Study Roadmap for Mechanical Engieering
My Roadmap for Mechanical Engieering
Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering
- Statics and Dynamics
- Solid Mechanics I
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Engineering Materials I
- Design and Manufacturing I
- Solid Mechanics II
- Mechanisms of Machinery
- Materials for Energy Technologies
- Energy Conversion
- Heat Transfer
- Introduction to Composite Materials
- Engineering Materials II
- CAD/CAM
- Design and Manufacturing II
- Control Principles
- Aircraft Design
- Electrical Technology
- Aerodynamics
- Aircraft Structural Analysis
- Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion
- Aircraft Performance and Stability
- Avionics Systems
- Manufacturing Processes and Systems
- Mechatronic Design and Prototyping
- Materials Failure in Mechanical Applications
- Experiential Projects in Aerospace Engineering
- Air Conditioning Systems
- Indoor Air Quality in Buildings
- Introduction to Intelligent Building Systems
- Materials Characterization
- Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
- Introduction to Robotics
- Introduction to Precision Engineering
- Numerical Methods in Engineering
- Mechanical Vibration
- Unmanned Aviation Vehicle
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Introduction to Nanosatellite Engineering
- Solar Energy Conversion Technology
Undergraduate Chemical Engineering
- Chemical and Biological Engineering Thermodynamics
- Transport Phenomena I
Undergraduate Civil Engineering
- Structural Analysis
- Computer Methods of Structural Analysis
Undergraduate Computer Science
- Programming with C++
- Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures
- Computer Organization
- Software Engineering
- Operating Systems
Undergraduate Electronic Engineering
- Signals and Systems
- Basic Electronics
- System Modeling, Analysis and Control
Undergraduate Mathematics
- Multivariable Calculus
- Linear Algebra
- Differential Equations
Undergraduate Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics
- Engineering Management
- Logistics and Freight Transportation Operations
Postgraduate Mechanical Engineering
- Foundation of Solid Mechanics
- Fluid Dynamics
- Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
- Transport Phenomena and Its Application in Energy Systems
- Convective Heat and Mass Transfer
- Advanced Mechanical Behavior of Materials
- Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials
- Nanocomposite Science and Technology
- Theories and Practice of CAD/CAM/CAE
- Precision Engineering
- Precision Machining
- Robot Manipulation
- LED Packaging Technology for Solid-State Lighting
- Finite Element Methods
- Introduction to Mechanics of Defects in Materials
- Continuum Mechanics for Crystalline Solids
- Introduction to Microsystems: Technology and Devices
- Flow Instability
- Acoustics and Aeroacoustics
- Processes in Manufacturing Systems
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Statics and Dynamics
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- Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics by Beer, Johnson, Mazurek, Cornwell, and Self
Fundamental course on the analysis of the equilibrium and dynamic behavior of mechanical systems. Statics: equilibrium of particles and of rigid bodies; distributed forces; analysis of structures, including, trusses, frames, cables and beams. Dynamics: kinematics of particles; kinetics of particles, Newton’s second law, energy, momenta, impact dynamics; systems of particles; kinematics of rigid bodies; kinetics of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions.
Solid Mechanics I
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- Mechanics of Materials by Beer, Johnson, and Mazurek
Forces, moments, equilibrium; principles of virtual work; analysis of structural members under axial load, torsion and bending; shear force and bending moment diagrams; statically indeterminate trusses; buckling and structural stability.
Fluid Mechanics
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- Munson’s Fundamental of Fluid Mechanics by Gerhart et al.
- Mechanics of Fluids by Potter et al.
Fundamental concepts; hydrostatics; integral and differential equations of fluid flows; conservation of mass, momentum and energy; dimensional analysis; pipe flow; channel flow and boundary layers.
Thermodynamics
Study material
- Thermodynamics – An Engineering Approach by Y.A. Cengel and M.A. Boles
Fundamental concepts; pure substance; work and heat; control volume; Ideal and real gases. First and second laws of thermodynamics. Entropy. Elementary power and refrigeration cycles.
Engineering Materials I
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- MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: An Introduction by Edition, William D. Callister, Jr.
Atomic bonding of materials; crystal structure and defects; mechanical properties of materials; phase diagrams and phase transformations; heat treatment of metals; processing and applications of metallic materials.
Design and Manufacturing I
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- Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design by Budynas, Nisbett
- Materials Selection in Mechanical Design by Michael F. ASHBY
Introduction to the engineering design process and engineering graphics; design specification, concept generation, and concept evaluation; geometric construction, sketching, orthographic projection, auxillary views, sectioning, dimensioning, tolerancing, and working drawing.
Solid Mechanics II
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- Advanced Mechanics of Materials by Richard J. Schmidt, Arthur P. Boresi
Bi-axial stress state and failure criteria; thick-walled cylinders and spinning disks; bending of plates; elastic foundations; unsymmetric bending and torsion; curved beams; frame analysis; energy methods; plastic collapse and limit analysis.
Mechanisms of Machinery
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- Kinematics, Dynamics, and Design of Machinery by K. Waldron et al.
Application of kinematics and dynamics in the analysis, design and synthesis of mechanisms. Type and dimensional design of linkages, cams and gears based on motion requirements and force transmission, in contrast to the strength requirements. Graphical, analytical and computer methods in analysis and design of mechanisms. Design considerations in mechanism synthesis.
Materials for Energy Technologies
The societal energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources requires novel energy technologies, with material design and engineering at the center of the innovation process. In this course, we will explain the enabling materials science and engineering behind advanced energy technologies by answering questions such as why lithium powers our batteries and why it takes silicon to make a solar panel. Major material challenges of emerging energy technologies will also be discussed. During the course, the students will be exposed to 1) the knowledge of material structure-property correlations used in energy technologies, 2) materials synthesis and fabrication techniques for their incorporation into energy devices, and 3) material evaluation principles in energy applications. After taking the course, students will be able to identify desirable material properties and potentially propose new materials and manufacturing methods for specific energy technologies.
Energy Conversion
Study material
- Thermodynamics – An Engineering Approach by Y.A. Cengel and M.A. Boles
Thermodynamics of combustion, chemical equilibrium, refrigeration and mixtures of gases. Analysis of power generation, propulsion systems. Performance of modern steam plants, gas turbines, internal combustion engines and refrigeration plants.
Heat Transfer
Study material
- Principles of Heat and Mass Transfer by Frank P. Incropera, David P. DeWitt, Theodore L. Bergman, Adrienne S. Lavine
Transient and steady heat conduction. Natural and forced convection. Radiative exchange. Introduction to computational methods.
Introduction to Composite Materials
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- Engineering Mechanics of Composite Materials by IM Daniel & O Ishai
This course introduces fundamentals of composite materials, which will cover the definitions of composites, their classifications and characteristics, the basic mechanics of their reinforcement mechanisms and common applications in science and engineering, especially in aerospace engineering. One important objective of the course is to underlie the concepts of rule of mixtures and laws of solid mechanics, by which the composite materials can be designed with desirable characteristics for engineering applications.
Engineering Materials II
Study material
- MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: An Introduction by Edition, William D. Callister, Jr.
It is an advanced course on materials science and engineering offered in this department. This course is composed of three modules, i.e. (1) electrical, thermal, magnetic, and optical properties of general engineering materials; (2) green and smart building materials including ceramics, polymers, advanced insulation and glazing materials; (3) aerospace engineering materials including application of Aluminum alloys, Magnesium alloys, Titanium alloys, as well as superalloys in aerospace structures and engines.
CAD/CAM
Geometric modeling systems, data structures, NC technology, NC machining, project.
Design and Manufacturing II
Study material
- Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design by Budynas, Nisbett
Engineering specification, selection of materials, design criteria. Methods of joining and assembly. Engineering components design and applications: shafts and bearing, gearing, pulleys and belts, brakes and clutches. Design for manufacturing.
Control Principles
Study material
- Modern Control Systems by Richard C. Dorf.
Introduction to system equations, block diagrams, signal flow graphs, state-space systems, transient response using convolution integral, root locus and frequency response methods. Design by root locus, frequency response and state space method. Nyquist stability test.
Aircraft Design
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- Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach by Daniel P. Raymer
- Civil Jet Aircraft Design by Lloyd R. Jenkinson, Paul Simpkin, and Darren Rhodes
- Fundamentals of Aircraft and Airship Design by Leland M. Nicolai and Grant E. Carichner
- Advanced Aircraft Design: Conceptual Design, Analysis and Optimization of Subsonic Civil Airplanes by Egbert Torenbeek
- General Aviation Aircraft Design: Applied Methods and Procedures by Snorri Gudmundsson
Students will work in teams to develop a conceptual design for a complete flight vehicle, using knowledge and skills acquired in the Aerospace Engineering Major curriculum. Specific considerations will include market conditions, mission requirements, aircraft size and layout, airfoil/wing geometry, aerodynamics, engine selection, airframe-engine integration, fuselage design, electrical and hydraulic systems, landing gear arrangement, flight stability and control, structures and materials, avionics and navigation systems, human factors, safety, manufacturing processes, and cost analysis. The teams will present their proposed designs via oral presentations and written reports.
Electrical Technology
Study material
- Principles of Electric Machines and Power Electronics by P. C. Sen
Electromagnetic circuits, transformers, electromechanical energy conversion, DC machines, asynchronous and synchronous machines, special machines, transients and dynamics, three-phase circuits and power electronics, applications in electrical building services.
Aerodynamics
Irrotational flow, circulation, lift and drag, aerofoil, conformal mapping, lifting line theory, Elliptical wing, swept wing, delta wing, supersonic flow.
Aircraft Structural Analysis
Elasticity, structural analysis, energy and matrix methods, fatigue, vibration, airworthiness and aeroelasticity.
Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion
Rotating machinery, turbojet, compressor blades, turbine blades, combustion, high temperature material, high by‐pass fan jet, rocket.
Aircraft Performance and Stability
Introduction to the dynamics and control of atmospheric flight vehicles. Airplan performance, static longitudinal stability, maneuvering flight, directional stability and control, control surfaces, aerodynamic coefficients, flying modes, Laplace transform, open and feedback control, stall recovery.
Avionics Systems
This course covers avionic systems and communications, including analog and digital systems, aviation bands and frequencies, satellite and aircraft communications, selective calling, emergency locator transmitter, omni-directional range, instrument and microwave landing systems, and automatic direction finder. Other relevant topics may also be discussed in the course.
Manufacturing Processes and Systems
Introduction to the principles of manufacturing processes; process characteristics, capabilities and limitations; related machinery and equipment; automation and common aspects of manufacturing, including metrology and quality assurance.
Mechatronic Design and Prototyping
This course’s aim is to broaden the professional and engineering interests of students by enhancing their practicum/team-based experience through initiatives different from those of traditional lectures and tutorials. This is a project-based course to develop the students’ knowledge/experience in designing and building a practical mechatronics system (formerly called Industrial Training). Students will work in teams to identify the needs for their designed prototype. Also, students will be given the opportunity to design and build various mechatronics components including electronic circuits, motors, sensors, etc. from CAD drawings, and practise their engineering knowledge through all laboratory sessions. The main goal is to develop and nurture skills in problem-solving, communication, interpersonal interaction, project and time management, etc. via the entire project.
Materials Failure in Mechanical Applications
Failure analysis, brittle and ductile fracture, creep rupture, fatigue cracking, environmental degradation of materials, damage tolerance design, life predication of engineering components, case studies.
Experimental Projects in Aerospace Engineering
This course takes an experiential approach to aerospace engineering through (i) a series of seminars and workshops delivered by faculty and industry professionals, (ii) student-initiated tutorials on aerospace-related topics, and (iii) participation in an international aerospace competition. As well as giving students the opportunity to apply theoretical classroom knowledge to real-world engineering problems, this course will nurture skills in technical communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and project management. This course will initially be led by faculty and then self-directed by students with faculty retreating as coaches. Students should seek approval from the course instructor prior to enrolling.
Air Conditioning Systems
Introduction of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, moist air properties, heat transmission in building structures, solar radiation, air conditioning cooling load and heating load calculation, air distribution system design, indoor air quality, economic analysis, alternative cooling systems.
Indoor Air Quality in Buildings
Indoor air pollutants in buildings and their transport dynamics with respect to building ventilation systems. Design methodology in handling indoor air quality in buildings and enclosed spaces. Building environmental assessment method.
Introduction to Intelligent Building Systems
Introduction to intelligent building and building automation, communication, safety and security systems; modeling and control of noise, illumination, mechanical transportation, electrical, electronic, fire safety subsystems; system integration and optimization with the building envelope; code of practice in design, operational characteristics and performance specifications.
Materials Characterization
Study of microstructure, morphology, and chemical compositions of engineering materials using optical, X-ray and electron methods; specimen preparation, instrumentation and case studies.
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
Basic concepts of finite element methods, element equations for basic structural elements, implementation and application of FEMs in 1-D and 2-D structural analysis and heat conduction.
Introduction to Robotics
Rigid body motion, forward and inverse kinematics, manipulator Jacobians, force relation, dynamics and position control robot manipulators, force control and trajectory generation, collision avoidance and motion planning, robot programming languages.
Introduction to Precision Engineering
Principles of precision design, precision machining, and precision measurement; mathematical definitions and theoretical studies of tolerances for one-, two-, and three-dimensional precision assemblies; applications and industrial practices.
Numerical Methods in Engineering
This course is intended for teaching numerical methods for engineering students at the senior level as well as at the beginning graduate level. The course will have three important objectives: (1) to teach the basic theories and fundamentals of numerical methods; (2) to help the students to acquire skills to implement these methods for computer solution; and finally (3) to provide an environment where the students can familiarize themselves with many today’s popular commercial software systems, such as MATLAB, and their use in the solution of engineering problems.
Mechanical Vibration
Single-degree-of-freedom vibration, multiple-degree-of-freedom vibration, vibration in continuous media, numerical method and their application in mechanical engineering and building services.
Unmanned Aviation Vehicle
This course will introduce students unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) that are capable to operate remotely or autonomously in various environments. The knowledge of the mechanics of flight and the design of quadrotors and other types of UAVs will be explored. The topics will be covered include: introducing UAV and its subsystems, developing aviation models, analyzing flight controllers, designing dynamic navigation systems, and planning the operation in complex environments.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
This course covers the fundamental CFD techniques and their use in the solution of engineering problems governed by partial differential equations, with particular emphasis on applications in the area of waves, viscous incompressible flows and heat transfer, etc.. A variety of topics covered include internal and external flows, heat conduction and convection, convective-diffusive systems, CFD spatial/temporal schemes and CFD software packages.
Introduction to Nanosatellite Engineering
This course will introduce the fundamental concepts of CubeSat. In this experiential course, a number of labs have been prepared with a different focus on orbits dynamics, analysis of control and thermal subsystems. Every student should finish fundamental labs individually, and organize in groups to work on an advanced design topic. The course shall offer students with both hands-on experience software simulation and hardware implementation. The topics in this course are introduced with mathematical derivations and case studies. After taking this course, students are expected to acquire an understanding of the fundamentals of satellite engineering and more importantly a common sense in technical and managerial aspects of engineering design projects with focus on aerospace applications.
Solar Energy Conversion Technology
This course introduces principles and technologies for converting solar into heat, solar into electricity, and heat into electricity via solid-state devices. The first part of the course discusses solar collecting and concentrating technology, photovoltaic cells, solar thermal conversion, and thermal energy storage. The second part of the course discusses photovoltaic systems. Solar thermophotovoltaics and solar thermoelectrics will be introduced and reviewed. The last part of this course will be focused on the modeling techniques of solar energy conversion, followed by the economic analysis of the solar energy conversion techniques, and the wind energy resulting from the solar energy. The latest technologies on energy conversion technologies will be introduced as well.
Chemical and Biological Engineering Thermodynamics
First law of thermodynamics for closed and open systems, enthalpy and the energy equation. PVT data and thermodynamic properties, methods for their estimation, phase equilibria. Second and third laws of thermodynamics, entropy and the Carnot engine. Examples from chemical and biological processes
Transport Phenomena I
Fundamentals of transport phenomena with emphasis on physical properties, flow behavior and diffusive transport of fluids in chemical and biological systems. Engineering derivation and quantitative analysis of fluid transport in confined domains. Emphasis on practical application of transport phenomena in chemical and biological engineering. Use of software for solving problems in transport phenomena.
Structural Analysis
Structural forms and modeling, statically determinate structures, statically indeterminate structures, force and displacement methods, deflections of structures, influence lines, approximate analysis, energy methods.
Computer Methods of Structural Analysis
Matrix formulation of structural analysis using stiffness method, solution of linear equations, applications to civil engineering structures, modeling of large and complex structural systems.
Programming with C++
Study material
- Big C++: Late Objects by Cay Horstmann
This course covers programming and data structures using C++. In addition to basic programming concepts such as variables and control statements, students will learn about arrays, pointers, dynamic data allocation, linked lists, stacks, queues, binary trees, recursion, and the basics of object oriented programming.
Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures
Study material
- C++ How to Program by Paul Deitel, Harvey Deitel
To learn the fundamental concepts and techniques behind object-oriented programming. They include: abstract data types; creation, initialization, and destruction of objects; class hierarchies; polymorphism, inheritance and dynamic binding; generic programming using templates. To learn the object-oriented view of data structures: linked lists, stacks, queues, binary trees, and algorithms such as searching and hashing.
Computer Organization
Inner workings of modern digital computer systems and tradeoffs at the hardware-software interface. Topics include: instructions set design, memory systems, input-output systems, interrupts and exceptions, pipelining, performance and cost analysis, assembly language programming, and a survey of advanced architectures.
Software Engineering
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- Object-Oriented Software Engineering using UML, Patterns, and JAVA by Bernd Bruegge, Allen H. Dutoit
Methods and tools for planning, designing, implementing, validating, and maintaining large software systems. Project work to build a software system as a team, using appropriate software engineering tools and techniques.
Operating Systems
- Operating System Concepts by Abraham Silberschatz, Peter Baer Galvin, Greg Gagne
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Principles, purpose and structure of operating systems; processes, threads, and multi-threaded programming; CPU scheduling; synchronization, mutual exclusion; memory management and virtual memory; device management; file systems, security and protection.
Signals and Systems
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- Signals and Systems by Alan Oppenheim
This is an introductory course for signal and system analysis. The course covers signal analysis tools including continuous- and discrete-time Fourier series and Fourier transform, and Laplace Transform; interactions between signals and linear time invariant (LTI) systems, and differential and difference equations as LTI systems, sampling theorem; and application examples in communication and control systems. MATLAB introduced as an integral part of this course.
Basic Electronics
Basic electronic concepts and components; DC, AC and transient analyses of analog electronic circuits; operational amplifiers and circuits; digital electronics includes binary number systems, Boolean algebra, and combinational and sequential logic.
System Modeling, Analysis and Control
This course introduces basic concepts, tools and techniques for modeling, analysis, and control of dynamical systems. The course starts from the use of differential equations to model continuous time systems. Examples from a variety of Electronic and Computer Engineering disciplines will be given to illustrate the modeling process. Then, basic tools needed for analyzing the behavior of dynamical systems will be presented. Finally, techniques for controlling their behavior will be introduced. Throughout the course, laboratory experiments demonstrating the use of these analysis/design tools will be included.
Multivariable Calculus
Sequences, series, gradients, chain rule. Extrema, Lagrange multipliers, line integrals, multiple integrals. Green’s theorem, Stoke’s theorem, divergence theorem, change of variables.
Linear Algebra
Vector space, matrices and system of linear equations, linear mappings and matrix forms, inner product, orthogonality, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, symmetric matrix.
Differential Equations
First and second order differential equations, initial value problems, series solutions, Laplace transform, numerical methods, boundary value problems, eigenvalues and eigenfunctions, Sturm-Liouville theory.
Engineering Management
Techniques relating to modeling and analysis and management of engineering operations; productivity assessment and improvement, quality assessment and improvement; principles of behavioral science and its application to engineering management.
Logistics and Freight Transportation Operations
Introduction to intermodalism, globalization, third-part logistics, carrier logistics, shipper logistics, manufacturing logistics, supply chain management, and rules, conventions and practices in various transportation modes. Discussion of characteristics, issues, and practices of air cargo systems, surface transportation systems, sea freight operations, and terminal operations.
Foundation of Solid Mechanics
Continuum concept for deformation of solids; analysis of stress and strain; constitutive equations; solution of problems relevant to materials processing, fracture mechanics and structural analysis; energy methods and numerical solutions.
Fluid Dynamics
Tensor notation, derivation of Navier-Stokes equations, vorticity transport, viscous flow, flow separation, boundary layer, flow instability, turbulent boundary layer, stratified flow, rotating flow.
Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
Numerical simulation of viscous incompressible flows and heat transfer; finite-difference and finite element methods; accuracy and stability; grid generation; stream function and primitive-variable formulations; application to internal, external flows, diffusion, convection, and dispersion problems.
Transport Phenomena and Its Applcation in Energy Systems
Elementary statistical concepts; ensembles and postulates; partition functions and their properties; calculation of thermodynamic properties; kinetic theory of transport process; fluctuation-dissipation theorem; Langevin equation; mass and heat transfer in fuel cells.
Convective Heat and Mass Transfer
Laminar and turbulent boundary layer heat transfer by similarity, integral and superposition methods; effects of roughness, curvature, transpiration and high turbulence; forced and free convections, free-shear flows and buoyant flows; numerical methods.
Advanced Mechanical Behvior of Materials
Relationships between microstructure and mechanical behavior in crystalline materials; temperature-dependent deformation in elasticity, viscosity and creep; embrittlement, fatigue and fracture of engineering materials; strengthening mechanisms in crystalline materials.
Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials
An advanced treatment of the thermodynamics, kinetics and transport properties in solids, solutions, surfaces, and heterogeneous reactions.
Nanocomposite Science and Technology
This course is designed to provide fundamental understanding of emerging nanocomposite materials science and technology. The topical areas to discuss include synthesis of various nanoscale reinforcements, such as nanowires, nanotubes, and inorganic nanoparticles; fabrication and processing techniques of nanocomposites; dispersion of nanoreinforcements; interfacial adhesion; mechanical and functional properties of nanocomposites including gas/moisture barrier characteristics, electrical and magnetic properties, thermal properties and flame retardancy; molecular dynamic simulations; design and applications of nanocomposites.
Theories and Practice of CAD/CAM/CAE
Curves and surfaces, geometric modeling, computer graphics, optimization in engineering, NC toolpath generation algorithms, optimization in manufacturing, process planning, mesh generation techniques for analysis, reverse engineering, rapid prototyping.
Precision Engineering
Principles of precision engineering, 3D tolerancing for precision design, flexure and nano-positioning, interferometry for precision measurement, dynamic control for precision machining of engineering materials, ductile machining for brittle materials, applications and industrial practices.
Precision Machining
Basic concepts of precision machining; the well developed methods and systems of fixed and free abrasive technology for micro- and nano- precision machining and fabrication applications; methods and techniques for process control modeling and characterization; advanced applications of abrasive technology such as free form machining and micro fabrication.
Robot Manipulation
Extensive introduction to robot manipulation theory from a geometric viewpoint. Rigid-body kinematics; spatial and body representation of rigid-body velocities; coordinate transformations; forward kinematics of open-chain manipulators; solution of inverse kinematics; robot workspaces; nonlinear decoupling control and force control.
LED Packaging Technology for Solid-State Lighting
This course introduces the packaging technology of light-emitting diodes (LED) for the applications of solid-state lighting (SSL). Detailed topics include the principles of luminance and chromaticity; designs and structures of LED chips, packages, and modules; material selection and packaging processes; characterization of optical, electrical, and thermal performance; reliability tests and considerations.
Finite Element Methods
Finite element formulation; variational principles for structural and continuum mechanics; numerical interpolation and integration; plane stress and plane strain analysis; plate bending and three dimensional solids; solution of large systems of algebraic equations.
Introduction to Mechanics of Defects in Materials
This course presents a brief integrated view on the roles of defects in mechanical behavior of materials. The basic concepts, equations and methods used in the analysis of defects by continuum mechanics and thermodynamics approaches are introduced in the course. The important roles of defects such as cracks, dislocations, second phase inclusions, grain- and phase-boundaries in behavior of materials are described intensively with illustrative examples.
Continuum Mechanics for Crystalline Solids
This is an interdisciplinary course covering the fundamental laws of the mechanics and physics of crystalline solids, the general description of a periodic structure and their specific characterization methods. The course will start with tensor analysis, and basic calculations of tensor fields. After that, basic kinematics such as deformation gradient, Cauchy-Green tensor will be introduced and defined, followed by the mathematical description of symmetry of crystals. Finally, the course will discuss reciprocal lattices and the X-ray diffraction for structural solving.
Introduction to Microsystems: Technology and Devices
Physics of Scaling; energy transduction, sensing and actuation principles; micro-fabrication technology and technology fundamentals; film formation, photolithography and etching; integrated Microsystems and Microsystems packaging.
Flow Instability
Capillary instabilities, centrifugal instabilities, shear instabilities, thermal-convective instabilities, normal mode decomposition, spatial vs. temporal analysis, linearization, nonlinear dynamics, routes to chaos, phase space reconstruction, transition to turbulence, and fluid-structure interactions.
Acoustics and Aeroacoustics
The aims of this module are to acquaint students with the knowledge of acoustics and aerodynamically generated sound, its generation either through turbulent flow or unsteady aerodynamic force‐surface interaction, and numerical methods for accurate numerical prediction of aerodynamically generated noise as well as its propagation and far‐field characteristics. The wide applications of the subject are noise, environmental impact of noise and transport related noise.
Processes in Manufacturing Systems
Valued added processing in manufacturing systems is covered in the course. Emphasis is placed on how each process works to convert materials into shapes with the desired properties, and its relative advantages and disadvantages. Fundamental processes for metals, ceramics, polymers, composites and new processes including 3D printing methods are covered. In addition, inspection methods inclusion non-destructive examination methods, manufacturing automation; robotics; process control and quality control are covered.
Reference
- https://prog-crs.hkust.edu.hk/ugcourse
- https://prog-crs.hkust.edu.hk/pgcourse
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