| |
Electrical Engineering |
| |
-
EE 381 Electric and Magnetic Fields Credits: (3-0) 3
Fundamentals of field theory (i.e., Maxwell’s equations) as applied to static electric and magnetic phenomena. Also, theory and applications of lossless transmission lines are covered.
Prerequisites: EE 221/221L with a minimum grade of “C”, MATH 225 , and PHYS 213
|
| |
-
EE 382 Applied Electromagnetics Credits: (3-0) 3
Maxwell’s equations for time-varying electromagnetic phenomena are developed and applications including transmission lines, plane waves, and antennas are studied.
Prerequisites: EE 381
|
| |
-
EE 391 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 4
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
EE 392 Topics Credits: 1 to 4
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
|
| |
-
EE 404/504 Nanophotonics Credits: (3-0) 3
The course deals with optical phenomena in materials and structures with subwave-length dimensions. Topics will include the quantum theory of light, laser theory, beam propagation, and the unique properties of nanophotonic structures.
Prerequisites: Introductory quantum mechanics and electricity and magnetism; ability to solve ordinary differential equations and linear systems.
Notes: This course is cross-listed with PHYS 404/504 and NANO 504 . Students enrolled in EE 504 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in EE 404.
|
| |
-
EE 421/421L/521/521L Communication Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
Fundamentals of analog- and digital-signal transmission. Performance characteristics such as channel loss, distortion, bandwidth requirements, signal-to-noise ratios, and error probability.
Prerequisites: EE 313
Corequisites: EE 421L or EE 521L
Notes: This course is cross listed with CENG 421/421L/521/521L . Students enrolled in EE 521/521L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in EE 421/421L.
|
| |
-
EE 431/431L/531/531L Power Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
The principles of energy conversion and transmission in modern power systems. Specialized problems of design, control, and protection are included.
Prerequisites: EE 314/314L and EE 330/330L
Corequisites: EE 431L
Notes: Students enrolled in EE 531/531L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in EE 431/431L.
|
| |
-
EE 432/432L/532/532L Power Electronics/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
The conversion, regulation, and control of electric power by means of electronic switching devices; inverter and chopper circuits; pulse width modulation; motor drives.
Prerequisites: EE 330/330L
Corequisites: EE 432L
Pre or Corequisites: Students enrolled in EE 532/532L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in EE 432/432L.
|
| |
-
EE 435/535 Power Transmission and Distribution Credits: (3-0) 3
The characteristics of high voltage AC and DC transmission lines, including the use of power electronic devices to control transmission line compensation. Substation design including gas insulated switchgear. Three phase transformer characteristics and connections. Grid tie and DC link systems. Simulation of transmission and distribution systems using PowerWorld.
Prerequisites: EE 431/431L/531/531L
Notes: Students enrolled in EE 535 will be held to a higher standard than students enrolled in EE 435.
|
| |
-
EE 437 Electronic Motor Drives Credits: (3-0) 3
The design of controllers for AC and DC motors up to two horsepower using power electronic devices. Use of commercial off-the-shelf three-phase variable frequency drives (VFDs). Simulation of motor drive circuitry and motor dynamics using PSpice and Matlab.
Prerequisites: EE 432/432L/532/532L
|
| |
-
EE 439/539 Grid-Connected Power Electronics Devices Credits: (3-0) 3
The use of power electronic devices to implement transmission line compensation techniques such as Flexible AC Transmission (FACTS) for the control of power flow and power quality improvement such as Active Power Filter (APF) in modern power systems.
Prerequisites: EE 330/330L
Notes: Students enrolled in EE 539 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in EE 439.
|
| |
-
EE 447/547 Advanced Power Systems Credits: (3-0) 3
Advanced topics in analysis of unbalanced/faulted three-phase systems using symmetrical components. Dispatch and coordination of interconnected systems. System protection, generation control, transmission line transient operation, and specialized problems in transient stability. Grid tie and DC link systems. The national regulatory environment. System simulation using Matlab, Simulink and PowerWorld.
Prerequisites: EE 431/431L/531/531L or EE 434/434L (SDSU)
Notes: Students enrolled in EE 547 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in EE 447.
|
| |
-
EE 448/548 Power Generation Credits: (3-0) 3
Power generation unit characteristics, economic dispatch and commitment of generation systems, control of thermal generation units, electrical generation frequency and voltage control. Steam generation, steam turbines and electrical generation using coal and biomass fuels. Electronic sensors used in steam generation systems. Simulation of generation systems using Matlab and Simulink.
Prerequisites: EE 431/431L/531/531L
Notes: Students enrolled in EE 548 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in EE 448.
|
| |
-
EE 449 Power Conversion Credits: (3-0) 3
The design of power converters and inverters using power electronic devices in switch mode. Three phase converters, resonant pulse and multilevel inverters, switch mode regulators. Inductor design. Wind energy and grid tie systems. Survey of linear voltage regulator applications. Simulation of circuitry using PSpice and Matlab.
Prerequisites: EE 431/431L/531/531L and EE 432/432L/532/532L
|
| |
-
EE 451 Fundamentals of Systems Engineering Credits: (4-0) 4
This course will explore a broad overview of systems engineering as an approach to designing, building, and operating complex engineering systems. Fundamentals associated with systems thinking, system analysis, and definition will be taught. Topics include concept exploration and definition, systems architecture methods, model-based systems engineering practices, systems engineering processes, and life cycle systems management techniques. Case studies will be utilized as a practical learning tool to illustrate systems engineering applications.
Prerequisites: MATH 381 or IENG 381 and Junior or Senior Level standing.
|
| |
-
EE 452/452L/552/552L Robotic Control Systems/Lab Credits: (2.5-0.5) 3
Applications of discrete control systems for robotics and autonomous systems: analysis and design of automatic control systems, including both linear and nonlinear systems with continuous and discrete signals.
Prerequisites: CSC 150/150L ; EE 314/314L ; or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: EE 552L
Notes: This course is cross listed with CENG 452/452L . Students enrolled in EE 552/552L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in EE 452/452L.
|
| |
-
EE 453/453L/553/553L Feedback Control Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
Analysis and design of automatic control and process systems by techniques encountered in modern engineering practice, including both linear and nonlinear systems with either continuous or discrete signals.
Prerequisites: EE 314/314L or ME 312 , ME 313 , ME 316 , ME 322 , ME 331 , ME 351/351L , and ME 352 or permission of instructor
Corequisites: EE-453L
Notes: This course is cross listed with ME 453/453L/553/553L . Students enrolled in EE 553/553L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in EE 453/453L.
|
| |
-
EE 456/456L/556/556L Digital Control Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
Digital analysis and design of automatic control and process systems using modern engineering practices, including both linear and nonlinear systems within the discrete domain.
Prerequisites: EE 314/314L
Notes: Students enrolled in EE 556/556L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in EE 456/456L.
|
| |
-
EE 464 Senior Design Project I Credits: 2 to 3
This course will focus on the design process and culminate with the EE faculty approval of design projects (including schematics and parts lists) for EE 465 . Typical topics included are the development of a product mission statement, identification of the customer and customer needs, development of target specifications, consideration of alternate designs using a decision matrix, project management techniques, legal and ethical issues, FCC verification and certification, used of probability and statistics for reliable design, interpretation go data sheets, and component selection.
Prerequisites: Senior standing
Pre or Corequisites: EE 313 , EE 314/314L , EE 322/322L and ENGL 289
|
| |
-
EE 465 Senior Design Project II Credits: 2 to 3
Sequel to EE 464 Senior Design I. Seniors build and test design project in simulated environment incorporating engineering standards and realistic constraints. Requirements include laboratory notebook, progress reports, final oral presentation and written report.
Prerequisites: EE 464
|
| |
-
EE 481/481L/581/581L Microwave Engineering/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
Presentation of basic principles, characteristics, and applications of microwave devices and systems. Development of techniques for analysis and design of microwave circuits.
Prerequisites: EE 382
Corequisites: EE 481L
Notes: Students enrolled in EE 581/581L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in EE 481/481L.
|
| |
-
EE 483/483L/583/583L Antennas for Wireless Communications/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
Introduction to antenna design, measurement, and theory for wireless communications including fundamental antenna concepts and parameters (directivity, gain, patterns, etc.), matching techniques, and signal propagation. Theory and design of linear, loop, and patch antennas, antenna arrays, and other commonly used antennas. Students will design, model, build, and test antenna(s).
Prerequisites: EE 382
Corequisites: EE 483L or EE 583L
Notes: Students enrolled in EE 583/583L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in EE 483/483L.
|
| |
-
EE 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 4
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
EE 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 4
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
|
| |
-
EE 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Credits: Credit to be arranged.
Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: Credit to be arranged; not to exceed 4 credits toward fulfillment of B.S. degree requirements.
|
| |
-
EE 500 Research Methods Credits: (1-0) 1
This course covers techniques of performing research in experimental and theoretical settings. Literature search, rules about plagiarism, writing process are covered.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or senior undergraduate with permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
EE 505/505L Survey of Circuits and Systems/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
This course provides the necessary foundation in circuits, circuit analysis, transient circuits, sinusoidal analysis, electromechanical systems, electromagnetic systems, topological and mathematical models for the study of robotic and autonomous systems.
Prerequisites: CSC 150/150L , MATH 321 or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: EE 505L
Notes: May not be used for credit by computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering majors.
|
| |
-
EE 591 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 4
Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
|
| |
-
EE 592 Topics Credits: 1 to 4
Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
|
| |
-
EE 612/612L High-Speed Digital Design/Lab Credits: (2.5-0.5) 3
This course is an introduction to signal integrity and the design of high-speed circuits and interconnects. Topics include signal integrity issues such as ringing, ground bounce, clock skew, jitter, crosstalk, and unwanted radiation, time-domain analysis and spice simulation of lumped and distributed high speed circuits, micro- strip and strip-line design, ground and power plane design, proper capacitor decoupling, line termination, and multi-layer routing strategies. The student is also introduced to high-speed measurement techniques and equipment.
Prerequisites: EE 220/220L and EE 320/320L or equivalent courses in introductory circuits and introductory electronics.
Corequisites: EE 612L
|
| |
-
EE 621 Information and Coding Theory Credits: (3-0) 3
Principles and techniques of information theory and coding theory and their applications to the design of information handling systems. Topics include: Entropy, Shannon theory, channel capacity, coding for data translation, compaction, transmission and compression, block codes, and Markov processes.
|
| |
-
EE 622 Statistical Communication Systems Credits: (3-0) 3
Concepts of probability and random processes; linear systems and random processes; performance of amplitude angle and pulse modulation systems in noisy environments; digital data transmission; and basic concepts of information theory.
|
| |
-
EE 623 Random Signals and Noise Credits: (3-0) 3
Selected topics in the theory of probability and statistics; spectral analysis; shot noise and Gaussian processes; noise figures; signal-to-noise ratios; random signals in linear systems; optimum linear systems.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: Taught as required.
|
| |
-
EE 624/624L Advanced Digital Signal Processing/Lab Credits: (2.5-0.5) 3
This course develops the theory essential to understanding the algorithms that are increasingly found in modern signal processing applications, such as speech, image processing, digital radio and audio, statistical and adaptive systems. Topics include; analysis of non-stationary signals, transform techniques, Wiener filters, Kalman filters, multirate rate systems and filter banks, hardware implementation and simulation of filters, and applications of multriate signal processing. Matlab will be used extensively.
Prerequisites: CENG 420/420L or equivalent.
Corequisites: EE 624L
|
| |
-
EE 626 Wireless Communications Credits: (3-0) 3
This course presents the basic principles of wireless communication technology. Topics covered include: transmission fundamentals, noise and interference in wireless communication networks; Diversity techniques in wireless systems; multiple access schemes, etc. The goal of this course is to provide students with the working knowledge of the broad range of wireless communication such as waveform propagation models, antenna types, path-loss models, hand-off in cellular system, time diversity, frequency diversity, space diversity, multiple-in and multiple-out (MIMO), etc.
|
| |
-
EE 633 Power Systems Analysis I Credits: (3-0) 3
Synchronous machine theory and modeling; short- circuit, load flow, and stability studies in large scale systems.
Prerequisites: EE 431/431L/531/531L or equivalent.
Notes: Taught as required.
|
| |
-
EE 634 Power System Analysis II Credits: (3-0) 3
Advanced topics in power system analysis; excitation and speed-control systems; protective relaying and relay applications.
Prerequisites: EE 633
|
| |
-
EE 637 Advanced Power Electronics Motor Drives Credits: (3-0) 3
Gain an understanding of drive concepts and technology used for AC and DC motors. Study the design, control and simulation of various motor drives used in power engineering.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
|
| |
-
EE 641 Digital Systems Design Credits: (3-0) 3
Design of digital systems (including computer systems) and implementation by fixed logic and programmed logic (microprocessors and microprogramming).
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
EE 643 Advanced Digital Systems Credits: (3-0) 3
Study of current advanced topics in digital systems; multiprocessors; computer networks; digital communication; pattern recognition systems.
|
| |
-
EE 644 Fault Tolerant Computing Credits: (3-0) 3
The objective of this course is to provide students with a background in the various techniques used in fault tolerant approaches. After an introduction to fault tolerance, deterministic testing and probabilistic testing will be presented. Important topics in the area of fault tolerant computing will be covered, such as random testing, error detection and correction, reliability analysis, fault-tolerant design techniques, and design faults including software reliability methods.
Prerequisites: CENG 342/342L or equivalent or permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
EE 647/647L HDL Design/Lab Credits: (2.5-0.5) 3
This course explores modern design techniques utilizing hardware description languages (HDLs) such as VHDL, VHDL-A, and Verilog. Fundamentals language syntax will be covered in addition to advanced language constructs. Various hierarchical design styles such as dataflow, structural, and behavioral descriptions will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on both design simulation and synthesis. Synthesis platforms (e.g., FPGAs and ASICs) will also be examined. Other current issues will also be discussed such as reconfigurability, system-on-a-chip solutions, testbenches, soft processors, etc.
Prerequisites: CENG 342/342L or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: EE 647L
|
| |
-
EE 648/648L Advanced VLSI Design/Lab Credits: (2.5-0.5) 3
This course presents more advanced material related to the technology and design of modern VLSI integrated circuits including topics such as mixed logic design, BiCMOS logic design, memory design, low power design, silicon-on-insulator chips, deep sub-micron design issues, crosstalk, parasitic parameter extraction and optimization, gallium arsenide logic devices, design-for test, fault-tolerant VLSI architectures, etc.
Prerequisites: CENG 440/440L
Corequisites: EE 648L
|
| |
-
EE 655 Linear System Theory Credits: (3-0) 3
This course acts as an introduction to advanced linear system theory associated with advanced control system development. The mathematical underlying theories for the following topics are developed: metric spaces, state variables, Jordan forms, SVD, controllability, observability, stabilization, response shaping, and linear observers for multivariate systems.
|
| |
-
EE 680 Engineering Electromagnetics Credits: (3-0) 3
The course will cover topics often encountered in engineering electromagnetic practice, e.g., uniform plane waves and their normal and oblique scattering from planarly-layered media; physical optics and scattering by strips; metallic waveguides and resonant cavities; and dielectric waveguides.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate course in electromagnetic, or the equivalent, and knowledge of a mathematics package; or permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
EE 690 Seminar Credits: (1-0) 1
A highly focused and topical course. The format includes presentations by students or faculty and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media, such as internet, and are at the upper division or graduate levels. May be repeated for additional credits.
|
| |
-
EE 691 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 4
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
EE 692 Topics Credits: 1 to 4
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
|
| |
-
EE 722 Advanced Statistical Communications Credits: (3-0) 3
Advanced concepts of probability and random processes; linear systems and random processes; performance of amplitude angle and pulse modulation systems in noisy environments; digital data transmission; and basic concepts of information theory.
Prerequisites: CENG 421/421L/521/521L /EE 421/421L/521/521L or permission of instructor
|
| |
-
EE 724 Advanced Random Signals and Noise Credits: (3-0) 3
Selected advanced topics in the theory of probability and statistics; spectral analysis; shot noise and Gaussian processes; noise figures; signal-to-noise ratios; random signals in linear systems; optimum linear systems.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
|
| |
-
EE 725 Probability and Stochastic Processes with Applications Credits: (3-0) 3
In this course, advanced topics of probability and stochastic processes and their applications in communication systems, communication networks, and other fields in electrical and computer engineering are covered. After an overview of probability concepts and various functions of random variables, the course embarks on introducing stochastics process, stationary, ergodic, and non-stationary processes, functions of auto- and cross-correlation, power spectral densities, and, in the context of linear systems, these functions are developed. Applications are covered throughout the course.
Prerequisites: MATH 381 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
EE 726 Advanced Wireless Communications Credits: (3-0) 3
This course presents the advanced topics in wireless communication and networking. Topics covered include: Diversity techniques in wireless systems; multiple access schemes, etc; cutting-edge technology in cognitive radio networks, wireless relay networks, etc. The goal of this course is to provide students with the working knowledge of the broad range of wireless communication and prepare them for the in-depth research in wireless communications and networking.
|
| |
-
EE 739 Advanced Grid-Connected Power Electronics Devices Credits: (3-0) 3
Advanced use of power electronic devices to improve power quality of power grid with Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) and Active Power Filters (APF) and to integrate renewable energy resources (wind power and photovoltaic power) into modern power systems.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
|
| |
-
EE 752 Advanced Digital Control Systems Credits: (3-0) 3
Study of topics in digital control systems, digital compensation techniques; real-time digital control of dynamic systems; optimization of digital systems; digital control of robotic systems, digital to continuous system interfacing.
Prerequisites: EE 453/453L/553/553L or equivalent.
Notes: Taught as required.
|
| |
-
EE 753 Optimal Control Theory Credits: (3-0) 3
The study of optimal control systems applied to linear and nonlinear systems via a variety of methods: e.g. linear and nonlinear programming techniques, parameter optimization, system optimization, calculus of variations applied to control systems, stochastic optimization processes and other related optimization techniques as time permits.
|
| |
-
EE 754 Nonlinear Control Theory Credits: (3-0) 3
The study of nonlinear systems using the phase plane method, describing functions, Lyapunov’s theory, nonlinear control systems design.
|
| |
-
EE 755 Linear State Space Control Credits: (3-0) 3
This course acts as an introduction to the design and implementation of multivariate control system design for continuous time systems. Moreover, this course focuses on the design and application of linear state space techniques. Topics covered include: state variables, controllability, observability, stabilization, response shaping, and linear observers for multivariate systems.
|
| |
-
EE 756 Advanced Linear System Theory Credits: (3-0) 3
This course presents advanced linear system theory associated with advanced control system development. The mathematical underlying theories for the following topics are developed: metric spaces, state variables, Jordan forms, SVD, controllability, observability, stabilization, response shaping, and linear observers for multivariate systems.
Notes: Students may not earn credit in both EE 656 and EE 756.
|
| |
-
EE 757 Intelligent Control Systems Credits: (3-0) 3
This course acts as an introduction to the topic of intelligent control theory. This is a fast growing field that covers a wide range of topics. This class will introduce the following topics as time permits: Fuzzy Set Theory, Neural Networks, Regression and Optimization, Neuro-Fuzzy Modeling, Neuro-Fuzzy Control, Data Clustering, and Stochastic Based Control, e.g. GAs, as time permits.
|
| |
-
EE 780 Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics Credits: (3-0) 3
The course will cover advanced topics often encountered in engineering electromagnetic practice, e.g., uniform plane waves and their normal and oblique scattering from planar layered media; antennas; physical optics and scattering by strips; metallic waveguides and resonant cavities; and dielectric waveguides.
Notes: Students may not earn credit in both EE 680 and EE 780.
|
| |
-
EE 788 Master’s Research Problems/Projects Credits: Credit to be arranged.
Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
Notes: Credit to be arranged; not to exceed 3 credit hours per term.
|
| |
-
EE 791 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 9
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
EE 792 Topics Credits: 1 to 4
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
|
| |
-
EE 798 Thesis Credits: Credit to be arranged.
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.
|
Engineering Mechanics |
| |
-
EM 214 Statics Credits: (3-0) 3
The study of the effects of external forces acting on stationary rigid bodies in equilibrium. Vector algebra is used to study two and three dimensional systems of forces. Trusses, frames and machines, shear and moment in beams, friction, centroids, moments of inertia, and mass moments of inertia are discussed.
Prerequisites: MATH 123
|
| |
-
EM 215 Dynamics Credits: (3-0) 3
Newton’s laws of motion are applied to particles and rigid bodies. Absolute and relative motion; force, mass and acceleration; work and energy; an impulse and momentum.
Prerequisites: EM 214
|
| |
-
EM 216 Statics and Dynamics Credits: (4-0) 4
Statics: The study of effects of external forces acting on stationary rigid bodies in equilibrium. Frames and machines, friction, centroids and moments of inertia on areas and mass are discussed. Dynamics: Newton’s laws of motion are applied to particles and rigid bodies. Topics considered are absolute and relative motion; force, mass, and acceleration (or particles and rigid bodies); work and energy; and impulse and momentum (of particles).
Prerequisites: MATH 123 with a “C” or better
|
| |
-
EM 321 Mechanics of Materials Credits: (3-0) 3
Basic concepts of stress and strain that result from axial, transverse, and torsional loads on bodies loaded within the elastic range. Shear and moment equations and diagrams; combined stresses; Mohr’s circle; beam deflections; and column action and equations.
Prerequisites: EM 214
|
| |
-
EM 328 Applied Fluid Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
Topics will include an introduction to the static and dynamic properties of real and ideal fluids; application of continuity, energy, and momentum principles to laminar, turbulent, compressible, and incompressible flows; laminar and turbulent flow of fluids in closed conduits and open channels; flow through orifices, weirs, and venturi meters. Flow in pipe networks and pumping systems will be investigated using a projectized team approach.
Prerequisites: EM 214 or concurrent enrollment in EM 216 .
|
| |
-
EM 331 Fluid Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
An introduction to the static and dynamic properties of real and ideal fluids; application of continuity, energy, and momentum principles to laminar, turbulent, compressible, and incompressible flows; and laminar and turbulent flow of fluids in closed conduits and around immersed bodies.
Prerequisites: EM 214 or EM 215 or EM 216
|
| |
-
EM 680 Advanced Strength of Materials Credits: (3-0) 3
Study of advanced concepts in strength of materials such as failure criteria, fracture, fatigue, plasticity, and viscoelastic behavior of metals at elevated temperatures.
Notes: This course is cross listed with ME 680 .
|
English |
| |
-
ENGL 003 English as a Second Language: Grammar Review and Intermediate Composition Credits: (3-0) 3
Conversation, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary and idioms, grammar review and intermediate composition.
Notes: Does not count toward graduation.
|
| |
-
ENGL 013 English as a Second Language: More Complex Structural Patterns and Advanced Composition Credits: (3-0) 3
Conservation, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary and idioms, more complex structural patterns, and advanced composition.
Prerequisites: ENGL 003 or placement.
Notes: Does not count toward graduation.
|
| |
-
ENGL 023 English as a Second Language: Listening and Reading, Grammar, Comprehension Credits: 3 to 5
Written and oral responses to written and oral sources. Reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary building, pronunciation, grammar and sentence structure, and formal and informal written and spoken English.
Prerequisites: Placement or permission of instructor.
Notes: Does not count toward graduation.
|
| |
-
ENGL 033 Basic Writing Credits: 1 to 3
Intensive work in grammar and usage, punctuation, and paragraph development.
Prerequisites: Appropriate student placement based on entry level assessment.
Notes: Does not count toward graduation.
|
| |
-
ENGL 101 Composition I Credits: (3-0) 3
Practice in the skills, research, and documentation needed for effective academic writing. Analysis of a variety of academic and non-academic texts, rhetorical structures, critical thinking, and audience will be included.
Prerequisites: Appropriate student placement based on entry level assessment or completion of ENGL 033 .
|
| |
-
ENGL 201 Composition II Credits: (3-0) 3
Study of and practice in writing persuasive prose, with the aim to improve writing skills in all disciplines. Includes literary analysis and requires a research report.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101
|
| |
-
ENGL 210 Introduction to Literature Credits: (3-0) 3
Readings in fiction, drama, and poetry to acquaint students with literature and aesthetic form.
|
| |
-
ENGL 212 World Literature II Credits: (3-0) 3
Selected works of world literature in translation since the Renaissance.
|
| |
-
ENGL 221 British Literature I Credits: (3-0) 3
A chronological survey of British literature from Old English through the 18th century.
Notes: ENGL 221 and ENGL 222 need not be taken in sequence.
|
| |
-
ENGL 222 British Literature II Credits: (3-0) 3
A chronological survey of British literature from the 19th century to the present.
Notes: ENGL 221 and ENGL 222 need not be taken in sequence.
|
| |
-
ENGL 241 American Literature I Credits: (3-0) 3
Background to and survey of major works from the beginnings to the Civil War.
Notes: ENGL 241 and ENGL 242 need not be taken in sequence.
|
| |
-
ENGL 242 American Literature II Credits: (3-0) 3
Background to and survey of major works from the Civil War to the present.
Notes: ENGL 241 and ENGL 242 need not be taken in sequence.
|
| |
-
ENGL 250 Science Fiction Credits: (3-0) 3
A survey of short stories and novels from the 19th century to the present.
|
| |
-
ENGL 279 Communication in the STEM Workplace Credits: (3-0) 3
Introductory course emphasizing written and oral forms of communication in the STEM workplace. Develops basic skills in preparing correspondence, resumes, short reports, graphics, presentations, and other types of professional communication commonly used in science and engineering fields.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 or equivalent and sophomore standing.
|
| |
-
ENGL 289 Explorations in STEM Communications Credits: (3-0) 3
Refines writing and speaking strategies used to communicate successfully in science and engineering fields. Explores how science, technology, and imagination shape professional communication and emphasizes the research, preparation, and delivery of audience-centered technical information in a variety of advanced oral and written genres, including project-based learning techniques used in STEM professions.
Prerequisites: ENGL 279 or (ENGL 101 and SPCM 101 ), and sophomore standing.
|
| |
-
ENGL 300 Environmental Literature & Culture Credits: (3-0) 3
An interdisciplinary survey of environmental culture, examining the relationship between literary, cultural, and scientific perspectives.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
|
| |
-
ENGL 330 Shakespeare Credits: (3-0) 3
Representative comedies, tragedies, and histories of Shakespeare.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 or permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
ENGL 343 Selected Authors Credits: (1-0) 1
A study of the work of one or several major literary figures. Authors may vary each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 or permission of instructor.
Notes: May be taken up to three (3) times with different authors.
|
| |
-
ENGL 350 Humor in American Culture Credits: (3-0) 3
The interdisciplinary study of American literary humor and its relationship to significant historical and regional issues.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
|
| |
-
ENGL 360 Studies in European Literature Credits: (3-0) 3
The interdisciplinary study of a facet of European literature through focus on literature of a particular century, a specific country or individual authors such as 19th century nationalism, literature of France, or James Joyce.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Notes: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours on different topics.
|
| |
-
ENGL 374 Studies in American Literature Credits: 1 to 3
The interdisciplinary study of American literature through focus on a particular facet of the American experience, such as a national issue or concern, a unique historical period or literary genre, or a distinct segment of U.S. society.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Notes: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours on different topics.
|
| |
-
ENGL 391 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
ENGL 392 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: A maximum of 6 credits of special topics will be allowed for degree credit.
|
Engineering Management |
| |
-
ENGM 435/535 Optimization Techniques Credits: (3-0) 3
The course develops basic judgment and competence in using quantitative methods in engineering or management decisions. Students will study various types of linear programming techniques, including simplex, transportation and assignment methods and post-optimal sensitivity analysis. In addition, network-type problems, critical-path methods, dynamic and decision tree techniques will be covered. Some basic mathematical theory is taught and the computer is used to solve both assigned problems and problems developed by the student in a particular field of interest.
Notes: Students enrolled in ENGM 535 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in ENGM 435.
|
| |
-
ENGM 615 Nonparametric Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3
Theory and application of commonly used distribution-free test statistics, including sign and Wilcoxon tests, and corresponding nonparametric point and interval estimators. Additionally, basic tests of three or more samples, and other selected topics.
|
| |
-
ENGM 620 Quality Management Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is intended as an introduction to the philosophies, concepts, and tools of Total Quality Management. Topics include: An introduction to the philosophies of Juran, Deming, and Taguchi; total quality and quality improvement; quality and technology; and managing a quality environment. Elements of statistical process control, including pareto diagrams, box plots, histograms, and control charts will also be investigated using a commercial software package. Special projects and current readings in quality management will be assigned.
|
| |
-
ENGM 621 Statistical Process Control Credits: (3-0) 3
This course covers the application of statistical methods to problems in quality and process control. Statistical topics include: basics of processes and variability, statistically controlled processes, variable and attribute control charts, moving averages, and process capability.
Prerequisites: MATH 281 or MATH 381 or permission of instructor
|
| |
-
ENGM 625 Innovation and Commercialization Credits: (3-0) 3
This course covers the practical aspects of developing an innovative idea or new technology from conceptualization through commercialization. Course topics include product innovation, product development, technology forecasting, technology transfer, small business development resources, and commercialization.
|
| |
-
ENGM 632 Stochastic Models in Operations Research Credits: (3-0) 3
Probabilistic quantitative methods are developed. These include project control (PERT), decision trees, risk analysis, queuing, Markov chains, mathematical modeling and Monte Carlo simulation. Computer programs are used to solve practical problems after the techniques are developed and understood.
Prerequisites: MATH 281 or MATH 381 or permission of instructor
|
| |
Page: 1
| 2
| 3
| 4
| 5
| 6
| 7
| 8
| 9
| 10
| 11
-> 13 |
>
Print this Page