COURSE CURRICULUM

The Mechanical Engineering course offerings cover a broad range of specialized topics. Noise Analysis and Control focuses on measurement and mitigation of noise and vibration in engineering applications, while Advanced Kinematics of Manipulators is offered in two variants: one emphasizing vibration analysis and signal processing related to mechanical systems, and the other on solving forward and inverse kinematic problems using screw theory. Flow-Induced Vibrations introduces analytical tools for understanding fluid-structure interactions in engineering structures. Machining Theory and Practice combines the theoretical basis of metal cutting with practical shop floor applications including CAD, CAM, and CNC programming. Advanced Topics in Occupational Health & Safety addresses industrial safety concepts and accident prevention strategies. Fracture Mechanics delves into the principles and criteria for fracture analysis, including fatigue and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics. Systems Engineering covers manufacturing systems design, productivity, quality control, and maintenance management. Nuclear Reactor Engineering reviews reactor systems and safety, targeted to students in nuclear and power plant options. Systematic Approaches to Engineering Design introduces various design methodologies such as Quality Function Deployment and design optimization. Product Quality explores quality management techniques, statistical methods, and quality improvement philosophies. Heat Transfer II focuses on thermal system design, including heat exchanger applications. Energy Management and Cogeneration courses cover energy sources, utilization, economics, and advanced combined cycle power generation with environmental considerations. Internal Combustion Engines studies engine thermodynamics and mechanical design. Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics teaches finite-volume CFD methods and industrial applications. Experimental Methods in Fluid Dynamics covers measurement techniques and data processing. Automatic Controls II and Predictive Control & Intelligent Sensors focus on digital control systems and advanced control algorithms with software applications. Hydraulic Power Systems emphasizes hydraulic circuit design and control, including PLC integration. Nondestructive Testing covers various evaluation methods such as ultrasonics and electromagnetic probes. Steam Supply Systems and Steam and Gas Turbines provide comprehensive coverage of power plant thermodynamics, heat transfer, turbine design, and performance analysis. Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering allows for independent projects linked to departmental courses. Prerequisites vary across courses, ensuring progression in technical depth.