MAE 4272

MAE 4272

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

Laboratory exercises in fluid mechanics and the thermal sciences. Measurements of flame temperature, pressure, heat transfer, viscosity, lift and drag, fluid-flow rate, effects of turbulence, airfoil stall, flow visualization, and spark ignition engine performance. Instrumentation, techniques and analysis, and interpretation of results. Biweekly written assignments with extensive feedback.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisites: MAE 3230, MAE 3240.

Satisfies Requirement Fulfills technical communication requirement.

Outcomes
  • Students will have had experience in performing diverse experiments in fluid mechanics and the thermal sciences; extensive analysis of data.
  • Be familiar with instrumentation for fluids and thermal science experiments.
  • Have had experience in applying concepts from junior-year fluid mechanics and heat transfer classes.
  • Be able to analyze experimental results and their uncertainties, and interpret them; and also to communicate these interpretations effectively.
  • Be able to use graphics and words to present and discuss experimental results effectively.
  • Have had practice and feedback on Engineering Communication.
  • Have had experience working on a team to collect experimental data.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10818 MAE 4272   LEC 001

  • Fulfills the Technical Writing requirement for M.E. Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 112 and 110 Upson.

  • 10821 MAE 4272   LAB 411

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.

  • 10825 MAE 4272   LAB 412

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    • Williamson, C

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.

  • 10829 MAE 4272   LAB 413

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.

  • 11662 MAE 4272   LAB 414

    • M
    • Williamson, C

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.

  • 10819 MAE 4272   LAB 421

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.

  • 10823 MAE 4272   LAB 422

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    • Williamson, C

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.

  • 10827 MAE 4272   LAB 423

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.

  • 11660 MAE 4272   LAB 424

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    • Williamson, C

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.

  • 10820 MAE 4272   LAB 431

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.

  • 10824 MAE 4272   LAB 432

    • W
    • Williamson, C

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.

  • 10828 MAE 4272   LAB 433

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.

  • 11661 MAE 4272   LAB 434

    • W
    • Williamson, C

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.

  • 10822 MAE 4272   LAB 451

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.

  • 10826 MAE 4272   LAB 452

    • F
    • Williamson, C

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.

  • 10830 MAE 4272   LAB 453

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.

  • 11663 MAE 4272   LAB 454

    • F
    • Williamson, C

  • Electronic add/drop will be allowed until August 21. For students unable to enroll in preferred lab, see lab trade sheet posted on bulletin board between 106 and 106A Rhodes Hall.