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A E 405. Special Topics 3 Credits (3) Topics of modern interest to be offered by the departmental staff. AND AEROSPACE Consent of instructor required. A E 419. ENGINEERING 3 Credits (3) Propulsion , thermodynamic cycles, combustion, specific Aerospace Engineering Courses impulse; principles of gas turbines, jet engines, and propulsion systems. Prerequisites: A E 439 A E 339. I 3 Credits (3) A E 424. Aerospace Fluid properties, conservation equations, incompressible 2-dimensional 3 Credits (3) flow; Bernoulli's equation; similarity parameters; subsonic aerodynamics: Basic principles of top down systems engineering and current practice; and , analysis and design of airfoils. Restricted to: A E majors. preliminary and detailed design of and space vehicles, including Prerequisite: (M E 237 or ENGR 234) and (M E 228 or PHYS 395). requirement, subsystem interaction, and integration, tradeoffs, Learning Outcomes constraints and non-technical aspects. 1. Ability to apply knowledge of , , and engineering; Prerequisite(s): A E 362. 2. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and A E 428. Aerospace Capstone Design interpret data; 3 Credits (3+2P) 3. Ability to design a , component or process to meet desired Team -analysis, design, hands-on build test, evaluate. needs within realistic constraints; Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): A E 447. Prerequisite(s): A E 363 and 4. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. A E 424. A E 439. Aerodynamics II A E 362. 3 Credits (3) 3 Credits (3) Principles of compressible flow, momentum and energy conservation; of exoatmospheric of orbiting and non-orbiting bodies; thermal properties of fluids; supersonic flow and shock waves; basics of 2-body orbital dynamics and Kepler's laws; orbits in 3 dimensions; supersonic aerodynamics. orbit determination; orbit design and orbital maneuvers; lunar and Prerequisite(s): A E 339, M E 240, and M E 328. interplanetary trajectories. Prerequisite: (M E 228 or PHYS 395), (M E 237 or ENGR 234), and A E 447. Aerofluids Laboratory M E 261. 3 Credits (2+3P) Learning Outcomes Use of subsonic wind tunnels and other flow to study basic flow 1. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; phenomena and methods of fluid measurement and visualization. Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): A E 439. Prerequisite(s): M E 345. 2. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; 3. Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern tools necessary for A E 451. Aircraft Design engineering practice. 3 Credits (3) Conceptual design of aircraft based on existing designs, empirical A E 363. Aerospace Structures relationships, and theory. Dimensioning, structural design, and 3 Credits (3) performance analysis of major subcomponents such as fuselage, , Advanced concepts of stress and strain, introduction to the analysis of and propulsion system. Static stability and control analysis. aero structures, complex bending and torsion, thin walled sections and Prerequisite(s): A E 339 and A E 363. shells, computational techniques. Prerequisites: C E 301 A E 452. Control System Design A E 364. and Controls 3 Credits (3) 3 Credits (3) Introduction to the control of dynamical systems, with a focus on Fundamentals of airplane flight dynamics, static trim, and stability; mechanical and aerospace systems, including basic systems theory, and missile six degree of freedom dynamics; attitude control controllability / observability, feedback and stabilization, PID controls, of spacecraft. root-locus plot, and Bode diagram. Prerequisite: (M E 228 or PHYS 395), (M E 237 or ENGR 234), and Prerequisite: M E 261, M E 328 and (M E 237 or ENGR 234) . M E 261. Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes 1. Construct a block diagram to find a transfer function for a dynamical 1. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; system; Analyze control systems by utilizing various linear control 2. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; theories such as root-locus design method, bode / Nyquist plots, and lead / lag compensation techniques; Design and simulate automatic 3. Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern tools necessary for control systems for mechanical and aerospace engineering engineering practice. applications. A E 400. Undergraduate Research 1-3 Credits (1-3) Performed with the direction of a department faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite(s): Consent of faculty member. 2 Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering

A E 464. Advanced Flight Dynamics and Controls M E 210. and System Engineering 3 Credits (3) 3 Credits (2+3P) Advanced airplane flight dynamics and stability control system design, Introduction to microcontrollers, measurement systems, motion longitudinal and lateral autopilots, missile/rocket control systems, and actuators, sensors, electric circuits, and electronic devices and guidance systems. interfacing. Students required to work individually and in teams to design Prerequisite(s): A E 364 or consent of instructor. and test simple electromechanical systems. Restricted to Las Cruces A E 509. Individualized Study campus only. 3 Credits (3) Prerequisite: MATH 1521G or MATH 1521H or ENGR 190. Individualized study covering specialized topics in aerospace Learning Outcomes 1. Ability to apply knowledge if mathematics, science, and engineering; engineering. Consent of instructor required. Restricted to A E & M E majors. 2. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; A E 510. Special Topics 3. Ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired 1-6 Credits (1-6) needs within realistic constraints; Topics in aerospace engineering. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Consent of instructor required. 4. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; 5. Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern tools necessary for A E 527. Control of Mechanical Systems engineering practice. 3 Credits (3) Rigorous introduction to the control of dynamical systems, with a focus M E 222. Introduction to Product Development on mechanical systems. Includes basic systems theory, controllability, 3 Credits (2+3P) feedback and stabilization, observers and dynamic feedback, and Introduction to modern methods used in the realization of products. applications of methods to systems of importance in mechanical Traditional processes, such as metal stamping, turning, engineering. Consent of instructor required. Cross-listed with: M E 527 milling, and casting are reviewed. Modern methods of rapid prototyping A E 564. Advanced Flight Dynamics and Controls and model making are discussed in context of -aided design. 3 Credits (3) Techniques for joining metals, plastics, and composites are discussed. Advanced airplane flight dynamics and stability control system design, Role of quality control is introduced. May be repeated up to 3 credits. longitudinal and lateral autopilots, missile / rocket control systems, and Restricted to: exclude majors. guidance systems May be repeated up to 3 credits. Prerequisite(s): M E 159 or E T 110. Prerequisite(s): A E 364 or consent of instructor. M E 228. Engineering Analysis I A E 598. Special Research Programs 3 Credits (3) 1-3 Credits (1-3) Introduction to engineering analysis with emphasis on engineering Individual investigations, either analytical or experimental. May be applications. Topics include ordinary differential equations, , repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Restricted to A E & M E majors. and vector with focus on analytical methods. Restricted to Las A E 599. Master's Thesis Cruces campus only. 1-15 Credits (1-15) Prerequisite(s): MATH 2530G. Thesis. Graded: Thesis/Dissertation. M E 234. Mechanics-Dynamics A E 600. Doctoral Research 3 Credits (3) 1-15 Credits (1-15) Kinematics and dynamic behavior of solid bodies utilizing vector This course number is used for assigning credit for research performed methods. prior to successful completion of the doctoral qualifying examination. Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 2530G. Prerequisite(s): C E 233. Graded: Thesis/Dissertation. M E 236. Engineering Mechanics I A E 700. Doctoral Dissertation 3 Credits (3) 15 Credits (15) Force systems, resultants, equilibrium, distributed forces, area moments, Dissertation. Graded: Thesis/Dissertation. friction, and kinematics of particles. May be repeated up to 3 credits. Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): PHYS 1310G. Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering Courses MATH 1521G or MATH 1521H. M E 237. Engineering Mechanics II M E 159. Graphical Communication and Design 3 Credits (3) 2 Credits (1+3P) Kinetics of particles, kinematics and kinetics rigid bodies, systems of Sketching and orthographic projection. Covers detail and assembly particles, energy and momentum principles, and kinetics of rigid bodies in working drawings, dimensioning, tolerance specification, and design three dimensions. May be repeated up to 3 credits. . Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 2530G. Prerequisite(s): M E 236. Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 1250G. M E 240. 3 Credits (3) First and second laws of thermodynamics, irreversibility and availability, applications to pure substances and ideal gases. Prerequisite: PHYS 1310G. Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering 3

M E 261. Mechanical Engineering Problem Solving M E 338. 3 Credits (2+3P) 3 Credits (3) Introduction to programming syntax, logic, and structure. Numerical Properties of fluids. Fluid and . Applications of techniques for root finding, solution of linear and nonlinear systems of the conservation equations continuity, energy, and momentum to fluid equations, integration, differentiation, and solution of ordinary differential systems. Restricted to: M E majors. equations will be covered. Multi function computer algorithms will be Prerequisite: (M E 237 or ENGR 234) and (M E 228 or PHYS 395). developed to solve engineering problems. Learning Outcomes Prerequisite: MATH 1521G or MATH 1521H or ENGR 190. 1. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; Learning Outcomes 2. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and 1. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; interpret data; 2. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; 3. Ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired 3. Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern tools necessary for needs within realistic constraints; engineering practice. 4. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

M E 326. Mechanical Design M E 340. Applied Thermodynamics 3 Credits (3) 3 Credits (3) Design methodology and practice for mechanical . Thermodynamic cycles, Maxwell relations, Gibbs and Helmholtz Prerequisite: (M E 237 or ENGR 234) and C E 301. functions, mixtures, psychometrics, chemical reactions, chemical Learning Outcomes equilibrium. 1. Ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired Prerequisite: M E 240. needs within realistic constraints; M E 341. Heat Transfer 2. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; 3 Credits (3) 3. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; Fundamentals of conduction, convection, and radiation. Design of heat 4. knowledge of contemporary issues. transfer systems. Prerequisite: M E 240, (M E 338 or A E 339), and (M E 228 or PHYS 395. M E 328. Engineering Analysis II Learning Outcomes 3 Credits (3) 1. Students have the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, Advanced engineering analysis with emphasis on engineering science, and engineering; applications. Topics include systems of ordinary differential equations, 2. Students have the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering Fourier analysis, partial differential equations, and functions of complex problems. variable with focus on analytical methods. May be repeated up to 3 credits. M E 345. Experimental Methods I Prerequisite(s): M E 228. 3 Credits (2+3P) M E 331. Intermediate Strength of Materials Emphasis on experimental techniques, basic instrumentation, data 3 Credits (3) acquisition and analysis, and written presentation of results. Includes Covers stress and strain, theories of failure, curved flexural members, flat experiments in dynamics and deformable body mechanics. plates, pressure vessels, buckling, and composites. May be repeated up Prerequisite: (M E 228 or PHYS 395), (M E 210 or PHYS 2140), and to 3 credits. (M E 237 or ENGR 234). Prerequisite(s): C E 301 and M E 328. Prerequisite/Corequisite: C E 301. Learning Outcomes M E 332. Vibrations 1. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and 3 Credits (3) interpret data; Vibration of single and n-degree of freedom systems considering free, 2. Ability to communicate effectively; forced, and damped motion. Lagrange s equations. Dynamic stability. Controls. Matrix iteration. May be repeated up to 3 credits. 3. Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern tools necessary for Prerequisite(s): M E 328, M E 237, and M E 261. engineering practice.

M E 333. Intermediate Dynamics M E 349. MAE Career Seminar 3 Credits (3) 1 Credit (1) Three dimensional kinematics and kinetics, orbal motion, Lagrange Seminar course covering topics relevant to mechanical and aerospace s equations, dynamic stability, and controls. May be repeated up to 3 engineering juniors (job placement, interviewing techniques, resume credits. preparation, etc.). Restricted to: M E and A E majors. Prerequisite(s): M E 328 and M E 237. Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing. M E 400. Undergraduate Research 1-3 Credits Performed with the direction of a department faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of faculty member. 4 Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering

M E 401. Heating/Air-Conditioning System M E 456. Experimental Modal Analysis 3 Credits (3) 3 Credits (3) HVAC system design including heating and cooling load calculations, Emphasis on hands-on techniques for structural vibration tests for psychometrics, piping, duct layout, and system control. May be repeated practical applications. Interpretation of experimental results by means up to 3 credits. of advanced signal processing tools, basic system identification Prerequisite(s): M E 340 and M E 341. methodology, and reduced-order modeling procedures. May be repeated M E 405. Special Topics up to 3 credits. 3 Credits (3) Prerequisite(s): M E 332, M E 228, and M E 261, or consent of instructor. Topics of modern interest to be offered by the departmental staff. May be M E 458. Properties and Mechanical Behavior of Materials repeated up to 12 credits. 3 Credits (3) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Understanding the microstructure of engineering materials and M E 425. Design of Machine Elements their influence on mechanical behavior. Topics include Material 3 Credits (3) Structure and Physical Properties, Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Design of machine elements through the application of mechanics. Materials, Mechanical Properties, Strengthening Mechanisms, Time and and theories of failure. Design projects assigned. Dependent Behavior, Degradation, Fatigue, and Fracture. Prerequisite(s): M E 326. Prerequisite: CHME 361. Learning Outcomes M E 426. Design Project Laboratory I 1. Students will learn how to correlate mechanical behavior of materials 3 Credits (6P) with their microstructure, processing history and composition. Students address a design problem in which innovation and attention As practicing engineers, they will be able to recognize impact to detail are emphasized. Solution of the problem entails applications of of operating conditions, predict life span, and design materials mechanics and/or the thermal . to improve reliability and efficiency. They will be able to select Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): M E 425. appropriate materials for a given application from class of materials M E 427. Design Project Laboratory II such as metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. 3 Credits (6P) Continuation of M E 426. M E 460. Applied Finite Elements Prerequisite: M E 426. 3 Credits (3) Introduction to the practical aspects of structural finite element M E 445. Experimental Methods II modeling. Course focuses on providing a working knowledge of how to 3 Credits (2+3P) effectively incorporate finite element techniques into the design process. Emphasis on experimental techniques, instrumentation and data May be repeated up to 3 credits. Crosslisted with: M E 518. acquisition in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. Prerequisite(s): M E 425. Laboratory results will be presented in written and verbal formats. Prerequisite(s): (M E 338 or A E 339), M E 340, M E 341, and M E 345. M E 481. Alternative and Renewable Energy 3 Credits (3) M E 449. Mechanical Engineering Senior Seminar Current and future energy needs of the United States and the world 1 Credit (1) will be considered primarily from the standpoint of renewable energy Senior seminar course covering topics relevant to graduating mechanical sources such as solar, wind, ocean, and biomass. Technical, economic, engineering seniors (job placement, interviewing techniques, resume and environmental aspects of each will be addressed. preparation). Prerequisite(s): M E 341, and (M E 338 or A E 339). Prerequisite: senior standing. M E 486. Introduction to M E 452. Control System Design 3 Credits (3) 3 Credits (3) This course provides students with an introduction to the theories Introduction to the control of dynamical systems, with a focus on and methods for analysis, design, and control of robotic manipulators. mechanical and aerospace systems, including basic systems theory, This course is devoted to understanding the spatial descriptions and controllability / observability, feedback and stabilization, PID controls, transformations, kinematics, and dynamics of these mechanisms root-locus plot, and Bode diagram. and how to practically implement these concepts into actual robotic Prerequisite: M E 261, M E 328 and (M E 237 or ENGR 234) . manipulators. Learning Outcomes Prerequisite: M E 328 and (ENGR 234 or M E 237). 1. Construct a block diagram to find a transfer function for a dynamical Learning Outcomes system; Analyze control systems by utilizing various linear control 1. Model and analyze the kinematics and dynamics of robotic theories such as root-locus design method, bode / Nyquist plots, and manipulators; Program and control these robotic platforms; Apply the lead / lag compensation techniques; Design and simulate automatic theoretical methods into industrial robots; Implement the knowledge control systems for mechanical and aerospace engineering and experiences in real-world engineering projects. applications. Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering 5

M E 487. M E 517. Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos 3 Credits (2+3P) 3 Credits (3) Introduction to the analysis and design of computer-controlled Singular points, periodic solutions, stability, and local bifurcations for electromechanical systems, including data acquisition and conversion, ODEs and maps; phase space methods, invariant manifolds, and Poincare force and motion sensors, actuators, mechanisms, feedback control, and maps; nonsmooth, periodic, time-delay, and Hamiltonian systems; robotic devices. Students required to work in teams to construct and test , averaging, and harmonic balance methods; center manifold simple robotic systems. May be repeated up to 3 credits. reduction and normal forms; strange attractors, Liapunov exponents, Prerequisite(s): M E 210 and M E 345. attractor dimension; dissipative and Hamiltonian chaos M E 502. Elasticity I M E 518. Finite Element Analysis 3 Credits (3) 3 Credits (3) Introduction to stress tensor, strain tensor, constitutive law, energy Introduction to finite element method. Topics include mathematical theorems, plane stress and plane strain. Also covers torsion of shafts and modeling, variational formulation, shape functions, truss, beam, solid, and propagation of stress waves in elastic solids. shell elements. Includes static, dynamic, and nonlinear analysis. May be M E 503. Thermodynamics repeated up to 3 credits. Crosslisted with: M E 460. 3 Credits (3) M E 527. Linear Systems Theory A comprehensive study of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, 3 Credits (3) nonequilibrium processes, equations of state, and statistical Introduction to control of linear multi-input-multi-output (MIMO) systems. thermodynamics. Topics include representation of using the state-space M E 504. model, linearization, internal and input-to-output stability, controllability, 3 Credits (3) observability, optimal control, linear quadratic regulator, and observer. Basic introduction to the Mechanics of Continuous Media. Its aim is Prerequisite: (M E 452 or A E 452) equivalent, or consent of instructor. to prepare the student for more advanced courses in Solid and Fluid Learning Outcomes 1. Students are able to design linear multi-input-multi-output (MIMO) Mechanics. The topics to be covered include: introduction to Cartesian control systems. tensors, tensor algebra and calculus; Lagrangian and Eulerian kinematics; Cauchy and Piola-Kirchhoff stresses; general principles of conservation; M E 529. Nonlinear and Optimal Control constitutive theory for ideal fluids, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, 3 Credits (3) finite and linear elasticity. Introduction to nonlinear systems and optimal control theory and M E 505. Fundementals of the Theory of Plasticity its mathematical foundations. Includes equilibrium finding, phase 3 Credits (3) plane analysis, theorems, feedback linearization, Basic concepts in continuum mechanics, equations of the plastic state, Pontryagin’s maximum principle, necessary conditions and sufficient equations of elastic-plastic equilibrium, criteria for yielding, initial and conditions for optimality, and optimal control problems in mechanical and subsequent yield surfaces, two-dimensional and axi-symmetric plasticity aerospace engineering. problems, dynamic problems. Prerequisite: (M E 452 or A E 452) or equivalent or consent of instructor. Prerequisite(s): M E 502. Learning Outcomes M E 509. Individualized Study 1. Analyze the stability and performance properties of nonlinear 3 Credits (3) systems and design nonlinear feedback control systems; Use Individualized study covering specialized topics in mechanical and optimal control theory and numerical optimization methods to aerospace engineering. Consent of instructor required. solve engineering problems; Design and simulate nonlinear and optimal control systems for mechanical and aerospace engineering M E 510. Special Topics applications. 1-6 Credits Topics in mechanical engineering. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 M E 530. Intermediate Fluid Mechanics credits. 3 Credits (3) Prerequisite: consent of the department head. Application of exact and empirical solutions to fundamental flow M E 511. Dynamics problems, including viscous and inviscid behavior. These applications 3 Credits (3) establish a theoretical basis for the origin and physical role of common An advanced study of the dynamical behavior of systems of particles and terms in the governing equations. rigid bodies, with emphasis on the theoretical background of dynamics. M E 533. Computational and Theoretical Fluid Mechanics M E 512. Vibrations 3 Credits (3) 3 Credits (3) Application of fluid mechanics theory and computational approaches Free and forced vibrations for discrete and continuous systems with to advanced flow problems, including viscous/inviscid and laminar/ single or multiple degrees of freedom. Introduction to nonlinear and turbulent behavior. Complex flow problems addressed through random vibration and solution techniques for such systems. development of a theoretical formulation, followed by application of computational fluid dynamic (CFD) tools, and finally presentation and validation of solution data. Prerequisite: M E 530 or consent of instructor. 6 Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering

M E 534. Advance Computational Fluid Dynamics M E 598. Special Research Programs 3 Credits (3) 1-3 Credits Advanced techniques for large-scale numerical of fluid flows: Individual investigations, either analytical or experimental. May be spectral numerical methods, including Fourier and other expansions, repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Galerkin and collocation projections, computational methods to solve M E 599. Master's Thesis incompressible and compressible Navier-Stokes equations, high- 15 Credits resolution methods for hyperbolic equations with discontinuous Thesis. solutions, and issues related to implementation on supercomputers. Prerequisite(s): M E 533. M E 600. Doctoral Research 1-15 Credits M E 536. Hydrodynamic Stability and Turbulence This course number is used for assigning credit for research performed 3 Credits (3) prior to successful completion of the doctoral qualifying examination. Introduction to fundamentals of hydrodynamic stability, classical linear stability analysis of parallel shear flows and rotating flows, nonlinear M E 698. Special Research Programs stability, basic concepts in turbulence theory 1-3 Credits Prerequisite(s): M E 533. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. M E 540. Intermediate Heat Transfer M E 700. Doctoral Dissertation 3 Credits (3) 15 Credits Fundamentals of conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer. Dissertation. Emphasis on the application of combined heat transfer to the solution of problems not accessible at the undergraduate level. M E 558. Properties and Mechanical Behavior of Materials 3 Credits (3) Understanding the microstructure of engineering materials and their influence on mechanical behavior. Topics include Material Structure and Physical Properties, Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials, Mechanical Properties, Strengthening Mechanisms, Time and Temperature Dependent Behavior, Degradation, Fatigue, and Fracture. Prerequisite: CHME 361. M E 570. Engineering Analysis I 3 Credits (3) Introduction to engineering analysis with emphasis on engineering applications. Topics include linear algebra, linear ordinary differential equations, and linear partial differential equations with focus on analytical methods. M E 580. Engineering Analysis II 3 Credits (3) Engineering analysis with emphasis on engineering applications. Topics include analytical and numerical methods in linear and nonlinear ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisite: M E 570 or consent of instructor. M E 586. Introduction to Robotics 3 Credits (3) This course provides students with an introduction to the theories and methods for analysis, design, and control of robotic manipulators. This course is devoted to understanding the spatial descriptions and transformations, kinematics, and dynamics of these mechanisms and how to practically implement these concepts into actual robotic manipulators. Prerequisite: M E 328 and (ENGR 234 or M E 237). M E 587. Mechatronics 3 Credits (2+3P) Introduction to the analysis and design of computer-controlled electromechanical systems, including data acquisition and conversion, force and motion sensors, actuators, mechanisms, feedback control, and robotic devices. Students required to work in teams to construct and test simple robotic systems. Crosslisted with: M E 487.