Department Information
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is the largest academic program on campus by student enrollment. The Mechanical Engineering program celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2009 and is one of the founding departments of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. More than a decade after the successful merger of the mechanical and aerospace programs, MAE remains a vibrant and intellectually diverse program at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
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P.O. Box 116250
571 Gale Lemerand Drive
MECHANICAL & AEROSPACE ENGINEERING C
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-6250
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Curriculum
The prerequisites for all courses offered by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering may require classification as a student in good standing in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, and/or another engineering program for which the particular course is required.
Courses
EAS 2011 Introduction to Aerospace Engineering 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Overview of aerospace engineering. Standard atmosphere, basic aerodynamics, airplane performance, stability and control, propulsion, and space flight.
Prerequisite: PHY 2048 or PHY 2060, with minimum grade of C.
EAS 3020C Introduction to Flight 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Introduction to the science and engineering of aircraft. Overview of applied aerodynamics, performance, stability, propulsion and structures. Includes lab sessions flying and making measurements in a general aviation aircraft.
Prerequisite: (PHY 2048 or PHY 2053) and MAC 2311; or instructor permission.
EAS 4101 Aerodynamics 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Incompressible aerodynamics, integral and differential governing equations, potential flow, boundary layers, airfoils, wings, numerical techniques.
Prerequisite: (EAS 2011 or EAS 3020C or EGN 3353C) and COP 2271 and EML 3100 and MAC 2313 and MAP 2302 with minimum grades of C.
EAS 4132 Compressible Flow 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
One-dimensional and quasi one-dimensional compressible fluid flows. Includes mach waves, normal shocks, oblique shocks, Prandtl-Meyer expansions, isentropic flow with area change, Fanno flow and Rayleigh flow.
EAS 4200 Aerospace Structures 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Review of plane states of stress and strain. Includes analysis of thin-walled beams with open and closed section, unsymmetrical bending of wing sections, torsion of skin-stringer and multi-cell sections, flexural shear in open and closed sections, Shear Center and failure criteria. Also includes introduction to composite materials and demonstration of behavior of some simple structural elements.
Prerequisite: EGM 3520 with minimum grade of C.
EAS 4240 Aerospace Composites 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Various types and applications of structural composites used in flight structures. Also includes an introduction to analysis of structural composites.
Prerequisite: EGM 3520 with minimum grade of C .
EAS 4300 Aerospace Propulsion 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Basics of air-breathing and rocket engines used in flight systems.
Prerequisite: EAS 4132.
EAS 4400 Stability and Control of Aircraft 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Static stability and control, equations of motion, stability derivatives, stability of longitudinal and lateral motion of aircraft.
EAS 4412 Dynamics and Control of Space Vehicles 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Review of aerospace applications in current guidance and control systems. Includes synthesis of open and closed loop guidance and control systems using classical and modern control theory.
EAS 4510 Astrodynamics 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Introduces the solar system. Includes study of two-body motion, Hohmann transfer, patched conics for interplanetary and lunar trajectories, and the restricted three-body problem. Also includes an introduction to powered flights and artificial satellite orbits.
Prerequisite: EGM 3401 with minimum grade of C and (EGM 4313 or MAP 4305 or MAP 5304).
EAS 4530 Space Systems Design 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
A discussion of the component systems of a spacecraft and a typical mission's requirements. The operation and character of different spacecraft hardware is presented as well as typical mission timelines from early conception to final operations. Topics include the space environment, guidance/control/navigation systems, spacecraft sensors and actuators, propulsion systems, thermal systems, power systems, launch systems, communication systems, structural systems and mission operations. This course is useful to engineers, scientists, computer scientists and any profession that uses data.
Prerequisite: EAS 4510.
EAS 4700 Aerospace Design 1 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Applications of the principles of analysis and design to aerospace vehicles. Emphasizes astronautics.
EAS 4710 Aerospace Design 2 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Applications of the principles of analysis and design to aerospace vehicles. Emphasizes aeronautics.
EAS 4810C Aerospace Sciences Lab and Design 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Experimental investigations of aerospace engineering systems. Wind tunnel testing. Design project with experimental validation.
EAS 4905 Individual Study in Aerospace Engineering 1-4 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Selected problems or projects in the student's major field of engineering study.
Prerequisite: department chair recommendation.
EAS 4912 Integrated Product and Process Design 1 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
The first of a two-course sequence in which multidisciplinary teams of engineering and business students partner with industry sponsors to design and build authentic products and processes-on time and within budget. Working closely with industry liaison engineers and a faculty coach, students gain practical experience in teamwork and communication, problem solving and engineering design, and develop leadership, management and people skills.
EAS 4913 Integrated Product and Process Design 2 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
The second part of the integrated design sequence in which multidisciplinary teams of engineering and business students partner with industry sponsors to design and build authentic products and processes-on time and within budget.
Prerequisite: EAS 4912.
EAS 4939 Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering 1-4 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Special topics in aerospace engineering.
Prerequisite: instructor permission.
EAS 4949 Co-op Work Experience 1 Credit
Grading Scheme: S/U
Practical engineering work under industrial supervision, as set forth in the college regulations.
Prerequisite: Engineering major of sophomore standing or higher.
EGM 2511 Engineering Mechanics: Statics 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Reduction of force systems, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, vector methods and their application to structures and mechanisms.
Prerequisite: PHY 2048;
Corequisite: MAC 2313.
EGM 3344 Introduction to Numerical Methods of Engineering Analysis 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Methods for numerical solution of mathematical problems with emphasis on engineering applications using MATLAB. Includes roots, optimization, linear algebraic equations, matrices, curve fitting, differentiation, integration and ordinary differential equations.
Prerequisite: MAC 2313 and COP 2271;
Corequisite: MAP 2302.
EGM 3401 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Continues the dynamics sequence begun in EGM 3400 plus extended coverage of three-dimensional rigid-body dynamics and orbital motion.
EGM 3520 Mechanics of Materials 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Stress and strain at a point, stress-strain-temperature relations and mechanical properties of materials. Systems subject to axial load, torsion and bending. Design concepts, indeterminate structures and applications.
EGM 4313 Intermediate Engineering Analysis 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Ordinary differential equations, systems of ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, Fourier series and complex analysis. Also includes equations of heat conduction, wave propagation and Laplace.
EGM 4590 Biodynamics 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Dynamic analysis of the human musculoskeletal system. Includes development of lumped mass, planar rigid body and 3-D rigid body models of human movement. Also includes calculation of internal forces in muscles and joints and analysis of muscle function using dynamics principles and musculoskeletal geometry.
Prerequisite: EGM 3400 or EGM 3401, or instructor permission.
EGM 4592 Bio-Solid Mechanics 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Introduction to solid and fluid mechanics of biological systems. Includes rheological behavior of materials subjected to static and dynamic loading, the mechanics of cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal systems, and the mathematical models and analytical techniques used in biosciences.
Prerequisite: EGM 3520.
EGM 4853 Bio-Fluid Mechanics and Bio-Heat Transfer 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
A study of biothermal fluid sciences with an emphasis on the physiological processes occurring in human blood circulation and the underlying mechanisms from an engineering prospective.
Prerequisite: EGN 3353C.
EGN 3353C Fluid Mechanics 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Statics and dynamics of incompressible fluids. Application to viscous and inviscid flows. Dimensional analysis. Compressible flow.
Prerequisite: MAC 2313 with a minimum grade of C and EGM 2511 and (EML 3100 or EML 3007 or BME 3060).
EGN 4912 Engineering Directed Independent Research 0-3 Credits
Grading Scheme: S/U
Provides firsthand, supervised research with a faculty advisor or postdoctoral or graduate student mentor. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or application. (S-U)
EGS 1005 Prep for Success 1-4 Credits
Grading Scheme: S/U
Freshman success course that includes academic preparation in calculus, chemistry, student success and technical communications. (S-U)
Prerequisite: EG student.
EML 2023 Computer Aided Graphics and Design 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Sketching, descriptive geometry, computer graphics, computer aided drafting and design projects.
EML 2322L Design and Manufacturing Laboratory 2 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Study and application of design, problem formulation, conceptual design, prototype development. Study of common manufacturing processes.
Prerequisite: EML 2023 and ENC 3246 and (Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering major).
EML 2920 Department and Professional Orientation 1 Credit
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Principles of mechanical and aerospace engineering practice, professional standards, engineering ethics.
EML 3005 Mechanical Engineering Design 1 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Design process, kinematics, gear trains, and standard mechanical components.
Prerequisite: COP 2271 and EML 2322L and EGM 3520 with a minimum grade of C and EGM 3401 with a minimum grade of C.
EML 3100 Thermodynamics 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Application of the first and second laws of thermodynamics to closed and open systems and to cyclic heat engines. Includes the development of procedures for calculating the properties of multiphase and singlephase pure substances.
EML 3301C Mechanics of Materials Laboratory 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Experimental characterization of the mechanical properties of engineering materials, precision instruments, computer-based data acquisition, statistical uncertainty analysis, preparation of engineering reports. (WR)
Prerequisite: EMA 3010 and (EGM 3520 with a minimum grade of C) and COP 2271 and (ENC 2210 or ENC 3254 or ENC 3246).
Attributes: Satisfies 6000 Words of Writing Requirement
EML 4140 Heat Transfer 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Steady state and transient analysis of conduction and radiation heat transfer in stationary media. Also discusses heat transfer in fluid systems, including forced and free convection.
Prerequisite: MAP 2302 with minimum grade of C and (EAS 4101 or EGN 3353C).
EML 4147C Thermal Sciences Design and Laboratory 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer integrated with design and laboratory.
Prerequisite: EML 3100 with a minimum grade of C and EML 3301C and EML 4140.
EML 4220 Vibrations 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Single and multiple degree of freedom systems, including application to mechanical systems with problems employing computer techniques.
Prerequisite: EGM 3344 and EGM 3401 and EGM 3520 and MAP 2302 with minimum grades of C.
EML 4304C Thermo/Fluid Design and Laboratory 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Design and laboratories for turbomachinery, compressible flow, chemical reactions, and thermodynamic cycles.
EML 4312 Control of Mechanical Engineering Systems 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Theory, analysis and design of control systems, including mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and thermal components and systems.
Prerequisite: EGM 3401 and EGM 3344 and MAP 2302 with minimum grades of C.
EML 4314C Dynamics and Controls System Design Laboratory 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Experiments on dynamic systems in mechanical and aerospace engineering and design of relevant control systems.
EML 4321 Manufacturing Engineering 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Traditional and nontraditional manufacturing processes and equipment. Application of engineering analysis tools to manufacturing.
EML 4410 Combustion Engineering 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Fundamentals of combustion processes and systems; including thermochemistry, rates and mechanisms, pollutant analysis, premixed and diffusion flames and applications to engines and turbomachinery.
Prerequisite: EML 3100.
EML 4450 Energy Conversion 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Thermomechanical and thermoelectric energy conversion, conventional and unconventional techniques and analysis of energy systems interactions.
EML 4500C Reengineering Historic Machinery 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Studies historic commercial machine or vehicle, including theory of operation, embedded engineering principles, and design. Reengineering and design of enhancements. Laboratory includes disassembly, observation of characteristics and conditions, implementation of enhancements, and rebuilding.
Prerequisite: EML 2322L and EML 3005 and EML 3100 with minimum grades of C.
EML 4501 Mechanical Engineering Design 2 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Integrated design and presentation of a mechanical system.
Prerequisite: EGN 3353C and EML 2322L and EML 3005 and (EGM 3401 with a minimum grade of C).
EML 4502 Mechanical Engineering Design 3 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Design and realization of a mechanical engineering system, component, or process subject to appropriate standards and constraints. Team Project.
Prerequisite: EML 4501;
Corequisite: EML 4321.
EML 4507 Finite Element Analysis and Design 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Stress-strain analysis and design of machine elements and finite element analysis.
Prerequisite: EGM 3344 and EGM 3520 and MAP 2302 with minimum grades of C.
EML 4600 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Fundamentals 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Fundamentals of refrigeration theory, vapor compression and absorption, refrigeration components and systems, psychrometric theory, analysis of cooling and dehumidifying coils.
Prerequisite: EML 3100.
EML 4601 Heating and Air Conditioning System Design 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Heating and air conditioning systems: equipment selection, system arrangement, load calculations, advanced psychrometrics, duct and piping system design, air distribution system design and indoor air quality.
Prerequisite: EML 3100.
EML 4722 Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
General theory, skepticism, and practice of computational fluid dynamics. Computational grids and generation, boundary conditions, fluid dynamics, numerical methods, visualization, turbulence modelling, and various special topics.
EML 4737 Hydronics and Pneumatics for Building Systems 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Applications, design, maintenance and operations of various pneumatic, hydronic and other process systems. Includes in-depth design concepts and techniques as well as preparation of specifications and cost estimates.
Prerequisite: EGN 3353C.
EML 4738 Hydraulic and Mechanical Power Transmission 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Transmission of power in machines by hydraulic and mechanical means, including analytical design of components and their functions.
Prerequisite: EML 3005.
EML 4905 Individual Study in Mechanical Engineering 1-3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Selected problems or projects in the student's major field of engineering study.
Prerequisite: 2.3 UF GPA and department permission.
EML 4912 Integrated Product and Process Design 1: Mechanical Engineering 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
The first part of a two-course sequence in which multidisciplinary teams of engineering and business students partner with industry sponsors to design and build authentic products and processes-on time and within budget. Working closely with industry liaison engineers and a faculty coach, students gain practical experience in teamwork and communication, problem solving and engineering design, and develop leadership, management and people skills.
Prerequisite: EGN 3353C and EGM 3401 and EML 3005 and EML 3301C.
EML 4913 Integrated Product and Process Design 2: Mechanical Engineering 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
The second part of the integrated design sequence in which multidisciplinary teams of engineering and business students partner with industry sponsors to design and build authentic products and processes-on time and within budget.
Prerequisite: EML 4912.
EML 4926 Mechanical Consulting Practice 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Synthesis and analysis of mechanical engineering systems, planning and execution of engineering contracts, and supervision of construction and tests.
Prerequisite: senior standing.
EML 4930 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering 1-3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Variable content in mechanical engineering not offered in other courses.
Prerequisite: instructor permission.
EML 4945 Practical Work in Mechanical Engineering 1 Credit
Grading Scheme: S/U
Practical engineering work under industrial supervision, as set forth in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering regulations.
Prerequisite: Engineering major with a 2.0 UF GPA.
EML 4949 Co-op Work Experience 1 Credit
Grading Scheme: S/U
Practical co-op work experience under approved industrial supervision.
Prerequisite: Engineering major with a 2.0 UF GPA.