Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate Student Handbook

2022-2023
(Updated 7/13/2022)

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this handbook is accurate and up‐
to‐date. However, policies and procedures are subject to change and for official information on
academic policies and requirements, please see the UND Academic Catalog ‐ http://und-
public.courseleaf.com/

This handbook compiles advice on various topics of potential interest to students in the UND
Mechanical Engineering Program. It is current and accurate to the best of our knowledge, but is
not intended to be all‐inclusive.

ME Student Handbook - Page 1

Welcome to UND Mechanical Engineering! The faculty and staff of the Department and the
College of Engineering and Mines are committed to helping you achieve your professional
goals. Your undergraduate engineering education will form the foundation of a lifetime of
learning and achievement. We look forward to working with you throughout your time at UND
and beyond.

Information Links

Mechanical Engineering Department - ME services and personnel

http://engineering.und.edu/mechanical/faculty/index.cfm

Solberg Student Success Center – CEM academic support and professional guidance
https://engineering.und.edu/current-students/

Starfish – UND tool for students to connect with resources and core advisors
https://und.starfishsolutions.com/starfish-ops/support/login.html

College of Engineering and Mines – CEM services and personnel

http://engineering.und.edu/college/deans-office.cfm

UND Provost Office – UND policies in scheduling, syllabi statements, and religious observances
http://www1.und.edu/provost/course-resources.cfm

UND Essential Studies – UND general education requirements

https://und.edu/academics/essential-studies

Campus Connection - access point to your personal and campus information

https://studentadmin.connectnd.us

One Stop Student Services - financial aid, tuition & fees, paying your account and more
https://und.edu/one-stop

Blackboard – online course information and materials

https://blackboard.und.edu

Code of Student Life - rights and responsibilities of all UND students

http://www1.und.edu/code-of-student-life/

ME Student Handbook - Page 2

 Mechanical Engineering Curriculum – 2020-2021

FRESHMAN YEAR
Cr Hr Cr Hr
MATH 165 Calculus I1 4 MATH 166 Calculus II1 4
CHEM 121 Gen Chem I & Lab1 4 PHYS 251 Univ Phys I & Lab1 4
ENGL 110 College Comp I1 3 ENGR 200 Comp App in Engr1,2 2
ME 101 Intro to Mech Engr1,2 3 ENGL 130 Writing for Public Aud 3
Essential Studies 3 Essential Studies 3
17 16

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Cr Hr Cr Hr
MATH 265 Calculus III1 4 MATH 266 Elem Diff Equations 3
PHYS 252 Univ Phys II & Lab1 4 ENGR 206 Fund of Electrical Engr 3
ENGR 201 Statics1 3 ENGR 202 Dynamics1 3
ME 201 Student Design2,7 2 ENGR 203 Mech of Materials1 3
ME 341 Thermodynamics1 3 Essential Studies 3
16 15

JUNIOR YEAR
Cr Hr Cr Hr
ME 301 Material Science 3 ME 323 Mach Comp Des & Lab 4
ME 306 Fluid Mechanics 3 ME 418 Manuf Proc & Lab4, 7 4
ME 322 Design of Mach 3 ME 474 Heat and Mass Transfer 3
ENGR 460 Engr Economy 3 MATH 321 Applied Statistical Meth5 3
Technical Elective3 3 Technical Elective3 3
15 17

SENIOR YEAR
Cr Hr Cr Hr
ME 480 Mech Eng Seminar4 3 ME 488 Engr Design4 3
ME 483 Mech Meas Lab4,7 3 Prof Engr Ethics2 3
ME 487 Engr Design4 2 Technical Elective3 3
Essential Studies 3 Technical Elective3 3
Technical Elective3 3 Technical Elective3 3
Technical Elective3 3
17 15

1 Students must achieve a grade of “C” or better.

2 ME 101, ME 201, ENGR 200, and ME 397 may be waived by successful completion of ME 102 Professional
Assessment and Evaluation. The ethics requirement may also be waived, but not UND’s Essential Studies
Requirements.
3 One technical elective can be taken outside the ME Department within other CEM Departments, Math

or Physics. The course must be at the 300‐level or higher and be consistent with the student’s
individual learning plan. One technical elective must be taken from each stem from UND.
4 Course must be completed from UND.
5 An alternative calculus‐based statistics course may be substituted for MATH 321 with approval of

the ME Department.
7 DEDP summer lab

* All transfer courses must be completed with a "C" or better.

ME Student Handbook - Page 3

TECHNICAL ELECTIVES AND OPTIONAL CONCENTRATIONS
One technical elective must be taken from each stem unless the student is pursuing the Aerospace Concentration (see below).
Students may receive an optional concentration, documented on the transcript, in one of the listed stems as indicated. Students
who satisfactorily complete two Cooperative Education (ME 397) experiences for a combined total of at least 3 credit hours are
granted a waiver for one technical elective, provided one of the Cooperative Education experiences lasts for the duration of either a
fall or spring semester. The waived technical elective is considered as elective at large and is not specified into any one of the
three groups listed below. All other mechanical engineering technical electives are considered at large.

I. Mechanical Design Stem:

ME 424# Systems, Dynamics and Controls (3)
ME 426# Mechanical Vibrations (3)
ME 429# Intro. to Finite Element Analysis (3)
ME 439 Introduction to Robotics (3)
ME 484 Ground Vehicle Dynamics (3)
ME 485 Multiphysics Modeling (3)
ME 523# Advanced Machine Design (3)
ME 525# Metal Fatigue in Engineering (3)
ME 526# Advanced Vibrations (3)
ME 529# Advanced Finite Element Methods (3)
ME 532# Advanced Dynamics (3)
ME 566# Introduction to Machine Vision (3)
Mechanical Design Concentration - 129 hours
Requires ME 323/323L and any four of the Mechanical Design Stem technical electives

II. Thermal Sciences Stem:

ME 342# Intermediate Thermodynamics (3)
ME 446# Gas Turbines (3)
ME 449# Internal Combustion Engines (3)
ME 451 Heating and Air Conditioning (3)
ME 464# Computational Fluid Dynamics (3)
ME 466# Aerodynamics (3)
ME 476# Intermediate Fluid Mechanics (3)
ME 477# Compressible Fluid Flow (3)
ME 542# Thermodynamics of Materials (3)
ME 545 Fluidized-Bed Combustion (3)
ME 574# Advanced Heat Transfer (3)
ME 575# Conduction and Radiation Heat Transfer (3)
ME 576# Convective Heat Transfer (3)
Thermal Sciences Concentration - 129 hours
Requires ME 306, ME 341 and any four of the Thermal Sciences Stem technical electives

III. Manufacturing and Materials Stem:

ME 313 Material Properties and Selection (3)
ME 420# Composite Materials (3)
ME 428 Advanced Manufacturing Processes (3)
ME 439 Introduction to Robotics (3)
ME 514 High Temperature Materials (3)
ME 524# Deformation and Fracture (3)
ME 525# Metal Fatigue in Engineering (3)
ME 542 Thermodynamics of Materials (3)
ME 580# Introduction to Autonomous Robotics (3)
Manufacturing and Materials Concentration - 129 hours
Requires ME 418 and any four of the Manufacturing and Materials Stem technical electives

IV. Aerospace Concentration - 134 hours

Requires students to complete Avit 102, Introduction to Aviation (5 credits) plus seven technical electives. Avit 102 includes
earning a private pilot license and is recommended for the summer session between the freshman and sophomore years. Proof of
completion of the requirements for a private pilot’s license outside of UND will be accepted in place of Avit 102 for the
concentration. Technical electives must be chosen from the aerospace group of electives as identified by # in the above technical
elective listing. One of the technical electives must be either ME 429 or ME 464. ME 490 or ME 590 may also be included in the
aerospace group at the discretion of the Mechanical Engineering Chair.

ME Student Handbook - Page 4

 Additional ME Degree Requirements
All ME students must take at least one technical elective in the each of the three stems from UND. The
Aerospace Concentration requires three courses from the approved list to be taken from UND.

In addition to the normal transfer credit requirements, students in Mechanical Engineering must
complete a minimum of 21 credit hours of 300-level or higher coursework in Mechanical Engineering
at UND, including: ME 418&418L Manufacturing Processes, ME 480 Senior Seminar, ME 483 Mechanical
Measurements Laboratory, ME 487& ME 488 Senior Design.

All transfer credits must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.

Milestones in the ME Curriculum

 The first milestone in any engineering curriculum is successful completion of Calculus I

(MATH 165). It is a prerequisite for most engineering coursework and should be completed
as soon as possible.

 Every semester – plan to attend the STEM day of the Career Fair. Dress up, put together a
current resume (contact Career Services - https://www1.und.edu/student-life/careers/ to
make an appointment for them to review and polish it), and use the Fairs as opportunities
to network, learn about current opportunities, and practice for the time when you are looking
for either a co‐op placement or new job.

 By March 1 each year ‐ complete the CEM scholarship application. This is done
electronically through Scholarship Central ‐ https://und.academicworks.com. The system
will automatically link you to scholarships within CEM and across the campus for which you
are eligible. You will only be considered if you apply.

 During spring registration of your sophomore year – you should be completing the
requirements to apply to the Professional Degree Program. The application must be
completed, submitted, and be approved to be eligible to take any 300 or 400‐level ME or
ENGR course (with the exceptions of ME 306, ME 341, and ENGR 460).

 End of your sophomore year ‐ consider a co‐op (ME 397) or internship experience. You can
find more information about participating employers at the UND Career Services website, or
the Fall or Spring UND Career Fair. Or feel free to contact other employers on your own.

 At least three semesters prior to graduation – you must have completed or be enrolled
in ME 474 or a thermal sciences elective. You must also have completed or be enrolled
in ME 322 and ME 323. These are two of the prerequisites for ME 487 (fall‐only course)
which is a prerequisite for ME 488 (spring‐only course). Note that the prerequisites for
ME 487/488 will not be waived – if you have not completed them on time, you will
have to wait an additional year before the Senior Design sequence begins again.

ME Student Handbook - Page 6

 Advising

CEM advisor holds are not placed on engineering students. It is highly recommended that
you meet with an advisor to go over the courses you plan to take each semester. There are
two primary options for you to utilize:

 Academic Advisor: Appointments for advising need to be made via Starfish through
the College of Engineering and Mines Advising resource:
https://www1.und.edu/academics/center-for-instructional-and-learning-
technologies/tech-support/starfish.cfm
 Select a time and date you want to make your appointment and what mode of
advising you want to do.
 Come prepared for your advising session with the courses you would like to
take in the upcoming semester.

 Faculty Mentor: If you prefer to meet with a faculty mentor for course selection and
career advisement, please contact your Campus Connection listed faculty advisor.

There are several excellent tools to assist you in planning your future, so please utilize them
all to best prepare yourself for success. Prior to meeting with your advisor and/or mentor,
please have the following prepared and/or reviewed:
1) ME Curriculum Status Sheet
2) Academic Requirements Report in Campus Connection
3.) UND Degree Map https://und.edu/academics/registrar/degree-map.html

These are very helpful aids in your preparation, but additional information is available in
the UND Catalog http://und-public.courseleaf.com/
The ME Department is committed to providing information regarding course planning,
career development, and opportunities to enhance the student experience and success.
Each of you has a Faculty Advisor assigned in Campus Connection that will serve as a
Mentor, please take advantage of this resource to obtain additional information and
guidance. There will also be special advising sessions to help answer questions and provide
guidance in course selection.
Please register as early as allowed, as we expect large enrollments and certain classes will
fill up. The enrollment caps have been adjusted to allow as many students as possible to
enroll in courses and will be rigidly enforced. We strive to provide a high-quality experience
for you and provide as many options as possible. We are fortunate to have a thriving
department and we will continue to work hard to best meet your needs.

ME Student Handbook - Page 7

 Essential Studies at the University of North Dakota
http://und-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduateacademicinformation/essentialstudies/#text

Essential Studies (ES) is UND's program in general education. Along with your major, it helps form the core of your
UND undergraduate education. Please refer to the UND Essential Studies website for current information.

Courses must be on the approved list during the semester you complete them in order to count toward your Essential
Studies requirements. Some courses may count toward both your Breadth of Knowledge and your Special Emphasis.
You must complete at least 9 credit hours in each of the Breadth of Knowledge areas. Fine Arts & Humanities are
combined as one area so that you need a total of 9 credits among them with at least 3 in each.
Breadth of Knowledge areas:
Communication
Social Sciences
Fine Arts & Humanities
Math/Science/Technology
Special Emphasis areas:
Advanced Communication (A)
Quantitative Reasoning (Q)
Diversity of Human Experience (D) previous catalogs – US Diversity (U)
Analyzing Worldviews (W) previous catalogs – Global Diversity (G)

This worksheet is prepared to help ME students better understand the University’s Essential Studies program and
measure their own progress in meeting its requirements. *D and W courses should be selected from the available
Social Science and Fine Arts & Humanities courses

I. Communication 9 Credits (6 cr. writing and 3 cr. Oral Communication)

Sp. Emp. Area Course Written/ Oral Credits Semester Completed
English 110 W 3
English 130 W 3
O ME 488 O 3

II. Social Sciences 9 Credits (minimum of 2 departments)

Sp. Emp. Area Course Credits Semester Completed
ENGR 460 3
ENGR 340 3
D or W 3
III. Fine Arts & Humanities 9 Credits (minimum of 2 departments – 3 cr.Fine
Arts and 3 cr. Humanities)
Sp. Emp. Area Course Credits Semester Completed
FA 3
H 3
D or W 3
IV. Math/Science/Technology 9 Credits (includes 4 cr. Laboratory Science)
Sp. Emp. Area Course Credits Semester Completed
Q CHEM 121/121L (lab Science) 4
MATH 165 4
MATH 166 4

V. Senior Capstone 3 Credits

Sp. Emp. Area Course Credits Semester Completed
A ME 480 3

ME Student Handbook - Page 8

 Application for Admission to the PDP – Mechanical Engineering

The Professional Degree Program (PDP) comprises upper-level core Mechanical Engineering
courses and technical electives. All Mechanical Engineering majors must complete the following
coursework prior to admission to the PDP. The intent of this process is to make certain every
student has laid the foundation for the successful, timely completion of their Mechanical
Engineering degree. The foundation courses generally should be completed by the end of your
sophomore year at UND before you take upper-division 300- and 400- level ME courses.

Admission to the PDP is a pre-requisite for ALL 300- and 400- level ME courses (with the exceptions
of ME 306, ME 341, and ENGR 460).

The following courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better:

Course Semester Completed Grade

ENGL 110 - Composition I
ENGL 130 - Writing for Public Audiences
MATH 165 - Calculus I
MATH 166 - Calculus II
MATH 265 - Calculus III
CHEM 121/121L - General Chemistry I
PHYS 251/251L - University Physics I/Lab
PHYS 252/252L - University Physics II/Lab
ME 101 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
ME 201 - Student Design
ENGR 200 - Computer Applications in Engineering
ENGR 201 - Statics
ENGR 202 - Dynamics
ENGR 203 - Mechanics of Materials
ME 341 - Thermodynamics

To apply, you must have:

1. Completed all pre-PDP courses and request admission to the PDP, or
2. Will complete my remaining pre-PDP courses (up to two) during the upcoming semester and
request provisional admission to the PDP. You are only allowed to be Provisionally
Admitted for ONE semester.

Fill out the PDP Application in Blackboard on the ME Student Information site and submit it to
und.me@und.edu

If you don’t have access to the ME Student Information site, please inform the Department Secretary.

ME Student Handbook - Page 9

 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY PROCEDURES
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA

Shop, Lab and Building Access

All labs and shops are available for student use with faculty or staff supervision. Some labs
and shops are available for either key or electronic card access for students working on
particular projects, enrolled in certain departments, etc. If you have questions about access
to specific labs or shops (or after‐hours access via the external building doors), please
contact your ME advisor.
Policies
1. Eye protection must be worn if required in your area and/or when performing operations with a
potential for eye injury. In Upson I, Rooms 102 and 104 (machine shops), safety glasses are
required at all times. Other areas requiring eye protection will be identified by signs or by your
instructor. Safety glasses may be purchased in the Mechanical Engineering Office.
2. Open-toed shoes must never be worn in the lab. Additionally, soft-toed or cloth shoes which burn
should not be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metals.
3. No loose clothing or unsecured long hair allowed in shop areas.
4. Flammable clothing such as nylon, which tends to melt, should not be worn in the laboratory.
5. Many processes such as working with chemicals or furnaces require the use of personal protective
equipment (PPE). Examples of PPE include respirators, gloves, aprons, as well as head, eye and foot
protection. You must wear PPE when it is required.
6. Never conduct potentially hazard lab work by yourself, use the buddy system to help ensure safety.
7. Equipment must not be operated without the permission of the person in charge of the area.
8. Equipment must not be operated without prior instruction on proper operation.
9. Familiarize yourself with the location of the emergency equipment. Specifically, know the location
of the fire extinguishers, first aid kits, emergency showers, and emergency eyewash stations.
10. Know the location of the nearest exits, whether primary or emergency. Never obstruct these exits.
11. In case of an emergency, seek the appropriate emergency help immediately (ie. fire dept., ambulance,
police) by dialing 911. Report the incident, as well as any “near miss/close call” incidents, to the lab
supervisor as soon as possible. The lab supervisor will contact the department chair and the safety
officer. Appropriate paperwork must also be filled out as directed.
12. No horseplay will be tolerated in the laboratory!
13. Never eat, drink, or use tobacco products in the laboratory.
14. Clean up your work area when done working and return all tools and equipment to their proper
locations.
15. Report any damaged or malfunctioning equipment to the ME Lab Technician or Faculty Advisor.
16. You must read and fully understand all the above laboratory rules and procedures.

ANY VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE RULES MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF

LABORATORY PRIVILEGES

ME Student Handbook - Page 10

 CEM/ME Online Exam Proctoring
Ground Rules
1. All ME exams will be available to DEDP students for a maximum of 24 hours
2. All Exams must be completed using ProctorU*
3. It is left to the discretion of the individual faculty member of the course for makeup exam
policy. Special arrangements for military personnel and others in unique circumstances may
be available. All exceptions must be requested 2-weeks prior to the scheduled exam date.
Proctor U requirements
CEM uses ProctorU as the default proctor for all DEDP engineering courses. It is important to note, that this
service will be paid for by the university, which means that there is no proctoring fee for students. However,
you will need to have access to the appropriate technology to complete the PDF style exams. We are aware
that it may be difficult to obtain the specialized equipment to test for our PDF style exams with ProctorU, so
the college has developed a waiver policy for students who:
• Are unable to obtain the required equipment for the PDF style exams.
• Military related testing requirements
• DSS approved accommodations
• Unsteady internet service
To be approved for this waiver, your proctor must meet either of the following criteria:
o College or University testing center
o Should be listed on this NCTA certified proctor list
Please note: NO proctors will be accepted outside of these parameters and NO exemption waivers will be
accepted for courses outside the College of Engineering and Mines.
If you meet these criteria, you would need to fill out the waiver at least two weeks before your first
scheduled exam so it may be reviewed for approval. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the
waiver, you would need to adhere to the new proctoring policy through ProctorU and acquire the
appropriate technology; which includes a touch screen laptop compatible with a stylus, a stylus, external
webcam on a tripod or gooseneck.
Additional information links regarding online exam proctoring, technical requirements, and waivers:
CEM Exam Proctoring and Testing Technology Requirements
CEM Technology Requirements
Testing Center Waiver Application

*Some instructors may use alternate testing methods, where applicable

Warning
If the proctoring system is found to be tampered with or circumvented, the student will be subject to any or
all of the following disciplinary actions:

- Receive a zero for the exam

- Fail the course
- Be terminated from the program
- Face scholastic dishonesty disciplinary actions recommended by the UND Code of Student Life

ME Student Handbook - Page 11

Tentative ME Technical Elective and Graduate Courses
Tech Grad
Term Instructor Course Course Title Stem Approved
Summer 2022 Yang ME 426 Mechanical Vibrations D G
Tang ME 477 Compressible Fluid Flow T G

Fall 2022 Gupta ME 420 Composite Materials M G

Yang ME 426 Mechanical Vibrations D G
Ames ME 446 Gas Turbines T G
Zahui ME 424 Systems Dynamics and Control D G
Roy ME 417 Friction, Wear and Lubrication M G
Wang ME 428 Advanced Manufacturing Processes M G
Wang ME 524 Deformation and Fracture M G
Neubert ME 566 Introduction to Machine Vision D G
Roy ME 590 Materials Characterization M G

Spring 2023 TBD ME 342 Intermediate Thermodynamics. T

Gupta ME 313 Material Properties and Selection M
Zahui ME 429 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis D G
Neubert ME 439 Introduction to Robotics D G
TBD ME 464 Computational Fluid Dynamics T G
Zahui ME 484 Ground Vehicle Dynamics D G
Advanced Processing of Materials and
Gupta ME 515 Biomaterials M G
Chelmo ME 590 Special Topics: Molecular Gas Dynamics T G

Summer 2023 Zahui ME 485 Multiphysics Modeling D G

Tang ME 477 Compressible Fluid Flow T G

Fall 2023 TBD ME 342 Intermediate Thermodynamics T

TBD ME 466 Aerodynamics T G
Gupta ME 420 Composite Materials M G
Roy ME 417 Friction, Wear and Lubrication M G
Yang ME 425 Numerical Methods for Engineers G
Wang ME 428 Advanced Manufacturing Processes M G
Zahui ME 424 Systems Dynamics and Control D G
Wang ME 524 Deformation and Fracture M G
Neubert ME 580 Introduction to Autonomous Robotics D G

Spring 2024 TBD ME 342 Intermediate Thermodynamics T

Gupta ME 313 Material Properties and Selection M
Zahui ME 429 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis D G
Neubert ME 439 Introduction to Robotics D G
Tang ME 451 Heating and Air Conditioning T G
Zahui ME 484 Ground Vehicle Dynamics D G
Gupta ME 514 High Temperature Materials M G
Chelmo ME 590 Special Topics: Aerosol Engineering T G
TBD ME 576 Convective Heat Transfer T G

Summer 2024 Yang ME 426 Mechanical Vibrations D G

Tang ME 477 Compressible Fluid Flow T G

D = Mechanical design stem

M = Manufacturing and materials stem
T = Thermal sciences stem
G = Graduate approved credits
Disclaimer: The planned course offering is subject to change as per the availability of instructors.

ME Student Handbook - Page 12