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ME480 HEAT TRANSFER

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering · 8 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

ME480 HEAT TRANSFER

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2026-1
  • In effect
Scope
The three modes of heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation, are studied in detail and applications are made to various engineering systems. The principles of conduction and convection are used to study the mechanisms of heat transfer during boiling, condensation and the design of heat exchangers.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
8 @ 120 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of
ME480 version 2026-1 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-1 Fall 3 20 60 60 0 0 No Hours for 2027-1 Fall
2027-2 Spring 3 19 57 56 0 1 No Hours for 2027-2 Spring
2027-9 Spring Exch 1 18 18 1 0 17 No Hours for 2027-9 Spring Exch
2028-1 Fall 3 18 54 37 0 17 No Hours for 2028-1 Fall
2028-2 Spring 3 18 54 36 0 18 No Hours for 2028-2 Spring
2029-1 Fall 3 18 54 51 0 3 No Hours for 2029-1 Fall
2029-2 Spring 3 18 54 51 1 3 Yes Hours for 2029-2 Spring
2030-1 Fall 3 17 51 0 0 51 No Hours for 2030-1 Fall
2030-2 Spring 3 21 63 0 0 63 Yes Hours for 2030-2 Spring

ME480 HEAT TRANSFER

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2022-2
  • Archived
Scope
The three modes of heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation, are studied in detail and applications are made to various engineering systems. The principles of conduction and convection are used to study the mechanisms of heat transfer during boiling, condensation and the design of heat exchangers.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
8 @ 120 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

ME480 HEAT TRANSFER

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2020-1
  • Archived
Scope
The three modes of heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation, are studied in detail and applications are made to various engineering systems. The principles of conduction and convection are used to study the mechanisms of heat transfer during boiling, condensation and the design of heat exchangers.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
8 @ 120 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

ME480 HEAT TRANSFER

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2016-1
  • Archived
Scope
The three modes of heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation, are studied in detail and applications are made to various engineering systems. The principles of conduction and convection are used to study the mechanisms of heat transfer during boiling, condensation and the design of heat exchangers.
Lessons
46 @ 55 min (3.000 Att/wk)
Labs
1 @ 55 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

ME480 HEAT TRANSFER

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2009-1
  • Archived
Scope
The three modes of heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation, are studied in detail and applications are made to various engineering systems. The principles of conduction and convection are used to study the mechanisms of heat transfer during boiling, condensation and the design of heat exchangers.
Lessons
46 @ 55 min (3.000 Att/wk)
Labs
1 @ 55 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

ME480 HEAT TRANSFER

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2007-1
  • Archived
Scope
The three modes of heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation, are studied in detail and applications are made to various engineering systems. The principles of conduction and convection are used to study the mechanisms of heat transfer during boiling, condensation and the design of heat exchangers.
Lessons
46 @ 55 min (3.000 Att/wk)
Labs
1 @ 55 min
Special requirements
Completion of two out-of-class design problems requiring 1.0 credit hour of student effort is integrated into the course.
Prerequisites
all of MA364, ME312

ME480 HEAT TRANSFER

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2004-1
  • Archived
Scope
The three modes of heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation, are studied in detail and applications are made to various engineering problems. The principles of conduction and convection are used to study the mechanisms of heat transfer during condensation and the design and operation of heat exchangers. Cadets are introduced to the use of the computer to solve engineering heat transfer design problems.
Lessons
46 @ 55 min (3.000 Att/wk)
Labs
1 @ 55 min
Special requirements
Completion of two out-of-class design problems requiring 1.0 credit hour of student effort is integrated into the course.
Prerequisites
one of

ME480 HEAT TRANSFER

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 1990-1
  • Archived
Scope
The three modes of heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation, are studied in detail and applications are made to various engineering systems. The principles of conduction and convection are used to study the mechanisms of heat transfer during condensation and the design and operation of heat exchangers. Students are introduced to the use of the computer to solve engineering heat transfer design problems.
Lessons
46 @ 55 min (3.000 Att/wk)
Labs
1 @ 55 min
Special requirements
Completion of two out-of-class design problems requiring 1.0 credit hour of student effort is integrated into the course.
Prerequisites
one of
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