Course List
We offer a wide array of courses in support of our degree programs. Courses that are currently being offered on a regular basis have the frequency stated in their respective course descriptions, such as 3 times/year, twice/year, once/year and once every 2 years (see the Course Offering Plan or Course Rotation Matrix for up-to-date frequency information).
Program Codes:
- COMP-ENGR: Concentration in Computer Engineering, a sub-plan of EE-BS
- EE-BS: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- EE-MIN: Minor in Electrical Engineering
- MEE-BS: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- MEE-MIN: Minor in Mechanical Engineering
- NGR-PR: Transfer Program in Engineering
- Accelerated Graduate Pathway - Engineering to Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Freshman Courses:
Core
EYE 112 Built Environment: Energy
EGN 181 Engineering Tools: Mathematica
EGN 182 Engineering Tools: SolidWorks
EGN 183 Engineering Tools: LabView
EGN 184 Engineering Tools: Industrial Power
EGN 185 Engineering Tools
EGN 186 Engineering Tools: MATLAB
EGN 187 Engineering Tools: PSpice
EGN 188 Engineering Tools: Materials Processing
EGN 198 Introductory Topics in Engineering
Mechanical
MEE 150 Applied Mechanics: Statics
Sophomore Courses:
Core
EGN 160 Introduction to Programming: The C Language
EGN 210 Technical Writing
EGN 248 Introduction to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
EGN 298 Intermediate Topics In Engineering
ELE 216 Circuits I: Steady-State Analysis
ELE 217 Circuits II: System Dynamics
ELE 219 Circuits Laboratory
Electrical
ELE 172 Digital Logic
ELE 179 Digital Logic Laboratory
ELE 262 Physical Electronics
ELE 271 Microprocessor Systems
Mechanical
EGN 260 Materials Science for Engineers
MEE 230 Thermodynamics I: Laws and Properties
MEE 251 Strength of Materials
MEE 259 Statics and Strengths of Materials Laboratory
MEE 270 Applied Mechanics: Dynamics
Junior and Senior Required Courses:
Core
EGN 301 Junior Design Project and the Engineering Profession
EGN 304 Engineering Economics
EGN 402 Senior Design Project
ELE 323 Electromechanical Energy Conversion
Electrical
EGN 325 Control Systems
EGN 329 Electromechanical and Control Systems Laboratory
ELE 314 Linear Signals and Systems
ELE 342 Electronics I: Devices and Circuits
ELE 343 Electronics II: Electronic Design
ELE 351 Electromagnetic Fields
ELE 486 Digital Signal Processing
ELE 489 Analog and Digital Signals Laboratory
Mechanical
MEE 331 Thermodynamics II: Flows and Cycles
MEE 339 Thermodynamics Laboratory
MEE 360 Fluid Mechanics
MEE 372 Computer-Aided Design of Machine Elements
MEE 373 Design of Machines and Mechanisms
MEE 374 Theory and Applications of Vibrations
MEE 379 Dynamics and Vibrations Laboratory
MEE 432 Heat Transfer
MEE 439 Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Laboratory
Technical Elective Courses:
Individual
EGN 394 Engineering Internship
EGN 403 Advanced Design Project
EGN 497 Independent Study
General
EGN 317 Introduction to Robotics
EGN 446 Micro Electromechanical Systems
EGN 481 Statistics for Manufacturing
EGN 498 Advanced Topics in Engineering
Electrical
ELE 327 Energy and Power Systems
ELE 367 Optoelectronics
ELE 444 Analog Integrated Circuits and Design
ELE 483 Communications Engineering
ELE 487 Digital Image Processing
Mechanical
MEE 352 Analysis and Design of Composite Structures
MEE 353 Applied Stress Analysis
MEE 361 Physical Metallurgy
MEE 375 Engineering Acoustics
Graduate Courses:
General
EGN 517 Introduction to Robotics
EGN 546 Micro Electromechanical Systems
EGN 598 Graduate Topics in Engineering
EGN 602 Graduate Design Project
Electrical
ELE 527 Energy and Power Systems
ELE 544 Analog Integrated Circuits and Design
ELE 583 Communications Engineering
ELE 586 Digital Signal Processing
ELE 587 Digital Image Processing
Mechanical
MEE 552 Analysis and Design of Composite Structures
MEE 561 Physical Metallurgy
MEE 575 Engineering Acoustics
Technical Electives Offered in Recent Years:
EGN 368 Advanced Engineering Materials
EGN 417 Robot Modeling
EGN 418 Robot Intelligence
ELE 363 Solid State Electronic Devices
ELE 364 Microelectronic Fabrication
ELE 373 Digital System Architecture and Design
ELE 412 Power Electronics
ELE 442 Digital VLSI Circuits and Design
ELE 445 Special Topics in CMOS Integrated Circuit Design
MEE 435 Advanced Thermal Systems
Course Fees:
Course fees to cover the cost of equipment, materials and supplies are assessed in some engineering courses. Consult the department for a current list of fees associated with each course.
EYE 112 Built Environment: Energy
Course Description: A substantial component of the world we live in is the built environment – the world that people have invented, designed, built and used. People have seen the natural environment to be sacred, to be a part of, to be enjoyed, to be used, and to be dominated. In recent times it has become recognized that human activities can seriously affect the natural environment. This semester we focus on a particular part of the natural environment – energy. You will learn what energy is, where various forms of energy come from and how they are transformed and used. Forms of energy studied include, for example, fossil, solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and nuclear. You will study the social, economic, political and environmental issues related to the acquisition, processing and use of energy. Integral to the course are lectures, reading, writing, group activities, laboratory exercises and experiments, and a team project. Students should have very basic algebra skills. This course is not required for transfer students with more than 24 credits applied toward one of our engineering degree programs. May be replaced by the corresponding HON 101 section.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, MEE-BS required, core curriculum Entry Year Experience
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): ENG 100
- Coordinator: Michael Davis
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall, Spring
- Credits: 3
EGN 101 Introduction to Engineering
Course Description: Project-based learning to introduce the process of engineering design through team design projects and hands-on laboratory activities. Throughout, the historical, societal, cultural, and ethical impacts of good design are examined. A major portion of the course is learning to form and communicate designs using CAD software.
- Program(s): EE-BS required, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): MAT 152
- Coordinator: Carlos Lück
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: N/A
- Credits: 3
EGN 160 Introduction to Programming: The C Language
Course Description: The C language has been used extensively for performance intensive tasks required in engineering and has found increased usage in embedded systems. C and its dialects (e.g. C++, C#, Java, Perl, Python) are employed in the vast majority of programming tasks and applications. As such, it is one of the few programming languages that is defined as an ANSI/ISO standard. This course will cover the fundamentals of programming and the C language. No prior knowledge of C is required. This is a 4-credit course and includes a laboratory component. Engineering students may use this course to satisfy the Computer Programming requirement.
- Program(s): EE-BS required, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Carlos Lück
- Format: Lecture 4 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 4
EGN 181 Engineering Tools: Mathematica
Course Description: An introduction to Mathematica as a general-purpose computational and visualization tool. Topics covered include symbolic and numerical computations, graphics and visualization, and basics of the Mathematica programming language. Students will use Mathematica in several hands-on exercises to solve typical computational problems.
- Program(s): General elective
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mariusz Jankowski
- Format: Lecture 1 hr., Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 1
EGN 182 Engineering Tools: SolidWorks
Course Description: An introduction to SolidWorks and its use as a design tool for engineering. Students will use hands-on labs to create three dimensional solid models together with their orthographic views and convert them to computer design files. Students will learn the basics of building parts, dimensioning, tolerances, manufacturing drawings, assemblies, assembly drawings, and bills of material. They learn best practices, essential parametric sketching techniques, and time-saving shortcuts for making three dimensional parts and assemblies.
- Program(s): General elective
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Michael Davis
- Format: Lecture 1 hr., Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 1
EGN 183 Engineering Tools: LabView
Course Description: An introduction to LabView and its use as a GUI programming tool for automated data acquisition, computer-instrument interfacing and control, and data processing. Students will learn the basics of LabView programming and use it in hands-on lab exercises to gain enough experience to start their own data acquisition and measurement project.
- Program(s): General elective
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mustafa Guvench
- Format: Lecture 1 hr., Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency:
- Credits: 1
EGN 184 Engineering Tools: Industrial Power
Course Description: An introduction to hydraulics, pneumatics, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Students will work with input and output components and learn the basics of PLC programming and downloading. During these hands-on lab exercises, Allen Bradley PLCs will be interfaced and control pneumatic power systems.
- Program(s): General elective
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Scott Eaton
- Format: Lecture 1 hr., Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency:
- Credits: 1
EGN 185 C Programming
Course Description:
- Program(s): General elective
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Asheesh Lanba
- Format: Lecture 1 hr., Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency:
- Credits: 1
EGN 186 Engineering Tools: MATLAB
Course Description: An introduction to the MATLAB and Simulink environments. Topics include basic calculations, variables, arrays and matrix operations, solution of linear algebraic equations, graphs, mesh and surface plots, basic programming in MATLAB, MATLAB functions, mfiles, calculus with MATLAB, Simulink, rational and logic operators, solution of nonlinear algebraic equations, case studies and applications.
- Program(s): General elective
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Michael Davis
- Format: Lecture 1 hr., Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 1
EGN 187 Engineering Tools: PSpice
Course Description: An introduction to PSpice and its use as a GUI schematics entry tool for circuit simulation, including DC, small signal AC, sinusoidal and transient analysis. Students will learn the basics of PSpice and use it in hands-on lab exercises to gain enough experience to draw, simulate and do virtual testing of their circuit designs.
- Program(s): General elective
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Ashanthi Maxworth
- Format: Lecture 1 hr., Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 1
EGN 188 Engineering Tools: Materials Processing
Course Description: An introduction to material processing operations. Topics include safety considerations, casting and metal forming techniques, material selection, material removal technology; lathes, milling machines, saws, drills, tool and parameter selection. Materials joining technology, welding, brazing, soldering. Heat treatment and metallographic examination.
- Program(s): General elective
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Chad Seeley
- Format: Lecture 1 hr., Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 1
EGN 198 Introductory Topics in Engineering
Course Description: Topics in engineering at the introductory (freshman) level not regularly covered in other courses. The content can be varied to suit current needs. The course may, with advisor permission, be taken more than once. Consult the Department for current offerings and prerequisites.
- Program(s): General elective
- Prerequisite(s): Varied
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Engineering Faculty
- Format: Varied
- Frequency: Varied
- Credits: 1-4
EGN 210 Technical Writing
Course Description: A basic technical writing course that strengthens critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. Study includes document purpose, situation analysis, style, format and production of reports, proposals, instructions, procedures, technical descriptions, forms, letters, memos, and visual aids, as well as digital and virtual communication. This is being delivered as ITP 210.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): ENG 100
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Engineering Faculty
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Credits: 3
EGN 248 Introduction to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
Course Description: Introduction to linear algebra and differential equations for engineering and science students. Standard methods for solving differential equations as they arise in engineering and science, linear algebra concepts needed to solve linear algebraic systems and linear systems of differential equations, and computational skills in matrix theory needed in computational linear algebra. Topics will include matrix algebra, determinants, linear independence, linear systems, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, vector spaces, first-order ODEs, higher-order linear ODEs, linear systems of ODEs, Laplace transform, and mathematical modeling and numerical methods. May be replaced by MAT 295 and MAT 350.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): MAT 153
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Michael Davis
- Format: Lecture 4 hrs.
- Frequency: Fall, Spring
- Credits: 4
EGN 260 Materials Science for Engineers
Course Description: This introductory course will provide students with the conceptual perspective for origin of materials behavior- structure/property/performance interrelationships. Students will learn about materials selection and use of familiar materials- metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites in engineering applications. Laboratory sessions will accompany selected lessons to illustrate the application of theoretical concepts in practice.
- Program(s): MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): CHY 113, MAT 153, PHY 123
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Asheesh Lanba
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs., Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 3
EGN 298 Intermediate Topics in Engineering
Course Description: Topics in engineering at the intermediate (sophomore) level not regularly covered in other courses. The content can be varied to suit current needs. The course may, with advisor permission, be taken more than once. Consult the Department for current offerings and prerequisites.
- Program(s): General elective
- Prerequisite(s): Varied
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Engineering Faculty
- Format: Varied
- Frequency: Varied
- Credits: 1-4
EGN 301 Junior Design Project and the Engineering Profession
Course Description: The fundamental mission of engineering is design. Students, working in teams, learn the fundamentals of developing a specific problem statement, flowcharting, researching, project management, and design actualization, incorporating appropriate engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints. Professional issues such as ethics, intellectual property, interview skills, and resume preparation are explored. The student is challenged to consider the work of the engineer in the broader context of societal, personal, and professional responsibility.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): THE 170, ITP 210, advisor permission, graduating in 3 semesters
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Michael Davis
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 3
EGN 304 Engineering Economics
Course Description: Introduction to making economic decisions, supply, demand and equilibrium in economics, ethical considerations and ethical dilemmas, Pareto efficiency, investment and cost analysis, time value of money, cash flow, the present value of a cash flow, rate of return of a project, cost-benefit study, breakeven analysis, evaluation of alternatives under budget constraint, sensitivity analysis of economic decisions with respect to changes in economic factors, expected value and economic decision-making under uncertainty, taxes, subsidies and rationing defender challenger problem and replacement analysis, inflation, computer-aided engineering economics using spreadsheets. This course does not count as a 300-level technical elective.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, MEE-BS required, 4+1 in Engineering MBA
- Prerequisite(s): MAT 152
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mehrdaad Ghorashi
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 3
EGN 317 Introduction to Robotics
Course Description: Kinematic modeling of serial manipulators. Trajectory, path and motion planning. Actuators and sensors, artificial intelligence, and programming of robotic devices. Examples of multiple platforms in the Robotics and Intelligence Systems Laboratory.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 160 or COS 160, EGN 248
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Carlos Lück
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall, odd year
- Credits: 3
EGN 325 Control Systems
Course Description: Laplace transform, transfer function, modeling control systems by block diagrams, transient and steady-state responses of SISO systems in time domain, error analysis, frequency-response analysis using Bode and Nyquist diagrams, root-locus and Routh’s stability methods, analysis and design of control systems using root-locus analysis, operational amplifiers, compensation and design of feedback control systems using lead-lag compensators and PID controllers, state space method for analysis of MIMO systems.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS required, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 248, ELE 217
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Carlos Lück
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 3
EGN 329 Electromechanical and Control Systems Laboratory
Course Description: Exploration of theory and applications of electromechanical and control systems in the laboratory.
- Program(s): EE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 323, ELE 219
- Co-requisite(s): EGN 325
- Coordinator: Carlos Lück
- Format: Lab 2 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 1
EGN 368 Advanced Engineering Materials
Properties of conductive, dielectric, polar, magnetic, and other technologically important materials with a view toward understanding their behavior and application in electronic devices. Measurement techniques and production technology will be considered. Part of the course will deal with reading and interpreting published articles in technical journals. Electrical or mechanical engineering elective. Prerequisite: EGN 260. Lecture 3 hrs. Cr 3.
EGN 394 Engineering Internship
Course Description: Work experience in engineering. An opportunity for students to obtain credit for a project or study sequence completed while employed. The activity must have both components of design and analysis. The guidelines are published here.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective if accumulated 3 or more credits
- Prerequisite(s): Completion of all sophomore engineering classes in the respective major, instructor permission
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Engineering Faculty
- Format: Project
- Frequency: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Credits: 1-3
EGN 402 Senior Design Project
Course Description: Design and implementation of a device or system to perform an engineering function. May be done individually or in small groups, but the contribution is evaluated on an individual basis. Project outcomes include an oral presentation, a demonstration of the device or system, and a final report. The final report must contain a description of the engineering standards that were investigated and/or applied and how the realistic constraints were observed.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 301, EGN 304, and instructor permission
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Engineering Faculty
- Format: Project
- Frequency: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Credits: 3
EGN 403 Advanced Design Project
Course Description: In-depth design and implementation of a device or system to perform an engineering function, or an engineering research project. May be done individually or in small groups, but the contribution is evaluated on an individual basis.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 402 with a grade of B or better, and instructor permission
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Engineering Faculty
- Format: Project
- Frequency: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Credits: 3
EGN 417 Robot Modeling
Kinematics, statics, and dynamics of serial manipulators. Analysis and design of robotic structures. Examples of multiple platforms in the Robotics and Intelligence Systems Laboratory. Complements EGN 418. Electrical or mechanical engineering elective. Prerequisites: ELE 217, EGN 160 or COS 160. Lecture 3 hrs. Cr 3.
EGN 418 Robot Intelligence
Motion control, trajectory and path planning, actuators and sensors, artificial intelligence, and programming of robotic devices. Case study of multiple platforms in the Robotics and Intelligence Systems Laboratory. Complements EGN 417. Electrical or mechanical engineering elective. Prerequisites: ELE 217, EGN 160 or COS 160. Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr. Cr 3.
EGN 446 Micro Electromechanical Systems
Course Description: Topics include microfabrication, principles of electromechanical energy conversion and transduction, sensors and actuators, materials used for MEMS and their thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties. Standard MEMS fabrication processes and MEMS design.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 217
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mustafa Guvench
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Spring, even year
- Credits: 3
EGN 481 Statistics for Manufacturing
Course Description: This course covers the application of statistical techniques to engineering manufacturing. Statistical tools are used throughout the entire life cycle of manufacturing, from the process design stage in an effort to reduce variation, to monitoring to assess process stability, through establishing acceptance/rejection criteria for finished parts. Tools such as hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and statistical process control are developed and then applied to common manufacturing problems. The statistical analysis software MiniTab is taught and used extensively.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): MAT 380
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Michael Davis
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall, even year
- Credits: 3
EGN 497 Independent Study
Course Description: An opportunity for the student to explore topics not covered in available courses or to pursue a topic of interest in-depth.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective if accumulated 3 or more credits
- Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Engineering Faculty
- Format: Project
- Frequency: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Credits: 1-3
EGN 498 Advanced Topics in Engineering
Course Description: Topics in engineering at the advanced (junior or senior) level not regularly covered in other courses. The content can be varied to suit current needs. The course may, with advisor permission, be taken more than once. Consult the Department for current offerings and prerequisites.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): Varied
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Engineering Faculty
- Format: Varied
- Frequency: Varied
- Credits: 3-4
EGN 517 Introduction to Robotics
Course Description: This course covers the contents of EGN 317 Introduction to Robotics, plus additional content at the graduate level. It may substitute EGN 317 for undergraduate credit, and be applied toward degree requirements of a graduate program.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective, 4+1 in Engineering MBA elective
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 160 or COS 160, EGN 248, permission of instructor
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Carlos Lück
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall, odd year
- Credits: 3
EGN 546 Micro Electromechanical Systems
Course Description: This course covers the contents of EGN 446 Micro Electromechanical Systems, plus additional content at the graduate level. It may substitute EGN 446 for undergraduate credit, and be applied toward degree requirements of a graduate program.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective, 4+1 in Engineering MBA elective
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 217, permission of instructor
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mustafa Guvench
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Spring, even year
- Credits: 3
EGN 598 Graduate Topics in Engineering
Course Description: Topics in engineering at the graduate level not regularly covered in other courses. The content can be varied to suit current needs. The course may, with advisor permission, be taken more than once. Consult the Department for current offerings and prerequisites.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective, 4+1 in Engineering MBA elective
- Prerequisite(s): Varied
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Engineering Faculty
- Format: Varied
- Frequency: Varied
- Credits: 3-4
EGN 602 Graduate Design Project
Course Description: Design and implementation of a device or system to perform an engineering function, or an engineering research project at the graduate level. May be done individually or in small groups, but the contribution is evaluated on an individual basis. This course is cross-listed with MBA 698 Practicum and is used to fulfill the practicum requirement of the Masters in Business Administration (MBA).
- Program(s): 4+1 in Engineering MBA required
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 402 or equivalent, MBA 611, MBA 660, MBA 674, and advisor permission
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Carlos Lück
- Format: Weekly meetings (MBA 698) and Project
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 3
ELE 172 Digital Logic
Course Description: Introduction to the design of binary logic circuits. Combinatorial and sequential logic systems. Design with small and medium scale integrated circuits and programmable logic devices (PLDs). Registers, counters, and random access memories (RAMs). The algorithmic state machine (ASM).
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, EE-MIN required
- Prerequisite(s): MAT 145
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mariusz Jankowski
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 3
ELE 179 Digital Logic Laboratory
Course Description: Introduction to the design of binary logic circuits. Combinatorial and sequential logic systems. Design with small and medium scale integrated circuits and programmable logic devices (PLDs).
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, EE-MIN required
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): ELE 172
- Coordinator: Mariusz Jankowski
- Format: Lab 2 hrs.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 1
ELE 216 Circuits I: Steady-State Analysis
Course Description: An examination of laws, theorems, and analysis techniques applied to DC and AC circuits operating in steady-state. Physical properties and modeling of sources, resistors, inductors, and capacitors. Phasors, impedance, AC power, magnetic coupling. Introduction of engineering standards applicable to electric circuits and components.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, EE-MIN required, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): MAT 153, PHY 123
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Carlos Lück
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 3
ELE 217 Circuits II: System Dynamics
Course Description: Time-domain analysis of first- and second-order systems based on electric circuits, but drawing analogy to mechanical, fluid, thermal, and other dynamic systems. Frequency-domain analysis, resonance, Bode plots, frequency response design. Study and application of the Laplace transform for the solution of differential equations governing dynamic systems.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, EE-MIN required, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 216
- Co-requisite(s): ITP 210, EGN 248
- Coordinator: Carlos Lück
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 3
ELE 219 Circuits Laboratory
Course Description: Exploration of theory and applications of circuits in the laboratory.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, EE-MIN required, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): ELE 217
- Coordinator: Carlos Lück
- Format: Lab 2 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 1
ELE 262 Physical Electronics
Course Description: Basic characteristics and properties of materials of importance in solid-state engineering. Particular emphasis is placed on atoms, crystal structures, electronic conductivity, semiconductor theory, P-N junctions, bipolar- and field effect transistors with aplications in electronic circuits, sensors, and photovoltaics.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, EE-MIN required
- Prerequisite(s): CHY 113
- Co-requisite(s): ELE 217
- Coordinator: Mustafa Guvench
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 3
ELE 271 Microprocessor Systems
Course Description: The organization of microprocessor-based computers and microcontrollers. Architecture and operation, flow of digital signals, timers, memory systems. Assembly programming, instruction sets, formats and addressing modes. Input-output concepts: programmed I/O, interrupts and serial communication. Microprocessor arithmetic. Laboratory experience programming the Texas Instruments MSP430 16-bit microcontroller in assembly and in C.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, EE-MIN elective
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 160 or COS 160, ELE 172
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Carlos Lück
- Format: Lecture 4 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 4
ELE 314 Linear Signals and Systems
Course Description: Introduction to the theory of linear signals and systems. Linear time-invariant system properties and representations; differential and difference equations; convolution; Fourier analysis; Laplace and Z transforms. Selected topics in sampling, signal processing, filtering and filter design.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, EE-MIN elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 248, ELE 217
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mariusz Jankowski
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 3
ELE 323 Electromechanical Energy Conversion
Course Description: Basic concepts of magnetic circuits and transformers. Three-phase system and power transmission. Conversion between electrical and mechanical energy through magnetic fields. Study of direct current motors and generators. Study of alternating current machines: induction motors, synchronous machines, and single-phase motors.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS required, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 217, ITP 210
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Carlos Lück
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 3
ELE 327 Energy and Power Systems
Course Description: Energy sources for power generation. Polyphase and HVDC systems, power transformers, transmission lines, power flows, simulation tools for power system analysis and design.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 323
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Carlos Lück
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Spring, odd year
- Credits: 3
ELE 342 Electronics I: Devices and Circuits
Course Description: Operation, terminal characteristics and circuit models of p-n junction diodes, bipolar-junction and field-effect transistors. Nonlinear circuit analysis methods: piece-wise-linear, small-signal and SPICE. Biasing and bias stability. Rectifiers, clipper, clamper, Zener regulator circuits, and small signal BJT and FET amplifiers. Analysis, design, and SPICE simulation of such circuits.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, EE-MIN elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 217, ELE 219, ELE 262
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mustafa Guvench
- Format: Lecture 4 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 4
ELE 343 Electronics II: Electronic Design
Course Description: Analysis and design of electronic circuits with BJTs, FETs and OpAmps for applications in signal generation, amplification, waveshaping, and power control. Topics include differential, multi-stage, linear and power amplifiers; real operational amplifiers and OpAmp applications; design for frequency response, active filters; feedback, stability and oscillators. Simulation and design verification with SPICE.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 342
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mustafa Guvench
- Format: Lecture 4 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 4
ELE 351 Electromagnetic Fields
Course Description: Static electric and magnetic fields; properties of dielectric and ferromagnetic materials; time varying fields, Faraday’s law, Maxwell’s equations; plane waves in dielectric and conducting media; calculation of the fields and other properties of common transmission lines and other devices.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS required, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 217, EGN 248, MAT 252
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Ashanthi Maxworth
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 3
ELE 363 Solid State Electronic Devices
Theory of selected solid state electronic devices and their fabrication. The devices studied include advanced bipolar, CMOS, and optoelectronic devices. Device characterization, modeling and simulation. An occasional laboratory period may be substituted for equivalent class time. Electrical engineering elective. Prerequisite: ELE 342. Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr. Cr 3.
ELE 364 Microelectronic Fabrication
Principles of the processes used in the fabrication of integrated circuits in bipolar and CMOS technologies. Photolithography, crystal and epitaxial growth, oxidation, diffusion and ion implantation, chemical and physical film deposition and etching. Process and component design. Experiments on wafer processing and characterization. Electrical engineering elective. Prerequisite: EGN 260. Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr. Cr 3.
ELE 367 Optoelectronics
Course Description: Properties and applications of optoelectronic devices and systems. Topics include radiation sources (LEDs and semiconductor lasers), photo detectors and detector circuits, solar cells, fiber optics, and electro-optical system components. Electrical engineering elective.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 217
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mustafa Guvench
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs., Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall, even year
- Credits: 3
ELE 373 Digital System Architecture and Design
Algorithmic approaches to digital system design. Methods of design and testing of multi-input, multi-output logic systems including arithmetic units, logic controllers, and microprocessors. Logic design with PLDs, FPGAs, and VHDL. Electrical engineering elective. Prerequisite: ELE 172. Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr. Cr 3.
ELE 412 Power Electronics
Introduction to power electronics and power semiconductor devices. Analysis, performance characterization, and design of power electronics converters such as: rectifiers, DC choppers, AC voltage controllers, and single-phase inverters. Operation of DC motor drives. Electrical engineering elective. Prerequisite: ELE 343. Lecture 3 hrs. Cr 3.
ELE 442 Digital VLSI Circuits and Design
Principles of internal circuit and layout design of digital VLSI circuits. CMOS technology is emphasized. Topics include NMOS and CMOS processes, device physics and SPICE models, logic circuits, electrical and physical design of logic gates, dynamic CMOS circuits, memory, chip layout principles, parasitics, and performance estimation. Simulation, layout, and electronic design automation tools are demonstrated and used. Electrical engineering elective. Prerequisites: ELE 172, ELE 343. Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr. Cr 3.
ELE 444 Analog Integrated Circuits and Design
Course Description: Principles of internal circuit operation and design of analog integrated circuits with emphasis on CMOS technology. Topics include analog CMOS processes, devices and device models, bias and reference sources, differential and high gain amplifiers, OTAs and operational amplifiers, power stages, frequency response, feedback, stability and internal compensation applied to the design of CMOS operational amplifiers and other CMOS analog integrated circuits. SPICE simulation, layout and electronic design automation tools are demonstrated and used in homework and design projects.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 343
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mustafa Guvench
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency:
- Credits: 3
ELE 445 Special Topics in CMOS Integrated Circuit Design
Special topics such as high performance operational amplifiers, silicon integrated sensors and sensor interface circuits, switched capacitor circuits, oscillators and integrated waveform generators, phase-locked-loop circuits, memory, etc., are covered with emphasis on three chosen topics with instructor guided projects leading to chip level design of these circuits. SPICE simulation verifications, layout and electronic design automation tools are used extensively. Electrical engineering elective. Prerequisite: ELE 343. Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr. Cr 3.
ELE 483 Communications Engineering
Course Description: Basic principles of modern communication engineering. Analog and digital signals and systems; analysis methods. Modulation techniques: AM, FM, and carrier modulation of digital signals. Baseband signaling and coding.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 314
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Ashanthi Maxworth
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Spring, odd year
- Credits: 3
ELE 486 Digital Signal Processing
Course Description: Basic principles of processing digital signals. Sampling and quantization. Time and frequency domain representation and analysis of discrete-time signals and systems: convolution, difference equations, DTFT, and z-transform. Finite-length transforms and their algorithmic implementations. FIR and IIR systems. Digital filter design. Multirate systems.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 160 or COS 160, ELE 314
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mariusz Jankowski
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 3
ELE 487 Digital Image Processing
Course Description: The theory and practice of digital processing of images by computer. Introduction to two-dimensional signal processing theory: sampling, transforms, and filters. Image acquisition and representation; enhancement methods; image coding; image analysis; and image processing hardware.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 160 or COS 160, ELE 314
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mariusz Jankowski
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs., Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Spring, even year
- Credits: 3
ELE 489 Analog and Digital Signals Laboratory
Course Description: Exploration of theory and applications of analog and digital signals in the laboratory.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR required, EE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 219
- Co-requisite(s): ELE 486
- Coordinator: Mariusz Jankowski
- Format: Lab 2 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 1
ELE 527 Energy and Power Systems
Course Description: This course covers the contents of ELE 327 Energy and Power Systems, plus additional content at the graduate level. It may substitute ELE 327 for undergraduate credit, and be applied toward degree requirements of a graduate program.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective, 4+1 in Engineering MBA
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 323, permission of instructor
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Carlos Lück
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Spring, odd year
- Credits: 3
ELE 544 Analog Integrated Circuits and Design
Course Description: This course covers the contents of ELE 444 Analog Integrated Circuits and Design, plus additional content at the graduate level. It may substitute ELE 444 for undergraduate credit, and be applied toward degree requirements of a graduate program.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective, 4+1 in Engineering MBA
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 343, permission of instructor
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mustafa Guvench
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency:
- Credits: 3
ELE 583 Communications Engineering
Course Description: This course covers the contents of ELE 483 Communications Engineering, plus additional content at the graduate level. It may substitute ELE 483 for undergraduate credit, and be applied toward degree requirements of a graduate program.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective, 4+1 in Engineering MBA
- Prerequisite(s): ELE 314, permission of instructor
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Ashanthi Maxworth
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Spring, odd year
- Credits: 3
ELE 586 Digital Signal Processing
Course Description: This course covers the contents of ELE 486 Digital Signal Processing, plus additional content at the graduate level. It may substitute ELE 486 for undergraduate credit, and be applied toward degree requirements of a graduate program.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective, 4+1 in Engineering MBA
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 160 or COS 160, ELE 314, instructor permission
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mariusz Jankowski
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 3
ELE 587 Digital Image Processing
Course Description: This course covers the contents of ELE 487 Digital Image Processing, plus additional content at the graduate level. It may substitute ELE 487 for undergraduate credit, and be applied toward degree requirements of a graduate program.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective, 4+1 in Engineering MBA
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 160 or COS 160, ELE 217, permission of instructor
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mariusz Jankowski
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs., Lab 1 hr
- Frequency: Spring, even year
- Credits: 3
MEE 150 Applied Mechanics: Statics
Course Description: Equilibrium of particles, moment of a force, couple, equilibrium of rigid bodies, centroid and center of mass, analyzing trusses, frames and machines, shear force and bending moment in beams, dry friction, wedges, area moment of inertia, parallel axis theorem, mass moment of inertia, Mohr’s circle for moments of inertia, method of virtual work.
- Program(s): MEE-BS required, MEE-MIN required
- Prerequisite(s): MAT 152, PHY 121
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mehrdaad Ghorashi
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Fall, Spring
- Credits: 3
MEE 230 Thermodynamics I: Laws and Properties
Course Description: Basic concepts and definitions; thermodynamic properties of gases, vapors, and gas-vapor mixtures; energy and energy transformations; the first and second Laws of thermodynamics; first and second law applied to systems and control volumes; thermodynamic properties of systems.
- Program(s): MEE-BS required, MEE-MIN required
- Prerequisite(s): MAT 153, PHY 121
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Scott Eaton
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 3
MEE 251 Strength of Materials
Course Description: Normal and shear stress and strain in structural members under axial, torsion, bending and transverse loadings, calculation of combined stresses, transformation of stress and principal values of stress and strain, deflection of beams.
- Program(s): MEE-BS required, MEE-MIN required
- Prerequisite(s): MAT 153, MEE 150
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Michael Davis
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 3
MEE 259 Statics and Strength of Materials Laboratory
Course Description: Exploration of theory and applications of statics and strength of materials in the laboratory.
- Program(s): MEE-BS required, MEE-MIN required
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): MEE 251
- Coordinator: Michael Davis
- Format: Lab 2 hrs.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 1
MEE 270 Applied Mechanics: Dynamics
Course Description: Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies using Newton, impulse/momentum and work-energy methods.
- Program(s): MEE-BS required, MEE-MIN required
- Prerequisite(s): MEE 150
- Co-requisite(s): MAT 252
- Coordinator: Michael Davis
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 3
MEE 331 Thermodynamics II: Flows and Cycles
Course Description: Thermodynamic properties of system; energy system analysis including power cycles, and refrigeration systems; energy availability; general thermodynamic relations, thermodynamics of mixtures; Introduction to chemical thermodynamics; thermodynamics of fluid flow; design and optimization of thermal systems.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): MEE 230
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Scott Eaton
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 3
MEE 339 Thermodynamics Laboratory
Course Description: Exploration of theory and applications of thermodynamics in the laboratory.
- Program(s): MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): MEE 331
- Coordinator: Scott Eaton
- Format: Lab 2 hrs.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 1
MEE 352 Analysis and Design of Composite Structures
Course Description: Advantages and limitations of composite materials, fibers and matrices, anisotropic, orthotropic and transversely isotropic materials, fabrication processes of composites, axial deformation and bending of sandwich beams and reinforced concrete, elastic behavior and strength of unidirectional lamina, elastic constants of a lamina along an arbitrary direction, elastic behavior of multidirectional laminate, failure criteria of laminates, joining and assembly, case studies, mechanical test methods, experimental determination of engineering constants of composites, computer-aided analysis and design of composite structures.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 248, MEE 251
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mehrdaad Ghorashi
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall, odd year
- Credits: 3
MEE 353 Applied Stress Analysis
Course Description: Shear center and transverse shear in thin-walled beams, Torsion of thin-walled open and closed members, warping restraint and torsion of multi-cell sections, stresses in rotating disks and cylinders, yield criteria, residual stresses, plastic hinges in beams, yield lines in plates, ultimate load carrying capacity of beams and plates, plastic deformation and metal forming under compression, deep drawing, wire drawing, rolling, and extrusion.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): MEE 251, MEE 259, EGN 248, EGN 260
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mehrdaad Ghorashi
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs., Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall, even year
- Credits: 3
MEE 356 Introduction to the Finite Element Method
Course Description: This course will use a mix of theory and computer-modeling to lay down the fundamentals of the FEM, and equip students with the tools necessary to successfully utilize FEM. Fundamental concepts such as spring elements, bar elements, assembling of global matrices, solving for nodal values, interpolation functions for 1D and 2D elements and isoparameterization will be discussed.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 160 or COS 160, EGN 248, MEE 251
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mehrdaad Ghorashi
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs., Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall, odd year
- Credits: 3
MEE 360 Fluid Mechanics
Course Description: Fluid statics, fluid kinematics, Bernoulli equation, energy equation, viscosity, control volume analysis, differential analysis, dimensional analysis, laminar flow and turbulent flow, internal flow, external flow, boundary layers, lift and drag, numerical methods, computational fluid dynamics, turbomachinery.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 248, MEE 270, MAT 252
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Michael Davis
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 3
MEE 361 Physical Metallurgy
Course Description: Introduction to the current state of metallurgical technology. It builds on basic principles, particularly crystal structure and phase equilibria, to introduce students to contemporary metallurgical literature. Topics such as defect structures and the effect of heat treatment are introduced in a “just in time” fashion.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 260
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator:
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency:
- Credits: 3
MEE 372 Computer-Aided Design of Machine Elements
Course Description: Elements of mechanical engineering design, introduction to computer aided drafting, stress analysis, deflection and stiffness analysis, Castigliano’s theorem, Euler buckling, static failure criteria, fatigue failure criteria, design of shafts and bearings, limits and fits, critical speed of shafts, detachable and permanent joints and springs. Design is performed by available formulas and standards as well as computer aided design by simulation software. Includes a student design project.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): MEE 251, MEE 259
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mehrdaad Ghorashi
- Format: Lecture 4 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 4
MEE 373 Design of Machines and Mechanisms
Course Description: Mobility and degrees of freedom in mechanisms, review of kinematics, instant centers, cam and follower design, gears, gear trains, interference and undercutting, synthesis of linkages, static and dynamic force analysis, measuring mass moment of inertia, free and forced vibrations, dynamics of reciprocating engines, static and dynamic balancing, Euler’s equations of motions, rolling-contact bearings, journal bearings, flywheels, gyroscopes, governors, clutches and brakes. Design is performed by available formulas and standards as well as computer aided design by simulation software. Includes a student design project.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): MEE 270, EGN 248, EGN 160 or COS 160, MAT 252
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mehrdaad Ghorashi
- Format: Lecture 4 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall
- Credits: 4
MEE 374 Theory and Applications of Vibrations
Course Description: Free undamped and damped vibrations of one degree of freedom (DOF) systems, forced vibrations of one DOF systems with harmonic and non-harmonic excitations, resonance, free vibrations of multi DOF systems, mode shapes, forced vibrations of multi DOF systems and dynamic vibration absorber.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 248, EGN 260
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mehrdaad Ghorashi
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 3
MEE 375 Engineering Acoustics
Course Description: Vibrating systems, acoustic wave equation, waves in solids and fluid media, reflection and transmission at interfaces, absorptions and dispersion, Green’s function, waveguides, resonators and filters, noise, ultrasonics, nondestructive evaluation, acoustical imaging, selected topics in ocean acoustics, noise control, environmental and architectural acoustics.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 248, ELE 217
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator:
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency:
- Credits: 3
MEE 379 Dynamics and Vibrations Laboratory
Course Description: Exploration of theory and applications of dynamics and vibrations in the laboratory.
- Program(s): MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): MEE 270, MEE 259
- Co-requisite(s): MEE 374
- Coordinator: Mehrdaad Ghorashi
- Format: Lab 2 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 1
MEE 432 Heat Transfer
Course Description: Study of fundamental laws of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation. Steady heat conduction, thermal circuit modeling, fins, transient heat conduction, forced convection, natural convection, radiation heat transfer, heat exchanger, boiling and condensation, and numerical methods in heat transfer.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): MEE 230, MEE 360
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Scott Eaton
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 3
MEE 435 Advanced Thermal Systems
Apply the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to engineering systems. These systems include but are not limited to power generation, heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), internal combustion engines, manufacturing processes. The concept of energy efficiency will be emphasized. Mechanical engineering elective. Prerequisites: MEE 366, MAT 350. Lecture 3 hrs. Cr 3.
MEE 439 Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Laboratory
Course Description: Exploration of theory and applications of fluid mechanics and heat transfer in the laboratory.
- Program(s): MEE-BS required
- Prerequisite(s): MEE 339
- Co-requisite(s): MEE 432
- Coordinator: Michael Davis
- Format: Lab 2 hrs.
- Frequency: Spring
- Credits: 1
MEE 552 Analysis and Design of Composite Structures
Course Description: This course covers the contents of MEE 352 Analysis and Design of Composite Structures, plus additional content at the graduate level. It may substitute MEE 352 for undergraduate credit, and be applied toward degree requirements of a graduate program.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective, 4+1 in Engineering MBA
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 248, MEE 251, instructor permission
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator: Mehrdaad Ghorashi
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency: Fall, odd year
- Credits: 3
MEE 561 Physical Metallurgy
Course Description: This course covers the contents of MEE 361 Physical Metallurgy, plus additional content at the graduate level. It may substitute MEE 361 for undergraduate credit, and be applied toward degree requirements of a graduate program.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective, 4+1 in Engineering MBA
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 260, instructor permission
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator:
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs.
- Frequency:
- Credits: 3
MEE 575 Engineering Acoustics
Course Description: This course covers the contents of MEE 375 Engineering Acoustics, plus additional content at the graduate level. It may substitute MEE 375 for undergraduate credit, and be applied toward degree requirements of a graduate program.
- Program(s): COMP-ENGR elective, EE-BS elective, MEE-BS elective, 4+1 in Engineering MBA
- Prerequisite(s): EGN 248, ELE 217, instructor permission
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Coordinator:
- Format: Lecture 3 hrs., Lab 1 hr.
- Frequency:
- Credits: 3