Jun 03, 2024  
2013-2014 Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • EELE 498 - Internship

    1 - 6 credits (Variable)
    A course designed to give credit for academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or departmental Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit. May be repeated for a total of four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EELE 5030 - Advanced Topics in Engineering

    (Variable)
    Special or more advanced topics in Engineering at the graduate level.

    Course offered on demand.
  
  • EELE 5220 - Engineering Optimization

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Covers system models plus analytical and numerical techniques for finding maximum and minimum values of single and multivariable equations. Applicable to all engineering disciplines.

    Prerequisite(s): M 274 , and Senior Standing or higher. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EELE 5270 - Embedded Controllers

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Microprocessors and microprocessor circuits are studied. The Intel 8031 family of ICs are studied. A cursory discussion of the Motorola 68 HC11 Series is included. I/O, memory, memory mapping, and software will be discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): EELE 465  or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EELE 5370 - Random Signals

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Provides basic knowledge of the principles of probability theory and statistical analysis techniques that can be used in the design and development of linear systems that must process random signals. Includes probability, random variables and random signals in engineering systems; stochastic calculus, stationary, ergodicity, correlation and power spectra; propagation of random signals through linear systems; least-squares, optimum filtering, and kalman filter.

    Prerequisite(s): EELE 308  or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester of odd numbered years.
  
  • EELE 5380 - Advanced Signals & Systems

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Linear spaces and linear operators; descriptions of dynamic systems; input-output descriptions; state-space concepts; canonical forms; controllability and observability; minimal realizations; application to control and general systems analysis; pole assignment; observers.

    Prerequisite(s): EELE 321  or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester of even numbered years.
  
  • EELE 5400 - Discrete-Time Control Systems:

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Covers basic topics in discrete-time (digital) system modeling, analysis, and control. Topics covered include: advanced Z-transform methods; discretizing continuous systems and controllers; introduction to system identification; classical control design methods (emulation, digital root-locus, and digital PID); and introduction to multi-variable state-space design methods (pole placement and optimal control). Course includes extensive use of control-system design and analysis software, and a system modeling and control project.

    Prerequisite(s): EELE 321  or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EELE 5410 - Advanced Control Systems

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A continuation of EELE 321  into advanced topics of feedback control. Topics may include state space, robust control, optimal control, observer, LQG, intelligent control, nonlinear control and multiple input-output systems.

    Prerequisite(s): EELE 321  and EELE 5380 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EELE 5550 - Power System Dynamics and Control

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Advanced study of electric three-phase power system dynamic modeling, analysis, and control. Includes turbine speed-governors, excitation systems, transient and steady-state stability, voltage stability, computer simulation and analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): EELE 454 and EELE 321 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EELE 5970 - Engineering Problems

    (Variable)
    An individual laboratory, library or design problem requiring a detailed report on the student’s work.

    Course offered on demand.
  
  • EELE 5990 - Thesis Research

    (Variable)
    An original problem is selected by the student, with the approval of the department, and is pursued until the results permit the writing and submission of a thesis.

    Course generally offered year round.
  
  • EELE 6970 - Special Problems

    (Variable)
    Individual problems suitable for graduate study are assigned. Students submit written and oral reports for each problem.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EELE 6990 - Dissertation

    (Variable)
    Doctoral dissertation research activities.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EENV 101 - Introduction To Environmental Engineering

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
    To give an overview of environmental engineering issues and to promote problem solving capabilities to freshman students including: the multimedia approach to solve environmental problems, the holistic approach to designing environmental engineering systems, the understanding of ethics and environmental justice, the understanding of challenges, responsibilities and career opportunities.

    Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EENV 106 - Environmental Software

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    This course will introduce software applicable to solve environmental problems. Students will be given basic overview and hands on experience with some of the most often used software in the environmental engineering area.

    Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EENV 204 - Environmental Process Engineering

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    The basic engineering principles important to Environmental Engineering including, mass balance, and heat balance are taught.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 143 ; M 171 ; PHSX 234 . Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EENV 242 - Environmental Sampling I

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
    The course familiarizes the students with standard methods for the collection, preservation, and physical, chemical and biological analyses of water and waste water. Additionally, noise sampling and industrial hygiene sampling are addressed.

    Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EENV 243 - Environmental Sampling II

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
    The course familiarizes the student with calibration and operation of equipment for sampling, monitoring, and analysis of air pollutants. Additionally, reclamation evaluation and soil contamination are addressed.

    Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EENV 298 - Internship

    1 - 6 credits (Variable)
    For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Environmental Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or department Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of course work and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EENV 313 - Air Diffusion Modeling II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Introduces the basic principles of pollution movement in air masses and reviews some of the diffusion models developed by the EPA.

    Prerequisite(s): EENV 204 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EENV 387 - Environmental Laws & Regulations

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Students are introduced to the major environmental laws and regulations. Compliance with the regulations and permitting of industrial facilities under the regulations are discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Junior standing Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EENV 402 - Surface Water Hydrology

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Introduces components of the hydrologic cycle and their interactions including weather systems, precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, infiltration and runoff. Methods for stream flow measurement, hydrograph development, flood routing for channels and reservoirs and stochastic hydrology are covered.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 335 ,   Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EENV 403 - Water & Waste Water Treatment

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    The principles of equilibrium, kinetics, and unit operations are combined to design an industrial waste water treatment systems.

    Prerequisite(s): EENV 204 , EGEN 335 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EENV 404 - Surface Water Quality

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Water quality requirements for public water supplies, surface waters and wastewater discharges are discussed, and surface waters including streams, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, estuaries and oceans are covered. Point and non-point pollution sources are introduced for both conventional and priority pollutants, and receiving water impacts are assessed.

    Prerequisite(s): EENV 402 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EENV 414 - Land & Stream Restoration

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 3 Lab)
    The techniques and costs for reclaiming disturbed lands are studied. Topics include cover earth work, recontouring, erosion and sediment control structures and revegetation techniques. The class is developed upon information obtained from past course work, site studies, laboratory testing, references, resource agencies and personnel, etc.

    Prerequisite(s): EENV 402  EENV 402 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EENV 421 - Risk Analysis & Toxicology

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    The course familiarize the student with the field of health risk assessment. Health risk assessment, hazard identification, dose response relationships of environmental toxicants especially toxic metals, their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion; and evaluation of their toxicity and factors that influence toxicity, exposure assessment and risk characterization are some of the topics included in this course. The course involves computer modeling, project and class presentation.

    Prerequisite(s): EENV 313 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EENV 430 - Soil & Subsurface Remediation

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A calculation-oriented course analyzing subsurface contaminant fate and transport, and applying in situ remediation technologies including soil vapor extraction, steam injection, air sparging and bioremediation.

    Prerequisite(s): EENV 443 , CHMY 210 ; GEOE 420 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EENV 443 - Air Pollution Control

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Studies the relationship of current natural and technological contributions to air pollution problems, including gases and aerosols from various sources. Designing of air pollution control devices for particulates such as mechanical collectors, fabric filters, electrostatic precipitators and wet scrubbers.

    Prerequisite(s): EENV 313 ; EGEN 335 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EENV 444 - Air Pollution Control II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Applies current technology to solving gaseous air pollution problems. Equipment discussions include design, installation and operation of incinerators, adsorption systems, NOx control systems, packed towers, SOx control systems and ventilation systems.

    Prerequisite(s): EENV 443 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EENV 445 - Hazardous Waste Treatment

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Examines the engineering principles of hazardous wastes including generation, handling, collection, transport, processing, recovery, and disposal. The design of RCRA & other governmental agency approved facilities will be covered.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 210  & EENV 204 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EENV 450 - Environmental Sustainability

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course will introduce sustainable development concepts with respect to environmental issues. Discussions of global warming, greenhouse gases, green engineering, sustainable management of energy and natural resources, pollution prevention concepts and industrial ecology topics. The course requires project and written report.

    Senior standing or consent of instructor.
  
  • EENV 470W - Pollution Prevention

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    The course familiarizes the student with local, national, and worldwide pollution prevention strategies. Preferred approaches are examined such as source reduction, recycling, and treatment.

    Prerequisite(s): EENV 402 , EENV 443 . Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EENV 489W - Environmental Engineering Design I

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
    Students will work in teams, select projects, conduct literature study, and develop design options.

    Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EENV 490 - Undergraduate Research

    (Variable)
    This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.

    Course generally offered year round.
  
  • EENV 491 - Independent Study

    (Variable)
    An individual environmental laboratory, field, library or design problem is assigned requiring a detailed report on the student’s work.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EENV 494 - Seminar: Environmental Engineering

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
    Students will be asked to prepare presentations on industrial and environmental processes to improve their technical and presentation communication skills. Students also will be taken out on field trips to facilities to provide a hands on education.

    Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EENV 498 - Internship

    1 - 6 credits (Variable)
    For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Environmental Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or departmental Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EENV 499 - Capstone: Environmental Engineering Design II

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    Students will work in groups on actual environmental projects obtained from government & industry. The product of the group effort will be a design report that recommends a solution to the environmental problem.

    Prerequisite(s): Take in Senior year. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EGEN 101 - Introduction Engineering Calculations & Problem Solving

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    An introduction to engineering calculations and problem solving using the computer. Students are taught how to solve and present engineering problems using computer software such as spreadsheets, graphics programs, and database programs. In addition, an introduction to engineering design is presented and a small design project completed.

    Corequisite(s): M 151 . Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EGEN 105 - Intro to General Engineering

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
    Introduces the student to the fields of General Engineering including electrical, mechanical, welding, civil engineering and heavy construction. Career opportunities and paths will be explored. Short field trips and guest lectures will be featured along with introductory level engineering problem solving.

    Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EGEN 201 - Engineering Mechanics–Statics

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    The study of the laws governing equilibrium. Uses equilibrium equations to compute the reactions and internal forces resulting from applied loads. Covers addition of forces, equilibrium of particles in two and three dimensions, equilibrium of structures, member forces for trusses and hinged frames, internal shear and moment forces plus shear and moment diagrams for beams, friction, centroids of areas and solids, moments of inertia of areas and solids.

    Prerequisite(s): PHSX 234 . Course generally offered year round.
  
  • EGEN 202 - Engineering Mech–Dynamics

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    The study of the effects of forces upon the motion of material bodies. Covers kinematics of particles, kinetics of particles including force, mass, acceleration, work, energy, impulse and momentum, kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 201  & M 172 . Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EGEN 213 - Survey of MET & MAT Engin

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course is designed to provide General Engineering majors with a broad introduction to metallurgical engineering and materials science. The course surveys the engineering principles and key unit processes associated with the production of several of the materials that are commonly used in mechanical, civil, and construction engineering applications. These materials include steel, aluminum, aggregate, portland cement, concrete, and asphalt. The fundamental characteristics and properties of the four main classes of materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites) are described and compared. The course introduces students to corrosion and to process engineering fundamentals such as process flow diagrams, material and energy balances for nonreactive and reactive process, and simple combustion calculations.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 143  or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EGEN 215 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design & Problem Solving

    2 credits (Hrs: 6 Lab)
    Students will solve engineering problems using a basic programming language and mathematical software such as Matlab/Simulink. Analysis of 3-D structures and design of solid models will be preformed using drafting and analytical software appropriate for civil and mechanical engineering.

    Prerequisite(s): M 172 , EGEN 201  & EGEN 101 . Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EGEN 251 - Introduction\ to Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Course is taught by M&ME and designed to give engineering majors a broad introduction to metallurgical engineering and materials science. The development of these fields is examined from a historical perspective. Processing of materials, from mineral-to-end product, is explained giving examples of industrial applications. Material balances and the various forms of corrosion are covered in detail. The unique properties of materials such as metals, ceramics and polymers are compared. Atomic bonding is used to explain differences in behavior with the aid of the periodic table.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 141  or Consent. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EGEN 305 - Mechanics of Materials (equiv 205)

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Treats the elastic properties of materials plus the elastic and stability properties of members. Includes the special subjects of stress, strain, tension, compression, shear, torsion, bending and other force effects as they occur in beams, columns, other structural members, and joints.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 201  & M 172 . Course generally offered year round.
  
  • EGEN 306 - Mechanics of Materials Laboratory

    1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
    Studies mechanical properties of common construction materials used by industry. Wood, mortar and concrete, as well as ferrous and nonferrous materials will be observed under compression, tension, bending, buckling and fatigue situations. Hardness and impact testing is also conducted. Familiarization with three generations of tension-compression testers is acquired by the students. Extensive report writing is required.

    Prerequisite or coequisites: EGEN 305 . Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EGEN 318 - Computer Applications for Engineers

    2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
    The concepts of concurrent engineering and computer aided engineering analysis are introduced. The integration of computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) with engineering computer graphics will be used by the student to solve engineering design problems.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305 , EGEN 213 ; Corequisite(s): WRIT 321W . Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EGEN 324 - Applied Thermodynamics

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    The study of energy and its transformation, the processes involved and properties of the substances employed. Topics include the first and second laws of thermodynamics, enthalpy, entropy, available energy, ideal gases, the phases of pure substances, mixtures and psychometry. Selected applications are covered as time permits.

    Prerequisite(s): PHSX 235 . Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EGEN 325 - Engineering Economic Analysis

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Covers the time value of money and financial calculations. Provides a basis for the economic evaluation of engineering projects. Problems assigned deal with the methods of determining returns on engineering investments, comparing alternatives, and determining the economic life of equipment.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EGEN 335 - Fluid Mechanics

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    The study of fluids at rest or in motion. Fluids may be liquids, vapors, gases or combinations of these. The effects of static forces and compressibility are given special attention. Kinematics, dynamic, flow, flow resistance, and physical effects of flow are considered in detail for moving fluids.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 201  & M 172 . Course generally offered year round.
  
  • EGEN 336 - Fluid Mechanics Lab

    1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
    Experiments in fluid mechanics, demonstrating principles studied in EGEN 335 .

    Prerequisite or corequisites: EGEN 335 . Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EGEN 412 - Wind and Seismic Provisions Engineering

    1 credit Hrs.: 1 Lec
    To develop a general familiarity with wind and seismic analyses that includes concepts of general structural analysis and design as well as specific analysis and design procedures.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305 
  
  • EGEN 413 - Wood Analysis and Design

    3 credits Hrs.: 3 Lec
    To develop a general familiarity with the structural design of wood structures.  This includes concepts of general structural analysis and design as well as specific design procedures unique to this material.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305 
  
  • EGEN 414 - Steel Analysis and Design

    3 credits Hrs.: 3 Lec
    To develop a general familiarity with the structural design of steel structures.  This includes concepts of general structural analysis and design as well as specific design procedures unique to this material.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305 
  
  • EGEN 434 - Applied Thermodynamics II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A continuation of EGEN 324 , Thermodynamics I. Topics include energy conversion as in steam power generation, fuel cells, cogeneration and combined cycle plants.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 324 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EGEN 488 - Fund of Engineering Exam

    1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
    Preparation for professional employment, development of professional attitudes and conduct, ethical considerations, employer-employee relations. Students must take FE exam to complete course requirements.

    Prerequisite(s): Limited to graduating seniors. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EGEN 489W - Engineering Design I

    2 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
    A capstone engineering course that requires students to apply engineering principles to a project either selected by instructor or the student with instructor’s approval, or provided by local industry. Projects may require application of knowledge and/or talents in the diverse areas of Mathematics, physics, engineering, economics, and personnel interaction. Written reports are required and must be prepared with word processors, spread sheets, data base software and CAD packages where appropriate. At the conclusion of the semester, an oral presentation to peers, faculty, and practicing engineers is expected.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 318  & Senior standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EGEN 490 - Undergraduate Research

    (Variable)
    This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.

    Course generally offered year round.
  
  • EGEN 492 - Independent Study

    (Variable)
    A special study at the senior or graduate level of some area of Engineering or engineering design. The student is expected to show initiative and originality under minimum supervision. A written report of accomplishment may be required.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate standing and/or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EGEN 494 - Seminar/Workshop

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
    Investigations in the engineering field and its many problems. Students will present research papers, make field trips to industrial plants and discuss problems with practicing, off-campus engineers.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EGEN 498 - Internship

    1 - 6 credits (Variable)
    A course designed to give credit for academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or departmental Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit. May be repeated for a total of four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EGEN 499W - Engineering Design II

    2 credit (Hrs: 0 Lec., 3 Lab)
    The second semester of a capstone engineering design sequence that requires students to apply engineering principles to a project either selected by instructor or the student with instructor’s approval, or provided by local industry. Students shall complete the design. Cross listed with EELE 489W .

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 489W . Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EGEN 513 - Wood Analysis and Design

    3 credits Hrs.: 3 lec
    To develop a general familiarity with the structural design of wood structures.  This includes concepts of general structural analysis and design as well as specific design procedures unique to this material.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305 
  
  • EGEN 514 - Steel Analysis and Design

    3 credits Hrs.: 3 Lec
    To develop a general familiarity with the structural design of steel structures.  This includes concepts of general structural analysis and design as well as specific design procedures unique to this material.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305 
  
  • EGEN 530 - Energy Issues Analysis

    3 credits
    Covers a wide variety of energy issues and requires students to evaluate feasibility from economic (will it make or lose money), engineering (can it be done technically and practically), and other (does it pollute, how much, and can it be mitigated/remediated, are there political issues, etc.) viewpoints. It is a capping course that has the students critically analyze energy issues using what they’ve learned.

    Course generally offered spring semester.
  
  • EMAT 251 - Materials Structures & Properties

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    The structure and bonding within metals, ceramics, and polymers are reviewed and their impact on various physical and mechanical properties are explored. The types of defects at the atomic to micron length scales are described. Their impact on material properties and performance is reviewed and how this relationship is exploited in engineering described. Attention is paid to photonic, magnetic, electronic and thermal properties of materials.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 141  and M 172 , or consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EMAT 307 - M&ME Thermodynamics

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Basic thermodynamic principles are reviewed and the application of thermodynamics and physical chemistry to chemical, metallurgical and environmental processes are illustrated. Industrial examples are presented.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 143  or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EMAT 351 - Fundamentals of Materials

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Bonding and structure in metallic materials are reviewed. Basic deformation and phase transformation mechanisms important for materials engineering are discussed, with an emphasis on relating properties to structure and processing. Topics include strength, toughness, ductility, dislocations, phase diagrams, alloying, phase transformations, strengthening mechanisms, heat treatment, and solidification in metal systems including the processing and properties of plain carbon steels.

    Prerequisite(s): EMAT 251  or EGEN 213  or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EMAT 353 - Microstructural Interpretation

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
    A laboratory course designed to develop skills, experience and knowledge of metallographic preparation and analysis. Simple metal systems are analyzed with the metallurgical microscope complemented by other tools. Applications of phase diagrams, hardness and other data to interpretation of microstructures. Laboratory experiments are performed requiring engineering reports. Laboratory safety is emphasized.

    Corequisite(s): EMAT 351 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EMAT 354 - Materials Engineering & Design Lab

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
    This is a continuation of Microstructural Interpretation but includes applications to ceramic and polymeric systems. Experiments are performed in heat treating, casting, working, and mechanical testing of materials. Evaluation and interpretation of the materials are incorporated. Laboratory safety is emphasized.

    Corequisite(s): EMAT 472. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EMAT 362 - Ceramic Materials

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Deals with processing and properties of ceramic solids pertinent to their use as engineering materials, thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties and their relationships to microstructure, crystal structure and phase equilibria.

    Prerequisite(s): EMAT 351  or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EMAT 402 - Processing of Elevated Temperature Systems

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Basic engineering principles are used to explain the application of thermal processing technologies to metallurgical and materials engineering applications. The course focuses on the chemistry and thermodynamics of selected high temperature unit operations; material and energy balance calculations are heavily emphasized. Current industrial operations are studied, including large scale extractive operations and smaller-scale materials synthesis processes. The subject matter includes the design aspects of environmental control technologies and the application of conventional metallurgical technologies to waste treatment and recycling.

    Prerequisite(s): EMAT 307  or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EMAT 441 - Flowsheet Development & Design

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    The principles for flowsheet development, mass flow calculations and economic estimations are presented. The student is required to select a metallurgical, materials, or hazardous waste treatment process, and develop an interactive flowsheet model of the process that includes mass distributions, equipment sizing, and a first order estimate of the capital and operating costs.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 325  or Graduate Standing or Consent. Cross listed. Course generally offered 2nd semester of even numbered years.
  
  • EMAT 450 - Adv Transp Phenomena & Design

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    A continuation of   but more detailed with applications in materials and processing systems.

    Prerequisite(s): EMET 250 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EMAT 451 - Process Instrumentation and Control

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    The course is oriented to the perspective of a process engineer and emphasizes development and interpretation of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), hardware specification, and the interpretation of data obtained from process instrumentation and control systems. Subject matter includes an introduction to standard process control confi gurations, control principles, sensor and transmitter selection criteria, and final control elements. Correlations between control systems and engineering fundamentals such as material and energy balances are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): PHSX 322  or  ; and CHMY 373 ,  , or EMAT 307 ; or Consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EMAT 460 - Polymeric Materials

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Covers chemical structure, mechanical and other properties related to the use of polymeric materials for engineering applications. Design considerations unique to polymeric materials are presented and applied.

    Prerequisite(s): EMAT 351  or Consent. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EMAT 463 - Composite Materials

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Provides an introduction to the materials selection, mechanical performance, structural design, and processing of composite materials. Includes methodology for prediction of composite properties based on monolithic materials properties and geometry. Polymeric, ceramic and metallic composites are emphasized along with engineering and design applications. The course culminates with a composite design project.

    Prerequisite(s): EMAT 251  or EGEN 251 , EGEN 305 ; or Consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EMAT 471 - Materials Characterization & Analysis

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    This course provides an introduction to the theory of X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Spectrometry, and Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-ray (SEM/EDX) Microanalysis and includes a laboratory component where the techniques for data collection and data interpretation are demonstrated and discussed. Students must register for EMAT 471 Lab.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing or Consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EMAT 472 - Materials Engineering & Design

    2 Credits (Hrs. 2 lec)
    Students apply principles learned to the selection of materials and fabrication methods for the manufacture of components. Several case studies are drawn from engineering alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites, and natural materials.  The course culminates in a design report, which is reviewed by the instructor during the semester and submitted by the student as a final design document prior to semester’s end.

    Prerequisite(s):  ; or Consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EMAT 475 - Environmental Degradation of Materials

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    An introduction to the study of the degradation of materials and how it may be retarded or prevented. Applications to metals (i.e., corrosion) as well as to plastics and coatings are detailed. The student will be required to submit a report identifying an industrial corrosion problem, the form of the degradation, collecting literature concerning recent research dealing with the particular form, formulating a recommended solution to the problem, providing an estimate of the cost of the proposed solution, and reporting the results in an acceptable final report.

    Prerequisite(s): EMAT 307 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EMAT 523 - Advanced Thermodynamics

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    The application of solution thermodynamics to M&ME systems is examined with particular emphasis on the construction, interpretation, and utilization of multiple component phase diagrams.

    Prerequisite(s): EMAT 307  (or equivalent), Senior or Graduate Standing, and Consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester of odd numbered years.
  
  • EMAT 530 - Energy Issues Analysis

    3 credits
    Covers a wide variety of energy issues and requires students to evaluate feasibility from economic (will it make or lose money), engineering (can it be done technically and practically), and other (does it pollute, how much, and can it be mitigated/remediated, are there political issues, etc.) viewpoints. It is a capping course that has the students critically analyze energy issues using what they’ve learned.

    Course generally offered spring semester.
  
  • EMAT 541 - Metallurgical & Materials Flowsheet Design

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    The principles for flowsheet development, mass flow calculations and economic estimations are presented. The student is required to select a metallurgical, materials, or hazardous waste treatment process, and develop an interactive flowsheet model of the process that includes mass distributions, equipment sizing, and a first order estimate of the capital and operating costs. Students taking this course are held to a higher standard than EMAT 441 . Cross listed.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester of even numbered years.
  
  • EMAT 544 - Casting & Solidification

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Theory of solidification is reviewed including heat flow, nucleation and growth kinetics, solute distribution, constitutional undercooling, and grain and sub-grain structure. Both micro and macro forms of segregation are examined. Different casting methods and molding materials are characterized and compared. Casting concerns and special handling techniques for particular alloys systems are discussed. Methodologies for mold design are covered. Feeding, gating and risering systems are studied with the aid of fluid dynamics. Models regarding the formation of casting defects, porosity and hot-tearing, are outlined. Student must prepare an extensive literature review on a select topic.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Course generally offered 1st semester of odd numbered years.
  
  • EMAT 569 - Failure Analysis & Design Life

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Application of the principles of physical and mechanical metallurgy to failure analysis. Methodologies are developed to solve failures including an analysis of stress state and loading. Fractography is characterized for different types of failures. Models for crack initiation and crack propagation are presented. Fatigue S/N curves and fracture mechanics are used to predict design life. The role of corrosion on design life is considered. Principles of nondestructive evaluation are introduced. Case histories of past failures are reviewed and analyzed. Student must prepare an extensive literature review on a select topic.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester of odd numbered years.
  
  • EMAT 570 - Mechanical Behavior Of Materia

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Treats mechanical properties and behavior of materials with regard to stress and strain. Plastic deformation of crystalline materials is considered. Relationships between microstructure and mechanical strength are developed. Mechanisms for fracture, creep and fatigue are examined.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Course generally offered 1st semester of even numbered years.
  
  • EMAT 571 - SEM/EDX

    2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec.,3 Lab)
    Continuation of MetE 4710 with a complete focus on materials characterization and analysis by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray (SEM/EDX) with applications to Mineral Liberation Analysis (MLA). Theory, principles and techniques are presented in detail. Enrollment will be limited.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Course generally offered 1st semester of odd numbered years.
  
  • EMAT 580 - Nanoscale Materials & Technology

    3 credits (Hrs: 2.5 Lec., 1.5 Lab)
    Examines the technology and creation of functional materials, devices and systems through the control of matter on the nanometer scale (1-100 nm) from the top down as well as the bottom up including the exploitation of novel phenomena and properties (physical, chemical, biological, mechanical, and electrical).

    Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Course generally offered 1st semester of odd numbered years.
  
  • EMAT 584 - Electrical, Optical & Magnetic Properties of Materials

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Concepts introduced at the undergraduate level are expanded upon relative to the electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials. Topics include the electron as a particle and wave, bonding, free electron theory, bond theory of solids, semiconductors, dielectric materials, magnetic materials, lasers, superconductivity, optical properties.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester of even numbered years.
  
  • EMAT & EMET 298 - Internship

    0 - 6 credits (Variable)
    For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience and related to the Metallurgical & Materials Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences which includes undergraduate research and temporary (e.g., summer) employment. Students have interned with numerous companies including ASARCO, Barrick Gold, Freeport-McMoRan, INL, Kaiser Aluminum, MSE-TA, NASA, Newmont, Rio Tinto, and Stillwater Mining.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of course work and Consent. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EMAT & EMET 421 - Selected Topics

    2 - 4 credits (Variable)
    Variety of course topics are covered annually. Examples during the last several years include Industrial Minerals Processing; Construction of Stability Diagrams; Modeling of Aqueous Systems, and Material Selection for the Extractive Industries.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and Consent. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EMAT & EMET 492 - Special Topics

    1 - 4 credits (Variable)
    Covers topics of specific interest in the field of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering. Recent examples included Recovery of Nickel-Cobalt; Nuclear Reactor Materials; Chemical Equilibrium and Speciation; and JKSimMet Modeling of Comminution. May be repeated more than once.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing and Consent. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EMAT & EMET 498 - Internship

    0 - 6 credits (Variable)
    For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Metallurgical & Materials Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences which includes undergraduate research and temporary (e.g., summer) employment. Companies offering internship include BHP, Kennecott, Newmont, Placer Dome, REC, Stillwater BMR & Refinery, FLSmidth, and Western Zirconium.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing and Consent. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EMAT & EMET 595 - Special Topics

    1 - 4 credits (Variable)
    Covers selected topics of specific interest in the field of M&ME. The topic will be designated at the time it is offered. May meet with EMET/EMAT 495.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EMAT & EMET 597 - M&ME Problems

    1 - 4 credits (Variable)
    An individual laboratory, library or design problem is assigned which requires reports on some phase of metallurgical & materials engineering. May be repeated more than once.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and Consent. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EMAT & EMET 599 - Thesis Research

    1 - 8 credits (Variable)
    To do this, we need to change the name of our MS. An original problem selected by the student and the advisor requiring the writing and submission of a thesis.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and Consent. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EMAT & EMET 697 - Special Problems

    1 - 8 credits (Variable)
    Individual problems suitable for graduate study are assigned. Students submit written and oral reports for each problem.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • EMAT & EMET 699 - Dissertation

    1 - 8 credits (Variable)
    Doctoral dissertation research activities.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent. Course offered on demand.
  
  • EMEC 326 - Fundamentals of Heat Transfer

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Principles of heat transfer by conduction, convection, boiling and radiation, fluid flow with forced and natural convection, heat exchanger analysis, and selected applications. The emphasis of the course is on heat transfer principles.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 324 ; Corequisite(s): EGEN 335 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
 

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