Mechanical Engineering | Marquette University (2024)

Fundamental principles of materials science and engineering. Topics include atomic structure of matter, types of bonding, crystallography, role of imperfections, diffusion, phase diagrams, phase transformations, mechanical behaviors, fracture of materials, classification and property of materials. Laboratory experiments to develop understanding of processing-structure-property relationship in materials. 2 hrs. lec.; 2 hrs. lab.

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Offered as an experimental course to evaluate and determine if a course should be incorporated into the regular curriculum of a program, or courses in the approval process pipeline, but not yet officially approved. Once the same course has been offered twice as a Special Topic, it cannot be offered again until it moves through the curriculum approval process and is approved with a regular curriculum course number.

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Fundamentals of measurement/instrumentation systems and control systems. Measurement topics include: sensors, signal conditioners, data acquisition, and transducers for measurement of strain, force, displacement, temperature, flow, pressure, and other engineering parameters. Control system topics include: mathematical modeling of dynamic systems, and analysis and design of systems using sensors, actuators, and controllers. Time-domain and frequency-domain methods for design of feedback control systems. Computer and laboratory exercises using MATLAB and LabVIEW. 2 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab.

Prerequisite: GEEN2120 and ELEN3001.

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Analytical and computational analysis of the kinematics and kinetics of planar multi-body mechanical systems. Vibration analysis of single degree of freedom systems. Engineering applications including dynamic balancing, vibration absorption and vibration isolation.

Prerequisite: MATH2451 or MATH2455; and GEEN2120.

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Detailed design of structural elements, shafts, gears, bearings and other machine elements. Laboratory activities which cover the theoretical and experimental analysis of machine elements. 3 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab.

Prerequisite: GEEN2110 and GEEN2130.

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Numerical algorithms (math analysis, optimization, function approximation) for analysis and preliminary design of engineering systems. Development and use of MATLAB functions. Finite difference and finite element analysis of thermal and elastic systems. 3 hrs. lec.

Prerequisite: MATH2451 and GEEN2130.

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Elementary principles of equilibrium thermodynamics. Property relationships for pure substances, ideal gases and incompressible substances. Work and heat transfer, mass conservation and the first and second laws of thermodynamics applied to closed and open systems, operating at steady and unsteady conditions. Thermal efficiencies of thermodynamic cycles and isentropic efficiencies of single-stream devices.

Prerequisite: MATH1451 or MATH1455; PHYS1030, PHYS1003 or PHYS1013; and PHYS1020.

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Fundamental conservation laws of mass, momentum and energy as applied to fluid systems. Properties of fluids, hydrostatics, flow of real fluids in closed and open systems, dynamic similarity, dimensional analysis and viscid and inviscid fluid flow.

Prerequisite: MATH2450 or MATH1455; and GEEN2120.

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Overview of principal mechanisms of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and thermal radiation. Application of conduction and forced convection to heat exchangers. Discussion of theory and applications of conduction, forced and natural convection, boiling and condensation and thermal radiation.

Prerequisite: MATH2451 or MATH2455; MEEN3310; and MEEN3320 or BIEN4400.

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The culmination of thermodynamic, fluid and heat transfer concepts to the application of power and refrigeration cycles, psychrometrics systems, and combustion processes. Includes a laboratory section in which experiments are conducted to demonstrate, test and assess devices, processes and cycles. 2 hrs. lec.; 2 hrs. lab.

Prerequisite: MEEN3310; MEEN3330, which may be taken concurrently.

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Introductory course in statistics, which is the field of study concerned with the collection, analysis and interpretation of uncertainty in data. Topics include summary statistics, basic probability, commonly used distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. In addition, introductory concepts of engineering economy and cash flow diagrams will be covered in the first few weeks of the course to prepare students for the FE exam.

Prerequisite: MATH1451 or MATH1455.

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The types of processes available to manufacture various products. The characteristics of these processes and how they interact with design requirements, tolerances, safety and the environment. Integration of basic concepts into complete processes. Determination of the process to manufacture various assigned products. 2 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab.

Prerequisite: MEEN2460.

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Design methodology and the criteria for the selection of materials from the four classes of materials (metals, plastics, ceramics and composites) are discussed. Criteria include processing requirements, mechanical properties, and environmental resistance. A rationale for selecting materials based on materials selection charts is presented. The process-structure-property relationship for ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, plastics, ceramics and composites is presented from the point of view of understanding selection criteria. Considerations of cost and availability are also taken into consideration. 3 hrs. lec.

Prerequisite: MEEN2460.

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Survey of practical engineering tools and processes utilizing in entry-level engineering positions. Comparison of engineering philosophical paradigms underlying the industrial state gate product design process from ideation, product, design, product manufacture and quality control to end of product life.

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Develop an understanding of the principles of 3D rigid body kinematics (motion) and kinetics (forces and accelerations). Use these principles to analyze the dynamic behavior of mechanical systems. Learn to use analytical mechanics tools including virtual work and Lagrange's method. Develop a systematic approach for solving engineering problems.

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Review of beam theory; asymmetric bending, shear center, thin-walled sections; torsion of non-circular sections, open and closed thin-walled sections; energy methods, Castigliano's second theorem, statically indeterminate structures, internal static indeterminacy; curved beams.

Prerequisite: GEEN2130.

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Introduction to tensor notation, tensor analysis and coordinate system invariance; analysis of stress, strain and rate of strain for infinitesimal and finite deformation; application of Newtonian mechanics to deformable media; mechanical constitutive equations; field equations for solid and fluid mechanics.

Prerequisite: MATH2451, Co-req: MATH3100 or MEEN3260, or equivalent.

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Introduces the finite element solution method for linear, static problems. Includes calculation of element stiffness matrices, assembly of global stiffness matrices, exposure to various finite element solution methods, and numerical integration. Emphasizes structural mechanics, and also discusses heat transfer and fluid mechanics applications in finite element analysis. Computer assignments include development of finite element code (FORTRAN or C) and also use of commercial finite element software (ANSYS and/or MARC).

Prerequisite: MEEN3260.

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Principles of modeling of physical systems, including devices and processes. Development of models of physical systems: mechanical, electrical, fluid, thermal and coupled systems. Time-dependent behavior of interconnected devices and processes. Computer-based modeling and simulation of physical systems. Identification using models and measured data. Introduction to control systems analysis and design.

Prerequisite: MATH2451.

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Mechatronics, as an engineering discipline, is the synergistic combination of mechanical engineering, electronics, control engineering, and computer science, all integrated through the design process. This course covers mechatronic system design, modeling and analysis of dynamic systems, control sensors and actuators, analog and digital control electronics, interfacing sensors and actuators to a microcomputer/microcontroller, discrete and continuous controller design, and real-time programming for control.

Prerequisite: MEEN3210 and MEEN3220.

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Fundamentals of combustion, including thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium and chemical kinetics. The application of the principles are emphasized for the development of mathematical models in MATLAB that can be used to simulate combustion in fundamental reactors and internal combustion engines. Prior experience with computer programming is recommended.

Prerequisite: MEEN3340 and MEEN3260.

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Fundamental aspects of the design and operating characteristics of spark-ignition and diesel engines. Presents an overview of the thermodynamics, combustion, fluid flow and heat transfer that takes place within the engine cylinder. Discusses efficiency and emissions challenges that the engine must meet.

Prerequisite: MEEN3330 and MEEN3340.

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Intermediate Fluid Mechanics continues to develop fluid mechanic concepts, building on a working knowledge of the Reynolds Transport Theorem. Topics include: differential analysis, irrotational flow theory, boundary layer theory and compressible flow theory. Both laminar and turbulent flows are discussed. Some working knowledge of computer programming is necessary.

Prerequisite: MATH2450 or MATH2455, and MEEN3320 or equiv.

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The subject of transport phenomena includes three closely related topics: fluid dynamics, mass transfer, and heat transfer. Fluid dynamics involves the transport of momentum, mass transfer is concerned with the transport of mass of various chemical species, and heat transfer deals with the transport of energy. In practice, rarely are these phenomena acting alone. Thus in this introductory course, these three topics are studied together so that a more cohesive understanding of these interrelated processes is developed.

Prerequisite: MEEN3340.

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This intermediate course will cover fundamentals of thermodynamics, including classical and statistical approaches with application to equilibrium and non-equilibrium, non-reactive and reactive systems. Topics relevant to micro/nanoscale and biological systems may be covered.

Prerequisite: MEEN3340.

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Addresses the fundamental thermal-hydraulic equations and correlations used to design and analyze various types of heat exchangers. A systematic approach/method to the thermal-hydraulic design and analysis, or rating, of various types of heat exchanger systems through selected virtual and real problems.

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Emphasis on thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics aspects of renewable energy systems and applications. Topics include solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, biomass, and wave and tide. Both technical and economic analyses of renewable energy systems.

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Application of statistical concepts to design engineering experiments to improve quality, production techniques, and reliability. Use and advantages of various models; factorial, fractional factorial, orthogonal arrays and fractional designs.

Prerequisite: MATH4720 or MEEN3426 or cons. of instr.

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Methodology of failure analysis. Studies of brittle fracture, ductile fracture, fatigue, stress corrosion and electro-chemical corrosion as applied to the failure of metals. Involves some laboratory work and analyses of a variety of metallurgical failures.

Prerequisite: MEEN2460 and GEEN2130.

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The course introduces a modern technology with growing importance. It covers the basics of powder metallurgy with main emphasis on sintered steel. The primary topics covered are powder production, die compacting, sintering theory and practice, full density processing, properties under static and dynamic loading conditions.

Prerequisite: MEEN2460.

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Solidification and microstructural development in metal casting with an overview of selected melting processes. Overview of primary and secondary working principles involved in ferrous materials processing. Stress based and finite element analyses are applied to both sheet and bulk forming to develop a fundamental understanding of deformation processing principles and technology associated with processes such as drawing, open and closed die forging and rolling.

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Stress and strain relationships for elastic behavior. Theory of plasticity. Plastic deformation of single crystals and polycrystalline aggregates. Dislocation theory, fracture, internal friction, creep and stress rupture and brittle failure.

Prerequisite: MEEN2460 and GEEN2130; or cons. of instr.

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Overview of computer integrated production systems, which include computer numerical control, industrial robotics, material transport and storage systems, automated production lines, flexible manufacturing systems, quality control systems, CAD/CAM, production planning and control, just-in-time and lean manufacturing.

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Arc welding physics, fundamentals of power supplies and welding circuits, fusion and solid-state welding processes, weld testing, analysis of welded joints, demonstrations using various processes.

Prerequisite: GEEN2130 and MEEN3443.

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Designed to introduce the uses of materials in the human body for the purposes of healing, correcting deformities and restoring lost function. The science aspect of the course encompasses topics including: characterization of material properties, biocompatibility and past and current uses of materials for novel devices that are both biocompatible and functional for the life of the implanted device. Projects allow students to focus and gain knowledge in an area of biomaterials engineering in which they are interested. Same as BIEN4420.

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Review of basic science, mathematics, engineering science, and economics. S/U grade assessment.

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Course content focuses on a structured product design and development process that includes project definition, customer needs identification, product specification, concept generation and concept selection. Also focuses on issues related to teamwork, project management and effective communication. Student team design projects culminate in the development of a technically and economically viable concept and a proposal for future development of this concept (done in the second semester of this two-course sequence). 2 hrs. lec., 1 hr. disc.

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Covers a unique perspective or in-depth topic in: energy conversion, mechanical analysis and design and manufacturing systems.

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Undergraduate independent study project of either theoretical or experimental nature.

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Course focuses on detailed design, prototyping, and testing design concepts. Course includes topics directly relevant to student design projects and careers in the engineering profession. Student team design projects culminate in a final report that documents the performance and details (engineering drawings and/or documentation) of their final design. 2 hrs. lec., 1 hr. disc.

Prerequisite: MEEN4920. Cross-listed with BIEN4998, COEN4998, and EECE 4998.

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