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ME 18Q: Teamology: Creative Teams and Individual Development

Preference to sophomores. Roles on a problem solving team that best suit individual creative characteristics. Two teams are formed for teaching experientially how to develop less conscious abilities from teammates creative in those roles. Reinforcement teams have members with similar personalities; problem solving teams are composed of people with maximally different personalities.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Wilde, D. (PI)

ME 70: Introductory Fluids Engineering

Elements of fluid mechanics as applied to engineering problems. Equations of motion for incompressible ideal flow. Hydrostatics. Control volume laws for mass, momentum, and energy. Bernoulli equation. Dimensional analysis and similarity. Flow in ducts. Boundary layer flows. Lift and drag. Lab experiment demonstrations. Prerequisites: ENGR 14 and 30.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci

ME 80: Mechanics of Materials

Mechanics of materials and deformation of structural members. Topics include stress and deformation analysis under axial loading, torsion and bending, column buckling and pressure vessels. Introduction to stress transformation and multiaxial loading. Prerequisite: ENGR 14.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci

ME 101: Visual Thinking

Lecture/lab. Visual thinking and language skills are developed and exercised in the context of solving design problems. Exercises for the mind's eye. Rapid visualization and prototyping with emphasis on fluent and flexible idea production. The relationship between visual thinking and the creative process. Limited enrollment, attendance at first class required.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-CE

ME 103D: Engineering Drawing and Design

Designed to accompany 203. The fundamentals of engineering drawing including orthographic projection, dimensioning, sectioning, exploded and auxiliary views, assembly drawings, and SolidWorks. Homework drawings are of parts fabricated by the student in the lab. Assignments in 203 supported by material in 103D and sequenced on the assumption that the student is enrolled in both courses simultaneously.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1

ME 104B: Designing Your Life

The course employs a design thinking approach to help students develop a point of view about their career. The course focuses on an introduction to design thinking, the integration of work and worldview, and practices that support vocation formation. Includes seminar-style discussions, role-playing, short writing assignments, guest speakers, and individual mentoring and coaching. Open to juniors, seniors and 5th year coterms, all majors. Additional course information at http://www.designingyourlife.org.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 2

ME 104S: Designing Your Stanford (EDUC 118S)

DYS uses a Design Thinking approach to help Freshmen and Sophomores learn practical tools and ideas to make the most of their Stanford experience. Topics include the purpose of college, major selection, educational wayfinding, and innovating college outcomes - all applied through an introduction to Design Thinking. This seminar class incorporates small group discussion, in-class activities, field exercises, personal reflection, and individual coaching. Admission to be confirmed by email to Axess registered students prior to first class session.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 2

ME 110: Design Sketching

Freehand sketching, rendering, and design development. Students develop a design sketching portfolio for review by program faculty. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 2 | Repeatable for credit

ME 110B: Digital Design Principles and Applications

Building upon foundation design principles, project-based individual / group exploration and critique facilitates a self-guided learning process, where analytical problem-solving approaches are cultivated through real-time implementation in digital tools. A series of diverse projects are brought together in conjunction with related student project portfolio development. Class Prerequisites: Students must have completed ME110 with high levels of understanding, engagement. May be repeat for credit
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 2 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 4 units total)

ME 115A: Introduction to Human Values in Design

An intensive project-based class that introduces the central philosophy of the product design program. Students learn how to use the lens of human needs to innovate at the intersection of technical factors (feasibility), business factors (viability), and human values (desirability). Students work toward mastery of the human-centered design methodology through several real-world, team-based projects. Students gain fluency in designing solutions ranging from physical products, to digital interfaces, to services and experiences. Students are immersed in building their individual and team capacities around core design process and methods, and emerge with a strong foundation in needfinding, synthesis, ideation, rapid prototyping, user testing, iteration, and storytelling.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3

ME 131A: Heat Transfer

The principles of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation with examples from the engineering of practical devices and systems. Topics include transient and steady conduction, conduction by extended surfaces, boundary layer theory for forced and natural convection, boiling, heat exchangers, and graybody radiative exchange. Prerequisites: 70, ENGR 30. Recommended: intermediate calculus, ordinary differential equations.
Terms: Aut, Win | Units: 3-5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci

ME 161: Dynamic Systems, Vibrations and Control (ME 261)

(Graduate students only enroll in 261.) Modeling, analysis, and measurement of mechanical and electromechanical systems. Numerical and closed form solutions of ordinary differential equations governing the behavior of single and multiple degree of freedom systems. Stability, resonance, amplification and attenuation, and control system design. Demonstrations and laboratory experiments. Prerequisite: Calculus (differentiation and integration), ordinary differential equations (e.g., CME 102 or MATH53), basic linear algebra (determinants and solving linear equations), and familiarity with basic dynamics (F=m*a) and electronics (v=i*R). ME undergraduates must enroll for 4 units with lab. All others should enroll for 3 units without lab.
Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 3-4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci

ME 191: Engineering Problems and Experimental Investigation

Directed study and research for undergraduates on a subject of mutual interest to student and staff member. Student must find faculty sponsor and have approval of adviser.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-5 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Adams, J. (PI); Andriacchi, T. (PI); Aquino Shluzas, L. (PI); Banerjee, B. (PI); Barnett, D. (PI); Bazant, M. (PI); Beach, D. (PI); Beiker, S. (PI); Beiter, K. (PI); Both, T. (PI); Bowman, C. (PI); Bradshaw, P. (PI); Britos Cavagnaro, L. (PI); Burnett, W. (PI); Cai, W. (PI); Camarillo, D. (PI); Cantwell, B. (PI); Cappelli, M. (PI); Carryer, J. (PI); Carter, D. (PI); Chang, F. (PI); Chaudhuri, O. (PI); Cutkosky, M. (PI); Dabiri, J. (PI); Darve, E. (PI); Dauskardt, R. (PI); Davies, K. (PI); DeBra, D. (PI); Delp, S. (PI); Eaton, J. (PI); Edelman, J. (PI); Edwards, C. (PI); Evans, D. (PI); Farhat, C. (PI); Feiber, J. (PI); Gerdes, J. (PI); Goodson, K. (PI); Habif, S. (PI); Hanson, R. (PI); Hariharan, B. (PI); Hawthorne, G. (PI); Iaccarino, G. (PI); Ihme, M. (PI); Ishii, K. (PI); Jaffe, D. (PI); Johnston, J. (PI); Ju, W. (PI); Karanian, B. (PI); Kelley, D. (PI); Kembel, G. (PI); Kenny, T. (PI); Khatib, O. (PI); Kitchen, S. (PI); Kohn, M. (PI); Kruger, C. (PI); Kuhl, E. (PI); Leifer, L. (PI); Lele, S. (PI); Lentink, D. (PI); Levenston, M. (PI); Lew, A. (PI); MacDonald, E. (PI); Majumdar, A. (PI); Mani, A. (PI); Milroy, J. (PI); Mitchell, R. (PI); Mitiguy, P. (PI); Moin, P. (PI); Mungal, M. (PI); Nelson, D. (PI); Niemeyer, G. (PI); Okamura, A. (PI); Pinsky, P. (PI); Pitsch, H. (PI); Prinz, F. (PI); Pruitt, B. (PI); Rock, S. (PI); Roth, B. (PI); Roumani, N. (PI); Saffo, P. (PI); Salisbury, J. (PI); Santiago, J. (PI); Sather, A. (PI); Schox, J. (PI); Scott, W. (PI); Shaqfeh, E. (PI); Shaughnessy, S. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Somen, D. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Steinert, M. (PI); Street, B. (PI); Sturtz, M. (PI); Tang, S. (PI); Taylor, C. (PI); Toye, G. (PI); Utley, J. (PI); Waldron, K. (PI); Wang, H. (PI); Zheng, X. (PI)

ME 203: Design and Manufacturing

Integrated experience involving need finding, product definition, conceptual design, detail design, prototype manufacture, public presentation of outcomes, archiving and intrepreting the product realization process and its results. Presents an overview of manufacturing processes crucial to the practice of design. Corequisite: 103D or CAD experience. Recommended: 101.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 4

ME 208: Patent Law and Strategy for Innovators and Entrepreneurs (MS&E 278)

This course teaches the essentials for a startup to build a valuable patent portfolio and avoid a patent infringement lawsuit. Jeffrey Schox, who is the top recommended patent attorney for Y Combinator, built the patent portfolio for Twilio (IPO), Cruise ($1B acquisition), and 250 startups that have collectively raised over $2B in venture capital. This course is equally applicable to EE, CS, and Bioengineering students. For those students who are interested in a career in Patent Law, please note that this course is a prerequisite for ME238 Patent Prosecution.
Terms: Aut | Units: 2-3

ME 209: Imperfections in Crystalline Solids

To develop a basic quantitative understanding of the behavior of point, line and planar defects in crystalline solids. Particular attention is focused on those defects that control the thermodynamic, structural and mechanical properties of crystalline materials.
Terms: Aut, Sum | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Cai, W. (PI)

ME 216A: Advanced Product Design: Needfinding

Human needs that lead to the conceptualization of future products, environments, systems, and services. Field work in public and private settings; appraisal of personal values; readings on social ethnographic issues; and needfinding for a corporate client. Emphasis is on developing the flexible thinking skills that enable the designer to navigate the future. Prerequisites for undergraduates: ME115A, ME115B and ME203, or consent of the instructor.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3-4

ME 218A: Smart Product Design Fundamentals

Lecture/Lab. Team design project series on programmable electromechanical systems design. Topics: transistors as switches, basic digital and analog circuits, operational amplifiers, comparators, software design, state machines, programming in C. Lab fee. Limited enrollment.
Terms: Aut | Units: 4-5

ME 218D: Smart Product Design: Projects

Lecture/lab. Industrially sponsored project is the culmination of the Smart Product Design sequence. Student teams take on an industrial project requiring application and extension of knowledge gained in the prior three quarters, including prototyping of a final solution with hardware, software, and professional documentation and presentation. Lectures extend the students' knowledge of electronic and software design, and electronic manufacturing techniques. Topics: chip level design of microprocessor systems, real time operating systems, alternate microprocessor architectures, and PCB layout and fabrication. Prerequisite: 218C.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3-4
Instructors: ; Carryer, J. (PI)

ME 219: The Magic of Materials and Manufacturing

Intended for design-oriented students who anticipate imagining and then creating new products with a focus on materiality and brand or design and business. Assumes basic knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes which results from taking ENGR 50, ME 203, or equivalent course/life experience. Goal is to acquire professional foundation information about materials and materiality from a product design point-of-view, manufacturing processes and business systems inside a factory, and story-telling by book authorship, essay writing, and multimedia presentation. Goal is for students to exhibit a deep and life-long love of materials and manufacturing in order to make great products and tell a good story about each one.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3

ME 234: Introduction to Neuromechanics

Understanding the role of mechanics in brain development, physiology, and pathology. Mechanics of brain cells: neurons, mechanobiology, mechanotransduction. Mechanics of brain tissue: experimental testing, constitutive modeling, computational modeling. Mechanics of brain development: gyrification, cortical folding, axon elongation, lissencephaly, polymicrogyria. Mechanics of traumatic brain injury: high impact loading, neural injury. Mechanics of brain tumors, brain cancer, tumor growth, altered cytoskeletal mechanics. Mechanics of neurological disorders: autism, dementia, schizophrenia. Mechanics of brain surgery.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Kuhl, E. (PI)

ME 243: Designing Emotion-Reactive Car Interfaces

How to design in car interfaces that take into account the emotional state of the driver in the moment of driving? Participants will be prototyping and testing interfaces for an industry partner. The challenge is to take real time responsive data to infer the emotional state of a driver and to lever these to improve the driving experience. We will cover topics on design methodology, psychology of emotions, and human machine interaction to reflect and work on the emotionally charged car experience of today to imagine the car of tomorrow. Class meetings will include: prototyping, discussions and presentations. Participants will have access to tools, prototyping materials, and a car. Students from all ENG majors but also beyond are encouraged to join. Bring your drivers license, if you have one. May be repeat for credit.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1-3 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 3 units total)
Instructors: ; Karanian, B. (PI)

ME 244: Mechanotransduction in Cells and Tissues (BIOE 283, BIOPHYS 244)

Mechanical cues play a critical role in development, normal functioning of cells and tissues, and various diseases. This course will cover what is known about cellular mechanotransduction, or the processes by which living cells sense and respond to physical cues such as physiological forces or mechanical properties of the tissue microenvironment. Experimental techniques and current areas of active investigation will be highlighted.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3

ME 250: Internal Combustion Engines

Internal combustion engines including conventional and turbocharged spark ignition, and diesel engines. Lectures: basic engine cycles, engine components, methods of analysis of engine performance, pollutant emissions, and methods of engine testing. Lab involves hands-on experience with engines and test hardware. Limited enrollment. Prerequisites: 140.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1-5

ME 261: Dynamic Systems, Vibrations and Control (ME 161)

(Graduate students only enroll in 261.) Modeling, analysis, and measurement of mechanical and electromechanical systems. Numerical and closed form solutions of ordinary differential equations governing the behavior of single and multiple degree of freedom systems. Stability, resonance, amplification and attenuation, and control system design. Demonstrations and laboratory experiments. Prerequisite: Calculus (differentiation and integration), ordinary differential equations (e.g., CME 102 or MATH53), basic linear algebra (determinants and solving linear equations), and familiarity with basic dynamics (F=m*a) and electronics (v=i*R). ME undergraduates must enroll for 4 units with lab. All others should enroll for 3 units without lab.
Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 3-4

ME 271: Aerial Robot Design

An introduction to the aerodynamic design of rotor-based drones, for students with a background in robotics, aerospace, or fluids. Focus is on rotor-based drones operating at low Reynolds numbers, but material is applicable to drones, aviation and wind energy in general. Topics include: airfoil simulation, fundamentals of rotor aerodynamics, blade element analysis, rotor simulation and performance (e.g. mission duration, distance, maneuverability, and reliability). Midterm is the design of an airfoil for a drone, final is the aerodynamic design of a rotor for a drone; these projects will be peer-reviewed by students in the class. Prereqs: background in fluid mechanics or aerodynamics; fluency with MATLAB. Recommended: take ME202 or AA241X before or after ME271, for practical applications in drone prototyping and control theory.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3

ME 299A: Practical Training

For master's students. Educational opportunities in high technology research and development labs in industry. Students engage in internship work and integrate that work into their academic program. Following internship work, students complete a research report outlining work activity, problems investigated, key results, and follow-up projects they expect to perform. Meets the requirements for curricular practical training for students on F-1 visas. Student is responsible for arranging own internship/employment and faculty sponsorship. Register under faculty sponsor's section number. All paperwork must be completed by student and faculty sponsor, as the Student Services Office does not sponsor CPT. Students are allowed only two quarters of CPT per degree program. Course may be repeated twice.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 2 units total)
Instructors: ; Adams, J. (PI); Andriacchi, T. (PI); Banerjee, B. (PI); Barnett, D. (PI); Bazant, M. (PI); Beach, D. (PI); Bowman, C. (PI); Bradshaw, P. (PI); Burnett, W. (PI); Cai, W. (PI); Camarillo, D. (PI); Cantwell, B. (PI); Cappelli, M. (PI); Carryer, J. (PI); Carter, D. (PI); Chang, F. (PI); Chaudhuri, O. (PI); Cho, K. (PI); Cutkosky, M. (PI); Darve, E. (PI); Dauskardt, R. (PI); DeBra, D. (PI); Delp, S. (PI); Durbin, P. (PI); Eaton, J. (PI); Edwards, C. (PI); Enge, P. (PI); Farhat, C. (PI); Gerdes, J. (PI); Goodson, K. (PI); Hanson, R. (PI); Harris, J. (PI); Homsy, G. (PI); Hughes, T. (PI); Iaccarino, G. (PI); Ihme, M. (PI); Ishii, K. (PI); Jameson, A. (PI); Johnston, J. (PI); Kasevich, M. (PI); Kelley, D. (PI); Kelly, M. (PI); Kembel, G. (PI); Kenny, T. (PI); Khatib, O. (PI); Kovacs, G. (PI); Kruger, C. (PI); Kuhl, E. (PI); Latombe, J. (PI); Leifer, L. (PI); Lele, S. (PI); Lentink, D. (PI); Levenston, M. (PI); Lew, A. (PI); MacDonald, E. (PI); Majumdar, A. (PI); Mani, A. (PI); Milroy, J. (PI); Mitchell, R. (PI); Mitiguy, P. (PI); Moin, P. (PI); Monismith, S. (PI); Mungal, M. (PI); Nelson, D. (PI); Niemeyer, G. (PI); Okamura, A. (PI); Pianetta, P. (PI); Pinsky, P. (PI); Pitsch, H. (PI); Powell, J. (PI); Prinz, F. (PI); Pruitt, B. (PI); Rock, S. (PI); Roth, B. (PI); Salisbury, J. (PI); Santiago, J. (PI); Shaqfeh, E. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Sherby, O. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Street, B. (PI); Tang, S. (PI); Taylor, C. (PI); Toye, G. (PI); Tsai, S. (PI); Waldron, K. (PI); Wang, H. (PI); Zheng, X. (PI)

ME 299B: Practical Training

For Ph.D. students. Educational opportunities in high technology research and development labs in industry. Students engage in internship work and integrate that work into their academic program. Following internship work, students complete a research report outlining work activity, problems investigated, key results, and follow-up projects they expect to perform. Meets the requirements for curricular practical training for students on F-1 visas. Student is responsible for arranging own internship/employment and faculty sponsorship. Register under faculty sponsor's section number. All paperwork must be completed by student and faculty sponsor, as the student services office does not sponsor CPT. Students are allowed only two quarters of CPT per degree program. Course may be repeated twice.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 2 units total)

ME 300A: Linear Algebra with Application to Engineering Computations (CME 200)

Computer based solution of systems of algebraic equations obtained from engineering problems and eigen-system analysis, Gaussian elimination, effect of round-off error, operation counts, banded matrices arising from discretization of differential equations, ill-conditioned matrices, matrix theory, least square solution of unsolvable systems, solution of non-linear algebraic equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, similar matrices, unitary and Hermitian matrices, positive definiteness, Cayley-Hamilton theory and function of a matrix and iterative methods. Prerequisite: familiarity with computer programming, and MATH51.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3

ME 302A: Introduction to Automotive and Transportation Innovation at Stanford

The objective of this course is to survey the innovative automotive and transportation community within Stanford. Stanford University has become one of the best universities on earth to to change the future of transportation and this course is a 'who's who' of that world. This is the first part of a 3-quarter seminar series, which build on one another but can be taken independently. This quarter, the seminar will feature talks from Stanford experts in focus areas as varied as autonomous vehicles, entrepreneurship, design, ethics, aerodynamics, neuroscience, communications and security. At the end of the quarter, students will have developed an understanding of Stanford's portfolio of transportation work and know the specific individuals who are key to its future. To obtain credit, students must attend the first class (no exceptions) plus 7 additional classes for a total of 8 classes.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 2 units total)
Instructors: ; Zoepf, S. (PI)

ME 306: Engineering Design Theory in Practice

Introduction to theories and frameworks underlying engineering design practice. Why do we do the things we do in engineering design thinking? How can we improve performance using design frameworks? Four perspectives on design thinking ¿ design as social activity, cognitive activity, prototyping and learning. Practice of effective team behaviors for concept generation, decision-making, and conflict-handling. C-K Theory and its application to design practice. Media cascade and boundary object frameworks for prototyping. Application of Perception-Action framework and Social Learning Theory. Students engage in multiple projects to apply theories to practical situations.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3

ME 310A: Product-Based Engineering Design, Innovation, and Development

This is the 1st quarter of a 3-quarter sequence. It may be taken as a stand-alone course, and is a pre-requisite for ME310BC. It is designed for engineering graduate students seeking a start-up-like experience on projects related to sustainability, automotive interfaces, biomedical devices, robotics, and user interaction design. The ME310 Design Loft (bldg. 550 rm204) is your start-up flight-simulator. In October student teams are paired with teams from overseas partner universities. At that time, global corporations will present break-through product innovation challenges. The Stanford and partner teams engage in design exploration using €œdesign thinking methodology including team-dynamics, rapid prototyping and human-centric problem framing. A final report, based on functional prototype testing, defines design requirements and user experience opportunities for Winter and Spring.
Terms: Aut | Units: 4

ME 316A: Product Design Master's Project

For graduate Product Design or Design (Art) majors only. Student teams, under the supervision of the design faculty, spend the quarter researching master's project topics. Students are expected to demonstrate mastery of design thinking methods including; needfinding, brainstorming, field interviews and synthesis during this investigation. Masters projects are selected that involve the synthesis of aesthetics and technological concerns in the service of human need. Design Institute class; see http://dschool.stanford.edu. Prereq: ME277, ME312, ME313
Terms: Aut | Units: 2-6
Instructors: ; Kelley, D. (PI)

ME 318: Computer-Aided Product Creation

Design course focusing on an integrated suite of computer tools: rapid prototyping, solid modeling, computer-aided machining, and computer numerical control manufacturing. Students choose, design, and manufacture individual products, emphasizing individual design process and computer design tools. Field trips demonstrate Stanford Product Realization Lab's relationship to the outside world. Structured lab experiences build a basic CAD/CAM/CNC proficiency. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 4
Instructors: ; Milroy, J. (PI)

ME 325: Making Multiples: Scaled Manufacturing Tooling

Design course focusing on the process of injection molding as a prototyping and manufacturing tool. Coursework will include creating and evaluating initial design concepts, detailed part design, mold design, mold manufacturing, molding parts, and testing and evaluating the results. Students will work primarily on individually selected projects, using each project as a tool to continue developing and exercising individual design process. Lectures and field trips will provide students with context for their work in the Stanford Product Realization Lab. Prerequisite: ME318 or consent of instructors.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Kohn, M. (PI)

ME 328: Medical Robotics

Study of the design and control of robots for medical applications. Focus is on robotics in surgery and interventional radiology, with introduction to other healthcare robots. Delivery is through instructor lectures and weekly guest speakers. Coursework includes homework and laboratory assignments, an exam, and a research-oriented project. Directed toward graduate students and advanced undergraduates in engineering and computer science; no medical background required. Prerequisites: dynamic systems and MATLAB programming. Suggested experience with C/C++ programming, feedback control design, and linear systems. Cannot be taken concurrently with CS 571.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3

ME 333A: Mechanics - Fundamentals and Lagrangian Mechanics

Goal is a common basis for advanced mechanics courses. Introduction to variational calculus. Formulation of the governing equations from a Lagrangian perspective for finite and infinite dimensional mechanical systems. Examples include systems of particles and linear elastic solids. Introduction to tensors. Definition and interpretation of Cauchy stress tensor.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Lew, A. (PI)

ME 335A: Finite Element Analysis

Fundamental concepts and techniques of primal finite element methods. Method of weighted residuals, Galerkin's method and variational equations. Linear eliptic boundary value problems in one, two and three space dimensions; applications in structural, solid and fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Properties of standard element families and numerically integrated elements. Implementation of the finite element method using Matlab, assembly of equations, and element routines. Lagrange multiplier and penalty methods for treatment of constraints. The mathematical theory of finite elements.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3

ME 348: Experimental Stress Analysis

Theory and applications of photoelasticity, strain sensors, and holographic interferometry. Comparison of test results with theoretical predictions of stress and strain. Discussion of other methods (optical fiber strain sensors, digital image correlation, thermoelasticity, brittle coating, Moire interferometry, residual stress determination). Six labs plus mini-project. Limited enrollment. Lab fee.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3

ME 351A: Fluid Mechanics

Exact and approximate analysis of fluid flow covering kinematics, global and differential equations of mass, momentum, and energy conservation. Forces and stresses in fluids. Euler¿s equations and the Bernoulli theorem applied to inviscid flows. Vorticity dynamics. Topics in irrotational flow: stream function and velocity potential for exact and approximate solutions; superposition of solutions; complex potential function; circulation and lift. Some boundary layer concepts.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3

ME 352A: Radiative Heat Transfer

The fundamentals of thermal radiation heat transfer; blackbody radiation laws; radiative properties of non-black surfaces; analysis of radiative exchange between surfaces and in enclosures; combined radiation, conduction, and convection; radiative transfer in absorbing, emitting, and scattering media. Advanced material for students with interests in heat transfer, as applied in high-temperature energy conversion systems. Take 352B,C for depth in heat transfer. Prerequisites: graduate standing and undergraduate course in heat transfer. Recommended: computer skills.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3

ME 353: Design for Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing and the associated emergence of algorithmic CAD software are changing the landscape for design engineers. The next generation of software is not solely based on geometry, but asks engineers to specify the desired performance parameters of their solution and leaves it up to the computer to create a geometry that optimizes that solution. Usually such geometries would be impossibly expensive or impossible to produce, but as additive manufacturing technologies and tools advance, we are approaching a world in which there will be virtually no geometric barriers associated with manufacturing cost.
Terms: Aut | Units: 4
Instructors: ; Moore, D. (PI)

ME 362A: Physical Gas Dynamics

Concepts and techniques for description of high-temperature and chemically reacting gases from a molecular point of view. Introductory kinetic theory, chemical thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics as applied to properties of gases and gas mixtures. Transport and thermodynamic properties, law of mass action, and equilibrium chemical composition. Maxwellian and Boltzmann distributions of velocity and molecular energy. Examples and applications from areas of current interest such as combustion and materials processing.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3

ME 370A: Energy Systems I: Thermodynamics

Thermodynamic analysis of energy systems emphasizing systematic methodology for and application of basic principles to generate quantitative understanding. Exergy, mixtures, reacting systems, phase equilibrium, chemical exergy, and modern computational methods for analysis. Prerequisites: undergraduate engineering thermodynamics and computer skills such as Matlab.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3

ME 377: Design Thinking Studio: Experiences in Innovation and Design

Design Thinking Studio is an immersive introduction to design thinking. You will engage in the real world, with your eyes, with your mind, with your hands, and with classmates to learn, practice, and use the tools and attitudes of design. The fundamental goal of the class is to cultivate the creative, synthetic, and divergent thinking of students. This is a project-based class, asking students to take on new behaviors of work: collaboration, experimentation, empathizing, visualization, craft and inference. Field work and collaboration with teammates are required and critical for student success. Winter 2016: This quarter, we will work on exercising your design muscles, the things designers do everyday (outside of projects or process) that shape their practice. In addition to teamwork, we will practice different core design capacities to stimulate creativity, and make you a better communicator and collaborator. Admission by application. See dschool.stanford.edu/classesnfor more information.
Terms: Aut, Win | Units: 4

ME 378: Tell, Make, Engage: Action Stories for Entrepreneuring

Individual storytelling action and reflective observations gives the course an evolving framework of evaluative methods, from engineering design; socio cognitive psychology; and art, that are formed and reformed by collaborative development within the class. Stories attached to an idea, a discovery or starting up something new, are considered through iterative narrative work, and small group challenges. This course will use qualitative and quantitative methods for story engagement, assessment, and class determined research projects with practice exercises, artifacts, short papers and presentations. Graduate and Co-Term students from all programs welcome.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-3 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Karanian, B. (PI)

ME 390A: High Temperature Gasdynamics Laboratory Research Project Seminar

Review of work in a particular research program and presentations of other related work.
Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable for credit (up to 99 units total)

ME 391: Engineering Problems

Directed study for graduate engineering students on subjects of mutual interest to student and staff member. May be used to prepare for experimental research during a later quarter under 392. Faculty sponsor required.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-10 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Adams, J. (PI); Andriacchi, T. (PI); Aquino Shluzas, L. (PI); Banerjee, B. (PI); Barnett, D. (PI); Barry, M. (PI); Bazant, M. (PI); Beach, D. (PI); Beiker, S. (PI); Beiter, K. (PI); Both, T. (PI); Bowman, C. (PI); Bradshaw, P. (PI); Britos Cavagnaro, L. (PI); Burnett, W. (PI); Cai, W. (PI); Camarillo, D. (PI); Cantwell, B. (PI); Cappelli, M. (PI); Carryer, J. (PI); Carter, D. (PI); Chang, F. (PI); Chaudhuri, O. (PI); Cuellar, M. (PI); Cutkosky, M. (PI); Dabiri, J. (PI); Darve, E. (PI); Dauskardt, R. (PI); DeBra, D. (PI); Delp, S. (PI); Doorley, S. (PI); Eaton, J. (PI); Edelman, J. (PI); Edwards, C. (PI); Evans, D. (PI); Farhat, C. (PI); Feiber, J. (PI); Fenton, P. (PI); Fletcher, A. (PI); Follmer, S. (PI); Gerdes, J. (PI); Goldman, S. (PI); Goodson, K. (PI); Gorodsky, J. (PI); Habif, S. (PI); Hanson, R. (PI); Hawthorne, G. (PI); Hustein, J. (PI); Iaccarino, G. (PI); Ihme, M. (PI); Ishii, K. (PI); Johnston, J. (PI); Ju, W. (PI); Kahn, N. (PI); Katz, B. (PI); Kelley, D. (PI); Kembel, G. (PI); Kenny, T. (PI); Khatib, O. (PI); Kitchen, S. (PI); Kohn, M. (PI); Kruger, C. (PI); Kuhl, E. (PI); Latombe, J. (PI); Leifer, L. (PI); Lele, S. (PI); Lentink, D. (PI); Levenston, M. (PI); Lew, A. (PI); MacDonald, E. (PI); Majumdar, A. (PI); Mani, A. (PI); Milroy, J. (PI); Mitchell, R. (PI); Mitiguy, P. (PI); Moin, P. (PI); Mungal, M. (PI); Murphy-Reinherz, N. (PI); Nelson, D. (PI); Niemeyer, G. (PI); Ohline, M. (PI); Okamura, A. (PI); Pinsky, P. (PI); Pitsch, H. (PI); Prinz, F. (PI); Pruitt, B. (PI); Puria, S. (PI); Rock, S. (PI); Roth, B. (PI); Roumani, N. (PI); Salisbury, J. (PI); Santiago, J. (PI); Sather, A. (PI); Schox, J. (PI); Scott, W. (PI); Shaqfeh, E. (PI); Shaughnessy, S. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Somen, D. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Steele, C. (PI); Steinert, M. (PI); Street, B. (PI); Sturtz, M. (PI); Tang, S. (PI); Taylor, C. (PI); Theeuwes, M. (PI); Torii, R. (PI); Toye, G. (PI); Utley, J. (PI); Waldron, K. (PI); Wang, H. (PI); Zheng, X. (PI)

ME 392: Experimental Investigation of Engineering Problems

Graduate engineering students undertake experimental investigation under guidance of staff member. Previous work under 391 may be required to provide background for experimental program. Faculty sponsor required.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-10 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Adams, J. (PI); Andriacchi, T. (PI); Aquino Shluzas, L. (PI); Banerjee, B. (PI); Barnett, D. (PI); Barry, M. (PI); Bazant, M. (PI); Beach, D. (PI); Beiter, K. (PI); Bowman, C. (PI); Bradshaw, P. (PI); Cai, W. (PI); Camarillo, D. (PI); Cantwell, B. (PI); Cappelli, M. (PI); Carryer, J. (PI); Carter, D. (PI); Chang, F. (PI); Chaudhuri, O. (PI); Cutkosky, M. (PI); Darve, E. (PI); Dauskardt, R. (PI); DeBra, D. (PI); Delp, S. (PI); Doorley, S. (PI); Durbin, P. (PI); Eaton, J. (PI); Edelman, J. (PI); Edwards, C. (PI); Farhat, C. (PI); Follmer, S. (PI); Gerdes, J. (PI); Goldman, S. (PI); Goodson, K. (PI); Gorodsky, J. (PI); Hanson, R. (PI); Iaccarino, G. (PI); Ihme, M. (PI); Ishii, K. (PI); Johnston, J. (PI); Ju, W. (PI); Kelley, D. (PI); Kembel, G. (PI); Kenny, T. (PI); Khatib, O. (PI); Kruger, C. (PI); Kuhl, E. (PI); Leifer, L. (PI); Lele, S. (PI); Lentink, D. (PI); Levenston, M. (PI); Lew, A. (PI); MacDonald, E. (PI); Majumdar, A. (PI); Mani, A. (PI); Milroy, J. (PI); Mitchell, R. (PI); Mitiguy, P. (PI); Moin, P. (PI); Mungal, M. (PI); Nelson, D. (PI); Niemeyer, G. (PI); Ohline, M. (PI); Okamura, A. (PI); Pinsky, P. (PI); Pitsch, H. (PI); Prinz, F. (PI); Pruitt, B. (PI); Puria, S. (PI); Rock, S. (PI); Roth, B. (PI); Salisbury, J. (PI); Santiago, J. (PI); Shaqfeh, E. (PI); Shaughnessy, S. (PI); Sheppard, S. (PI); Springer, G. (PI); Steinert, M. (PI); Street, B. (PI); Tang, S. (PI); Taylor, C. (PI); Theeuwes, M. (PI); Toye, G. (PI); Waldron, K. (PI); Wang, H. (PI); Zheng, X. (PI)

ME 395: Seminar in Solid Mechanics

Required of Ph.D. candidates in solid mechanics. Guest speakers present research topics related to mechanics theory, computational methods, and applications in science and engineering. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Cai, W. (PI); Lew, A. (PI)

ME 397: Design Theory and Methodology Seminar

What do designers do when they do design? How can their performance be improved? Topics change each quarter. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-3 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Ju, W. (PI)

ME 410A: Introductory Foresight and Technological Innovation

Learn to develop long-range, technology-based innovations (5+ years based on industry). This course offers an intensive, hands-on approach using multiple engineering foresight strategies and tools. Model disruptive opportunities and create far-to-near development plans. Three quarter sequence.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Cockayne, W. (PI)

ME 417: Total Product Integration Engineering

For students aspiring to be product development executives and leaders in research and education. Advanced methods and tools beyond the material covered in ME 317: quality design across global supply chain, design for robustness, product development risk management, Monte Carlo simulation and product financial analysis, and decision analysis. Small teams or individuals conduct a practical project that produces a case study or enhancement to existing development methods and tools. Enrollment limited to 12. Prerequisites: 317A, B
Terms: Aut | Units: 4 | Repeatable 3 times (up to 12 units total)
Instructors: ; Beiter, K. (PI)

ME 451A: Advanced Fluid Mechanics Multiphase Flows

Single particle and multi-particle fluid flow phenomena, mass, momentum and heat transfer, characteristic time and length scales, non-dimensional groups; collection of dispersed-phase elements: instantaneous and averaged descriptions for multiphase flow, Eulerian-Eulerian and Lagrangian-Eulerian statistical representations, mixture theories; models for drag, heat and mass transfer; dilute to dense two-phase flow, granular flows; computer simulation approaches for multiphase flows, emerging research topics. Prerequisites: graduate level fluid mechanics and engineering mathematics, and undergraduate engineering mechanics and thermodynamics.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3

ME 485: Modeling and Simulation of Human Movement (BIOE 485)

Direct experience with the computational tools used to create simulations of human movement. Lecture/labs on animation of movement; kinematic models of joints; forward dynamic simulation; computational models of muscles, tendons, and ligaments; creation of models from medical images; control of dynamic simulations; collision detection and contact models. Prerequisite: 281, 331A,B, or equivalent.
Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Delp, S. (PI)

ME 492: Mechanical Engineering Teaching Assistance Training

Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1
Instructors: ; Deo, D. (PI)

ME 571: Surgical Robotics Seminar (CS 571)

Surgical robots developed and implemented clinically on varying scales. Seminar goal is to expose students from engineering, medicine, and business to guest lecturers from academia and industry. Engineering and clinical aspects connected to design and use of surgical robots, varying in degree of complexity and procedural role. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1 | Repeatable for credit
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