• ME 4410: Kine Dynamics Mach

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Vector analysis of planar mechanisms and dynamic linkage systems. Digital simulation techniques for dynamic systems. Kinematic analysis of sliding and rolling contact with applications to gears and cams. Constraint criteria. Graphic, analytical and computer methods of synthesis. Prerequisites: ES 2120 and MATH 2310. (Normally offered spring semester)
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• ME 4430: HVAC System Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Engineering design and performance analysis procedures for commercial building mechanical systems including energy conservation techniques. Relationship to aesthetic, architectural and structural elements are considered. Cross listed with ARE 4430. Prerequisites: ARE/ME 3400 and ARE/ME 3360 or concurrent.
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• ME 4450: Princ Mat Selection

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A review of the economic and engineering aspects of materials selection. A detailed study of the properties, applications and limitations of engineering materials systems. Emphasis is on metal alloy systems, but non-metallics are included. Forming and joining processes are outlined. Prerequisites: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, ME 3450.
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• ME 4460: Solar/Geothermal Engineering

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An introduction to the engineering of solar-powered energy systems, including evaluation of the energy resource, passive design considerations, economics of active solar systems, design of flat plate collectors and water heating systems, and design of concentrating collectors for larger building or electrical generation applications. Design considerations for geothermal energy systems for both small-scale and commercial-scale applications. Cross listed with ESE 4460. Prerequisite: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, ESE 3360 or ME 3360 or ARE 3360.
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• ME 4461: Computational Fluid Dynamics I

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An introduction to the fundamental techniques, theory, and application of computational fluid dynamics. Topics include the process for practical CFD problem solving using a commercial CFD software, discretization methods, numerical stability, consistency and convergence, solution techniques (explicit and implicit methods), and verification and validation procedures. Prerequisites: ME Success Curriculum, ME/ESE 3060 and ME/ESE 3360. Cross listed with ESE 4461. Dual listed with ME 5461.
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• ME 4470: Alt Energy SRC & APP

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduction to the harvesting of wind and ocean energy, including discussions of the wind resource, wind turbine aerodynamics, blade materials, turbine dynamics, electrical systems, control systems, and energy storage. An overview of ocean energy capture systems is also presented. Cross listed with ESE 4470. Dual listed: ME 5470 Prerequisites: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, ES 2210, ES 2310, ES 2330, and ES 2410.
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• ME 4474: Tpcs:Mech Engr I

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Directed research in mechanical engineering. Prerequisite: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, junior standing in engineering.
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• ME 4480: Bldg Air Hydro Sys

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Design and analysis of building air and hydronic systems with focus on the application, design and analysis of thermal energy distribution systems (air and hydronic systems) for building space air conditioning. Requires enrollment in associated laboratory session. Prerequisite: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, ARE/ME 4430 with a grade of C or above.
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• ME 4490: Model Energy Syst.

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Application of principles of thermodynamics, fluids, and heat and mass transfer in the component and system-level design of energy/thermal systems, including modeling, simulation and optimization techniques. Examples are drawn from building environmental control, energy conversion and thermal industrial processes. Students work on projects for integration of these components in the design of energy/thermal systems. Requires enrollment in associated laboratory session. Cross listed with ARE 4490. Prerequisite: ARE/ME 3360 and 3400.
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• ME 4580: Honors Undergraduate Research

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An independent research experience for undergraduate students enrolled in the Engineering Honors Program. Before registering for this class, student s are responsible for discussing their interests with faculty, identifying a willing faculty research mentor.
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