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Rensselaer Catalog 2008-2009 [Archived Catalog]
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CIVL 6670 - Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
The formulations and solution strategies for finite element analysis of nonlinear problems are developed. Topics include the sources of nonlinear behavior (geometric, constitutive, boundary condition), derivation of the governing discrete equations for nonlinear systems such as large displacement, nonlinear elasticity, rate independent and dependent plasticity and other nonlinear constitutive laws, solution strategies for nonlinear problems (e.g., incrementation, iteration), and computational procedures for large systems of nonlinear algebraic equations.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CIVL 6660 or MANE 6660.
When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.
Cross Listed: (Cross listed as MANE 6670. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and MANE 6670.)
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 6670 - Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
The formulations and solution strategies for finite element analysis of nonlinear problems are developed. Topics include the sources of nonlinear behavior (geometric, constitutive, boundary condition), derivation of the governing discrete equations for nonlinear systems such as large displacement, nonlinear elasticity, rate independent and dependent plasticity and other nonlinear constitutive laws, solution strategies for nonlinear problems (e.g., incrementation, iteration), and computational procedures for large systems of nonlinear algebraic equations.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CIVL 6660 or MANE 6660.
When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.
Cross Listed: Cross- listed as CIVL 6670. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CIVL 6670.
Credit Hours: 3
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CHEM 6450 - Nonlinear Laser Spectroscopy
An introduction to the theory and practice of multiphoton or nonlinear laser spectroscopic and nonlinear optical phenomena. Emphasis is placed on the spectroscopic applications of nonlinear optical phenomena such as harmonic generation, sum and difference frequency generation, stimulated Raman scattering, multiphoton absorption and ionization, and four-wave mixing methods such as coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering. There are no prerequisites, but a background in molecular spectroscopy is recommended.
When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
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DSES 6780 - Nonlinear Programming
Convex sets and functions, optimality conditions in nonlinear programming, Lagrangian duality, quadratic programming algorithms for nonlinear programming including Newton’s method, quasi-Newton methods, conjugate gradient methods, together with proofs of convergence.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 4200 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as MATP 6600. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and MATP 6600.
Credit Hours: 4
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MATP 6600 - Nonlinear Programming
Convex sets and functions, optimality conditions in nonlinear programming, Lagrangian duality, quadratic programming; algorithms for nonlinear programming including Newton’s method, quasi-Newton methods, conjugate gradient methods, together with proofs of convergence.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 4200 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: (Cross listed as DSES 6780. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and DSES 6780.)
Credit Hours: 4
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MANE 6430 - Nonlinear Vibrations
A fundamental course in nonlinear vibrations and stability. Basic concepts about linear and nonlinear systems; Routh-Hurwitz and Liapunov’s stability criteria; systems with periodic coefficients and Floquet theory; effects of nonlinearities; limit cycles, jump, saturation, nonlinear resonances, modal energy exchange, etc.; perturbation methods: straightforward perturbations, Lindstedt-Poincare, harmonic balancing, multiple time scales; steady-state and transient responses of nonlinear systems. Applications to discrete and structural systems. Use of symbolic manipulation to analyze problems.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYS 6620 - Nuclear and Particle Physics I
An introduction to the physical concepts and methods of modern nuclear and elementary particle physics, for specialists and nonspecialists. Nonrelativistic scattering theory, resonance production, group symmetries and conservation laws, quark-model of hadron structure, and simple Feynman diagrams.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 6520.
When Offered: On availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 4370 - Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics Laboratory
A laboratory course covering topics in instrumentation, computer-controlled instrument interfacing and data acquisition, electronics (simple circuits, signal analysis and Fourier Transforms), applied physics, optical interferometry, laser-doppler interferometry, multiphase flow, fluid dynamics, and alpha spectroscopy. Error analyses are emphasized. Lab attendance is required along with formal written lab reports, which include data error analysis.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENGR 2600 and MANE 2830.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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MANE 4450 - Nuclear Fuel Management
Sources of nuclear fuel. Mining, milling, and purification. Principles of isotope enrichment; specific methods with emphasis on gaseous diffusion. Fuel fabrication. Transport and reprocessing of spent fuel. In-core fuel management. Linear reactivity, batch, nodal, and pincell methods. Power shape and control management. Partial core reloading. Fuel depletion. Poison management and Haling strategy. Breeding and fast reactors. Economics of the fuel cycle. Computation of fuel cycle costs.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MANE 2400.
When Offered: Spring term annually .
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 4350 - Nuclear Instrumentation and Measurement
Nuclear instrumentation and radiation detector systems for the collection, processing and displaying of signals related to photons, electrons, alpha particles and neutrons. Topics include: radiation interactions, counting statistics, ionization chambers, proportional counters, Geiger counters, scintillators, gamma-ray spectroscopy, semiconductor detectors, slow and fast neutron detection, liquid scintillation and TLD, and background and shielding. Students will tour a 100-MeV electron accelerator facility and learn to use MCNP code to simulate an HPGe gamma spectrometer.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MANE 2830 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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CHEM 4160 - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
A lecture-laboratory course that begins by establishing a knowledge base in the fundamental physical principles of NMR and then provides an understanding of basic and some advanced NMR experiments. This understanding extends to the actual performance of many of these experiements in the laboratory portion of the course. The use of NMR as a powerful tool to solve chemical problems will be explored. Topics included will be: Relaxation, Coupling and NOE, Multinuclear NMR, Spectral Editing, Multidimensional NMR, Solid State NMR, and the special challenges of Macromolecular NMR. Enrollment limited to advanced undergraduates.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring even numbered years.
Cross Listed: Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 6160.
Credit Hours: 3
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CHEM 6160 - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
An introductory course to nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy that begins by establishing a knowledge base in the fundamental physical principles of NMR and then provides an understanding of basic and some advanced NMR experiments. The use of NMR as a powerful tool to solve chemical problems will be explored. Topics included will be: Relaxation, Coupling and NOE, Multinuclear NMR, Spectral Editing, Multidimensional NMR, Solid State NMR, and the special challenges of Macromolecular NMR. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM-4160.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 2
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MANE 2830 - Nuclear Phenomena for Engineering Applications
A survey of atomic and nuclear phenomena and their application in various engineering disciplines. Systematics of atoms and nuclei; nuclear reactions and their characterization; radioactive decay; fission and fusion energy release; radiation effects on materials and biological systems; radiation production, detection and protection. Applications in energy production, manufacturing, medicine, etc.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 1100 and CHEM 1100.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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MANE 4460 - Nuclear Power Plant Operations
Reactor instrumentation and control. License, technical specification, plans, and procedures. Limits, margins, and set points. System modeling and safety analyses. Refueling and 5059 changes. Startup and at-power tests. Surveillance. Expert systems. Power plant simulator laboratory. Operation of RPI reactor.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MANE 2400 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term.
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 4400 - Nuclear Power Systems Engineering
Application of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow principles to nuclear energy generation systems, including nuclear reactors, nuclear fusion devices and systems, and radiation technology. Engineering aspects of 1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics will be emphasized. Characteristics and safety aspects of nuclear power equipment will be discussed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 2250.
When Offered: Spring term annually .
Credit Hours: 4
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MANE 6280 - Nuclear Reactor Analysis II
Reactor kinetics, stability, and control. Perturbation methods, reactivity coefficients; feedback mechanisms, long-term reactivity changes. Fission product effects on reactor startup and spatial stability. Fuel depletion. Theory of control and burnable poisons.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MANE 4480.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 6380 - Nuclear Reactor Materials
The physical metallurgy and associated physical chemistry of problems encountered in the application of materials in nuclear reactors is discussed. Specifically, the metallurgy and physical chemistry of ceramic fuels (e.g., oxygen potentials), the primary fuel densification and pellet-clad interaction mechanisms, irradiation-induced creep, hardening, and embrittlement mechanisms, and the properties of zircalloy are covered.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MANE 4480.
When Offered: Offered on availability of faculty.
Credit Hours: 3
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CSCI 4800 - Numerical Computing
A survey of numerical methods for scientific and engineering problems. Topics include numerical solution of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, interpolation and least squares approximations, numerical integration and differentiation, eigenvalue problems, and an introduction to the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. Emphasis is placed on efficient computational procedures including the use of library and student written procedures using high-level software such as MATLAB.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CSCI 1100 and MATH 2010 or ENGR 1100. Corequisite: MATH 2400.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as MATH 4800. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and MATH 4800.
Credit Hours: 4
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MATH 4800 - Numerical Computing
A survey of numerical methods for scientific and engineering problems. Topics include numerical solution of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, interpolation and least squares approximations, numerical integration and differentiation, eigenvalue problems, and an introduction to the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. Emphasis placed on efficient computational procedures including the use of library and student written procedures using high-level software such as MATLAB.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CSCI 1100 and MATH 2010 or ENGR 1100. Corequisite: MATH 2400.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as CSCI 4800. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CSCI 4800.
Credit Hours: 4
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MANE 6300 - Numerical Methods in Reactor Analysis
Difference equations; matrix operation, linear systems, matrix eigenvalue problems, multi-group diffusion, and transport theory methods. Sn calculations, Monte Carlo methods. Application to nuclear engineering calculations, such as flux and power distributions, heat conduction, programming reactor problems for digital computers, codes, etc.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MANE 4480, MATH 4600 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term alternate years.
Credit Hours: 3
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CIVL 6780 - Numerical Modeling of Failure Processes in Materials
State-of-the-art in computational modeling of failure processes in materials. Topics include numerical modeling of discrete defects, distributed damage and multiscale computational techniques including multiple scale perturbation techniques, boundary layer techniques, and various global-local approaches.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CIVL 6660 or MANE 6660.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as MANE 6780.
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 6780 - Numerical Modeling of Failure Processes in Materials
State of the art in computational modeling of failure processes in materials. Topics include numerical modeling of discrete defects, distributed damage and multiscale computational techniques including multiple scale perturbation techniques, boundary layer techniques, and various global-local approaches.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CIVL 6660 or MANE 6660.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as CIVL 6780. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CIVL 6780.
Credit Hours: 3
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CSCI 6820 - Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations
Numerical methods and analysis for ODEs with applications from mechanics, optics, and chaotic dynamics. Numerical methods for dynamic systems include Runge-Kutta, multistep and extrapolation techniques, methods for conservative and Hamiltonian systems, methods for stiff differential equations and for differential-algebraic systems. Methods for boundary value problems include shooting and orthogonalization, finite difference and collocation techniques, and special methods for problems with boundary or shock layers.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 4800 or CSCI 4800 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.
Cross Listed: Cross-isted as MATH 6820. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and MATH 6820.
Credit Hours: 4
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MATH 6820 - Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations
Numerical methods and analysis for ODEs with applications from mechanics, optics, and chaotic dynamics. Numerical methods for dynamical systems include Runge-Kutta, multistep and extrapolation techniques, methods for conservative and Hamiltonian systems, methods for stiff differential equations and for differential-algebraic systems. Methods for boundary value problems include shooting and orthogonalization, finite difference and collocation techniques, and special methods for problems with boundary or shock layers.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 4800 or CSCI 4800 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as CSCI 6820. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CSCI 6820.
Credit Hours: 4
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CSCI 6840 - Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations
Numerical methods and analysis for linear and nonlinear PDEs with applications from heat conduction, wave propagation, solid and fluid mechanics, and other areas. Basic concepts of stability and convergence (Lax equivalence theorem, CFL condition, energy methods). Methods for parabolic problems (finite differences, method of lines, ADI, operator splitting), methods for hyperbolic problems (vector systems and characteristics, dissipation and dispersion, shocks capturing and tracking schemes), methods for elliptic problems (finite difference and finite volume methods).
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 4800 or CSCI 4800 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.
Cross Listed: (Cross listed as MATH 6840. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and MATH 6840).
Credit Hours: 4
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MATH 6840 - Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations
Numerical methods and analysis for linear and nonlinear PDEs with applications from heat conduction, wave propagation, solid and fluid mechanics, and other areas. Basic concepts of stability and convergence (Lax equivalence theorem, CFL condition, energy methods). Methods for parabolic problems (finite differences, method of lines, ADI, operator splitting), methods for hyperbolic problems (vector systems and characteristics, dissipation and dispersion, shock capturing and tracking schemes), methods for elliptic problems (finite difference and finite volume methods).
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH-4800 or CSCI-4800 or permission of Instructor
When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.
Cross Listed: (Cross listed as CSCI-6840. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CSCI-6840.)
Credit Hours: 4
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CISH 6110 - Object Oriented Database Systems
Presents concepts and architectures of object oriented database systems. Provides the object oriented view of data models, query languages, versioning evolution, authorization, transaction control, storage management, indexing techniques, distributed data, and parallelism. Current object oriented database systems are reviewed and compared. A programming project or research paper may be required.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CSCI 4380 and the object oriented portion of either CISH 4020 or CISH 6010.
Credit Hours: 3
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CISH 6010 - Object Oriented Programming and Design
An introduction to the theory and practice of object oriented programming and design. Encapsulation, inheritance, genericity, dynamic binding, and polymorphism. Students use these concepts to design and implement a modest-sized system. One object oriented language (chosen by the instructor) is studied in detail and required for the project. Other languages are covered briefly.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CSCI 4210.
Credit Hours: 3
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CISH 4020 - Object Structures
A study of object oriented software component design. This course introduces the object oriented paradigm and its use in organizing software structures including arrays, stack, queues, lists, trees, graphs, and recursion. Programming assignments require the use of an object oriented language.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CISH 4010 or equivalent and knowledge of an imperative programming language (C, PASCAL, etc.).
Credit Hours: 3
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ASTR 4120 - Observational Astronomy
An introduction to astronomical observing techniques and instrumentation. Optical telescope design. Observatory site selection. Telescopes above the atmosphere. Imaging techniques: photography, charge-coupled devices. Optical photometry, spectroscopy and polarimetry, and their applications. Infrared techniques and applications. Radio astronomy. Includes evening laboratory sessions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ASTR 2050 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ERTH 2610 - Oceanography
Ocean basins and margins; origin, distribution, chemistry, and history of sediments; physical and chemical properties of seawater; global atmospheric and oceanic circulations and climatic interactions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 1100 and PHYS 1100 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
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IENV 4700 - One Mile of the Hudson River
A course that focuses on the Hudson River Basin as an environmental microcosm and a vehicle through which to illustrate the natural science of river systems with particular attention to human influences. This interdisciplinary environmental science course is for environmentally oriented junior, senior, and graduate students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: junior, senior, or graduate student status; introductory courses in biology, chemistry, and geology; environmentally oriented humanities/social sciences courses, or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term, even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
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CISH 4210 - Operating Systems
Discussion of various aspects of computer operating systems design and implementation. Topics include: I/O programming, concurrent processes and synchronization problems, process management and scheduling of processes, virtual memory management, device management, file systems, deadlock problems, system calls, and interprocess communication. Programming projects are required.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CISH 4020 and CISH 4030.
When Offered: H, fall, spring annually; G, on sufficient demand.
Credit Hours: 3
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CSCI 4210 - Operating Systems
Discussion of various aspects of computer operating systems design and implementation. Topics include I/O programming, concurrent processes and synchronization problems, process management and scheduling of processes, virtual memory management, device management, file systems, deadlock problems, system calls, and interprocess communication. Programming projects are required.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CSCI 2300 and CSCI 2500.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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MGMT 4110 - Operations Management
This course introduces the student to the operations function in services and manufacturing-oriented firms. Students develop an appreciation of the concepts, principles, and techniques used for decision making in the operations function. The course takes a managerial perspective.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MGMT 2100.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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DSES 4610 - Operations Research Methods I
Development of basic approaches of deterministic operations research to decision problems. Focus on optimization algorithms. Introduction to linear, integer, binary integer and nonlinear programming. Genetic algorithms. Consideration of model formulation and implementation.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1020 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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DSES 4620 - Operations Research Methods II
Development of basic approaches of probabilistic operations research to decision problems. Focus on the formulation, estimation, and analysis of Markov, queuing, and discrete-event simulation models. Extensive use of computers.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 2600 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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ECSE 4640 - Optical Communications and Integrated Optics
Phenomena, materials, and devices for optical communications and computing. Topics include: guided wave and fiber optics, integrated optics, electro-optic and nonlinear optical switching, pulse and soliton propagation, sources and detectors. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 2620.
When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as PHYS 4640. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and PHYS 4640.
Credit Hours: 4
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PHYS 4640 - Optical Communications and Integrated Optics
Phenomena, materials, and devices for optical communications and computing. Topics include: guided wave and fiber optics, integrated optics, electro-optic and nonlinear optical switching, pulse and soliton propagation, sources and detectors.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 2620.
When Offered: Fall term evennumbered years.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed with ECSE 4640. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ECSE 4640.
Credit Hours: 4
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
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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: Offered biannually.
Credit Hours: 3
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ECSE 6440 - Optimal Control Theory
The concepts, techniques, and tools related to optimal control for dynamical systems. Major topics include calculus of variation, minimum principle, dynamic programming, optimal estimation, and differential games. Both discrete time systems and continuous times are addressed. Particular consideration is given to linear time invariant systems in terms of linear quadratic regulator and Kalman filter.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 6400.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
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ECSE 6430 - Optimization Methods
Linear programming, nonlinear programming, iterative methods, and dynamic programming are presented, especially as they relate to optimal control problems. Discrete and continuous optimal regulators are derived from dynamic programming approach, which also leads to the Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman Equation and the Minimum Principle. Linear quadratic regulators, linear tracking problems, and output regulators are treated. Linear observer and the separation theorem are developed for feedback controller implementation.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2410. Corequisite: ECSE 6400.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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MGMT 6370 - Options, Futures and Derivatives Markets
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to second generation financial instruments including forward and futures contracts, options, futures options and swaps on a variety of underlying instruments including fixed income securities. The fixed income markets will be integrated with the discussion of IRDs (interest rate derivatives).
Credit Hours: 3
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ECSE 6270 - Optoelectronics
A brief review of interaction of light with matter. Operating principles, basic designs and applications of optoelectronic devices such as Light Emitting Diodes, Laser Diodes, Photodetectors and Solar Cells. Electro-optic, Acousto-optic and Non-linear optic based optical components such as Modulators, Switches, Couplers, Multiplexers and Amplifiers. Optical Waveguides and Fibers. Optoelectronic Applications such as Fiber Optic and Free Space Optical Communication, Photovoltaics, Thermophotovoltaics, and Solid State Lighting.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECSE 2210 and ECSE 4720 or equivalent.
When Offered: Offered spring term on sufficient demand.
Credit Hours: 3
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MATH 6400 - Ordinary Differential Equations
A basic graduate course introducing the fundamental concepts of modern evolution equations theory in the setting of ordinary differential equations. Topics include existence and uniqueness, integral equations, stability of equilibria, stable manifolds, Floquet theory, Poincare-Bendixson theory, bifurcation theory, center manifolds, normal forms, averaging theory, Hamiltonian mechanics and calculus of variations, chaotic dynamics, KAM theory, and soliton theory.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 4400 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
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MATH 4400 - Ordinary Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems
An intermediate course emphasizing a modern geometric approach and applications in science and engineering. Topics include first-order equations, linear systems, phase plane, linearization and stability, calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, oscillations, basic bifurcation theory, chaotic dynamics, and existence and uniqueness.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 2400 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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CHEM 2250 - Organic Chemistry I
Structure, chemical behavior, occurrence and uses of organic compounds. Compounds of biological, environmental and industrial importance are specifically addressed. Recommended for students in biology and health related areas. Students cannot obtain credit for both CHEM 2250 and CHEM 2210.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 1200 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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CHEM 2260 - Organic Chemistry II
A continuation of CHEM 2250, which is a prerequisite. Students cannot obtain credit for both CHEM 2250 and CHEM 2210.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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CHEM 2230 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Laboratory experiments dealing with basic techniques used in the synthesis and characterization of organic compounds.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: CHEM 2210 or a similar course in organic chemistry is a co- or prerequisite.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 1
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CHEM 2240 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
A continuation of CHEM 2230, which is a prerequisite.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 2220 or a similar course in organic chemistry should be taken with or prior to this course.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 1
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CHEM 2210 - Organic Compounds and Reactions
Structural aspects of organic chemistry and the relation between structure and reactivity of organic compounds. Extensive use is made of information derived from infrared, ultraviolet, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Recommended for chemistry and chemical engineering majors. Students cannot receive credit for both CHEM- 2250 and CHEM-2210.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 1100 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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CHEM 4540 - Organic Geochemistry
A broad survey of organic geochemistry suitable for students with a strong chemistry background who are majoring in science or engineering. Topics include the geochemistry of natural organic compounds in oceans, lakes, sediments, and soils and the transport and fate of organic pollutants.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 2210, ERTH 1200, or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as ERTH 4540. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and ERTH 4540.
Credit Hours: 4
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ERTH 4540 - Organic Geochemistry
A broad survey of organic geochemistry suitable for students with a strong chemistry background who are majoring in science or engineering. Topics include the transport and fate of organic pollutants and the geochemistry of natural organic compounds in oceans, lakes, sediments, and soils.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 2210 and ERTH 1200 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as CHEM 4540. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CHEM 4540.
Credit Hours: 4
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CHEM 2220 - Organic Synthesis
A continuation of CHEM-2210 with a focus on synthetic methods in organic chemistry.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 2210.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 2
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MGMT 4850 - Organizational Behavior in High Performance Organizations
This course provides an overview of basic processes in human behavior that influence the effectiveness of individuals, groups and organizations. Its focus is on understanding what happens during interpersonal interactions in work situations, and what can be done to make employees more effective. Topics covered include organizational socialization, motivation, decision-making, team dynamics, virtual teams, influence and conflict management. Numerous exercises and case analysis are used in class to help provide students with insights into these processes.
When Offered: Fall and spring term.
Credit Hours: 4
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COMM 4830 - Organizational Communication
Focuses on the central role of communication in organizations by exploring the way that communication is used in exercising authority, power, and control. Organizations with hierarchical and nontraditional structures are considered. The course also examines the role of communication in the social construction of organizational life.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: an introductory course in the social sciences or management or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ASTR 4510 - Origin of Life: A Cosmic Perspective
To understand the origin of life is a fundamental goal of science. We discuss evidence for important prebiotic molecules in the clouds from which new planetary systems are born, and compare cosmic and terrestrial sources of such molecules on the primitive Earth. The course is multidisciplinary, covering topics in physics, astronomy, chemistry, earth sciences, and biology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ASTR 2050 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ISCI 4510 - Origins of Life Seminar
Discussion of current issues relevant to origins of life, in astrophysics, biology, chemistry, and earth sciences.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: junior standing or higher or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1
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BCBP 2930 - Out-of-Classroom Experience in Biochemistry/Biophysics
Credit to be given for an out-of-classroom experience related to biochemistry and/or biophysics (BCBP) having intellectual content relevant to the student’s educational or career goals, subject to approval of a written proposal and a final written report. The adviser (for BCBP majors) or, with permission, any BCBP faculty member may serve as evaluator. For each out-of-classroom experience a student may register only once.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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BIOL 2930 - Out-of-Classroom Experience in Biology
Credit to be given for an out-of-classroom experience related to biology having intellectual content relevant to the student’s educational or career goals, subject to approval of a written proposal and a final report. The adviser (for biology majors) or, with permission, any Biology faculty member may serve as evaluator. For each out-ofclassroom experience, a student may register only once for one to four credit hours. This course cannot be used as a biology elective.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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CHEM 2930 - Out-of-Classroom Experience in Chemistry
Students may obtain credit for chemistry-related experience in nonclassroom situations. For credit to be awarded, a brief proposal outlining the nature of the experience to be undertaken must be given to the department in advance for approval of its suitability. A written report is required at the end of the experience. A maximum of four credits is allowed, but this may be made up in more than one experience.
Graded: Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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ERTH 4970 - Out-of-Classroom Experience in Earth Sciences
Credits are earned while the student gains practical experience in applying skills to working in a private company or government agency in an area relevant to the student’s educational goals. Requires a written proposal and final report.
Credit Hours: 2 to 4
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ARTS 4220 - Painting
A painting course in water media with emphasis on color interaction, composition, and pictorial design. Using sources from observation and the history of painting, students are taught to see and convey effects of color on/in 2-D pictorial space and to develop critical skills in looking at paintings.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ARTS 1200.
Credit Hours: 4
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CSCI 6220 - Parallel Algorithm Design
Models of parallel computation; deterministic and probabilistic PRAM model; P-complete problems. Techniques for designing efficient parallel algorithms. Parallel sorting prefix and suffix computation, list ranking, DAG evaluation, solving linear systems, graph and combinatorial problems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CSCI 4020 or equivalent.
When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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CSCI 6360 - Parallel Computing
A survey of fundamental issues in design of efficient programs for parallel computers. The topics discussed include models of parallel machines and programs, efficiency of parallel algorithms, programming styles for shared memory, message passing, data parallelism, and using MPI in scientific parallel programs. Parallel programming project required.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CSCI 4210 or equivalent.
When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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CSCI 4320 - Parallel Programming
Techniques and methods for parallel programming: models of parallel machines and programs, efficiency and complexity of parallel algorithms. Paradigms of parallel programming and corresponding extensions to sequential programming languages. Overview of parallel languages and coordination languages and models; programming on networks of workstations. Basic parallel algorithms: elementary computation, matrix multiplication, sorting; sample scientific application.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CSCI 2400 and CSCI 2500.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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MATH 6500 - Partial Differential Equations
A course dealing with the basic theory of partial differential equations. It includes such topics as properties of solutions of hyperbolic, parabolic, and elliptic equations in two or more independent variables; linear and nonlinear first order equations; existence and uniqueness theory for general higher order equations; potential theory and integral equations.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 4210 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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PHYS 4620 - Particles and Nuclei
This course develops current theories of the elementary structure of particles and fields and their fundamental interactions. The role of symmetries in nature is stressed, and the possible unification of the basic interactions is considered. The properties of atomic nuclei are discussed in terms of the elementary nuclear force and in terms of nuclear models such as the shell model.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 4100 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually .
Credit Hours: 4
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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 4500 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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COGS 6420 - Perception and Action
This course is a graduate level introduction to the topic of perception and action, and will focus on the significance of perception, motor control, and perceptual-motor learning as they relate to the performance of routine and skilled tasks. We will explore perception and action from information processing, computational, dynamical systems, and ecological perspectives, review current empirical and computational research, and consider some applications, including training, rehabilitation, human-machine interaction, and robotics.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: graduate status or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term alternate years.
Credit Hours: 4
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ARTS 2320 - Percussion Ensemble
Readings, rehearsals, and performances of works from the repertoire for percussion ensemble as well as special arrangements and original compositions, spanning the diverse styles of the genre from ragtime music and popular traditions to the classical, standard, and avant-garde. Regular attendance at rehearsals is required and preparation of music expected.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: demonstration of adequate skills in at least some areas of percussion through formal or informal auditions.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1
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PSYC 4400 - Personality
Modern theories of personality are presented and compared. Using these theories, students analyze the processes by which people cope with intrapsychic, interpersonal, and institutional demands. Evidence on adaptive processes from clinical, field, and laboratory studies is evaluated. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 1200.
When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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CHEM 6010 - Perspectives in Chemistry
The objective of this course is to prepare graduate students for research in chemistry. Topics will include general and universal aspects of research in science, such as the written and oral presentation of scientific findings and the ethical considerations involved in the publication of these findings, and a survey of the current research topics of the department including emphasis on the fundamental science that underlies these topics.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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COMM 2410 - Perspectives on Photography
This course helps students understand the meaning and emotional complexity of visual images in our culture. Students examine photographic imagery through three perspectives. The first—formal—addresses the design components of the image, such as vantage point and contrast. The second—psychodynamic—concerns the emotional dynamics of viewing. The third—social political— explores photographs as instruments for preserving or challenging cultural values. No technical knowledge of photography is needed.
When Offered: Offered annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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MATH 6620 - Perturbation Methods
This course is devoted to advanced methods rather than theory. Content includes such topics as matched asymptotic expansions, multiple scales, WKB, and homogenization. Applications are made to ODEs, PDEs, difference equations, and integral equations. The methods are illustrated using currently interesting scientific and engineering problems that involve such phenomena as boundary or shock layers, nonlinear wave propagation, bifurcation and stability, and resonance.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 2400 and MATH 4600 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
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PHIL 4360 - Philosophical Problems of Space and Time
Relevant aspects of the work of Kant, Leibniz, and Newton; Gauss, Riemann, and Poincare; Faraday, Maxwell, and Einstein. Special attention is given to the historical development of non-Euclidean geometries and the distinction between mathematical and physical geometry. Ultimately, the aim is to clarify the conceptual structure of special and general relativity by showing the problem context in which they evolved.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHIL 2130 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually .
Credit Hours: 4
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PHIL 4260 - Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
This course may be roughly divided into two general areas: philosophical problems in AI and philosophical issues that arise because of AI. An example from the first area is the Knower Paradox, a paradox in which an apparently desirable formalism for handling an agent’s knowledge leads to inconsistency; an example from the second area is John Searle’s attack on so-called “Strong” AI by way of his Chinese Room argument, wherein he claims that because a computer at bottom just manipulates symbols it cannot genuinely understand.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHIL 2140.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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PHIL 4740 - Philosophy of Law
The course examines the following questions: What is law? What is the relationship between law and morality? Is there a moral obligation not to break the law? Detailed examination is given to the concepts of liberty, justice, responsibility, and punishment.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: one philosophy or STS course or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as STSH 4320. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and STSH 4320.
Credit Hours: 4
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STSH 4320 - Philosophy of Law
The course examines the following questions: What is law? What is the relationship between law and morality? Is there a moral obligation not to break the law? Detailed examination is given to the concepts of liberty, justice, responsibility, and punishment.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: one philosophy or STS course or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as PHIL 4740. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and PHIL 4740.
Credit Hours: 4
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PHIL 4380 - Philosophy of Mathematics
Basic schools of thought about the nature of mathematical reality are described and critically analyzed. Special topics include artificial intelligence, randomness, and the work of George Cantor on transfinite numbers.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHIL 1110 or PHIL 2130.
When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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PHIL 6740 - Philosophy of Mind
A study of some current issues in philosophical psychology and philosophy of psychology. The following are representative of the questions discussed: Is a person identical with his body? Is consciousness a brain process? Can computers think? Do avowals have truth-value? Is psychology possible? Occasionally additional topics are selected from such areas as phenomenology (Merleau-Ponty, Sartre) and structuralism (Levi-Strauss, Barthes).
When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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PHIL 2940 - Philosophy Studies
Independent study of a particular topic.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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CHEM 2440 - Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences
Topics in physical chemistry that are important for understanding processes in biological systems. Included are: thermodynamics as applied to phase and chemical equilibria in chemical and biochemical systems; passive transport models for diffusion and electrical conductivity in electrolyte solutions; kinetic models for simple and complex chemical reactions, including enzyme mechanisms; quantum mechanical models used in spectroscopy.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 1200 and MATH 1010.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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CHEM 6620 - Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules
Thermodynamic properties of synthetic and natural macromolecules. The application of classical and statistical thermodynamics, configuration and conformation of isolated polymer chains, the rotational isomeric state model, scaling theory, single chain dynamics, phase equilibria, osmotic pressure, translational diffusion, intrinsic viscosity and scattering (light, x-ray, neutron) to understanding the structure and properties of proteins, nucleic acids, rod-like polymers, polymer blends and polymer nanocomposites.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4620 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYS 1500 - Physical Modeling
An introductory physics course in which students learn by constructing computer models of physical systems and then examining the behavior of the models. Whenever possible, the models will be compared to real systems. Spreadsheets will be the main tools used to construct the models, and no prior programming experience is required.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: high school physics.
When Offered: Consult department.
Credit Hours: 4
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PHYS 1050 - Physical Principles of Design
Physics fundamentals for Architecture students. Mechanics with emphasis on equilibrium and statics, fluids, oscillations, and waves. Basics of thermodynamics and electromagnetic radiation. Reflection, refraction, and optics.
When Offered: Spring term annually .
Credit Hours: 4
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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.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHME 4010.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYS 1100 - Physics I
The first semester of a two-semester sequence of interactive courses. Topics include linear and angular kinematics and dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, forces and fields, gravitation, elementary electrostatics, and motion of charged particles in a magnetic field.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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PHYS 1200 - Physics II
The second semester of the two-semester sequence of interactive courses. Topics include Gauss’s Law, current electricity, Ampere’s Law and Faraday’s Law, electromagnetic radiation, physical optics, and quantum physics.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 1100 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Corequisite: MATH 1020.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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MANE 4480 - Physics of Nuclear Reactors
Basic nuclear reactor theory; fuel cycles. Neutron diffusion and slowing down; criticality analyses for homogeneous and heterogeneous systems; reactor kinetics and control; reactivity coefficients; fuel management. Reactor systems and types; reactor design. Power plant safety.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MANE 2400 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually
Credit Hours: 4
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MANE 4340 - Physics of Radiology
An introductory course on physical principles behind the creation of diagnostic medical images. Medical imaging is one of the most exciting and technologically demanding fields of medicine. Topics include radiation interaction, radiation dosimetry, formation and quality of X-ray images, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound imaging, and radiation detection and safety. Current research on image quality optimization, image-guided radio-surgery, 3-D/4-D ultrasound imaging, and Monte Carlo simulations are reviewed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MANE 2830 or equivalent,
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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ERTH 1010 - Planet Earth I: The Solid Earth
Age and origin of the Earth, internal constituents, and energy sources; how plates move, oceans develop, resources accumulate, and mountains rise. Gives nonspecialists a picture of the Earth’s major processes and the ways in which they interact to provide the world’s citizens with adequate material resources. Lectures and recitation. (Students cannot obtain credit for both ERTH 1010 and ERTH 1100.)
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ERTH 1020 - Planet Earth II: Oceans and Atmosphere
An overview of the Earth’s surface processes and environment. Nature and interactions between the major oceanic, atmospheric, and terrestrial systems. Interrelations between geology, the environment, and human activities. Geologic and environmental implications, constraints, and opportunities for past, present, and future human populations and cultures. Short-and long-term benefits and consequences of actions or inaction.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ECSE 6330 - Plasma Devices
Analysis of magnetically confined high-temperature devices. Equilibrium and stability of a variety of magnetic confinement systems. Diagnostic techniques, current status of experimental results, and relationship to the development of controlled fusion.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 6320.
When Offered: Fall term on sufficient demand.
Credit Hours: 3
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ECSE 6340 - Plasma Diagnostics
Investigation of the major diagnostic techniques used for measuring parameters in magnetically confined plasmas. Several examples of mechanical, radiation, and particle techniques are developed. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles behind each technique, the hardware necessary to perform the measurements, the space and time limitations on the technique, and its role in studying fusion-oriented plasmas.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECSE 6310 and ECSE 6320.
When Offered: Spring term on sufficient demand.
Credit Hours: 3
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ECSE 6310 - Plasma Dynamics I
Analysis of the dynamics of plasma behavior in terms of statistical models. Development of the Boltzmann equation, the moment equations of continuity, momentum, and energy, and their application to plasma transport processes.
When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
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ECSE 6320 - Plasma Dynamics II
Plasma kinetic theory, suitability of magnetically confined plasmas, plasma radiation, plasma turbulence.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 6310.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
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ECSE 4320 - Plasma Engineering
Introduction to plasma physics with primary emphasis on the application of plasmas for controlled thermonuclear fusion. Plasma behavior and confinement concepts are analyzed from both single-particle and conducting-fluid models. The interaction of electromagnetic waves with plasmas, plasma transport, plasma stability, and a review of major fusion-oriented devices are also presented.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2100.
When Offered: Offered on sufficient demand.
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 6490 - Plasticity
Stress invariants. Polyaxial stress-strain relation for strain-hardening materials. Ideal plasticity, various yield conditions and associated flow rules. Variational principles. Limit analysis. Applications in elastic-plastic stress analysis, metal forming, plastic collapse, and plastic instability.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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CIVL 6200 - Plates and Shells
Preliminaries on linear, three-dimensional elasticity theory. Reduction of the elasticity theory to theories of plates and shells. Anisotropy. Nonlinear theories. Applications.
When Offered: Annually.
Cross Listed: (Cross listed as MANE 6200. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and MANE 6200.)
Credit Hours: 3
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