Lawrence Tech - Mechanical Engineering

EGE1012 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Survey of the scope of engineering and the engineer’s role in society. Basic engineering tools such as math modeling, calculator usage and graphic design principles. Design project involving teamwork required. Lect. 2 hrs. 2 hours credit.

EGE1023 ENGINEERING MATERIALS I
Prerequisite: CHM1213. Introduction to solid materials, equilibrium phase diagrams, the properties of materials, test methods, and the influence of variations in physical condition and chemical composition on the properties of metals, plastics, elastomers, glass, cements, etc. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EGE1102 ENGINEERING COMPUTER APPLICATIONS LAB
Prerequisite: MCS0093. Introduction to the use of computers as a tool for solving engineering problems. Use of spreadsheets, mathematical analysis programs, applied programming and other applications. Course content varies with the engineering discipline (civil, electrical, mechanical), so the student should enroll in the appropriate section. Lect. 1 hr., Lab. 2 hrs. 2 hours credit.

EGE2013 STATICS
Prerequisites: MCS2414, PHY2413. Vector Algebra; resultant of force systems; equilibrium force systems; equilibrium of particles, rigid bodies using free-body diagrams; friction; centroids; moments of inertia. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EGE3003 THERMODYNAMICS
Prerequisites: MCS2414, PHY2413. Thermodynamic systems, the first law of thermodynamics, transient and steady flow processes, physical properties, the second law of thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes, the property entropy, vapor and gas power cycles. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EGE3012 ENGINEERING COST ANALYSIS
Prerequisite: 0. Basic development of the cost consequences of engineering decision-making. Interest calculations, cash flow equivalences, annual cash flows, rates of return, incremental analysis and other analytical approaches. Depreciation, income taxes and replacement analysis. Lect. 2 hrs. 2 hours credit.

EME2011 MATERIALS LABORATORY
Prerequisites: EGE1023, COM2103. A project laboratory devoted to the study of metallographic techniques, heat treatment, structures of metals, alloys, ceramics, and plastics, and physical testing. Lab 2 hrs. 1 hour credit.

EME2012 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
Prerequisite: 0. An integrated course in engineering graphics for all students in the College of Engineering. Introduction to graphics in design, fundamentals of orthogonal projection and experience in applying these principles to the solution of space problems. ACAD software. Lect. 1 hr., Lab. 2 hrs. 2 hours credit.

EME3011 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Prerequisite: Junior standing. Student needs a passing grade in EME4003 before enrolling in EME4212. Introduction to the design process, matching engineering specifications to customer requirements, prototyping, product testing and evaluation, project planning and management. Students will select senior projects, form project teams and submit a project pre-proposal. Orientation to fabrication facilities. Lab 2 hrs. 1 hour credit.

EME3013 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
Prerequisite: EGE2013. Stress as internal force intensity. Stress and deflections due to: axial, torsional, and bending loads; statically indeterminate loads and design of an efficient structure. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME3023 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
Prerequisite: EGE1023. Relationship between product engineering and manufacturing engineering. Casting processes, bulk deformation processes, sheet metal processes, joining & welding processes, single-cutting-edge operations, multi-cutting-edge operations, random-cutting-edge operations, non-traditional machining, design for fabricability, the factory of the future. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME3024 FLUID MECHANICS
Prerequisites: EGE3003, EME3013, EME3043. Fluid statics; conservation of mass, momentum, and energy; dimensional analysis and similitude; pipe flow; laminar and turbulent boundary layers; lift and drag on immersed bodies, potential flow, compressible flow. Lect. 4 hrs. 4 hours credit.

EME3034 KINEMATICS & DYNAMICS OF MACHINES
Prerequisite: EME3043. Mechanisms; linkages, cams, gears and gear trains; displacement, velocity; acceleration, synthesis of mechanisms. Dynamic force analysis of machines including general linkage, cams, slider cranks, and space mechanisms. Syntheses of dynamically constrained components. Lect. 4 hrs. 4 hours credit.

EME3043 DYNAMICS
Prerequisites: EGE2013. Kinematics and kinetics of particles, rigid bodies, and systems of particles and rigid bodies will be analyzed by the classical methods; vibrations of single degree of freedom systems. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4003 DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS
Prerequisite: EME3013. Student needs a passing grade in EME4003 before enrolling in EME4212. Application of the principles of solid mechanics and other engineering sciences to the efficient design of simple machine elements such as fasteners, gears, springs, and simple structures. Mechanical failure criteria and the effects of fatigue and impact loading on components are presented. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4012 COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING
Prerequisites: Senior Standing, MCS2423. Introduction to the use of computers in solving engineering problems. Students will develop computer programs to implement numerical methods. Techniques discussed include solutions to linear systems of equations, eigenvalue problems, numerical integration and finite differences. Lect. 1 hr., Lab. 2 hrs. 2 hours credit.

EME4013 HEAT TRANSFER
Prerequisites: EGE3003; EME3024 recommended, but may be a co-requisite. Steady and transient conductive heat transfer; radiative heat transfer, forced and free convection heat transfer, psychometrics. Design of heat exchangers. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4103 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
Prerequisite: EME3023. Competitive aspects and economics of manufacturing. Analysis of sheet metal fabrication. Analysis for bulk deformation processes. Modeling and optimization of machining processes. Modeling of non-traditional machining processes. Performance and analysis of machine tools. Computer controlled machining processes. Development and utilization of computer-aided process planning systems. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4113 THERMODYNAMICS II
Prerequisite: EGE3003. The concept of availability, refrigeration cycles, mixtures and psychometrics, combustion and thermochemistry, chemical equilibrium, equations of state and thermodynamic relations. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4123 AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
Prerequisite: EME3023. Overview of automated manufacturing systems, numerical control machines and programming, adaptive control, automated material handling, integrated flexible manufacturing systems. Lect. 3 hours. 3 hours credit.

EME4133 MANUFACTURING FACILITIES DESIGN
Prerequisite: EME4123 and senior standing. Design of the manufacturing plant to use space, machines, material handling methods, and equipment for economical production and inspection. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4143 WORLD CLASS MANUFACTURING
Prerequisite: EME3023. Excelling in world class manufacturing. Concurrent engineering, product development, quality engineering, automated inspection and testing, statistical process control, cellular manufacturing, manufacturing cost estimating, total productive maintenance, agile manufacturing, quality systems standards, and total quality. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4153 ROBOTICS APPLICATION
Prerequisite: EME3023. Fundamentals of robot technology. Control systems and components, robot motion analysis and control, robot end effectors and sensors, machine vision, robot programming, robot languages, economic analysis, material handling, processing and assembly applications. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4203 ADVANCED MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
Prerequisite: EME3013. Advanced topics in classical strength of materials and the analysis and design of mechanical components. Theories of failure, elasticity, thick-walled cylinders and rotating disks, plate bending, and thin shells. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4212 ENGINEERING PROJECTS 1
Prerequisite: EME3011, EME4003. Initiation of the senior design project, formal engineering proposal, oral presentation, concept development, project documentation. Student project teams work closely with a faculty advisor. 2 hours credit.

EME4213 ADVANCED MATERIALS
Prerequisite: EGE1023. An advanced course in engineering materials, emphasizing the relationships between microstructures, processing, properties and design. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4222 ENGINEERING PROJECTS 2
Prerequisite: EME4212. Completion of the senior project, formal final report, oral presentation, prototype development, fabrication, testing and evaluation. Student project teams work closely with a faculty advisor to meet project objectives. 2 hours credit.

EME4233 MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
Prerequisite: EME3043. Harmonic oscillations of one and two degrees of freedom linear systems. Damped vibration. Concept of vibration isolation. Multi-degrees of freedom systems. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4243 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Prerequisite: EME3013. Introducing the theory and application of the FEA method to the stress analysis and design of mechanical systems. Matrix methods in structural analysis are used. Element and structural stiffness matrices are developed and used to solve for displacement, strains, and stresses in trusses, beams, and plane problems. Boundary conditions and modeling consideration. Introduction to general purpose FEA software. Lect. 2 hrs., Lab. 2 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4253 VEHICLE DYNAMICS
Prerequisites: EME3043. EME4233 is recommended. Fundamentals of vehicle dynamics with focus on acceleration, braking, ride and handling, steering, tire dynamics, and vehicle instability (e.g., rollover). Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4263 MICROMECHANICS OF MATERIALS
Prerequisites: EGE1023, EME3013. Mechanical behavior of materials, emphasizing the effects of microstructure on properties. Models for deformation, fracture, and fatigue. Analytical and predictive methods useful to the design engineer. Materials testing and proper use of materials property data. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

EME4273 DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS 2
Prerequisites: EME3023, EME3024, EME4003. A continuation of the study of design of mechanical systems and components. Principles of engineering mechanics and materials applied to the solution of design problems involving lubrication and bearings, power transfer devices, and brakes and clutches. Principles and applications of hydraulic power systems and design using polymers and composite materials. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

EME4313 FUNDAMENTALS OF QUALITY SYSTEMS
Prerequisite: Senior standing, EME3023, MCS3403. Considerations for developing and implementing effective quality systems. An overview of the fundamentals of statistical principles and analysis of process variability, sampling techniques, control charts, ISO 9000/QS 9000 and process improvement. Lect.3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4323 ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS
Prerequisite: EME3024. Compressible flow; shock waves; duct flow with friction and heat transfer; propulsion; turbomachinery; flow measurements; design project and review. Lect.3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4333 SAFETY ENGINEERING
Prerequisites: Senior standing. Introduction to the basic principles of safety, analytical approaches to address concerns in the design and operation of products, equipment, facilities, environmental concerns and human factors. Legal aspects of safety and government regulations emphasized. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME4353 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Prerequisite: EGE3003. Methods of predicting engine performance; e.g., power, torque, efficiency and fuel consumption. Fuels, air and fuel induction systems, spark and valve timing and matching the engine to the vehicle. Experimental measurement procedures. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

EME4363 THERMAL FLUID SYSTEM DESIGN
Prerequisites: EGE3003, EME3024, EME4013. Students work individually or in small groups to design systems and/or devices. Piping systems, heat exchangers, prime movers, system simulation and fluid transients. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

EME4373 AUTOMOTIVE HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Prerequisite: EME4013 or graduate standing. Introduction to the design and analysis of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems with an emphasis on automotive applications. Psychometrics, humidification, heating, cooling, fluid flow and pressure losses, and system design. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

EME4402 MECHANICS LABORATORY
Prerequisite: EME3013, EME3043. Illustrates the principles of mechanics (dynamics, mechanics of materials) and introduces the tools and techniques of experimental mechanics. Lect. 1 hr., Lab. 2 hrs. 2 hours credit.

EME4412 THERMAL SCIENCE LABORATORY
Prerequisites: EME3024, EME4013. The study of heat transfer, fluid flow, thermodynamics, mechanical dynamics, data acquisition, and control. Experiments illustrate each topic and reports are written for each experiment. Lect. 1 hr., Lab. 2 hrs. 2 hours credit.

EME4603 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICS (Non-ME)
Prerequisites: EGE2013, not open to Mechanical Engineering majors. Exposes non-mechanical engineering students to the principles of engineering mechanics. Dynamics, strength of materials, gears, and vibrations. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

EME4613 INTRODUCTION TO THERMAL SYSTEMS (Non-ME)
Prerequisites: MSC2413, PHY2413, not open to Mechanical Engineering majors. The principles of engineering thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Conservation of mass and energy, brief topical coverage of the second law of thermodynamics, thermodynamic cycles, hydraulics, flow losses, coefficients of drag, and heat exchanges. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

EME4981 - EME4983 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Prerequisite: Dependent on topic. Hours of credit designated by last digit in course number. Covers a new or specialized topic in mechanical engineering for which there is strong faculty and student interest, but is not covered in other courses.

EME4991 - EME4993 DIRECTED STUDY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Prerequisite: Senior standing; consent of department chairman. Hours of credit designated by last digit in course number. In-depth study of a particular mechanical engineering topic. An approval form, outlining the proposed study, must be submitted and approved prior to election of course.

EME5103 FASTENERS AND BOLTED JOINTS
Prerequisite: EME4003. Introduction to the analysis, behavior and design of fasteners and bolted joints for static and cyclic loading. Assembly and in service issues and parameters as well as the reliability of bolted assemblies. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit.

EME5113 POLYMER MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
Prerequisite: EGE1023 or graduate standing. Behavior, processing and applications of plastics; how fundamental characteristics of polymers influence the properties of plastics. Emphasis on the design and manufacture of plastic parts. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

EME5123 OPTIMIZATION OF MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
Prerequisite: EME3023. Principles necessary to apply modern optimization techniques to manufacturing applications. Classical, modern mathematical, and artificial intelligence methodologies. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

EME5243 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS II
Prerequisite: EME4243. A second course in FEA that introduces higher order elements and focuses on using existing software packages to do class projects. Linear strain triangular, axisymmetric solid elements. Isoparametric formulation, dynamic analysis. Lect. 2 hrs., Lab 2 hrs. 3 hours credit

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN ENGINEERING

ECO3001 CO-OP PRACTICUM I
Prerequisites: Junior standing (60 credit hours), 2.25 LTU GPA, completion of all freshman and sophomore course requirements, departmental approval. First full-time work assignment providing engineering experience in the workplace. Cannot be used for design credit without department chair approval. 1 hour credit

ECO3101 CO-OP PRACTICUM II
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of ECO3001, departmental approval. Second full-time work assignment providing engineering experience in the workplace. Cannot be used for design credit without department chair approval. 1 hour credit

ECO4001 CO-OP PRACTICUM III
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of ECO3101, departmental approval. Third full-time work assignment providing engineering experience in the workplace. Cannot be used for design credit without department chair approval. 1 hour credit

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