Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME). The program is currently accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Individuals enrolling in this degree program are given the opportunity to develop a strong background in Engineering Science and to learn the analysis, design, and synthesis tools necessary to contribute in traditional and emerging areas of technology.
The department has excellent laboratory facilities where students receive hands-on instruction from faculty members. Computer-aided design (CAD) facilities, including state-of-the-art workstations, are routinely used. Some classes are taught by adjunct faculty from local industries, giving students the opportunity to interact with engineering professionals engaged in relevant engineering practice.
Because of the broad engineering training in this program, graduates may find employment in many industries, including companies or government agencies associated with aerospace, automotive, energy, petroleum, manufacturing, biomedical engineering, and research.
Direct Admission Criteria
Applicants entering UTSA as Freshmen or Freshmen Transfers (fewer than 12 transferable semester credit hours) will be directly admitted to the ME program if they:
- meet all UTSA undergraduate admission requirements,
- qualify for enrollment in MAT 1213 Calculus I
, or a higher level mathematics course, and
- are ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class (no minimum SAT or ACT scores required), or
- are ranked below the top 10 percent of their high school class and have a minimum 1200 SAT or 25 ACT score.
Applicants with SAT scores below 1200 or ACT scores below 25 may undergo admission by committee review.
Transfer requirements for direct admission to the ME program for students who have earned 12 or more transferable semester credit hours:
- meet all UTSA undergraduate transfer admission requirements, and
- have completed MAT 1213 Calculus I and WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I , or the equivalents, with grades of “C-” or better, and
- meet grade point average requirements:
- applicants with a transfer grade point average of 3.00 or higher may be granted direct admission to the major, or
- applicants with a transfer grade point average below 3.00 may be granted admission to the College by committee review.
Applicants who do not meet Mechanical Engineering admission requirements will be admitted to the Engineering, Math, and Sciences Studies major in the University College. Students have three semesters to complete Calculus I with a grade of "C-" or better and meet the ME Transfer Requirements.
“C-” Grade Rule
A grade of “C-” or better in any science, engineering, or mathematics course required for an engineering degree or any other course that is a prerequisite to any ME or Engineering (EGR) course indicates satisfactory preparation for further engineering education. Any course assigned a grade below a “C-” must be repeated before enrolling in any course for which it is a prerequisite. This requirement is subject to both the Gateway Course and Three-Attempt Limit rules.
Laptop Program
The laptop program requires that students entering Klesse College programs have their own laptop (notebook) computers and required software. The computer should be upgradeable in order to be of productive use for the duration of the academic program. The laptop specifications may vary per academic program. For further and specific information concerning laptop requirements for each program, please see the Klesse College hardware recommendations website.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
The Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering offers students the opportunity to prepare for careers in traditional, new, and emerging technologies related to the practice of Mechanical Engineering, which is a versatile and broadly-based engineering discipline. Mathematics and basic sciences, such as physics and chemistry, form the foundation of mechanical engineering, which requires an understanding of diverse subject areas, such as solid and fluid mechanics, thermal sciences, mechanical design, structures, material selection, manufacturing processes and systems, mechanical systems and control, and instrumentation.
The Mechanical Engineering curriculum provides education and basic engineering training through the required coursework. Students may develop increased specialization and depth through the selection of technical elective courses. Development of open-ended, problem-solving skills is a part of many mechanical engineering courses. Design projects with formal report writing are included in many courses. In addition, a substantial portion of technical elective courses is devoted to the design of systems and components. A capstone design sequence at the senior level provides an opportunity to apply and integrate the knowledge gained throughout the curriculum to the development of an instructor-approved project.
The laboratory requirements are designed to provide hands-on experience in basic measurement and instrumentation equipment and the application of classroom theory. Students may receive additional hands-on experiences by selecting technical elective courses with laboratory components.
Opportunities exist for students to participate in research and design projects. All students are eligible to participate in undergraduate research, through the independent study courses. Students also have an opportunity to participate in an approved co-op program and may receive up to 3 semester credit hours for their experience.
Program Educational Objectives
The Mechanical Engineering Program prepares students to attain the following program educational objectives a few years after graduation:
- Have engineering or other careers in industry, government, and/or will pursue advanced graduate or professional degrees.
- Apply their engineering knowledge, critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving skills in professional engineering practice or in non-engineering fields.
- Continue to advance their knowledge, communication, and leadership skills through graduate education, professional development courses, self-directed study, and/or on-the-job training and experience.
- Apply their understanding of societal, environmental, and ethical issues to their professional activities.
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the UTSA Mechanical Engineering Program will demonstrate the following student outcomes. Attainment of these outcomes prepares graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering.
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
The minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree is 128, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. All candidates for this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements, the General Engineering requirements, and the degree requirements, listed below. A minimum grade of “C-” or better is required for all mathematics, science, Engineering (EGR), and Mechanical Engineering (ME) courses in the curriculum.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering must fulfill the University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both major requirements and Core Curriculum requirements; however, if these courses are taken to satisfy both requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for the degree.
MAT 1213 may be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics, as well as one of the General Engineering requirements. PHY 1943 and PHY 1963 may be used to satisfy the core requirement in Life and Physical Sciences, as well as two of the General Engineering requirements. EGR 1403 may be used to satisfy the core requirement in the Component Area Option. ECO 2023may be used to satisfy the core requirement in the Social and Behavioral Sciences.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AIS 1203 | Academic Introduction and Strategies (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1233 | AIS: Business (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy (core component area 090) | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (TCCN: ENGL 1301) | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (TCCN: ENGL 1302) | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications (TCCN: MATH 1314) | 3 |
| MAT 1043 | Quantitative Reasoning (TCCN: MATH 1332) | 3 |
| MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business (TCCN: MATH 1324) | 3 |
| MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (TCCN: MATH 1314) | 3 |
| MAT 1093 | Precalculus (TCCN: MATH 2312) | 3 |
| MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business (TCCN: MATH 1325) | 3 |
| MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences (TCCN: MATH 2313) | 3 |
| MAT 1213 | Calculus I (TCCN: MATH 2313) | 3 |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics (TCCN: MATH 1342) | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2301) | 3 |
| AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy (TCCN: ASTR 1303) | 3 |
| AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System (TCCN: ASTR 1304) | 3 |
| BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1306) | 3 |
| BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1307) | 3 |
| BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I (TCCN: BIOL 1308) | 3 |
| BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II (TCCN: BIOL 1309) | 3 |
| CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
| CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
| ES 1113 | Environmental Botany (TCCN: BIOL 1311) | 3 |
| ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology (TCCN: BIOL 1313) | 3 |
| ES 1213 | Environmental Geology (TCCN: GEOL 1305) | 3 |
| ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I (TCCN: ENVR 1301) | 3 |
| ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II (TCCN: ENVR 1302) | 3 |
| GEO 1013 | The Third Planet (TCCN: GEOL 1301) | 3 |
| GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks (TCCN: GEOL 1302) | 3 |
| GEO 1123 | Life Through Time (TCCN: GEOL 1304) | 3 |
| GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography (TCCN: GEOG 1301) | 3 |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (TCCN: PHYS 2325) | 3 |
| PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (TCCN: PHYS 2326) | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
| AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
| ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
| ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment (TCCN: ARCH 1311) | 3 |
| ARC 2423 | History of Architecture II (TCCN: ARCH 1302) | 3 |
| CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I (TCCN: CHIN 1411) | 4 |
| CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
| CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
| CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
| COM 2313 | Introduction to Media Studies | 3 |
| CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I (TCCN: ENGL 2332) | 3 |
| CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II (TCCN: ENGL 2333) | 3 |
| CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures (TCCN: HUMA 2323) | 3 |
| CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
| ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature (TCCN: ENGL 2341) | 3 |
| ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
| ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
| ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
| ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
| FRN 1014 | Elementary French I (TCCN: FREN 1411) | 4 |
| FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| GER 1014 | Elementary German I (TCCN: GERM 1411) | 4 |
| GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change (TCCN: GEOG 1303) | 3 |
| GLA 1013 | US in Global Context | 3 |
| GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
| HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2321) | 3 |
| HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2322) | 3 |
| HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
| HUM 2093 | World Religions (TCCN: PHIL 1304) | 3 |
| ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I (TCCN: ITAL 1411) | 4 |
| ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I (TCCN: JAPN 1411) | 4 |
| LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I (TCCN: LATI 1411) | 4 |
| MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies (TCCN: HUMA 1305) | 3 |
| PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking (TCCN: PHIL 2303) | 3 |
| PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems (TCCN: PHIL 1301) | 3 |
| PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy (TCCN: PHIL 2316) | 3 |
| PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 2093 | Philosophy of The Americas | 3 |
| PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
| RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I (TCCN: RUSS 1411) | 4 |
| RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I (TCCN: SPAN 1411) | 4 |
| SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
| WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AHC 1113 | Art History: Prehistory-1350 (TCCN: ARTS 1303) | 3 |
| AHC 1123 | Art History: 1350-Present (TCCN: ARTS 1304) | 3 |
| ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
| ARC 2413 | History of Architecture I (TCCN: ARCH 1301) | 3 |
| ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts (TCCN: ARTS 1301) | 3 |
| ART 1113 | Image Culture | 3 |
| BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311) | 3 |
| CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
| DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance (TCCN: DANC 2303) | 3 |
| HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I (TCCN: HUMA 1301) | 3 |
| HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II (TCCN: HUMA 1302) | 3 |
| HUM 2053 | History of Film (TCCN: HUMA 1315) | 3 |
| MAS 2023 | Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311) | 3 |
| MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
| MUS 2633 | American Roots Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
| MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
| MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
| MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Popular Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
| MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music (TCCN: MUSI 1306) | 3 |
| MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
| MUS 2733 | History of the American Musical Theater | 3 |
| MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
| PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era (TCCN: HIST 1301) | 3 |
| HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present (TCCN: HIST 1302) | 3 |
| HIS 2053 | Texas History (TCCN: HIST 2301) | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics (TCCN: GOVT 2305) | 3 |
| and one of the following two courses: | ||
| POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society (TCCN: GOVT 2306) | 3 |
| POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America (TCCN: GOVT 2306) | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
| ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2346) | 3 |
| ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology (TCCN: ANTH 2302) | 3 |
| ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
| BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
| BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
| CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System (TCCN: CRIJ 1301) | 3 |
| ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues (TCCN: ECON 1301) | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics (TCCN: ECON 2302) | 3 |
| EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
| ES 1003 | Survey Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
| GES 2623 | Human Geography: People, Place, Culture (TCCN: GEOG 1302) | 3 |
| HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
| HTH 2513 | Personal Health (TCCN: PHED 1304) | 3 |
| IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
| KIN 2123 | Exercise as Medicine (TCCN: KINE 1338) | 3 |
| NDRB 1033 | Drugs and Society (TCCN: PHED 1346) | 3 |
| PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology (TCCN: PSYC 2301) | 3 |
| REGS 2003 | Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice | 3 |
| SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology (TCCN: SOCI 1301) | 3 |
| SOC 2013 | Social Problems (TCCN: SOCI 1306) | 3 |
| SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use (TCCN: SOCI 2340) | 3 |
| SWK 1013 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COM 2113 | Public Speaking (core component area 091, TCCN: SPCH 1315) | 3 |
| EGR 1403 | Technical Communication (core component area 091) | 3 |
| ENG 2413 | Technical Writing (core component area 091, TCCN: ENGL 2311) | 3 |
| PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society (core component area 097) | 3 |
| PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic (core component area 092, TCCN: PHIL 2303) | 3 |
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
| First Year Experience Requirement | 3 | |
| Communication | 6 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 6 | |
| Government-Political Science | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 42 | |
General Engineering Requirements
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering must complete the following 22 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| EGR 2302 | Linear Algebra for Engineers | 2 |
| EGR 3423 | Differential Equations for Engineers | 3 |
| MAT 1213 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MAT 1223 | Calculus II | 3 |
| or EGR 1333 | Calculus II for Engineers | |
| PHY 1943 & PHY 1951 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I and Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Laboratory | 4 |
| PHY 1963 & PHY 1971 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II and Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Laboratory | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 22 | |
Gateway Courses
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering must successfully complete each of the following Gateway Courses with a grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete these courses within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change his or her major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EGR 2103 | Statics | 3 |
| EGR 2513 | Dynamics | 3 |
| EGR 3423 | Differential Equations for Engineers | 3 |
| MAT 1213 | Calculus I | 3 |
Degree Requirements
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering must complete the following semester credit hours, as well as the Core Curriculum requirements and General Engineering requirements:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A. Required foundation and general mechanical engineering courses: | ||
| ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
| EE 2213 | Electric Circuits and Electronics | 3 |
| EGR 2103 | Statics | 3 |
| EGR 2313 | Multivariable Calculus and Series for Engineers | 3 |
| or MAT 2213 | Calculus III | |
| EGR 2513 | Dynamics | 3 |
| EGR 3713 | Engineering Economic Analysis | 3 |
| ME 1403 | Engineering Practice and Graphics | 3 |
| ME 3113 | Measurements and Instrumentation | 3 |
| ME 3173 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| ME 3241 | Materials Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 3243 | Materials Engineering | 3 |
| ME 3263 | Manufacturing Engineering | 3 |
| ME 3293 | Thermodynamics I | 3 |
| ME 3541 | Dynamics and Controls Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 3543 | Dynamic Systems and Control | 3 |
| ME 3663 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ME 3813 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| ME 3823 | Machine Element Design | 3 |
| ME 4293 | Thermodynamics II | 3 |
| ME 4312 | Thermal and Fluids Laboratory | 2 |
| ME 4313 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| ME 4801 | Manufacturing Practices Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 4812 | Senior Design I | 2 |
| ME 4813 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| B. Mechanical Engineering elective courses | ||
| Select 9 semester credit hours of Mechanical Engineering elective courses. Students are encouraged to choose courses from a specific group listed below. Students may also select courses to partially satisfy the requirements of a certificate in one of the following areas: 1) Aerospace Engineering; 2) Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; 3) Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering; or 4) Oil/Gas. For detailed requirements, see the Certificates section of the Mechanical Engineering program. | 9 | |
| Aerospace | ||
| Mechanical Vibration | ||
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Propulsion | ||
| Astrodynamics | ||
| Aircraft Performance | ||
| Compressible Flow | ||
| Finite Element Analysis | ||
| Reliability and Quality Control in Engineering Design | ||
| Design and Control of Mechanical Systems | ||
| Mechanical Vibration | ||
| Mechanism Design | ||
| Automotive Vehicle Dynamics | ||
| Reliability and Quality Control in Engineering Design | ||
| Robotics | ||
| Energy, Thermal and Fluid Systems | ||
| Compressible Flow | ||
| Thermal Systems Design | ||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Design | ||
| Alternative Energy Sources | ||
| Power Plant System Design | ||
| Internal Combustion Engines | ||
| Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning | ||
| Thermal Systems Design | ||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Design | ||
| Alternative Energy Sources | ||
| Power Plant System Design | ||
| Special Studies in Mechanical Engineering (SS in HVAC Controls) | ||
| Special Studies in Mechanical Engineering (SS in Refrigeration) | ||
| Special Studies in Mechanical Engineering (SS in Indoor Air Quality) | ||
| Industrial and Manufacturing | ||
| Medical Device Design and Commercialization | ||
| Operations Research | ||
| Systems Modeling and Analysis | ||
| Lean Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering | ||
| Mechatronics | ||
| Computer Integrated Manufacturing | ||
| Facilities Planning and Design | ||
| Enterprise Process Engineering | ||
| Reliability and Quality Control in Engineering Design | ||
| Robotics | ||
| Mechanics and Materials | ||
| Intermediate Materials Engineering | ||
| Finite Element Analysis | ||
| Mechanical Engineering Applications to Biomedical Systems | ||
| Oil and Gas | ||
| Mechanical Vibration | ||
| Thermal Systems Design | ||
| Separation Processes | ||
| Alternative Energy Sources | ||
| Finite Element Analysis | ||
| Pressure Vessel and Piping Design | ||
| Oil and Gas Engineering and Reservoir Geomechanics | ||
| Corrosion Engineering | ||
| Additional engineering elective courses | ||
| Engineering Co-op 1 | ||
| Honors Research 1 | ||
| Python: Big Data in Engineering and Environmental Systems | ||
| High Performance Computing | ||
| Independent Study 1 | ||
| Special Studies in Mechanical Engineering 1 | ||
Graduate Courses in Mechanical Engineering 2 | ||
| C. 3 semester credit hours of approved mathematics or basic science elective courses, selected from the following list: | 3 | |
| Contemporary Biology I | ||
| Contemporary Biology II | ||
| Biosciences I for Science Majors | ||
| Biology of Human Reproduction | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Science I | ||
| Life Through Time | ||
| Foundations of Mathematics | ||
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | ||
| Modern Physics | ||
| Classical Mechanics I | ||
| Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers | ||
| Statistical Methods and Applications | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 76 | |
- 1
With prior approval, these courses may be used as a technical elective.
- 2
Graduate courses require approval. Forms are available from your academic advisor.
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| MAT 1213 | Calculus I (core and major) | 3 |
| ME 1403 | Engineering Practice and Graphics | 3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (core) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAT 1223 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (core and major) | 3 |
| PHY 1951 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Laboratory | 1 |
| POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics (core) | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (core) | 3 |
| American History (core) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EGR 2103 | Statics | 3 |
| EGR 2302 | Linear Algebra for Engineers | 2 |
| EGR 2313 | Multivariable Calculus and Series for Engineers | 3 |
| PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (core and major) | 3 |
| PHY 1971 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Laboratory | 1 |
| EGR 1403 | Technical Communication (or other core option) | 3 |
| Math/Science Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| EE 2213 | Electric Circuits and Electronics | 3 |
| EGR 2513 | Dynamics | 3 |
| EGR 3423 | Differential Equations for Engineers | 3 |
| ME 3241 | Materials Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 3243 | Materials Engineering | 3 |
| ME 3293 | Thermodynamics I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ME 3113 | Measurements and Instrumentation | 3 |
| ME 3173 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| ME 3663 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ME 3813 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| ME 4293 | Thermodynamics II | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture (core) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| ME 3263 | Manufacturing Engineering | 3 |
| ME 3541 | Dynamics and Controls Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 3543 | Dynamic Systems and Control | 3 |
| ME 3823 | Machine Element Design | 3 |
| ME 4313 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics (Social and Behavioral Sciences Core) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EGR 3713 | Engineering Economic Analysis | 3 |
| ME 4312 | Thermal and Fluids Laboratory | 2 |
| ME 4801 | Manufacturing Practices Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 4812 | Senior Design I | 2 |
| POL 1133 or POL 1213 | Texas Politics and Society (core) or Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
| ME Technical elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ME 4813 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| ME Technical elective | 3 | |
| ME Technical elective | 3 | |
| American History (core) | 3 | |
| Creative Arts (core) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 128 | |
- Certificate in Aerospace Engineering
- Certificate in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
- Certificate in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Certificate in Oil/Gas
Certificate in Aerospace Engineering
The Certificate in Aerospace Engineering is designed to prepare degree-seeking students or degree holders in mechanical engineering or related fields with the fundamental engineering knowledge necessary for successful careers in the aerospace industry. It certifies to employers that students awarded the certificate have completed coursework essential to success in entry-level positions in aerospace.
Eligibility requirements:
- Meet the prerequisite courses for the certificate program (refer to course descriptions in the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog)
Students pursuing an Aerospace Engineering certificate must complete 15 semester credit hours as follows:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A. Required courses: | 3 | |
| Fluid Mechanics | ||
| B. ME electives. A minimum of three courses (9 semester credit hours) selected from the following list: | 9-12 | |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Propulsion | ||
| Astrodynamics | ||
| Aircraft Performance | ||
| Compressible Flow | ||
| C. Additional electives. If only three courses are selected from list B, then an additional 3 semester credit hours must be completed from the following list: | 0-3 | |
| Mechanical Vibration | ||
| Finite Element Analysis | ||
| Corrosion Engineering | ||
| Reliability and Quality Control in Engineering Design | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Certificate in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
The Certificate in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) is designed to prepare degree-seeking students or degree holders in mechanical engineering or related fields with the fundamental engineering knowledge necessary for successful careers in the design, manufacture, selection, and/or installation of mechanical equipment which controls the built environment. It certifies to employers that students awarded the certificate have completed coursework essential to success in entry-level positions in HVAC related fields.
Eligibility requirements:
- Meet the prerequisite courses for the certificate program (refer to course descriptions in the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog)
Students pursuing a HVAC certificate must complete 15 semester credit hours as follows:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A. Required courses: | 3 | |
| Heat Transfer | ||
| B. ME electives. A minimum of three courses (9 semester credit hours) selected from the following list: | 9-12 | |
| Thermal Systems Design | ||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Design | ||
| Power Plant System Design | ||
| Special Studies in Mechanical Engineering (SS in HVAC Controls) | ||
| Special Studies in Mechanical Engineering (SS in Refrigeration) | ||
| Special Studies in Mechanical Engineering (SS in Indoor Air Quality) | ||
| C. Additional electives. If only three courses are selected from list B, then an additional 3 semester credit hours must be completed. | 0-3 | |
| Alternative Energy Sources | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Certificate in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
The Certificate in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering is designed to prepare degree-seeking students or degree holders in mechanical engineering or related fields with the fundamental engineering knowledge necessary for successful careers in the manufacturing industry. It certifies to employers that students awarded the certificate have completed coursework essential to success in entry-level engineering positions in manufacturing.
Eligibility requirements:
- Meet the prerequisite courses for the certificate program (refer to course descriptions in the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog)
Students pursuing an Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering certificate must complete 15 semester credit hours as follows:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A. Required courses: | 3 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | ||
| B. ME electives. A minimum of three courses (9 semester credit hours) selected from the following list: | 9-12 | |
| Medical Device Design and Commercialization | ||
| Operations Research | ||
| Systems Modeling and Analysis | ||
| Lean Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering | ||
| Computer Integrated Manufacturing | ||
| Facilities Planning and Design | ||
| Enterprise Process Engineering | ||
| Reliability and Quality Control in Engineering Design | ||
| C. Additional electives. If only three courses are selected from list B, then an additional 3 semester credit hours must be completed from the following list: | 0-3 | |
| Mechatronics | ||
| Robotics | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Certificate in Oil/Gas
The Certificate in Oil/Gas is designed to prepare mechanical engineering degree-seeking students and non-degree-seeking students with mechanical engineering background with the fundamental engineering knowledge necessary for successful careers in Oil/Gas Industry. It certifies to employers that students awarded the certificate have completed coursework essential to Oil/Gas industry.
Eligibility requirements:
- Meet the prerequisite courses for the certificate program (refer to course descriptions in the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog)
Students pursuing an Oil/Gas certificate must complete 15 semester credit hours as follows:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A. Required courses: | 3 | |
| Machine Element Design 1 | ||
| B. ME electives. A minimum of three courses (9 semester credit hours) selected from the following list: | 9-12 | |
| Mechanical Vibration | ||
| Thermal Systems Design | ||
| Separation Processes | ||
| Alternative Energy Sources | ||
| Pressure Vessel and Piping Design | ||
| Oil and Gas Engineering and Reservoir Geomechanics | ||
| Corrosion Engineering | ||
| C. Additional electives. If only three courses are selected from list B, then take ME 4603 for an additional 3 credits. | 0-3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
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Those students who have transferred equivalent required and elective courses, as listed above, from other institutions may complete the certificate program by taking 15 semester credit hours of ME courses listed above.
To earn any certificate in the mechanical engineering program, students must satisfy the following requirements:
- Complete all the requirements of the certificate program.
- Receive a grade of “C-” or better in each course used to satisfy the requirements of the certificate program.
- Achieve at least a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in all courses used to satisfy the requirements of the certificate program.
Undergraduates who are currently enrolled in the baccalaureate degree program in mechanical engineering or enrolled as non-degree-seeking students and who wish to earn an undergraduate certificate offered by the mechanical engineering program are eligible to enroll in the certificate program, provided they satisfy the course prerequisite requirements.
Students not currently admitted to UTSA who wish to earn an undergraduate certificate offered by the mechanical engineering program will be required to apply for admission to UTSA as special (non-degree-seeking) students at the undergraduate level and indicate in the application process their desire to pursue the requirements for specific undergraduate certificate program. Applicants will be required to meet University admission requirements for special students at the undergraduate level.
Students who are pursuing a certificate as non-degree-seeking students will not be eligible for financial aid or Veterans Administration educational benefits.
Graduate students may enroll in the undergraduate certificate programs, provided they meet the requirements for enrollment in the certificate program.
During the last semester in the certificate program, students must submit an application for the Undergraduate Certificate to the Office of the Registrar.
Mechanical Engineering (ME) Courses
ME 1403. Engineering Practice and Graphics. (2-3) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = ENGR 1304)
Prerequisites: MAT 1093 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in WRC 1013.
Introduction to engineering practice and engineering graphics: geometric constructions, multi-view drawing, dimensioning, sections, pictorials and auxiliary views. Computer-aided design, generation of mechanical drawings, and design projects. (Formerly ME 1402. Credit cannot be earned for both ME 1402 and ME 1403.) Course Fees: LRE1 $25; STSE $30.
ME 3113. Measurements and Instrumentation. (2-3) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: EE 2213, EGR 2513, PHY 1951, and PHY 1971.
Fundamentals of measurement systems theory and laboratory practice. Descriptive statistics, probability distributions, error, uncertainty analysis, technical report writing, and data acquisition. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: L001 $30; DL01 $75.
ME 3173. Numerical Methods. (2-3) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: EGR 3423. Introduction to numerical algorithms to solve science and engineering problems. Construction and derivation of numerical algorithm as well as application limits. Various numerical approaches in finding roots of linear and non-linear functions, regression analysis, interpolation, curve fitting procedures, differentiation, integration, solutions of system of linear algebraic equations, solutions of ordinary differential equations and boundary value problems. (Formerly ME 2173. Credit cannot be earned for both ME 3173 and ME 2173.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: LRE1 $25; STSE $30; DL01 $75.
ME 3183. Python: Big Data in Engineering and Environmental Systems. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3173 (or ME 2173 in previous catalogs), or equivalent. Introduction to Python as a programming language and to several modules of Python specific to scientific computing. Understanding physical principles of engineering systems from data using Python platform. The course introduces scientific data analysis including statistical analysis of stochastic processes and numerical methods for big data. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 3241. Materials Engineering Laboratory. (0-3) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of ME 3243.
Investigation of the mechanical properties of engineering materials, with emphasis on metals, sample preparation, and metallography. (Formerly ME 3244. Credit cannot be earned for both ME 3244 and ME 3241.) This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: L001 $30.
ME 3243. Materials Engineering. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: CHE 1103, EGR 2103, and concurrent enrollment in or completion of ME 3241.
Fundamentals in atomic structure, microstructures, properties, and mechanical behavior of engineering materials, such as metals, polymers, and ceramics. (Formerly ME 3244. Credit cannot be earned for both ME 3244 or ME 3243 and ME 3241. Prior completion of ME 3244 can be substituted for ME 3243 and ME 3241.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: DL01 $75.
ME 3253. Medical Device Design and Commercialization. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3173 (or ME 2173 in previous catalogs), or equivalent. Introduction to medical device development, clinical perspective in approaching design, medical design process, relevant regulatory policies, manufacturing concerns, military medicine, dentistry, medtech entrepreneurship, and medical robotics. The course materials and experiential learning will enable students to examine how the interdependent roles of medical care, engineering, technology, and policy impact device design in contemporary medicine. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 3263. Manufacturing Engineering. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: EGR 2513, ME 3241, and ME 3243 (or ME 3244 in previous catalogs).
Manufacturing processes, quality assurance, statistical methods, economic analysis, planning, and communication. (Formerly titled "Materials Processing.") Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 3273. Operations Research. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3173 (or ME 2173 in previous catalogs), or equivalent. Introduction to fundamental optimization models and solution methods, including linear programs, the simplex method, duality theory, sensitivity analysis, integer programs, and network flows. Focus on formulating and solving practical operations research problems and the use of optimization software. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 3293. Thermodynamics I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: EGR 2103 and MAT 1223 (or MAT 1224 in previous catalogs). Heat, work, equations of state, thermodynamics systems, control volume, first and second laws of thermodynamics, applications of the laws of thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes, and introduction to basic thermodynamic cycles. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: DL01 $75.
ME 3323. Mechanical Vibration. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: EGR 2513 and EGR 3423. Free and forced vibrations, single and multiple degree of freedom systems, damping, matrix methods, time-domain and frequency-domain. Applications in the transmission and control of vibration. Generally offered: Spring. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 3513. Mechanism Design. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: EGR 2513 and ME 1403. Introduction to mechanisms, graphical and linear analytical methods for kinematic synthesis of mechanisms; design of cam follower; gearing fundamentals, ordinary and planetary gear trains; and computer-aided design projects. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 3541. Dynamics and Controls Laboratory. (0-3) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisites: ME 3113 and concurrent enrollment in or completion of ME 3543.
Investigation of the dynamics and control of physical systems. (Formerly ME 4733. Credit cannot be earned for both ME 4733 and ME 3541.) This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 3543. Dynamic Systems and Control. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: EGR 2513, EGR 3423, and concurrent enrollment in or completion of ME 3113. Introduction to modeling and control of dynamic physical systems, analysis and design of control systems for mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, fluid, and thermal systems. (Formerly ME 4522 and ME 4523. Credit cannot be earned for more than one of the following: ME 3543, ME 4522, or ME 4523.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: DL01 $75.
ME 3663. Fluid Mechanics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: EGR 2513, EGR 3423, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in ME 3293. Fluid properties, fluid statics, integral and differential analysis of fluid flow, viscous laminar and turbulent flow in conduits, dimensional analysis, boundary layer concepts, drag and lift. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: DL01 $75.
ME 3813. Mechanics of Solids. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: EGR 2103 and MAT 1223 (or MAT 1224 in previous catalogs). Internal forces and deformations in solids, stress, strain and their relations, torsion, stresses and deflections in beams, and elastic behavior of columns. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: DL01 $75.
ME 3823. Machine Element Design. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: ME 1403, ME 3241, ME 3243 (or ME 3244 in previous catalogs), and ME 3813.
Introduction to design of machine elements, materials selection, static and fatigue failures, shafts, fasteners, springs, gears, bearings and design projects. (Formerly ME 4423. Credit cannot be earned for both ME 3823 and ME 4423.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: DL01 $75.
ME 4123. Aerodynamics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3293 and ME 3663. Fundamental principles of Aerodynamics, background review, inviscid incompressible flow, flow over airfoils and finite wings, Panel method, compressible flow and shockwaves including supersonic flow, oblique shock and expansion waves, subsonic compressible flow over airfoils, linearized flows in aerodynamics, concepts in viscous flow, and Computational methods in Aerodynamics. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4143. Propulsion. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3293 and ME 3663. Application of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to the analysis of problems related to the propulsion of aerospace vehicles. Development of control volume analysis techniques for compressible flow problems, with applications in the design and analysis of rocket nozzles and state-of-the-art propulsion systems like ramjets, scramjets, and detonation cycle systems. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4153. Astrodynamics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3543. Two-body orbital mechanics, introduction to reference frames, orbit elements representation, the solar system as a set of orbiting bodies, orbit determination, orbital maneuvers, interplanetary trajectories, and common orbital perturbations. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4163. Aircraft Performance. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3293 and ME 3663. Study of aircraft performance using the governing equations of fluid dynamics, atmospheric properties, and the concepts of lift and drag. Analysis of level flight performance, rates of climb, service and absolute ceilings, range, take-off and landing, and turn performance. Study of longitudinal and lateral stability applied to aircraft. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4173. High Performance Computing. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3173 (or ME 2173 in previous catalogs), or equivalent. Introduction to UNIX (login, shell scripts, editors, file permissions), visualization (software tools, data formats), Parallel programming (numerical libraries, Message Passing Interface, Trilinos, GPGPU programming). This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4183. Compressible Flow. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: ME 3293 and ME 3663.
Analysis of one-dimensional steady compressible flow, isentropic flow, compressible boundary layers, transition from subsonic to supersonic flow, Fanno and Rayleigh flow, supersonic nozzle design, normal and oblique shock waves, and expansion fans. (Formerly EGR 4183. Credit cannot be earned for both ME 4183 and EGR 4183.) This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4243. Intermediate Materials Engineering. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3241, ME 3243 (or ME 3244 in previous catalogs), and ME 3813. Selected topics in fabrication and processing of materials; macroscopic and microscopic aspects of the mechanical behavior of metals, ceramics, polymers and composites; Failure mode analysis in materials; optimization of material selection in the design process. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4273. Systems Modeling and Analysis. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3173 (or ME 2173 in previous catalogs); and ME 3113. Systems analysis approach to formulating and solving engineering problems. Topics include mathematical modeling, discrete event simulation, and decision analysis. Focus on applying systems modeling methods on practical industrial problems and the use of simulation software. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4293. Thermodynamics II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3293.
Energy and (availability) analysis, reactive and nonreactive mixtures, moist air properties, psychometric systems and analysis, vapor and gas power cycles, refrigeration and heat-pump cycles, and thermodynamic relations.
Generally offered: Fall, Spring. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4312. Thermal and Fluids Laboratory. (0-6) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: ME 3113, ME 4293, and concurrent enrollment in or completion of ME 4313.
Investigation of thermal and fluid physical systems, and design of experiments. (Formerly ME 4733. Credit cannot be earned for both ME 4733 and ME 4312.) This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4313. Heat Transfer. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: EGR 3423, ME 3173 (or ME 2173 in previous catalogs), ME 3293, and ME 3663. Generalized potential distribution and gradients, and heat transfer, including transient and steady state conduction, forced and free convection, radiation, and heat exchanger analysis. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4323. Thermal Systems Design. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 4313. Application of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and computer methods to the design of thermal energy systems.
This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4343. Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Design. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 4293.
Moist air properties, human comfort, solar radiation, heating/cooling loads, design selection, operation of air conditioning equipment, and duct design.
This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4373. Separation Processes. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 4293. Rate- and equilibrium-controlled separation, mass transfer, phase equilibrium, distillation, and extraction. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: LRE1 $25; STSE $30.
ME 4503. Lean Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3263.
Concepts and applications of Lean Systems applied to manufacturing and non-manufacturing environments. Topics include lean fundamentals and various tools and methodologies for transformation of companies and organizations into globally competitive enterprises. Team project on Value Streaming Mapping analysis of processes in real settings is required. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4543. Mechatronics. (2-3) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3113.
Modeling and analysis of electrical (resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, combinational logic and sequential logic) and mechanical systems (spring mass damper), data acquisition and measurements, sensors, actuators, and micro-controller programming. A lab component with emphasis on building electrical circuits, data acquisition using LabVIEW, and integration of sensors, actuators, and micro-controller programming (Arduino) to create a mechatronics system. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: L001 $30; DL01 $75.
ME 4553. Automotive Vehicle Dynamics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: EGR 2513 and EGR 3423. Dynamics and control of automotive systems, handling, tires, suspension, steering, and aerodynamic forces. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4563. Computer Integrated Manufacturing. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3263. Fundamental concepts and models related to computer-aided design, computer-aided process planning, computer-aided manufacturing, production planning and scheduling, and manufacturing execution systems. Laboratory work includes computer-aided applications and programming of automated production equipment. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4573. Facilities Planning and Design. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3263. Product, process, and schedule design, flow, space, and activity relationships, material handling, layout planning models and design algorithms, and warehouse operations. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4583. Enterprise Process Engineering. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3263.
Fundamental concepts, methodologies, and tools for the design, engineering and continuous improvement of enterprises. Topics include Six Sigma for process design and improvement, lean manufacturing fundamentals, value-stream mapping, performance evaluation, and other contemporary enterprise process engineering approaches. Generally offered: Fall. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: DL01 $75.
ME 4593. Alternative Energy Sources. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3173 (or ME 2173 in previous catalogs), ME 3113, ME 3663, and ME 4293. Nuclear, geothermal, solar, biomass, wind, and hydrogen energy sources. Resources, production, utilization, economics, sustainability, and environmental considerations. (Formerly ME 3593. Credit cannot be earned for both ME 3593 and ME 4593.)
This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4603. Finite Element Analysis. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: EGR 3423, ME 3173 (or ME 2173 in previous catalogs), and ME 3823. Finite element method fundamentals, advanced geometric modeling of mechanical components and systems, and finite element modeling of components. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4613. Power Plant System Design. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 4293. Application of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to the design of vapor and gas-turbine power plant systems including boilers, condensers, turbines, pumps, compressors, and cooling towers. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4623. Internal Combustion Engines. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 4293.
Application of thermodynamic cycles in design, analysis, and modeling of internal combustion engines including spark-ignition and compression-ignition cycles, thermochemistry, fuels, combustion, emissions, and pollution. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4643. Pressure Vessel and Piping Design. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3663 and ME 3813. ASME Section XIII Boiler and Pressure Vessel code, inspection, maintenance, repair, and modification of pressure vessels. Piping design and construction. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: LRE1 $25; STSE $30.
ME 4653. Oil and Gas Engineering and Reservoir Geomechanics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3663 and ME 3813. Introduction to the oil and gas industry, Measurement; deformation mechanisms in rock; rock fracture description and analysis; wellbore stresses and failure; wellbore stability analysis; fault stability analysis; depletion-induced reservoir deformation; and hydraulic fracturing. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4683. Corrosion Engineering. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: ME 3241 and ME 3243 (or ME 3244 in previous catalogs).
Principles of electrochemistry, fundamentals of the environmental degradation of materials, corrosion thermodynamics and kinetics, corrosion phenomenology, and corrosion control and prevention. This course has Differential Tuition. Course fee: DL01 $75.
ME 4723. Reliability and Quality Control in Engineering Design. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ME 3113. Introduction to statistical methods in reliability and probabilistic engineering design methodology, statistical quality control and inspection, life prediction and testing, and design optimization. Generally offered: Fall. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: DL01 $75.
ME 4773. Robotics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: EGR 2513; and ME 3173 (or ME 2173 in previous catalogs). Kinematics, dynamics, planning and control of mobile robots and manipulators. Special topics may include legged robots, soft robots, climbing robots, advanced control methods, image processing, computer vision, estimation. A LEGO-based laboratory with emphasis on prototyping robotic systems for practical applications. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4801. Manufacturing Practices Laboratory. (0-3) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in, or completion of, ME 3263.
This lab includes the use of measurement tools, saw, drill, mill, lathe, and welder.
This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: L001 $15.
ME 4812. Senior Design I. (2-0) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: ME 3113, ME 3263, ME 3543, ME 3663, ME 3823, and ME 4293; completion of or concurrent enrollment in ME 4313, ME 4801, ME 4312, and EGR 3713 or ME 4543 required.
Design project proposals, computer-aided synthesis, analysis, and modeling of an open-ended problem development and presentation of conceptual designs. Industrial cooperation is encouraged. This course, as well as ME 4313, ME 4543, ME 4801, and ME 3541, must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better to serve as prerequisites for ME 4813. (Formerly ME 4811 and ME 4803. Credit cannot be earned for more than one of the following: ME 4812, ME 4803, or ME 4811.) This course has Differential Tuition. Course fee: DL01 $50.
ME 4813. Senior Design II. (2-3) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: ME 3541, ME 4312, ME 4313, ME 4801, ME 4812, and EGR 3713 or ME 4543.
Development of a working design of an instructor-approved design project using computer-aided synthesis, analysis, modeling, and optimization methods. Industrial cooperation encouraged. Considerations of safety, reliability, environmental, and economic constraints, and ethical and social impacts. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: L001 $30; DL01 $75.
ME 4911. Independent Study. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the Department Chair, and Dean of the College.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the Department Chair, and Dean of the College.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. This course has Differential Tuition.
ME 4953. Special Studies in Mechanical Engineering. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Will depend on the topic and must be identified before the course is scheduled; the minimum prerequisite must be ME 3173 (or ME 2173 in previous catalogs), or a higher-level engineering course depending on the topic. An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: DL01 $75.
ME 4963. Mechanical Engineering Applications to Biomedical Systems. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: EGR 2513, ME 3663, and ME 3813. Applications of dynamics, solid mechanics and fluid mechanics to biomedical systems. (Formerly titled Bioengineering.) This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: LRE1 $25; STSE $30.