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Rensselaer Catalog 2017-2018 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2017-2018 [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • ECSE 6590 - Principles of Wireless Communications


    A comprehensive description of the concepts used in modern wireless and cellular systems. The general topics covered will be wireless channel models, multi-access issues, such as FDMA/TDMA and CDMA with a brief view of GSM, descriptions of digital transmission methods in wireless, receiver diversity, channel estimation and multi-user detection, and wideband communications. The topics of system capacity and the effects of automatic power control, wireless networks, and DSP applications for wireless will be addressed.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECSE 6510 and ECSE 6560.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6600 - Internet Protocols


    This course will cover concepts and protocols which enable heterogeneous computer networks to work with each other, including transport (TCP, UDP), network (IP, IPng), routing (RIP, OSPF), network management (SNMP, SNMPv2, RMON), and other important protocols like ARP, ICMP, DNS, BOOTP, DHCP, and HTTP. Advanced topics like Mobile IP, Real-time and reservation protocols (RTP, RSVP), IP multicast (IGMP, MBONE) and network security will also be examined. Emphasis will be on breadth of coverage, as well as hands-on programming experiences.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 4670.

    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6610 - Pattern Recognition


    Structure of pattern classification problems. Mathematics of statistical decision theory: random vectors, multivariate probability functions, discriminants, parametric and nonparametric techniques, Bayesian and maximum likelihood estimation, feature selection, dimensionality reduction, whitening transformations. Adaptive methods and clustering. Five programming assignments and a term paper.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2500 or equivalent.

    When Offered: Fall term annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6620 - Computer Vision for Visual Effects


    This course describes the computer vision problems that underlie modern visual effects in movies, in which original video footage is transformed or augmented to create fantastic, yet plausible environments. The course provides a critical overview of the important literature for several problem categories, describing “under-the-hood” concepts and algorithms in mathematical detail. In many cases, the relevant academic research is only a few years old and has only recently been applied to movies, TV shows, and commercials.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 2010, CSCI 1200, and some familiarity with digital image editing tools or techniques.

    When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.



    Cross Listed: Cross listed as ECSE 4620. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ECSE 4620.

    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6630 - Digital Image and Video Processing


    Theory of multidimensional signal processing and its application to digital image and video processing. The first half will cover signals and systems, Fourier transform, z-transform, discrete Fourier transform, FIR and IIR filters and their design. The emphasis will be on the unexpected and important differences from the one-dimensional case. The second half consists of applications in image and video signal processing, e.g., compression coding, noise reduction, motion estimation, deblurring, and restoration.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 6620.

    When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6640 - Digital Picture Processing


    Practice of picture processing with emphasis on the differences between techniques appropriate for symbolic and natural images. Image acquisition: digitization, coding, photometric and geometric transformations. Image processing: morphology, registration and differencing. Image interpretation: color, size, distance, directionality, layout, connectivity, and shape. File formats, document compression, image processing languages and software. Applications to documents, remote sensing, and biomedicine.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: prior exposure to probability, stochastic processes, and assembler language programming is recommended but not required.

    When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6650 - Computer Vision


    Image formation and visual perception. Images, line structures, and line drawings. Preprocessing, boundary detection, texture, and region growing. Image representation in terms of boundaries, regions, and shape. Three-dimensional structures and their projections. Analysis, manipulation, and classification of image data. Knowledge-based approaches to image understanding. Applications from fields of robot vision, biomedical-image analysis, and satellite and aerial image interpretation.

    When Offered: Upon sufficient demand.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6660 - Broadband and Optical Networking


    Review of fundamental concepts and protocols of broadband and optical networking. Convergence of telephone, Internet, and cable networks lead to new architectural and protocol concepts. Concepts and architectures covered in this course include: high-speed switching and router-design, traffic engineering, fiber optical communications, optical networking concepts, protection/restoration/survivability, optical link layers, quality of service, and broadband last-mile technologies.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 4670.

    When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6670 - Local Computer Networks and Multiaccess Communication


    Review of OSI and IEEE 802 layered network architectures. Related queuing theory including basic Markov chain theory; M/M/1 and M/G/1 queues; and reservation, polling, and token passing systems. Protocols for multiple access channels such as satellite and packet radio networks including ALOHA and carrier sensing protocols. Local area network protocols: CSMA/CD, token passing rings and buses, implicit token protocols, and protocols for fiber optic LANs. Emphasis throughout on access protocols and their analysis.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECSE 2500, ECSE 4670.

    When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6680 - Advanced VLSI Design


    Introduction to VLSI architecture design approaches and methodologies for digital signal processing systems, digital memory circuits and architectures, and computer VLSI arithmetic. Topics include: pipelining, parallel processing, timing and clocking, systolic architectures, digital filter architectures, Viterbi decoder architectures, SRAM, DRAM, flash memory, high-speed adder and multiplier architectures. Laboratory experiments involve the use of commercial EDA tools with hardware description language (HDL).

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 4220.

    When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6690 - VLSI Design Automation


    Software design aids for specifying IC design. Covers a spectrum of logic entry, simulation, placement, routing, network extraction, verification, PG tape generation, and testing. Use of a tool set for 2 micron CMOS gate array design using an industrial foundry. Designs are actually fabricated.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECSE 4770, ECSE 6700.

    When Offered: Upon sufficient demand.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6700 - Computer Architecture Prototyping with FPGA’s


    An advanced design and laboratory course. Design methodologies include register transfer modules and firmware microprogrammed design. Advanced microprocessor topics. “Bit-slice” philosophy of design. LSI microprocessors as design elements in larger digital systems such as high-speed channels and special purpose computers. Detailed discussion of the structure of several computers at the chip and board level. Emphasis on high-speed ECL and Schottky circuits. Specification of custom IC digital systems. FPGA based design implementation using VHDL. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ECSE 4780.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 4770.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6710 - Fuzzy Sets and Expert Systems


    Introduction to fuzzy set theory and fuzzy logics: basic concepts, fuzzy logics operations. Semantic manipulation applied to case studies in approximate reasoning, linguistic modeling, decision theory, and cluster analysis. Expert systems architecture and applications. Symbolic manipulation knowledge representation, control structure, and explanation capabilities. Analysis of expert systems such as MYCIN, PROSPECTOR, OPS5, DELTA.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Expertise in a high-level programming language, some knowledge of probability.

    When Offered: Fall term annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6720 - Neural Network Computing


    The theoretical background for learning using neural networks and important issues in the applications of neural networks. Topics include perception, associative memory, multilayer networks, recurrent networks, learning and generalization capabilities, training algorithms, learning with prior knowledge, and examples in applications.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Familiarity with probability theory, linear algebra, and FORTRAN or C programming.

    When Offered: Upon sufficient demand.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6730 - Fault-Tolerant Digital Systems


    Theory and techniques for the diagnosis of hardware faults in digital systems and the design of fault-tolerant systems. Fault detection and diagnosis in logic networks. Static and dynamic redundancy to achieve error detection and error correction.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2610.

    When Offered: Upon sufficient demand.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6750 - Finite-State Machine Theory


    Topics vary from year to year and may include methods of representation for finite-state machines, state assignments, machine decomposition theory. Experiments on finite-state machines, finite-memory machines, information-lossless machines. Linear machines, probabilistic machines, cellular arrays.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2610 or permission of instructor.

    When Offered: Upon sufficient demand.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6770 - Software Engineering I


    Engineering approach to the development of small and large programming projects. The life cycle steps of project planning, requirements analysis and specification, design, production, testing, and maintenance of programming systems. Examples from current literature. Use of Unix workstations and a team project with object-oriented analysis are required.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECSE 2660 and CSCI 2300 or equivalent.

    When Offered: Fall term annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6780 - Software Engineering II


    Continuation of ECSE 6770. Current techniques in software engineering with topics selected from economics, reusability, reliable software, program analysis, reverse engineering, CASE tools, automatic code generation, and project management techniques.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 6770.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6790 - Computational Geometry


    Literature survey of current research in computational geometry and theoretical computer graphics showing recent efficient algorithms useful in graphics and CAD. Algorithms such as Voronoi networks, geometric searching, convex hulls, divide and conquer in multidimensional space, repeated rotation, preprocessing scenes to draw back to front from any viewpoint, new hidden surface algorithms, haloed line elimination, polyhedron intersection, and algorithms for scenes with thousands of faces are discussed. Major research paper required.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECSE 4750 and CSCI 2300 or equivalent.

    When Offered: Upon sufficient demand.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6800 - Advanced 3-D Computer Graphics and Visualization


    This course will cover 3-D graphical application programmer interfaces (APIs) and advanced rendering techniques, visulation pipelines, creating simulations, and visualization packages. Also covered will be algorithms for extracting visual information from data sets, such as determining iso-surfaces, contours, and cut planes. A programming emphasis will be on object-oriented design and systems. Term project required.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECSE 4750, CSCI 2300 or equivalent, some familiarity with Java/C++.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6810 - Introduction to Probabilistic Graphical Models


    This course covers topics related to learning and inference with different types of Probabilistic Graphical Models (PGMs). It also demonstrates the application of PGMs to different fields. The course covers both directed and undirected graphical models, both parameter and structure learning, and both exact and approximated inference methods.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECSE 2500 or equivalent and proficiency in computer programming. Prior knowledge in pattern recognition or machine learning is a plus but is not required.

    When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years.



    Cross Listed: Cross listed as ECSE 4810. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ECSE 4810.

    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6820 - Queuing Systems and Applications


    A course on fundamentals of stochastic processes and queuing theory emphasizing applications. Poisson processes, renewal processes, Markov chains, general methods in the study of Markovian and non-Markovian systems, tandem queues, networks of queues, priority and bulk queues, computational methods, and simulation. Focus of the course is the application of these tools in the performance evaluation and design of computer systems, communication networks, manufacturing systems, and service systems.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2500 or MATP 4600.

    When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.



    Cross Listed: Cross listed as ISYE 6820. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ISYE 6820.

    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6830 - Large-Scale Systems: Case Studies and Analyses


    A case-study approach introducing the systems method to analyze large-scale systems. Qualitative and quantitative study of the problems, from problem examination, to problem definition, to problem solution, and to implementation. Case studies in manufacturing, transportation, community development, water resources, and criminal justice. Emphasis is on analysis of real-world problems, using techniques of systems engineering and operations research, and considering diverse factors such as economic, technical, sociological, and environmental issues.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2500. Corequisite: MATP 4700 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

    When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6840 - Modeling Large-Scale Systems


    Applications of operations research and systems analysis techniques to mathematical modeling of complex systems, especially large-scale public systems. Discussion of model-building approaches, emphasizing the role of creativity, rationality, and mathematics. Introduction of important quantitative techniques (e.g., geometrical probability, optimization theory, and stochastic processes) and their application to modeling emergency service systems, spatial distribution of public service facilities, congestion, land-use patterns, transportation systems, demographics, and energy.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATP 4700 and ECSE 2500 (or equivalent); ECSE 6830 desirable.

    When Offered: Fall term annually.



    Cross Listed: Cross listed as ISYE 6840. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ISYE 6840.

    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6860 - Evaluation Methods for Decision Making


    Evaluation provides structured information for policy-relevant decision making based on a purposeful analysis of the identified measures. Topics include test hypotheses, randomization/control schemes, measures framework, measurement methods, and pertinent analytic techniques. Emphasis is on the application of evaluation methods (including systems engineering and operations research techniques) to issues arising in criminal justice, education, health, housing, transportation, welfare, automated information systems, and military programs.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2500 or MATP 4600 or equivalent.

    When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6900 - Seminar in Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering


    Credit Hours: to be arranged

  
  • ECSE 6910 - Seminar in Electric Power Engineering


    Credit Hours: 0

  
  • ECSE 6940 - Readings in Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering


    Supervised reading and problems, by individual arrangement.

    Credit Hours: 1 to 3

  
  • ECSE 6960 - Topics in Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering


    New or special courses are presented under this listing from time to time.

    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 6970 - Professional Project


    Active participation in a semester-long project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser. A Professional Project often serves as a culminating experience for a Professional Master’s program but, with departmental or school approval, can be used to fulfill other program requirements. With approval, students may register for more than one Professional Project. Professional Projects must result in documentation established by each department or school, but are not submitted to the Office of Graduate Education and are not archived in the library. Grades of A, B, C, or F are assigned by the faculty adviser at the end of the semester. If not completed on time, a formal Incomplete grade may be assigned by the faculty adviser, listing the work remaining to be completed and the time limit for completing this work.

  
  • ECSE 6980 - Master’s Project


    Active participation in a master’s-level project under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s project report. Grades of IP are assigned until the master’s project has been approved by the faculty adviser. If recommended by the adviser, the master’s project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the Library. Grades will then be listed as S.

    Credit Hours: 3 to 9

  
  • ECSE 6990 - Master’s Thesis


    Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s thesis. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student’s research progress for the given semester. Once the thesis has been presentend, approved by the adviser, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.

    Credit Hours: 6 to 9

  
  • ECSE 7010 - Optical Fiber Communications


    Review of the state of the art in optical fibers, light sources, and photodetectors. Topics include: propagation, coupling, dispersion, loss and cut-off characteristics of guided wave models in optical fibers, structural and operating parameters of various types of hetrostructure lasers and light-emitting diodes and quantum efficiency, response time and noise characteristics of silicon PAD and PIN diodes. Also includes applications of optical fibers in optical communications, in data processing, and in control systems.

    When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 7020 - Digital Control and Estimation


    Computer control and estimation algorithms including deterministic and stochastic models. Markov sequence and Bayes decision rules, linear Kalman filtering, predicting, and smoothing. Parameter identification, combined state and parameter estimation. Adaptive filters and on-line rapid estimation schemes, extended and nonlinear filters. Optimal digital control of deterministic and stochastic systems. Separation theorems.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 6400.

    When Offered: Offered upon availability of instructor.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 7100 - Real-Time Programming and Applications


    Hardware and software characteristics of real-time systems for analysis and control. Real-time programming techniques, standard interfaces and busses, sensors, data smoothing, digital filtering, and digital control.

    When Offered: Upon sufficient demand.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ECSE 9990 - Dissertation


  
  • ENGR 1010 - Professional Development I


    An introduction to the issues related to working in team settings. Topics explored include: communications in teams, public speaking and self awareness, stages of group development, building a team, group decision making, and conflict resolution. The course format will include small and large group discussions, case studies, experiential exercises, and regular participation from industry guests.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 1

  
  • ENGR 1100 - Introduction to Engineering Analysis


    An integrated development of linear algebra and statics emphasizing engineering applications and also incorporating computer exercises involving matrix techniques and calculations using available software packages.

    When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENGR 1200 - Engineering Graphics and CAD


    An introduction to the techniques for creating solid models of engineering designs. Topics include three-dimensional modeling of parts and assemblies, visualization, orthographic and isometric free-hand sketching, and computer-generated design documentation.

    When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.



    Credit Hours: 1

    Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 3 contact hours
  
  • ENGR 1300 - Engineering Processes


    The use of basic machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, band saws, and grinders, including micrometers, vernier calipers, and other devices of use in a machine shop or laboratory. Welding techniques and tool making are also considered.

    When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.



    Credit Hours: 1

  
  • ENGR 1400 - Engineering Communications


    This is an undergraduate introductory course covering basic concepts and skills in engineering communication. Topics include technical writing, project planning and proposal writing, data visualization, system modeling and simulation, engineering graphics and CAD, and effective uses of software tools.

    Note: This course is recommended as an alternative to ENGR 1200 for the following disciplines only: Biomedical, Chemical, Industrial and Systems, Materials, Electrical and Computer Systems, and Nuclear Engineering.
     

     

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites:  A mobile computing platform with Internet capability and working knowledge of the operating system is required. Microsoft Windows operating system strongly recommended.

    When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.



    Credit Hours: 1

  
  • ENGR 1600 - Materials Science


    Introduction to the scientific principles that dictate the structure and properties of engineering materials, including metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers. Physical properties of materials (mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical) are discussed in terms of the underlying bonding and structure, spanning multiple length scales from atomic packing to micron scale defects, in practical engineering materials. Throughout the course, the material behaviors are understood from the viewpoint of thermodynamics and kinetics.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 1100.

    When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.



    Cross Listed: CHEM 1600, PHYS 1600, and ISCI 1600. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and CHEM 1600, PHYS 1600, or ISCI 1600

    Credit Hours: 4

    Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 5 contact hours
  
  • ENGR 2020 - Product Design and Innovation Design Studio II


    This design studio focuses on the product development process with an emphasis on problem definition and the impact that the designer has on the final outcome. Students are exposed to basic social science methods of observation and the role they can play in discovering and defining problems. Students are expected to develop a design from initial definition through actual use. Development of individual design skills in design development, presentation, and portfolio building are also emphasized.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENGR 2050 - Introduction to Engineering Design


    A first course in engineering design which emphasizes creativity, teamwork, communication, and work across engineering disciplines. Students are introduced to the design process through a semester-long project which provides a design-build-test experience. Oral and written communication are important elements of the course. The course meets with ENGR 1010.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENGR 1100 or ECSE 1010 and ENGR 1200 or ENGR 1400. Corequisite: PHYS 1200.

    When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

    Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 6 contact hours
  
  • ENGR 2090 - Engineering Dynamics


    An integrated development of modeling-and problem-solving techniques for particles and rigid bodies emphasizing the use of free-body diagrams, vector algebra, and computer simulation. Topics covered include the kinematics and kinetics of translational, rotational, and general plane motion, energy and momentum methods.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENGR 1100 or ECSE 1010 and PHYS 1100. Corequisite: MATH 2400.

    When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENGR 2250 - Thermal and Fluids Engineering I


    Application of control volume balances of mass, momentum, energy, and entropy in systems of practical importance to all engineers. Identification of control volumes, properties of pure materials, mass and energy conservation for closed and open systems, second law of thermodynamics, Bernoulli equation, fluid statics, forces and heat transfer in external and internal flows, conduction and radiative heat transfer.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENGR 1100 or ECSE 1010 and PHYS 1100. Corequisite: MATH 2400.

    When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENGR 2300 - Electronic Instrumentation


    A survey, application-oriented course for engineering and science majors. Transducers and measurement devices. DC and AC analog circuits including impedance, power, frequency response, and resonance. Diodes, transistors and operational amplifiers. Signal conditioning, noise, and shielding. Digital electronics, A/D and D/A conversation. Power supplies, rectifiers, and electronmagnetic devices.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  PHYS 1200; corequisite:  MATH 2400.

    When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENGR 2350 - Embedded Control


    Engineering laboratory introduction to the microprocessor as an embedded element of engineering systems. Students simultaneously develop the hardware and software of one or more target systems during the semester. Topics include concepts and practices of microcontroller hardware and software for command, sensing, control, and display. Specifically this includes control of dynamic systems and sensor interfaces; analog-digital conversion; parallel input/output; driver circuits, modular programming, and subsystem integration.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites:  Prerequisite: One of CSCI 1010, CSCI 1100, CSCI 1190 or permission of instructor. 

     

    When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENGR 2530 - Strength of Materials


    Concept of stress and strain, generalized Hooke’s law, axial load, torsion, pure bending, transverse loading, transformation of stress and strain components in 2-D, design of beams and shafts for strength, deflection of beams, work and energy, columns.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 1100 or ECSE 1010.

    When Offered: Fall, spring and summer terms annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENGR 2600 - Modeling and Analysis of Uncertainty


    Appreciation and understanding of uncertainties and the conditions under which they occur, within the context of the engineering problem-solving pedagogy of measurements, models, validation, and analysis. Problems and concerns in obtaining measurements; tabular and graphical organization of data to minimize misinformation and maximize information; and development and evaluation of models. Concepts will be supported with computer demonstration. Applications to problems in engineering are emphasized.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1010.

    When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENGR 2700 - Introduction to Manufacturing Planning


    Overview of methods used in the design and operation of production and service systems. Topics include forecasting, capacity planning, line balancing, production scheduling, staff scheduling, inventory control, just in time, time study and project planning. Goal of course is to educate students in basic operations management principles and models. Students cannot receive credit for this course and ISYE 2210.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: MATH 1020 or equivalent.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENGR 2710 - General Manufacturing Processes


    A classroom study of the basic theory and methods of traditional and nontraditional machining, metal joining, material working, and foundry processes, and the variety of functions performed by the primary machine tools employed by the modern manufacturing community. A basic first course or terminal course for all students who are interested in manufacturing processes.

    When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENGR 2720 - Computer Aided Machining


    This course will introduce students to the basic concepts associated with computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining. Specifically, the student will be introduced to the processes and operations associated with CNC milling, drilling, and turning. All of these processes will be controlled by code written by the students. Students are expected to apply their knowledge of computer-aided engineering as well as manufacturing processes to class exercises, homework assignments, tests, and a final project.

    When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENGR 2940 - Engineering Project


    Credit Hours: 1 to 3

  
  • ENGR 2960 - Topics in Engineering


    Credit Hours: 1 to 3

  
  • ENGR 4010 - Professional Development III


    Students will study issues associated with working in teams in a modern work environment. Various styles of leadership, the definitions of power and empowerment and their applications in industry and team settings will be studied. Additionally, other topics to be explored include vision, values and attitudes, and organizational culture. The course format will include small and large group discussions, case studies, experiential exercises, and regular participation from industry guests.

    When Offered: In conjunction with senior courses.



    Credit Hours: 1

  
  • ENGR 4100 - Business Issues for Engineers and Scientists


    Investigates business-related considerations in successfully commercializing new technology in a new venture or within an existing enterprise: market and customer analysis, beating the competition, planning and managing for profitability, high-tech marketing and sales, and business partnerships and acquisitions. Not a general management course; focuses explicitly on what is relevant for engineers and scientists working in a commercial environment. For junior/senior undergraduate or graduate students.

    When Offered: Fall term annually.



    Credit Hours: 4 credits undergraduate; 3 credits graduate

  
  • ENGR 4200 - Fortran Programming


    This course provides a practical introduction to computer programming in Classical Fortran, emphasizing selected language features that are useful in performing numerical calculations. It is intended mainly for graduate students in engineering and science who need to use Fortran in research projects and in courses that assume a knowledge of the language or of programming. Grading is based primarily on the student’s use of Fortran in a significant project, which may be for thesis research or for another course. Required reading (about 17 pages per week) is assigned from the textbook “Classical Fortran Second Edition” and there might be short in-class quizzes on the reading.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: High school algebra. No previous experience with computer programming is required or expected.

    When Offered: Upon availability of Instructor.



    Credit Hours: 1

  
  • ENGR 4610 - Product Design and Innovation Design Studio 6


     The sixth design studio for engineering majors participating in the interdisciplinary Programs in Design and Innovation, this course introduces students to organizational dimensions of new concept design, development, and dissemination, including entrepreneurship, organization planning, product management, and branding and marketing. The course requires students to synthesize social, technical, business, and formal concerns in the design of innovative objects, environments, or systems.

     

    Prerequisites/Corequisites:  Prerequisite: ENGR 2020 Product Design and Innovation Studio 2. Restricted to PDI Students.  

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Cross Listed: This course is cross listed with STSS 4610 PDI Studio VI. Students cannot receive credit for both courses

    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENGR 4710 - Manufacturing Processes and Systems Laboratory I


    Manufacturing theory, laboratory experimentation, and manufacturing systems design and development comprised of selected modern manufacturing technologies. Technologies include robotics and automation, injection molding, computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining, metal forming, inspection, rapid prototyping, and advanced manufacturing topics. Student teams apply lessons to develop a proposal to produce a product requiring multiple coordinated manufacturing processes. Students prepare technical documentation for communicating key engineering and management aspects of the developed manufacturing system to a separate fabrication group.
     

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Both ENGR 1300 and ENGR 2710 are suggested.

    When Offered: Fall term annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

    Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 6 contact hours
  
  • ENGR 4720 - Manufacturing Processes and Systems Laboratory II


    Student teams finalize manufacturing system plans from select ENGR 4710 projects, build a manufacturing system to complete several hundred units of a product, optimize the system, manage a project budget, modify manufacturing and packaging plans, and conform to a project schedule as proposed in the associated project Technical Data Packages produced by ENGR 4710 teams. In addition, students will learn new advanced manufacturing topics to increase their breath and depth of manufacturing.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 4710.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

    Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 6 contact hours
  
  • ENGR 4750 - Engineering Economics and Project Management


    This course deals with cost analysis in engineering decision making and the management and control of complex projects. Engineering economics topics include interest formulas and equivalence calculations, inflation, measures of investment worth, after tax analysis, depreciation accounting and replacement analyses, life-cycle costing and design economics, risk analysis and cost-benefit analysis. Engineering project management topics include methods for planning, evaluation, organization, budgeting, cost estimating, scheduling, expediting, reporting, monitoring, and implementation of projects. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either ENGR 4760 or ISYE 4240.

    When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.



    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENGR 4760 - Engineering Economics


    The objective is to help engineering students recognize and understand the importance of cost factors that are inherent in all engineering decisions. Development of ability to handle engineering problems that involve economic factors. The course includes economic environment, selections in present economy, value analysis, critical path economy, interest and money-time relationships, depreciation and valuation, capital financing and budgeting, basic methods for undertaking economic studies, risk, uncertainty and sensitivity, selections between alternatives, fixed, increment, and sunk costs, the effects of income taxes in economic studies, replacement studies, minimum cost formulas, economic studies of public projects, economic studies in public utilities. Effects of inflation are considered at each step. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and ENGR 4750.

    When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENGR 6100 - Business Issues for Engineers and Scientists


    Investigates business-related considerations in successfully commercializing new technology in a new venture or within an existing enterprise: market and customer analysis, beating the competition, planning and managing for profitability, high-tech marketing and sales, and business partnerships and acquisitions. Not a general management course; focuses explicitly on what is relevant for engineers and scientists working in a commercial environment. For junior/senior undergraduate or graduate students.

  
  • ENGR 6120 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Systems


    Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Systems (AMP) is a project-based lecture/laboratory course that teaches graduate engineering students how to develop new manufacturing processes and systems.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: B.S. in Engineering, MANE 4550 or equivalent, and ENGR 4710 or equivalent.

    When Offered: Fall term annually.



    Cross Listed: MANE 6230.

    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENGR 6970 - Professional Project


    Active participation in a semester-long project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser. A Professional Project often serves as a culminating experience for a Professional Master’s program but, with departmental or school approval, can be used to fulfill other program requirements. With approval, students may register for more than one Professional Project. Professional Projects must result in documentation established by each department or school, but are not submitted to the Office of Graduate Education and are not archived in the library. Grades of A, B, C, or F are assigned by the faculty adviser at the end of the semester. If not completed on time, a formal Incomplete grade may be assigned by the faculty adviser, listing the work remaining to be completed and the time limit for completing this work.

  
  • ENVE 2110 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering


    The application of basic principles and equations dealing with water, air, and solid and hazardous wastes; material and energy balances; and chemical and biochemical cycles. Topics include water resources, water quality and pollution, air quality and pollution, solid and hazardous wastes, and environmental legislation.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 1100; Corequisite: MATH 2400. ENGR 2250.

    When Offered: Fall term annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENVE 2940 - Readings in Environmental Engineering


    Credit Hours: 1 to 3

  
  • ENVE 4110 - Aqueous Geochemistry


    Fundamentals of aqueous chemistry as applied to the evolution of natural waters. The course covers principles of chemical equilibrium, activity models for solutes, pH as a master variable, concentration and Eh-pH diagrams, mineral solubility, aqueous complexes, ion exchange, and stable isotopes. The carbonate system, weathering reactions, and acid rain are examined in detail. Emphasis is on the chemical reactions that control surface and groundwater evolution in natural and engineered (treatment process) settings. Students learn theory, computation methods, and the use of computer programs for calculation of speciation and mass balance.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

    When Offered: Fall term annually.



    Cross Listed: Cross listed as CHEM 4690 and ERTH 4690. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either CHEM 4690 or ERTH 4690.

    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENVE 4180 - Environmental Process Design


    The design of equipment, processes, and systems of interest in environmental engineering through application of scientific, technological and economic principles. Emphasis is placed on problem formulation and conceptual, analytical, and decision aspects of open-ended design situations. Students will integrate knowledge and skills gained in previous and concurrent courses, and learn research techniques to find and use resources from the technical literature. Health and safety issues are presented. Professional development topics are presented including professional ethics and registration. Students will develop communication skills through proposal preparation, report writing, oral presentation. This is a communication-intensive course.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENVE 2110 and senior standing.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 4200 - Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering


    Classification and characteristics of solid and hazardous wastes; appropriate waste management systems; design of collection and transfer systems; methods of destruction and disposal, including landfills; recycle methods; and salvage and conversion operations for resource recovery.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 4210 - Industrial Waste Treatment and Disposal


    Physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of industrial wastes. Application of unit operations and processes to the treatment of waste streams. Consideration of recovery and/or recycling of useful products.

    When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 4240 - Bench Scale Design


    The design and operation of different laboratory experiments to provide experience for the environmental engineer in the practical application of chemical and biological theory. Design parameters are developed via bench scale testing. Topics can include biological treatment, phytoremediation, composting of solid waste and soil columns, and microbial respirometry.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 4310 - Applied Hydrology and Hydraulics


    Physical processes governing occurrence and distribution of precipitation, infiltration, evaporation, and surface water runoff.  Statistical hydrology, unit hydrograph theory, and watershed modeling. Floodplain hydrology and open channel hydraulics. Urban hydrology, hydraulics and design of storm sewers, and design of detention structures for flood control. Design project using the Army Corps of Engineers Hydraulic Engineering Center HEC-1 flood hydrograph package.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 2250 or CHME 4010.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENVE 4320 - Environmental Chemodynamics


    The movement of chemicals in air, water, and soil is presented to demonstrate the relation of physiochemical principles in the behavior of chemicals in the environment. Topics include chemical and thermal equilibrium at environmental interfaces, transport fundamentals, and the fate and transport of chemicals in various environmental compartments. Includes experimental analysis of natural and engineered chemical and thermodynamic processes, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing.

     

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENVE 2110,  CHEM 2250.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENVE 4330 - Introduction to Air Quality


    Quantitative introduction to the engineering methods for the study of air quality. Topics include but are not limited to: estimation procedures for air pollution emissions; indoor air quality problems, impacts and control strategies; sources, impacts and control strategies for greenhouse gases; dispersion modeling for point sources; pollutant acidification of lakes; chemistry of stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric combustion; assessment methods for human exposure to air pollutants. Includes experimental analysis of air quality and air quality control processes, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENVE 2110.

    When Offered: Fall term annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENVE 4340 - Physicochemical Processes in Environmental Engineering


    Physical and chemical processes governing water quality in natural and engineered systems with applications to potable water treatment. Topics include reactor dynamics, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, gas transfer, adsorption and ion exchange, and membrane processes. A design project for which students develop a computer model of an environmental process is required. Includes laboratory experiments to measure physicochemical process parameters, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing.

     

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corerequisite: ENVE 4320

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENVE 4350 - Biological Processes in Environmental Engineering


    The study of biochemical and biological processes common to environmental engineering. Introductory physiology, biochemistry and ecology of bacteria, yeasts, fungi. Laboratory work in microbial techniques. Development of reaction rate and mass balances on biological processes for pollution control. Includes experimental analysis of natural and engineered biological processes, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing.

     

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENVE 4320.

    When Offered: Fall term annually.



    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENVE 4360 - Geomicrobiology


    This course examines relationships between microorganisms and Earth processes. Topics include the origins of life on earth, surface metabolism theory, biological and biochemical benchmarks. Earth is considered as a microbial habitat and emphasize the lithosphere and hydrosphere, including soils, seawater, lakes, rivers, and groundwater. Geomicrobial processes, including microbial conversion of inorganics and metals and mineralization of organics, are discussed. Molecular and non-molecular methods for detection, isolation, and identification of geo-microbially active organisms are introduced.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 1010 or permission of instructor.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Cross Listed: Credit cannot be obtained for both ENVE 6360 Geomicrobiology and ENVE 4360 Geomicrobiology.

    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 4560 - Isotope Geochemistry


    Fundamentals of Isotope geochemistry as applied to biogeochemical systems in modern and ancient environments. This course covers the principles of both radiogenic and stable isotope distribution, decay, and transfer through earths exchangeable reservoirs. The course will emphasize stable isotopes, equilibrium and kinetic isotope fractionation, distribution, isotope mass balance, and using these systems to track global biogeochemical cycles in the modern environment and in deep time.

     

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: CHEM 1100 or permission of instructor; ERTH 1100 recommended but not required.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Cross Listed: Cross listed as ERTH 4560. Students may not receive credit for both this course and ERTH 4560.

    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENVE 4710 - Groundwater Hydrology


    Study of hydrologic, geologic, and other factors controlling groundwater flow, occurrence, development, chemistry, and contamination. Groundwater flow theory and aquifer test methods are introduced. Interactions between surface and subsurface hydrologic systems are covered. Some field trips are possible. Students cannot receive credit for both ENVE 4710 and ENVE 6110.

     

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1020 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.

    When Offered: Fall term annually.



    Cross Listed: Cross listed as ERTH 4710. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and ERTH 4710.

    Credit Hours: 4

  
  • ENVE 4940 - Studies in Environmental Engineering


    Credit Hours: 1 to 4

  
  • ENVE 4960 - Topics in Environmental Engineering


    Credit Hours: 1 to 4

  
  • ENVE 4980 - Senior Project


    Credit Hours: 1 to 4

  
  • ENVE 6110 - Advanced Groundwater Hydrology


    An intensive study of hydrologic, geologic, and other factors controlling groundwater flow, occurrence, development, chemistry, and contamination. Groundwater flow theory and aquifer test methods are introduced. Interaction between surface and subsurface hydrologic systems are covered. Some field trips are possible.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1020 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

    When Offered: Fall term annually.



    Cross Listed: Cross listed as ERTH 6710. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and ERTH 6710 or ERTH 4710.

    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 6130 - Land Applications of Wastewater


    Treatment efficiency and design parameters for different methods of treatment of wastewaters by land application. Methods considered include irrigation, rapid infiltration, overland flow, septic-tank leach field systems, and deep well injection. Soil geology and groundwater flow maintenance, monitoring of systems, and public health considerations. Evaluation of sludge disposal.

    When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 6140 - Stream Pollution Control


    Principles of limnology applied to the ecological conditions of streams and bodies of fresh water relative to capacity to stabilize organic materials. The economic aspects of water pollution; health aspects of bacterial pollution.

    When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 6160 - Environmental Impact Analysis


    Studies related to the evaluation of the impacts of major actions by state and federal agencies on the quality of human environment. Consideration is given to the preparation of impact statements. The impacts of various types of action are discussed; the adverse effects produced and alternatives to proposed action considered, and the tradeoffs between short-term uses and long-term productivity are evaluated. Case studies are presented and analyzed.

    When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 6190 - Public Health


    Occurrence and control of communicable diseases; principles of epidemiology and biostatistics and their application, emphasizing the relationship with environmental factors; food infections and food poisoning; use and impact of pesticides and other methods of pest control; air pollution sources and health effects. Organization of government health agencies.

    When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 6200 - Hazardous Waste Management I


    This course concentrates on management issues and study of the fate and transport of hazardous materials in the environment. Management topics are broken down into three broad categories: regulatory issues, those necessary for daily operation of an industrial facility (industrial hygiene, storage, and transportation issues), and preliminary environmental site assessments. Fate and transport issues will be dealt with quantitatively.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    When Offered: Fall term annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 6210 - Hazardous Waste Management II


    A continuation of ENVE 6200. The principal topic discussed is the selection of remediation alternatives and waste minimization.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENVE 6200.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 6230 - Mathematical Modeling of Environmental Engineering Systems


    Basic modeling approaches and techniques for the simulation of environmental engineering systems. Model development, system conceptualization and analysis, mathematical representation, solution and simulation, as well as model calibration and verification, are discussed. Problems such as simulation of biochemical reactors and behavior of toxic chemicals in groundwater are drawn from the literature. Ongoing research projects are discussed.

    When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 6240 - Air Pollution Control


    The major approaches to air pollution control are discussed from three viewpoints: equipment for particle and gaseous emissions control, control of specific processes and pollutants, control strategies. Emphasis is on control devices for particles, sulfur oxides, and nitrogen oxides; absorption with chemical reaction; wet scrubber technology. Combination with other approaches to develop control strategies.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENVE 4330.

    When Offered: Upon the availability of instructor.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 6250 - Bench Scale Design


    The design and operation of different laboratory experiments to provide experience for the environmental engineer in the practical application of chemical and biological theory. Design parameters are developed via bench scale testing. Topics include biological treatment, ion exchange, test for total carbon in a solid waste and PARR bomb calorimeter, soil columns, and microbial respirometry.

    When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 6300 - Bioremediation of Hazardous and Toxic Compounds


    Lecture course stresses multidisciplinary approaches to the use of microbial system for biotransformation and biodegradation of toxic and hazardous material. Topics include biodegradability, enzymatic transformations, microbial ecology, and properties of organic and inorganic compounds, in situ and ex situ engineering techniques. Real world design examples and projects are introduced. Permission of instructor is required.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: ENVE 4350 or equivalent.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 6360 - Geomicrobiology


     

    This course examines relationships between microorganisms and Earth processes. Topics include the origins of life on earth, surface metabolism theory, biological and biochemical benchmarks. Earth is considered as a microbial habitat and is emphasized the lithosphere and hydrosphere, including soils, seawater, lakes, rivers, and groundwater. Geomicrobial processes, including microbial conversion of inorganics and metals and mineralization of organics, are discussed. Molecular and non-molecular methods for detection, isolation, and identification of geo-microbially active organisms are introduced.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.

    When Offered: Spring term annually.



    Cross Listed: Credit cannot be obtained for both ENVE 6360 Geomicrobiology and ENVE 4360 Geomicrobiology.

    Credit Hours: 3

  
  • ENVE 6910 - Colloquium Series


    Seminars by distinguished guest speakers and graduate students on current problems in environmental and energy engineering. A broad range of subjects is covered. All undergraduates and graduates are strongly encouraged to attend as many lectures as possible.

    When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.



    Credit Hours: 0

  
  • ENVE 6940 - Studies in Environmental Engineering


    Credit Hours: 1 to 4

  
  • ENVE 6960 - Topics in Environmental Engineering


    Credit Hours: 1 to 4

  
  • ENVE 6970 - Professional Project


    Active participation in a semester-long project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser. A Professional Project often serves as a culminating experience for a Professional Master’s program but, with departmental or school approval, can be used to fulfill other program requirements. With approval, students may register for more than one Professional Project. Professional Projects must result in documentation established by each department or school, but are not submitted to the Office of Graduate Education and are not archived in the library. Grades of A, B, C, or F are assigned by the faculty adviser at the end of the semester. If not completed on time, a formal Incomplete grade may be assigned by the faculty adviser, listing the work remaining to be completed and the time limit for completing this work.

 

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