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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

Mechanical Engineering
  

  • ME 456 - Introduction to Tribology

    (3 units)
    Technological advancements in the areas of friction and wear; surfaces and surface interactions at the micro- and nano-scales; friction and wear of engineering materials as well as influencing factors.

    Prerequisite(s): MSE 250 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • ME 457 - Finite Element Analysis

    (3 units)
    This course presents approaches to computational modeling and simulation of the mechanical response of structures subjected to static, dynamic and thermal loads.

    Prerequisite(s): ME 242 with a “C” or better; CEE 372 with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • ME 458 - Flight Stability and Control

    (3 units)
    The course covers basic topics in aircraft modeling, stability and control analysis and synthesis of longitudinal and lateral flight control systems, and simulation of the aircraft dynamic behavior.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): ME 310. Co-requisite(s): ME 410 or EE 370.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3 units: 150-minutes per week X 15 weeks
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
    2. Grad: apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    3. Grad: analyze the stability and control of flight.


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  • ME 463 - Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

    (3 units)
    Motion of systems governed by ordinary differential equations: phase portraits, point attractors, limit cycles, stability, bifurcations, Poincaré sections, chaos & strange attractors, Lyapunov exponents, fractal dimensions, delay coordinates. Forced, nonlinear oscillations: jump phenomena, parametric & harmonic resonances, perturbation methods including averaging & multiple-scales analysis. Systems governed by discrete maps: return maps, cobweb plots, period-doubling bifurcations, intermittency.

    Prerequisites: (MATH 283  and ME 310 ) or (MATH 285  and PHYS 351 ).

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies


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  • ME 467 - Intermediate Fluid Mechanics

    (3 units)
    Fundamental topics including differential form of conservation laws, potential theory and viscous flows. Additional topics may include boundary-layer theory, turbulence, waves, surface tension.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 360  and ME 303 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • ME 467L - Intermediate Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

    (1 unit)
    Experimental component of ME 467 , for undergraduates only.

    Prerequisite(s): ME 322 . Corequisite(s): ME 467 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    2. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • ME 474 - Active Solar Engineering

    (3 units)
    Nature and availability of solar energy. Technology of collection and use. Design, construction and testing of solar collectors and systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ME 314 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • ME 475 - Introduction to Combustion

    (3 units)
    Reactive thermochemistry, mass transfer, chemically reacting systems, laminar premixed and diffusion flames, droplet and solid combustion.

    Prerequisite(s): ME 314  with a “C” or better or CHE 374  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • ME 476 - Internal Combustion Engines

    (3 units)
    Otto, and Sterling Diesel cycle engines and gas turbines. Thermodynamics review, combustion, ideal cycles, real engine cycles, fuels and fuel metering, exhaust gas analysis, air pollution.

    Prerequisite(s): ME 311  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • ME 480 - Gas Dynamics

    (3 units)
    Fundamentals of compressible flow; one dimensional flow, shock waves, area change, heat transfer, friction in subsonic and supersonic flow.

    Prerequisite(s): ME 311  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • ME 482 - Aerodynamics

    (3 units)
    Lift and drag characteristics of bodies and aerodynamics characteristics of the complete airplane.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 360  with a “C” or better; ME 303  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • ME 486 - Biosolid and Biofluid Mechanics

    (3 units)
    Application of solid and fluid mechanics to problems in biology and medicine. The mechanics of body movement; flow of blood, air, water, and other body fluids; the stress and strain; strength, trauma, and tolerance limits of tissues and organs.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 285  with a “C” or better; ENGR 360 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
    2. recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
    3. gain knowledge of contemporary issues.


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  • ME 489 - Introduction to Microtechnology

    (3 units)
    Microtechnology (or MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS)) is the application of traditional engineering disciplines at the microscale. Includes material set and design of microtechnology fabrication process flows.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 372  or EE 320  or ENGR 360 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • ME 493 - Special Topics

    (1 to 3 units)
    Topics which are not covered in regular course offerings. Maximum of 3 credits may be used for major requirements.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • ME 496 - Mechanical Engineering Internship Projects

    (3 units)
    Supervised independent study of effective professional project planning, performance, and communications at an internship site. Use of undergraduate engineering skills in a professional setting.

    Corequisite(s): ME 310 .

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
    2. demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
    3. communicate effectively.
    4. understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
    5. recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
    6. demonstrate a knowledge of contemporary issues.


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  • ME 499 - Special Projects

    (1 to 4 units)
    Individual and group projects directed by mechanical engineering faculty. Requires concepts, completed goals and a report. May be repeated when course content differs; maximum of 3 credits may be used toward major requirements.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • ME 611 - Comparative Biomechanics

    (3 units)
    This course will review bio-material properties, muscles, scaling laws, animal sensory systems and central pattern generators. Students will learn about jumping fleas, sliding slugs, flying flies, gripping geckos, trotting turkeys, and so much more. (BIOL 611 and ME 611 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
    2. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    3. apply scientific research and theory to advance knowledge about biological systems.


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  • ME 614 - Intermediate Heat Transfer

    (3 units)
    Conduction, convection and radiation relationships are derived and applied to complex engineering problems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 618 - Air Conditioning Engineering Systems

    (3 units)
    HVAC requirements to produce thermal comfort. Use of psychrometric chart. Design of duct distribution systems. Equipment selection. Building load calculations.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 620 - Heat Transfer in Renewable Energy Systems

    (3 units)
    Introduction of advanced heat transfer theory and renewable energy systems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 622 - Introduction to Robotics

    (3 units)
    Included topics are forward and inverse kinematics, motion kinematics, force/torque relations, trajectory planning, dynamics and control of robots.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 631 - Advanced Mechanics

    (3 units)
    Unsymmetrical bending, shear center, strain energy, complementary energy with applications, continuous elastically supported beams, beam columns, buckling of bars, electric resistance strain gauging.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 632 - Materials

    (3 units)
    Properties of materials as they affect selection and design.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 633 - Introduction of Plasticity and Creep

    (3 units)
    Plasticity and creep theories for selection of materials in modern design. Computer simulations and engineering applications emphasized.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 635 - Micromechanics

    (3 units)
    The course focuses on the theory of elasticity to develop an understanding of the fundamental principles and solution techniques used in the stress analysis of elastic solids and structures.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 637 - Linear Theory of Elasticity

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the linearized theory of elasticity. Governing differential equations and boundary conditions, strain and stress, constitutive relations, plane and other symmetric problems, waves.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
    3. pose and solve boundary value problems in linear elasticity.


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  • ME 644 - Intermediate Dynamics

    (3 units)
    Kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies in space. General theory of rotating coordinate frames, Eulers angles, Eulers equations of motion, angular momentum, work-energy principles.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 646 - Composite Materials

    (3 units)
    Stress-strain relations of a lamina; micromechanics and macromechanics of laminate; bending, buckling and vibration of laminated composite-material beams, plates and shells.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 650 - Additive Manufacturing Technology

    (3 units)
    Topics include basic principles of additive manufacturing (AM), generalized AM process chain, vat photopolymerization processes, powder bed fusion processes, extrusion-based systems, material jetting, binder jetting, sheet lamination processes, directed energy deposition processes, direct write technology, post-processing, mechanical design for AM, applications for AM.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
    2. have an understanding of research methodology.
    3. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • ME 653 - Mechanical Vibrations

    (3 units)
    Theory of mechanical vibrations with applications to machinery. Includes critical speeds, torsional vibrations, isolation, damping, absorbers, uniform beams, etc. Lectures, experiments, problems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 656 - Introduction to Tribology

    (3 units)
    Technological advancements in the areas of friction and wear; surfaces and surface interactions at the micro- and nano-scales; friction and wear of engineering materials as well as influencing factors.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 658 - Flight Stability and Control

    (3 units)
    The course covers basic topics in aircraft modeling, stability and control analysis and synthesis of longitudinal and lateral flight control systems, and simulation of the aircraft dynamic behavior.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
    2. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    3. analyze the stability and control of flight.


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  • ME 663 - Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

    (3 units)
    Motion of systems governed by ordinary differential equations: phase portraits, point attractors, limit cycles, stability, bifurcations, Poincaré sections, chaos & strange attractors, Lyapunov exponents, fractal dimensions, delay coordinates. Forced, nonlinear oscillations: jump phenomena, parametric & harmonic resonances, perturbation methods including averaging & multiple-scales analysis. Systems governed by discrete maps: return maps, cobweb plots, period-doubling bifurcations, intermittency.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
    2. solve low-order nonlinear equations algebraically or numerically.


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  • ME 667 - Intermediate Fluid Mechanics

    (3 units)
    Fundamental topics including differential form of conservation laws, potential theory and viscous flows. Additional topics may include boundary-layer theory, turbulence, waves, surface tension.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 674 - Active Solar Engineering

    (3 units)
    Nature and availability of solar energy. Technology of collection and use. Design, construction and testing of solar collectors and systems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 675 - Introduction to Combustion

    (3 units)
    Reactive thermochemistry, mass transfer, chemically reacting systems, laminar premixed and diffusion flames, droplet and solid combustion.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 676 - Internal Combustion Engines

    (3 units)
    Otto, and Sterling Diesel cycle engines and gas turbines. Thermodynamics review, combustion, ideal cycles, real engine cycles, fuels and fuel metering, exhaust gas analysis, air pollution.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 680 - Gas Dynamics

    (3 units)
    Fundamentals of compressible flow; one dimensional flow, shock waves, area change, heat transfer, friction in subsonic and supersonic flow.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 682 - Aerodynamics

    (3 units)
    Lift and drag characteristics of bodies and aerodynamics characteristics of the complete airplane.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 686 - Biosolid and Biofluid Mechanics

    (3 units)
    Application of solid and fluid mechanics to problems in biology and medicine. The mechanics of body movement; flow of blood, air, water, and other body fluids; the stress and strain; strength, trauma, and tolerance limits of tissues and organs.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
    2. recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
    3. gain knowledge of contemporary issues.
    4. gain ability to apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    5. have an understanding of research methodology.


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  • ME 689 - Introduction to Microtechnology

    (3 units)
    Microtechnology (or MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS)) is the application of traditional engineering disciplines at the microscale. Includes material set and design of microtechnology fabrication process flows.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 693 - Special Topics

    (1 to 3 units)
    Topics which are not covered in regular course offerings.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
    2. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline


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  • ME 701 - Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineers

    (3 units)
    Regular and singular perturbation theory, multiple-scale analysis; asymptotic expansions with application to mechanical systems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 703 - Training in Technical Presentations

    (1 unit)
    Skills, ethics, and practice for technical presentations at meetings, conferences, and seminars.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 710 - Linear Systems

    (3 units)
    State space analysis of linear, deterministic, continuous-time systems. State space representation, state transition matrix, observability and controllability, realization, stability theorems, feedback and estimation, introduction to optimal control.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. analyze and solve linear differential equations in state space.
    4. design controllers and observers for linear systems via pole placement.


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  • ME 712 - Adaptive Control

    (3 units)
    Included topics are online recursive least squares algorithm, gradient algorithm, Lyapunov stability theorem, persistence of excitation and sufficiently rich signals, model reference adaptive control, pole-placement adaptive control, adaptive backstepping, adaptive output feedback control, high-gain observer, neuro-adaptive control.

    Recommended Preparation: ME 710 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design adaptive controllers for linear systems and certain nonlinear systems and analyze their performances.
    3. estimate system parameters using gradient algorithm and least squares algorithm.


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  • ME 714 - Advanced Heat Transfer

    (3 units)
    Complex conduction, convection, and radiation relationships at the macro-, micro-, and nano- scales are derived using advanced mathematics and numerical techniques with an application to complex and practical engineering problems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and analyze thermal systems for various engineering applications.
    3. implement heat transfer problems using computational tools.


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  • ME 720 - Continuum Mechanics

    (3 units)
    Rigorous study through tensors; topics include kinematics, stresses, strains, balance laws, constitutive equations and field equations.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 721 - Viscoelasticity

    (3 units)
    Viscoelastic stress-strain constitutive relations, polymer behavior, elastic-viscoelastic correspondence principle, initial/boundary value problems, wave propagation, thermoviscoelasticity, creep.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 725 - Fracture Mechanics

    (3 units)
    Mechanics of fracture of engineering materials and structures under static loading. Linear elastic and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics and application to engineering design.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 730 - Energy and Variational Methods

    (3 units)
    Equations of mechanics, energy and variational principles; Galerkin, Ritz and finite-element analysis of plate and shells.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 740 - Advanced Dynamics

    (3 units)
    Fundamentals of analytical mechanics. Behavior of dynamical systems, geometric theory. Stability of multi-degree of freedom autonomous and nonautonomous systems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 741 - Advanced Vibrations

    (3 units)
    Vibration of multi-degree of freedom systems with emphasis on modal analysis. Introduction to vibration of continuous systems, exact and approximate solutions.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 745 - Mechanical Behavior of Materials

    (3 units)
    Understanding stress and strain and mechanisms of flow and fracture. Mechanical property tests including multi-axial state of stress and the basic metal working processes.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 746 - Advanced Composite Materials

    (3 units)
    Anisotropic elasticity, shear deformation effects; laminated plates and shells; energy methods applied to composite structures; joining and fastening special topics.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 750 - Advanced Additive Manufacturing Technology

    (3 units)
    Advanced additive manufacturing techniques for metal fabrication and 3D bioprinting. Different metal additive manufacturing techniques and 3D bioprinting approaches, working mechanisms, pros and cons, representative applications, etc.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. understand research methodology.
    2. design and conduct experiments, analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. fluently utilize additive manufacturing technologies to design and fabricate parts.


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  • ME 751 - Computational Structural Analysis

    (3 units)
    Mechanical response of structures subjected to static, dynamic and thermal loads utilizing commercial finite element codes.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 756 - Surface Engineering

    (3 units)
    This course will provide an understanding of surface properties and various surface modification techniques, such as surface texturing, surface heat treatment and coating techniques.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 757 - Advanced Tribology

    (3 units)
    Presents current technological advancements in tribology, focusing on fundamental and advanced concepts of surfaces, materials and lubricants to friction and wear as well as influencing factors. It also discusses various advanced applications.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    2. analyze surface roughness parameters and correlate with friction and wear properties.


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  • ME 758 - Thermal and Structural Analysis of Nanomaterials

    (3 units)
    This course provides an introduction to basic theories and computational methods for investigating thermal transport, energy conversion, and mechanical deformation processes at the nanoscale.

    Prerequisite(s): Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages: MATLAB, C, C++, Fortran, Python.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 761 - Convection Heat Transfer

    (3 units)
    Equations of continuity, momentum, energy and mass diffusion. Laminar solutions including the Graetz problem, similarity parameters, external and internal flows. Integral methods. Turbulence.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 762 - Radiation Heat Transfer

    (3 units)
    Radiation properties of surfaces, radiation exchange in enclosure, radiative transfer in absorbing, emitting and scattering media, combined radiation with conduction and convection.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 763 - Enhanced Heat Transfer

    (3 units)
    Performance evaluation criteria, finned surfaces, integral roughness, insert devices, jets, film cooling, destabilized flows, current research topics.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 764 - Two-Phase Heat Transfer and Flow

    (3 units)
    Thermodynamics and interfacial phenomena associated with phase change processes, nucleation, bubble and droplet growth, evaporation, condensation, two-phase flow, convective boiling and condensation, melting and solidification.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 765 - Thermal Management in Energy Storage and Conversion Systems

    (3 units)
    Overview of thermal management in energy storage and conversion systems such as supercapacitors, batteries and solar-thermal conversion systems, with emphasis on the thermal analysis and design of the graphene-based energy storage and conversion systems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.
    4. identify different mechanisms of thermal effects in energy storage and conversion systems.


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  • ME 768 - Low-Reynolds Number Flows

    (3 units)
    Physical principles and methods for analytical and numerical calculation of flows involving Reynolds numbers much less than one.

    Prerequisite(s): ME 467 /ME 667  or another course covering differential forms of fluid conservation laws and dimensional analysis, plus familiarity with solutions to ODEs and PDEs.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 771 - Advanced Thermodynamics

    (3 units)
    Classical approach to thermodynamic equilibrium, stability of thermodynamic systems, extremum principles, Maxwell relations, phase transitions, chemical thermodynamics, Nernst postulate, and irreversible thermodynamics.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 782 - Turbulent Flow and Transport

    (3 units)
    Reynolds averaged equations, simple closure techniques for velocity and temperature field prediction in free and bounded flows. Complex closure.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 791 - Special Projects

    (1 to 3 units)
    Literature search and analytical study of special problems.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 792 - Mechanical Engineering Seminar Series

    (1 unit)
    Presentations and discussions by faculty, guest speakers, and graduate students on current topics in the areas of thermal/fluids, solid mechanics, and system dynamics/control.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    2. understand the research methodology adopted by other researchers in the engineering field.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments.


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  • ME 793 - Special Topics

    (3 units)
    Topics which are not covered in regular course offerings.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 12

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 795 - Comprehensive Examination

    (1 unit)
    Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • ME 799 - Dissertation

    (1 to 24 units)
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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Medicine
  

  • MED 407 - BS-MD Senior Thesis I

    (3 units)
    An interactive exploration of the medical profession, including research and case study techniques and practices. Discussion of underlying biochemical mechanisms and pathways as they relate to medical cases, with written case study and presentation at culmination of course. Limited to BS-MD students.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing; BCH 400 ; Instructor permission.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. classify the attributes which make a successful medical student.
    2. describe basics of a medical physical exam.
    3. interpret physical exam findings into a differential diagnosis.
    4. investigate a medical case study.
    5. demonstrate an understanding of disease process biochemistry and research.
    6. communicate the benefits of community outreach in medical outcomes.


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  • MED 408 - BS-MD Senior Thesis II

    (3 units) CO14
    Continuation of research project initiated in MED 407. Application of medical case study research techniques through individual exploration of sample patient. Research of case-specific medical biochemistry, development of patient history and physical with written case study thesis and presentation at culmination of course. Limited to BS-MD students.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MED 407 ; General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate their knowledge and skills developed in previous Core and major classes by completing a project or structured experience of practical significance.
    2. write the results of a research study in the appropriate academic format for a given discipline.
    3. develop and design appropriate steps and tasks to conduct a research project based on an original research question.
    4. review and present a clinical case in order to learn the process of clinical problem solving.
    5. describe scientific methods and processes as pertinent to the discipline studied.
    6. use patient information to critically analyze identified problems related to appropriate pathophysiological indicators.
    7. identify, reference, and utilize the appropriate quantity and quality of resources including online resources, texts, journal articles, community resources, faculty, and assigned fourth year medical student for selected learning issues.
    8. integrate, synthesize, and apply knowledge of the relationship between science and technology and societal issues in both focused and broad interdisciplinary contexts.


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  • MED 461 - Medical School Admission Test Foundations

    (3 units)
    This Medical School Admission Test preparatory course combines classroom contact with independent study and will cover MCAT content, test taking strategies, best ways to study and supply students with practice exams to assess whether or not they are prepared.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): UNR Med Post-Baccalaureate Program students. 

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Independent Study: 2
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of the content of the MCAT.
    2. identify test taking skill weaknesses in order to better prepare for the MCAT.
    3. develop and practice test taking strategies.
    4. use the skills, strategies, and apply their content knowledge obtained from this course to MCAT attempt(s).


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  • MED 601 - Basic Science and Clinical Skills Foundations

    (0 units)
    This course examines fundamental knowledge and skills required of medical students. The approach is student-focused with emphasis on learning basic medical science and clinical skills through collaboration, dialogue, self-direction and reflection.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. continually self-assess one’s strengths and areas for improvement, and pursue a plan for improvement.
    2. demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, social and behavioral sciences, and the application of this knowledge to patient care.
    3. explain and apply appropriate and effective clinical skills of patient care.


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  • MED 608M - Advanced Clinical Experience in Rural Health Care

    (0 units)
    Students will gain experience with a full range of clinical and community health problems encountered by physicians in small communities.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 610M - Teaching and Learning in Medicine

    (0 units)
    Fourth year medical students serve as small group preceptors to Year I-II medical students; clinical mentoring of physical examination and medical history taking skills.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 621 - The Practice of Medicine - Fall

    (0 units)
    This course provides an introduction to History and Physical Exam skills. Students will integrate basic science knowledge with ethical principles, professionalism, communication and clinical skills.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate principles of professionalism and effective communication skills during all professional encounters, including those with patients, families, colleagues and other health professionals.
    2. demonstrate the clinical skills necessary to perform a complete patient history and physical exam.
    3. integrate ethical principles and practices, humanistic medicine and professionalism into a practical approach to patient care.
    4. integrate psychological, social, and spiritual aspects with medical factors in the conceptualization and delivery of patient care (BPSS Model).
    5. integrate basic science knowledge with clinical skills, professionalism, problem solving, and communication skills to understand the process of working through clinical cases.
    6. demonstrate the clinical skills necessary to be able to participate in real-world clinical experiences such as preceptorships.
    7. demonstrate basic clinical reasoning skills, including using clinical cases to practice moving from problem identification to hypothesis generation.


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  • MED 622 - The Practice of Medicine - Spring

    (0 units)
    This course is a continuation of MED 621 , where students continue to develop History and Physical Exam skills and apply them in a preceptorship setting. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate principles of professionalism and effective communication skills during all professional encounters, including those with patients, families, colleagues and other health professionals.
    2. demonstrate the clinical skills necessary to perform a complete and focused patient history and physical exam.
    3. integrate ethical principles and practices, humanistic medicine and professionalism into a practical approach to patient care.
    4. integrate psychological, social, and spiritual aspects with medical factors in the conceptualization and delivery of patient care (BPSS Model).
    5. integrate basic science knowledge with clinical skills, professionalism, problem solving, and communication skills to understand the process of working through clinical cases.
    6. demonstrate the clinical skills necessary to be able to fully participate in real-world clinical experiences of the preceptorship.


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  • MED 623 - Advanced Clinical Skills - Fall

    (0 units)
    The community-based preceptorships and accompanying clinical experiences are designed to strengthen the history taking, physical examination and clinical reasoning skills of the students. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. obtain a clinical history and perform the appropriate mental and physical examination for a focused problem in the ambulatory setting.
    2. demonstrate an ability to engage and communicate with a patient and build a student physician-patient relationship for the purpose of information gathering in the ambulatory setting.
    3. demonstrate respect, empathy, responsiveness and concern regardless of the patient’s problems or personal characteristics.
    4. maintain personal awareness/self-reflection/well-being including identifying his/her own responses to patients.
    5. document the focused history, physical examination and chief complaint utilizing the SOAP formation when applicable.
    6. demonstrate an ability to develop a diagnostic and/or treatment plan for common problems in uncomplicated patients seen in the ambulatory setting when applicable.
    7. demonstrate, develop and utilize self-directed learning skills relative to the care of patients seen in the preceptor’s office.
    8. develop a routine method with which to consider and document their patient’s experience with illness.


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  • MED 624 - Advanced Clinical Skills - Spring

    (0 units)
    A combination of classroom and small group instruction focusing on the practice and acquisition of advanced medical clinical skills. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate principles of professionalism and effective communication skills during all professional encounters, incluidng those with patients, families, colleagues and other health professionals.
    2. demonstrate the clinical skills necessary to perform a complete and focused patient history and physical exam.
    3. integrate ethical principles and practices, humanistic medicine and professionalism into a practical approach to patient care.
    4. integrate psychological, social, and spiritual aspects with medical factors in the conceptualization and delivery of patient care (BPSS Model).
    5. integrate basic science knowledge with clinical skills, professionalism, problem solving, and communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of the process of working through clinical cases.
    6. demonstrate the clinical skills necessary to be able to fully participate in real-world clinical experiences of the clerkships.


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  • MED 630 - MedFIT

    (0 units)
    MedFIT will use interactive modalities to familiarize first year medical students with the UNR Med curriculum and the resources available. Workshops throughout the year will reinforce the MedFIT experience.

    Maximum units a student may earn: Course may be repeated once.

    Prerequisite(s): Medical Student.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify learning improvement goals by evaluating their own performance in assessments and practical’s.
    2. incorporate feedback into daily practice through the use of reflection.
    3. identify and begin to apply the interpersonal communication skills required to effectively balance and manage responsibilities as future physicians, medical professionals and lifelong learners.
    4. list and identify available co-curricular experiential learning opportunities (e.g. SOC, SIGs) and evaluate the impact that participation in these activities may have on personal and professional d
    5. identify and begin to apply the skills necessary to engage in healthy coping mechanisms and appropriate help-seeking behaviors to balance personal responsibilities, with professional expectations.


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  • MED 631 - Foundations and Principles of Medical Science I

    (0 units)
    This block prepares students for the subsequent organ/systems-based blocks by introducing foundational principles of science and medicine, and developing their clinical problem solving skills. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 632 - Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Systems

    (0 units)
    CRR Systems I provides medical students a strong foundation in the basic sciences of the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems with integrated clinical science applications. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 633 - Gastrointestinal, Endocrine and Reproductive Systems I

    (0 units)
    This block gives students a solid foundation of knowledge relating to the digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems, including nutrition and integrative metabolism. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 634 - Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

    (0 units)
    The Musculoskeletal and Integument block provides students with an integrated understanding of the back and limbs from both a basic science and clinical perspective. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 635 - Nervous System and Human Behavior I

    (0 units)
    This course provides a systematic introduction to and overview of neuroscience, the head and neck region, and human behavior, using lectures, labs and clinical experiences. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 636 - Foundations and Principles of Medical Science II

    (0 units)
    Fundamentals of medical microbiology, immunology and pathology, including microbial chemotherapy; cell and tissue injury, inflammation, and repair; hematology and anemia; introduction to population-based medicine. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 637 - Whole Body

    (0 units)
    Students learn about cancers and infectious diseases that invade, evade and pervade the whole body, causing systemic pathologies. Carcinogens and microbes affect humanity worldwide. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 638 - Nervous System and Human Behavior II

    (0 units)
    This course explores the basic and clinical science relevant to the etiology and treatment of psychiatric and neurological conditions. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 639 - Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Systems II

    (0 units)
    Provide a foundation for understanding basic principles underlying the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 640 - Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, and Reproductive Systems II

    (0 units)
    Provides a foundation for understanding the basic principles underlying the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with the endocrine, reproductive, and digestive systems. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 641 - The Context of Patient Care

    (0 units)
    Students are immersed in the context of patient care including life stages, community and preventive medicine, procedures for reporting violence, health policy, and patient safety.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 651M - Selectives

    (0 units)
    The Selectives Course will provide medical students an opportunity for career exploration and exposure to several specialty choices that are not part of the core medical school clerkships.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 0
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate increased knowledge of the specialty, including types of patients encountered.
    2. describe types of skills learned in the diagnosis and treatment of specialty-related illness.
    3. demonstrate an understanding of the career choices within each specialty, including academic, private practice, and hospital-based careers.


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  • MED 661 - PackMentor Program

    (1 unit)
    Fourth-year medical students are trained to mentor a first-year student. Mentors help with professional identity formation, development of professionalism, research participation and productivity, career planning, and support over-all student well-being.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. Knowledge for Practice: demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and social-behavioral sciences, as well as the application of this knowledge. 
    2. Interpersonal and Communication Skills: demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and other health professionals.
    3. Professionalism: demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities and an adherence to ethical principles.
    4. Personal and Professional Development: demonstrate the qualities required to sustain lifelong personal and professional growth.


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