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Mechanical Engineering: Courses
3443 Fluid Mechanics
Prerequisites: ENGR-2433.
Corequisite: MATH-3013.
A study of fluids both at rest and in motion. Analysis and design using optimization principles, Archimedes principle and conservation of mass, momentum and energy. Introduction to aerodynamics. Lecture – 3 hours.
3453 Advanced Thermodynamic Systems
Prerequisite: ENGR-2433 and CHEM-1314.
A brief review of thermodynamic fundamentals with application to analysis and design of power and refrigeration cycles, as well as analysis of compressible flow. Examines advanced energy systems with emphasis on recent advances. Lecture 2 hours – Lab 3 hours.
3613 Engineering Materials andManufacturing Processes
Prerequisite: CHEM-1314 and ENGR-2533.
An introduction to engineering materials and manufacturing processes. Emphasis on material selection and design for manufacture. Includes engineering design. Lecture – 2 hours; laboratory – 3 hours.
3813 Mechatronics
Corequisite: ENGR-2623.
Common applications of diodes and transistors plus concepts and applications of digital systems, including micro-processor based systems. Lecture – 2 hours; laboratory – 3 hours.
4123 Machine Dynamics
Prerequisite: ENGR-2523.
A study of kinematics and dynamics of machines and machine parts. Analysis of the kinematics of planar linkages, dynamics of cam mechanisms, gear trains, governors, flywheels and gyroscopes. Lecture – 3 hours.
4133 Dynamic Systems and Controls
Prerequisites: ENGR-2523 and ENGR-2623.
Mathematical modeling for dynamic response of electrical, mechanical, fluid and thermal systems. Introduction to control systems. System response characteristics are investigated by use of state variable theory, time domain and frequency response analysis, root locus and Nyquist stability criteria. Design of mechanical engineering control systems. Lecture – 3 hours.
4213 Machine Design
Prerequisite: MECH-3613.
Analysis of machine components, stress analysis, failure prediction, fatigue failure, safety and reliability. Lecture – 3 hours.
4233 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
Prerequisite: MECH-3443 and MECH 3453.
An introduction to analysis and design methods used in HVAC equipment and systems. Emphasis on comfort, safety, economy and energy conservation in load calculations, room air distribution, piping and duct design and equipment selection. Lecture – 3 hours.
4243 Heat Transfer
Prerequisite: MECH-3443.
Analysis, design and laboratory exercises involving the application of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer principles. Lecture – 3 hours.
4311 Thermal-Fluids Lab
Prerequisite: ENGR-3311, MECH-4243.
An investigation of experimental methods applied to thermalfluids systems. Emphasis is placed on collection, analysis, and interpretation of experimental results, building on methods of experimental planning (from Experimental Mechanics), culminating in the design and realization of a thermal-fluid test system. Laboratory – 3 hours.
4313 Aerodynamic Design
Prerequisite: MECH-3443.
An introduction to the design of two- and three-dimensional aerodynamic surfaces including symmetrical and cambered airfoils and high lift devices. Theoretical analysis is performed using elementary potential theory and computer analysis. Lecture 2 hours – Lab 3 hours.
4513 Advanced Mechanics of Materials
Prerequisite: ENGR-3613.
Stress, strain and torsion analysis; deflections of statically indeterminate structural systems and failure analysis; design criteria. Three-dimensional and unsymmetrical stress analysis, finite element methods and buckling. Lecture – 3 hours.
4533 Vibration Theory and Application
Prerequisites: MATH-3013 and ENGR-2523.
Free and forced vibrations of multiple degree of freedom mechanical and structural systems with various types of damping. Theory of vibration isolation, design of vibration absorbers, harmonic and nonharmonic disturbances and shock spectrums. Theory of vibration measuring instruments. Introduction to dynamic finite element methods. Lecture – 3 hours.
4732 Systems Design I
Prerequisites: Student must be within three semesters of graduation and have the advisor’s permission.
A recap and extension of problem-solving skills introduced in earlier courses using a systems design approach; to prepare the student for the capstone design project work of MECH-4742 and MECH-4752; topics to include engineering design terminology, methodology and procedures; technical memos and reports; safety, ethics, information gathering and team dynamics. Significant emphasis on oral presentations is included. Laboratory –3 hours. (Same as ELEC-4732 and
CENG-4732.)
4743 Systems Design II
Prerequisites: MECH-4732 and student must be within two semesters of graduation and have the advisor’s permission.
Corequisite: ENGR-2313.
An implementation of the design methodology covered in Systems Design I. Applications of research and design relating to real world or industry problems; interaction with other fields of engineering and science. MECH-4742 and MECH-4752 constitute a single two-semester project experience. Laboratory – 6 hours. (Same as ELEC-4743 and CENG-4743.)
4753 Systems Design III
Prerequisites: MECH-4743 and student must be within one
semester of graduation and have the advisor’s permission.
A continuation and completion of the capstone design project
begun in MECH-4742. Students not successfully completing
the entire project must normally retake MECH-4742/4752
with a new project assignment. Laboratory – 6 hours. (Same
as ELEC-4753 and CENG-4753.)
4820 Internship for Engineering Practice
The engineering programs encourage all students to participate
in at least one summer of engineering internship work.
The engineering internship experience is very important to
providing real-world application of the classroom experience
and also has become an expectation by employers of engineers
internationally. This course allows international students
in F-1 status majoring in engineering at Oklahoma Christian
University to participate in Curricular Practical Training. Enrollment
in this course will be under the supervision of an
individual engineering professor. A journal or summary paper
of the internship experience will be required at the conclusion
of the employment period. 1 to 3 credit hours.
ENGINEERING SCIENCE (ENGR)
1111 Introduction to Engineering
Corequisite: MATH-1213 or MATH-2114.
An introduction to careers in engineering and to the engineering programs at Oklahoma Christian. Team activities and design projects. Laboratory – 3 hours.
1122 Engineering Computing
Corequisite: MATH-1213 or MATH-2114.
An introduction to Windows operating systems and computer utility programs such as math manipulation, spreadsheets and word processing and their application to engineering problems. Laboratory – 6 hours.
1242 Engineering Fundamentals
Corequisite: ENGR-1122.
Fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering design and analysis. Several projects in building electromechanical systems will be completed. Laboratory – 6 hours.
2312 Statics
Prerequisites: PHYS-2513.
This class is the first of three courses in the study of mechanics. Statics is the study of forces applied to structures. An understanding of statics is a prerequisite for studying strength of materials and dynamics. Lecture – 2 hours.
2433 Thermodynamics
Prerequisite: PHYS-2613.
A brief review of fundamentals with application to analysis and design, power and refrigeration cycles, chemical reactions and compressible flow. deeper look at the significance and application of the Second Law. Lecture – 3 hours.
2523 Dynamics
Prerequisite: ENGR-2312.
A study of force action related to displacement, velocity and acceleration of particles and rigid bodies using translation and rotation, work and energy and impulse and momentum principles. Lecture – 3 hours.
2533 Strength of Material
Prerequisite: ENGR-2312.
This class is the second of three courses in the study of mechanics. Strength of materials is the study of stress and strain in structures caused by the application of forces and moments. An understanding of strength and materials is a prerequisite for studying machine design and doing engineering structural design. Lecture – 3 hours.
2544 Introduction to Digital Systems
Prerequisite: ENGR-1242.
Develops a fundamental understanding of combinational and sequential digital circuits and the design of digital systems using various levels of modern IC technology. Lecture –3 hours; laboratory – 3 hours.
2613 Electrical Circuit Analysis
Prerequisites: MATH-2544.
Introduction of electrical components (inductors, capacitors, resistors) and electronic components [operational amplifiers and the bipolar junction transistor (BJT)] in circuit applications. Network time-domain analysis and first and secondorder system response. Lecture – 2 hours; laboratory – 3 hours.
2623 Mechanical Engineering Instrumentation
Prerequisite: MATH-2114.
Introduction to engineering instrumentation, instrument performance characteristics, error analysis and digital data acquisition systems. Lecture – 1 hour; laboratory – 3 hours.
3023 Engineering Math
Corequisite: MATH-2214.
Topics in mathematics with direct application to the solving of engineering problems. Discrete statistics and random variables. Lecture –3 hours.
3113 Engineering Applications of Partial Differential Equations
Prerequisite: MATH-3013.
Partial differential equations applications to common mechanical engineering problems. Parabolic, hyperbolic and elliptic equations. nalytical and numerical solution methods. Lecture – 3hours.
3213 Engineering Economics
Corequisite: CENG-4732, ELEC-4732, OR MECH-4732.
History, money supply, supply and demand, time value of money, money management, economic measurement, break-even analysis, system analysis and decision-making in engineering and management.
3311 Experimental Mechanics
Prerequisite: ENGR-2623
Corequisite: ENGR-3023, ENGR-2523.
An investigation of experimental methods applied to the field of Solid Mechanics. Emphasis will be placed upon collecting, analyzing, and interpreting experimental results to foster critical thinking and upon experimental planning. Laboratory – 3 hours.
4113 Engineering Applications of Partial Differential Equations
Prerequisite: MATH-3013.
Partial differential equations applications to common mechanical engineering problems. Parabolic, hyperbolic and elliptic equations. nalytical and numerical solution methods. Lecture – 3hours.
Faculty Facts
Dr. Wayne Whaley, Professor of Engineering, works at OC "to change the world one engineering student at a time." He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering and is a sponsor for the ASME Student Section. Dr. Whaley's professional interests include structural fatigue and fracture, mechatronics, vibration, and dynamic system and controls.
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