Courses Offered During the 2017–2018 Academic Year

Fall 2017

ENAS 441a/ENAS 748a/MENG 441a  Applied Numerical Methods for Differential Equations

The derivation, analysis, and implementation of numerical methods for the solution of ordinary and partial differential equations, both linear and nonlinear. Additional topics such as computational cost, error estimation, and stability analysis are studied in several contexts throughout the course.

Prerequisites:

- Differential and integral calculus (MATH 112 and MATH 115 or equivalent)

- Linear algebra (MATH 222 or MATH 225 or equivalent)

- Knowledge of a scientific programming language such as Matlab, C++, or Fortran (ENAS 130 or equivalent)

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MENG 471a  Special Projects I

Faculty-supervised one- or two-person projects with emphasis on research (experiment, simulation, or theory), engineering design, or tutorial study. Students are expected to consult the course instructor, director of undergraduate studies, and/or appropriate faculty members to discuss ideas and suggestions for topics. Focus on development of professional skills such as writing abstracts, prospectuses, and technical reports as well as good practices for preparing posters and delivering presentations.

Prerequisites:

- Permission of adviser and director of undergraduate studies

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MENG 473a  Special Projects II

Faculty-supervised one- or two-person projects with emphasis on research (experiment, simulation, or theory), engineering design, or tutorial study. Students are expected to consult the course instructor, director of undergraduate studies, and/or appropriate faculty members to discuss ideas and suggestions for topics. These courses may be taken at any time during the student's career and may be taken more than once.

Prerequisites:

- Special Projects I (MENG 471a or 472b)

- Permission of adviser and director of undergraduate studies

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Spring 2018

MENG 489b  Mechanical Design: Process and Implementation (co-taught with Professor Aaron Dollar)

Study of the design process, including concept generation, project management, teamwork, detail design, and communication skills. Student teams implement a real-world design project with hardware objectives that can be achieved in a term, and a problem definition that allows room for creative solutions. (Intended for seniors majoring in mechanical engineering.)

Prerequisites:

- Strength and deformation of mechanical elements (MENG 280a)

- Fluid mechanics (MENG 361a)

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MENG 472b  Special Projects I

Faculty-supervised one- or two-person projects with emphasis on research (experiment, simulation, or theory), engineering design, or tutorial study. Students are expected to consult the course instructor, director of undergraduate studies, and/or appropriate faculty members to discuss ideas and suggestions for topics. Focus on development of professional skills such as writing abstracts, prospectuses, and technical reports as well as good practices for preparing posters and delivering presentations.

Prerequisites:

- Permission of adviser and director of undergraduate studies

Course website (you must have a Yale NetID for access)

MENG 474b  Special Projects II

Faculty-supervised one- or two-person projects with emphasis on research (experiment, simulation, or theory), engineering design, or tutorial study. Students are expected to consult the course instructor, director of undergraduate studies, and/or appropriate faculty members to discuss ideas and suggestions for topics. These courses may be taken at any time during the student's career and may be taken more than once.

Prerequisites:

- Special Projects I (MENG 471a or 472b)

- Permission of adviser and director of undergraduate studies

Course website (you must have a Yale NetID for access)