MEEN 1110. Mechanical and Energy Engineering Practice I. 1 hour. Introduction to the practice of mechanical and energy engineering, applications of the subject, presentation of the work of the faculty and practicing engineers, seminars on “real world” projects, ethics and professional orientation. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1650 or the equivalent (with a grade of C or better) or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1710.
MEEN 1210. Mechanical and Energy Engineering Practice II. 1 hour. Continuation of MEEN 1110. Applications of mechanical and energy engineering, presentations by faculty and practicing engineers, professional orientation, professional ethics. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1650 (with a grade of C or better).
MEEN 2130. Statics and Dynamics. 4 hours. Statics of particles and rigid bodies. Concepts of force, moments, free body diagrams, equilibrium and friction with engineering applications. Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Energy and impulse momentum methods applied to particles and rigid bodies. Plane motion of rigid bodies and force analysis of linkages. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1720, PHYS 1710 and PHYS 1730.
MEEN 2210. Thermodynamics. 3 hours. Zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics with applications to engineering and energy conversion, open and closed systems, thermodynamic properties of simple substances, equations of state, thermodynamic properties of mixtures, psychrometrics and psychrometric charts. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2730.
MEEN 2250. Computer Aided Engineering. 3 hours. (2;3) Computational techniques applied to engineering analysis, design and technical visual communication for engineering practice. Contains two interrelated modules: computer aided design (CAD) and numerical methods (NM). The CAD module surveys engineering drawing techniques with emphasis on modern computer-driven solid object parametric modeling. The NM module includes constrained and unconstrained optimization, simulation and solution of simple differential equations, symbolic manipulation, and application of finite element analysis. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2700 (with a grade of C or better) and CSCE 1020 (with a grade of C or better).
MEEN 2900-MEEN 2910. Special Problems in Mechanical and Energy Engineering. 1–3 hours each. Individual instruction in theoretical, experimental or research problems. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. Each course may be repeated for 6 credit hours. For elective credit only; may not be substituted for required MEEN courses.
MEEN 3110. Applied Thermodynamics II. 3 hours. Introduction to steam and gas cycles, improvements on cycles, advanced thermodynamics cycles, psychrometrics and psychrometric charts, chemical reactions and chemical equilibria, combustion, flame temperature. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1415/CHEM 1435, or CHEM 1410/CHEM 1430 and CHEM 1420/CHEM 1440; MATH 2730; MEEN 2210.
MEEN 3120. Fluid Mechanics. 3 hours. Fundamental concepts and properties of fluids; hydrostatics; basic equations of fluid flow in differential and integral form. Dimensional analysis, potential and viscous flow. Viscous boundary layers, pipe flow, turbulence, and fluid flow correlations for objects of simple shape. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2730 and MATH 3310.
MEEN 3125. Thermal Engineering Projects. 2 hours. (0;6) Project component of the thermal science courses in the curriculum. Students work in teams to complete engineering practice projects. The theoretical aspects of this course are given in MEEN 2210, MEEN 3110 and MEEN 3120. Prerequisite(s): MEEN 2210. Corequisite(s): MEEN 3110, MEEN 3120.
MEEN 3130. Machine Elements. 3 hours. Applications of the principles of mechanics and mechanics of materials to machine design. The elements of machines are analyzed in terms of their dynamic behavior. Selection and sizing of machine elements. Students use the finite element technique for the analysis of machines and their components. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2220, ENGR 2332.
MEEN 3210. Heat Transfer. 3 hours. Basic concepts of steady and unsteady conduction. Elements of radiation. Black and gray body radiation. F-factor analysis. Thermal boundary layers, convection, heat transfer correlations. Combined modes of heat transfer. Simple heat exchange devices and systems. Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3110, MEEN 3120.
MEEN 3230. Dynamics, Vibrations and Control. 3 hours. Review of basic modeling techniques of the dynamic behavior of mechanical and electrical systems. Linear dynamics. Block diagrams. Feedback and compensation. Computer simulations of steady-state and dynamic behavior. Root locus and frequency response methods. Vibration analysis, control and suppression. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2700, MATH 2730, MATH 3310, and MEEN 2130 (all with a grade of C or better); or consent of instructor.
MEEN 3240. Mechanical and Energy Engineering Laboratory I. 2 hours. (1;3) Principles of experimentation. Measurement techniques and instruments. Statistical analysis of experimental data and error analysis. Presentation of data and report writing. Students perform a series of experiments in areas of mechanical engineering and undertake a project in which they design an experiment to obtain data. Prerequisite(s): MEEN 2210, MEEN 2130, MATH 3310 (all with a grade of C or better); or consent of instructor.
MEEN 3242. Mechanical and Energy Engineering Laboratory II. 2 hours (1;3). Continuation of MEEN 3240. Principles of experimentation. Students perform a series of experiments in key areas of mechanical and energy engineering including convection, heat and energy transfer, experimental aerodynamics, thermal cycles, refrigeration, control of thermal systems, and alternative energy technologies (solar energy, fuel cells and wind power). Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3240.
MEEN 4110. Alternative Energy Sources. 3 hours. Introduction to the physics, systems and methods of energy conversion from non-conventional energy sources, such as solar, geothermal, ocean-thermal, biomass, tidal, hydroelectric, wind and wave energy. Advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy sources and engineering challenges for the harnessing of such forms of energy. Energy storage. Fuel cells. Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3110, MEEN 3120 and MEEN 3210.
MEEN 4112. Nuclear Energy. 3 hours. Atomic physics and the structure of the atom. Radioactivity. Interactions of neutrons with matter, nuclear cross-sections. Nuclear fuels and fuel elements. Elements of nuclear reactors. Components and operation of nuclear power plants. Notable accidents of nuclear reactors. Breeder reactors. Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3110, MEEN 3120 and MEEN 3210.
MEEN 4150. Mechanical and Energy Engineering Systems Design I. 3 hours. (2;3) Advanced treatment of engineering design principles with an emphasis on product and systems design, development and manufacture. Mimics “real world” environment with students working in teams to prepare product specification, develop several concepts, perform detailed design, and construct prototypes subject to engineering, performance and economic constraints. Prerequisite(s): EENG 2610, MEEN 3130, MEEN 3210, MEEN 3230.
MEEN 4250. Mechanical and Energy Engineering Systems Design II. 3 hours. (0;9) Culminating experience of the Bachelor of Science degree in MEEN. A direct continuation of MEEN 4150, MEEN Design I. Student teams complete product design, development, and manufacturing projects conceived to promote the common good of society. Patterned on a professional work-place environment that allows students to make connections between different areas of knowledge. Students learn decision-making strategies that include ethical analysis by planning and managing resources while adhering to an overall project schedule. As a major learning outcome of this capstone course, students are able to express ways that exposure to different ideas, perspectives, and viewpoints enriches their thinking. Required for the BS degree in mechanical and energy engineering at UNT. Prerequisite(s): MEEN 4150.
MEEN 4800-MEEN 4810. Topics in Mechanical and Energy Engineering. 3 hours. Varying topics in mechanical and energy engineering. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
MEEN 4890. Directed Study in Mechanical and Energy Engineering. 1–3 hours. Study by individuals or small groups. Plan of study must be approved by supervising faculty. Written report is required. Prerequisite(s): MEEN 2210. May be repeated for 6 credit hours, but a maximum of 3 credit hours apply to major.
MEEN 4900-MEEN 4910. Special Problems in Mechanical and Energy Engineering. 1–3 hours each. Individual instruction in theoretical, experimental or research problems. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. May be repeated for 6 credit hours, but a maximum of 3 credit hours from MEEN 4900-MEEN 4910 apply to major.
MEEN 4920. Cooperative Education in Mechanical and Energy Engineering. 3 hours. (0;0;3) Supervised field work in a job directly related to the student’s major, professional field of study or career objectives. Summary report required. May be repeated for credit.
MEEN 4951. Honors College Capstone Thesis. 3 hours. Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis. Prerequisite(s): completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College. May be substituted for HNRS 4000.
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