A listing of offered courses follows with prerequisites. Please note that some courses do have additional fees associated with them. The credit value of each course is represented by the number in brackets.
ARC 511 Architectural Studio I [6]
Problem oriented studio offered to first-year, first semester, graduate students. Problems are intended to broaden and deepen individual understanding of the process, theories, and systems that influence the design of the built environment. Emphasis is on the thorough examination of all aspects of building. Field trips and design project work are required. Prerequisites: AET 352 and AET 367, or equivalent.
ARC 512 Advanced Site Planning [4]
Emphasizing the nature of landscape as a built environment, course work ranges in scale from the national landscape to the specific site. Study includes a broad investigation of the built landscape, from physical landform and technical issues to the case studies of typological and prototypical examples of site design. Case studies, field trips, and system design project work are required. Prerequisites: AET 244, AET 352, and AET 367; or equivalent.
ARC 513 Advanced Building Systems [3]
Design analysis and performance characteristics of building environmental systems, emphasizing heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting systems. In addition, building electrical systems, acoustics, water, waste, and drainage systems are covered in terms of fundamental theory, designs, and calculations. Case studies, field trips, and system design project work are required. Prerequisite: AET 241 or equivalent.
ARC 514 Advanced Digital Presentations [4]
This course is offered as an advanced design course concerned with the integration of computer modeling, animations, and multimedia technologies into the design methods of the architectural profession. It stresses the need to integrate critical thinking about computer technology and focused learning of software tools and methods. Software used may vary per instructor and requires no previous knowledge of these specific tools; however, students should have a fundamental knowledge of and comfort with computer and operating systems. Prerequisite: AET 358 or equivalent.
ARC 521 Architectural Studio II [6]
Elective problem-oriented studio offered to first-year, second-semester, graduate students. Introspective problems are intended to broaden and deepen individual understanding of the process, theories, and systems that influence the design of the built environment. Emphasis is on the thorough examination of all aspects of building. This studio consists of a single comprehensive design project. As such, the individual program and design solution must be recorded in a bound format similar to that required for the thesis. Field trips and design project work are required. Prerequisite: ARC 511 or equivalent.
ARC 522 Advanced Building Economics [4]
Individual and team analyses of architectural development proposals addressing relevant economic topics and trends. Proposals are analyzed for development, construction, and finance. Economic and social factors having an impact on real estate values are examined. The economics of architectural development in general is the basis for further analysis of individual project types, including education, research/ technology, commercial, and healthcare. Micro and macro-level developments are explored, and their relative economic impacts are investigated. Prerequisites: ARC 511, ARC 512, and ARC 513; or equivalent; or permission of instructor.
ARC 523 Advanced Structural Systems [3]
The development of an advanced working knowledge of building systems primarily comprising composites, including reinforced, high strength, and precast concrete; reinforced masonry; and emerging composites. Arches, shells, and plates are analyzed. Advanced computer applications assist the student in developing an understanding of the relationships between concept, material, form, and structural implication. Case studies, field trips, and system design project work are required. Prerequisites: AET 355, AET 364, and AET 474; or equivalent.
ARC 581 Independent Study [3]
Theoretical research on a specific topic identified by the student and accepted by the department faculty and chair. Topics may include structural systems, mechanical systems, architectural design methodologies, a specific style of architecture, and other areas as applicable. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
ARC 585 Seminar on Architectural Topics [3]
The purpose of this course is to introduce a way of thinking and communicating about architecture. The course introduces the mechanics and conventions of writing about architecture, and develops and clarifies an architectural point of view. Focusing on the generation of a personal architectural viewpoint, the course serves as a basis from which to critique the built environment. Prerequisites: AET 155 and 156, or equivalent.
ARC 586 Architectural Monuments [3]
This is a study-abroad course that focuses on a sampling of the most significant structures in the history of architecture. The course is designed for students who wish to study examples of architectural history in direct contact with the historic structures. Students are required to sketch, diagram, photograph, and understand these structures while documenting their work with an architectural portfolio project and a research paper. Students travel to and tour these historic structures with the instructor. Prerequisites: AET 155, AET 156 (or equivalent), and permission of instructor.
ARC 611 Architectural Studio III [6]
Problem-oriented studio offered to second-year, first-semester, graduate students. Problems are intended to broaden and deepen individual understanding of the process, theories, and systems that influence the design of the built environment. Emphasis is on the thorough examination of all aspects of building. Field trips and design project work are required. Prerequisites: ARC 511 and ARC 521, or equivalent.
ARC 612 Advanced Design Theory [4]
A course that presents deeper, often implicit and hidden motivations that influence architecture. Basic human values and beliefs leading to classical philosophies and aesthetics are explored. Major historical and contemporary propositions on architecture are surveyed. Typical topics range from the study of specific historical periods or schools of thought regarding design to the diverse trends in current architectural thinking. Prerequisites: AET 155 and AET 156, or equivalent.
ARC 613 Thesis Research [3]
Research for a singular design or design-related project as selected by the individual student. The course consists of independent research done at a sufficient depth to display a mastery of the process of defining an architectural problem, including the investigation and discussion of the procedural, physical, and intellectual limits of the problem. The course culminates with the publication of an architectural program, a theoretical statement, as well as the generation of all contextual information and design strategies necessary as the base for ARC 621 Master’s Thesis. Prerequisites: AET 470, ARC 511, ARC 521, and ARC 611; or equivalent; or permission of the chair.
ARC 621 Master’s Thesis [6]
Execution of a singular design or design-related project as selected by the individual student. The project is based on independent research and preliminary design work produced in ARC 613, and is of sufficient depth and breadth to display a mastery of design skills and comprehensive understanding of architectural issues related to form, process, judgment, representation, and communication. Prerequisites: ARC 511, ARC 521, ARC 611, and ARC 613; or equivalent; or permission of the chair.
ARC 622 Advanced Urban Issues [4]
Recognizing that contemporary patterns of urbanization around the world challenge traditional notions of urbanity and public space, this course exposes students to seminal European and American texts of urban theory that have shaped and continue to shape how architects and planners conceive of urban culture and understand the meaning of cities. Prerequisites: AET 155 and AET 156, or equivalent.
ARC 623 Advanced Professional Practice [3]
An examination of contemporary architectural practice, developing awareness and understanding of the profession, including the relationship of the profession to society, as well as organization, management, and documentation of the process of providing professional services. The study of codes and fire protection emphasizing the review of existing codes, code philosophy, code provisions, and the code-writing process. Prerequisite: AET 481 or equivalent.
CE 500/ME 510 Advanced Mechanics of Materials [3]
Relationships between stress and strain at a point; introduction to theory of elasticity; yield and fatigue failure theories; stress concentrations; unsymmetrical bending; shear center; torsion of hollow, thin-walled sections; introduction to finite elements. Prerequisites: ES 212 and M 242, or equivalents.
CE 501 Advanced Structural Design [3]
Design of prestressed concrete structural members. Plate girder design. Plastic design of steel beams and frames using the Load and Resistance Factor design method. Computer applications. Prerequisites: CE 312 or equivalent, and senior or graduate standing. Laboratory fee.
CE 502 Groundwater Hydrology [3]
An applied course dealing with groundwater hydrology and its interrelation with surface water; well hydraulics, pumping tests, and safe yield of aquifers; and some modeling of groundwater flow. Prerequisites: ES 320 or ME 340 or equivalent, and senior or graduate standing. Laboratory fee.
CE 503 Geographic Information Systems in Practice [3] (ENV)
Fundamentals of the ArcView GIS system, spatial data acquisition and manipulation, database creation and management, raster versus vector GIS, Integration of the Global Positioning System (GPS) technology into GIS practices, network analysis, GIS applied to solve engineering problems. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing, or permission of the instructor. Laboratory fee.
CE 504 Connecticut Environmental Regulations and Policy [3] (ENV)
Examination of federal and Connecticut state laws, state policies, and state statutes that industry must observe to be in compliance with the DEP’s permitting and enforcement programs. The Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act are examined and assessed for their strengths and weaknesses, as well as Connecticut state statute 22a-454. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in engineering, or permission of the instructor.
CE 507/ME 507 Finite Element Analysis [3]
Principles and applications of finite element method. The principle of virtual work is used to develop finite element equations for the representation and analysis of engineering structures. Hand calculations and computer modeling are used to analyze two- and three-dimensional constructs. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing, or permission of instructor. Laboratory fee.
CE 509/ME 509 Pollution Prevention [3] (ENV)
Assessment of pollution prevention technologies and lean manufacturing techniques used in industry to reduce waste generation. Understanding of how to implement pollution prevention into daily operations and analysis of capital investments to minimize waste. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in engineering, or permission of instructor.
CE 510 Simulation and Modeling of Transportation Systems [3]
Principles of simulation. Use of traffic simulation models for the planning, design, and operations of transportation systems. Simulation model development, calibration and validation. Traffic signal control and optimization strategies. Statistical design and analysis of simulation experiments. Performance measures analysis. Group project, written and oral presentation of the project. Prerequisites: Graduate or senior standing with CE 452. Laboratory fee.
CE 512 Traffic Flow Theory and Analysis [3]
Fundamentals of traffic flow theory are developed. Topics are the characteristics of macroscopic and microscopic traffic flow, the statistical distribution of traffic flow parameters, traffic stream models, car-following and continuum- flow models, shock wave analysis, queuing analysis, and traffic signal control and optimization. May be taken as a professional elective for senior civil engineering undergraduates. Prerequisites: Graduate or senior standing with CE 452, or permission of the instructor.
CE 514 Urban Transportation Planning [3]
Methodologies for planning multimodal transportation systems, trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice, traffic assignment, travel demand and network modeling, interrelationship of transportation and urban environment, data sources and collection, transport legislation and financing. Prerequisites: Graduate or senior standing with CE 452. Laboratory fee.
CE 523 Engineering Hydrology [3] (ENV)
The hydrologic cycle, Reynolds Transport Theorem, precipitation, stream flow, introduction to groundwater, hydraulic and hydrologic routing, data collection and analysis, statistical considerations. Primary emphasis is on surface water. Prerequisite: ME 340 or equivalent. Laboratory fee.
CE 524 Solid Waste Management [3] (ENV)
Systems approach to solid waste management: re-use, recycling, resource recovery, transportation, storage, and disposal of solid waste. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in engineering or permission of instructor.
CE 530 Geotechnical Engineering II [3]
The application of the principles of soil mechanics to the design of footings, retaining walls, pile foundations, caissons, and sheet piles; foundations on difficult soils and problems dealing with foundation settlement will be investigated. Prerequisites: CE 330 and senior or graduate standing in engineering, or permission of instructor.
CE 600 Graduate Project in Civil Engineering [3–9]
Independent study of an appropriate civil engineering topic selected by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor. Requirements vary according to whether 3, 6, or 9 credits are selected. Independent study topics related to students’ employment activities may be proposed. The usual schedule is one semester for each 3-credit increment, but accelerated schedules are possible with advisor approval. A written paper and an oral presentation are required. Prerequisites: Completion of at least 12 credits toward the M.Eng. degree in the civil engineering specialty and permission of faculty advisor.
CE 601 Structural Dynamics [3]
Behavior of structures and structural components exposed to time-dependent loadings. The study of lumped-mass multi-degree-of-freedom systems and their applications to structures. Introduction to earthquake analysis and design. Computer analysis of classical problems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
CE 609 Advanced Air Quality Engineering [3]
Air pollution meteorology; atmospheric dispersion modeling; historical air pollution incidents and problems; sources and properties of pollutants; process and equipment design for control, modification, or removal; legal considerations. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
CE 610 Hazardous Waste Management [3]
Prevention control, storage, transportation, containment, and treatment of hazardous waste; sources and properties of hazardous waste; relationship with other environmental concerns; legal and administrative issues. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
CE 612 Advanced Water Quality Engineering [3]
Physical, chemical, and biological water and waste water treatment from a unit operations or unit process approach. Design of system components to achieve desired water quality characteristics. Prerequisites: CE 420 and graduate standing, or permission of instructor.
CE 591, 592, 691, 692 Special Topics in Civil/Environmental Engineering [1–6]
Selected topics in civil/environmental engineering at the graduate level. Significant topics in the field will be chosen on the basis of student and faculty needs and interests. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
ECE 521 Communications Theory [3]
Review of signals and networks. Fourier series and transforms, probability, random variables and random processes, base pulse and digital signaling, bandpass signaling techniques and components, performance of communication systems corrupted by noise, signal-space methods in digital data transmission. Prerequisite: ECE 420 or equivalent.
ECE 525 Fiber Optics Communications [3]
This is a graduate course that focuses on fiber optic link analysis and design. It covers properties of light, light propagation in optical fibers, optical sources and transmitters, laser and LEDs, detectors/receivers, signal degradation in optical fibers, and fiber optic passive components. Students gain a basic understanding of optics and fiber optics, the concept of signal degradation in fiber, the working theory of sources and detectors, and fiber optic communication system design. Prerequisite: Graduate or senior ECE standing.
ECE 530 System Design and Implementation [3]
This course focuses on the current usage of EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software design tools used in electronic and computer engineering. Students design, simulate, and implement a complete electronic/computer board system. Students are expected to design a PCB (printed circuit board). Prerequisite: Graduate or senior ECE standing, or permission of instructor; familiarity with analog and digital electronics. Laboratory fee.
ECE 532 Embedded Microprocessors [3]
This course involves topics related to embedded, real-time microprocessor systems. It is project oriented, giving students the further opportunity to investigate topics discussed in the course. Projects will use a microcontroller. Students will be expected to be familiar already with the Motorola 68HC11 assembly language as well as C-language programming. Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing, or permission of instructor; C language; and familiarity with assembly language. Laboratory fee.
ECE 534 VHDL and Applications [3]
This class utilizes VHDL for design, synthesis, simulation, and modeling. Students will learn how to write VHDL models that can be automatically synthesized into integrated circuits, such as FPGA. The use of software and hardware is an essential part of the course. Prerequisite: ECE 231. Laboratory fee.
ECE 540 Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Hardware [3]
Architecture and programming of digital signal processing chips. Application of DSP chips to sampling, digital filters, FFTs, etc. Prerequisites: ECE 440-441 or equivalents. Laboratory fee.
ECE 543 Digital Control Systems [3]
The modeling, analysis, and design of linear discrete control systems; z- and modified z-transforms; sampling and data reconstruction; open- and closed-loop transfer function and state-space models; steady-state and transient response analysis; root locus; frequency response plots; digital controller design using Bode plots; microcomputer implementation of digital controllers. Prerequisites: ECE 442 (minimum grade of C–) and ECE 332.
ECE 544 State Variable Control Systems [3]
State-space models for continuous and discrete control systems; controllability and observ-ability; canonical forms; pole placement, observers, reduced-order observers, observers in the loop, and optimal controllers for SISO continuous and discrete control systems; lyapunov stability and bang-bang controllers. Prerequisite: ECE 543 or equivalent.
ECE 551 Engineering System Design Using Neural Networks [3]
Fundamentals of neural systems, neural network paradigms, network properties, and learning concepts. Neural architectures, supervised learning, error backpropagation. Unsupervised learning and feature extraction. Engineering-system design applications— function approximation, classification, clustering, forecasting, control, optimization, pattern recognition. Hardware implementation of neural nets using nanoscale-integrated circuit technology. Engineering-design case studies from transportation, laser drilling, fingerprint identification, signal processing, and integrated circuit optimization. Lab projects, literature search critical review. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. Laboratory fee.
ECE 565 Digital VLSI Design I [3]
Techniques for CMOS digital integrated circuit design at circuit, subsystem, and system levels. CAD tools for design from schematic capture to physical layout. Design methodologies—programmable logic, standard cell, full custom CMOS fabrication technology; design issues— speed, power, reliability, testability; CMOS design case studies. Laboratory project. Prerequisites: ECE 231, ECE 232, ECE 362, ECE 364 (minimum grade of C– in all four courses), and senior or graduate standing. Laboratory fee.
ECE 567 Analog VLSI Design [3]
Techniques for CMOS analog integrated circuit design at circuit, subsystem, and system levels. Analog circuit building blocks and CAD tools for design from schematic capture to physical layout. Design case studies, structured laboratories, and laboratory project; design economics and quality and reliability issues. VLSI performance optimization: objectives, constraints, designable parameters, algorithms. Introduction to neural networks for modeling and optimization. Prerequisites: ECE 565 and senior or graduate standing. Laboratory fee.
ECE 572 Power Systems Analysis [3]
Introduction to circuit modeling of electrical power systems and their components. Topics include symmetrical components, per-unit analysis, three-phase and DC transmission lines, transient analysis, lightning effects, corona, short-circuit fault analysis, power system protection devices and relaying schemes. Prerequisite: ECE 471 or equivalent.
ECE 573 Power Electronics [3]
Theory and operation of power diodes, power transistors, silicon-controlled rectifiers, diacs, triacs, and unijunction transistors. Design of phase-controlled rectifiers, and DC-DC converters and inverters. Prerequisite: ECE 362 or equivalent.
ECE 600 Graduate Project in Electrical Engineering [up to 9]
Independent study of an appropriate electrical engineering topic selected by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor. Requirements vary according to whether 3, 6, or 9 credits are selected. Independent study topics related to students’ employment activities may be proposed. The usual schedule is one semester for each 3-credit increment, but accelerated schedules are possible with advisor approval. A written paper and an oral presentation are required. Prerequisites: Completion of at least 12 credits toward the M.Eng. degree in the electrical engineering specialty and permission of faculty advisor. Laboratory fee.
ECE 641 Digital Signal Processing [3]
Sampling and analog/digital (A/D) conversion properties of discrete linear systems, digital filter design, implementation of digital filters, algorithms for discrete Fourier transform analysis. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Laboratory fee.
ECE 642 Advanced Linear Discrete and Continuous Control Systems [3]
Time and frequency-domain analysis and synthesis of linear discrete and continuous systems with emphasis on state-space methods based on modern control theory. Prerequisites: ECE 543 and M 515, or equivalents.
ECE 643 Advanced Digital Control Systems [3]
Pole placement design, state estimation using full and reduced-order digital observers, optimal control methods, multivariable digital control systems, multirate digital control systems, implementation issues. Prerequisites: ECE 543 and M 515, or equivalents.
ECE 644 Estimation and Filtering Theory [3]
Bayesian estimation theory; maximum likelihood estimation; linear minimum variance estimation; discrete and continuous Kalman filters; colored noise, smoothing, and prediction; first-order nonlinear Kalman filter; applications to communication and control. Prerequisites: ECE 521, ECE 642, M 515, and M 517; or equivalents.
ECE 662 Solid-State Electronic Devices [3]
An introduction to the physical bases of semiconductor device operation. Quantum and statistical mechanics as applied to semiconductors. Fundamentals of diode and transistor operation. Prerequisite: ECE 362 or equivalent.
ECE 671 Transformers—Theory and Practice [3]
The transformer as an electrical device— its uses and applications; winding insulation; magnetic circuit; losses; mechanical forces and strengths; transformer temperature; loading, rating, and life; maintenance, protection, and detection of faults; transformer connections; transformer testing; design and application; shipping considerations. Prerequisites: ECE 572 and permission of instructor. Laboratory fee.
ECE 672 Protective Relaying [3]
Introduction. Review of related fundamentals: per-unit and percent values, phasors and polarity, symmetrical components; sources of input to relays; fundamentals of protecting a power system; power system grounding principles; system protection: generator protection, transformer, reactor and shunt capacitor protection, bus protection, motor protection, line protection; pilot protection; stability implications. Prerequisites: ECE 572 and ECE 671, or equivalents.
ECE 675 Surge Processes in Power Engineering [3]
Transient analysis of lumped power circuits, transients in distributed parameter circuits, computation of traveling waves, lightning surges, switching surges, surges in coils and windings, insulation coordination. Prerequisites: ECE 471 and ECE 572, or equivalents.
ECE 591, 592, 691, 692 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering [1–6]
Selected topics in electrical engineering at the graduate level. Significant topics in the field will be chosen on the basis of student and faculty needs and interests. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
EM 600 Engineering and the Corporation [3]
A detailed review of engineering and the corporation. Organizational theory as applied to the engineering function in corporate organizations; engineers as corporate and professional citizens; management of technology; innovation, products, and entrepreneurship; and special problems of the corporate engineer—conflict issues, ethics, proprietary dealings, career opportunities, career security, and continuing education. Prerequisite: Baccalaureate degree in engineering or admission to the M.Eng. program.
EM 601 Engineering Program Management [3]
An examination of the nature, theory, and practice of engineering program management, with particular attention to the technical program. Emphasis is on management problems and solutions in technical program operations in the industrial/commercial business setting and the skills necessary for program management performance. Topics include proposals and program planning, competitive bidding and contracts, budgets and schedules, engineering and high-tech factors and entrepreneurship, group dynamics, conflict resolution, program productivity, and program evaluation. Prerequisite: Baccalaureate degree in engineering or admission to the M.Eng. program.
ES 591 Special Topics in Engineering Science [1–6]
Selected topics in engineering sciences at the graduate level. Significant topics in the field will be chosen on the basis of student and faculty needs and interests. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
ME 500 Convective Heat and Momentum Transfer I [3]
Incompressible flow and convective heat transfer theory applied to internal and external laminar flows; conservation principles; analytical and numerical laminar flow calculations; laminar boundary layer analysis; effects of boundary layer suction and blowing. Prerequisite: ME 341 or equivalent.
ME 501 Kinematic Linkage Design [3]
Theory and practice in the selection of kinematic linkages for the generation of desired functions, paths, and motions. Recent developments and current research are reviewed. Prerequisites: ES 211 and M 240, or equivalents. Laboratory fee.
ME 502 Noise Control Design [3]
Problems in control of noise in industry or in community; application of federal, state, and local laws; interrelation with air pollution control; emphasis on design of noise control structures or devices. Special design project requiring written term paper and an oral presentation. Prerequisite: ME 460 (minimum grade of C–). Laboratory fee.
ME 504 Dynamics of Machines [3]
Static and dynamic force, moment analysis of planar and space mechanisms, dynamics of a rigid body, balancing of machines, cam dynamics. Prerequisite: ME 350. Laboratory fee.
ME 505 Mechatronics System Design [3]
Principles of transducers and sensors and how to interface them with a process in a computer environment. Discussion topics about types of transducers and different sensors include operating principles, modeling, design considerations, and applications. Computer interfacing work includes signal conversion, interface components, and real-time application of microcomputer systems to problems in manufacturing. Component integration and design considerations are addressed by case histories presented by the instructor. Student design projects involve problems from industry that require computer interfacing and experimental techniques. Topics include principles of transducers and sensors, signal processing, data acquisition, and computer interfacing using case studies. Prerequisites: ECE 360 (minimum grade of C–) and senior or graduate standing, or permission of instructor. Laboratory fee.
ME 507/CE 507 Finite Element Analysis [3]
Principles and applications of finite element method. The principle of virtual work is used to develop finite element equations for the representation and analysis of engineering structures. Hand calculations and computer modeling are used to analyze two- and three-dimensional constructs. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing or permission of instructor. Laboratory fee.
ME 509/CE 509 Pollution Prevention [3]
Assessment of pollution prevention technologies and lean manufacturing techniques used in industry to reduce waste generation. Understanding of how to implement pollution prevention into daily operations and analysis of capital investments to minimize waste. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in engineering, or permission of instructor.
ME 510/CE 500 Advanced Mechanics of Materials [3]
Relationships between stress and strain at a point; introduction to theory of elasticity; yield and fatigue failure theories; stress concentrations; unsymmetrical bending; shear center; torsion of hollow, thin-walled sections; introduction to finite elements. Prerequisites: ES 212 and M 242, or equivalents.
ME 511 Advanced Materials [3]
Introduction to properties and processes of production of high strength and/or high modulus of elasticity fibers, ceramics, polymers, and elastomers; survey of design, analysis, fabrication, and testing. Professional elective. Prerequisite: CH 111.
ME 519 Six Sigma Principles and Applications [3]
Principles of Six Sigma. Implementing the design for quality philosophy and methodology. Process-flow diagrams, cause-and-effect diagram, failure mode effects analysis, gage R&R, capability studies, design of experiments, strategy for organizing quality techniques in industry. Prerequisite: B.S. in engineering or permission of instructor.
ME 530 Gasdynamics [3]
The dynamics and thermodynamics of compressible fluid flow. Equations of motion for inviscid gas flows, one-dimensional gas flows, oblique shock and expansion waves, quasi–one-dimensional flows, nozzle and diffuser operation, flows with friction, flows with heating and cooling, two-dimensional flows, introduction to numerical methods in gasdynamics. Prerequisites: ME 337 and ME 340, or equivalents.
ME 531 Gas Turbine Analysis [3]
The performance analysis of stationary gas turbine systems and aircraft gas turbine engines. Ideal shaft power gas turbine cycles; cycle losses; the ideal ramjet, turbojet, and turbofan engines; aircraft engine losses; diffusers and nozzles; centrifugal and axial flow compressors; axial flow turbines. Prerequisite: ME 530.
ME 550 Vibrations II for Engineering [3]
Vibration analysis of multimass systems and distributed systems; generalized coordinates and Lagrange’s equation, influence coefficients and Dunkerley’s equation, experimental investigations, matrix and computer solutions. This course may be optionally chosen by undergraduates in lieu of ME 450 with commensurate course objectives. Prerequisite: ME 350 or equivalent (minimum grade of B–). No credit given to students who have completed ME 450. Laboratory fee.
ME 580: Quality Tools in Product Design [3]
New Product Development System connecting voice of customer with new product design, development, manufacturing process, and quality control. Introduction to the state-of-the-art tools used in new product development. Strategy planning, policy deployment, quality function deployment, design concept methodology, design for Six Sigma quality, failure mode and effect analysis, reliability analysis, and problem solving. Process capabilities and control and just-in-time manufacturing. Prerequisite: B.S. in engineering or permission of instructor/department.
ME 582 Reliability Engineering [3]
Concepts of probability and statistics are applied to the field of reliability engineering. Among the topics are redundancy, reliability prediction, designing for reliability, mortality distribution models, failure categories, theory of maintenance, environmental effects, life testing, effectiveness and cost of reliability, factor of safety, and structural reliability. Prerequisites: ES 212 and M 240.
ME 600 Computer-Aided Geometrical Modeling in Design and Manufacturing [3]
Representation of solids, constructive solid geometry and the CSG tree, OCTREE representations and applications, boundary representation, analysis of geometrical algorithms and associated data structures, geometrical modeling applications in manufacturing. Prerequisite: Knowledge of PASCAL, C, and FORTRAN. Laboratory fee.
ME 601 Machine Vision and Robotics [3]
Basic concepts, techniques, and limitations of machine intelligence systems; machine learning algorithms, interpretation of line drawings; exploration of machine vision and manipulation; intelligent interaction of machines with the environment; hierarchical, goal-directed behavior with applications in vision and robotics. Student project required. Prerequisites: ES 211 or equivalent, and knowledge of advanced programming.
ME 602 Continuum Mechanics [3]
A course that unifies elasticity and fluid mechanics. Topics include application of vector and tensor analysis, stress and strain constitutive laws, basic laws of continua. Prerequisites: ES 212, ME 340, and M 344; or equivalents.
ME 603 Convective Heat and Momentum Transfer II [3]
Turbulent boundary layer analysis. Turbulence models and corresponding solutions, transpiration cooling and wall roughness effects, heat transfer at high velocities. Prerequisite: ME 500 or equivalent.
ME 606 Turbomachinery Noise Control [3]
Theoretical and applied principles of acoustics, including the wave equation in 3-space; wave propagation in fluid media, including Lighthill’s theory of aerodynamic noise; application of passive and active noise-control techniques to compressor, fan, pump, and turbine noise; as well as integrated system design. Prerequisites: ME 460 and M 344, or equivalents.
ME 607 Graduate Project in Mechanical Engineering [3–9]
Independent study of an appropriate mechanical engineering topic selected by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor. Requirements vary according to whether 3, 6, or 9 credits are selected. Independent study topics related to students’ employment activities may be proposed. The usual schedule is one semester for each 3-credit increment, but accelerated schedules are possible with advisor approval. A written paper and an oral presentation are required. Prerequisites: Completion of at least 12 credits toward the M.Eng. degree program in the mechanical engineering specialty and permission of faculty advisor.
ME 609 High-Speed Aerodynamics [3]
Aerothermodynamics of high-speed aerodynamics. One-dimensional, high-speed flow. Prandtl-Meyer expansion waves, normal shock waves, and oblique shock waves. Shock-expansion theory of supersonic airfoils. Linearized theory of compressible high-speed flow over airfoils, Prandtl-Glauert equations, and supersonic flow over airfoils. Supersonic wing lift and pressure drag calculations. Prerequisite: M 344 or equivalent.
ME 632 Aerodynamic Design of Turbines and Compressors [3]
Thermodynamic and aerodynamic theory applied to the design of turbomachinery. Gas turbine system analysis, centrifugal compressors, axial flow compressors, axial and radial flow turbines, compressor and turbine matching. Prerequisite: ME 531.
ME 640 Turbomachinery Dynamics and Control [3]
Transition from classical dynamics to modern high-power turbomachinery. Modes of vibration; rotor dynamics; effects of flow-induced forces; elements of aeroelasticity; modeling of dynamic/rotating, continuous-time systems. Analysis and control of turbomachines. Feedback control systems; open- and closed-loop control for dynamics; stability of dynamic/ rotating systems, control systems design, modeling, compensation, passive/active control, digital control. Prerequisites: ME 350 and ES 440, or equivalents.
ME 672 Strength, Design, and Materials in Turbomachinery [3]
Stresses in rotating systems-rotors, discs, shafts, seals, blades, and bearings; heat- and flow-induced stresses; basic turbomachine design requirements and material characteristics; turbomachine structural optimization; micro-mechanical and macro-constitutive materials models; basic failure theories; applications to single-crystal and polycrystalline materials; ceramics; thermal barrier and hard coatings; high-temperature lubricants and fundamentals of tribology; components models and system configuration design of gas turbine engines. Prerequisites: ES 212, ME 213, and ME 370; or equivalents.
ME 676 Manufacturing Issues in Turbomachinery [3]
Design and material requirements for turbomachines. Elastic-plastic behavior of materials; thermal properties; anisotropy in materials; coatings; material manufacturing processes; single-crystal blade manufacturing; basic machine-tool elements; numerical modeling; manufacturing systems; quality, reliability, and control; process cost estimations. Prerequisite: ME 672.
ME 680 Design for Manufacturing [3]
Principles of design for manufacturing. Integrating product and process design. Part geometry and its effect on assembly. Design for assembly principles. Several tools and methods, including customer-driven engineering, product rating for assembly based on geometry or assembly motions, reverse engineering, and the use of the process capability for setting the quality and tolerance limits for new parts. Product design review. Manufacturability evaluation methods. Strategy for organizing design for manufacturing techniques in an industry. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Laboratory fee.
ME 681 Seminar on Modern Issues in Manufacturing Engineering [3]
Exploration of special topics in concurrent engineering, such as intelligent design and manufacturing. Detailed examination of feature-based design and roles of qualitative reasoning, flexible fixturing systems, knowledge-based process planning for mechanical and electronic components, control of manufacturing systems, tools for building expert systems, neural networks to solve manufacturing problems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
ME 682 Advanced Manufacturing Processes [3]
A decision-making framework of manufacturing systems. Mechanics and thermal models of machining, machining economics and optimization, characteristics of primary forming processes, modeling machining vibration for stability analysis. Process planning and the operation of manufacturing systems. Design and operation of computer-controlled machining centers. New issues in gauging and inspection. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
ME 591, 592, 691, 692 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering [1–6]
Selected topics in mechanical engineering at the graduate level. Significant topics in the field will be chosen on the basis of student and faculty needs and interests. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
CH 519 Applied Environmental Chemistry [3]
A study of chemical phenomena in the environment emphasizing problems of pollution management. Applications of kinetics, thermodynamics, and chemical reactivity theory to the amelioration of environmental pollution problems. Prerequisites: CH 539 or CH 231, and CH 347 or ME 236; or equivalents.
CH 539 Organic Chemistry for Environmental Engineers [3]
A survey of the chemistry of carbon compounds. Emphasis on the effect of structure on chemical and physical properties. Other topics include the detection, characterization, toxicology, and mechanisms of degradation of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CH 111 or equivalent.
MBA 610 Quantitative Decision Making [3]
This course provides the student with necessary skills and understanding of the role of quantitative methods in decision making. It deals with many quantitative procedures involving a variety of computer applications and how they assist the manager in decision making and interpretation. Topics include a review of data analysis, regression analysis, time series analysis, forecasting, linear programming, and their applications. Laboratory fee. (Fa/Sp/Su)
M 515 Methods of Applied Mathematics I [3]
Matrix algebra, simultaneous linear equations and numerical methods for their solution, inverses, and determinants. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, canonical forms, matrix norms, algebraic variational methods, functions of matrices. Matrix methods for linear systems of ordinary differential equations (ODE), including the state-transition matrix. Quadratic forms and positive definite matrices; singular value decomposition. Introduction to nonlinear analysis. Prerequisites: Undergraduate calculus and differential equations.
M 517 Applied Engineering Statistics [3]
Data collection, display, and interpretation. Discrete probability. General distributions and expectation values. Special discrete and continuous distributions. Sampling distributions and the Central Limit Theorem. Point and interval estimation, including confidence, prediction, and tolerance intervals. Parametric and non-parametric methods of hypothesis testing. Analysis of variance and the design of experiments, including blocking, etc. Simple and multivariate regression analysis, correlation, residual plots, diagnostics, and outlier detection. Introduction to statistical process control. Prerequisite: Undergraduate calculus.
