COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Introduction Doctoral Programs Master of Science with a Major in Engineering Departments: Civil Engineering Computer Science Electrical and    Computer Engineering Mechanical and    Industrial Engineering Metallurgical and    Materials Engineering Dr. Andrew Swift, Dean Dr. Stephen Stafford, Associate Dean Dr. Vijay Singh, Associate Dean for Research Dr. Darrell Schroder, Assistant Dean Engineering/Science Complex, Engineering Building, Room E230 Phone: (915) 747-5460 Fax: (915) 747-5616 E-mail: engineer@utep.edu		Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Web site at: http://www.utep.edu/meandie/ 101 Engineering/Science Complex (915) 747-5450 E-mail: meandie@utep.edu 1.- Requirements for Admission 2.- General Requirements for Degree 3.- Mechanical Engineering (MECH) Courses 4.- Industrial Engineering (IE) Courses 5.- Manufacturing Engineering (MFG) Courses 3.- Mechanical Engineering (MECH) Courses For Graduate Students Only 5194 Graduate Research (0-0-1) 5394 Graduate Research (0-0-3) 5594 Graduate Research (0-0-5) 5694 Graduate Research (0-0-6) Individual variable-credit research of contemporary topics in mechanical engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor. 5195 Graduate Seminar (0-0-1) Conferences and discussions of various topics in mechanical engineering by faculty, graduate students, and speakers from industry and other institutions. Required of all graduate students during each semester of full-time enrollment. 5302 Advanced Mechanics of Materials I (3-0) An introduction to the theory of elasticity and the principles of stress and strain. Solution of some elasticity problems such as bending and shear of beams, torsion of bars. Energy method and stability. Prerequisite: CE 2334. 5303 Advanced Heat Transfer I--Conduction (3-0) Conduction in various coordinate systems; steady and transient-state cases with various boundary conditions; analytical, numerical, and graphical solutions. Prerequisite: MATH 2326 or MATH 3326 or instructor approval. 5304 Advanced Heat Transfer II--Convection (3-0) Thermal boundary-layer theory; forced convection in laminar and turbulent flows; free convection. Prerequisite: MECH 3454 or instructor approval. 5306 Advanced Fluid Mechanics I (3-0) Survey of the principal concepts of fluid mechanics, statics, continuity, momentum and energy relations for continuum fluids, kinematics of fluid motion, governing equations for motion of non-viscous fluid, vorticity and circulation, and Kelvin's theorem. Helmholtz theorem, Crocco's theorem, steam function, potential flow, conformal transformation, theory or lift, and wave phenomena in fluids. Prerequisite: MECH 3454 or instructor approval. 5307 Advanced Fluid Mechanics II (3-0) Viscous and turbulent flows. Viscosity and dissipation phenomena. The Navier-Stokes and energy equations; creep flow at low Reynolds numbers, laminar boundary layers, laminar stability, transition and turbulence, turbulent boundary layers, jets, wakes, and separated flows. Prerequisite: MECH 3454 or instructor approval. 5308 Advanced Mechanical Design (2-3) Study of the method of optimum design for mechanical systems. Evolution of optimum design; approximation for explicit design; mathematical functions in design, evaluation of the effects of manufacturing errors on product performance, optimum choice for method of analysis, statistical consideration for factor of safety; adequate design, optimum design, design equations, normal redundant and incompatible specifications; loose limits and loose specifications; problems with more than one primary design equation. 5309 Structural Dynamics (3-0) Continuation of MECH 3365 with emphasis on multiple degree-of-freedom systems and their response to disturbances. Normal mode theory, and matrix representation of problem; Laplace transform, electrical analogue and mobility techniques of solution. Vibration measurements and analysis. 5310 Advanced Thermodynamics (3-0) Applications of general thermodynamic relations; study and applications of time-dependent energy relationships; analysis of power, refrigeration, cryogenic and direct energy conversion systems. Prerequisite: MECH 3376 or instructor approval. 5312 Advanced Mechanics of Materials II (3-0) Traditional approach to mechanics of materials with topics such as failure theories, fatigue, beams on an elastic foundation, stress concentrations, thick-walled and laminated cylinders, contact stresses, and inelastic behavior. Prerequisite: MECH 5302. 5318 Advanced Dynamics (3-0) Velocity and acceleration analysis, motion of a point in space, rotating coordinate systems, balancing of masses; generalized coordinates, work and energy, and impulse and momentum. Prerequisite: MECH 2338 or equivalent. 5390 Special Topics (3-0) Advanced topics of contemporary interest in mechanical engineering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 5391 Individual Studies (0-0-3) Individual variable-credit for non-thesis related research, design, or analysis on advanced phases of Mechanical Engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be applied towards the MS degree. Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor. 5396 Graduate Projects (0-0-3) Individual research, design, or analysis on advanced phases of engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 5397 Graduate Projects (0-0-3) Individual research, design, or analysis on advanced phases of engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisites: MECH 5396 and instructor approval. 5398 Thesis (0-0-3) Initial work on the thesis. 5399 Thesis (0-0-3) Continuous enrollment required while work on the thesis continues. Prerequisite: MECH 5398.

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