the school of aerospace and mechanical engineering at the university of oklahoma

Dr. Sub R. Gollahalli, AME Director

Dr. Alfred G. StrizAE Undergraduate Committee Chair

Dr. M. Cengiz AltanME Undergraduate Committee Chair

college of engineering

The School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineeringat the University of Oklahoma

. . . to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society, nationally and internationally.

Our Mission

Felgar Hall - Engineering queen’s coronation, circa 1930

A Historical Perspective –

1904 – Mechanical Engineering/department within the School of Applied Science

1909 – The School of Applied Science became the College of Engineering. James H. Felgar was appointed Dean of the College and Director of the new School of Mechanical Engineering.

1929 – Aeronautical engineering became an option within the Mechanical Engineering degree plan.

1951 – School of Aeronautical Engineering was formed.

1963 – AE and ME merged into the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

1907 – President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Oklahoma the 46th state.

1917 – U.S. entered World War I; war production stimulated the economy and the country “roared” into the 1920s.

1929 – The Stock Market crashed and the Great Depression lasted through the 1930s.

1957 – The Soviet Union launched Sputnik and the great space race began.

1969 – Neil Armstrong took “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”.

AME Enrollment: a 10-year summary

Year Undergrad Masters PhD Totals

1993 458 57 43 558

1994 482 49 30 561

1995 453 43 31 527

1996 438 59 25 522

1997 384 56 29 469

1998 421 41 38 500

1999 422 48 33 503

2000 416 35 42 493

2001 478 35 36 549

2002 572 50 37 659

Fall 2002 enrollment in the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering was the largest in over 10 years.

It exceeded the 2001 enrollment by over 100 students.

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AME Faculty -

• 17 Faculty members (full time) + 1 vacant position

• 3 Adjunct faculty members (part time)

Teaching and Advising

Research

AME Faculty Research Areas -

Engineering Information

Technologies

Materials, Design, and

Manufacturing

Intelligent Systems

BioengineeringEnergy and Propulsion Systems

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CoE

Agrawal, Altan, Bert, Baldwin,

Chang, Chudoba,

Siddique, Striz

Miller, Stalford, Tuckness

Altan, Gan, Parthasarathy,

Rennaker, Stalford, Striz

Agrawal, Gollahalli, Lai, Parthasarathy

External research funding in excess of $1.5 million new awards per year -

U.S. Dept. of Defense U.S. Dept. of Energy Nat’l Science Foundation

NASA Schlumberger

Center for Aircraft Systems/Support Infrastructure Hough Ear Institute

Okla. Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology

AME Facilities -Felgar Hall, built in 1925, houses the School’s offices, the AME Shop, and several of AME’s instructional and research laboratories.

It is also home to the Engineering Library, and the CoE’s Engineering Computing Services and Williams Student Services Center.

Class projects often require “hands-on” engineering skills and the AME Shop provides valuable technical experience with a variety of tools and equipment.

The shop is supervised by two AME machinist technicians and features a state-of-the-art milling machine.

AME Facilities -

Additional research facilities are located on the university’s North Campus, near Max Westheimer Airport.

Some of the other instructional and research labs located in Felgar Hall are:

Aerospace Vehicle Design Lab Heat Transfer Lab Intelligent Robotics Lab Biomedical Engineering Lab Product & Process Design Lab Computer-Aided Engineering LabNeural Engineering Lab Combust/Flame Dynamics Lab Engineering Media Lab

The L. A. Comp Subsonic Wind Tunnelis located on the main campus at the foot of the OU Water Tower. It is a closed circuit, 4 ft. x 6

ft. test section tunnel capable of producing wind speeds over 175 miles per hour.

AME Degree Programs & Credit Hours -

AE MEBachelor of Science (BS) - standard 127 124

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Pre-Med option --- 134

BS/MS combined (5-year accelerated) 152-158 148-154

Master of Science (MS)– Thesis Option 30 30

Master of Science (MS)– Non-thesis Option 36 36

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 90 hrs after BS 90 hrs after BS

All programs are fully accredited by ABET.

AME Curricula -

General Educational Electives: Mathematics (15), Chemistry (5), Physics (8), US History (3), English (6), Political Science (3), Humanities (12)

Professional CoE Core (6)

Engineering Science: Rest

Labs and Projects

Computer Usage

Student Activities in AME - Student branches of Professional Organizations

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

The Society of Automotive Engineers

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating andAir-Conditioning Engineers

Student Activities in AME – Honor Societies

Sigma Gamma TauNational Honor Society in Aerospace Engineering

Pi Tau SigmaNational Honor Society in Mechanical Engineering

Other student activities:

multidisciplinary engineering organizations

Engineers’ Club OU Robotics Club

Tau Beta PiNational Engineering Honor Society

Society of Women Engineers

Student Activities in AME – Team Competitions


Human Powered Vehicle Team


Senior Capstone projects

Research opportunities for undergraduates -

UROP – Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program sponsored by the Honors College

UGRA – Undergraduate Research Assistant sponsored by AME faculty member

Elective credit

More information about the research activities of the AME Faculty members can be found in the display cases located on the North hallway of Felgar Hall’s 2nd floor.

There is one display case for every professor.

Scholarship Opportunities in AME -

Applicant must be AME student, with 30 credit hours

Application deadline – May 1st of each year

Selection decisions made by committee

Funded by donors

AME awarded over $15,000 to students for the current academic year

about Aerospace Engineering -

What do aerospace engineers do?

Design, develop, and test aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles – and supervise the manufacturing of these products

Develop new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and space exploration

Use Computer-aided Design (CAD), robotics, and lasers

Some may specialize in structural design, guidance systems, navigation and control, instrumentation and communication, or production methods.

Others may specialize in an aviation product, i.e. commercial transports, military fighter jets, helicopters, spacecraft, or missiles and rockets.

Where do they work?

Aerospace Industry – Lockheed Martin, The Boeing Company, Raytheon

Government – Department of Defense, NASA

Various consulting services or research & testing services

What is an average salary?According to a 2001 salary survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, starting offers to aerospace engineering graduates averaged:

Bachelor’s degree candidates - $46,918 a year to start

Master’s degree candidates - $59,995 a year to start

Ph.D. candidates - $64,167 to start

- reported by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

What about AE graduates from OU?

OU AE students graduating with bachelor’s degrees in 2002 and 2003 –

67% had secured employment prior to graduation

Average starting salary - $48,000/year (highest reported = $50,000/year)

Job titles: Aerospace Engineer, Project Manager, Engineering Scientist

Employers: Lockheed Martin, The Boeing Company, NASA, CIA

How do I become an OU aerospace engineer?

YEAR FIRST SEMESTER HOURS SECOND SEMESTER HOURS

ENGL 1113 Prin. Of English Composition (Core I)

CHEM 1315 General Chemistry (Core II)

MATH 1823 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I (Core 1)

HIST 1483 US, 1492-1865 OR

1493 US, 1865-Present (Core IV)

ENGR 1112 Intro to Engineering

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MATH 2423 Calculus & Analy Geometry II (Core I)

PHYS 2514 Gen Phys for Engrs/Science (Core II)

CS 1313 Programming/Non-Majors (AE Section)

P SC 1113 American Federal Gov (Core III)

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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 16 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 16

MATH 2433 Calculus & Analytic Geometry III

PHYS 2524 Gen Physic for Engr/Science (Core II)

ENGR 2113 Rigid Body Mechanics

AME 2223 Intro to Aerospace Engineering

ENGR 2213 Thermodynamics

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MATH 2443 Calculus & Analytic Geometry IV

MATH 3113 Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations

MATH 3990 Laboratory

AME 2623 Circuits and Sensors

AME 2533 Dynamics

ENGR 2313 Structure & Properties of Materials

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AME 3112 Solid Mechanics Lab

AME 3143 Solid Mechanics I

AME 3253 Aerodynamics

AME 3272 Wind Tunnel Lab

AME 4383 Control Systems

Approved Elective: Social Science, Core III

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AME 3333 Flight Mechanics

AME 3523 Aerospace Structural Analysis

AME 3623 Embedded Real Time Systems

AME 2103 Interactive Engineering Design Graphics

AME Approved Experimental Elective

Approved Elective: Artistic Forms, Core IV

3

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AME 4273 Aerospace Syst Design I (CAPSTONE)

AME 4493 Space Sciences & Astrodynamics

AME 4243 Aerospace Propulsion Systems

AME 4513 Flight Controls

AME Approved Technical Elective

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AME 4373 Aerospace Syst Design II (CAPSTONE)

AME 4593 Space Systems & Mission Design

AME Approved Technical Elective

Approved Elective: Non-Western Culture (Cove IV)

Approved Elective: Western Civ. & Culture (Core IV)

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AE Curriculum 127 credit hrs. 2.0 GPA minimumF

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Graduate Degrees in Aerospace Engineering -

available Fall 2004– a combined 5-year BS/MS degree in Aerospace Engineering

152-158 credit hours

Master of Science (MS)– Thesis Option 30 hours after BS – Non-thesis Option 36 hours after BS

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 90 hours after BS

11 ft. aluminum shell rocket

Minimum diameter

N motor

Supersonic at M = 1.3 – 1.5

Altitude of ~22,000 ft.

Heavily instrumented

measure pressure and temperature

measure acceleration and deformation

a long instrumentation section/nose cone

on-board data loggers

altimeter (with 2 back-ups) to deploy drogue and main chutes

Student Projects - Launch Vehicle Design

Student Projects – CubeSat Design

Collaboration between 7 Colleges in Oklahoma

10 cm by 10 cm by 10 cm satellite with on-board experiment

To be launched into Earth’s orbit as secondary payload on Space Shuttle or other launch vehicle

Data retrieval from Space via on-board transmitter

52 CubeSats to Mars in 2006/2007

Next destination . . ?

More Student Projects -

R/C Glider Design• Kit- or scratch-built

• Over 2 m wing span

• Instrumentation and controls platform

SAE Aero Design• R/C aircraft

• Carry maximum load over given flight path

Micro Aircraft• Smallest possible R/C aircraft

• Fly controlled for 2 minutes

AE Capstone Course - Aerospace Systems Design Learn aerospace design process

Integrate requirements, technology, and constraints to develop timely and competitive product

Interpret existing industrial design specification/constraints

Design an aerospace vehicle based on previous course work

Design Projects:

single-stage-to-orbit vehicle

giant transport aircraft

two-place kit plane, two lawn tractor Kohler V-Twin engines

competition rigid-wing hang glider

More space design projects planned for the future

Aerospace Engineering – the end of the first 100 years

Dec. 17, 1903 - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina -

Brothers Wilbur and Orville Wrightachieved 12 seconds of controlled, powered flight.

Aerospace Engineering – the next 100 years

MARS

Now satellites float beyond the moon, carrying telescopes and cameras –

Thanks to aerospace engineers, man walked on the surface of the moon over 30 years ago.

- relaying images to Earth of the next great challenge . . .

about Mechanical Engineering -

What do mechanical engineers do?ME is one of the broadest of the engineering disciplines

- often termed the “Liberal Arts of Engineering” -

Research, develop, design, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical devices

Work on power-producing machines such as electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines

Develop power-using machines such as refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, machine tools, material handling systems, industrial production equipment, and robots used in manufacturing

Design tools needed by other engineers for their work

Pursue graduate degrees in Medicine, Law, or Business

Where do they work?

What is an average salary?

Manufacturing and Industry – Energy, Food, Communications, Chemical, Textile Refining, Paper, Lumber, Metal, Transportation

Engineering and Management Services – Bechtel, ABB Group

Business Services – Parametric, Raytheon

Government – Dept. of Defense, Dept. of Energy, NASA

According to a 2001 salary survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, starting offers to mechanical engineering graduates averaged:

Bachelor’s degree candidates - $48,426 a year to start

Master’s degree candidates - $55,994 a year to start

Ph.D. candidates - $72,096 to start

- reported by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

What about ME graduates from OU?

How do I become an OU mechanical engineer?

OU ME students graduating with bachelor’s degrees in 2002 and 2003 –

37% had secured employment prior to graduation (another 33% planned to participate in a graduate program)

Average starting salary - $50,023/year (highest reported = $65,000/year)

Job titles: Mechanical Engineer, Production Engineer, Plant Engineer, Management Trainee, Project Engineer, Reliability Engineer

Employers: Siemens Westinghouse, BNSF, Conoco, Tinker AFB, BP, Seagate, Delta Faucet, Halliburton, Raytheon

ME Curriculum/Standard 124 credit hrs. 2.0 GPA minimumYEAR FIRST SEMESTER HOURS SECOND SEMESTER HOURS





Approved Elective: Social Science (Core III)

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MATH 2423 Calculus & Analy Geometry II (Core I)



AME 2103 Interactive Engr Design Graphics

ENGR 1001 Engineering Computing

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AME 2303 Design & Manufacturing Processes

AME 2533 Dynamics

ENGR 2613 Electrical Science

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AME 3153 Fluid Mechanics

ENGR 3723 Numerical Methods/Engr. Computation

Approved Technical Elective

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AME 3122 Heat Transfer & Fluid Mechanics Lab

AME 3173 Heat Transfer

AME 3353 Design of Mechanical Components

HIST 1483 US, 1492-1865 OR


Approved Technical Elective

Approved Communications Elective

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PHYS 3223 Modern Physics for Engineers

AME 3363 Design of Thermal-Fluid Systems

AME 4163 Principles of Engineering Design

Approved Engineering Science Elective

Approved Experimental Elective

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AME 4553 Design Practicum (CAPSTONE)




Approved Elective: Artistic Forms (Core IV)

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ME Curriculum/Pre-Med 134 credit hrs. 2.0 GPA minimumYEAR FIRST SEMESTER HOURS SECOND SEMESTER HOURS





Approved Elective: Social Science (Core III)

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CHEM 1415 General Chemistry

MATH 2423 Calculus & Analytic Geom II (Core I)


AME 2103 Interactive Engr Design Graphics

ENGR 1001 Engineering Computing

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ZOO 1114 Intro Zoology



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AME 2303 Design & Manufacturing Processes

AME 2533 Dynamics

ENGR 2613 Electrical Science

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CHEM 3053 Organic Chemistry

ZOO 1121 Intro Zoology Lab



AME 3153 Fluid Mechanics

ENGR 3723 Numerical Methods/Engr. Computation

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CHEM 3153 Organic Chemistry

CHEM 3152 Organic Chemistry Lab

AME 3122 Heat Transfer & Fluid Mechanics Lab

AME 3173 Heat Transfer

AME 3353 Design of Mechanical Components


Approved Comm Elective (-Approved Tech Elective)

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HIST 1483 US, 1492-1865 OR





ZOO Elective (-Approved Engineering Science Elective)

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2 degrees in 5 years! BS/MS combined Freshman – Junior years are same as ME/standard

Must maintain GPA of 3.25

Graduate-level AME courses (5000 & 6000) replace Engr Science Electives in Senior Year + 2 hrs. of thesis research (thesis option)

Fifth year: continue Graduate-level AME course work (11-12 hrs/semester)

YEAR FIRST SEMESTER HOURS SECOND SEMESTER HOURS




Approved Experimental Elective

AME Graduate-level Elective

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Approved Elective: Non-Western culture (Core IV)




AME 5980 Thesis Research (thesis option only)

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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 14 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 15-17

AME 5573 Advanced Engineering Analysis I



AME Graduate-level Elective OR

AME 5980 Thesis Research

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Graduate-level Math Elective



AME Graduate-level Elective OR

AME 5980 Thesis Research

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Other Graduate Degrees in Mechanical Engineering -

Master of Science (MS)– Thesis Option 30 hours after BS

– Non-thesis Option 36 hours after BS

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 90 hours after BS

Student Projects -

ME Capstone Course – Design Practicum

ME Capstone Course – Partners with Industry

Recent Project Sponsors Halliburton

NASA

Sandia National Labs

Schlumberger

Tinker Air Force Base

York International

Seagate

ME Capstone Course – Poster FairPROJECTS JUDGES AND SPONSORS COMPETITIONAWARDS

Imagination is the beginning of creation. – George Bernard Shaw

Early mechanical engineers were people who invented and designed mechanisms powered by humans, animals, water, and wind.

In the late 18th century, the Industrial Revolution was powered by the mechanical invention of the steam engine.

Mechanical engineering in the 20th centurychanged the world.

Imagine what mechanical engineers will doin the 21st century.

Power Generation

Bottle Manufacturing

Agricultural Mechanization

Automobiles

Air-ConditioningRefrigeration

Plastics Manufacturing

Food Processing

Robotics

For more information:

www.ame.ou.edu

The School of Aerospace and Mechanical EngineeringFelgar Hall, 865 Asp Avenue, Room 212

325-5011

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Acknowledgements -

PHOTO CREDITS

NASA

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

The University of Oklahoma Western History Collection

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