• ME 4740: Mechanical System Design

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Final course in the building mechanical systems sequence incorporating elements of previous design courses by executing design of a hypothetical building with a concentration on a detailed design of the project's mechanical systems. Prerequisites: ARE/ME 3400 and ARE/ME 4430 or ARE/ME 4490.
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• ME 5000: Solid Mechanics I

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The first in a sequence of two introductory courses in solids mechanics. It includes elements of continuum mechanics, in addition to the introduction of elasticity theory (limited to plane problems), as well as elements of viscoelasticity and plasticity. Identical to CE 5000. Prerequisite: CE 3200 or ME 3010 and MATH 2310.
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• ME 5010: Solid Mechanics II

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The second in a sequence of two introductory courses in solids mechanics. Includes elements of three-dimensional elasticity and fracture mechanics. Prerequisite: ME 5000.
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• ME 5040: Intro to Fin Elem

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An introduction to the theory and application of finite elements to the solution of various problems with emphasis on structural mechanics. The course includes development of the underlying matrix equations, the treatment of element generation and properties, and implementation of boundary conditions. Dual listed with ME 4040. Cross listed with CE 5040. Prerequisites: MATH 2310 and (CE 4200 or ARE 4200 or ME 3010).
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• ME 5045: Adv Finite Element Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Advanced topics in finite element analysis with emphasis on mathematical foundations of the method, numerical algorithms for software implementation, and analysis of problems with material and geometric nonlinear behavior. Cross listed with CE 5045. Prerequisites: ME 4040 or ME 5040 or CE 5040.
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• ME 5140: Comp Methods I

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  First semester of a three-semester computational methods series. Second and Third courses of this series offered in MATH Department. Review of iterative solutions of linear and nonlinear systems of equations, poloynomial interpolation/approximation, numerical integration and differentiation, and basic ideas of Monte Carlo methods. Comparison of numerical techniques for programming time and space requirements, as well as convergence and stability. Identical to: PETE 5140, CE 5140, CHE 5140 and COSC 5310 and MATH 5310. Prerequisite: MATH 3310, COSC 1010.
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• ME 5200: Thermo/Kinetics of Materials

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduction to the foundations of thermodynamics and kinetics of materials, including Gibbs free energy, ideal solutions, alloy ordering, phase diagrams, atomistic mechanisms of diffusion, interfaces and microstructure, grain growth, solidification, and diffusional and diffusionless transformation in solids. Dual listed with ME 4200. Prerequisite: ME 3450.
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• ME 5203: Nuclear Materials

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An overview of materials commonly employed in nuclear reactors and their interactions with radiation. Topics covered will include atomic-level mechanisms responsible for radiation damage, the formation and transport of defects in materials, a survey of important oxide, ceramic, and metallic materials employed in fuel assemblies, and corrosion in nuclear reactors. Dual-listed: ME 4203 Cross-listed: ERS 5203 Prerequisites: ME 3450 is required for ME/ESE students; non-ME/ESE majors need CHEM 1030
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• ME 5204: Nuclear Energy Physics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An overview of scientific and engineering principles underlying nuclear energy generation. Topics will include basic atomic physics, radioactive decay, nuclear fission and fusion, neutron transport, criticality conditions, reactor kinetics, and an introduction to numerical methods employed in the modeling of nuclear reactors. Dual-listed: ME 4204 Cross-listed: ERS 5204 Prerequisites: ME 3450 is required for ME/ESE students; non-ME/ESE majors need PHYS 1220
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• ME 5205: Nuclear Power Systems

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An overview of reactor engineering concepts in the context of current and emerging nuclear reactor designs. Topics to be covered include power plant design, heat generation in reactor cores, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, and reactor thermal hydraulics. Dual-Listed: ME 4205 Cross-Listed: ERS 5205 Prerequisites: ME/ESE 3360 is required for ME/ESE students; non-ME/ESE majors need PHYS 1220
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