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Spring 2008 Course Schedule

UW-Platteville Fox Valley Engineering Courses

Analog Electronics Diode Circuits. Biasing of semiconductor devices. Analysis and design of linear amplifiers. Use of opamps. Prerequisite: EE 2220 Signals and Systems
EE 3020	4 credits	Lec	T 4:30 - 5:48 PM	1847	Popovich, S.
			Th 4:30 - 6:35 PM
Automatic Controls Analysis and synthesis of signal-input, single output linear time-invariant systems are considered using classical Laplace transform methods such as root-locus and frequency domain techniques. The laboratory experiments and computer simulations demonstrate practical application of the concepts. Prerequisite: EE 2220 Cross-listed with ME 4330
EE 3310	3 credits	Lec	T/Th 7:30 - 9:44 PM	1826	Popovich, S.
Engineering Materials A study of metals, polymers and ceramics. Crystal structures, microstructures, molecular structures and imperfections. Relationship between structures and observed mechanical properties. Material failure. Co-requisite: MEC 203 Strength of Materials.
ME 3040	3 credits	Lec	T/Th 7:30 - 9:18 PM	1847	Durkin, B.
Fluid Dynamics Fluid properties, fluid statics, fundamental equations of fluid motion, dimensional analysis, external flow and boundary layers, viscous flow in pipes, compressible flow. Co-requisite: ME 2630 Thermodynamics
ME 3300	3 credits	Lec	T/Th 5:00 - 6:18 PM	1826	Boulanger, P.
Applied Thermodynamics Thermodynamics of vapor and gas power cycles, air conditioning and refrigeration cycles. Ideal gas mixtures and psychrometrics. Combustion and reacting mixtures. Design projects. Prerequisite: ME 2630 Thermodynamics
ME 3630	2 credits	Lec	T/Th 6:30 - 7:22 PM	1708	Bayraktar, T.
Heat Transfer One-and two-dimensional steady-state heat conduction, unsteady-state heat conduction, numerical methods in conduction heat transfer. Forced and free convection. Heat exchangers. Radiation shaper factor, radiation heat exchange, and shielding. Mass diffusion, convection mass transfer, permeability. Co-requisite: ME 3300 Fluid Dynamics Prerequisite: ME 2630 Thermodynamics
ME 3640	3 credits	Lec	M/W 5:30 - 6:48 PM	1826	Bayraktar, T.
Mechanical Systems Design Development of design process through team design projects and case studies. Design considerations including performance, manufacturing, and economic considerations. Use of computers for evaluation of alternatives. Fits and tolerances. Optimization. Prerequisite: ME 3330 Design of Machine Elements
ME 3730	2 credits	Lec	M/W 4:30 - 5:22 PM	1826	Zampaloni, M.
Automatic Controls The design of feedback control systems using root-locus, frequency-response, and state-space methods. The specification, analysis, and compensation of feedback systems. The laboratory experiments demonstrate practical applications of concepts. Prerequisites: ME 3030 Dynamical Systems and GE 2930 Apps. of Electrical Engineering Cross-listed with EE 3310
ME 4330	3 credits	Lec	T/Th 7:30 - 9:44 PM	1826	Popovich, S.
Thermal Systems Lab. Instrumentation and measurement techniques in thermal systems; verification of basic principles; laboratory tests on components of thermal systems; experimental approach for solving engineering problems; application of computer data acquisition and data processing. Co-requisite: ME 3720 Mechanical Systems Lab Prerequisites: ME 3630 Applied Thermodynamics and ME 3640 Heat Transfer
ME 4720	2 credits	Lec	M/W 7:30 - 9:22 PM	1847	Bayraktar, T.
Finite Element Introduces the finite element. Emphasizes beam and frame analysis, plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric and three-dimensional stress analysis. Includes field problems, such as heat transfer. Utilizes readily available finite element computer programs.
ME 4800	3 credits	Lec	T/Th 4:15 - 6:03 PM	1708	Zampaloni, M.
Senior Design Project Applications of creativity and synthesis. Simulation of engineering project environment. Integration of technical knowledge in an open-ended comprehensive design project. Oral and written reports. This course must be taken in the last semester of residence. Prerequisites: Graduating senior, ME 3730 Mech. Systems Design, and ME 4730 Thermo-Fluid Systems Design
ME 4930	3 credits	Lec	M/W 5:30 - 7:18 PM	1708	Zampaloni, M.

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