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  • Spring 2020

    Spring 2020

    THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL SCHEDULE, but it is up to date.  VISIT THE OFFICIAL SCHEDULE HERE.
    Updated January 3, 2020

    The schedule and availability of courses are subject to change. The official schedule will be announced prior to Advising Week of the previous semester in time to determine course schedules.

    Number
    Title
    Instructor
    Day/Time
    530.600 MSE Graduate Research For “all-course” MSE only n/a
    530.602 MSE Essay – Research and Writing For “essay” MSE only n/a
    530.606 Mechanics of Solids and Materials II Prof. Ryan Hurley MW 1:30-2:45
    530.609 MSE Essay – Co-Op For “essay” MSE only n/a
    530.612 Computational Solid Dynamics Prof. Vicky Nguyen TTh 10:30-11:45
    530.614 Master’s Design Project II Prof. Nathan Scott TBA
    530.616 Introduction to Linear Systems Theory Prof. Louis Whitcomb TTh 4:30-5:45
    530.618 Fabricatology Prof. Sung Hoon Kang TTh 1:30-2:45
    530.622 Fluid Dynamics II Prof. Tamer Zaki M 4:30-7:00 p.m.
    530.632 Convection Prof. Charles Meneveau TTh 1:30-2:45
    530.646 Robot Devices, Kinematics, Dynamics, and Control Prof. Jin Seob Kim TTh 12:00-1:15
    530.647 Adaptive System and Control Prof. Louis Whitcomb MW 1:30-2:45
    530.663 Robot Motion Planning Prof. Jin Seob Kim NEW!

    MW 4:30-5:20 p.m.

    and F 1:30-2:20 p.m.
    530.664 Energy Systems Analysis (graduate) Prof. Dennice Gayme TTh 4:30-5:45
    530.672 Biosensing and BioMEMS Prof. Jeff Wang TTh 10:30-11:45
    530.676 Locomotion Dynamics and Control Prof. Noah Cowan MWF 1:30-2:20
    530.678 Nonlinear Control and Planning in Robotics Prof. Marin Kobilarov MW 4:30-5:45
    NEW!

    530.684

    		 Orientation Mapping in Crystalline Materials Prof. Mo-Rigen He TTh 1:30-2:45
    530.707 Robot Systems Programming Dr. Simon Leonard TTh 10:30-11:45
    530.748 Stress Waves, Impacts, and Shockwaves Prof. K. T. Ramesh NEW!

    MWF 10:00-10:50
    530.767 Computational Fluid Dynamics Dr. Jung-Hee Seo TTh 9:00-10:15
    530.800 MechE PhD Independent Study various sections n/a
    530.802 MechE PhD Graduate Research various sections n/a

    SEMINARS

    Number
    Title
    Instructor
    Day/Time
    500.602 Seminars in Environmental Applied Fluid Mechanics (CEAFM) Prof. Joe Katz F 3:00-3:50
    500.745 Seminar in Computational Sensing and Robotics Prof. Louis Whitcomb W 12:00-1:15
    530.804 Mechanical Engineering Graduate Seminar Prof. Rajat Mittal Th 3:00-4:15
    530.808 Graduate Seminar in Fluid Mechanics Prof. Joe Katz F 4:00-4:50
    530.810 Mechanics and Materials Graduate Seminar Prof. Ryan Hurley F 12:00-1:30

    Visit the Undergraduate Courses page for undergrad courses.

  • Fall 2020 (anticipated)

    Fall 2020

    Updated January 3, 2019
    THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL SCHEDULE. It will be updated by February 2020.

    The schedule and availability of courses are subject to change. The official schedule will be announced prior to Advising Week of the previous semester in time to determine course schedules.

    Number
    Title
    Instructor
    Day/Time
    530.600 MSE Graduate Research For “all-course” MSE only n/a
    530.602 MSE Essay – Research and Writing For “essay” MSE only n/a
    530.603 Applied Optimal Control Prof. Marin Kobilarov MW 3:00-4:15
    530.605 Mechanics of Solids and Materials Prof. Vicky Nguyen MW 9:00-10:15
    530.609 MSE Essay – Co-Op For “essay” MSE only n/a
    530.610 Statistical Mechanics in Biological Systems Prof. Sean Sun TTh 10:30-11:45
    530.613 Master’s Design Project I Dr. Nathan Scott and Ms. Soraya Bailey TBA
    530.621 Fluid Dynamics I Prof. Charles Meneveau MW 3:00-4:15
    530.624 Dynamics of Robots and Spacecraft (graduate) Dr. Jin Seob Kim TTh 1:30-2:45
    530.629 Simulation and Analysis of Ocean Wave Energy Systems Prof. David Kraemer MWF 11:00-11:50
    530.639 Comparative Biomechanics Prof. Chen Li WF 4:30-5:45
    530.645 Kinematics Prof. Greg Chirikjian TTh 4:30-5:45
    530.646 Robot Devices, Kinematics, Dynamics, and Control Dr. Jin Seob Kim TTh 10:30-11:45
    530.654 Advanced Systems Modeling II Prof. Greg Chirikjian TTh 1:30-2:45
    530.656 Deformation Mechanisms Prof. Kevin Hemker MWF 9:00-9:50
    530.674 Effective and Economic Design for Biomedical Instrumentation Prof. Yun Chen MW 4:30-5:45

    Lab 1 – Th 1:30-3:30

    Lab 2 – Th 4:30-6:30

    Lab 3 – F 1:30-3:30
    530.686 Computational Modeling in Aerodynamics and Heat Transfer Dr. Jung Hee Seo MW 3:00-4:15
    530.691 Haptic Interface Design for Human-Robot Interaction Prof. Jeremy Brown MW 3:00-4:15
    530.715 Mesoscale Simulations of Defects in Metals Prof. Jaafar El-Awady MWF 10:00-10:50
    560.730 Finite Element Methods Prof. Somnath Ghosh TTh 1:30-2:45
    530.761 Mathematical Methods of Engineering I Prof. Dennice Gayme MW 1:30-2:45
    530.766 Numerical Methods Prof. Tamer Zaki TTh 4:30-5:45
    530.777 Multiphase Flow Prof. Gretar Tryggvason TTh 12:00-1:15
    530.800 Independent Study various sections n/a
    530.801 Graduate Research various sections n/a
    530.803 Mechanical Engineering Graduate Seminar Prof. Rajat Mittal Th 3:00-4:15
    530.807 Graduate Seminar in Fluid Mechanics Prof. Joe Katz F 4:00-4:50
    500.809 Mechanics of Materials and Structures Graduate Seminar Prof. Sung Hoon Kang F 12:00-1:15
    500.602 Seminars in Environmental and Applied Fluid Mechanics (CEAFM) Prof. Joe Katz F 3:00-3:50
    500.745 Seminar in Computational Sensing and Robotics Profs. Louis Whitcomb and Peter Kazanzides W 12:00-1:15

    Visit the Undergraduate Courses page for undergrad courses.

  • Spring 2021 (anticipated)

    Spring 2021

    Updated JULY 23, 2019
    THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL SCHEDULE. It will be updated by SEPTEMBER 2020.

    The schedule and availability of courses are subject to change. The official schedule will be announced prior to Advising Week of the previous semester in time to determine course schedules.

    Number
    Title
    Instructor
    Day/Time
    530.600 MSE Graduate Research For “all-course” MSE only n/a
    530.602 MSE Essay – Research and Writing For “essay” MSE only n/a
    530.606 Mechanics of Solids and Materials II Prof. Jaafar El-Awady MW 1:30-2:45 p.m.
    530.608 Experimental Fluid Dynamics Prof. Rui Ni MWF 9:00-9:50
    530.609 MSE Essay – Co-Op For “essay” MSE only n/a
    530.614 Masters Design Project II Dr. Nathan Scott TBD
    530.616 Intro to Linear Systems Theory Prof. Noah Cowan TW 4:30-5:45 p.m.
    530.618 Fabricatology – Advanced Materials Processing Prof. Sung Hoon Kang TTh 1:30-2:45 p.m.
    530.622 Fluid Dynamics II Prof. Joe Katz MW 12:00-1:15 p.m.
    530.627 Intermediate Fluid Mechanics Prof. Charles Meneveau TTh 10:30-11:45
    530.632 Convection Dr. Jung Hee Seo TTh 1:30-2:45 p.m.
    530.642 Plasticity Prof. Jaafar El-Awady MW 12:00-1:15 p.m.
    530.645 Kinematics Prof. Jin Seob Kim MW 6:00-7:15 pm
    530.646 Robot Devices, Kinematics, Dynamics, and Control Prof. Jin Seob Kim TTh 6:00-7:15 pm
    530.655 Additive Manufacturing Dr. John Slotwinski T 5:00-8:00 p.m.
    530.663 Robot Motion Planning Prof. Jin Seob Kim MWF 4:30-5:20 pm
    530.675 Locomotion I – Mechanics (graduate) Prof. Chen Li TTh 1:30-2:45 p.m.
    530.678 Nonlinear Control and Planning Prof. Marin Kobilarov MW 3:00-4:15 p.m.
    530.707 Robot Systems Programming Prof. Louis Whitcomb TTh 4:30-5:45 p.m.
    530.726 Hydrodynamic Stability Prof. Tamer Zaki TTh 12:00-1:15 p.m.
    530.732 Fracture Mechanics Prof. K. T. Ramesh TTh 10:30-11:45
    530.767 Computational Fluid Dynamics Prof. Rajat Mittal TTh 9:00-10:15
    530.800 MechE PhD Independent Study various sections n/a
    530.802 MechE PhD Graduate Research various sections n/a
    530.804 Mechanical Engineering Graduate Seminar Prof. Rajat Mittal Th 3:00-4:15 p.m.
    530.808 Graduate Seminar in Fluid Mechanics Prof. Joe Katz F 4:00-4:50 p.m.
    530.810 Mechanics of Materials and Structures Graduate Seminar Prof. Jaafar El-Awady F 12:00-1:15
    500.602 Seminars in Environmental and Applied Fluid Mechanics (CEAFM) Prof. Joe Katz F 3:00-3:50 p.m.
    500.745 Seminar in Computational Sensing and Robotics Profs. Louis Whitcomb and Peter Kazanzides W 12:00-1:15

    Visit the Undergraduate Courses page for undergrad courses.

  • Fall 2021 (anticipated)

    Fall 2021

    THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL SCHEDULE. THESE ARE THE COURSES THAT WE ANTICIPATE WILL BE OFFERED. COURSE INFORMATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE UPDATED AS NEW INFORMATION IS RECEIVED. COURSE SCHEDULING FOR FALL 2021 WILL OCCUR IN AUGUST 2020.
    UPDATED DECEMBER 12, 2019

    The schedule and availability of courses are subject to change. The official schedule will be announced prior to Advising Week of the previous semester in time to determine course schedules.

    COURSES

    Number
    Title
    Instructor
    Day/Time
    530.600 MSE Graduate Research For “all-course” MSE only n/a
    530.602 MSE Essay – Research and Writing For “essay” MSE only n/a
    530.603 Applied Optimal Control Prof. Marin Kobilarov MW 3:00-4:15
    530.605 Mechanics of Solids and Materials I Prof. Ryan Hurley MW 10:30-11:45
    530.609 MSE Essay – Co-Op For “essay” MSE only n/a
    530.610 Statistical Mechanics in Biological Systems Prof. Sean Sun TTh 10:30-11:45
    530.613 Master’s Design Project I Prof. Nathan Scott TBA
    530.619 Aerospace Structures and Materials (graduate) Dr. Tom Dragone TTh 9:00-10:15
    530.621 Fluid Dynamics I Prof. Tamer Zaki M 4:30-7:00
    530.624 Dynamics of Robots and Spacecraft (graduate) Dr. Jin Seob Kim TTh 1:30-2:45
    530.625 Turbulence Prof. Charles Meneveau TTh 1:30-2:45
    530.629 Simulation and Analysis of Ocean Wave Energy Systems Prof. David Kraemer MWF 11:00-11:50
    530.636 Bioinspired Science and Technology (graduate) Prof. Sung Hoon Kang TTh 1:30-2:45
    530.641 Statistical Learning for Engineers Dr. Jin Seob Kim WF 1:30-2:45
    530.643 Fundamentals, Principles, and Applications of Microfluidic Systems (graduate) Prof. Soojung Claire Hur TTh 10:30-11:45
    530.646 Robot Devices, Kinematics, Dynamics, and Control Dr. Jin Seob Kim Lecture – all sections – TTh 10:30-11:45

    Lab 1 – TBA

    Lab 2 – TBA

    Lab 3 – TBA

    Lab 4 – TBA
    530.655 Additive Manufacturing (graduate) Prof. Kevin Hemker MW 12:00-1:15
    530.668 Locomotion Mechanics: Fundamentals (graduate) Prof. Chen LI WF 3:00-4:15
    530.674 Effective and Economic Design for Biomedical Instrumentation (graduate) Prof. Yun Chen MW 4:30-5:45
    530.691 Haptic Interface Design for Human-Robot Interaction Prof. Jeremy Brown MW 3:00-4:15
    530.710 Optical Measurement Techniques Prof. Joe Katz MWF 10:00-10:50
    530.717 Machine Learning for Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering Prof. Jaafar El-Awady MW 12:00-1:15
    530.761 Mathematical Methods in Engineering Prof. Dennice Gayme MW 1:30-2:45
    530.766 Numerical Methods Dr. Jung Hee Seo TTh 4:30-5:45
    530.800 Independent Study various sections n/a
    530.801 Graduate Research various sections n/a

    SEMINARS

    Number
    Title
    Instructor
    Day/Time
    500.602 Seminars in Environmental Applied Fluid Mechanics (CEAFM) Prof. Joe Katz F 3:00-3:50
    500.745 Seminar in Computational Sensing and Robotics Prof. Louis Whitcomb W 12:00-1:15
    530.803 Mechanical Engineering Graduate Seminar Prof. Rajat Mittal Th 3:00-4:15
    530.807 Graduate Seminar in Fluid Mechanics Prof. Joe Katz F 4:00-4:50
    530.809 Mechanics and Materials Graduate Seminar Prof. Ryan Hurley M 3:00-5:00

    Visit the Undergraduate Courses page for undergrad courses.

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