101 Engineering Science Complex
Phone: (915) 747-5450
E-mail: meandie@utep.edu
CHAIRPERSON: W. Lionel Craver Jr.
PROFESSORS EMERITI: John M. Levosky, John A. Whitacre, Jr.
PROFESSORS: Craver, Dowdy, Herrera, McLean, Swift
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Golding, Johnson, Quintana, Zadoks
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS: Fuentes, Gutierrez, Hawkins, Wicker
Mechanical Engineering (MECH)
General Prerequisite: Junior standing for all 3000 or 4000-level courses.
2338 2338 Engineering Mechanics II (2-3)(Common Course Number ENGR 2302 2302)
Principles of dynamics and their application, work and energy, impulse and momentum, and kinetics and kinematics of
particles and rigid bodies. Prerequisites: CE 2315 2315 and MATH 1312 1312, each with a grade of "C" or
better.
2341 Engineering Analysis (3-0)
Applications of mathematical principles to the analysis of engineering problems; derivation and solution of
mathematical models of physical systems occurring in the study of Mechanical Engineering. Prerequisites: CS 1420
and MATH 2313 2313, each with a grade of "C" or better .
3305 Basic Measurements and Instrumentation (2-3)
The theory and fundamentals of physical measurements, study of characteristics of dynamics signals, study of
basic detector-transducer elements, and applied mechanical measurements. Prerequisites: MATH 2326 2326 or
MATH 3326, MECH 2338 2338, and CE 2334 2334, each with a grade of "C" or better. Fees required.
3363 Kinematics of Mechanisms (2-3)
Analysis of displacement, velocity, and acceleration in mechanisms; technology and design of gears, gear trains,
cams, and linkages. Prerequisites: MECH 2338 2338 and MECH 2341, each with a grade of "C" or better.
3365 Dynamic Response (3-0)
Fundamentals of vibration theory and system response. Single and multiple degrees of freedom, damping, and
isolation. Prerequisites: MECH 2338 2338, and MATH 2326 2326 or MATH 3326, each with a grade of "C"
or better.
3375 Thermodynamics I (3-0)
Principles of thermodynamics of single and multi-phase systems of pure substances. Prerequisites: MATH 1312
1312, CHEM 1305 1305, and PHYS 2410 2410, each with a grade of "C" or better.
3376 Thermodynamics II (3-0)
Continuation of MECH 3375. Application of principles of cycles and reactive systems; energy relationships and
equilibrium requirements. Prerequisite: MECH 3375 with a grade of "C" or better.
3454 Fluid Mechanics (3-3)
Fluid properties and definitions, fluid statics, fluid flow concepts and basic equations, dimensional analysis and
dynamic similitude, viscous effects; fluid resistance, laminar and turbulent boundary layers, flow through pipes and
fluid measurement. Prerequisites: MECH 3375, and MATH 2326 2326 or MATH 3326, each with a grade of "C" or
better. Fees required.
4111 Controls Laboratory (0-3)
Experiments including spring-mass-damped systems, internal structural damping, forced vibrations, open and
closed loop pneumatic systems, servomotor control, and control simulator. Laboratory fee required. MECH 4311 may
be taken concurrently with MECH 4111.
4195 Senior Professional Orientation (1-0)
Introduction to the Engineering profession with emphasis on job placement, professional ethics, and an
engineering field examination.
4311 Automatic Controls (3-0)
A study of classical control theory including transfer functions, stability and time response, error analysis and
sensitivity functions, root locus, Nyquist diagrams, and Bode Plots; the analog computer as a simulation tool
particularly as pertains to non-linear control systems. Also, an introduction to modern control theory is presented.
Prerequisite: MECH 3365.
4355 Gas Dynamics (3-0)
A study of the flow of compressible fluids. One-dimensional steady flow, supersonic flow, normal and oblique
shock, flow with heating and cooling, measurement of fluid properties and flow parameters. Prerequisite: MECH 3375
with a grade of "C" or better; MECH 3454.
4356 Applications of Solar Energy (3-0)
A study of the uses of solar energy with emphasis on the heating and cooling of residences and commercial
buildings. Team projects in the design of systems and subsystems. Prerequisite: MATH 2326 2326 with a grade
of "C" or better or instructor approval.
4364 Mechanical Design I (2-3)
Stress analysis; deflection analysis; strength of mechanical elements; design of screws, fasteners, and joints,
clutches, brakes, and couplings, shafting. Prerequisites: CE 2334 2334 with a grade of "C" or better.
4368 Environmental Control Engineering (3-0)
A study of theory and practice leading to the design of heating and air conditioning systems to control the
building environment for human comfort.
4371 Engineering Problems (0-0-3)
Original investigation of special problems in the student's field; the problems to be selected by the student with
approval of the department chairperson. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
4395 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering (3-0)
Selected topics of current interest in Mechanical Engineering. May be repeated once for credit when topic
varies. Prerequisite: Senior standing in engineering.
4451 Heat Transfer (3-3)
Introduction to heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation; steady and transient states; steady
periodic states. Heat transfer in engineering apparatus. Prerequisites: MECH 2341 with a grade of "C" or better,
MECH 3305, and MECH 3434. Laboratory fee required.
4466 Senior Design (2-6)
A detailed investigation and analysis of industrial engineering problems furnished by industry, handled on a team
basis. A formal written report presenting the solution to the problem is required. Prerequisite: Should be graduating
senior.
See the Graduate Studies Catalog for graduate programs and courses.
Industrial Engineering (IE)
2316 Ergonomics (2-3)
Introduction to design of man-machine systems; application of ergonomics to manufacturing environment; use of
anthropometric data in design; limitations of human performance; effects of environmental stress on work
performance, safety, and health. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisites: CS 1420 and CE 2315 2315, each
with a grade of "C" or better.
2336 Manufacturing Processes (2-3)
Theory and practice of metal cutting, finishing, product measurement and inspection; shop demonstrations and
visits to area factories. Laboratory fee required.
3326 Engineering Economy (3-0)
Application of economics to engineering and industrial problems which require a knowledge of engineering for
their solution. Prerequisite: MATH 1312 1312 with a grade of "C" or better.
3330 3320 Probability Models and Engineering Data Analysis (3-0)
Fundamental concepts of probabilistic engineering systems and random events, engineering data analysis, and
applications in engineering systems design and industrial quality control. Prerequisite: MATH 2313 2313 and CS
1420, each with a grade of "C" or better.
3377 Methods Engineering (2-3)
Study of operations analysis, methods analysis, and work design techniques used in manufacturing and service
industries. Macro and micro motion analyses, systematic time standards, labor standard data development, and their
relations to line balancing, machine loading, and management control are studied. Prerequisites: IE 2336 and IE
3330 3320, each with a grade of "C" or better. Fees required.
3389 Deterministic Operations Research (3-0)
An introduction to deterministic optimization models. These include the concepts of operations research
modeling, classical optimization, linear and dynamic programming, and network analysis. Current topics in
deterministic modeling are included. Prerequisite: MATH 3323 3323.
4195 Senior Professional Orientation (1-0)
Introduction to the Engineering profession with emphasis on job placement, professional ethics, and an
engineering field examination.
4332 Safety Engineering (3-0)
A study of man-machine environment and the accident cause-effect relationship. Provides an analytic structure
through which safety decision-making can be performed in light of changes in the legal, management, and technical
aspects of industrial safety. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
4343 Robotics and Automated Manufacturing (2-3)
The use of robots and other automated equipment in manufacturing including feeding systems, input-output
mechanisms, and the design of parts for automatic assembly. Prerequisites: Senior standing in Engineering and
instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.
4353 Industrial Systems Simulation (3-0)
Introduction to systems simulation with special emphasis on: logic and methodologies of discrete event
simulation, generation of random numbers and random deviates, survey of simulation languages. At the end of the
course the student should be able to develop simulation models of industrial systems and to understand the issues
involved in simulation studies. Prerequisites: (1) IE 4391 and IE 4392 or (2) instructor approval.
4371 Engineering Problems (0-0-3)
Original investigation of special problems in the student's field; the problem to be selected by the student with
approval of the head of the department. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
4384 Industrial Layout (2-3)
The design, selection, and layout of buildings and equipment for proper utilization in manufacturing.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or department approval. Laboratory fee required.
4385 Statistical Quality Control and Reliability (3-0)
The statistical design of systems for prescribed quality levels and prevention of defects. Prerequisite: IE 3330
3320 with a grade of "C" or better.
4391 Production and Inventory Control (3-0)
A study of the principles and theory used in the design and maintenance of production operations and inventory
systems. These include forecasting techniques, inventory models, production control models, and assembly line
balancing. Prerequisites: IE 3330 3320 with a grade of "C" or better and IE 3389.
4392 Probabilistic Operations Research (3-0)
An introduction to probabilistic optimization including queuing theory, Monte Carlo techniques of simulation,
project scheduling, and basic Markov processes. Current topics in probabilistic modeling are included. A project is
an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: IE 3330 3320 with a grade of "C" or better.
4395 Special Topics in Industrial Engineering (3-0)
Selected topics of current interest in Industrial Engineering. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in engineering.
4466 Senior Design (2-6)
A detailed investigation and analysis of industrial engineering problems furnished by industry, handled on a team
basis. A formal written report presenting the solution to the problem is required. Prerequisite: Should be graduating
senior.
See the Graduate Studies Catalog for graduate programs and courses.
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