| Course: | EG471 |
| Title: | Engineering Design I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The first course in a two-semester capstone design sequence for General Engineering majors. Topics include the engineering design process, project management, codes and standards. Students form design teams, select a capstone design project and progress through the project definition, proposal, exploratory research, concept selection and preliminary design stages of the project. The capstone design project continues in EM422. |
| Requisites: | 1/C General Engineering Major Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EG472 |
| Title: | Engineering Design Ii |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | Part two of the two-semester capstone design course sequence for General Engineering majors. Students continue with concept selection, detailed design, prototyping and evaluation of their capstone design projects. Formal presentations and reports are prepared to review and document the designs. |
| Requisites: | 1/C General Engineering Major; EM421 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Co |
| Course: | EM211 |
| Title: | Statics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | An initial course in applied vector mechanics with emphasis on static equilibrium. Topics include forces, moments, couples, equivalent force-couple systems, centroids, distributed forces, and Coulomb friction. The application of the free body diagram in the analysis of static equilibrium of frames, machines and trusses is stressed. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: None; Coreq: Calculus III and Physics I. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EM215 |
| Title: | Introduction To Mechanical Engineering |
| Credits: | 1—4—3 |
| Description: | This is an overview course for Mechanical, General, and Nuclear Engineering majors that introduces the student to the main areas of mechanics, materials, and thermoscience. In addition, it provides background in visualization skills and the design process. Projects are used to enhance the understanding of mechanical engineering and the design process. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: None; for EME, EGE, and ENR majors only. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EM217 |
| Title: | Strength Of Materials |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A first course in mechanics of deformable bodies with emphasis on the engineering approach to the responses of these bodies to various types of loadings. Topics include stress-strain relationships, stress-strain analysis, stress and strain transformation (Mohr's circle), load-deflection, bending, torsion, buckling, and temperature effects. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EM211; Coreq: SM212. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EM221 |
| Title: | Statics & Mechanics Of Materials |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | Vector representation of force, resultant force and moment, equilibrium of concurrent and non-concurrent forces. Determinate and indeterminate force systems. Area moments and products of inertia. Support reactions and free-body diagrams for simple models of structures. Internal forces and moments in slender members. Cauchy's stress, linear strain, and Hooke's law for isotropic solids. Axial, torsional, and bending stresses in structural members. Axial and hoop stresses in thin-walled pressure vessels. Failure criteria for isotropic materials. Laboratory work integrated to enhance conceptual understanding and provide practical insight. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Coreq: (SP211 OR SP211P OR SP211 Prereq: Coreq: (SP211 OR SP211P OR SP |
| Course: | EM222 |
| Title: | Mechanics I |
| Credits: | 4—0—4 |
| Description: | An initial course in applied vector mechanics with coverage of both statics and dynamics. Topics include forces, moments, couples, properties of areas, and distributed forces. The application of the free body diagram in the analysis of static equilibrium of frames, machines and trusses. Topics in dynamics including kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, as well as energy and momentum methods. |
| Requisites: | Coreq: SM221 and SP211 Prereq: Coreq: SM221 AND SP211 Prereq: Coreq: SM221 AND |
| Course: | EM223 |
| Title: | Mechanics Ii |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A first course in mechanics of deformable bodies with emphasis on the engineering approach to the responses of these bodies to various types of loadings. Topics include stress-strain relationships, stress-strain analysis, stress and strain transformation (Mohr's circle), load-deflection, bending, torsion, buckling, and temperature effects. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | EM211 or EM222. Coreq: SM212 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EM226 |
| Title: | Engineering Computation |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This is an introductory course in algorithmic thinking using MATLAB. Topics include element-wise algebra, advanced plotting, user-defined functions, selection structures, for and while loops, calculus and differential equations, and advanced topics. Assignments and projects will be conducted to provide realistic applications for algorithmic thinking and technical writing. |
| Requisites: | EME, EGE, ENR MAJORS ONLY. Coreq: SM122. Prereq: Coreq: SM122 Prereq: Coreq: S |
| Course: | EM228 |
| Title: | Engineering Design I |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | The first course in the mechanical engineering design course sequence. Topics include hand sketching, computer-aided design and manufacturing, use of hand and machine tools, and professional design communication. Students will complete five design projects, working through all stages of the design process including problem definition, ideation, conceptual design, manufacturing, testing, and redesign. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EM232 |
| Title: | Dynamics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Course in classical vector dynamics. Topics include vector algebra and calculus, kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, as well as energy and momentum methods. Extensive problem solving involving particle and rigid body motion is required. [fall, spring, summer] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EM211 Coreq: SM212. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EM300 |
| Title: | Principles Of Propulsion |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A study of the principles of energy conversion, fluid flow and hydraulics applied to naval engineering systems, including the basic operation of steam, gas turbine and internal combustion power plants, as well as heat exchangers, air conditioning, and refrigeration. [fall, spring, summer] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Physics I (SP211 or SP221). Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Cor |
| Course: | EM312 |
| Title: | Materials Science |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | An introductory course in the physical and mechanical properties and processing of engineering design materials including metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, their structures, use in engineering applications and failure phenomena. All laboratory projects are structured to provide strong physical illustrations for the topics covered in lectures. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SC112, Coreq: SP211 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EM316 |
| Title: | Intro To Fluid Dynamics & Heat Transfer |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | A first course in thermal systems that covers incompressible fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Topics in fluid mechanics include properties of fluids, fluid statics, integral conservation equations, differential field analysis, dimensional analysis and similitude, incompressible boundary layers, viscous flow in conduits and flow about immersed bodies. Topics in heat transfer include one-dimensional steady conduction, convection and radiation exchange. Heat transfer emphasis is related to heat exchangers and electronics cooling applications. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SP211 Coreq: SM212 Prereq: SP211 OR SP211P OR SP211 Coreq: Prereq: SP211 |
| Course: | EM317 |
| Title: | Thermodynamics With Appl |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | A basic thermodynamics course in which the first and second laws of thermodynamics are studied primarily from the classical macroscopic viewpoint and applied to both closed and open systems. Working substances include perfect gases, real gases and vapors in addition to solids and liquids. Thermodynamic cycles are covered with specific reference to internal combustion engines, gas turbine engines, steam power plants and refrigeration. Methods for improving the performance of thermodynamic cycles are discussed including regeneration. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SC111 and Coreq: SP211 Prereq: SC111 Coreq: SP211 OR SP211P OR SP211R Pr |
| Course: | EM319 |
| Title: | Engineering Thermodynamics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | A basic thermodynamics course in which the first and second laws of thermodynamics are studied primarily from the classical macroscopic viewpoint and applied to both closed and open systems. Working substances include perfect gases, real gases and vapors in addition to solids and liquids. Naval applications are emphasized. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SC111; Coreq: SP211. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EM320 |
| Title: | Applied Thermodynamics |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | Laboratory equipment which operates on principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics is used to reinforce analyses and design of gas and vapor power cycles, refrigeration and air conditioning, ship and aircraft propulsion systems, combustion, energy conversion and compressible flow. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EM319 or equivalent. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EM324 |
| Title: | Fluid Dynamics |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | An introductory course in fluid dynamics stressing both the integral and differential forms of the conservation laws of fluid flow. Engineering applications are made to hydrostatics and to ideal and real fluid flows. Laboratory experiments and problems sessions complement the lectures. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM212 and Coreq: EM215, EM226, EA208, EN275, EN330, EW200, or SI204 Prer |
| Course: | EM335 |
| Title: | Mechanics Iii |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | This course expands on fundamental topics introduced in prior mechanics and materials courses. This course incorporates elements of solid mechanics, and dynamics as well as materials selection and manufacturing. Mechanics topics include an introduction to plate theory, orthotropic material behavior, and elementary vibrations analysis. Materials selection and manufacturing topics include: nonferrous metals, polymers and composites, ceramics and the processing techniques associated with these materials. |
| Requisites: | (EM222 or EM232) and (EM223 or EM217) and (EM313, ER313, EA222, or EN380) Prereq |
| Course: | EM337 |
| Title: | Energy Systems |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | An advanced course in energy systems analysis. The First and Second Laws are reviewed and applied to practical systems along with exergy analysis. Topics include applied combustion, and complex fuel analysis for internal and external combustion engines, stationary and mobile power, refrigeration and psychrometric applications. |
| Requisites: | EM317 or EM319 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EM371 |
| Title: | Introduction To Design |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | Fundamentals of mechanical design, with emphasis on the design of pertinent machine elements. Topics such as fasteners, springs, anti-friction bearings, lubrication and journal bearings, gearing and shafts are covered. Also included are static and fatigue failure theories. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EM217 and EM232. Prereq: EM217 AND EM232 Coreq: Prereq: EM217 AND EM232 |
| Course: | EM375 |
| Title: | Mechanical Engineering Experimentation |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | A design course that emphasizes the theory and practical considerations associated with contemporary experimental procedures, methods and design strategies. Topics include measurement error and its propagation, equation fitting and plotting, signal acquisition and validation, instrument response and elements of experimental design. Emphasis includes computer aided data reduction, modeling of a system and report writing. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM212, EM217, and EM232. Prereq: SM212 AND EM217 AND EM23 Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | EM380 |
| Title: | Engineering Review |
| Credits: | 0—2—0 |
| Description: | A comprehensive review course to prepare students to take the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. Topics include mathematics, chemistry, computers, electrical engineering, engineering economics, statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanics of materials. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: 1/C engineering major. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EM414 |
| Title: | Heat Transfer |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | In steady-state and transient conduction, laminar and turbulent internal and external convection, and thermal radiation. Applications studied address renewable energy and power generation systems, heat exchangers and fins, nuclear reactor cooling, and microelectronics thermal management. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: (EM317 OR EM319) and EM324 |
| Course: | EM420 |
| Title: | Project Management Mech Eng |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Project Management for Mechanical Engineers is an introduction to the fundamentals of project management. Topics include planning projects, schedules, budgets, resources, data analysis, project team dynamics, implementation, execution, performance measurement and closeout. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Engineering major or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prere |
| Course: | EM423 |
| Title: | Mechanical Vibrations |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | The treatment of vibration fundamentals including free, damped and forced harmonic vibrations of linear single and multi-degree of freedom systems, modal analysis, continuous systems and a practical project. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EM217 and EM232. Prereq: EM217 AND EM232 Coreq: Prereq: EM217 AND EM232 |
| Course: | EM424 |
| Title: | Analytical Methods Mechanics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Review of solution methods to frequently encountered engineering problems such as cylindrical and spherical heat conduction, wave dynamics, boundary layers and vibrations. The solutions methods focus on problems encountered in solid mechanics, fluids mechanics and heat transfer. Includes both analytical and numerical problem solving techniques. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM212 and Coreq: EM215, EM226, EA208, EN275, EN330, EW200, or SI204) Pre |
| Course: | EM425 |
| Title: | Numerical Methods For Engineers |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | An introduction to numerical techniques for solving mathematical problems relevant to a range of engineering and physical systems. Applications are drawn primarily from mechanical, nuclear, and aerospace engineering. Lectures and programming assignments will cover a range of topics to include solutions of systems of linear equations, solution of non-linear equations, curve fitting, numeric integration, and numeric solution methods for differential equations. Students will undertake a project using numerical methods and present their results. |
| Requisites: | SM212 and (EM215, EM226, EA208, EN275, EN330, EW202, EE322, or SI204) Prereq: C |
| Course: | EM433 |
| Title: | Computer-Aided Manufacturing |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | This course examines how computers and automation are used in modern manufacturing processes. Topics include machining processes, CNC programming, process planning, dimensioning, and tolerancing. Students participate in a manufacturing project which utilizes CAD/CAM software to design and manufacture a component using CNC machining equipment. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: 1/C engineering major. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EM434 |
| Title: | Additive Manufacturing |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | A course in current Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies and their applications in the Department of Defense and industry. Practical hands-on use of AM, engineering design for AM, and modern topics in AM are core areas emphasized in a project-based learning environment with potential for tangible contributions to the operating forces of the Navy and Marine Corps. All AM methods are reviewed with emphasis on Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography, and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). Cannot received credit for both EM434 and EW470. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EM217, EM221, EA222, EN222, or approval of the Dept Chair. Prereq: Core |
| Course: | EM436 |
| Title: | Mechanics Of Composite Struc |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | Mechanics of Composite Structures is an introductory course that emphasizes the mechanics of structures containing composite materials. Mechanics topics covered include generalized Hooke's Law, lamina constitutive relationships, lamina strength analysis, micro-mechanics of fiber reinforced lamina, and the mechanics of composite laminates. In addition materials science and manufacturing of composites are covered. A project that requires both the design, manufacture and testing of a composite component or structure concludes this course. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EM217. Prereq: EM217 Coreq: Prereq: EM217 Coreq: Prereq: EM217 Coreq: |
| Course: | EM441 |
| Title: | Directed Energy Weapons |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course will provide students with an introduction to the use of Directed Energy Systems. Topics covered include propagation of directed energy, atmospheric effects and modeling, and simulation of a directed energy beam. In addition, an overview of the technology and analysis needed to understand and design the beam control systems that accomplish acquisition, tracking, and pointing of shipboard lasers will be discussed. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM212 and SP212 Prereq: SM212 AND SP212 Coreq: Prereq: SM212 AND SP212 C |
| Course: | EM443 |
| Title: | Energy Conversion |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Fundamentals of applied energy systems including types and sources of energy; forms and methods of energy delivery; and the sectors, magnitude, and use patterns of energy consumption. Focusing on the US national energy situation, topics include energy conversion processes in existing and projected power, transportation, heating and cooling systems, with emphasis on efficiency, economic viability, and environmental impacts. Traditional and nontraditional fuels; nuclear energy systems, alternate energy systems, and methods of energy storage. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EM319 or equivalent. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EM444 |
| Title: | Solar Energy |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | An introduction to solar energy conversion and applications. Topics covered include: solar radiation, weather, seasonal, and locational effects; solar thermal and photovoltaic energy systems, economic feasibility, and impacts on the electric grid. For comparison purposes, other energy technologies are evaluated including conventional and nuclear power generation, wind energy, geothermal, waste-to-energy, biomass, hydropower, hydrogen, and energy storage. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EM317 OR EM317L OR EM319 Coreq: Prereq: EM317 OR EM317L OR EM319 Coreq: |
| Course: | EM445 |
| Title: | Nondestructive Evaluation |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | The course examines each of the quantitative sensor-based methods for non-invasively assessing the structural integrity of materials -- metals and composites. The methods covered include sonic, ultrasonic, electro-magnetic, optical and infrared. The important properties of any sensor are its wavelength, beam spread, and resolution and each student will receive a solid understanding of how these three key parameters are used to provide optimal NDE results for understanding material properties as well as detecting internal defects. Labs involve materials imaging, subsurface characterization and imaging, microstructure and properties characterization, and defect characterization in naval and aerospace components. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SP212, EM313. Prereq: SP212 AND EM313 Coreq: Prereq: SP212 AND EM313 Cor |
| Course: | EM447 |
| Title: | Wind And Tidal Energy |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course will cover wind and water turbine technology including design of turbine blades, analysis of flow regimes and energy conversion. The economics and policies involved in implementing these renewable energy systems will also be studied. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EM317 or EM319 and EM316, EM324 or EA301. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq |
| Course: | EM450 |
| Title: | Combustion And Flames |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | In this class we will study combustion and flames in the context of diesel engines, aviation and ship-based gas turbines as well as burners. A wide range of conventional and alternative, commercial and military fuels are studied. Numerous laboratory exercises are performed to explore and measure how combustion systems work. This includes reverse engineering a range of combustion systems in order to understand how air and fuel are prepared for combustion, where and how heat release occurs, and the exhaust emissions that follow. Companion combustion thermodynamics and combustion kinetics analysis are used to understand and explain the various combustion systems. |
| Requisites: | PREREQ: EM320 Prereq: EM320 Coreq: Prereq: EM320 Coreq: Prereq: EM320 Coreq: |
| Course: | EM451 |
| Title: | Design Of Robotic Elements |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | This course addresses practical issues concerning the design, fabrication and operation of wheel-driven mobile robots. The objectives of the course are to: (a) Design and fabricate wheel-driven mobile robots to accomplish particular performance objectives, (2) Select typical elements used in robot construction such as electric motors, drive train components, pneumatic components, and sensors, and (3) Develop and test code for a programmable robot controller to incorporate various sensors and enable autonomous operation. The course utilizes a hands-on, project-based approach to learning about robotics. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EM371 or ER371 or permission of instructor. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Cor |
| Course: | EM452 |
| Title: | Mechanics Of Materials |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This is a fundamental course in mechanics of deformable bodies with an emphasis on the engineering approach to the elastic response of simple deformable bodies to various types of loadings. Topics include axial, torsion and bending loads, combined loads, stress-strain relationships, stress and strain transformation (Mohr's circle), load-deflection, buckling, and temperature effects. Midshipmen who take EM217 cannot also receive credit for EM452. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EM211. Coreq: SM212. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EM456 |
| Title: | Corrosion And Corrosion Control |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | A course dedicated to the study of various types of corrosion including the electrochemical and metallurgical mechanisms responsible for each and their prevention. The course concentrates principally on the structural alloys used in the marine environment. Laboratory sessions involve demonstrations and hands-on experiments which complement the lecture material. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EA222 or EM313 or ER313 or EN380 or EM452. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Core |
| Course: | EM461 |
| Title: | Engines: Principles, Design And Applications |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | The course objective is to provide a fundamental understanding of reciprocating internal-combustion engine design and operation. This is achieved by linking existing engine hardware design and performance analysis to concepts and disciplines studied in the mechanical engineering curriculum. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EM320 and EM324 or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | EM462 |
| Title: | Energy, Analysis, Policy, & Security |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Interdisciplinary course with large group focus on energy and energy security from joint engineering, economic, environmental, and policy perspectives. The engineering-focused section will explore the technology of energy systems as it intersects with these other disciplines. |
| Requisites: | (EM317 or EM319) and (1C or 2C standing) or Dept Chair Permission Prereq: Coreq |
| Course: | EM465 |
| Title: | HUMANITARIAN ENGINEERING |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The course begins with explaining the logistics of a global response in a disaster. The course will then focus on the technical aspects of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief response; including providing water & sanitation, and shelter. The technical efficacy of those solutions will be assessed using simple analytical, and physical and/or computer modeling. Students will complete a final project designing and prototyping a low-tech solution for water & sanitation or shelter needs. |
| Requisites: |
| Course: | EM471 |
| Title: | Mechanical Engineering Design I |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | The first course in a two-semester capstone design sequence. Topics include the engineering design process, project management, codes and standards, engineering ethics, and computer-aided design. Students form design teams, select a capstone design project and progress through the proposal and preliminary design stages of the project. The capstone design project continues in EM472. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EM371, ER371, or Dept Chair Approval Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Pre |
| Course: | EM472 |
| Title: | Mechanical Engineering Design Ii |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | Part two of the two-semester capstone design course sequence. Students continue with concept selection, detail design, prototyping and evaluation of their capstone design projects. Formal presentations and reports are prepared to review and document the designs. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: (EM371 or ER371, and EM471) or approval of department chair. Prereq: Co |
| Course: | EM473 |
| Title: | Design Of Modern Weapons |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The course objectives are to teach students how explosives function, how they are manufactured, and how they are used. They will also learn the principles of warhead design and the determination of weapons system effectiveness. Students will form design teams and build representative weapons to be tested at a Navy Test Range. They will also study the Target Planning Cycle and the purpose of weapons testing. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | EM474 |
| Title: | Gas Turbines: Design & Analysis |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | A course designed to acquaint the student with the design and analysis of modern gas turbine engines currently employed by the U.S. navy for ship and aircraft propulsion and electrical power generation. The performance of gas turbine engines under various environmental and flight conditions and modes of operation will be evaluated. The various components that comprise gas turbine engines such as axial and centrifugal compressors, combustors, axial turbines, intercoolers, reheaters/afterburners, regenerators, inlet/exit diffusers, exhaust nozzles and auxiliary systems will be studied. Methods of power augmentation and future concepts in turbomachinery propulsion will be discussed. The course will add to the student's knowledge in the areas of thermodynamics, compressible flow, combustion, and emissions control. The culmination of the course is a final design project. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EM320 OR EM337 Coreq: Prereq: EM320 OR EM337 Coreq: Prereq: EM320 OR EM3 |
| Course: | EM476 |
| Title: | Vehicle Dynamics |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | The fundamentals of passenger vehicle and light truck design and vehicle dynamics are covered. The engineering principles associated with acceleration, braking, handling, ride quality, aerodynamics and tire characteristics are discussed, as well as suspension and steering design. There will also be several lab exercises where vehicle systems are evaluated by students. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: 1C Engineering major or approval of Dept Chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | EM478 |
| Title: | Biological Fluid Dynamics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Analysis of fluid flow in and around biological systems, focusing on the mechanics of swimming, flying, and breathing. Two major themes of the course are the effect of scale on evolutionary form and function, and the relationships between biological inspiration, physical understanding, and engineering design. Fluid dynamics concepts from the prerequisite course will be expanded to include vortex dynamics, Stokes flow, and the structure of turbulence. |
| Requisites: | PREREQ: EM316 OR EM324 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | ER301 |
| Title: | Fundamentals Of Nuclear Engineering |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | An introductory course in the basics of nuclear engineering and radiological sciences. Subject areas include the basics in radiation physics, nuclear plant design, the fuel cycle and radiological health physics. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SP211 (or equivalent). Coreq: SP212 (or equivalent). Prereq: Coreq: Pre |
| Course: | ER312 |
| Title: | Nuclear Materials Science |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | An introductory course in physical and mechanical properties of engineering alloys, ceramics and plastics; their microstructures, failure phenomena, and their use in nuclear engineering applications. All laboratory projects are structured to provide strong physical illustrations for the topics covered in the lectures. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SC112 and Coreq: SP211 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | ER313 |
| Title: | Nuclear Material Science |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | An introductory course in material science and engineering with an emphasis on the importance of material selection and design for the Nuclear Engineering major. It involves the study of the structure and properties of materials and how these are interrelated and influenced by manufacturing, processing, and the environment. The course concentrates predominantly on metallic materials with emphasis on materials used in nuclear applications. Radiation interactions with matter are also reviewed leading to a understanding of radiation damage to structural materials. |
| Requisites: | Coreq: EM221/EM217 Prereq: Coreq: EM221 AND EM217 Prereq: Coreq: EM221 AND EM2 |
| Course: | ER327 |
| Title: | Applied Nuclear Physics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Introduction to the basic concepts of nuclear physics for engineering students. Emphasis is placed on the structure and stability of the nucleus, nuclear forces, decay processes, nuclear reactions, and interactions of radiation with matter. Nuclear Engineering applications are highlighted. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: ER301 Coreq: SM212 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | ER338 |
| Title: | Comp Tools For Nuclear Eng |
| Credits: | 0—4—2 |
| Description: | This is an introductory lab course in the use of MCNP and basic SolidWorks for nuclear engineering. Topics in MCNP include surfaces and cells to describe geometry, material definitions, source definitions, creation of tallies, variance reduction and advanced topics. SolidWorks topics include representing 2D and 3D parts, along with assemblies. |
| Requisites: | ER301 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | ER362 |
| Title: | Reactor Physics |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | Reactor Physics provides the principles underlying power generation in both a steady state and transient fission reactor. Subject areas include neutron diffusion and slowing down theory, criticality, bare, reflected and heterogeneous reactors, reactor kinetics, and reactor control. Experiments and classroom exercises include the determination of important reactor parameters, the use of computational methods, and the use of plant simulation software. |
| Requisites: | ER301 and ER338 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | ER371 |
| Title: | Nuclear Plant Design |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Fundamentals of nuclear power plant design, with emphasis on basis for light water reactor design. Topics include power reactor economics, design considerations dealing with the nuclear fuel cycle, primary and secondary system components and reactor safety. A term project involving the analysis of a modern nuclear reactor design will be completed. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: ER301. Prereq: ER301 Coreq: Prereq: ER301 Coreq: Prereq: ER301 Coreq: |
| Course: | ER460 |
| Title: | Intro To Health Physics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Broad and quantitative overview of health physics, including radiation sources, measurement and dosimetry, exposure, interaction in the body, biological effects, imaging and medical applications, protection, accidents, and regulations. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: ER301 Prereq: ER301 Coreq: Prereq: ER301 Coreq: Prereq: ER301 Coreq: |
| Course: | ER461 |
| Title: | Nuclear Weapons Effects |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Introduction to nuclear weapons with historical references, yield calculations, physics of assembly, fission, fusion, and disassembly. Prompt and residual effects, modeling, biological effects, and nuclear policy are covered. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SP212 and SM212 Prereq: SP212 AND SM212 Coreq: Prereq: SP212 AND SM212 C |
| Course: | ER463 |
| Title: | Radiation Engineering |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | An introductory course in basic radiation detection and measurement systems. Subject areas include radiation statistics, data analysis, gas-filled detectors, scintillation detectors, semi-conductor detectors, gamma and charged particle spectroscopy, signal processing and electronics, neutron detection techniques, activation analysis, neutron generators, and radiation detection applications. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: ER301 and ER338 Prereq: ER301 AND ER338 Coreq: Prereq: ER301 AND ER338 C |
| Course: | ER468 |
| Title: | Nuclear Plant Engineering |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Fundamentals of the thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer associated with the design, operation and safety of nuclear power plants are analyzed. Thermal hydraulic fundamentals are applied to the reactor core, primary and secondary systems. Effects of reactor transients are also analyzed. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: ER371. Prereq: ER371 Coreq: Prereq: ER371 Coreq: Prereq: ER371 Coreq: |
| Course: | EX401 |
| Title: | Interdisciplinary Capstone Design I |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | The first course in a two-semester interdisciplinary capstone design sequence. Projects and teams are selected during the previous semester. Student teams work through the design process including the problem definition, information gathering, concept generation, and design selection phases. Project management and design communication - both written and oral - are emphasized throughout. The design process continues in EX402. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: 1C Engineering Major or permission of Major's Dept Chair. Prereq: EAS OR |
| Course: | EX402 |
| Title: | Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Ii |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | The second course in a two-semester interdisciplinary capstone design sequence. Continuing the work done in EX401, the goal of the course is a working prototype, be it a physical product, detailed analytical model, algorithm, or software application. The design process concludes with the product architecture, configuration design, parametric design, and detail design phases. Greater emphasis is placed on an incremental process of testing, evaluation, and redesign of prototypes. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EX401. Prereq: EX401 Coreq: Prereq: EX401 Coreq: Prereq: EX401 Coreq: |
| Course: | EX420 |
| Title: | Engineering Project Management |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Engineering Project Management is an introduction to the fundamentals of project management. Topics include planning projects, schedules, budgets, resources, data analysis, project team dynamics, implementation, execution, performance measurement and closeout. Engineering project work taken from several relevant disciplines will be explored. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: 1C or 2C Engineering major Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Core |
| Course: | EX475 |
| Title: | Interdisciplinary Capstone Design I - Formula Sae |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | This course is the first in a two course sequence that provides the capstone experience for an interdisciplinary team of midshipmen designing, fabricating, and testing a small formula style racecar. During this semester, students will learn the formal design process from determining customer needs to developing a detailed design that meets all objectives. Students will become familiar with various vehicle subsystems and conduct extensive design, modeling, simulation and analysis using state of the art software tools. Work will be completed in a teaming environment focused on effective program management and students will complete a series of oral and written design reviews. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: 1C Engineering Major or permission of Major's Dept Chair. Prereq: Coreq |
| Course: | EX476 |
| Title: | Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Ii - Formula Sae |
| Credits: | 1—4—3 |
| Description: | This course is the second in a two course sequence that provides the capstone experience for an interdisciplinary team of midshipmen designing, fabricating, and testing a small formula style racecar. During this semester, students will focus on fabrication and testing of the project vehicle using detailed designs developed during the previous semester. Work will be completed in a teaming environment focused on effective program management and students will complete a series of oral and written design reviews. The course culminates in participation in an intercollegiate competition. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: EX475. Prereq: EX475 Coreq: Prereq: EX475 Coreq: Prereq: EX475 Coreq: |