Graduate School - Catalog of Studies - University of Arkansas

The Graduate School: Departments and Course Descriptions
problems. Applications are taken from solid and fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and acoustics.
Emphasis is placed on the FE methodology in order to make accessible the research literature
and commercial software manuals, and to encourage responsible use and interpretation of FE
analysis. Prerequisite: MEEG 4123 and graduate standing or consent.
MEEG5143 Advanced Machine Design (Su) Application of advanced topics such as
probability theory, fracture mechanics, and computer methods to the design and analysis of
complex mechanical systems. Prerequisite: MEEG 4103 and graduate standing.
MEEG5213 Microprocessors in Mechanical Engineering II Real-time Control
(Irregular) Feedback control system theory and design. C programming. Microcontroller
interfacing. Real-time control of electromechanical systems in laboratory projects using a
single-board computer as the controller. Prerequisite: MEEG 4233.
MEEG5253 Bio-Mems (Sp) Topics include the fundamental principles of microfluidics,
Navier-Stokes Equation, bio/abio interfacing technology, bio/abio hybrid integration of microfabrication
technology, and various biomedical and biological problems that can be addressed
with microfabrication technology and the engineering challenges associated with it. Lecture 3
hours per week. Prerequisite: MEEG 3503 or CVEG 3213 or CHEG 2133. (Same as BENG
5253)
MEEG5263 Introduction to Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (Fa) A study
of mechanics and devices on the micro scale. Course topics will include: introduction to micro
scales, fundamentals of micro fabrication, surface and bulk micromaching, device packaging,
device reliability, examples of micro sensors and actuators. Recitation three hours per week.
MEEG5273 Electronic Packaging (Sp) An introductory treatment of electronic
packaging from single chip to multichip including materials, electrical design, thermal design,
mechanical design, package modeling and simulation, processing considerations, reliability,
and testing. Credit cannot be earned for both MEEG 5273 and ELEG 5273. Prerequisite:
(ELEG 3213 or ELEG 3913) and MATH 3404. (Same as ELEG 5273)
MEEG5303 Physical Metallurgy (Fa) Physical and chemical properties of solids and
the application of materials in commerce. Prerequisite: MEEG 2303.
MEEG5313 Materials and Design (Irregular) Analysis, design, and testing of high
strength and modulus materials, brittle materials, composites, and anisotropic materials. Effect
of environment on design with particular emphasis on nuclear application. Prerequisite: MATH
3404 and graduate standing.
MEEG5323 Physical and Chemical Vapor Deposition Processes (Irregular)
Fundamental principles of materials behavior in the deposition of films by PVD/CVD. Topics
include kinetic theory of gases, statistical mechanics, plasmas, diagnostics, reaction rate theory,
nucleation and growth, crystal structures and defects in thin films, advanced characterization
techniques for thin films, and applications in microelectronics, tribology, corrosion, bio- and
nano-materials. Prerequisite: graduate standing in Engineering or consent of instructor.
MEEG5393 Engineering Materials Topics (Irregular) Detailed study of selected
materials engineering topics; topics will vary, buy may include diffusion processes in solids,
thermodynamics of solids, fracture of materials, failure analysis, advanced techniques in electron
microscopy, analytical methods in materials science, advanced corrosion and engineering,
etc. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
MEEG5403 Advanced Thermodynamics (Sp) An in-depth review of classical thermodynamics,
including availability analysis, combustion, and equilibrium, with an introduction
to quantum mechanics and statistical thermodynamics. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in
Engineering or consent of instructor.
MEEG5423 Statistical Thermodynamics (Irregular) Concepts and techniques for
describing high temperature and chemically reactive gases from a molecular point of view.
Introductory kinetic theory, chemical thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics applied.
Prerequisite: MEEG 2403 and MATH 2574.
MEEG5433 Combustion (Fa) Introduction to combustion of solid, liquid, and gaseous
fuels. Equilibrium and kinetics of hydrocarbon oxidation, laminar and turbulent flames, premixed
and non-premixed combustion processes, ignition, quenching, stability, emissions and
diagnostics. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Engineering or consent of instructor.
MEEG5453 Advanced Heat Transfer (Fa) More in-depth study of topics covered in
MEEG 4413, Heat Transfer, and coverage of some additional topics. Prerequisite: MEEG 4413
or CHEG 3143 or equivalent.
MEEG5463 Conduction and Convection Heat Transfer (Odd years, Su)
Deeper, broader coverage of topics studied in MEEG 4413 and 5453. Steady and transient,
one and multidimensional conduction with emphasis on solution methods, analytical and
numerical. Forced and free convection in laminar and turbulent, internal and external flow.
Porous media heat and mass transfer and/or mass diffusion. Prerequisite: MEEG 5453 or
equivalent.
MEEG5473 Radiation Heat Transfer (Even years, Su) Spectral analysis, radiant
exchange in gray and non-gray enclosures, gas radiation, and multi-mode heat transfer.
Prerequisite: MEEG 5453 or equivalent.
MEEG5503 Advanced Fluid Dynamics I (Sp) A basic survey of the characteristics
of fluid flow under a variety of conditions with examples. Begins with a derivation of the Navier-
Stokes equations and an evaluation of the dimensionless groups found from these equations.
Topics to be covered include viscous laminar and turbulent boundary layers, jets and wakes,
Stokes flow, inviscid flows with and without free surfaces and turbulence. Prerequisite: MEEG
3503 and MATH 3404.
MEEG5513 Gas Dynamics (Irregular) Basic concepts of gas dynamics and gas properties
applied to compressible flows including quasi one-dimensional isentropic flow in variable
area ducts, normal shock waves, flow in ducts with friction, heating and cooling, oblique shock
and expansion waves and shock tube flow. Prerequisite: MEEG 3503 and MATH 2574.
MEEG5643 Nuclear Heat Transport (Irregular) Heat generation and removal in
nuclear power reactors, including water, gas, and liquid-metal cooled designs; boiling and 2-
phase flow considerations. Prerequisite: MEEG 4603 and MEEG 4413 and MEEG 3503.
MEEG5733 Advanced Numerical Methods (Sp) Numerical methods for the solution
of linear and non-linear ordinary and partial differential equations; initial and boundary
value problems; one-step and multi-step methods; predominantly finite difference but also
finite element and control volume techniques; and computer applications. Graduate standing in
Engineering or consent of instructor.
MEEG590V Research (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Fundamental or applied research.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
MEEG591V Special Problems (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
May be repeated for 6 hours.
MEEG600V Master’s Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
MEEG6263 Advanced Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (Irregular) An
advanced study of microscale mechanics and devices. The course material will include in
depth discussion of 3 to 4 current MEMS technology areas such as microfluidics, optical
MEMS, and inertial sensors. Students will also be required to fabricate and test a functional
MEMS device in a processing laboratory. Prerequisite: MEEG 5263.
MEEG6273 Advanced Electronic Packaging (Irregular) An advanced treatment
of electronic packaging concentrating on multichip modules. Topics covered include electrical
design, thermal design, mechanical design, package modeling and simulation, computer-aided
engineering and design, processing limitations on MCM performance, reliability, testing, and
economic considerations. Prerequisite: ELEG 5273. (Same as ELEG 6273)
MEEG6800 Graduate Seminar (Sp, Fa) A periodic seminar devoted to mechanical
engineering research topics. Appropriate grade to be “S.”
MEEG700V Doctoral Dissertation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) Prerequisite: candidacy.
MICROELECTRONICS – PHOTONICS (MEPH)
Ken Vickers
Program Chair
248 Physics
479-575-2875
E-mail: microEP@cavern.uark.edu
http://microEP.uark.edu/
Biological Engineering Faculty:
• Professor Li
• Assistant Professors Kavdia, Kim, Ye
Chemical Engineering Faculty:
• Professors Beitle, Ulrich
Chemistry Faculty:
• Professors Fritsch, Gawley, Peng
• Assistant Professor Tian
Civil Engineering Faculty:
• Professor Selvam
Computer Science/Computer Engineering Faculty:
• Associate Professor Lusth
• Assistant Professor Di
Electrical Engineering Faculty:
• Distinguished Professors Varadan (V.K), Varadan (V.V.)
• University Professor Brown
• Professors Ang, Balda, Manasreh, Mantooth, Naseem, Schaper
• Associate Professors Burkett, El-Shanawee
• Research Associate Porter
Industrial Engineering Faculty:
• Associate Professor Mason
Mechanical Engineering Faculty:
• Professors Bhat, Malshe, Schmidt
• Associate Professors Gordon, Tung
• Assistant Professors Huang, Spearot, Zhang, Zou
Microelectronics-Photonics Faculty:
• Adjunct Professor Foster
Physics Faculty:
• Distinguished Professors Salamo, Xiao
• Professors Bellaiche, Singh
• Research Professor Vickers
• Associate Professor Oliver
• Assistant Professors Fu, Gross, Li, Tchakhalian
• Research Associate and Adjunct Professor Shultz
Degrees Conferred:
M.S., Ph.D. in Microelectronics-Photonics (MEPH)
This multidisciplinary program prepares students for pursuing
careers in the development and manufacturing of high tech materials,
devices, and systems in such industries as photonics, telecommunica-
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