Rice Course Schedule, Fall 2003
Mechanical Engineering (MECH)
Rice Course Schedule as of 11/06/2003.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
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NOTE: Course web pages are available for some MECH courses.
MECH 211 ENGINEERING MECHANICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
The study equilibrium of static systems, the dynamics of a particle and
particle systems, and rigid-body dynamics. Includes elements of vibrational
analysis. Required for mechanical engineering and materials science and
engineering majors. Also offered as CIVI 211.
Prereq-PHYS 101 or 125, MATH 101 and 102.
001 RL 201 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Staff Enr: 47 Max: 0
002 RL 201 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Staff Enr: 36 Max: NA
MECH 308 SENIOR DESIGN JUNIOR OBSERVERS Credits Fall 03
NO DESCRIPTION
001 ME 123 - M 04:00PM - 05:00PM Cunningham, Robert A. Enr: 1 Max: 0
MECH 340 INDUSTRIAL PROCESS LAB Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Practical experience in, and observation of, selected industrial processes.
Must sign up in department office for sections. Open only to mechanical
engineering majors. Required for mechanical engineering majors in B.S.
program.
Mech major
001 TBA - MW 02:00PM - 05:00PM
TBA - T Gesenhues, Joseph P Enr: 24 Max: 0
MECH 343 MODELING OF DYNAMICS SYSTEMS Credits 4.00 Fall 03
Energy-based modeling of dynamic systems including particle and rigid body
Lagrangian dynamics. Incorporates Bong Graph techniques for energy-based
lumped-parameter systems. Includes modeling and simulation of mechanical,
electrical, hydraulic, magnetic, and thermal energy systems with emphasis on
multi-domain interaction.
001 DH 1042 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM
ML O'Malley, Marcia Enr: 35 Max: 0
MECH 371 FLUID MECHANICS I Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Introduction to fluid statics and dynamics. Includes the development of the
fundamental equations of fluid mechanics and their application to problems of
engineering interest. Required for mechanical engineering majors in B.S.
program.
Prereq-Mech 200, 211, Math 212.
001 ME 123 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Meade, Andrew J. Enr: 33 Max: 0
MECH 403 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Investigation of the integration of the computer into the area of design.
Includes such subjects as optimization, simulation, finite elements, and expert
systems. Required for mechanical engineering majors in B.S. program.
Prereq-Caam 211.
001 DH 1064 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:15PM Akin, John E. Enr: 26 Max: NA
MECH 404 SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT Credits 4.00 Fall 03
Project based course with group or independent design project relating to
mechanical engineering topics. Required for mechanical engineering majors in
B.S. program. May substitute MECH 407-408.
001 TBA - TBA McStravick, David M. Enr: 1 Max: NA
MECH 407 MECHANICAL DESIGN PROJECT I Credits 4.00 Fall 03
An interdisciplinary capstone design experience in mechanical engineering. This
course provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge and skills
acquired in previous courses to the solution of a realistic engineering
problem. Teams of students will specify, design, and build a system to meet a
prescribed set of requirements. The topics covered in this course will include
design methodology, effective teamwork, project management, documentation, and
presentation skills. Must complete MECH 408 to receive credit for MECH 407.
Cross-listed with ELEC 491/492.
001 ME 123 - M 04:00PM - 05:00PM Cunningham, Robert A. Enr: 5 Max: 0
002 ME 123 - M 04:00PM - 05:00PM Landis, Chad Enr: 7 Max: NA
003 ME 123 - M 04:00PM - 05:00PM Cunningham, Robert A. Enr: 4 Max: NA
McStravick, David M.
004 ME 123 - M 04:00PM - 05:00PM Cunningham, Robert A. Enr: 5 Max: NA
005 ME 123 - M 04:00PM - 05:00PM Wise, James D. Enr: 6 Max: NA
006 ME 123 - M 04:00PM - 05:00PM Cunningham, Robert A. Enr: 1 Max: NA
Wise, James D.
007 ME 123 - M 04:00PM - 05:00PM Wise, James D. Enr: 1 Max: NA
008 ME 123 - M 04:00PM - 05:00PM McStravick, David M. Enr: 0 Max: NA
O'Malley, Marcia
MECH 411 ANALYTICAL DYNAMICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Application of energy methods in the study of particle and rigid-body dynamics,
electric circuits, electromechanical systems, and continuous dynamic systems.
Required for mechanical engineering majors.
Prereq-Mech 211.
001 ME 123 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Ghorbel, Fathi Enr: 1 Max: 0
MECH 431 SENIOR LABORATORY I Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Laboratory instruction in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and engine cycles.
Students work in small groups doing experiments with emphasis on applied
thermodynamics and vibration analysis. Required for mechanical engineering
majors in B.S. program. Students must sign up at MEMS office for sections.
001 TBA - MW 02:00PM - 05:00PM
TBA - T McStravick, David M. Enr: 31 Max: 0
MECH 435 ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICES & SYSTEMS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Introduction to the physical and engineering aspects of electromechanical
sensors and actuators. Includes underlying physical phenomena, practical
devices, electrical and mechanical interfacing, and control of
electromechanical systems. Also offered as Elec 435.
Prereq-Elec 241, 242, or 243.
001 AL A126 - MWF 02:00PM - 02:50PM Wise, James D. Enr: 7 Max: 0
MECH 454 FINITE ELEMENT OF METHODS IN FLUID MECHA Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Fundamental concepts of finite element methods in fluid mechanics, including
spatial discretization and numerical integration in multidimensions,
time-integration, and solution of nonlinear ordinary differential equation
systems. Advanced numerical stabilization techniques designed for fluid
mechanics problems. Strategies for solution of complex, real-world problems.
Topics in large-scale computing, parallel processing, and visualization. Also
offered as ENVI 454, CIVI 454, and BIOE 454.
Prereq- MECH 371 or consent of the instructor
001 ME 123 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Tezduyar, Tayfun Ersin Enr: 2 Max: 0
MECH 471 APPLICATIONS OF THERMODYNAMICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Applications of thermodynamics to various systems of interest in mechanical
engineering, with emphasis on energy conversion, refrigeration, and
psychrometrics. Required for mechanical engineering majors in B.S. program.
Prereq-Mech 200.
001 ML 251 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Chapman, Alan J. Enr: 22 Max: 0
MECH 501 ANALYTICAL DYNAMICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Graduate version of Mech 411. Term project required.
001 ME 123 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Ghorbel, Fathi Enr: 6 Max: 0
MECH 503 COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Graduate version of MECH 403. Additional work required.
Prereq- CAAM 211
001 DH 1064 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:15PM Akin, John E. Enr: 1 Max: 0
MECH 508 NONLINEAR SYSTEMS ANALYSIS II Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Review of fundamental properties of nonlinear systems. Nonlinear ordinary
differential equations: Existence and uniqueness of solution. Lyapunov
Stability: Stability definitions, lyapunov's direct method, invariance theory,
stability of linear systems, Lyapunov's linearization method, converse
theorems. Input-Output stability: Small gain theorem, passivity theorem.
Case studies: Application to control problems including nonlinear and adaptive
control and robotics. Also offered as ELEC 508.
001 ME 123 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:15PM Ghorbel, Fathi Enr: 11 Max: NA
MECH 513 THEORY OF ELASTICITY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Advanced topics in the linear and nonlinear theory of elasticity.
001 ME 123 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Landis, Chad Enr: 4 Max: 0
MECH 527 COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN STRUCTURAL MECH Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Introduction to differential and integral formulations, variational principles,
weighted residuals, and principle of virtual work. Simple boundary, initial,
and eigenvalue problems. Finite element, boundary element, and finite
difference methods for structural mechanics. Study of nonlinearities.
Computational methods for geometric and material nonlinear analysis.
Applications to static and dynamic problems. Programming and use of computer
software.
Also offered as CIVI 527.
001 RL 231 - MW 02:00PM - 03:15PM Nagarajaiah, Satish Enr: 11 Max: 0
MECH 554 FINITE ELEMENT METHODS IN FLUID MECHANIC Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Graduate version of MECH 454. Additional work required. Also offered as ENVI
554, CIVI 554, and BIOE 554.
Prereq-Mech 371 and 517 or consent of instructor.
001 ME 123 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Tezduyar, Tayfun Ersin Enr: 7 Max: 0
MECH 563 ENGI APPROACH TO MATH PROGRAM Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Study of the minimization of fuctions of varibles that are either
unconstrained, subject to equality consraints, subject to inequality
contraints, or subject to both equality and inequality constraints. Includes
analytical and computational methods. Also offered as Caam 563.
001 RL 231 - TTH 04:00PM - 05:20PM Miele, Angelo Enr: 7 Max: 0
MECH 582 CONVECTIVE HEAT TRANSFER Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Rigorous study of the transfer of heat by free and forced convection. Not
offered every year.
Prereq- MECH 481 or equivalent
001 HB 21 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Bayazitoglu, Yildiz Enr: 3 Max: NA
MECH 593 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROBLEMS Credits Fall 03
No description.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 2 Max: 0
MECH 594 AN INTRODUCTION TO AERODYNAMICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Development of theories for the prediction of aerodynamic forces and moments
acting on airfoils, wings, and bodies. Includes their design applications. Not
offered every year.
001 TBA - TBA Meade, Andrew J. Enr: 18 Max: NA
MECH 595 MODELING TISSUE MECHANICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Independent study and seminar course which focuses on modeling the mechanical
properties of biological tissues. Data from experiments will be used to refine
the predictions of nonlinear mathematical computer models. Aimed at juniors,
seniors, and graduate students. Laboratory work performed at Baylor College of
Medicine, computer work at Rice University.
001 TBA - MW 11:00AM - 12:15PM Boriek, Aladin M. Enr: 1 Max: 0
MECH 602 SPECIAL TOPICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
MECH 603 SPECIAL TOPICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
MECH 604 SPECIAL TOPICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
002 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
MECH 605 SPECIAL TOPICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
002 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
MECH 606 GRADUATE SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Fall 03
No description
001 TBA - WF 02:00PM - 04:00PM Tezduyar, Tayfun Ersin Enr: 34 Max: 0
MECH 611 INDEPENDENT STUDY Credits Fall 03
NO DESCRIPTION.
001 TBA - TBA Bayazitoglu, Yildiz Enr: 0 Max: 0
002 TBA - TBA Tezduyar, Tayfun Ersin Enr: 6 Max: NA
003 TBA - TBA O'Malley, Marcia Enr: 1 Max: NA
004 TBA - TBA Meade, Andrew J. Enr: 1 Max: NA
005 TBA - TBA Tezduyar, Tayfun Ersin Enr: 1 Max: NA
006 TBA - TBA Carroll, Michael M. Enr: 1 Max: NA
MECH 621 M.M.E. RESEARCH PROJECT I Credits 3.00 Fall 03
This is the first part of the M.M.E. research project course. The faculty
advisor, taking into account the background and research interests of the
student as well as the research interests of the faculty advisor, will
determine the contents. Course requirements will include a final report.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 2 Max: NA
MECH 622 M.M.E. RESEARCH PROJECT II Credits 3.00 Fall 03
This is the second part of the M.M.E. research project and continuation of MECH
621. Course requirements will include a final report.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 1 Max: NA
MECH 679 APPLIED MONTE CARLO ANALYSIS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Probability density and power spectrum based simulation concepts and procedures
are discussed. Scalar and vectorial simulation are addressed. Spectral
decomposition and digital filter algorithms are presented. Applications from
aerospace, earthquake, marine, and wind engineering, and from other applied
science disciplines are included. Also offered as CIVI 679.
001 KH 105 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Spanos, Pol D. Enr: 10 Max: NA
MECH 684 RADIATIVE HEAT TRANSFER II Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Study of radiative transfer in the presence of absorbing, emitting, and
scattering media. Includes combined radiation, conduction, and convection, as
well as heat tranfer in furnaces, fire propagation, and air pollution problems.
Not offered every year.
001 TBA - TBA Bayazitoglu, Yildiz Enr: 0 Max: NA
MECH 800 RESEARCH AND THESIS Credits Fall 03
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 44 Max: 0
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