Summer 2021 Courses

Please Note: Courses are subject to change. Please visit the Course Catalog for up-to-date information.

• CET

  CET 1213: Introduction to Construction

  Overview of the entire construction industry with emphasis on construction materials, methods and systems. Both building and heavy highway construction drawings and their interpretation. Previously offered as CMT 1213 and CMT 1214.

   

  CET 2253: Printreading & BIM

  Principles of 2D and 3D graphic communication are applied to reading and drawing construction plans. Techniques for measuring items of construction work from plans and specifications are also covered. Previously offered as CMT 2253. Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in MATH 1513 or ALEKS score greater or equal to 60 or permission of instructor.

   

  CET 3273: Scheduling Construction Projects

  Scheduling basics, including bar charts and critical-path methods; manual and computer techniques using current software; emphasis on using schedules for construction project management. Previously offered as CMT 3273. Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in CMT 2263, or CET 2263 or permission of department.

   

  CET 3322: Construction Practicum I

  Supervised field experience in construction; 400 hours minimum documented time required. Previously offered as CMT 3331 and CMT 3322. Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in (CMT 1213 and CET 1213) and (CMT 2253 or CET 2253), or permission of department.

   

  CET 3332: Construction Practicum II

  Supervised temporary, full-time employment in construction, emphasizing field and office engineering and a variety of project management functions; 400 hours minimum documented time required. Previously offered as CMT 3332 and CMT 3333. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in (CMT 2263 or CET 2263), (CMT 3322 or CET 3322) and CIVE 3614 or permission of department.

• EET

  EET 1003: Intro to Microcomputer Programming

  Programming a microcomputer using a spreadsheet and in BASIC. Application of algorithms to solve defined problems and an introduction to the numerical limitations of small machines. Previously offered as ECT 1003. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

• ENGR

  ENGR 1322: Engineering Design with CAD

  Introduction to engineering design using modern design methodologies and computer-aided tools. Design, construction and testing through participation in a multidisciplinary team-based design project contest.

   

  ENGR 1332: Engineering Design With CAD for MAE

  Introduction to engineering design using modern design methodologies and computer-aided tools appropriate for mechanical and aerospace engineering. Design, construction and testing through participation in a multidisciplinary team based design project contest.

   

  ENGR 1412: Introductory Engineering Computer Programming

  Programming to solve problems typical of practice in engineering. Techniques and methods.

• ENSC

  ENSC 2113: Statics

  Resultants of force systems, static equilibrium of rigid bodies, statics of structures, and fluid statics. Shear and moment diagrams. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2144 and either PHYS 1114 or PHYS 2014 with grade of "C" or better.

  ENSC 2123: Elementary Dynamics

  Kinematics and kinetics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies from a Newtonian viewpoint using vector algebra and calculus. Work-energy and impulse-momentum principles. Planar and three-dimensional kinetics and kinematics of rigid bodies. Prerequisite(s): ENSC 2113 with a grade of "C" or better.

  ENSC 2143: Strength of Materials

  Bending moments, deformation and displacement in elastic and plastic deformable bodies. Axial, torsional and shear loads. Buckling stress transformations and combined loads. Prerequisite(s): ENSC 2113 with grade of "C" or better.

   

  ENSC 2213: Thermodynamics

  Properties of substances and principles governing changes in form of energy. First and second laws. Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 1314, CHEM 1414 or CHEM 1515, MATH 2144, PHYS 2014.

   

  ENSC 2613: Intro to Electrical Science

  Elements of electrical engineering; AC and DC circuits, mesh and node formulation of network equations, steady-state response to sinusoids, energy, power and power factor. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2153 and PHYS 2114.

   

  ENSC 3233: Fluid Mechanics

  The study of fluid properties, statics, conservation equations, dimensional analysis and similitude, viscous flow in ducts, inviscid flow, boundary layer theory, open channel flow, turbomachinery and fluid measurement techniques. Prerequisite(s): ENSC 2113 and MATH 2153 with a grade of "C" or better.

• ETM

  ETM 5153: Foundations of Engineering Management 

  Principles and practices of the management of engineering and technology activities. Focus is on the tools and methods for solving problems in service and industrial systems. Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSETM program or consent of instructor.

    

  ETM 5511: Capstone Preparation

  Introduction to the requirements for the ETM Capstone Project, including problem statements, strategic implications, management systems, and problem metrics. Emphasis is placed on persuasive technical communication. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSETM program and at least 17 hours earned toward MSETM degree or departmental permission.

• FEMP

  FEMP 5123: Intro to Emergency Management

  Examines the content and historical evolution of emergency management, current state of science including terminology, concepts, theories, and methods employed.

   

  FEMP 6303: Populations at Risk

  Describes populations at risk for increased injury, death and property loss. Identifies policies, programs and resources for risk reduction. Applies research for purposes of planning and capacity building. This course is the same as POLS 6303. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. 

• FPST 

  FPST 2153: Fire Protection Management

  Applied human relations, technical knowledge and skills for achieving optimum effectiveness from a fire protection organization.

   

  FPST 2243: Design & Analysis of Sprinkler Systems

  Detailed current standards for selection, design, installation, operation and maintenance of automatic fire suppression systems. Laboratory problems on applicable technological principles. Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in FPST 1373, FPST 2483, ENGR 1322 or GENT 1153 or CMT 2203.

   

  FPST 2343: Elements of Industrial Hygiene

  Toxic or irritating substances, physical, biological, ergonomic and other occupational stress factors causing employee illness or discomfort. Environmental pollution sources and controls. Previously offered as FPST 2344. Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in STAT 2013, CHEM 1515 or CHEM 1225 or CHEM 1414.

   

  FPST 4050: Explosion & Fire Impact on Infrastructure

  Special technical problems in fire protection and safety. Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department head.

   

• IEM

  IEM 3503: Engineering Economic Analysis

  Development and use of time value of money models. Bases for comparison of alternatives, including present worth, annual worth, rate of return and payout period methods. Decision-making among independent, dependent, capital-constrained and unequal-life projects. Replacement, breakeven and minimum cost analyses. Depreciation and depletion methods and their effect on corporate income taxes, leading to after-tax cash flow analysis. Introduction to financial reports. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2153 with grade of "C" or better or MATH 2133 with grade of "C" or better.

   

  IEM 3513: Economic Decision Analysis

  Quantitative evaluation of investment alternatives for non-engineering majors. The role of interest in economic equivalence and in formulating economic comparisons based on present worth, annual equivalent, rate of return and payout criteria. Accounting, depreciation and income tax considerations. Benefit-cost and cost-effectiveness analysis. Cost estimation and allowance for variance in estimates. Not available for credit in industrial engineering curriculum. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2123 with grade of "C" or better.

   

  IEM 5603: Project Management

   A systems approach to planning, organizing, scheduling and controlling projects. The behavioral and quantitative aspects of project management. Importance of working with personnel as well as technology. Project management software utilized. Prerequisite(s): IEM 4413 or equivalent.

• MAE

  MAE 3013: Engineering Analysis & Methods I

  Setup and solution of equations which govern mechanical engineering systems. Application and solution of the governing equations to describe the steady state or transient behavior of dynamics, mechanics and circuit problems. Linear sets of equations, ODEs will be used to describe systems. Solutions may be simplified using complex numbers of Fourier/Laplace transforms. Numerical methods for solutions will be covered. Data analysis, quality control and statistical hypothesis testing will be covered. Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in PHYS 2114 and MATH 2233.

   

  MAE 3153: Intro to MAE Design

  Identify, formulate and solve complex interdisciplinary engineering problems by applying principles of design, engineering science and mathematics. Prerequisite(s): Grades of "C" or higher in ENSC 2113 and ENSC 2213 and (ENSC 2123 and ENSC 2143 and MAE 3333 or concurrency).

   

  MAE 3233: Heat Transfer

  Mechanisms of heat transfer. Steady and transient conduction, free and forced convection, heat exchanger design and analysis, radiation and multiphase behavior. Numerical methods, dimensional analysis and boundary layer theory. Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in MAE 3333 or concurrency.

   

  MAE 4263: Energy Conversion Systems

  This course covers the use of renewable and non-renewable energy sources in power production. Energy conversion processes are analyzed, and performance characteristics of components and systems are modeled using modern computational methods. Applications include overall design of conventional Rankine power systems and may also include design of nuclear, solar, wind, wave, thermoelectric, and geothermal energy systems. Prerequisite(s): Grades of "C" or higher in MAE 3153 and MAE 3524.

   

  MAE 4313: Advanced Processing of Engineered Materials

  Introduction of novel processing methods for a range of engineered materials, such as electro-slag remelting, vacuum melting, melting to remove tramp elements, precision casting, sintering, hot-pressing, directional solidification, mechanical alloying, liquid infiltration, net-shaped finishing, superplastic forming, sol-gel processing, float glass process, tape laying, microwave processing, laser processing, CVD and PVD, sputtering, ion plating, ultraprecision machining and grinding, polishing and lapping, multilayer coatings, Czhochralski single crystal growth, processing of nanocrystalline materials, engineered surfaces and surface modification, and layer processing for electronic materials. Prerequisite(s): Grades of "C" or higher in ENSC 3313 and MAE 3153.

   

• MET

  MET 4023: Advanced Mechanical Computer-Aided Design

  Computer-aided design methodologies and processes. State-of-the-art technologies and methodologies in 3D modeling and design processes. Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or better in MET 1223 or MET 2223 or ENGR 1332 or equivalent.

   

  MET 4113: Practical Computational Fluid Dynamics

  An introduction to the practical use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) commercial software. Students will be introduced to the concepts governing CFD, but the majority of the class will be utilized in learning the use of a popular commercial code. May not be used for degree credit with MET 5113. Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or better in MET 3313 or ENSC 3233. 

   

   

  MET 5113: Practical Computational Fluid Dynamics

  An introduction to the practical use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) commercial software. Students will be introduced to the concepts governing CFD, but the majority of the class will be utilized in learning the use of a popular commercial code. May not be used for degree credit with MET 4113. Prerequisite(s): MET 3313 or ENSC 3233.

Fall 2021 Courses

Please Note: Courses are subject to change. Please visit the Course Catalog for up-to-date information.

• ECEN

  ECEN 5363: Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits

  Analysis and design of CMOS mixed-signal IC for VLSI systems. Topics include comparators, switched-capacitor circuits, sample-and-hold, Nyquist and oversampling ADC/DAC, delta-sigma modulation, and digital calibration techniques.

   

  ECEN 5773 Intelligent Systems

  Introduction to the state-of-the art intelligent control and system successfully deployed to industrial and defense applications. Emerging intelligent algorithms (e.g., NN, FS, GA, EP, DES); intelligent control architecture (e.g., bottom-up, top-down, seminotics); reinforcement learning and hybrid systems; and case studies and design projects. Same course as MAE 5773. Prerequisite(s): ECEN 5733.

   

  ECEN 6001: PhD Seminar Series

  Seminar series for PhD studies and research. Prerequisite(s): Approval of ECEN department head.

• EET

  EET 1003: Intro to Microcomputer Programming

  Programming a microcomputer using a spreadsheet and in BASIC. Application of algorithms to solve defined problems and an introduction to the numerical limitations of small machines. Previously offered as ECT 1003. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

   

  EET 1104: Fundamentals of Electricity

  Elementary principles of electricity covering basic electric units. Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s law, circuit solutions, network solutions, magnetism, inductance and capacitance. Previously offered as ECT 1104. May not be used for degree credit with EET 1134 or EET 1101. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MATH 2123 or MATH 2144 or Consent of Instructor.

   

  EET 1134: Fundamentals of DC Circuits

  Elementary principles of dc electricity laboratory for Non-EET students covering basic electrical units, Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Law, circuit solutions, network solutions, magnetism, inductance and capacitance. May be substituted for EET 1104 and grade of “B” or better and consent of the department. May not be used for degree credit with EET 1101. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MATH 2123 or MATH 2144 or consent of instructor.

   

  EET 1214: Fundamentals of AC Circuits

  Elementary principles of ac electricity laboratory for Non-EET students covering basic electrical units, The use of network theorems and phasors, coupled circuits, resonance, filters and power will be studied. May be substituted for EET 1244 with grade of “B” or better and consent of the department. May not be used for degree credit with EET 1201. Prerequisite(s): ("C" or better in EET 1104 OR "C" or better in EET 1134) AND ("C" or better in MATH 2123 OR "C" or better in MATH 2144) or consent of instructor.

   

  EET 1244: Circuit Analysis I

  Analysis of AC electric circuits. The use of network theorems and phasors, coupled circuits, resonance, filters, and power. Course previously offered as ECT 1244. May not be used for degree credit with EET 1214 or EET 1201. Prerequisite(s): ("C" or better in EET 1104 OR "B" or better in EET 1134) AND ("C" or better in MATH 2123 OR "C" or better in MATH 2144) OR consent of instructor.

   

  EET 2544: Pulse & Digital Techniques

  Electronic circuits used in digital control and computation. Pulse generation, Boolean algebra and logic circuits. Course previously offered as ECT 2544. Prerequisite(s): ("C" or better in EET 1104 or "B" or better in EET 1134) OR Equivalent taken concurrently.

   

  EET 3124: Project Design & Fabrication

  Methods of designing, analyzing and fabricating electronic circuits using standard software packages. Heat transfer characteristics and problem solutions are included. Course previously offered as ECT 3124. Prerequisite(s): ("C" or better in EET 1244 OR "B" or better in EET 1214) AND "C" or better in EET 2544 AND "C" or better in EET 2635 OR Instructor Approval.

   

  EET 3264: Microprocessors II

  A continuation of EET 3254. Programming and interfacing of microcontrollers in embedded application, including interrupts, EEPROM, serial programming, interfacing, power management, algorithms, stepper motor control. Course previously offered as ECT 3264. Prerequisite(s): EET 2303 with a grade of "C" or better and EET 3254 with a grade of "C" or better.

   

  EET 3423: Applied Analysis for Technology

  Applications of elements of matrix algebra, ordinary differential equations, Fourier series, and infinite series to problems in engineering technology. Previously offered as GENT 3123. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2133 with a grade of "C" or better OR MATH 2153 with a grade of "C" or better.

   

  EET 3524: Advanced Logic Circuits

  Computer-based design, simulation and implementation of digital/mixed-signal systems using programmable logic, field programmable gate arrays, ASICs and system-on-chip technology. Prerequisite(s): EET 2544 with a grade of "C" or better.

   

   

   EET 3803: Fundamentals of Mechatronics

  Fundamentals of mechatronic systems and components. Different modelling approaches used for mechatronics systems, sensors and actuators, data acquisition and interfacing, signal conditioning, and PLC’s. Previously offered as GENT 3503. Same course as MET 3803. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in EET 2635.

   

  EET 4314: Elements of Control

  Principles of analog and digital control, with emphasis on the analysis of feedback control systems in their various conceptual configurations. Application of feedback control theory to the analysis and design of present day circuits and systems. Use of circuit analysis software. Course previously offered as ECT 4314. Prerequisite(s): "C" or better in EET 3113 AND "C" or better in EET 3363 AND "C" or better in EET 3423.

   

  EET 4654: Microwave Techniques

  Study of topics pertaining to VHF behavior of circuits and systems. Transmission line theory: wave equations, SWR, impedance calculations and transformations, and lossy lines. Extensive use of the Smith chart to solve transmission line problems. Introduction to Maxwell's equations, with emphasis on steady state. Wave propagation in rectangular waveguides. Introduction to antennas. Modeling of transistors at VHF, UHF, and microwave frequencies. Design and analysis of transistor amplifiers at VHF using y and s parameters. Designing LC impedance matching networks. Previously offered as ECT 4654. Prerequisite(s): "C" or better in EET 2635 and "C" or better in EET 3354.

   

  EET 4803: Mechatronics System Design

  Modelling of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components. Feedback control systems, electro-hydraulic drives, electrical drives, and microcontroller programming. Previously offered as GENT 4503. Same course as MET 4803. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in GENT 3123 and EET 3803 (can be concurrent enrollment in GENT 3123).

   

  EET 4833: Industrial Project Design I

  Course mirrors the design process in industry. Topics covered are design team formation, identify objectives, define design specifications, write specifications, create a state of work and Gantt chart, create a project budget, perform a preliminary design review, design prototype. Previously offered as EET 4832 and ECT 4832. Prerequisite(s): "C" or better in EET 3124 AND ("C" or better in EET 3264 OR Concurrent) AND "C" or better in EET 3363 AND 10 credit hours of upper-division courses.

• ENGR

  ENGR 1412: Introductory Engineering Computer Programming

  Programming to solve problems typical of practice in engineering. Techniques and methods.

• ENSC 

  ENSC 2113: Statics

  Resultants of force systems, static equilibrium of rigid bodies, statics of structures, and fluid statics. Shear and moment diagrams. Prerequisite(s): Either MATH 2133 or MATH 2144 and either PHYS 1114 or PHYS 2014 with grades of "C" or better.

     

  ENSC 3233: Fluid Mechanics

  The study of fluid properties, statics, conservation equations, dimensional analysis and similitude, viscous flow in ducts, inviscid flow, boundary layer theory, open channel flow, turbomachinery and fluid measurement techniques. Prerequisite(s): ENSC 2113 and MATH 2153 with a grade of "C" or better.

• ETM

  ETM 5111: Intro to Strategy, Technology & Integration

  Introduces students to the discipline of engineering and technology management, emphasizing the importance of strategy, technology, and integration, where timing of products and services are keys to market success. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSETM program or consent of instructor.

   

  ETM 5133: Capstone to Strategy, Technology & Integration

  Independent analysis of a business problem. Student prepares a proposal and report that makes substantive use of MSETM material, and is a notable and relevant contribution to the student's organization. Readings and discussions. Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in last semester of MSETM program or consent of advisor.

   

  ETM 5163: Business Innovation & Technology

  Advanced study of innovation and technology in a business setting. Strategic development of internal and external innovation. Planning, implementation, evaluation and control technology. No degree credit for those with credit in MGMT 5553 Management of Technology and Innovation.

   

  ETM 5241: Strategic Project Management

  Overview of traditional project management concepts and techniques (i.e., Gantt charts, PERT, CPT) along with several technical issues related to their effective use. Fundamental nature of the problems associated with several technical issues related to their effective use. Fundamental nature of the problems associated with effectively managing and coordination of multiple discrete projects within an overall systems integration initiative. A framework for addressing these problems. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MS in ETM program or consent of instructor.

   

  ETM 5341: Leadership Strategies for Technical Professionals

  Leadership strategies, principles, styles and dynamics that must be understood by technical professionals engaged in the creation of products, processes, and services in technology-based organizations. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ETM program or consent of instructor.

   

  ETM 5351: Planning Technical Projects

  Techniques and tools for project definition, staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and time estimation. Behavioral and quantitative dimensions of project management. Performance measures of project progress and completion. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSETM program or consent of instructor.

   

  ETM 5511: Capstone Preparation

  Introduction to the requirements for the ETM Capstone Project, including problem statements, strategic implications, management systems, and problem metrics. Emphasis is placed on persuasive technical communication. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSETM program and at least 17 hours earned toward MSETM degree or departmental permission.

   

  ETM 5943: Lean Sigma Implementation

  Introduction to the implementation skills necessary to successfully apply lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts and manage continuous improvement within a small to mid-sized firm. Successfully combining leadership, organizational dynamics, and skills in meeting customer expectations. Planning, applying, and monitoring these learned skills. Prerequisite(s): IEM 5113, admission to the MSETM program or departmental permission.

• FEMP

  FEMP 3103: Intro to Emergency Management

  An overview of the history and philosophy of the current emergency management system. Concepts, issues and programs associated with the development of an emergency management program. Local, state and federal roles and responsibilities for responding to disasters and emergencies with emphasis on man-made natural and technological hazards. This course is the same as POLS 3813.

   

  FEMP 5013: Research Design & Methodology

  Overview of research design methods and skills necessary for conducting research projects, including: conceptualization and operationalization, literature review, deductive and inductive theorizing, hypothesis testing, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, maintaining research records, experiment design, data validation, result presentation, and research ethics. Same course as FSEP 5013 and MERO 5013. Previously offered as POLS 5103. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

   

  FEMP 5243: Mitigation

  Structural and non-structural mitigation approaches to hazard reduction; description of policies, programs and planning methods relevant to all governmental levels; and review of research and case studies of mitigation efforts. This course is the same as POLS 6313. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

   

  FEMP 5313: Political & Community Relations for Fire & Emergency Managment Administration

  Navigating the political and policy context of emergency services administration including understanding how to develop and pass legislation and municipal codes affecting emergency services. Other topics include communicating with politicians, other agency administrators, and the community and building coalitions with relevant actors, agencies and governments. This course is the same as POLS 6213. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

   

  FEMP 5423: Labor Management for Fire & Emergency Management

  Current practices, problems and issues in labor administration for fire and emergency services agencies, including managing human resources, labor relations, affirmative action policies, and community representation.

   

  FEMP 6023: Quantitative Methods for Fire & Emergency Management II

  An advanced course that builds on the introductory level of statistics. Develop a systematic and critical understanding of alternative quantitative approaches and methodologies of fire and emergency management research. This course is the same as POLS 6123. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and FEMP 5013 and FEMP 5023 or consent of instructor.

   

  FEMP 6103: Proseminar in Fire & Emergency Management

  Examines scope of the fire and emergency management field as an area of academic inquiry. This course is the same as POLS 6003. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

• FPST 

  FPST 3143: Life Safety Analysis

  Life safety concepts related to building codes including means of egress design criteria and components, exits, component details, occupancy types, occupancy load, emergency lighting, marking of means of egress, evacuation movement, human performance capabilities, human response to fire cues, occupant pre-evacuation, and toxicology. Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in FPST 1213 and FPST 1373 and (FPST 2243 or CMT 3463 or ARCH 2263).

   

  FPST 3373: Fire Dynamics

  Fundamental thermodynamics of combustion, fire chemistry and fire behavior. The physical evidence left by fire for investigation and the use of computer models to study fire behavior. Previously offered as FPST 4373. Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 1314 or CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1515, MATH 2133 or MATH 2153, STAT 2013, FPST 2483, and GENT 3433 or ENSC 2213 or GENT 4433.

   

  FPST 4333: System & Process Safety Analysis

  Fire and safety techniques to anticipate, recognize and control hazards. Fault Tree, HazOp, FMEA and other process safety techniques. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in FPST 2023, STAT 2013, and MATH 2123 or MATH 2144.

   

  FPST 4982: Fire Protection & Safety Projects I

  Two-semester project with team format. Team members work with sponsors and faculty who serve as mentors in fields related to their topics. Students complete topic selection, progress reports, final reports, and poster presentations. Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1123 or ENGL 1313. A grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 3323. A grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in FPST 3013.

• FSEP

  FSEP 5013: Research Design & Methodology

  Overview of research design methods and skills necessary for conducting research projects, including: conceptualization and operationalization, literature review, deductive and inductive theorizing, hypothesis testing, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, maintaining research records, experiment design, data validation, result presentation, and research ethics. Same course as FEMP 5013 and MERO 5013. Previously offered as GENT 5013. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

   

  FSEP 5033: Risk Analysis

  Identification of various risks and analytical treatment of those risks in various work settings, such as energy, mechanical and construction. Previously offered as GENT 5033. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

   

  FSEP 5123: Advanced Special Hazard Suppression and Detection

  Design and analysis of special hazard suppression and detection systems using code requirements. Emphasis is also placed on the ability to select the appropriate system for a given hazard. May not be used with FPST 3113. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of STEM coursework or instructor consent.

• IEM 

  IEM 3503: Engineering Economic Analysis

  Development and use of time value of money models. Bases for comparison of alternatives, including present worth, annual worth, rate of return and payout period methods. Decision-making among independent, dependent, capital-constrained and unequal-life projects. Replacement, breakeven and minimum cost analyses. Depreciation and depletion methods and their effect on corporate income taxes, leading to after-tax cash flow analysis. Introduction to financial reports. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2153 with grade of "C" or better or MATH 2133 with grade of "C" or better.

   

  IEM 4953: Industrial Assessment & Improvement

  Plant assessment and improvement-based concepts, strategies, and tools for manufacturing operations. Emphasis is on small to medium-sized manufacturing operations. Issues include energy, water, waste, quality, and productivity analysis across the organization from a systems perspective. Justification of improvement projects and measurement of results. May not be used for degree credit with IEM 5953 or MET 4953. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of instructor.

   

  IEM 5013: Intro to Optimization

  Introduction to mathematical optimization with an emphasis on linear, integer, network, and convex optimization. Effective formulization techniques, basic mathematical and algorithmic concepts, and software solution of large-scale problems arising in the practice of operations research, industrial and systems engineering, management sciences, and analytics. Prerequisite(s): IEM 4013 or equivalent.

   

  IEM 5503: Financial & Advanced Capital Investment Analysis

  An understanding of financial concepts and markets, and an advanced treatment of proper methods of capital project selection under risk and uncertainty. Decision making under capital rationing. Financial environment and valuing securities, representing cash flows, selecting investments, avoiding common pitfalls, evaluating timing consideration, depreciation and corporate taxation, replacement analysis, and incorporating risk and uncertainty. Prerequisite(s): IEM 3503, IEM 4013, STAT 4033 or IEM 3103 or equivalent.

     

  IEM 5813: Performance Measurement Systems

  Strategies and methods to define, measure, and apply individual, group- and organizational-level performance metrics in a variety of service and production contexts. Implementation and effective use of metrics. Measurement's role in a management system, managerial decision styles and preferences, operational definitions of performance, processes for identifying and applying metrics, performance measurement tools and techniques, data collection, portrayal of quantitative and qualitative information, and the role of computer technology in measurement system application. Prerequisite(s): IEM 3813, IEM 4413 or equivalents.

   

  IEM 5953: Industrial Assessment & Improvement

  Plant assessment and improvement-based concepts, strategies, and tools for manufacturing operations. Emphasis is on small to medium-sized manufacturing operations. Issues include energy, water, waste, quality, and productivity analysis across the organization from a systems perspective. Justification of improvement projects and measurement of results. May not be used for degree credit with IEM 4953 or MET 4953. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of instructor.

• MAE

  MAE 3013: Engineering Analysis & Methods I

  Setup and solution of equations which govern mechanical engineering systems. Application and solution of the governing equations to describe the steady state or transient behavior of dynamics, mechanics and circuit problems. Linear sets of equations, ODEs will be used to describe systems. Solutions may be simplified using complex numbers of Fourier/Laplace transforms. Numerical methods for solutions will be covered. Data analysis, quality control and statistical hypothesis testing will be covered. Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in PHYS 2014 and MATH 2233.

   

  MAE 3233: Heat Transfer

  Mechanisms of heat transfer. Steady and transient conduction, free and forced convection, heat exchanger design and analysis, radiation and multiphase behavior. Numerical methods, dimensional analysis and boundary layer theory. Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in MAE 3333 or concurrency.

   

  MAE 3293: Fundamentals of Aerodynamics

  Introduction to aerodynamic concepts; governing equations of gas flows in one and two dimensions. Inviscid, incompressible flow, flow over airfoils, flow over finite wings, 3D flow; Compressible flow; Basic thermodynamic and dynamic equations. Nozzle and duct flows, choking, normal and oblique shock waves, Prandtl-Meyer expansions, subsonic compressible flow over airfoils, compressible flow through nozzles, intro into viscous flows. Priority enrollment is given to Aerospace Engineering majors. Prerequisite(s): Grades of “C” or higher in MATH 2233 and MAE 3333.

   

  MAE 3324: Mechanical Design I

  Introduction to the design process. Consideration of reliability, factors of safety, product liability, and economics. Use of codes, standards, and other design resources. Stress analysis of mechanical components such as beams, rings, cylinders, and shafts. Analysis of stiffness and deflection of straight and curved beams, frames, columns, and links. Consideration of static and fatigue failure theories for various types of engineering materials. Incorporation of stress and deformation analyses and applicable material failure theories literatively until all design needs and constraints are satisfied. Same course as MAE 3323. Prerequisite(s): Grades of "C" or higher in ENSC 3313 and MAE 3153.

    

  MAE 5773: Intelligent Systems

  Introduction to the state-of-the art intelligent control and system successfully deployed to industrial and defense applications. Emerging intelligent algorithms (e.g., bottom-up, top-down, seminotics); reinforcement learning and hybrid systems; and case studies and design projects. Same course as ECEN 5773. Prerequisite(s): MAE 5733 or ECEN 5733.

• MET 

  MET 3803: Fundamentals of Mechatronics

  Fundamentals of mechatronic systems and components. Different modelling approaches used for mechatronics systems, sensors and actuators, data acquisition and interfacing, signal conditioning, and PLCs. Previously offered as GENT 3503. Same course as EET 3803. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in EET 3104 or EET 2635.

  MET 4113: Practical Computational Fluid Dynamics

  An introduction to the practical use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) commercial software. Students will be introduced to the concepts governing CFD, but the majority of the class will be utilized in learning the use of a popular commercial code. May not be used for degree credit with MET 5113. Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or better in MET 3313 or ENSC 3233.

   

  MET 4953: Industrial Assessment & Improvement

  Plant assessment and improvement-based concepts, strategies, and tools for manufacturing operations. Emphasis is on small to medium-sized manufacturing operations. Issues include energy, water, waste, quality, and productivity analysis across the organization from a systems perspective. Justification of improvement projects and measurement of results. May not be used for degree credit with IEM 4953 or IEM 5953. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of instructor.

   

  MET 5113: Practical Computational Fluid Dynamics

  An introduction to the practical use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) commercial software. Students will be introduced to the concepts governing CFD, but the majority of the class will be utilized in learning the use of a popular commercial code. May not be used for degree credit with MET 4113. Prerequisite(s): MET 3313 or ENSC 3233.

• MSE

  MSE 5043: Advanced Materials Characterization 

  Advances in materials require availability, training, and proficiency in advanced instrumentation to characterize materials at length scales from macro- to nanometer-scale. This course is to introduce fundamental concepts forming the basis of different equipments, their operation and capability for developing advanced materials. This includes instruments such as SES, TEM, x-ray diffraction, FTIR, AFM, and Nanoindentation. The lectures will be complemented with hands-on experience to students in labs housing these equipments. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and permission of instructor.

   

  MSE 5093: Fundamentals of Materials Science

  MSE 5093 is a first-year graduate course that covers basic concepts in materials science. The course is designed for both materials science and engineering graduates and graduates with other engineering or science backgrounds (physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, etc.). Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

   

  MSE 5103: Electrical & Optical Properties of Ceramics

  Inorganic ceramic materials are useful in many applications because of their electrical, optical, dielectric, and magnetic properties. These are important for advancing performance and reliability of existing and new products for aerospace, electronics and medical systems. This course is to introduce fundamental concepts for the understanding of principles of electrical and optical behaviors of ceramic materials including atomic structure, conduction mechanisms, processing and electrical-optical properties. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and permission of instructor.