Department of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering
http://www.eng.ncat.edu/dept/mcen
Leonard Uitenham, Chairperson

DEGREES OFFERED

Chemical Engineering – Bachelor of Science

Mechanical Engineering – Bachelor of Science

Chemical Engineering – Master of Science *

Mechanical Engineering – Master of Science *

Mechanical Engineering – Doctor of Philosophy *

* See the Graduate School Bulletin

GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Each program in the Department is individually accredited and program requirements are defined by the individual programs.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM IN MCEN

Participation in Cooperative Education (Co-op) is highly recommended for students in the Department of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering. The program is an effective means of providing industrially relevant experience beyond that which can be accomplished in the classroom. Participation in the program serves not only as a form of financial aid for students, but also provides them an advantage in seeking full-time employment opportunities. To facilitate student participation in the program, most department courses required for graduation are offered at least twice per year with some also offered in the summer.

At least three semesters of work are required alternating with academic semesters. After qualifying for the Co-op Program your first year (GPA above 2.8), you continue to be eligible to remain in the program by maintaining satisfactory academic (GPA above 2.8) and work records. Please refer to the program handbooks for the Mechanical Engineering and the Chemical Engineering programs offered in the department for information on specific co-op policies as well as typical co-op employers and locations.

Chemical Engineering Program
http://www.eng.ncat.edu/dept/mcen/ac_unde_prog_chem.htm
Vinayak Kabadi, Program Director

MISSION

The mission of the BSChE program at North Carolina A&T State University is to provide students with a learning experience in chemical engineering that will instill in them a lifelong sense of learning, social responsibility, and commitment to improving the quality of life for all people. The Department seeks to provide an atmosphere of dedicated service to the student by providing instruction, counseling, program planning, career guidance, and any other supportive student services to facilitate their growth and success in the academic and professional communities.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The following are the current educational objectives of the BSChE Program.  After graduating from the program, the graduates will:

1. Perform effectively in a chemical engineering related position in industry or in graduate/professional schools.

2. Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills in using interdisciplinary approaches for solving problems.

3. Be active in their communities and professional societies.

4. Enhance their professional credentials through life long learning.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The chemical engineering major must complete 128 credit hours following the approved departmental curriculum. Majors must also satisfy all University and College of Engineering requirements.

ACCREDITATION

The undergraduate program in Chemical Engineering, leading to the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE) degree, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC-ABET).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Chemical engineers have a broad enough background to do almost anything they choose. All branches of engineering emphasize the application of the principles of mathematics and physics to solve problems and create products for the community at large. Chemical engineers, however, are unique in emphasizing applications, which are also founded in chemistry and biology. Chemical engineers are primarily concerned with processes and equipment in which material changes in composition or state. Chemical engineers often become employed by a company which manufactures a variety of chemical products, including plastics, forest products, gasoline, food, textile fibers, and pharmaceuticals. Chemical engineers also find career opportunities in the fabrication of microelectronic devices, the control of industrial and municipal wastes, and the application of biological science to produce chemicals from biomass through genetic engineering. The assignments given to chemical engineers can be highly diverse, ranging from design, construction, operations research, and product development to technical sales and management. A career in chemical engineering is often a route to top management. In addition to the industrial opportunities that await chemical engineering graduates, opportunities exist for graduate study in engineering as well as such diverse areas as medicine, law, business and biotechnology. In view of the many options open to its graduates, chemical engineering can be a particularly good choice for students who have broad interests, but have not yet defined their career objectives.

The chemical engineering curriculum is designed to give students the knowledge and scientific tools needed to prepare them for a career in industry or to go on to graduate school. It is also intended to be flexible enough to accommodate a broad range of educational interests. An option that is recommended for students with advanced placement is a dual degree in Chemistry.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM
FRESHMAN YEAR

First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
UNST 100 UNST 110 UNST 120 GEEN 100 GEEN 110 CHEM 106 CHEM 116 MATH 131	1 3 3 2 0 3 1 4 17	UNST 130 UNST 140 GEEN 120 GEEN 161 PHYS 241 PHYS 251	3 3 0 2 3 1 16

SOPHOMORE YEAR

First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
Cluster Theme    Elective CHEN 200 CHEN 208 CHEM 107 CHEM 117 MATH 231 MEEN 260	3 4 0 3 1 4 2 17	Cluster Theme    Elective Cluster Theme Elective CHEN 209 CHEN 220 MATH 431 PHYS 242 PHYS 252	3   3 0 3 3 3 1 16

JUNIOR YEAR

First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
Cluster Theme    Elective CHEN 300 CHEN 308 CHEN 310 CHEM 221 CHEM 223  MEEN 313	3 3 0 3 3 2 3 17	CHEN 309 CHEN 311 CHEN 320 CHEN 330 CHEN 340 CHEM 441 ELEN 440	0 3 3 2 3 3 3 17

SENIOR YEAR

First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
CHEN 400 CHEN 408 CHEN 410 CHEN 422 CHEN 430 CHEN 501 Advanced CHEM    Elective	3 0 2 3 3 1   3 15	CHEN 440 CHEN 450 CHEN Elective CHEN Elective Advanced CHEM    Elective	3 1 3 3   3 13

Total Credit Hours: 128

ELECTIVES

The chemical engineering program has a total of nine elective courses. The courses must be distributed in the areas discussed below:

Chemical Engineering Electives (2 Courses)
The chemical engineering curriculum has engineering elective courses that are taken in the senior year. Both courses must be chemical engineering courses and must contain two credits of engineering design. The list of approved elective courses and their design content is given in the CHEN Undergraduate Handbook.

University Studies Cluster Theme (4 Courses)
Students must take four 3-credit courses from one of the University Studies clusters.

Advanced Chemistry Electives (3 Courses)
Students must take at least 7 credits of advanced chemistry. The following list of courses has been approved to satisfy the advanced chemistry electives: CHEM 222, CHEM 224, CHEM 231, CHEM 232, CHEM 251, CHEM 252, CHEM 442, CHEM 443, CHEM 444, CHEM 451, CHEM 452

Mechanical Engineering Program
http://www.eng.ncat.edu/dept/mcen/ac_unde_prog_mech.htm
Shih-Liang Wang, Program Director

MISSION

The mission of the BSME program at North Carolina A&T State University is to prepare our students for the broad practice of mechanical engineering and for graduate education in mechanical engineering and the many related fields such as materials engineering and aerospace engineering.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The following are the current educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program. After graduating from the program, the graduates are expected to be able to:

1. Perform effectively in a mechanical engineering related position in industry or in graduate/professional schools.
2. Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills in using interdisciplinary approaches for solving problems.
3. Become active in their communities and professional societies.
4. Enhance their professional credentials through life long learning.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The Mechanical Engineering major must complete 125 credit hours following the approved departmental curriculum. Majors must also satisfy all University and College of Engineering requirements.

ACCREDITATION

The undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering, leading to the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC-ABET).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The mechanical engineering program provides students with a quality education that will allow immediate entry into industry, government, private practice or graduate work. The largest proportion of graduates takes jobs with industry. Such jobs can be classified under the following general headings: design, testing, development, production, research, technical marketing, and technical management. Career opportunities for mechanical engineers are possibly the most diverse of any engineering discipline.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

* Aerospace specialization students only

CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

Total Credit Hours: 125
¹ MEEN students should take Section 5 of the colloquium courses.
² Transfer students from other engineering programs may be exempt from these colloquium courses.
³ Students following the Aerospace Specialization should take MEEN 415 - Aerodynamics instead .
⁴ Students following the Aerospace Specialization should take MEEN 576 - Propulsion instead.
⁵ Students following the Aerospace Specialization should take the aerospace-related senior design project section.

⁶ Students following the Aerospace Specialization should take the aerospace-related technical electives.

ELECTIVES

The mechanical engineering program has a total of seven elective courses. The courses must be distributed in the areas discussed below:

University Studies Cluster Theme Electives (4 Courses)

Students must take four 3-credit courses from one of the University Studies clusters.

Technical Electives (3 Courses)

The mechanical engineering curriculum has three engineering elective courses that are taken in the senior year. Two elective courses must be mechanical engineering courses at 600 level and the third one can be any 3-credit engineering course at junior and senior levels, except for MEEN 313 and 413.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS IN MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMS

Mechanical and Chemical Engineering (Undergraduate)

This course is an introduction to the application of engineering principles and methods to problems in medicine, the integration of engineering with biology, and the emerging industrial opportunities. Examples from a variety of engineering disciplines will be provided. The ethical concerns associated with some emerging life science applications will be explored. Lab experiments will be utilized in the course to provide hands-on experience with life science concepts. Prerequisites: CHEM 106, MATH 431 and PHYS 242 (all with a grade of “C” or higher). (S)

This course is a supervised learning experience in a specified private or governmental facility. Students who have completed at least three co-op sessions with the same company may enroll in this course. Course requirements include employer evaluations of the student for each co-op session and student evaluations of the employer for each session. Written reports for each co-op session and an oral report summarizing the work experiences will be presented to a faculty committee. Prerequisites: Senior standing in engineering and permission of instructor. (F;S)

This course covers the application of engineering principles and methods to problems in medicine, the integration of engineering with biology, and the emerging industrial opportunities. Examples from a variety of engineering disciplines will be provided. The ethical concerns associated with some emerging life science applications will be explored. Lab experiments will be utilized in the course to provide hands-on experience with life science concepts. Required is a research paper on an emerging application of life science in engineering. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (S)

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Topics of interest to freshman majoring in chemical engineering are presented and discussed. Topics include advising, retention, curriculum, AIChE, coop, internships, scholarships, career planning and contemporary issues in chemical engineering. The course also provides a forum for students to interact with CHEN faculty and the Department Chair. Prerequisite: Freshman standing in CHEN. [CHEN 108 (F); CHEN 109(S)]

This course is an introduction to the analysis of chemical processes with an emphasis on mass and energy balances. Stoichiometric relationships, ideal and real gas behavior are also covered. Topics also include an introduction to the first law of thermodynamics for open and closed systems and the solution of problems with comprehensive mass and energy balance equations. Prerequisites: CHEM 106, GEEN 100, and 161 (all with a grade of “C” or higher). Corequisites: CHEM 107, MATH 132, and PHYS 241. (F;S;SS)

Topics of interest to sophomores majoring in chemical engineering are presented and discussed. Topics include advising, retention, scholarships, curriculum, AIChE, coop, industrial internships, career planning, contemporary issues in chemical engineering and gaining stakeholder input from students. The course also provides a forum for students to interact with CHEN faculty and the Department Chair. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing in CHEN. [CHEN 208 (F); CHEN 209 (S)]

This course introduces contemporary computational methods and tools for numerical analysis in engineering.  It includes numerical methods in differentiation, integration, interpolation, and root-finding, linear algebra topics including matrix manipulation and solution of linear simultaneous equations, and solution of ordinary differential equations.  Statistical analysis, including concepts of sampling, sampling distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and linear and nonlinear regression are introduced. Prerequisites: GEEN 161, MATH 132 (with a grade of “C” or higher)  and course equivalent to MEEN 210.  (F;S:SS)

This course examines the static and dynamic behavior of fluids. Applications include fluid flow in pipes, flow past immersed bodies, motion of particles in fluids, and transportation and metering of fluids. Concepts covered include dimensional analysis and similitude. Design and safety aspects of the applications are covered. Prerequisites: CHEN 200, MATH 231, PHYS 242 (all with a grade of “C” or higher), CHEN 220, and course equivalent to MEEN 416. (F;S;SS)

Topics of interest to juniors majoring in chemical engineering are presented and discussed. Topics include advising, retention, scholarships, curriculum, AIChE, coop, industrial internships, career planning, contemporary issues in chemical engineering and gaining stakeholder input from students. The course also provides a forum for students to interact with CHEN faculty and the Department Chair. Prerequisite: Junior standing in CHEN. [CHEN 308 (F); CHEN 309 (S)]

This is a basic course in fundamental thermodynamic principles.  The topics covered include energy, heat and work, thermodynamic properties of substances, real and ideal gases, first and second laws of thermodynamics, introduction of power cycle and refrigeration cycle. Prerequisites: CHEN 200, MATH 231, PHYS 242 (all with a grade of “C” or higher) and course equivalent to MEEN 441. (F;S;SS)

This course consists of a systematic study of chemical reaction equilibria and phase equilibria. Use of fugacity, activity and chemical potential concepts for predicting the effect of such variables as temperature and pressure on equilibrium compositions are studied. Methods for measuring and estimating thermodynamic properties important to equilibrium calculations in real systems are also examined. Single component and multi-component systems are addressed.  Students are introduced to the ASPEN PLUS chemical process simulation package and are trained to use the package to access and estimate thermodynamic properties of pure components and mixtures. Prerequisite: CHEN 310, Corequisite: CHEM 441. (F;S)

The course covers the fundamentals of heat conduction, convection, radiation, boiling and condensation, and heat exchangers. Design and safety aspects of heat transfer equipment will be covered. Prerequisites: CHEN 300, MATH 431 (with a grade of “C” or higher), CHEN 310, and course equivalent to MEEN 562. (F;S;SS)

Students conduct laboratory studies on unit operations involving fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. The studies include open-ended experiments and comparisons between theory and experimental results. Statistical analysis of data, experimental design, laboratory safety and quality reporting are stressed. Students are required to complete formal and informal reports and make oral presentations with visual aids. Prerequisite: CHEN 220; Corequisite: CHEN 320 (F;S)

The course covers the methods for controlling chemical process equipment including the dynamic response of process equipment and systems. Simulation methods are stressed in the design of control systems. Modes of control, controller characteristics and control loop design are stressed. Computer control and statistical process control are introduced. Prerequisites: MATH 431, CHEN 300, (with a grade of “C” or higher) and CHEN 310. Corequisite: CHEN 320. (S)

This course covers the fundamentals of chemical kinetics, rate theories and chemical reactor design. Homogeneous reactors are emphasized. Heterogeneous systems and catalysis are introduced. Students design chemical reactors for batch and flow systems. Prerequisites: CHEM 221, MATH 431, and CHEN 200 (with a “C” or higher). Corequisites: MATH 231, CHEN 300, and CHEN 310. (F)

The course is a study of diffusion, diffusional operations and stagewise separation principles. Topics include the quantitative treatment and design of mass transfer equipment involving equilibrium stage contacting. Operations included are distillation, absorption, and extraction.  Additional operations, such as, ion exchange, drying, humidification, chromatography and membrane separation may be included at the instructor’s discretion. Prerequisite: CHEN 320 (with a grade of “C” or higher), CHEN 311. (F)

Topics of interest to first semester seniors majoring in chemical engineering are presented and discussed. This course provides monthly meetings to present and discuss topics of interest to seniors majoring in chemical engineering. Topics include advising, retention, scholarships, curriculum, AIChE, coop, industrial internships, career planning, contemporary issues in chemical engineering and gaining stakeholder input from students. The course also provides a forum for students to interact with CHEN faculty and the department chairperson. Prerequisite: Senior standing in CHEN. (F)

The course is a continuation of CHEN 330 with emphasis on open-ended laboratory studies and comparisons between theory and experimental results. Topics include mass transfer, process dynamics and control, reaction kinetics, and reactor design. Statistical analysis of data, experimental design, laboratory safety and quality reporting are stressed. Students are required to complete formal and informal reports and make oral presentations with visual aids. Prerequisites: CHEN 320 (with a grade of “C” or higher), CHEN 330. Corequisites: CHEN 340, 400, and 422. (F;S)

This course covers the fundamentals of chemical kinetics, rate theories and chemical reactor design. Homogeneous reactors are emphasized. Heterogeneous systems and catalysis are introduced. Students design chemical reactors for batch and flow systems. Prerequisites: CHEN 320 (with a grade of “C” or higher), CHEN 311, CHEM 221, CHEM 441. (F)

The steps in creating a chemical process design from concept to completion and plant operation are studied. Topics included are engineering economics, simulation, process equipment design, ethics, and process safety. Students complete an open-ended process component design. Prerequisites: CHEN 320 (with a grade of “C” or higher), CHEN 311. Corequisites: CHEN 400 , CHEN 422. (F)

This capstone design course emphasizes the design of a complete chemical process including a literature survey, mass and energy balances, flow diagrams, equipment selection and design, and cost and economic analysis. Students develop and use computer-aided simulation to model process equipment design. Projects include extensive use of the ASPEN PLUS simulation package. Oral and written presentations of the design projects are required. Prerequisites: CHEN 340, 400, 422, 430. (S)

This course reviews all of the CHEN topics in the BS program. The course prepares the student to pass the CHEN comprehensive exam and the CHEN specified part of the fundamentals of engineering exam. Senior standing in chemical engineering. (S)

The course covers and reviews the engineering topics included in the General Engineering sections of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. The course emphasizes extensive problem solving and helps students prepare for the FE exam. Senior Standing in chemical engineering. (F;S;SS)

An in-depth lecture course covering several advanced topics in chemical engineering. Topics will be selected to match student interest and faculty expertise. A specific course description will be available at the beginning of each semester that the course is offered. Prerequisites: Senior standing in CHEN courses. (F;S)

An independent study project is completed on a single topic in chemical engineering. Topics are arranged to fit the mutual interests of the student and a faculty advisor. The study includes the design of an apparatus, a process, or a procedure. Final written and oral presentations of the work to a faculty committee are required. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. (F;S)

This course gives senior students the opportunity to work in interdisciplinary teams. Lectures will include ethics, teamwork and professional practice. Student teams complete an industry-based design pro9ject that is broader in scope than is normally available in CHEN 440. An oral presentation and a written report are required. This course may be taken as a substitute for CHEN 440. Prerequisite: CHEN 430. (F;S)

The course covers advanced methods for controlling chemical processes. Adaptive control, feed forward control, cascade control, multi-variable control, multi-loop control, and programmable logic controllers are discussed. Emphasis is placed on computer control using Z-transforms, sampled-data systems, and digital controller design. Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing in CHEN courses. (F;S)

The course covers basic phenomena involved in biological systems, biochemical reaction systems, microbiology, and biological processes. Application of engineering methods to the design and control of biological systems. Biochemical production of industrial chemicals. Biological waste treatment. Immobilized enzyme technology. Corequisites: CHEN 400 and CHEN 422, CHEM 451, or permission of the instructor. (F;S)

The course is an introduction to the separation and purification of biochemicals. Separation processes are characterized as primarily removal of insolubles, isolation of products, purification or polishing. Processes covered include filtration, centrifugation, cell disruption, extraction, absorption, elution chromatography, precipitation, ultrafiltration, electrophoresis and crystallization. Students are required to complete a design project on a bioseparation process. Prerequisite: CHEN 400, CHEM 451, or permission of the instructor. (F;S)

Topics important to the production of fuels are covered. Topics include extraction and processing of fossil fuels, synfuels, and fuels from renewable resources. Topics also include distillation, refining, fermentation, catalytic reactions, and removal of undesirable by-products. The design of fuel processes includes emphasis on economic and environmental impact. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in CHEN courses. (F;S)

The economic, social and health implications of air pollution and its control are covered. To understand the problems better, the sources, types and characteristics of man-made air pollutants will be discussed. The course will review some of the main regulations and engineering alternatives for achieving different levels of control. An air pollution control system will be designed. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in CHEN courses. (F;S)

Solution of chemical engineering problems by advanced mathematical techniques. Solution of uncoupled and coupled momentum, heat and mass transfer problems. Solution of linearized dynamic equations representing staged operations by matrix analysis. Advanced design and optimization of chemical processes. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in CHEN courses. (F)

The concept of pollution prevention and its application through industrial ecology, risk assessment and life-cycle assessment methodologies are covered. Topics include pollution prevention at the macroscale (industrial sector), mesocale (unit operations), and microscale (molecular interactions). A process involving membrane separation steps will be designed and analyzed. Senior or Graduate Standing in Engineering. (F;S)

This course covers basic food processing topics including food preparation operations. Topics included are slurry flow, processing operations, microbiology and health hazards, diseases and medicines, and their effects on humans. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in CHEN courses. (F;S)

A unified approach to momentum, energy, and mass transfer with emphasis on the microscopic approach. Development of the differential transport balances. Applications in solving simple chemical process problems. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in CHEN courses. (F)

This course is designed to provide basic concepts and practical advice on how to 1) scaleup a process or model and 2) perform model, pilot and plant studies for process translation of processes from model, laboratory and pilot plant information. The course will provide strategies for approaching modeling and pilot plant studies, improving and justifying pilot plant and modeling studies, and process scaleup. The course will cover the different scaleup methods and how to establish viable process objectives. A general scaleup method is presented, and a number of examples are worked as illustrations. Prerequisites: Senior standing in an Engineering major.  (F;S)

The development and use of computer-aided models for process equipment design is stressed. Model results are compared with the ASPEN PLUS simulation package. Students study the Interrelationships between design and process variables using computer simulation. Optimization methods are applied to chemical process design. Prerequisite: Senior standing in CHEN courses. (F;S)

The course introduces students to traditional and developmental methods for removal and detoxification of hazardous wastes at contaminated sites and from industrial waste streams. Chemical, thermal, biological and physical methods of remediation are covered. The course deals with hazardous wastes in soils, groundwater, surface water, wastewater ponds and tanks. The emphasis is on destruction, removal and containment methods using mathematical models for contaminate fate and transport. Recent advances in emerging technologies are also discussed. Each student will complete an environmental remediation design project. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in CHEN courses. (F;S)

This course reviews and analyzes modern chemical engineering material processing technologies. Chemical vapor deposition, crystallization, electrochemical deposition, electroplating and supercritical fluid-based processing techniques for the production of nanostructured materials are discussed. This course also covers the effects of parameters (such as lattice structure, material composition, nucleation, crystal growth phenomena, chemical bonding, etc.) on the catalytic, electronic, optical and physical properties of metallic and ceramic materials. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in CHEN or permission of instructor. (F;S)

Topics covered include selected chemical engineering topics of interest to students and faculty. The topics will be selected before the beginning of the course and will be pertinent to the programs of the students enrolled. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (F;S)

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of polymer science and engineering. Topics included are polymerization reaction mechanisms and kinetics, molecular weight distribution and measurement methods, crystallinity, morphology and phase transitions, structure-property relationships, solution properties and melt rheology. Commonly used polymer characterization techniques will be introduced. Industrial examples will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Chemical Engineering or permission of instructor. (F;S)

Study is arranged on a special chemical engineering topic of interest to both the student and faculty member, who will act as supervisor. Topics may be analytical and/or experimental and should encourage independent study. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (F;S)

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of solids processing and particle technology. Topics included are properties of particles, transport of particles, size reduction, size enlargement, filtration, centrifugation, clarification, drying of solids, crystallization, flotation, and safety hazards of fine powders. Industrial examples will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Chemical Engineering or permission of instructor. (F;S)

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

This is an introductory course in computer aided graphics and design for mechanical engineers. This course will familiarize students with conventions of 2-D graphical representation of mechanical components and 3-D solid modeling. Prerequisites: None. (F;S)

This course introduces contemporary computational methods and tools for numerical analysis in engineering.  It includes numerical methods in differentiation, integration, interpolation, and root-finding. Linear algebra topics include matrix manipulation, solution of linear simultaneous equations, and solution of ordinary differential equations. Statistical analyses, including concepts of sampling, sampling distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and linear and nonlinear regression are introduced. Prerequisites: MATH 132, GEEN 161 (both with C or higher grade). (F;S)

This is a laboratory course, which deals with machine anatomy, principles of operation of machines and computer-aided design of machine components. Topics are drawn from mechanical and thermal systems: GEEN 103. (F;S)

This is a basic course in materials science that covers the fundamental nature of materials including their physical, mechanical and chemical characteristics. Topics include: atomic arrangements and atomic bonding; phase diagrams; engineering properties; and selection of materials for specific applications. Prerequisite: CHEM 106, MATH 131. (F;S;SS)

This is the first in the sequence of three mechanical engineering laboratory courses, and it provides an introduction to uncertainty in experimental measurements, experiments, and analysis in engineering mechanics, materials science and engineering. This course includes experiments in materials properties, strength, and microstructure. Prerequisites: PHYS 251, MEEN 210, and 220; Corequisites: MEEN 336. (F;S)

This is an introductory course in statics and mechanics of materials for non-mechanical engineering majors.  It provides a just-in-time approach to the study of characteristics of forces and couples, and their effects on equilibrium, strains, and stresses in solid bodies. Relationships between loads and deformations are also presented.  Prerequisites:  MATH 131, PHYS 241 (F;S)

Basic vector concepts of force, moment of a force; analytical and graphical techniques in the analysis of force and moment; conditions of equilibrium in frames, trusses, machine members under static loads; laws of friction; distributed forces, determination of centroid, mass center, area and mass moment of inertia. Prerequisites: MATH 131, PHYS 241. (F;S;SS)

This course covers the analysis of stress and strain; stress‑strain relation; applications; torsional and flexural loadings; flexural deflections; combined loading; columns. Prerequisite: MEEN 335. (F;S;SS)

This introductory course covers the motions of particles and rigid bodies and the forces that accompany or cause those motions. Topics include Newton's laws, the work and energy principle, and the impulse and momentum principle. The course includes the use of computational software to solve numerical problems. Prerequisites: MEEN 335 and MATH 231. (F;S;SS)

This is the first in the sequence of four mechanical engineering laboratory courses. It provides an introduction to uncertainty analysis and data acquisition with Labview, and covers topics in dynamics, strength of materials, and manufacturing. Prerequisites: MEEN 104, 335. (F;S)

This is the second course in the sequence of four mechanical engineering laboratory courses. The course includes selected experiments in the areas of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: MEEN 402; Corequisites: MEEN 416 and 442. (F;S)

This is an introductory course in the thermal-fluid sciences for non-mechanical engineering majors. The basic principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics are covered with an emphasis on problem solving techniques. Prerequisites: MATH 231, PHYS 242. (F;S)

The course begins with the fundamentals of fluid statics and dynamics followed by an introduction to inviscid flow theory with applications to incompressible flows over airfoils, wings and flight vehicle configurations. Prerequisites: MATH 231 and MEEN 337. (DEMAND)

This course examines the static and dynamic behavior of fluids. Applications include fluid flow in pipes, flow past immersed bodies, motion of particles in fluids, and transportation and metering of fluids. Concepts covered include dimensional analysis and similitude. Design and safety aspects of piping networks, fluid flow and metering equipment are required. Prerequisites: MEEN 337, MATH 231. (F;S;SS)

This course gives a treatment of dynamic systems composed of mechanical, electrical, thermal and fluid elements. General analytical and design tools for physical systems are developed. Topics include time response, frequency response, linearization, numerical analysis, and computer simulation. Projects are assigned to investigate the scope and limitations of the basic concepts. Prerequisites: MEEN 210, MEEN 337, MATH 431; Corequisite: ELEN 440. (F;S)

This is a basic course in fundamental thermodynamic principles. The topics covered include energy, heat and work, thermodynamic properties of substances, real and ideal gases, first and second laws of thermodynamics from a macroscopic viewpoint, the basic Rankine power cycle, and the basic vapor compression refrigeration cycle. Prerequisites: MATH 231, CHEM 106. (F;S;SS)

This course involves applications of basic thermodynamic principles to real systems. The topics covered include: gaseous mixtures, psychrometrics, combustion, power cycles and refrigeration cycles. Prerequisite: MEEN 441. (F;S)

The course deals with principles, analysis, and selection of manufacturing processes. Topics include casting, molding, forming, particulate processing, material removal and joining. Design for manufacturing and manufacturing economics are introduced. Prerequisites: MEEN 260 and 336. (F;S)

This course covers the role of materials in engineering; properties of materials; nonferrous and ferrous systems and applications; heat treatment and strengthening mechanisms; various polymeric, ceramic and composite materials and their applications; failure theories; project work involving selection and design with various material systems. Prerequisite: MEEN 260. (F;S)

This course provides an introduction to mechanical design. Emphasis is placed on the design of machine elements for static and fatigue strength. Other topics such as codes and standards, project planning and communication are also covered. Team design projects are assigned. Prerequisites: MEEN 336. (F;S)

This course reviews the engineering topics normally covered in the General Engineering sections of the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination. The course emphasizes extensive problem solving and helps students prepare for the FE exam. Prerequisite: Senior standing. (F)

This is the third course in the sequence of four mechanical engineering laboratories. The course is devoted to the design of experiments. Student teams will apply statistical methods to design experiments, analyze data, and evaluate and predict reliability. Prerequisite: MEEN 403. (F;S)

This is the final course in the four-course mechanical engineering laboratory sequence.  The course includes selected experiments in heat transfer. Prerequisite: MEEN 403; Corequisite: MEEN 562. (F;S)

This is a senior level project of interest to students. A faculty member will serve as a project advisor. Projects may include design, analysis, testing and/or experimental work. Prerequisites: Permission of department and faculty member as an advisor. (DEMAND)

The course covers the fundamentals of heat conduction, convection, radiation, boiling and condensation, and heat exchangers. Design and safety aspects of heat transfer equipment are required. Prerequisites: MEEN 416 (or MEEN 415), MEEN 441, MATH 431. (F;S)

This course covers the principles and current practices of machine element design, including solid modeling and finite element analysis. Prerequisites: MEEN 440 and MEEN 474. (F)

This weekly seminar course utilizes invited speakers to address such topics as resume preparation, interviewing, ethics and professional registration, as well as technical topics presented by graduate students and faculty researchers. Prerequisite: senior standing in mechanical engineering. (F)

This is the first part of the senior capstone design course. Lectures include design methodologies, ethics, and professional practice. Team design projects begin in MEEN 573 and are continued during the following semester in MEEN 574. Oral and written reports are required.  Prerequisites: MEEN 442, MEEN 446, MEEN 460, MEEN 474. (F)

This is second part of the senior capstone design course. Work continues on the design project begun in MEEN 573. Written and oral progress and final design reports are required. Prerequisite: MEEN 573. (S)

This introductory course to aero propulsion systems includes coverage of one-dimensional internal flow of compressible fluids, normal shock, flow with friction, and simple heat addition. The basic concepts are applied to air-breathing aircraft propulsion systems. Prerequisites: MEEN 415 (or MEEN 416), MEEN 441. (DEMAND)

This is a laboratory course which provides experimental verification of concepts learned in MEEN 415 and MEEN 576. Experiments are performed that reinforce the concepts from the lecture courses including wind tunnel experiments and performance testing of a gas turbine engine. Prerequisite: MEEN 415, Corequisite: MEEN 576. (DEMAND)

This course provides an introduction to the performance analysis of aircraft. Aircraft performance in gliding, climbing, level, and turning flight are analyzed as well as calculation of vehicle take off and landing distance, range and endurance. Prerequisites: MATH 231 and MEEN 337. (DEMAND)

This is the capstone design course for the aerospace option. This course requires the synthesis of knowledge acquired in previous courses and the application of this knowledge to the design of a practical aerospace vehicle system. Prerequisites: MEEN 422, 474, 576, 578 and ELEN 410. (DEMAND)

This is a course in modeling, analysis and simulation of free and forced vibrations of damped and undamped, single and multi-degree of freedom systems. Prerequisites: MEEN 440 and MATH 431. (S)

This course introduces the processing of fiber-reinforced composite materials, anisotropic theory, and test methods for composites. Topics include different methods of processing polymeric composites, process control parameters, anisotropic constitutive equations, classes of anisotropy and associated elastic constants, micromechanics models, theories of failure, test methods, classical laminate theory, and special types of laminates. The concepts are applied to the design of simple composite structural components. This course includes a laboratory component for students to learn processing and testing of composite materials. Prerequisites: MEEN 260 and 336 or their equivalents. (DEMAND)

This course introduces engineering modeling techniques including time dependent integration simulation models of systems, and finite difference and finite element methods in mechanics. Prerequisites: MEEN 210, 336, and MATH 431 or equivalent. (DEMAND)

This course presents an overview of Navier-Stokes Equations, continuity equation, energy equation, inviscid flow, potential theory, complex potentials, and conformal mapping. Prerequisite: MEEN 416 or equivalent. (DEMAND)

This course introduces students to the principles of product and manufacturing process design specifically applicable to aluminum-based materials. Material properties of aluminum are compared with those of other commercial materials. Raw material fabrication and product manufacturing processes are presented. The interactions between processes and material properties are described. Case studies are presented to guide the student in successful completion of design projects. Prerequisites: MEEN 260 and 474. (DEMAND)

Theory, application, and design considerations for forming and machining are covered in this course. Additional topics covered include: machines and tooling in modern manufacturing processes, dimensional and tolerance analysis, and control of work piece and tool. Design projects of molds, dies, presses, jigs and fixtures or automated machinery are required. Prerequisites: MEEN 446 or equivalent, MEEN 474, MATH 231. (DEMAND)

This is a course in modern computer simulation tools and the underlying theories for synthesis and analysis of mechanical systems consisting of linkages, cams, and gears. Prerequisite: MEEN 440. (DEMAND)

This course is an examination of the elastic and plastic behavior of matter in relation to its structure, both macroscopic and microscopic. Major representative classes of materials are thermoplastic materials, elastomers, glasses, ceramics, metals, and composites. Prerequisite: MEEN 460 or equivalent. (DEMAND)

This course covers deflection of structures, indeterminate structures, fatigue analysis, and minimum weight design.  Finite element methods and software are utilized. Prerequisite: MEEN 336, 474. (DEMAND)

This technical elective course covers longitudinal, directional and lateral static stability and control of aerospace vehicles. It also covers linearized dynamic analysis of the motion of a six degree-of-freedom flight vehicle in response to control inputs and disturbances through use of the transfer function concept, plus control of static and dynamic behavior by vehicle design (stability derivatives) and/or flight control systems. Prerequisites: MEEN 415 or 416, MEEN 440. (DEMAND)

This technical elective course covers the basic dynamics of aerospace flight vehicles including orbital mechanics, interplanetary and ballistic trajectories, powered flight maneuvers and spacecraft stabilization. Prerequisites: MEEN 440. (DEMAND)

This technical elective is a second course in propulsion. It covers the analysis and design of individual components and complete air-breathing propulsion systems including turbo fans, turbo jets, ram jets and chemical rockets. Prerequisite: MEEN 576. (DEMAND)

This technical elective course provides an introduction to numerical methods for solving the exact equations of fluid dynamics. Finite difference methods are emphasized as applied to viscous and inviscid flows over bodies. Students are introduced to a modern Computational Fluid Dynamics computer code. Prerequisites: MATH 431; MEEN 415 or 416. (DEMAND)

This course covers the fundamental laws governing flow of viscous fluids over solid boundaries. Exact and approximate solutions are studied for various cases of boundary layer flow including laminar, transitional and turbulent flow. Prerequisite: MEEN 415 or 416. (DEMAND)

This course covers the design of steam power systems, internal combustion power systems, refrigeration and heat pump systems and an overview of direct energy conversion devices. Power system design projects are assigned. Prerequisites: MEEN 416 and 442. (DEMAND)

This course deals with the principles of heating and air conditioning and their applications to design of environmental control systems; determination of building heating and cooling loads; principal equipment, layout and control are discussed for various types of systems. Prerequisites: MEEN 442 and MEEN 562. (DEMAND)

The course covers the principles of one-dimensional compressible fluid flow, normal shocks, and flow with friction, heating, and cooling. Two-dimensional flows are introduced. Prerequisites: MEEN 415 or 416 and 441. (DEMAND)

This course deals with the fundamental principles of spark-ignition and compression ignition engines, combustion phenomena, the effect of fuel-air mixture, design of components of an internal combustion engine, and testing and performance curves. Design projects are assigned. Prerequisite: MEEN 442. (DEMAND)

This course covers the application of the cascade method to turbomachines; impulse and reaction turbines; compressible fluid dynamics; gas turbine principles, pumps, compressors and blowers; and the design of turbine elements. Project work is assigned. Prerequisites: MEEN 415 or 416 and 442. (DEMAND)

This course deals with the characterization of solar radiation at the earth's surface. Solar collectors of both flat and concentrating types, and storage and distribution systems are discussed and analyzed.  System sizing, design and economic analysis for space heating, water heating and industrial processes are covered. Prerequisite: MEEN 562. (DEMAND)

This course deals with the statistical nature of design and performance of mechanical systems. This includes statistical methods for evaluation of safety margin and factor of safety for static and fatigue loading, accuracy, precision, life and reliability of mechanical components and systems. Team projects are assigned. Prerequisite: MEEN 210, 474, or consent of instructor. (DEMAND)

This course is designed to allow the introduction of potential new courses on a trial basis or special content courses on a once only basis. The topic of the course and title are determined prior to registration. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (DEMAND)

DIRECTORY OF FACULTY

B.S., Ohio University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Iowa

B.S., Saugor University; DMIT, Madras Institute of Technology; M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

B.S., Allahabad University; B.Sc., Banaras Hindu University; M.S, University of Louisville; Ph.D., Colorado State University

B.S., Guru Nanak Engineering College; MT Indian Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Auburn University

B.S., North Carolina State University; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; Professional Engineer

B.S., University of Georgia; M.S. Clark Atlanta University, Ph.D., Brown University

B.S., M.S., North Carolina A&T State University; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

M.S., Kharkov State University; Ph.D., University of Maryland

B.S., Washington University at St. Louis; Ph D., University of Missouri at Rolla

B.S., Union College, M.S., North Carolina A&T State University

B.S., Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka; M.S., University of Petroleum and Minerals; Ph.D., Queen’s University, Canada; Professional Engineer

B.S., Bombay University; M.S., State University of New York; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

B.S., Poona University; M.S., South Dakota State University; Ph.D., Old Dominion University

B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., Kansas State University; M.Ed., Howard University; D.Sc., Stevens Institute of Technology

B.S., Bhagalpur University; M.S., Magadh University, Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology

B.S., M.S., Zhejian Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., University of Utah

B.S., North Carolina A&T State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University

B.S., Chiao Tung University-Shanghai; M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee; Professional Engineer

B.S., University of Science and Technology-Kumasi, Ghana; M.S., Bradley University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Professional Engineer

B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University; Professional Engineer

B.Ch.E., M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, Ph.D., University of South Carolina

B.S., Suez Canal University; M.S., North Carolina A&T State University; Ph.D., North Carolina  State University

B.E., University of Madras; M.E., Concordia University, Ph.D., Lehigh University

B.S., Purdue University; M.S., Ph.D., Northwestern University; Professional Engineer

B.E., Bangalore University; M.E., Ph.D., Indian Institute of Science

B.Sc., M.Sc., Punjab University; M.S., Ph.D., Wayne State University; Professional Engineer

B.E , M.E., Bangalore University, Bangalore, India, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

B.S., University of Pittsburgh; M.S., Ph.D., Ohio State University; Professional Engineer

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University

B.S., National Tsing Hua University; M.S., Ph.D., Ohio State University; Professional Engineer

B.S., M.S., Virginia Tech, Ph.D., NC A&T State University

Departments in the College of Engineering

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