2006-08 Course Descriptions - Catalog - University of Oklahoma

Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME)The Uni ver sity of Oklahoma 2006-2008 Gen eral Cat a login torsion; stresses and deflections in beams; modes and theories of failure;design criteria. (F)3153 Fluid Mechanics. Prerequisite: 2113, 2213, or Engineering 2113,2213, Mathematics 3113. Principles of fluid mechanics: fluid statics, flowdescriptions, conservation equations, dimensional analysis, potential flow,viscous flow and internal flow. (F)3173 Heat Transfer. Prerequisite: 2213 or Engineering 2213, 3153. Heattransfer by conduction, convection, and radiation; mass transfer andcombined modes of heat transfer. (Sp)3223 Thermodynamics II. Prerequisite: Engineering 2213. Properties offluids; gas and vapor tables, charts and diagrams; power cycles for gasesand vapors; mixtures of gases and vapors; psychrometry; flow of fluids;refrigeration fundamentals, gas compression. (Irreg.)3253 Aerodynamics. Prerequisite: 2223, 2533, Mathematics 3113 orequivalent. Fluid properties, fluid statics, flow description, conservationequation; incompressible inviscid flow dynamics; characteristic airfoilparameters; two-dimensional flow around thin airfoils; flow around wingsof finite span; boundary layer development; compressibility; governingequations for inviscid compressible flow normal and oblique shockrelations; Prandtl-Meyer expansion waves; quasi-one dimensional flowthrough nozzles and diffusers. (F)3272 Windtunnel Laboratory. Prerequisite: 3253 or concurrentenrollment. Operation and calibration of subsonic and supersonic windtunnels, power and measurement. Experimental testing of model airplanesand aerodynamic shapes; determination of drag of flight vehiclecomponents. Lecture and Laboratory (F)3333 Flight Mechanics. Prerequisite: 2223, 2533. Performance ofaerospace vehicles, weight and balance, equations of motion for rigidaircraft, introduction to static stability and control (open loop) andfundamentals of aircraft analysis and design. (Sp)3353 Design of Mechanical Components. Prerequisite: 2303 and 3143.Analysis and design of mechanical subsystems and selection of elementssuch as gears, shafts, clutches, brakes and modern mechanicalcomponents. (Sp)3363 Design of Thermal-Fluid Systems. Prerequisite: 2401 orEngineering 1001, 3153 or 3253, and 3173. Design of fluid flow, heattransfer and energy systems including analysis, synthesis and optimization.Topics include but are not limited to: ducts and piping systems, fluidmachinery, heat exchangers, thermal storage devices, furnaces,combustors, refrigeration and air conditioning systems. (F)3413 Vibrating Systems. Prerequisite: 2533 and Mathematics 3113. Freeand forced vibrations in lumped-parameter linear systems of one, two ormore degrees of freedom. Resonance phenomena, dynamic absorbers;vibration-measuring equipment. Introduction to Laplace transforms andtransient vibrations, distributed systems. (Irreg.)3523 Aerospace Structural Analysis. Prerequisite: 3143, Mathematics3113 or equivalent. Advanced concepts of stress and strain; introduction tothe analysis of aerospace engineering structures: complex bending andtorsion, shear flows in thin-walled and stringer-skin sections; buckling;introduction to the finite element method; introduction to compositematerials. (Sp)3623 Embedded Real-Time Systems. Prerequisite: 2623 or equivalent,Computer Science 1313 or equivalent, or permission from the instructor.The fundamentals of real-time embedded systems are covered includingprocesses, scheduling, frequency requirements, and watchdog timers.Includes work with actual real-time systems. (Sp)†G3723 Numerical Methods for Engineering Computation (Crosslistedwith Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and PetroleumEngineering 3723). Prerequisites: 2401 or Chemical Engineering 2002 orComputer Science 1313 or Computer Science 1323 or Engineering 1001or Engineering 2003, and Mathematics 3113. Basic methods for obtainingnumerical solutions with a digital computer. Included are methods for thesolutions of algebraic and transcendental equations, simultaneous linearequations, ordinary and partial differential equations, and curve fittingtechniques. The methods are compared with respect to computationalefficiency and accuracy. This course may not be taken for graduate creditwithin the College of Engineering. (F)3960 Honors Reading. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to HonorsProgram. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Consists of topicsdesignated by the instructor in keeping with the student’s major program.Coverage includes materials not usually presented in the regular courses. (F,Sp, Su)3970 Honors Seminar. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to HonorsProgram. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. The projectscovered will vary. Deals with concepts not usually presented in regularcoursework. (F, Sp, Su)3980 Honors Research. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to HonorsProgram. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Provides anopportunity for the gifted honors candidate to work on a special project inthe student’s field. (F, Sp, Su)4163 Principles of Engineering Design. Prerequisite: 2103 or 3103,2533, 3143. Design process and methodology from concept throughanalysis, layout and report: Types of design problems, human element indesign, computer aid in design, specification development, conceptgeneration, concept evaluation, product generation, function andperformance evaluation, design for manufacturing, design for assembly,design for life-cycle, sustainability, final product documentation, ethics,safety and economics. (F)G4193 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design. Prerequisite: seniorstanding in an engineering curriculum and knowledge of a computerprogramming language. Topics include: computer-aided design,engineering, drafting and manufacturing; CAD systems, geometry,computer graphics, hardware, design synthesis. System demonstrations andlabs. (Irreg.)4213 Biomechanics I (Slashlisted with 5213; Crosslisted withBioengineering 4213). Prerequisite: 3143 and 3153 or permission ofinstructor. Introduction to physiological systems with emphasis on structureand function of tissues and organs; application of continuum mechanics tounderstanding of tissue and organ behavior at microscopic andmacroscopic levels; viscoelastic and solid biomaterials. No student mayearn credit for both 4213 and 5213. (F)4223 Biomechanics II (Slashlisted with 5223; Crosslisted withBioengineering 4223). Prerequisite: 3143 and 3153 or permission ofinstructor. Biofluid mechanics; non-Newtonian behavior of blood andbody fluids; basic mechanical properties of muscle, bone, cartilage, andother living tissues; application of continuum mechanics to circulation;growth and change of living organs in response to stress and strain. Nostudent may earn credit for both 4223 and 5223. (Sp)4233 Biomaterials (Slashlisted with 5233; Crosslisted withBioengineering 4233). Prerequisite: junior or senior standing in theCollege of Engineering and permission of instructor. Introduction tomaterials used in biomedical environment, the design and use ofimplantable materials, such as metals, polyethylene, ceramics, andcomposites, biocompatibility, test methods, and tissue growth onbiomaterials. No student may earn credit for both 4233 and 5233. (Sp)G4243 Aerospace Propulsion Systems. Prerequisite: 2213 or Engineering2213, and 3153 or 3253 or permission. Propulsion systems, thermodynamiccycles, combustion and thermochemical analysis, reciprocating engines, gasturbine and jet engines, current developments in propulsion systems. (F)4253 Implantable Devices (Slashlisted with 5253; Crosslisted withBioengineering 4253). Prerequisite: 3143. Provides student with a basicunderstanding of design, testing and application of implants/implantabledevices and current development of implantable prostheses and devices inheart, cardiovascular system, soft tissue, bone and joint replacements,sensory system (ear and eye), and drug delivery system. No student mayearn credit for both 4253 and 5253. (Irreg.)4263 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (Slashlisted with 5263).Prerequisite: 2303, 4283. A general understanding on computer-basedmethods for manufacturing and assembly of mechanical products. Theconcept and methods for product manufacturing and assembly will beintroduced from design viewpoint. No student may earn credit for both4263 and 5263. (Irreg.)4273 Aerospace Systems Design I. Prerequisite: 3253, 3333. Analysis anddesign of an aerospace system such as a complete flight vehicle, apropulsion system, a structural system, or a control system; market analysis,operating studies, mission specification, certification requirements;configuration selection; multidisciplinary character of design, classicaldesign and analysis methods. Laboratory (F)4283 Concurrent Design and Manufacturing (Slashlisted with 5283).Prerequisite: 2303, 2533, and 3143. The general concepts and methods inperforming concurrent design and manufacturing for product development.Fundamental design theories and methods such as utility theory, statetransition matrix method, game theory, and system life-cycle modeling and3 Course Descriptions