Mechanical Engineering
ME 2891: Statics (4)
Offerings
A study of vector forces and their analysis, equilibrium of particles and of rigid bodies, structural analysis and internal forces, distributed forces, center of gravity and centroids. Typically offered: Autumn.
Equivalents: EGR 2891
Prerequisites: PHY 1121 can be taken concurrently: C- or better
AND MAT 1234: C- or better
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
ME 3300: Properties of Materials (3)
Offerings
Studies the fundamental principles of structure and properties of materials that are utilized in the practice of engineering. Properties of materials are related to atomic, molecular, and crystalline structure. Discusses metals, ceramics, multiphase systems, and polymeric materials. Covers relationships between structure and electrical, mechanical, thermal, chemical properties and the decisions made for their use in engineered systems or material selection in engineering design. Typically offered: Winter.
Equivalents: EGR 3300
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: CHM 1211: C- or better
AND (EGR 3310: C- or better
OR ME 3310: C- or better)
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
ME 3310: Mechanics of Materials (4)
Offerings
This course builds on and integrates with concepts introduced in prior coursework in static systems. Studies stress and strain, properties of materials, axial load, torsion, bending, shear, strain and stress transformations, deflections of beams and shafts. Typically offered: Winter.
Equivalents: EGR 3310
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: EGR 1501 can be taken concurrently: C- or better
AND (EGR 2891: C- or better
OR ME 2891: C- or better)
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
ME 3400: Dynamics (5)
Offerings
This course builds on concepts introduced in prior coursework in static systems and engineering mechanics. It includes solving problems of kinematics and kinetics for particles and rigid bodies using energy, momentum, and angular momentum conservation laws. Typically offered: Spring.
Equivalents: EGR 3400
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: MAT 1235: C- or better
AND (EGR 2891: C- or better
OR ME 2891: C- or better)
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
ME 3430: System Dynamics (5)
Offerings
Studies mathematical modeling, analysis, and design of physical dynamic systems involving energy storage and transfer by lumped-parameter linear elements. Time -domain and frequency domain treatments are explored using both analytical methods and numerical simulation.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: MAT 3237: C- or better
AND (EE 2726: C- or better
OR EGR 2726: C- or better)
AND (ME 3400: C- or better
OR EGR 3400: C- or better)
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
ME 3500: Thermal Science I: Thermodynamics (5)
Offerings
A first course for engineering and physics students in the thermal sciences, designed to introduce students to the subject of thermodynamics. Topics include properties, open and closed systems, and the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics. Applications include power, refrigeration, and heat pump systems. Typically offered: Autumn.
Equivalents: EGR 3500
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: PHY 1122: C- or better
AND MAT 1235: C- or better
AND ME 2891: C- or better
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
ME 3501: Thermal Science II: Fluid Mechanics (5)
Offerings
A continuing course for engineering and physics students in the thermal sciences. This course will focus on fluid mechanics. Topics include kinematics of fluid motion, fluid statics, dimensional analysis, integral analysis of fluid dynamics, and internal and external flows. Typically offered: Winter.
Equivalents: EGR 3501
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: (EGR 2891: C- or better
OR ME 2891: C- or better)
AND (EGR 3500: C- or better
OR ME 3500: C- or better)
AND MAT 3238 can be taken concurrently: C- or better
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
ME 3502: Thermal Science III: Heat Transfer (5)
Offerings
A continuing course for engineering and physics students in the thermal sciences. This course will focus on heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation. Typically offered: Spring.
Equivalents: EGR 3502
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: (EGR 3500: C- or better
OR ME 3500: C- or better)
AND MAT 3238 can be taken concurrently: C- or better
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
ME 4410: Mechanical Design (4)
Offerings
An integrated design and analysis course utilizing applications of mechanics and thermal-fluids systems applied to the design and test of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. Typically offered: Autumn.
Equivalents: EGR 4410
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: (EGR 3400 can be taken concurrently: C- or better
OR ME 3400 can be taken concurrently: C- or better)
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
ME 4910: WA State FE Preparation for Mechanical Engineers (1)
Offerings
Seminar review of principles and problem solving in math, ethics, engineering economics,and mechanical engineering technical topics to assist students in preparation for the Mechanical Engineering FE exam.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Mechanical Engineering Majors only. Senior students only.
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)