Special Topics

Last Updated: Thu, 04/30/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4863
Section:
A01
CRN
87305
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
William
Instructor last name:
Singhose
Catalog Description
Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering.
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Course status
Cancelled

Bio-Inspired Design

Last Updated: Fri, 04/03/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4740
Section:
A
CRN
85981
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Jeannette
Instructor last name:
Yen
Catalog Description

We examine evolutionary adaptation as a source for engineering design inspiration, utilizing principles of scaling, adaptability, and robust multifunctionality that characterize biological systems. Credit not allowed for both ME 4740 and (BIOL 4740, or ISYE 4740 or PTFE 4740 or MSE 4740).

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Course status
Active

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Tue, 04/14/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4699
Section:
NZ3
CRN
86463
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Zhanna
Instructor last name:
Nepiyushchikh
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Course status
Active

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Mon, 03/30/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4699
Section:
AX2
CRN
87634
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Alexander
Instructor last name:
Alexeev
Catalog Description
Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.
Administrative Data
Course status
Active

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Fri, 04/10/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4699
Section:
RJ3
CRN
84508
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Jonathan
Instructor last name:
Rogers
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

Administrative Data
Course status
Active

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Wed, 04/01/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4699
Section:
FC4
CRN
82564
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Craig
Instructor last name:
Forest
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Course status
Active

Research Assistantship

Last Updated: Tue, 04/14/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4698
Section:
JA3
CRN
87648
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Amit
Instructor last name:
Jariwala
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

Administrative Data
Course status
Active

Robotics

Last Updated: Mon, 04/27/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4451
Section:
A02
CRN
92125
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Anirban
Instructor last name:
Mazumdar
Catalog Description
Mathematical modeling, simulation, and control of robotic systems with mechanical and sensory elements.
Administrative Data
Parent
Course status
Active

Fluid Mechanics

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
3340
Section:
C
CRN
84241
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Alexander
Instructor last name:
Alexeev
Catalog Description
The fundamentals of fluid mechanics. Topics include fluid statics; control-volume analysis; the Navier-Stokes equations; similitude; viscous, inviscid and turbulent flows; boundary layers.
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Course status
Active