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Mechanical Engineering
Description: Introducing modeling principles and the distinction between physical modeling and mathematical modeling. Using dimensional analysis and similarity, and their application to experimental design leading to physical modeling, Deriving governing equations from first principles leading to mathematical modeling. Analyzing one, two, three and multi-dimensional systems in engineering, the presentation of the solutions on a phase diagram. Investigating bifurcations, linear stability, and numerical solutions. Co-convened with ME 556. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2026
Prerequisites: ME 252, ME 395, MAT 239 with grades of C or better
Mechanical Engineering
Term : Fall 2026
Catalog Year : 2026-2027
ME 456 - Engineering Modeling Of Nonlinear Systems
Description: Introducing modeling principles and the distinction between physical modeling and mathematical modeling. Using dimensional analysis and similarity, and their application to experimental design leading to physical modeling, Deriving governing equations from first principles leading to mathematical modeling. Analyzing one, two, three and multi-dimensional systems in engineering, the presentation of the solutions on a phase diagram. Investigating bifurcations, linear stability, and numerical solutions. Co-convened with ME 556. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2026
Prerequisites: ME 252, ME 395, MAT 239 with grades of C or better