MIME - 1000 ORIENTATION TO ME & IE
[3 hours] The mechanical and industrial engineering professions are discussed with emphasis on
career opportunities. Orientation to the university campus, study skills, and time management. Word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and MATLAB
programming are studied. How to use your creativity for design and manufacturing.
MIME - 1010 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
[1 hour] Social protocol and ethics in industry are reviewed. Resume writing and interview skills
are developed. Course assists in preparing the student for the Co-Op experience in industry. Prerequisite: MIME 1000
MIME - 1100 INTRODUCTION TO CAD
[2 hours] Techniques for visualization and representation of machine components using solid modeling
and projection. Section views, orthographic projection, dimensioning and tolerancing. CAD techniques for solving vector problems.
MIME - 1610 MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
[4 hours] The study of the composition, behavior, and fundamental properties of
metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Manufacturing processes including casting, forming, cutting and welding.
MIME - 2000 STATISTICS AND MEASUREMENTS LABORATORY
[2 hours] How to write engineering laboratory reports. Statistical analysis of
experimental data, uncertainty analysis, general characteristics of measurement systems, static and dynamic measurements, computer data
acquisition, applications to thermal, mechanical, and electrical systems. Prerequisite: ENGL 1930 or equivalent
MIME - 2300 ENGINEERING DYNAMICS
[3 hours] Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies. Thorough study of kinetics of particles and rigid
bodies using Newton's laws of motion, work-energy methods, and impulse and momentum methods. Prerequisite: CIVE 1150
MIME - 2600 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
[3 hours] The study of micro-economic and macro-economic theories. Methods of economic analysis,
including the time value of money, are described. Economic decision criteria are used to select best alternatives with emphasis in engineering.
Impact of economic decisions on various sectors of society are discussed. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
MIME - 2920 SPECIAL PROJECTS
[1 - 3 hours] A special project by the student to investigate or solve an acceptable problem in industrial
or mechanical engineering. This course is primarily intended for students interested in mechanical, industrial or manufacturing engineering early
in their undergraduate program. Instructor will specify scope of project to correspond to credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent of MIME Faculty
Member
MIME - 2980 SPECIAL TOPICS
[1 - 3 hours] A special topic at the undergraduate level in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing
Engineering to be offered as a course during a term by a faculty member. Credits will correspond to regular class meetings of one lecture hour
per week per credit hour. Prerequisite: Consent of MIME Faculty Member
MIME - 2990 INDEPENDENT STUDY
[1 - 3 hours] An independent study by the student to investigate or solve an acceptable problem in
industrial or mechanical engineering. This course is primarily intended for engineering students early or midway through their program of study.
Instructor will specify scope of project to correspond to credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent of MIME Faculty Member
MIME - 3300 DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
[3 hours] Design and analysis of mechanisms, gear trains, planetary gear trains,
cam-and-follower devices with application to mechanical systems. Motion, force, torque and vibration analysis. Balancing of rotating and
reciprocating components in machines. Prerequisite: MIME 2300
MIME - 3310 MECHANICAL DESIGN I
[3 hours] Applications of mechanics of materials to analysis and design of mechanical components;
introduction to fracture mechanics; applications of failure theories to design of machine elements subjected to static and cyclic loadings.
Prerequisite: CIVE 1160; MIME 2000, 1610
MIME - 3320 MECHANICAL DESIGN II
[3 hours] Application of failure theories in static and fatigue loading to the design and analysis of
mechanical elements including fasteners, power screws, welded joints, springs, bearings, gears, clutches, brakes, and shafts. Prerequisite: MIME
3310
MIME - 3370 MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
[3 hours] Analysis of systems with single and multi-degrees of freedom, free and forced vibration
with and without damping, vibration isolation, and introduction to principles of modal analysis. Prerequisite: MIME 2300; MATH 3860
MIME - 3390 MECHANICS AND VIBRATIONS LABORATORY
[2 hours] This laboratory course consists of experiments in solid mechanics including
mechanical testing, stress and deflection analysis, fatigue, stability, and mechanical vibrations. Prerequisite: MIME 3310, 3370
MIME - 3400 INTRODUCTION TO THERMAL SCIENCES
[3 hours] Introductory course in thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Topics
include: properties, heat and work, control volume analysis, fluid statics and dynamics, conduction, convection, radiation and conservation laws.
Prerequisite: MATH 3860; PHYS 2140
MIME - 3420 THERMODYNAMICS
[4 hours] Application of the first and second laws of thermodynamics to open and closed systems. Development
of the Carnot principle and cycle efficiency concepts and application to gas, vapor power and reversed cycles. Thermodynamic property relations,
application to gaseous mixtures, reaction equilibrium and combustion. Prerequisite: ME 3400
MIME - 3430 FLUID MECHANICS
[3 hours] Fluid mechanics for mechanical engineers. Topics include fluid statics and dynamics, equations of
motion, dimensional analysis, boundary layer theory, flow in pipes, turbulence, fluid machinery, potential flow, CFD, and aerodynamics.
Prerequisite: MIME 3400
MIME - 3440 HEAT TRANSFER
[3 hours] A comprehensive study of conduction, convection, and radiation. Derivation and solution of
differential equations related to heat transfer. Analysis of forced and free convection and heat exchangers. Dimensional analysis related to heat
transfer. Prerequisite: MIME 3430
MIME - 3470 THERMAL SCIENCE LABORATORY
[2 hours] Determination of transition Reynolds number, measurement of basic fluid properties,
buoyancy, calibration of flow measuring devices, pipe flow, determination of drag coefficients, study of fluid flow by use of aerodynamic smoke
tunnel, performance characteristics of pumps and fans, internal combustion engines, refrigeration cycles, solar collection, heat exchangers,
determination of free and forced convection heat transfer coefficients. Prerequisite: MIME 3400
MIME - 3710 WORK DESIGN AND MEASUREMENT
[3 hours] A study of the methods used to analyze, design, and specify the human performance in
operation/production systems for the purpose of improving productivity. Computerized predetermined time systems, robots, and material handling
equipment are utilized in the laboratory environment to design production systems. Two hour lecture and 2 hour lab. Prerequisite: MIME 4060,
4080, 4010
MIME - 3780 ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
[3 hours] The development of the fundamentals required in an engineering and manufacturing
environment where technical competency is considered standard and an appreciation of the human behavioral responses to managerial policies and
rules is essential. This course covers the basics of planning, organizing, leading, and control from the subordinates' as well as manager's
perspective. Prerequisite: MIME 3710
MIME - 3940 CO-OP EXPERIENCE
[0 hours] Students in the Industrial and Mechanical Engineering programs are to enroll in this course
during each of their approved Co-Op experiences. Prerequisite: MIME 1010
MIME - 4000 ENGINEERING STATISTICS I
[3 hours] This course introduces the student to the areas of probability theory and statistical
inferences. Topics include sample spaces, the concepts of random variables, probability distributions; functions of random variables,
transformation of variables, moment generating functions, sampling and estimation theory; T, F and chi-square distribution. Prerequisite: MATH
2850
MIME - 4010 ENGINEERING STATISTICS II
[3 hours] This course continues the student's development of statistical tools and techniques.
Topics include test of hypothesis, nonparametric statistics, simple linear regression and correlation, multiple linear regression, analysis of
variance, and factorial experiments. Prerequisite: MIME 4000
MIME - 4020 STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT
[3 hours] Students learn fundamental statistical process control, including
control charting and sampling using variables and attributes. Also covered are the fundamentals of implementing and managing a continuous quality
improvement program. Prerequisite: MIME 4010
MIME - 4050 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
[3 hours] Characteristics of the human as an operator in human-machine systems. Human abilities
to process information and perform physical tasks within the constraints of environmental conditions - temperature illumination, noise, etc.
Prerequisite: PSY 1010; MIME 4000
MIME - 4060 MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
[3 hours] Students apply machine tools and fabrication processes to optimize the manufacture of a
product. Emphasis is on engineering design integrated with economic principles and fabricating methods. Prerequisite: MIME 1610, MATH 3860
MIME - 4070 COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING
[3 hours] The study of machining processes using numerical control machine tools and
controllers. Development of programs to machine parts on mills and lathes. Conversion of CAD models to programs through software interfaces.
Prerequisite: MIME 4060
MIME - 4080 OPERATIONS RESEARCH I
[3 hours] This course focuses on the mathematical methods of Operations Research and their
applications in engineering. Topics include the optimal solution of deterministic and stochastic mathematical models, modeling process, linear
programming, the simplex method, duality theory and sensitivity analysis. Prerequisite: MIME 1610, 2600, 4000; MATH 2890, 3860
MIME - 4090 OPERATIONS RESEARCH II
[2 hours] This course extends the mathematical methods of Operations Research I and their
application. Topics include transpotation and assignment problems, network analysis, PERT-CPM, Markov chains, and queuing theory. Prerequisite:
MIME 4080
MIME - 4100 MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS SIMULATION
[3 hours] Discrete and continuous simulation models are used to study queuing networks
manufacturing, and related engineering systems. Simulation languages and animation are covered. Statistical inference is used to draw conclusions
and to identify the best system. Prerequisite: MIME 1610, 4010
MIME - 4160 FACILITIES PLANNING AND DESIGN
[3 hours] Planning, design, development, management, and control of production and
distribution systems to effectively distribute goods and services from the producer to the user. Aspects of facilities for manufacturing,
material handling, packaging, and distribution; concepts of group technology and computer aided facility design, and utilization of optimal plant
design are covered. Prerequisite: MIME 3710
MIME - 4200 SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS
[3 hours] Students work in teams using knowledge gained in earlier courses to solve real design,
manufacturing, and operational problems relevant to industry. Oral and written communications with participating companies as well as teamwork
are stressed. Other topics include patents, product liability, safety, ethics, and design for manufacturing. Prerequisite: Senior standing in ME
or IE
MIME - 4220 POWER & MOTION CONTROL
[3 hours] Principles of power and motion control via hydraulic, electromechanical, and pneumatic
means. Applications in factory automation including robotics. Laboratory exercises include hands-on experience with industrial robots and other
motion control equipment. Prerequisite: MIME 2300, 3430; MATH 2890
MIME - 4230 DYNAMICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT
[3 hours] The study of human movement including muscle mechanics, kinematics, kinetics and
energetics of human gait, anthropometry and application to bioengineering and orthopaedics. Prerequisite: MIME 2300
MIME - 4250 CAD - MECHANISMS
[3 hours] Development of computer programs and use of mathematics packages for designing and analyzing
planar and spatial mechanisms. Modern analytical methods including Roberts' Cognate Theorem and Burmester Theory. Comparison of commercially
available CAD packages for mechanism design and analysis. Prerequisite: MIME 3300
MIME - 4270 ADVANCED COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
[3 hours] Principles of CAD systems and their relationship to the design process. Topics
include CAD hardware as well as geometric modeling of curves, surfaces, and solids. Prerequisite: MIME 3320
MIME - 4280 CAD-FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
[3 hours] An introduction to the basic concepts of the finite element method. Topics include
engineering analysis of continuous systems, numerical solutions of boundary value problems, method of weighted residuals and the principle of
minimum potential energy, applications of commercially available finite element programs. Prerequisite: MIME 3320, 3440
MIME - 4300 ADVANCED MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as CIVE 4300. Theory of elasticity, plane stress and plane
problems, yield criteria and failure theories, bending of beams, energy methods, curved flexural members, unsymmetric bending, torsion, shear
center, and axisymmetrically loaded members. Prerequisite: CIVE 1160; MATH 3860
MIME - 4310 MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
[3 hours] Review of elasticity of anisotropic solids, determination of mechanical
properties of fiber-reinforced lamina, analysis and performance of laminated composites. Prerequisite: CIVE 1160; MIME 1610
MIME - 4320 FATIGUE OF MATERIALS & STRUCTURES
[3 hours] Fatigue design methods; fatigue fracture mechanisms; cyclic deformation
behavior and material cyclic properties; stress-based, and fracture mechanics-based methodologies to fatigue life prediction of smooth and
notched members subjected to constant or variable amplitude loadings. Prerequisite: CIVE 1160
MIME - 4330 BIOMECHANICS OF THE HUMAN BODY
[3 hours] Aspects of physiology and an outline of biologic problems, mechanical approach to
various portions of the body and biological problems. Prerequisite: CIVE 1160
MIME - 4340 EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as CIVE 4340. Application of experimental techniques to stress
analysis, comparison of experimental and analytical methods, theory of electrical resistance gages, methods of photoelasticity including
photostress, data acquisition systems and their use. Prerequisite: CIVE 1160; MATH 3860
MIME - 4500 APPLICATIONS OF ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
[3 hours] A course in analysis for engineers. Topics include linear differential
equations, continuous and discrete series representations, Laplace transforms, matrix methods, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, systems of
equations, and partial differential equations. Emphasis will be placed on application and on software assisted mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH
2890, 3860
MIME - 4510 TURBOMACHINERY
[3 hours] Theory of energy transfer between fluid and rotor in turbomachines. Design of turbomachine
components. Applications to pumps, compressors and turbines. Prerequisite: MIME 3420, 3430
MIME - 4520 HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
[3 hours] Control of the thermal environment within enclosed spaces including
psychometric properties of air heating and cooling, loads and factors affecting human comfort. Analysis of basic heating and refrigeration
systems, heat pumps, heaters, utilization of solar energy, humidifiers, air drying systems, energy conservation and controls for systems.
Prerequisite: MIME 3420
MIME - 4530 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
[3 hours] Study of Carnot, Otto, Diesel and Brayton Cycles, performance characteristics,
combustion engines and construction details of internal combustion engines. Analysis of problems associated with carburetion, fuel injection,
combustion, cooling, supercharging, emissions and emission controls. Prerequisite: MIME 3420
MIME - 4540 JET PROPULSION
[3 hours] Mechanics and thermodynamics of jet propulsion. Fundamentals of high-speed flow. Analysis of gas
turbine engine components: diffuser, compressor, turbine and nozzle. Investigation of characteristics of ramjets, turbojets, turbofans, and
turboprops. Introduction to solid and liquid rockets. Prerequisite: MIME 3420
MIME - 4550 AERODYNAMICS
[3 hours] Fundamentals of aerodynamics, potential flow theory, aerodynamic forces and moments, introduction to
numerical analysis, application to internal flows, theory of lift for infinite and finite wings, induced drag. Prerequisite: MIME 3430
MIME - 4560 GAS DYNAMICS
[3 hours] Analysis of compressible flow phenomena including shock and detonation waves. Internal flow with
friction and heat addition. Analysis and application to supersonic airfoil theory, inlet nacelles, nozzles to generate supersonic thrust and jet
engine combustors. Prerequisite: MIME 3430
MIME - 4580 CAE OF THERMAL SYSTEMS
[3 hours] CAE of thermal systems, analysis and design of systems involving energy transfer due to
fluid flow and heat transfer. The analogy between fluid mechanics, heat transfer and electrical circuits will be developed and used. Methods for
determining on-design and off-design performance and estimating the performance of existing designs. Prerequisite: MIME 3400
MIME - 4590 LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGY AND BEARING DESIGN
[3 hours] Development of the generalized Reynolds equation. Study of hydrodynamic
and hydrostatic forms of lubrication. Slider and journal bearing problems. Analysis of cavitation. Gas bearings. Stability and thermal effects.
Bearing design considerations. Analysis of seals. Effects of wear. Prerequisite: MIME 3430
MIME - 4620 PROBABILITY & STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS
[3 hours] A study of probability and statistics for students with no prior
experience in this area. Topics include permutations, combinations, discrete and continuous distributions, joint distributions, conditional
distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. Not open to Industrial Engineering students. Prerequisite: MATH
3860
MIME - 4630 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
[3 hours] Applications of computers in industrial engineering and management systems.
Information systems design and data structure, file creation and maintenance procedures are emphasized using a variety of storage media. Case
studies are incorporated. Prerequisite: ENGL 1930 or Equivalent
MIME - 4640 RANDOM PROCESSES
[3 hours] An introduction to the basic theory of stochastic processes, Markov chains, Markov processes,
renewal theory, ergodicity, stationarity, applications in queuing, inventory, and reliability. Prerequisite: MATH 3860; MIME 4010
MIME - 4690 RELIABILITY
[3 hours] Reliability of components and multicomponent systems. Static and dynamic reliability models for both
independent and dependent failures. Effects of hot and cold redundancy. Reliability testing consideration and renewal theory. Prerequisite: MIME
4010
MIME - 4710 PROCESSES, PLANNING AND INVENTORY CONTROL
[3 hours] The planning, scheduling and control of inventory and production.
Critical path methods, PERT, applications of mathematical and computer methods. Prerequisite: MIME 3710
MIME - 4720 INDUSTRIAL REGULATIONS AND LABOR RELATIONS
[3hours] Students examine federal regulations and agencies related to worker health and safety, wages, hours accessibility, collective bargaining, and the National Labor Relations Act and Board. Prerequisite: MIME 3780
MIME - 4730 FORECASTING
[3 hours] Mathematical methods used in forecasting and time series analysis. Brown's exponential smoothing,
Winter's seasonal forecasting, and Box-Jenkins methods are introduced and used in forecasting. Applications include forecasting demand to aid
production planning, inventory control, short and long range planning. Prerequisite: MIME 4010
MIME - 4780 ADVANCED ENGINEERING ECONOMY AND DECISION THEORY
[3 hours] Decision analysis of economic and multi-objective projects under
conditions of risk and uncertainty. Use of wealth building approaches, decision trees, statistical decision analysis, and decision techniques for
capital investment and multiple attribute problems. Prerequisite: MIME 2600
MIME - 4800 DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURABILITY
[3 hours] Design considerations for economic manufacturing including overview of design
process, design for assembly, design for material handling, design for recyclability, and design of experiments including Taguchi Analysis.
Prerequisite: MIME 1610
MIME - 4810* MATERIAL REMOVAL PROCESSES
[3 hours] This course analyzes the major manufacturing material removal processes including
machining, flame cutting, elctro-discharge machining, etc. Analysis of tool wear, mechanics, cutting fluids, chip control and thermal effects are
discussed. Prerequisite: Senior standing and MIME 1610
* course is pending final approval
MIME - 4920 SPECIAL PROJECTS
[1 - 3 hours] A special project by the student to investigate or solve an acceptable problem in industrial
or mechanical engineering. This course is primarily intended for students interested in mechanical, industrial or manufacturing engineering
nearing completion of their undergraduate degree. Instructor will specify scope of project to correspond to credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent
of MIME Faculty Member
MIME - 4980 SPECIAL TOPICS
[1 - 3 hours] A special topic at the undergraduate level in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing
Engineering to be offered as a course during a term by a faculty member. This is intended for students nearing graduation. Credits will
correspond to regular class meeting of one lecture hour per week per credit hour. Prerequisite: Consent of MIME Faculty Member
MIME - 4990 INDEPENDENT STUDY
[1 - 3 hours] An independent study by the student to investigate or solve an acceptable problem in
industrial or mechanical engineering. This course is primarily intended for engineering students nearing graduation. Instructor will specify
scope of study to correspond to credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent of MIME Faculty Member
MIME - 5000 ENGINEERING STATISTICS I
[3 hours] This course introduces the student to the areas of probability theory and statistical
inferences. Topics include sample spaces, probability distributions, functions of random variables, transformation of variables, moment
generating functions, sampling and estimation theory; T, F and chi-square distributions. Not available for credit to IE students. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing
MIME - 5010 ENGINEERING STATISTICS II
[3 hours] This course continues the students' development of statistical tools and techniques.
Topics include test of hypothesis, nonparametric statistics, simple linear regression and correlation, multiple linear regression, analysis of
variance, and factorial experiments. Not available for credit to IE students. Prerequisite: MIME 5000
MIME - 5020 STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT
[3 hours] Students learn fundamental statistical process control including
control charting and sampling using variables and attributes. Also covered are the fundamentals of implementing and managing a continuous quality
improvement program. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5050 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
[3 hours] Characteristics of the human as an operator in human-machine systems. Human abilities
to process information and perform physical tasks within the constraints of environmental conditions - temperature, illumination, noise, etc.
Lecture and lab experiences. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5060 MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
[3 hours] Students integrate machine tools and fabrication processes to optimize the manufacture
of a product. Emphasis is on engineering design integrated with economic principles and fabricating methods. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5070 COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING
[3 hours] The study of machining processes using numerical control machine tools and
controllers. Development of programs to machine parts on mills and lathes. Conversion of CAD models to programs through software interfaces.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5080 OPERATIONS RESEARCH I
[3 hours] This course focuses on the mathematical methods of Operations Research and their
applications in engineering. Topics include the optimal solution of deterministic and stochastic mathematical models, modeling process, linear
programming, the simplex method, duality theory and sensitivity analysis. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5090 OPERATIONS RESEARCH II
[2 hours] This course extends the mathematical methods of Operations Research I and their
application. Topics include transpotation and assignment problems, network analysis, PERT-CPM, Markov chains, and queuing theory. Prerequisite:
Graduate Standing, MIME 5080
MIME - 5100 MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS SIMULATION
[3 hours] Discrete and continuous simulation models are used to study queuing networks,
manufacturing, and related engineering systems. Simulation languages and animation are covered. Statistical inference is used to draw conclusions
and to identify the best system. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5160 FACILITIES PLANNING AND DESIGN
[3 hours] Planning, design, development, management, and control of production and
distribution systems to effectively distribute goods and services from the producer to the user. Aspects of facilities for manufacturing,
material handling, packaging, and distribution; concepts of group technology and computer aided facility design and utilization of optimal plant
design are covered. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5220 POWER & MOTION CONTROL
[3 hours] Principles of power and motion control via hydraulic, electro-mechanical, and
pneumatic means. Applications in factory automation including robotics. Laboratory exercises include hands-on experience with industrial robots
and other motion control equipment. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5230 DYNAMICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT
[3 hours] The study of human movement including muscle mechanics, kinematics, kinetics and
energetics of human gait, anthropometry and application to bioengineering and orthopaedics. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5250 CAD - MECHANISMS
[3 hours] Development of computer programs and use of mathematics packages for designing and analyzing
planar and spatial mechanisms. Modern analytical methods including Roberts' Cognate Theorem and Burmester Theory. Comparison of commercially
available CAD packages for mechanism design and analysis. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5270 ADVANCED COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
[3 hours] Principles of CAD systems and their relationship to the design process. Topics
include CAD hardware as well as geometric modeling of curves, surfaces, and solids. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5280 CAD - FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
[3 hours] Numerical solutions of boundary value problems, variational calculus and the
principle of minimum potential energy, finite element formulation of two dimensional field and elasticity problems, axisymmetric elements, finite
element programming. Not available for credit to students who have taken MIME 4280. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5300 ADVANCED MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as CIVE 5300. Theory of elasticity, plane stress and plane
strain problems, yield criteria and failure theories, bending of beams, energy methods, curved flexural members, unsymmetric bending, torsion,
shear center, and axisymmetrically loaded members. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5310 MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
[3 hours] Review of elasticity of anisotropic solids, determination of mechanical
properties of fiber-reinforced lamina, analysis and performance of laminated composites. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5320 FATIGUE OF MATERIALS & STRUCTURES
[3 hours] Fatigue design methods; fatigue mechanisms; cyclic deformation behavior and
material cyclic properties; stress-based and fracture mechanics-based methodologies to fatigue life prediction of smooth and notched members
subjected to constant or variable amplitude loadings. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5330 BIOMECHANICS OF THE HUMAN BODY
[3 hours] Aspects of physiology and an outline of biologic problems, mechanical approach to
various portions of the body and biological problems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5340 EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as CIVE 5340. Application of experimental techniques to stress
analysis, comparison of experimental and analytical methods, theory of electrical resistance gages, methods of photoelasticity including
photostress, data acquisition systems and their use. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5500 APPLICATIONS OF ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
[3 hours] A course in analysis for engineers. Topics include: linear differential
equation, continuous and discrete series representations, Laplace transforms, matrix methods, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, systems of equations,
and partial differential equations. Emphasis will be placed on application and on software assisted mathematics. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5510 TURBOMACHINERY
[3 hours] Theory of energy transfer between fluid and rotor in turbomachines. Design of turbomachine
components. Applications to pumps, compressors and turbines. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5520 HEATING, VENTILATING & AIR CONDITIONING
[3 hours] Control of the thermal environment within enclosed spaces including
psychometric properties of air heating and cooling, loads and factors affecting human comfort. Analysis of basic heating and refrigeration
systems, heat pumps, heaters, utilization of solar energy, humidifiers, air drying systems, energy conservation and controls for systems.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5530 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
[3 hours] Study of Carnot, Otto, Diesel and Brayton Cycles, performance characteristics,
combustion engines and construction details of internal combustion engines. Analysis of problems associated with carburetion, fuel injection,
combustion, cooling, supercharging, emissions and emission controls. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5540 JET PROPULSION
[3 hours] Mechanics and thermodynamics of jet propulsion. Fundamentals of high-speed flow. Analysis of gas
turbine engine components: diffuser, compressor, turbine and nozzle. Investigation of characteristics of ramjets, turbojets, turbofans, and
turboprops. Introduction to solid and liquid rockets. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5550 AERODYNAMICS
[3 hours] Fundamentals of aerodynamics, potential flow theory, aerodynamic forces and moments, introduction to
numerical analysis, application to internal flows, theory of lift for infinite and finite wings, induced drag. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5560 GAS DYNAMICS
[3 hours] Analysis of compressible flow phenomena including shock and detonation waves. Internal flow with
friction and heat addition. Analysis and application to supersonic airfoil theory, inlet nacelles, nozzles to generate supersonic thrust and jet
engine combustors. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5580 CAE OF THERMAL SYSTEMS
[3 hours] Design of thermal systems, analysis and design of systems involving energy transfer due to
fluid flow and heat transfer. The analogy between fluid mechanics, heat transfer and electrical circuits will be developed and used. Methods for
determining on-design and off-design performance and estimating the performance of existing designs. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5590 LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGY AND BEARING DESIGN
[3 hours] Development of the generalized Reynolds equation. Study of hydrodynamic
and hydostatic forms of lubrication. Slider and journal bearing problems. Analysis of cavitation. Gas bearings. Stability and thermal effects.
Bearing design considerations. Analysis of seals. Effects of wear. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5630 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
[3 hours] Applications of computers in industrial engineering and management systems.
Information systems design and data structure, file creation and maintenance procedures are emphasized using a variety of storage media. Case
studies are incorporated. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5640 RANDOM PROCESSES
[3 hours] An introduction to the basic theory of stochastic processes, Markov chains, Markov processes,
renewal theory, ergodicity, stationarity, applications in queuing, inventory, and reliability. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5690 RELIABILITY
[3 hours] Reliability of components and multicomponent systems. Static and dynamic reliability models for both
independent and dependent failures. Effects of hot and cold redundancy. Reliability testing consideration and renewal theory. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing
MIME - 5710 PROCESSES, PLANNING & INVENTORY CONTROL
[3 hours] The planning, scheduling and control of inventory and production.
Critical path methods, PERT, applications of mathematical and computer methods. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5720 INDUSTRIAL REGULATIONS AND LABOR RELATIONS
[3 hours] Students examine federal regulations and agencies related to worker
health and safety, wages, hours, accessibility, collective bargaining, and the National Labor Relations Act and Board. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing
MIME - 573 0 FORECASTING
[3 hours] Mathematical methods used in forecasting and time series analysis. Brown's exponential smoothing,
Winter's seasonal forecasting, and Box-Jenkins methods are introduced and used in forecasting. Applications include forecasting demand to aid
production planning, inventory control, short and long range planning. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5750 WORK MEASUREMENT & MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
[3 hours] A study of the methods used to analyze, design, and specify the
human performance in operation/production systems for the purpose of improving productivity. Computerized predetermined time systems, robots, and
material handling equipment are utilized in the laboratory environment to design production systems. Two hour lecture and 2 hour lab.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5780 ADVANCED ENGINEERING ECONOMY AND DECISION THEORY
[3 hours] Decision analysis of economic and multi-objective projects under
conditions of risk and uncertainty. Use of wealth building approaches, decision trees, statistical decision analysis, and decision techniques for
capital investment and multiple attribute problems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5800 DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURABILITY
[3 hours] Design considerations for economic manufacturing including overview of design
process, design for assembly, design for material handling, design for recyclability, and design of experiments including Taguchi Analysis.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 5810* MATERIAL REMOVAL PROCESSES
[3 hours] This course analyzes the major manufacturing material removal processes including
machining, flame cutting, electro-discharge machining, etc. Analysis of tool wear, mechanics, cutting fluids, chip control and thermal effects
are discussed. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
*course is pending final approval
MIME - 5920 SPECIAL PROJECTS
[1 - 6 hours] A special project by the student to investigate or solve an acceptable problem in industrial
or mechanical engineering. This course is primarily intended for graduate students interested in mechanical, industrial or manufacturing
engineering. Prerequisite: Consent of MIME Faculty Member
MIME - 5980 SPECIAL TOPICS
[1 - 6 hours] A special topic at the graduate level in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
to be offered as a course during a term by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of MIME Faculty Member
MIME - 6000/8000 ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I
[3 hours] An advanced course in mathematical analysis for engineers. Topics include
matrix methods, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, systems of equations, series representations including FFT, ordinary differential equations, and
Bessel functions. This course will make use of computer-aided-mathematics techniques and include engineering applications. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing
MIME - 6100/8100 ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II
[3 hours] Partial differential equations for engineering applications including
elliptic, parabolic, hyperbolic differential and non-linear systems of equations. Solution procedures include separation of variables, Laplace
transform methods, solutions using complex analysis including conformal mapping, and numerical methods. Prerequisite: MIME 6000/8000
MIME - 6150/8150 APPLIED NUMERICAL METHODS I
[3 hours] An advanced course in mathematical analysis for engineers. Topics include real
and complex solutions to polynomial and transcendental equations, approximate interpolation and integration procedures, matrix methods, solutions
of systems of nonlinear equations, ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6180/8180* MICRO ELECTRO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
[3 hours] Current design and methods in micromachining mechanical and electrical
components on silicon wafers with an emphasis on mechanical as well as the LIGA Microcasting techniques. Both prototyping and mass production
practices will be covered. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
*course is pending final approval
MIME - 6190/8190* MECHATRONICS
[3 hours] Design, analysis, and synthesis of integrated electromechanical systems. Transducer models,
signal conditioning and power amplification, and analog-to-digital interfaces. Topics will focus on mechanical engineering applications of
process control and data acquisition. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
*course is pending final approval
MIME - 6200/8200 ADVANCED DYNAMICS
[3 hours] Study of dynamics of a system of particles and rigid bodies using Newtonian and Lagrangian
Mechanics including multi-body systems. Principles of nonlinear system dynamics and stability. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6210/8210 ADVANCED MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
[3 hours] Advanced concepts in normal mode theory for discrete systems and vibration of
continuous systems such as bars, beams and plates. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6300/8300 CONTINUUM MECHANICS
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as CIVE 6300. A unified approach to the study of the mechanics of
continuous media; analysis of tensors; kinematics of material media; analysis of deformation and stress; the mathematical statement of the laws
of conservation of mass, momentum, and energy; formulation of the mechanical constitutive equations for various classes of solids and fluids.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6320/8320 ADVANCED FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as CIVE 6320. Formulation of isoparametric elements,
coordinate transformation, solids of revolution, bending of flat plates, general shell elements, dynamics, vibrations, and time dependent
problems, geometric and material nonlinearity. Prerequisite: MIME 5280/7280 or CIVE 6310/8310
MIME - 6340/8340 MECHANICS OF STABILITY
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as CIVE 6340. Buckling of centrally and eccentrically loaded
compression members; variational methods of determining critical loads; lateral and torsional buckling of beams; introduction to dynamic
stability; parametric excitations: nonconservative stability problems; buckling of plates. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6350/8350 ELASTICITY
[3 hours] Review of tensor analysis, analysis of stress and strain, three dimensional equations of
elasticity, plane problems in rectangular Cartesian and polar coordinates. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6360/8360 PLASTICITY
[3 hours] Review of elastic stress-strain relations, analysis of strain rate and concept of stress rate,
criteria of yielding and rules of plastic flow, elastoplastic bending and torsion, theory of slipline fields, mechanics of metal forming
processes. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6380/8380 FRACTURE MECHANICS
[3 hours] Principles of fracture mechanics and its applications to the prevention of fractures in
components and structures, linear elastic and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics, fracture mechanisms, fracture toughness, applications to
fatigue crack propagation. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6410/8410 ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS
[3 hours] This is an advanced course in fluid mechanics. Topics include laminar flow,
viscosity, shell balances, velocity distributions, equations of change, unsteady flows, potential flows, boundary layer theory, turbulent flow,
and macroscopic balances. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6420/8420 INTERMEDIATE HEAT TRANSFER
[3 hours] This course extends the study of heat transfer. Topics include thermal
conductivity, conduction, convection, shell energy balances, temperature distributions, energy equations, unsteady heat transfer, boundary layer
theory, turbulent flow, and macscroscopic balances. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6430/8430 ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS
[3 hours] Second law of thermodynamics based on statistical mechanics. Prediction of
properties from microscopic data based on statistical mechanics. General thermodynamic relations to include Maxwell relations and the Clapeyron
equation, prediction of unmeasureable property changes from equations of state for condensed phases and real gases. Thermodynamic equilibrium of
chemical reacting species. Single and multiphase equilibria in ideal and real solutions. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6440/8440 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS I
[3 hours] Properties of various partial differential equations. Basics of finite
difference methods. Governing equations of fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Numerical solution of inviscid flow equations. Methods for solving
Euler equations. Treatment of shock waves. Applications to simple compressible flows. Numerical methods for boundary-layer type equations.
Prerequisite: MIME 6170/8170 or Consent of instructor
MIME - 6450/8450 EXPERIMENTAL FLUID MECHANICS
[3 hours] Digital data acquisition and analysis; limitations and interpretation of
physical measurements; sources of errors and difficulties in experimental technique; advanced experimental methods for static and dynamic
measurements in thermal systems and fluid flow. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6510/8510 BOUNDARY LAYER THEORY
[3 hours] This course covers laminar and turbulent boundary layer theory. Topics include
boundary layer equations, separation, similarity, 2-D and 3D, control, integral methods, turbulence, stability, transition, and heat transfer.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6520/8520 ADVANCED HEAT TRANSFER
[3 hours] Theoretical analysis of problems in steady-state and transient heat conduction with
constant and variable material properties, heat-source systems, Laplace transform techniques, numerical and computer solutions, analogies. Study
of convection processes involving the transfer of heat, mass and momentum. Boundary layer theory. Analogy between heat and momentum transfer.
Condensation and boiling, two-phase flow, diffusion, mass transfer between phases. Prerequisite: MIME 6000/8000
MIME - 6540/8540 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS II
[3 hours] Finite difference procedures applied to the solution of reduced forms of the
Navier-Stokes equations. Numerical solution of compressible and incompressible forms of the Navier-Stokes equations for laminar and turbulent
flows. Fundamental turbulence models. Solution enhancement methods including multi-grid schemes and the use of preconditioning. Grid generation
procedures using algebraic and differential equation methods. Structured versus unstructured grid methods. Grid adaptation procedures. Computer
program applications. Prerequisite: MIME 6440/8440
MIME - 6550/8550 TURBULENT FLOW
[3 hours] Study of the nature, origin and dynamics of turbulence. Governing equations of turbulent
flows. Internal and external flows. Aspects of free shear flow, turbulent boundary layers and statistical descriptions are presented. Numerical
and experimental methods applied to turbulent flow. Prerequisite: MIME 6150/8150 or Consent of instructor
MIME - 6560/8560 COMBUSTION
[3 hours] Physics and chemistry of combustion processes; chemical thermodynamics; chemical kinetics; heat
and mass transfer in the combustion of gas, liquid, and solid fuels; flame speed determination; applications to combustion efficiency, pollutant
formation, and combustor design. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6600/8600 ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS
[3 hours] Introduction to the principles of design, installation, operation, and control of
production systems. Examination of responsibilities of production managers of the technological enterprise to meet the needs of the market place.
Managerial aspects of quantitative approach to decision making in the administration of production systems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6620/8620 ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS OF STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
[3 hours] Introduction to applications of probability theory and
statistical inference. This course is primarily for the graduate student in the masters program who has no previous knowledge of statistics but
wishes and intensive presentation of the fundamentals of the subject. Not open to students with credit in Statistics II (MIME 4010 or 5010)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6630/8630 APPLIED STATISTICAL METHODS
[3 hours] Techniques of statistical analysis which are applicable in a modern day
manufacturing environment. Course is meant to provide the student having little or no background in the statistical areas with a sufficiently
disciplined course to use statistical methods. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6640/8640 INVENTORY THEORY
[3 hours] Mathematical models of inventory and production systems. Consideration of static and
dynamic problems under the influence of deterministic probabilistic demand. Demand forecasting using Box-Jenkins models of adaptive forecasting.
Consideration of echelon inventory problems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6660/8660 PLANT FLOW ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
[3 hours] Determination of factors affecting plant design. Plant location, equipment
and activity location problems. Optimal path and network flow analysis, assembly line balancing, machine loading, and scheduling using analytical
and heuristic approaches. Review of simulation. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6670/8670 QUEUING THEORY
[3 hours] Single channel and multichannel queuing problems with Poisson arrivals and negative
exponential service times. Single and multichannel systems with general service disciplines. Priority queues, busy period and waiting time
distributions. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6700/8700 LINEAR STATISTICAL METHODS
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as MATH 5620. Multiple regression, analysis of variance and
covariance, general linear models and model building for linear models. Response surface designs. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6720/8720 EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as MATH 5670. Design and analysis of experiments including
analysis of variance and regression analysis. Factorial, blocked and nested models are considered together with appropriate estimation and post
ANOVA tests. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6740/8740 OPTIMIZATION THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
[3 hours] A consideration of general systems optimization techniques: classical
calculus methods, Lagrange multipliers, linear and nonlinear programming, penalty functions, search methods, and dynamic programming.
Applications to design and manufacturing problems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6750/8750 TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
[3 hours] Students learn fundamental principles of Deming, Juran, Taguchi, and
other experts in quality management and improvement. Special problems will require the integration of statistical information with managerial
decisions. Prerequisite: MIME 6620/8620; Graduate standing
MIME - 6760/8760 APPLIED MATH PROGRAMMING
[3 hours] A study of the practical considerations in problem recognition, formulation of
appropriate operations research models, and analysis of the economic implications of the results. Case studies are examined to illustrate the
benefits and pitfalls in the application of operations research. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6770/8770 COMPUTER ASSISTED METHODS ENGINEERING
[3 hours] A study of methods used to analyze, design, and specify human
performance for the purpose of improving productivity. The characteristics and effectiveness of the analysis and synthesis techniques along with
computer assisted predetermined time systems are studied. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Corequisite: MIME 5000, 5050
MIME - 6780/8780 ADVANCED ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
[3 hours] Classical analysis of the theories of organization and management applied to
engineering and high technology management. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6790/8790 HUMAN-MACHINE SYSTEMS
[3 hours] Measures of effectiveness for a human-machine system. Design of the system to effect
the optimum operation. Emphasis on quantitative models for studying information processing, control, and decision making aspects of human
performance in human-machine system. Prerequisite: MIME 5050/7050
MIME - 6800/8800* ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
[3 hours] Advanced studies of traditional manufacturing processes and
advanced manufacturing systems with emphasis on manufacturing engineering processes and equipment, machine tools, process planning, design an
operation of manufacturing systems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
*course is pending final approval
MIME - 6900 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
[1 - 16 hours] Research credit hours toward the Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial and
Manufacturing Engineering Department. Students are to use the section number of their thesis/dissertation adviser. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing
MIME - 6920/8920 SPECIAL PROJECTS
[1 - 6 hours] A special project by the student to investigate or solve an acceptable problem in
industrial or mechanical engineering. This course is primarily intended for graduate students interested in mechanical, industrial or
manufacturing engineering. Prerequisite: Consent of MIME Faculty Member
MIME - 6930/8930 GRADUATE SEMINAR
[1 hour] This is a seminar for graduate students in Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing
Engineering. Topics include orientation to the graduate program and special topics by speakers from industry and other universities. Credit does
not apply toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6960 GRADUATE RESEARCH AND THESIS
[1 - 9 hours] Masters thesis research. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MIME - 6980/8980 SPECIAL TOPICS
[1 - 6 hours] A special topic at the graduate level in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing
Engineering to be offered as a course during a term by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of MIME Faculty Member
MIME - 6990/8990 INDEPENDENT STUDY
[1 - 6 hours] An independent study by the student to investigate or solve an acceptable problem in
industrial or mechanical engineering. This course is primarily intended for graduate students in mechanical, industrial or manufacturing
engineering. Prerequisite: Consent of MIME Faculty Member
MIME - 8900 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
[1 - 16 hours] Research credit hours toward the doctoral degree for students in the Mechanical,
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department. Students are to use the section number of their dissertation adviser. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing
MIME - 8960 DISSERTATION
[1 - 16 hours] Doctoral dissertation research credit hours for students in the Mechanical, Industrial and
Manufacturing Engineering Department. Students are to use the section number of their dissertation adviser. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.