• ME 541: Fluid Mechanics I

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Derivation of equations governing flow of inviscid and viscous fluids (conservation of mass, Newton’s second law, conservation of energy). Equations of state and constitutive relations. Euler and Navier-Stokes forms and nondimensionalization. Exact solutions and introduction to potential and boundary-layer flows.Cross-listed: (Same as Aerospace Engineering 541; Biomedical Engineering 541; Engineering Science 541.)Recommended Background: A fluid mechanics course.
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• ME 542: Fluid Mechanics II

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Equations of viscous fluid flows. Basic concepts and equations of turbulent flow. Separation, stability and transition. Laminar and turbulent boundary-layer flows. Exact, approximate, and numerical solutions.Cross-listed: (Same as Aerospace Engineering 542; Engineering Science 542.)(DE) Prerequisite(s): 541.
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• ME 545: Optical Engineering I

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Wave optics; scalar diffraction theory; introduction to Fourier optics; ray or geometric optics; lens, mirror, gratings; paraxial design methods; introduction to aberrations.Cross-listed: (Same as Aerospace Engineering 545.)Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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• ME 546: Optical Engineering II

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Statistical optics; spontaneous and induced emission: black and gray body radiation; incoherent, partial and totally coherent radiation; mutual coherence function; detectors; radiometry.Cross-listed: (Same as Aerospace Engineering 546; Biomedical Engineering 546.)(DE) Prerequisite(s): 545.Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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• ME 547: Linear Control Systems Design

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Design and analysis of control systems for multi-variable, linear, dynamic systems using transfer function and state-space representations. Topics include stability, robustness, performance, frequency response, PID controllers, Lead/Lag compensators, full-state feedback, observer-based controllers.Cross-listed: (Same as Aerospace Engineering 547.) (DE) Prerequisite(s): ME 451 or equivalent.
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• ME 559: Adv Mechanics of Materials I

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Elasticity in three dimensions: equations of equilibrium, strain-displacement relations, compatibility, constitutive equations. Energy methods. Beams on elastic foundation, unsymmetrical bending, shear center, beam-columns, buckling, plastic collapse.Cross-listed: (Same as Aerospace Engineering 559; Biomedical Engineering 559; Engineering Science 559.) Recommended Background: 321.
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• ME 560: Intro/Micro-Nano Manufacturing

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Fundamentals of nanotechnology and nano fabrication, experimental methods of nano science and technology, advanced manufacturing overview, additive manufacturing (3D printing), electromechanical device fabrications, printable sensors and energy devices, biomedical printing.Recommended Background: Engineering Mechanics (ME202), Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering (MSE201), Introduction to Chemical Research (CHEM 200).
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• ME 563: Fiber Reinfrcd Compos Mtr/Mech

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Underlying concepts of fiber reinforced composite materials manufacturing and structural performance. Topics include: Basic Concepts, Materials, and Processes; Elastic Behavior – Micromechanics; Strength of Unidirectional Lamina –Micromechanics; Strength of Unidirectional Lamina-Macromechanics; Elastic Behavior of Multidirectional Laminates; Overview on Hygrothermal Effects and Residual Stress.Cross-listed: (See Civil Engineering 563).Recommended Background: Statics, Strength of Materials.Registration Restriction(s): Engineering graduate or senior undergraduate standing.
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• ME 565: Structural Dynamics

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Dynamic analysis of flexible structures, elasticity and Green’s strain tensor, partial differential equations. Variational mechanics, Hamilton’s principle, energy methods, eigenvalue and forced response problems, separation of variables. Approximate solution techniques: collocation methods, Rayleigh-Ritz, finite element method. Applications in beam-cable structures, rotordynamics and composite materials.Cross-listed: (Same as Aerospace Engineering 565 and Biomedical Engineering 565.)Recommended Background: 321 and 463.
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• ME 566: Manufacturing Processes

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Fundamental principles of the major classes of manufacturing processes, developing first order mathematical descriptions for selected processes. Comparison of advantages and limitations across various processes in terms of process quality and productivity. Application toward process selection, impact on product design, and quality control.Recommended Background: mechanics of materials, heat transfer, materials science.
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