Summer 2026
> Engineering/Engineering Technology
> MECH.4030
> 011
Course No: MECH.4030-011; SIS Class Nbr: 1957; SIS Term: 3540
Course Status: Open
Course Description
Students perform experiments demonstrating thermal fluids concepts, including fluid mechanics and heat transfer, in a laboratory setting. They engage with measurement and diagnostics systems, including various transducers, their associated signal conditioners, as well as digital data acquisition and recording devices. Statistical methods are emphasized for data analysis. Students perform calibration and select appropriate sampling rates and test durations for experiments. The systems tested range from a simple multi-sensor laboratory apparatus to commercial scale thermal-fluids systems. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Quantitative Literacy (QL).
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: MECH 3810;MECH 3410orMECH 3820
- Section Notes: Auto enroll course, the 011 section is the non-enrollment section. See the 011L section for cost.
- Core Codes: STEM, MULTI-COMP, QL
- Credits: 0; Contact Hours: 4
- Instructor: Majid Ali
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- T,Th | 1:00 PM-3:20 PM ET
- 2026 Summer: May 18 to Jun 29
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: --
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
Friday Class Meetings for Live Online and On-Campus Courses
Unless otherwise noted above
- Summer Start I M/W classes begin Monday, May 18 and include 2 FRIDAYS: May 22 and June 5 at regularly scheduled hours.
- Summer Start I T/Th classes begin Tuesday, May 19 and include 2 FRIDAYS: May 29 and June 12 at regularly scheduled hours.
- Summer Start I Last Class Meetings: M/W, M/W/Th (3-cr), and M-Th (4-cr) end June 29; M-F (4-cr) ends June 26; T/Th ends June 25.
- Summer Start II M/W classes begin Monday, July 6 and include 2 FRIDAYS: July 10 and July 24 at regularly scheduled hours.
- Summer Start II T/Th classes begin Tuesday, July 7 and include 2 FRIDAYS: July 17 and July 31 at regularly scheduled hours.
- Summer Start II Last Class Meetings: M/W and M-F (4-cr) end Aug 12; T/Th, M/W/Th (3-cr), and M-Th (4-cr) end Aug 13.
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