Potential Course Sequences under my Guidence

These tentative course sequences reflect my research interests and education philosophy. All sequences exceed the minimum course requirements as designated by the University, however their completion is necessary to be an effective researcher in our laboratory. Of course, some alterations are possible depending on the students previous background and interests and the nature of the research project. All of the sequences satisfy the requirements for the Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) option.

The Masters options leave one with a broad background in mechanical design with either a controls or mechanics specialization. The graduate of these programs will be able to design/analyze a wide variety of mechanical gadgets. Completion of the Ph.D. sequences will leave the student with a sound foundation which they can use to pursue their future research endeavors.

M.S. CAE Mechanical Design/Controls Specialization

Fall I Spring I Fall II
M E 345. Introduction to Finite Element Analysis M E 313. Computer Control of Mechanical Engineering Systems M E 444. Design and Analysis of Nonlinear Continua with the Finite Element Method
C S 350. Numerical Analysis: A Comprehensive Introduction M E 347. Failure Analysis of Mechanical Components ECE 415. Control System Theory and Design
ECE 386. Control Systems, I M E 320. Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems CEE 379. Applied Structural Mechanics

M.S. CAE Mechanical Design/Mechanics Specialization (Terminal Masters)

Fall I Spring I Fall II
M E 345. Introduction to Finite Element Analysis M E 314. Tribology: An Introduction to the Behavior of Interacting Surfaces M E 444. Design and Analysis of Nonlinear Continua with the Finite Element Method
C S 350. Numerical Analysis: A Comprehensive Introduction M E 347. Failure Analysis of Mechanical Components M E 346. Failure Mechanisms in Engineering Materials
T A M 451. Solid Mechanics, I M E 320. Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems CEE 393. Engineering Decision and Risk Analysis

Ph.D. CAE Mechanical Design/Controls Specialization

Fall I Spring I Fall II
T A M 451. Solid Mechanics, I CEE 478. Finite Element Methods in Solid and Structural Mechanics M E 444. Design and Analysis of Nonlinear Continua with the Finite Element Method
C S 350. Numerical Analysis: A Comprehensive Introduction CEE 391. Computer Methods in Civil Engineering M E 414. Advanced Linear Elastodynamics and Vibrations
ECE 386. Control Systems, I M E 313. Computer Control of Mechanical Engineering Systems ECE 415. Control System Theory and Design
Spring II Fall III Spring III
M E 320. Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems T A M 460. Continuum Mechanics A A E 452. Stochastic Structural Dynamic
ECE 453. Optimum Control Systems CEE 393. Engineering Decision and Risk Analysis C S 320. Introduction to Parallel Programming for Scientists and Engineers
T A M 360. Introduction to Continuum Mechanics M E 468. Modeling and Control of Electro-Mechanical Systems I E 401. Mathematical Programming, I: Applied Non-linear Programming

Ph.D. CAE Mechanical Design/Processing Specialization

Fall I Spring I Fall II
T A M 451. Solid Mechanics, I CEE 478. Finite Element Methods in Solid and Structural Mechanics M E 444. Design and Analysis of Nonlinear Continua with the Finite Element Method
C S 350. Numerical Analysis: A Comprehensive Introduction CEE 391. Computer Methods in Civil Engineering M E 455. Polymer Rheology and Processing
M E 351. Materials Processing M E 452. Solidification Processing ECE 386. Control Systems, I
Spring II Fall III Spring III
T A M 474. Advanced Finite-Element Methods T A M 460. Continuum Mechanics A A E 452. Stochastic Structural Dynamic
MATSE 302. Kinetic Processes in Materials CEE 393. Engineering Decision and Risk Analysis C S 320. Introduction to Parallel Programming for Scientists and Engineers
T A M 360. Introduction to Continuum Mechanics M E 497 DAB Analysis of Metal Forming I E 401. Mathematical Programming, I: Applied Non-linear Programming

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