ME 498

Fall 2025 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 25-Dec 10

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge in mechanical engineering intended to augment the existing curriculum. See Class Schedule or departmental course information for topics and prerequisites.

1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated in the same or separate terms if topics vary to a maximum of 9 hours.

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ME 498 class schedule data for fall 2025
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
71645	Lecture	NGG	9:00AM -9:50AM	MWF	2051 Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg	Glumac, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Engineering Spectroscopy Section Info: This course aims to provide the theory and practical experience in making measurements of thermodynamic parameters by using the spectral distribution of light. We will present the theoretical foundations for spectroscopic measurements of temperature, pressure, and concentration, including structure of matter, nature of light, statistical mechanics, and matter/light interactions. After these foundational topics, basic applications of emission spectroscopy, absorption spectroscopy, and fluorescence will be covered. A basic review of practical optics will be conducted, followed by a more detailed coverage of instrumentation for spectroscopic measurements, with a hands-on component. Scattering theory and non-linear optics will be reviewed, followed by a discussion of Rayleigh scattering and Raman scattering. Prerequisites: ME 200, Phys 211, 212, Chem 102/103 Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
71644	Lecture	NGU	9:00AM -9:50AM	MWF	2051 Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg	Glumac, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Engineering Spectroscopy Section Info: This course aims to provide the theory and practical experience in making measurements of thermodynamic parameters by using the spectral distribution of light. We will present the theoretical foundations for spectroscopic measurements of temperature, pressure, and concentration, including structure of matter, nature of light, statistical mechanics, and matter/light interactions. After these foundational topics, basic applications of emission spectroscopy, absorption spectroscopy, and fluorescence will be covered. A basic review of practical optics will be conducted, followed by a more detailed coverage of instrumentation for spectroscopic measurements, with a hands-on component. Scattering theory and non-linear optics will be reviewed, followed by a discussion of Rayleigh scattering and Raman scattering. Prerequisites: ME 200, Phys 211, 212, Chem 102/103 Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
58480	Lecture-Discussion	TG3	12:00PM -1:20PM	TR	410B1 Engineering Hall	Golecki, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Mech. Des. Optimization Section Info: PREREQUISITES: MATH 257 (or equivalent) and TAM 251 (or equivalent). This course is intended to introduce the basic concepts of design optimization with applications from multiple industries. The course begins with a brief summary of numerical optimization and examples using parametric design and sizing optimization. Then the finite element method is introduced for use in topology optimization. These tools are then used to optimize structures and mechanisms to demonstrate a reduction in material usage, improved product performance and shorter design cycles compared to heuristic/iterative design. The course includes assignments in the form of design challenges and a final project in which students will optimize an original design.
58481	Lecture-Discussion	TG4	12:00PM -1:20PM	TR	410B1 Engineering Hall	Golecki, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Mech. Des. Optimization Section Info: PREREQUISITES: MATH 257 (or equivalent) and TAM 251 (or equivalent). This course is intended to introduce the basic concepts of design optimization with applications from multiple industries. The course begins with a brief summary of numerical optimization and examples using parametric design and sizing optimization. Then the finite element method is introduced for use in topology optimization. These tools are then used to optimize structures and mechanisms to demonstrate a reduction in material usage, improved product performance and shorter design cycles compared to heuristic/iterative design. The course includes assignments in the form of design challenges and a final project in which students will optimize an original design. Additional assignments for graduate students who sign up for this 4-credit hour section. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to MENG:Mechanical Enginerng-UIUC.
55931	Online	TGO	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Golecki, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Mech. Des. Optimization Section Info: PREREQUISITES: MATH 257 (or equivalent) and TAM 251 (or equivalent). This course is intended to introduce the basic concepts of design optimization with applications from multiple industries. The course begins with a brief summary of numerical optimization and examples using parametric design and sizing optimization. Then the finite element method is introduced for use in topology optimization. These tools are then used to optimize structures and mechanisms to demonstrate a reduction in material usage, improved product performance and shorter design cycles compared to heuristic/iterative design. The course includes assignments in the form of design challenges and a final project in which students will optimize an original design. Additional assignments for graduate students who sign up for this 4-credit hour section. Restriction(s): Restricted to NDEG:Engineering UG ONL - UIUC, MS: Civil Engr - Online - UIUC, MS:Industrial Engr Online-UIUC, MS:Mechanical Engineerng -UIUC, MS:Env Engr CivilEngr ONL-UIUC, NDEG:Engineering GR ONL - UIUC, MS: Aerospace Engr-Online-UIUC, MENG:Mech Engineering Onl-UIUC, MENG:Elec & Comp Eng ONL -UIUC, MENG:Engr:Energy Sys Onl-UIUC, MENG:Bioeng:Gen Bioeng On-UIUC, MENG:Bioeng:Bioinstr Onl -UIUC, MENG:Engr:AeroSys Online- UIUC, MENG:ENGR:Digital Ag ONL- UIUC, or MENG:Engr:ChemEngLead ONL-UIUC.
70402	Lecture-Discussion	TL3	10:00AM -11:20AM	MW	2055 Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg	Lee, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Hypersonic Propulsn & Diagnost Section Info: Prerequisites: Fundamental Math and Physics. Laser Diagnostics for Propulsion Research will provide students with a practical understanding of advanced laser and optical diagnostics used to study complex energy conversion phenomena in high speed propulsion systems. The students will be exposed to basic spectroscopy principles as well as developments in the latest optical measurement techniques that are used to study (1) combustion phenomena in supersonic flows, (2) chemical kinetics of fuel oxidation, and (3) gas turbine combustors. Special focus will be placed on application of both single point and 2-D imaging diagnostics for study of hypersonic aircraft engines and development of next-generation alternative fuels. Students will be expected to design a novel laser diagnostics strategy as the final project for the course Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.