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Formulation and solution of equations governing the dynamic behavior of engineering systems. Fundamental principles of Newtonian mechanics. Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Motion relative to moving reference frames. Impulse-momentum and work-energy relations. Free and forced vibrations of mechanical systems. Introduction to dynamic analysis of electromechanical and fluid devices and systems. Two lectures, one preceptorial. Prerequisites: MAT 201, PHY 103, and MAE 223 or CEE 205.

Heat and work in physical systems. Concepts of energy conversion and entropy, primarily from a macroscopic viewpoint. Applications to engines, heat pumps, refrigeration, and air-conditioning systems. In the laboratory students will carry out experiments in the fields of analog electronics and thermodynamics. For MAE concentrators only, a combined final laboratory grade will be issued in the spring laboratory course 224, which includes the laboratory work of both 221 and 224. Three lectures, one class, one preceptorial, and one three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: PHY 103 and MAT 201, which may be taken concurrently.

Introduction to the physical and analytical description of phenomena associated with the flow of fluids. Topics include the principles of conservation of mass, momentum, and energy; lift and drag; open channel flow; dynamic similitude; laminar and turbulent flow. Three lectures, one preceptorial. Prerequisites: MAT 104 and 202; MAT 202 may be taken concurrently.

Fundamental principles of solid mechanics: equilibrium equations, reactions, internal forces, stress, strain, Hooke's law, torsion, beam bending and deflection, and deformation in simple structures. Integrates aspects of solid mechanics with applications to mechanical and aerospace structures (engines and wings), and microelectronic and biomedical devices (thin films). Topics include stress concentration, fracture, plasticity, fatigue, visco-elasticity and thermal expansion. The course synthesizes descriptive observations, mathematical theories, and engineering consequences. Two 90-minute lectures. Prerequisites: MAT 104, and PHY 103.

Core laboratory course for concentrators, who carry out experiments in the fields of digital electronics, fluid mechanics, and dynamics. Students also complete an independent research project. Continuation of the laboratory component of 221; a combined final grade will be issued based upon laboratory work in both 221 and 224. Prerequisite: MAT 104, MAT 202, MAE 221 Typically taken concurrently with 222. One three-hour laboratory, one class.

Introductory lecture and laboratory course for current or prospective Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering students that focuses on analytical methods and skills. For AY 2016-17, the course will explore sensors, actuators, and elementary electronics. Electronic circuit assembly includes the use of schematic capture software and the design and fabrication of printed circuit boards. Students will participate in weekly lectures and laboratories. Basic concepts in the course will be reinforced by the development of an independent project. This elective course is PDF only, and it does not count towards the degree requirements in MAE.

Addresses issues of regional and global energy demands, including sources, carriers, storage, current and future technologies, costs for energy conversion, and their impact on climate and the environment. Also focuses on emissions and regulations for transportation. Students will perform cost-efficiency and environmental impact analyses from source to end-user on both fossil fuels and alternative energy sources. Designed for both engineering and non-engineering concentrators.

An overview of the fundamental principles underlying the fluid mechanics of animal swimming and flying. The course will emphasize the importance of using dimensionless physical numbers to gain insight into the mechanisms responsible for animal locomotion in a fluid and interactions of flow with living organisms. Physiological and zoological flows will be studied. Physiological flows will examine internal flows inside living organisms. Zoological flows will concentrate on flows external to living bodies at the macroscopic and microscopic level.

The course will focus on introductory biomedical innovation in three specific areas: Biomedical Implants; Nanotechnology and BioMEMS for Cancer Detection and Treatment; and Ceramic Water Filters for Water Purification. Topics will include basic concepts in cell and molecular biology, as well as fundamentals of materials science and bioengineering. The course will demonstrate how biomedical innovation has had an impact on global health and enterprise in the developed and the developing world.

A treatment of the theory of ordinary differential equations. The objective is to provide the student with an ability to solve standard problems in this field. MORE DESCRIPTION WILL BE ADDED RE LINEAR ALGEBRA