Introduction to Visualization and Computer-Aided Design
Sketching and parametric solid modeling to communicate three-dimensional designs.
UW catalogEducation / University of Washington
Coursework
The engineering, mathematics, and science behind my mechanical engineering education.
UW coursework through Summer 2026, with Autumn 2026 study marked in progress. Course summaries link to the University of Washington catalog.
Design, mechanics & materials
Engineering Statics
Rigid-body equilibrium, free-body diagrams, forces, moments, internal loads, and friction in structures and machines.
UW catalogIntroduction to Mechanics of Materials
Stress, strain, and deformation of rods, shafts, and beams under axial, torsional, bending, and shear loads.
UW catalogKinematics and Dynamics
Particle and rigid-body motion, reference frames, energy, and momentum.
UW catalogFundamentals of Materials Science
How atomic and crystalline structure determine the engineering properties of metals, ceramics, and polymers.
UW catalogMechanics of Materials Laboratory
Material testing, deformation, failure, experimental analysis, and technical reporting.
UW catalogThermal systems, fluids & space flight
Engineering Thermodynamics
Thermodynamic laws, energy conversion, refrigeration, and combustion.
UW catalogIntroduction to Fluid Mechanics
Conservation laws, similarity, boundary layers, friction, and compressible flow.
UW catalogIntroduction to Heat Transfer
Conduction, convection, radiation, and basic heat-exchanger design.
UW catalogOrbital and Space Flight Mechanics
Two-body motion, orbital trajectories, rocket dynamics, orbital maneuvers, and interplanetary transfers.
UW catalogMathematics & computing
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
Integral calculus of single-variable functions, with applications and problem solving.
UW catalogCalculus with Analytic Geometry III
Three-dimensional vector geometry, vector functions, multivariable derivatives, and Taylor series.
UW catalogIntroduction to Differential Equations
First- and second-order ordinary differential equations and Laplace transforms.
UW catalogMatrix Algebra with Applications
Linear systems, vector spaces, matrices, least squares, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.
UW catalogBeginning Scientific Computing
Programming for numerical models, analysis, and visualization of science and engineering problems using Python or MATLAB.
UW catalogIntroduction to Computer Programming II
Program decomposition, data abstraction, and computational problem solving with lists, dictionaries, and sets.
UW catalogPhysics & electrical engineering
Mechanics
Foundations of mechanics for science and engineering, with experimental laboratory work.
UW catalogElectromagnetism
Principles of electromagnetism, supported by laboratory experiments and tutorials.
UW catalogWaves, Light, and Heat
Oscillations, electromagnetic waves, optics, waves in matter, fluids, and thermodynamics, with experiments.
UW catalogFundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Circuit models, Kirchhoff’s laws, passive components, operational amplifiers, and differential equations for circuit response.
UW catalogEngineering exploration & project work
Engineering Exploration
Presentations and discussions introducing engineering disciplines, research, and current engineering topics.
UW catalogEngineering Experiential Learning
Team projects applying engineering, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship to practical challenges.
UW catalogSpecial Projects
Project work with a required written report.
UW catalogIn progress · Autumn 2026
Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
Connections between material properties, manufacturing methods, and component design.
UW catalogMaterials Science and Engineering for Batteries
Battery materials, chemistry, processing, cell fabrication, and applications.
UW catalogMechanics of Thin Films
Deposition, growth stresses, adhesion, fracture, and characterization of thin films.
UW catalogSpecial Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Lecture or laboratory topics that vary by offering.
UW catalogLearning through building
Engineering in practice
My projects show how I approach mechanical design, manufacturing, and physical testing.