M E-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (M E)
M E 210. Electronics and System Engineering
3 Credits (2+3P)
Introduction to microcontrollers, measurement systems, motion actuators, sensors, electric circuits, and electronic devices and interfacing. Students required to work individually and in teams to design and test simple electromechanical systems. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. May be repeated up to 3 credits.
Prerequisite: C- or better grade in MATH 1521G or MATH 1521H or ENGR 190.
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to apply knowledge if mathematics, science, and engineering;
- Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
- Ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints;
- Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
- Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern tools necessary for engineering practice.
M E 228. Engineering Analysis I
3 Credits (3)
Introduction to engineering analysis with emphasis on engineering applications. Topics include ordinary differential equations, linear algebra, and vector calculus with focus on analytical methods. May be repeated up to 3 credits.
Prerequisite: C- or better grades in MATH 2530G.
Learning Outcomes
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
M E 234. Mechanics-Dynamics
3 Credits (3)
Kinematics and dynamic behavior of solid bodies utilizing vector methods. May be repeated up to 3 credits.
Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better grade in the following: C E 233 and PHYS 1310G and MATH 1521G or MATH 1521H.
Learning Outcomes
- Student will be able to apply concepts of kinematics and accelerated motion.
M E 240. Thermodynamics
3 Credits (3)
First and second laws of thermodynamics, irreversibility and availability, applications to pure substances and ideal gases. May be repeated up to 3 credits.
Prerequisite: C- or better grades in PHYS 1310G.
Learning Outcomes
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
M E 261. Numerical Methods
3 Credits (2+3P)
Introduction to programming syntax, logic, and structure. Numerical techniques for root finding, solution of linear and nonlinear systems of equations, integration, differentiation, and solution of ordinary differential equations will be covered. Multi function computer algorithms will be developed to solve engineering problems. May be repeated up to 3 credits.
Prerequisite: C- or better grades in MATH 1521G or MATH 1521H or ENGR 190.
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
- Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
- Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern tools necessary for engineering practice.