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Mechanical Engineering (ME)

64 courses in Waterloo’s course catalog for 2020–21 (Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021), from UW Open Data. ucalendar asks programs not to read that year’s calendar, so this stands in for it. Original: ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/2021/COURSE/course-ME.html

ME 100 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Practice 1

This course is focused on fundamental knowledge and skills essential for academic and professional development in mechanical engineering. It covers basic methods and principles used by mechanical engineers, e.g., fundamentals of technical communication, the design process and problem solving, measurements and data analysis, engineering professionalism, safety, and intellectual property. The fundamentals of engineering graphical communication using computer-aided design (CAD) and freehand sketching will be a significant component of this course. Written, graphical and oral communications are emphasized. Examples are drawn from Mechanical Engineering. [Offered: F]

Prereq: 1A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006703On ucalendarME 100 today

ME 100B Seminar

Discussion of the structure of and options within the mechanical engineering curriculum; of the operation of department, faculty, university, technical societies; of student team and graduate school opportunities; of safety training; and of subject material in support of core courses. [Offered: W,S]

Prereq: Level at least 1B Mechanical Engineering. Antireq: GENE 123

SEM · Course ID 013359On ucalendarME 100B today

ME 101 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Practice 2

This course is a continuation of ME 100 and is aimed at reinforcing the concepts related to technical communications, professionalism, and professional development, with emphasis on mechanical engineering concepts and practical examples. The fundamentals of programming are a significant component of this course, focusing on digital computing, and basic programming and algorithm writing. Programming examples are drawn from mechanical engineering. [Offered: W,S]

Prereq: ME 100; Level at least 1B Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 014560On ucalendarME 101 today

ME 115 Structure and Properties of Materials

The relevance of materials to engineering practice. The microstructure of materials, crystallinity and crystal imperfections, glasses and amorphous solids. Elastic and plastic deformation in metals, viscoelasticity of plastics. Strengthening mechanisms in metals, polymers and ceramics. Fracture of brittle and ductile solids. Electrical and magnetic properties of materials. [Offered: W, S]

Prereq: CHE 102; Level at least 1B Mechanical Engineering. Antireq: ME 235, MTE 111

LEC · Course ID 006710On ucalendarME 115 today

ME 123 Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers

Definitions of electric and magnetic fields. Introduction to circuit theory (direct current) DC circuits, amplifiers, operational amplifiers, single- and three-phase (alternating current) AC circuits. Introduction to basic electronic devices. [Note: Labs are alternate weeks. Offered: W, S]

Prereq: Level at least 1B Mechanical Engineering. Antireq: GENE 123

LEC · Course ID 006704On ucalendarME 123 today

ME 200A Seminar

Discussion of the structure of and options within the mechanical engineering curriculum; of the operation of department, faculty, university, technical societies; of student team and graduate school opportunities; of safety training; and of subject material in support of core courses. [Offered: F,W]

Prereq: 2A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 009306On ucalendarME 200A today

ME 200B Seminar

Discussion of the structure of and options within the mechanical engineering curriculum; of the operation of department, faculty, university, technical societies; of student team and graduate school opportunities; of safety training; and of subject material in support of core courses. [Offered: F,S]

Prereq: 2B Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 009305On ucalendarME 200B today

ME 201 Advanced Calculus

A continuation of First Year calculus, focusing on calculus of scalar and vector functions of several variables. Both classical calculus techniques and the computer implementation of numerical methods are discussed. Partial differentiation, total derivatives, chain rule, transformation of variables, Taylor series. Applications include geometrical problems, error estimation, maxima and minima, least squares curve fits. Multiple integration in standard coordinate systems, Jacobians. Vector calculus, divergence, curl, Laplacian, and Stokes', Green's and Divergence theorems. Scalar flux transport, work and energy, conservative force fields. [Offered: F, W]

Prereq: MATH 118; Level at least 2A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006706On ucalendarME 201 today

ME 202 Statistics for Engineers

Frequency distributions; measures of central tendency; standard deviation and other measures of dispersion. Probability. Binomial, Poisson, normal distributions. Techniques of sampling and statistical estimation. Tests of hypotheses; significance. The t-test and chi-squared test. Curve fitting by least squares. Statistical process control. Correlation and regression. Experimental design. [Offered: F, W]

Prereq: MATH 116; Level at least 2A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006707On ucalendarME 202 today

ME 203 Ordinary Differential Equations

Solution of ordinary differential equations. First and higher order differential equations. Nonlinear equations. Linear equations with constant and variable coefficients. Systems of linear equations. Applications involving simple dynamical systems and principles of mass, momentum and heat conservation will emphasize the role of ordinary differential equations in understanding the behaviour of physical systems. Introduction to the Laplace transform method for solving ordinary differential equations. [Offered: F, S]

Prereq: ME 201, Level at least 2B Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006708On ucalendarME 203 today

ME 212 Dynamics

An introduction to the kinematics of particle and rigid body motion. Impulse-momentum equations. Work-energy methods and Euler's equations. Simple gyroscopes. Vibrations. [Offered: F, S]

Prereq: PHYS 115, MATH 118; Level at least 2B Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006709On ucalendarME 212 today

ME 219 Mechanics of Deformable Solids 1

Concept of equilibrium, force analysis of structures and structural components, equilibrium of deformable bodies, stress and strain concepts, stress-strain relationships, stress analysis of prismatic members in axial, shearing, torsional and flexural deformations, shear force and bending moment diagrams. [Offered: F, W, S]

Prereq: PHYS 115; Level at least 2A Mechanical Engineering or 2B Management Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006711On ucalendarME 219 today

ME 220 Mechanics of Deformable Solids 2

A general treatment of the behaviour of structural components from the study of stress and strain in solids. Topics include superposition, energy theorems, theories of failure, elastic and inelastic analysis of symmetrical bending, torsion of circular members, columns and stability, and virtual work. [Offered: F, S]

Prereq: ME 219; Level at least 2B Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006712On ucalendarME 220 today

ME 230 Control of Properties of Materials

Phase equilibria, non-equilibrium behaviour, heat treatment of metals, diffusion, strengthening processes. Alloying, composite materials, cold and hot working. Failure of engineering materials; creep, fatigue, corrosion and other environmental degradation processes. Prevention of service failures. [Offered: F, W]

Prereq: ME 115; Level at least 2A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006713On ucalendarME 230 today

ME 235 Materials Science and Engineering

The microstructure of crystalline and amorphous materials including metals, polymers and ceramics. Elastic and plastic deformation in metals, viscoelastic deformation of polymers and viscous deformation of ceramic glasses. Fracture of brittle and ductile solids. Phase equilibria, non-equilibrium behaviour, heat treatment of metals, diffusion, strengthening processes. [Offered: F]

Prereq: CHE 102; Level at least 2A Management Engineering students. Antireq: ME 115, 230, MTE 111

LEC · Course ID 012406On ucalendarME 235 today

ME 250 Thermodynamics 1

The engineering science of energy. The scope and limitations of thermodynamics. Macroscopic approach to heat, work, energy and the First Law. Properties and state of simple substances. Control-mass and control-volume energy analysis. The Second Law of Thermodynamics, principle of increase of entropy, limiting cycle efficiencies, criteria for equilibrium. [Offered: F, S]

Prereq: MATH 118; Level at least 2B Mechanical Engineering or level at least 2A Management Engineering. Antireq: ECE/MTE 309, SYDE 381

LEC · Course ID 006714On ucalendarME 250 today

ME 262 Introduction to Microprocessors and Digital Logic

Number systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra. Karnaugh maps and combinational logic design. Sequential logic and state machines. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and PLC programming using ladder logic and statement list. Microcomputer structure and operation, I/O and interfacing. Assembly language programming. Laboratory work includes microcomputer and PLC programming. [Offered: F, S]

Prereq: GENE 123; Level at least 2B Mechanical Engineering. Antireq: MTE 262

LEC · Course ID 006715On ucalendarME 262 today

ME 269 Electromechanical Devices and Power Processing

Review of circuit analysis. Basic electromagnetic theory. DC machines, synchronous generators, transformers, and induction motors. Introduction to typical speed and torque control techniques of machines using power electronic based devices. [Note: Labs: Alternate Weeks. Offered: F, W]

Prereq: GENE 123; Level at least 2A Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Option

LEC · Course ID 006716On ucalendarME 269 today

ME 300A Seminar

Discussion of the structure of and options within the mechanical engineering curriculum; of the operation of department, faculty, university, technical societies; of student team and graduate school opportunities; of safety training; and of subject material in support of core courses. [Offered: W,S]

Prereq: 3A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 009307On ucalendarME 300A today

ME 300B Seminar

Discussion of the structure of and options within the mechanical engineering curriculum; of the operation of department, faculty, university, technical societies; of student team and graduate school opportunities; of safety training; and of subject material in support of core courses. [Offered: F,W]

Prereq: 3B Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 009308On ucalendarME 300B today

ME 303 Advanced Engineering Mathematics

A continuation of ME 201 and ME 203 in which both classical calculus techniques and the computer implementation of numerical methods are discussed. Partial differential equations of mathematical physics: wave, diffusion, Laplace, Poisson equations. Boundary and initial conditions. Separation of variables. Numerical methods for ordinary and partial differential equations. Applications will emphasize the role of ordinary and partial differential equations in understanding the behaviour of physical systems. [Offered: W, S]

Prereq: ME 201, 203; Level at least 3A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006718On ucalendarME 303 today

ME 321 Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines

Principles of the geometry of motion, Uniform and non-uniform motion, linkage, gears, cams. Synthesis and analysis of mechanisms. Consideration of the static and dynamic forces in machines. Vibration analysis, response to shock, motion and force transmissibility, vibration isolation. [Offered: W, S]

Prereq: (ME 201 or MTE 202) and (ME 212 or SYDE 182); Level at least 3A Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006721On ucalendarME 321 today

ME 322 Mechanical Design 1

Adequacy assessment and synthesis of machine elements with a focus on the design process. Static failure of ductile and brittle materials, fatigue analysis of structures. Topics include the design of welds, bolted connections, springs and shafts. [Offered: F, W]

Prereq: ME 220, 321; Level at least 3B Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006722On ucalendarME 322 today

ME 340 Manufacturing Processes

The principles of manufacturing unit processes including casting, forming, machining and joining. Interactions between design, materials (metals, polymers, ceramics) and processes. Advantages and limitations, relative cost, and production rates of competitive processes. [Offered: W, S]

Prereq: ME 219, 230; Level at least 3A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006724On ucalendarME 340 today

ME 351 Fluid Mechanics 1

Physical properties of fluids and fundamental concepts in fluid mechanics. Hydrostatics. Conservation laws for mass, momentum and energy. Flow similarity and dimensional analysis as applied to engineering problems in fluid mechanics. Laminar and turbulent flow. Engineering applications such as flow measurement, flow in pipes and fluid forces on moving bodies. [Offered: F, W, S]

Prereq: (ME 250 or Coreq: ECE/MTE 309); Level at least 3A Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering students only

LEC · Course ID 006725On ucalendarME 351 today

ME 353 Heat Transfer 1

Introduction to heat transfer mechanisms. The formulation and solution of steady and transient heat conduction. Radiant heat transfer including exchange laws and view factors. Introductory convective heat transfer. [Offered: F, W]

Prereq: ME 250, 351; Level at least 3B Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006726On ucalendarME 353 today

ME 354 Thermodynamics 2

Emphasis on applications of thermodynamics to flow processes. Real fluids, evaluation of state functions of real fluids. Non-reacting mixtures, reacting mixtures, equilibrium considerations. [Offered: W, S]

Prereq: ME 250; Level at least 3A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006727On ucalendarME 354 today

ME 360 Introduction to Control Systems

Open loop and feedback control. Laws governing mechanical, electrical, fluid and thermal control components. Analogies. Analysis of some engineering control systems using block diagram algebra, transient and steady-state operation. Different modes of control. Review of Laplace Transform methods. Concepts of stability. Principles of analog computer simulation. Brief treatment of linear flow graphs and bondgraphs. [Offered: F, W]

Prereq: ME 203, 321; Level at least 3B Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006728On ucalendarME 360 today

ME 362 Fluid Mechanics 2

Basic equations of two-dimensional flow, potential flow, exact viscous solutions. Introduction to lubrication, boundary layers, turbulence, and compressible flow. Turbomachinery fundamentals and applications. Selected advanced topics. [Offered: F, W]

Prereq: ME 351; Level at least 3B Mechanical Engineering or 4A Mechatronics Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006729On ucalendarME 362 today

ME 380 Mechanical Engineering Design Workshop

In this course, students study the design process, including needs analysis, problem definition; design criteria and critical parameter identification, generation of alternative solutions; conceptual design, detailed design, optimization; and implementation. Most of the term is devoted to a significant design project in which student groups work independently and competitively, applying the design process to a project goal set by the faculty co-ordinator. The design project typically includes construction of a prototype, and part of the course grade may depend on the performance of the prototype in a competitive test. In exceptional circumstances, the requirement for a prototype may be replaced by a computer simulation, or may be waived. Other mechanical engineering faculty members, particularly those teaching 3B courses, are available to provide advice and supervision to ME 380 students. [Offered: F, W]

Prereq: Level at least 3B Mechanical Engineering. Antireq: MTE 380

LEC · Course ID 006731On ucalendarME 380 today

ME 400A Seminar

Research frontiers in mechanical engineering, specific discussion of research done at Waterloo, seminars by members of research groups. [Offered: S, F]

Prereq: 4A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 009310On ucalendarME 400A today

ME 400B Seminar

Research frontiers in mechanical engineering, specific discussion of research done at Waterloo, seminars by members of research groups. [Offered: W]

Prereq: 4B Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 009311On ucalendarME 400B today

ME 401 Law for the Professional Engineer

The Canadian Legal System, Forms of Business Organizations, Tort Law, the role of the professional; Contract Law, the Elements of a Contract, Statute of Frauds, Misrepresentation, Duress and Undue Influence, Mistake, Contract Interpretation, Discharge of Contract; Breach of Contract and fundamental breach; Agreements between the client and Engineer; General Law, the Mechanics' Lien Act, comparative discussion of the Professional Engineers Act as it relates to the earlier statute, Intellectual Property and Industrial Property. It is intended to prepare the student for the examination in law which must be written for licensing by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). [Note: Course will be graded on a CR/NCR basis. Offered: F, S]

Prereq: Level at least 4A Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering. Antireq: (For Mathematics students only) AFM 231/LS 283, BUS 231W, CIVE 491, COMM 231, ECE 290, ENVS 201, GENE 411

LEC · Course ID 006732On ucalendarME 401 today

ME 423 Mechanical Design 2

A continuation of the ME 322 course in analysis and synthesis of machinery, including advanced analysis of machine elements such as clutches, brakes, couplings, journal bearings and gears. Advanced machine design concepts such as reliability, optimization and techniques for stimulating innovative design. A synthesis project involving the machine elements studied is usually included. [Offered: F, S]

Prereq: ME 322; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006734On ucalendarME 423 today

ME 435 Industrial Metallurgy

This course is intended for those students interested in acquiring a working knowledge of metallurgy. It covers: metals and alloy systems, iron-carbon alloys, heat treatment and the function of alloying elements in steel, corrosion and scale resistant alloys, copper and nickel base alloys, light metals and their alloys; casting, hot and cold working of metals; soldering, brazing and welding; corrosion and oxidation; metal failure analysis. [Offered: F, S]

Prereq: ME 230; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006736On ucalendarME 435 today

ME 436 Welding and Joining Processes

Introduction to modern welding and joining processes for metals, polymers and ceramics. Fundamentals of the joining process and the influence of the process parameters on weld dimensions, strength and quality. Fusion welding processes such as shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, submerged arc welding and others including electron beam and laser beam welding. Resistance welding processes, solid-state welding processes, soldering and brazing. Laboratory exercises will provide hands-on experience with a number of industrially significant welding processes. [Offered: F,S]

Prereq: ME 230 or MTE 111; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering students

LEC · Course ID 006755On ucalendarME 436 today

ME 452 Energy Transfer in Buildings

Thermodynamic properties of moist air; psychrometric charts; humidity measurements; direct water contact processes; heating and cooling of moist air by extended surface coils; solar radiation; heating and cooling loads on buildings; effects of the thermal environment; air conditioning calculations. [Offered: W]

Prereq: (ME 353, 354 and level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering) or (ECE/MTE 309 and level at least 4A Mechatronics Engineering)

LEC · Course ID 006739On ucalendarME 452 today

ME 456 Heat Transfer 2

Selected topics in heat transfer fundamentals and applications. Topics to be covered include the fundamentals of convection with analytical solutions to simple laminar flow problems and approximate solutions to turbulent flow problems based on analogies between momentum and heat transfer. Also covered is radiant exchange in grey enclosures and in black enclosures containing emitting-absorbing gases. The remaining topics will be chosen from design of heat exchangers; condensation heat transfer; boiling heat transfer; and the treatment of problems in heat conduction. [Offered: F, S]

Prereq: ME 353, 362; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006740On ucalendarME 456 today

ME 459 Energy Conversion

Review of reserves and consumption trends of Canada's and the world's energy resources. Design of fossil-fuel central power plants, including boiler efficiency calculations and advanced steam and binary cycles. Review of atomic physics including fission and fusion energy. Design of nuclear fission power plants including design of reactor core for critical conditions, fuel cycles and radiation hazards. Design considerations for solar energy conversion devices including: availability of solar energy, solar-thermal converters, thermal storage and photovoltaics. Principles of fuel cells and some aspects of their design. Other topics as appropriate. [Offered: F, S]

Prereq: (ME 353, 354 and level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering) or (ECE/MTE 309 and level at least 4A Mechatronics Engineering)

LEC · Course ID 006741On ucalendarME 459 today

ME 481 Mechanical Engineering Design Project 1

The first of two required courses for the mechanical engineering capstone design project. This course is intended to enable students to engage in in-depth engineering design and decision-making using engineering science while encouraging creativity and resourcefulness, and addressing the criteria listed in the faculty of engineering design rubrics. Students will work in small groups on a design project of their own choosing, or as part of a major student team project. The goal is to develop a design proposal, consisting of the needs analysis, design specifications and project plan, followed by the initial and detailed design work. [Offered: F, S]

Prereq: ME 380; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering students only. Antireq: MTE 481

PRJ · Course ID 006745On ucalendarME 481 today

ME 482 Mechanical Engineering Design Project 2

A continuation of ME 481. The final design of the major mechanical engineering project proposed in ME 481 will be undertaken. The purpose of this phase of the project is to carry out a detailed technical design and proof of feasibility of the solution proposed in ME 481 [Offered: W]

Prereq: ME 380, 481; Level at least 4B Mechanical Engineering students only. Antireq: MTE 482

PRJ · Course ID 006746On ucalendarME 482 today

ME 524 Advanced Dynamics and Vibrations

This course is a continuation of ME 212 and ME 321. It includes study of planar and three-dimensional motion of rigid bodies and systems, including gyroscopic effects. Vector (Newton's Method) and analytical (Lagrange's Equation) methods are used to derive equations of motion. Linear vibrational analyses are performed to examine natural frequencies, stability, and mode shapes. Computer simulation of non-linear systems is discussed. [Offered: W]

Prereq: ME 212 and 321; Level at least 4A Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering students only

LEC · Course ID 006748On ucalendarME 524 today

ME 526 Fatigue and Fracture Analysis

Fatigue and Fracture Analysis of metallic components including welded joints. Review of test and design procedures. Sources of cyclic loading. Cyclic counting procedures and cumulative damage. S-N curves and effects of mean, residual and multiaxial stressing. Stress Concentrations; scatter and fatigue life distributions. Transition temperature concepts. Linear elastic fracture mechanics analysis of fatigue crack propagation and fracture initiation. Crack arrest. [Offered: W]

Prereq: ME 322; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 010165On ucalendarME 526 today

ME 531 Physical Metallurgy Applied to Manufacturing

This course will allow the student to develop a more in depth knowledge of physical metallurgy and its application in understanding and solving relevant manufacturing problems. It will begin with a treatment of solid-state diffusion, mass transport and the principles of solidification including constitutional supercooling. This knowledge will then be applied to understand the microstructural development (and resultant properties) which occur in materials during manufacturing processes including casting, solid-state heat treatments, laser processing and various joining operations. The course will include case studies aimed at providing the students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in a practical way. [Offered: W]

Prereq: ME 230; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006751On ucalendarME 531 today

ME 533 Non-metallic and Composite Materials

This course is intended to provide an advanced treatment of the structure, properties and processing of non-metallic and composite materials based on polymers, metals and ceramics. The structure and properties of polymers and ceramics in bulk form and as matrices and reinforcements in composites will be covered. Processing methods for non-metallics and composites (example extrusion, injection molding etc.) will be considered. The geometrical arrangement of fibres within laminae and their influences on elastic and strength properties of composites will be described based on suitable micromechanical models. The role of the matrix and fibre/matrix interface in determining composite properties will be described. [Offered: W]

Prereq: ME 230; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006752On ucalendarME 533 today

ME 535 Welding Metallurgy

Metallurgy of welding of steels (carbon, microalloy, low alloy and stainless steels), cast irons, aluminum-based, copper-based, nickel-based, cobalt-based, titanium-based and other alloys, (including dissimilar combinations) to explain the effects of welding processes and conditions (including post-weld heat treating) on microstructure and properties; causes and prevention of defects and deficiencies which can occur in different alloys, including porosity, cracking, embrittlement (hydrogen, temper, strain aging, ductile-brittle transition temperatures), overaging; metallurgy of soldered and brazed joints. Laboratory experiments will demonstrate microstructural effects and defects in a range of alloys for different welding processes and conditions. [Offered: W]

Prereq: ME 230, 435, 436; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006754On ucalendarME 535 today

ME 538 Welding Design, Fabrication and Quality Control

Manufacturing principles of welded mechanical components, machinery, pressure vessels and structures subject to static or dynamic loading. Design of weld joints for structures made from ferrous alloys such as plain carbon and low alloy steels and non-ferrous alloys such as aluminum alloys. Residual stresses in weldments and distortion of weldments. Quality and quality control in welding fabrication; welding standards; welding procedure qualification; nondestructive examination methods for welds and brazed joints such as radiography, dye penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and eddy current techniques.[Offered: W]

Prereq: ME 322, 436; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 011726On ucalendarME 538 today

ME 547 Robot Manipulators: Kinematics, Dynamics, Control

Homogeneous transformations, D-H convention, forward and inverse kinematics. Differential transformations and Jacobians. Robot dynamics. Programming, trajectory generation and joint control. End-of-arm sensing and outer loop control. Industrial applications. [Offered: W]

Prereq: (ME 212 or SYDE 182) and (ME 360 or MTE 360); Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering. Antireq: ECE 486

LEC · Course ID 006762On ucalendarME 547 today

ME 548 Numerical Control of Machine Tools 1

Operation fundamentals of NC machine tools. NC part programming: manual, and CAD/CAM methods. Mechanics of metal cutting: examples of turning, milling, and drilling. Tool wear and breakage. Optimum cutting conditions. Dimensional and form errors due to static deformations. Dynamics of machining. Laboratory work provides hands-on experience in tool path generation, machining, and measurements of cutting forces and vibration. [Offered: F, S]

Prereq: (ME 262 or MTE 262) and (ME 360 or MTE 360); Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006763On ucalendarME 548 today

ME 555 Computer-Aided Design

Need for geometric modelling, historic developments; wire frame models; hidden line removed models; polyhedral models; surface models and solid models. Constructive solid geometry; boundary representation and decomposition modelling. Hybrid models. Data structures and their role in modelling. Curves and surfaces in modelling (Bezier, B-splines and NURBS). Geometric models and the role of engineers. Parametric and feature-based design. The course has a heavy lab component which provides exposure to solid modelling on SDRC IDEAS and PC-based CAD packages. [Offered: W]

Prereq: ME 321 and (ME 322 or MTE 322); Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006764On ucalendarME 555 today

ME 557 Combustion 1

Combustion thermodynamics, introduction to chemical kinetics of combustion, combustion properties of fuels, flammability of combustible mixtures. Flame propagation mechanisms, pre-mixed and diffusional; stability of flames; introduction to combustion aerodynamics, jet flames; atomization; droplet and spray combustion. Elementary ignition concepts and theory. Basic detonation theory. [Offered: W]

Prereq: ME 353, 362; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006765On ucalendarME 557 today

ME 559 Finite Element Methods

A course presenting the fundamental ideas involved in conventional finite element analysis in mechanical engineering. Domain discretization, interpolation and shape functions, element derivation and types, element stiffness or property equations, assembly procedure, boundary conditions, solution methods for the algebraic equation system, applications in heat transfer, fluid flow, and stress analysis. Students will, throughout the course, write and test their own finite element code through individual subroutine construction as the course progresses. [Offered: F, S]

Prereq: (ME 220 or MTE 219) and (ME 303 or MTE 204); Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering. Antireq: CIVE 422

LEC · Course ID 006766On ucalendarME 559 today

ME 561 Fluid Power Control Systems

Properties of hydraulic fluids. Design and function of conventional hydraulic and pneumatic circuits. Characteristics of flow and pressure control valves. Speed control in fluid power circuits. Performance of pumps and fluid motors. Hydrostatic and hydrokinetic transmission systems. Principles of sealing, filtration and heat control in hydraulic circuits. Industrial applications of fluid power systems. [Offered: F, S]

Prereq: ME 351 and (ME 360 or MTE 360); Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006767On ucalendarME 561 today

ME 562 Experimental Methods in Fluids

This course is focused on theory and practice of experimental analysis of fluid mechanics problems. It covers the following topics: experimental facilities and techniques for measurements in fluid flows, flow visualization, identification of appropriate tools for experimental assessment, planning of experiments, laboratory experiments, data acquisition, analysis of experimental results and uncertainty estimation. [Offered: W]

Prereq: ME 362; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 015555On ucalendarME 562 today

ME 563 Turbomachines

Classification of turbomachines, performance parameters and laws of modelling. Basic equation of flow in turbomachines, compressible flow. Energy transfer in radial and axial turbomachines, performance characteristics, losses and efficiencies. Blade and cascade design, 3 dimensional effects. [Offered: W]

Prereq: ME 362; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering or 4B Mechatronics Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006768On ucalendarME 563 today

ME 564 Aerodynamics

An introductory course in aerodynamics for engineers. Kinematics and dynamics of inviscid flow; airfoil dynamics including thin airfoil theory, finite wings, panel methods and airfoil parameters. Boundary layer theory and boundary layer control as applied in aerodynamics. Introduction to high speed aerodynamics. Introduction to dynamics of flight including stability and control. [Offered: W]

Prereq: ME 362; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering or 4B Mechatronics Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006770On ucalendarME 564 today

ME 566 Computational Fluid Dynamics for Engineering Design

A course to develop the understanding required to simulate complex fluid flows, such as those found in turbo-machines, duct systems, and other engineering hardware. Course topics include: the physics of complex viscous fluid flows, first- and second-order finite control volume discretization methods, iterative algorithms for the solution of sparse matrix equation sets, including multi-grid acceleration, boundary condition modelling, two-equation and Reynolds stress turbulence models, and grid generation techniques. Computational fluid dynamics software is used throughout the course to simulate and analyse complex fluid flows relevant to engineering applications. [Offered: F, S]

Prereq: ME 362; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006772On ucalendarME 566 today

ME 567 Fire Safety Engineering

The art and science of fire safety engineering. Fundamentals of fire behaviour, fuels and flammability, heat transfer and fluid dynamics of fires and fire modeling. Practical issues and applications of fire safety, fire control and hazard assessment in the design of buildings, industrial environments and transportation systems. [Offered: W]

Prereq: ME 351, 353; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 012564On ucalendarME 567 today

ME 571 Air Pollution

Nature and sources of air pollution, chemical and biological aspects, effects on health and environment. Physical aspects of the atmosphere, thermodynamics, vertical variation of wind and temperature, stability, convection, atmospheric turbulence, diffusion equations, plumes, thermals, jets in stratified flow, radioactive plumes, micrometeorological instrumentation, air pollution control techniques and equipment monitoring instrumentation. [Offered: W]

Prereq: ME 362; Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering

LEC · Course ID 006775On ucalendarME 571 today

ME 595 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering

Various courses dealing with selected topics at the undergraduate level in automation and control, solid mechanics and machine design, materials engineering and processing, fluid mechanics, and thermal engineering. Courses offered when resources permit.

LEC · Course ID 006777On ucalendarME 595 today

ME 596 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering

Various courses dealing with selected topics at the undergraduate level in automation and control, solid mechanics and machine design, materials engineering and processing, fluid mechanics, and thermal engineering. Courses offered when resources permit.

LEC · Course ID 006779On ucalendarME 596 today

ME 597 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering

Various courses dealing with selected topics at the undergraduate level in automation and control, solid mechanics and machine design, materials engineering and processing, fluid mechanics, and thermal engineering. Courses offered when resources permit.

LEC · Course ID 010183On ucalendarME 597 today

ME 598 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering

Various courses dealing with selected topics at the undergraduate level in automation and control, solid mechanics and machine design, materials engineering and processing, fluid mechanics, and thermal engineering. Courses offered when resources permit.

LEC · Course ID 006780On ucalendarME 598 today

ME 599 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering

Various courses dealing with selected topics at the undergraduate level in automation and control, solid mechanics and machine design, materials engineering and processing, fluid mechanics, and thermal engineering. Courses offered when resources permit.

LEC · Course ID 006781On ucalendarME 599 today