COURSE

ME320, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

Course objectives:

  • Obtaining a solid understanding of the fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics

  • The ability to formulate basic equations for Fluid Engineering problems

  • The ability to use tables and figures to determine the friction energy loss for various pipes/ducts geometries and Fluid engineering applications

  • The ability to perform dimensional analysis and identify important parameters

ME438, Mechanical Engineering Experimentation

Course objectives: ME438 is a hands-on course that implements the theoretical engineering knowledge in this class and other basic ME classes. Some of the important goals of this course are:

  • Students learn to use experimental methods for engineering problem solving.

  • Students develop an understanding of the principles of operation, calibration, and the use of different types of instrumentations.

  • Students learn computerized experimental environment based on LabVIEW.

  • Students apply the conceptualization, planning, execution, data acquisition, analysis, interpretation, conclusion, and reporting steps in experimentation to industrial problems where test procedures need to be designed.

ME469, Introduction to Biomechanics

Course objectives: Review physics and engineering mechanics principles and apply them to the understanding and analysis of the human body and its movement, through the following topics:

    • The Human Body: terminology, standardization, scaling

    • Statics: levers, arm, hip, leg, shoulder, knee, ankle, jaw, back

    • Modeling: multi-segmental

    • Motion: stability, friction, and moments of inertia

    • Dynamics: walking, running, jumping

    • Mechanical Properties: stress/strain, viscoelasticity, fracture

FRSHWTR 508, Freshwater Engineering

Course objectives: This course is designed to give graduate students and advanced undergraduate students an introduction to the engineering principles of freshwater hydrology, hydraulics and environmental technologies. This course will start with the introduction on physical and chemical properties of freshwater, fluid mechanics, and water microbiology. Topics in applied hydrology emphasize on the analysis of rainfall, runoff and streamflow processes, hydrological frequency analysis, urban hydrology, and stormwater management. The hydraulics deal with steady and non-steady flows in closed conduits and open channels, flow measurement technologies, sewer and flood management. Topics in environmental engineering include: water quality analysis, water pollution and control, hazardous substances and risk assessment, water and wastewater treatment systems, design of treatment facilities. Students are also required to review and present journal articles on classic and recent issues on hydraulic systems, water sampling and treatment technologies, as well as topics on water footprint and sustainability.