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ME 502 Plasmonics 3 Credits
This course will cover the fundamentals of plasmonics and surface plasmons. This class will provide the basic knowledge for understanding and manipulating surface plasmons and localized plasmons. In addition, emerging applications involving various plasmonics systems will be discussed. Surface plasmons on a single interface, thin film plasmons, localized plasmons on nanoparticles, and plasmonic nano-antennas will be discussed. This course is intended to teach students the principals of plasmonics encountered in different applications. Therefore, this course can be of interest for students in many departments. In addition to homework and exams, an individual project will be assigned to students to apply their new knowledge of plasmonic systems.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Fall 2021-2022 Plasmonics 3
Fall 2020-2021 Plasmonics 3
Fall 2019-2020 Plasmonics 3
Fall 2016-2017 Plasmonics 3
Fall 2014-2015 Plasmonics 3
Fall 2013-2014 Plasmonics 3
Spring 2012-2013 Plasmonics 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 503 Introduction to Robotics 3 Credits
This course is intended to present fundamentals of robotic systems. Specific subjects include: position and orientation in 3D space; manipulator forward and inverse kinematics; velocities and forces - Jacobian's relations; manipulator dynamics; stiffness and compliance control; trajectory control; mobile robots - selected topics.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2023-2024 Introduction to Robotics 3
Prerequisite: __
Corequisite: ME 503L
ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 503L Introduction to Robotics Lab. 0 Credit
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2023-2024 Introduction to Robotics Lab. 0
Prerequisite: __
Corequisite: ME 503
ECTS Credit: NONE ECTS (NONE ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 505 Mechanical Vibrations 3 Credits
•Basic concepts of vibrations •Analysis of single degree of freedom (SDOF) systems by using complex vector representation •Coulomb and structural damping •Frequency Response Functions (FRF) and system identification •Response of SDOF to periodic excitation •Response of SDOF to non-periodic excitation •Free vibration of multi degree of freedom (MDOF) systems •Harmonic response of multi degree of freedom (MDOF) systems
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Fall 2023-2024 Mechanical Vibrations 3
Fall 2022-2023 Mechanical Vibrations 3
Fall 2021-2022 Mechanical Vibrations 3
Spring 2020-2021 Mechanical Vibrations 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 507 Compliant Motion Systems 3 Credits
This course focuses on modeling and control of motion systems with mechanical flexibility, e.g. manipulators with flexible joints/links, compliant (soft) actuators, or systems with compliant transmission mechanisms. It covers dynamics of mechanical compliance, prominent control methodologies for compliant motion systems, and cases in which mechanical compliance is utilized for efficiency, safety, and robustness. A mathematical foundation on nonlinear system analysis and Lyapunov Theory is included.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2022-2023 Compliant Motion Systems 3
Spring 2021-2022 Compliant Motion Systems 3
Spring 2020-2021 Compliant Motion Systems 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 508 Topology Optimization Based Design 3 Credits
This course focuses on theoretical and practical aspects of numerical methods utilized in the solution of structural optimization with emphasis on topology optimization problems. This course presents fundamental aspects of finite element analysis and mathematical programming methods with applications on discrete and continuum topology optimization problems. Applications include designing lightweight structures, compliant mechanisms, heat transfer, and energy harvesting systems. The course content will be applicable to design of a broad range of engineering systems as well as material design.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2023-2024 Topology Optimization Based Design 3
Fall 2022-2023 Topology Optimization Based Design 3
Fall 2021-2022 Topology Optimization Based Design 3
Fall 2020-2021 Topology Optimization Based Design 3
Fall 2019-2020 Topology Optimization Based Design 3
Fall 2018-2019 Topology Optimization Based Design 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 512 Introduction to the Finite Element Method 3 Credits
The course emphasizes the fundamental concepts in finite element analysis, and practical implementation of a working program. The course is divided into two halves. The first half is concentrated on the basic theoretical of the finite element method. The second half will be focused on issues concerning the implementation. Advanced topics will be discussed if time permits. The methods studied in this course are practical procedures that are employed extensively in the mechanical, civil, ocean, aeronautical and electrical industries. Increasingly, the methods are used in computer-aided design.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2023-2024 Introduction to the Finite Element Method 3
Spring 2022-2023 Introduction to the Finite Element Method 3
Spring 2020-2021 Introduction to the Finite Element Method 3
Spring 2018-2019 Introduction to the Finite Element Method 3
Spring 2017-2018 Introduction to the Finite Element Method 3
Spring 2016-2017 Introduction to the Finite Element Method (ENS512) 3
Fall 2014-2015 Introduction to the Finite Element Method (ENS512) 3
Fall 2011-2012 Introduction to the Finite Element Method (ENS512) 3
Fall 2010-2011 Introduction to the Finite Element Method (ENS512) 3
Fall 2009-2010 Introduction to the Finite Element Method (ENS512) 3
Fall 2008-2009 Introduction to the Finite Element Method (ENS512) 3
Fall 2007-2008 Introduction to the Finite Element Method (ENS512) 3
Fall 2006-2007 Introduction to the Finite Element Method (ENS512) 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 515 Computational Analysis and Simulation 3 Credits
Focus of the course is on the state-of-the-art computational modeling techniques used in disciplines such as structural mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and electromagnetics. Emphasis is on the numerical solution methods of partial differential equations and their use in computational analysis and simulations for engineering design. There will be a number of case studies and examples to enhance the lectures with examples. Topics covered are: basic numerical methods for root-finding, solution of linear system of equations and ordinary-differential equations, finite-difference solution of parabolic, elliptic and hyperbolic partial-differential equations and finite-element solution of elliptic PDEs such as Poisson equation in 1D.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2023-2024 Computational Analysis and Simulation 3
Spring 2022-2023 Computational Analysis and Simulation 3
Spring 2021-2022 Computational Analysis and Simulation 3
Spring 2020-2021 Computational Analysis and Simulation 3
Spring 2019-2020 Computational Analysis and Simulation 3
Spring 2018-2019 Computational Analysis and Simulation 3
Spring 2015-2016 Computational Analysis and Simulation 3
Spring 2014-2015 Computational Analysis and Simulation 3
Spring 2013-2014 Computational Analysis and Simulation 3
Spring 2012-2013 Computational Analysis and Simulation 3
Spring 2011-2012 Computational Analysis and Simulation 3
Fall 2010-2011 Computational Analysis and Simulation 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 520 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems 3 Credits
Topics covered are fundamentals of the renewable and sustainable energy systems technology, thermo-economic analysis and the current research trends in improving the energy production from terrestrial water and air flows, solar irradiation, nuclear fission and controlled plasma for fusion, energy conversion alternatives such as hydrogen fuel cells, small and large scale energy storage such as electric batteries, thermal and compressed-gas, and the current research on the electric transmission grids and an introductory economic analysis of the domestic electric use in the future.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2023-2024 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems 3
Spring 2022-2023 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems 3
Spring 2021-2022 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems 3
Spring 2020-2021 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems 3
Spring 2019-2020 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems 3
Spring 2018-2019 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems 3
Spring 2017-2018 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems 3
Spring 2015-2016 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems 3
Spring 2013-2014 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems 3
Spring 2012-2013 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems 3
Fall 2011-2012 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems 3
Spring 2010-2011 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 525 Autonomous Mobile Robotics 3 Credits
The course covers fundamental problems of autonomous mobile robotics including locomotion, reception, localization, planning and navigation. In the context of locomotion, legged, wheeled, flying and swimming mobile robots will be discussed. In the reception part, various sensors that are used on mobile robots will be introduced and several sensor fusion algorithms will be presented. Localization problems will be tackled in a probabilistic framework using Markov and Kalman Filtering techniques. Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) problem and its variations will also be introduced and discussed. Finally planning and navigation strategies will be covered.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Fall 2023-2024 Autonomous Mobile Robotics 3
Fall 2022-2023 Autonomous Mobile Robotics 3
Fall 2021-2022 Autonomous Mobile Robotics 3
Fall 2020-2021 Autonomous Mobile Robotics 3
Fall 2019-2020 Autonomous Mobile Robotics 3
Spring 2018-2019 Autonomous Mobile Robotics 3
Spring 2017-2018 Autonomous Mobile Robotics 3
Spring 2015-2016 Autonomous Mobile Robotics 3
Spring 2014-2015 Autonomous Mobile Robotics 3
Spring 2013-2014 Autonomous Mobile Robotics 3
Spring 2012-2013 Autonomous Mobile Robotics 3
Prerequisite: __
Corequisite: ME 525L
ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 525L Autonomous Mobile Robotics Lab. 0 Credit
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Fall 2023-2024 Autonomous Mobile Robotics Lab. 0
Fall 2022-2023 Autonomous Mobile Robotics Lab. 0
Fall 2021-2022 Autonomous Mobile Robotics Lab. 0
Fall 2020-2021 Autonomous Mobile Robotics Lab. 0
Spring 2014-2015 Autonomous Mobile Robotics Lab. 0
Spring 2013-2014 Autonomous Mobile Robotics Lab. 0
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Corequisite: ME 525
ECTS Credit: NONE ECTS (NONE ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 530 Microfluidics and Nanofluidics 3 Credits
Overview on microfluidics/nanofluidics, Basic Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Analysis and modeling of microfluidic and nanofluidic systems with slip flows, Phase change phenomena in microdomains and applications, Nanofluids and applications, Electrokinetic flows and applications, Acoustofluidics and Optofluidics with applications.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2023-2024 Microfluidics and Nanofluidics 3
Spring 2022-2023 Microfluidics and Nanofluidics 3
Spring 2021-2022 Microfluidics and Nanofluidics 3
Spring 2020-2021 Microfluidics and Nanofluidics 3
Spring 2019-2020 Microfluidics and Nanofluidics 3
Spring 2018-2019 Microfluidics and Nanofluidics 3
Spring 2016-2017 Microfluidics and Nanofluidics 3
Spring 2014-2015 Microfluidics and Nanofluidics 3
Spring 2013-2014 Microfluidics and Nanofluidics 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 535 Scaling in Engineering Systems 3 Credits
The course introduces the scaling laws for engineering systems including multi-scale systems and consists of different scales (nano-, micro-, or macro-scales). When system modeling, design and fabrication processes are being performed, scaling and interaction of different scales become prominent. This course covers the fundamental properties of scales, design theories, modeling methods and manufacturing issues with different applications. Examples of engineering systems include micro -/macro-robotics, micro-/macro-actuators, MEMS, microfluidics, micromanipulators (AFM, microinjection technologies), robotic surgery (da Vinci robots), biosensors, MRI machines, and solar energy panels. Students will master the materials through problem sets, scientific discussions with experts from industry or medicine, and will improve their project presentation skills.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Fall 2022-2023 Scaling in Engineering Systems 3
Fall 2018-2019 Scaling in Engineering Systems 3
Fall 2017-2018 Scaling in Engineering Systems 3
Fall 2016-2017 Scaling in Engineering Systems 3
Spring 2015-2016 Scaling in Engineering Systems 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 537 Biomechatronics 3 Credits
•Introduction to biomechatronics (Motivation and highlights of biomechatronic technologies), •Human as a physiological system, •Biological actuators, •Biological sensors, •Biological feedback mechanisms, •Brain and brain machine interfaces, •Active and passive prosthetic limbs, •Orthotics, Exoskeletons, Exomusculatures, •Biocompatibility and biocompatible materials in biomechatronics, •Implants, •Medical robotics, •Diagnostic devices.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2022-2023 Biomechatronics 3
Spring 2021-2022 Biomechatronics 3
Spring 2019-2020 Biomechatronics 3
Fall 2018-2019 Biomechatronics 3
Fall 2017-2018 Biomechatronics 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 540 Vibration of Continuous Systems 3 Credits
This course is designed for graduate students. It is aimed to teach the fundamental concepts how continuous systems vibrate. Fundamental aspects of vibrations for mathematical modeling, derivation/solution of boundary value problem, and subsequent system analysis will be covered both using analytical and approximate methods: 1) Advanced principles of dynamics (Elasticity and strain energy, generalized coordinates, Hamilton’s principle) 2) General Formulation of Natural Modes of Vibration in Continuous System (Boundary value problem, eigenvalue problem, orthogonality) 3) Natural Modes of Vibration in Continuous Systems (vibration of strings, longitudinal vibration of beams, bending vibrations of beams, vibration of membranes, expansion and enclosure theorems, Rayleigh’s quotient) 4) Natural Modes of Vibration in Continuous Systems using Approximate Methods (Rayleigh’s energy method, Rayleigh-Ritz method, Assumed modes method, Galerkin’s method) 5) Response of Undamped Continuous Systems (modal analysis, assumed modes method, Galerkin’s method)
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2023-2024 Vibration of Continuous Systems 3
Spring 2022-2023 Special Topics in ME: Vibration of Continuous Systems (ME58002) 3
Spring 2021-2022 Special Topics in ME: Vibration of Continuous Systems (ME58002) 3
Spring 2017-2018 Special Topics in ME: Vibration of Continuous Systems (ME58002) 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 541 Advanced Vehicle Systems 3 Credits
1. Introduction a. History b. Introduction to different systems c. Comparison to conventional vehicles, advantages d. Current situation (technology, market, emission benefits) 2. Vehicle Dynamics and Performance Fundamentals, Modelling a. Longitudinal Dynamics b. Propulsion and Breaking c. Handling d. Ride Comfort 3. Powertrains a. Components b. Configurations i. Electric Vehicle ii. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (series, parallel, split configurations) c. Regenerative Braking 4. Batteries a. Basics/Fundamentals b. Types, differences, advantages/disadvantages c. Battery modeling d. Battery Management Systems 5. Internal Combustion Engines a. ICE fundamentals b. Types c. Fuel Economy d. Emission control 6. Alternative Energy Sources a. Fuel Cells i. Fundamentals ii. Types iii. Hydrogen Storage b. Supercapacitors and Ultracapacitors 7. Electric Motor a. DC Motors b. Induction Motors c. Switch Reluctance Motors d. Control Basics
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2023-2024 Advanced Vehicle Systems 3
Spring 2022-2023 Advanced Vehicle Systems 3
Spring 2021-2022 Advanced Vehicle Systems 3
Spring 2020-2021 Advanced Vehicle Systems 3
Spring 2018-2019 Advanced Vehicle Systems 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 551 Graduate Seminar I 0 Credit
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2023-2024 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2023-2024 Graduate Seminar I 0
Spring 2022-2023 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2022-2023 Graduate Seminar I 0
Spring 2021-2022 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2021-2022 Graduate Seminar I 0
Spring 2020-2021 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2020-2021 Graduate Seminar I 0
Spring 2019-2020 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2019-2020 Graduate Seminar I 0
Spring 2018-2019 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2018-2019 Graduate Seminar I 0
Spring 2017-2018 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2017-2018 Graduate Seminar I 0
Spring 2016-2017 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2016-2017 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2015-2016 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2014-2015 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2013-2014 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2012-2013 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2011-2012 Graduate Seminar I 0
Summer 2010-2011 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2010-2011 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2009-2010 Graduate Seminar I 0
Summer 2008-2009 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2008-2009 Graduate Seminar I 0
Fall 2007-2008 Graduate Seminar I 0
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ECTS Credit: 1 ECTS (1 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 552 Graduate Seminar II 0 Credit
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2023-2024 Graduate Seminar II 0
Fall 2023-2024 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2022-2023 Graduate Seminar II 0
Fall 2022-2023 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2021-2022 Graduate Seminar II 0
Fall 2021-2022 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2020-2021 Graduate Seminar II 0
Fall 2020-2021 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2019-2020 Graduate Seminar II 0
Fall 2019-2020 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2018-2019 Graduate Seminar II 0
Fall 2018-2019 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2017-2018 Graduate Seminar II 0
Fall 2017-2018 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2016-2017 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2015-2016 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2014-2015 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2013-2014 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2012-2013 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2011-2012 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2010-2011 Graduate Seminar II 0
Fall 2010-2011 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2009-2010 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2008-2009 Graduate Seminar II 0
Spring 2007-2008 Graduate Seminar II 0
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ECTS Credit: 1 ECTS (1 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 561 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3 Credits
This course covers essential advanced topics in fluid mechanics as an introductory graduate level course surveying fundamental concepts, and methods used in fluid mechanics. Emphasis will be on patterns of incompressible viscous flows, potential flow, boundary layers, and some solutions of the NS equation. The course will conclude with introduction to hydrodynamic stability, transitory flows and turbulence.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Fall 2021-2022 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3
Fall 2020-2021 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3
Fall 2017-2018 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3
Spring 2009-2010 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3
Fall 2006-2007 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 562 Fundamentals of Transport Processes 3 Credits
This course aims to develop a detailed understanding of the mass and energy transport phenomena in chemical, biological and engineering processes at at introductory graduate level. Emphasis will be on energy and mass transport in solids and flows, multicomponent transport, the Maxwell-Stefan equations, state-of-the art advanced computational methods and tools used in the analysis of the transport processes.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2019-2020 Fundamentals of Transport Processes 3
Spring 2018-2019 Fundamentals of Transport Processes 3
Spring 2017-2018 Fundamentals of Transport Processes 3
Spring 2016-2017 Fundamentals of Transport Processes 3
Spring 2015-2016 Fundamentals of Transport Processes 3
Spring 2014-2015 Fundamentals of Transport Processes 3
Spring 2013-2014 Fundamentals of Transport Processes 3
Spring 2012-2013 Fundamentals of Transport Processes 3
Spring 2011-2012 Fundamentals of Transport Processes 3
Spring 2010-2011 Fundamentals of Transport Processes 3
Spring 2009-2010 Fundamentals of Transport Processes 3
Spring 2008-2009 Fundamentals of Transport Processes 3
Spring 2007-2008 Fundamentals of Transport Processes 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 58002 Special Topics in ME: Vibration of Continuous Systems 3 Credits
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2022-2023 Special Topics in ME: Vibration of Continuous Systems 3
Spring 2021-2022 Special Topics in ME: Vibration of Continuous Systems 3
Spring 2017-2018 Special Topics in ME: Vibration of Continuous Systems 3
Spring 2023-2024   (ME540) 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 58004 Special Topics in ME: Bilateral Teleoperation 3 Credits
This course is designed to equip students with fundamental theories and computational methodologies that are used in (computer aided) analysis and synthesis of bilaterally teleoperated systems. By the end of the course a solid understanding of the principles of bilateral control in the context of modern classical control and hands-on experience with implementation of bilateral controllers on force-feedback devices are aimed. Covered topics include haptic rendering of virtual environments, passivity of the human- in-the-loop systems, transparency and coupled stability scaled teleoperation architectures, trade-off between robust stability and transparency, destabilizing effects of communication/computation delays and approaches to compensate for these time delays, namely, time domain passivity and wave variable approaches. The course is appropriate for students in any engineering discipline with interests in robotics, nonlinear controls, and haptics
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2018-2019 Special Topics in ME: Bilateral Teleoperation 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 590 Master Thesis 0 Credit
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2023-2024 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2023-2024 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2022-2023 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2022-2023 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2021-2022 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2021-2022 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2020-2021 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2020-2021 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2019-2020 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2019-2020 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2018-2019 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2018-2019 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2017-2018 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2017-2018 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2016-2017 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2016-2017 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2015-2016 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2015-2016 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2014-2015 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2014-2015 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2013-2014 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2013-2014 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2012-2013 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2012-2013 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2011-2012 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2011-2012 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2010-2011 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2010-2011 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2009-2010 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2009-2010 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2008-2009 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2008-2009 Master Thesis 0
Spring 2007-2008 Master Thesis 0
Fall 2007-2008 Master Thesis 0
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ECTS Credit: 50 ECTS (50 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 592 Project 0 Credit
All graduate students pursuing a non-thesis M.Sc. Program are required to complete a project. The project topic and contents are based on the interest and background of the student and are approved by the faculty member servingas the project supervisor. At the completion of the project, the student is required to submit a final report. The final report is to be approved by the project supervisor
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2011-2012 Project 0
Fall 2010-2011 Project 0
Fall 2009-2010 Project 0
Fall 2008-2009 Project 0
Fall 2007-2008 Project 0
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Corequisite: __
ECTS Credit: 20 ECTS (20 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 601 Optimal Control 3 Credits
After a short review of static optimization and numerical methods to address static optimization problems, students will be introduced to the principle of optimality and the Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equations in the context of dynamic programming. Calculus of variations will be studied in detail, emphasizing necessary and sufficient conditions for an extrema. Constrained problems, Pontryagin's maximum principle will be discussed; formulation of optimal control problems and performance measures will be covered. Special attention will be paid to linear quadratic regulator/tracking, minimum-time, and minimum control-effort problems. Finally, optimal controllers will be synthesized using direct and indirect numerical techniques.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Fall 2011-2012 Optimal Control 3
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ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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ME 790 Ph.D.Dissertation 0 Credit
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2023-2024 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2023-2024 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2022-2023 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2022-2023 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2021-2022 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2021-2022 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2020-2021 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2020-2021 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2019-2020 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2019-2020 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2018-2019 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2018-2019 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2017-2018 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2017-2018 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2016-2017 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2016-2017 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2015-2016 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2015-2016 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2014-2015 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2014-2015 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2013-2014 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2013-2014 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2012-2013 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2012-2013 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2011-2012 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2011-2012 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2010-2011 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2010-2011 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2009-2010 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2009-2010 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2008-2009 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Fall 2008-2009 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
Spring 2007-2008 Ph.D.Dissertation 0
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ECTS Credit: 180 ECTS (180 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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