COURSE CURRICULUM

The Mechanical Engineering graduate courses at Lakehead University offer a comprehensive and advanced curriculum designed to equip students with deep technical expertise and research skills. Courses such as Computational Mechanics focus on numerical methods including least squares, conjugate gradient methods, finite difference, and finite element methods for solving complex boundary-value and initial value problems. Advanced Thermal-Fluids covers intricate heat transfer processes, thermodynamics, viscous fluid conservation equations, and compressible flows. Intelligent Tools for Engineering Applications introduces computational intelligence techniques such as fuzzy logic, neural networks, genetic algorithms, and machine learning for engineering system modeling and control. Modeling and Control of Mechanical Systems deals with the modeling of mechanical, electrical, thermal, and fluid dynamic systems, alongside state-space analysis and advanced control methods including adaptive control. Applied Elasticity explores the fundamentals of linear elasticity and its applications to engineering problems. Alternative Energy Engineering focuses on renewable energy sources like solar, wind, geothermal, thermoelectric systems, fuel cells, and sustainability issues such as greenhouse gas emissions. Combustion and Emissions in IC Engines covers fuel properties, combustion analysis, pollutant formation, and biofuel combustion. Mechanical Systems and Signal Analysis addresses signal processing and fault detection in mechanical components such as gears and bearings. Additionally, Advanced Topics courses provide specialized knowledge in control engineering and mechanical engineering developments. A Reading Course option allows for individualized study under faculty supervision, offering flexibility to pursue specific research interests. This robust set of courses ensures students gain the theoretical foundation and practical skills necessary to address modern mechanical engineering challenges.