MEC E 443 - Energy Conversion

3 units (fi 8)(EITH/SP/SU, 3-0-0)

Sources, flow and overall efficiency of use of various energy forms in society, thermodynamic analysis of energy conversion devices such as thermoelectric and magnetohydrodynamic generators, solar and fuel cells, energy from fission and fusion reactors. Prerequisite: MEC E 340.

MEC E 663 - Theory and Applications of Finite Element Method

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Introduction of the basic theory and applications of the finite element method. Applications will focus on linear partial differential equations in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermal science.

MEC E 910 - Directed Research Project

3 units (fi 6)(VAR, UNASSIGNED)

Detailed Engineering Report in the student's major area of interest.