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MEEN 1000 - Discover Mechanical and Energy Engineering
3 hours
Discovery Core course in Mechanical and Energy Engineering (MEE) which also serves as the heart of the MEE first year experience. Topics include experiences of practicing engineers; engineering ethics, professional conduct, and values; and an introduction to the principle disciplines of MEE taught through a hands-on energy-concentrated project. The project is a major, team-based, competitive engineering design-and-build effort. Teaches students to think critically and creatively by applying a range of analysis techniques borrowed from many engineering and science disciplines.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1650 (with grade of C or better).
Required for the BS degree in mechanical and engineering at UNT.
Core Category: Component Area Option
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MEEN 1110 - Mechanical and Energy Engineering Practice I
1 hour
Introduction to the practice of mechanical and energy engineering, applications of the subject, presentation of the work of the faculty and practicing engineers, seminars on “real world” projects, ethics and professional orientation.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1650 or the equivalent (with a grade of C or better) or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1710 .
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MEEN 1210 - Mechanical and Energy Engineering Practice II
1 hour
Continuation of MEEN 1110 . Applications of mechanical and energy engineering, presentations by faculty and practicing engineers, professional orientation, professional ethics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1650 (with a grade of C or better).
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MEEN 2110 - Engineering Data Analysis
2 hours
Designed for engineering students to use statistical methods for engineering problem solving. Discusses using techniques for the analysis of experimental data and interpretation of problems related to mechanical and energy engineering. Statistical techniques used include analysis of variance, hypothesis testing, factorial design, linear regression and correlation.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1710 .
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MEEN 2130 - Statics and Dynamics
4 hours
Statics of particles and rigid bodies. Concepts of force, moments, free body diagrams, equilibrium and friction with engineering applications. Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Energy and impulse momentum methods applied to particles and rigid bodies. Plane motion of rigid bodies and force analysis of linkages.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1720 , PHYS 1710 , PHYS 1730 .
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MEEN 2210 - Thermodynamics I
3 hours
Zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics with applications to engineering and energy conversion, open and closed systems, thermodynamic properties of simple substances, equations of state, thermodynamic properties of mixtures, psychrometrics and psychrometric charts.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1720 , PHYS 1710 .
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MEEN 2240 - Programming for Mechanical Engineers
3 hours
Introduces engineering students to problem solving, algorithm development and programming in MATLAB and Simulink. Examples of applications in mechanical engineering are given. Interactive course taught in a computer classroom.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): MATH 2700 .
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MEEN 2250 - Computer Aided Engineering
3 hours (2;3)
Computational techniques applied to engineering analysis, design and technical visual communication for engineering practice. Contains two interrelated modules: computer aided design (CAD) and numerical methods (NM). The CAD module surveys engineering drawing techniques with emphasis on modern computer-driven solid object parametric modeling. The NM module includes constrained and unconstrained optimization, simulation and solution of simple differential equations, symbolic manipulation, and application of finite element analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2700 (with a grade of C or better) and CSCE 1020 (with a grade of C or better).
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MEEN 2301 - Mechanics I
3 hours
Basic concepts of forces in equilibrium and how to apply them to engineering systems. Distributed forces and loads. Frictional forces. Inertial properties. Equilibrium of particles and finite sized bodies. Bending moments in beams.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1710 or PHYS 1730 ; MATH 1710 .
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MEEN 2302 - Mechanics II
3 hours
Formulate and solve problems that involve forces that act on bodies which are moving. Understand kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; equations of motion; motion relative to rotating coordinate systems. Understand the energy conservation principles.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 2301 , MATH 1720 .
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MEEN 2332 - Mechanics III
3 hours
Basic concepts of stress and strains. The influence of loading direction and location on the deformation of structures. Understand the impact of loads on designs. Understand failure criteria for designs.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 2301 .
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MEEN 2900 - Special Problems in Mechanical and Energy Engineering
1–3 hours
Individual instruction in theoretical, experimental or research problems.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Each course may be repeated for 6 credit hours. For elective credit only; may not be substituted for required MEEN courses.
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MEEN 2910 - Special Problems in Mechanical and Energy Engineering
1–3 hours
Individual instruction in theoretical, experimental or research problems.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Each course may be repeated for 6 credit hours. For elective credit only; may not be substituted for required MEEN courses.
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MEEN 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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MEEN 3100 - Manufacturing Processes
3 hours (2;3)
Major manufacturing processes, their capabilities, analysis and economics. Study of the fundamentals of engineering processes in manufacturing as related to design and production and materials properties. Traditional and non-traditional manufacturing process and selection optimization. Students are given laboratory assignments in material removal, forming, casting, joining, forging and computer-aided machining.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2332 and ENGR 3450 .
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MEEN 3110 - Thermodynamics II
3 hours
Introduction to steam and gas cycles, improvements on cycles, advanced thermodynamics cycles, psychrometrics and psychrometric charts, chemical reactions and chemical equilibria, combustion, flame temperature.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 2210 .
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MEEN 3120 - Fluid Mechanics
3 hours
Fundamental concepts and properties of fluids; hydrostatics; basic equations of fluid flow in differential and integral form. Dimensional analysis, potential and viscous flow. Viscous boundary layers, pipe flow, turbulence and fluid flow correlations for objects of simple shape.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2730 , MATH 3410 .
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MEEN 3125 - Thermal Engineering Projects
2 hours (0;6)
Project component of the thermal science courses in the curriculum. Students work in teams to complete engineering practice projects. The theoretical aspects of this course are given in MEEN 2210 , MEEN 3110 and MEEN 3120 .
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 2210 .
Corequisite(s): MEEN 3110 , MEEN 3120 .
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MEEN 3130 - Machine Elements
3 hours
Applications of the principles of mechanics and mechanics of materials to machine design. The elements of machines are analyzed in terms of their dynamic behavior. Selection and sizing of machine elements. Students use the finite element technique for the analysis of machines and their components.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 1000 , ENGR 1304 and ENGR 2332 .
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MEEN 3135 - Mechanical and Energy Engineering Projects
3 hours (1;6)
Project component of the thermal and solid mechanics courses in the curriculum. Students work in teams to complete engineering practice projects. Practical manufacturing theories and practices are covered. Students are trained to use various manufacturing tools including milling, drilling, cutting and welding machines during the lab hours.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 2210 , ENGR 2332 .
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MEEN 3210 - Heat Transfer
3 hours
Basic concepts of steady and unsteady conduction. Elements of radiation. Black and gray body radiation. F-factor analysis. Thermal boundary layers, convection, heat transfer correlations. Combined modes of heat transfer. Simple heat exchange devices and systems.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3120 .
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MEEN 3220 - Thermal-Fluid Science for Buildings
3 hours
Basic principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. Students learn first and second laws of thermodynamics, refrigeration cycles, conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer in buildings, heat exchangers, fluid flow in pipes, and pump and fan theories.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2730 or equivalent courses.
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MEEN 3230 - System Dynamics and Control
3 hours
Review of basic modeling techniques of the dynamic behavior of mechanical and electrical systems. Linear dynamics. Block diagrams. Feedback and compensation. Computer simulations of steady-state and dynamic behavior. Root locus and frequency response methods. Vibration analysis, control and suppression.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3410 ; ENGR 2302 .
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MEEN 3240 - Mechanical and Energy Engineering Laboratory I
2 hours (1;3)
Principles of experimentation. Measurement techniques and instruments. Statistical analysis of experimental data and error analysis. Presentation of data and report writing. Students perform a series of experiments in areas of mechanical engineering and undertake a project in which they design an experiment to obtain data.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3410 ; MEEN 2210 ; MEEN 2110 .
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MEEN 3242 - Mechanical and Energy Engineering Laboratory II
1 hour (0;3)
Continuation of MEEN 3240 . Principles of experimentation. Students perform a series of experiments in key areas of mechanical and energy engineering including convection, heat and energy transfer, experimental aerodynamics, thermal cycles, refrigeration, control of thermal systems, and alternative energy technologies (solar energy, fuel cells and wind power).
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3240 ; MEEN 3210 (may be taken concurrently).
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MEEN 3250 - Analytical Methods for MEE Engineers
3 hours
Applications of mathematical methods and computational techniques to typical engineering problems. Topics include analysis of linear systems, numerical integration of ordinary differential equations, conditions for optimality and an introduction to finite element analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3410 and MEEN 2240 .
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MEEN 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; at least junior class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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MEEN 4010 - Thermal Energy Storage (TES)
3 hours
Thermal energy storage (TES) systems with focus on applications of thermodynamics, fluid flow and heat transfer. Discussion of various types of thermal energy storage technologies and methods. Topics include solar energy and TES, sensible TES, latent TES, cold TES, seasonal TES, environmental impacts of TES, and energy and exergy analysis of thermal energy storage systems.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3120 and MEEN 3210 .
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MEEN 4110 - Alternative Energy Sources
3 hours
Introduction to the physics, systems and methods of energy conversion from non-conventional energy sources, such as solar, geothermal, ocean-thermal, biomass, tidal, hydroelectric, wind and wave energy. Advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy sources and engineering challenges for the harnessing of such forms of energy. Energy storage. Fuel cells.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3110 , MEEN 3120 , MEEN 3210 .
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MEEN 4112 - Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering
3 hours
Atomic physics and the structure of the atom. Radioactivity. Interactions of neutrons with matter, nuclear cross-sections. Nuclear fuels and fuel elements. Elements of nuclear reactors. Components and operation of nuclear power plants. Notable accidents of nuclear reactors. Breeder reactors.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3110 , MEEN 3120 , MEEN 3210 .
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MEEN 4120 - Aerospace Fundamentals
3 hours
Introduction to the fundamental knowledge used in the aerospace industry. Topics include basic aerodynamics, guidance and control methods, fight dynamics, and 6 Degree of Freedom (6-DoF) motion and simulation for aircraft and missiles. Kalman Filtering and Monte Carlo simulation techniques also are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2700 , MEEN 3120 , MEEN 3230 .
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MEEN 4130 - Failure of Deformable Bodies
3 hours
Continuum mechanics approach to failure mechanisms in deformable solid bodies with their system design applications and use of engineering plasticity fundamentals to describe the permanent deformation in solids. The indentation hardness tests are related to plasticity. The fracture, fatigue, and creep modes-of-failure analysis seeks to explain the mechanism, the use in mechanical systems design, service reliability, and their interrelation.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2332 , ENGR 3450 .
Same as MEET 4130 .
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MEEN 4140 - Finite Element Analysis
3 hours (3;2;1)
A numerical technique for finding approximate solutions to engineering solids and structural problems. The displacement method of finite element analysis using the iso-parametric formulation. Geometric modeling of solids and structures. Numerical coding with MATLAB for simple structural, fluid, and thermal analyses. Practice with commercial finite element software such as ABAQUS or ANSYS.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3410 , ENGR 2332 , ENGR 2302 .
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MEEN 4150 - Mechanical and Energy Engineering Systems Design I
3 hours (2;3)
Advanced treatment of engineering design principles with an emphasis on product and systems design, development and manufacture. Mimics “real world” environment with students working in teams to prepare product specification, develop several concepts, perform detailed design, and construct prototypes subject to engineering, performance and economic constraints.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 2610 or ENGR 2405 , MEEN 3130 , MEEN 3210 , MEEN 3230
Corequisite(s): MEEN 3100
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MEEN 4151 - Manufacturing of Renewable Biocomposites for Lightweight Energy Efficient Structure
3 hours
Manufacturing processes for renewable lightweight biocomposite products, including wood and other bio-based composites, for energy efficient structure, such as building structure.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2301 .
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MEEN 4152 - Mechanics of Composites and Foams for Lightweight Energy Efficient Structures
3 hours
Materials, mechanics and failure criteria of anisotropic materials (composites) and cellular solids.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2332 .
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MEEN 4160 - Mechanical Vibrations
3 hours
Review of dynamics for particle systems and rigid bodies; dynamic response of single and multiple degree of freedom and discrete mass systems; concept of natural frequencies and mode shapes for free, damped, and un-damped systems; free, forced, and random vibrations; mathematical techniques to model and design mechanical systems.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1720 , ENGR 2302 .
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MEEN 4250 - Capstone Design in Mechanical and Energy Engineering
3 hours (0;9)
Capstone Core course in Mechanical and Energy Engineering (MEE) culminating the experience of the Bachelor of Science degree in MEEN, and a direct continuation of MEEN 4150 , MEEN Design I. Student teams complete product design, development, and manufacturing projects conceived to promote the common good of society. Patterned on a professional work-place environment that allows students to make connections between different areas of knowledge. Students learn decision-making strategies that include ethical analysis by planning and managing resources while adhering to an overall project schedule. As a major learning outcome of this capstone course, students are able to express ways that exposure to different ideas, perspectives, and viewpoints enriches their thinking.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 4150 with a grade of C or better.
Required for the BS degree in mechanical and energy engineering at UNT.
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MEEN 4300 - Intermediate Thermodynamics
3 hours
Axiomatic presentation of the law of thermodynamics including corollaries and applications related to energy conversion, the exergy method and entropy dissipation method for the evaluation of thermodynamic systems and cycles, thermodynamic equilibrium and stability, irreversible thermodynamics, chemical equilibria and applications in combustion.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3110 , MEEN 3120 , MEEN 3210 .
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MEEN 4310 - Intermediate Heat Transfer
3 hours
Advanced heat conduction and radiation for one-, two- and three-dimensional systems. Mathematical descriptions including separation of variables, Duhamel’s Theorem, Green’s function, and Laplace Transformation. Radiative properties of particulate media, semitransparent media, and one-dimensional gray media.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3110 , MEEN 3120 MEEN 3210 .
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MEEN 4315 - Nanoscale Energy Transport Process
3 hours
Microscopic heat carriers and transport; material waves; energy states in solids; statistical description of thermodynamics; waves; particle transport process; semiconductor materials; interfacial phenomena for non-conventional liquids.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3110 , MEEN 3120 , MEEN 3210 .
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MEEN 4320 - Mechanical Systems for Buildings
3 hours
Course on heating and cooling of buildings with focus on application of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and heat transfer. Topics include psychometric processes, basics of fluid flow, heat transfer in buildings, heating and cooling energy calculations, HVAC air and water distribution equipment and systems, and energy-efficient design of buildings.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3120 , MEEN 3210 for mechanical and energy engineering and other engineering students. College graduation from related departments (Engineering, Architecture, Physics, etc) or equivalent qualification of a college degree for external participants or consent of department of external participants.
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MEEN 4330 - Introduction to Combustion Science and Engineering
3 hours
Fundamental concepts and properties of fuels and combustion; fuel types; conservation laws; combustion thermodynamics and stoichiometry; chemical energy and equilibrium; adiabatic flame temperature; combustion kinetics; transport processes; ignition processes; flames classification; flame propagation; deflagrations and detonations; combustion applications; combustion in furnaces, boilers and engines; energy efficiency calculations; pollutant formation; and environmental impacts.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3110 .
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MEEN 4332 - Fundamentals of Air Pollution Engineering
3 hours
Fundamental theories of air pollution and atmospheric science. Air pollution causes and impacts; atmospheric chemistry and physics; meteorology; and an introduction to air quality models. Control technology of particulate and gaseous air pollutants; process design variables; and industrial and engineering applications of control technologies.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3110 .
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MEEN 4335 - Computational Simulation of Building Energy Systems
3 hours
Lecture on simulation programs for analysis of building energy loads and system performance, analysis of multizone structure using one hourly simulation program, building energy analysis for existing buildings, building load calculation, building envelop, HVAC systems, electrical system and central plant simulation technique.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3120 and MEEN 3210 for mechanical and energy engineering and other engineering students. College graduation from related departments (Engineering, Architecture, Physics, etc) or equivalent qualification of a college degree for external participants or consent of the department.
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MEEN 4340 - Energy Efficiencies and Green Building Design for Commercial Buildings
3 hours
Lecture course on the knowledge to be commissioning agents for LEED new construction, ASHRAE auditors for LEED existing buildings operations and maintenance, and ASHRAE modelers for LEED-NC. Students learn about ASHRAE standard 90.1. mechanical load design, illumination and efficacy, plumbing systems, commissioning, ASHRAE audits, energy efficiency and green programs to develop understanding of commercial buildings from an MEP Design Consultant perspective.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3120 and MEEN 3210 for mechanical and energy engineering and other engineering students. College graduation from related departments (Engineering, Architecture, Physics, etc) or equivalent qualification of a college degree for external participants.
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MEEN 4350 - Energy Efficiencies and Green Building for Residential Buildings
3 hours
Lecture course on residential building science. Students learn about performance testing, visual verification, RESNET standards, ENERGY STAR for new homes, LEED for homes and energy audits of existing buildings.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3120 and MEEN 3210 for mechanical and energy engineering and other engineering students. College graduation from related departments (Engineering, Architecture, Physics, etc) or equivalent qualification of a college degree for external participants.
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MEEN 4410 - Energy Harvesting System Design
3 hours
Energy harvesting is the conversion of ambient energy present in the environment into electrical energy. Energy harvesting system has a wide range of applications, including energy efficiency enhancement for a system, embedded power source for wireless sensor networks, embedded power for biomedical devices. Introduces the design of energy conversion and storage systems from mechanical energy, including mechanical vibrations, thermal energy, and other energy sources.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3230 and ENGR 2405 (or EENG 2610 ).
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MEEN 4415 - Smart Materials and Structures
3 hours
Introduction to smart materials and structures, such as piezoelectric materials, shape memory alloys, magnetostrictive materials, adaptive structures, and active vibration control systems. Covers their material properties, modeling methods, and engineering applications in sensors, actuators, energy harvesting, and biomedical devices.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3230 and ENGR 2405 (or EENG 2610 ).
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MEEN 4488 - Introduction to Microfluidics
3 hours
Fluid mechanics in microsystems, flow simulations, materials and methods for fabrication of microfluidic systems, surface tension, viscosity, diffusion, flow characterization, valves, mechanical and electrokinetical pumps, microfilters, mixing, chemical microreactors, dispensing, separation, detection.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3120 .
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MEEN 4510 - Electronic Manufacturing Technologies
3 hours
Introduces the complete field of electronics manufacturing to students. Topics include an introduction to the electronics industry, electronic components, interconnections, printed wiring boards, and soldering and solderability. Automated assembly, including leaded component insertion and surface mount device placement, is covered. Packaging techniques such as wire bonding, flip chip, electro-magnetic interference, thin films deposition, electrostatic discharge prevention, testability and electronic stress screening are covered. A variety of manufacturing systems are covered.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 3100 .
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MEEN 4800 - Topics in Mechanical and Energy Engineering
3 hours
Varying topics in mechanical and energy engineering.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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MEEN 4810 - Topics in Mechanical and Energy Engineering
3 hours
Varying topics in mechanical and energy engineering.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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MEEN 4890 - Directed Study in Mechanical and Energy Engineering
1–3 hours
Study by individuals or small groups. Plan of study must be approved by supervising faculty. Written report is required.
Prerequisite(s): MEEN 2210 .
May be repeated for 6 credit hours, but a maximum of 3 credit hours apply to major.
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MEEN 4900 - Special Problems in Mechanical and Energy Engineering
1–3 hours
Individual instruction in theoretical, experimental or research problems.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for 6 credit hours, but a maximum of 3 credit hours from MEEN 4900-MEEN 4910 apply to major.
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MEEN 4910 - Special Problems in Mechanical and Energy Engineering
1–3 hours
Individual instruction in theoretical, experimental or research problems.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for 6 credit hours, but a maximum of 3 credit hours from MEEN 4900 -MEEN 4910 apply to major.
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MEEN 4920 - Cooperative Education in Mechanical and Energy Engineering
1 hour (0;0;3)
Supervised field work in a job directly related to the student’s major, professional field of study or career objectives. Summary report required.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit. Grades will not be included in student’s major GPA calculation.
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MEEN 4930 - Undergraduate Research
3 hours
Undergraduate research project under the supervision of faculty advisor. Written report is required. These 3 credits can be counted as a technical elective course (only for students in the Grad Track program).
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department; enrollment in the Grad Track program.
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MEEN 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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MEET 2900 - Special Problems
1–4 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MEET 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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MEET 3650 - Design of Mechanical Components
3 hours
Design and selection of machine elements.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2332 .
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MEET 3940 - Fluid Mechanics Applications
3 hours (2;2)
Study of incompressible fluid mechanics, including pressure, force and velocity; hydraulic fluid power circuits and systems as used in industrial applications.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2302 .
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MEET 3990 - Applied Thermodynamics
3 hours
Principles of energy balance and substance behavior as related to different engineering systems. Topics include gas laws, laws of thermodynamics, relationship between thermodynamics variables, thermodynamic tables and charts, power cycle and various applications.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1410 , CHEM 1430 , ENGR 2332 .
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MEET 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; at least junior class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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MEET 4050 - Mechanical Design
3 hours (2;3)
Elements, principles and graphic representation techniques of the design process. Design methodology and process in applied engineering design. Design problem identification, refinement and analysis in the development of machines.
Prerequisite(s): MEET 3650 .
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MEET 4100 - Fundamentals of Product and Process Design Development
3 hours
Design planning and strategies, reverse engineering, integration of product and manufacturing development, materials selection, and design for manufacturing assembly.
Prerequisite(s): MFET 3110 and MEET 3650 .
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MEET 4130 - Failure of Deformable Bodies
3 hours
Continuum mechanics approach to failure mechanisms in deformable solid bodies with their system design applications and use of engineering plasticity fundamentals to describe the permanent deformation in solids. The indentation hardness tests are related to plasticity. The fracture, fatigue, and creep modes-of-failure analysis seeks to explain the mechanism, the use in mechanical systems design, service reliability, and their interrelation.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2332 , ENGR 3450 .
Same as MEEN 4130 .
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MEET 4350 - Heat Transfer Applications
3 hours
Principles of energy transfer by heat; conduction, free and forced convection, radiation, condensation and boiling heat transfer; combined heat transfer; introduction to heat exchanger; simple numerical techniques and computer applications.
Prerequisite(s): MEET 3940 , MEET 3990 .
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MEET 4360 - Experimental Thermal Sciences
2 hours (1;3)
Designing and conducting experiments in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, thermodynamics and heat transfer.
Prerequisite(s): MEET 3940 , MEET 3990 and MEET 4350 or concurrent enrollment.
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MEET 4370 - Power Plant Equipment and Systems
3 hours
Introduction to equipment used in the power, process and renewable industries. Valves, piping, pumps, compressors, generators, turbines, motors, lubrication systems, heat exchangers, furnaces, boilers, cooling towers, separators, reactors and distillation columns are covered. The utilization of this equipment within systems is covered.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in the College of Engineering.
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MEET 4780 - Senior Design I
1 hour
Project teams specify, plan and design a product or process. Written documentation required. Projects to be supplied by local industry whenever possible.
Prerequisite(s): MEET 4050 , MEET 4350 , MFET 4210 (any may be taken concurrently with MEET 4780).
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MEET 4790 - Senior Design II
3 hours (1;4)
Implement, test and demonstrate a product or process. Oral and written documentation required. Projects to be supplied by local industry whenever possible.
Prerequisite(s): MEET 4780 .
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MEET 4900 - Special Problems
1–4 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MEET 4910 - Special Problems
1–4 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MEET 4920 - Cooperative Education
1 hour
A supervised industrial internship requiring a minimum of 150 hours of work per experience.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 3 semester credit hours.
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MEET 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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MRTS 1310 - Perspectives on Broadcast, Cable and Internet Technology (COMM 1335)
3 hours
Introduction to the historical, programming, physical, legal, social, and economic aspects of broadcasting, cable and internet technologies.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-major status in media arts (PMRT) or CBCM (PCBM) and completion of 12 hours of UNT course work or accepted in transfer with a GPA of 2.75 or better.
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MRTS 1320 - Perspectives on Film (COMM 2366 or DRAM 2366)
3 hours
An introduction to film studies. Areas of study include the production, distribution and reception of film with a special emphasis on film form. Also introduces broader concepts of ideology and representation as theorized within cultural studies.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-major in media arts (PMRT) and completed 12 hours of UNT course work or accepted in transfer with a GPA of 2.75 or better.
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MRTS 2010 - Introduction to Media Arts Writing (COMM 2339)
3 hours
Introduction to media writing and study of the basic theories, methodologies, techniques, principles and formats for the scripting of narrative and non-narrative media, including “New Media.” Related software for screenplay, television, industrial and multi-media writing is explored. Required writing course for all MRTS pre-majors.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-major in media arts (PMRT) or CBCM major.
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MRTS 2210 - Introduction to Media Arts Production
3 hours (3;3)
Introduction to basic techniques. Audio, television (studio and location) and single-camera video and film methods are investigated. Includes production exercises and experiments.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-major in converged broadcast media (PCBM) and MRTS 1310 , or major in Media Arts (MRTS).
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MRTS 2900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 hours.
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MRTS 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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MRTS 3210 - Audio Production
3 hours (2;3)
Audio production concepts and techniques using audio laboratory studio equipment.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS/CBCM major status and MRTS 2210 .
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MRTS 3220 - Video Production
3 hours (2;4)
Video production concepts and techniques using television studio equipment.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS/CBCM major status and MRTS 2210 .
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MRTS 3230 - Film Style Production
3 hours (3;3)
Basic single-camera production concepts and techniques using small format video cameras and editing equipment.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS/CBCM major status and MRTS 2210 .
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MRTS 3300 - Radio and Television Announcing
3 hours
Announcer qualifications, techniques and professional standards. Practice in delivery for all program and commercial announcing situations.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS/CBCM major status and MRTS 2210 .
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MRTS 3330 - Sports Broadcasting I
3 hours
Production techniques for radio and television involved in the broadcasting of sports events. Topics include pre-production, producing sports for radio and television, sports announcing, and evaluating sports programming. Course may involve covering sports events through KNTU-FM and NTTV. Focuses on covering football, men and women’s basketball, and other fall sports.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS/CBCM major status, MRTS 2210 and junior standing.
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MRTS 3340 - Sports Broadcasting II
3 hours
Production techniques involved in the broadcasting of sports events for radio and television. Topics include preproduction, producing sports for radio and television, sports announcing and evaluating sports programming. Course may involve covering sports events through KNTU-FM and NTTV. Focuses on covering men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and other spring sports.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS/CBCM major status, MRTS 2210 and junior standing.
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MRTS 3360 - Social Media Strategies
3 hours
Introduces students to digital media tools and platforms for the purposes of collaboration, research, analysis and communication.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS/CBCM major status or consent of department.
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MRTS 3465 - American Film History
3 hours
Survey of cinema in America from its earliest precursors until today.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS/CBCM major status.
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MRTS 3470 - Film History to 1945
3 hours (3;0;3)
Aesthetic, technological and industrial development of film from 1896 to 1945. Concentrates on the narrative film.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS/CBCM major status.
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MRTS 3475 - Film History from 1945
3 hours (3;0;3)
Aesthetic, technological and industrial development of film from 1945 to present. Concentrates on the narrative film.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS/CBCM major status.
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MRTS 3482 - Radio Practicum
1–3 hours
Supervised work in the on-campus radio broadcasting activities of the university’s radio station, KNTU-FM 88.1 FM. Students learn various production techniques and the operations related to the station’s various platforms which include broadcast, web site and social media.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department and junior standing.
May be repeated for credit; however, no more than 6 hours of total credit for MRTS 3482, MRTS 3483 , MRTS 3501 , MRTS 3502 , MRTS 4480 , MRTS 4900 and MRTS 4910 may be applied to the 42 hours of MRTS credit required for the degree. Pass/no pass only.
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MRTS 3483 - Film Practicum
1–3 hours
Supervised field and studio work in the Department of Media Arts’ studios.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS/CBCM major status, junior standing and consent of department.
May be repeated for credit; however, no more than 6 hours of total credit for MRTS 3482 , MRTS 3483, MRTS 3501 , MRTS 3502 , MRTS 4480 , MRTS 4900 and MRTS 4910 may be applied to the 42 hours of MRTS credit required for the degree. Pass/no pass only.
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MRTS 3501 - Television Practicum
1 hour
Supervised work in the on-campus television activities of the Department of Media Arts, such as NTTV (North Texas Television). Students learn various production techniques and the operations of a television station but do not check out production equipment or reserve television studio time without specific approval from the practicum instructor.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS/CBCM major status, consent of department and junior standing.
May be repeated for credit; however, no more than 6 hours of total credit for MRTS 3482 , MRTS 3483 , MRTS 3501, MRTS 3502 , MRTS 4480 , MRTS 4900 and MRTS 4910 may be applied to the 42 hours of MRTS credit required for the degree. Pass/no pass only.
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MRTS 3502 - Advanced Television Practicum
2 hours
Supervised work in the on-campus television activities of the Department of Media Arts, such as NTTV (North Texas Television). Students are designated as “producers” and have the primary responsibility of originating programs, supervising and performing day-to-day production activities, checking out equipment and working with the instructor on special projects and assignments. Students participate in developing Internet-based news, sports and entertainment programming based on original work.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS/CBCM major status, consent of department and junior standing.
May be repeated for credit; however, no more than 6 hours of total credit for MRTS 3482 , MRTS 3483 , MRTS 3501 , MRTS 3502, MRTS 4480 , MRTS 4900 and MRTS 4910 may be applied to the 42 hours of MRTS credit required for the degree. Pass/no pass only.
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MRTS 3560 - Interviewing and Performance for Electronic News
3 hours
Theory of broadcast communication as applied to television and radio news and public affairs. Focus on interviewing skills with emphasis on researching topics, developing interview format and streaming Internet interviews. Teaches voice and on-camera performance for radio and television, including live in studio and from the field, for use in both news and public affairs environment. Extensive hands-on experience.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS/CBCM major status and MRTS 2210 .
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MRTS 3610 - Film and Television Analysis
3 hours (2;4)
Introduces students to various qualitative methods used to study film and television, such as semiotics, structuralism, ideology and psychoanalysis.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS major status, or CBCM major status and MRTS 1320 ; or consent of department.
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MRTS 3650 - Advanced Audio Production
3 hours (2;3)
Advanced training in the art and technique of audio production in radio and other media.
Prerequisite(s): MRTS 3210 . MRTS/CBCM major status.
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