Sacramento State - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course Name	Course Description	Prerequisite
LOWER DIVISION COURSES
ENGR 6. Engineering Graphics and CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design)	In-depth graphical analysis and solution of typical three-dimensional space problems by applying the principles of orthogonal projection. Fundamentals of interactive computer aided design and drafting. Preparation of engineering drawings utilizing the CAD system. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours. 3 units
ENGR 7. 3-D CAD Solid Modeling	Applications of three-dimensional representation techniques as used in a typical CAD (computer aided drafting) software package (AutoCAD). Fundamentals employed in creating, modifying, analyzing, and filing engineering drawings. This course will have a mechanical emphasis. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours. 3 units.	ENGR 004 or ENGR 006
ENGR 17. Introductory Circuit Analysis	Writing of mesh and node equations. DC and transient circuit analysis by linear differential equation techniques. Application of laws and theorems of Kirchoff, Ohm, Thevenin, Norton and maximum power transfer. Sinusoidal analysis using phasors, average power. 3 units.	PHYS 11C, MATH 45; either the math or physics may be taken concurrently, but not both.
ENGR 30. Analytic Mechanics: Statics	Statics of particles. Equivalent systems of forces. Equilibrium of rigid bodies. Centroids, centers of gravity and forces on submerged surfaces. Analysis of trusses including use of computer programs. Analysis of frames and machines. Forces in beams including shear and moment diagrams. Friction. Moments of inertia. 3 units	PHYS 11 A. MATH 31, ENGR 4 or ENGR 6.
ENGR 45. Engineering Materials	Basic principles of mechanical, electrical and chemical behavior of metals, polymers and ceramics in engineering applications; topics include bonding, crystalline structure and imperfections, phase diagrams, corrosion, and electrical properties. Laboratory experiments demonstrate actual behavior of materials; topics include metallography, mechanical properties of metals and heat treatment. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours. 3 units	PHYS 11 A, CHEM 1A. CHEM 1A may be taken concurrently.
ME 37. Manufacturing Processes	Principles of manufacturing processes in the areas of metal removal, forming, joining and casting and fundamentals of numerical control. Study includes applications of equipment, e.g., lathe, milling machine, drill press, saw, grinder, welder. molding equipment and core makers. Emphasis on safety during hands-on operations. Two hours lecture, one three-hour lab. 3 units.
ME 75. Introduction to Computer-Aided Engineering	Introduction to the use of computers for engineering, science and mathematical computations. Provides basic computer operation skills, and includes the use of modern interactive symbolic and numerical computation packages as well as an introduction to programming methods for solving problems. The use of graphical visualization tools for output will be emphasized. Sample applications will be drawn from a variety of science and engineering areas. Lecture one hour, laboratory three hours. 2 units.	MATH 30, PHYS 11A, (PHYS 1A may be taken concurrently.)
UPPER DIVISION COURSES
ENGR 110. Analytic Mechanics - Dyamics	Fundamental principles of kinematics and kinetics, study of motion and force analysis of particles and rigid bodies, application to idealized structures and physical systems, introduction to free and forced vibrations. 3 units.	ENGR 30, MATH 32, MATH 45.
ENGR 112. Mechanics of Materials	Stresses, strains and deformations in elastic behavior of axial force, torsion and bending members, and design applications. Statically indeterminate problems. Strain energy. Column stability. 3 units.	ENGR 30, ENGR 45, MATH 45.
ENGR 115. Statistics for Engineers	Application of statistical methods to the analysis of engineering and physical systems. Data collection, characteristics of distributions, probability, uses of normal distribution, regression analysis, and decision-making under uncertainty. 2 units.	MATH 31, may be taken concurrently.
ENGR 124. Thermodynamics	Study of thermodynamic principles and their applications to engineering problems. Includes a study of the first and second laws, the properties of pure substances and ideal gas, gas/vapor mixtures, and an introduction to thermodynamic cycles. 3 units.	MATH 32, PHYS 11A, CHEM 1A
ENGR 132. Fluid Mechanics	Lectures and problems in the fundamental principles of incompressible and compressible fluid flow. 3 units.	ENGR 110.
ME 114. Vibrations and Controls	Generation of motion equations of mechanical single and multiple degree freedom systems; natural frequencies, eigenvectors, free and forced response, and vibration isolation; fundamentals of control systems, Laplace transforms, frequency response methods, error analysis, and design of compensating controls; root locus methods, and stability of linear control systems. 3 units.	ENGR 110, ME 175.
ME 115. Dynamics of Machinery	Analysis and synthesis of linkages, cams and gear teeth for displacement, velocity and acceleration. Analysis of applied and inertia forces in machinery; balancing; elements of vibration. Lecture three hours. 3 units.	ENGR 6, ENGR110, ME 175.
ME 118. Product Design I	Introduction to basic design methodology for mechanical systems and devices. A broad overview of complex machine design, from concept to production, including creativity, project planning, engineering graphics, and analysis strategies of complex devices. Integration of engineering science into product design, including: design methodologies, document controls, packaging and layout design, design for production, failure mode and effects analysis (FEMA), and project management. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours. 3 units.	ENGR 6, ENGR 45, ME 37.
ME 119. Product Design II	Detail design of machine components; application of analytical methods in the design of complex machines. Failure mode analysis, theories of failure, yield, fracture, deflection, and fatigue analysis of machine elements. Introduction to computer methods of stress and deflection analysis using finite element analysis (FEA). Factors of safety in design. detail design methods for specific components such as bearings and gears. Start of senior design project. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours. 3 units.	ENGR 112, ME 75, ME 118.
ME 125. Mechanical Engineering Measurements	Theory and practice of instrumentation for basic temperature, acceleration, pressure, flow, force, and strain applied to mechanical engineering problems. Lecture one hour, laboratory three hours. 2 units.	ENGR 124, ENGR 132, ME 175; ENGR 132 may be taken concurrently
ME 126. Heat Transfer	Basic principles of heat transfer, including processes of conduction, convection, radiation, evaporation and condensation. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours. 3 units.	ENGR 124, ENGR 132, ME 75.
ME 127. Intermediate Thermodynamics	Advanced topics in thermodynamics, including compressible flow in ducts and nozzles. reactive systems, homogeneous equilibrium. 3 units.	ENGR 124, ENGR 132, ME 125; ENGR 132 and ME125 may be taken concurrently.
ME 136. Numerical Control Programming	Computer programming languages for automated manufacturing, including CNC manual programming, cutter compensation, geometric definition of products, cutting tool definition, continuous path part programming, computation, decision, looping, computer graphics programming and intelligent machines. 3 units	ME 37 and ME 175 or MET 173; ME 175 or MET 173 may be taken concurrently.
ME 137. Product Design for Computer-Aided Manufacturing	Computer-Aided Manufacturing considerations in product design, rapid prototyping, parts classification and coding, applications of CAD/CAM software in product design and automation, automatic tool path generation and computer-aided process planning. 3 units.	ME 119 or MET 166
ME 138. Concurrent Product & Process Design	Manufacturing considerations in product design including: design for assembly (DFA), design for producibility (DFP), design to cost (DTC), design to life cycle cost (DTLCC), design for quality and reliability (DFQR); introduction to concurrent engineering. 3 units.	ME 118 or MET 164; ME 118 or MET 164 may be taken concurrently.
ME 141. Design of Internal Combustion Engines	Introduction to the design methods used in developing modern internal combustion engines. Combines thermodynamics, gas dynamics, combustion, and advanced machine design topics in a study of actual design practice, computer applications and case studies of specific engines. Course includes a broader spectrum of design application other than engines. 3 units.	ME 115,119, ENGR 124; ME 119 may be taken concurrently. 3 units.
ME 143. Vehicle Design	Design of vehicles with emphasis on, but not limited to, automobiles. Major topics include frame design, suspension, power plants, power transmission, steering, braking, auxiliary systems, and manufacturing methods. 3 units.	ME 119 or MET 166; may be taken concurrently.
ME 151. Fundamentals of Combustion	Principles of combustion and pyrolysis of gaseous, liquid, and solid materials. Applications of principles, including analysis and design of stationary and mobile powerplants, waste management, and fire safety. 3 units.	ME 127 or MET 142; may be taken concurrently.
ME 152. Turbomachinery Design	Theoretical analysis of energy transfer between fluid and rotor; principles of axial, mixed, and radial flow compressors and turbines. Applications and computer-aided design of various types of turbomachines. 3 units.	ME 127, 175.
ME 153. Thermodynamics of Combustion Engines	Application of thermodynamic and fluid mechanical analysis to various kinds of engines, including those based on Otto, Diesel, Brayton, Rankine, and Stirling cycles. Development of computer models and comparison of cycles in terms of applications to land, marine, and aerospace propulsion. 3 units.	ENGR 124, 132; ME 175; or MET 140, 141, 173.
ME 155. Gas Dynamics	Thermodynamics and mechanics of one- dimensional compressible flow; isentropic flow; normal and oblique shock waves; Prandtl-Meyer flow. Combined effects in one-dimensional compressible flow. Nozzles, diffusers and shock tubes. Computer use in gas dynamics. 3 units.	ME 127, 175.
ME 156. Heating and Air Conditioning Systems	Theory and design of heating, ventilating and air conditioning for industrial and comfort applications. Topics include refrigeration cycles. heating and cooling load calculations, psychrometrics, solar heating and cooling components, and system design. 3 units.	ENGR 124, 132.
ME 157. Solar Energy Engineering	An in-depth study of the basics of solar engineering, including the nature and availability of solar radiation; operation, theory and performance of solar collectors; energy storage and model of solar systems. 3 units.	ME 126; may be taken concurrently.
ME 159. High Efficiency HVAC	Starts with a review of the theory and design of HVAC systems. Recent improvements and new developments in cooling and heating equipment are studied in detail. Computer models such as the Trane TRACE program are used to size and HVAC system with an emphasis on high efficiency. Computer-based controls and energy management systems are discussed and demonstrated. Field trips to energy-efficient installations are included. 3 units	ME 156 or instructor permission.
ME 165. Introduction to Robotics	Fundamentals of design and application of industrial robotics. Manipulator kinematics, trajectory planning and controller design, design of end effectors and actuators, sensors, programming languages, and machine vision. Applications in manufacturing, approach to implementing robotics, economic analysis for robotics. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours. 3 units.	ME 114, 115.
ME 170. Introduction to Computer-Aided Design	An introduction to the digital computer as a tool in engineering design. Study and application of numerical methods to design problems, computer optimization simulation, solid modeling, and computer graphics. Computer aided design analysis and synthesis of components, systems, and structures. A term project is required. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours. 3 units.	ENGR 6, ENGR 110, ENGR 112, ME 175.
ME 171. Computer Modeling and Design of Dynamic Systems	Computer modeling and mathematical representation of mechanical, fluid, thermal, and electrical systems. Development of system design criteria and solutions using computer simulation. Use of Bond Graphs and Block Diagram modeling techniques. Study of natural frequencies, eigenvectors, solution of differential equations of dynamic response of computer models. Introduction to start variable feedback control systems. A design project using the computer is required. Lecture three hours. 3 units.	ENGR 110, ME 175.
ME 173. Applications of Finite Element Analysis	Mathematical fundamentals of Finite Element Modeling (FEA). Engineering analysis and design of structural members and machinery components using FEA models. Model generation using computer graphics. Computer solutions of static, dynamic, heat transfer, stress analysis, fluid mechanics and structural problems. 3 units.	ENGR 112, ME 175
ME 175. Computer Applications in Mechanical Engineering	Computer applications to mechanical engineering problems using micro- and mini-computers. Fundamental concepts of programming in FORTRAN and QBASIC, operating system usage. Linear algebra and matrix application; introduction to finite element software. Use of spreadsheets and engineering software application packages. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours. 3 units.	ME 75 OR CSC 15 OR CSC 25, ENGR 17, ENGR 30, ENGR 45.
ME 176. Product Design and Pro/Engineer	Familiarizes students with digital product development using Pro/Engineer and Working Model. Emphasis is on the Pro/Engineer philosophy of parametric design. Course also covers component and assembly design, basic drawing creation, and kinematic simulation using Working Model. Team design project investigation the effects of variations in geometry, dimensions, and material selection. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours. 3 units.	ENGR 6, ME 115, 175.
ME 180. Mechanical Properties of Materials	Principles of mechanical properties of metals and polymers, including strength under combined loads, fatigue, and fracture mechanics. Laboratory includes study of strengthening mechanisms, and principles of experimental stress analysis. 4 units.	ENGR 112 and passing score on the WPE.
ME 182. Introduction to Composite Materials	The properties, mechanics, and applications of anisotropic fiber-reinforced materials with an emphasis on the considerations and methods used in the design of composite structures. 3 units.	ME 180.
ME 184. Corrosion and Wear	Introduction to the phenomena of corrosion and wear, including the electro-mechanical bases of corrosion, examples of corrosion of iron, steel and stainless steels, and prevention of corrosion. Fundamentals of wear are covered including effects of loads, material properties, and lubrication on wear rates. 3 units.	ME 180.
ME 186. Fracture Mechanics in Engineering Design	Fracture mechanics approach to mechanical design; role of microstructure in fracture toughness and embrittlement; environmentally- induced cracking under monotonic and fatigue loads; laboratory techniques; service failures in various industries and failure mechanisms. 3 units.	ME 180.
ME 188. Engineering Design with Ceramics	Utilization of ceramic technology in engineering design, including: structures, proper- ties, and processing of ceramics to provide the necessary background for design with ceramic materials; design methodologies; interrelationships of ceramics, metals and polymers; ceramic materials selection; and specific design applications. 3 units.	ME 180.
ME 190. Project Engineering I	Beginning of a two semester project; design of a product, device, or apparatus that will be fabricated in ME 191. Students work in small groups, interacting with product users, vendors, technicians, and faculty advisors. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours. 3 units.	ME 115, 119, 126, 138, and passing score on WPE; ME 126, 138 may be taken concurrently.
ME 191. Project Engineering II	Continuation of the project begun in ME 190. Part II consists of fabrication and assembly of equipment, testing and evaluation, and reporting. Seminar one hour, laboratory six hours. 3 units.	ME 190.
ME 195. Professional Practice	Supervised employment in a professional engineering environment. Placement arranged through the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Requires satisfactory completion of the work assignment and a written report. Graded Credit/No Credit. 1-6 units.	permission of instructor.
ME 196. Experimental Offerings in Mechanical Engineering	When a sufficient number of qualified students apply, one of the staff will conduct a proseminar in some topic of engineering. May be repeated for credit with permission of advisor. 1-4 units.
ME 199. Special Problems	Individual projects or directed reading. Note: open only to students who appear competent to carry on individual work. Admission requires approval of an instructor and the student's advisor. May be repeated for credit. 1-3 units.