2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Course Descriptions
Although not separately stated, the prerequisites for all courses offered by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering can include classification as a student in good standing in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering and/or another engineering program for which the particular course is required.
EAS 4101 Aerodynamics
Credits: 3; Prereq: CGS 2425, EGN 3353C or other introductory fluid mechanics course, and EML 3100.
Incompressible aerodynamics: airfoils and finite wings. Compressible aerodynamics, normal and oblique shocks, Prandtl-Meyer expansion waves and supersonic airfoils.
EAS 4132 Compressible Flow
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGN 3353.
One-dimensional and quasi-one-dimensional compressible fluid flows. Mach waves, normal shocks, oblique shocks, Prandtl-Meyer expansions, isentropic flow with area change, Fanno flow, Rayleigh flow.
EAS 4200C Aerospace Structures
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 3520.
Review of plane states of stress and strain. 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. Failure criteria. Introduction to composite materials. Demonstration of behavior of some simple structural elements.
EAS 4240 Aerospace Structural Composites 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 3520.
Various types and applications of structural composites used in flight structures. Introduction to analysis of structural composites.
EAS 4300 Aerospace Propulsion
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGN 3353C and EML 3100.
Basics of air-breathing and rocket engines used in flight systems.
EAS 4400 Stability and Control of Aircraft
Credits: 3; Prereq: EAS 4101 and EML 4312.
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
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 4313, or instructor permission.
Review of current guidance and control systems. Synthesis of open and closed loop guidance and control systems using classical and modern control theory. Aerospace applications.
EAS 4510 Astrodynamics
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 3401 and EGM 4313.
Introduction to the solar system. Study of two-body motion, Hohmann transfer, patched conics for interplanetary and lunar trajectories, the restricted three-body problem. Introduction to powered flights and artificial satellite orbits.
EAS 4530 Space Systems Design
Credits: 3; Prereq: EAS 4510.
A discussion of the component systems of a spacecraft and typical mission's requirements. The operation and character of different spacecraft hardware will be presented, as well as typical mission time lines 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 will be useful to engineers, scientists, computer scientists and any profession that uses data.
EAS 4700 Aerospace Design 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: senior standing (4EG and above), EAS 4101 and EGM 3520.
Applications of the principles of analysis and design to aerospace vehicles.
EAS 4710 Aerospace Design 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: EAS 4700.
Second part of EAS 4700-4710 sequence.
EAS 4850 Flight Test Engineering
Credits: 3; Prereq: instructor permission.
Students work in teams under the supervision of a group of faculty members to design and implement a flight test program using a Cessna 172 aircraft. Tests are conducted to investigate aerodynamic behavior, airplane performance, static and dynamic stability. Instrumentation includes a flow-visualization system, pressure measurement system, angular position and rate gyroscopes, a global positioning system and associated hardware and software for data acquisition and analysis.
EAS 4905 Individual Study in Aerospace Engineering
Credits: 1 to 4; can be repeated up to 8 credits. Prereq: recommendation of department chair.
Selected problems or projects in the student's major field of engineering study.
EAS 4912 Integrated Product and Process Design 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: EAS 4101, EGM 3520 and EML 3301C.
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
Credits: 3; Prereq: EAS 4912.
The second 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.
EAS 4939 Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering
Credits: 1 to 4; can be repeated with change in content up to 12 credits. Prereq: instructor permission.
EAS 4949 Co-op Work Experience
Credits: 1; Prereq: 2EG classification.
Practical engineering work under industrial supervision, as set forth in the college regulations. (S-U)
EGM 2500 Elements of Statics
Credits: 2; Prereq: PHY 2048; Coreq: MAC 2313.
The minimum subset of material covered in EGM 3511 essential for further study of EGM 3400 or EGM 3401. This course is not an acceptable prerequisite for EGM 3520.
EGM 2511 Engineering Mechanics-Statics
Credits: 3; Prereq: PHY 2048; Coreq: MAC 2313.
Reduction of force systems. Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Vector methods. Application to structures and mechanisms.
EGM 3400 Elements of Dynamics
Credits: 2; Prereq: EGM 2511 (or EGM 2500) and MAC 2313.
Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies for rectilinear translation, curvilinear motion, rotation and plane motion. Principles of work and energy, also impulse and momentum.
EGM 3401 Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 2511 (or EGM 2500) and MAC 2313.
Covers material of EGM 3400 plus extended coverage of three-dimensional rigid-body dynamics and of orbital motion.
EGM 3520 Mechanics of Materials
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 2511 (not EGM 2500) and MAC 2313.
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, applications.
EGM 4313 Intermediate Engineering Analysis
Credits: 4; Prereq: MAP 2302.
Vector differential calculus, including the concepts of gradient, divergence and curl. Divergence and Stokes theorems. Introduction to partial differential equations and Fourier series. Equations of heat conduction, wave propagation and Laplace. Complex variables and the Cauchy-Riemann conditions. Cauchy theorem and conformal mapping.
EGM 4344 Introduction to Numerical Methods of Engineering Analysis
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 4313 or the equivalent. and CGS 2425 or FORTRAN knowledge.
Methods for numerical solution of mathematical problems, with emphasis on engineering applications and computer implementation. Curve fitting and functional approximation. Nonlinear algebraic equations. Systems of linear algebraic equations. Numerical differentiation and quadrature. Ordinary differential equations and systems of ODEs. Eigenvalue problems. Finite difference calculus and solution of partial differential equations.
EGM 4473 Experimental Optimum Engineering Design
Credits: 3; Prereq: MAP 2302.
Formulation of design objectives as optimization problems and application of optimization techniques to design. Response surface techniques for analytical and experimental optimum engineering design. Experimental optimization applied to a design project.
EGM 4590 Biodynamics
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 3400 or EGM 3401, or instructor permission.
Dynamic analysis of the human musculoskeletal system. Development of lumped mass, planar rigid body and 3-D rigid body models of human movement. Calculation of internal forces in muscles and joints. Analysis of muscle function using dynamics principles and musculoskeletal geometry.
EGM 4592 Bio-Solid Mechanics
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 3520.
Introduction to solid and fluid mechanics of biological systems. Rheological behavior of materials subjected to static and dynamic loading. Mechanics of cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal systems. Mathematical models and analytical techniques used in biosciences.
EGM 4853 Bio-Fluid Mechanics and Bio-Heat Transfer
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGN 3353C.
A study of biothermal fluid sciences. Emphasis on physiological processes occurring in human blood circulation and underlying mechanisms from an engineering prospective.
EGM 4901 Special Topics in Engineering Science and Mechanics
Credits: 1 to 4; can be repeated with change in content up to 8 credits. Prereq: instructor permission.
EGM 4905 Individual Study in Engineering Science and Mechanics
Credits: 1 to 4; can be repeated up to 8 credits. Prereq: recommendation of department chair.
Selected problems or projects in the student's major field of engineering study.
EGM 4912 Integrated Product and Process Design 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 3520 and EGN 3353C.
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.
EGM 4913 Integrated Product and Process Design 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 4912.
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.
EGM 4949 Co-op Work Experience
Credits: 1; Prereq: 2EG classification.
One term of industrial employment, including extra work according to a pre-approved outline. Practical engineering work under industrial supervision, as set forth in the College of Engineering regulations. (S-U)
EGN 3353C Fluid Mechanics
Credits: 3; Prereq: MAC 2313 and EGM 2511.
An introductory course in fluid mechanics. Statics and dynamics of application to viscous and inviscid flows. Dimensional analysis. Potential flow and airfoil theory.
EML 2023 Computer Aided Graphics and Design
Credits: 3.
Sketching, descriptive geometry, computer graphics, computer aided drafting, and design projects.
EML 2322L Design and Manufacturing Laboratory
Credits:1; Coreq: EML 2023.
Study and application of design, problem formulation, conceptual design, prototype development. Study of common manufacturing processes.
EML 3005 Mechanical Design
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 3520 and EML 2023.
Design process, kinematics, gear trains and standard mechanical components.
EML 3007 Elements of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Credits: 3; Prereq: CHM 2045, MAC 2313 and PHY 2048.
Applications of first and second laws of thermodynamics to closed and open systems. Steady one-dimensional conduction, lumped parameter analysis, convection, radiation. Intended for non-mechanical engineering students.
EML 3100 Thermodynamics
Credits: 3; Prereq: CHM 2045, MAC 2313 and PHY 2048.
Application of the first and second laws of thermodynamics to closed and open systems and to cyclic heat engines. This includes the development of procedures for calculating the properties of multiphase and singlephase pure substances.
EML 3262 Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 3400 or EGM 3401 and CGS 2425, EML 2023.
The study of mechanisms used in machinery. The design of motion, the creation of dynamic models and analysis of the resulting forces.
EML 3301C Instrumentation and Measurements Laboratory
Credits: 2; CGS 2425, Prereq: EEL 3111C or EEL 3303L.
Use of precision instruments and measurement standards in mechanical engineering. Preparation of engineering reports.
EML 3806 Geometric Modeling of Robotic Manipulators
Credits: 3; Prereq: MAC 2313 and PHY 2048.
Geometry, kinematics and statics of robot manipulators.
EML 4140 Heat Transfer
Credits: 3; Prereq: CGS 2425, EGM 4313 and EML 3100.
Steady state and transient analysis of conduction and radiation heat transfer in stationary media. Heat transfer in fluid systems, including forced and free convection.
EML 4147C Thermo-Heat Transfer Design and Laboratory
Credits: 3; Prereq: EML 3100, EML 3301C and EML 4140.
Thermodynamics and heat transfer integrated with design and laboratory, including heat exchange design, phase-change heat transfer, thermodynamics of mixtures, psychometry, mass transfer and sensible heat recovery.
EML 4220 Vibrations
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 3400 or EGM 3401, CGS 2425, EGM 352 and EGM 4313.
The single degree of freedom systems, multiple degree of freedom systems. Application to mechanical systems with problems employing computer techniques.
EML 4304C Thermo/Fluid Design and Laboratory
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGN 3353C, EML 3100 and EML 3301C.
Design and laboratories for turbomachinery, compressible flow, chemical reactions and thermodynamic cycles.
EML 4312 Control of Mechanical Engineering Systems
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGM 3401and MAP 2302.
Theory, analysis and design of control systems, including mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and thermal components and systems.
EML 4314C Dynamics and Controls System Design Laboratory
Credits: 3; Prereq: EML 3301C; Coreq: EML 4312.
Experiments on dynamic systems in mechanical and aerospace engineering and design of relevant control systems.
EML 4321 Manufacturing Engineering
Credits: 3; Prereq: EMA 3010 and EGM 3520; Coreq: EML 4140, EML 4220 and EML 4312.
Descriptive and analytical treatment of manufacturing processes and production equipment, automation, computer control, integrated systems. Applications of mechanics stress analysis, vibrations, controls, heat transfer. Discrete time simulation.
EML 4410 Combustion Engineering
Credits: 3.
Fundamentals of combustion processes and systems; including thermochemistry, rates and mechanisms, pollutant analysis, premixed and diffusion flames and applications to engines and turbomachinery.
EML 4416 Solar Energy
Credits: 3; Prereq: EML 3100 or instructor permission.
Nature and availability, collection and storage, solar properties of materials, conversion to heat, power and electricity for domestic and industrial consumption including transportation.
EML 4450 Energy Conversion
Credits: 3.
Thermomechanical and thermoelectric energy conversion. Conventional and unconventional techniques and analysis for energy systems interactions.
EML 4500 Finite Element Analysis and Design
Credits: 3; Prereq: CGS 2425, EGM 4313 and EGM 3520.
Stress-strain analysis and design of machine elements; finite element analysis.
EML 4500C Machine Sciences Design and Laboratory
Credits: 3.
EML 4501 Mechanical System Design
Credits: 3; Prereq: EML 3005; Coreq: EML 4321 and EML 4500.
Integrated design and presentation of a mechanical system.
EML 4580 Bioengineering Physiology
Credits: 3; Prereq: BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, CHM 3200 or CHM 3210.
Comprehensive introduction to human physiology for biomedical engineering students. Applications of engineering principles to physiology will be stressed where possible.
EML 4600 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Fundamentals
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGN 3353C, EML 3100 and EML 4140.
Fundamentals of refrigeration theory, vapor compression and absorption, refrigeration components and systems, psychrometric theory, analysis of cooling and dehumidifying coils.
EML 4601 Heating and Air Conditioning System Design
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGN 3353C and EML 4140.
Heating and air conditioning systems: equipment selection, system arrangement, load calculations, advanced psychrometrics, duct and piping system design, air distribution system design, indoor air quality.
EML 4738 Hydraulic and Mechanical Power Transmission
Credits: 3; Prereq: EML 3005C.
Transmission of power in machines by hydraulic and mechanical means. Analytical design of components and their functions.
EML 4905 Individual Study in Mechanical Engineering
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: permission of department counselor; 2.3 UF GPA.
Selected problems or projects in the student's major field of engineering study.
EML 4912 Integrated Product and Process Design 1 - Mechanical Engineering
Credits: 3; Prereq: EGN 3353C, EGM 3401, EML 3005, EML 3301C.
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.
EML 4913 Integrated Product and Process Design 2 - Mechanical Engineering
Credits: 3; Prereq: EML 4912.
The second part of EML 4912-4913 sequence.
EML 4920 Professional Orientation
Credits: 1.
Principles of mechanical engineering practice, professional standards and ethics.
EML 4926 Mechanical Consulting Practice
Credits: 3; Prereq: senior standing.
Synthesis and analysis of mechanical engineering systems, planning and execution of engineering contracts, supervision of construction and tests.
EML 4930 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated up to 12 credits. Prereq: instructor permission.
Variable Mechanical Engineering course content not offered in other formal courses.
EML 4945 Practical Work in Mechanical Engineering
Credits: 1; Prereq: EG Classification; 2.0 UF GPA.
Practical engineering work under industrial supervision, as set forth in the College of Engineering regulations. (S-U)
EML 4949 Co-op Work Experience
Credits: 1; Prereq: EG classification; 2.0 UF GPA.
Practical co-op work experience under approved industrial supervision. (S-U)
General Education Categories
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- Biological Sciences (B)
- Composition (C)
- Diversity (D)*
- Humanities (H)
- International (N)*
- Mathematics (M)
- Physical Sciences (P)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (S)
* Students who entered UF prior to Summer B 2007 and/or whose catalog year is not 2007-08: Current students who have not already completed six hours of "I" - international/diversity credits can do so now by taking "D" and "N" courses.
Symbols Used in Course Descriptions
- (WR) indicates the course satisfies the writing requirement.
- (MR) indicates the course satisfies the math requirement.
- (S-U) indicates the course may be taken on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory basis.
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