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ARCH 2960 - Topics in Architecture and Environmental Design
Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms as the general program requires.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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ASTR 1960 - Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Credit Hours: 1
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ASTR 4960 - Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Credit Hours: 4
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BMED 2960 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering
When Offered: Each term.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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BMED 4960 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering
When Offered: Each term.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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BMED 6960 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering
New courses or special course offerings are given under this number from time to time. Graduate students in biomedical engineering may pursue special interests under this number when sponsored by a biomedical engineering faculty member and with the permission of the department.
When Offered: Offered by individual arrangement.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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CHME 2960 - Topics in Chemical Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
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CHME 4960 - Topics in Chemical Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
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CHME 6960 - Topics in Chemical Engineering
State-of the-art formal courses in specialized areas suitable for master’s and doctoral programs. Usually two topics offered per term. Typical topics include colloidal dynamics, dispersion and mixing, fluidation, heterogeneous catalysis, polymer reaction engineering, stochastic processes, and statistical mechanics.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 3
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CIVL 4960 - Topics in Civil Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
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CIVL 6960 - Topics in Civil Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
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COGS 6960 - Topics in Cognitive Science
An advanced course concerned with selected topics in cognitive science.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 credits
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COMM 2960 - Topics in Communication
Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms.
Credit Hours: 4
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COMM 4960 - Topics in Communication
Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms.
Credit Hours: 4
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COMM 6960 - Topics in Communication
Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms.
Credit Hours: 3
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MATH 6890 - Topics in Computational Mathematics
Advanced methods and/or applications in scientific computing. Possible topics include computational fluid dynamics, parallel computing, computational acoustics, and computer applications in medicine and biology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: vary with topic.
When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
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CISH 4960 - Topics in Computer and Information Sciences
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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CISH or CSCI 6960 - Topics in Computer and Information Sciences
Credit Hours: 1 to 3
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CSCI 4960 - Topics in Computer Science
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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CSCI 6960 - Topics in Computer Science
Credit Hours: 1 to 3
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DSES 2960 - Topics in DSES
Credit Hours: 4
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DSES 4960 - Topics in DSES
Credit Hours: 3
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DSES 6960 - Topics in DSES
Credit Hours: 3
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ECON 6960 - Topics in Economic Theory
Selected topics in economic analysis and problems to meet the special needs of graduate students in various curricula throughout the Institute. This allows students to pursue more in-depth work in their areas of study.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECON 2010 and permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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ECON 2960 - Topics in Economics
Selected topics in economics designed to acquaint students with modern economic problems and analysis in special areas beyond the introductory level.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECON 1200 or equivalent.
Credit Hours: 4
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ECON 4960 - Topics in Economics
Selected topics in economic analysis and problems to meet the special needs of upper-division students in various curricula throughout the Institute. This allows students to pursue more in-depth work in their areas of study.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECON 1200 and permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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EPOW 6960 - Topics in Electric Power Engineering
State of the art in selected important areas of electric power systems such as ultra-high-voltage transmission, generator excitation systems, circuit interruption technologies, HVDC converters, frequency and tie line control, and power system reliability.
When Offered: Spring or summer term.
Credit Hours: 3
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ECSE 4960 - Topics in Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
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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
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ARTS 6960 - Topics in Electronic Arts
Credit Hours: 3 to 6
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ENGR 2960 - Topics in Engineering
Credit Hours: 1 to 3
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ENVE 4960 - Topics in Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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ENVE 6960 - Topics in Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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ERTH 4960 - Topics in Geology
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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IHSS 1960 - Topics in Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Science Studies
Credit Hours: 4
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IHSS 2960 - Topics in Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Science Studies
Credit Hours: 4
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IHSS 4960 - Topics in Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Science Studies
Credit Hours: 3
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IHSS 6960 - Topics in Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Science Studies
Credit Hours: 3
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LANG 2960 - Topics in Language
Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 4960 - Topics in Language
Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 2960 - Topics in Literature
Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 4960 - Topics in Literature
Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 6960 - Topics in Literature
Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms.
Credit Hours: 3
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MGMT 2960 - Topics in Management
Credit Hours: 4
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MGMT 4960 - Topics in Management
Credit Hours: 4
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MGMT 6960 - Topics in Management
Credit Hours: 3
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MTLE 4960 - Topics in Materials Engineering
When Offered: Spring term annually .
Credit Hours: 3
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MTLE 6960 - Topics in Materials Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
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MATP 4960 - Topics in Mathematical Programming, Probability, and Mathematical Statistics
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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MATH 2960 - Topics in Mathematics
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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MATH 4960 - Topics in Mathematics
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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MATH 6960 - Topics in Mathematics
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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MANE 2960 - Topics in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Engineering Physics
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 4960 - Topics in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Engineering Physics
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 6960 - Topics in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Engineering Physics
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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MATP 6960 - Topics in Optimization
Advanced methods and/or applications in optimization. Possible topics include stochastic programming, learning theory, cone programming, optimization of medical treatment, and network flows.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: vary with topics and/or instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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MATH 6490 - Topics in Ordinary Differential Equations
Mathematical foundations and/or applications of ordinary differential equations. Possible topics include: stability and chaos in dynamics, mathematical methods of classical mechanics, stochastic differential equations, and soliton equations. Listing of topics offered to date.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Vary with topic.
When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
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ISCI 4500 - Topics in Origins of Life
Study or research in areas relevant to origins of life, to demonstrate interest in and ability for independent work.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: junior standing or higher or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3 or 4
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MATH 6590 - Topics in Partial Differential Equations
Mathematical foundation and/or applications of partial differential equations. Possible topics include soliton theory and applications, wavelets and PDEs, scattering theory, hyperbolic conservation laws.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: vary with topic.
When Offered: Spring term annually .
Credit Hours: 4
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PHIL 2960 - Topics in Philosophy
Experimental courses on subjects to be announced in advance.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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PHIL 4940 - Topics in Philosophy
Experimental courses on subjects to be announced in advance.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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PHYS 1960 - Topics in Physics
Credit Hours: 1
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PHYS 2960 - Topics in Physics
Credit Hours: 4
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PHYS 4960 - Topics in Physics
Credit Hours: 4
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PHYS 6960 - Topics in Physics
Credit Hours: Variable
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PSYC 4960 - Topics in Psychology
An advanced course concerned with selected topics in psychology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 1200 or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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STSH 2960 - Topics in Science and Technology Studies
Credit Hours: 4
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STSH 4960 - Topics in Science and Technology Studies
Credit Hours: 4
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STSH 6960 - Topics in Science and Technology Studies
Credit Hours: 3
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STSS 2960 - Topics in Science and Technology Studies
Credit Hours: 4
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STSS 4960 - Topics in Science and Technology Studies
Credit Hours: 4
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STSS 6960 - Topics in Science and Technology Studies
Selected topics.
Credit Hours: 3
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STSS 1960 - Topics in Science and Technology Studies, Anthropology/ Archaeology, History, Political Science, or Sociology
Credit Hours: 4
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ARTS 2960 - Topics in the Arts
Experimental courses offered for one or two terms as the general program requires.
Credit Hours: 2 to 4
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ARTS 4960 - Topics in the Arts
Credit Hours: 3 to 4
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WRIT 1960 - Topics in Writing
Credit Hours: 4
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WRIT 2960 - Topics in Writing
Credit Hours: 4
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WRIT 4960 - Topics in Writing
Credit Hours: 4
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ASTR 1530 - Tour of the Solar System
A survey of the solar system based on recent results from ground-based observations and space probes. Topics to be covered include: the sun, moon, Venus, Mars, the giant planets, comets, and the search for life in the solar system. If ASTR 1530 is taken as a 1-credit course, it will be graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory, and it cannot be counted towards the Institute’s baccalaureate requirement of 24 credits in the sciences. If ASTR 1530 is taken as a 2- credit course, it will be graded in the conventional manner. If ASTR 1510 and ASTR 1530 are both taken as graded 2-credit courses, they may be counted together as one 4-credit elective for nonscience majors.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 1 or 2
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CIVL 6270 - Traffic Control Systems
Detailed exploration of advanced traffic control systems with emphasis on design and analysis. Topics include control system functions, hardware and software technology; isolated, arterial, and network applications. Several sessions focus on state-of-the-art software packages including CORSIM, TRANSYT-7F, HCS, VISSIM, and Sim Traffic. An ITS perspective maintained and stressed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CIVL 4660.
When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
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CIVL 4660 - Traffic Engineering
Basic characteristics of traffic, including driver, vehicle, volume, speed delay, capacity, and accidents; traffic surveys, administration, laws and ordinances; traffic regulation and control, signs, markings, signals, and signal systems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CIVL 2030.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 4850 - Transatmospheric Vehicle Design
Introduces all elements of the Transatmospheric Vehicle (TAV) design process from proposal preparation through detailed specification and prototyping. Students are organized into design teams to develop a solution to a TAV systems problem of practical interest by drawing on their background in aerospace engineering science, machine design, and manufacturing methods. Topics include problem definition and requirement analysis, design specifications, concept development, reliability, consideration of alternative solutions, materials considerations, engineering prototyping, and presentation skills. Writing-intensive assignments help develop communication skills.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 6610 - Transonic Aerodynamics
Introduction to the equations of inviscid compressible flow; expansion procedure for airfoils in transonic flow and the Karman-Guderley equation; transonic-shock jump relations; the hodograph equations for transonic flow, with elementary applications; lift and drag integrals; transonic far fields; axially symmetric flow.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MANE 6550 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term alternate years.
Credit Hours: 3
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CHME 4010 - Transport Phenomena I
An introductory course in transport phenomena covering fluid statics, and one-dimensional diffusive processes including laminar flow, heat conduction and mass diffusion. Course focuses on developing the equations of change, introducing sum-of-resistance concepts and couple fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transfer problems. The concept of extended surfaces as a means of enhancing transport process is included. The course introduces numerical simulation concepts for solving simple, one-dimensional transport problems. Credit not allowed for both this course and ENGR-2250.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 2400.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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CHME 4020 - Transport Phenomena II
A continuation of CHME-4010. Course includes topics on multi-dimensional transport processes, potential, boundary layer and turbulent fluid flows, convective heat and mass transfer processes, friction factors and drag in and around solid objects, heat and mass exchangers, and radiation heat transfer. The course extends the use of numerical methods to apply to multidimensional problems, convective heat and mass transfer problems and the simulation of more complicated fluid flows including turbulence approximations. Credit not allowed for both this course and ENGR-2250.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH-2400 and CHME 4010.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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CIVL 6260 - Transportation Algorithms
Quantitative techniques applied in transportation analysis. Included are shortest path algorithms, equilibrium traffic assignment, routing and scheduling heuristics, demand forecasting techniques. Computer applications stressed. GIS-based packages employed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CIVL 2030, MATH 2400.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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CIVL 6230 - Transportation Economics
Economic concepts, drawn from micro-and macroeconomic theory, as they apply to transportation. Location theory, demand analysis, cost analysis, pricing, regulation, pertinent current problem areas, cost/benefit analysis.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CIVL 2030, ECON 2010, and DSES 4140 or their equivalents.
When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
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CIVL 4640 - Transportation Facility Design and Planning
Approaches to the planning, design, and engineering of airports, rail yards, and marine terminals. Special attention is paid to the operational requirements of each mode of transportation and the impact these have on facility design. Innovative designs are encouraged through a series of design projects.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CIVL 2030.
When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
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CIVL 6250 - Transportation Systems Planning
The analysis and planning of transportation systems. Study of the basic interaction between transportation supply and demand. Modeling these relationships for a variety of transportation problems. Role of transportation systems analysis in the social, environmental, and political framework of policy decision making.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CIVL 2030.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 6730 - Tribology
A basic course in tribology that covers both the fundamental and applied aspects of the subject. Content includes viscometry, the Reynolds equation, thrust and journal bearings (including design), thermal effects, dynamic loading and instability of bearings, rolling contact bearings, dry bearings, and theories of wear. This course includes design principles and data and is basic to other courses offered in tribology.
When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 5080 - Turbomachinery
Representation of performance of turbomachines; mechanism of energy transfer; factors limiting design and performance including surge, choking, and cavitation; two-and three-dimensional flow phenomena; performance analysis including multistage effects and off-design performance.
When Offered: Offered biannually.
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 6530 - Turbulence
Navier-Stokes equations, linear stability, vorticity and its origin, transition in wall-bounded and free-shear flows, statistics and Reynolds averaging, homogeneous turbulence, coherent structures, laboratory methods for study of turbulence, including turbulence measurements and turbulence modeling.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MANE 4800 or MANE 4110 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually .
Credit Hours: 3
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COMM 4570 - Typography
This course examines typography—the design of text. Students learn the fundamentals of how to choose appropriate fonts, design with type, and integrate text with graphics in print and screen-based compositions. Discussion topics include type anatomy, classification, measurement, readability, and legibility; typographic grids; type and technology; copy fitting and editing type.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: COMM 2610.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed with COMM 6570. Students cannot obtain credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 4
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COMM 6570 - Typography
This course examines typography—the design of text. Students learn the fundamentals of how to choose appropriate fonts, design with type, and integrate text with graphics in print and screen-based compositions. Discussion topics include type anatomy, classification, measurement, readability, and legibility; typographic grids; type and technology; copy fitting and editing type.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed with COMM 4570.
Credit Hours: 3
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MATP 4980 - Undergraduate Project in Mathematical Programming, Probability, and Mathematical Statistics
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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MATH 4980 - Undergraduate Project in Mathematics
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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CHEM 2950 - Undergraduate Research
Hands-on research in a faculty research laboratory.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
When Offered: Offered each term.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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PSYC 4990 - Undergraduate Thesis
Students conduct original scholarly projects: original research, theoretical or analytical reviews of the literature, or computer simulations. Working either alone or in groups, students prepare written reports relating to this project, under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: permission of a supervising faculty member.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3 to 6
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COMM 4820 - Usability Testing
In this course, students will examine and practice several methods of formal usability testing. Classes will consist of classroom discussion of scenario-based testing methods and statistical analysis of data collected and of laboratory sessions in which students develop, conduct, record, and analyze usability tests.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: COMM 4420, COMM 4770, or ITEC 2210.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed with COMM 6820. For COMM 6820, additional statistical analysis and a literature-based paper on a usability topic are required.
Credit Hours: 4
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COMM 6820 - Usability Testing
In this course, students will examine and practice several methods of formal usability testing. Classes will consist of classroom discussion of scenario-based testing methods and statistical analysis of data collected and of laboratory sessions in which students develop, conduct, record, and analyze usability tests.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed with COMM 4820. For COMM 6820, additional statistical analysis as part of each assignment and a literature-based paper on a usability topic are required.
Credit Hours: 3
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