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The general principles and basic techniques of mechanical engineering are taught in the first and second years. After a solid foundation has been laid, the student is exposed to the application of these principles in specific areas of mechanical engineering through such courses as internal combustion engines, machine design, etc.
The program runs for 8 semesters spread over a normal duration of four (4) years leading to the B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering. The program has being reviewed to reflect changing trends in industry, increase the use of computers in all areas of the curriculum, challenge the students to generate practical solutions to real-life problems and make students more results-oriented.
Our students undergo a minimum of fourteen (14) weeks of supervised industrial work experience by the end of the program. This is done during the vacations and is expected to give our students a feel of industry. A minimum of 140 credit hours is required for the undergraduate program, which includes a final year project. Examinations and continuous assessments may take the form of thesis, essays, laboratory work, assignments, written reports and oral examinations and there are laboratories for research and experimentation.
This course gives a practical treatment of control of engineering systems composed of mechanical, electrical, thermal and fluid elements. General analytical and design tools for physical systems are developed.
Review of basic concepts and mathematical techniques used in Control Engineering. State-space representation of control systems. Frequency response methods. Stability analysis: Nyquist criterion. Controllability for a system of multiple inputs ,Root-locus System design. Nyquist, Bode and other plots. Gain and Phase margins, proportional control, compensator design Control system design and design specifications. Performance improvement and compensation.
This is an interdisciplinary course which involves mechanical, thermal, electrical and electronics engineering, programming and controls. Topics explored include mechatronics systems control, sensors and actuators, analog and digital control, integration of sensors, actuators and microcomputers including programmable logic controllers, design and programming of microcontroller.
Introduction to instrumentation. Instrument types and their performance characteristics. Analyses of systematic and random errors during measurement processes. Temperature measuring devices: liquid-in-glass thermometers, thermocouples, varying resistance methods, thermistors and optical pyrometers. Pressure measuring devices: Bourden tubes and manometers. Force and Torque measuring devices: strain gauge methods, load cells and dynamometers. Flow measurements: Bernoulli’s theorem, orifice plate and venture tube. Signal conditioning and recording.
Free Vibration of single degree of freedom linear systems: Harmonic motion, Vibration System Modelling, Energy methods and Stiffness. Response to Harmonic Excitation: Forced and Base Excitation of Undamped and Damped One-degree-of-freedom Systems, Rotating Unbalance, Coulomb and other forms of damping. General Forced Response: Impulse response functions, response to arbitrary and periodic inputs, transform methods, shock spectrum, Computer simulation of Time response of single degree of freedoms systems using Euler Method. Multiple-Degree-of-Freedom Systems: Two-Degree-of-Freedom Undamped Models, Eigenvalues and Natural Frequencies, Systems with More than Two Degrees of Freedom, Systems Viscous Damping, Forced Systems, Lagrange’s Equations. Torsional vibration systems including geared systems. Design for Vibration: Acceptable Levels of Vibration, Vibration Isolation and Suppression, Practical Speeds of Rotating Disc, Optimization. Vibration Testing and Measuring: Measuring instruments and testing.
Distributed-Parameter Systems: Vibration of Strings and Cables, Modes and Natural frequencies, Vibration of Rods and Bars, Bending Vibration of beams. Vibration Testing and Experimental Modal Analysis: Measurement Hardware, Digital Signal Processing, Random Signal Analysis in Testing, Vibration Testing for Endurance and Diagnostics. Introduction to Finite Element Method: Bar, Three-Element bar, Lumped Mass Matrices. Computational Consideration: Influence of Coefficients and Dunkerley’s Formula, Rayleigh’s Method, Matrix Iteration, Computer simulation of Time response of Multi- degree of freedoms systems using Euler Method. Nonlinear Vibration: Single-degree-of-freedom Phase Plots, Equation Linearization, Pendulum, Nonlinear damping and Averaging. Vibration of machine foundations.
Units of measurement (SI) and dimensions, Laws of mechanics, Characteristics of a force, force systems and, Moment of a force, Vector representation of forces, Free-body diagrams, Resultant and Equilibrium of system of coplanar and spatial force systems. Centroid: Determination of centroid from first principle, centroid of composite sections. Structural Analysis: Two-dimensional trusses using the methods of joints and sections; Simple frames and Machines. Friction: Laws of dry friction, angle of friction, problems involving dry friction. Simple Machines: Laws of friction, Definitions and calculations of mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency, self-locking and overhauling in machines, types of simple machine. Kinematics of a Particle: Rectilinear, Rotational and Curvilinear Motions of particles, Dependent and Relative Motion Analysis of Two Particles. Kinetics: Equation of Motion for a system of particles. Work and Energy: Work, Energy, Power, Efficiency, Principle of Conservation of Energy for particles. Impulse and Momentum: Linear impulse and momentum, Conservation of linear momentum for system of particles. Kinetics of a Rigid Body: centre of gravity, mass moment of inertia from first principle, parallel axis theorem, moment of inertia of composite bodies, and radius of gyration. Planar Kinetic Equations of Motion: Translation, rotation about a fixed axis and general planar motion. Impulse and Momentum: Impulse and momentum for rigid bodies. Work and Energy for rigid bodies: Energy equations for rigid bodies, Principle of Conservation of Energy for rigid bodies. Equation of motion of simple harmonic system, calculations involving period, frequency, displacement, velocity and acceleration, equivalent stiffness for springs in series and in parallel, equivalent mass of a spring, energy method.
Fundamental Concepts: Basic terminologies in mechanics, laws of mechanics, Units of measurement (SI) and dimensions, Newton's Laws of Motion. Characteristics of a force, System of Forces, Vector representation of planer (2D) and spatial (3D) forces. Resultant and Equilibrium of coplanar forces: Force Systems, Triangle law of forces, resolution and resultant of forces, moment of a force, Varignon’s theorem, free-Body diagrams and Equilibrium Equations. Structural Analysis: Assumptions, Two-dimensional trusses using the methods of joints and sections, Frames and machines. Friction: Frictional force, laws of dry friction, angle of friction, Problems involving dry friction, rope friction, square-and v-threaded screws, rolling resistances. Simple Machines: Definitions, law of machine, mechanical advantage, velocity ratio, and efficiency, self-locking and overhauling in machines, types of simple machines. Method of Virtual Work: Work done by Forces and moments. Centre of gravity and area moment of inertia: centre of gravity and centroid of a body, determination of centroid from first principle, parallel and perpendicular axes theorems, centroid of composite sections, experimental determination of centre of gravity, Resultant of distributed line loads, liquid pressure and flexible cables.
Kinematics of a Particle: Continuous and Erratic Rectilinear Motions, Rotational Motions, Curvilinear Motions including Projectiles, Dependent and Relative Motion Analysis of Two Particles. Kinetics of a Particle: Equation of Motion for a System of Particles. Work and Energy: Work, Energy, Power, Efficiency, principle of Conservation of Energy. Impulse and Momentum: Principle of Linear impulse and momentum, Conservation of linear momentum for system of particles, Impact, Angular momentum, moment of a force and angular moment momentum, principle of angular impulse and momentum. Centre of Gravity and mass moment of inertia: centre of gravity from first principle and composite bodies, mass moment of inertia, radius of gyration, parallel axis theorem, and moment of inertia of composite bodies. Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Planar Kinetic Equations of Motion including Translation, rotation about a fixed axis and general planar motion. Work and Energy for a rigid body: Kinetic energy, work a force and a couple, principle of conservation of energy for rigid bodies. Impulse and Momentum for a rigid body: Linear and angular momentum, principle of impulse and momentum, conservation of momentum, eccentric impact. Rotary balancing: single and multi-planes using graphical and analytical methods.
Fundamentals: Definitions and terminology, degrees of freedom, types of motion, mechanisms and structures, motors and drives. Dynamics of Linkages: Analysis of position, velocity, acceleration and dynamic forces in linkages using both graphical and analytical methods.
Graphical Linkage Synthesis: Introduction to type synthesis, function, path and motion generations, Dimensional synthesis up to three positions including quick-return mechanisms Grashof Condition for four-bar linkage, Inversion, introduction to Coupler and Cognates.
Cam Design and Dynamic Analysis: Cam terminology, single and double dwell cam design, displacement diagrams and polynomial functions, pressure angle and radius of curvature, Practical Design and Manufacturing considerations. Transmission of rotational motion: Gears and gear trains including Epicyclic/Planetary Trains, roller drives, belt drives and Chain drives.
This course is a continuation of ME 262, which is course in dynamics of machinery. It covers: Dynamics of mechanisms and machines in three-dimensions using Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems. Balancing of reciprocating masses including linkages, multi-cylinder in-line, radial and V-engines. Vector treatment of laws of dynamics: Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical systems. Fluctuation of energy and speed in machines: crank-effort and turning moment diagrams, flywheels. Inertia forces and torques in mechanisms. Engine Dynamics. Cam Dynamics. Governors. Gyroscopic motion: simple theory of gyroscopic couple, gyroscopic effects in machinery and vehicles, applications of gyroscopes.
Logical synthesis of mechanisms. Freudenstein’s equation. Coordination of Crank velocities. Design of up to six-bar mechanism using algebraic method for a given output function with 4th order approximation. Coupler Curves and Cognates. Motion and Path generation for common link mechanisms. Robert’s theorem. Error estimation in a given synthesis. Optimisation using Chebyscher’s theorem. High speed cam dynamics. Analytical derivation of cam profiles. Introduction to spatial mechanisms.
Introduction to computers. Computer hardware and software. Windows and word processing, Spreadsheet and Graphic presentation. Internet facilities and electronic mail. Introduction to computer programming using FORTRAN, C++, or any available programming language.
Overview of various types of Computer Programming: Structured, Object-Oriented, Graphical and Visual Programming. Structured Programming methods using FORTRAN, C++, Matlab, or any available programming language including visual programming in all cases. Software Engineering: Writing and running programs; Testing and debugging; Compilation and run-time environments Introduction to Databases.
Materials Science: Imperfections and diffusion in solids. Phase diagrams and transformations. The structure of metals and other materials: Properties and processing of engineering materials: Mechanical properties - hardness, ductility, brittleness, toughness, strength etc. Elastic and plastic behaviours. Dislocations and strengthening mechanisms. Thermal properties - Heat capacity, thermal conductivity, expansion and stresses. Mechanical engineering materials. Introduction to ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Introduction to polymers. Introduction to engineering ceramics. Materials selection.
Study of selected materials: alloy steels and cast irons, polymers and composite materials. Heat treatment of steel and cast irons including surface hardening. In-depth study of the most commonly used mechanical engineering materials.
Metalworking: Hot-working processes - hot rolling, hot pressing, forging, extrusion. Cold-working processes - cold rolling, drawing, deep drawing, cold pressing, spinning, powder metallurgy. Casting: sand casting, shell mould casting, centrifugal casting, investment casting, die casting, permanent mould casting. The cast structure. Problems encountered in casting. Casting design. Metallurgical principles of joining metals: welding and microstructure of welds. Inspection and testing of welds. Weldability of specific metals and alloys. Soldering. Metallic corrosion: The mechanism of corrosion - dry and wet corrosion. Stress corrosion, crevice corrosion, impingement corrosion, corrosion fatigue. Corrosion control - Use of inherently corrosion resistant metal or alloy; protection by metallic coatings; protection by oxide coatings; cathodic protection.
The same course is offered for different groups of students in the first semester and second semesters as ME 391 and ME 392, respectively.
Historical perspective; Methods Engineering, Methods and Work study etc. Productivity improvement techniques. Demand forecasting. Inventory management. Facility layout. Materials handling, Maintenance management. Total Quality Management. Human factors in engineering: A series of topics including machine systems, work conditions and ergonomics. Industrial Psychology: Motivation, performance analysis and measurement.
Introduction to management (definition and introduction to the main functions of management). Performance-related emoluments and other incentive systems. Engineering economy. Accounting and cost accounting. Project Management.
Entrepreneurship and free enterprise. Business planning. Product and service concepts for new ventures. Marketing and new venture development. Organising and financing new ventures. Current trends in commerce (Internet commerce, e-commerce, etc.). Business Law/Law of Contract.
The course presents a study of the theory and practice of facilities design: activity and flow analysis, space requirements, layout techniques, material handling, warehousing, location selection, and problem-solving with computer-aided layout techniques. Design projects in plant layout required.
Concepts of random variant generation, Monte Carlo and discrete event simulation will be introduced. Simulation languages are introduced in this course. One general simulation language is taught in depth. The use of simulation modelling in design and improvement of production and service is emphasized. Industrial Engineering design projects will be required. Computer based exercises will be undertaken by students.
Deterministic models of operations research are discussed with special emphasis on linear programming. Topics covered include simplex algorithm, transportation problem. Network flow, dynamic programming, integer programming, multiple criteria and nonlinear programming models. Introduction to the concepts of probabilistic operations research models and solution techniques. Poisson process, Markov chains, queuing models and their applications, decision analysis, inventory models, risk analysis, and project networks.
This course introduces ergonomics and biomechanics concepts. Topics include psychomotor work capabilities, anthropometry, environmental stressors, physical workload, safety, hazard and risk factor identification, work station design, and material handling. Introduction to the elements of cognitive human factors. Human sensation and perception, cognition, information processing, attention, signal detection theory, mental workload, and decision-making. Data collection methods and report writing are emphasized. Lab projects are required.
This course introduces the concepts of demand forecasting, aggregate production planning, inventory control, project planning, line balancing and job scheduling. Students will be expected to work on projects involving enterprise resource planning and supply chain management.
This course introduces the concepts of automation such as programmable controllers and robotics, design for manufacturing and assembly, material selection, flexible manufacturing systems, group technology, just-in-time manufacturing, process planning, and economics of manufacturing.

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the general principles and basic techniques of mechanical engineering are taught in the first and second years. after a solid foundation has been laid, the student is exposed to the application of these principles in specific areas of mechanical engineering through such courses as internal combustion engines, machine design, etc.
the program runs for 8 semesters spread over a normal duration of four (4) years leading to the b.sc. degree in mechanical engineering. the program has being reviewed to reflect changing trends in industry, increase the use of computers in all areas of the curriculum, challenge the students to generate practical solutions to real-life problems and make students more results-oriented.
our students undergo a minimum of fourteen (14) weeks of supervised industrial work experience by the end of the program. this is done during the vacations and is expected to give our students a feel of industry. a minimum of 140 credit hours is required for the undergraduate program, which includes a final year project. examinations and continuous assessments may take the form of thesis, essays, laboratory work, assignments, written reports and oral examinations and there are laboratories for research and experimentation.
this course gives a practical treatment of control of engineering systems composed of mechanical, electrical, thermal and fluid elements. general analytical and design tools for physical systems are developed.
review of basic concepts and mathematical techniques used in control engineering. state-space representation of control systems. frequency response methods. stability analysis: nyquist criterion. controllability for a system of multiple inputs ,root-locus system design. nyquist, bode and other plots. gain and phase margins, proportional control, compensator design control system design and design specifications. performance improvement and compensation.
this is an interdisciplinary course which involves mechanical, thermal, electrical and electronics engineering, programming and controls. topics explored include mechatronics systems control, sensors and actuators, analog and digital control, integration of sensors, actuators and microcomputers including programmable logic controllers, design and programming of microcontroller.
introduction to instrumentation. instrument types and their performance characteristics. analyses of systematic and random errors during measurement processes. temperature measuring devices: liquid-in-glass thermometers, thermocouples, varying resistance methods, thermistors and optical pyrometers. pressure measuring devices: bourden tubes and manometers. force and torque measuring devices: strain gauge methods, load cells and dynamometers. flow measurements: bernoulli’s theorem, orifice plate and venture tube. signal conditioning and recording.
free vibration of single degree of freedom linear systems: harmonic motion, vibration system modelling, energy methods and stiffness. response to harmonic excitation: forced and base excitation of undamped and damped one-degree-of-freedom systems, rotating unbalance, coulomb and other forms of damping. general forced response: impulse response functions, response to arbitrary and periodic inputs, transform methods, shock spectrum, computer simulation of time response of single degree of freedoms systems using euler method. multiple-degree-of-freedom systems: two-degree-of-freedom undamped models, eigenvalues and natural frequencies, systems with more than two degrees of freedom, systems viscous damping, forced systems, lagrange’s equations. torsional vibration systems including geared systems. design for vibration: acceptable levels of vibration, vibration isolation and suppression, practical speeds of rotating disc, optimization. vibration testing and measuring: measuring instruments and testing.
distributed-parameter systems: vibration of strings and cables, modes and natural frequencies, vibration of rods and bars, bending vibration of beams. vibration testing and experimental modal analysis: measurement hardware, digital signal processing, random signal analysis in testing, vibration testing for endurance and diagnostics. introduction to finite element method: bar, three-element bar, lumped mass matrices. computational consideration: influence of coefficients and dunkerley’s formula, rayleigh’s method, matrix iteration, computer simulation of time response of multi- degree of freedoms systems using euler method. nonlinear vibration: single-degree-of-freedom phase plots, equation linearization, pendulum, nonlinear damping and averaging. vibration of machine foundations.
units of measurement (si) and dimensions, laws of mechanics, characteristics of a force, force systems and, moment of a force, vector representation of forces, free-body diagrams, resultant and equilibrium of system of coplanar and spatial force systems. centroid: determination of centroid from first principle, centroid of composite sections. structural analysis: two-dimensional trusses using the methods of joints and sections; simple frames and machines. friction: laws of dry friction, angle of friction, problems involving dry friction. simple machines: laws of friction, definitions and calculations of mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency, self-locking and overhauling in machines, types of simple machine. kinematics of a particle: rectilinear, rotational and curvilinear motions of particles, dependent and relative motion analysis of two particles. kinetics: equation of motion for a system of particles. work and energy: work, energy, power, efficiency, principle of conservation of energy for particles. impulse and momentum: linear impulse and momentum, conservation of linear momentum for system of particles. kinetics of a rigid body: centre of gravity, mass moment of inertia from first principle, parallel axis theorem, moment of inertia of composite bodies, and radius of gyration. planar kinetic equations of motion: translation, rotation about a fixed axis and general planar motion. impulse and momentum: impulse and momentum for rigid bodies. work and energy for rigid bodies: energy equations for rigid bodies, principle of conservation of energy for rigid bodies. equation of motion of simple harmonic system, calculations involving period, frequency, displacement, velocity and acceleration, equivalent stiffness for springs in series and in parallel, equivalent mass of a spring, energy method.
fundamental concepts: basic terminologies in mechanics, laws of mechanics, units of measurement (si) and dimensions, newton's laws of motion. characteristics of a force, system of forces, vector representation of planer (2d) and spatial (3d) forces. resultant and equilibrium of coplanar forces: force systems, triangle law of forces, resolution and resultant of forces, moment of a force, varignon’s theorem, free-body diagrams and equilibrium equations. structural analysis: assumptions, two-dimensional trusses using the methods of joints and sections, frames and machines. friction: frictional force, laws of dry friction, angle of friction, problems involving dry friction, rope friction, square-and v-threaded screws, rolling resistances. simple machines: definitions, law of machine, mechanical advantage, velocity ratio, and efficiency, self-locking and overhauling in machines, types of simple machines. method of virtual work: work done by forces and moments. centre of gravity and area moment of inertia: centre of gravity and centroid of a body, determination of centroid from first principle, parallel and perpendicular axes theorems, centroid of composite sections, experimental determination of centre of gravity, resultant of distributed line loads, liquid pressure and flexible cables.
kinematics of a particle: continuous and erratic rectilinear motions, rotational motions, curvilinear motions including projectiles, dependent and relative motion analysis of two particles. kinetics of a particle: equation of motion for a system of particles. work and energy: work, energy, power, efficiency, principle of conservation of energy. impulse and momentum: principle of linear impulse and momentum, conservation of linear momentum for system of particles, impact, angular momentum, moment of a force and angular moment momentum, principle of angular impulse and momentum. centre of gravity and mass moment of inertia: centre of gravity from first principle and composite bodies, mass moment of inertia, radius of gyration, parallel axis theorem, and moment of inertia of composite bodies. kinetics of a rigid body: planar kinetic equations of motion including translation, rotation about a fixed axis and general planar motion. work and energy for a rigid body: kinetic energy, work a force and a couple, principle of conservation of energy for rigid bodies. impulse and momentum for a rigid body: linear and angular momentum, principle of impulse and momentum, conservation of momentum, eccentric impact. rotary balancing: single and multi-planes using graphical and analytical methods.
fundamentals: definitions and terminology, degrees of freedom, types of motion, mechanisms and structures, motors and drives. dynamics of linkages: analysis of position, velocity, acceleration and dynamic forces in linkages using both graphical and analytical methods.
graphical linkage synthesis: introduction to type synthesis, function, path and motion generations, dimensional synthesis up to three positions including quick-return mechanisms grashof condition for four-bar linkage, inversion, introduction to coupler and cognates.
cam design and dynamic analysis: cam terminology, single and double dwell cam design, displacement diagrams and polynomial functions, pressure angle and radius of curvature, practical design and manufacturing considerations. transmission of rotational motion: gears and gear trains including epicyclic/planetary trains, roller drives, belt drives and chain drives.
this course is a continuation of me 262, which is course in dynamics of machinery. it covers: dynamics of mechanisms and machines in three-dimensions using cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems. balancing of reciprocating masses including linkages, multi-cylinder in-line, radial and v-engines. vector treatment of laws of dynamics: cartesian, cylindrical and spherical systems. fluctuation of energy and speed in machines: crank-effort and turning moment diagrams, flywheels. inertia forces and torques in mechanisms. engine dynamics. cam dynamics. governors. gyroscopic motion: simple theory of gyroscopic couple, gyroscopic effects in machinery and vehicles, applications of gyroscopes.
logical synthesis of mechanisms. freudenstein’s equation. coordination of crank velocities. design of up to six-bar mechanism using algebraic method for a given output function with 4th order approximation. coupler curves and cognates. motion and path generation for common link mechanisms. robert’s theorem. error estimation in a given synthesis. optimisation using chebyscher’s theorem. high speed cam dynamics. analytical derivation of cam profiles. introduction to spatial mechanisms.
introduction to computers. computer hardware and software. windows and word processing, spreadsheet and graphic presentation. internet facilities and electronic mail. introduction to computer programming using fortran, c++, or any available programming language.
overview of various types of computer programming: structured, object-oriented, graphical and visual programming. structured programming methods using fortran, c++, matlab, or any available programming language including visual programming in all cases. software engineering: writing and running programs; testing and debugging; compilation and run-time environments introduction to databases.
materials science: imperfections and diffusion in solids. phase diagrams and transformations. the structure of metals and other materials: properties and processing of engineering materials: mechanical properties - hardness, ductility, brittleness, toughness, strength etc. elastic and plastic behaviours. dislocations and strengthening mechanisms. thermal properties - heat capacity, thermal conductivity, expansion and stresses. mechanical engineering materials. introduction to ferrous and non-ferrous metals. introduction to polymers. introduction to engineering ceramics. materials selection.
study of selected materials: alloy steels and cast irons, polymers and composite materials. heat treatment of steel and cast irons including surface hardening. in-depth study of the most commonly used mechanical engineering materials.
metalworking: hot-working processes - hot rolling, hot pressing, forging, extrusion. cold-working processes - cold rolling, drawing, deep drawing, cold pressing, spinning, powder metallurgy. casting: sand casting, shell mould casting, centrifugal casting, investment casting, die casting, permanent mould casting. the cast structure. problems encountered in casting. casting design. metallurgical principles of joining metals: welding and microstructure of welds. inspection and testing of welds. weldability of specific metals and alloys. soldering. metallic corrosion: the mechanism of corrosion - dry and wet corrosion. stress corrosion, crevice corrosion, impingement corrosion, corrosion fatigue. corrosion control - use of inherently corrosion resistant metal or alloy; protection by metallic coatings; protection by oxide coatings; cathodic protection.
the same course is offered for different groups of students in the first semester and second semesters as me 391 and me 392, respectively.
historical perspective; methods engineering, methods and work study etc. productivity improvement techniques. demand forecasting. inventory management. facility layout. materials handling, maintenance management. total quality management. human factors in engineering: a series of topics including machine systems, work conditions and ergonomics. industrial psychology: motivation, performance analysis and measurement.
introduction to management (definition and introduction to the main functions of management). performance-related emoluments and other incentive systems. engineering economy. accounting and cost accounting. project management.
entrepreneurship and free enterprise. business planning. product and service concepts for new ventures. marketing and new venture development. organising and financing new ventures. current trends in commerce (internet commerce, e-commerce, etc.). business law/law of contract.
the course presents a study of the theory and practice of facilities design: activity and flow analysis, space requirements, layout techniques, material handling, warehousing, location selection, and problem-solving with computer-aided layout techniques. design projects in plant layout required.
concepts of random variant generation, monte carlo and discrete event simulation will be introduced. simulation languages are introduced in this course. one general simulation language is taught in depth. the use of simulation modelling in design and improvement of production and service is emphasized. industrial engineering design projects will be required. computer based exercises will be undertaken by students.
deterministic models of operations research are discussed with special emphasis on linear programming. topics covered include simplex algorithm, transportation problem. network flow, dynamic programming, integer programming, multiple criteria and nonlinear programming models. introduction to the concepts of probabilistic operations research models and solution techniques. poisson process, markov chains, queuing models and their applications, decision analysis, inventory models, risk analysis, and project networks.
this course introduces ergonomics and biomechanics concepts. topics include psychomotor work capabilities, anthropometry, environmental stressors, physical workload, safety, hazard and risk factor identification, work station design, and material handling. introduction to the elements of cognitive human factors. human sensation and perception, cognition, information processing, attention, signal detection theory, mental workload, and decision-making. data collection methods and report writing are emphasized. lab projects are required.
this course introduces the concepts of demand forecasting, aggregate production planning, inventory control, project planning, line balancing and job scheduling. students will be expected to work on projects involving enterprise resource planning and supply chain management.
this course introduces the concepts of automation such as programmable controllers and robotics, design for manufacturing and assembly, material selection, flexible manufacturing systems, group technology, just-in-time manufacturing, process planning, and economics of manufacturing.


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With funding from an NSF Improvements in Facilities, Communications, and Equipment at Biological Field Stations and Marine Laboratories (FSML) grant, BIOS's infrastructure now includes an Environmental Change Research Facility. Designed to test the effects of multiple anthropogenic stressors on the marine environment, such as temperature, nutrients, CO2, and low O2, the facility includes two environmental chambers with flow-through seawater, a CO2 exposure facility, and an inverted microscope equipped with DIC optics, epifluoresence, and CellSens imaging software.
The environmental chambers have temperature control for a range of 5-30 +/- 0.50C, a programmable thermostat and lights, and access to flow-through seawater, which can be controlled by standalone chiller units for temperature pre-equilibration. Combined these allow for multiple flow-through environments free of the daily fluctuations in external temperature. These chambers are ideal for investigations into the interactive effects of temperature and other stressors, while also providing a temperature-controlled environment for process studies of basic organismal function.
More information about the inverted microscope can be found on the Micropscopy and Image Analysis Facility page.
Current research being conducted in the BIOS ECRF includes this investigation into the physics and ecology of sea butterflies.

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with funding from an nsf improvements in facilities, communications, and equipment at biological field stations and marine laboratories (fsml) grant, bios's infrastructure now includes an environmental change research facility. designed to test the effects of multiple anthropogenic stressors on the marine environment, such as temperature, nutrients, co2, and low o2, the facility includes two environmental chambers with flow-through seawater, a co2 exposure facility, and an inverted microscope equipped with dic optics, epifluoresence, and cellsens imaging software.
the environmental chambers have temperature control for a range of 5-30 +/- 0.50c, a programmable thermostat and lights, and access to flow-through seawater, which can be controlled by standalone chiller units for temperature pre-equilibration. combined these allow for multiple flow-through environments free of the daily fluctuations in external temperature. these chambers are ideal for investigations into the interactive effects of temperature and other stressors, while also providing a temperature-controlled environment for process studies of basic organismal function.
more information about the inverted microscope can be found on the micropscopy and image analysis facility page.
current research being conducted in the bios ecrf includes this investigation into the physics and ecology of sea butterflies.


text: Nestled in the clouds on the slopes of Haleakalā with over 55,000 lavender plants, Ali‘i Kula Lavender offers the first and only Lavender Walking Tour. With majestic views of Central and West Maui, over 45 different varieties flourish at the farm and although most lavender blooms in spring and summer, miraculously, many varieties bloom year round here! With the passing of its founder, Ali'i Chang, the legacy of this 2nd generation family farm will be preserved and protected in the hands of his son, Koa Chang (shown on our cover) as AKL Maui perpetuates his vision through education and community projects. Walking Tours are offered five times daily, Cart Tours and Gourmet Lunch Baskets with reservation, and various seasonal workshops are available throughout the year. Famous for their tea and scones, children’s treasure hunt and stunning gallery filled with beautiful lavender-inspired and local products, AKL Maui is a destination for the whole family. Visit today!

lowercased: nestled in the clouds on the slopes of haleakalā with over 55,000 lavender plants, ali‘i kula lavender offers the first and only lavender walking tour. with majestic views of central and west maui, over 45 different varieties flourish at the farm and although most lavender blooms in spring and summer, miraculously, many varieties bloom year round here! with the passing of its founder, ali'i chang, the legacy of this 2nd generation family farm will be preserved and protected in the hands of his son, koa chang (shown on our cover) as akl maui perpetuates his vision through education and community projects. walking tours are offered five times daily, cart tours and gourmet lunch baskets with reservation, and various seasonal workshops are available throughout the year. famous for their tea and scones, children’s treasure hunt and stunning gallery filled with beautiful lavender-inspired and local products, akl maui is a destination for the whole family. visit today!


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ADOTAS — Internet Week will bring the Internet to life across New York City during Internet Week New York 2014 from May 19-25. The weeklong festival is expected to draw more than 45,000 people to over 250 events taking place both citywide and at the Internet Week New York HQ, the nerve center of the festival at Chelsea’s Metropolitan Pavilion, where speakers like New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Spike Lee, Zipcar’s Robin Chase, BuzzFeed’s Jonah Peretti, Upworthy’s Peter Koechley, Foursquare’s Dennis Crowley and Orange is the New Black’s Piper Kerman will take to the stage. Passes to the Internet Week New York HQ can be purchased at http://www.internetweekny.com/orders.
To stay on top of all the action leading up to and during #IWNY, follow our live Twitter feed.

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adotas — internet week will bring the internet to life across new york city during internet week new york 2014 from may 19-25. the weeklong festival is expected to draw more than 45,000 people to over 250 events taking place both citywide and at the internet week new york hq, the nerve center of the festival at chelsea’s metropolitan pavilion, where speakers like new york city mayor bill de blasio, spike lee, zipcar’s robin chase, buzzfeed’s jonah peretti, upworthy’s peter koechley, foursquare’s dennis crowley and orange is the new black’s piper kerman will take to the stage. passes to the internet week new york hq can be purchased at http://www.internetweekny.com/orders.
to stay on top of all the action leading up to and during #iwny, follow our live twitter feed.


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#Humility is not a door mat. It’s self #love. Self worth does not lie with flees from dogs just as much as a #lion won’t eat grass in an austered jungle.
If you have been blessed by this post; or blog, feel free to show your support here.
Àrèmúorin – Anthony Everest is a Jazz, Soul-R&B Multi Award Winning Indie Singer-Songwriter, Author, Producer. No1, 49+ Weeks, Jazz Charts.

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#humility is not a door mat. it’s self #love. self worth does not lie with flees from dogs just as much as a #lion won’t eat grass in an austered jungle.
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text: An old and somewhat outdated amusement park up in Nerima, Toshimaen is, surprisingly enough, also one of Tokyo's top spots for hydrangea flower viewing during the rainy season. The blue and purple beauties are especially beautiful on Saturday and Sunday evenings, when they're lit up from 5.30pm onwards (entrance to the park costs only ¥300 after 5pm). Some of the rides are kept open in the evening too, allowing you to admire the flowers from the park's miniature steam train or the antique merry-go-round. And if you're looking to learn more about the hydrangea (and understand Japanese), know that free guided tours of the garden take place on Mondays and Fridays from 2pm.

lowercased: an old and somewhat outdated amusement park up in nerima, toshimaen is, surprisingly enough, also one of tokyo's top spots for hydrangea flower viewing during the rainy season. the blue and purple beauties are especially beautiful on saturday and sunday evenings, when they're lit up from 5.30pm onwards (entrance to the park costs only ¥300 after 5pm). some of the rides are kept open in the evening too, allowing you to admire the flowers from the park's miniature steam train or the antique merry-go-round. and if you're looking to learn more about the hydrangea (and understand japanese), know that free guided tours of the garden take place on mondays and fridays from 2pm.


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To investigate the feasibility of the misoprostol-only regimen (0.8 mg vaginally or sublingually every 3 hours versus every 12 hours up to three doses).
Institutional review boards at all participating hospitals and the World Health Organization (WHO) Secretariat Committee on Research on Human Subjects gave ethics approval.
Effectiveness, induction to abortion interval, side effects and acceptability.
Approximate duration of involvement in the study for each subject: first follow-up at 15 days post-treatment, second follow-up (if required) at 42 days, subsequent follow-up as needed.
von Hertzen H, Piaggio G, Huong NT, Arustamyan K, Cabezas E, Gomez M, Khomassuridze A, Shah R, Mittal S, Nair R, Erdenetungalag R, Huong TM, Vy ND, Phuong NT, Tuyet HT, Peregoudov A, , Efficacy of two intervals and two routes of administration of misoprostol for termination of early pregnancy: a randomised controlled equivalence trial., Lancet, 2007, 369, 9577, 1938-1946, doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60914-3.
Rodriguez MI, Seuc A, Kapp N, von Hertzen H, Huong NT, Wojdyla D, Mittal S, Arustamyan K, Shah R, , Acceptability of misoprostol-only medical termination of pregnancy compared with vacuum aspiration: an international, multicentre trial., BJOG, 2012, 119, 7, 817-823, doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2012.03310.x.

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to investigate the feasibility of the misoprostol-only regimen (0.8 mg vaginally or sublingually every 3 hours versus every 12 hours up to three doses).
institutional review boards at all participating hospitals and the world health organization (who) secretariat committee on research on human subjects gave ethics approval.
effectiveness, induction to abortion interval, side effects and acceptability.
approximate duration of involvement in the study for each subject: first follow-up at 15 days post-treatment, second follow-up (if required) at 42 days, subsequent follow-up as needed.
von hertzen h, piaggio g, huong nt, arustamyan k, cabezas e, gomez m, khomassuridze a, shah r, mittal s, nair r, erdenetungalag r, huong tm, vy nd, phuong nt, tuyet ht, peregoudov a, , efficacy of two intervals and two routes of administration of misoprostol for termination of early pregnancy: a randomised controlled equivalence trial., lancet, 2007, 369, 9577, 1938-1946, doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(07)60914-3.
rodriguez mi, seuc a, kapp n, von hertzen h, huong nt, wojdyla d, mittal s, arustamyan k, shah r, , acceptability of misoprostol-only medical termination of pregnancy compared with vacuum aspiration: an international, multicentre trial., bjog, 2012, 119, 7, 817-823, doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2012.03310.x.


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Our Chakra Colored Swarovski Crystal and 24K Gold EarSeeds star in their very own Pure Wow video!
Earseeds® are trending, but do they actually work?
Dr. Oz speaks with licensed Acupuncturist Jill Blakeway about Penelope Cruz’s Ear Seeds and demonstrates how they’re used.
“How Ear Therapy can help some people lose weight…” In Chinese medicine the ear is considered a control center for the entire body and stimulating the right points could help some people stick to a diet.
Can Ear Seeds provide relief for migraines?
Ear Seeds for weight loss?
Penelope Cruz spotted in Ear Seeds- How they work and what they’re used for.
“Acupuncture stress-relieving effects in some patients can also boost the odds of becoming pregnant”.
“Today, I fuel my energy and positivity by applying ear seeds, a form of auricular acupuncture”.
Should you try ear acupuncture or ear seeds for weight loss?
EarSeeds Practitioners are using our products at high profile events and activations.
Let us know where you’ve been sharing EarSeeds!

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our chakra colored swarovski crystal and 24k gold earseeds star in their very own pure wow video!
earseeds® are trending, but do they actually work?
dr. oz speaks with licensed acupuncturist jill blakeway about penelope cruz’s ear seeds and demonstrates how they’re used.
“how ear therapy can help some people lose weight…” in chinese medicine the ear is considered a control center for the entire body and stimulating the right points could help some people stick to a diet.
can ear seeds provide relief for migraines?
ear seeds for weight loss?
penelope cruz spotted in ear seeds- how they work and what they’re used for.
“acupuncture stress-relieving effects in some patients can also boost the odds of becoming pregnant”.
“today, i fuel my energy and positivity by applying ear seeds, a form of auricular acupuncture”.
should you try ear acupuncture or ear seeds for weight loss?
earseeds practitioners are using our products at high profile events and activations.
let us know where you’ve been sharing earseeds!


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I conduct a variety of tests to determine the nature of hearing loss and balance disorders in adults, infants and children of all ages. Dispense and fit hearing aids and tinnitus maskers based on the test results and on the specific needs of the individual. I work with the individual to develop a treatment plan that takes into account the impact the disability has on the patient. Part of my job is to maintain and repair hearing aids; adjusting then to best suit the individual’s hearing loss. I also refer patients to other specialities eg ENT when their opinion is required.
You need a Graduate degree in Audiology there are no courses currently in Northern Ireland therefore you will need to apply to a University in England, Scotland or Wales.
Despite huge improvements in hearing aid technology in recent years, as an electronic device, a hearing aid falls short of fully restoring natural hearing. Good counselling skills are essential to empower the patients to manage their hearing impairment and to manage their expectations of what the hearing aid can do. This is the most challenging aspect of my role.
As with any healthcare professional you need to be a people person, willing to listen, patient and flexible. Every patient and every hearing loss will have their own unique needs.
Hearing loss can lead to frustration and isolation for many people. In my role I feel that I can make an improvement to the quality of life for many of my patients. Working within an experienced team with like- minded colleagues is invaluable as I am still learning not only from my own experiences but also from theirs.

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i conduct a variety of tests to determine the nature of hearing loss and balance disorders in adults, infants and children of all ages. dispense and fit hearing aids and tinnitus maskers based on the test results and on the specific needs of the individual. i work with the individual to develop a treatment plan that takes into account the impact the disability has on the patient. part of my job is to maintain and repair hearing aids; adjusting then to best suit the individual’s hearing loss. i also refer patients to other specialities eg ent when their opinion is required.
you need a graduate degree in audiology there are no courses currently in northern ireland therefore you will need to apply to a university in england, scotland or wales.
despite huge improvements in hearing aid technology in recent years, as an electronic device, a hearing aid falls short of fully restoring natural hearing. good counselling skills are essential to empower the patients to manage their hearing impairment and to manage their expectations of what the hearing aid can do. this is the most challenging aspect of my role.
as with any healthcare professional you need to be a people person, willing to listen, patient and flexible. every patient and every hearing loss will have their own unique needs.
hearing loss can lead to frustration and isolation for many people. in my role i feel that i can make an improvement to the quality of life for many of my patients. working within an experienced team with like- minded colleagues is invaluable as i am still learning not only from my own experiences but also from theirs.


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being that it cannot access Windows network resources.
(and password) in order to run Tomcat as such a user-id.
(You can test with your own id).
- when you have such a user-id/password, then go into the "Services"
permission to "run as a service" (it will tell you).
the normal environment of that user.
are accessible by the user-id you are running Tomcat under.
while your Tomcat will not start anymore.

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being that it cannot access windows network resources.
(and password) in order to run tomcat as such a user-id.
(you can test with your own id).
- when you have such a user-id/password, then go into the "services"
permission to "run as a service" (it will tell you).
the normal environment of that user.
are accessible by the user-id you are running tomcat under.
while your tomcat will not start anymore.


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The groundbreaking groove production system for tactile, creative beatmaking with an acclaimed sound library.
The included MASCHINE 2 software is bursting with power. A spectacular new tag-based visual browser optimized for KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects. Unlimited groups and insert effects, and sidechaining. And a sleek, intuitive mixer – all in a beautiful new user interface and with full multi-core support.
Get inspired by 8 GB of sound. Create your own drums with sonically-outstanding drum synths, and dial-in 24 pro-grade effects directly from the hardware. Plus you get full versions of MASSIVE, PRISM, SCARBEE MARK I, and the SOLID BUS COMP. This is instant, professional sound in a one-stop package.

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the groundbreaking groove production system for tactile, creative beatmaking with an acclaimed sound library.
the included maschine 2 software is bursting with power. a spectacular new tag-based visual browser optimized for komplete instruments and effects. unlimited groups and insert effects, and sidechaining. and a sleek, intuitive mixer – all in a beautiful new user interface and with full multi-core support.
get inspired by 8 gb of sound. create your own drums with sonically-outstanding drum synths, and dial-in 24 pro-grade effects directly from the hardware. plus you get full versions of massive, prism, scarbee mark i, and the solid bus comp. this is instant, professional sound in a one-stop package.