Combining biology and robotics to uncover the principles of robustness that make animals successful at locomotion in natural environments, and, in turn, inspire the design of next generation of novel robots for effective real-world operation.
GEEN 1400 - Engineering Projects
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Fall 2021 / Fall 2022
First-year students solve real engineering design problems in interdisciplinary teams. Design projects vary by section. Curriculum focuses on iterative design process, teamwork and team dynamics, supporting design with testing and analysis, and technical writing. Completed projects are exhibited at an end-of-semester design expo. Students are responsible for contributing towards their design project budget, workshop costs, and course arduino kit (approximately $125). Degree credit not granted for this course and ASTR 2500, ASEN 1400, ASEN 1403 and ECEN 1400.
MCEN 3017 - Circuits and Electronics for Mechanical Engineers
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Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Covers analysis of electrical circuits by use of Ohm's law, network reduction, node and loop analysis, Thevenin's and Norton's theorems, DC and AC signals, transient response of simple circuits, transfer functions, basic diode and transistor circuits, and operational amplifiers. Includes introductory digital electronics and microprocessors/microcontrollers. Same as ECEN 3010.
MCEN 4195 - Bioinspired Robotics
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Spring 2023 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
Bioinspired design views the process of how we learn from nature as an innovation strategy translating principles of function, performance, and aesthetics, from biology to human technology. The creative design process is driven by interdisciplinary exchange among engineering, biology, medicine, art, architecture and business. Diverse teams of students will collaborate on, create, and present original bioinspired design projects in the ITLL. Same as MCEN 5195, BMEN 5195 and BMEN 4195.
MCEN 5195 - Bioinspired Robotics
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Spring 2023 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
Bioinspired design views the process of how we learn from nature as an innovation strategy translating principles of function, performance, and aesthetics, from biology to human technology. The creative design process is driven by interdisciplinary exchange among engineering, biology, medicine, art, architecture and business. Diverse teams of students will collaborate on, create, and present original bioinspired design projects in the ITLL. Recommended prerequisite: MCEN 3017 and MCEN 3025 or comparable electronics and design knowledge. Same as MCEN 4195, BMEN 4195, and BMEN 5195.
MCEN 5228 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022
Subject matter to be selected from topics of current interest. May be repeated up to 30 credit hours.
MCEN 5930 - Professional Internship
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Summer 2023
This class provides a structure for Mechanical Engineering graduate students to receive academic credit for internships with industry partners that have an academic component to them suitable for graduate-level work. Participation in the program will consist of an internship agreement between a student and an industry partner who will employ the student in a role that supports the academic goals of the internship. Instructor participation will include facilitation of mid-term and final assessments of student performance as well as support for any academic-related issues that may arise during the internship period. May be taken during any term following initial enrollment and participation in ME graduate programs. Department permission required to enroll. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
