorough grounding on the theory and application of linear steady-state finite element method (FEM) applied to solid mechanics. Topics include: review of matrix algebra and solid mechanics, Principle of Minimum Potential Energy, Rayleigh Ritz Method, FEM computational procedures, isoparametric shape functions and numerical integration for 1D, 2D, and 3D elements, error estimation and convergence, and the demonstration of FEM best practices using a commercial FEM code. A semester project that involves coding FEM software in Matlab is required for graduate students. Location Meliora Room 224 (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
ME 280-1 Intro to Materials Science Sobhit Kumar Singh TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties. Location Gavett Hall Room 206 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
ME 280-2 Intro to Materials Sci - Rec Sobhit Kumar Singh M 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties. Location Hylan Building Room 101 (M 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
ME 280-3 Intro to Materials Sci - Rec Sobhit Kumar Singh M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties. Location Gavett Hall Room 301 (M 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 280-4 Intro to Materials Sci - Rec Sobhit Kumar Singh F 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties. Location Hylan Building Room 105 (F 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ME 396-2 Special Projects John Lambropoulos MWF 8:00AM - 8:50AM
Blank Description Location Hopeman Room 224 (MWF 8:00AM - 8:50AM)

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
ME 224-3 Opt Fabrication&Testing Lab –
Blank Description
ME 280-2 Intro to Materials Sci - Rec Sobhit Kumar Singh
Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties.
ME 240-8 Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Measurement Lab Douglas Kelley
No description
ME 160-1 Engineering Computation I Laura Slane; A M S Anushika Athauda
General engineering computations using Matlab. Programming basics, including: Functions, logic, looping, File manipulation and basic data structures. Applied topics will include: Number representation and error, root finding, interpolation, curve fitting, systems of linear equations, and data reduction and plotting (2D). Examples will be drawn from typical problems in the mechanical engineering curriculum.
ME 280-3 Intro to Materials Sci - Rec Sobhit Kumar Singh
Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties.
ME 204-2 Mechanical Design-Rec Christopher Muir
The theory and application of structural mechanics to mechanical design. Topics include: matrix structural analysis and finite element techniques. Students will use the NASTRAN finite element program to solve a variety of design and analysis problems. The term project consists of a team competition to design, analyze build, and test a lightweight structure.
ME 225-4 Intro Fluid Dynamics- Workshop Jessica Shang
Fluid properties; fluid statics; kinematics of moving fluids; the Bernoulli equation and applications; control volume analysis; differential analysis of fluid flow; inviscid flow, plane potential flow; viscous flow, the Navier-Stokes equation; dimensional analysis,similitude; empirical analysis of pipe flows; flow over immersed bodies, boundary layers, lift and drag.
Monday and Wednesday
ME 254-1 Finite Elements Methods Hesam Askari
This course provides a thorough grounding on the theory and application of linear steady-state finite element method (FEM) applied to solid mechanics. Topics include: review of matrix algebra and solid mechanics, Principle of Minimum Potential Energy, Rayleigh Ritz Method, FEM computational procedures, isoparametric shape functions and numerical integration for 1D, 2D, and 3D elements, error estimation and convergence, and the demonstration of FEM best practices using a commercial FEM code. A semester project that involves coding FEM software in Matlab is required for graduate students.
ME 121-1 Engineering Mechanics II A M S Anushika Athauda
This course uses an engineering approach to the solution of dynamics problems with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies.
ME 121-4 Engineering Mechanics II Hesam Askari
This course uses an engineering approach to the solution of dynamics problems with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies.
ME 224-1 Optical Fab. and Testing Jessica Nelson
This course is designed to give engineers practical information about how optical components (lenses) are made and tested, and provide basic tools to create cost-effective optical system designs. Topics covered include optical material properties, grinding, polishing, CNC programming for optical fabrication, modern fabrication technologies, surface testing and fabrication tolerances. We will discuss case studies of challenging fabrication projects for leading-edge optical systems. The accompanying lab will use the facilities of the Hopkins Center fabrication and metrology labs to introduce polishing and metrology techniques. Lab exercises will include hands-on experiments, such as exploring the properties of optical materials, measuring the removal function of a sub-aperture polishing and grinding machines, and characterizing the surface form and texture of polished surfaces. Prerequisites: Students must in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year. Not for first-year undergraduates.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
ME 396-2 Special Projects John Lambropoulos
Blank Description
ME 225-1 Intro Fluid Dynamics Jessica Shang
Fluid properties; fluid statics; kinematics of moving fluids; the Bernoulli equation and applications; control volume analysis; differential analysis of fluid flow; inviscid flow, plane potential flow; viscous flow, the Navier-Stokes equation; dimensional analysis,similitude; empirical analysis of pipe flows; flow over immersed bodies, boundary layers, lift and drag.
ME 201-1 Applied Boundary Value Problems Hussein Aluie
Physical phenomena in a wide range of areas such as fluid and solid mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, chemical diffusion, and acoustics are governed by Partial Differential Equations (PDEs). In this course, you will learn how to solve a variety of BVPs, each of which is defined by a PDE, boundary conditions, and possibly initial conditions. We will cover the classical PDEs of mathematical physics: 1) diffusion equation, 2) Laplace equations, 3) wave equation. You will learn different techniques to solve these equations. Topics include separation of variables, Fourier analysis, Sturm-Liouville theory, spherical coordinates and Legendre’s equation, cylindrical coordinates and Bessel’s equation, method of characteristics, and Green's functions. You will also learn the basics of how to discretize linear and nonlinear PDEs and solve them numerically. Emphasis will be on physical understanding of the governing equations and the resulting solutions. You will learn to use software and write code (Python, Matlab, Mathematica) to solve PDEs and visualize the solutions. Prior knowledge of any of these languages/software, although helpful, is not required.
Tuesday
ME 160-3 Engineering Computatn I-Lab Laura Slane
General engineering computations using Matlab. Programming basics, including: Functions, logic, looping, File manipulation and basic data structures. Applied topics will include: Number representation and error, root finding, interpolation, curve fitting, systems of linear equations, and data reduction and plotting (2D). Examples will be drawn from typical problems in the mechanical engineering curriculum.
ME 104-6 The Engineering of Bridges - REC Renato Perucchio
An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates.
Tuesday and Thursday
ME 104-1 The Engineering of Bridges Renato Perucchio
An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates.
ME 280-1 Intro to Materials Science Sobhit Kumar Singh
Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties.
ME 213-1 Mechanical Systems Robert Clark
Free and forced vibrations. Complex representation, the Euler-Lagrange equations, state space, matrix methods, Laplace transforms. Feedback control of linear systems in state space: stabilization, tracking and observers.
ME 145-1 Cnc Grind for Precision Mfg Michael Pomerantz
Course will provide a basic understanding of CNC machining and deterministic micro grinding processes for spherical and aspheric shapes in optical substrates. Note that concurrent registration/overlap with ME 225 is permissible. The course will meet for half the semester (Thursday 8/31 to Thursday 10/17)
ME 204-1 Mechanical Design Christopher Muir
The theory and application of structural mechanics to mechanical design. Topics include: matrix structural analysis and finite element techniques. Students will use the NASTRAN finite element program to solve a variety of design and analysis problems. The term project consists of a team competition to design, analyze build, and test a lightweight structure.
ME 110-1 Intro to Cad and Drawing Craig Ronald
This course covers engineering drawing, and modeling using the Computer Aided Design software Pro/ENGINEER. Topics include orthographic projections, solid modeling, assemblies, and dimensioning. Students will complete the course with a fundamental ability to create and understand solid modeling, and engineering drawings using state of the art PC CAD software. Lectures will make use of a computer projection screen as well as individual computers for each student.
ME 120-1 Engineering Mechanics I Laura Slane
Basic concepts of mechanics; units; forces; moments; force systems; equilibrium; vector algebra.Plane trusses; method of joints; method of sections; space trusses; frames and machines.Centroids of lines, areas, and volumes; center of mass. Distributed loads on beams; internalforces in beams; distributed loads on cables. Basic concepts of dry friction; friction in machines.Virtual work and potential energy methods.
ME 245-1 Precision Instrument Design Ethan Burnham-Fay
This course focuses teaching the multidisciplinary aspects of designing complex, precise systems. In these systems, aspects from mechanics, optics, electronics, design for manufacturing/assembly, and metrology/qualification must all be considered to design, build, and demonstrate a successful precision system. The goal of this class is to develop a fundamental understanding of multidisciplinary design for designing the next generation of advanced instrumentation. This course is open to graduate students in engineering and physics backgrounds although it has a strong emphasis on mechanical engineering and systems engineering topics. This course is open to undergraduates who are in their senior year.
Wednesday
ME 120-3 Engineering Mechanics I-Rec Laura Slane
Basic concepts of mechanics; units; forces; moments; force systems; equilibrium; vector algebra.Plane trusses; method of joints; method of sections; space trusses; frames and machines.Centroids of lines, areas, and volumes; center of mass. Distributed loads on beams; internalforces in beams; distributed loads on cables. Basic concepts of dry friction; friction in machines.Virtual work and potential energy methods.
ME 224-4 Opt Fabrication&Testing Lab –
Blank Description
ME 240-2 Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Measurement Lab Douglas Kelley
No description
ME 240-10 Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Measurement Douglas Kelley; A M S Anushika Athauda
Opening the upper-level laboratory sequence in Mechanical Engineering, this course introduces students to contemporary techniques for data acquisition and analysis, focusing on measurements commonly made by mechanical engineers. Students measure quantities like force, position, velocity, temperature, flow rate, elastic modulus, and viscosity. Students learn about analog and digital signals, frequency analysis, measurement system models, statistics and uncertainty analysis, filters, sampling, and data visualization.
ME 120-2 Engineering Mechanics I-Rec Laura Slane
Basic concepts of mechanics; units; forces; moments; force systems; equilibrium; vector algebra.Plane trusses; method of joints; method of sections; space trusses; frames and machines.Centroids of lines, areas, and volumes; center of mass. Distributed loads on beams; internalforces in beams; distributed loads on cables. Basic concepts of dry friction; friction in machines.Virtual work and potential energy methods.
ME 204-3 Mechanical Design-Rec Christopher Muir
The theory and application of structural mechanics to mechanical design. Topics include: matrix structural analysis and finite element techniques. Students will use the NASTRAN finite element program to solve a variety of design and analysis problems. The term project consists of a team competition to design, analyze build, and test a lightweight structure.
ME 104-5 The Engineering of Bridges - REC Renato Perucchio
An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates.
Thursday
ME 121-2 Engineering Mechanics II-Rec A M S Anushika Athauda
This course uses an engineering approach to the solution of dynamics problems with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies.
ME 225-3 Intro Fluid Dynamics - Workshop Jessica Shang
Fluid properties; fluid statics; kinematics of moving fluids; the Bernoulli equation and applications; control volume analysis; differential analysis of fluid flow; inviscid flow, plane potential flow; viscous flow, the Navier-Stokes equation; dimensional analysis,similitude; empirical analysis of pipe flows; flow over immersed bodies, boundary layers, lift and drag.
ME 224-5 Opt Fabrication&Testing Lab –
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ME 240-5 Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Measurement Lab Douglas Kelley
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ME 160-2 Engineering Computatn I-Lab Laura Slane
General engineering computations using Matlab. Programming basics, including: Functions, logic, looping, File manipulation and basic data structures. Applied topics will include: Number representation and error, root finding, interpolation, curve fitting, systems of linear equations, and data reduction and plotting (2D). Examples will be drawn from typical problems in the mechanical engineering curriculum.
ME 104-2 Engineering of Bridges - REC Renato Perucchio
An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates.
ME 121-3 Engineering Mechanics II-Rec Hesam Askari
This course uses an engineering approach to the solution of dynamics problems with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies.
ME 213-2 Mechanical Systems - Rec Robert Clark
Free and forced vibrations. Complex representation, the Euler-Lagrange equations, state space, matrix methods, Laplace transforms. Feedback control of linear systems in state space: stabilization, tracking and observers.
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ME 280-4 Intro to Materials Sci - Rec Sobhit Kumar Singh
Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties.
ME 240-4 Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Measurement Lab Douglas Kelley
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ME 201-2 App Boundary Value Prob-Rec Hussein Aluie
This course covers the classical partial differential equations of mathematical physics: the heat equation, the Laplace equation, and the wave equation. The primary technique covered in the course is separation of variables, which leads to solutions in the form of eigenfunction expansions. The topics include Fourier series, separation of variables, Sturm-Liouville theory, unbounded domains and the Fourier transform, spherical coordinates and Legendres equation, cylindrical coordinates and Bessels equation. The software package Mathematica will be used extensively. Prior knowledge of Mathematica is helpful but not essential. In the last two weeks of the course, there will be a project on an assigned topic. The course will include applications in heat conduction, electrostatics, fluid flow, and acoustics.