H Course Info:Layout 1 - registrar.mst.edu · Course Numbers This section has been prepared to give you a listing and description of the approved graduate level courses at the Missouri

Course NumbersThis section has been prepared to give you a listing

and description of the approved graduate level courses atthe Missouri University of Science and Technology.Courses listed are those approved at the time thispublication went to press. Changes are made at regularintervals. Electronic catalog descriptions, which areupdated during the academic year, are available on theWeb at: http://registrar.mst.edu/cataloginfo/cataloginfo.html or on Joe’SS. This will enable you to keep abreast ofnew course additions. For current information on whencourses are available, consult the campus schedule ofclasses available from the Registrar’s Office, 103 ParkerHall.

0- 99 Courses normally taken by freshman andsophomores. May not be used as any part ofa graduate degree program.

100-199 Courses normally taken by upper-classundergraduate students. May not be used asany part of a graduate degree program.

200-299 Upper-class undergraduates and restrictedgraduate courses. Courses so numbered donot give graduate credit for an advanceddegree in the field of the department offeringthe course.

300-399 Upper-class undergraduates and graduatestudents. Commonly approved for graduateprograms only when the student is regularlyenrolled in a graduate school and then only ifthe course fits the purpose of the degreeprogram.

400-499 Graduate courses and research.Undergraduate and postbaccalaureatestudents are not normally eligible to enroll in400-level courses.

Course InformationThe number in parentheses following the name of

the course indicates the number of credit hours given forsuccessfully completing the course. It also reflects thesection type; for example, (LEC 3.0) designates a lecturecourse of three hours credit; (LAB 1.0) designates alaboratory course of one-hour credit and (IND 0.0-15.0)designates independent study or research with variablehours. A lecture credit hour is usually the credit grantedfor satisfactorily passing a course of approximately 15classroom hours. A laboratory course of one-hour creditwould normally meet three classroom hours per week for15 weeks.

Three credit hour courses normally meet 50 minutesthree times per week, or 75 minutes twice a week, for 15weeks. The time in class is the same in each case. If youhave two classes in succession, there should be at least 10minutes between classes. Classes meeting Monday-Wednesday-Friday will normally begin on the hour. Classesmeeting Tuesday-Thursday will normally alternatebetween the hour and half hour, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Inaddition, there is an Academic Free hour 12:00-1:00 onMonday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Students must have completed the statedprerequisite(s) for the course for admission to the courseor obtain the ‘Consent of the Instructor’ of the course.

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300 Special Problems (IND 0.0-6.0) Problems orreadings on specific subjects or projects in thedepartment. Consent of instructor required.

301 Special Topics (Variable 0.0-6.0) This course isdesigned to give the department an opportunity totest a new course. Variable title.

307 Vibrations I (LEC 3.0) Equations of motion, freeand forced vibration of single degree of freedomsystems. Natural frequencies, resonance, modes ofvibration and energy dissipation are studied. Thevibration of continuous systems is introduced.Prerequisites: Mc Eng 211 and 213, or Ae Eng 213and Math 204. (Co-listed with Mech Eng 307)

309 Engineering Acoustics I (LEC 3.0) Introductionto acoustical theory and measurement withemphasis on mechanical and aerospaceengineering applications. Plane and spherical wavepropagation, resonators and filters, absorption,room acoustics, human response to noise, noiselegislation, noise control. Use of commoninstrumentation in several projects. Prerequisites:Mc Eng 211 & 213, or Ae Eng 213 & Math 204.(Co-listed with Mc Eng 309)

311 Introduction to Composite Materials andStructures (LEC 3.0) Introduction to fiber-reinforced composite materials and structures withemphasis on analysis and design. Compositemicromechanics, lamination theory and failurecriteria. Design procedures for structures made ofcomposite materials. An overview of fabrication andexperimental characterization. Prerequisite: IDE110. (Co-listed with Mech Eng 382)

313 Intermediate Dynamics of Mechanical andAerospace Systems (LEC 3.0) Principles ofdynamics are applied to problems in the design ofmechanical and aerospace systems; basic conceptsin kinematics and dynamics; dynamics of systemsof particles; dynamics of rigid bodies, three-dimensional effects in machine elements; dynamicstability, theory and applications; methods ofanalytical dynamics. Prerequisite: Mc Eng 213 or AeEng 213. (Co-listed with Mc Eng 313)

314 Spaceflight Mechanics (LEC 3.0) Further topicsin orbital mechanics. Time equations, Lambert'sproblem, patched-conic method, orbitalmaneuvers, orbit determination, orbit design, re-entry problem. Prerequisite: Ae Eng 213.

315 Concurrent Engineering I (LEC 3.0) Students willbe introduced to the concurrent engineeringapproach to product development. They will learnto set up quantitative requirements and then use aquantitative rating process to identify the criticalrequirements relating to the desired product. Theinteraction between design, manufacturing,assembly, cost, and supportability will be covered.The students will form teams and practice theconcurrent engineering process for simple products.Prerequisites: Mech Eng 213 or Aero Eng 231, andIDE 110. (Co-listed with Mech Eng 315)

316 Concurrent Engineering II (LAB 3.0)Students will form groups and then using theelectronic data based approach apply theconcurrent engineering process to developproducts. Areas to be covered are the customer,design, manufacturing, assembly, cost andsupportability. Prerequisite: Ae Eng 315 or Mc Eng315. (Co-listed with Mc Eng 316)

319 Advanced Thermodynamics (LEC 3.0) After ashort review of classical thermodynamics, theelements of chemical reactions, chemicalequilibrium, statistical thermodynamics, and thebasic concepts of kinetic theory are presented.Prerequisite: Ae Eng 233. (Co-listed with Mc Eng319)

320 Advanced Mechanics of Materials (LEC 3.0)Comprehensive insight into mechanics of materials.Topics to include: theories of failure, torsion ofnoncircular sections, shear flow and shear center,unsymmetric bending, bending of curvedmembers, beams on elastic foundation andpressurization of thick walled cylinders.Prerequisites: IDE 110, Math 204. (Co-listed withMech Eng 320)

322 Interoduction to Solid Mechanics (LEC 3.0)Review of basic concepts in continuum mechanics.Finite elasticity: some universal solutions forisotropic materials, application of specialmechanical models. Linear elasticity: compatibility,stress functions, superposition, special examplessuch as extension, torsion, bending, and planeproblems. Elements of plasticity. Prerequisite: EMech 311. (Co-listed with Mc Eng 322)

325 Intermediate Heat Transfer (LEC 3.0)Analytical study of conduction; theory of thermalradiation and applications; energy and momentumequations in convective heat transfer and review ofempirical relations. Current topics are included.Prerequisite: Mc Eng 225. (Co-listed with Mc Eng325)

327 Combustion Processes (LEC 3.0) Application ofchemical, thermodynamic, and gas dynamicprinciples to the combustion of solid, liquid, andgaseous fuels. Includes stoichiometry,thermochemistry, reaction mechanism, reactionvelocity, temperature levels, and combustionwaves. Prerequisite: Mc Eng 221. (Co-listed with McEng 327)

329 Smart Materials and Sensors (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) Smart structures with fiber reinforced polymer(FRP) composites and advanced sensors. Multi-disciplinary topics include characterization,performance, and fabrication of compositestructures; fiber optic, resistance, and piezoelectricsystems for strain sensing; and applications ofsmart composite structures. Laboratory and teamactivities involve manufacturing, measurementsystems, instrumented structures, and

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performance tests on a large-scale smart compositebridge. Prerequisites: Senior standing and Math204. (Co-listed with Mech Eng 329, Elec Eng 329and Civ Eng 318)

331 Intermediate Thermofluid Mechanics (LEC 3.0)Derivation of Navier-Stokes equations, analyticalsolutions of viscous flows; flow in pipes, flownetworks; intermediate treatment of boundarylayer theory; micro-fluidics and MEMS; introductionto numerical methods for solving fluid flows; and,preliminary treatise on turbulence. Prerequisite: McEng 231 or Ae Eng 231. (Co-listed with Mc Eng 331)

334 Stability of Engineering Structures (LEC 3.0)Solution of stability problems with applications tocolumns, plates and shell structures. Torsionaland lateral buckling of columns. Buckling underhigh temperatures. Effect of imperfectionsintroduced by a technological process on stability.Design issues related to stability requirements.Prerequisites: IDE 110; Math 204; and IDE 150 orMech Eng 160 or Aero Eng 160. (Co-listed withMech Eng 334)

335 Aerospace Propulsion Systems (LEC 3.0)Study of atmospheric and space propulsion systemswith emphasis on topics of particular currentinterest. Mission analysis in space as it affects thepropulsion system. Power generation in spaceincluding direct and indirect energy conversionschemes. Prerequisite: Ae Eng 235.

336 Fracture Mechanics (LEC 3.0) Linear elastic andplastic mathematical models for stresses aroundcracks; concept of stress intensity; strain energyrelease rates; correlation of models withexperiment; determination of plane stress andplane strain parameters; application to design.Prerequisite: IDE 110. (Co-listed with Mech Eng336)

339 Computational Fluid Dynamics (LEC 3.0)Introduction to the numerical solution of theNavier-Stokes equations, by finite differencemethods, in both stream function-vorticity andprimitive variable formulations. Course formatemphasizes student development of completecomputer programs utilizing a variety of solutionmethods. Prerequisites: Comp Sci 53 or 73 or 74;one course in fluid mechanics. (Co-listed with McEng 339)

342 Experimental Stress Analysis II (LEC 2.0 andLAB 1.0) Acquaints the student with sometechniques of experimental stress analysis. Topicsinclude principal stresses, strain to stressconversion, transmission and reflection photoelasticmethods, Moire fringe methods, and analogies.Prerequisites: IDE 110, Eng Mech 321. (Co-listedwith Mech Eng 342, Eng Mech 342)

344 Fatigue Analysis (LEC 3.0) The mechanism offatigue, fatigue strength of metals, fracturemechanics, influence of stress conditions on fatiguestrength, stress concentrations, surface treatmenteffects, corrosion fatigue and fretting corrosion,fatigue of joints components and structures, design

to prevent fatigue. Prerequisite: IDE 110. (Co-listedwith Mech Eng 338)

349 Robotic Manipulators and Mechanisms (LEC2.0 and LAB 1.0) Overview of industrialapplications, manipulator systems and geometry.Manipulator kinematics; hand location, velocity andacceleration. Basic formulation of manipulatordynamics and control. Introduction to machinevision. Projects include robot programming, vision-aided inspection and guidance, and systemintegration. Prerequisites: Cmp Sc 73, Ae Eng 213.(Co-listed with Mc Eng 349)

350 Integrated Product Development (LEC 2.0 andLAB 1.0) Students in design teams will simulate theindustrial concurrent engineering developmentprocess. Areas covered will be design,manufacturing, assembly, cost, and productsupport. Using a 3-D solid modeling program,students will design, analyze, and send the database to the automated machine shop where theparts will be manufactured. The parts will then beassembled, tested and analyzed for theirperformance. Prerequisites: Ae Eng 251 or Mc Eng208 for Design; Mc Eng 213 for Assembly;Accompanied or preceded by Mc Eng 353 forManufacturing; Eng Mg 375 or 385 for Cost/ProductSupport.

352 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (LEC3.0) Variational formulation of the governingequations. Finite element model, interpolationfunctions, numerical integration, assembly ofelements and solution procedures. Applications tosolid mechanics, fluid mechanics and heat transferproblems. Two-dimensional problems. Computerimplementation and use of commercial finiteelement codes. Prerequisite: Math 204. (Co-listedwith Mech Eng 312)

353 Aeroelasticity (LEC 3.0) Study of phenomenainvolving interactions among inertial, aerodynamic,and elastic forces and the influence of theseinteractions on aircraft and space vehicle design.Some aeroelastic phenomena are: divergence,control effectiveness, control reversal, flutter,buffeting, dynamic response to rapidly appliedloads, aeroelastic effects on load distribution, andstatic and dynamic stability. Prerequisites: Ae Eng251 and 271.

360 Probabilistic Engineering Design (LEC 3.0)The course deals with uncertainties in engineeringanalysis and design at three levels - uncertaintymodeling, uncertainty analysis, and design underuncertainty. It covers physics-based reliabilityanalysis and reliability-based design, robustnessassessment and robust design, their integrationwith design simulations, and their engineeringapplications. Prerequisite: Mech Eng 208 or AeroEng 261. (Co-listed with Mech Eng 360)

361 Flight Dynamics - Stability and Control (LEC3.0) Review of static stability, dynamic equations ofmotion, linearized solutions, classical control

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design and analysis techniques, introduction tomodern control. Prerequisite: Ae Eng 261.

369 Introduction to Hypersonic Flow (LEC 3.0) Astudy of the basic principles of hypersonic flow.Invisvid and viscous hypersonic flow. Application ofnumerical methods. High temperature flow.Consideration of real gas and rarefied flow.Applications in aero-dynamic heating andatmospheric entry. Prerequisite: Ae Eng 271 or McEng or Ae Eng 331.

371 V/Stol Aerodynamics (LEC 3.0) Basic concepts ofV/STOL flight. Take-off transition and landingperformance, thrust vectoring. Propeller andhelicopter aerodynamics. Unblown and blown flaps.Boundary layer control. Lift fans and ductedpropellers. Wing-propeller interaction and thrustaugmentation. Prerequisite: Ae Eng 271.

377 Principles of Engineering Materials (LEC 3.0)Examination of engineering materials withemphasis on selection and application of materialsin industry. Particular attention is given toproperties and applications of materials in extremetemperature and chemical environments. Adiscipline specific design project is required. (Not atechnical elective for undergraduate metallurgy orceramic majors) (Co-listed with Ch Eng 347,Physics 377, Mt Eng 377, Cr Eng 377)378 )

378 Mechatronics (LEC 3.0) This course will introducestudents to the basics of mechatronics (i.e. theintegration of mechanical, electrical, computer, andcontrol systems). Students will learn thefundamentals of sensors and actuators formechanical systems, computer interfacing,microcontrollers, real-time software, and control.Prerequisite: Mech Eng 279 or equivalent. (Co-listed with Mech Eng 378, Elec Eng 378 and CompEng 378)

380 Spacecraft Design I (LEC 3.0) Fundamentals ofspacecraft design. Systems engineering, subsystemanalysis and design. Gantt charts, organizationalcharts. Oral presentations and technicaldocumentation. Term project to involve design anddevelopment of actual flight hardware, continuinginto Spacecraft Design II. Prerequisites: Ae Eng251, 261, and 271 for Ae Eng majors; consent ofinstructor for non-Ae Eng majors.

381 Mechanical and Aerospace Control Systems(LEC 3.0) Synthesis of mechanical and aerospacesystems to perform specific control functions.Response and stability are studied. Singular valueanalysis for stability margins is introduced.Prerequisite: Mc Eng 279 or Ae Eng 361. (Co-listedwith Mc Eng 381)

382 Spacecraft Design II (LAB 3.0) As a continuationof Ae Eng 380, detailed spacecraft design isperformed, leading to procurement ofcomponents. As schedules permit, spacecraftfabrication and test commence. Development oflabs to facilitate spacecraft test, operation, and dataanalysis continues. Prerequisites: Aero Eng 380 for

AE Eng majors; consent of instructor for non-AEEng majors.

390 Undergraduate Research (IND 0.0-6.0)Designed for the undergraduate student whowishes to engage in research. Not for graduatecredit. Not more than six (6) credit hours allowedfor graduation credit. Subject and credit to bearranged with the instructor.


401 Special Topics (Variable 0.0-6.0) This course isdesigned to give the department an opportunity totest a new course. Variable title. (Co-listed with McEng 401)

407 Advanced Vibrations (LEC 3.0) Advancedtreatment of discrete and continuous vibratorysystems. Extensive use is made of matrixmethods and operator notation. Special topicsinclude: transmission matrices, relativecoordinates, time dependent boundary conditions,approximate techniques for linear systems,nonlinear systems and random excitations.Prerequisite: Mc Eng or Ae Eng 307 or E Mech 361.(Co-listed with Mc Eng 407)

408 Advanced Finite Element Analysis (LEC 3.0)Higher order, isoparametric and mixed finiteelements. Eigenvalue and time-dependentproblems. Solution procedures for dynamicanalysis. Implicit and explicit methods. Applicationsto viscous incompressible fluid and plate bendingproblems. Three-dimensional problems. Nonlinearfinite element analysis. Practical applications usingcommercial software. Prerequisite: Mech Eng 312or Aero Eng 352. (Co-listed with Mech Eng 408)

410 Seminar (LEC 0.0-1.0) Discussion of currenttopics. (Co-listed with Mech Eng 410)

413 Advanced Aerospace Mechanics (LEC 3.0)Current problems in aerospace dynamics aretreated using methods of analytical mechanics;gyroscopic phenomena; the calculus of variations,stability of systems, to include approximatetechniques. Prerequisite: Mc Eng or Ae Eng 313.(Co-listed with Mc Eng 413)

422 Applied Linear Elasticity (LEC 3.0)Formulation and study of boundary-value problemsin 2-D linear elastostatics: Equilibrium andcompatibility. Stress function formulations inCartesian and polar coordinates. Curved beam,wedge and plane contact problems. Dislocationsand cracks. Thermoelasticity. Prerequisites: IDE110, Math 325 (Co-listed with Mech Eng 422)

423 Viscous Fluid Flow (LEC 3.0) Fundamentals ofviscous fluids for incompressible and compressibleflows governed by Navier-Stokes equations; exact,approximate, and numerical solutions for steadyand unsteady laminar flows; stability, transition,and turbulence, CFD simulations of internal andexternal flows. Prerequisite: Mc Eng or Ae Eng 331.(Co-listed with Mc Eng 423)

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425 Heat Transfer by Conduction (LEC 3.0) A studyof conduction of heat transfer in solids by analyticaland other methods. Prerequisite: Mc Eng or Ae Eng325. (Co-listed with Mc Eng 425)

427 Heat Transfer by Convection (LEC 3.0) Ananalytical study of convective heat transfer inlaminar and turbulent flows; forced convection,natural convection, and mixed convection;combined heat and mass transfer; heat transferwith change of phase; instability of laminar flow;current topics in convection. Prerequisite: Mc Engor Ae Eng 325. (Co-listed with Mc Eng 427)

429 Heat Transfer by Radiation (LEC 3.0) A study ofthe nature of thermal radiation; implications fromelectromagnetic theory; radiative characteristics ofsurfaces; enclosures; configuration factors;radiosity; specular and diffuse reflection; transferin absorbing, emitting and scattering media;combined radiation conduction and convection;experimental methods. Prerequisite: Mc Eng or AeEng 325. (Co-listed with Mc Eng 429)

431 Gas Dynamics I (LEC 3.0) A critical analysis of thephenomena governing the flow of a compressiblefluid; introduction to flow in two and threedimensions; Prandtl-Meyer expansions; smallperturbations in subsonic and supersonic flows;method of characteristics. Prerequisite: Mc Eng orAe Eng 331. (Co-listed with Mc Eng 431)

435 Turbulence in Fluid Flow (LEC 3.0)

Fundamentals of statistical theory of turbulence;turbulence modeling for transport processes ofheat, mass, and momentum; closure schemes forReynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations in freeturbulence and wall turbulence; CFD simulations ofturbulent flows. Prerequisite: Mc Eng or Ae Eng331. (Co-listed with Mc Eng 435)

437 Physical Gas Dynamics (LEC 3.0) Features ofhigh temperature gas flows including thedevelopment of the necessary background fromkinetic theory, statistical mechanics, chemicalthermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Equilibriumand Nonequilibrium gas properties and gas flowsare included. Prerequisite: Mc Eng or Ae Eng 331(Co-listed with Mc Eng 437)

457 Markov Decision Processes (LEC 3.0)Introduction to Markov Decision Processes andDynamic Programming. Application to InventoryControl and other optimization and control topics.Prerequisite: Graduate standing in background ofprobability or statistics. (Co-listed with Comp Eng457, Mech Eng 447, Eng Mgt 457 and Comp Sci457)

458 Adaptive Critic Designs (LEC 3.0) Review ofNeurocontrol and Optimization, Introduction toApproximate Dynamic Programming (ADP),Reinforcement Learning (RL), Combined Conceptsof ADP and RL - Heuristic Dynamic Programming(HDP), Dual Heuristic Programming (DHP), GlobalDual Heuristic Programming (GDHP), and CaseStudies. Prerequisite: Elec Eng 368 NeuralNetworks or equivalent (Computational Intelligence

Comp Eng 301) (Co-listed with Comp Eng, ElecEng, Mech Eng and Sys Eng 458)

479 Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanical andAerospace Systems (LEC 3.0) A unified treatmentof modern system theory for the Mechanical andAerospace Engineering Controls Analyst, includinganalysis and synthesis of linear and nonlinearsystems, compensation and optimization ofcontinuous and discrete systems, and theory ofadaptivity. Prerequisite: Mc Eng 381 or Ae Eng 381.(Co-listed with Mc Eng 479)

484 Analysis of Laminated Composite Structures(LEC 3.0) An overview of isotropic beams, plates,and shells. Bending, vibration, and buckling oflaminated composite beams and plates: exact andapproximate solutions. Development of compositeshell theory and simplified solutions. Analysis ofcomposite structures including transverse sheardeformation and thermal effects. Prerequisite:Mech Eng 382 or Aero Eng 311. (Co-listed withMech Eng 484)

485 Mechanics of Composite Materials (LEC 3.0)Effective moduli of spherical, cylindrical andlamellar systems. Micromechanics of fiber-matrixinterfaces and unidirectional composites.Application of shear leg and other approximatetheories to interfaces and composites including fiberpull-out, debonding and matrix cracking.Prerequisite: Mech Eng 382 or Aero Eng 311. (Co-listed with Mech Eng 485)

490 Research (IND 0.0-15.0) Investigations of anadvanced nature leading to the preparation of athesis or dissertation. Consent of instructorrequired.

493 Oral Examination (IND 0.0) After completion ofall other program requirements, oral examinationsfor on-campus M.S./Ph.D. students may beprocessed during intersession. Off-campus M.S.students must be enrolled in oral examination andmust have paid an oral examination fee at the timeof the defense/comprehensive examination (oral/written). All other students must enroll for creditcommensurate with uses made of facilities and/orfaculties. In no case shall this be for less than three(3) semester hours for resident students.

495 Continuous Registration (LEC 1.0) Doctoralcandidates who have completed all requirementsfor the degree except the dissertation, and areaway from the campus must continue to enroll forat least one hour of credit each registrationperiod until the degree is completed. Failure to doso may invalidate the candidacy. Billing will beautomatic as will registration upon payment.

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Biological Sciences Courses



310 Seminar (RSD 1.0) Presentation of a scientificpaper concerned with current topics in biologicalsciences. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

311 Bioinformatics (LEC 3.0) The course willfamiliarize students with the application ofcomputational methods to biology, as viewed fromboth perspectives. It will introduce problems inmolecular, structural, morphological, andbiodiversity informatics, and will discuss principles,algorithms, and software to address them.Prerequisites: Bio Sci 110 or 111 and Comp Sci53/54 or 74/78. (Co-listed with Comp Sci 311)

315 Developmental Biology (LEC 3.0) Study of thepatterns of development of the vertebrate embryo,the molecular mechanisms of tissue induction, andinteractions among developing tissues.Prerequisites: Bio 211.

321 Pathogenic Microbiology (LEC 3.0) A study ofmedically important microorganisms. Students willlearn about the properties that enable organisms tocause disease as well as the disease process withinthe host. Special emphasis will be placed on recentadvances in the molecular genetics of hostpathogen interaction. Prerequisite: Bio 221 or CvEng 261.

325 Microbiology In Bioengineering (LEC 3.0)General introduction to prokaryotic and eukaryoticmicroorganisms and viruses. Consideration ofvarious parameters affecting the growth, basictechniques of culture, and industrial applications ofmicroorganisms. Prerequisite: Bio 211.

328 Nutritional And Medicinal Properties Of Plants(LEC 3.0) A survey of the biochemical andphysiological functions of mineral elements,vitamins, and other organic compounds from plantsnecessary in human nutrition; and an overview ofthe medicinal derivatives of various plants, theireffects and uses. Prerequisites: Bio Sci 110 or BioSci 111; and Bio Sci 211.

331 Molecular Genetics (LEC 3.0) A study of theproperties and functions of DNA that make thismacromolecule unique in the universe. Examples ofreplication, transcription, translation, repair, andregulation will be examined in viruses, prokaryotes,and eukaryotes. Prerequisites: Bio 231 and Bio 211.

332 Molecular Genetics Laboratory (LAB 2.0) Thiscourse provides experience in the use of a variety ofDNA manipulation techniques that are common tomolecular studies. These include DNA extraction,restriction mapping, Southern blotting,recombinant plasmid construction, DNA sequencingand analysis, and polymerase chain reaction.Prerequisite: Preceded or accompanied by Bio 331.

340 Biomaterials I (LEC 3.0) This course will introducesenior undergraduate students to a broad array oftopics in biomaterials, including ceramic, metallic,and polymeric biomaterials for in vivo use, basicconcepts related to cells and tissues, host reactionsto biomaterials, biomaterials-tissue compatibility,and degradation of biomaterials. Prerequisite:Senior undergraduate standing. (Co-listed with CerEng 340, Met Eng 340, Chem Eng 340)

341 Tissue Engineering I (LEC 3.0) The course willintroduce senior undergraduate students to theprinciples and clinical applications of tissueengineering including the use of biomaterialsscaffolds, living cells and signaling factors todevelop implantable parts for the restoration,maintenance, or replacement of biological tissuesand organs. Prerequisite: Senior standing. (Co-listed with MS&E 341)

342 Exercise Physiology (LEC 3.0) Coverscardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolicresponses to aerobic and anaerobic muscularactivities, work capacities, nutritional factors inperformance, and role of exercise in health.Prerequisite: Bio Sci 110 or Bio Sci 111.

345 Comparative Chordate Anatomy (LEC 2.0 andLAB 2.0) An integrated, comparative study ofchordate structures and systems, with emphasis onevolution, development and function. Includesexamination of gross anatomy and histology ofselected forms. Prerequisites: Bio Sci 113, Bio Sci114.

352 Biological Effects Of Radiation (LEC 3.0)Introduction to biological effects of ionizingradiation including mode of induction of mutations,effects on the developing fetus and specific tissuesplus therapeutic applications of various types ofradiation. Prerequisites: Bio Sci 110 or Bio Sci 111;and Chem 3.

354 Freshwater Ecology (LEC 3.0) The ecology ofstreams, lakes, and wetlands. The course will coverthe physical and chemical characteristics offreshwater environments, the diversity of life infreshwaters, biogeochemical processes, and threatsto freshwater systems. Prerequisite: Bio Sci 251.

358 Advanced Biodiversity (LEC 3.0) This coursefocuses on the enhancement and reduction ofbiodiversity and modern techniques of measuringand monitoring it. Topics include biogeography,community structure, competition, predation, foodwebs, geology-biology relationships, environmentalchange, and human impact. Additional costs and aweek-long field trip are required. Prerequisite: BioSci 235 or Bio Sci 251.

370 Toxicology (LEC 3.0) A study of natural and man-made toxicants, various possible routes ofexposure, absorption, distribution, biotrans-formation, specific target sites, and mechanismsinvolved in elicitation of toxic effects, as well asdetoxification and excretion. Prerequisites: Bio Sci211, Bio Sci 231, at least Junior standing.

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375 Advanced Biology Lab Techniques I (IND 1.0-3.0) Advanced level laboratory designed to acquaintstudents of cellular and molecular biology withtechniques employed in current research. Studentsselect one to three miniprojects, each designed toinvolve 40 to 45 hours of library and laboratorywork. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing inBiological Sciences or related field plus consent ofinstructor.

381 Immunology (LEC 3.0) A study of the principlesof immunology, including biological and biochemicalaspects of the immune response,immunochemistry, serology, immunoglobulin and T-cell mediated allergies, tumor andtransplantation immunology, autoimmune diseases,and the role of immunity in host defense.Prerequisites: Chem 223 or Chem 363 and Bio 211.

382 Neurobiology (LEC 3.0) An intermediate course incellular neurobiology. Emphasis will be placed onthe unique properties of neurons and otherexcitable cells. Topics covered include the structureand biophysical properties of neurons, synaptictransmission, neurochemistry, signal transduction,neuropharmacology and neurodevelopment.Prerequisite: Bio Sci 211.

383 Pharmacology (LEC 3.0) The basic principles ofdrug action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamicsand toxicity. We will emphasize the actions of drugsused to treat cardiovascular and nervous systemdisorders. Students will review the primaryliterature to prepare both written and oral reportson drug actions. Prerequisite: Bio Sci 211.

388 Biomedical Problems (LEC 3.0) This course willuse a problem-based learning approach to examinebiological aspects of various medical conditions.Students will work in groups and individually toanswer problems related to diagnostic testing andevaluation of diseases and other medicalconditions. Prerequisites: Bio Sci 211 and 221, BioSci 242 recommended.

390 Undergraduate Research (IND 1.0-3.0)Designed for the undergraduate student whowishes to engage in research. Not for graduatecredit. Not more than six credit hours forgraduation credit. Subject and credit to be arrangedwith the instructor. Prerequisite: Consent ofinstructor.

391 General Virology (LEC 3.0) An overview of thefield of virology, including plant, animal, andbacterial viruses. Discussions will includemorphology, classification, virus-host interactions,genetics, clinical and industrial aspects of viruses,and viruses as model systems for basic biologicalstudies. Prerequisites: Bio Sci 110 or 111; Bio Sci211, 221, Chem 1, 3, 221.

400 Special Problems (IND 0.0-6.0) Graduateproblems or readings on specific subjects orprojects in the department. Prerequisite: Consentof the instructor.


402 Problems In Applied And EnvironmentalBiology (LEC 0.0-3.0) Overview of major areas ofresearch in applied biology and environmentalscience with a focus on interdisciplinary approachesused on the S&T campus in ongoing research.Prerequisite: Acceptance to Graduate Program.

410 Graduate Seminar (RSD 0.0-6.0) Presentationand discussion of current topics in Applied andEnvironmental Biology.

418 Plant Stress Physiology (LEC 3.0) Course coversplant responses to environmental stress.Physiological anatomical, biochemical andmolecular responses to both biotic and abioticstresses. Prerequisites: Bio 211, Bio 218 and 219and Chem 361.

421 Advanced Microbial Metabolism (LEC 3.0) Asurvey of the diverse metabolic properties ofmicroorganisms. Course material will emphasizemajor metabolic pathways and how they relate tomicrobial diversity and microbial ecology.Prerequisite: Bio 221 or an equivalent course.

422 Biomolecules (LEC 3.0) Demonstration of theprinciples of modern biochemistry as they relate tothe structure and function of the majormacromolecules of the cell. An emphasis will beplaced on reading and interpreting scientificliterature and scientific writing. Prerequisites: Bio211 and/or Chem 361 or an equivalent course.

440 Biomaterials II (LEC 3.0) This course willintroduce graduate students to a broad array oftopics in biomaterials, including ceramic, metallic,and polymeric biomaterials for in vivo use, basicconcepts related to cells and tissues, host reactionsto biomaterials, biomaterials-tissue compatibility,and degradation of biomaterials. A term paper andoral presentation are required. Prerequisite:Graduate Standing. (Co-listed with Cer Eng 440,Met Eng 440, Chem Eng 440)

441 Tissue Engineering II (LEC 3.0) The course willintroduce graduate students to the principles andclinical applications of tissue engineering includingthe use of biomaterials, scaffolds, living cells andsignaling factors to develop implantable parts forthe restoration, maintenance, or replacement ofbiological tissues and organs. A related topic termpaper and oral presentation are expected.Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Co-listed withMS&E 441)

442 Mammalian Physiology (LEC 3.0) Advancedstudy of the physiology of mammalian organsystems with a focus on membrane biophysics,endocrine control of metabolism, organinteractions, and homeostatic mechanisms.Prerequisites: Bio 211 plus either Bio 215 or Bio242.

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451 Environmental Microbiology (LEC 3.0) Topics tobe explored in this course will include but are notlimited to microbial growth and metabolic kinetics,life in extreme conditions, biogeochemical cycling,bioremediation of contaminants, waterbornepathogens and environmental biotechnology.Prerequisite: Must be a graduate student.

452 Astrobiology (LEC 3.0) The origins of life on earlyearth and the possibility of life on extraterrestrialbodies will be explored in this course throughlectures and journal article discussions. In addition,the means to study extraterrestrial environmentswill be considered. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

454 Advanced Freshwater Ecology (LEC 3.0) Theecology of streams, lakes, and wetlands. Thecourse will cover the physical and chemicalcharacteristics of freshwater environments, thediversity of life in freshwaters, biogeochemicalprocesses, and threats to freshwater systems.Research proposal and additional readings requiredfor graduate credit. Prerequisite: Graduate studentstanding.

455 Bioremediation (LEC 3.0) During this course, theuse of microorganisms and other living organismsfor the remediation of contaminated environmentswill be explored along with the techniquesnecessary for monitoring their activities.Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

461 Advanced Cell Biology (LEC 3.0) Advanced studyof the biology of eukaryotic cells, includingbiomembranes and membrane transport,subcellular organelles, cellular energetics, proteinsorting, cytoskeletal elements, cell to cell signalling,regulation of the cell cycle, and tissue organization.Prerequisite: Bio 211 or equivalent.

475 Techniques In Applied And EnvironmentalBiology (LEC 3.0) Students will have theopportunity for hands on experience with thevarious techniques used in the modern biologylaboratory. Techniques will include gene cloning,DNA sequencing, protein purification, growth anddevelopment of various model organisms, dataacquisition. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

490 Graduate Research (IND 0.0-15.0) Investigationof an advanced nature leading to the preparation ofa thesis or dissertation.

493 Oral Examination (IND 0.0) (Variable) Aftercompletion of all other program requirements, oralexaminations for on-campus M.S./PH.D studentsmay be processed during intersession. Off-campusM.S. students must be enrolled in oral examinationand must have paid an oral examination fee at thetime of the defense/comprehensive examination(oral/written). All other students must enroll forcredit commensurate with uses made of facilitiesand/or faculties. In no case shall this be for lessthan three (3) semester hours for residentstudents.

Business Courses


301 Special Topics (Variable 0.0-6.0) This is designedto give the department an opportunity to test a newcourse. Variable title.

302 Internship (IND 0.0-6.0) Internship will involvestudents applying critical thinking skills anddiscipline specific knowledge in a work settingbased on a project designed by the advisor andemployee. Activities will vary depending on thestudent's background and the setting. Prerequisite:Completed 30 hours toward degree.

305 Accounting Essentials (LEC 1.5) This course is anintroduction to the essentials of financial andmanagerial accounting for running a business. It isdesigned for students planning to enter the MBAprogram who need this area and for non-businessstudents who want some business background.Credit in this course cannot be applied to any majoror minor in Business, IST, or Economics.Prerequisite: Senior or Junior standing; 3.0 GPArequired.

306 Management and Business Law Essentials(LEC 1.5) This course is an introduction to theessentials of management and business law forrunning a business. It is designed for studentsplanning to enter the MBA program who need thisarea and for non-business students who want somebusiness background. Credit in this course cannotbe applied to any major or minor in Business, IST,or Economics. Prerequisite: Senior or JuniorStanding; 3.0 GPA required.

308 Operations Management Essentials (LEC 1.5)This course is an introduction to the essentials ofoperations management for running a business. Itis designed for students planning to enter the MBAprogram who need this area and for non-businessstudents who want some business background.Credit in this course cannot be applied to any majoror minor in Business, IST, or Economics.Prerequisite: Senior or Junior Standing; 3.0 GPArequired.

309 Mathematics and Statistics Essentials (LEC1.5) This course is an introduction to the essentialsof mathematics and statistics for running abusiness. It is designed for students planning toenter the MBA program who need this area and fornon-business students who want some businessbackground. Credit in this course cannot be appliedto any major or minor in Business, IST, orEconomics. Prerequisite: Senior or Junior Standing;3.0 GPA required.

311 Business Negotiations (LEC 3.0) The purpose ofthis course is to understand the practices andprocesses of negotiation so that you can negotiatesuccessfully in a variety of settings. The course isdesigned to be relevant to the broad spectrum ofnegotiation problems faced by managers,

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consultants, etc. Because almost everyonenegotiates all the time, this course is relevant toalmost any student. Prerequisite: Upperclassmen orgraduate status.

312 Management Information Systems Essentials(LEC 1.5) This course is an introduction to theessentials of management information systems forrunning a business. It is designed for studentsplanning to enter the MBA program who need thisarea and for non-business students who want somebusiness background. Credit in this course cannotbe applied to any major or minor in Business, IST,or Economics. Prerequisite: Senior or JuniorStanding; 3.0 GPA required.

320 Managerial Accounting (LEC 3.0) Emphasizesinternal use of accounting information inestablishing plans and objectives, controllingoperations, and making decisions involved withmanagement of an enterprise (the determination ofcosts relevant to a specific purpose such asinventory valuation, control of current operation, orspecial decisions). Prerequisite: Bus 120 or Eng Mgt130 or Eng Mgt 131 or Eng Mgt 230

360 Business Operations (LEC 3.0) This courseexamines the concepts, processes, and institutionsthat are fundamental to an understanding ofbusiness operations within organizations. Emphasisis on the management and organization ofmanufacturing and service operations and theapplication of quantitative methods to the solutionof strategic, tactical and operational problems.Prerequisites: Math 8 or 12 or 14; any Statisticscourse; Bus 120 or Eng Mgt 130 or Eng Mgt 131 orEng Mgt 230.

370 Human Resource Management (LEC 3.0) Thecourse examines employee selection, performanceappraisal, training and development,compensation, legal issues, and labor relations.Prerequisite: Bus 110.

375 International Business (LEC 3.0) This surveycourse will deal with business concepts, analyticalprocesses and philosophical bases for internationalbusiness operations. Emphasis is on environmentaldynamics, multinational business organizations,cultural and economic constraints, uniqueinternational business practices and internationaloperations, strategy and policy. Prerequisite: MKT311 or MKT 407 or Eng Mgt 251.

380 Strategic Management (LEC 3.0) Study of theformulation and implementation of corporative,business and functional strategies designed toachieve organizational objectives. Case studies andresearch reports may be used extensively.Prerequisites: MKT 311 or Eng Mgt 251; Finance250 or Eng Mgt 252; Senior standing

390 Undergraduate Research (IND 0.0-6.0)Designed for the undergraduate student whowishes to engage in research. Not for graduatecredit. Not more than six credit hours allowed forgraduation credit. Subject and credit to be arrangedwith the instructor.

397 Senior Business Design I (LEC 1.0) In thiscourse, students will become familiar with theprinciples of entrepreneurship; learn about thebasic purpose, content and structure of businessplans; and develop business presentation skillsthrough practice. At the end of the semester,student teams will give presentations to a bank inan attempt to secure a loan to run the business thefollowing semester. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.

398 Senior Business Design II (LEC 2.0) In thiscourse, students will be expected to carry out thebusiness plans created in Bus 397. Progress reportsare submitted roughly every 3 weeks during thesemester. At the end of the semester, studentsterminate the business organization and profits aredonated to a non-profit organization in the team'sname. Prerequisite: Bus 397.

400 Special Problems (IND 0.0-6.0) Problems orreadings on specific subjects or projects in thedepartment. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBAprogram.

405 Graduate Accounting Essentials (LEC 1.5) Thiscourse is an introduction to the essentials offinancial and managerial accounting for running abusiness. It's designed for students planning toenter the MBA program who need this area and fornon-business students who want some businessbackground. Credit cannot be applied to any majoror minor in Business, IST, or Economics. Additionalcase or report required. Prerequisite: BachelorDegree.

406 Graduate Management and Business LawEssentials (LEC 1.5) This course is an introductionto the essentials of management and business lawfor running a business. It is designed for studentsplanning to enter the MBA program. Credit in thiscourse cannot be applied to any major or minor inBusiness, IST, or Economics. Additional case orreport required. Prerequisite: Bachelor Degree.

408 Graduate Operations Management Essentials(LEC 1.5) This course is an introduction to theessentials of operations management for running abusiness. It is designed for students planning toenter the MBA program who need this area and fornon-business students who want some businessbackground. Credit cannot be applied to any majoror minor in Business, IST, or Economics. Additionalcase study or report required. Prerequisite:Bachelor Degree.

409 Graduate Mathematics and StatisticsEssentials (LEC 1.5) This course is an introductionto the essentials of mathematics and statistics forrunning a business. It is designed for studentsplanning to enter the MBA program who need thisarea and for non-business students who want somebusiness background. Credit cannot be applied toany major or minor in Business, IST, or Economics.Additional case study or report required.Prerequisite: Bachelor Degree.

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412 Graduate Management Information SystemsEssentials (LEC 1.5) This course is an introductionto the essentials of management informationsystems for running a business. It is designed forstudents planning to enter the MBA program. Creditin this course cannot be applied to any major orminor in Business, IST, or Economics. Additionalcase or report required. Prerequisite: BachelorDegree.

421 Teambuilding and Leadership (LEC 3.0) As thefirst course in the MBA program, this class will teachstudents how to work well in teams and help teamsbecome effective. Leadership, management,networking, presentation, and workplace socialskills will be covered. Prerequisite: Admission intothe MBA program.

422 International Marketing (LEC 3.0) This coursefocuses on the challenges faced by businessmanagers as they deal with a competitive globalmarket. The course will examine various topicsrelated to international marketing such as culturaldifferences, economic differences, differences inproduct and technical standards, globaladvertising, and international pricing andsegmentation. Prerequisite: MKT 307/407 orequivalent.

423 Management Information Systems andDatabases (LEC 3.0) This course covers the use ofmanagement information systems and databasesas used by business managers as they deal with acompetitive global market. Prerequisite: Bus312/412 or equivalent.

424 Managerial Accounting for Monitoring andControl (LEC 3.0) This course covers managerialaccounting and its critical role in decision making,monitoring, and controlling business processes.Prerequisite: Bus 305/405 or equivalent.

425 Operations and Project Management (LEC 3.0)This course covers operations management and itscritical role in developing and maintainingeffective and efficient processes in the organization.The use of project management tools is covered forpurposes of effectively managing organizationalchange. Prerequisite: Bus 308/408 or equivalent.

426 Business Process Integration Using EnterpriseResource Planning (LEC 3.0) This courseidentifies the key integration points between thedifferent business disciplines supporting eachbusiness process cycle. Emphasis will be on howorganizations make business decisions based on theanalysis and reporting from the operations andfinancial information on ERP. Prerequisites: Bus305/405 and Bus 308/408 or equivalent.

471 Advanced Business Negotiations (LEC 3.0) Thepurpose of this course is to understand thepractices and processes of negotiation so that youcan negotiate successfully in a variety of settings.The course is designed to be relevant to thebroad spectrum of negotiation problems faced bymanagers, consultants, etc. A negotiation project isalso required. Prerequisite: Graduate status.

475 Advanced International Business (LEC 3.0)Business concepts, analytical processes andphilosophical bases for international businessoperations. Emphasis is on environmentaldynamics, multinational business organizations,cultural and economic constraints, uniqueinternational business practices and internationaloperations, strategy and policy. Research projectrequired. Prerequisite: MKT 311 or MKT 407 or EngMgt 251.

490 Research (IND 0.0-6.0) The research project willinvolve students applying research techniques anddiscipline specific knowledge working on a projectdesigned by the advisor, often working with abusiness organization. Requires major report andformal presentation to sponsoring organization.Prerequisite: Bus 420.

491 Internship (IND 0.0-6.0) Students apply criticalthinking skills and discipline specific knowledge in awork setting based on a project designed by theadvisor and employer. Activities will vary dependingon the student's background and the setting.Requires major report and formal presentation tosponsoring organization. Prerequisite: Bus 420.

493 Oral Examination (IND 0.0) After completion ofall other requirements, oral examinations for on-campus M.B.A./Ph.D. students may be processedduring intersession. Off-campus M.B.A. studentsmust be enrolled in oral examination and must havepaid an oral examination fee at the timedefense/oral examination (oral/written). All otherstudents must enroll for credit commensurate withuses made of facilities and/or faculties. In no caseshall this be for less than three (3) semester hoursfor resident students.

499 Practicum (IND 0.0-6.0) This course is similar tothe BUS 491 Internship course. The difference isthat this course is intended for students who arealready employed by an organization for whom theywish to continue working. Prerequisite: BusinessCore.

Ceramic Engineering Courses



306 Mechanical Properties Of Ceramics (LEC 3.0and LAB 1.0) This course will treat the theory andtesting practice related to design based on themechanical properties of ceramics. The course alsoincludes a laboratory consisting of experiments forthe characterization of the mechanical properties ofceramics. Prerequisite: IDE 110.

308 Electrical Ceramics (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Theapplication and design of ceramics for the electricalindustry is discussed. Particular emphasis is placed

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on how ceramic materials are altered to meet theneeds of a specific application. The laboratoryacquaints the student with measurements whichare used for electrical property evaluation.Prerequisite: Cr Eng 284.

315 Organic Additives In Ceramic Processing (LEC2.0) Basic chemistry, structure and properties ororganic additives used in the ceramics industry;solvents, binders, plasticizers, dispersants. Use oforganic additives in ceramic processing.Prerequisites: Cr Eng 203 and 231.

331 Ceramic Processing (LEC 3.0) Powder, colloidaland sol-gel processing, forming methods, drying,sintering and grain growth. Relation of processingsteps to densification and microstructuredevelopment. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

333 Microelectronic Ceramic Processing (LEC 3.0)Materials, processing and design of microelectronicceramics are covered. Introduction to devices,triaxial ceramics, high aluminas, tape fabrication,metallizations, thick film processing and glass-to-metal seals. Prerequisites: Cr Eng 203 & 242.

338 Thermal Properties Of Ceramics (LEC 3.0) Thiscourse will teach the crystal physics underlying heatcapacity, internal energy, phonon and photonconduction, and thermal expansion. Theseproperties will be used to rationalize the behaviorof a wide variety of ceramic materials in severethermal environments. Prerequisite: SeniorStanding.

340 Biomaterials I (LEC 3.0) This course will introducesenior undergraduate students to a broad array oftopics in biomaterials, including ceramic, metallic,and polymeric biomaterials for in vivo use, basicconcepts related to cells and tissues, host reactionsto biomaterials, biomaterials-tissue compatibility,and degradation of biomaterials. Prerequisite:Senior undergraduate standing. (Co-listed with BioSci 340, Met Eng 340, Chem Eng 340)

352 International Engineering and Design (LEC3.0) A multi-disciplinary engineering course focusedon sustainable design and technology transfer todeveloping countries. Course includes elements oftraditional capstone design classes. Experientiallearning through competitions and/or field work is amajor component of the class. Prerequisite: Seniorstanding, instructor approval. (Co-listed with GeoEng 352 and Met Eng 352)

362 Thermomechanical/Electr ical/OpticalProperties Lab (LAB 1.0) Laboratory consisting ofthree separate modules of experiments for thecharacterization of the thermomechanical,electrical and optical properties of ceramics. Thestudent will choose one of the three modules.Prerequisite: IDE 110 or Cer Eng 284.

364 Refractories (LEC 3.0) The manufacture,properties, uses, performance, and testing of basic,neutral and acid refractories.

369 Glass Science And Engineering (LEC 3.0) Thedevelopment, manufacturing methods,applications, and properties of flat, fiber, container,

chemical, and special purpose glasses.Composition/property relationships for glasses andnucleation-crystallization processes for glass-ceramics are also covered. Prerequisite: Cr Eng103.

371 Dielectric And Electrical Properties Of Oxides(LEC 3.0) The processes occurring in inorganicmaterials under the influence of an electric field areconsidered from basic principles. Emphasis isplaced on application to real systems. Prerequisite:Cr Eng 284.

377 Principles Of Engineering Materials (LEC 3.0)Examination of engineering materials withemphasis on selection and application of materialsin industry. Particular attention is given toproperties and applications of materials in extremetemperature and chemical environments. Adiscipline specific design project is required. (Not atechnical elective for undergraduate metallurgy orceramic majors) (Co-listed with Ae Eng 377, Ch Eng347, Physics 377, Mt Eng 377)


392 X-Ray Diffraction Laboratory (LAB 1.0) Practicalaspects of sample preparation, instrument set-up,data collection, and analysis are covered. Studentscannot receive credit for Cr Eng 292 and Cr Eng392. Prerequisite: Preceded or accompanied by CrEng 291, or Cr Eng 477, or an advancedcrystallography course.



405 Interfacial Phenomena (LEC 3.0) The nature andconstitution of inorganic interfaces, surfaceprocesses and consequences, epitaxy, thermalgrooving, UHV techniques, field emission-ionizationand evaporation, surface models, adsorption andnucleation.

416 Composite Materials (LEC 3.0) The objective ofthis course is to give the students an understandingof the processing, design, and mechanical behaviorof composite materials. The course will treat bothfiber reinforced and laminate-based compositeswith an emphasis on the macromechanical behaviorof these composites with respect to theirarchitecture. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.

418 Optical Properties Of Materials (LEC 3.0) Theobjective of this course is to give the student afundamental understanding of the structure-opticalproperty relationships exhibited by isotropic andanisotropic materials. Topics will include thewave/particle nature of light, how light interactswith materials, color, and applications such as

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lasers, fiber optic communication systems, electro-optics, and integrated optics. Prerequisites: Physics24 or 25 and Math 22.

423 Sintering And Microstructure Development(LEC 3.0) Theory and practice of densification,microstructure evolution, effect of processing andmaterial factors, grain boundary migration, graingrowth. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

440 Biomaterials II (LEC 3.0) This course willintroduce graduate students to a broad array oftopics in biomaterials, including ceramic, metallic,and polymeric biomaterials for in vivo use, basicconcepts related to cells and tissues, host reactionsto biomaterials, biomaterials-tissue compatibility,and degradation of biomaterials. A term paper andoral presentation are required. Prerequisite:Graduate Standing. (Co-listed with Bio Sci 440, MetEng 440, Chem Eng 440)

450 Advanced Topics On The Vitreous State (LEC3.0) Modern aspects of the structure and dynamicsof inorganic vitreous materials will be reviewed andapplied towards understanding the macroscopicproperties of glasses. Prerequisite: Graduatestanding.

458 Electroceramic Composite (LEC 3.0) Theobjective of this course is to give the student anunderstanding of the structure-propertyrelationships exhibited by electroceramiccomposites. The composites of interest cover awide range of electrical phenomena includingcomposite dielectrics, piezoelectrics, conductors,magnets, and optics. Prerequisites: Cr Eng 284.

460 Crystal Anisotropy (LEC 3.0) The objective of thiscourse is to give the student an understanding ofcrystal structure-physical property relationships.The relationship between symmetry and tensorrepresentation will be examined, and then relatedto the mechanical, electrical and optical propertiesexhibited by the materials. Prerequisite: Cr Eng102.


491 Internship (IND 0.0-15.0) Students workingtoward a doctor of engineering degree will selectwith the advice of their committees, appropriateproblems for preparation of a dissertation. Theproblem selected and internship plan must conformto the purpose of providing a high level engineeringexperience consistent with the intent of the doctorof engineering degree.

493 Oral Examination (IND 0.0) After completion ofall other program requirements, oral examinationsfor on-campus M.S./Ph.D. students may beprocessed during intersession. Off-campus M.S.students must be enrolled in oral examination andmust have paid an oral examination fee at the timeof the defense/ comprehensive examination (oral/written). All other students must enroll for creditcommensurate with uses made of facilities and/or

faculties. In no case shall this be for less than three(3) semester hours for resident students.

495 Continuous Registration (IND 1.0) Doctoralcandidates who have completed all requirementsfor the degree except the dissertation and are awayfrom the campus must continue to enroll for at leastone hour of credit each registration period until thedegree is completed. Failure to do so may invalidatethe candidacy. Billing will be automatic as willregistration upon payment.

Chemical Engineering Courses



320 Chemical Process Flowsheeting (LEC 2.0 andLAB 1.0) The development, implementation, andevaluation of methods for determining themathematical model of a chemical process,ordering the equations in the mathematical model,and solving the model. Prerequisite: Math 204 orgraduate standing.

333 Intermediate Separation Processes (LEC 3.0)Fundamentals of separation operations such asextraction and distillation; rates of diffusion inequilibrium stages and continuous contactors;efficiencies; multistage contactors; performance ofequipment; phase equilibrium data;multicomponent separation. Prerequisite: Ch Eng235 or graduate standing.

335 Intermediate Transport Phenomena (LEC 3.0)The similarities of flow of momentum, heat andmass transfer and the applications of theseunderlying principles are stressed. Course isprimarily for seniors and beginning graduatestudents. Prerequisite: Chem Eng 237 or Chem Eng263 or graduate standing.

340 Biomaterials I (LEC 3.0) This course will introducesenior undergraduate students to a broad array oftopics in biomaterials, including ceramic, metallic,and polymeric biomaterials for in vivo use, basicconcepts related to cells and tissues, host reactionsto biomaterials, biomaterials-tissue compatibility,and degradation of biomaterials. Prerequisite:Senior undergraduate standing. (Co-listed with CerEng 340, Bio Sci 340, Met Eng 340)

341 Physical Property Estimation (LEC 3.0) Study oftechniques for estimating and correlatingthermodynamic and transport properties of gasesand liquids. Prerequisite: Ch Eng 235 or graduatestanding.

346 Introduction to Nanomaterials (LEC 3.0)Introduction to the fundamentals of nanomaterialsand recent developments on nanomaterials. Topicsinclude physical and chemical properties,synthesis,processing, and applications of nanomaterials.

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Example nanomaterials include nanoparticles,nanotubes, and nanowires. Prerequisite: Chem Eng145, or Met Eng 125 or Chem 3.

347 Principles Of Engineering Materials (LEC 3.0)Examination of engineering materials withemphasis on selection and application of materialsin industry. Particular attention is given toproperties and applications of materials in extremetemperature and chemical environments. Adiscipline specific design project is required. (Not atechnical elective for undergraduate metallurgy orceramic majors) (Co-listed with Ae Eng 377,Physics 377, Mt Eng 377, Cr Eng 377)

349 Structure And Properties Of Polymers (LEC3.0) A study of the parameters affecting structureand properties of polymers. Syntheses,mechanisms, and kinetic factors are emphasizedfrom the standpoint of structural properties.Prerequisite: Ch Eng 235 or graduate standing.

351 Principles Of Environmental Monitoring (LEC3.0) This course introduces the fundamentals ofparticle technology, including particlecharacterization, transport, sampling, andprocessing. In addition, students will learn aboutthe basic design of some industrial particulatesystems and environmental and safety issuesrelated to particulate handling. Prerequisites: ChemEng 231 and Physics 24, or graduate standing.

355 Intermediate Process Dynamics And Control(LEC 3.0) A study of the dynamic properties ofengineering operations and the interrelationshipswhich result when these operations are combinedinto processes. Formulation of equations to describeopen-loop and closed-loop systems. Prerequisite:Chem Eng 235 or graduate standing.

359 Plantwide Process Control (LEC 3.0) Synthesisof control schemes for continuous and batchchemical plants from concept to implementation.Multiloop control, RGA, SVD, constraint control,multivariable model predictive control, controlsequence descriptions. Design project involving amoderately complicated multivariable controlproblem. Prerequisites: Chem Eng 251, Elec Eng231, Elec Eng 235 or graduate standing. (Co-listedwith El Eng 332)

365 Biochemical Reactors (LEC 3.0) Application ofchemical engineering principles to biochemicalreactors, and human physiology. Emphasis on cellsas chemical reactors, enzyme catalysis andbiological transport phenomena. Prerequisite:Preceded or accompanied by Chem Eng 281 orgraduate standing.

371 Environmental Chemodynamics (LEC 3.0)Interphase transport of chemicals and energy in theenvironment. Application of the process orientedaspects of chemical engineering and science tosituations found in the environment. Prerequisite:Chem Eng 237 or Chem Eng 263 or graduatestanding.

372 Alternative Fuels (LEC 3.0) Global energy outlookand available resources are discussed. Alternativeenergy options and their technologies are covered.Associated environmental concerns and technologyare assessed. Special emphases are placed onrenewable energies, transportation fuels, energyefficiencies, and clean technologies. Prerequisite:Chem Eng 235 or senior or graduate standing.

373 Pollution Prevention Via Process Engineering(LEC 3.0) To arrive at environmentally benignprocess design, each processing system will beconsidered as an inter-connection of elementaryunits. Systematic methods capitalizing onsynergistic process integrations will be employed.Linear, nonlinear and integer optimization,mass/heat exchange networks, and reactor andreaction networks will be used. Prerequisite: Ch Eng235 or graduate standing.

379 Industrial Pollution Control (LEC 3.0) The studyof water, air, and thermal pollution control methodsand the application of these methods to the solutionof pollution problems in the chemical industry.Prerequisite: Ch Eng 235 or graduate standing.

381 Corrosion And Its Prevention (LEC 3.0) A studyof the theories of corrosion and its application tocorrosion and its prevention. Prerequisite: Chem243 or Cer Eng 259. (Co-listed with Mt Eng 381)

382 Hazardous Materials Management (LEC 2.0 andLAB 1.0) Major themes: hazard indentification andcharacterization; safety, health and environmentalmanagement; and the protection of safety, healthand environment. Students will have anunderstanding of work place and environmentalhazards in order to be able to facilitate theirmanagement and control. The course will includean intensive 30 hour hands-on workshop.Prerequisite: ChBE 235 or graduate standing.

383 Intermediate Chemical Reactor Design (LEC3.0) A study of homogeneous and heterogeneouscatalyzed and noncatalyzed reaction kinetics forflow and batch chemical reactors. Application toreactor design is stressed. Prerequisite: Ch Eng 281or graduate standing.

384 Interdisciplinary Problems In ManufacturingAutomation (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) The course willcover material necessary to design a product andthe fixtures required to manufacture the product.Participants will gain experience with CAD/CAMsoftware while carrying out an actual manufacturingdesign project. (Co-listed with Mc Eng 344, Eng Mg344)

385 Patent Law (LEC 3.0) A presentation of therelationship between patent law and technology forstudents involved with developing and protectingnew technology or pursuing a career in patent law.Course includes an intense study of patentabilityand preparation and prosecution of patentapplications. Prerequisite: Senior or graduatestanding. (Co-listed with Eng Mgt 369)

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387 Interfacial Phenomena In ChemicalEngineering (LEC 3.0) The course deals with theeffects of surfaces on transport phenomena and onthe role of surface active agents. Topics includefundamentals of thermodynamics, momentum,heat and mass transfer at interfaces and ofsurfactants. Some applications are included.Prerequisite: Chem Eng 237 or Chem Eng 263 orgraduate standing.

388 Intermediate Process Design (LEC 3.0) Study ofnewer unit operations, fluidization,chromatographic absorption, new developments inoperations previously studied. Comparison ofoperations which might be selected for the sameend result in an industrial process. Prerequisite: ChEng 235 or graduate standing.

389 Industrial Chemical Processes (LEC 3.0)Detailed study of various industrial chemicalmanufacturing processes including underlyingchemistry, reaction pathways and separationprocesses. Prerequisite: Ch Eng 235 or Chem 221,or graduate standing. (Co-listed with Chem 325)

390 Undergraduate Research (IND 0.0-6.0)Designed for the undergraduate student whowishes to engage in research. Not for graduatecredit. Not more than six hours allowed forgraduation credit. Subject and credit to be arrangedwith the instructor.



410 Seminar (RSD 0.0-6.0) Discussion of currenttopics.

420 Applied Mathematics In Chemical Engineering(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Application of ordinary andpartial differential equations in the solution ofchemical engineering problems, particularly in theunit operations. Infinite series, numerical analysis,graphical methods, theory of errors, and precisionof measurements are included.

421 Applied Optimization In Chemical Engineering(LEC 3.0) An introduction to modern optimizationtechniques having applications in engineeringeconomics, data analysis, process design anddynamics; methods such as Fibonacci, Partan,steep ascent, geometric, mathematical anddynamic programming.

425 Philosophy of Scientific Research (LEC 3.0)Organization and planning of research. Introductionto the philosophy and management of scientificresearch, particularly issues related to ethics,plagiarism, ownership of intellectual properties,research techniques, technical presentations andtime management. The course will address theseissues by integrating with case studies. (Co-listedwith IDE 425, Civ Eng 485, Env Eng 485, Elec Eng481, Comp Eng 481)

431 Advanced Fluid Flow (LEC 3.0) Fundamentals ofNewtonian flow, non-Newtonian flow, flow throughpacked beds, two phase flow, flow aroundsubmerged objects and other related topics.Fundamentals of statistical theory of turbulence,turbulence modeling for transport processes.Theories of turbulent diffusion associated withmixing.

433 Advanced Transport Phenomena (LEC 3.0)Course is concerned with all aspects of transportphenomena. Complete expressions for heat, massand momentum transfer in all three coordinatesystems are applied under both laminar andturbulent conditions.

440 Biomaterials II (LEC 3.0) This course willintroduce graduate students to a broad array oftopics in biomaterials, including ceramic, metallic,and polymeric biomaterials for in vivo use, basicconcepts related to cells and tissues, host reactionsto biomaterials, biomaterials-tissue compatibility,and degradation of biomaterials. A term paper andoral presentation are required. Prerequisite:Graduate Standing.(Co-listed with Cer Eng 440, BioSci 440, Met Eng 440)

443 Nanomaterials (LEC 3.0) Introduction of thefundamentals of nanomaterials and recentdevelopments on nanomaterials. Topics includephysical and chemical properties, synthesis,processing, and applications of nanomaterials.Example nanomaterials include nanoparticles,nanotubes, and nanowires. Students will need tocomplete a project related to nanomaterials.Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. (Co-listed withMS&E 443)

445 Advanced Chemical EngineeringThermodynamics (LEC 3.0) Extension ofthermodynamic principles as applied to nonidealsystems. Use of existing thermodynamic data andcorrelations with emphasis on applications ofchemical engineering problems in energy, mass andmomentum transfer.

449 Plasma Polymerization (LEC 3.0) Fundamentalaspects of polymer formation in plasma (weaklyionized gas), and properties of polymers formed bysuch a process are studied. Prerequisite: Ch Eng375.

470 Physicochemical Operations In EnvironmentalEngineering Systems (LEC 3.0) Course coversphysicochemical operations and design in water,wastewater and aqueous hazardous wastetreatment systems including coagulation,precipitation, sedimentation, filtration, gas transfer,chemical oxidation and disinfection, adsorption, ionexchange. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 230 or equivalent.(Co-listed with Env Eng 462 and Civ Eng 462)

481 Advanced Chemical Reactor Design (LEC 3.0) Astudy of homogeneous and heterogeneous reactionkinetics and catalysis with special emphasis oneffects of mixing in design and scale-up of chemicalreactors.

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488 Advanced Chemical Process Design (LEC 2.0and LAB 1.0) The use of advanced methods ofeconomic, engineering, optimizing, and controltechniques in planning, designing, and operatingchemical process industries. Topics may beadjusted to include those of special interest or needin the above fields.


491 Internship (IND 0.0-15.0) Students workingtoward a doctor of engineering degree will select,with the advice of their committees, appropriateproblems for preparation of a dissertation. Theproblem selected and internship plan must conformto the purpose of providing a high level engineeringexperience consistent with the intent of the doctorof engineering degree.

493 Oral Examination (IND 0.0) After completion ofall other program requirements, oral examinationsfor on-campus M.S./Ph.D. students may beprocessed during intersession. Off-campus M.S.students must be enrolled in oral examination andmust have paid an oral examination fee at the timeof the defense/ comprehensive examination (oral/written). All other students must enroll for creditcommensurate with uses made of facilities and/orfaculties. In no case shall this be for less than three(3) semester hours for resident students.

495 Continuous Registration (IND 1.0) Doctoralcandidates who have completed all requirementsfor the degree except the dissertation, and areaway from the campus must continue to enroll forat least one hour of credit each registration perioduntil the degree is completed. Failure to do so mayinvalidate the candidacy. Billing will be automatic aswill registration upon payment.

Chemistry Courses

300 Special Problems (IND 0.0-6.0) Problems orreadings on specific subjects or projects in thedepartment. Prerequisite: Preceded oraccompanied by Chem 4 or an equivalent trainingprogram approved by UMR. Consent of instructorrequired.


310 Undergraduate Seminar (RSD 1.0) Written andoral presentations of current topics in chemistry.This course may serve as part of the capstonerequirement for chemistry majors.

321 Intermediate Organic Chemistry I (LEC 3.0) Anadvanced course designed to give the student amastery of the fundamentals of organic chemicalreactions and theory. Prerequisite: Chem 223.

323 Intermediate Organic Chemistry II (LEC 3.0) Asystematic study of organic reactions, their

mechanisms and synthetic applications.Prerequisites: Chem 223.

325 Industrial Chemical Processes (LEC 3.0)Detailed study of various industrial chemicalmanufacturing processes including underlyingchemistry, reaction pathways and separationprocesses. Prerequisite: Ch Eng 235 or Chem 221,or graduate standing. (Co-listed with Ch Eng 389)

328 Organic Synthesis And Spectroscopic Analysis(LEC 1.0 and LAB 2.0) Advanced methods for themultistep synthesis and characterization of organiccompounds. Modern instrumental methods ofidentification of organic compounds. Prerequisites:Chem 4, Chem 223, Chem 228.

331 Selected Topics In Inorganic Chemistry (LEC3.0) A study of inorganic chemistry with emphasison physical methods. General subjects coveredinclude: molecular structure, bonding, complexes,spectroscopy, and reaction rates.

343 Introduction To Quantum Chemistry (LEC 3.0)A study of molecular structures and spectroscopy,statistical thermodynamics, kinetic theory, chemicalkinetics, crystals, and liquids. Prerequisites: Math22 & Physics 25 or equivalents.

344 Advanced Physical Chemistry (LEC 3.0)Advanced undergraduate treatments of specialtopics of physical chemistry, which may includestatistical mechanics, kinetics, group theory, orspectroscopy. Prerequisite: Chem 343.

346 Chemical Thermodynamics (LEC 3.0) A study ofthe laws of thermodynamics with application tochemical systems. Emphasis is placed on partialmolal functions. Prerequisite: Chem 243.

355 Instrumental Methods Of Chemical Analysis(LEC 3.0 and LAB 1.0) Principles and analyticalapplications of molecular spectroscopy,chromatographic separations, mass spectrometry,and radiochemistry. A brief overview of instrumentelectronics, signal generation and processing, andautomated analysis is also provided. Prerequisites:Chem 4, Chem 52, Chem 223, Chem 243.

361 General Biochemistry (LEC 3.0) A resume of theimportant aspects of quantitative and physicalchemistry in biochemical processes. Generalsubjects covered include: proteins, nucleic acids,enzymes, carbohydrates and lipids. Prerequisites:Chem 223 and Bio 211.

362 General Biochemistry Laboratory (LAB 2.0)Experiments are integrated with the lectures andcover the chemical and physical properties ofproteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydratesand lipids. Prerequisites: Preceded or accompaniedby Chem 361 and Chem 4 or an equivalent trainingprogram approved by Missouri S&T.

363 Metabolism (LEC 3.0) A continuation of Chem361. Catabolism and anabolism of carbohydrates,lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Photosynthesis,oxidative phosphorylation and membranes.Prerequisite: Chem 361.

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367 Industrial Biochemistry (LEC 3.0) A study of theproblems involved in the utilization of biologicalsystems for the production of bulk chemicals, thepreparation of biologicals and the treatment ofwaste from plants producing biologicals andfoodstuffs. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

375 Principles Of Environmental Monitoring (LEC3.0) This course provides an overview ofenvironmental monitoring methodologies.Discussion covers thermodynamic and kineticprocesses that affect chemical transport and fate inthe environment. Federal environmental regulationsand remediation technologies are also covered withspecific examples. Prerequisites: Chem 221,Physics 25.

381 Chemistry And Inherent Properties OfPolymers (LEC 3.0) A basic study of the organicchemistry of natural and synthetic high polymers,their inherent properties and their uses in plastic,fiber, rubber, resin, food, paper and soap industries.Prerequisite: Chem 223.

384 Polymer Science Laboratory (LEC 1.0 and LAB2.0) Lectures and laboratory experiments dealingwith polymerization reactions, solution propertiesand bulk or solid properties will be presented. Eachstudent will prepare polymers and carry out allcharacterization experiments on actual samples.Prerequisite: Chem 381 or Ch Eng 375, precededor accompanied by Chem 4 or an equivalenttraining program approved by Missouri S&T.

385 Fundamentals Of Protective Coating I (LEC3.0) Study of the basic principles of protectivecoatings with particular reference to the paint andvarnish industry. Classifications, manufacture,properties and uses of protective coatings.Prerequisite: Chem 223.

390 Undergraduate Research (IND 0.0-6.0)Designed for the undergraduate student whowishes to engage in research. Does not lead to thepreparation of a thesis. Not more than six (6) credithours allowed for graduation credit. Subject andcredit to be arranged with the instructor.Preparation of a written, detailed report is requiredof the student. Prerequisite: Must meetdepartmental requirements for instruction inlaboratory safety. Consent of instructor required.

400 Special Problems (IND 0.0-6.0) Problems orreading on specific subjects or projects in thedepartment. Consent of instructor required.



411 Introduction to Chemistry Research (LEC 1.0)An introduction to chemical research topics ofinterest to the department presented by differentfaculty members. Special emphasis will also beplaced on a discussion of ethics, plagiarism, codesof conduct, research notebooks, publishing, and

presentations. Prerequisite: Graduate StudentStatus.

423 Advanced Synthetic Organic Chemistry (LEC3.0) A discussion of a large numer of syntheticallyuseful reactions involving enolates and enamines;nucleophilic additions to carbonyl compounds;functional group interconversions, thermalpericyclic reactions; organometallic compounds;carbocations, carbenes and free radicals as reactiveintermediates; aromatic substitutions; andmultistep synthesis. Prerequisite: Chem 321 orChem 323.

425 Physical Organic Chemistry (LEC 3.0) Anadvanced course in theoretical organic chemistrytreating molecular orbital theory, free energyrelationships, transition state theory, and otherfundamental topics. Prerequisite: Chem 321.

428 Spectrometric Identification of OrganicCompounds (LEC 3.0) Overview of MS and IRtechniques in the characterization of organiccompounds; CD/ORD; 1H, 13C, andheteronuclear NMR spectroscopy in the structuralanalysis; applications of APT, DEPT, 1H-1H COSY,HETCOR, HMQC, HMBC, INADEQUATE, TOCSY, NOEAND NOESY, and dynamic NMR. Prerequisite: Chem223.

432 Bioinorganic Chemistry (LEC 3.0) Metallobio-molecules, including metalloenzymes and othermetalloproteins; oxygen carriers; iron transportand other iron proteins; copper proteins; canceragents and cures; nitrogen-fixation, etc.Prerequisite: Chem 331.

435 Principles Of Inorganic Chemistry (LEC 3.0) Asystematic study of modern and theoreticalinorganic chemistry, based on the periodicclassification. Prerequisites: Chem 237, Chem 331and Chem 343.

436 X-ray Crystallography (LEC 2.0 and LAB 2.0)Molecular and crystal structure determination bysingle crystal x-ray diffraction methods. Briefcoverage of relation to neutron and electrondiffraction.

437 Principles Of Inorganic Chemistry (LEC 3.0) Acontinuation of Chem 435 with special emphasis onthe transitional elements. Prerequisites: Chem 237,Chem 331 and Chem 435.

438 Inorganic Materials Chemistry (LEC 3.0)Chemical processing of solid materials. Introductionto point groups, space groups, and x-ray diffraction.Bonding in solids - from molecular orbital theory toband theory. Nonstoichiometric materials andKroger-Vink notation. Optical and electricalproperties of semiconductors. Epitaxial growth.Quantum effects in nanophase materials.Prerequisite: Chem 331 or permission of instructor.

441 Physical Chemistry Of Surfaces (LEC 3.0)Adsorption at liquid interfaces and properties ofsurface films. Physical and chemical adsorption onsolid surfaces. Catalysis.

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444 Spectroscopy (LEC 3.0) Introduction to theinteraction of electromagnetic radiation with matter.Emphasis on the ultraviolet, visible, and radioportions of the spectrum. Prerequisite: Chem 343or equivalent.

445 Quantum Chemistry I (LEC 3.0) A rigorousintroduction to the fundamental concepts andprinciples of quantum chemistry. Application totranslational, vibrational, and rotational motion;one-electron systems. Prerequisite: Chem 343 orequivalent.

446 Quantum Chemistry II (LEC 3.0) Atomic andmolecular quantum mechanics. Emphasis onselfconsistent field, variational, and perturbationtheories. Introduction to approximate methods.Prerequisite: Chem 343 or equivalent.

449 Chemical Kinetics (LEC 3.0) An introduction tothe deduction of mechanisms of homogeneouschemical reactions from rate-data. Selected topics,such as photochemistry, free-radical mechanisms,catalysis, and explosion reactions. Prerequisite:Chem 243.

453 Separations (LEC 3.0) An in-depth study of alltypes of analytical and preparativescaleseparations. A special emphasis will be placed onchromatography and chromatographic theory.Prerequisite: Chem 355 or equivalent.

455 Chemical Spectroscopy (LEC 3.0) A study of theelectronic, vibrational, rotational and nuclearmagnetic resonance spectra of atoms andmolecules. A basic understanding of the underlyingtheoretical principles and the interpretations ofresults is stressed. Prerequisite: Chem 355, Chem343 or equivalent courses.

457 Electrochemistry (LEC 3.0) Introduction to thefundamentals, methods and applications ofelectrochemistry. Fundamentals cover thethermodynamics/kinetics of electrode reactions,and the modes of mass transport in the electrolyte.Methods cover potentiometric, amperometric, anda.c. techniques. Applications focus on analysis andstudy of materials. Prerequisite: Chem 243.

458 Principles And Applications Of MassSpectrometry (LEC 3.0) The course coversfundamental physical principles of massspectrometry, instrumentation, interpretation ofspectra, and applications in environmental,polymer, biomedical, and forensic fields.Prerequisite: Chem 251 or equivalent.

464 Free Radicals In Biochemistry (LEC 3.0) Thestudy of the basic principles of free radicalchemistry and biochemistry. Prerequisites: Chem221, Chem 223 and Bio Sci 211.

467 Intermediary Metabolism And Biosynthesis(LEC 3.0) The course covers the biosynthesis andmetabolism of nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipidsand proteins. Prerequisite: Chem 363.

471 Advanced Nuclear Chemistry (LEC 3.0) A studyof the production and decay of nuclei, radioactivedating techniques, and the abundance and origin of

the chemical elements. Prerequisites: Chem 371,Physics 107 or 207.

483 Polymer Synthesis (LEC 3.0) The methods oforganic monomer and polymer syntheses will beexplored. Mechanistic and structuralcomponents, modern and current industrialmethods for polymer syntheses will be discussed.Topics include linear, branched, graft, and dendriticpolymers, nano-technology and macromers.Prerequisites: Chem 381; Chem 321 or Chem 323.

484 Polymer Physical Chemistry And Analysis (LEC3.0) A study of the physical properties ofmacromolecular systems including polymersolutions, gels, bulk polymers and rubbers. Thechemical characterization of polymers based ontheir thermal, spectroscopic, microstructure andmolecular weight is also discussed. Prerequisites:Chem 223 and Chem 243.

486 Inorganic Polymers (LEC 3.0) A basic study ofinorganic natural and synthetic polymers, theirformation and reactivity, their inherent properties,methods of characterization and applications.Prerequisite: Chem 237 or equivalent.

490 Research (IND 0.0-15.0) Investigations of anadvanced nature leading to the preparation of athesis or dissertation. Prerequisite: Must meetdepartmental requirements for instruction inlaboratory safety. Consent of instructor required.



Civil Engineering Courses



302 Geomatics (LEC 3.0) Horizontal and verticalgeodetic datums and networks. Theory, calculationsand applications of State Plane CoordinateSystems. Introduction to Geographic and Land

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Information Systems: hardware and softwareissues; data quality and accuracy; resource,environmental, cadastral and governmentalapplications; databases; GIS/LIS trends.Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS):Project planning, data collection, data processingand network adjustment applications, Kinematicand RealTime GPS applications, hardware andsoftware options and costs. Prerequisite: Cv Eng 1with grade of "C" or better.

304 Legal Aspects Of Boundary Surveying (LEC 3.0)The U.S. Public Land Survey System (USPLSS):original GLO survey instructions and procedures.Resurveys on the USPLSS law, standards,procedures with emphasis on Missouri. Rights inreal property; statute, case and administrative lawapplied to boundaries. Simultaneous and sequenceconveyances. Unwritten rights in real property.Riparian boundaries. Writing and interpretingboundary descriptions. Land surveyor duties andresponsibilities. Prerequisite: Cv Eng 1 with gradeof "C" or better.

306 Surveying Systems (LEC 3.0) Celestialobservations for azimuths. Introduction to StatePlane Coordinate systems. Theory and calculations.Route surveying and geometrics, horizontal, spiraland vertical curves. Surveying aspects of residentialand commercial subdivision design: lot layout,rights of way, easements, setbacks, platting,planning and zoning constraints, application ofsurveying software. Instrumentation: total stations,electronic levels, instrument calibrations.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 1 with grade of "C" or better.

310 Seminar (LEC 1.0) Discussion of current topics.Prerequisite: Senior standing.

311 Geometric Design Of Highways (LEC 2.0 andLAB 1.0) Development and applications of conceptsof geometric design for rural and urban highways.Design controls and criteria; elements of design,including sight distance, horizontal and verticalalignment; cross-section elements; highway types;intersection design elements; types of interchangesand interchange design elements; gradeseparations and clearance; development of visualelements. Prerequisites: Cv Eng 211 with grade of"C" or better.

312 Bituminous Materials (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Properties, types, and grades of bituminousmaterials are presented. Emphasis is placed onusage, distress, surface treatment design, andasphalt concrete mix properties, behavior, designmanufacture, and construction. Prerequisite:Preceded or accompanied by Cv Eng 216.

313 Composition And Properties Of Concrete (LEC3.0) Properties of plastic and hardened concreteand the influence of cements, aggregates, waterand admixtures upon these properties. Themicrostructure of cement gel and other factors arerelated to the behavior of hardened concrete undervarious types of loading and environments, dryingshrinkage, creep and relaxation, fatigue, fracture,

and durability. Introduction to statistical qualitycontrol of concrete production. Prerequisite:Preceded or accompanied by Cv Eng 216.

314 Geosynthetics In Engineering (LEC 3.0)Geotechnical principles are applied to design ofgeosynthetic systems for foundation support, earthretention, drainage, and disposal of hazardousconventional wastes. Geosynthetic testing andidentification. Emphasis is on design ofgeosynthetic earth reinforcement, roadwaystabilization, filters, and waste containmentsystems. Prerequisites: Cv Eng 215 with grade of"C" or better.

315 Intermediate Soil Mechanics (LEC 3.0) Generalprinciples of soil mechanics and their applications,including mineralogy, soil structure, flow throughporous media, shear strength, slope stability andconsolidation. Prerequisites: Cv Eng 215 with gradeof "C" or better.

316 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (LEC3.0) Geotechnical earthquake hazards andmitigations, damage to structures, plate tectonics,seismicity, wave propagation, characterization ofground motions, theory of vibrations (1-DOF),effect of local soil conditions on ground response,development of design ground motions,liquefaction, dynamic lateral earth pressures andslope stability/deformation. Prerequisites: Cv Eng215 with a grade of "C" or better.

317 Asphalt Pavement Design (LEC 3.0) Structuraldesign of flexible pavements including loadingcharacteristics, properties of pavementcomponents, stress distribution, and the effects ofclimatic variables on design criteria. Prerequisite:Civ Eng 216 with a grade of "C" or better.

318 Smart Materials And Sensors (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) Smart structures with fiber reinforced polymer(FRP) composites and advanced sensors.Multidisciplinary topics include characterization,performance, and fabrication of compositestructures; fiber optic, resistance, and piezoelectricsystems for strain sensing; and applications ofsmart composite structures. Laboratory and teamactivities involve manufacturing, measurementsystems, instrumented structures, andperformance tests on a large-scale smart compositebridge. Prerequisites: Senior Standing and Math204. (Co-listed with Aero Eng 329, Mech Eng 329and Elec Eng 329)

319 Applied Mechanics In Structural Engineering(LEC 3.0) A study of the basic relationships involvedin the mechanics of structures. Topics include basicelasticity, failure criteria, fundamental theories ofbending and buckling of plates and cylindrical shellsfor practical application in analysis and design ofbridge, building floors, and shell roofs. Prerequisite:Cv Eng 217 with grade of "C" or better. (Co-listedwith Arch Eng 319)

320 Structural Analysis II (LEC 3.0) Classicaldisplacement and force methods applied tostructures of advanced design. Analysis of

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indeterminate structures such as continuousbeams, arches, cables, and two and threedimensional frames, and trusses. Analysis ofindeterminate structures involving temperature andsupport settlements effects. Prerequisites: Civ Eng217 or Arch Eng 217. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 320)

322 Analysis And Design Of Wood Structures (LEC3.0) A critical review of theory and practice indesign of modern wood structures. Effect of plantorigin and physical structure of wood on itsmechanical strength; fasteners and theirsignificance in design; development of designcriteria and their application to plane and threedimensional structures. Prerequisite: Cv Eng 217with grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng322)

323 Computer Methods of Structural Analysis (LEC3.0) Force and displacement matrix methods andcomputer methods applied to structural analysis.Analysis of indeterminate structures such ascontinuous beams, and two and three dimensionalframes and trusses. Analysis of indeterminatestructures involving temperature and supportsettlements effects using computer methodsformulation. Prerequisite: Cv Eng 217 with grade of"C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 323)

326 Advanced Steel Structures Design (LEC 3.0)The design of structural steel systems into a finalintegrated structure. Plate girders, compositesystems, stability, connections, rigid frames, singleand multistory buildings, and similar type problemsof interest to the student. Use of the computer as atool to aid in the design will be emphasized.Prerequisites: Cv Eng 221 with a grade of "C" orbetter. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 326)

327 Advanced Concrete Structures Design (LEC3.0) The design of structural concrete systems intoa final integrated structure. Two-way slabs, longcolumns, connections, and discontinuity regions,deflections and cracking of beams and slabs, ACIdesign criteria, and similar type problems ofinterest to the student. Use of the computer as atool to aid in the design will be emphasized.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 223 with a grade of "C" orbetter. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 327)

328 Prestressed Concrete Design (LEC 3.0) Behaviorof steel and concrete under sustained load. Analysisand design of pre-tensioned and post-tensionedreinforced concrete members and the combining ofsuch members into an integral structure.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 223 with a grade of "C" orbetter. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 328)

329 Foundation Engineering II (LEC 3.0) Classicalearth pressure theories. Analysis of shallow anddeep foundations to include bearing capacity andsettlement of footings, rafts, piles, and drilled piers.Analysis of stability and design of retaining wallsand anchored bulkheads. Prerequisites: Cv Eng 229with a grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with ArchEng 329)

330 Unsteady Flow Hydraulics (LEC 3.0) The studyof unsteady flow and its effect on closed watersystems and in open channels. Prerequisites: CvEng 230 with a grade of "C" or better.

331 Hydraulics Of Open Channels (LEC 3.0) Thephenomena accompanying the flow of water inopen channels, such as uniform and varied flow,critical conditions, backwater curves, hydraulicjump, hydraulic drop and applications are studiedin detail. Prerequisites: Cv Eng 230 with a grade of"C" or better.

332 Transport Processes in Environmental Flows(LEC 3.0) Dynamics, mixing and contaminanttransport in surface water bodies, including riversand lakes. Buoyancy modifications to the mixingand dynamics of pollutant discharges and surfacewater bodies. Transport of sediments. Exchangeprocesses at the air/water and sediment/waterinterfaces. Prerequisite: At least a "C" in Civ Eng230.

333 Intermediate Hydraulic Engineering (LEC 3.0)Application of fluid mechanics principles to thedesign. Kinematics of fluid motion, conservation ofmass, linear and angular momentum, and energy.Requirements for similarity of fluid flow.Introduction to dynamics of fluid flows and viscousincompressible flows. Prerequisites: Cv Eng 230with a grade of "C" or better.

335 Water Infrastructure Engineering (LEC 2.0 andLAB 1.0) Fundamental principles underlyingcomprehensive water infrastructure development;sanitary sewers, sanitary treatment facilities,stormwater sewers, stormwater detention, waterpower development, and hydraulic structures. Thestudent is responsible for the planning and designof a water infrastructure development project.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 230 with a grade of "C" orbetter.

337 River Mechanics And Sediment Transport (LEC3.0) Formation of rivers and the laws governingriver regulation and improvements, includingnavigation and flood protection. Principlesgoverning sediment transport. Prerequisites: CvEng 230 with a grade of "C" or better.

338 Hydrologic Engineering (LEC 3.0) A study ofcurrent up-to-date hydrologic techniques involvingdesign of hydrologic input for bridges, culverts,reservoirs. Techniques involve extreme valuestatistics, model hydrographs, routing, etc.Prerequisites: Cv Eng 234 with a grade of "C" orbetter.

341 Professional Aspects Of Engineering Practice(LEC 3.0) A study of engineering registration laws,regulations, rules of professional responsibility andstandards of practice. Review of causative factorsof selected failures and their relationship toprofessional responsibility. Prerequisite: Seniorstanding.


342 Construction Planning and SchedulingStrategies (LEC 3.0) The goal of this course is toassist participants in gaining an understanding ofschedule control techniques and the application oftools such as Primavera Software. Content areas tobe addressed include: development of baselineschedules, progress monitoring and updating,recovery schedules, resource application andleveling. Prerequisite: Civ Eng or Arch Eng 248.(Co-listed with Arch Eng 342)

345 Construction Methods (LEC 3.0) Introduction toconstruction planning, selection of equipment andfamiliarization with standard methods for horizontaland vertical construction. Application of networkanalysis and schedules to project control.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 248 with a grade of "C" orbetter. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 345)

346 Management Of Construction Costs (LEC 3.0)Management of construction projects frominception to completion: estimates, role of networkpreplanning, project monitoring and control.Prerequisites: Cv Eng 248 with a grade of "C" orbetter. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 346)

348 Green Engineering: Analysis of ConstructedFacilities(LEC 3.0) Environmentally sound designand construction practices. Includes design issues,material selection and site issues that can reducethe impact on the environment caused by theconstruction process. LEED certification covered indepth. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 248 or Arch Eng 248;and Junior Standing. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 348)

349 Engineering and Construction ContractSpecifications (LEC 3.0) Legal and businessaspects of contracts and contracting procedure inthe construction industry. Topics includeformulation of contracts in common law,engineering services contracts, and constructionproject contract documents and contractadministration issues. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 248with a grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 349).

351 Transportation Applications of Geophysics(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Overview of geophysical andnon-destructive test methods that are commonlyused to investigate transportation structures andtheir foundations. Emphasis is placed on bridgesystem substructure, bridge system superstructure,pavement, roadway subsidence, subsurfacecharacterization and vibration measurements.Prerequisite: Junior level standing or higher. (Co-listed with Geo Eng 361 and Geophys 361)

353 Traffic Engineering (LEC 3.0) Driver, vehicle, androadway characteristics; traffic control devices;traffic studies; intersection capacity, intersectiondesign, traffic safety, and evaluation of trafficimprovements. Traffic laws and ordinances, trafficengineering, traffic circulation, parking design, andforecasting traffic impacts. Prerequisites: Cv Eng211 with a grade of "C" or better.

360 Environmental Law And Regulations (LEC 3.0)This course provides comprehensive coverage ofenvironmental laws and regulations dealing with air,water, wastewater, and other media. The primaryfocus is permitting, reporting, and complianceprotocols. The course topics include U.S. andinternational legal systems and judicial processes,liability, enforcement, Clean Air Act, Clean WaterAct (NPDES) permitting), Safe Drinking Water Act,OSGA, TSCA, RCRA, AND CERCLA. Case studies willbe emphasized. (Co-listed with Env En 360)

361 Remediation Of Contaminated GroundwaterAnd Soil (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Course coverscurrent in-situ and ex-situ remediationtechnologies. Current literature and case studiesare utilized to provide the focus for classdiscussions and projects. Prerequisites: Cv Eng265, Ge Eng 337 or Graduate Standing. (Co-listedwith Env En 361)

362 Public Health Engineering (LEC 3.0) Acomprehensive course dealing with theenvironmental aspects of public health.Prerequisites: Cv Eng 261 with a grade of "C" orbetter. (Co-listed with Env En 362)

363 Solid Waste Management (LEC 3.0) A systematicstudy of the sources, amounts and characteristicsof solid wastes and methods used for theircollection, reclamation, and ultimate disposal.Prerequisites: Cv Eng 261 with grade of "C" orbetter; or graduate standing. (Co-listed with Env En363)

364 Environmental Systems Modeling (LEC 3.0)Introductory course in modeling environmentalsystems. Course will focus on contaminant fate andtransport in the environment. Models will bedeveloped that will include physical, chemical andbiological reactions and processes that impact thisfate. Prerequisites: Env En/Cv Eng 261, Env En/CvEng 262 and Env En/ Cv Eng 263; or Graduatestanding. (Co-listed with Env En 364)

366 Indoor Air Pollution (LEC 3.0) By developing apractical understanding of indoor air pollutionsources, physics, chemistry and consequences,students will learn how radon, cigarette smoke,VOCs from furnishings, and so forth affect indoorair quality and apply engineering analyses tospecify ventilation rates, choose furnishings andminimize occupant exposure to pollutants.Prerequisite: Civ Eng 261 or Mech Eng 371 orGraduate Status. (Co-listed with Env Eng 366 andArch Eng 366)

367 Introduction To Air Pollution (LEC 3.0)Introduction to the field of air pollution dealing withsources, effects, federal legislation, transport anddispersion and principles of engineering control.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 230; or graduate standing.(Co-listed with Env En 367)

368 Air Pollution Control Methods (LEC 3.0) Studyof the design principles and application of the state-ofthe-art control techniques to gaseous andparticulate emissions from fossil fuel combustion,


industrial and transportation sources. Prerequisite:Cv Eng 230; or graduate standing. (Co-listed withEnv En 368)

369 Sanitary Engineering Design (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) Functional design of water and waste watertreatment facilities. Prerequisites: Cv Eng 265 orEnv Eng 265. (Co-listed with Env En 369)

373 Air Transportation (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Runwayconfiguration, airfield capacity, geometrics andterminal layout and design. Aircraft perfomance;navigation and air traffic control; airport planningand design; airline operations; aviation systemsplanning. Prerequisite: Cv Eng 211 with a grade of"C" or better.

374 Infrastructure Strengthening WithComposites (LEC 3.0) The course presentscomposite materials and includes principles ofreinforcing and strengthening for flexure, shear,and ductility enhancement in buildings and bridges.It covers the design of existing membersstrengthened with externally bonded laminates andnear surface mounted composites. Case studies arediscussed. Prerequisites: Civ Eng/Arch Eng 217, CivEng/Arch Eng 223. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 374)

375 Low-Rise Building Analysis And Design (LEC3.0) Characterization of various design loads, loadcombinations, general methodology of structuraldesigns against lateral loads, code-oriented designprocedures, distribution of lateral loads in structuralsystems, application of the International BuildingCode in design of loadbearing wall systems,building frame system and moment-resisting framesystems. Prerequisite: Preceded and/oraccompanied by Civ -Arch Eng 221 or Civ-Arch Eng223. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 375)

380 Water Resources And WastewaterEngineering (LEC 3.0) Application of engineeringprinciples to the planning and design ofmultipurpose projects involving water resourcesdevelopment and wastewater collection/treatment/disposal/systems. Latest concepts in engineeringanalysis are applied to evaluation of alternativesolutions. Prerequisites: Cv Eng 233, 235, 265.(Co-listed with Env En 380)

382 Teaching Engineering (LEC 3.0) Introduction toteaching objectives and techniques. Topics include:using course objectives to design a course;communication using traditional and cutting-edgemedia; textbook selection; assessment of studentlearning; grading; student learning styles;cooperative/active learning; and student discipline.Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Co-listed withEng Mg 370, Env En 382, Cp Eng 382, El Eng 382)





411 Transportation Systems Analysis (LEC 3.0)Concepts and principles fundamental to theplanning, design, operation, and management oftransportation systems using a systems perspectiveto transportation problems. Concepts fromeconomics, engineering, operations research,management, psychology, and public policyanalysis are used throughout. Topics include linearand non-linear programming, dynamicprogramming, supply-demand microeconomicframework, analysis of transportation demand,system performance, network equilibrium,simulation and associated case studies.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 353.

412 Computer Modeling In GeotechnicalEngineering (LEC 3.0) Survey of computermethods of analyzing and modeling complexgeotechnical engineering problems. Computerapplications, data analysis, and resultinterpretations. Topics include constitutivemodeling, foundation engineering, seepage,unsaturated flow problem, slope stability analysis,consolidation, excavation, tunneling, and dynamicsoil-structure interaction. Prerequisite: Civ Eng215 and graduate standing.

413 Dynamics Of Earth Materials (LEC 3.0) Theoryof vibration, spectral response, site-specificresponse spectra, detailed design of retainingstructures, pile and machine foundations, soilstructure interaction. Dynamic soil properties,including degradation of soil properties andliquefaction, seismic slope stability analysis problemsolving. Select research topics and use of computercodes. Prerequisite: Preceded or accompanied byCv Eng 316.

414 Measurement Of Soil Properties (LEC 2.0 andLAB 1.0) Laboratory determination of soil propertieswith emphasis on practical. Applications of testdata. Tests include classification, atterberg limits,consolidation, compaction, triaxial shear tests withpore pressure measurement, and direct shear tests.Preparation of technical reports. Prerequisite:Preceded or accompanied by Cv Eng 315.

415 Advanced Soil Mechanics (LEC 3.0) Advancedtopics and recent advances in theoretical soilmechanics. Topics may include stress distribution,failure theories, shear failure in ideal soils,consolidation and settlement, physico-chemicalproperties, and clay mineralogy. Prerequisite: CvEng 315.


416 Soil Stabilization (LEC 3.0) The application ofmineralogical and physicochemical principles to soilstabilization problems and stabilization techniquesfor highway and foundation applications.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 315.

417 Earth Dams And Related Problems (LEC 3.0)The exploration for and selection of site andmaterials, seepage analysis, slope stability anddesign, embankment design, compaction,instrumentation and construction operations asthey pertain to earth and rockfill dams.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 315.

419 Advanced Behavior Of Reinforced AndPrestressed Concrete (LEC 3.0) Behavior ofreinforced and prestressed concrete sections,members and wall/shell-type elements subjected tobending, axial load, shear and torsion. Confinementof concrete. Various truss model theories applicableto main members and strut-tie model applicable todisturbed regions, joints, and connections.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 223 with grade of "C" orbetter.

421 Plastic Analysis And Design Of MetalStructures (LEC 3.0) Behavior of engineeringmaterials in the inelastic stress range. Analysis anddesign of elementary structural members andframes.

422 Analysis And Design Of Plates And Shells I(LEC 3.0) Fundamental theories of bending andbuckling of plates for practical applications inanalysis and design of bridge and building floors,highway and airport pavements, and structuralplate components. Shell theory with application totanks, pressure vessels, shell roofs, and foldedplate construction. Prerequisite: Preceded oraccompanied by Cv Eng 323.

424 Structural Dynamics And EarthquakeEngineering (LEC 3.0) Behavior of structuralmaterials, elements, and systems under dynamicloads and earthquake excitation; computermethods for response analysis of lumped,consistent, and distributed mass models;eigensolution techniques; design of 2-D and 3-Dseismic-resistant structures with current buildingcode.

425 Finite Element Application In StructuralDesign (LEC 3.0) Concepts of analysis and design.Generalized coordinate models and isoparametricderivations for one, two, and three dimensionalelements. Systems with plate and shell elements.Structural instability problems. Elastic and inelasticsystems for static and dynamic loads. Studies ofcomputer programs.

426 Advanced Design In Steel And LightweightStructures (LEC 3.0) A critical evaluation of thetheories of design and actual behavior of metalcomponents and their connections. The basis of thedevelopment of the pertaining codes will beconsidered. Prerequisite: Preceded or accompaniedby Cv Eng 323.

428 Analysis Of Nonlinear Structures (LEC 3.0)Inelastic behavior of structural members andconnections; formulation of various models for steeland reinforced concrete including elasto-plastic,bilinear, trilinear, Ramberg-Osgood, Cheng-Mertz,and Cheng-Lou; matrix analysis of 2-D and 3-Dbuilding structures for geometric and materialnonlinearity; dynamic and stability analysis.Prerequisite: Preceded or accompanied by Cv Eng323.

429 Foundation Engineering III (LEC 3.0) A criticalstudy of modern concepts of foundationengineering including current procedure for theapplication of soil mechanics principles to thedesign of foundations, embankments and retainingstructures. Case histories will be emphasized withthe student making successive design decisions.

430 Stochastic Theory of Structural Dynamics (LEC3.0) Probability theory and application in structuraldynamics. Stochastic models for earthquake-induced forces and wind effects on structure.Solutions for linear and nonlinear structures.Reliability-based evaluation of structuralperformance under random loading. Simulation ofstochastic processes. Prerequisites: Math 204;Mech Eng 307 or Civ Eng 424, and Stat 215.

431 Advanced Hydraulics And HydraulicEngineering (LEC 0.0-6.0) Studies in the field ofhydraulic engineering to fit the needs of a particularstudent or class. Each student makes a completedesign of a hydraulic development in one of thefollowing fields; water power, sanitation, river andharbor projects. Prerequisite: Cv Eng 230.

435 Hydraulic Structures (LEC 0.0-3.0) Gravity, arch,multiple arch, and buttress dams includingappurtenances such as spillways, penstocks andgates. Latter part of course is designed to needs ofthe individual student with applications to river andharbor structures, canal and irrigation structures,and sewage structures. Prerequisites: Cv Eng 223and 230.

438 Advanced Hydrology (LEC 3.0) A study ofmethods used in modern hydrologic analysis anddesign. Items of study include hydrographyanalysis, maximum possible storm, infiltration,design flood determination and project feasibility.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 233.

440 Urban Hydrology (LEC 3.0) Studies of theinfluence of urban areas on their hydrology. Specialemphasis on the principles of spatially variedunsteady flow. Model hydrographs leading towarddetermination of design storm flow are utilized toobtain information necessary for design of stormsewers, channels, and hydraulic structures commonto urban areas. Prerequisite: Cv Eng 233.

442 Construction Administration, Planning AndControl (LEC 3.0) Study of construction projectdevelopment and execution, ranging frompreliminary engineering to project turnover. Keytopics include bidding strategies, quality control,conceptual estimating, scheduling, progress and


cost control, value engineering, safety andconstruction productivity. Prerequisite: Preceded oraccompanied by Cv Eng 345.

443 Contract Formulation And Project DeliverySystems (LEC 3.0) Project life-cycle planning andmanagement. Roles and responsibilities of contractparticipants. Construction contract formulation.Obtaining work by negotiating and by bidding.Forms and variations of project delivery systems.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 345 or Cv Eng 349.

445 Advanced Construction Engineering (LEC 3.0)Study of the temporary structures and plant used inconstruction. Key topics include legal implications,codes and regulations, falsework, slipforming,bridge construction supports, and protection ofadjacent facilities. Prerequisite: Preceded oraccompanied by Cv Eng 345.

453 Transportation Planning (LEC 3.0) Study ofurban development, mobility patterns, and thetransportation network. Transportation modelingtechniques; transportation control plans to improveair quality; consideration of the transportationdisadvantaged; transportation planning in smallercities and rural areas. Access management and siteimpact analysis of traffic generators. Prerequisite:Cv Eng 353 or consent of instructor.

456 Traffic Modeling and Simulation (LEC 3.0)Fundamentals of system simulation, components ofa simulation model, traffic flow simulationapproaches, traffic flow simulation software andtheir applications, building simulation models,verification and validation of a simulation model,output analysis, variance reduction techniques, roleof simulation in Intelligent Transportation Systems(ITS). Prerequisites: Stat 213, Civ Eng 211preceded or accompanied by Civ Eng 353.

457 Traffic Flow Theory and Characteristics (LEC3.0) This course will cover advanced theories oftraffic flow, traffic flow characteristics, statisticaldistributions of traffic flow parameters, trafficstream models, car following models, shock waveanalysis, queuing analysis, traffic flow models forintersections, traffic simulation. Prerequisites:Preceded or accompanied by Civ Eng 353,knowledge of statistics, graduate standing orconsent of instructor.

460 Chemical Principles In EnvironmentalEngineering (LEC 3.0) The course developsfundamental chemical and physical principlesunderlying environmental engineering systemsincluding drinking water, groundwater, andwastewater treatment; and natural environmentalprocesses. Topics include adsorption, complexformation, acid-base equilibria, solubility, masstransfer and diffusion, electrochemistry, andchemical kinetics. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.(Co-listed with Env En 460)

461 Biological Principles In EnvironmentalEngineering Systems (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Course covers the fundamental biological andbiochemical principles involved in natural and

engineered biological systems. (Co-listed with EnvEn 461)

462 Physicochemical Operations In EnvironmentalEngineering Systems (LEC 3.0) Course coversphysicochemical operations and design in water,wastewater and aqueous hazardous wastetreatment systems including coagulation,precipitation, sedimentation, filtration, gas transfer,chemical oxidation and disinfection, adsorption, ionexchange. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 230 or equivalent.(Co-listed with Env Eng 462 and Chem Eng 470)

463 Biological Operations In EnvironmentalEngineering Systems (LEC 3.0) Course coversbiological operations and design in water,wastewater and aqueous hazardous wastetreatment systems including modeling of biologicaltreatment processes; and design of activatedsludge systems, trickling filters, rotating biologicalcontractors, lagoons, nitrification anddenitrification, and digestion processes.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 230 or equivalent. (Co-listedwith Env En 463)

464 Industrial And Hazardous Waste Treatment(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Course covers fundamentalsof industrial and hazardous wastewater treatmentsystems and characterization including physical,chemical and biological processes and laboratorypilot plant investigations. (Co-listed with Env En464)

465 Environmental Engineering AnalysisLaboratory (LEC 1.0 and LAB 2.0) EnvironmentalEngineering analytical principles and techniquesapplied to the quantitative measurement of water,wastewater and natural characteristics, andapplication of advanced instrumentation methodsin Environmental Engineering. Prerequisite: Cv Eng261 or equivalent, with a grade of "c" or better. (Co-listed with Env En 465)

467 Environmental Chemistry (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)This course covers the fundamental and appliedaspects of environmental chemistry includinginorganic, organic, and analytical chemicalprinciples. The course emphasizes the aquaticenvironmental and covers gas laws and solubility,chemical modeling, equilibria, acid-base andcomplexation relationships, oxidation andphotochemical reactions. Prerequisite: Graduatestanding in engineering or science curricula. (Co-listed with Env En 467)

485 Philosophy of Scientific Research (LEC 3.0)Organization and planning of research. Introductionto the philosophy and management of scientificresearch, particularly issues related to ethics,plagiarism, ownership of intellectual properties,research techniques, technical presentations andtime management. The course will address theseissues by integrating with case studies. (Co-listedwith Chem Eng 425, IDE 425, Env Eng 485, ElecEng 481, Comp Eng 481)





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311 Introduction To VLSI Design (LEC 3.0) Anintroduction to the design and implementation ofvery large scale integrated systems. Procedures fordesigning and implementing digital integratedsystems, structured design methodology, stickdiagrams, scalable design rules, and use ofcomputer aided design tools. Prerequisite: Cp Eng213.

312 Digital Systems Design Laboratory (LEC 2.0and LAB 1.0) Experimental studies of problems withhigh speed digital signals in circuits. Studentdesigns, wires, tests, and programs amicroprocessor based single board computerproject. A FPGA design is programmed and tested.Prerequisite: Cp Eng 213 or 313.

313 Principles of Computer Architecture (LEC 3.0)Principles of performance measurement andinstruction set design; advanced issues inpipelining; instruction level parallelism (dynamicscheduling, branch prediction, multi-issueprocessors); memory hierarchies for superscalarprocessors; multiprocessors; multi-threading;storage systems; and interconnection networks.Prerequisite: Comp Eng 215.

314 Embedded Processor System Design (LEC 3.0)Development of hardware and software forembedded systems, including real-time operatingsystems, advanced programming, communication

schemes, hardware peripherals and sensors,control methodologies, printed-circuit board design,interrupts, microcontrollers, and hardware-softwareco-design. One or more team design projects.Prerequisites: Comp Eng 213 or equivalent and80x51 processor experience.

315 Digital Computer Design (LEC 3.0) Organizationof modern digital computers; design of processors,memory systems and I/O units, hardware-softwaretradeoffs in different levels of computer systemdesign. Prerequisites: Cp Eng 213 and Cp Eng 214.

316 Advanced Microcomputer System Design (LEC3.0) The design of digital systems based onadvanced microprocessors. Introduction tomicrocomputer logic development systems. I/0interfaces. Assembly and high level languagetradeoffs. Hardware and software laboratoryprojects required. Prerequisite: Cp Eng 313.

317 Fault-Tolerant Digital Systems (LEC 3.0) Designand analysis of fault-tolerant digital systems. Faultmodels, hardware redundancy, informationredundancy, evaluation techniques, system designprocedures. Prerequisites: Cp Eng 111 and Cp Eng112.

318 Digital System Modeling (LEC 3.0) Digital systemmodeling for simulation, synthesis, and rapidsystem prototyping. Structural and behavioralmodels, concurrent and sequential languageelements, resolved signals, generics, configuration,test benches, processes and case studies.Prerequisite: Comp Eng 111 with a grade of "C" orbetter.

319 Digital Network Design (LEC 3.0) Design ofcomputer networks with emphasis on networkarchitecture, protocols and standards, performanceconsiderations, and network technologies. Topicsinclude: LAN, MAN, WAN, congestion/flow/errorcontrol, routing, addressing, broadcasting,multicasting, switching, and internet working. Amodeling tool is used for network design andsimulation. Prerequisite: Comp Eng 213 orcomputer hardware competency.

325 Optical Computing (LEC 3.0) Introduction to theprinciples, subsystems, and architectures of opticalcomputing. Topics include characteristics of opticaldevices; optical implementations of memory, logicelements, and processors; and computationalstructures. Prerequisite: Comp Eng 111 orequivalent. (Co-listed with Elec Eng 325)

331 Real-Time Systems (LEC 3.0) Introduction toreal-time (R-T) systems and R-T kernels, alsoknown as R-T operating systems, with an emphasison scheduling algorithms. The course also includesspecification, analysis, design and validationtechniques for R-T systems. Course includes a teamproject to design an appropriate R-T operatingsystem. Prerequisite: Cp Eng 213 or Cmp Sc 284.

342 Real-Time Digital Signal Processing (LEC 2.0and LAB 1.0) Introduction to the use ofprogrammable DSP chips. Includes real-time dataacquisition, signal generation, interrupt-driven

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programs, high-level language, and assembly levelroutines. Applications to real-time systems are alsopresented. Prerequisites: Comp Eng 213 or ElecEng 267.

345 Digital Image Processing (LEC 3.0)Fundamentals of human perception, sampling andquantization, image transforms, enhancement,restoration, channel and source coding.Prerequisite: El Eng 267 (Co-listed with El Eng 345)

347 Machine Vision (LEC 3.0) Image information,image filtering, template matching, histogramtransformations, edge detection, boundarydetection, region growing and pattern recognition.Complementary laboratory exercises are required.Prerequisites: Comp Eng 111 and preceded oraccompanied by Elec Eng 267. (Co-listed with ElecEng 347)

348 Wireless Networks (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Introduction to wireless communications andnetworking. Topics include transmissionfundamentals, wireless channel, coding techniquesand error control, satellite and cellular networks,cordless systems, mobile IP and management,multiple access techniques and wireless protocols,wireless LAN, IEEE 802.11, and adhoc and sensornetworks. Prerequisites: Hardware competency,Elec Eng 243 or Comp Eng 213 and graduatestanding. (Co-listed with Elec Eng 348 and Sys Eng348.

349 Trustworthy, Survivable Computer Networks(LEC 3.0) This course examines basic issues innetwork management, testing, and security; it alsodiscusses key encryption, key management,authentication, intrusion detection, maliciousattack, and insider threats. Security of electronicmail and electronic commerce systems is alsopresented. Prerequisite: Cp Eng 319 or Cmp Sc265.

354 Mathematical Logic I (LEC 3.0) A mathematicalintroduction to logic with some applications.Functional and relational languages, satisfaction,soundness and completeness theorems,compactness theorems. Examples fromMathematics, Philosophy, Computer Science,and/or Computer Engineering. Prerequisite: Philos15 with junior standing or Math 305 or Comp Sci253 or Comp Eng 111. (Co-listed with Comp Sci354, Philos 354 and Math 354)

358 Computational Intelligence (LEC 3.0)Introduction to Computational Intelligence (CI),Biological and Artificial Neuron, Neural Networks,Evolutionary Computing, Swarm Intelligence,Artificial Immune Systems, Fuzzy Systems, andHybrid Systems. CI application case studiescovered include digital systems, control, powersystems, forecasting, and time-series predictions.Prerequisite: Stat 217. (Co-listed with Elec Eng 367and Sys Eng 367)

372 Signal Integrity In High-Speed Digital & MixedSignal Design (LEC 3.0) Signal integrity ensuressignals transmitted over a propagation pathmaintain sufficient fidelity for proper receiveroperation. Compromised signal integrity is oftenassociated with parasitics (e.g. unintentionalinductance, capacitance). Theory and CAD toolsused for signal integrity analysis of functioningdesigns. Prerequisites: El Eng 271 or Cp Eng 213,and Senior standing. (Co-listed with El Eng 372)

378 Mechatronics (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) This coursewill introduce students to the basics ofmechatronics (i.e., the integration of mechanical,electrical, computer, and control systems).Students will learn the fundamentals of sensors andactuators for mechanical systems, computerinterfacing, microcontrollers, real-time software,and control. Prerequisite: Mech Eng 279 orequivalent. (Co-listed with Mech Eng 378, Aero Eng378 and Elec Eng 378)

382 Teaching Engineering (LEC 3.0) Introduction toteaching objectives and techniques. Topics include:using course objectives to design a course;communication using traditional and cutting-edgemedia; textbook selection; assessment of studentlearning; grading; student learning styles;cooperative/active learning; and student discipline.Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Co-listed withEng Mg 370, Env En 382, El Eng 382, Cv Eng 382)


391 Computer Engineering Senior Project I (RSD0.5 and LAB 0.5) A complete design cycle. Workingin small teams, students will design, document,analyze, implement, and test a product. Topicsinclude: Iteraton in design, prototyping, groupdynamics, design reviews, making effectivepresentations, concurrent design, designing fortest, ethics and standards, testing and evaluation.Prerequisites: Stat 217, Cp Eng 111, Econom 121or 122, Sp&M S 85, English 160, Cp Eng 213, 214,215, and Elec Eng 121.

392 Computer Engineering Senior Project II (LAB3.0) A continuation of Cp Eng 391. Prerequisite: CpEng 391.

400 Special Problems (IND 1.0-6.0) Problems orreadings on specific subjects or projects in thedepartment. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

401 Special Topics (Variable 1.0-6.0) This course isdesigned to give the department an opportunity totest a new course. Variable title. Prerequisite:Consent of the instructor.

404 Data Mining And Knowledge Discovery (LEC3.0) Data mining and knowledge discovery utilizedboth classical and new algorithms, such as machinelearning and neural networks, to discoverpreviously unknown relationships in data. Key data

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mining issues to be addressed include knowledgerepresentation and knowledge acquisition(automated learning). Prerequisites: (Comp Sci 338or Comp Sci 347) and Stat 215. (Co-listed withComp Sci 434 and Sys Eng 404)

409 Topics in VLSI Systems (LEC 3.0) This coursedeals with issues related to VLSI systems, ratherthan low-level issues at the transistor or layoutlevel. Topics include VLSI testing, design for test,noise and defect modeling, formal verification, yieldanalysis, timing analysis and systems-on-a-chip.Prerequisite: Comp Eng 311.

411 Advanced VLSI Design (LEC 3.0) Advancedtopics in chip-level VLSI design, including issuesrelated to high-performance, low-power, analog andmixed-signal circuits, reliability, noise and couplingmechanisms, computer aided design tools, andrecent advances and trends in the field.Prerequisite: Comp Eng 311 is required.

412 Digital Logic (LEC 3.0) Digital logic analysis,synthesis and simulation. Design automation ofdigital systems. Prerequisites: Cp Eng 111 and CpEng 112.

415 Advanced Computer Architecture I (LEC 3.0)Advanced topics in computer structures, parallelprocessors, and computer networks. Emphasis ontheir design, applications, and performance.Prerequisite: Cp Eng 313 or Cp Eng 315.

416 Advanced Computer Architecture II (LEC 3.0)Continuation of Computer Engineering 415.Prerequisite: Cp Eng 415.

419 Network Centric Systems (LEC 3.0) Network-centric systems comprises a diverse category ofcomplex systems with the primary purpose isproviding network-type services. Network-centricsystems are also known as collaborative systems.This course address the intersection betweennetwork engineering and the needs of systemsarchitecting and engineering. Prerequisite: Sys Eng469 or graduate standing. (Co-listed with Sys Eng419)

443 Wireless Ad hoc and Sensor Networks (LEC3.0) Introduction to ad hoc and sensor networks,IEEE standards, heterogeneity, quality of service,wireless channel issues, energy awareness, powerand topology control, routing, scheduling, rateadaptation, self-organization, admission and flowcontrol, energy harvesting, security and trustlevels, hardware and applications. Prerequisite:Comp Eng 348 or Comp Eng 349 or equivalent. (Co-listed with Elec Eng 443 and Sys Eng 443)

448 High Speed Networks (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Astate-of-the-art survey of high-speed networks,modeling and simulation, quality of service (QoS)for multimedia applications and managementschemes, TCP congestion control, ATM and Internettraffic management, Internet Service Architecture(ISA), and Internet routing protocols. Prerequisites:Comp Eng 319 and hardware competency for ECEstudents, Comp Sci 385 for computer sciencestudents, or consent of the instructor.

449 Network-Centric Systems Reliability andSecurity (LEC 3.0) This course presents reliabilityand fault tolerance for network-centric systems,including models, metrics, and analysis techniques.This course also concentrates on security, includingtechnical tools and methods for audit andassessment as well as management and policyissues. Prerequisite: Sys Eng/Comp Eng 419 orComp Eng 349. (Co-listed with Sys Eng 449)

457 Markov Decision Processes (LEC 3.0)Introduction to Markov Decision Processes andDynamic Programming. Application to InventoryControl and other optimization and control topics.Prerequisite: Graduate standing in background ofprobability or statistics. (Co-listed with Mech Eng447, Aero Eng 457, Eng Mgt 457 and Comp Sci457)

458 Adaptive Critic Designs (LEC 3.0) Review ofNeurocontrol and Optimization, Introduction toApproximate Dynamic Programming (ADP),Reinforcement Learning (RL), Combined Conceptsof ADP and RL - Heuristic Dynamic Programming(HDP), Dual Heuristic Programming (DHP), GlobalDual Heuristic Programming (GDHP), and CaseStudies. Prerequisite: Elec Eng 368 NeuralNetworks or equivalent (Computational IntelligenceComp Eng 301) (Co-listed with Elec Eng, Mech Eng,Aero Eng and Sys Eng 458)

481 Philosophy of Scientific Research (LEC 3.0)Organization and planning of research. Introductionto the philosophy and management of scientificresearch, particularly issues related to ethics,plagiarism, ownership of intellectual properties,research techniques, technical presentations andtime management. The course will address theseissues by integrating with case studies. (Co-listedwith Chem Eng 425, IDE 425, Civ Eng 485, Env Eng485, Elec Eng 481)

490 Special Research And Thesis (IND 1.0-15.0)Investigations of an advanced nature leading to thepreparation of a thesis or dissertation. Prerequisite:Consent of the instructor required.


495 Continuous Registration (IND 1.0) Doctoralcandidates who have completed all requirementsfor the degree except for the dissertation, and areaway from the campus, must continue to enroll forat least one hour of credit each registration perioduntil the degree is completed. Failure to do so mayinvalidate the candidacy. Billing will be automatic aswill registration upon payment.

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307 Software Testing And Quality Assurance (LEC3.0) It covers unit testing, subsystem testing,system testing, object-oriented testing, testingspecification, test case management, softwarequality factors and criteria, software qualityrequirement analysis and specification, softwareprocess improvement, and software total qualitymanagement. Prerequisite: Cmp Sc 253.

308 Object-Oriented Analysis And Design (LEC 3.0)This course will explore principles, mechanisms,and methodologies in object-oriented analysis anddesign. An object-oriented programming languagewill be used as the vehicle for the exploration.Prerequisite: Cmp Sc 253.

310 Seminar (IND 0.0-6.0) Discussion of currenttopics. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

311 Bioinformatics (LEC 3.0) The course willfamiliarize students with the application ofcomputational methods to biology, as viewed fromboth perspectives. It will introduce problems inmolecular, structural, morphological, andbiodiversity informatics, and will discuss principles,algorithms, and software to address them.Prerequisites: Bio Sci 110 or 111 and Comp Sci53/54 or 74/78. (Co-listed with Bio Sci 311)

317 Intellectual Property For Computer Scientists(LEC 3.0) A presentation of the relationshipbetween the law of intellectual property andcomputer science. Topics include the application ofcopyright principles to computer programs,protection of computer programs through patentsand trade secret law, and the effect of variousagreements which are frequently encountered bythe computer scientist. Prerequisite: Senior orgraduate standing.

325 Analysis Of Algorithms (LEC 3.0) The purpose ofthis course is to teach the techniques needed toanalyze algorithms. The focus of the presentationis on the practical application of these techniquesto such as sorting, backtracking, and graphalgorithms. Prerequisite: Cmp Sc 253.

328 Object-Oriented Numerical Modeling I (LEC3.0) A study of object-oriented modeling of thescientific domain. Techniques and methodologieswill be developed enabling the student to build aclass library of reusable software appropriate forscientific application. Applications will be drawnfrom mechanics, finance, and engineering.Prerequisites: Comp Sci 228 and Comp Sci 153 andone of Math 208, 203, 229.

329 Object-Oriented Numerical Modeling II (LEC3.0) A continued study of object-oriented modelingof the scientific domain. Advanced applications

include models posed as balance laws, integralequations, and stochastic simulations. Prerequisite:Cmp Sc 328.

338 Database Systems (LEC 3.0) This courseintroduces the advanced database concepts ofnormalization and functional dependencies,transaction models, concurrency and locking,timestamping, serializability, recovery techniques,and query planning and optimization. Students willparticipate in programming projects. The courseassumes students have an introductory course indatabase systems. Prerequisites: Comp Sci 128 andComp Sci 238.

342 Java Gui & Visualization (LEC 3.0) Fundamentalsof Java Swing Foundation Classes, Java SystemLanguage Specifics, Graphical User Interfaces,Images, Audio, Animation, Networking, andThreading. Visualization of Algorithms. GUIElements include Event Driven Programming,Interaction with Mouse and KeyBoard, WindowManagers, Frames, Panels, Dialog Boxes, Borders.Prerequisite: Cmp Sc 253 or equivalent.

345 Computational Robotic Manipulation (LEC 3.0)Analysis of methods for the design and operation ofrobotic systems. Spatial descriptions andtransformations. Arm control: coordinatetransformations. Manipulator Kinematics andinverse Kinematics. Jacobians: velocities and staticforces. Robot path trajectory generation. Project:programming robot motion control visualization.Prerequisites: Comp Sci 253; Math 208; Physics 24or Physics 25.

347 Introduction To Artificial Intelligence (LEC 3.0)A modern introduction to AI, covering importanttopics of current interest such as search algorithms,heuristics, game trees, knowledge representation,reasoning, computational intelligence, and machinelearning. Students will implement course conceptscovering selected AI topics. Prerequisite: Cmp Sc253.

348 Evolutionary Computing (LEC 3.0) Introducesevolutionary algorithms, a class of stochastic,population-based algorithms inspired by naturalevolution theory (e.g. genetic algorithms), capableof solving complex problems for which othertechniques fail. Students will implement courseconcepts, tackling science, engineering and/orbusiness problems. Prerequisites: Comp Sci 253and a statistics course.

353 Multimedia Systems (LEC 3.0) This courseintroduces the concepts and components ofMultimedia information systems. Topics include:Introduction to Multimedia Data, Multimedia DateCompression, Techniques and Standards,Indexing and Retrieval, Data Storage Organization,Communication and Synchronization,Applications-Media-OnDemand Systems, VideoConferencing, Digital Libraries. Prerequisite: CmpSc 153.

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354 Mathematical Logic I (LEC 3.0) A mathematicalintroduction to logic with some applications.Functional and relational languages, satisfaction,soundness and completeness theorems,compactness theorems. Examples fromMathematics, Philosophy, Computer Science,and/or Computer Engineering. Prerequisite: Philos15 with junior standing or Math 305 or Comp Sci253 or Comp Eng 111. (Co-listed with Math 354,Philos 354 and Comp Eng 354.)

356 The Structure of a Compiler (LEC 3.0) Review ofBackus normal form language descriptors and basicparsing concepts. Polish and matrix notation asintermediate forms, and target coderepresentation. Introduction to the basic buildingblocks of a compiler: syntax scanning, expressiontranslation, symbol table manipulation, codegeneration, local optimization, and storageallocation. Prerequisites: Comp Sci 256 and CompSci 253.

358 Interactive Computer Graphics (LEC 3.0)Applications and functional capabilities of currentcomputer graphics systems. Interactive graphicsprogramming including windowing, clipping,segmentation, mathematical modeling, two andthree dimensional transformations, data structures,perspective views, antialiasing and software design.Prerequisites: Cmp Sc 228 and 253.

362 Security Operations & Program Management(LEC 3.0) An overview of information securityoperations, access control, risk management,systems and application life cycle management,physical security, business continuity planning,telecommunications security, disaster recovery,software piracy, investigations, ethics and more.There will be extensive reporting, planning andpolicy writing. Prerequisite: Writing emphasizedcourse AND Operating System course ANDComputer Networking course.

365 Computer Communications and Networks (LEC3.0) Network architecture model including physicalprotocols for data transmission and errordetection/correction, data link concepts, LANprotocols, internetworking, reliable end to endservice, security, and application services. Studentswill implement course concepts on an actualcomputer network. Prerequisite: Comp Sci 284.

366 Regression Analysis (LEC 3.0) Simple linearregression, multiple regression, regressiondiagnostics, multicollinearity, measures of influenceand leverage, model selection techniques,polynomial models, regression with autocorrelatederrors, introduction to non-linear regression.Prerequisites: Math 22 and one of Stat 211, 213,215, 217, or 343. (Co-listed with Stat 346)

381 The Structure Of Operating Systems (LEC 3.0)The hardware and software requirements foroperating systems for uniprogramming,multiprogramming, multiprocessing, time sharing,real time and virtual systems. The concepts ofsupervisors, interrupt handlers, input/output

control systems, and memory mapping arediscussed in detail. Prerequisite: Cmp Sc 284.

384 Distributed Operating Systems (LEC 3.0) This isa study of modern operating systems, particularlydistributed operating systems. Topics include areview of network systems and interprocesscommunication, causality, distributed statemaintenance, failure detection, reconfiguration andrecovery, load balancing, distributed file systems,distributed mutual exclusion, and stable propertydetection including deadlock detection. A groupproject in Distributed Systems programming will berequired. Prerequisites: Cmp Sc 284 and 253.

387 Introduction to Parallel Programming andAlgorithms (LEC 3.0) Parallel computerarchitectures, network topologies, parallelalgorithms, pipelining, message passing, processscheduling and synchronization. Parallelprogramming with MPI on workstation clusters.Multithreaded programming. Speedup andefficiency issues. Prerequisites: Cmp Sc 284 andCmp Sc 253.

390 Undergraduate Research (IND 0.0-6.0)Designed for the undergraduate student whowishes to engage in research. Does not lead to thepreparation of a thesis. Not more than six (6) credithours allowed for graduation credit. Subject andcredit to be arranged with the faculty supervisor.

397 Software Systems Development I (LEC 3.0)Class members will work in small teams to developa complete software system beginning with end-user interviews and concluding with end-usertraining. Prerequisites: Comp Sci 206 and 100credit hours completed.

398 Software Systems Development II (LEC 3.0)This course is an optional continuation of Cmp Sc397. Those interested in project managementshould take this course since participants becomeofficers or group leaders in the class "corporation."This course is especially important for those goingstraight into industry upon graduation. Studentswith coop experience may find this courseredundant. Prerequisite: Cmp Sc 397.



406 Software Engineering II (LEC 3.0) A quantitativeapproach to measuring costs/productivity insoftware projects. The material covered will besoftware metrics used in the life cycle and thestudent will present topical material. Prerequisite:Cmp Sc 206.

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409 Software Requirements Engineering (LEC 3.0)This course will cover advanced methods,processes, and technique for discovering,analyzing, specifying and managing softwarerequirements of a software system from multipleperspectives. It will discuss both functional andnon-functional requirements analysis. Prerequisite:Comp Sci 206.

410 Seminar (RSD 1.0) Discussion of current topics.425 Algorithmics II (LEC 3.0) Covers selected

classical and recent developments in the design andanalysis of algorithms, such as sophisticated datastructures, amortized complexity, advanced graphtheory, and network flow techniques. Prerequisite:Comp Sci 325.

426 Theory Of Computation (LEC 3.0) Turingmachines and other machines. Godel numberingand unsolvability results. Machines withrestricted memory access and limited computingtime. Recursive functions, computable functionalsand the classification of unsolvable problems.Prerequisite: Comp Sci 220.

434 Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery (LEC3.0) Data mining and knowledge discovery utilizesboth classical and new algorithms, such as machinelearning and neural networks, to discoverpreviously unknown relationships in data. Key datamining issues to be addressed include knowledgerepresentation and knowledge acquisition(automated learning). Prerequisites: (Comp Sci 338or Comp Sci 347) and Stat 215. (Co-listed withComp Eng 404 and Sys Eng 404)

437 Web Data Management and XML (LEC 3.0)Management of semi-structured data models andXML, query languages such as Xquery, XMLindexing, and mapping of XML data to other datamodels and vice-versa, XML views and schemamanagement, advanced topics include change-detection, web mining and security of XML data.Prerequisite: Comp Sci 338.

438 Heterogeneous and Mobile Databases (LEC3.0) This course extensively discussesmultidatabase systems (MDBS) and mobile dataaccess systems (MDAS). Moreover, it will studytraditional distributed database issues within theframework of MDBSs and MDASs. Prerequisite:Comp Sci 338 or graduate standing.

439 Object-Oriented Database Systems (LEC 3.0)This course will include a study of the origins ofobject-oriented database manipulation languages,their evolution, currently available systems,application to the management of data, problemsolving using the technology, and future directions.Prerequisites: Cmp Sc 308 and Database Systems.

447 Advanced Topics In Artificial Intelligence (LEC3.0) Advanced topics of current interest in the fieldof artificial intelligence. This course involvesreading seminal and state-of-the-art papers as wellas conducting topical research projects includingdesign, implementation, experimentation, analysis,and written and oral reporting components.

Prerequisite: Comp Sci 347 or Comp Sci 348 orComp Eng 358.

448 Advanced Evolutionary Computing (LEC 3.0)Advanced topics in evolutionary algorithms, a classof stochastic, population-based algorithms inspiredby natural evolution theory, capable of solvingcomplex problems for which other techniques fail.Students will conduct challenging research projectsinvolving advanced concept implementation,empirical studies, statistical analysis, and paperwriting. Prerequisite: Comp Sci 348.

456 Theory of Compiling (LEC 3.0) Properties offormal grammars and languages, language-preserving transformations, syntax-directedparsing, classes of parsing methods and thegrammars for which they are suited, control flowanalysis, and the theoretical framework of local andglobal program optimization methods.Prerequisite: Comp Sci 356.

457 Markov Decision Processes (LEC 3.0)Introduction to Markov Decision Processes andDynamic Programming. Application to InventoryControl and other optimization and control topics.Prerequisite: Graduate standing in background ofprobability or statistics. (Co-listed with Comp Eng457, Mech Eng 447, Aero Eng 457 and Eng Mgt457)

458 Computer Graphics And Realistic Modeling(LEC 3.0) Algorithms, data structures, softwaredesign and strategies used to achieve realism incomputer graphics of three-dimensional objects.Application of color, shading, texturing, antialiasing,solid modeling, hidden surface removal and imageprocessing techniques. Prerequisite: Comp Sci 358.

463 Computer Security (LEC 3.0) The course presentsvarious vulnerabilities and threats to information incyberspace and the principles and techniques forpreventing and detecting threats, and recoveringfrom attacks. The course deals with various aspectsand layers of security: data-level, network-level,system-level, and application-level security.Prerequisites: Comp Sci 265 and Comp Sci 325.

465 Advanced Topics in Wireless Networks (LEC3.0) Introduces the fundamentals and recentadvances in wireless networking. Coverage includescellular networks, wireless and mobile ad hocnetworks, wireless mesh networks, sensornetworks and wireless LANs with a focus onnetwork operation. Special topics selected from theliterature on wireless network security will also beaddressed. Prerequisite: Comp Sci 365 orequivalent.

467 Mobile And Sensor Data Management (LEC 3.0)Architectures of mobile computing systems; Mobile-IP support in mobile computing systems; locationdata management, Broadcasting and indexing,replication control; caching, fault tolerance andreliability of mobile systems; adhoc and sensorrouting schemes, key management. Prerequisite:Comp Sci 265.

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468 Advanced Network Security (LEC 3.0) Topicscovered include network security issues such asauthentication, anonymity, traceback, denial ofservice, confidentiality, forensics, etc. in wired andwireless networks. Students will have a clear, in-depth understanding of state of the art networksecurity attacks and defenses. Prerequisite: CompEng 349 or Comp Sci 365.

484 Distributed Systems Theory And Analysis (LEC3.0) Analysis of the problems of state maintenanceand correctness in concurrent computing systemsusing formal methods such as Hoare Logic,Temporal Logic, and Symbolic Model Checking.Prerequisite: Comp Sci 384.

487 Topics in Parallel and Distributed Computing(LEC 3.0) Introduction of parallel and distributedcomputing fundamentals and advanced researchtopics. Students present research papers selectedfrom the current literature on P&D computingparadigms. A term paper and oral presentation arerequired. Prerequisite: Comp Sci 387 or equivalentbackground.


493 Oral Examination (IND 0.0) After completion ofall other program requirements, oral examinationsfor on-campus M.S./Ph.D. students may beprocessed during intersession. Off-campus M.S.students must be enrolled in oral examination andmust have paid an oral examination fee at the timeof the defense comprehensive examination (oral/written). All other students must enroll for creditcommensurate with uses made of facilities and/orfaculties. In no case shall this be for less than three(3) semester hours for resident students.


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302 Extra High Voltage Engineering (LEC 2.0 andLAB 1.0) The physical phenomena associated withhigh voltage dielectric breakdown are presented.Methods of generating and measuring high voltagesand currents are explained. Demonstration ofdesign and performance. Field trips to companies

for laboratory testing of high voltage according toindustry standards will serve as the lab part of thecourse. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

304 Electric Power Quality (LEC 3.0) Definitions andstandards of power quality, kinds of power qualityproblems; sources of sags and transientovervoltages; distribution principles of controllingharmonics, devices for filtering harmonics, time andfrequency domain methods of analysis; powerquality monitoring; power quality improvementmethods. Prerequisite: Elec Eng 205 or Elec Eng207.

305 Electric Drive Systems (LEC 3.0) Course contentis roughly 1/3 power electronics, 1/3 applied controland 1/3 electric machinery and focuses on analysis,simulation, and control design of electric drivebased speed, torque, and position control systems.Prerequisites: El Eng 205 and El Eng 231.

307 Power Systems Engineering (LEC 3.0) Networkanalysis applied to power systems; the load flowconcept; economic operation of power systems;synchronous machine reactances and transientstability; symmetrical components andasymmetrical faults; protective relaying.Prerequisite: El Eng 207.

323 Classical Optics (LEC 3.0) Physical optics andadvanced topics in geometrical optics. Topicsinclude ray propagation, electromagneticpropagation, mirrors, lenses, interference,diffraction, polarization, imaging systems, andguided waves. Prerequisites: Math 22 and Physics24 or 25. (Co-listed with Physics 323)

324 Fourier Optics (LEC 3.0) Applications of Fourieranalysis and linear systems theory to optics. Topicsinclude scalar diffraction theory, Fouriertransforming properties of lenses, opticalinformation processing, and imaging systems.Prerequisites: El Eng 265 & 271 or Physics 208 &321. (Co-listed with Physics 324)

325 Optical Computing (LEC 3.0) Introduction to theprinciples, subsystems, and architectures of opticalcomputing. Topics include characteristics of opticaldevices; optical implementations of memory, logicelements, and processors; and computationalstructures. Prerequisite: Comp Eng 111 orequivalent. (Co-listed with Comp Eng 325)

326 Fiber And Integrated Optics (LEC 3.0)Introduction to optical waveguides and theirapplications to communication and sensing. Topicsinclude dielectric waveguide theory, optical fibercharacteristics, integrated optic circuits, coupled-mode theory, optical communication systems, andphotonic sensors. Prerequisite: El Eng 271 orPhysics 321. (Co-listed with Physics 326)

329 Smart Materials And Sensors (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) Smart structures with fiber reinforced polymer(FRP) composites and advanced sensors.Multidisciplinary topics include characterization,performance, and fabrication of compositestructures; fiber optic, resistance, and piezoelectricsystems for strain sensing; and applications of

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smart composite structures. Laboratory and teamactivities involve manufacturing, measurementsystems, instrumented structures, andperformance tests on a large-scale smart compositebridge. Prerequisites: Senior standing and Math204. (Co-listed with Aero Eng 329, Mech Eng 329and Civ Eng 318)

331 Digital Control (LEC 3.0) Analysis and design ofdigital control systems. Review of ztransforms; rootlocus and frequency response methods; state spaceanalysis and design techniques; controllability,observability and estimation. Examination of digitalcontrol algorithms. Prerequisites: Elec Eng 231.

332 Plantwide Process Control (LEC 3.0) Synthesisof control schemes for continuous and batchchemical plants from concept to implementation.Mulitloop control, RGA, SVD, constraint control,multivariable model predictive control, controlsequence descriptions. Design project involving amoderately complicated multivariable controlproblem. Prerequisites: Chem Eng 251, Elec Eng231, Elec Eng 235 or graduate standing. (Co-listedwith Ch Eng 359)

333 System Simulation And Identification (LEC 3.0)Computationally efficient methods of digitalsimulation of linear systems. Non-parametricidentification. Parametric identification with leastsquares and recursive least squares algorithms.Algorithms programmed using MATLAB.Prerequisite: Elec Eng 231.

335 Advanced Plc (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Advancedprogrammable logic controller (PLC) programming,function block, structured text, function chart,sequencer. Factory communications, systemsimulation, human-machine interface (HMI)programming. Advanced PID control. Networksecurity and reliability. Class-wide project.Prerequisite: El Eng 235.

337 Neural Networks For Control (LEC 3.0)Introduction to artificial neural networks andvarious supervised and unsupervised learningtechniques. Detailed analysis of some of the neuralnetworks that are used in control and identificationof dynamical systems. Applications of neuralnetworks in the area of Control. Case studies and aterm project. Prerequisite: Elec Eng 265.

338 Fuzzy Logic Control (LEC 3.0) A mathematicalintroduction to the analysis, synthesis, and designof control systems using fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic.A study of the fundamentals of fuzzy sets,operations on these sets, and their geometricalinterpretations. Methodologies to design fuzzymodels and feedback controllers for dynamicalsystems. Various applications and case studies.Prerequisite: Elec Eng 265.

341 Digital Signal Processing (LEC 3.0) Spectralrepresentations, sampling, quantization, z-transforms, digital filters and discrete transformsincluding the Fast Fourier transform. Prerequisite:El Eng 267.

343 Communications Systems II (LEC 3.0) Randomsignals and their characterization; noiseperformance of amplitude, angle and pulsemodulation systems; digital data transmission; useof coding for error control. Prerequisite: El Eng 243.

344 Stochastic Signal Analysis I (LEC 3.0)Introduction to the application of probabilisticmodels to typical electrical engineering problems.Topics include: methods for describing randomvoltages, random digital signals, correlation, linearmean-square estimation, linear transformation ofrandom digital signals, and bit-error rate calculationfor communication systems. Prerequisites: Math204 and El Eng 153.

345 Digital Image Processing (LEC 3.0)Fundamentals of human perception, sampling andquantization, image transforms, enhancement,restoration, channel and source coding.Prerequisite: El Eng 267. (Co-listed with Cp Eng345)

347 Machine Vision (LEC 3.0) Image information,image filtering, template matching, histogramtransformations, edge detection, boundarydetection, region growing and pattern recognition.Complementary laboratory exercises are required.Prerequisites: Comp Eng 111 and preceded oraccompanied by Elec Eng 267. (Co-listed withComp Eng 347)

348 Wireless Networks (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Introduction to wireless communications andnetworking. Topics include transmissionfundamentals, wireless channel, coding techniquesand error control, satellite and cellular networks,cordless systems, mobile IP and management,multiple access techniques and wireless protocols,wireless LAN, IEEE 802.11, and adhoc and sensornetworks. Prerequisites: Hardware competency,Elec Eng 243 or Comp Eng 213 and graduatestanding. (Co-listed with Comp Eng 348 and SysEng 348)

351 Advanced Electronic Circuits (LEC 3.0)Application of feedback theory, oscillators andfrequency standards, precision analog techniques,low-power circuit design, interfacing sensors,designing for high reliability, electronics for harshenvironments. Prerequisite: Elec Eng 254.

352 Photovoltaic Systems Engineering (LEC 3.0)Physics and characteristics of photovoltaic (solar)cell technologies, electronic control of alternativeenergy sources, site selection, array design, energystorage methods, electrical code compliance, stand-alone systems, grid-intertie systems, legal andeconomic considerations. Prerequisite: Senior orgraduate standing in Science or Engineering.

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353 Power Electronics (LEC 3.0) Analysis, design,modeling, and control of switching mode powerconverter circuits for ac-dc, dc-dc, dc-ac, and ac-acconversion. Power semiconductor devices, passivecomponents, and non-ideal sources and loads.Applications to industry, consumer goods, electricvehicles, and alternative energy. Prerequisite: ElEng 253.

354 Power Electronics Laboratory (LAB 2.0) Anintroduction to power electronic circuits ispresented. Students will construct several dc/dc,dc/ac and ac/dc converters. Various switchingalgorithms, including pulse width modulation, deltamodulation, and hysteresis control will bedeveloped to regulate and control the respectivecircuits. Prerequisite: Co-requisite Elec Eng 353.

355 High-Frequency Amplifiers (LEC 3.0) Analysisand design of high frequency amplifiers. Topicsinclude parameter conversions, activity andpassivity, stability criteria, device operatingconditions, Smith chart usage, matching networks,microstrip, scattering parameters, and practicalapplications. Prerequisites: El Eng 254, 271.

357 Communication Circuits (LEC 3.0) Analysis anddesign of circuits used in communication systems.Topics include RF semiconductor devices, low-noiseamplifiers, mixers, modulators, crystal oscillators,AGC circuits, highpower RF amplifiers, phase-lockedloops, impedence matching, and frequency-selective networks and transformers. Prerequisites:El Eng 254, preceded or accompanied by El Eng243.

361 Computer-Aided Network Design (LEC 3.0)Analysis and design of active and passive electricnetworks. Theory and computer application,including methods for automatic formulation ofnetwork state equations, network tolerance,network optimization, and device modeling.Prerequisites: El Eng 253, 267.

363 Introduction To Circuit Synthesis (LEC 3.0)Fundamentals of linear circuit theory. Matrixformulation, and topological methods as applied tocircuit analysis. Properties of network functions andintroductory network synthesis. Prerequisite: El Eng267.

367 Computational Intelligence (LEC 3.0)Introduction to Computational Intelligence (CI),Biological and Artificial Neuron, Neural Networks,Evolutionary Computing, Swarm Intelligence,Artificial Immune Systems, Fuzzy Systems, andHybrid Systems. CI application case studiescovered include digital systems, control, powersystems, forecasting, and time-series predictions.Prerequisite: Stat 217. (Co-listed with Comp Eng358 and Sys Eng 367)

368 Introduction To Neural Networks &Applications (LEC 3.0) Introduction to artificialneural network architectures, adaline, madaline,back propagation, BAM, and Hopfield memory,counterpropagation networks, self organizingmaps, adaptive resonance theory, are the topics

covered. Students experiment with the use ofartificial neural networks in engineering throughsemester projects. Prerequisite: Math 229 or Math204 or equivalent. (Co-listed with Sys Eng 378,Cmp Sc 378)

371 Grounding And Shielding (LEC 3.0) Fundamentalprinciples involved in typical grounding andshielding problems, objectives and techniques forgrounding and shielding to reduce misconceptionsand a more systematic approach to replace "trialand error" methods, interference mechanisms andshielding techniques. Prerequisites: El Eng 265 and271.

372 Signal Integrity In High-Speed Digital & MixedSignal Design (LEC 3.0) Signal integrity ensuressignals transmitted over a propagation pathmaintain sufficient fidelity for proper receiveroperation. Compromised signal integrity is oftenassociated with parasitics (e.g. unintentionalinductance, capacitance). Theory and CAD toolsused for signal integrity analysis of functioningdesigns. Prerequisites: El Eng 271 or Cp Eng 213,and Senior standing. (Co-listed with Cp Eng 372)

373 Antennas And Propagation (LEC 3.0) Propagatedfields of elemental dipole, directivity and gain,radiation resistance, the half-wave dipole, wireantennas, arrays, broadband antennas, apertureantennas, horn antennas, and antennatemperature. Prerequisite: El Eng 271.

374 Wave Propagation and Transmission Lines(LEC 3.0) The materials in this course are intendedto provide a) follow up electromagnetics relatedcourses, b) electromagnetics related careerincluding RF design and c) a graduate degree inelectromagnetic related fields an in-depthunderstanding of the basics of wave propagationand transmission lines. Prerequisite: Elec Eng 271.

375 Nondestructive Testing (LEC 3.0) Principles andapplications of various means of non-destructivetesting of metallic materials. Radiological inspectionmethods, ultrasonic testing, magnetic methods,electrical and eddy current methods and others.Prerequisite: Physics 24 or 25. (Co-listed with MetEng 305)

377 Microwave And Millimeter Wave EngineeringAnd Design (LEC 3.0) Introduce senior andgraduate students to the concept of microwave anmillimeter wave engineering and component designsuch as waveguide, couplers, detectors, mixers,etc., including network theory and scatteringmatrix. Finally, their application in variousmicrowave circuits will be discussed. Prerequisites:El Eng 253, 271.

378 Mechatronics (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) This coursewill introduce students to the basics ofmechatronics (i.e., the integration of mechanical,electrical, computer, and control systems).Students will learn the fundamentals of sensors andactuators for mechanical systems, computerinterfacing, microcontrollers, real-time software,and control. Prerequisite: Mech Eng 279 or


equivalent. (Co-listed with Mech Eng 378, Aero Eng378 and Comp Eng 378)

379 Microwave Principles For Mixed-Signal Design(LEC 3.0) Transmission lines; coupled transmissionlines; microwave network analysis; impedancematching and tuning; design of microwaveamplifiers and oscillators. Prerequisite: El Eng 271.

382 Teaching Engineering (LEC 3.0) Introduction toteaching objectives and techniques. Topics include:using course objectives to design a course;communication using traditional and cutting-edgemedia; textbook selection; assessment of studentlearning; grading; student learning styles;cooperative/active learning; and student discipline.Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Co-listed withEng Mg 370, Env En 382, Cp Eng 382, Cv Eng 382)


391 Electrical Engineering Senior Project I (RSD0.5 and LAB 0.5) A complete design cycle. Workingin small teams, students will design, document,analyze, implement and test a product. Topicsinclude: Iteration in design, prototyping, groupdynamics, design reviews, making effectivepresentations, concurrent design, designing fortest, ethics and standards, testing and evaluation.Prerequisites: Stat 217, Cp Eng 111, Econom 121or 122, Sp&M 85, English 160, at least 3 of thefollowing: El Eng 205, El Eng 207, El Eng 265, ElEng 267, El Eng 271, El Eng 254.

392 Electrical Engineering Senior Project II (LAB3.0) A continuation of El Eng 391. Prerequisite: ElEng 391.



402 Advanced Theory Of Electric Machines (LEC3.0) Energy conversion, reference frame theory,transient and dynamic modeling of ac machines,simulation of ac machines, parameter identification,model-order reduction, advanced topics dependingon semester taught. Prerequisite: El Eng 205.

403 Power System Reliability (LEC 3.0) Reliabilitydefinition and measures. Probability concepts andMarkov chains. Failure models and availabilitymodels. Generator system reliability. Loss of loadprobability method. Evaluation of transmissionnetwork reliability. Analysis of the electric powersystem reliability. Prerequisite: Stat 343 or El Eng343.

404 Power System Operations (LEC 3.0) Optimaldispatch operations, economic loading of powerplants, mathematical optimization, locationalmarginal pricing, optimal power flow; effect of

hydro and wind power plants on system economics;contingency analysis and system security, stateestimation. Prerequisite: Elec Eng 307.

405 Power System Protection (LEC 3.0) Protectiverelaying incorporating electromechanical, solidstate and computer relaying methods for highvoltage transmission systems; instrumenttransformers; generator, transformer, line and busprotection; effect of system grounding; pilotprotection and out of step relaying principles.Prerequisite: Elec Eng 303 and 307.

406 Power System Stability (LEC 3.0) Synchronousmachine theory and modelling; AC transmission;power system loads; excitation systems; control ofactive and reactive power; small signal stability;transient stability; voltage stability; mid-term andlong-term stability; subsynchronous oscillations;stability improvement. Prerequisite: El Eng 207 orsimilar course.

407 Surge Phenomena In Power Systems (LEC 3.0)Study of transmission system insulation, distributedconstant lines, terminations, multiple reflections,lighting performance, characteristics of sustainedand switching overvoltages, surge voltages due tosystem faults, energizing and reclosing of circuitbreakers. Methods of reducing overvoltages toacceptable levels. Prerequisite: El Eng 307.

408 Computer Methods In Power System Analysis(LEC 3.0) Algorithms for large scale systemsolution, non-linear systems, ordinary differentialequations, eigenvalue problems, modalinformation, and optimization. Applications topower systems analysis. Prerequisite: Elec Eng 207or similar course.

409 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (LEC 3.0) Thiscourse covers an entire range of topics related toanalysis, design, control, and optimization ofelectric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid power trainsincluding automotive applications of adjustablespeed motor drives, energy storage systems, andadvanced power converters. Prerequisite: Elec Eng305 or Elec Eng 353.

420 Semiconductor Devices (LEC 3.0) Properties ofsemiconductors, junctions and transistors; highfrequency and high-current effects; recombinationprocesses; field-effect devices, semiconductordevices and microcircuits. Prerequisite: Graduatestatus in El Eng.

422 Integrated Microsystems Engineering (LEC 1.5and LAB 1.5) Theory and practice ofmultidisciplinary integrated microsystemtechnologies. The topics include (1) micromachiningtechnology, (2) review of mechanical, optical,microfluidic and (bio) chemical microsensors andmicroactuators, (3) hands-on lab session fordesign, fabrication, and characterization ofmicrosystems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

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425 Electromagnetic Optics (LEC 3.0) Propagation,control, and modulation of laser radiation. Topicsinclude optical polarization, interference, layeredand anisotropic media, electro-optic devices,acousto-optic devices, and nonlinear optics.Prerequisite: El Eng 271 or Physics 321.

429 Advanced Topics in Optics and Devices (LEC3.0) Advanced topics of current interest in opticsand devices. Selected topics include semiconductormaterials, electronic devices, wave-based sensing,fiber optic systems, optoelectronics, and photonicengineering. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.

431 Linear Control Systems (LEC 3.0) Review oflinear algebra, state variable formulations, solutionsof state equations; controllability and observability;multivariable systems, matrix-fractiondecompositions; design of state and outputfeedback controllers and observers; introduction tocalculus of variations; linear quadratic regulators.Prerequisite: El Eng 231.

432 Optimal Control And Estimation (LEC 3.0)Review of linear quadratic regulators (LQR), LQRextensions; constrained optimization (Pontragin'sminimum principle); review of probability theoryand random processes; optimal prediction andfilters; frequency domain properties of LQR andKalman filters; linear quadratic Gaussian (LQG)control; model uncertainties, frequency shaping,LQG/LTR design methodology. Prerequisite: El Eng431.

433 Current Topics In Control Theory (LEC 3.0)Topics of current interest in control theoryliterature. Offered as interest and demand warrant.Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

434 Nonlinear Control Systems (LEC 3.0) Numericalsolution methods, describing function analysis,direct and indirect methods of Liapunov stability,applications to the Lure problem - Popov circlecriterion. Applications to system design andfeedback linearizations. Prerequisite: El Eng 431.

438 Robust Control Systems (LEC 3.0) Performanceand robustness of multivariable systems, linearfractional transformations, LQG/LTR advanced loopshaping, Youla parameterization, H (subscriptinfinity) optimal control, mixed H (subscript 2) andH (subscript infinity) control, controller synthesisfor multiple objective optimal control, linear matrixinequalities theory and case studies. Prerequisite:Elec Eng 431.

441 Digital Signal Processing II (LEC 3.0)Continuation of El Eng 341. Effects of discrete noisesources in digital signal processing; discretespectral analysis of random signals; discrete timesignal detection, estimation, and filteringalgorithms. Prerequisites: El Eng 341 and 343 or344 or Stat 343.

443 Wireless Ad hoc and Sensor Networks (LEC3.0) Introduction to ad hoc and sensor networks,IEEE standards, heterogeneity, quality of service,wireless channel issues, energy awareness, powerand topology control, routing, scheduling, rate

adaptation, self-organization, admission and flowcontrol, energy harvesting, security and trustlevels, hardware and applications. Prerequisite:Comp Eng 348 or Comp Eng 349 or equivalent. (Co-listed with Comp Eng 443 and Sys Eng 443)

444 Stochastic Signal Analysis II (LEC 3.0)Continuous-time stochastic signals, multi-dimensional signals, Wiener and matched filters,LMS equalization, non-linear systems with randominputs, spectral estimation and Markov chains.Prerequisites: Stat 343 or Elec Eng 344.

445 Statistical Decision Theory (LEC 3.0) Classicaldetection and estimation theory with applications;hypothesis testing, detection of known signals,matched filter receiver implementation, detectionof signals with unknown parameters, sequential andnonparametric detection, detection of stochasticsignals: Parameter estimation theory withapplication to modulation. Prerequisite: El Eng 344.

447 Information Theory And Coding (LEC 3.0)Principles of information generation, transmissionand processing; quantitative measure ofinformation, entropy source encoding; channels;mutual information; channel capacity; Shannon'ssecond theorem for discrete channels; introductionto coding for error controls; continuous informationsources. Prerequisites: El Eng 343 or El Eng 344 orStat 343.

448 Advanced Topics In Communications (LEC 3.0)Advanced topics of current interest incommunications and signal processing such asspread spectrum, digital processing ofcommunications, speech, and radar signals,applications of pattern recognition, communicationsnetworks, specialized coding topics. Repeatable foradditional credit toward degree each time adifferent subtitle offered. Prerequisite: El Eng 343or 344.

453 Advanced Power Electronics (LEC 3.0) Thepurpose of this course is to cover selected areas ofpower electronics in greater depth. The topicscovered include small signal analysis of powerconverters, voltage- and current- mode control, softswitching techniques, power factor correctors,multi-level converters, and PWM techniques.Prerequisite: Elec Eng 353.

455 Advanced RF & Time Domain Measurements(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Advanced measurementtechniques and instrumentation: Oscilloscopes(Real time and sampling, A/D conversion errors,Probing, Jitter, Noise), Spectrum analyzer(concepts, applications), Network Analyzer(concepts, calibration), Impedance measurements.Lab experiments are a main part of this class.Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

456 Signal Integrity, High Speed Digital and RFDesign Laboratory (LAB 3.0) This is an RF anddigital electronics design class. Student groups willdesign, manufacture and test RF and/or digitalcircuits during the class. Besides this project workthe lecture part will emphasize circuit design,


layout, parasitic effects and design for testability.Prerequisite: Elec Eng 271.

458 Adaptive Critic Designs (LEC 3.0) Review ofNeurocontrol and Optimization, Introduction toApproximate Dynamic Programming (ADP),Reinforcement Learning (RL), Combined Conceptsof ADP and RL - Heuristic Dynamic Programming(HDP), Dual Heuristic Programming (DHP), GlobalDual Heuristic Programming (GDHP), and CaseStudies. Prerequisite: Elec Eng 368 NeuralNetworks or equivalent (Computational IntelligenceComp Eng 301) (Co-listed with Comp Eng, MechEng, Aero Eng and Sys Eng 458)

471 Advanced Electromagnetics I (LEC 3.0) Reviewof Maxwell's equations, constitutive relations, andboundary conditions. Wave propagation andpolarization. Vector magnetic and electricpotentials. Equivalent representations of fields,Babinet's principle. Circular waveguides. Green'sfunctions. Prerequisite: El Eng 271 or equivalentundergraduate electromagnetics course.

473 Electromagnetic Waves II (LEC 3.0) Circularwaveguides, circular cavities, scattering bycylinders, apertures in cylinders, spherical cavities,orthogonality relationships, source of sphericalwaves, scattering by spheres, perturbational andvariational techniques, microwave networks, probesin cavities, and aperture coupling to cavities.Prerequisite: El Eng 471.

474 Computational Electromagnetics (LEC 3.0)Differential-equation based numerical methods-finite element, finite-difference, and finite-difference time-domain-for solving static anddynamic equations of electromagnetics.Applications considered are multi-conductortransmission lines, Maxwell's equations for radiationand scattering, and electric machinery.Prerequisite: El Eng 271.

475 Topics in EMC and High-Speed Digital Design(LEC 3.0) Techniques for designing and buildinghigh-speed digital circuits on printed circuit boardsor multi-chip modules. Component and packageselection, power bus design, decoupling, parasiticelements, grounding, shielding, and high-speedmeasurement techniques. Prerequisite: El Eng 271.

477 Advanced Topics in Antenna Analysis andDesign (LEC 3.0) Introduction and discussion ofadvanced antenna design issues including:polarization, antenna synthesis and sourcemodeling, broadband antennas, aperture andmicrostrip antenna simulation and design, andantenna pattern measurement techniques includingnear-field to far-field transformation.Prerequisite: Elec Eng 373 or equivalent.

481 Philosophy of Scientific Research (LEC 3.0)Organization and planning of research. Introductionto the philosophy and management of scientificresearch, particularly issues related to ethics,plagiarism, ownership of intellectual properties,research techniques, technical presentations andtime management. The course will address these

issues by integrating with case studies. (Co-listedwith Chem Eng 425, IDE 425, Civ Eng 485, Env Eng485, Comp Eng 481)

490 Special Research And Thesis (IND 0.0-15.0)Investigations of an advanced nature leading to thepreparation of a thesis or dissertation. Consent ofinstructor required.




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308 Economic Decision Analysis (LEC 3.0)Comprehensive treatment of engineering economyincluding effects of taxation and inflation;sensitivity analysis; decisions with risk anduncertainty; decision trees and expected value,normally includes solutions on personal computerand student problem report. Prerequisite: Graduatestudents without previous course in engineeringeconomy because of partial overlap.

309 Six Sigma (LEC 3.0) This course is an introductionto the principles of implementing the Six Sigmaphilosophy and methodology. Topics include toolsand methods including process flow diagrams,cause and effect diagrams, failure mode and effectsanalysis, gage R&R, capability studies, design of

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experiments and strategy for organizing six sigmatechniques in industry. Prerequisite: Eng Mgt 375or equivalent.

311 Human Factors (LEC 3.0) An examination ofhuman-machine systems and the characteristics ofpeople that affect system performance. Topicsinclude applied research methods, systemsanalysis, and the perceptual, cognitive, physicaland social strengths and limitations of humanbeings. The focus is on user-centered designtechnology, particularly in manufacturingenvironments. Prerequisite: Psych 50. (Co-listedwith Psych 311)

313 Managerial Decision Making (LEC 3.0) Individualand group decision making processes and principlesfor engineers and technical managers withemphasis on the limitations of human rationalityand the roles of social influence and organizationalcontexts; principles and skills of negotiation.Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing.

314 Management for Engineers and Scientists (LEC3.0) The transition of the engineer or scientist tomanager; study of management roles and theory,organizational systems and behavior, managing andmotivating technical personnel, leadership,communication, processes, and customer focus.Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

320 Technical Entrepreneurship (LEC 3.0) Studentteams develop a complete business plan for acompany to develop, manufacture and distributereal technical/ product service. Lectures & businessfundamentals, patents, market/ technicalforecasting, legal and tax aspects, venture capital,etc., by instructor and successful technicalentrepreneurs. Prerequisite: Senior or graduatestanding.

322 Accounting For Engineering Management (LEC3.0) Study of accounting principles, procedures,and the application of accounting principles tomanagement planning, control and decisionmaking. Includes financial statement analysis andcost and budgetary procedures.

324 Fundamentals Of Manufacturing (LEC 2.0 andLAB 1.0) This course provides a comprehensivetreatment of topics of concern to the ManufacturingEngineer. The effect of manufacturing processes onproduct design and cost is discussed, and anintroduction to inspection and quality control ispresented. Prerequisite: Eng Mgt 253.

327 Legal Environment (LEC 3.0) Study of the effectof the legal environment on the decisions which theengineering manager must make. The courseinvestigates the social forces that produced thisenvironment and the responsibilities incumbentupon the engineer.

333 Management Information Systems (LEC 3.0)Study of the operational and managerialinformation needs of an organization. Emphasis ison the information needed throughout anorganization and on information systems to meet

those needs. Prerequisite: Senior or graduatestanding.

334 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Study of the design and useof computer-based integrated manufacturingmanagement systems in the allocation and controlof plant, equipment, manpower, and materials.Prerequisite: Eng Mgt 253.

344 Interdisciplinary Problems In ManufacturingAutomation (LEC 1.0 and LAB 2.0) Introduction tobasic techniques and skills for concurrentengineering, manufacturing strategies, productdesign, process planning, manufacturing datamanagement and communication are the topicscovered. Students experiment the design processthrough team projects and structuredmanufacturing laboratory work. (Co-listed with McEng 344, Ch Eng 384)

345 Energy and Sustainability ManagementEngineering (LEC 3.0) This course exploresstrategic processes and partnership required for themanagement of sustainable energy infrastructuresand innovation in energy systems. Topics relate torenewable energy, energy efficiencies, energyconversion, energy technology, and economicefficiency of energy sources. Prerequisite: Senior orGraduate Standing.

351 Industrial Marketing Systems Analysis (LEC3.0) An analysis of the factors of engineeredproducts, customers, communication, promotion,personal selling, persuasion and managementwithin a dynamic industrial sales environment.

352 Financial Decision Analysis (LEC 3.0)Understanding the principles and use of accountingstandards and systems, financial statements, thetime value of money, asset pricing models, sourcesof funds, financial ratios, dividend and growthpolicies, and capital structure for financial decisionmaking.

354 Integrated Product And Process Design (LEC3.0) Emphasize design policies of concurrentengineering and teamwork, and documenting ofdesign process knowledge. Integration of variousproduct realization activities covering importantaspects of a product life cycle such as "customer"needs analysis, concept generation, conceptselection, product modeling, process development,DFX strategies, and end-of-product life options.Prerequisite: Eng Mgt 253 or Mech Eng 253. (Co-listed with Mech Eng 357)

356 Industrial System Simulation (LEC 3.0)Simulation modeling of manufacturing and serviceoperations through the use of computer softwarefor operational analysis and decision making.Prerequisite: Stat 213 or 215.

357 Advanced Facilities Planning & Design (LEC 2.0and LAB 1.0) An integrated approach to theplanning and design of facilities; examination ofadvanced techniques and tools for facility location,space allocation, facility layout materials handlingsystem design, work place design; e.g.

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mathematical programming and simulationmodeling. Prerequisite: Eng Mgt 257 or instructor'spermission.

358 Integrated Product Development (LEC 1.0 andLAB 2.0) Students in design teams will simulatethe industrial concurrent engineering developmentprocess. Areas covered will be design,manufacturing, assembly, process quality, cost,supply chain management, and product support.Students will produce a final engineering product atthe end of the project. Prerequisite: Eng Mgt 354or Mech Eng 357 or Mech Eng 253 or Mech Eng 308.(Co-listed with Mech Eng 358)

361 Project Management (LEC 3.0) Organizationstructure and staffing; motivation, authority andinfluence; conflict management; project planning;network systems; pricing, estimating, and costcontrol; proposal preparation; project informationsystems; international project management.Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.

364 Value Analysis (LEC 3.0) An organized effort atanalyzing the function of goods or services for thepurpose of achieving the basic functions at thelowest overall cost, consistent with achieving theessential characteristics. Covers the basicphilosophy, function analysis, FAST diagramming,creativity techniques, evaluation of alternatives,criteria analysis, and value stream mapping.Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing.

365 Operations Management Science (LEC 3.0)Application of management science with anemphasis on supporting managerial decision-making. Design and operations of systems aremodeled and analyzed using quantitative andqualitative techniques implemented using moderntechnology. Specific approaches includemathematical modeling and optimization,probabilistic/ statistical analysis, and simulation.Prerequisite: Eng Mgt 253 with at least a "C" orgraduate standing.

366 Business Logistics Systems Analysis (LEC 3.0)An analysis of logistics function as a total systemincluding inventory, transportation, orderprocessing, warehousing, material handling,location of facilities, customer service, andpackaging with trade-off and interaction.Prerequisite: Stat 213 or 215.

369 Patent Law (LEC 3.0) A presentation of therelationship between patent law and technology forstudents involved with developing and protectingnew technology or pursuing a career in patent law.Course includes an intense study of patentabilityand preparation and prosecution of patentapplications. Prerequisite: Senior or graduatestanding. (Co-listed with Chem Eng 385)

370 Teaching Engineering (LEC 3.0) Introduction toteaching objectives and techniques. Topics include:using course objectives to design a course;communication using traditional and cutting-edgemedia; textbook selection; assessment of studentlearning; grading; student learning styles;

cooperative/active learning; and student discipline.Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Co-listed withEnv En 382, Cp Eng 382, El Eng 382, Cv Eng 382)

372 Production Planning And Scheduling (LEC 3.0)Introduction to basic techniques of scheduling,manufacturing planning and control, just-in-timesystems, capacity management, master productionscheduling, single machine processing, constructiveAlgorithms for flow-shops, scheduling heuristics,intelligent scheduling systems are the topicscovered. Prerequisite: Eng Mg 282.

373 Intelligent Investing (LEC 3.0) In this course weexamine methods and tools, which support buildinga personal portfolio that leads to long-term wealthfor the owner. The approach is based on theteachings of Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffet.

374 Engineering Design Optimization (LEC 3.0) Thiscourse is an introduction to the theory and practiceof optimal design as an element of the engineeringdesign process. The use of optimization as a tool inthe various stages of product realization andmanagement of engineering and manufacturingactivities is stressed. The course stresses theapplication of nonlinear programming methods.Prerequisite: Math 204 or 229.

375 Total Quality Management (LEC 3.0)Examination of various quality assurance conceptsand their integration into a comprehensive qualitymanagement system: statistical techniques,FMEA's, design reviews, reliability, vendorqualification, quality audits, customer relations,information systems, organizational relationships,motivation. Prerequisite: Senior or graduatestanding.

376 Introduction To Quality Engineering (LEC 3.0)This course is an introduction to the theory andpractice of quality engineering with particularemphasis on the work of Genichi Taguchi. Theapplication of the quality loss function, signal tonoise ratio and orthogonal arrays is considered in-depth for generic technology development; system,product and tolerance design; and manufacturingprocess design. The emphasis of the course is off-line quality control. Other contributions in the fieldare also considered. Prerequisite: Eng Mg 375.

377 Introduction To Intelligent Systems (LEC 3.0)Introduction to the design of intelligent systems.Topics include: definitions of intelligence, rule-based expert systems, uncertainty management,fuzzy logic, fuzzy expert systems, artificial neuralnetworks, genetic algorithms and evolutionarycomputation, hybrid systems, and data mining.Prerequisite: Graduate or senior standing.

379 Packaging Machinery (LEC 3.0) Examination andevaluation of packaging machinery as a subset ofthe packaging system and its relation to the totalproduction and marketing system. Determination ofcriteria for selection, design and implementation ofpackaging machinery and systems into theproduction facility. Prerequisite: Sr standing inengineering.


380 Work Design (LEC 3.0) Addresses the design ofworkstations and tasks. Topics include micromotion,operational analysis, manual material handling,workstations organization, macroergonomics,anthropometrics, biomechanics, cumulative traumadisorders, handtool design, controls/displaysdesign, work sampling, stopwatch time studies,predetermined time standard systems, and timeallowances. Prerequisite: Senior or graduatestanding.

381 Management And Methods In Reliability (LEC3.0) Study of basic concepts in reliability as theyapply to the efficient operation of industrialsystems. Prerequisite: Stat 213 or 215 or 343.

382 Introduction To Operations Research (LEC 3.0)Mathematical methods for modeling and analyzingindustrial systems, topics including linearprogramming, transportation models, and networkmodels. Prerequisite: Stat 213 or 215.

383 Packaging Management (LEC 3.0) Provides acomprehensive background in the field of packagingand its place in productive systems. Emphasizes thedesign or economics of the system. Analyzes themanagement of the packaging function andinterrelationship with other functions of anenterprise.

385 Statistical Process Control (LEC 3.0) Thetheoretical basis of statistical process controlprocedures is studied. Quantitative aspects of SPCimplementation are introduced in context alongwith a review of Deming's principles of qualityimprovement and a brief introduction to samplinginspection Prerequisite: Stat 213 or 215.

386 Safety Engineering Management (LEC 3.0) Thiscourse is an introduction to the principles of safetyengineering applied to industrial situations. Jobsafety analysis, reduction of accident rates,protective equipment, safety rules and regulations,environmental hazards, health hazards, andergonomic hazards are covered. Prerequisite:Senior or graduate standing.

387 Experimentation In Engineering Management(LEC 3.0) The techniques for planning andanalyzing industrial experiments are introducedwith emphasis on their application to the design,development, and production of quality goods andservices. Prerequisite: Stat 213 or Stat 215.

390 Undergraduate Research (IND 0.0-6.0)Designed for the undergraduate student whowishes to engage in research. Not for graduatecredit. Not more than six (6) credit hours allowedfor graduation credit. Subject and credit to bearranged with the instructor. Consent of instructorrequired.



408 Financial Risk Management (LEC 3.0)Techniques and methods for managing financialrisk, including portfolio theory, Monte Carlomethods, ARIMA, time series forecasting, Value-at-Risk, stress testing, extreme value theory, GARCHand volatility estimation, random variables andprobability distributions, real options, decisiontrees, utility theory, statistical decision techniques,and game theory. Prerequisites: Eng Mgt 308, 352,or equivalent. (Co-listed with Sys Eng 408)

409 Design for Six Sigma (LEC 3.0) The course willcover modern design methodology based on the SixSigma paradigm. Design for Sigma (DFSS) is aroadmap for the development of robust products.Prerequisites: Eng Mgt 309 and Eng Mgt 375.

410 Seminar (IND 0.0-6.0) Discussion of currenttopics.

418 Leadership for Engineers (LEC 3.0) Providesengineers with a background in leadership conceptsand principles; enables students to developpractical skills in leading and managing throughmultiple personal assessment. Topics includeleadership styles, managing commitments, conflictresolution, change management, emotionalintelligence, team dynamics and business ethics.Prerequisite: Eng Mgt 313 or Psych 374. (Co-listedwith Psych 418).

420 Technological Innovation Management (LEC3.0) Technological innovation is new technologycreating new products and services. This coursestudies the issues of managing technologicalinnovation under four topics: 1) Innovation; 2) NewVentures; 3) Corporate Research & 4) R&DInfrastructure. Prerequisite: Eng Mg 314.

434 Advanced Manufacturing Systems Integration(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) The integration of newtechnology and information processing concepts forcontrolling the manufacturing systems. Advancedtopics in computer integrated manufacturingsystems, industrial robots, CNC machine tools,programmable controllers, material handlingsystems, manufacturing planning and control.

441 Case Studies In General Management (LEC 3.0)A quantitative study of engineering managementproblems related to the functioning of the industrialenterprise through case studies. Prerequisite:Preceded or accompanied by an Eng Mg 400 levelcourse.

451 Advanced Marketing Management (LEC 3.0)Study of marketing decision areas in the technicallybased firm, including product selection anddevelopment, marketing research, marketdevelopment, distribution, advertising, andpromotion. Pricing policies including legal aspectsand problems in selecting, training and controllingfield sales force. Examination of interaction withinconsumer and industrial marketing environments.Prerequisites: Eng Mg 314, Econ 122.

452 Advanced Financial Management (LEC 3.0)Principles of financial organization andmanagement in the technological enterprise;

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demands for funds; internal and external supply offunds; budgetary control; reserve and dividendspolicy. Emphasizes systems approach and problemsof engineering design and automation as theyinfluence financial decisions. Prerequisite: Eng Mgt352.

454 Advanced Production Management (LEC 3.0)Examination of responsibilities of productionmanager in the technological enterprise forproviding finished goods to meet the quality, price,quantity and specification needs of the marketplace. Study of functions of production manager.Quantitative approach to decision making inproduction management. Prerequisites: Senior orgraduate standing and advanced mathematicalmodelling competence.

456 Advanced Personnel Management (LEC 3.0)Current practices of procurement and maintenanceof technical personnel in research, development,and design organizations. Adaptation of suchpersonnel to the technological enterprise, currentpractices in personnel administration, labormanagement relationships. Prerequisite: Eng Mg314.

457 Markov Decision Processes (LEC 3.0)Introduction to Markov Decision Processes andDynamic Programming. Application to InventoryControl and other optimization and control topics.Prerequisite: Graduate standing in background ofprobability or statistics. (Co-listed with Comp Eng457, Mech Eng 447, Aero Eng 457 and Comp Sci457)

458 Case Studies in Project Management (LEC 3.0)Includes the main components of the ProjectManagement Institute (PMI) Body of Knowledge;case studies in project management includingproject implementation, organizational structures,project estimating, project scheduling, project riskmanagement, and conflict management.Prerequisite: Eng Mgt 361 or equivalent.

460 Advanced Topics in Simulation Modeling (LEC3.0) Design and analysis of distributed systemsusing discrete-event simulations andsynchronization of distributed models. Design andimplementation of finite state automata andsimulation models as control execution systems.Functioning of real-time, agent-based, andmultipass simulations. Prerequisite: Eng Mgt 356 orGraduate standing.

461 Global Project Management (LEC 3.0) In depthand advanced topics in project managementincluding project management methodologies,strategic planning for excellence, project portfoliomanagement, integrated processes, culture, andbehavioral excellence; normally includes a hands-on group project. Prerequisite: Eng Mgt 361 orequivalent.

465 Mathematical Programming (LEC 3.0) Anintroduction to linear optimization and itsengineering applications; problem modeling,search-based optimization, the simplex method for

solving linear problems, multi-objectiveoptimization, discrete dynamic programming.Applications of optimization in the fields such astransportation, project management,manufacturing and facility location will bediscussed. Prerequisites: Stat 213 or equivalent and(Eng Mg 382 or Math 203 or Math 208) (Co-listedwith Math 465)

472 Lean Manufacturing Systems (LEC 3.0) Leanmanufacturing is a total enterprise philosophy builton increasing the synergy between humans andtechnological systems. Use of various conceptssuch as flow, just-in-time, lead times, inventoryturns, standardized work, pull system, valuestreams, quick changeover, workplace organization,and visual controls are covered to improve systemperformance. Prerequisites: Graduate standing, andEng Mg 372 or equivalent.

475 Quality Engineering (LEC 3.0) This course is anexamination of the theory and practice of qualityengineering with particular emphasis on the workof Genichi Taguchi. The application of the qualityloss function, signal to noise ratio and orthogonalarrays is considered indepth for generic technologydevelopment; system, product and tolerancedesign; and manufacturing process design. Theemphasis of the course is off-line quality control.Prerequisites: Eng Mg 375 and Math 229 orequivalent.

476 Advanced Engineering Management Science(LEC 3.0) Solving of managerial problems utilizingmanagement science techniques. Problems areanalyzed, modeled and solved using suchtechniques as linear, goal, dynamic, programming,simulation, statistical analysis or other non-linearmethods. Solutions will involve the use of personalor mainframe computers. A study of the currentliterature in management science will also beconducted. Prerequisite: Eng Mg 382 or graduatestanding.

477 Tolerance Design (LEC 3.0) This course is anexamination of the theory and practice of allowanceallocation for high quality and low cost manufactureof mass-produced consumer products, includingtechnology intensive products, such asautomobiles, trucks, military and commercialairplanes, computers and consumer electronics.Prerequisite: Eng Mgt 375 or equivalent.

480 Investment (LEC 3.0) An introduction to thetheory and practice of investment, includingfinancial markets and instruments, security trading,mutual funds, investment banking, interest rates,risk premiums, the capital asset pricing model,arbitrage pricing theory, market efficiency, bondsand the fixed income market, equity valuation,fundamental and technical analysis. Prerequisites:Eng Mgt 208, 308, 352, or equivalent. (Co-listedwith Sys Eng 480)

481 Financial Engineering (LEC 3.0) An introductionto financial engineering, with an emphasis onfinancial derivatives, including the future markets,


the pricing of forwards and futures, forward rateagreements, interest and exchange rate futures,swaps, the options markets, option strategies, thebinomial and Black-Scholes models for optionvaluation, the option Greeks, and volatility smiles.Prerequisites: Eng Mgt 308, Eng Mgt 352; Eng Mgt480 or Sys Eng 480 or equivalent. (Co-listed withSys Eng 481)

482 Financial Engineering II (LEC 3.0) This courseintroduces advanced topics in financial engineering,which includes introduction to Wienver processes,martingales and Ito's lemma; basic numericalmethods for options pricing, exotic options; interestrate models; stochastic volatility models and jump-diffusion models; and value-at-risk. Prerequisite:Eng Mgt/Sys Eng 481. (Co-listed with Sys Eng 482).

489 Advanced Research Methodology InEngineering Management (LEC 3.0) Anadvanced study of research methodologytechniques and theories in conducting researchactivities. The research problems, hypotheses,literature search, data requirements and analyses,interpretation and presentation of results areexamined. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.




Environmental Engineering Courses

300 Special Problems (IND 0.0-6.0) Problems orreadings on specific subjects or projects in thedepartment.


360 Environmental Law And Regulations (LEC 3.0)This course provides comprehensive coverage of

environmental laws and regulations dealing with air,water, wastewater, and other media. The primaryfocus is permitting, reporting, and complianceprotocols. The course topics include U.S. andinternational legal systems and judicial processes,liability, enforcement, Clean Air Act, Clean WaterAct (NPDES) permitting), Safe Drinking Water Act,OSGA, TSCA, RCRA, and CERCLA. Case studies willbe emphasized. (Co-listed with Cv Eng 360)

361 Remediation Of Contaminated GroundwaterAnd Soil (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Course coverscurrent in-situ and ex-situ remediationtechnologies. Current literature and case studiesare utilized to provide the focus for classdiscussions and projects. Prerequisites: Cv Eng265, Ge Eng 337 or Graduate Standing. (Co-listedwith Cv Eng 361)

362 Public Health Engineering (LEC 3.0) Acomprehensive course dealing with theenvironmental aspects of public health.Prerequisites: Cv Eng 261 with grade of "C" orbetter. (Co-listed with Cv Eng 362)

363 Solid Waste Management (LEC 3.0) A systematicstudy of the sources, amounts and characteristicsof solid wastes and methods used for theircollection, reclamation, and ultimate disposal.Prerequisites: Cv Eng 261 with grade of "C" orbetter; or graduate standing. (Co-listed with Cv Eng363)

364 Environmental Systems Modeling (LEC 3.0)Introductory course in modeling environmentalsystems. Course will focus on contaminant fate andtransport in the environment. Models will bedeveloped that will include physical, chemical andbiological reactions and processes that impact thisfate. Prerequisites: Env En/Cv Eng 261, Env En/CvEng 262 and Env En/ Cv Eng 263; or Graduatestanding. (Co-listed with Cv Eng 364)

366 Indoor Air Pollution (LEC 3.0) By developing apractical understanding of indoor air pollutionsources, physics, chemistry and consequences,students will learn how radon, cigarette smoke,VOCs from furnishings, and so forth affect indoorair quality and apply engineering analyses tospecify ventilation rates, choose furnishings andminimize occupant exposure to pollutants.Prerequisite: Civ Eng 261 or Mech Eng 371 orGraduate Status. (Co-listed with Civ Eng 366 andArch Eng 366).

367 Introduction To Air Pollution (LEC 3.0)Introduction to the field of air pollution dealing withsources, effects, federal legislation, transport anddispersion and principles of engineering control.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 230 or equivalent; or graduatestanding. (Co-listed with Cv Eng 367)

368 Air Pollution Control Methods (LEC 3.0) Studyof the design principles and application of the state-ofthe-art control techniques to gaseous andparticulate emissions from fossil fuel combustion,industrial and transportation sources. Prerequisite:

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Cv Eng 230 or equivalent; or graduate standing.(Co-listed with Cv Eng 368)

369 Environmental Engineering Design (LEC 2.0and LAB 1.0) Functional design of water andwastewater facilities and other environmentalcleanup systems. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 265 or EnvEng 265. (Co-listed with Civ Eng 369).

380 Water Resources And WastewaterEngineering (LEC 3.0) Application of engineeringprinciples to the planning and design ofmultipurpose projects involving water resourcesdevelopment and wastewater collection/treatment/disposal systems. Latest concepts in engineeringanalysis are applied to evaluation of alternativesolutions. Prerequisites: Cv Eng 233, 235, 265.(Co-listed with Cv Eng 380)

382 Teaching Engineering (LEC 3.0) Introduction toteaching objectives and techniques. Topics include:using course objectives to design a course;communication using traditional and cutting-edgemedia; textbook selection; assessment of studentlearning; grading; student learning styles;cooperative/active learning; and student discipline.Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Co-listed withEng Mg 370, Cp Eng 382, El Eng 382, Cv Eng 382)


400 Special Problems (IND 0.0-6.0) Problems orreadings on specific subjects or projects in thedepartment. Consent of the instructor required.


410 Seminar (IND 0.0) Discussion of current topics.460 Chemical Principles In Environmental

Engineering (LEC 3.0) The course developsfundamental chemical and physical principlesunderlying environmental engineering systemsincluding drinking water, groundwater, andwastewater treatment; and natural environmentalprocesses. Topics include adsorption, complexformation, acid-base equilibria, solubility, masstransfer and diffusion, electrochemistry, andchemical kinetics. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.(Co-listed with Cv Eng 460)

461 Biological Principles In EnvironmentalEngineering Systems (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Course covers the fundamental biological andbiochemical principles involved in natural andengineered biological systems. (Co-listed with CvEng 461)

462 Physicochemical Operations In EnvironmentalEngineering Systems (LEC 3.0) Course coversphysicochemical operations and design in water,wastewater and aqueous hazardous wastetreatment systems including coagulation,precipitation, sedimenta-tion, filtration, gas

transfer, chemical oxidation and disinfection,adsorption, ion exchange. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 230or equivalent. (Co-listed with Civ Eng 462 andChem Eng 470)

463 Biological Operations In EnvironmentalEngineering Systems (LEC 3.0) Course coversbiological operations and design in water,wastewater and aqueous hazardous wastetreatment systems including modeling of biologicaltreatment processes; and design of activatedsludge systems, trickling filters, rotating biologicalcontractors, lagoons, nitrification anddenitrification, and digestion process. Prerequisite:Cv Eng 230 or equivalent. (Co-listed with Cv Eng463)

464 Industrial And Hazardous Waste Treatment(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Course covers fundamentalsof industrial and hazardous wastewater treatmentsystems and characterization including physical,chemical and biological processes and laboratorypilot plant investigations. (Co-listed with Cv Eng464)

465 Environmental Engineering AnalysisLaboratory (LEC 1.0 and LAB 2.0) EnvironmentalEngineering analytical principles and techniquesapplied to the quantitative measurement of water,wastewater and natural characteristics, andapplication of advanced instrumentation methodsin Environmental Engineering. Prerequisite: Cv Eng261 or equivalent, with a grade of "c" or better. (Co-listed with Cv Eng 465)

467 Environmental Chemistry (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)This course covers the fundamental and appliedaspects of environmental chemistry includinginorganic, organic, and analytical chemicalprinciples. The course emphasizes the aquaticenvironmental and covers gas laws and solubility,chemical modeling, equilibria, acid-base andcomplexation relationships, oxidation andphotochemical reactions. Prerequisite: Graduatestanding in engineering or science curricula. (Co-listed with Cv Eng 467)

485 Philosophy of Scientific Research (LEC 3.0)Organization and planning of research. Introductionto the philosophy and management of scientificresearch, particularly issues related to ethics,plagiarism, ownership of intellectual properties,research techniques, technical presentations andtime management. The course will address theseissues by integrating with case studies. (Co-listedwith Chem Eng 425, IDE 425, Civ Eng 485, Elec Eng481, Comp Eng 481)

490 Research (IND 0.0-15.0) Investigations of anadvanced nature leading to the preparation of athesis or dissertation. Prerequisite: Consent ofinstructor.

493 Oral Examination (IND 0.0) After completion ofall other program requirements, oral examinationsfor on-campus M.S./Ph.D. students may beprocessed during intersession. Off-campus M.S.students must be enrolled in oral examination and

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must have paid an oral examination fee at the timeof the defense/ comprehensive examination (oral/written). All other students must enroll for creditcommensurate with uses made of facilities and/orfaculties. In no case shall this be for less than three(3) semester hours for resident students.

Explosives Engineering

305 Explosives Handling And Safety (LEC 3.0)Basic handling & safety for explosives, explosivedevices and ordnance related to laboratoryhandling, testing, manufacturing & storage, forboth civil and defense applications. For "creditoffering" of the S&T Explosives Handling & SafetyIndustrial Short Course. Prerequisites: Min Eng151, Min Eng 307, Successful background check.(Co-listed with Min Eng 305)

307 Principles Of Explosives Engineering (LEC 2.0and LAB 1.0) Theory and application of explosivesin the mining industry; explosives, initiatingsystems, characteristics of explosive reactions androck breakage, fundamentals of blast design,drilling and blasting, regulatory and safetyconsiderations. Prerequisites: Min Eng 151;accompanied or preceded by Civ Eng 215 orGeology 220 or Geology 125; Successfulbackground check.. (Co-listed with Min Eng 307)

309 Commercial Pyrotechnics Operations (LEC 2.0and LAB 1.0) Provide participants with basicpyrotechnic operator certification (with passing ofPGI test) and advanced lead pyrotechnic operatortraining. Class work will be complemented bypractical training in laboratory sessions, culminatingin a full pyrotechnic show, from start to finish.Prerequisites: Chem 1. US Citizen or permanentresident (to fulfill the requirements of the SAFEEXPLOSIVES ACT 2003). Resident enrollment atMissouri S&T (e.g. not distance or internet). (Co-listed with Min Eng 309)

313 Stage Pyrotechnics and Special Effects (LEC1.0 and LAB 2.0) Use of energetic materials in closeproximity to audiences. Provide participants withtraining preparing for Missouri Pyrotechnics DisplayOperators License. Covers: close proximity indoorand outdoor pyrotechnics and special effects.Working with stage crews and talent, safety andpermitting. Prerequisites: Chem 1. US Citizen orpermanent resident (to fulfill the requirements ofthe SAFE EXPLOSIVES ACT 2003). Successfulbackground check. Resident enrollment at MissouriS&T (e.g., not distance or internet). (Co-listed withMin Eng 313)

350 Blasting Design And Technology (LEC 2.0 andLAB 1.0) Advanced theory and application ofexplosives in excavation; detailed undergroundblast design; specialized blasting including blastcasting, construction and pre-splitting. Introductionto blasting research. Examination of fieldapplications. Prerequisites: Min Eng 307. Student

must be at least 21 years of age. Successfulbackground check. (Co-listed with Min Eng 350)

351 Demolition of Buildings and Structures (LEC2.0 and LAB 1.0) Provide participants with basicsand solid grounding in the equipment, techniquesand processes required for the demolition andremediation of mine plant and processingequipment sites and non-mining structures such asbuildings, factories, bridges, etc. Prerequisites:Preceded or accompanied by IDE 50 or 140; UScitizen or permanent resident; *Requirement dueto Safe Explosives Act - January 2003; Successfulbackground check. (Co-listed with Min Eng 351)


402 Environmental Controls For Blasting (LEC 2.0and LAB 1.0) Advanced blast mechanics; overbreakcontrol including comprehensive coverage ofperimeter and smoothwall specialist blastingtechniques and geotechnical factors affecting blastvibration, limits analysis monitoring and control; airblast control including limits, monitoring andatmospheric and topographic effects. Prerequisites:Min Eng 307, Successful background check. (Co-listed with Min Eng 402)

406 Scientific Instrumentation For ExplosivesTesting & Blasting (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Application of scientific principles, equipmentdescription and operation for instrumentation ofexplosive events including blasting. Topics: Blastchamber design, set up, high-speed photography,motion detection and measurement, explosivessensitivity testing, explosives properties testing,vibration measurement & analysis, destruction &demilitarization. Prerequisite: Successfubackground check. (Co-listed with Min Eng 406)

407 Theory Of High Explosives (LEC 3.0) Study ofthe application of chemical thermodynamics andthe hydrodynamic theory to determine theproperties of high explosives; application ofdetonation theory to steady-state detonations inreal explosives; application of the above to theblasting action of explosives. Prerequisite: Min Eng307, Successful background check. (Co-listed withMin Eng 407)


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Geological Engineering Courses



310 Seminar (RSD 0.5) Discussion of current topics.(Course cannot be used for graduate credit).Prerequisite: Senior standing. (Co-listed withGeology 310, Pet Eng 310)

311 Introduction to International Engineering andDesign Lab (LAB 1.0) The lab for multi-disciplinarydesign will be as follows: Students will develop awork plan to address design objectives and otherconsiderations including scheduling, budgeting,environmental impacts, and life cycle design.Prerequisites: Senior standing, instructor approval,accompanied by Geo Eng 345.

315 Geostatistical Methods in Engineering andGeology (LEC 3.0) Study of statistical methods inengineering and geological applications includingsite investigations and environmental dataanalyses. Introduction to spatial correlation analysisand geostatistical techniques such as kriging forresource evaluation and estimation.

331 Subsurface Hydrology (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Introduction to the theory and engineeringconcepts of the movement of subsurface fluids.Properties of water and other subsurface fluids.Hydraulic characteristics of earth materials.Engineering problems related to subsurface fluids.Prerequisites: Geo Eng 50, Math 204.

333 Risk Assessment In Environmental Studies(LEC 3.0) This course will present the conceptsrequired to assess the human health andenvironmental risks resulting from contaminants insoil and groundwater. Course topics includeevaluation of data sets, exposure calculation,chemical fate and transport, and development ofconceptual site models.

335 Environmental Geological Engineering (LEC3.0) Introduction to engineering geologic mappingfor site selection for solid waste disposal facilities;landfill site selection, design, permitting,construction, operation, and closeout/reclamation.Prerequisites: Ge Eng 275, accompanied orpreceded by Cv Eng 215.

336 Geophysical Field Methods (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) Imaging of selected subsurface features andengineering structures using various geophysicaltools. Special emphasis is placed on groundpenetrating radar and surface wave techniques.One field trip at student expense required.Prerequisite: Junior level standing or higher. (Co-listed with Geophys 336)

337 Geological Aspects Of Hazardous WasteManagement (LEC 3.0) Nature and classificationof hazardous wastes; federal and state regulationfor treatment and disposal; geological

characterization of facility sites; design ofimpoundments, storage and containment facilities;ground water monitoring and protection; sitepermitting and licensing planning. Prerequisite: GeEng 275.

339 Groundwater Remediation (LEC 3.0) A survey ofconventional and innovative techniques forremediation of contaminated groundwater. Topicsinclude groundwater cleanup standards, physico-chemical properties of groundwater andcontaminants, fate and transport of contaminantsin the subsurface, hydrogeologic sitecharacterization, and selection process of aremedial technology. Various computer programsdeveloped to assist in preliminary selection anddesign of remediation technologies will be used.Prerequisite: Ge Eng 331.

341 Engineering Geology And Geotechnics (LEC3.0) Study of procedures and techniques used toevaluate geologic factors for site selection and thedesign of engineered structures. Prerequisite: GeEng 275.

342 Military Geology (LEC 3.0) This course willfamiliarize geologists, geophysicists, civil andgeological engineers with the fundamentalprinciples of physical geology, geohydrology andgeomorphology as applied to military problems,such as development of fortitications, coreinfrastructure, water resources and combatengineering requirements. Prerequisite: Ge Eng275 or graduate standing.

343 Subsurface Exploration (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Lectures and field and laboratory exercises in theuse of geologic and geophysical techniques forevaluation of subsurface geology and resources.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 215 or Pe Eng 131.

344 Remote Sensing Technology (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) Principles of digital image processing includingimage enhancement and multispectralclassification. Emphasis upon design andimplementation of remote sensing systems andanalysis of remotely sensed data for geotechnicaland environmental investigations. Prerequisite: GeoEng 248. (Co-listed with Geology 344)

346 Applications Of Geographic InformationSystems (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Applications ofGeographical Information Systems and remotesensing to environmental monitoring, mineralresource exploration, and geotechnical siteevaluation. Prerequisite: Geo Eng 275 or consent ofinstructor. (Co-listed with Geology 346)

347 Introduction to International Engineering andDesign (LEC 3.0) A multi-disciplinary design coursefocused on sustainable design and technologytransfer to developing countries. Students willdevelop a work plan to address design objectivesand other considerations including scheduling,budgeting, environmental impacts, and life cycledesign. Prerequisites: Senior standing, instructorapproval, accompanied by Geo Eng 311.

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350 Geological Engineering Design (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) Geological engineering design is an open-ended project course requiring the collection ofdata, analysis and synthesis of that data and designof a socially acceptable, economical solution to theselected problem. Oral and written reports arerequired. Prerequisite: To be taken in the semesterbefore graduation.

352 International Engineering and Design (LEC3.0) A multi-disciplinary engineering course focusedon sustainable design and technology transfer todeveloping countries. Course includes elements oftraditional capstone design classes. Experientiallearning through competitions and/or field work is amajor component of the class. Prerequisite: Seniorstanding, instructor approval. (Co-listed with MetEng 352 and Cer Eng 352)

353 Regional Geological Engineering Problems InNorth America (LEC 3.0) A physiographicapproach to engineering materials and problems.Course emphasizes the distribution and engineeringcharacteristics of soil and rock to construction andsite problems and includes aggregates,foundations, excavations, surface and groundwater, slope stability and arctic conditions.

356 Renewable Energy Systems (LEC 3.0)Introduction to the theory and performanceprediction of typical renewable energy systemssuch as, but not limited to, those based on energyfrom the sun, wind and water, and geothermal. Theuse of environmental data, including stochasticmodeling, for renewable energy system (includingwind turbine, photovoltaic, and geothermal) designis addressed. Prerequisites: Math 204, Phys 24, andpreceded or accompanied by Stat 217 or Geo Eng315. Junior or senior status is required.

361 Transportation Applications of Geophysics(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Overview of geophysical andnon-destructive test methods that are commonlyused to investigate transportation structures andtheir foundations. Emphasis is placed on bridgesystem substructure, bridge systemsuperstructure, pavements, roadway subsidence,subsurface characterization and vibrationmeasurements. Prerequisite: Junior level standingor higher. (Co-listed with Geophys 361)

371 Rock Engineering (LEC 3.0) Data requirementsfor design; engineering properties of rock;characterization of fractures and rock masses;stereonet analysis of discontinuities; graphicanalysis of failure; ground stress distribution;tunnel construction methods; ground supportprinciples; selection of tunneling equipment; andspecifications for underground construction.Prerequisite: Ge Eng 275.

372 Soil Science In Engineering Practice (LEC 3.0)A study of the ways in which soils and geologicconditions influence engineered projects. Soilformation, soil chemistry and properties to includecomposition, organic component, ion exchange andwater relationships as well as erosion control and

revegetation will be covered. Prerequisite: Ge Eng275.

373 Geologic Field Methods (LAB 3.0) Field practicein geologic mapping and interpretaton in theWestern United States using topographic basemaps and aerial photos. Emphasizes the descriptionand interpretation of stratigraphic sections,sedimentary and tectonic structures. Prerequisite:Two courses in either Geology or GeologicalEngineering.

374 Geological Engineering Field Methods (LAB 3.0)Instruction in methods of field investigationrequired for geological engineering studies. Coursewill include procedures for qualitative andquantitative data collection for characterizingsurficial geologic conditions, groundwater andsurface water investigations, and other engineeringactivities. Written reports and field trip required.

375 Aggregates And Quarrying (LEC 3.0) Propertiesand uses of aggregates. Finding aggregate depositsand methods of extraction. Aggregate processing.Aggregate testing. Economics and politics ofaggregates. Special topics in aggregates andquarrying. Prerequisites: Ge Eng 50, Ge Eng 275.

376 Environmental Aspects Of Mining (LEC 3.0)Permitting: the legal environment of reclamationand environmental impact assessment; post-miningland-use selection and mine planning for optimumreclamation of all mines: metal, nonmetal, andcoal; unit operations of reclamation; drainage,backfill, soil replacement, revegetation,maintenance, etc. Prerequisites: Ge Eng 50; Mi Eng324 and 326 or prereq./coreq. Cv Eng 215. (Co-listed with Mi Eng 376)

381 Intermediate Subsurface Hydrology AndContaminant Transport Mechs (LEC 3.0) A studyof the physical/chemical properties of rocks andsediments in the subsurface environment.Emphasis is put on waterrock properties such aspermeability, capillarity, and mechanical dispersion.Both microscopic and macroscopic approaches areused. Prerequisites: Cv Eng 230 & Ge Eng 331.

382 Environmental And Engineering Geophysics(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) An introduction to the theoryand application of the gravity, magnetic, resistivity,self-potential, induced polarization andelectromagnetic methods as applied to the solutionof engineering and environmental problems.Prerequisite: Math 22. (Co-listed with Geophys382)



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410 Seminar (RSD 1.0) Discussion of current topics.Prerequisite: Graduate student.

425 Applications in Geological Engineering (LEC3.0) Content is focused on practical aspects ofgeological engineering. Geotechnical,environmental and geohydrologic case studies arepresented to illustrate concepts and relate theoryto applications.

431 Advanced Subsurface Hydrology (LEC 3.0)Advanced treatment of selected topics insubsurface hydrology, including groundwatercontamination, contaminant transport, landdisposal of wastes, aquifer test analysis, injectionwell technology, etc. Applied hydrogeologic siteanalysis and flow and transport modeling throughsolution of selected case examples. Prerequisite: GeEng 331 or equivalent.

432 Numerical Methods In Subsurface Flow (LEC3.0) Development of governing balance equations,constitutive laws and mathematical models ofgroundwater flow and contaminant transport inporous media. Solution of mathematical models byfinite difference and finite element methods forvarious boundary and initial conditions.Prerequisites: Ge Eng 331, Cmp Sc 73.

435 Advanced Concepts Of EnvironmentalGeological Engineering (LEC 3.0) Application ofthe principles of geology to the solution ofengineering problems in environmental protectionand remediation. Topics will include the study ofgeologic processes and the evaluation of geologicmaterials as they affect the potential forgroundwater contamination, susceptibility of soilsto erosion, characterization of the geologicenvironment for site suitability and the analysis ofthe criteria necessary for the selection oftechnologies for minimizing environmental impact.Prerequisite: Graduate level course inenvironmental geologic studies.

437 Advanced Geological & Geotechnical DesignFor Hazardous Waste Mgt (LEC 3.0) Geologicaland geotechnical design factors for hazardouswaste management facilities and remedial actions(cleanup) of uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.Prerequisite: Ge Eng 337 or consent of instructor.

441 Geotechnical Construction Practice (LEC 3.0)Advanced level lecture topics on procedures usedfor site characterization, standards for earthquakegrading and construction, including embankments,building pads, retention structures, roads, levees,and earthen dams. Specific emphasis onpreparation of documents involved in such workand engineer's responsibilities. Prerequisite: GeoEng 341.

446 Advanced Remote Sensing And ImageProcessing (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Quantitativemethods of utilizing remote sensing technology forterrain analysis. Digital image processing of landsat

and/or aircraft scanner data for mineral resourcestudies and geological engineering applications.Prerequisite: Geo Eng 346. (Co-listed with Geology446)

477 Discontinuous Rock (LEC 3.0) Nature andproperties of discontinuous rock masses, genesisand properties of joints, role of joints in rock shearstrength, slope of stability of jointed rock, fractureflow hydrogeology. Modeling of the mechanicalbehavior of fractured rock. Prerequisite: Mi Eng 231or Ge Eng 371.





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305 Hydrogeology (LEC 3.0) This course discussesgeologic aspects of major surface and subsurfacehydrologic systems of North America. Chemical andphysical relationships between groundwater andfractures, faults, karst, subsurface pressures,mineral deposits plus both contaminant andhydrocarbon migration are discussed.Prerequisites: Ge Eng 50 or Geo 51, Geo 223recommended.

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307 Physical Oceanography (LEC 3.0) Anintroduction to the study of the physical andgeological processes in the world's oceans includingthe importance of the oceans to the environmentand to life on Earth. Prerequisite: Geology 325 orequivalent.

308 Astronomy and Planetary Science (LEC 3.0)Basic principles of astronomy, the origin andevolution of the universe, stellar evolution, and theorigin, composition, and processes operating on theplanetary bodies in the solar system (besides theEarth). Prerequisite: Entrance requirements for theMST program in Earth Science.

309 Meteorology and Climatology (LEC 3.0) Anintroduction to the atmospheric and climaticsystems of the Earth including weather,paleoclimatology, and global climate change.Prerequisite: Geology 325 or equivalent.

310 Seminar (RSD 0.0-6.0) Discussion of currenttopics. Required for two semesters during senioryear. (Course cannot be used for graduate credit).Prerequisite: Senior standing. (Co-listed with GeoEng 310, Pet Eng 310)

312 Ore Microscopy (LEC 1.0 and LAB 2.0) A study ofpolished sections of minerals and ores underreflected light. Includes the preparation of polishedsections, the identification of ore minerals, and thestudy of the textures, associations, and alterationsof ore minerals. Prerequisite: Geo 113.

324 Advanced Stratigraphy And Basin Evolution(LEC 3.0) Advanced topics in sedimentary geologyincluding: tectonic controls on sedimentary basindevelopment, global sequence stratigraphy,regional facies and diagenetic patterns, basinhydrogeology, thermal evolution of basins anddistribution of economic resources. Prerequisites:Geo 223, 220, preceded or accompanied by Geo275 recommended.

325 Advanced Physical Geology (LEC 3.0) Historyand materials of the Earth's crust, structures andgeological features of the surface. Study ofcommon minerals and rocks, topographic andgeologic maps, depositional systems, sedimentaryclassification systems. Prerequisite: Consent ofinstructor.

326 Advanced Historical Geology (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) Study of the physical and biological history ofthe Earth beginning with the origin of the solarsystem up to the present. Emphasis will be placedon processes that shaped the Earth and itsecosystems. Prerequisite: Entrance requirementsfor the MST program in Earth Science.

329 Micropaleontology (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Introduction to the preparation and study ofmicroscopic fossils. Prerequisite: Geo 227.

330 Granites And Rhyolites (LEC 3.0 and LAB 1.0)Processes governing the generation andcrystallization of felsic magma will be covered, withspecific reference to: 1) crust vs mantle sources, 2)melt migration and emplacement, 3) magmachamber dynamics, 4) the volcanic-plutonic

connection, and 5) the relationship to tectonicsetting. A field trip at the student's expense isrequired. Prerequisite: Geo 130.

332 Depositional Systems (LEC 3.0) Development ofthree dimensional depositional models usingWalther's Law, Walther's Warning and seismicstratigraphy. Emphasis on overall geometries andinternal porosity and permeability characteristicsof aquifers and hydrocarbon reservoirs. Includes 3-D models for clastic, carbonate and evaporatesequences. Prerequisite: Geology 51 or Geo Eng50.

334 Advanced Igneous and MetamorphicPetrology (LEC 3.0 and LAB 1.0) Processesgoverning the formation of igneous andmetamorphic rocks as constrained by geochemical,isotopic, and thermodynamic data, with particularreference to the relationship between rock suitesand tectonic setting. The laboratory will emphasizethe description of rock suites in hand sample andthin section. A field trip at the student's expense isrequired. Prerequisite: Geology 130.

338 Computer Mapping In Geology (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) This course introduces the basics of bothsurface and subsurface geologic mapping. Itintroduces procedures and problems associatedwith digitizing, gridding, contouring, volumetricsand generation of three dimensional diagrams onthe PC. Integration of field gathered data withUSGS and GSI databases for the purpose of makingsurface geologic maps is also included.Prerequisite: Geo 51.

340 Petroleum Geology (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Principles of origin, migration, and accumulation ofoil and gas. The laboratory introduces theprocedures used for exploration, and developmentof hydrocarbon resources. Prerequisite: Geology 51or Geo Eng 50 (Introductory Geology course)

341 Applied Petroleum Geology (LEC 1.0 and LAB2.0) The principles of petroleum geology areapplied in solving hydrocarbon exploration anddevelopmental problems. Geological andeconomical techniques for evaluatinghydrocarbonbearing reservoirs are presented, withmethods for decisionmaking under conditions ofextreme uncertainty. Prerequisite: Geo 340.

344 Remote Sensing Technology (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) Principles of digital image processing includingimage enhancement and multispectralclassification. Emphasis upon design andimplementation of remote sensing systems andanalysis of remotely sensed data for geotechnicaland environmental investigations. Prerequisite: GeEng 248. (Co-listed with Geo Eng 344)

345 Radioactive Waste Management AndRemediation (LEC 3.0) Sources and classes ofradioactive waste, long-term decay, spent fuelstorage, transport, disposal options, regulatorycontrol, materials issues, site selection and geologiccharacterization, containment, design andmonitoring requirements, domestic and foreign

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waste disposal programs, economic andenvironmental issues; history of disposal actions,and conduct of remedial actions and cleanup.Prerequisite: Math 204. (Co-listed with Nu Eng 345)

346 Applications Of Geographic InformationSystems (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Applications ofGeographical Information Systems and remotesensing to environmental monitoring, mineralresource exploration, and geotechnical siteevaluation. Prerequisite: Geo Eng 275 or consent ofinstructor. (Co-listed with Geo Eng 346)

350 Paleoclimatology and Paleoecology (LEC 3.0)This course will introduce students to the elementsof climate, evidence of climate changes, proxymeasurements and paleoclimate models. There isa review of Holocene climates and Archean toPleistocene paleoclimates. Prerequisite: Geology52.

372 Geological Field Studies (LEC 3.0) Intensivereview of the scientific literature corresponding to aselected geographical region of geologic interest;followed by a 7 to 10 day long field trip to be heldover spring break or after the end of the semester.Students will be expected to bear a portion of thefield trip expenses. Repeatable for credit.Prerequisites: Geology 51 or Geo Eng 50.

373 Field Geology (LAB 3.0) Field practice in geologicmapping and interpretation in the Western UnitedStates using topographic base maps and aerialphotos. Emphasizes the description andinterpretation of stratigraphic sections, sedimentaryand tectonic structures. Prerequisite: Two Geologycourses.

374 Advanced Field Geology (LAB 3.0) Detailed fieldwork in areas related to the projects of Geology373. Courses to be taken the same summer. Awritten report on the full summer's projects isrequired. Prerequisite: Geo 373.

375 Applied Geochemistry (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Application of the principles of geochemistry andtechniques of geochemical analysis in a studentresearch project investigating geochemicalprocesses (mineral deposits, environmentalgeochemistry, trace element migration, or water-rock interaction). Field trip fee required.Prerequisites: Geo 113 and Geo 275.

376 Aqueous Geochemistry (LEC 3.0) Studies of theinteraction of water with minerals and organicmaterials at low temperatures; including processesaffecting the migration of elements (alteration,precipitation, and adsorption), the influence ofgeochemical processes on water composition,weathering, soil formation, and pollution.Prerequisite: Geo 275.

378 Isotope Geochemistry (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Introduction to the fundamentals of radiogenic andstable isotopes as used to understand geologicprocesses. The use of selected isotopic systems inpetrology, ore petrogenesis, paleontology, and theglobal climate systems will be discussed.Prerequisites: Geology 130, 223, 275.

383 Electrical Methods In Geophysics (LEC 3.0) Thetheory and instrumentation for measurements ofthe electrical properties of the earth. Includespassive and active techniques, the advantages anddisadvantages of the various techniques, andgeologic interpretations of electrical soundings.Several weekends are spent making a variety ofelectrical surveys of local features. Prerequisites:Math 325 and Geop 321.


394 Coal Petrology (LEC 3.0) Formation, composition,and properties of coals. Discussion of the geology ofselected coal deposits, the analysis of coal, and theoptical identification of coal minerals. Prerequisite:Permission of instructor.



405 Geology of Natural Resources (LEC 3.0) Theorigin and distribution of economically importantnatural resources including soils, water resources,metals, non-metals, building materials, petroleum,and other energy resources. Prerequisites: Geology325 and 326 or equivalents.

407 Environmental Geology (LEC 3.0) Overview ofenvironmental problems facing humans. Emphasiswill be placed on surface and groundwater pollution,geological hazards, and pressures on Earth'secosystems and natural resources by urbanizationand population growth. Prerequisites: Geology 325and 326 or equivalents.


412 Advanced Ore Microscopy (LEC 1.0 and LAB 2.0)A study of ore suites utilizing various advanced,quantitative ore microscopy techniques includinghardness, spectral reflectance, indentation, color,rotation property measurements, fluid inclusiongeothermometry, and salinity measurements.Laboratory study includes demonstration andoperation of the luminoscope and other microbeamtechniques. Prerequisite: Geo 312.

413 Clay Mineralogy (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Mineralstructure, geochemical properties, occurrence,environment, and uses of clays. Determination ofphysical properties, optics, x-ray diffraction, andthermal features of clays. Field trip fee required.Prerequisites: Geo 113 and 275, or Chem 237, orCv Eng 315, or Ge Eng 372.

423 Sedimentary Basin Analysis (LEC 3.0) Anadvanced study of stratigraphic, diagenetic andtectonic processes in sedimentary basins.Prerequisites: Geo 220, 223, 275 or 375 or 376.

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431 Clastic Sedimentary Petrology (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) Petrology and petrography of clasticsedimentary rocks. Emphasis on origin, diagenesisand description of clastic, sedimentary rocks.Prerequisite: Geo 223.

432 Carbonate Petrology (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Petrology, chemistry and sedimentology ofcarbonates and other associated chemicalsedimentary rocks. Prerequisites: Geo 130, 114,223 and Chem 3 or equivalent Geo 275recommended.

433 Advanced Igneous Petrology (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) The genesis of eruptive rocks as evidenced bythe physicalchemical conditions of formation oftheir constituent minerals. A critical examinationof various magmatic processes. Use of advancedpetrographic techniques. Prerequisite: Geo 234.

435 Applied Ore Microscopy (LEC 1.0 and LAB 2.0)Application of ore microscopic and petrographictechniques to problems in ore beneficiation,pelleting, sintering, smelting, refining, refractories,cement, mining, and exploration. Discussions andlaboratories are based upon industrial casehistories. Prerequisite: Geo 312.

437 Advanced Palynology (LEC 1.0 and LAB 2.0)Study of the processes of sporopolleninpreservation, sedimentation and palynofacies.Major emphasis on independent palynostratigraphicresearch. Chronicle of Phaneozoic palynology inlectures. Prerequisite: Geology 227 or 329.

440 Advanced Geochemistry (LEC 3.0) A study of theabsolute and relative abundance of elements andisotopes in the Earth, principles of elementtransport, formation of the Earth's crust, mineraldeposits, and soils. Field trip fee required.Prerequisite: Geo 275.

443 Advanced Petroleum Geology (LEC 1.0 and LAB2.0) Examples of various types of oil and gasaccumulation are reviewed in detail. Study ofcriteria useful in evaluating the petroleum potentialof undrilled areas. Special investigation assignmentis required. Prerequisite: Geo 340.

446 Advanced Remote Sensing And ImageProcessing (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Quantitativemethods of utilizing remote sensing technology forterrain analysis. Digital image processing of landsatand/or aircraft scanner data for mineral resourcestudies and geological engineering applications.Prerequisite: Geo Eng 346. (Co-listed with Geo Eng446)

450 Advanced Paleoclimatology and Paleoecology(LEC 3.0) Advanced study of paleoclimatic andpaleoecologic processes since the Archean, and theinterpretation of Holocene climate changes,including human impacts. Extensive presentationsand discussions of current ideas and techniquesin paleoclimatic studies. Prerequisites: Geology 223and 227.

470 Field and Laboratory Studies in Earth Science(LAB 3.0) Hands-on laboratory and fieldexperiences in the Earth Sciences. This course is

designed to be taught in an intensive three weeksession during the summer on the S&T campus.Prerequisites: Geology 325 and 326 or equivalents,and at least one additional course in the MST EarthScience program.

478 Advanced Isotope Geochemistry (LEC 2.0 andLAB 1.0) The use of radiogenic and stable isotopesin geology in the study of the evolution of Earth,crust, mantle, and the Solar System as well asapplications to geothermometry, ore petrogenesis,paleontology, and the global climate system.Prerequisites: Geology 130, 223, 275.

480 Geotectonics (LEC 3.0) A critical study of theorigin, and differentiation of the earth, evolution ofthe crust, and plate tectonics. Geology of thecontinents and ocean basins. Regional tectonicanalysis of precambrian shields, platforms, orogenicbelts, and a review of internal energy sources.Emphasis is on North America. Prerequisite: Geo220.

481 Geodynamics (LEC 3.0) The applications ofcontinuum physics to geological problems. Topicsinclude plate tectonics, stress and strain in solids,elasticity and flexure, heat transfer, gravity, fluidmechanics, rock rheology, faulting, and flow inporous media. Prerequisites: Math 22 and Geo 220.

489 Ore Deposition (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Anadvanced study of mineral deposits, time and spacein deposition, theories of deposition and their effecton exploration. Discussions based on maps, logs,and samples from the world's typical mineraldeposits. Two all day field trips at student expenserequired. Prerequisite: Geo 294.

490 Research (IND 0.0-15.0) Investigations of anadvanced nature leading to the preparation of athesis or dissertation.



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Geophysics Courses



320 Computational Geophysics (LEC 1.0 and LAB2.0) Scientific programming in a UNIX/Linuxenvironment, with emphasis on solving geophysicalproblems such as linear and nonlinear inversion,spectral analysis, seismicity, seismic waveattenuation, shear-wave splitting, and seismictomography. Prerequisite: Geophys 270.

321 Potential Field Theory (LEC 3.0) Themathematics and physics of gravitational,magnetic, and electrical fields of the earth asderived from potential functions, with applicationsto practical problems. The theorems of Laplace,Poisson, Gauss, and Green and their applications togeophysics are presented. Prerequisite:Accompanied or preceded by Math 325.

336 Geophysical Field Methods (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) Imaging of selected subsurface andengineering features by various geophysicalmethods. Special emphasis on ground penetratingradar and magnetic methods; and the acquisitionand reduction of associated data. One field trip atstudent expense required. Prerequisite: Junior levelstanding or higher. (Co-listed with Geo Eng 336andCiv Eng 351)

361 Transportation Applications of Geophysics(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Overview of geophysical andnon-destructive test methods that are commonlyused to investigate transportation structures andtheir foundations. Emphasis is placed on bridgesystem substructure, bridge system superstructure,pavements, roadway subsidence, subsurfacecharacterization and vibration measurements.Prerequisite: Junior level standing or higher. (Co-listed with Geo Eng 361)

377 Seismic Interpretation (LEC 1.0 and LAB 2.0) Anintroduction to 2-D/3-D seismic structuralinterpretation, stratigraphic interpretation,reservoir identification and evaluation, and horizonand formation attributes. The students areexpected to master interactive 2-D/3-D seismicinterpretation software packages that are routinelyused in the petroleum industry. Prerequisite:Geophys 270 or 385.

380 Seismic Stratigraphy (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Astudy of the seismic expression of depositionalmodels. Reflection patterns and reflectionamplitudes are interpreted to determine bedthicknesses, fluid content, depositionalenvironment, and lithology. Special data acquisitionand processing techniques are examined.Prerequisites: Geop 385, Geo 220, 223.

381 Global Tectonics (LEC 3.0) An integrated view ofthe Earth's structure and dynamics with an

emphasis on information gained throughgeophysical methods. Topics include seismology,heat flow, gravity, rheological and compositionalstructure, plate motions and intermotions, andmantle driving mechanisms for plate tectonics.Prerequisite: Geo 220.

382 Environmental And Engineering Geophysics(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) An introduction to the theoryand application of the gravity, magnetic, resistivity,self-potential, induced polarization andelectromagnetic methods as applied to the solutionof engineering and environmental problems.Prerequisite: Math 22. (Co-listed with Geo Eng 382)

383 Electrical Methods In Geophysics (LEC 2.0 andLAB 1.0) The theory and instrumentation formeasurements of the electrical properties of theearth. Includes passive and active techniques, theadvantages and disadvantages of the varioustechniques, and geologic interpretations ofelectrical soundings. Several weekends are spentmaking a variety of electrical surveys of localfeatures. Prerequisites: Math 325 and Geop 285 orGeop 382.

385 Exploration And Development Seismology(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Principles of reflectionseismology as applied to the delineation of geologicstructures and the determination of stratigraphyand lithology. Emphasis on both the capabilities andlimitations of the seismic method. The laboratoryutilizes both modeled and actual seismic data.Prerequisite: Math 22.

386 Wave Propagation (LEC 3.0) A study ofHamilton's principle and energy theorems,fundamentals of plane wave theory, waves instratified fluids, elastic waves in solids,electromagnetic and hydromagnetic radiation, andAllen's functions and point sources. Prerequisites:Geop 281, 321.

388 Geophysical Instrumentation (LAB 1.0) Fieldand laboratory practice in the use of geophysicalinstrumentation. Techniques of geophysical datareduction and interpretation are also covered. Maybe taken more than once for credit with Geop 383and Geop 384. Prerequisite: Concurrent registrationin Geop 382, 283 or 384.

389 Seismic Data Processing (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Introduction to seismic data processing. Topics tobe covered include statics corrections, filtering,velocity analysis, deconvolution, stacking andmigration. Prerequisites: Math 22, and Geop 285 orGeop 385.



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483 Advanced Electrical And ElectromagneticMethods In Geophysical Exp (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) Theory of the electrical geophysical methodsas applied to subsurface investigations addressinggeologic, engineering, groundwater andcontaminant transport problems. Course contentincludes both passive and active methods andrecent advances in the application of thesemethods. Course will include a field componentillustrating application of techniques to localproblems. Prerequisites: Geop 382, Math 22.

485 Advanced Seismic Data Processing (LEC 2.0and LAB 1.0) Theory and application of seismicdata processing. Topics to be covered includeconvolution, correlation, deconvolution, 2-Dfiltering, migration and inversion. Prerequisites:Geop 385, 389, Stat 215.

486 The Theory Of Elastic Waves (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) A mathematical study of elastic waves in thelayered earth. Prerequisite: Geop 386.

487 Geophysical Inverse Theory (LEC 3.0) A studyof inverse theory applied to geophysical data,focusing on the relationship between data andmodel spaces and ways to estimate modelparameters via global and local optimizationtechniques. Prerequisites: Geop 286 or 384, Math325, Stat 215.

488 Advanced Seismic Interpretation (LEC 1.0 andLAB 2.0) The integration of geologic information,well log data and seismic information forinterpreting the earth's subsurface. The role of dataacquisition and processing is emphasized.Laboratory exercises provide experience with bothreal and modeled data. Prerequisite: Geop 380,385.



495 Continuous Registration (IND 1.0) Doctoralcandidates who have completed all requirementsfor the degree except the dissertation and are awayfrom the campus must continue to enroll for at leastone hour of credit each registration period until thedegree is completed. Failure to do so may invalidate

the candidacy. Billing will be automatic as willregistration upon payment.

Information Science and Technology Courses



302 Internship - IST (IND 0.0-6.0) Internship willinvolve students applying critical thinking skills anddiscipline specific knowledge in a work settingbased on a project designed by the advisor andemployee. Activities will vary depending on thestudent's background and the setting. Prerequisite:Completed 30 hours toward degree.

321 Network Performance Design AndManagement (LEC 3.0) This course providesanalytical capabilities needed to effectively design,deploy, and manage computer networks andprotocols. Prerequisite: IST 233, IST 233.

342 E-Commerce Architecture (LEC 3.0) Course willcover the issues associated with computerarchitecture, as it relates specifically to e-commerce applications. Topics will include e-commerce systems and processes, specializedsoftware, and databases. Prerequisite: IST 233 orIST 336.

343 Database Applications in Business (LEC 3.0)Design, development and implementation ofapplication software typical to the modern businessenvironment utilizing popular commercial databasemanagement systems such as Oracle and Access.Focus given to business case modeling,requirement analysis, database design, andimplementation challenges. Project oriented.Prerequisite: IST 243.

351 Leadership In Technology-BasedOrganizations (LEC 3.0) The course focuses onthe knowledge and skills necessary for thedevelopment and implementation of effectivestrategies for the management of technology-basedorganizations. This involves: developing a generalmanagement perspective on technology andinnovation, examining the problems of new productdevelopment, identifying distinctive technologicalcompetencies, licensing and marketingtechnologies, assessing the organizational andindustrial context of technology. Prerequisite:Senior or Graduate Standing.

352 Advanced Web Development (LEC 3.0)Advanced Web development techniques to providedynamic interaction; methods for extracting anddelivering dynamic information to/from Webservers -- a hands-on approach. Interaction withother Web servers, especially database servers, to

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obtain and deliver information. Project work isrequired. Prerequisite: IST 286.

353 Modular Software Systems in Java (LEC 3.0)Introduction to Software Life Cycle andcharacteristics of large modular software systems.Exploration of software support for such systems,using Java, including use of GUI features, advancedI/O and String handling, Interfaces, Threads andother modularity features. Program projectincluded. Prerequisite: IST 151 and IST 231.

354 Multi-Media Development And Design (LEC3.0) Students will learn current practices fordevelopment and design of interactive multimedia.The course covers tools for development of 2-D and3-D graphics, video, audio, animation, andintegrated multimedia environments. Prerequisites:IST 51 or Comp Sci 53 or Comp Sci 73 or Comp Sci74.

357 Network Economy (LEC 3.0) The course takes alook at the emerging Network/Internet economy,using traditional economic tools. Topics includeproduction and reproduction cost of information,information as an "experience good," creation ofdifferent version of products, switching cost andlock-in affects, market adoption of dynamics, first-mover advantage, and intellectual property rights.Prerequisite: Econ 121 or Econ 122. (Co-listed withEcon 357)

361 Information Systems Project Management(LEC 3.0) The course overviews general projectmanagement principles and then focuses oninformation system application development. Topicsinclude requirements analysis, project scheduling,risk management, quality assurance, testing, andteam coordination. Prerequisite: Senior or GraduateStanding.

368 Law and Ethics in E-Commerce (LEC 3.0)Provides the ethical framework to analyze theethical, legal, and social issues that arise forcitizens and computer professionals regarding thecomputerization of society. Topics include: freespeech, privacy, intellectual property, productliability, and professional responsibility. (Co-listedwith Philos 368)

385 Human Computer Interaction (LEC 3.0)Introduction to the field of Human-ComputerInteraction (HCI). Students examine issues andchallenges related to the interaction betweenpeople and technology. The class explores the socialand cognitive characteristics of people who useinformation systems. Students learn techniques forunderstanding user needs, interface prototyping,and interface evaluation. Prerequisite: Psych 50.

386 Human-Computer Interaction Prototyping(LEC 1.5 and LAB 1.5) This course covers designs,methods and tools for creating low and high fidelityprototypes of information technology systems,which is part of the iterative design cycle commonlyused for the creation of usable informationtechnologies. Prerequisites: IST 286 or web designexperience; preceded or accompanied by IST 385.

387 Human-Computer Interaction Evaluation (LEC1.5 and LAB 1.5) This course covers research andanalysis methods and tools for evaluation of theimpact of information technology systems onhumans and organizations. The focus will be onpractical evaluation with the goal of providingrecommendations for improving systemfunctionality and usability. Prerequisite: Preceededor accompanied by IST 385.



401 Special Topics (Variable 0.0-6.0) This is designedto give the department an opportunity to test a newcourse. Variable title.

435 Mobile Data Management and Applications(LEC 3.0) This course will describe and evaluatevarious wireless transmission techniques,communication network components and theircharacteristics, networking protocols, and networkarchitectures. Appraise their use in existing andevolving applications, along with the managementimplications of such use. Prerequisite: Graduatestanding.

435 Foundations of Internet Computing (LEC 3.0)The foundations of Internet Computing includecomputer networks and Web sites. Networks arecovered thoroughly and research directions fornetworks are discussed. Web site design andresearch findings about site usability considerationsare examined. Security of communications forcomputing, especially wireless communications, areexplored. Prerequisite: IST MS entrancerequirements, including solid programmingknowledge.

443 Information Retrieval and Analysis (LEC 3.0)Covers the applications and theoretical foundationsof organizing and analyzing information of textualresources. Topics include information storage andretrieval systems, web search engines, text mining,collaborative filtering, recommeder systems.Students will also learn the techniques with the useof interactive tools such as SAS. Prerequisite: IST223 or equivalent relational database experience.

444 Essentials of Data Warehouses (LEC 3.0) Thiscourse presents the topic of data warehouses andthe value to the organization. It takes the studentfrom the database platform to structuring a datawarehouse environment. Focus is placed onsimplicity and addressing the user communityneeds. Prerequisite: IST 223 304 or equivalentrelational database experience.(Co-listed with ERP444)

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445 Database Marketing (LEC 3.0) Intro to methodsand concepts used in database marketing: 1)predictive modeling techniques (e.g., regression,decision trees, cluster analysis) and 2) standardprocesses for mapping business objectives to datamining goals to produce a deployable marketingmodel. Metrics like lifetime value of a customer andROI will be covered. Several application areascovered. Prerequisite: Statistics understanding,programming understanding, familiarity withspreadsheets.

448 Building the Data Warehouse (LEC 3.0) Datamodeling and processes needed to populate a datawarehouse; tradeoffs among several models andtools; technical issues that are faced, such assecurity, schemas, Web access, other reportingtechniques. Prerequisite: IST 444.

461 Advanced Information Systems ProjectManagement (LEC 3.0) Project managementprinciples, first from a general perspective, andthen focused specifically on information systemapplication development are explored. Topicsinclude requirements analysis, project scheduling,risk management, quality assurance, testing, andteam coordination. Report writing and researchliterature searches are required. Prerequisite: ISTMS Entrance requirements, with strongprogramming knowledge.

480 Web and New Media Studies (LEC 3.0) Thecourse covers web culture, including topics such associal media; citizen journalism, crowdintelligence, privacy, and copyright. This course isan advanced version of Intro to Web Studies,with additional assignments. Prerequisite: Graduatestanding.

487 Research Methods in Human-ComputerInteraction (LEC 1.5 and LAB 1.5) This coursecovers quantitative and qualitative researchmethods for exploring the interaction betweenpeople and information technologies. The coursecovers techniques and tools for carrying outliterature reviews, forming research goals,designing research, conducting data analyses; andpreparing manuscripts and live presentations.Prerequisite: IST 385.



495 Continuous Registration (LEC 1.0) Doctoralcandidates who have completed all requirementsfor the degree except the dissertation, and areaway from the campus must continue to enroll forat least one hour of credit each registration perioduntil the degree is completed. Failure to do so mayinvalidate the candidacy. Billing will be automaticas will registration upon payment.

Materials Science and Engineering Courses


325 Materials Selection in Mechanical Design (LEC3.0) This course will introduce the basics ofmaterials selection in mechanical design. It will alsointroduce the benefits of computational materialsand process selection. The students will also learnto use a commercially available materials selectionsoftware. This course will be offered as Distance Ed.Prerequisite: Met Eng 121.

341 Tissue Engineering I (LEC 3.0) The course willintroduce senior undergraduate students to theprinciples and clinical applications of tissueengineering including the use of biomaterialsscaffolds, living cells and signaling factors todevelop implantable parts for the restoration,maintenance, or replacement of biological tissuesand organs. Prerequisite: Senior standing. (Co-listed with Bio Sci 341)

348 Energy Materials (LEC 3.0) The objectives of thecourse are to understand how the rational designand improvement of chemical and physicalproperties of materials can lead to energyalternatives that can compete with existingtechnologies. Discussions on the present and futureenergy needs from a view point of multidisciplinaryscientific and technological approaches.Prerequisite: Senior standing.

351 Advanced Phase Equilibria (LEC 3.0) Advancedaspects of unary, binary and ternary organic, phaseequilibria. Includes practical examples of theapplications of phase diagrams to solve engineeringproblems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.



410 Seminar (RSD 0.0-6.0) (Variable) Discussion ofcurrent topics.

421 Bonding, Crystallography, and Structure-Property Relationships (LEC 3.0) Principles ofelectronic structure and chemical bonding in solidsand their relationships to electrical, mechanical,thermal, and optical properties. An exploration of

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reciprocal lattices and tensor properties of crystals;consideration of the impact of crystal symmetry onanisotropy. The influence of defects and grainboundary phenomena on material behavior.Prerequisite: Graduate standing, or undergraduatestanding with instructor and advisor approval.

422 Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria (LEC3.0) Classical thermodynamic treatment ofmaterials and material processing based on the 1stand 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics and phaseequilibria considerations. The course will coverequilibria in gaseous systems, gas-solid reactionsincluding passive and active oxidation, solutionthermodynamics, phase equilibria in solutionsystems, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite:Graduate standing, or undergraduate standing withinstructor and advisor approval.

423 Kinetic Theory for Materials (LEC 3.0)Phenomenological and atomistic theories ofdiffusion in materials including discussion of shortcircuit diffusion and ionic diffusion in an electricfield. Fundamentals of phase transformation inmaterials; chemical fluctuation, nucleation andgrowth theory; kinetic models for evaluating andpredicting diffusion controlled transformationkinetics. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, orundergraduate standing with instructor and advisorapproval.

441 Tissue Engineering II (LEC 3.0) The course willintroduce graduate students to the principles andclinical applications of tissue engineering includingthe use of biomaterials, scaffolds, living cells andsignaling factors to develop implantable parts forthe restoration, maintenance, or replacement ofbiological tissues and organs. A related topic termpaper and oral presentation are expected.Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Co-listed with BioSci 441)

443 Nanomaterials (LEC 3.0) Introduction of thefundamentals of nanomaterials and recentdevelopments on nanomaterials. Topics includephysical and chemical properties, synthesis,processing, and applications of nanomaterials.Example nanomaterials include nanoparticles,nanotubes, and nanowires. Students will need tocomplete a project related to nanomaterials.Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. (Co-listed withChem Eng 443)

448 Advanced Energy Materials (LEC 3.0) Theobjectives of the graduate level course are toreview the recent developments on advancedenergy materials and systems in addition to basicunderstanding how chemical and physicalproperties of materials can lead to energyalternatives. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

490 Research (IND 0.0-15.0) (Variable) Investigationsof an advanced nature leading to the preparation ofa thesis or dissertation. Consent of instructorrequired.

491 Internship (IND 0.0-15.0) (Variable) Studentsworking toward a doctor of engineering degree will

select with the advice of their committees,appropriate problems for preparation of adissertation. The problem selected and internshipplan must conform to the purpose of providing ahigh level engineering experience consistent withthe intent of the doctor of engineering degree.

493 Oral Examination (IND 0.0) (Variable) Aftercompletion of all other program requirements, oralexaminations for on-campus M.S./Ph.D studentsmay be processed during intersession. Off-campusM.S. students must be enrolled in an oralexamination and must have paid an oralexamination fee at the time of the defense/comprehensive examination (oral/written). All otherstudents must enroll for credit commensurate withuses made of facilities and/or faculties. In no caseshall this be for less than three (3) semester hoursfor resident students.

495 Continuous Registration (IND 1.0) Doctoralcandidates who have completed all requirementsfor the degree except the dissertation and are awayfrom the campus must continue to enroll for at leastone hour of credit each registration period until thedegree is completed. Failure to do so may invalidatethe candidacy. Billing will be automatic as willregistration upon payment.

Mathematics Courses



302 Intermediate Differential Equations (LEC 3.0)Linear differential equations, vector-matrixsystems, existence and uniqueness theory,nonlinear systems, phase-plane analysis,introduction to stability theory. Prerequisite: Math204 or Math 229.

303 Mathematical Modeling (LEC 3.0) Modelconstruction and the modeling process, modelfitting, models requiring optimization, empiricalmodel construction, modeling dynamic behavior.Individual and team projects. Prerequisites: Math204 or 229 with a grade of "C" or better,Programming competency.

305 Modern Algebra I (LEC 3.0) The abstract conceptsof a group and a ring are introduced. Permutationgroups, subgroups, homomorphisms, ideals, ringhomomorphisms and polynomial rings are studied.Prerequisite: Math 209.

306 Modern Algebra II (LEC 3.0) This course is acontinuation of Math 305. Rings and fields arediscussed. Euclidean domains, principal idealdomains, unique factorization domains, vectorspaces, finite fields and field extensions are studied.Prerequisite: Math 305.

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307 Combinatorics And Graph Theory (LEC 3.0)Covers some basics of enumeration and graphtheory. Topics are selected from the following:permutations combinations, the inclusion/exclusionprinciple, generating functions, recurrencerelations, trees, networks, graph connectivity andgraph coloring. Prerequisite: Cmp Sc 128 or Math209.

308 Linear Algebra II (LEC 3.0) Eigenvalue problems,Cayley-Hamilton theorem, Jordan normal form,linear functionals, bilinear forms, quadratic forms,orthogonal and unitary transformations, selectedapplications of linear algebra. Prerequisite: Math208.

309 Advanced Calculus I (LEC 3.0) Completeness ofthe set of real numbers, sequences and series ofreal numbers, limits, continuity and differentiability,uniform convergence, Taylor series, Heine-Boreltheorem, Riemann integral, fundamental theoremof calculus, Cauchy-Riemann integral. Prerequisite:Math 209 or a 300-level mathematics course orgraduate standing.

310 Undergraduate Seminar (Variable 1.0-3.0)Discussion of advanced or current topics. (Coursecannot be used for graduate credit)

311 Advanced Calculus II (LEC 3.0) Euclidean n-space, differentiation and integration of scalarfunctions of several variables, maxima and minimatheory, change of variables, differentiation andintegration of vector functions of several variables,Divergence theorem, Stokes' theorem.Prerequisite: Math 309.

315 Introduction To Real Analysis (LEC 3.0)Riemann-Stieltjes integration, sequences and seriesof functions, uniform approximation, the BanachSpace C(a,b), Lebesgue measure and integration,the space LP(a,b), Fourier series. Prerequisite: Math309.

322 Vector And Tensor Analysis (LEC 3.0) Vectoralgebra, vector differential and integral calculus,line and surface integrals, theorems of Stokes andGauss, tensor algebra and tensor analysis,applications to problems in kinematics, elasticitytheory, fluid mechanics, electromagnetic theory,relativity theory. Prerequisite: Math 22; Math 203or Math 208.

325 Partial Differential Equations (LEC 3.0) Linearequations, heat equation, eigenfunctionexpansions, Green's formula, inhomogeneousproblems, Fourier series, wave equation.Prerequisite: Math 204 with a grade of "C" or better.

330 Topics In Geometry (LEC 3.0) A survey of non-Euclidean geometries, finite geometries, affine andprojective planes, metric postulates for theEuclidean plane, and selected topics. Prerequisite:Math 208.

337 Financial Mathematics (LEC 3.0) The courseobjective is to provide an understanding of thefundamental concepts of financial mathematics.Topics include pricing, assets-liability management,capital budgeting, valuing cash flow, bonds,

futures, swaps, options. Preparation for thefinancial mathematics actuarial exam will beprovided. Prerequisites: Math 15 or Math 21, Econ221 or Econ 222 or Econ 250 or Econ 321, Stat 211or Stat 213 or Stat 215 or Stat 217 or Stat 343.(Co-listed with Econ 337)

340 Mathematical Analysis For SecondaryTeachers (LEC 3.0) Designed to help teachers gaina deeper understanding of the fundamental idea inanalysis, that of a limit. A discovery method is usedwhich includes both individual and group work.Students will present their results in written andoral format. Prerequisite: Math 22 or equivalent.

341 Mathematical Analysis For SecondaryTeachers Practicum (LEC 1.0) An instructionalunit based on the discovery method used in Math340 will be designed by each student. These unitswill be class tested. The unit and results of classtesting will be presented both in written and oralformat. Prerequisite: Math 340.

351 Introduction To Complex Variables (LEC 3.0)The basic tools of complex variables are studied.These include the Cauchy-Riemann equations,complex contour integration, the Cauchy-Goursattheorem, conformal mappings, the calculus ofresidues and applications to boundary valueproblems. Prerequisite: Math 204.

354 Mathematical Logic I (LEC 3.0) A mathematicalintroduction to logic with some applications.Functional and relational languages, satisfaction,soundness and completeness theorems,compactness theorems. Examples fromMathematics, Philosophy, Computer Science,and/or Computer Engineering. Prerequisite: Philos15 with junior standing or Math 305 or Comp Sci253 or Comp Eng 111. (Co-listed with Comp Eng354, Comp Sci 354 and Philos 354)

361 Problem Solving In Pure Mathematics (LEC1.0) Problems from pure mathematics, includinganalysis, algebra, number theory, set theory, finitemathematics, probability and statistics. Emphasison identifying or inventing ways to solve problemsbased on the student's entire mathematicsbackground. Prerequisites: Corequisite Math 309and Senior standing.

371 Problem Solving In Applied Mathematics (LEC1.0) Problems from applied mathematics which areopen-ended, and do not always have a uniquecorrect solution. Emphasis on developingmathematical models and writing solutionnarratives, including clarity, analysis, and design.Prerequisites: Math 209 and Senior standing.

381 Great Theorems In Mathematics (LEC 1.0) Astudy of some of the great theorems which haveshaped the development of mathematics andhuman civilization. History, the changing nature ofmathematics, and the mathematical content of thetheorems themselves, will all be addressed.Sources as close to the originals as possible will beused. Prerequisites: Math 209 and Senior standing.

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383 Operational Calculus (LEC 3.0) The Laplacetransformation, properties of the transformation,various applications to ordinary and partialdifferential equations, systems with step and Diracfunctions as driving forces, various non-elementaryfunctions and their transforms, problems in heat conduction and wave motion, Fourier transformsand their operational properties. Prerequisite: Math204.

385 Introduction To Topology (LEC 3.0) Metricspaces; general topological spaces; connectedness,compactness, separation properties, functions andcontinuity. Prerequisite: Math 309.

390 Undergraduate Research (IND 0.0-6.0) Thiscourse is designed for the undergraduate studentwho wishes to engage in research. It is not to beused for graduate credit nor for more than six credithours of undergraduate credit. The subject andcredit are to be arranged with the instructor.Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.



402 Mathematical Physics I (LEC 3.0) Vector spaces,generalized coordinate transformations, vectoranalysis, tensors, partial differential equations inphysics and boundary value problems, orthogonalfunctions and solutions to ordinary differentialequations, hypergeometric, confluenthypergeometric, Legendre, Laguerre, and Besselfunctions, Hermite polynomials, Green's functionsin one dimension. Co-listed with Physics 402)

403 Mathematical Physics II (LEC 3.0) Green'sfunctions in three dimensions, integral equations,complex variable theory and contour integration,group theory with applications to quantummechanics, solid state and molecular physics.Prerequisite: Math 402 or Physics 402. (Co-listedwith Physics 403)

405 Finite Fields And Applications (LEC 3.0) Afterreviewing basic group theory and introducing basicproperties of commutative rings, the main focus ofthe course will be on topics such as structure offinite fields, polynomials over finite fields, andapplications such as coding theory andcryptography. Prerequisite: Math 305.

406 Introduction to Ring Theory (LEC 3.0) Propertiesof rings with an emphasis on commutative rings.Ideals, factor rings, ring homomorphisms,polynomial rings; factorization, divisibility, andirreducibility. Introduction to extension fields andGalois theory. Applications may be chosen based onthe interests of the students. Prerequisite: Math305.

407 Group Theory (LEC 3.0) Groups, subgroups, andfactor groups; homomorphisms, isomorphisms, andassociated theorems; abelian groups; Sylowtheorems and p-groups; permutation groups; free

groups and generators; representation theory;cohomology theory. Prerequisite: Math 306.

408 Applied Matrix Theory (LEC 3.0) A second coursein matrix theory directed toward applications.Linear spaces, linear operators, equivalence andsimilarity, spectral theorem, canonical forms,congruence, inertia theorem, quadratic forms,singular value decomposition and otherfactorizations, generalized inverses. Applications tooptimization, differential equations, stability.Prerequisites: Math 203, 208, or 302.

410 Graduate Seminar (RSD 1.0-3.0) Discussion oftopics of current interest. Prerequisite: Graduatestanding.

415 Functions Of A Real Variable I (LEC 3.0)Measure spaces, extensions of measures,probability spaces, measures and distributions innormed linear spaces, product measures,independence, integral and expectation,convergence theorems, Radon-Nikodyn theoremand applications. Lp spaces, selected topics.Prerequisite: Math 315.

416 Functions Of A Real Variable II (LEC 3.0)Abstract measures and integrals, the Daniellintegration theory, integration on locally compactHausdorff spaces, integration in function spaces,selected topics. Prerequisite: Must be preceded byMath 415.

417 Functional Analysis I (LEC 3.0) Lineartransformations, Hahn-Banach theorem, open-mapping theorem, closed graph theorem, uniformboundedness theorem, self adjoint and normaloperators, and related topics of Banach and Hilbertspace theory. Prerequisites: Math 315 and (Math308 or Math 385)

418 Functional Analysis II (LEC 3.0) Spectral analysisof linear operators, spectral theorems, selectedapplications, an introduction to the theory oftopological linear spaces, and papers from therecent literature. Prerequisites: Math 415 and 417.

425 Hilbert Space Structures And Methods ForApplication (LEC 3.0) Foundations of the abstracttheory of linear operators in Hilbert spaces, Banachspaces, and topological linear spaces. Application ofabstract theory in constructing computationaltechniques (method of Rayleigh-Ritz) in eigenvalueproblems associated with linear differential andintegral equations arising in physical applications.Introduction to theory of distributions and Green'sfunctions. Prerequisite: Math 308.

426 Green's Function Structures And Methods ForApplication (LEC 3.0) Continuation of Math 425.Theory of distributions (Dirac Delta function) andGreen's functions. Applications in the solution ofboundary value problems for linear partialdifferential equations arising in physicalapplications. Integral equations in severalindependent variables. Method of characteristics insolving partial differential equations. Prerequisite:Math 425.

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430 Theory Of Differential Equations I (LEC 3.0)Stability theory, Liapunov's direct method, periodicsolutions, Poincare-Bendixson theory, applications.Prerequisite: Math 302.

431 Theory Of Differential Equations II (LEC 3.0)Continuation of Math 430. Nonlinear oscillations,solutions near singular points, asymptotic methods,differential equations on manifolds, boundary-valueproblems. Prerequisite: Math 302.

435 Calculus Of Variations I (LEC 3.0) Linear spaces,linear operators, and functionals, necessaryconditions, transversality, corner conditions,HamiltonJacobi theory, direct methods, eigenvalueproblems, isoperimetric problems, theory of thesecond variation, differential forms and n-dimensional manifolds, applications to differentialequations, conservation laws, dynamicprogramming, and Pontryagin maximum principle,application in physics, engineering economics.Prerequisite: Math 311.

436 Calculus Of Variations II (LEC 3.0) Continuationof Math 435. Prerequisite: Must be preceded byMath 435.

437 Financial Mathematics II (LEC 3.0) Continuationof Math/Econ 337. Topics include martingales andmeasures, stopping times, discrete and continuoustime finance, Brownian motion, Ito calculus,stochastic differential equations, Black-Scholes-Merton formula, numerical procedures.Prerequisite: Math 337 or Econ 337. (Co-listedwith Econ 437)

440 Geometric Structures (LEC 3.0) Selected topicsin non-Euclidean, solid, projective, and fractalgeometry. Prerequisite: Math 330.

441 Geometric Structures Practicum (LEC 1.0) Aninstructional unit based on material learned in Math440 will be designed by each student. These unitswill be class tested. The unit and results of classtesting will be presented both in written and oralformat. Prerequisite: Math 440.

451 Functions Of A Complex Variable I (LEC 3.0)Complex plane, complex function theory,elementary Riemann surfaces, conformal mapping,complex integration, infinite complex series andsequences, calculus of residues with applications.Prerequisite: Math 311.

452 Functions Of A Complex Variable II (LEC 3.0)Argument principle and consequences; harmonicfunctions and Dirichlet's problem; infinite products;entire, meromorphic and rational functions; analyticcontinuation; symmetry principle; conformalmapping; functions of several complex variables.Prerequisite: Preceded by Math 451.

461 Harmonic Analysis I (LEC 3.0) Fourier series,norm and pointwise convergence of Fourier series,the conjugate and maximal functions, analyticfunctions in the unit disk and Hardy spaces,interpolation of linear operators and the Hausdorff-Young-Riesz Theorem, Sidon sets. Prerequisites:Math 315 and Math 351.

462 Harmonic Analysis II (LEC 3.0) Fourier integrals,almost-periodic functions on the real line, Banachalgebras, Wiener's Tauberian Theorem and theprime number theorem, the Paley-WienerTheorems, band-limited functions and Shannon'sTheorem, the continuous wavelet transform,discrete wavelet transforms and frames,orthonormal bases of wavelets and multi-resolutionanalysis. Prerequisite: Must be preceded by Math461.

465 Mathematical Programming (LEC 3.0) Anintroduction to linear optimization and itsengineering applications; problem modeling,search-based optimization, the simplex method forsolving linear problems, multi-objectiveoptimization, discrete dynamic programming.Applications of optimization in the fields such astransportation, project management,manufacturing and facility location will bediscussed. Prerequisites: Stat 213 or equivalent and(Eng Mg 382 or Math 203 or Math 208). (Co-listedwith Eng Mgt 465)

475 Theory Of Partial Differential Equations (LEC3.0) Classical wave, potential, and heat equations;classification into elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolictypes; existence and uniqueness proofs.Prerequisite: Math 309.

483 Special Functions (LEC 3.0) Infinite products,gamma and beta functions, asymptotic series, thehypergeometric function, generalizedhypergeometric functions, Bessel functions,generating functions; polynomials of legendre,Hermite, Laguerre, and Jacobi; elliptic functions,theta functions, Jacobian elliptic functions.Prerequisites: Math 309 and 351.

485 Topology I (LEC 3.0) Topological spaces, uniformand quasi-uniform spaces, product and quotientspaces, separation properties and connectedspaces, compactness. Prerequisite: Math 385.

486 Topology II (LEC 3.0) Metrizability conditions, thetheory of convergence using both filters and nets,completions and compactifications, and papersfrom the recent literature. Prerequisite: Math 485.

490 Research (IND 0.0-15.0) Investigation of anadvanced nature leading to the preparation of athesis or dissertation.

493 Oral Examination (IND 0.0) After completion ofall other program requirements, oral examinationsfor on-campus M.S./Ph.D. students may beprocessed during intersession. Off-campus M.S.students must be enrolled in oral examination andmust have paid an oral examination fee at the timeof the defense /comprehensive examination (oral/written). All other students must enroll for creditcommensurate with uses made of facilities and/orfaculties. In no case shall this be for less than three(3) semester hours for resident students.

495 Continuous Registration (IND 1.0) Doctoralcandidates who have completed all requirementsfor the degree except the dissertation, and areaway from the campus must continue to enroll for

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at least one hour of credit each registration perioduntil the degree is completed. Failure to do so mayinvalidate the candidacy. Billing will be automaticas will registration upon payment.

Mechanical Engineering Courses



302 Synthesis Of Mechanisms (LEC 3.0) Synthesis ofplanar mechanisms for function generation, pathgeneration, and motion generation.Emphasis is onanalytical methods for synthesis. Prerequisite: McEng 213.

304 Compliant Mechanism Design (LEC 3.0)Introduction to compliant mechanisms; review ofrigid-body mechanism analysis and synthesismethods; synthesis of planar mechanisms withforce/energy constraints using graphical andanalytical methods; pseudo-rigid-body models;force-deflection relationships; compliantmechanism synthesis methods; and special topics,e.g. bistable mechanisms, constant-forcemechanisms, parallel mechanisms, and chainalgorithm in design. Emphasis will be on applyingthe assimilated knowledge through a project oncompliant mechanisms design. Prerequisites: MechEng 213, IDE 110.

305 Lubrication (LEC 3.0) Development of basicprinciples of bearing analysis including manufactureand properties of lubricants, hydrodynamics andhydrostatic lubrication, journal and thrust bearings,ball and roller bearings, boundary considerations,and bearing materials. Prerequisite: Mc Eng 231.

306 Material Processing By High-Pressure WaterJet (LEC 3.0) Methods of generating high pressurewater jets; standard equipment, existingtechniques, and basic calculations. Application ofwater jets to materials cutting and mineralprocessing. Safety rules. The course will besupported by laboratory demonstrations.Prerequisite: Mc Eng 231 or undergraduate fluidscourse. (Co-listed with Mi Eng 306)

307 Vibrations I (LEC 3.0) Equations of motion, freeand forced vibration of single degree of freedomsystems and multidegree of freedom systems.Natural frequencies, resonance, modes of vibrationand energy dissipation are studies. The vibration ofcontinuous systems is introduced. Prerequisites: McEng 211 and 213, or Ae Eng 213 and Math 204.(Co-listed with E Mech 361, Ae Eng 307)

308 Rapid Product Design And Optimization (LEC3.0) Product Life cycle design; Finding designsolutions using optimization technique; Rapidproduct realization using rapid prototyping and

virtual prototyping techniques. Prerequisite: Mc Eng208.

309 Engineering Acoustics I (LEC 3.0) Introductionto acoustical theory and measurement withemphasis on mechanical and aerospace engineeringapplications. Plane and spherical wave propagation,resonators and filters, absorption, room acoustics,human response to noise, noise legislation, noisecontrol. Use of common instrumentation in severalprojects. Prerequisites: Mc Eng 211 and 213, or AeEng 213 and Math 204. (Co-listed with Ae Eng 309)

311 Introduction To Continuum Mechanics (LEC3.0) Introductory cartesian tensor analysis to aidin the development of the theory of a continuum.Kinematics of deformation, stress tensor, equationsof motion, equations of mass and energy balance.Examples from specific material theories in solidand fluid mechanics. Prerequisites: IDE 110, Math204.

312 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (LEC3.0) Variational formulation of the governingequations. Finite element model, interpolationfunctions, numerical integration, assembly ofelements and solution procedures. Applications tosolid mechanics, fluid mechanics and heat transferproblems. Two-dimensional problems. Computerimplementation and use of commercial finiteelement codes. Prerequisite: Math 204. (Co-listedwith Aero Eng 352)

313 Intermediate Dynamics Of Mechanical AndAerospace Systems (LEC 3.0) Principles ofdynamics are applied to problems in the design ofmechanical and aerospace systems; basic conceptsin kinematics and dynamics; dynamics of systemsof particles; dynamics of rigid bodies, three-dimensional effects in machine elements; dynamicstability, theory and applications; methods ofanalytical dynamics. Prerequisite: Mc Eng 213 or AeEng 213. (Co-listed with Ae Eng 313)

314 Applications Of Numerical Methods ToMechanics Problems (LEC 3.0) Numericalsolutions of statics, vibrations, and stabilityproblems. Direct stiffness formulations aredeveloped and user-oriented computer codes areused to solve practical structures problems.Computer graphics techniques are utilized toprepare data and display results. Prerequisites: IDE110; Mech Eng 160 or Aero Eng 160.

315 Concurrent Engineering I (LEC 3.0) Students willbe introduced to the concurrent engineeringapproach to product development. They will learnto set up quantitative requirements and then use aquantitative rating process to identify the criticalrequirements relating to the desired product. Theinteraction between design, manufacturing,assembly, cost, and supportability will be covered.The students will form teams and practice theconcurrent engineering process for simple products.Prerequisites: Mech Eng 213 or Aero Eng 231, andIDE 110. (Co-listed with Aero Eng 315)

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316 Concurrent Engineering II (LAB 3.0) Studentswill form groups and then using the electronic databased approach apply the concurrent engineeringprocess to develop products. Areas to be coveredare the customer, design, manufacturing, assembly,cost and supportability. Prerequisite: Ae Eng 315 orMc Eng 315. (Co-listed with Ae Eng 316)

319 Advanced Thermodynamics (LEC 3.0) After ashort review of classical thermodynamics, theelements of chemical reactions, chemicalequilibrium, statistical thermodynamics, and thebasic concepts of kinetic theory are presented.Prerequisite: Mc Eng 221. (Co-listed with Ae Eng319)

320 Advanced Mechanics of Materials (LEC 3.0)Comprehensive insight into mechanics of materials.Topics to include: theories of failure, torsion ofnoncircular sections, shear flow and shear center,unsymmetric bending, bending of curved members,beams on elastic foundation and pressurization ofthick walled cylinders. Prerequisites:IDE 110, Math204. (Co-listed with Aero Eng 320)

322 Introduction To Solid Mechanics (LEC 3.0)Review of basic concepts in continuum mechanics.Finite elasticity: some universal solutions forisotropic materials, application of specialmechanical models. Linear elasticity: compatibility,stress functions, superposition, special examplessuch as extension, torsion, bending, and planeproblems. Elements of plasticity. Prerequisite: EMech 311. (Co-listed with Ae Eng 322)

323 Transport Phenomena In ManufacturingProcesses (LEC 3.0) A study of the important rolethat transport phenomena (heat and mass transferand fluid flow) play during various manufacturingprocesses including metal casting, joining andwelding extrusion, forging, crystal growth, chemicaldeposition, and thermal spray deposition.Prerequisites: Mc Eng 225 and 231.

325 Intermediate Heat Transfer (LEC 3.0) Analyticalstudy of conduction; theory of thermal radiationand applications; energy and momentum equationsin convective heat transfer and review of empiricalrelations. Current topics are included. Prerequisite:Mc Eng 225. (Co-listed with Ae Eng 325)

327 Combustion Processes (LEC 3.0) Application ofchemical, thermodynamic, and gas dynamicprinciples to the combustion of solid, liquid, andgaseous fuels. Includes stoichiometry,thermochemistry, reaction mechanism, reactionvelocity, temperature levels, and combustionwaves. Prerequisite: Mc Eng 221. (Co-listed with AeEng 327)

329 Smart Materials And Sensors (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) Smart structures with fiber reinforced polymer(FRP) composites and advanced sensors. Multi-disciplinary topics include characterization,performance, and fabrication of compositestructures; fiber optic, resistance, and piezoelectricsystems for strain sensing; and applications ofsmart composite structures. Laboratory and team

activities involve manufacturing, measurementsystems, instrumented structures, andperformance tests on a large-scale smart compositebridge. Prerequisites: Senior standing and Math204. (Co-listed with Aero Eng 329, Elec Eng 329and Civ Eng 318)

331 Intermediate Thermofluid Mechanics (LEC 3.0)Derivation of Navier-Stokes equations, analyticalsolutions of viscous flows; flow in pipes, flownetworks; intermediate treatment of boundarylayer theory; micro-fluidics and MEMS; introductionto numerical methods for solving fluid flows; and,preliminary treatise on turbulence. Prerequisite: McEng 231 or Ae Eng 231. (Co-listed with Ae Eng 331)

333 Internal Combustion Engines (LEC 3.0) A coursedealing primarily with spark ignition andcompression ignition engines. Topics include:thermodynamics, air and fuel metering, emissionsand their control, performance, fuels, and matchingengine and load. Significant lecture material drawnfrom current publications. Prerequisite: Mc Eng221.

334 Stability Of Engineering Structures (LEC 3.0)Solution of stability problems with applications tocolumns, plates and shell structures. Torsional andlateral buckling of columns. Buckling under hightemperatures. Effect of imperfections introduced bya technological process on stability. Design issuesrelated to stability requirements. Prerequisites:IDE 110; Math 204; and IDE 150 or Mech Eng 160or Aero Eng 160. (Co-listed with Aero Eng 334)

335 Applied Energy Conversion (LEC 3.0) The studyof the principles of energy conversion. Specificapplications include fuel cells and other directenergy conversion devices used in plug-in hybridelectric vehicles. Prerequisite: Mech Eng 221.

336 Fracture Mechanics (LEC 3.0) Linear elastic andplastic mathematical models for stresses aroundcracks; concepts of stress intensity; strain energyrelease rates; correlation of models withexperiment; determination of plane stress andplane strain parameters; application to design.Prerequisite: IDE 110. (Co-listed with Aero Eng336)

338 Fatigue Analysis (LEC 3.0) The mechanism offatigue, fatigue strength of metals, fracturemechanics, influence of stress conditions on fatiguestrength, stress concentrations, surface treatmenteffects, corrosion fatigueand fretting corrosion,fatigue of joints, components and structures,design to prevent fatigue. Prerequisite: IDE 110.(Co-listed with Aero Eng 344)

339 Computational Fluid Dynamics (LEC 3.0)Introduction to the numerical solution of theNavier-Stokes equations, by finite differencemethods, in both stream function-vorticity andprimitive variable formulations. Course formatemphasizes student development of completecomputer programs utilizing a variety of solutionmethods. Prerequisites: Comp Sci 53 or 73 or 74;

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one course in fluid mechanics. (Co-listed with AeEng 339)

342 Experimental Stress Analysis II (LEC 2.0 andLAB 1.0) Acquaints the student with sometechniques of experimental stress analysis. Topicsinclude principal stresses, strain to stressconversion, transmission and reflection photoelasticmethods, Moire fringe methods, and analogies.Prerequisites: IDE 110, Eng Mech 321. (Co-listedwith Eng Mech 342, Aero Eng 342)

344 Interdisciplinary Problems In ManufacturingAutomation (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) The course willcover material necessary to design a product andthe fixtures required to manufacture the product.Participants will gain experience with CAD/CAMsoftware while carrying out an actualmanufacturing design project. (Co-listed with ChEng 384, Eng Mg 344)

349 Robotic Manipulators And Mechanisms (LEC2.0 and LAB 1.0) Overview of industrialapplications, manipulator systems and geometry.Manipulator kinematics; hand location, velocity andacceleration. Basic formulation of manipulatordynamics and control. Introduction to machinevision. Projects include robot programming, vision-aided inspection and guidance, and systemintegration. Prerequisites: Cmp Sc 73, Mc Eng 213.(Co-listed with Ae Eng 349)

353 Computer Numerical Control Of ManufacturingProcesses (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Fundamentaltheory and application of computer numericalcontrolled machine tools from the viewpoint ofdesign principles, machine structural elements,control systems, and programming. Projects includemanual and computer assisted part programmingand machining. Prerequisite: Mc Eng 253.

354 Variational Formulations Of MechanicsProblems (LEC 3.0) Introduction and study ofvariational problems in classical dynamics and solidmechanics emphasizing the concepts of virtualwork, minimum potential energy, andcomplementary energy. Variational inequalities.Prerequisites: IDE 110; Math 204; and IDE 150 orMech Eng 160 or Aero Eng 160. (Co-listed with EngMech 354)

355 Manufacturing Equipment Automation (LEC3.0) Manufacturing automation at the equipmentlevel. Topics include sensors, actuators, andcomputer interfacing for manufacturing equipment,dynamic modeling and control of manufacturingequipment, interpolation, coordinated motioncontrol, kinematic and geometric error modeling,and runout. Prerequisite: Mech Eng 279.

356 Design For Manufacture (LEC 3.0) Course coversthe approach of concurrent product and processdesign. Topics includes: principle of DFM, Newproduct design process, process capabilities andlimitations, Taguchi method, tolerancing andsystem design, design for assembly and AItechniques for DFM. Prerequisites: Mc Eng 208, McEng 253.

357 Integrated Product And Process Design (LEC3.0) Emphasize design policies of concurrentengineering and teamwork, and documenting ofdesign process knowledge. Integration of variousproduct realization activities covering importantaspects of a product life cycle such as "customer"needs analysis, concept generation, conceptselection, product modeling, process development,DFX strategies, and end-of-product life options.Prerequisite: Eng Mgt 253 or Mech Eng 253. (Co-listed with Eng Mgt 354)

358 Integrated Product Development (LEC 1.0 andLAB 2.0) Students in design teams will simulatethe industrial concurrent engineering developmentprocess. Areas covered will be design,manufacturing, assembly, process quality, cost,supply chain management, and product support.Students will produce a final engineering product atthe end of the project. Prerequisite: Eng Mgt 354or Mech Eng 357 or Mech Eng 253 or Mech Eng 308.(Co-listed with Eng Mgt 358)

360 Probabilistic Engineering Design (LEC 3.0) Thecourse deals with uncertainties in engineeringanalysis and design at three levels - uncertaintymodeling, uncertainty analysis, and design underuncertainty. It covers physics-based reliabilityanalysis and reliability-based design, robustnessassessment and robust design, their integrationwith design simulations, and their engineeringapplications. Prerequisite: Mech Eng 208 or AeroEng 261. (Co-listed with Aero Eng 360)

363 Principles And Practice Of Computer AidedDesign (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Fundamentals ofcomputer-aided design including geometricmodeling, CAD data exchange, graphics concepts,and finite element analysis. Projects include basicgraphics, matrix algebra, automated drafting,freeform curve and surface modeling, solidmodeling, assembly modeling, and finite elementmodeling, using educational and commercialsoftware packages including Unigraphics andMatlab. Prerequisites: Cmp Sc 73, 77, Mc Eng 211,208.

364 Introduction to Decision Analysis (LEC 3.0) Thiscourse is an introduction to decision analysis, adecision-making method under uncertainty. Thecourse topics include probability theory, influencediagram, decision tree, subjective probability,sensitivity analysis, value of information, riskattitude, and utility models. Prerequisite: Stat211 or Stat 213 or Stat 215 or Stat 217.

366 Solar Energy Technology (LEC 3.0)Introduction to the nature of solar radiation andassociated thermal energy transfers. Methods ofcollecting and storing solar energy. Analysis anddesign of systems for utilizing solar energy,including heating and cooling. Prerequisite: MechEng 225, or consent of instructor for non-MEmajors.


367 Heat Pump And Refrigeration Systems (LEC3.0) The various methods used in the thermaldesign and analysis of both refrigeration and heatpumps systems are investigated. Various methodsof producing heating and cooling are examinedincluding vapor compression, absorption, air cycle,steam jet, and thermoelectric systems.Prerequisites: Mc Eng 221, 225.

371 Environmental Control (LEC 3.0) Theory andapplications of principles of heating, ventilating,and air conditioning equipment and systems;design problems. Physiological and psychologicalfactors relating to environmental control.Prerequisites: Mech Eng 221 and accompanied orpreceded by Mech Eng 225; or Mech Eng 227 andCiv Eng 230.

375 Mechanical Systems For EnvironmentalControl (LEC 3.0) Analysis of refrigeration,heating, and air-distribution systems. Synthesis ofenvironmental control systems. Prerequisites: MechEng 221 and 225; or Mech Eng 227 and Civ Eng230.

378 Mechatronics (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) This coursewill introduce students to the basics ofmechatronics (i.e., the integration of mechanical,electrical, computer, and control systems).Students will learn the fundamentals of sensors andactuators for mechanical systems, computerinterfacing, microcontrollers, real-time software,and control. Prerequisite: Mech Eng 279 orequivalent. (Co-listed with Aero Eng 378, Elec Eng378 and Comp Eng 378)

381 Mechanical And Aerospace Control Systems(LEC 3.0) Synthesis of mechanical and aerospacesystems to perform specific control functions.Response and stability are studied. Singular valueanalysis for stability margins is introduced.Prerequisite: Mc Eng 279 or Ae Eng 361. (Co-listedwith Ae Eng 381)

382 Introduction To Composite Materials &Structures (LEC 3.0) Introduction to fiber-reinforced composite materials and structures withemphasis on analysis and design. Compositemicromechanics, lamination theory and failurecriteria. Design procedures for structures made ofcomposite materials. An overview of fabrication andexperimental characterization. Prerequisite: IDE110. (Co-listed with Aero Eng 311)

383 Industrial Applications Of CompositeMaterials Technology (LEC 3.0) Compositematerials-industrial applications. Fibers andmatrices. Fabrication and NDI. Lamination theoryoverview. Composite joints. Postbuckling. Fatigueand environmental effects. Testing and certificationof composite structures. A majority of thepresentations will be made by engineers in theindustry. Prerequisite: IDE 110. (Co-listed with EngMech 303)

390 Undergraduate Research (IND 0.0-6.0)Designed for the undergraduate student whowishes to engage in research. Not for graduate

credit. Not more than six credit hours allowed forgraduation credit. Subject and credit to be arrangedwith the instructor.


401 Special Topics (Variable 0.0-6.0) This course isdesigned to give the department an opportunity totest a new course. Variable title. (Co-listed with AeEng 401)

407 Advanced Vibrations (LEC 3.0) Advancedtreatment of discrete and continuous vibratorysystems. Extensive use is made of matrix methodsand operator notation. Special topics include:transmission matrices, relative coordinates, timedependent boundary conditions, approximatetechniques for linear systems, nonlinear systems,and random excitations. Prerequisite: Mc Eng or AeEng 307. (Co-listed with Ae Eng 407)

408 Advanced Finite Element Analysis (LEC 3.0)Higher order, isoparametric and mixed finiteelements. Eigenvalue and time-dependentproblems. Solution procedures for dynamicanalysis. Implicit and explicit methods. Applicationsto viscous incompressible fluid and plate bendingproblems. Three-dimensional problems. Nonlinearfinite element analysis. Practical applications usingcommercial software. Prerequisite: Mech Eng 312or Aero Eng 352. (Co-listed with Ae Eng 408)

409 Engineering Acoustics II (LEC 3.0) Expandedtreatment of the theory of sound generation andpropagation. The acoustic source, dipole, andquadrupole. Noise sources due to vibration and fluidflow. Sound propagation in the atmosphere. Thetransmission of sound in ducts. Propeller, fan, andjet noise. Prerequisite: Mc Eng or Ae Eng 309. (Co-listed with Ae Eng 409)

410 Seminar (LEC 0.0-1.0) Discussion of currenttopics. (Co-listed with Ae Eng 410 and E Mech 410)

413 Advanced Dynamics Of Machinery (LEC 3.0)Current problems in aerospace dynamics aretreated using methods of analytical mechanics;gyroscopic phenomena; the calculus of variations;stability of systems, to include approximatetechniques. Prerequisite: Mc Eng or Ae Eng 313.(Co-listed with Ae Eng 413)

423 Viscous Fluid Flow (LEC 3.0) Fundamentals ofviscous fluids for incompressible and compressibleflows governed by Navier-Stokes equations; exact,approximate, and numerical solutions for steadyand unsteady laminar flows; stability, transition,and turbulence, CFD simulations of internal andexternal flows. Prerequisite: Mc Eng or Ae Eng 331.(Co-listed with Ae Eng 423)

425 Heat Transfer By Conduction (LEC 3.0) A studyof conduction heat transfer in solids by analyticaland other methods. Prerequisite: Mc Eng or Ae Eng325. (Co-listed with Ae Eng 425)

426 Micro-/Nano-Scale Thermophysics and EnergyTransport (LEC 3.0) Introduces advancedstatistical thermodynamics, nonequilibrium

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thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and quantumtheory to analyze thermophysics and energytransport for microscale and nanoscale systems.Covers the fundamental concepts of photons,electrons, and phonons in the forms of waves andparticles. Includes applications to ultrafast laserprocessing. Prerequisite: Mech Eng 325.

427 Heat Transfer By Convection (LEC 3.0) Ananalytical study of convective heat transfer inlaminar and turbulent flows; forced convection,natural convection, and mixed convection;combined heat and mass transfer; heat transferwith change of phase; instability of laminar flow;current topics in convection. Prerequisite: Mc Engor Ae Eng 325. (Co-listed with Ae Eng 427)

429 Heat Transfer By Radiation (LEC 3.0) A study ofthe nature of thermal radiation; implications fromelectromagnetic theory; radiative characteristics ofsurfaces; enclosures; configuration factors;radiosity; specular and diffuse reflection; transferin absorbing, emitting and scattering media;combined radiation conduction and convection;experimental methods. Prerequisite: Mc Eng or AeEng 325. (Co-listed with Ae Eng 429)

430 Theory Of Plates (LEC 3.0) General coverage ofvarious approaches to plate problems and theapplication of these methods to practical problems.Special topics include applications to elasticfoundations, buckling and energy methods in platetheory. Prerequisite: Math 325.

431 Gas Dynamics I (LEC 3.0) A critical analysis of thephenomena governing the flow of a compressiblefluid; introduction to flow in two and threedimensions; Prandil-Meyer expansions; smallperturbations in subsonic and supersonic flows;method of characteristics. Prerequisite: Mc Eng orAe Eng 331. (Co-listed with Ae Eng 431)

432 Theory Of Shells (LEC 3.0) General theory ofstress analysis of shells based on topics indifferential geometry and general elasticity theory.Theory is applicable to studies of the elasticbehavior of flat plates and shells, buckling and post-duckling behavior of shells, and provides a basis forall shell theories which account for anisotropy,plasticity, creep, thermal strains, internalreinforcements, and transverse shearingdeformations. Prerequisite: Math 325.

435 Turbulence In Fluid Flow (LEC 3.0)Fundamentals of statistical theory of turbulence;turbulence modeling for transport processes ofheat, mass, and momentum; closure schemes forReynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations in freeturbulence and wall turbulence; CFD simulations ofturbulent flows. Prerequisite: Mc Eng or Ae Eng331. (Co-listed with Ae Eng 435 and Ch Eng 435)

436 Advanced Fracture Mechanics (LEC 3.0)Mathematical theories of equilibrium cracks andbrittle fracture, mathematical analysis of elastic-plastic fracture mechanics, COD, R-curve and J-integral analysis. Prerequisite: Ae Eng 336 or McEng 336.

437 Physical Gas Dynamics I (LEC 3.0) Features ofhigh temperature gas flows including thedevelopment of the necessary background fromkinetic theory, statistical mechanics, chemicalthermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Equilibriumand non-equilibrium gas properties and gas flowsare included. Prerequisite: Mc Eng or Ae Eng 331.(Co-listed with Ae Eng 437)

441 Advanced Energy Conversion (LEC 3.0) Ananalytical study of power producing systems withemphasis on new techniques and energy sources.All basic methods of energy conversion are coveredfrom detailed physical descriptions to mathematicalanalysis. Included are advanced heat engines,nuclear power reactors, thermoelectric engines,magnetohydrodynamic devices, solar energy, fuelcells, and recent developments. Prerequisite: McEng (or Ae Eng) 319, or Mc Eng (or Ae Eng) 325

447 Markov Decision Processes (LEC 3.0)Introduction to Markov Decision Processes andDynamic Programming. Application to InventoryControl and other optimization and control topics.Prerequisite: Graduate standing in background ofprobability or statistics. (Co-listed with Comp Eng457, Aero Eng 457, Eng Mgt 457 and Comp Sci457)

453 Advanced Cnc Of Manufacturing Processes &Engineering Metrology (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Advanced treatment of Computer Numerical Control(CNC) part programming and machine toolmetrology. Topics include mathematical modelingand characterization of machine tools andCoordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs);Measurement and analysis of dimensional accuracy,surface finish, precision, and uncertainty; Machinetool error modeling and compensation; VirtualNumerical Control (VNC) Machine Tool modeling,programming, simulation and processverification/optimization. Projects includeadvanced CNC programming and simulation.Prerequisite: Mc Eng 353.

455 Modeling And Control Of ManufacturingProcesses (LEC 3.0) This course covers control-oriented modeling, simulation, and control ofmanufacturing processes. Topics include digitalcontrol, control system hardware,servomechanisms, interpolation, coordinatedmotion control, regenerative chatter, and control ofmachining and non-traditional processes. Controlalgorithms are implemented on a machining center.Prerequisites: Mc Eng 355, Mc Eng 381.

457 Laser Aided Manufacturing And MaterialsProcessing (LEC 3.0) Fundamental studies in laseraided manufacturing and materials processingincluding laser principles and optics, physics oflaser-materials interaction, interface responses forrapid solidification, theories on non-equilibriumsynthesis, modeling of transport phenomena,optical sensing techniques, current topics andconsiderations for lasers in manufacturing.Prerequisite: Mc Eng 325.


458 Adaptive Critic Designs (LEC 3.0) Review ofNeurocontrol and Optimization, Introduction toApproximate Dynamic Programming (ADP),Reinforcement Learning (RL), Combined Conceptsof ADP and RL - Heuristic Dynamic Programming(HDP), Dual Heuristic Programming (DHP), GlobalDual Heuristic Programming (GDHP), and CaseStudies. Prerequisite: Elec Eng 368 NeuralNetworks or equivalent (Computational IntelligenceComp Eng 301) (Co-listed with Comp Eng, ElecEng, Aero Eng and Sys Eng 458).

459 Advanced Topics In Design AndManufacturing (LEC 3.0) Various topics in thearea of design and manufacturing will be coveredin this course: development of flexiblemanufacturing systems, CAD/CAM integration,rapid prototyping, etc. Prerequisite: Mc Eng 355.

461 Modern Product Design (LEC 3.0) Modernproduct development, design and prototyping areexamined from a product architecture standpoint inthis course. Functional modeling techniques areused to establish the architecture of a product andrecently developed theories and techniques fordesign are covered. A prototyping project isrequired to provide immediate application of thetheories. Prerequisite: Mc Eng/Ae Eng/Eng Mg 350or Mc Eng 308 or Mc Eng 356.

475 Advanced Environmental Control (LEC 3.0) Thestudy of environmental control systems includingtheir sizing, control, and energy requirements.Useof major energy analysis programs for systemevaluation. Prerequisite: Mc Eng 375.

479 Analysis And Synthesis Of Mechanical AndAerospace Systems (LEC 3.0) A unified treatmentof modern system theory for the Mechanical andAerospace Engineering Controls Analyst, includinganalysis and synthesis of linear and nonlinearsystems, compensation and optimization ofcontinuous and discrete systems, and theory ofadaptivity. Prerequisite: Mc Eng 381 or Ae Eng 381.(Co-listed with Ae Eng 479)

484 Analysis Of Laminated Composite Structures(LEC 3.0) An overview of isotropic beams, plates,and shells. Bending, vibration, and buckling oflaminated composite beams and plates: exact andapproximate solutions. Development of compositeshell theory and simplified solutions. Analysis ofcomposite structures including transverse sheardeformation and thermal effects. Prerequisite:Mech Eng 382 or Aero Eng 311. (Co-listed with AeroEng 484)

485 Mechanics Of Composite Materials (LEC 3.0)Effective moduli of spherical, cylindrical, andlamellar systems. Micromechanics of fiber-matrixinterfaces and unidirectional composites.Application of shear leg and other approximatetheories to interfaces and composites including fiberpull-out, debonding and matrix cracking.Prerequisite: Mech Eng 382 or Aero Eng 311. (Co-listed with Aero Eng 485)




495 Continuous Registration (IND 1.0) Doctoralcandidates who have completed all requirementsfor the degree except the dissertation, and areaway from the campus must continue to enroll forat least one hour of credit each registration perioduntil the degree is completed. Failure to do so mayinvalidate the candidacy. Billing will be automaticas will registration upon payment.

Metallurgical Engineering Courses



303 Metals Refining and Recycling of Materials(LEC 3.0) Survey of selected modern processes forthe production of metals, the treatment of wastes,and recycling of metal values. Processes are studiedwith respect to raw materials, chemical reactions,energy consumption, process intensity, yield andenvironmental impact. Prerequisite: Cer Eng 259.

305 Nondestructive Testing (LEC 3.0) Principles andapplication of various means of nondestructivetesting of metallic materials. Radiological inspectionmethods, ultrasonic testing, magnetic methods,electrical and eddy current methods, and others.Prerequisites: Physics 24 or 25. (Co-listed with ElecEng 375)

306 Nondestructive Testing Laboratory (LAB 1.0)Application of radiological and ultrasonic methodsof nondestructive testing of metallic materials. Aradiographic X-ray units and ultrasonic equipment

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are used in the inspection of a variety of materialsand manufactured parts. Prerequisite:Accompanied or preceded by Mt Eng 305.

307 Metals Casting (LEC 3.0) An advanced course inthe materials and methods used in modern metalscasting processes. Application of metallurgicalprinciples to the casting of metals. Design ofcastings and metals casting mold features usingcommercial casting process simulation software.Prerequisite: Met Eng 221 or Mech Eng 153.

308 Metals Casting Laboratory (LAB 1.0) Anadvanced laboratory study of mold materials, metalflow, and cast metals. Emphasis is given to designof gating, risering, and ladle treatment techniquesrequired for economical, highquality castings.Prerequisite: Accompanied or preceded by Mt Eng307.

310 Seminar (IND 0.0-3.0) Discussion of currenttopics.

311 Metals Joining (LEC 2.0) Metals joining processessuch as welding and brazing. Effects of welding onmaterials. Treatment and properties of weldedjoints. Welding defects and quality control.Prerequisite: Mt Eng 121 or 221.

313 Scanning Electron Microscopy (LEC 2.0 and LAB1.0) A course in the theory and application ofscanning electron microscopy and x-raymicroanalysis. Topics considered are electronoptics, image formation and analysis; x-raygeneration, detection and analysis; andcharacterization of fracture surfaces. Prerequisites:Mt Eng 217 and 218 or course in optical microscopy- consent of instructor required.

315 Metallurgical Process Design Principles (LEC2.0) Application of mass, component and energybalances for metallurgical design. Thefundamentals of engineering economic analysis willbe examined and experimental design techniqueswill be introduced. Students will be prepared for theselection and planning of the subsequent designproject. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Mt Eng.

316 Metallurgical Design Project (LAB 2.0) Studentgroups will undertake selected projects, which willrepresent a capstone design experience utilizingskills, understanding and data from previouscourses. The faculty supervised open-ended designprojects will involve a variety of tasks appropriateto the metallurgical engineer. Prerequisite: Mt Eng315.

321 Metal Deformation Processes (LEC 3.0) Anintroduction to metal deformation concepts followedby a study of various forming processes from boththe analytical and applied viewpoints. Processes toinclude: forging, wire drawing, extrusion, rolling,sheet metal forming, and others. Prerequisite: MtEng 221.

329 Material Selection, Fabrication, And Failure(LEC 3.0) Factors governing the selection ofmaterials for specific needs, fabrication, heattreatment, surface treatment, and other aspects inthe production of a satisfactory component. Failure

analysis and remedies. Lecture plus assignedproblems. Prerequisites: Mt Eng 217, 218, 221.

331 Steels And Their Treatment (LEC 3.0)Industrially important ferrous alloys are describedand classified. The selection of proper heattreatments to facilitate fabrication and to yieldrequired service properties in steels suitable forvarious applications is considered. Prerequisites:Met Eng 217 and Met Eng 218.

332 Metals Treatment Laboratory (LAB 1.0) Thestudents plan and perform experiments thatillustrate heat treating processes and their effectson the properties and structure of commercialalloys. Prerequisite: Accompanied or preceded byMt Eng 331.

333 Nonferrous Alloys (LEC 3.0) Structure andproperties of nonferrous alloys (Al, Ti, Mg, Ni andCu) are described. The role of processing andmicrostructure in the development of mechanicalproperties is emphasized. Prerequisites: Mt Eng 217or Mt Eng 377.

340 Biomaterials I (LEC 3.0) This course will introducesenior undergraduate students to a broad array oftopics in biomaterials, including ceramic, metallic,and polymeric biomaterials for in vivo use, basicconcepts related to cells and tissues, host reactionsto biomaterials, biomaterials-tissue compatibility,and degradation of biomaterials. Prerequisite:Senior undergraduate standing. (Co-listed with CerEng 340, Bio Sci 340, Chem Eng 340)

341 Nuclear Materials I (LEC 3.0) Fundamentals ofmaterials selection for components in nuclearapplications. Design and fabrication of UO2 fuel;reactor fuel element performance; mechanicalproperties of UO2; radiation damage and effects,including computer modeling; corrosion ofmaterials in nuclear reactor systems. Prerequisites:IDE 110; Nuc Eng 205; Nuc Eng 223; Met Eng121.(Co-listed with Nuc Eng 341)

343 Nuclear Materials II (LEC 3.0) Extractivemetallurgy of uranium, thorium, and zirconium.Equation of state of UO2 and fuel chemistry. LMFBRfuel and interaction of sodium and stainless steel.Materials for fusion and other advanced nuclearapplications. Reprocessing of spent fuel anddisposal. Prerequisite: Mt Eng 341.

350 Composites (LEC 3.0) An introduction to thestructure, properties and fabrication of fiber andparticulate composites. Prerequisites: Mt Eng 215& 211 or Cr Eng 102 & 242.

352 International Engineering and Design (LEC3.0) A multi-disciplinary engineering course focusedon sustainable design and technology transfer todeveloping countries. Course includes elements oftraditional capstone design classes. Experientiallearning through competitions and/or field work is amajor component of the class. Prerequisite: Seniorstanding, instructor approval. (Co-listed with GeoEng 352 and Cer Eng 352)

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353 Mineral Processing II(Mechanics And Design)(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Mineral particle mechanicsof comminution, sizing, classification,concentration, filtering and thickening. Mill andequipment selection and design including flowsheetdevelopment and plant assessment. Prerequisite:Mt Eng 241. (Co-listed with Min Eng 353)

354 Electrical Systems and Controls for Materials(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) This course will coveranalysis of alternating and direct current circuits asexperienced in the materials industry. Current,voltage, and power relationships in single andthree-phase electrical power systems. Introductionto continuous and batch instrumentation includingprogrammable logic controllers (PLCs) andcomputer interfacing for materials applications.Prerequisite: Physics 24.

355 Process Metallurgy Applications (LEC 3.0)Application of thermodynamics to processmetallurgy. Equilibrium calculations withstoichiometry and heat balance restrictions, phasetransformations, and solution thermodynamics. Useof thermodynamic software to solve complexequilibria in metallurgical applications. Prerequisite:Cer Eng 259.

358 Steelmaking (LEC 3.0) Introduction to thefundamentals and unit processes used to turnimpure iron and scrap into steel. Includesdesulfurization, BOF and electric furnaceoperations, ladle metallurgy, casting, and stainlesssteel manufacture. Prerequisite: Cer Eng 259.

359 Environmental Aspects Of MetalsManufacturing (LEC 3.0) Introduction toenvironmental aspects of metal extraction, melting,casting, forming, and finishing. Subjects includehistory of environmental movement and regulationspermitting, risk analysis, disposal and recycling ofmetal manufacturing residues, environmentalethics, environmental technologies and casestudies. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing.

361 Alloying Principles (LEC 3.0) Basis for alloydesign and property control. Predictions of phasestability, alloy properties and metastable phasepossibilities; interfaces in solids and their role inphase transformations. Prerequisites: Mt Eng 217,218.

363 Metal Coating Processes (LEC 3.0) Introductionto the current technologies used to enhance metalperformance, particularly corrosion resistance, byoverlay coatings. Deposition processes areemphasized and the fundamentals of thebehavior of the films in high technology andelectronic materials applications is discussed.Prerequisite: Senior or Graduate Standing.

365 Microfabrication Materials And Processes (LEC3.0) An overview course on the materials andprocesses used to fabricate integrated circuits,microelectromechanical systems (MEMS),interconnect substrates and other microelectroniccomponents from starting material to final product.The emphasis will be on the influence of structure

and processing on the electrical, mechanical,thermal, and optical properties. Prerequisites:Chem 1 or equivalent; Senior or GraduateStanding.

367 Introduction to Particulate Materials (LEC 3.0)Powder metallurgy and ceramic components, filters,catalysts, nanomaterials, vitamins and moredepend strongly on particulate, or powder,characteristics and processing. Aspects of powderfabrication, characterization, safety, handling,component fabrication, secondary processing, andapplications will be covered. Prerequisite: Met Eng121.

375 Metallurgical Failure Analysis (LEC 3.0)Application of the principles of manufacturing andmechanical metallurgy for the analysis of failedcomponents. Analytical techniques such asScanning Electron Microscopy, OpticalMetallography, and High Resolution Photographyare used to characterize microstructure andfractographic features. In addition, appropriatemethods to gather data, assimilate it, and drawconclusions from the data such that it will stand upin a court of law will be addressed. Prerequisite:Senior or Graduate Student standing.

377 Principles Of Engineering Materials (LEC 3.0)Examination of engineering materials withemphasis on selection and application of materialsin industry. Particular attention is given toproperties and applications of materials in extremetemperature and chemical environments. Adiscipline specific design project is required. (Not atechnical elective for undergraduate metallurgy orceramic majors) (Co-listed with Ae Eng 377, Ch Eng347, Physics 377, Cr Eng 377)

381 Corrosion And Its Prevention (LEC 3.0) A studyof the theories of corrosion and its application tocorrosion and its prevention. Prerequisite: Chem243 or Cer 259. (Co-listed with Ch Eng 381)

385 Mechanical Metallurgy (LEC 3.0) Elastic andplastic behavior of metallic single crystals andpolycrystalline aggregates. Resulting changes inmechanical properties are considered. Included areapplications to metal fabrication. Prerequisites: MetEng 215, 216, IDE 110.




403 High Temperature And Corrosion ResistantAlloys (LEC 3.0) Fabrication and use of nickel,titanium, and refractory metal based alloys for useat high temperatures or in chemically corrosive

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environments. Properties and strengtheningmechanisms of these alloys. Theory of hightemperature oxidation and corrosion and design ofalloys to prevent them. Prerequisites: Mt Eng 217,218.

404 Recent Advances In Extractive Metallurgy (LEC2.0) A survey of extractive processes recentlydeveloped in the light of modern requirements withrespect to raw materials, product quality,environmental impact, energy consumption, capitalcost and process control. Prerequisite: Mt Eng 355.

414 Transmission Electron Microscopy (LEC 2.0 andLAB 1.0) A course in the theory and application oftransmission electron microscopy. Topics consideredare electron optics, image formation, defectstructures, specimen preparation, contrast theoryand electron diffraction. Prerequisite: Mt Eng 313.

421 Ferrous Metals Casting (LEC 3.0) An advancedstudy of the metallurgy of cast irons and net shapecast steel alloys. Includes theories of nucleation andgrowth in gray, nodular, compacted graphite andmalleable irons. The effects of deoxidation practiceand inclusion shape control for cast steels are alsoincluded. The effects of alloying elements,processing variables and heat treatment.

429 Advanced Materials Selection And Fabrication(LEC 3.0) Application of the principles of materialselection and the factors governing fabrication, heattreatment, and surface treatment. Weeklyassignments requiring library research and writtenreports. Lecture plus classroom discussion ofassigned problems.

440 Biomaterials II (LEC 3.0) This course willintroduce graduate students to a broad array oftopics in biomaterials, including ceramic, metallic,and polymeric biomaterials for in vivo use, basicconcepts related to cells and tissues, host reactionsto biomaterials, biomaterials-tissue compatibility,and degradation of biomaterials. A term paper andoral presentation are required. Prerequisite:Graduate Standing. (Co-listed with Cer Eng 440,Bio Sci 440, Chem Eng 440)

451 Refining Of Metals (IND 2.0-3.0) Principles andapplications of thermochemistry, phase equilibria,and kinetics as applied to the refining of metals andalloys. Theory of dilute solutions, interactioncoefficients and reactions of metals with gases andslags. Analysis and design of refining processes.Optional third credit hour requires a term paper.Prerequisite: Mt Eng 355 or Cr Eng 259.

457 Transport Phenomena In ExtractiveMetallurgy (LEC 3.0) The application of chemicalreaction engineering principles to metallurgicalprocesses. Residence-time districution in reactorsand its effect on performance, topochemical gas-solid reactors, two-film theory of mass transferapplied to slag-metal and gas-metal reactions.Prerequisite: Mt Eng 355 or equivalent.




Mining Engineering



302 Computer Applications In The Mining &Minerals Industry (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Historyof computer technology usage in the miningindustry. Exposure to the use of computers in mineplanning, design, exploration, ventilation &environment, rock mechanics, open pit stability,simulation of mining systems and equipmentselection.

303 Aggregate Materials Sizing andCharacterization (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Geological formation of aggregates; aggregateproperties and their measurements; aggregates forspecific end-user applications; specifications andstandards; processing (crushing, screening,classification, and washing); plant design and flowsheet analysis; quality control and assurance.Prerequisite: Min Eng 241.

304 Advanced Aggregate and Quarrying (LEC 3.0)Advanced coverage of topics on the stone andaggregate industry, including surface andunderground operations, plant equipment,economics, marketing, transportation, andenvironmental topics. The course will include atleast one field trip and a design project.Prerequisite: Min Eng 215, co-requisite: Civ Eng216.

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305 Explosives Handling And Safety (LEC 1.0) Basichandling & safety for explosives, explosive devicesand ordnance related to laboratory handling,testing, manufacturing & storage, for both civil anddefense applications. For "credit offering" of theS&T Explosives Handling & Safety Industrial ShortCourse. Prerequisites: Min Eng 151, Min Eng 307,Successful background check. (Co-listed with ExpEng 305)

306 Material Processing By High-Pressure WaterJet (LEC 3.0) Methods of generating high pressurewater jets; standard equipment, existingtechniques and basic calculations. Applications ofwater jets to materials cutting and mineralprocessing. Safety rules. The course will besupported by laboratory demonstrations. (Co-listedwith Mc Eng 306)

307 Principles Of Explosives Engineering (LEC 2.0and LAB 1.0) Theory and application of explosivesin the mining industry; explosives, initiatingsystems, characteristics of explosive reactions androck breakage, fundamentals of blast design,drilling and blasting, regulatory and safetyconsiderations. Prerequisites: Min Eng 151;accompanied or preceded by Civ Eng 215 orGeology 220 or Geology 125; Successfulbackground check. (Co-listed with Exp Eng 307)

309 Commercial Pyrotechnics Operations (LEC 2.0and LAB 1.0) Provide participants with basicpyrotechnic operator certification (with passing ofPGI test) and advanced lead pyrotechnic operatortraining. Class work will be complemented bypractical training in laboratory sessions, culminatingin a full pyrotechnic show, from start to finish.Prerequisites: Chem 1. US Citizen or permanentresident (to fulfill the requirements of the SAFEEXPLOSIVES ACT 2003). Resident enrollment atMissouri S&T (e.g. not distance or internet). (Co-listed with Exp Eng 309)

311 Mine Plant Management (LEC 2.0) Optimizationof mine plant and equipment performance.Availability, utilization and reliability of equipment;matching equipment and plant to minesite specificconditions; maintenance planning, scheduling andcontrol; parts and materials supply systems; mineinformation and management systems. Basics ofmine automation and robotics. Prerequisite: Seniorstanding or consent of instructor.

312 Ore Reserve Analysis And Geostatistics (LEC2.0 and LAB 1.0) An introduction to principles ofgeostatistics, theory of spatially correlated randomvariables, variance and co-variances and theirapplication on the evaluation of mineral resources,ore reserve estimation, strategic exploration, andproduction planning. Real case studies from miningindustry will be presented. Prerequisites: Math204, Stat 213.

313 Stage Pyrotechnics and Special Effects (LEC1.0 and LAB 2.0) Use of energetic materials in closeproximity to audiences. Provide participants withtraining preparing for Missouri Pyrotechnics Display

Operators License. Covers: close proximity indoorand outdoor pyrotechnics and special effects.Working with stage crews and talent, safety andpermitting. Prerequisites: Chem 1. US Citizen orpermanent resident (to fulfill the requirements ofthe SAFE EXPLOSIVES ACT 2003). Successfulbackground check. Resident enrollment at MissouriS&T (e.g., not distance or internet). (Co-listed withExp Eng 313)

315 Advanced Mine Health and Safety (LEC 3.0) Adetailed study of health and safety principles,practices, analyses, regulations, issues andtechnology in the mining industry. Prerequisite: MinEng 151.

317 Mine Power And Drainage (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Engineering principles of mine power distributionand application and mine dewatering. Electricpower: basics of electrical circuits, AC/DC power,transformers, electric meters, power distribution,power management. Fundamentals ofthermodynamics. Hydraulic power systems.Compressed air in mines. Mine dewatering: passiveand active systems. Controlling water inflow.Dewatering wells: horizontal and vertical. Waterpumping and pumping systems.

318 Mine Atmosphere Control (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Fundamentals of mine ventilation, including theprinciples of airflow, control of gases, dust, andtemperature, methane drainage, mine fans,network theory, computer network simulation, andeconomics of airflow, with emphasis on analysis,systems design and practical application.Prerequisite: Cv Eng 230.

322 Mine Management (LEC 2.0) Theory and practiceof mine management, including basic managerialfunctions, management theories, communicationskills, motivation, leadership, organization,maintenance management, managerial decisionmaking, cost control, labor relations, governmentrelations, ethics, with emphasis in presentationskills. Prerequisite: Completion of 100 credits inMining Engineering curriculum.

324 Underground Mining Methods And Equipment(LEC 3.0) Principles of planning, constructing, andoperating economically viable underground mines.Cost effective mining methods: room-and-pillar,sublevel open stoping, VCR, shrinkage, sublevelcaving, cut-and-fill, block caving, longwall.Selection of equipment for underground miningoperations. Optimization of mine performance. FieldTrip Required. Prerequisites: Min Eng 235, Min Eng270; coreq. Min Eng 221; Min Eng 331.

326 Surface Mining Methods And Equipment (LEC3.0) Principles of planning, constructing, andoperating economically viable surface mines. Costeffective mining methods: placer mining, stripping,open pit mining, quarrying. Selection of equipmentfor surface mining operations. Optimization of mineperformance. Prerequisite: Min Eng 215; coreq. MinEng 331.

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331 Rock Mechanics (LEC 2.0) Applications of thefundamental principles of mechanics to engineeringproblems of equilibrium, strength and stiffness ofrock materials. Review of in-situ stresses,laboratory and field instrumentation, rock androckmass properties, pillar design, roof spandesign, rock reinforcement, surface subsidence,slope stability, and violent failures. Field triprequired. Prerequisites: IDE 140, or IDE 50 and150; and Geology 220.

332 Soils and Overburden Materials for MiningEngineering (LEC 2.0) Physical and mechanicalproperties of soils and overburden materials. Soilsand overburden characterization for reclamationand mine closure and overburden blasting. Soilfailure modes and slope stability for surface minelayouts, waste dumps, tailings and earth dams, andfoundations for heavy mining machinery.Prerequisites: IDE 140, or IDE 50 and 150.

342 Environmental And Natural ResourceEconomics (LEC 3.0) Optimum use ofreplenishable and non-replenishable resources,public goods and common resources,externalities, private vs. public costs, and quality ofthe environment; emphasis on public policyrelated to environmental and natural resourceeconomics. Prerequisite: Econ 221. (Co-listed withEcon 340)

343 Coal Mine Development And Production (LEC3.0) An in-depth study of all aspects of coal mining,including an overview of coal industry, reserves andgeology, planning and development of coal mines,surface and underground mechanized methods offace preparation, equipment, coal extraction,handling and preparation as practiced in the UnitedStates. Prerequisite: Accompanied or preceded byMi Eng 217.

344 Coal Preparation (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Coalproperties, sampling, testing, breaking, sizing,cleaning and dewatering. Disposal of refuse.Prerequisites: Min Eng 241 and senior standing.

345 Strata Control (LEC 3.0) A detailed review ofartificial ground support, both above and belowground, including slope stabilization techniques andshaft and tunnel liner design. The use of shotcrete,roofbolts, and solid liners and the principles ofunderground longwall and room and pillar minesupport. Longwall and hydraulic mining practice iscovered. Prerequisite: Min Eng 331.

350 Blasting Design And Technology (LEC 2.0 andLAB 1.0) Advanced theory and application ofexplosives in excavation; detailed undergroundblast design; specialized blasting including blastcasting, construction and pre-splitting. Introductionto blasting research. Examination of fieldapplications. Prerequisite: Min Eng 307. Studentmust be at least 21 years of age. Successfulbackground check. (Co-listed with Exp Eng 350)

351 Demolition of Buildings and Structures (LEC2.0 and LAB 1.0) Provide participants with basicsand solid grounding in the equipment, techniques

and processes required for the demolition andremediation of mine plant and processingequipment sites and non-mining structures such asbuildings, factories, bridges, etc. Prerequisite:Preceded or accompanied by IDE 50 or 140, plusUS citizen or permanent resident. *Requirementdue to Safe Explosives Act - January 2003.Successful background check. (Co-listed with ExpEng 351)

352 Mineral Processing I (Flotation andHydrometallurgy) (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Forthflotation including mineral surfaces, double layertheory, zeta potential, hydrophbicity, adsorption,collectors, frothers, modulation, kinetics, andsulphide and acid flotation systems.Hydrometallurgy including leaching, ion exchangeand liquid/liquid extraction. Prerequisite: Min Eng241.

353 Mineral Processing II (Mechanics and Design)(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Mineral particle mechanicsof comminution, sizing, classification,concentration, filtering and thickening. Mill andequipment selection and design includingflowsheet, development and plant assessment.Prerequisite: Min Eng 241. (Co-listed with Met Eng353)

355 Energy Economics (LEC 3.0) Market structure.World resource development. Supply and demandanalysis on energy production and consumptionwithin domestic and global settings. Prerequisite:Econ 221. (Co-listed with Econ 355)

376 Environmental Aspects Of Mining (LEC 3.0)Permitting: the legal environment of reclamationand environmental impact assessment; post-miningland-use selection and mine planning for optimumreclamation of all mines: metal, nonmetal, andcoal; unit operations of reclamation: drainage,backfill, soil replacement, revegetation,maintenance, etc. Prerequisites: Ge Eng 50; Mi Eng324 and 326 or prereq./coreq. Cv Eng 215. (Co-listed with Ge Eng 376)

383 Tunneling & Underground ConstructionTechniques (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Cover bothmechanical excavation and conventional excavationtechniques to underground tunneling andconstruction. The emphasis will be on equipmentselection and prediction of performance expectedof the equipment. Ground control systems will becovered as technology emerges. Excavationmethods and support of large caverns, often foundin civil structures, will also be discussed. A limitedfocus will be on underground constructionspecifications and underground advance rate andcost estimation techniques. Prerequisites: Min Eng331, Min Eng 324 or Civ Eng 215, Civ Eng 216 orGeo Eng 371.

390 Undergraduate Research (IND 0.0-6.0)Designed for the undergraduate student whowishes to engage in research. Not for graduatecredit. Not more than six credit hours allowed for

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graduation credit. Subject and credit to be arrangedwith the instructor.

392 Mine Design Project I (LAB 1.0) Formation ofmine design project teams and acquisition ofproject data from industry. Geostatisticalmethods for ore reserves estimation. Developcomplete project schedule and milestones forexecuting the project tasks in Min Eng 393 (MineDesign Project II). Set up database for Min Eng 393and interact with selected mine design softwarepackages.

393 Mine Design Project II (LEC 1.0 and LAB 3.0)Capstone project with written and oralpresentations. Includes mine design andoptimization, production plan, equipment andflowsheet design based on geology,resources/reserves, geotechnics, hydrology andhydro-geology. Project also incorporates markets,environmental and permitting, mine-millorganization, support facilities, economic and riskanalyses. Prerequisite: Min Eng 392 and completionof 110 hours in the Mining Engineering Curriculum.



402 Environmental Controls For Blasting (LEC 2.0and LAB 1.0) Advanced blast mechanics; overbreakcontrol including comprehensive coverage ofperimeter and smoothwall specialist blastingtechniques and geotechnical factors affecting blastvibration, limits analysis monitoring and control;air blast control including limits, monitoring andatmospheric and topographic effects. Prerequisite:Mi Eng 307, Successful background check. (Co-listed with Exp Eng 402)

403 Optimization Applications In Mining I (LEC 3.0)Mining applications of deterministic optimizationtechniques are covered, including linear, integer,mixed-integer, dynamic, unconstrained andconstrained nonlinear, and heuristic programming.Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent.

404 Advanced Mining Systems (LEC 3.0) Principlesof design for the development and production ofhard rock mineral deposits that require integratedsurface and underground mining methods. Costconsiderations leading to optimization. Terminalfeasibility report required. Prerequisites: Mi Eng224, 226 and 393.

406 Scientific Instrumentation For ExplosivesTesting & Blasting (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Application of scientific principles, equipmentdescription and operation for instrumentation ofexplosive events including blasting. Topics: Blastchamber design, set up, high-speed photography,motion detection and measurement, explosivessensitivity testing, explosives properties testing,vibration measurement & analysis, destruction &

demilitarization. Prerequisite: Successfulbackground check. (Co-listed with Exp Eng 406)

407 Theory Of High Explosives (LEC 3.0) Study ofthe application of chemical thermodynamics andthe hydrodynamic theory to determine propertiesof high explosives; kinetics and reaction rates;application of the above to the blasting action ofexplosives. Prerequisite: Mi Eng 307, Successfulbackground check. (Co-listed with Exp Eng 407)

409 Mining Property Feasibility Studies AndEvaluation Procedure (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Asystematic phased approach is presented, designedto increase the level of confidence and accuracy ofestimates, moving from exploration through to a"bankable" study. Liability, ethics, resource/reserves, political/social/investment risk, economicparameters, and due diligence are discussed.Prerequisite: Mi Eng 270 or Geo 294 or Cv Eng 241or Eng Mg 208 or Mi Eng 376 or Geop 382.

410 Seminar (RSD 1.0) Discussion of current topics.412 Mine Management II (LEC 3.0) The course covers

advanced concepts in managing mine operations.Topics to be covered include TQM, statisticalprocess control, benchmarking, KPI, standards andstandardization, ISO 9000: Quality Control, ISO14000: Environmental systems, OHSAS 18000.Management systems, SA8000, SocialAccountability and others. Prerequisite: Consent ofinstructor.

415 Advanced Mine Health And Safety Design (LEC3.0) Principles of design of mining operations withemphasis on the health and safety of the worker.Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

416 Advanced Mineral Engineering Design II (LEC1.0 and LAB 2.0) Incorporation of principlesdeveloped in Mining 415 in advanced designprojects for mineral plants and systems, withemphasis on environmental protection, health, andsafety. Prerequisite: Mi Eng 415.

418 Mine Atmospheric Control II (LEC 3.0) Climaticmeasurements and temperature precalculations,emergency plans for fan failures and mine fires,mine air contaminants, mine noises, mine dust,refrigeration and cooling plant layout, radiationcontrol. Prerequisite: Mi Eng 318.

432 Advanced Rock Mechanics (LEC 3.0) Advancedtopics in static and dynamic rock mechanics;elasticity theory, failure theories and fracturemechanics applied to rock; stress wave propagationand dynamic elastic constants; rock massclassification methods for support design; pillardesign in coal and metal mines; introduction tonumerical models. Prerequisite: Mi Eng 331 or CvEng 215.

433 Rock Mechanics IV (LEC 3.0) Advanced topics indynamic rock mechanics. Stress ware propagationin the earth, dynamic elastic constants in isotropicand anisotropic rock, Hopkinson bar impactanalysis, spallation and radial fracturing caused bystress pulses, shock ware generation in rock by

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explosives, shock ware propagation and effects.Prerequisite: Mi Eng 331 or Cv Eng 215.



493 Oral Examination (IND 0.0) After completion ofall other program requirements, oral examinationsfor on-campus M.S./Ph.D. students may beprocessed during intersession. Off-campus M.S.students must be enrolled in oral examination andmust have paid an oral examination fee at the timeof the defense/comprehensive examination (oral/written). All other students must enroll for creditcommensurate with uses made of facilities and/orfaculties. In no case shall this be for less than three(3) semester hours for resident students.

495 Continuous Registration (IND 1.0) Doctoralcandidates who have completed all requirementsfor the degree except the dissertation, and areaway from the campus must continue to enroll forat least one hour of credit each registration perioduntil the degree is completed. Failure to do so mayinvalidate the candidacy. Billing will be automaticas will registration upon payment.

Nuclear Engineering Courses



303 Reactor Physics I (LEC 3.0) Study of neutroninteractions, fission, chain reactions, neutrondiffusion and neutron slowing down; criticality of abare thermal homogeneous reactor. Prerequisite:Nu Eng 205.

304 Reactor Laboratory I (LEC 1.0 and LAB 1.0)Acquaints the student with neutron fluxmeasurement, reactor operation, control rodcalibration, reactor power measurement andneutron activation experiments. Experiments withthe thermal column and neutron beam port are alsodemonstrated. Prerequisites: Nu Eng 204, 205.

306 Reactor Operation II (LAB 1.0) The operation ofthe training reactor. The program is similar to thatrequired for the NRC Reactor Operator's license.Students from other disciplines will also benefitfrom the course. Prerequisite: Nu Eng 105, 206.

307 Nuclear Fuel Cycle (LEC 3.0) Nuclear fuelreserves and resources; milling, conversion, andenrichment; fuel fabrication; in-and-out-of core fuelmanagement; transportation, storage, and disposalof nuclear fuel; low level and high level wastemanagement, economics of the nuclear fuel cycle.Prerequisite: Nu Eng 205.

308 Reactor Laboratory II (LEC 1.0 and LAB 1.0) Acontinuation of Nuclear Engineering 304 withexperiments of a more advanced nature.Prerequisite: Nu Eng 304.

309 Licensing Of Nuclear Power Plants (LEC 2.0)The pertinent sections of the Code of FederalRegulations, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission'sRegulatory Guides and Staff Position Papers, andother regulatory requirements are reviewed. Safetyanalysis reports and environmental reports forspecific plants are studied.

310 Seminar (RSD 0.0-6.0) Discussion of currenttopics. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

311 Reactor Physics II (LEC 3.0) Analytic andcomputer based methods of solving problems ofreactor physics. Prerequisites: Nu Eng 303, Cmp Sc228.

312 Nuclear Radiation Measurements andSpectroscopy (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Contemporary radiation detection theory andexperiments with high resolution gamma-rayspectroscopy, solid state detectors, neutrondetection and conventional gas filled detectors.Neutron activation analysis of unknown material,statistical aspects of nuclear measurements.Prerequisite: Nuc Eng 205.

315 Space Nuclear Power And Propulsion (LEC 3.0)A study of the design, operation and application ofradioisotope power generators and nuclear reactorsfor space power and propulsion systems used onboth manned and unmanned missions.Prerequisite: Nuc Eng 303 and Nuc Eng 319.

317 Two-phase Flow in Energy Systems - I (LEC3.0) It is an introductory course for bothundergraduate or graduate students who areinterested in the application of two-phase flow inenergy systems. It will acquaint students withgoverning equations for both single-phase andtwo-phase fluid flow, state-of-the-art analyticalmethods and various two-phase flow phenomenarelated to energy systems. Prerequisite: Nuc Eng221 or Chem Eng 231 or Mech Eng 231.

319 Nuclear Power Plant Systems (LEC 3.0) A studyof current nuclear power plant concepts and theenvironmental economics and safety considerationsaffecting their design. Includes such topics as:thermodynamics, thermal hydraulics, andmechanical and electrical aspects of nuclear powerfacilities. Prerequisites: Nu Eng 205 andaccompanied or preceded by Nu Eng 223.

322 Nuclear System Design I (LEC 1.0) A preliminarydesign of a nuclear system (e.g. a fission or fusionnuclear reactor plant, a space power system, aradioactive waste disposal system). Prerequisites:

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Nu Eng 223, 303, 319, preceded or accompaniedby Nu Eng 341.

323 Nuclear System Design II (LEC 3.0) A completedesign of a nuclear system (e.g.a fission or fusionnuclear reactor plant, a space power system, aradioactive waste disposal system). Prerequisite:Nu Eng 322.

327 Radiological Engineering (LEC 3.0) Radiationexposure pathways analysis; modeling ofradionuclides transport through atmosphere,surface and ground water. Human health impact.Transportation of nuclear waste. Nuclear Wastecharacterization. Regulatory structure andrequirements. Scenario case studies and computersimulation of transport. Prerequisite: Nuc Eng 205.

333 Applied Health Physics (LEC 3.0) Radiationsources; external and internal dosimetry; biologicaleffects of radiation; radiation protection principles;regulatory guides; radioactive and nuclearmaterials management. Prerequisite: Nu Eng 203or Physics 107.

335 Radiation Protection Engineering (LEC 3.0)Radiation fields and sources including nuclearreactors, radioactive wastes, x-ray machines, andaccelerators. Stopping of radiation (Chargesparticles, photons, and neutrons) by matter.Radiation transport methods. Radiation shieldingdesign. Dose rate calculations. Biological effects ofradiation. Regulatory guides (10CFR20).Prerequisite: Nu Eng 205.

341 Nuclear Materials I (LEC 3.0) Fundamentals ofmaterials selection for components in nuclearapplications, design and fabrication of UO2 fuel;reactor fuel element performance; mechanicalproperties of UO2; radiation damage and effects,including computer modeling; corrosion ofmaterials in nuclear reactor systems.Prerequisites: IDE 110; Nuc Eng 205; Nuc Eng 223;Met Eng 121. (Co-listed with Met Eng 341)

345 Radioactive Waste Management AndRemediation (LEC 3.0) Sources and classes ofradioactive waste, long-term decay, spent fuelstorage, transport, disposal options, regulatorycontrol, materials issues, site selection and geologiccharacterization, containment, design andmonitoring requirements, domestic and foreignwaste disposal programs, economic andenvironmental issues, history of disposal actions,and conduct of remedial actions and clean up.Prerequisite: Math 204. (Co-listed with Geo 345)

351 Reactor Kinetics (LEC 3.0) Derivation andsolutions to elementary kinetics models. Applicationof the point kinetics model in fast, thermal reactordynamics, internal and external feedbackmechanism. Rigorous derivation and solutions ofthe space dependent kinetics model fission productand fuel isotope changes during reactor operation.Prerequisite: Nu Eng 205.

361 Fusion Fundamentals (LEC 3.0) Introduction tothe plasma state, single particle motion, kinetictheory, plasma waves, fusion, power generation,

radiation mechanisms, inertial confinement andfusion devices, including conceptual fusion powerplant designs. Prerequisite: Preceded oraccompanied by Math 204.

381 Probabilistic Risk Assessment I (LEC 3.0) Astudy of the techniques for qualitative andquantitative assessment of reliability, safety andrisk associated with complex systems such as thoseencountered in the nuclear power industry.Emphasis is placed on fault tree analysis.Prerequisite: Nu Eng 205.




405 Linear Transport Theory (LEC 3.0)Monoenergetic Boltzmann equation for neutralparticles by the method of singular eigen-functionsand polynomial expansions. Prerequisites: Nu Eng303, Math 358.


411 Computational Methods In NuclearEngineering (LEC 3.0) Numerical solution of theneutron diffusion and transport equations utilizingthe computer. The Sn and Pn methods are studiedin detail. Prerequisites: Nu Eng 305 and Cmp Sc218.

421 Advanced Nuclear Reactor Design (LEC 3.0)Complete design of a nuclear power reactor,including analysis of reactor physics andengineering; layout and design of primary andsecondary cooling systems, pressure vessel andthermal shields, control systems; introduction tothe economics of nuclear power. Prerequisites: NuEng 311 and 321.

423 Nuclear Reactor Safety (LEC 3.0) Study of safetycriteria; reactor characteristics pertinent to safety;reactor transient behavior; loss of coolant accidentanalysis; emergency core cooling; fuel behaviorduring accident conditions; reactor risk analysis;current reactor safety issues. Prerequisites: Nu Eng303 and 321.

425 Plasma Physics (LEC 3.0) Fundamentals ofkinetic, theory, fluid equations, MHD equations, andapplications: wave propagation, shielding effect,diffusion, stability, and charged particle trajectories.Prerequisite: Nu Eng 361 for Nu Eng; Physics 411for Physics.

431 Radiation Shielding (LEC 3.0) Radiation sources;interactions of radiation with matter; dosimetry andradiation protection guidelines. The particletransport equation and methods of solving it; the

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Monte Carlo Method; special computationalmethods for neutron and gamma attentuation.Computer codes used in shielding. Shieldingmaterials, shield design. Prerequisite: Nu Eng 303.

441 Effects Of Radiation On Solids (LEC 3.0) Thetheories of the interaction of nuclear radiation withmatter. Experimental approaches to radiationstudies, including the sources and dosimetry.Nature and properties of crystal imperfections. Theinfluence of radiation on physical, mechanical andsurface properties of metals and alloys. Radiationeffects on materials other than those incorporatedin nuclear reactors. The annealing of defects.Prerequisite: Mt Eng 341.

481 Probabilistic Risk Assessment II (LEC 3.0) Acontinuation of Nu Eng 381 with emphasis onreliability, importance, availability and frequency ofoccurrence. Advanced topics of phased missionanalysis and dynamic fault tree analysis will beconsidered. The use of fault tree results withrespect to risk calculations will be studied.Prerequisite: Nu Eng 381.


491 Internship (IND 0.0-15.0) Students workingtoward a doctor of engineering degree will selectwith the advice of their committees, appropriateproblems for preparation of a dissertation. Theproblem selected and internship plan must conformto the purpose of providing a high level engineeringexperience consistent with the intent of the doctorof engineering degree.



Petroleum Engineering Courses



302 Offshore Petroleum Technology (LEC 3.0) Anintroduction to the development of oil and gas fieldsoffshore, including offshore leasing, drilling, wellcompletions, production facilities, pipelines, andservicing. Subsea systems, and deepwaterdevelopments are also included. This course issuitable for mechanical, electrical and civilengineering students interested in ultimatelyworking offshore.

303 Environmental Petroleum Applications (LEC3.0) This course is a study of environmentalprotection and regulatory compliance in the oil andgas industry. The impact of various environmentallaws on drilling and production operations will becovered. Oilfield and related wastes and theirhandling are described. Federal, state and localregulatory agencies are introduced, and their role inpermitting and compliance monitoring is presented.Legal and ethical responsibilities are discussed.Prerequisite: Chem 1.

308 Applied Reservoir Simulation (LEC 3.0)Simulation of actual reservoir problems using bothfield and individual well models to determine wellspacing, secondary recovery prospects, future ratepredictions and recovery, coning effects, relativepermeability adjustments and other historymatching techniques. Prerequisite: Pet Eng 241.

310 Seminar (RSD 1.0) Discussion of current topics.(Course cannot be used for graduate credit).Prerequisite: Senior standing in Pe Eng. (Co-listedwith Geology 310, Geo Eng 310)

314 Advanced Drilling Technology (LEC 3.0) In-depth studies of directional well planning andbottom hole assemblies, hole problems andwellbore stability in deviated wells; computer aideddrilling optimization and drill bit selection fordirectional wells. Field trip required. Prerequisite:Pet Eng 331.

316 Well Performance and Production Systems(LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Introduction to theproducing wellbore system; inflow performancerelationships, effect of formation damage on wellflow, nodal systems analysis; perforating methodsand their effect on inflow; stimulation treatmentsto enhance well performance. Introduction to wellcompletions, diagnostics and well servicing.Overview of production systems. Prerequisite:Preceded or accompanied by Pet Eng 241.

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320 Fundamentals Of Petroleum ReservoirSimulation (LEC 3.0) An introduction to petroleumreservoir simulation. Fundamentals of finitedifference approximation of the partial differentialequations of flow through porous media. Discussionof various simulation schemes, data handling,boundary conditions. Use of a dry gas and black oilsimulators. Prerequisite: Pet Eng 241.

323 Artificial Lift (LEC 3.0) This course is a study ofartificial lift methods used to produce liquids(oil/water) from wellbores. Methods coveredinclude sucker rod (piston) pumps, electricsubmersible pumps, gas lift, hydraulic lift andplunger lift. Prerequisite: Pet Eng 316.

329 Applied Petroleum Reservoir Engineering (LEC3.0) Quantitative study of oil production by naturalforces, gas cap, water influx, solution gas, etc.;material balance equations, study of gas, non-retrograde gas condensate, and black oil reservoirs.Predictive calculations of oil recovery from differentreservoir types. Prerequisites: Pe Eng 241 and 242.

331 Drilling and Well Design (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)This course covers drilling fluids, including mixingand analysis of rheological properties; pressure losscalculations; casing design; well cementing; porepressure and geomechanical considerations indrilling; completion equipment, and completiondesign. Prerequisite: Pet Eng 121 and preceded oraccompanied by CE 230.

333 Reservoir Characterization (LEC 3.0) Theintegration and extrapolation of Geologic,Geophysical, and Petroleum Engineering data forflow model construction. Prerequisites: Pet Eng241, Pet Eng 232; Geology 332 or Geology 340.

335 Secondary Recovery Of Petroleum (LEC 3.0) Oilrecovery by water injection. Effects of wettability,capillary pressure, relative permeability, mobilityratio on displacement, sweep, and recoveryefficiencies. Piston-like and Buckley-Leverettmodels. Fractional flow and frontal advanceequation. Oil recovery prediction methods for linearand pattern waterfloods in single and multi-layeredreservoirs. Prerequisites: Pet Eng 241, Pet Eng 242.

338 Finite Element Analysis with Applications inPetroleum Engineering (LEC 3.0 and LAB 1.0)This course introduces finite element analysis (FEA)methods and applications of FEA in subsurfaceengineering. The course is intended to provide afundamental understanding of FEA software andexperience in creating meshes for petroleumreservoirs or other subsurface features.Prerequisites: Pet Eng 241; Geology 220 or Min Eng232.

341 Well Test Analysis (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0) Causesof low well productivity; analysis of pressurebuildup tests, drawdown tests, multi-rate tests,injection well fall off tests, and open flow potentialtests; design of well testing procedures.Prerequisites: Pe Eng 241.

347 Petroleum Engineering Design (LEC 3.0) Seniorcapstone design project(s) based on industry data.

Application of reservoir engineering: drilling andproduction engineering principles to evaluate andsolve an industry problem such as a new fielddevelopment, evaluation of an existing reservoirasset, or analysis of field re-development.Prerequisites: Pe Eng 241, Pe Eng 316, and seniorstanding.

357 Petroleum Economics and Asset Valuation(LEC 3.0) Uncertainty in the estimation of oil andgas reserves; tangible and intangible investmentcosts; depreciation; evaluation of producingproperties; federal income tax considerations;chance factor and risk determination. Petroleumeconomic evaluation software is introduced.Prerequisites: Pet Eng 241, Econ 121 or Econ 122.

360 Natural Gas Engineering (LEC 3.0) Gas reservesestimation, deliverability, and future productionperformance prediction. Deliverability testing of gaswells including isochronal, flow after flow,drawdown and buildup. Gasfield development andunderground storage. Gas production meteringgauging and transmission. Prerequisite: Precededor accompanied by Pe Eng 241.

366 Mechanical Earth Modeling (LEC 3.0) This courseintroduces the work process necessary to create theMechanical Earth Model's principle components,formation in-situ stress and strength. 1-D modelignmethods are reviewed and extended to 3-D; andthe integration of MEM with well design is shown.An MEM model will be created and compared toactual field results. Prerequisite: Pet Eng 232 orGeology 220 or Min Eng 232.

400 Special Problems (IND 0.0-6.0) Problems orreadings on specific subjects of projects in thedepartment. Consent of instructor required.


408 Advanced Applied Reservoir Simulation (LEC3.0) Advanced simulation of actual reservoirproblems using both field and individual wellmodels to determine well spacing, productioneffects of secondary and enhanced recoveryprocesses, future rate predictions and recovery,coning effects, relative permeability adjustmentsand other history matching techniques.Prerequisite: Pet Eng 320.


417 A Survey Of Improved Recovery Processes(LEC 3.0) An overview of current advancedrecovery methods including secondary and tertiaryprocesses. An explanation of the primary energymechanism and requirements of these methodsand an analysis of laboratory results and theirsubsequent field applications. Prerequisite: Pe Eng335.

437 Advanced Reservoir Engineering I (LEC 3.0)Advanced study of producing mechanisms.Prerequisites: Pe Eng 308 and Pe Eng 341.

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438 Advanced Reservoir Engineering II (LEC 3.0)Flow through porous media: derivations andsolutions for steady, semi-steady, and transientflow of single and multiple phase flow throughporous media. Prerequisite: Pe Eng 241.





Physics Courses



302 Physics For Elementary School Teachers (LEC2.0 and LAB 1.0) A nonmathematical review of thefundamental ideas of physics, including mechanics,matter, energy, sound, electricity, magnetism,astronomy, and light. Emphasis is placed on thedevelopment of hands-on activities. (Forelementary school teachers or Master of Science forTeachers candidates only.)

303 Physics For Secondary School Teachers (LEC3.0) A review of the fundamental ideas of physics,including mechanics, matter, energy, sound,electricity, magnetism, and light with an emphasison how mathematics can be used to helpunderstand the underlying concepts. (Forsecondary teachers or Masters of Science Teachers

candidates only.) Prerequisites: Math 22 andadmission to the MST program.

305 Astrophysics (LEC 3.0) The structure, physicalcharacteristics and evolution of stars, binarysystems, nebulae and galaxies. Prerequisite:Physics 107.

306 Physics, Energy, and the Environment (LEC3.0) Applications of physics to the environment,including energy, its conservation andtransformation, environmental consequences ofenergy use; world energy resources; atmosphericphysics; sources of air, water, and land pollution,and the role physics plays in controlling thoseresources. May not be used as a 300-level electivefor a B.S. in Physics. Prerequisite: Admissions tothe MST program.

307 Modern Physics II (LEC 3.0) A continuation ofPhysics 207. An introduction to nuclear and particlephysics. Topics include nuclear models, decays, andreactions, and elementary particles andfundamental forces. Prerequisites: Math 204 or229, and either Physics 107 with consent ofinstructor or Physics 207.

308 Physical Mechanics (LEC 3.0) This course coverstopics of rigid body motion in three dimensions,moving coordinate frames, two body collisions,conservation laws, small oscillations, generalizedcoordinates, and LaGrange's and Hamilton'sequations. Prerequisite: Physics 208.

309 Astrophysical Concepts (LEC 3.0) Acomprehensive course in modern astrophysics.Topics include: Earth and sky, planetary science,stellar structure and evolution, galaxies, andstructure and evolution of the universe. The courseincludes hands-on computer simulation andtelescope use. (For secondary teachers or Master ofScience for Teachers candidates.) Prerequisite:Math 22 or admission to the MST program.

311 Thermal Physics (LEC 3.0) A study of theequilibrium states of matter as governed by the firstand second laws of thermodynamics. Emphasis isplaced on the microscopic approach with anintroduction to statistical mechanics. Topics includethe kinetic theory of (uniform) gases, phaseequilibria in pure systems, and an introduction toquantum statistics. Prerequisite: Physics 107 or207.

313 Introduction To General Relativity (LEC 3.0) Anintroduction to the theory of general relativity.Topics covered include the formalism of generalrelativity, Einstein's gravitational field equations,the Schwarzschild solution, black holes, andcosmological models of the universe. Prerequisite:Physics 208.

321 Electricity And Magnetism II (LEC 3.0) Acontinuation of Physics 221. Topics covered includethe magnetostatic field, the magnetic vectorpotential, the magnetostatic field in matter,electrodynamics, and electromagnetic waves.Prerequisite: Physics 221.

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322 Advanced Physics Laboratory I (LAB 3.0) Alaboratory study of the principles of basicexperiments in all major branches of physics. Theexperiments stress design of apparatus, andprocedures and analysis in projects involvingelectronic, optical, mechanical, and vacuumtechniques. Prerequisite: Physics 212.

323 Classical Optics (LEC 3.0) Physical optics andadvanced topics in geometrical optics. Topicsinclude ray propagation, electromagneticpropagation, mirrors, lenses, interference,diffraction, polarization, imaging systems, andguided waves. Prerequisites: Math 22 and Physics24 or 25. (Co-listed with El Eng 323)

324 Fourier Optics (LEC 3.0) Applications of Fourieranalysis and linear system theory to optics. Topicsinclude scalar diffraction theory,Fouriertransforming properties of lenses, opticalinformation processing, and imaging systems.Prerequisites: El Eng 261 & 275 or Physics 208 &321. (Co-listed with El Eng 324)

326 Fiber And Integrated Optics (LEC 3.0)Introduction to optical waveguides and theirapplications to communication and sensing. Topicsinclude dielectric waveguide theory, optical fibercharacteristics, integrated optic circuits, coupled-mode theory, optical communication systems, andphotonic sensors. Prerequisite: El Eng 275 orPhysics 321. (Co-listed with El Eng 326)

332 Advanced Physics Laboratory II (LAB 3.0) Asenior laboratory involving experimental design.The student must specify his objectives, assembleapparatus, take measurements, analyze theresults, form conclusions, write a report, anddeliver an oral presentation of the results.Prerequisite: Physics 212.

351 Computational Physics (LEC 3.0 and LAB 1.0) Anintroduction to modern computer simulations forsolving physics problems. The course will beproject-oriented with examples including planetarymotion, chaotic dynamics, quantum scattering,structure of atoms and clusters, moleculardynamics, and Monte-Carlo simulations.Prerequisites: Physics 107 or Physics 207; Math204; programming experience.

355 Chaos, Fractals, and Nonlinear Dynamics (LEC3.0) An introduction into nonlinear dynamics,deterministic chaos, and fractals. Topics coveredinclude phase plane analysis, iterated maps, routesto chaos, Lyapunov exponents, strange attractorsand pattern formation with applications to chaoticvibrations, population dynamics, chemicaloscillations and lasers. Prerequisites: Math 204;Physics 24 or Physics 25.

357 Subatomic Physics (LEC 3.0) An introduction toelementary particles. Topics include particleproperties, nuclear forces, particle interactions, theStandard Model for quarks and leptons,fundamental forces in gauge field theory models,and the role of elementary particle interactions incosmology. Prerequisite: Physics 307.

361 Introduction To Quantum Mechanics (LEC 3.0)The fundamental concepts, postulates and methodsof quantum mechanics and their applications tophysical systems. Topics include solutions of theSchrodinger equation for simple systems andoperator methods. Prerequisites: Physics 107 or207, 208.

371 Laser Physics (LEC 3.0) The generation ofcoherent radiation by lasers and the interaction oflaser radiation with matter. Topics includestimulated emission, population inversion, opticalcavities, optical gain, properties of laser media andother applications. Prerequisite: Physics 107 or207.

377 Principles Of Engineering Materials (LEC 3.0)Examination of engineering materials withemphasis on selection and application of materialsin industry. Particular attention is given toproperties and applications of materials in extremetemperature and chemical environments. Adiscipline specific design project is required. (Not atechnical elective for undergraduate metallurgy orceramic majors) (Co-listed with Ae Eng 377, Ch Eng347, Mt Eng 377, Cr Eng 377)

381 Elementary Solid State Physics (LEC 3.0) Anintroductory study of the structure and physicalProperties of crystalline solids. Included are topicsin crystal structure, x-ray diffraction, crystalbinding, thermal properties of solids, free electrontheory and elementary energy band theory.Prerequisites: Math 204 and Physics 107 or 207.

390 Undergraduate Research (IND 0.0-6.0) Thiscourse is designed for the undergraduate studentwho wishes to engage in research. It is not to beused for graduate credit nor for more than six credithours of undergraduate credit. The subject andcredit are to be arranged with the instructor.

400 Special Problems (IND 0.0-6.0) Problems orreadings on specific subjects or projects in thedepartment Consent of instructor required.


402 Mathematical Physics I (LEC 3.0) Vector spaces,generalized coordinate transformations, vectoranalysis, tensors, partial differential equations inphysics and boundary value problems, orthogonalfunctions and solutions to ordinary differentialequations, hypergeometric, confluenthypergeometric, Legendre, Laguerre, and Besselfunctions, Hermite polynomials, Green's functionsin one dimension. (Co-listed with Math 402).

403 Mathematical Physics II (LEC 3.0) Green'sfunctions in three dimensions, integral equations,complex variable theory and contour integration,group theory with applications to quantummechanics, solid state and molecular physics.Prerequisite: Math 402 or Physics 402. (Co-listedwith Math 403).

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404 Advanced Physics Laboratory TeachingMethods (LEC 3.0) Objectives, methods andproblems related to teaching of introductoryphysics, with an emphasis on laboratoryinstruction, the development of educationallaboratory experiments and techniques, studentlearning styles, student assessment, student workgroups, computer-based data acquisition, andcommunication techniques. Prerequisite: Graduatestanding.

409 Classical Mechanics I (LEC 3.0) Methods ofNewton, Lagrange, and Hamilton applied to themotion of particles and rigid bodies. Introduction tocanonical transformations and Poisson brackets.Classical scattering and small oscillations.Prerequisites: Math 204, Physics 309.


411 Electrodynamics I (LEC 3.0) A rigorousdevelopment of the fundamentals ofelectromagnetic fields and waves. Electrostatics,magnetostatics, Maxwell's equations--Green'sfunction, boundary value problems, multipoles,conservation laws. Prerequisites: El Eng 273 andMath 325; Physics 321.

413 Statistical Mechanics (LEC 3.0) A study ofstatistical ensembles; Maxwell-Boltzmann,FermiDirac and Einstein-Bose distribution laws,application to some simple physical systems.Prerequisites: Physics 309, 361.

423 Electrodynamics II (LEC 3.0) A continuation ofPhysics 411. Applications of time-dependentMaxwell's equations to such topics as plasmas,wave guides, cavities, radiation; fields of simplesystems and multipoles. Relativity; covariantformulation of Maxwell's equations andconservation laws, fields of uniformly moving andaccelerated charges. Prerequisite: Physics 411.

451 Advanced Computational Physics (LEC 3.0 andLAB 1.0) An introduction to modern computersimulations for solving physics problems. Thecourse will be project-oriented with examplesincluding planetary motion, chaotic dynamics,quantum scattering, structure of atoms andclusters, molecular dynamics, and Monte-Carlosimulations. Graduate students will be required todo extra work upon consultation with their advisor.Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.

457 Advanced Subatomic Physics (LEC 3.0) Anintroduction to elementary particles. Topics includeparticle properties, nuclear forces, particleinteractions, the Standard Model for quarks andleptons, fundamental forces in gauge field theorymodels, and the role of elementary particleinteractions in cosmology. Graduate Students willbe required to do extra work upon consultation withtheir advisor. Prerequisite: Physics 307.

461 Quantum Mechanics I (LEC 3.0) Basic formalismapplied to selected problems. Schroedingerequation and one dimensional problems, Diracnotation, matrix mechanics, harmonic oscillator,

angular momentum, hydrogen atom, variationalmethods, introduction to spin. Prerequisite: Physics361 or equivalent.

463 Quantum Mechanics II (LEC 3.0) Perturbationtheory, treatment of spin, angular momentumaddition, Wigner-Eckart theorem; scattering theoryincluding partial wave analysis, born approximation,and formal scattering theory; identical particles,introduction to second quantization, and structureof complex atoms. Prerequisite: Physics 461.

467 Quantum Statistical Mechanics (LEC 3.0)Techniques for calculation of the partition functionwith examples drawn from interacting Fermi gas,interacting Bose gas, superconductors, and similarsources. Prerequisites: Physics 413 and 463.

471 Atomic And Molecular Structure (LEC 3.0)Applications of quantum mechanics to the structureof atoms and molecules; perturbation andvariational calculations, self-consistent field,multiplets, angular momenta, Thomas-Fermimodel, diatomic molecules, spectral intensities.Prerequisite: Physics 461.

473 Atomic Collisions (LEC 3.0) Basic quantummechanical concepts involved in atomic scatteringtheory. Topics include the Born approximationelastic collisions, and inelastic collisions. Otherspecific topics will be chosen from the general areasof electron, ion, and atom collisions with atoms andmolecules. Prerequisite: Physics 471 or 463.

481 Condensed Matter Physics (LEC 3.0) A course inthe physics of hard and soft matter including solids,liquids, and complex materials. Topics: atomicstructure, mechanical properties, phonons,electronic structure, energy band theory,electronic correlations, transport properties,magnetism, superconductivity. Prerequisite:Physics 461.



494 Coop Registration (IND 1.0) Doctoral candidatesparticipating in a cooperative program with anotherUM campus must enroll for one hour of credit fortheir first semester in the program and zero hoursof credit for successive registration periods untildegree is completed. Failure to do so may invalidatecandidacy. Billing is automatic as is registrationupon payment.

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Statistics Courses



305 Making Sense Of Data For Elementary SchoolTeachers (LEC 3.0) An activity based course thatis intended to provide elementary school teacherswith the skills necessary to implement theProbability & Statistics strand of the AmericanStatistical Association of the National Council ofTeachers of Mathematics (NCTM) joint.Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.

306 Making Sense Of Data For Middle SchoolTeachers (LEC 3.0) An activity based course thatis intended to provide middle school teachers withthe skills necessary to implement the Probability &Statistics strand of the American StatisticalAssociation of the National Council of Teachers ofMathematics (NCTM) joint.

307 Making Sense Of Data For High SchoolTeachers (LEC 3.0) An activity based course thatis intended to provide high school teachers with theskills necessary to implement the Probability &Statistics strand of the American StatisticalAssociation of the National Council of Teachers ofMathematics (NCTM) joint.

314 Applied Time Series Analysis (LEC 3.0)Introduction to time series modeling of empiricaldata observed over time. Topics include stationaryprocesses, autocovariance functions, movingaverage, autoregressive, ARIMA, and GARCHmodels, spectral analysis, confidence intervals,forecasting, and forecast error. Prerequisites: Oneof Stat 213, 215, 217, 343 and one of Math 203,208, or 308.

320 Statistical Methods (LEC 3.0) A continuation ofStat 215 with emphasis on statistical methods.Topics would include further work on regressionanalysis, control charts, acceptance sampling,nonparametric statistics, goodness of fit tests,reliability and life-testing, analysis of experimentaldesigns. Prerequisite: Stat 215.

325 Introduction to Biostatistics (LEC 3.0 and LAB1.0) Introduction to common biostatistical methodsfor designing research studies, collecting andanalyzing data, with application to problemsoriginating from the biological, environmental, and

health sciences. Topics include randomization,means comparisons, ANOVA, regression, andanalysis of count data. Prerequisite: Math 4 orequivalent.

343 Probability And Statistics (LEC 3.0) Intorductionto the theory of probability and its applications,sample spaces, random variables, binomial,Poisson, normal distributions, derived distributions,and moment generating functions. Prerequisite:Math 22.

344 Mathematical Statistics (LEC 3.0) A continuationof Stat 343 with introduction to the theories of pointestimation, hypothesis testing, and intervalestimation. Includes sufficiency, completeness,likelihood and how they apply to the exponentialfamily. Prerequisite: Stat 343.

346 Regression Analysis (LEC 3.0) Simple linearregression, multiple regression, regressiondiagnostics, multicollinearity, measures of influenceand leverage, model selection techniques,polynomial models, regression with autocorrelatederrors, introduction to non-linear regression.Prerequisites: Math 22 and one of Stat 211, 213,215, 217, or 343. (Co-listed with Cmp Sc 366)

353 Statistical Data Analysis (LEC 3.0) Introductionto methods for analyzing statistical data fromexperiments and surveys. Analysis of variance,correlation, introduction to regression techniques,contingency tables, non-parametric techniques andintroduction to modern statistical software.Prerequisites: Math 22 and one of Stat 115, 213,215 and 217.

355 Statistical Models in Actuarial Science (LEC3.0) This course covers the statistical foundation ofactuarial models and their applications. Topicsinclude survival and severity models, Kaplan-Meierand Nelson-Aalen estimators, aggregate andcredibility models for insurance losses, discretetime Markov chains, ruin theory, and simulation.Prerequisite: Stat 343. (Co-listed with Econ 355)

356 Statistical Models for Life Contingencies (LEC3.0) The basic statistical theory of actuarial modelsfor life uncertainties such as time of death.Multiple life and multiple decrement models,statistical models for life and contingent insurance;last survivor, disability, withdrawal, retirement andreserving models for life insurance. Prerequisite:Stat 343.

390 Undergraduate Research (IND 0.0-6.0) Thiscourse is designed for the undergraduate studentwho wishes to engage in research. It is not to beused for graduate credit nor for more than six credithours of undergraduate credit. The subject andcredit are to be arranged with the instructor.Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

400 Special Problems (IND 0.0-6.0) Problems orreadings on specific subjects in the department.Consent of instructor required.


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414 Statistical Time Series Analysis (LEC 3.0) Aformal introduction to the fundamentals ofstatistical modeling and analysis of discrete timeseries. Topics include autoregressive and movingaverage processes, ARMA models, second orderstationarity, vector processes, autocorrelationfunction, Fourier representation, estimation andprediction of time series. Prerequisites: Stat 343and Math 203 or 208.

438 Stochastic Optimization (LEC 3.0) Introductionto stochastic modeling theory and application.Topics include probability theory, Markov processes,renewal theory, and queuing theory. Additionaltopics include stochastic dynamic programming andstochastic programming. Prerequisite: Eng Mgt365. (Co-listed with Eng Mgt 438)

441 Stochastic Processes (LEC 3.0) Development andapplication of Poisson and nonhomogeneousPoisson processes; renewal processes; Markovchains and processes including birth and deathprocesses; and normal processes, includingBrownian motion. Prerequisites: Stat 343 and Math204 or 229.

443 Nonparametric Statistical Methods (LEC 3.0) Acourse covering distribution free statisticalmethods. Topics include: order statistics, tests ofhypotheses for one-sample and two-sampleproblems, analyses of variance, goodness-of-fittests, runs test, independence and regressionproblems, point and interval estimation, ARE.Prerequisite: Stat 344.

444 Design And Analysis Of Experiments (LEC 3.0)Experimental designs and their statistical analysis.Includes completely randomized designs, completeand incomplete blocking designs, factorial andfractional factorial experiments, multiplecomparisons, response surface analysis.Prerequisites: One of Stat 353, Eng Mg 387 and oneof Stat 211, 213, 215, 217, 343; or Stat 343 andone of Stat 211, 213, 215, 217.

445 Multivariate Statistical Methods (LEC 3.0)Analysis of data consisting of simultaneousmeasurements on many variables. Multivariatenormal distribution, multivariate analysis ofvariance, canonical correlation, principalcomponents, classification and clusteringtechniques. Prerequisites: Stat 344 and Math 203.

446 Intermediate Probability (LEC 3.0) Probabilityspaces, random variables, distribution functions,expectations, independence, convergencetheorems, characteristic functions, momentgenerating functions, and central limit theorem.Prerequisites: Stat 344 and Math 315.

453 Linear Statistical Models I (LEC 3.0) Includes adevelopment of the theory of the distribution ofquadratic forms, and the estimation of parametersand testing hypotheses in linear statistical models.Prerequisites: Math 208 and Stat 343 and eitherStat 353 or 344.

454 Linear Statistical Models II (LEC 3.0) Includesthe theory of polynomial models, regressionmodels, experimental design models, incompleteblock models, nonlinear models, with emphasis onoptimum properties of point and interval estimationand the power of tests. Prerequisite: Stat 453.

457 Advanced Mathematical Statistics I (LEC 3.0)The theory of estimation and hypothesis testing.Completeness and sufficience. Maximum likelihood,minimax, Bayesian and invariant procedures fortesting. Sequential desision rules. Emphasis onestimation. Prerequisites: Stat 344 and Math 315.

458 Advanced Mathematical Statistics II (LEC 3.0)A continuation of Stat 457 with the emphasis onhypothesis testing. Prerequisite: Stat 457.

470 Theory Of Reliability (LEC 3.0) Statisticalanalyses of life-testing distributions such as theWeibull, gamma, exponential, logistic, and normal.Reliability estimation, tolerance limits, censoredsampling, and applications of Monte-Carlosimulation. Prerequisite: Stat 344.



495 Continuous Registration (LEC 1.0) Doctoralcandidates who have completed all requirementsfor the degree except the dissertation and are awayfrom the campus must continue to enroll for at leastone hour of credit each registration period until thedegree is completed. Failure to do so may invalidatethe candidacy. Billing will be automatic as willregistration upon payment.

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Systems Engineering Courses



348 Wireless Networks (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)Introduction to wireless communications andnetworking. Topics include transmissionfundamentals, wireless channel, coding techniquesand error control, satellite and cellular networks,cordless systems, mobile IP and management,multiple access techniques and wireless protocols,wireless LAN, IEEE 802.11, and adhoc and sensornetworks. Prerequisites: Hardware competency,Elec Eng 243 or Comp Eng 213 and graduatestanding. (Co-listed with Comp Eng 348 and ElecEng 348)

367 Computational Intelligence (LEC 3.0)Introduction to Computational Intelligence (CI),Biological and Artificial Neuron, Neural Networks,Evolutionary Computing, Swarm Intelligence,Artificial Immune Systems, Fuzzy Systems, andHybrid Systems. CI application case studiescovered include digital systems, control, powersystems, forecasting, and time-series predictions.Prerequisite: Stat 217. (Co-listed with Elec Eng 367and Comp Eng 358)

368 System Engineering and Analysis I (LEC 3.0)The concepts of Systems Engineering are covered.The objective is to provide the basic knowledge andtools of transforming an operational need into adefined system configuration through the iterativeprocess of analysis, system integration, synthesis,optimization, and design. Prerequisite: Graduate orsenior standing.

378 Introduction To Neural Networks &Applications (LEC 3.0) Introduction to artificialneural network architectures, adaline, madaline,back propagation, BAM, and Hopfield memory,counterpropagation networks, self organizingmaps, adaptive resonance theory, are the topicscovered. Students experiment with the use ofartificial neural networks in engineering throughsemester projects. Prerequisite: Math 204 or 229.(Co-listed with El Eng 368)



404 Data Mining & Knowledge Discovery (LEC 3.0)Data mining and knowledge discovery utilizes bothclassical and new algorithms, such as machinelearning and neural networks, to discoverpreviously unknown relationships in data. Key datamining issues to be addressed include knowledgerepresentation and knowledge acquisition

(automated learning).Prerequisites: (Comp Sci 338or Comp Sci 347) and Stat 215. (Co-listed withComp Sci 434 and Comp Eng 404)

408 Financial Risk Management (LEC 3.0)Techniques and methods for managing financialrisk, including portfolio theory, Monte Carlomethods, ARIMA, time series forecasting, Value-at-Risk, stress testing, extreme value theory, GARCHand volatility estimation, random variables andprobability distributions, real options, decisiontrees, utility theory, statistical decision techniques,and game theory. Prerequisites: Eng Mgt 308, 352,or equivalent. (Co-listed with Eng Mgt 408)


411 Systems Engineering Capstone (LEC 3.0) Thetopics covered are Systems EngineeringManagement Plan (SEMP), Systems Engineeringprocesses, process re-engineering, standards, andsystems engineering case studies. Students willapply the skills and theory that they mastered inprevious five core courses to the analysis ofassigned cases. Prerequisites: Sys Eng 469, 412,413. Can be taken concurrently with Sys Eng 469with consent of instructor.

412 Complex Engineering Systems ProjectManagement (LEC 3.0) The course topics includeissues specific to distributed project management,team development, resource management,constraint planning, development of IntegratedMaster Schedule and Integrated Master Plan,monitoring technical performance, schedule, cost,and risk. Prerequisite: Sys Eng 412; can be takenconcurrently with Sys Eng 468 with consent ofinstructor.

413 Economic Analysis for Systems Engineering(LEC 3.0) Methods of economic evaluation forengineering projects involving complex systems.Economic impacts on choosing system alternatives,life cycle costing, economic decisions involving riskand uncertainty, and engineering cost estimationfor projects in government, defense, andcommercial industries. Prerequisite: Sys Eng 413;can be taken concurrently with Sys Eng 368 withconsent of instructor.

419 Network Centric Systems (LEC 3.0) Network-centric systems comprises a diverse category ofcomplex systems with the primary purpose isproviding network-type services. Network-centricsystems are also known as collaborative systems.This course address the intersection betweennetwork engineering and the needs of systemsarchitecting and engineering. Prerequisite: Sys Eng469 or graduate standing. (Co-listed with CompEng 419)

427 Function-Based Risk Analysis (LEC 3.0) Riskanalysis of products and systems will be exploredusing product functionality as the starting point.Traditional probabilistic risk assessment techniqueswill be covered along with recent approaches that

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use historical data to produce automatic riskassessments. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

433 Distributed Systems Modeling (LEC 3.0) Thiscourse will discuss issues related to distributedsystems architecting, modeling, analysis andrepresentation, with specific focus on discrete-partmanufacturing domain. Distributed modelingtechniques and other model decompositionmethods using simulation modeling and scalabilityissues will also be addressed.

443 Wireless Ad hoc and Sensor Networks (LEC3.0) Introduction to ad hoc and sensor networks,IEEE standards, heterogeneity, quality of service,wireless channel issues, energy awareness, powerand topology control, routing, scheduling, rateadaptation, self-organization, admission and flowcontrol, energy harvesting, security and trustlevels, hardware and applications. Prerequisite:Comp Eng 348 or Comp Eng 349 or equivalent. (Co-listed with Comp Eng 443 and Elec Eng 443)

449 Network-Centric Systems Reliability andSecurity (LEC 3.0) This course presents reliabilityand fault tolerance for network-centric systems,including models, metrics, and analysis techniques.This course also concentrates on security, includingtechnical tools and methods for audit andassessment as well as management and policyissues. Prerequisite: Sys Eng/Comp Eng 419 orComp Eng 349. (Co-listed with Comp Eng 449)

458 Adaptive Critic Designs (LEC 3.0) Review ofNeurocontrol and Optimization, Introduction toApproximate Dynamic Programming (ADP),Reinforcement Learning (RL), Combined Conceptsof ADP and RL - Heuristic Dynamic Programming(HDP), Dual Heuristic Programming (DHP), GlobalDual Heuristic Programming (GDHP), and CaseStudies. Prerequisite: Elec Eng 368 NeuralNetworks or equivalent (Computational IntelligenceComp Eng 301) (Co-listed with Comp Eng, ElecEng, Mech Eng and Aero Eng 458)

468 Systems Engineering Analysis II (LEC 3.0) Thiscourse uses customized case studies based on teamprojects from prior courses. Topics coveredinclude physical and functional analysis, analysisand traceability of requirements and specifications,verification and validation, optimization, simulation,and trade studies. Prerequisite: Sys Eng 368.

469 Systems Architecting (LEC 3.0) The objective ofthe course is to provide the basic tools and conceptsof architecting complex engineering systems.Systems thinking, ambuguity in systemarchitecting, search as an architecting process,SysML and DoDAF Architecting Framework, Systemof Systems and Network-Centric Architectures.Prerequisite: Sys Eng 469; can be takenconcurrently with Sys Eng 468 with consent ofinstructor.

478 Advanced Neural Networks (LEC 3.0) Advancedartificial neural network architectures, namely;Radial-Basis Function Networks, Support VectorMachines, Committee Machines, Principal

Components Analysis, Information-TheoreticModels, Stochastic Machines, NeurodynamicProgramming, Temporal Processing are the topicscovered. Prerequisite: Sys Eng 378 or equivalentneural network course.

479 Smart Engineering System Design (LEC 3.0)This course covers the emerging approaches fordesigning of smart engineering systemsarchitectures for complex systems throughevolutionary acquisition, namely; adaptivearchitecture generation for family of systems,complexity theory, evolutionary programming,fuzzy logic, collaborative behavior, artificial life, andchaos. Prerequisite: Sys Eng 378 or graduatestanding.

480 Investment (LEC 3.0) An introduction to thetheory and practice of investment, includingfinancial markets and instruments, security trading,mutual funds, investment banking, interest rates,risk premiums, the capital asset pricing model,arbitrage pricing theory, market efficiency, bondsand the fixed income market, equity valuation,fundamental and technical analysis. Prerequisites:Eng Mgt 208, 308, 352, or equivalent. (Co-listedwith Eng Mgt 480)

481 Financial Engineering (LEC 3.0) An introductionto financial engineering, with an emphasis onfinancial derivatives, including the future markets,the pricing of forwards and futures, forward rateagreements, interest and exchange rate futures,swaps, the options markets, option strategies, thebinomial and Black-Scholes models for optionvaluation, the option Greeks, and volatility smiles.Prerequisites: Eng Mgt 308, Eng Mgt 352; Eng Mgt480 or Sys Eng 480 or equivalent. (Co-listed withEng Mgt 481)

482 Financial Engineering II (LEC 3.0) This courseintroduces advanced topics in financial engineering,which includes introduction to Wienver processes,martingales and Ito's lemma; basic numericalmethods for options pricing, exotic options; interestrate models; stochastic volatility models and jump-diffusion models; and value-at-risk. Prerequisite:Eng Mgt/Sys Eng 481. (Co-listed with Eng Mgt 482)

490 Research (IND 1.0-15.0) Investigations of anadvanced nature leading to the preparation of athesis or dissertation. Consent of instructorrequired. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

493 Oral Examination (IND 0.0) After completion ofall other program requirements, oral examinationfor on-campus MS/PhD students may be processedduring intersession. Off-campus MS students mustbe enrolled in oral examination and must have paidan oral examination fee at the time of thedefense/comphrehensive exam (oral/written). Allother students must enroll for credit commensuratewith uses made of facilities and/or faculties. In nocase shall this be for less than three (3) semesterhours for resident students.

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495 Continuous Registration (IND 1.0) Doctoralcandidates who have completed all requirementsfor the degree except the dissertation, and areaway from campus must continue to enroll for atleast one credit hour each registration period untilthe degree is completed. Failure to do so mayinvalidate the candidacy. Billing will be automatic aswill registration upon payment.

Technical Communication Courses



302 Research Methods in TechnicalCommunication (LEC 3.0) Students learnessential research methods in technicalcommunication, including audience analysis,interviewing techniques, working with subjectmatter experts, and experimental research design.Prerequisites: TCH COM 65 AND TCH COM 240 orEnglish 65 and English 240.

310 Seminar (RSD 0.0-6.0) Discussion of currenttopics. Prerequisite: TCH COM 65 and TCH COM240.

331 Technical Editing (LEC 3.0) The principles andpractices of technical editing, including usability,audience analysis, contextual editing, theconventions of scientific and technicalcommunication, and the role of the editor indocument development and publication. Studentswill also learn standard practices of copy editingand the use of style guides. Prerequisites: TCH COM65 AND TCH COM 240.

333 Proposal Writing (LEC 3.0) Familiarizes studentswith many aspects of writing proposals for variouspurposes in academic, professional, and publicspheres. Offers students opportunities to writedocuments to promote their academic,professional, or personal goals or those of theirorganization(s). Prerequisite: One semester ofcollege composition or technical writing.

340 Theory of Visual Technical Communication(LEC 3.0) A study of the relationships betweenvisual and conceptual elements of technicalcommunication. Prerequisites: TCH COM 65 andTCH COM 240 or English 65 and English 240.

361 History of Technical Communication (LEC 3.0)Introduction to the roles of the technicalcommunicator and the technologies ofcommunication from ancient cultures to thepresent. Prerequisites: TCH COM 65 and TCH COM240.

380 Internship (IND 0.0-6.0) Internship will involvestudents applying critical thinking skills and

discipline specific knowledge in a work settingbased on a project designed by the advisor andemployee. Activities will vary depending on thestudent's background and the setting.Prerequisites: Senior status; must have completed24 hours in the major core curriculum.

385 Theory and Practice of TechnicalCommunication (LEC 3.0) This capstone courseenables the student to work on individual and groupprojects that put into play the theories andpractices of technical communication. Students areexpected to develop professional portfolios.Prerequisites: Senior Status and TCH COM 65 andTCH COM 240 or English 65 and English 240.



402 Foundations of Technical Communication (LEC3.0) Introduction to themes and issues, methods,and genres that define technical communication.

403 Theoretical Approaches to TechnicalCommunication (LEC 3.0) Examinesrepresentative theories and research in written,oral, and visual modes of technical communication.Includes such issues as ethics, document design,rhetorical methods, and people-machinecommunication.

404 Teaching of Technical Communication (LEC3.0) Provides a theoretical and pedagogicalfoundation for teaching workshops andundergraduate courses in technical communication.Includes both traditional and electronic settings.

409 Web-Based Communication (LEC 3.0) Coverssuch topics as advanced writing and editing for theweb; the creation of rhetorically effective websites;the use of blogs, wikis, and other web genres tocommunicate technical information.


411 International Technical Communication (LEC3.0) Examines complexity of communication oftechnical information worldwide. Includes topicssuch as graphics, icons, symbols; user interfacedesign; cross-cultural communication.

420 Advanced Theories of Visual TechnicalCommunication (LEC 3.0) An in-depthinvestigation and analysis of historical andcontemporary visual theories and their impact ontechnical communication, includings visual rhetoric,semiotics, and design and critical theories.

433 Advanced Proposal Writing (LEC 3.0)Familiarizes graduate students with many aspectsof writing proposals for various purposes inacademic, professional, and public spheres. Offersopportunities to write documents to promote theiracademic, professional, or personal goals or thoseof their organization(s). Prerequisite: Graduatestanding.

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450 Information Management in TechnicalCommunication (LEC 3.0) Study of and practicein directing projects related to such areas asmultimedia, web sites, strategic planning,newsletters. Includes writing planning documents,selecting team members, synchronizingassignments, testing prototypes, and issuing a finalreport.


493 Oral Examination (IND 0.0) After completion ofall other program requirements, oral examinationsfor on-campus M.S./Ph.D. students may beprocessed during intersession. Off-campus M.S.students must be enrolled in oral examination andmust have paid an oral examination fee at the timeof the defense/ comprehensive examination(oral/written). All other students must enroll forcredit commensurate with uses made of facilitiesand/or faculties. In no case shall this be for lessthan three (3) semester hours for residentstudents.

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