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Download Mechanical Engineering Courses at a US University and more Study notes Fluid Mechanics in PDF only on Docsity! EN.530 (Mechanical Engineering) 1 EN.530 (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) EN.530.107.  MechE Undergraduate Seminar I.  0.5 Credits.   A series of weekly seminars to inform students about careers in mechanical engineering and to discuss technological, social, ethical, legal, and economic issues relevant to the profession. Part 1 of a year- long sequence. Area: Engineering EN.530.108.  MechE Undergraduate Seminar II.  0.5 Credits.   A series of weekly seminars to inform students about careers in mechanical engineering and to discuss technological, social, ethical, legal, and economic issues relevant to the profession. Part 2 of a year- long sequence. Area: Engineering EN.530.111.  Intro to MechE Design and CAD.  2 Credits.   This course introduces students to the basic engineering design process and to fundamental concepts and knowledge used in the design of mechanical devices and systems. Students will explore the range of tools utilized in design practice, beginning with the skills of hand-drawing, exploring ways to articulate visual ideas, and concluding with the standards of presentation and CAD tools typical in professional practice. Corequisite(s): EN.530.115 Area: Engineering EN.530.115.  MechE Freshman Lab I.  1 Credit.   Hands-on laboratory complementing EN.530.111, including experiments, mechanical dissections, sketching and CAD, and a cornerstone design project. Experiments and mechanical dissections connect physical principles to practical engineering applications. Sketching and CAD work build the students’ design and communication skills. The design project allows students to synthesize a working system by combining knowledge of mechanics and design with practical engineering skills. Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed Lab Safety training prior to registering for this class. To access the tutorial, login to myLearning and enter 458083 in the Search box to locate the appropriate module. Area: Engineering EN.530.116.  MechE Freshman Lab II.  1 Credit.   Hands-on laboratory in which students continue to develop their engineering design skills. Laboratory topics include engines and motors, microcontrollers, and sensors. A design project allows students to synthesize a working system by combining knowledge of mechanics and design with practical engineering skills. Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed Lab Safety training prior to registering for this class. To access the tutorial, login to myLearning and enter 458083 in the Search box to locate the appropriate module. Area: Engineering EN.530.123.  Introduction to Mechanics I.  3 Credits.   This course offers an in-depth study of the fundamental elements of classical mechanics, including particle and rigid body kinematics and kinetics, and work-energy and momentum principles. Part 1 of a year-long sequence. Area: Engineering, Natural Sciences EN.530.124.  Intro to Mechanics II.  2 Credits.   This course offers an in-depth study of the fundamental elements of classical mechanics, statics, mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. Part 2 of a year-long sequence. Restricted to Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Undecided Engineering Majors, or permission of instructor. Area: Engineering, Natural Sciences EN.530.202.  Mechanical Engineering Dynamics.  3 Credits.   Basic principles of classical mechanics applied to the motion of particles, system of particles and rigid bodies. Kinematics, analytical description of motion; rectilinear and curvilinear motions of particles; rigid body motion. Kinetics: force, mass, and acceleration; energy and momentum principles. Introduction to vibration. Prerequisite(s): ( EN.530.201 OR EN.560.201 ) AND ( AS.171.101 OR AS.171.107 OR AS.171.105 OR ( (EN.530.103 OR EN.530.123) AND EN.530.104 ) ) AND AS.110.109; grade of C- or higher required for EN.530.201 OR EN.560.201;Students must have completed Lab Safety training prior to registering for this class. Area: Engineering EN.530.204.  Manufacturing Engineering Theory.  2 Credits.   An introduction to the grand spectrum of the manufacturing processes and technologies used to produce metal and nonmetal components. Topics include casting, forming and shaping, and the various processes for material removal including computer-controlled machining. Simple joining processes and surface preparation are discussed. Economic and production aspects are considered throughout. Students should have knowledge of engineering drawing software like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Pro-E. Area: Engineering EN.530.205.  Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory.  1 Credit.   This course is the laboratory that supports EN.530.204 Manufacturing Engineering Theory. While concurrent enrollment with EN.530.204 is suggested, it is not required. Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed Lab Safety training prior to registering for this class. To access the tutorial, login to myLearning and enter 458083 in the Search box to locate the appropriate module.;EN.530.204 EN.530.212.  MechE Dynamics Laboratory.  1 Credit.   This is the laboratory component to EN.530.202 MechE Dynamics. Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed Lab Safety training prior to registering for this class. To access the tutorial, login to myLearning and enter 458083 in the Search box to locate the appropriate module.;EN.530.202 Area: Engineering EN.530.215.  Mechanics-Based Design.  3 Credits.   Stresses and strains in three dimensions, transformations. Combined loading of components, failure theories. Buckling of columns. Stress concentrations. Introduction to the finite element method. Design of fasteners, springs, gears, bearings, and other components. Prerequisite(s): EN.530.201 OR EN.560.201 Area: Engineering EN.530.216.  Mechanics Based Design Laboratory.  1 Credit.   This is the laboratory that supports EN.530.215 Mechanics Based Design. Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed Lab Safety training prior to registering for this class. To access the tutorial, login to myLearning and enter 458083 in the Search box to locate the appropriate module. Corequisite(s): EN.530.215 Area: Engineering 2 EN.530 (Mechanical Engineering) EN.530.231.  Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics.  3 Credits.   Properties of pure substances, phase equilibrium, equations of state. First law, control volumes, conservation of energy. Second law, entropy, efficiency, reversibility. Carnot and Rankine cycles. Internal combustion engines, gas turbines. Ideal gas mixtures, air-vapor mixtures. Introduction to combustion. Prerequisite(s): AS.110.107 OR AS.110.109 Corequisite(s): EN.530.232 AND (AS.171.102 OR AS.171.106 OR AS.171.108) Area: Engineering EN.530.232.  Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics Laboratory.  1 Credit.   This course is the complementary laboratory course and a required corequisite for EN.530.231. Corequisite: EN.530.231There will be four lab sessions, days and times TBA. Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed Lab Safety training prior to registering for this class. To access the tutorial, login to myLearning and enter 458083 in the Search box to locate the appropriate module. Area: Engineering, Natural Sciences EN.530.241.  Electronics & Instrumentation.  3 Credits.   Introduction to basic analog electronics and instrumentation with emphasis on basic electronic devices and techniques relevant to mechanical engineering. Topics include basic circuit analysis, laboratory instruments, discrete components, transistors, filters, op-amps, amplifiers, differential amplifiers, power amplification, power regulators, AC and DC power conversion, system design considerations (noise, precision, accuracy, power, efficiency), and applications to engineering instrumentation. Prerequisite(s): AS.171.102 OR AS.171.108 OR AS.171.106;(EN.550.291/ EN.553.291) OR ( AS.110.201 AND AS.110.302 ) OR ( AS.110.212 AND AS.110.302 ); students may take the required courses concurrently with EN.530.241. Area: Engineering EN.530.243.  Electronics and Instrumentation Laboratory.  1 Credit.   This is the laboratory that supports EN.530.241 Electronics and Instrumentation. Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed Lab Safety training prior to registering for this class. To access the tutorial, login to myLearning and enter 458083 in the Search box to locate the appropriate module. Corequisite(s): EN.530.241 Electronics and Instrumentation or instructor approval Area: Engineering EN.530.254.  Manufacturing Engineering.  3 Credits.   An introduction to the grand spectrum of the manufacturing processes and technologies used to produce metal and nonmetal components. Topics include casting, forming and shaping, and the various processes for material removal including computer-controlled machining. Simple joining processes and surface preparation are discussed. Economic and production aspects are considered throughout. Students must have completed the WSE Manufacturing Basic Shop training prior to registering for this class. Students should have knowledge of engineering drawing software like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Pro-E. Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed Lab Safety training prior to registering for this class. To access the tutorial, login to myLearning and enter 458083 in the Search box to locate the appropriate module.;EN.530.111 OR EN.530.414 or permission of instructor. Area: Engineering EN.530.310.  Reverse Engineering and Diagnostics.  3 Credits.   We will disassemble, inspect, diagnose, reverse engineer, repair (if needed) and test the subsystems of the first modern tractor, the iconic Ford N series (9N, 2N or 8N). The systems include power, cooling, electrical, ignition, hydraulic, transmission, steering, fuel, control (governor) and braking. The course is not about tractor repair, but upon successful completion, you will know the tractor’s design and function, inside and out and you will be empowered with the confidence to understand and diagnose mechanical systems. Lessons learned will be applicable to other areas of mechanical engineering and will be particularly helpful for Senior Design. We will analyze (reverse engineer) the tractor. For example, given the engine delivers 28 HP at the PTO, how big does the PTO shaft need to be? How big is it? Over/under designed? How was it manufactured? How else could it have been manufactured. What size engine delivers 28 Hp? What fuel consumption is needed? What cooling capacity is needed? Answering such questions will prepare students to ask appropriate questions in senior design. How big/strong do we need to make it? We will also have a functioning N-series tractor that will be ‘sabotaged’ each week for students to test their logic skills at diagnosing the cause of the malfunction. Course goals include developing diagnostic skills, learning to read electrical and hydraulic schematics and assembly drawings, developing engineering intuition and applying theoretical knowledge to practical problems. No mechanical experience is needed. Students with the least ‘hands on’ background will have the most to benefit, but even BAJA members have much to gain. Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed Lab Safety training prior to registering for this class. To access the tutorial, login to myLearning and enter 458083 in the Search box to locate the appropriate module. Area: Engineering EN.530.327.  Introduction to Fluid Mechanics.  3 Credits.   This course introduces the fundamental mathematical tools and physical insight necessary to approach realistic fluid flow problems in engineering systems. The topics covered include: fluid properties, fluid statics, control volumes and surfaces, kinematics of fluids, conservation of mass, linear momentum, Bernoulli's equation and applications, dimensional analysis, the Navier-Stokes equations, laminar and turbulent viscous flows, internal and external flows, and lift and drag. The emphasis is on mathematical formulation, engineering applications and problem solving. Prerequisite(s): EN.530.329;(EN.530.202 OR EN.560.202) AND (AS.110.302 OR EN.553.291 OR AS.110.306) Area: Engineering EN.530.329.  Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Laboratory.  1 Credit.   This course is the complementary laboratory course and a required co- requisite for EN.530.327. Corequisite: EN.530.327There will be four lab sessions, days and times TBA. Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed Lab Safety training prior to registering for this class. To access the tutorial, login to myLearning and enter 458083 in the Search box to locate the appropriate module. Area: Engineering EN.530.334.  Heat Transfer.  3 Credits.   Steady and unsteady conduction in one, two, and three dimensions. Elementary computational modeling of conduction heat transfer. External and internal forced convection. Performance and design of heat exchangers. Boiling and condensation. Black-body and gray-body radiation, Stefan-Boltzmann law view factors and some applications. Prerequisite(s): EN.530.231 AND EN.530.327 Area: Engineering EN.530 (Mechanical Engineering) 5 EN.530.425.  Mechanics of Flight.  3 Credits.   Elements of flight dynamics: aerodynamics forces, gliding, cruising, turning, ascending, descending, stability, etc. Review of the pertinent fluid mechanic principles. Application to two-dimensional airfoils and theory of lift. Three-dimensional airfoils. Boundary layers. Effects of compressibility. Subsonic and supersonic flight. Area: Engineering EN.530.426.  Biofluid Mechanics.  3 Credits.   Objective: To introduce fundamental concepts associated with the fluid mechanics of biological systems, including physiological flows and organisms living in fluids. Area: Engineering EN.530.427.  Intermediate Fluid Mechanics.  3 Credits.   Linear and angular momentum in integral form, applications to turbomachines. The Navier-Stokes equations. Inviscid flow. Laminar viscous flow. Boundary layers. Turbulence. Compressible flows. Projects using computational tools, design of pipe network. Area: Engineering EN.530.430.  Applied Finite Element Analysis.  3 Credits.   This course will introduce finite element methods for analysis of solid, structure and biomechanics problems. Following topics will be covered. • Computational solution vs. other solution approaches• Definition of a mechanics problem: governing equations, constitutive equations, boundary and initial conditions. • Procedure to converting a mechanical problem into a computational solution problem.• Understanding and making choices of finite element types to suit problem type.• Finite element solution choices and their application. • Finite element analysis using commercial software ABAQUS. • FE model verification and validation, solution understanding uncertainty. The course will include homework assignments, 2 exams, and a term project. The term project will involve applying FEA to an engineering problem or a research problem, interpretation of results and documenting them in a short report. Prerequisite(s): EN.550.291 OR AS.110.302 Area: Engineering EN.530.432.  Jet & Rocket Propulsion.  3 Credits.   The course covers associated aircraft and spacecraft and power generation. The first part reviews the relevant thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, including isentropic compressible flow, Rayleigh and Fanno lines, shock and expansion waves. Subsequently, the performance of various forms of aviation gas turbines, including turbo-jet, turbo-fan, turbo-prop and ram-jet engines are discussed, followed by component analyses, including inlet nozzles, compressors, combustion chambers, turbines and afterburners. Axial and centrifugal turbomachines are discussed on detail, including applications in aviation, power generation and liquid transport. The section on foundations of combustion covers fuels, thermodynamics of combustion, and energy balance. The last part focuses on rockets, including classification, required power for space flight, chemical rocket components, and combustion involving liquid and solid fuels. Area: Engineering EN.530.436.  Bioinspired Science and Technology.  3 Credits.   Nature has been a source of inspiration for scientists and engineers and it receives particular attention recently to address many challenges the human society encounter. The course will study novel natural materials/ structures with unique properties, the underlying principles, and the recent development of the bio-inspired materials and systems. From this course, students can learn about ingenious and sustainable strategies of organisms, open eyes about various phenomena in nature, and get inspiration for opening new directions of science and technology. Area: Engineering, Natural Sciences EN.530.438.  Aerospace Materials.  3 Credits.   Aircraft materials have a come a long way from the early days of bamboo, muslin and bailing wire, and this course will accentuate processing- structure-property-performance relations is a variety of metallic alloys, ceramics and composites. Materials with applications in aeronautics, space and hypersonics will be emphasized, and topics will include: Al and Ti alloys, Co and Ni- based superalloys, refractory alloys; ceramic, metal and polymer-based composites; thermal protections systems; and dielectric windows and radomes. Prerequisite(s): EN.530.352 Area: Engineering EN.530.441.  Introduction to Biophotonics.  3 Credits.   The primary aim for this course is to explore the unique and diverse properties of light that makes it suited for diagnosis, imaging, manipulation and control of biological structure and function from the nanoscale to the tissue level. The course will focus on different optical spectroscopic and microscopic modalities that provide biochemical and morphological information, while introducing new ideas on analysis and interpretation of the acquired data. We will also discuss manipulation methods, including optical tweezers and laser scissors, and low-level light therapy. In all of these areas, the idea is to develop a basic understanding of the subject and to use it for finding solutions to real-world problems in healthcare. Discussions and open exchanges of ideas will be strongly emphasized. Area: Engineering EN.530.443.  Fundamentals, Design Principles and Applications of Microfluidic Systems.  3 Credits.   This course will introduce fundamental physical and chemical principles involved in unique microscale phenomena. Topics to be covered include issues associated with being in micrometers in science and engineering, fluid mechanics in micro systems, diffusion, surface tension, surfactants, and interfacial forces, Interfacial hydrodynamics, Mechanical properties of materials in microscale. Students will learn about applications, enabled by the discussed principles.Recommended Pre-Requisites: EN.530.334 Suggested Pre-Requisites: EN.530.328, EN.580.451 Prerequisite(s): EN.530.327 AND EN.530.231 Area: Engineering, Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences EN.530.445.  Introduction to Biomechanics.  3 Credits.   An introduction to the mechanics of biological materials and systems. Both soft tissue such as muscle and hard tissue such as bone will be studied as will the way they interact in physiological functions. Special emphasis will be given to orthopedic biomechanics. Recommended Course Background: EN.530.215/EN.530.216 and Lab or equivalent. If you have not taken this course or an equivalent, please contact the instructor before registering to ensure you have the appropriate background knowledge to succeed in this course. Area: Engineering EN.530.446.  Experimental Methods in Biomechanics.  3 Credits.   An introduction to experimental methods used in biomedical research. Standard experimental techniques will be applied to biological tissues, where applicable and novel techniques will be introduced. Topics include strain gauges, extensometers, load transducers, optical kinematic tracking, digital image correlation, proper experimental design, calibration and error analysis. Of particular emphasis will be maintaining native tissue temperature and hydration. Laboratory will include “hands- on” testing. Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed Lab Safety training prior to registering for this class. To access the tutorial, login to myLearning and enter 458083 in the Search box to locate the appropriate module. Area: Engineering, Natural Sciences 6 EN.530 (Mechanical Engineering) EN.530.448.  Biosolid Mechanics.  3 Credits.   This class will introduce fundamental concepts of statics and solid mechanics and apply them to study the mechanical behavior bones, blood vessels, and connective tissues such as tendon and skin. Topics to be covered include the structure and mechanical properties of tissues, such as bone, tendon, cartilage and cell cytoskeleton; concepts of small and large deformation; stress; constitutive relationships that relate the two, including elasticity, anisotropy, and viscoelasticity; and experimental methods for measuring mechanical properties, Recommended Course Background: AS.110.201 and AS.110.302, as well as a class in statics and mechanics. Area: Engineering EN.530.455.  Additive Manufacturing.  3 Credits.   The emergence of additive manufacturing (AM) as a viable technology for depositing materials with intricate shapes and architectures enables personal fabrication and threatens to transform global supply chains. This course will give a comprehensive introduction to AM of polymers, metals and ceramics, including: processing fundamentals, processing-structure-property relations and applications. Implications for the design, qualification and introduction of AM products will be addressed, and a variety of applications will be reviewed and used as case studies.Recommended knowledge of Materials Science equivalent to 530.352 Materials Selection. Concurrent enrollment in 530.352 Materials Selection is welcome. Area: Engineering EN.530.464.  Energy Systems Analysis.  3 Credits.   This course discusses the grid integration of renewable energy systems. The main emphasis is on grid level effects of renewable energy, particularly wind power systems. It begins with an introduction to basic power system concepts along with power flow analysis (and optimization). Then, important concepts for wind power systems are discussed. Following that, integration issues for wind power at the transmission level and solar cell integration at the distribution level are introduced. The last part of the course will focus on current research in these areas. Students will choose a system to research and present a project or literature review at the end of the term. Prior knowledge of optimization is helpful, but not required. Co-listed with EN530.664 Area: Engineering EN.530.468.  Locomotion Mechanics: Fundamentals.  3 Credits.   This upper level undergraduate and graduate class will discuss fundamental mechanics of locomotion of both animals and machines, particularly bio-inspired robots. Locomotion emerges from effective physical interaction with an environment; therefore, the ability to generate appropriate forces (besides sensing, control, and planning) is essential to successful locomotion. General principles and integration of knowledge from engineering, biology, and physics will be emphasized. Sample topics include: How can kangaroos hop faster and fleas jump higher than their muscles allow? Why do race walkers use a peculiar hip movement? How do animals inspire prosthetic feet that helped Blade Runner compete with abled athletes? Why do Boston Dynamics’ robots move so well in most modest environments, and why does it still fail in complex terrain? Why do horses walk at low speeds but run at higher speeds? Can T-Rex run or must they walk? Why do larger animals become more erect in their leg posture? Why can a mouse falling from a skyscraper walk away with little injury, but a horse will smash? How can our muscles serve as energy-saving springs, force transmitting struts, and even energy-damping brakes? Why do migrating birds fly in a V-formation? Do Speedo’s sharkskin swimsuits really reduce drag? Students from ME, Robotics, and other programs are all welcome. Freshmen and sophomores with sufficient physics background may take with instructor approval. Students should have a strong understanding of Newtonian mechanics. Nearly all these fundamental studies of interesting biological locomotion phenomena have led to engineering devices that use the same physics principles to move in complex environments, with performance approaching that of animals. Recommended background: Earned B or higher in EN.530.202 (or EN.560.202) Dynamics or equivalent. Area: Engineering EN.530.469.  Locomotion Mechanics: Recent Advances.  3 Credits.   This upper level undergraduate and graduate class will discuss recent advances in the mechanics of animal and bio-inspired robot locomotion in complex environments. All of the topics covered are from cutting edge research over the last 20 years, with many still being active research areas. General principles and integration of knowledge from engineering, biology, and physics will be emphasized. Sample topics include: How do geckos adhere to and climb over almost any surfaces? How do all kinds of animals use tails in novel ways to quickly maneuver in the air and on the ground? How do sandfish lizards burrow into and swim under sand? How do sidewinder snakes crawl up steep sand dunes without triggering an avalanche? How do large ants colonies dig and live in narrow tunnels without trapping themselves in traffic jams? Why do legged and snake robots struggle on sand and rubble, whereas insects, lizards, and snakes traverse similar terrain at ease? Why do insects rotate their wings while flapping to fly? How do soft-bodied worms move and how can we make better soft robots? How do cockroaches survive after squeezing through gaps with pressure several hundreds of their body weight? How do water striders walk on water and why can’t we do it?All these fundamental studies of interesting biological locomotion phenomena have led to bio-inspired robots that use the same physics principles to move in complex environments, with performance approaching that of animals.Students from ME, Robotics, and other programs are all welcome. Freshmen and sophomores with sufficient physics background may take with instructor approval. Students should have a strong understanding of Newtonian mechanics.Recommended background: B or higher in EN.530.202 Dynamics or EN.560.202 Dynamics.Closely-related courses:EN.530.468/668 Locomotion Mechanics: FundamentalsEN.530.676 Locomotion Dynamics and ControlVisit https://li.me.jhu.edu/teaching for more information. Area: Engineering EN.530 (Mechanical Engineering) 7 EN.530.470.  Space Vehicle Dynamics & Control.  3 Credits.   In this course we study applied spacecraft orbital and attitude dynamics and their impact on other subsystems. In the orbital dynamics part of the course, we discuss some the issues associated with orbital insertion, control and station keeping. Focus is on the two-body problem regime where conic solutions are valid. Orbit perturbations are also considered. For attitude dynamics, different attitude representations such as of direction cosines, quaternions, and angles are introduced. Then we look at the forces and moments acting on space vehicles. Attitude stability and control considerations are introduced. Area: Engineering EN.530.473.  Molecular Spectroscopy and Imaging.  3 Credits.   The overarching objective of this course is to understand, employ and innovate molecular spectroscopy and optical imaging tools. The emphasis will be to bridge the domain between molecular spectroscopy, which provides exquisite chemical information, and the imaging capabilities of microscopy to seamlessly traverse between structural and biochemical spaces. The course will build on the foundational principles of light-matter interactions and an understanding of light sources, geometrical and wave optics, and detectors. Using vibrational and fluorescence spectroscopy as the tools of choice, we will discuss the design and fabrication of molecular reporters that offer unprecedented sensitivity, specificity and multiplexing capabilities in imaging of live biological specimen. Finally, we will learn about spectral and image- processing algorithms that have fundamentally changed the nature and quantity of useful information and have directly lead to breakthroughs in super-resolution imaging and multi-modal image fusion. All through the course, the focus will be on the underlying concepts and physical insights as we navigate through a diverse array of biophotonics applications. Area: Engineering EN.530.474.  Effective and Economic Design for Biomedical Instrumentation.  4 Credits.   This course is to introduce students to the design, practice, and devices used in biomedical research. The class will be divided into two parts: lecture and lab. In the lectures, students will learn the physics behind the device, the specific requirements of biomedical instruments, and the engineering principles to construct the devices. Lab sessions will focus on designing and building a prototype device. This course aims to forge collaboration between biomedical researchers and mechanical engineers. The goal is to make the devices accessible to the biomedical research community as well as the general public. Economical availability will be one of the critical elements in the device design. Students will be encouraged to build the devices within a healthy budget.PREREQUISITES: Introductory Physics, Programming, and CAD Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed Lab Safety training prior to registering for this class. To access the tutorial, login to myLearning and enter 458083 in the Search box to locate the appropriate module. Area: Engineering EN.530.479.  Modern Tools and Applications in Experimental Solid Mechanics.  3 Credits.   This course provides students with an introduction to experimental solid mechanics, equipping them with the fundamental knowledge required to design, set up, and interpret laboratory tests to determine the strength, stiffness, fracture toughness, and strains and stresses in solids under quasi-static and dynamic loads. The course is divided into a series of modules, with each module containing a lecture and accompanying laboratory exercises in which students set up and execute experiments and analysis. Module topics include: the basics of experimental measurements, noise, and errors; strain gages; photoelasticity; digital image correlation; impact testing and high-speed imaging; fracture toughness measurements. By the end of the course, students will be able to formulate, design, and execute experiments to characterize the elastic, plastic, and dynamic response of a variety of materials, and compare their measurements with theoretical predictions. Prerequisite(s): EN.560.201 AND EN.530.215 Area: Engineering EN.530.480.  Image Processing and Data Visualization.  3 Credits.   The course will be divided into two parts. In the first part, students will learn the basics of image processing, including handling noisy background, creating 2D/3D filters, Fourier domain operations, and building processing pipelines . In the second part, students will learn the importance of data visualization, as well as the skills to use the aids such as virtual reality goggles and haptic devices to help scientists gain insights for data interpretation. Recommended experience programming in Matlab. Area: Engineering, Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences EN.530.483.  Applied Computational Modeling in Aerodynamics and Heat Transfer.  3 Credits.   Introduction to fundamental principles and applications of the computational modeling in fluid dynamics and heat transfer. Emphasis is on basics of finite-difference methods and hands-on experience in code development as well as the use of a commercial software package (ANSYS CFX) for modeling and simulation. Students will also learn about meshing strategies, post-processing, and critical analysis of simulation results. The concept of numerical errors and the validation and verification will also be emphasized.Recommended Background: (1) Undergraduate or introductory level course in fluid dynamics or heat transfer or transport phenomena or classical mechanics.(2) Basic expertise in writing computer codes (MATLAB or C++ or Fortran or Python). Area: Engineering, Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences EN.530.501.  Undergraduate Research.  1 - 3 Credits.   Students pursue research problems individually or in pairs. Although the research is under the direct supervision of a faculty member, students are encouraged to pursue the research as independently as possible. All students taking three or more credits of undergraduate research are strongly encouraged to present a research poster at the Johns Hopkins University’s DREAMS Undergraduate Research Day. Prerequisite(s): You must request Independent Academic Work using the Independent Academic Work form found in Student Self-Service: Registration > Online Forms. 10 EN.530 (Mechanical Engineering) EN.530.632.  Convection.  3 Credits.   This course begins with a review of the phenomenological basis of the constitutive models for energy and mass flux. Then, using the transport theorem, general conservation and balance laws are developed for mass, species, energy, and entropy. Scaling analysis is used to determine when simplifications are justified, and simplified cases are solved analytically. Experimental results and correlations are given for more complex situations. Free, mixed, and forced internal and external convection are studied, and convection with a phase change is also explored. EN.530.636.  Bioinspired Science and Technology.  3 Credits.   Nature has been a source of inspiration for scientists and engineers and it receives particular attention recently to address many challenges the human society encounter. The course will study novel natural materials/ structures with unique properties, the underlying principles, and the recent development of the bio-inspired materials and systems. From this course, students can learn about ingenious and sustainable strategies of organisms, open eyes about various phenomena in nature, and get inspiration for opening new directions of science and technology. EN.530.638.  Aerospace Materials.  3 Credits.   Aircraft materials have a come a long way from the early days of bamboo, muslin and bailing wire, and this course will accentuate processing- structure-property-performance relations is a variety of metallic alloys, ceramics and composites. Materials with applications in aeronautics, space and hypersonics will be emphasized, and topics will include: Al and Ti alloys, Co and Ni- based superalloys, refractory alloys; ceramic, metal and polymer-based composites; thermal protections systems; and dielectric windows and radomes. EN.530.641.  Statistical Learning For Engineers.  3 Credits.   Graduate level introductory course on machine learning and reinforcement learning. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly growing in virtually all science and engineering fields. Technologies related to machine learning are at the center of this trend. This course provides a fundamental and core knowledge on machine learning and reinforcement learning, which in turn prepares students so as to self-advance into the state-of-the-art AI technologies in a variety of fields. This course will discuss general aspects of machine and reinforcement learning, which is suitable for students in different fields of interest, though the primary applications include robotics engineering. Topics that will be covered include: core mathematics necessary, core principles for supervised and unsupervised learning (e.g., linear regression, logistic regression, Bayes nets, EM, and so on), and for reinforcement learning (e.g., Markov decision process, dynamic programming, etc.). Homework assignments include both theoretical and computational components.Recommended Course Background:o Course background: Linear Algebra, Multivariate Calculus, Probability, Differential Equations;o Programming: Knowledge of Python (and Matlab) EN.530.642.  Plasticity.  3 Credits.   The theory of the inelastic behavior of metallic materials. Experimental background and fundamental postulates for the plastic stress-strain relations. Mechanisms of plastic flow; single-crystal and polycrystalline plasticity. Boundary value problems. Variational principles, uniqueness and the upper and lower bound theorems of limit analysis. Slip line theory. Dynamic plasticity and wave phenomena. Finite strain plasticity and instability. EN.530.643.  Fundamentals, Design Principles and Applications of Microfluidic Systems.  3 Credits.   This course will introduce fundamental physical and chemical principles involved in unique microscale phenomena. Topics to be covered include issues associated with being in micrometers in science and engineering, fluid mechanics in micro systems, diffusion, surface tension, surfactants, and interfacial forces, Interfacial hydrodynamics, Mechanical properties of materials in microscale. Students will learn about applications, enabled by the discussed principles.Required Pre-Requisites: Knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. Recommended Pre-Requisites: heat transfer. Suggested: advanced knowledge of fluid mechanics plus knowledge of cell and tissue engineering. EN.530.645.  Kinematics.  3 Credits.   A theoretical treatment of the kinematics of mechanisms, machines, and robotic manipulators intended for (though not restricted to) graduate students. Topics include parameterizations of spherical motion - Euler angles, Rodrigues parameters, unit quaternions, the matrix exponential; analysis of planar and spatial linkages; robot kinematics - forward and inverse kinematics, singularities, elementary topological issues; theory of wrenches and twists; research issues in robot kinematics - redundancy resolution, grasping and rolling contact, steering of nonholonomic systems. Other advanced topics will be covered as time permits. Recommend Course Background: Undergraduate linear algebra and multivariable calculus. EN.530.646.  Robot Devices, Kinematics, Dynamics, and Control.  4 Credits.   Graduate-level introduction to the mechanics of robotic systems with emphasis on the mathematical tools for kinematics and dynamics of robotic systems. Topics include the geometry and mathematical representation of rigid body motion, manipulator kinematics including forward and inverse kinematics of articulated robot arms, differential kinematics, manipulator dynamics and control. Additional special topics such as trajectory generation, actuation, and design issues will be considered as time permits. EN.530.647.  Adaptive Systems and Control.  4 Credits.   Graduate-level introduction to adaptive identification and control. Emphasis on applications to mechanical systems possessing unknown parameters (e.g., mass, inertia, friction). Topics include stability of linear and nonlinear dynamical systems, Lyapunov stability, input- output stability, adaptive identification, and direct and indirect adaptive control. Required Prerequisites: Calculus I, II, and III; Physics I and II; Linear Algebra; Differential Equations; Graduate linear systems theory such as EN.520.601 Introduction to Linear Systems Theory is required prerequisite. Please see the course home page here for additional information: 647-adaptive-systems-fall-2017" target="_blank">https:// dscl.lcsr.jhu.edu/courses/530-647-adaptive-systems-fall-2017. Audit registration not permitted. EN.530.648.  Biosolid Mechanics.  3 Credits.   This class will introduce fundamental concepts of statics and solid mechanics and apply them to study the mechanical behavior bones, blood vessels, and connective tissues such as tendon and skin. Topics to be covered include the structure and mechanical properties of tissues, such as bone, tendon, cartilage and cell cytoskeleton; concepts of small and large deformation; stress; constitutive relationships that relate the two, including elasticity, anisotropy, and viscoelasticity; and experimental methods for measuring mechanical properties, Recommended Course Background: AS.110.201 and AS.110.302, as well as a class in statics and mechanics. EN.530 (Mechanical Engineering) 11 EN.530.649.  System Identification.  3 Credits.   This course will cover several fundamental approaches system identification, including spectral, prediction error, subspace, and "online" (adaptive) identification methods. The emphasis will be on LTI systems, but some time will be devoted to system identification for classes of nonlinear dynamical systems, such as those that are linear in parameters. EN.530.654.  Advanced Systems Modeling II.  3 Credits.   A continuation of EN.530.653, this course covers the following topics at an advanced level:Newton’s laws of kinematics of systems of particles and rigid bodies; Lagrange’s equations forsingle- and multi-degree-of- freedom systems composed of point masses; normal mode analysis and forced linear systems with damping, the matrix exponential and stability theory for linear systems; nonlinear equations of motion; structure, passivity, PD control, noise models and stochastic equations of motion; manipulator dynamics: Newton-Euler formulation, Lagrange, Kane’s formulation of dynamics, computing torques with O(n) recursive manipulator dynamics:Luh-Walker-Paul, Hollerbach, O(n) dynamics simulation: Rodriques-Jain-Kreutz, Saha, Fixman. There is also an individual course project that each student must do which relates the topics of this course to his or her research. EN.530.655.  Additive Manufacturing (Graduate).  3 Credits.   The emergence of additive manufacturing (AM) as a viable technology for depositing materials with intricate shapes and architectures enables personal fabrication and threatens to transform global supply chains. This course will give a comprehensive introduction to AM of polymers, metals and ceramics, including: processing fundamentals, processing-structure-property relations and applications. Implications for the design, qualification and introduction of AM products will be addressed, and a variety of applications will be reviewed and used as case studies.Recommended knowledge in Materials Science equivalent to 530.352 Materials Selection. EN.530.656.  Deformation Mechanisms.  3 Credits.   An advanced course on the microscopic mechanisms that control the mechanical behavior of materials. Methods and techniques for measuring, understanding, and modeling: plasticity, creep, shear banding, and fracture will be addressed. Subjects to be covered include dislocation theory and strengthening mechanisms, high temperature diffusion and grain boundary sliding, shear localization, void formation, ductile rupture, and brittle fracture. EN.530.663.  Robot Motion Planning.  3 Credits.   This course provides a graduate-level introduction to robot motion planning. Topics include geometric representation of rigid bodies, configuration space of robots, graph search algorithms, shortest-path motion, and various approaches to motion planning problems (e.g., combinatorial and sampling-based motion planning algorithms, and potential field method). The emphasis is both on mathematical aspects of motion planning (which provides fundamentals in understanding the state-of-the-art planning techniques) and computational implementation of algorithms. EN.530.664.  Energy Systems Analysis (graduate).  3 Credits.   This course discusses the grid integration of renewable energy systems. The main emphasis is on grid level effects of renewable energy, particularly wind power systems. It begins with an introduction to basic power system concepts along with power flow analysis (and optimization). Then, important concepts for wind power systems are discussed. Following that, integration issues for wind power at the transmission level and solar cell integration at the distribution level are introduced. The last part of the course will focus on current research in these areas. Students will choose a system to research and present a project or literature review at the end of the term. Prior knowledge of optimization is helpful, but not required. Co-listed with EN.530.464. EN.530.668.  Locomotion Mechanics: Fundamentals.  3 Credits.   This upper level undergraduate and graduate class will discuss fundamental mechanics of locomotion of both animals and machines, particularly bio-inspired robots. Locomotion emerges from effective physical interaction with an environment; therefore, the ability to generate appropriate forces (besides sensing, control, and planning) is essential to successful locomotion. General principles and integration of knowledge from engineering, biology, and physics will be emphasized. Sample topics include: How can kangaroos hop faster and fleas jump higher than their muscles allow? Why do race walkers use a peculiar hip movement? How do animals inspire prosthetic feet that helped Blade Runner compete with abled athletes? Why do Boston Dynamics’ robots move so well in most modest environments, and why does it still fail in complex terrain? Why do horses walk at low speeds but run at higher speeds? Can T-Rex run or must they walk? Why do larger animals become more erect in their leg posture? Why can a mouse falling from a skyscraper walk away with little injury, but a horse will smash? How can our muscles serve as energy-saving springs, force transmitting struts, and even energy-damping brakes? Why do migrating birds fly in a V-formation? Do Speedo’s sharkskin swimsuits really reduce drag? Students from ME, Robotics, and other programs are all welcome. Freshmen and sophomores with sufficient physics background may take with instructor approval. Students should have a strong understanding of Newtonian mechanics. Nearly all these fundamental studies of interesting biological locomotion phenomena have led to engineering devices that use the same physics principles to move in complex environments, with performance approaching that of animals. Recommended background: Earned B or higher in EN.530.202 (or EN.560.202) Dynamics or equivalent. Area: Engineering 12 EN.530 (Mechanical Engineering) EN.530.669.  Locomotion Mechanics: Recent Advances.  3 Credits.   This upper level undergraduate and graduate class will discuss recent advances in the mechanics of animal and bio-inspired robot locomotion in complex environments. All of the topics covered are from cutting edge research over the last 20 years, with many still being active research areas. General principles and integration of knowledge from engineering, biology, and physics will be emphasized.Sample topics include: How do geckos adhere to and climb over almost any surfaces? How do all kinds of animals use tails in novel ways to quickly maneuver in the air and on the ground? How do sandfish lizards burrow into and swim under sand? How do sidewinder snakes crawl up steep sand dunes without triggering an avalanche? How do large ants colonies dig and live in narrow tunnels without trapping themselves in traffic jams? Why do legged and snake robots struggle on sand and rubble, whereas insects, lizards, and snakes traverse similar terrain at ease? Why do insects rotate their wings while flapping to fly? How do soft-bodied worms move and how can we make better soft robots? How do cockroaches survive after squeezing through gaps with pressure several hundreds of their body weight? How do water striders walk on water and why can’t we do it?All these fundamental studies of interesting biological locomotion phenomena have led to bio-inspired robots that use the same physics principles to move in complex environments, with performance approaching that of animals.Students from ME, Robotics, and other programs are all welcome. Freshmen and sophomores with sufficient physics background may take with instructor approval. Students should have a strong understanding of Newtonian mechanics.Recommended background: B or higher in EN.530.202 Dynamics or EN.560.202 Dynamics.Closely-related courses:EN.530.468/668 Locomotion Mechanics: FundamentalsEN.530.676 Locomotion Dynamics and ControlVisit https://li.me.jhu.edu/teaching for more information. Area: Engineering EN.530.672.  Biosensing & BioMEMS.  3 Credits.   The course discusses the principles of biosensing and introduces micro- and nano-scale devices for fluidic control and molecular/cellular manipulation, measurements of biological phenomena, and clinical applications. EN.530.673.  Introduction to Molecular and Atomistic Modeling and Simulation.  3 Credits.   The course provides an introduction of how material behaves at the molecular and atomistic levels, when they are subjected to changes in pressure and temperature. The behavior of materials at the molecular/ atomistic level defines the global/continuum behavioral response of the material subjected to some loading conditions. The course relates concepts of physics to engineering concepts of deformation in materials/ structures. At the end of this course, a successful student will be able to:• Perform simple molecular dynamics simulations on materials.• Appreciate suitability and limitation of molecular/atomistic simulations.• Comprehend how molecular and atomistic modeling and simulation are related to define the global/continuum description of materials/ structures. • Comprehend concepts of interatomic potentials used to represent different types of bonds in materials.• Understand concepts of wave/particle duality and the role of electrons in the description of properties of a material.• Develop the ability to understand literature in the area of molecular/atomistic modeling and simulation.For molecular simulations, Lammps code (Sandia Labs) will be used by the students and Matlab/Python for post processing. It’s a opensource software, so students can install it in their laptops. However, for purpose of running simulations, ARCH will be used. For electronic contributions, Quantum Espresso code will be utilized, which is also opensource. ARCH already has both the software installed in it, so the students will be given temporary access to it to run their codes. EN.530.674.  Effective and Economic Design for Biomedical Instrumentation.  4 Credits.   This course is to introduce students to the design, practice, and devices used in biomedical research. The class will be divided into two parts: lecture and lab. In the lectures, students will learn the physics behind the device, the specific requirements of biomedical instruments, and the engineering principles to construct the devices. Lab sessions will focus on designing and building a prototype device. This course aims to forge collaboration between biomedical researchers and mechanical engineers. The goal is to make the devices accessible to the biomedical research community as well as the general public. Economical availability will be one of the critical elements in the device design. Students will be encouraged to build the devices within a healthy budget.PREREQUISITES: Introductory Physics, Programming, and CAD Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed Lab Safety training prior to registering for this class. To access the tutorial, login to myLearning and enter 458083 in the Search box to locate the appropriate module. Area: Engineering EN.530.676.  Locomotion Dynamics & Control.  3 Credits.   Graduate course on mechanics and control in locomotion. Topics include modeling (e.g. Lagrangian mechanics), dynamical systems theory (nonholonomic systems, limit-cycle behavior, Poincaré analysis, and Floquet theory), design (control synthesis, mechanical design), and data-driven modeling from animal locomotor control experiments. Prerequisites: A graduate course in linear systems theory (e.g. EN.520.601). Suggested background (not required): 530.475/675. Prerequisite(s): A graduate course in linear systems theory (e.g. EN.520.601, EN.530.616) or mathematical methods of engineering (e.g. EN.530.761), or permission from the instructor. EN.530.678.  Nonlinear Control and Planning in Robotics.  3 Credits.   The course starts with a brief introduction to nonlinear systems and covers selected topics related to model-based trajectory planning and feedback control. Focus is on applications to autonomous robotic vehicles modeled as underactuated mechanical systems subject to constraints such as obstacles in the environment. Topics include: nonlinear stability, stabilization and tracking, systems with symmetries, differential flatness, backstepping, probabilistic roadmaps, stochastic optimization. Recommended Course Background: multi-variable/ differential calculus, AS.110.302, AS.110.201, undergraduate linear control, basic probability theory. EN.530.679.  Modern Tools and Applications in Experimental Solid Mechanics.  3 Credits.   This course provides students with an introduction to experimental solid mechanics, equipping them with the fundamental knowledge required to design, set up, and interpret laboratory tests to determine the strength, stiffness, fracture toughness, and strains and stresses in solids under quasi-static and dynamic loads. The course is divided into a series of modules, with each module containing a lecture and accompanying laboratory exercises in which students set up and execute experiments and analysis. Module topics include: the basics of experimental measurements, noise, and errors; strain gages; photoelasticity; digital image correlation; impact testing and high-speed imaging; fracture toughness measurements. By the end of the course, students will be able to formulate, design, and execute experiments to characterize the elastic, plastic, and dynamic response of a variety of materials, and compare their measurements with theoretical predictions. Recommended Course Background: knowledge of statics, mechanics and materials, and mechanics based design Area: Engineering