Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

396 / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MECH 527
Finite Elements Methods
3 Semester Hours
Introduction to finite elements, theory, and applications.
Derivations of single elements, matrix application
meshing loads, and computer exercises and applications
of design.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Mechanical Engineering.
MECH 536
Shock and Vibration Engineering
3 Semester Hours
Design of single and multidegree of freedom elastic
mechanical systems, transient vibration analysis, shock
spectra, matrix methods, numerical analysis techniques,
discrete and continuous systems, and random vibrations.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisites: CIVL 200, MATH 245, and Senior standing
in Mechanical Engineering.
MECH 550
Computer-Aided Manufacturing
2 Semester Hours
A comprehensive study of manufacturing with a focus on
automation, flexible automation, group technology,
process planning, and design for manufacturability.
Principles and applications of computer numerical control
(CNC) and NC programming, rapid prototyping, robotics,
and investment casting are introduced through lecture
and laboratory work.
Lecture, 2 hours.
Prerequisites: CIVL 200 and MECH 312.
Corequisite: MECH 441.
MECH 558
Propulsion Systems
3 Semester Hours
Fluid mechanical and thermodynamic analysis and design
of propulsion systems and components: gas turbines,
turbojets, turbofans, ramjets, and rockets. Computeraided
analysis utilized.
Lecture, 3 hours.
MECH 560
Turbomachinery
3 Semester Hours
Analysis and design of compressors, pumps, and fans.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Mechanical Engineering.
MECH 571
Design of Fluid-Thermal Systems
3 Semester Hours
The disciplines of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and
heat transfer are reviewed and their principles applied to
the design, selection, and analysis of pumps, pipes, heat
exchangers, and power plants. Other topics include
availability analysis, optimization, and design projects.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Senior/Graduate standing.
MECH 595
Senior Research
1-3 Semester Hours
Research project consisting of experimental and/or
theoretical studies under the direction of a faculty advisor.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and approval of
Department Chairperson.
MECH 596
Design Project
1-3 Semester Hours
Competition: Formal registration and active participation
in any of the Mechanical Engineering team design
competitions including: Formula SAE, SAE Mini-Baja,
ASME Human-Powered Vehicle, SAE Aero Design, or
other competitions approved by the Department.
MECH 598
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
MECH 599
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours