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TME 221 Statics (4)
Applies vector analysis to equilibrium of rigid body systems and subsystems. Includes force and moment resultants, free body diagrams, internal forces, and friction. Analyzes basic structural and machine systems and components. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TMATH 126; and a minimum grade of 2.0 in either T PHYS 121, PHYS 121, or PHYS 141.
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TME 222 Mechanics of Materials (4)
Introduces deformations of solids in response to external loads and effects of deformations on stability and material behavior. Develops basic relationships among loads, stresses, and deflections of structural and machine elements such as rods, shafts, and beams. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 221.
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TME 223 Dynamics (4)
Covers kinematics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies; moving reference frames; equilibrium, energy, linear momentum, angular momentum. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 221.
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TME 310 Computational Physical Modeling I (2)
Computational methods for analyzing mathematical representations of physical processes. The concepts are practiced through examples involving differential equations and programming with computational linear algebra manifest in MATLAB.
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TME 311 Computational Physical Modeling II (2)
Computational methods for analyzing mathematical representations of physical processes. Development of judgment for mathematical tool selection and identification of plausible but incorrect computational solutions and movement to correct solutions. The concepts are practiced through examples and programming with computational linear algebra manifest in MATLAB. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TMATH 307.
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TME 315 Introduction to 3D Modeling, Design, and Analysis (5) A&H
Covers design, representation, and analysis of three-dimensional objects using computational methods and computer-aided design (CAD). Topics include free hand sketching, optimization of design parameters, documentation and communication of design information using appropriate engineering standards and practices.
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TME 320 Fundamentals of Material Science (4)
Introduces properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites in relation to their internal subatomic, microscopic, and macroscopic structures. Incorporates materials testing, analysis of failure, and engineering of materials to achieve desired function and performance.
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TME 331 Thermodynamics (5)
Covers the First and Second Laws of thermodynamics, and their application in open and closed systems. Includes thermal and thermodynamic properties of materials, gas laws, entropy, and introduction to heat transfer. Co-requisite: TME 310.
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TME 332 Fluid Mechanics (5)
Covers momentum transfer in internal and external fluid flow, analysis of fluid flow systems, and fluid flow in conjunction with convective heat transfer. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 331; and a minimum grade of 2.0 in either TMATH 324 or MATH 224.
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TME 341 Mechanical Design I (5)
Covers mechanical analysis and materials selection of machine components. Includes material properties, load analysis, advanced strength of materials, impact, fracture mechanics, fatigue and reliability. Detailed materials selection methodology and associated manufacturing processes are introduced. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 223; and a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 320.
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TME 342 Mechanical Design II (5)
Analytical techniques are presented for the design and analysis of a variety of mechanical components including fasteners, welded joints, springs, bearings, clutches and brakes, shafts, and gears. Materials selection considerations included. Lubrication principles are introduced through bearing analysis. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 341.
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TME 345 Machining Fundamentals (3)
Introduction to the principles and operations of metal removal processes emphasizing drilling, milling, lathe, sawing, and grinding processes, in order to provide the new engineer with insight during a design process of the capabilities and limitations of these various machining techniques. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 320.
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TME 351 Engineering Probability and Statistics (3)
Covers the role of statistics in engineering, probability, random variables and probability distributions, joint probability distributions, random sampling and data description, point estimation of parameters, statistical intervals for samples, and tests of hypotheses. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TMATH 307.
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TME 373 System Dynamics and Controls (5)
Covers dynamic system modeling (mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermos systems); linear oscillator analysis (Laplace transforms, Fourier transforms, eigenvalue problems, and modal analysis); performance specifications of feedback control systems; and controller designs for single input single output systems. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 315.
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TME 390 Undergraduate Seminar in Mechanical Engineering (1/2, max. 12)
Enhances problem-solving skills. Includes lectures and problem sessions in mathematics, programming, problem solving, mechanical engineering applications, and career preparation topics. Credit/no-credit only.
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TME 402 Engineering License Exam Review (1, max. 3)
Review of core requirements, including engineering math, probability, and statistics, computational tools, economics, and ethics. Review of civil engineering fundamentals, including statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, materials, and fluid mechanics. Review of core mechanical engineering areas. Testing of student competence in all these topics. Credit/no-credit only.
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TME 403 Engineering Economics (2)
Studies methods and techniques used in determining comparative financial desirability of engineering alternatives, and the application of these approaches to challenges in urban infrastructure development with a focus on the South Sound Region. Includes time value of money (interest), depreciation methods and modern techniques for analysis of management decisions. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TMATH 124.
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TME 411 Transport Phenomena for Biomedical Engineering (4)
Students explore the analytical techniques used to solve problems in biological mass and heat transfer, leading to design applications. Topics include biomedical engineering applications of diffusive and convective heat and mass transfer, determination of biological fluid properties, and the design of biomedical engineering systems. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 332; and a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 433.
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TME 412 Introduction to Cryo-Biomedical Engineering (4)
Introduces the study of cell behavior (including interaction between cells and environment) at low temperatures. Topics include basic knowledge required in the Cryobiology research and obtained from thermodynamics, heat-mass transfer, non-equilibrium thermodynamics, ice nucleation theory, biophysics, and biology; mechanisms and hypotheses related to cell cryoinjury during cryopreservation. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 332.
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TME 415 Sustainable Engineering and Design (4)
Introduction to issues in international sustainable development from an engineering perspective. Includes design process best practices for sustainable design and circular economy principles. Combines current approaches and potential pitfalls with work on group projects related to sustainable development. Develops research and design skills using real life projects. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 342.
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TME 416 Life-Cycle Assessment (4)
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a structured research method to evaluate the impacts of a product, process, or service through all stages of its life cycle (i.e., from materials extraction through manufacturing, use, and retirement). "Impacts" relate to the environment, economics/business, and society. Course topics include the design of the LCA, life-cycle inventory, and analysis of LCA impacts. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 331.
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TME 425 Energy Efficiency in Buildings (4)
Explore the way energy efficiency, air conditioning system, and green design interact in buildings. Includes calculations for air conditioning processes and building cooling load calculations. Includes design and analysis, computerized cooling load calculations, equipment selection, and design standards for green building systems. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 433.
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TME 426 Renewable Energy Systems (4)
Covers renewable energy systems including photovoltaic, wind, geothermal systems, biofuels, and tidal energy. Overview of renewable energy credits, renewable energy policy, sustainability definitions, life cycle assessment, and exergy assessment techniques. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 331.
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TME 433 Heat Transfer (5)
Analysis and design of systems combining principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat, and momentum transfer. Topics include thermal modeling and process optimization. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 311.
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TME 435 Thermal System Design (4)
Covers exergy, details of thermal cycles, fundamentals of air conditioning cycles, and psychrometrics. Includes design, optimization, and analysis using thermodynamic software and tools. Includes a laboratory section. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 331.
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TME 436 Power Plant Systems (4)
Covers thermal power plant history, cycles, design, and modeling. Students will explore power plant optimization and details of components like heat exchangers, pumps, and turbines. Pollution control strategies and global warming contributions will be discussed. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 435.
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TME 441 Mechatronics (5)
Introduction to microprocessor controlled electromechanical systems, including microcontroller architecture, memory organization, and C language programming. Interfacing sensors and actuators to computers. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in either TCES 215 or E E 215; and a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 373.
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TME 444 Mechanical Vibrations (4)
Covers vibration of mechanical systems including, systems with one degree of freedom, Lagrange's equations of motion for multiple degree of freedom systems, introduction to matrix methods, transfer functions for harmonic response, impulse response, and step response, convolution integrals for response to arbitrary inputs, principle frequencies and modes. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 443.
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TME 445 Manufacturing Processes (4)
Introduces manufacturing processing methods as employed in contemporary practice. Includes interrelationships between the properties of the material, the manufacturing process, and the design of components. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 320; and a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 345.
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TME 447 Advanced Mechatronics (4)
Covers signals and system control, mechatronic products, metrology and nanometrology, automatic control and robotics, biomedical engineering, photonics, design manufacturing and testing of Microelectromechanical systems. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 441.
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TME 449 Robotics (4)
Topics include simulation, kinematics, control, optimization, and probabilistic inference. Concepts are motivated using common robotics applications and programming exercises. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 443.
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TME 478 Finite Element Analysis (4)
Introduce the fundamentals of the finite element methods. Beginning with simple one-dimensional problems, continuing to two- and three-dimensional problems, and ending with applications in heat transfer and solid mechanics. Covers modeling, mathematical formulation, and computer implementation. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 311; a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 315; and a minimum grade of 2.0 in TMATH 307.
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TME 479 Computational Fluid Dynamics (4)
Covers the use of modern computational fluid dynamics software in mechanical engineering. Build, solve, and visualize fluid-flow models to gain a deeper understanding of the principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include modeling structures, techniques, transient systems and turbulence methods. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 311; a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 315; and a minimum grade of 2.0 in TMATH 307.
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TME 480 Senior Project I (2)
Covers the preparation for conducting the senior project systems analysis and design (TME 481), and implementation, testing, and delivery (TME 482). Includes case studies of engineering projects. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 342.
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TME 481 Senior Project II (3)
Provides guidance to project teams to analyze client needs, develop problem statements, specifications, and plans for implantation of project deliverables. Guides integration of knowledge learned in prior courses in preparation for completion of the senior projects in TME 482. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 480.
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TME 482 Senior Project III (4)
Project teams will implement, test, and deliver project deliverables (product), completing the Senior Design requirement for the degree. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 342; a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 351; a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 433; a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 435; and a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 441.
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TME 489 Engineering Research Methods (4)
Introduces the process of engineering research at an upper division level. Students explore a discipline specific research project and draft a research paper. Course discusses engineering research career topics including graduate programs, fellowships and funding, research organizations, publication and presentations.
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TME 490 Topics in Mechanical Engineering (1-5, max. 5)
Examines current topics and issues associated with mechanical engineering.
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TME 491 Seminar in Mechanical Engineering (1-3, max. 3)
Enhances problem-solving and teamwork skills. Includes sessions focused on the design process, professional engineering communication, and industry collaboration.
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TME 497 Internship in Mechanical Engineering (1-5, max. 8)
Gives experience working in a real-world environment. Demonstrates how engineering processes are conducted within an organization. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in TME 345.
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TME 498 Directed Readings in Mechanical Engineering (1-5, max. 5)
Facilitates pursuit of knowledge in a specific area through readings of technical publications as specified in an agreement with the faculty supervisor.
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TME 499 Undergraduate Research in Mechanical Engineering (1-5, max. 5)
Provides opportunities to pursue research in an area that is of interest. Gives experience specifying, designing, implementing, and evaluating a research project.
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