These interactive guides provide a semester-by-semester outline of the courses within a curriculum in a "flowsheet" format. The flowsheets enable students and advisors to visualize the pre-, co-, and post-requisites associated with a course. This tool provides a means for students to understand how courses within a curriculum are linked and provides guidance regarding course scheduling.
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MTH 141 MTH 141LR College Calculus 1Lecture Beginning of a three-semester sequence in calculus for students of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering. Covers differentiation and integration with applications. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. This course is the same as MTH 136 + 137 and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Req:70+ all parts of MRA, or C or better in ULC148, MTH108, 114, 115, 121, 131, D or better in MTH141, 3 on AP Calc or 4-5 on AP Pre-Calc or concurrent reg in MTH109 with C or better in MTH113 or MRA scores 70+ Math Fund AND Alg and 50-69 in Trig Calculus 1 CHE 127 CHE 127LAB General Chem for Engineers 1Laboratory Laboratory to accompany CHE 107, General Chemistry for Engineers 1. Experiments focus upon stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solutions, thermochemistry, and properties of gases. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: .5 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Co-Requisite: CHE 107. Chemistry 1 & Chemistry 1 LAB CHE 107 CHE 107LR Gen Chem for Engineers ILecture Meets the general chemistry requirement for students wishing to receive an engineering degree. Examinations are scheduled outside of the listed class times. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 3.5 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: Intended or Approved Engineering majors only. Chemistry 1 & Chemistry 1 LAB EAS 199 EAS 199SL UB SeminarSeminar The three credit UB Seminar is focused on a big idea or challenging issue to engage students with questions of significance in a field of study and, ultimately, to connect their studies with issues of consequence in the wider world. Essential to the UB Curriculum, the Seminar helps students with common learning outcomes focused on fundamental expectations for critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and oral communication, and learning at a university, all within topic focused subject matter. The Seminars provide students with an early connection to UB faculty and the undergraduate experience at a comprehensive, research university. This course is equivalent to any 199 offered in any subject. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade of F or R may not be able to repeat the course during the fall or spring semester. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Students who have already successfully completed the first year seminar course may not repeat this course. If you have any questions regarding enrollment for this course, please contact your academic advisor. EAS 199, CSE 199, or Equivalent ENG 105 ENG 105LEC Writing and RhetoricLecture An introduction to research, writing, and rhetorical practices employed in academic and professional contexts. The course examines the operation of genres, the audiences they address, and the purposes they serve. The course focuses on the analysis and development of student writing and rhetorical practice. Assignments include research essays, digital compositions, and oral presentations. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: ENG 105 non-Z Requisite Communication Literacy 1 | MTH 142 MTH 142LR College Calculus 2Lecture Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; infinite sequences; series and power series; integration methods; additional topics in analytic geometry. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. This course is the same as MTH 138 and MTH 139 and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 with MTH 137 as a co-requisite; Anti-Requisite MTH 138/139. Calculus 2 PHY 107 PHY 107LR General Physics 1Lecture A calculus-based introductory course primarily for chemistry, engineering, and physics majors. Covers kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotational motion, and oscillations. This course satisfies 4 credits as required by different majors and also 4 credits (out of the mandated 7 credits total) of UB's Science Literacy and Inquiry general education requirement sequence. Enrollment is not allowed in PHY107 if a student has current enrollment in PHY101. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre- or co-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 and MTH 137 Enrollment is not allowed in PHY107 if a student has current enrollment in PHY101. Physics 1 EAS 230 EAS 230LLB Engineering ComputationsLecture This is a first course in computer programming that develops programming concepts using MATLAB with application to engineering problems. Topics include data structures, arithmetic expressions, I/O, plotting, branching and loop structures, debugging, and user-defined functions. These concepts will be illustrated and emphasized through applications in chemical process mass balances, transport processes, truss structures, data fitting, principal component analysis in fluid and solid mechanics, and modal analysis in dynamics. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 137 Engineering Majors Only. Engineering Computations MAE 177 MAE 177LLB Introduction to CADLecture The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with a 3D modeling CAD software platform, like Creo Parametric. Students will learn basic 3D modelling functions such as extrude, revolve, pattern, sweep, etc. The course will cover integration of individual parts into assemblies. Documenting CAD models through the use of engineering drawings will also be covered. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Engineering Majors Only Engineering Drawing and CAD EAS 202 EAS 202SEM Impact On SocietySeminar EAS 202 is a one credit first year seminar course aimed at broadening students' vision of engineering problem solving, and elucidating how engineers can make a difference in meeting key societal needs. The course focus is the National Academy of Engineering's 'Grand Challenges' for the future. It includes a series of interactive presentations by engineering faculty who are experts in these areas, offering an understanding both of these problems and engineering approaches to solving them. Students also explore a self-selected area of personal interest as a step toward identifying possible niches for their own career path. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisites: 1st Term first year Engineering; Not open to BE Majors. Biomedical Engineering majors should take BE 101 instead of EAS 202. Engineering Impact on Society Please see SEAS Advisement Recommendations for information on the Thematic and Global Pathways. Thematic or Global Pathway Course | MTH 241 MTH 241LR College Calculus 3Lecture Geometry and vectors of n-dimensional space; Green's theorem, Gauss theorem, Stokes theorem; multidimensional differentiation and integration; application to 2- and 3-D space. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 154 or MTH 138 and MTH 139 Calculus 3 PHY 108 PHY 108LR General Physics 2Lecture A calculus based introductory course primarily for chemistry, engineering, and physics majors. Covers the electric field, Gauss' law, electric potential, capacitance, DC circuits, RC circuits, magnetic field, Faraday's law, inductance, LR circuits, AC circuits, and Maxwell's equations. This course satisfies 4 credits as required by different majors and also 4 credits (out of the mandated 7 credits total) of UB's Science Literacy and Inquiry general education requirement sequence. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: PHY 107 or PHY 117. Co Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 and MTH 137 Physics 2 PHY 158 PHY 158LAB General Physics Lab 2Laboratory PHY-158 is an introductory Physics lab course. This course covers mechanics, kinematics, forces, vectors, electricity and magnetism. Experiments are used to demonstrate principles discussed in the lecture courses PHY 107 and PHY 108. PHY-158 satisfies the SLI General Education 1-credit laboratory requirement (out of the 7 credits total SLI Gen-Ed requirement). Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: PHY 107 or PHY 117. and Co-Requisite: PHY 108 or PHY 118. Physics 2 Lab EAS 207 EAS 207LR StaticsLecture Applies mechanics to studying static equilibrium of rigid and elastic bodies. Topics include composition and resolution of forces, moments and couple, equivalent force systems, free-body diagrams, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, forces in trusses and beams, friction forces, first and second moments of area, moments and product of inertia, and methods of virtual work and total potential energy. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: PHY 107 or PHY 117; MTH 142 or MTH 139. Co-Requisite: MTH 241 (recommended). Engineering Majors Only Statics MAE 204 MAE 204LR Thermodynamics 1Lecture Covers conservation of mass, first and second laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic properties, equilibrium, and their application to physical and chemical systems. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 138 Engineering Majors Only. Thermodynamics Please see SEAS Advisement Recommendations for information on the Thematic and Global Pathways. Thematic or Global Pathway Course | MTH 306 MTH 306LR Intro Diff EquationsLecture Analytic solutions, qualitative behavior of solutions to differential equations. First-order and higher-order ordinary differential equations, including nonlinear equations. Covers analytic, geometric, and numerical perspectives as well as an interplay between methods and model problems. Discusses necessary matrix theory and explores differential equation models of phenomena from various disciplines. Uses a mathematical software system designed to aid in the numerical and qualitative study of solutions, and in the geometric interpretation of solutions. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 154 or MTH 138 and MTH 139 Differential Equations EAS 208 EAS 208LR DynamicsLecture Applies mechanics to studying the motion of particles and rigid bodies. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles, relative motion, work-energy methods, impulse-momentum methods, kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies, and simple vibration. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 207 and (MTH 241 or MTH 251). Co-Requisite: MTH 306 (recommended). Engineering Majors Only. Dynamics EAS 209 EAS 209LR Mechanics of SolidsLecture Studies the mechanical behavior of solid bodies under various types of loading. Topics include stresses and strain, stress-strain relationships, plane stress and plane strain; shear and bending moments in beams, stresses in beams; deflection of beams, torsion of shafts, buckling of columns, energy methods, and failure criteria. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 207. Engineering Majors Only. Mechanics of Solids EAS 200 EAS 200LR EE Concepts for Non-MajorsLecture Introduces aspects of electrical engineering useful to all the engineering disciplines. Course material includes basic circuit analysis and networks, fundamentals of electromagnetics, energy conversion and transmission. Not intended for electrical or engineering physics majors. Students may not receive credit for this course and EE 202. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Engineering Majors Only and MTH 141 or MTH 137. EE Concepts MAE 278 MAE 278LEC Intro to AE PracticeLecture An overview of aerospace engineering; introduces aerospace history, airplane and rocket anatomy, flow and fluid properties, earth atmosphere, wind tunnels, aerodynamic drag, aircraft performance, aircraft structures and materials, supersonic and hyper-sonic flight, propulsion, orbital mechanics, and future of air and space transportation. If you have completed 300-level MAE courses, and did not complete MAE 278, you should replace MAE 278 with a 300- or 400-level 3-credit SEAS course. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: MTH 141 or MTH 137; PHY 107 or PHY 117; ASE or ENS Majors Only Introduction to Practice | MAE 315 MAE 315LEC Analysis of StructuresLecture Examines the theory of elastic structural components including elastic stress analysis; equilibrium, strain displacement and compatibility; yield criteria; energy methods; finite element analysis and numerical methods. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 209. Co-Requisite: MAE 376. ASE, ME, or ENS majors only. Analysis of Structures MAE 335 MAE 335LR Fluid MechanicsLecture Fluid statics; substantial derivatives; Reynolds transport equation; control volume approach for conservation of mass, linear momentum, moment of momentum, and the first law of thermodynamics; dimensional analysis and similitude; laminar and turbulent pipe flow of liquids; boundary-layer theory; one-dimensional, compressible flow; potential flow. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH306 and PHY 107 and MAE or ENS Majors or Engineering Physics Majors. Fluid Mechanics MAE 340 MAE 340LEC Dynamic SystemsLecture Modeling and analysis of lumped physical systems; static and dynamic response of electrical, mechanical, thermal and hydraulic elements, systems and transducers; Laplace transforms, transfer functions, frequency response; mixed systems; use of state space and matrix methods in systems modeling and analysis; introduction to feedback control. Three credit-hours of lecture per week. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 208, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. Co-Requisite: MAE 376. Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Dynamic Systems MAE 376 MAE 376LEC Applied Math for MAEsLecture Considers the solution of engineering problems using computational methods. Topics include linear algebra, sets of linear and nonlinear equations, ordinary differential equations, and matrix eigen values. Also covers topics in statistics (particularly with normal distributions) and engineering applications involving error analysis. Considers interpolation, splines, and nonlinear curve fitting as time permits. Programming will be required and will build on the basis of earlier Matlab or equivalent language instruction Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: (EAS 230 or EAS 240 or CSE 115 or EAS 999TRCP) and MTH 306. MAE or ENS Majors only. Applied Math for MAE MAE 381 MAE 381LEC Engng Materials 1Lecture Introduces the physics and chemistry of engineering materials including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Covers the relationships among the processing, internal structure, material properties, and applications. Internal structure includes crystal structure, imperfections, and phases. Processing includes annealing, precipitation hardening, and heat treatment of steel. Properties include mechanical properties and corrosion behavior. Also considers current industrial needs. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CHE 101 or CHE 105 or CHE 107. MAE or ENS Majors only. Engineering Materials EAS 360 EAS 360LEC STEM CommunicationsLecture Prepares students to successfully communicate, across a range of professional genres and media, to technical, professional, and public audiences; to produce communications individually and as part of a team; and to produce communications which are consistent with ethical engineering practice. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-requisite: Completion of Communication Literacy 1; Must be a SEAS Major and a UB Curriculum Student. First year students are not permitted to enroll in this course. STEM Communications | MAE 316 MAE 316LEC Aerospace StructuresLecture Explores the theory of light structures including beam bending, shear stress, shear center, and composite beams; shear flow, warping stresses, and secondary warping; torsion of thin-walled single and multi-cell tubes; deformation of struts, plates, frames, and trusses; stress analysis of connections; composite structures and sandwich construction. Also covers computer implementation with applications to aircraft and aerospace structures. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 315. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Aerospace Structures MAE 424 MAE 424LEC AerodynamicsLecture Explores flow over airfoils and wings; ideal flow theory; singularity solutions; superposition; source; and vortex panel methods; method of source panels; 2-D airfoil theory; pressure distributions and lift; effects of compressibility; Prandtl's lifting-line theory; boundary-layer theory; and friction drag. Includes an aerodynamics laboratory experience, considering airfoil characteristics, and boundary-layer measurements. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 335. Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Aerodynamics MAE 334 MAE 334LLB MAE Laboratory ILecture Introduces digital data acquisition systems. A/D convertors, and amplifiers. Error analysis. Transducers for mechanical and electrical measurements. Static and dynamic response of electrical and mechanical elements and systems. Modifying dynamic response using feedback control. One lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Credit: 2 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 340 And EAS 209 And Co-Requisite: EE 200 or EE 202 or equivalent transfer credit. Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. MAE Lab 1 MAE 336 MAE 336LEC Heat TransferLecture Introduces the transport of heat by conduction, convection, and radiation. Topics include transient and steady-state, one- and multidimensional heat conduction (treated both analytically and numerically); single-phase, laminar and turbulent, and forced and natural convection both within ducts and on external surfaces (dimensional analysis and empirical correlations); two-phase transport (boiling and condensation); radiative properties of materials and analysis of radiative heat transfer in enclosures; and analysis of heat exchangers. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 204 and MTH 306 Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. Heat Transfer MAE 385 MAE 385LAB Engng Materials LabLaboratory Involves experiments designed to illustrate the relationships among the processing, internal structure and properties of engineering materials, emphasizing metals and their heat treatment, microstructure and mechanical properties. Provides hands-on experience in metallography, heat treatment and mechanical testing. Includes laboratory report writing and work in groups. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 381. Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Engineering Materials Lab MAE 345 MAE 345LEC Intermediate DynamicsLecture Intermediate dynamics is a preliminary course in modeling dynamical systems for mechanical and aerospace engineering students. Fundamentals methods of kinematics and kinetics for a system of particles are presented with applications to physical systems. This discussion is followed by the development of equations of motion of a rigid body, including the study of torque free motion and conservation principles. Constrained motion is discussed briefly along with a short study of impulsive motion. The concept of equilibrium points for dynamical systems is introduced and methods of linear analysis are discussed in conjunction with linearization about the equilibrium point. The course concludes with an exposition of vibration theory and its relationship to Eigenvalue problems. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 208. Approved Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. Intermediate Dynamics | MAE 434 MAE 434LEC Aircraft DesignLecture Involves practice predicting performance of existing designs with comparison to actual performance; and analyzes performance of new, student-designed aircraft. Conceptual aircraft design for specific mission profiles is facilitated by course-licensed software. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Co-Requisite: MAE 436. Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Aircraft Design MAE 436 MAE 436LEC Flight DynamicsLecture Reviews practical aerodynamics of wings and bodies, as well as performance of aircraft and missiles in the atmosphere. Topics include longitudinal, lateral, and directional static stability; control effectiveness; control forces; basic equations of motion of flight vehicles; aerodynamics, thrust and gravity forces; and stability derivatives. Analyzes aircraft and missile dynamic stability, as well as typical model responses to control inputs. Further studies autopilots, stability augmentation, and analysis of the pilot as a control-system element. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 340 and MAE 424 and MAE 345. Mechanical/Aerospace majors only. Flight Dynamics MAE 422 MAE 422LEC Gas DynamicsLecture Explores fundamentals of gas dynamics and compressible aerodynamics including one-dimensional isentropic flow; one-dimensional flow with friction and with heating or cooling; normal shock relations; oblique shocks and expansion waves; the method of characteristics; quasi-one-dimensional flow; nozzles and diffusers; shock tubes; and small perturbation theory. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 335. Aerospace Engineering or Dual Majors Only. Gas Dynamics MAE 425 MAE 425LEC Space Dyn & CtrlLecture Introduces the concepts of spacecraft orbital mechanics and attitude dynamics. Orbital mechanics is the study of the positional motion, while attitude dynamics describes the orientation of the spacecraft. Topics include: review of rotational kinematics and dynamics, orbital mechanics, gravity turn and trajectory optimization, orbit lifetimes, three-body problem, orbit perturbations, orbit determination, spacecraft dynamics, spinning and three-axis stabilized spacecraft, and attitude determination. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 376. Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Spacecraft MAE 339 MAE 339LAB Aerospace Engr. LabLaboratory Students will conduct a series of hands-on experiments in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and aerodynamics in small groups. They will post-process and analyze the experimental data and compare them with available theories. Communication of the objectives, results, and conclusions is critical in any engineering position; therefore students will present their findings in both textual and graphical form in professional-style reports. Uncertainty analysis is an essential part of analyzing and presenting experimental data, and is incorporated into the labs. Finally, the design of experiments, i.e. what experiment will be conducted, and how and why it will be done, is incorporated heavily into one of the labs and as design problems in the others. Credit: 2 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE335, MAE336, and MAE424; Aerospace Majors only. Aerospace Engineering Lab | MAE 423 MAE 423LEC Intro to PropulsionLecture Reviews combustion thermodynamics; flow in nozzle, diffuser, and constant area duct with shock; analysis and performance of air breathing and chemical rocket propulsion systems; performance of single and multi-staged rocket vehicles; and space missions. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 335 and MAE 422. Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Propulsion MAE 451 MAE 451LEC Design Process & MethodsLecture Discusses the fundamental concepts and activities of design processes. Investigates domain-independent topics of design processes. These topics include idea conception, teamwork, quality, experimental design, optimization, and technical communication. In addition, discusses fundamental methods of design, including decision making, conceptual design, cost evaluation, ethics issues, and intellectual property issues, which are investigated through interactive lectures and individual and group exercises. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisites: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Majors Only. Co-Requisite: MAE 340.MAE 336 Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Design Process and Methods Please see SEAS Advisement Recommendations for information on the Thematic and Global Pathways. Thematic or Global Pathway Course Please see SEAS Advisement Recommendations for information on the Thematic and Global Pathways. Thematic or Global Pathway Course UBC 399 UBC 399MNT UB Curriculum CapstoneMentored Individual Learning UB Curriculum Capstone (UBC 399) is the culminating general education requirement. It is a one-credit course in which you will work in UBPortfolio, with the support of your Capstone instructor, to create a reflective and integrative Capstone ePortfolio based on your UB Curriculum coursework and lived experiences outside of the classroom. All UB Curriculum courses must be completed or in-progress to enroll in and complete UBC 399. Students who drop an in-progress course will be removed from UBC 399 through the add/drop period. Students who resign an in-progress course may not be able to successfully complete the Capstone. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: All UB Curriculum courses must be completed or in-progress to enroll in and complete UBC 399. If you enrolled today in your remaining UBC course(s), HUB will allow you to enroll tomorrow. For questions, email: ubcurriculum@buffalo.edu. UB Capstone |
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Students pursuing a double major in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering should follow the Aerospace flowsheet, and add the following Mechanical courses to their academic plan: MAE 311, MAE 364, MAE 377 (if admitted to ASE effective fall 2016 or later), MAE 494, and a Professional Track requirement (in addition to MAE 434). Please contact an academic advisor for assistance incorporating these courses into your plan.
Course Specific Notes:
MAE 425 will be offered in Spring 2024, and will move to a fall-only course effective Fall 2024.
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General Notes:
Students pursuing a double major in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering should follow the Aerospace flowsheet, and add the following Mechanical courses to their academic plan: MAE 311, MAE 364, MAE 377 (if admitted to ASE effective fall 2016 or later), MAE 494, and a Professional Track requirement (in addition to MAE 434). Please contact an academic advisor for assistance incorporating these courses into your plan.
Course Specific Notes:
MAE 425 will be offered in Spring 2024, and will move to a fall-only course effective Fall 2024.
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MTH 141 MTH 141LR College Calculus 1Lecture Beginning of a three-semester sequence in calculus for students of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering. Covers differentiation and integration with applications. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. This course is the same as MTH 136 + 137 and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Req:70+ all parts of MRA, or C or better in ULC148, MTH108, 114, 115, 121, 131, D or better in MTH141, 3 on AP Calc or 4-5 on AP Pre-Calc or concurrent reg in MTH109 with C or better in MTH113 or MRA scores 70+ Math Fund AND Alg and 50-69 in Trig Calculus 1 CHE 127 CHE 127LAB General Chem for Engineers 1Laboratory Laboratory to accompany CHE 107, General Chemistry for Engineers 1. Experiments focus upon stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solutions, thermochemistry, and properties of gases. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: .5 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Co-Requisite: CHE 107. Chemistry 1 & Chemistry 1 LAB CHE 107 CHE 107LR Gen Chem for Engineers ILecture Meets the general chemistry requirement for students wishing to receive an engineering degree. Examinations are scheduled outside of the listed class times. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 3.5 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: Intended or Approved Engineering majors only. Chemistry 1 & Chemistry 1 LAB Please see the Undergraduate Catalog for more information on this requirement. Intro to Engineering or 100-level TE ENG 105 ENG 105LEC Writing and RhetoricLecture An introduction to research, writing, and rhetorical practices employed in academic and professional contexts. The course examines the operation of genres, the audiences they address, and the purposes they serve. The course focuses on the analysis and development of student writing and rhetorical practice. Assignments include research essays, digital compositions, and oral presentations. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: ENG 105 non-Z Requisite Communication Literacy 1 | MTH 142 MTH 142LR College Calculus 2Lecture Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; infinite sequences; series and power series; integration methods; additional topics in analytic geometry. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. This course is the same as MTH 138 and MTH 139 and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 with MTH 137 as a co-requisite; Anti-Requisite MTH 138/139. Calculus 2 PHY 107 PHY 107LR General Physics 1Lecture A calculus-based introductory course primarily for chemistry, engineering, and physics majors. Covers kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotational motion, and oscillations. This course satisfies 4 credits as required by different majors and also 4 credits (out of the mandated 7 credits total) of UB's Science Literacy and Inquiry general education requirement sequence. Enrollment is not allowed in PHY107 if a student has current enrollment in PHY101. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre- or co-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 and MTH 137 Enrollment is not allowed in PHY107 if a student has current enrollment in PHY101. Physics 1 EAS 230 EAS 230LLB Engineering ComputationsLecture This is a first course in computer programming that develops programming concepts using MATLAB with application to engineering problems. Topics include data structures, arithmetic expressions, I/O, plotting, branching and loop structures, debugging, and user-defined functions. These concepts will be illustrated and emphasized through applications in chemical process mass balances, transport processes, truss structures, data fitting, principal component analysis in fluid and solid mechanics, and modal analysis in dynamics. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 137 Engineering Majors Only. Engineering Computations MAE 177 MAE 177LLB Introduction to CADLecture The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with a 3D modeling CAD software platform, like Creo Parametric. Students will learn basic 3D modelling functions such as extrude, revolve, pattern, sweep, etc. The course will cover integration of individual parts into assemblies. Documenting CAD models through the use of engineering drawings will also be covered. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Engineering Majors Only Engineering Drawing and CAD EAS 198 EAS 198SEM UB SeminarSeminar The one credit UB Seminar is focused on a big idea or challenging issue to engage students with questions of significance in a field of study and, ultimately, to connect their studies with issues of consequence in the wider world. Essential to the UB Curriculum, the Seminar helps transition to UB through an early connection to UB faculty and the undergraduate experience at a comprehensive, research university. This course is equivalent to any 198 offered in any subject. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade of F or R may not be able to repeat the course during the fall or spring semester. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: First semester transfer students upon matriculation to UB will be allowed to take EAS 198 instead of EAS 199. EAS 198 or Equivalent UB Seminar Please see SEAS Advisement Recommendations for information on the Thematic and Global Pathways. Thematic or Global Pathway Course | MTH 241 MTH 241LR College Calculus 3Lecture Geometry and vectors of n-dimensional space; Green's theorem, Gauss theorem, Stokes theorem; multidimensional differentiation and integration; application to 2- and 3-D space. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 154 or MTH 138 and MTH 139 Calculus 3 PHY 108 PHY 108LR General Physics 2Lecture A calculus based introductory course primarily for chemistry, engineering, and physics majors. Covers the electric field, Gauss' law, electric potential, capacitance, DC circuits, RC circuits, magnetic field, Faraday's law, inductance, LR circuits, AC circuits, and Maxwell's equations. This course satisfies 4 credits as required by different majors and also 4 credits (out of the mandated 7 credits total) of UB's Science Literacy and Inquiry general education requirement sequence. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: PHY 107 or PHY 117. Co Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 and MTH 137 Physics 2 PHY 158 PHY 158LAB General Physics Lab 2Laboratory PHY-158 is an introductory Physics lab course. This course covers mechanics, kinematics, forces, vectors, electricity and magnetism. Experiments are used to demonstrate principles discussed in the lecture courses PHY 107 and PHY 108. PHY-158 satisfies the SLI General Education 1-credit laboratory requirement (out of the 7 credits total SLI Gen-Ed requirement). Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: PHY 107 or PHY 117. and Co-Requisite: PHY 108 or PHY 118. Physics 2 Lab EAS 207 EAS 207LR StaticsLecture Applies mechanics to studying static equilibrium of rigid and elastic bodies. Topics include composition and resolution of forces, moments and couple, equivalent force systems, free-body diagrams, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, forces in trusses and beams, friction forces, first and second moments of area, moments and product of inertia, and methods of virtual work and total potential energy. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: PHY 107 or PHY 117; MTH 142 or MTH 139. Co-Requisite: MTH 241 (recommended). Engineering Majors Only Statics MAE 204 MAE 204LR Thermodynamics 1Lecture Covers conservation of mass, first and second laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic properties, equilibrium, and their application to physical and chemical systems. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 138 Engineering Majors Only. Thermodynamics MAE 381 MAE 381LEC Engng Materials 1Lecture Introduces the physics and chemistry of engineering materials including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Covers the relationships among the processing, internal structure, material properties, and applications. Internal structure includes crystal structure, imperfections, and phases. Processing includes annealing, precipitation hardening, and heat treatment of steel. Properties include mechanical properties and corrosion behavior. Also considers current industrial needs. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CHE 101 or CHE 105 or CHE 107. MAE or ENS Majors only. Engineering Materials | MTH 306 MTH 306LR Intro Diff EquationsLecture Analytic solutions, qualitative behavior of solutions to differential equations. First-order and higher-order ordinary differential equations, including nonlinear equations. Covers analytic, geometric, and numerical perspectives as well as an interplay between methods and model problems. Discusses necessary matrix theory and explores differential equation models of phenomena from various disciplines. Uses a mathematical software system designed to aid in the numerical and qualitative study of solutions, and in the geometric interpretation of solutions. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 154 or MTH 138 and MTH 139 Differential Equations EAS 208 EAS 208LR DynamicsLecture Applies mechanics to studying the motion of particles and rigid bodies. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles, relative motion, work-energy methods, impulse-momentum methods, kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies, and simple vibration. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 207 and (MTH 241 or MTH 251). Co-Requisite: MTH 306 (recommended). Engineering Majors Only. Dynamics EAS 209 EAS 209LR Mechanics of SolidsLecture Studies the mechanical behavior of solid bodies under various types of loading. Topics include stresses and strain, stress-strain relationships, plane stress and plane strain; shear and bending moments in beams, stresses in beams; deflection of beams, torsion of shafts, buckling of columns, energy methods, and failure criteria. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 207. Engineering Majors Only. Mechanics of Solids EAS 200 EAS 200LR EE Concepts for Non-MajorsLecture Introduces aspects of electrical engineering useful to all the engineering disciplines. Course material includes basic circuit analysis and networks, fundamentals of electromagnetics, energy conversion and transmission. Not intended for electrical or engineering physics majors. Students may not receive credit for this course and EE 202. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Engineering Majors Only and MTH 141 or MTH 137. EE Concepts Please see SEAS Advisement Recommendations for information on the Thematic and Global Pathways. Thematic or Global Pathway Course | MAE 315 MAE 315LEC Analysis of StructuresLecture Examines the theory of elastic structural components including elastic stress analysis; equilibrium, strain displacement and compatibility; yield criteria; energy methods; finite element analysis and numerical methods. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 209. Co-Requisite: MAE 376. ASE, ME, or ENS majors only. Analysis of Structures MAE 335 MAE 335LR Fluid MechanicsLecture Fluid statics; substantial derivatives; Reynolds transport equation; control volume approach for conservation of mass, linear momentum, moment of momentum, and the first law of thermodynamics; dimensional analysis and similitude; laminar and turbulent pipe flow of liquids; boundary-layer theory; one-dimensional, compressible flow; potential flow. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH306 and PHY 107 and MAE or ENS Majors or Engineering Physics Majors. Fluid Mechanics MAE 340 MAE 340LEC Dynamic SystemsLecture Modeling and analysis of lumped physical systems; static and dynamic response of electrical, mechanical, thermal and hydraulic elements, systems and transducers; Laplace transforms, transfer functions, frequency response; mixed systems; use of state space and matrix methods in systems modeling and analysis; introduction to feedback control. Three credit-hours of lecture per week. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 208, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. Co-Requisite: MAE 376. Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Dynamic Systems MAE 376 MAE 376LEC Applied Math for MAEsLecture Considers the solution of engineering problems using computational methods. Topics include linear algebra, sets of linear and nonlinear equations, ordinary differential equations, and matrix eigen values. Also covers topics in statistics (particularly with normal distributions) and engineering applications involving error analysis. Considers interpolation, splines, and nonlinear curve fitting as time permits. Programming will be required and will build on the basis of earlier Matlab or equivalent language instruction Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: (EAS 230 or EAS 240 or CSE 115 or EAS 999TRCP) and MTH 306. MAE or ENS Majors only. Applied Math for MAE MAE 278 MAE 278LEC Intro to AE PracticeLecture An overview of aerospace engineering; introduces aerospace history, airplane and rocket anatomy, flow and fluid properties, earth atmosphere, wind tunnels, aerodynamic drag, aircraft performance, aircraft structures and materials, supersonic and hyper-sonic flight, propulsion, orbital mechanics, and future of air and space transportation. If you have completed 300-level MAE courses, and did not complete MAE 278, you should replace MAE 278 with a 300- or 400-level 3-credit SEAS course. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: MTH 141 or MTH 137; PHY 107 or PHY 117; ASE or ENS Majors Only Introduction to Practice | MAE 316 MAE 316LEC Aerospace StructuresLecture Explores the theory of light structures including beam bending, shear stress, shear center, and composite beams; shear flow, warping stresses, and secondary warping; torsion of thin-walled single and multi-cell tubes; deformation of struts, plates, frames, and trusses; stress analysis of connections; composite structures and sandwich construction. Also covers computer implementation with applications to aircraft and aerospace structures. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 315. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Aerospace Structures MAE 424 MAE 424LEC AerodynamicsLecture Explores flow over airfoils and wings; ideal flow theory; singularity solutions; superposition; source; and vortex panel methods; method of source panels; 2-D airfoil theory; pressure distributions and lift; effects of compressibility; Prandtl's lifting-line theory; boundary-layer theory; and friction drag. Includes an aerodynamics laboratory experience, considering airfoil characteristics, and boundary-layer measurements. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 335. Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Aerodynamics MAE 334 MAE 334LLB MAE Laboratory ILecture Introduces digital data acquisition systems. A/D convertors, and amplifiers. Error analysis. Transducers for mechanical and electrical measurements. Static and dynamic response of electrical and mechanical elements and systems. Modifying dynamic response using feedback control. One lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Credit: 2 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 340 And EAS 209 And Co-Requisite: EE 200 or EE 202 or equivalent transfer credit. Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. MAE Lab 1 MAE 336 MAE 336LEC Heat TransferLecture Introduces the transport of heat by conduction, convection, and radiation. Topics include transient and steady-state, one- and multidimensional heat conduction (treated both analytically and numerically); single-phase, laminar and turbulent, and forced and natural convection both within ducts and on external surfaces (dimensional analysis and empirical correlations); two-phase transport (boiling and condensation); radiative properties of materials and analysis of radiative heat transfer in enclosures; and analysis of heat exchangers. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 204 and MTH 306 Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. Heat Transfer MAE 385 MAE 385LAB Engng Materials LabLaboratory Involves experiments designed to illustrate the relationships among the processing, internal structure and properties of engineering materials, emphasizing metals and their heat treatment, microstructure and mechanical properties. Provides hands-on experience in metallography, heat treatment and mechanical testing. Includes laboratory report writing and work in groups. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 381. Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Engineering Materials Lab MAE 345 MAE 345LEC Intermediate DynamicsLecture Intermediate dynamics is a preliminary course in modeling dynamical systems for mechanical and aerospace engineering students. Fundamentals methods of kinematics and kinetics for a system of particles are presented with applications to physical systems. This discussion is followed by the development of equations of motion of a rigid body, including the study of torque free motion and conservation principles. Constrained motion is discussed briefly along with a short study of impulsive motion. The concept of equilibrium points for dynamical systems is introduced and methods of linear analysis are discussed in conjunction with linearization about the equilibrium point. The course concludes with an exposition of vibration theory and its relationship to Eigenvalue problems. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 208. Approved Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. Intermediate Dynamics EAS 360 EAS 360LEC STEM CommunicationsLecture Prepares students to successfully communicate, across a range of professional genres and media, to technical, professional, and public audiences; to produce communications individually and as part of a team; and to produce communications which are consistent with ethical engineering practice. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-requisite: Completion of Communication Literacy 1; Must be a SEAS Major and a UB Curriculum Student. First year students are not permitted to enroll in this course. STEM Communications | MAE 434 MAE 434LEC Aircraft DesignLecture Involves practice predicting performance of existing designs with comparison to actual performance; and analyzes performance of new, student-designed aircraft. Conceptual aircraft design for specific mission profiles is facilitated by course-licensed software. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Co-Requisite: MAE 436. Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Aircraft Design MAE 436 MAE 436LEC Flight DynamicsLecture Reviews practical aerodynamics of wings and bodies, as well as performance of aircraft and missiles in the atmosphere. Topics include longitudinal, lateral, and directional static stability; control effectiveness; control forces; basic equations of motion of flight vehicles; aerodynamics, thrust and gravity forces; and stability derivatives. Analyzes aircraft and missile dynamic stability, as well as typical model responses to control inputs. Further studies autopilots, stability augmentation, and analysis of the pilot as a control-system element. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 340 and MAE 424 and MAE 345. Mechanical/Aerospace majors only. Flight Dynamics MAE 422 MAE 422LEC Gas DynamicsLecture Explores fundamentals of gas dynamics and compressible aerodynamics including one-dimensional isentropic flow; one-dimensional flow with friction and with heating or cooling; normal shock relations; oblique shocks and expansion waves; the method of characteristics; quasi-one-dimensional flow; nozzles and diffusers; shock tubes; and small perturbation theory. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 335. Aerospace Engineering or Dual Majors Only. Gas Dynamics MAE 425 MAE 425LEC Space Dyn & CtrlLecture Introduces the concepts of spacecraft orbital mechanics and attitude dynamics. Orbital mechanics is the study of the positional motion, while attitude dynamics describes the orientation of the spacecraft. Topics include: review of rotational kinematics and dynamics, orbital mechanics, gravity turn and trajectory optimization, orbit lifetimes, three-body problem, orbit perturbations, orbit determination, spacecraft dynamics, spinning and three-axis stabilized spacecraft, and attitude determination. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 376. Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Spacecraft MAE 339 MAE 339LAB Aerospace Engr. LabLaboratory Students will conduct a series of hands-on experiments in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and aerodynamics in small groups. They will post-process and analyze the experimental data and compare them with available theories. Communication of the objectives, results, and conclusions is critical in any engineering position; therefore students will present their findings in both textual and graphical form in professional-style reports. Uncertainty analysis is an essential part of analyzing and presenting experimental data, and is incorporated into the labs. Finally, the design of experiments, i.e. what experiment will be conducted, and how and why it will be done, is incorporated heavily into one of the labs and as design problems in the others. Credit: 2 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE335, MAE336, and MAE424; Aerospace Majors only. Aerospace Engineering Lab | MAE 423 MAE 423LEC Intro to PropulsionLecture Reviews combustion thermodynamics; flow in nozzle, diffuser, and constant area duct with shock; analysis and performance of air breathing and chemical rocket propulsion systems; performance of single and multi-staged rocket vehicles; and space missions. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 335 and MAE 422. Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Propulsion MAE 451 MAE 451LEC Design Process & MethodsLecture Discusses the fundamental concepts and activities of design processes. Investigates domain-independent topics of design processes. These topics include idea conception, teamwork, quality, experimental design, optimization, and technical communication. In addition, discusses fundamental methods of design, including decision making, conceptual design, cost evaluation, ethics issues, and intellectual property issues, which are investigated through interactive lectures and individual and group exercises. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisites: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Majors Only. Co-Requisite: MAE 340.MAE 336 Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Design Process and Methods Please see SEAS Advisement Recommendations for information on the Thematic and Global Pathways. Thematic or Global Pathway Course Please see SEAS Advisement Recommendations for information on the Thematic and Global Pathways. Thematic or Global Pathway Course UBC 399 UBC 399MNT UB Curriculum CapstoneMentored Individual Learning UB Curriculum Capstone (UBC 399) is the culminating general education requirement. It is a one-credit course in which you will work in UBPortfolio, with the support of your Capstone instructor, to create a reflective and integrative Capstone ePortfolio based on your UB Curriculum coursework and lived experiences outside of the classroom. All UB Curriculum courses must be completed or in-progress to enroll in and complete UBC 399. Students who drop an in-progress course will be removed from UBC 399 through the add/drop period. Students who resign an in-progress course may not be able to successfully complete the Capstone. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: All UB Curriculum courses must be completed or in-progress to enroll in and complete UBC 399. If you enrolled today in your remaining UBC course(s), HUB will allow you to enroll tomorrow. For questions, email: ubcurriculum@buffalo.edu. UB Capstone |
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Students pursuing a double major in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering should follow the Aerospace flowsheet, and add the following Mechanical courses to their academic plan: MAE 311, MAE 364, MAE 377 (if admitted to ASE effective fall 2016 or later), MAE 494, and a Professional Track requirement (in addition to MAE 434). Please contact an academic advisor for assistance incorporating these courses into your plan.
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MAE 425 will be offered in Spring 2024, and will move to a fall-only course effective Fall 2024.
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MAE 278 MAE 278LEC Intro to AE PracticeLecture An overview of aerospace engineering; introduces aerospace history, airplane and rocket anatomy, flow and fluid properties, earth atmosphere, wind tunnels, aerodynamic drag, aircraft performance, aircraft structures and materials, supersonic and hyper-sonic flight, propulsion, orbital mechanics, and future of air and space transportation. If you have completed 300-level MAE courses, and did not complete MAE 278, you should replace MAE 278 with a 300- or 400-level 3-credit SEAS course. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: MTH 141 or MTH 137; PHY 107 or PHY 117; ASE or ENS Majors Only Introduction to Practice MAE 376 MAE 376LEC Applied Math for MAEsLecture Considers the solution of engineering problems using computational methods. Topics include linear algebra, sets of linear and nonlinear equations, ordinary differential equations, and matrix eigen values. Also covers topics in statistics (particularly with normal distributions) and engineering applications involving error analysis. Considers interpolation, splines, and nonlinear curve fitting as time permits. Programming will be required and will build on the basis of earlier Matlab or equivalent language instruction Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: (EAS 230 or EAS 240 or CSE 115 or EAS 999TRCP) and MTH 306. MAE or ENS Majors only. Applied Math for MAE MAE 340 MAE 340LEC Dynamic SystemsLecture Modeling and analysis of lumped physical systems; static and dynamic response of electrical, mechanical, thermal and hydraulic elements, systems and transducers; Laplace transforms, transfer functions, frequency response; mixed systems; use of state space and matrix methods in systems modeling and analysis; introduction to feedback control. Three credit-hours of lecture per week. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 208, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. Co-Requisite: MAE 376. Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Dynamic Systems MAE 335 MAE 335LR Fluid MechanicsLecture Fluid statics; substantial derivatives; Reynolds transport equation; control volume approach for conservation of mass, linear momentum, moment of momentum, and the first law of thermodynamics; dimensional analysis and similitude; laminar and turbulent pipe flow of liquids; boundary-layer theory; one-dimensional, compressible flow; potential flow. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH306 and PHY 107 and MAE or ENS Majors or Engineering Physics Majors. Fluid Mechanics MAE 315 MAE 315LEC Analysis of StructuresLecture Examines the theory of elastic structural components including elastic stress analysis; equilibrium, strain displacement and compatibility; yield criteria; energy methods; finite element analysis and numerical methods. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 209. Co-Requisite: MAE 376. ASE, ME, or ENS majors only. Analysis of Structures | MAE 345 MAE 345LEC Intermediate DynamicsLecture Intermediate dynamics is a preliminary course in modeling dynamical systems for mechanical and aerospace engineering students. Fundamentals methods of kinematics and kinetics for a system of particles are presented with applications to physical systems. This discussion is followed by the development of equations of motion of a rigid body, including the study of torque free motion and conservation principles. Constrained motion is discussed briefly along with a short study of impulsive motion. The concept of equilibrium points for dynamical systems is introduced and methods of linear analysis are discussed in conjunction with linearization about the equilibrium point. The course concludes with an exposition of vibration theory and its relationship to Eigenvalue problems. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 208. Approved Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. Intermediate Dynamics MAE 385 MAE 385LAB Engng Materials LabLaboratory Involves experiments designed to illustrate the relationships among the processing, internal structure and properties of engineering materials, emphasizing metals and their heat treatment, microstructure and mechanical properties. Provides hands-on experience in metallography, heat treatment and mechanical testing. Includes laboratory report writing and work in groups. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 381. Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Engineering Materials Lab MAE 336 MAE 336LEC Heat TransferLecture Introduces the transport of heat by conduction, convection, and radiation. Topics include transient and steady-state, one- and multidimensional heat conduction (treated both analytically and numerically); single-phase, laminar and turbulent, and forced and natural convection both within ducts and on external surfaces (dimensional analysis and empirical correlations); two-phase transport (boiling and condensation); radiative properties of materials and analysis of radiative heat transfer in enclosures; and analysis of heat exchangers. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 204 and MTH 306 Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. Heat Transfer MAE 334 MAE 334LLB MAE Laboratory ILecture Introduces digital data acquisition systems. A/D convertors, and amplifiers. Error analysis. Transducers for mechanical and electrical measurements. Static and dynamic response of electrical and mechanical elements and systems. Modifying dynamic response using feedback control. One lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Credit: 2 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 340 And EAS 209 And Co-Requisite: EE 200 or EE 202 or equivalent transfer credit. Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. MAE Lab 1 MAE 424 MAE 424LEC AerodynamicsLecture Explores flow over airfoils and wings; ideal flow theory; singularity solutions; superposition; source; and vortex panel methods; method of source panels; 2-D airfoil theory; pressure distributions and lift; effects of compressibility; Prandtl's lifting-line theory; boundary-layer theory; and friction drag. Includes an aerodynamics laboratory experience, considering airfoil characteristics, and boundary-layer measurements. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 335. Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Aerodynamics MAE 316 MAE 316LEC Aerospace StructuresLecture Explores the theory of light structures including beam bending, shear stress, shear center, and composite beams; shear flow, warping stresses, and secondary warping; torsion of thin-walled single and multi-cell tubes; deformation of struts, plates, frames, and trusses; stress analysis of connections; composite structures and sandwich construction. Also covers computer implementation with applications to aircraft and aerospace structures. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 315. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Aerospace Structures EAS 360 EAS 360LEC STEM CommunicationsLecture Prepares students to successfully communicate, across a range of professional genres and media, to technical, professional, and public audiences; to produce communications individually and as part of a team; and to produce communications which are consistent with ethical engineering practice. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-requisite: Completion of Communication Literacy 1; Must be a SEAS Major and a UB Curriculum Student. First year students are not permitted to enroll in this course. STEM Communications | MAE 434 MAE 434LEC Aircraft DesignLecture Involves practice predicting performance of existing designs with comparison to actual performance; and analyzes performance of new, student-designed aircraft. Conceptual aircraft design for specific mission profiles is facilitated by course-licensed software. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Co-Requisite: MAE 436. Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Aircraft Design MAE 339 MAE 339LAB Aerospace Engr. LabLaboratory Students will conduct a series of hands-on experiments in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and aerodynamics in small groups. They will post-process and analyze the experimental data and compare them with available theories. Communication of the objectives, results, and conclusions is critical in any engineering position; therefore students will present their findings in both textual and graphical form in professional-style reports. Uncertainty analysis is an essential part of analyzing and presenting experimental data, and is incorporated into the labs. Finally, the design of experiments, i.e. what experiment will be conducted, and how and why it will be done, is incorporated heavily into one of the labs and as design problems in the others. Credit: 2 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE335, MAE336, and MAE424; Aerospace Majors only. Aerospace Engineering Lab MAE 425 MAE 425LEC Space Dyn & CtrlLecture Introduces the concepts of spacecraft orbital mechanics and attitude dynamics. Orbital mechanics is the study of the positional motion, while attitude dynamics describes the orientation of the spacecraft. Topics include: review of rotational kinematics and dynamics, orbital mechanics, gravity turn and trajectory optimization, orbit lifetimes, three-body problem, orbit perturbations, orbit determination, spacecraft dynamics, spinning and three-axis stabilized spacecraft, and attitude determination. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 376. Mechanical Or Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Spacecraft MAE 422 MAE 422LEC Gas DynamicsLecture Explores fundamentals of gas dynamics and compressible aerodynamics including one-dimensional isentropic flow; one-dimensional flow with friction and with heating or cooling; normal shock relations; oblique shocks and expansion waves; the method of characteristics; quasi-one-dimensional flow; nozzles and diffusers; shock tubes; and small perturbation theory. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 335. Aerospace Engineering or Dual Majors Only. Gas Dynamics MAE 436 MAE 436LEC Flight DynamicsLecture Reviews practical aerodynamics of wings and bodies, as well as performance of aircraft and missiles in the atmosphere. Topics include longitudinal, lateral, and directional static stability; control effectiveness; control forces; basic equations of motion of flight vehicles; aerodynamics, thrust and gravity forces; and stability derivatives. Analyzes aircraft and missile dynamic stability, as well as typical model responses to control inputs. Further studies autopilots, stability augmentation, and analysis of the pilot as a control-system element. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 340 and MAE 424 and MAE 345. Mechanical/Aerospace majors only. Flight Dynamics | UBC 399 UBC 399MNT UB Curriculum CapstoneMentored Individual Learning UB Curriculum Capstone (UBC 399) is the culminating general education requirement. It is a one-credit course in which you will work in UBPortfolio, with the support of your Capstone instructor, to create a reflective and integrative Capstone ePortfolio based on your UB Curriculum coursework and lived experiences outside of the classroom. All UB Curriculum courses must be completed or in-progress to enroll in and complete UBC 399. Students who drop an in-progress course will be removed from UBC 399 through the add/drop period. Students who resign an in-progress course may not be able to successfully complete the Capstone. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: All UB Curriculum courses must be completed or in-progress to enroll in and complete UBC 399. If you enrolled today in your remaining UBC course(s), HUB will allow you to enroll tomorrow. For questions, email: ubcurriculum@buffalo.edu. UB Capstone Please see SEAS Advisement Recommendations for information on the Thematic and Global Pathways. Thematic or Global Pathway Course Please see SEAS Advisement Recommendations for information on the Thematic and Global Pathways. Thematic or Global Pathway Course MAE 423 MAE 423LEC Intro to PropulsionLecture Reviews combustion thermodynamics; flow in nozzle, diffuser, and constant area duct with shock; analysis and performance of air breathing and chemical rocket propulsion systems; performance of single and multi-staged rocket vehicles; and space missions. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MAE 335 and MAE 422. Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Majors Only. Propulsion MAE 451 MAE 451LEC Design Process & MethodsLecture Discusses the fundamental concepts and activities of design processes. Investigates domain-independent topics of design processes. These topics include idea conception, teamwork, quality, experimental design, optimization, and technical communication. In addition, discusses fundamental methods of design, including decision making, conceptual design, cost evaluation, ethics issues, and intellectual property issues, which are investigated through interactive lectures and individual and group exercises. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisites: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Majors Only. Co-Requisite: MAE 340.MAE 336 Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Design Process and Methods |
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MTH 141LR College Calculus 1Lecture Beginning of a three-semester sequence in calculus for students of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering. Covers differentiation and integration with applications. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. This course is the same as MTH 136 + 137 and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Req:70+ all parts of MRA, or C or better in ULC148, MTH108, 114, 115, 121, 131, D or better in MTH141, 3 on AP Calc or 4-5 on AP Pre-Calc or concurrent reg in MTH109 with C or better in MTH113 or MRA scores 70+ Math Fund AND Alg and 50-69 in Trig Calculus 1 PHY 107LR General Physics 1Lecture A calculus-based introductory course primarily for chemistry, engineering, and physics majors. Covers kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotational motion, and oscillations. This course satisfies 4 credits as required by different majors and also 4 credits (out of the mandated 7 credits total) of UB's Science Literacy and Inquiry general education requirement sequence. Enrollment is not allowed in PHY107 if a student has current enrollment in PHY101. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre- or co-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 and MTH 137 Enrollment is not allowed in PHY107 if a student has current enrollment in PHY101. Physics 1 CHE 127LAB General Chem for Engineers 1Laboratory Laboratory to accompany CHE 107, General Chemistry for Engineers 1. Experiments focus upon stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solutions, thermochemistry, and properties of gases. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: .5 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Co-Requisite: CHE 107. Chemistry 1 & Chemistry 1 LAB | MTH 142LR College Calculus 2Lecture Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; infinite sequences; series and power series; integration methods; additional topics in analytic geometry. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. This course is the same as MTH 138 and MTH 139 and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 with MTH 137 as a co-requisite; Anti-Requisite MTH 138/139. Calculus 2 PHY 108LR General Physics 2Lecture A calculus based introductory course primarily for chemistry, engineering, and physics majors. Covers the electric field, Gauss' law, electric potential, capacitance, DC circuits, RC circuits, magnetic field, Faraday's law, inductance, LR circuits, AC circuits, and Maxwell's equations. This course satisfies 4 credits as required by different majors and also 4 credits (out of the mandated 7 credits total) of UB's Science Literacy and Inquiry general education requirement sequence. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: PHY 107 or PHY 117. Co Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 and MTH 137 Physics 2 See the Undergraduate Catalog for more information on this requirement. Intro to Engineering or 100-level TE | MTH 241LR College Calculus 3Lecture Geometry and vectors of n-dimensional space; Green's theorem, Gauss theorem, Stokes theorem; multidimensional differentiation and integration; application to 2- and 3-D space. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 154 or MTH 138 and MTH 139 Calculus 3 PHY 158LAB General Physics Lab 2Laboratory PHY-158 is an introductory Physics lab course. This course covers mechanics, kinematics, forces, vectors, electricity and magnetism. Experiments are used to demonstrate principles discussed in the lecture courses PHY 107 and PHY 108. PHY-158 satisfies the SLI General Education 1-credit laboratory requirement (out of the 7 credits total SLI Gen-Ed requirement). Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: PHY 107 or PHY 117. and Co-Requisite: PHY 108 or PHY 118. Physics 2 Lab EAS 230LLB Engineering ComputationsLecture This is a first course in computer programming that develops programming concepts using MATLAB with application to engineering problems. Topics include data structures, arithmetic expressions, I/O, plotting, branching and loop structures, debugging, and user-defined functions. These concepts will be illustrated and emphasized through applications in chemical process mass balances, transport processes, truss structures, data fitting, principal component analysis in fluid and solid mechanics, and modal analysis in dynamics. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 137 Engineering Majors Only. Engineering Computations | MTH 306LR Intro Diff EquationsLecture Analytic solutions, qualitative behavior of solutions to differential equations. First-order and higher-order ordinary differential equations, including nonlinear equations. Covers analytic, geometric, and numerical perspectives as well as an interplay between methods and model problems. Discusses necessary matrix theory and explores differential equation models of phenomena from various disciplines. Uses a mathematical software system designed to aid in the numerical and qualitative study of solutions, and in the geometric interpretation of solutions. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 154 or MTH 138 and MTH 139 Differential Equations CHE 107LR Gen Chem for Engineers ILecture Meets the general chemistry requirement for students wishing to receive an engineering degree. Examinations are scheduled outside of the listed class times. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 3.5 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: Intended or Approved Engineering majors only. Chemistry 1 & Chemistry 1 LAB |
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EAS 207LR StaticsLecture Applies mechanics to studying static equilibrium of rigid and elastic bodies. Topics include composition and resolution of forces, moments and couple, equivalent force systems, free-body diagrams, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, forces in trusses and beams, friction forces, first and second moments of area, moments and product of inertia, and methods of virtual work and total potential energy. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: PHY 107 or PHY 117; MTH 142 or MTH 139. Co-Requisite: MTH 241 (recommended). Engineering Majors Only Statics | EAS 208LR DynamicsLecture Applies mechanics to studying the motion of particles and rigid bodies. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles, relative motion, work-energy methods, impulse-momentum methods, kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies, and simple vibration. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 207 and (MTH 241 or MTH 251). Co-Requisite: MTH 306 (recommended). Engineering Majors Only. Dynamics | EAS 209LR Mechanics of SolidsLecture Studies the mechanical behavior of solid bodies under various types of loading. Topics include stresses and strain, stress-strain relationships, plane stress and plane strain; shear and bending moments in beams, stresses in beams; deflection of beams, torsion of shafts, buckling of columns, energy methods, and failure criteria. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 207. Engineering Majors Only. Mechanics of Solids | EAS 200LR EE Concepts for Non-MajorsLecture Introduces aspects of electrical engineering useful to all the engineering disciplines. Course material includes basic circuit analysis and networks, fundamentals of electromagnetics, energy conversion and transmission. Not intended for electrical or engineering physics majors. Students may not receive credit for this course and EE 202. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Engineering Majors Only and MTH 141 or MTH 137. EE Concepts |
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MAE 177LLB Introduction to CADLecture The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with a 3D modeling CAD software platform, like Creo Parametric. Students will learn basic 3D modelling functions such as extrude, revolve, pattern, sweep, etc. The course will cover integration of individual parts into assemblies. Documenting CAD models through the use of engineering drawings will also be covered. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Engineering Majors Only Engineering Drawing and CAD | MAE 204LR Thermodynamics 1Lecture Covers conservation of mass, first and second laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic properties, equilibrium, and their application to physical and chemical systems. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 138 Engineering Majors Only. Thermodynamics | MAE 381LEC Engng Materials 1Lecture Introduces the physics and chemistry of engineering materials including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Covers the relationships among the processing, internal structure, material properties, and applications. Internal structure includes crystal structure, imperfections, and phases. Processing includes annealing, precipitation hardening, and heat treatment of steel. Properties include mechanical properties and corrosion behavior. Also considers current industrial needs. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CHE 101 or CHE 105 or CHE 107. MAE or ENS Majors only. Engineering Materials |
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ENG 105LEC Writing and RhetoricLecture An introduction to research, writing, and rhetorical practices employed in academic and professional contexts. The course examines the operation of genres, the audiences they address, and the purposes they serve. The course focuses on the analysis and development of student writing and rhetorical practice. Assignments include research essays, digital compositions, and oral presentations. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: ENG 105 non-Z Requisite Communication Literacy 1 | Please see the SEAS Advisement Recommendations for information on Thematic and Global Pathways. Thematic or Global Pathway Course | Please see the SEAS Advisement Recommendations for information on Thematic and Global Pathways. Thematic or Global Pathway Course |
General Notes:
Students pursuing a double major in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering should follow the Aerospace flowsheet, and add the following Mechanical courses to their academic plan: MAE 311, MAE 364, MAE 377 (if admitted to ASE effective fall 2016 or later), MAE 494, and a Professional Track requirement (in addition to MAE 434). Please contact an academic advisor for assistance incorporating these courses into your plan.
Course Specific Notes:
MAE 425 will be offered in Spring 2024, and will move to a fall-only course effective Fall 2024.
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