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spark-ignition and compression-ignition engines. General engine systems and working cycles are described. Engine thermodynamics, gas exchange and combustion processes, engine fluid flow and heat transfer, and fuel injection systems are analyzed. The course also reviews the formation of engine exhaust emissions and methods for controlling the emissions of the internal combustion engines. Engine design and consideration of the effects of design and operating factors are introduced. Prerequisite: ME 440 3 credits ME 435: Elastomer Design This course is designed to introduce students to the important field of polymer science with a focus on thermoplastics and elastomers. The course will be focused on the fundamentals of elastomer selection, mechanical properties of elastomers, and design of elastomeric components including hyperelastic modeling. Prerequisites: ME 214, ME 315 3 credits ME 440: Advanced Thermodynamics Application of first, second, and third law of thermodynamics, thermodynamic cycles, mixtures, chemical reactions, phase and chemical equilibrium, irreversibility and availability. Prerequisite: ME 312 3 credits ME 441: Lubrication Systems Design Application of math and engineering science principles of lubrication in the design of mechanical systems. Understanding bearing classes and selection, lubricant properties, and bearing materials. Design concepts and engineering science in hydrodynamic bearings, gas lubricated bearings, elastohydrodynamic bearings, and anti-friction bearings. Prerequisites: ME 336, ME 360 3 credits ME 444: Advanced Strength of Materials Application of selected advanced engineering theories for analysis and design of structural components under static loading. Topics include: curved beams, inelastic action, beams on elastic foundation, plate theory, contact stresses; other topics as time and interest permit. Use of computer resources for solution of engineering design problems. Prerequisite: ME 214 3 credits ME 461: Vibrations Modeling and analysis of linear and torsional mechanical vibratory systems. Study of free vibration and vibration damping. Properties and response for harmonic, periodic, shock, and random inputs. Solutions of systems with two or more degrees of freedom. Vibration of beams. Design for vibration control. Prerequisites: ME 204, ME 403 (Co/Prerequisite) 3 credits ME 462: Energy Systems Design Basic principles and application of solar and biomass energy; fuel cell; basic principles and application of internal combustion engines, gas turbine engines and steam power plants. Prerequisite: ME 337 3 credits ME 463: Dynamic Problems in Machine Design A project based course that applies the basic principles and methods of dynamics to the design of engineering systems. Special focus is on including the dynamic force analysis in designing translating, rotating, and reciprocating systems. Student will develop the ability to identify and solve problems associated with the dynamics and base design of a machine on the combined force analysis. Computer equipped with modern simulation software will be used to analyze dynamic behavior of the designed systems. Prerequisites: ME 207, ME 208, ME 360 3 credits ME 464: Thermal Environmental Engineering Design In this course the relevant principles of engineering thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics will be reviewed. Refrigeration and cryogenics along with liquefaction of air and natural gas will be covered. Thermodynamic properties of moist air will be reviewed along