- CE 211 – Surveying 3 credits
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A course in the theory and practice of plane surveying. Horizontal and vertical control, design of circular and parabolic curves, tachometry, construction surveys and earthwork quantities are covered in lecture. Fieldwork presents the practical applications of lecture material with the use of transits, tapes, levels, electronic distance measuring devices and theodolites. Classroom 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: MA107.
- CE 214 – Site Development and Engineering 4 credits
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A course that teaches the tasks and considerations involved in environmentally sound land development. Road design and its interaction with development sites will be presented. Other topics covered include contours, drainage utilities, cut and fill, and aesthetic considerations. Codes and legal requirements will also be covered. CADD (Computer Aided Drawing and Design) software specific to Civil Engineering work will be introduced and employed extensively on student projects. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: CE 211.
- CE 220 – Introduction to Environmental Technology 3 credits
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A study of the fundamentals of environmental control technology. The course covers the topics of air pollution, water pollution, solid and hazardous wastes, and radioactive wastes. Noise pollution and control are also covered. The generation and treatment of wastes along with their effects on the environment are included in the course. The laboratory includes the basic methods of measuring pollution. Three Credits: Classroom 3 hours. Four Credits Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: CH103 or CH111. Not open to engineering students.
- CE 318 – Soil Mechanics 3 credits
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An introduction to the engineering properties of soil: soil classification; soil structure and mineralogy; water flow through soils; compressibility and consolidation; shear strength. Laboratory testing of soils and soil exploration. Offered to allow students from other institutions to transfer 3 credit equivalent courses.
- CE 321 – Materials Laboratory 1 credit
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A laboratory course in the application of basic mechanics of materials principles to
cement, aggregate, concrete, steel and wood. Operation of various types of testing machines and gauges. Tests of tension, compression, flexure, torsion, impact, shear, hardness and fatigue. Laboratory observations, analysis, interpretation and reports. Classroom 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. Co-requisite: EG301 or CE351.
- CE 322 – Fluid Mechanics Laboratory 1 credit
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A laboratory course in which the principles of fluid mechanics are applied to civil engineering problems. The design and implementation of a laboratory research study, the analysis of data, the presentation of results, and the development of engineering conclusions are integral parts of this course. Lab topics include hydrostatics, pipe-flow, open channel flow, flow measurement, and resistance to flow. Classroom 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: EG303.
- CE 328 – Soil Mechanics 4 credits
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An introduction to the engineering properties of soil: soil classification; soil structure and mineralogy; water flow through soils; compressibility and consolidation; shear strength. Laboratory testing of soils and soil exploration. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: EG301 or permission of the instructor.
- CE 332 – Engineering Hydrology 3 credits
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A study of the location, movement, and distribution of the waters of the earth for practical applications to society. This course includes the study of the engineering aspects of precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, steam-flow and flood and drought prediction. The application of hydrological statistics and computer applications are stressed. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite or concurrent ernollment: EG303 or permission of the instructor.
- CE 348 – Structural Analysis 4 credits
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A course on the analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate beams, frames and trusses. Topics include loads to buildings, shear and moment diagrams, influence lines and classical methods of analysis. Computer applications are introduced using a general frame analysis program. The use of analysis in the overall design process is stressed using a semester-long project. Classroom 4 hours. Prerequisite: EG301.
- CE 351 – Statics and Mechanics of Materials 4 credits
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A study of elementary, primarily two-dimensional engineering mechanics. Fundamental concepts and basic laws of statics, force systems, structures, and support reactions for loading patterns. Stress-strain relationships to forces: concepts and applications. Consideration of engineering materials and their suitability in various structures and mechanisms. Classroom 4 hours. Prerequisites: MA107 and PS201. Not open to engineering students.
- CE 419 – Foundation Engineering 3 credits
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A course on the use of soil properties to determine bearing capacity and settlement of shallow and deep foundations. Design of earth and earth supporting structures. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: CE328 or permission of the instructor.
- CE 421 – Sanitary Engineering 4 credits
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Sources, quantities and constituents of water and wastewater are examined and their interaction with the environment is developed. Design of chemical, physical and biological treatment facilities according to current practice is stressed. The laboratory develops standard methods of chemical, physical and biological examination and analysis. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: EG303 and CH104.
- CE 422 – Water and Wastewater Treatment 3 credits
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A study of physical, chemical and biological processes for water and wastewater treatment. The course emphasizes the evaluation of unit processes and the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: CE421.
- CE 432 – Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering 3 credits
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A course on the state-of-the-art techniques for disposal of solid and hazardous waste material. Aspects covered will be system design, public health protection, and environmental protection. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisites: CH104 and junior or senior status in engineering or science.
- CE 433 – Groundwater Hydrology 3 credits
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A course that covers the basic principles of groundwater flow and modeling, its development as a water source, prevention of groundwater contamination and contaminated groundwater remediation. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: CE328 or permission of the instructor.
- CE 441 – Transportation Engineering 3 credits
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The planning, design, and construction of transportation systems to meet the mobility requirements of society while considering economic, environmental, and societal constraints. System maintenance and administration are also included. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: CE211 or permission of the instructor.
- CE 442 – Design of Metal Structures 3 credits
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An introduction to the design of metal structures using the LRFD-AISC code as the basis. Topics include design of tension, compression and bending members; bolted and welded connections. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: CE348.
- CE 444 – Reinforced Concrete Design 3 credits
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An introduction to the design of reinforced concrete members under bending, shear and axial loadings according to ACI 318R code requirements. Topics also include one-way slabs, footings and retaining walls and an introduction to pre-stressed concrete. Use of the computer as a design tool is introduced. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: CE348.
- CE 450 – Air Pollution Control 3 or 4 credits
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A course presenting sources of air pollution and the effect on the environment, the measurement of air pollutants, modeling of air pollutant dispersion, and design of control measures. Use of manual monitoring techniques and physical and chemical fundamentals to measure air quality. Course may be taken for three credits without the lab. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: EG206.
- CE 451 – Air Pollution Control Equipment Design 3 credits
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This course builds on and amplifies material studied in CE450. Properties of air pollutant emissions and thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer principles are utilized to design air pollution control equipment. Several major design projects are undertaken by student teams; interim and final design reports are required. In addition, a module on air quality modeling is included. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: CE450.
- CE 452 – Introduction to Air Pollution Control 3 credits
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A course presenting sources of air pollution and the effect on the environment, the measurement of air pollutants, modeling of air pollutant dispersion, and design of control measures. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: EG206
- CE 455 – Structures I 3 credits
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This course builds directly on the material learned in CE351 and is specifically directed to the study of the response of structural systems to various loadings. Gravity and lateral loads as well as load combinations on a structure are developed using appropriate building codes. The response of the structural system to imposed loading is studied by classical and computer analysis techniques. Finally, this course introduces the students to the design of simple steel structures that meet the appropriate building code. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: CE351. Not open to engineering majors.
- CE 456 – Structures II 3 credits
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This course is intended to introduce the students to and develop an understanding of, structural design of wood, concrete and masonry. Particular attention will be given to failure modes of the member types and materials. Each of the principal member types, beam and column as well as connections, will be studied and members designed to meet the appropriate code. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: CE455. Not open to engineering majors.
- CE 457 – Wood, Steel, and Concrete Structures 4 credits
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This course builds directly on the material learned in CE351 and is specifically directed to the study of the response of structural systems to various loadings. Gravity and lateral loads as well as load combinations on a structure are developed using appropriate building codes. The response of the structural system to imposed loading is studied by classical and computer analysis techniques. This course introduces the students to applications—the design of simple structures of wood, steel, concrete and other materials that meet the appropriate building code. Classroom 4 hours. Prerequisites – CE351
- CE 458 – Structural Issues for Construction 3 credits
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This course is intended to introduce the students to structural building applications, and to develop knowledge and comprehension of structural design of steel, wood, concrete, and masonry. Particular attention will be given to concrete members, concrete form design requirements, steel connections, failure modes of the member types and materials. Detailed construction issues with each material will be emphasized. Each of the principal member types, beam and column as well as connections, will be studied and members designed to meet the appropriate code. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisites – CE455 or CE 457, Wood, Steel, and Concrete Structures
- CE 460 – Construction Management 3 credits
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A course on the organization, scheduling and management of the construction project utilizing CPM and PERT. Survey of management functions by which construction is authorized, purchased, supervised, accomplished, inspected and accepted, including labor management relations and site design. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: MA107.
- CE 464 – Specifications and Estimating 1 credit
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A laboratory in plan reading, quantity analysis and cost estimating of Civil Engineering projects. Students will be exposed to standard formats for specifications and estimating. Students will write sample specifications and will gain experience in construction estimation. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: CE211 and CE460.
- CE 475 – Senior Project Planning 1 credit
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Each student will work with a mentor and together will define and analyze a project so that an efficient design can be completed. The project scope will be developed, tasks will be laid out, and a schedule to complete the project will be created. All of this will be presented orally and in written form in a project proposal. Prerequisite: Senior status. Co-requisite: CE460.
- CE 480 – Senior Design 3 credits
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A capstone course in civil engineering. This course builds on and integrates the engineering concepts developed in prior course work into the complete design of a major civil engineering project. The course will require a written and an oral presentation of the completed design to include, where appropriate, plans and specifications. Prerequisites: CE328, CE348, and CE421, or departmental approval. 3 lecture hours
- CE 490 – Advanced Topics 1 to 4 credits
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A course that provides instruction in an area of the instructor’s special competence and student interests. Advanced topics would be presented in such areas as air pollution control, water and wastewater treatment, bioremediation, and nuclear radiation. Offered as the occasion demands. Prerequisite: senior standing. 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours
- CE 501 – Hydraulics for Environmental Engineers 3 credits
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A review of fluid mechanics and hydraulics fundamentals. Pipe flow and networks, open channel flow, measurement techniques for fluids, etc.
- CE 503 – Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering 6 credits
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Introduction to Soil Mechanics: An introduction to the engineering properties of soils: theory of soil compression and shear strength with practical applications.
Foundation Engineering: Determination of bearing capacity and settlement characteristics of shallow and deep foundations. Design and evaluation of earth slopes and earth retaining structures. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Master of Civil Engineering program
- CE 505 – Engineering Analysis Techniques 3 credits
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A fast-paced review of fundamental techniques from typical undergraduate level calculus courses. Mastery of these topics is required for success in the differential equations and engineering analysis courses in the MCE program.
- CE 506 – Engineering Mechanics I 3 credits
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A review of engineering mechanics fundamentals from the fields of statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials. Free body diagrams, force systems, equilibrium, geometric properties, kinematics, kinetics, stress and strain.
- CE 507 – Fundamentals of Structural Engineering 6 credits
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A review of the basic concepts of structural engineering that form the required background for later courses. Types of structures, construction materials, structural design, and safety issues are discussed. Students will become familiar with a number of typical structural design calculation methods for later use.
- CE 509 – Fundamentals of Environmental/Water Resources Engineering 6 credits
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A review of the basic concepts of environmental and water resources engineering that form the required background for later courses. Basic concepts from environmental chemistry, ecology, biology, microbiology, geology, and soil science along with an introduction to environmental engineering field. Designed to prepare students for entry into the Environmental Engineering sequence of the Master of Civil Engineering program.
- CE 511 – Analytical Methods and Project / Business Management Fund I 6 credits
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The Analytical Methods portion of the course includes first and second order differential equations, basic matrix algebra with emphasis on solving systems of equations and understanding eigenvalues and eigenvectors, numerical techniques for solving both differential and algebraic equations, and an introduction to partial differential equations. In addition to solving problems by hand, students will also be using software tools. The Project and Business Management Fundamentals I portion of the course is an examination and understanding of issues related to organizational behavior and leadership in complex environments, such as engineering firms or construction project teams. The concepts of individual and group behavior, motivation, decision-making, team and organizational dynamics, communication, and leadership are explored to provide a conceptual foundation for future management and leadership roles.
- CE 523 – Intermediate Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering 6 credits
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Intermediate Soil Mechanics: General principles of soil mechanics and their applications, including soil structure, mineralogy, fluid flow through porous media, shear strength, slope stability, primary consolidation and secondary consolidation. Classical earth pressure theories. Subjects will be presented from a theoretical perspective and include practical applications.
Foundation Engineering: Analysis of shallow and deep foundations including bearing capacity and settlement of shallow footings, floating foundations, drilled piers and piles. Analysis of stability and design of retaining walls and anchored bulkheads. Prerequisite: EG 501 (Engineering Mathematics) or permission of Program Director
- CE 525 – Physiochemical & Biological Processes in Water & Wastewater Treat 6 credits
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Physical, chemical, biological, and advanced treatment unit processes. This course will cover basic physical, chemical and biological concepts, reactor kinetics, water and wastewater qualities and quantities, and physical, chemical, and biological unit processes. Design of individual unit processes and integration of unit processes into treatment trains capable of meeting treatment objectives will be emphasized. Prerequisite: EG 501.
- CE 528 – Classical, Matrix, and Dynamic Analysis of Structures 6 credits
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This course addresses two tracks of analysis. First, static analysis is investigated with advanced classical methods and with matrix methods, the cornerstone of the finite element method. Second, dynamic analysis is presented using both classical and matrix approaches for single and multiple degree of freedom systems. Analysis issues related to design codes are addressed for both static and dynamic conditions. The use of commercially available software is introduced. Prerequisite: EG 501.
- CE 529 – Information Technology 6 credits
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This course develops a base level competency in a host of project management software products. Virtual Design and Construction applications as well enterprise wide IT solutions will be examined. In addition it develops an understanding of the importance of integrating an information technology strategy across all aspects of the project and the organization. Prerequisite: EG 501 (Engineering Mathematics) or permission of Program Director
- CE 533 – Earthquake Engineering and Soil Stabilization 6 credits
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Earthquake Engineering: Evaluation of geotechnical earthquake hazards and mitigation. Plate tectonics, seismicity, wave propagation, characterization of ground motions, theory of vibrations, effect of local soil conditions on ground response, development of design ground motions, liquefaction, dynamic lateral earth pressures, slope stability and deformation, earthquake design codes. Soil Stabilization: The application of mineralogical and physicochemical principals to soil stabilization problems, and stabilization techniques for highway and foundation applications. Prerequisite: CE 523 (Intermediate Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering) or permission of Program Director
- CE 535 – Stormwater Management & GIS Applications for Water Resources 6 credits
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Stormwater management issues, from both flood control and water quality points of view, are integral water resource components associated with land development, urbanization, and watershed hydrology. This course will examine rainfall-runoff relationships (including statistical analysis), channel and basin routing, stormwater treatment, low impact development, best management practices, and wetland utilization and benefit/cost ratio analysis. Geographic Information Systems software will be introduced and applied for examining and analyzing decision-making processes involved with the stormwater management components of the course.
- CE 538 – Design of Steel and Timber Structures 6 credits
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An exploration of advanced structural design issues in the areas of both steel and timber. Using the latest provisions from the American Institute of Steel Construction and the National Design Specification for Wood Construction the course will cover the design and behavior of 2-D and 3-D framing, framing members and connections under various loading conditions, including wind and seismic. Strength and serviceability issues.
- CE 539 – Contracts and Insurance 6 credits
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This course addresses the risk characteristics of various contractual forms and the place that insurance and surety plays in the AEC arena. The emergence of new contractual forms from AIA and the ConsensusDocs require a new perspective on contracts and the project organization. This seminar will develop a strategic understanding of contract variables that span plans and specs to Integrated Project Delivery. Prerequisite: CE 529 (Information Technology) or permission of Program Director
- CE 541 – Project / Business Management Fundamentals II 6 credits
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An examination and understanding of: (1) the metrics employed in the planning and management of projects and (2) issues related to planning the formal structure of an engineering project. The planning and management metrics that will be examined include accounting, financial, and scheduling techniques that link monetary and temporal project issues. Contract systems will be analyzed as a basis for understanding the owner-engineer-contractor relationships. Altogether these techniques will bring an understanding of the project environment that strives to optimize project performance throughout the entire life cycle.
- CE 553 – Computer Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering and Geotechnical Case Histories 6 credits
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Survey of computer methods and applications for analysis of complex geotechnical engineering problems. Finite element, finite difference and closed form solution techniques, modeling applications. Review of select geotechnical engineering case studies. Prerequisite: CE 533 (Earthquake Engineering and Soil Stabilization) or permission of Program Director
- CE 555 – Geoenviromental Engineering-Groundwater Flow & Waste Containment 6 credits
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This course approaches the field of geoenvironmental engineering from two points of view: groundwater flow and contaminant transport issues and the principals related to solid waste disposal and containment. The groundwater portion of the course will focus on flow and contaminant transport including aquifer properties, principles of ground-water flow, flow into wells, soil moisture and ground-water recharge, regional ground-water flow and the advection, diffusion and attenuation of ground-water contaminants. The solid waste portion of the course will focus on landfill siting, design and construction. Material properties and engineering design of geosynthetic components including geomembranes, geotextiles, geocomposites, and geosynthetic clay liners. Methods to estimate and design landfill leachate quantities and gas generation. The course will also spend time formulating proposals for the student’s upcoming capstone design project in Seminar Six.
- CE 558 – Design of Reinforced and Prestressed/Precast Concrete Structures 6 credits
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This course focuses on advanced topics in reinforced concrete design and an introduction to prestressed / precast concrete using the provisions of the American Concrete Institute. Beams, slabs, columns, deflections, analysis and design of prestressed members, loss calculations, use of standard precast members. Design and detailing for seismic loads. The course also includes an introduction to Geographic Information Systems as they apply to the structural engineering field and will spend time formulating proposals for the student’s upcoming capstone design project in Seminar Six.
- CE 559 – Project Finance and Accounting 6 credits
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This course focuses on understanding project risk and financial performance across all project participants. It will address traditional financial arrangements as well as new models such as the Special Purpose Entity (SPE) and Public Private Partnerships (PPP). This seminar will enable the student to address the ever increasing complexity of the financial arena. Prerequisite: CE 539 (Contracts and Insurance) or permission of Program Director
- CE 561 – Capstone Design Project and Utility System Fundamentals 6 credits
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This six credit hour course has two parts: an in-depth capstone design project and an introduction to utility systems. Civil engineering projects have always had social, political, economic, and environmental impacts. The capstone design project requires you to anticipate these impacts prior to project implementation. As the engineer in a leadership position you will direct the project from conception to completion. This includes the preparation of a comprehensive project business plan that will include project goals, political hurdles, anticipated revenues and expenses, marketing, facility design, etc.; all pertaining to the design of a major civil engineering project. In addition to the capstone design project you will learn about a topic neglected in most undergraduate civil engineering programs, utility systems. This portion of the course will provide an overview of the fundamentals of utility systems: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; power supply systems and equipment; lighting, communication, and security systems; plumbing systems and equipment.
- CE 571 – Elementary Geotechnical Tools Laboratory 1 credit
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Survey of techniques for classification of soils, assessment of hydraulic properties, consolidation, and assessment of shear strength parameters of soils. Field experience in geotechnical exploration. Corequisite: CE 503 (Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering) or permission of Program Director
- CE 572 – Intermediate Geotechnical Tools Laboratory 1 credit
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Survey of techniques for assessing permeability of soils using the flexible wall apparatus, Proctor compaction and triaxial shear testing. Field visit to geotechncal project site. Prerequisite: CE 553 (Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering) or permission of Program Director
- EE 200 – Engineering Programming 3 credits
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Introduction to a high level programming language such a C/C++. Topics include structure and organization of a computer program, variables and basic data types, flow of control, functions, file I/O, arrays and strings, computer memory, CPU and pointers, user defined structures, computer algorithms, modular design and documentation. Introduction to object oriented programming concepts. Classroom 3 hours.
- EE 204 – Electrical Circuits I 3 credits
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A study of principles and methods of analysis of electric circuits with both direct and time varying sources in the steady state. KCL, KVL, mesh and nodal techniques. Network theorems are developed and applied to the analysis of networks. Energy storage elements. First order and second order circuits with forced and natural responses. Sinusoidal analysis, complex numbers, phasor diagrams. Power; average effective, and complex power in single phase systems. Classroom: 3 hours. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: MA122.
- EE 215 – Fundamentals of Digital Design 4 credits
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An introductory course on formal design techniques for combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include combinational logic networks, minimization techniques, registers, synchronous sequential networks, and control units. Applications of the concept developed in the classroom will be implemented in the laboratory. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
- EE 240 – Electrical Concepts and Applications 3 credits
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A course on the theory and application of electrical devices and circuits. Discussions include magnetic circuits, transformers, electric machines, diodes, bipolar transistors, and field effect transistors. Integrated circuits are introduced. Digital switching circuits are treated, including logic gates, flip-flops, and counters. Operational amplifiers and their major applications are studied. Offered to qualified students not majoring in Electrical Engineering. Classroom 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: EE204.
- EE 242 – Digital Systems Design 4 credits
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Topics are hierarchical design methods, design and debugging of digital hardware, determination of circuit behavior, control and timing, machine organization, control unit implementation, and interface design. A hardware design language will be used and students will acquire design experience implementing digital hard ware. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: EE215.
- EE 303 – Electromagnetic Field Theory I 3 credits
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Maxwell’s Equations are developed from the experimental laws of electric and magnetic fields. Topics involving electric fields include Gauss’s Law, divergence, energy, potential, conductors, dielectrics, and capacitance. Topics involving magnetic fields include the Biot-Savart Law, Ampere’s Law, magnetic forces, magnetic materials, and inductance. Maxwell’s Equations are used to describe wave motion in free space and in dielectric media. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisites: MA223, EE204.
- EE 314 – Elements of Electrical Engineering 4 credits
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A course on the theory and application of electrical devices and circuits. Topics that are appropriate for discussion include dc circuits, single-phase and three-phase ac circuits, amplifiers, transducers, transformers, and electric machines. Offered to qualified students not majoring in Electrical Engineering. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: MA122.
- EE 321 – Embedded Systems 4 credits
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The use of computing devices in embedded applications is introduced. Computer organization topics include the arithmetic logic unit, timing and control, memory, serial and parallel I/O ports, and the bus system. Programs are written and run in assembly language and higher-level languages. Additional topics include peripheral interface control, interrupts, cross assembly and applications. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: EG 110 or IS 130.
- EE 325 – Computer Architecture and Operating Systems 3 credits
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Machine architecture – machine performance relationships, computer classifications, and computer description languages. Consideration of alternative machine architectures. Software influences on computer design. Topics include digital logic, VLSI components, instruction sets, addressing schemes, memory hierarchy, cache and virtual memories, integer and floating point arithmetic, control structures, buses, RISC vs. CISC, multiprocessor and vector processing (pipelining) organizations. Examples are drawn from Pentium and Sparc microcomputers. The primary focus is on the attributes of a system visible to an assembly level programmer. This course also introduces the fundamentals of operating systems. Topics include concurrency, scheduling, memory and device management, file system structure, security, and system performance evaluation. Lecture – 3 hours. Offered once per year.
- EE 350 – Linear Systems 3 credits
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This course provides the foundations of signal and system analysis. Linear, time-invariant, causal, and BIBO stable analog and digital systems are discussed. System input-output descriptions, convolution and the impulse response are covered. Additional topics include singularity functions, Fourier and Laplace circuit analysis, circuit transfer functions, Bode plots, ideal filters, and real filters including Butterworth, Chebyschev, and Elliptic. Discrete topics include the transform, difference equations, FIR and IIR filters, the bilinear transformation, the DTFT, the DFT, and the FFT. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite EE356.
- EE 356 – Electrical Circuits II 3 credits
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This course is a continuation of Electric Circuits I (EE204). The complete solutions of linear circuits by Laplace transforms are developed. The concepts of frequency response, resonance, network functions, two port networks including hybrid parameters are studied in depth. The concepts of transformers, power, coupled circuits, multi-phase circuits, and Fourier series are introduced. Computer-based circuit simulation is used throughout. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: EE204.
- EE 357 – Electronics I 3 credits
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The basic building blocks used in electronic engineering are studied. Diodes, bipolar transistors, and MOS transistors are modeled and then used to describe the operation of logic gates and amplifiers. Emphasis is placed on the operation and applications of standard integrated circuit chips. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: EE204.
- EE 359 – Electrical Engineering Laboratory 1 credit
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Implementation, analysis, and design of electric and electronic circuits involving resistors, inductors, capacitors, diodes, bipolar transistors, MOS transistors, operational amplifiers and filters. Study and practice in the use of standard electrical engineering laboratory instrumentation. Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: EE215; prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in: EE356, EE357.
- EE366 – Electronics II 4 credits
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This course is a continuation of Electronics I (EE357). Analog and digital circuits are discussed. Analog topics include frequency response, real world applications of operational amplifiers, power amplifiers, filters, oscillators and A/D and D/A converters. Digital electronic building blocks are discussed, including flip-flops, counters, coding and decoding circuits and memory. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: EE357, EE359.
- EE 373 – Electrical Energy Conversion 4 credits
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A course on principles of electrical energy conversion in electromechanical devices, machines, and power electronics. Analysis of transformers, polyphase synchronous and induction machines, single phase fractional horsepower machines, DC machines, and semiconductor converters. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: EE356; prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in: MA224.
- EE 411 – Infrastructure Control Systems 4 credits
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Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems are at the basis of the services upon which Americans have come to depend in their modern lifestyle. For that reason, it is important to protect these systems against natural disaster and terrorist threats. These systems depend upon networks of computers that interface with complex machinery and human operators in a semi-autonomous network of communications, computation, and machine control and cost accounting. In this course students will investigate the design of SCADA and Distributed Control Systems. The “Blue Team” students will build their own to withstand a cyber attack from students on the “Red Team”. Then the teams will change position and repeat the competition. Three hours of recitation, 2 hours laboratory. Prerequisites: EE325.
- EE 459 – Power Systems Analysis 3 credits
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This course presents the foundations of electric power systems analysis after an initial review of single and three-phase power, complex power and transformers. Topics include per unit quantities, generators, transmission line models, transformer models, short-circuit analysis, load flow, and power systems economics. Lecture: 3 hours. Prerequisites: EE356 and EE373. Offered once per year.
- EE 463 – Communication Systems 4 credits
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Analog transmission of information signals by communication systems is analyzed. The component parts of transmitters and receivers including AM/FM modulators, filters, detectors and decoders are discussed. Mathematical concepts include the Fourier Series, Fourier Transform, dirac delta function and sinc function. Signal classification and digital modulation techniques such as ASK, FSK, PSK, PAM and QAM. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: EE356, EE357, EE359.
- EE 468 – Solid State Materials 3 credits
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Solid state materials, physics of electronic devices and integrated circuit design are studied. Topics include silicon crystal properties, diffusion, implantation, lithography and circuit fabrication. Device models are derived for junction diodes, bipolar and MOS transistors. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisites: EE303, EE357.
- EE 478 – Control Systems 3 credits
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Analysis and design of continuous-time and discrete-time control systems using classical and state-space methods. Laplace transforms, transfer functions and block diagrams. Transient-response analysis, Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion, and steady-state error analysis. Analysis of control systems using the root-locus and frequency-response methods. Computer-aided design and analysis. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisites: EE204, MA224. Offered once per year.
- EE 486 – Digital Signal Processing 3 credits
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An introductory level course that discusses the conversion of analog signals to discrete time signals. Emphasis will be on the processing of discrete signals using both time-domain and frequency-domain analysis. These techniques will be applied to the design of digital filters. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: EE350 or instructor’s permission.
- EE 487 – Digital Signal Processing Lab 1 credit
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Implementation analysis and design of digital signal processing functions and techniques. Study and practice in the use of software and hardware platforms used for digital signal processing applications. Laboratory: 3 hours. Prerequisite: EE350. Co-requisite: EE486. This course is offered once a year.
- EE 490 – Advanced Topics 3 credits
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A course that provides advanced study in an area of the instructor’s special competence. Courses that have been offered in the past include Power System Stability, Electrical Communications II, Microwave Theory and Techniques and Digital Systems. Offered as the occasion demands. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: senior standing
- EE 491 – Electrical System Design I 3 credits
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Introduction to design problems. Application of concepts of electrical engineering to a capstone design project. The first of a two-semester sequence, this course focuses on the problem statement, specification, preliminary design, design review and approval stages of the design processes, the design process involves exploring alternate solutions and design optimization and simulation. Economic constraints and human factors are considered in the design process. The course requires nine hours per week of directed reading, research and experimentation. Prerequisite: seventh semester standing and permission of the instructor.
- EE 494 – Electrical System Design II 3 credits
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This course is the second in the two-semester capstone design project sequence. It focuses on the final stages of the design process-finalized design, implementation and testing. A written project report and an oral presentation to students and faculty is required. Nine hours per week of directed readings, research, and experimentation. Prerequisite: EE491.
- EG 043 – Conference 0 credits
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A scheduled weekly conference hour with the faculty and senior engineering students for discussions of topics such as placement, professional registration, professional ethics, and professional growth after graduation. The course includes a substantial writing component on ethics. A grade of satisfactory (S) is required for graduation. Classroom 1 hour. Prerequisite: senior standing.
- EG 044 – Conference 0 credits
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A scheduled weekly conference hour with the faculty and senior engineering students for preparation of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. The student must take the FE exam to receive a satisfactory grade in this course. EG044 is not required if the student has already passed the FE exam. Classroom 1 hour. Prerequisite: senior standing.
- EG 109 – Introduction to Engineering I 3 credits
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An introduction to engineering, the concepts of engineering design and the non-technical aspects of engineering. The concepts of graphical communication skills to depict engineering designs using computer aided drawing will be covered. Students will perform design projects to incorporate the technical and the non-technical aspects of design into projects. Classroom 2 hours; laboratory 3 hours.
- EG 110 – Introduction to Engineering II 3 credits
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A continuation of EG109 to include an introduction to engineering computing through the design of algorithms to solve engineering problems. The design projects will be coordinated with mathematics and science courses being taken concurrently by the students to reinforce the material learned in those courses. Design projects will include the technical and non-technical aspects of engineering design. Prerequisite: EG109 or permission of the instructor. Classroom 2 hours; laboratory 3 hours.
- EG 111 – Fundamentals of Engineering 3 credits
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An introduction to engineering and the concepts of engineering design. Includes an introduction to graphical communication skills used in engineering through the use of sketching and computer-aided design (CAD) on personal computers. The concepts of orthographic and isometric drawings are stressed and extended to include sections and dimensions. The use of spreadsheets in engineering is also included. This course is open only to students in an Engineering major or those with permission of the Engineering Dean. Classroom 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
- EG 112 – Fundamentals of Engineering II 4 credits
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A continuation of the concepts of engineering design. Includes an introduction to engineering computing through the design of algorithms using structured techniques that employ a high-level engineering computer language. This course is open only to students in an Engineering major or those with permission of the Engineering Dean. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
- EG 201 – Engineering Mechanics (Statics, Dynamics) 3 credits
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A course in elementary engineering mechanics. Vector notation. Force systems, moments, equilibrium, the free body diagram. Friction, simple frames, trusses, beams, centroids, and second moments. Kinematics: rectilinear and curvilinear motion; translation and rotation; relative motion. Kinetics: force, mass, and acceleration; impulse and momentum; work and energy. Elementary vector calculus. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in: MA122 and PS211.
- EG 202 – Engineering Mechanics (Statics, Dynamics) 3 credits
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A course in elementary engineering mechanics. Vector notation. Force systems, moments, equilibrium, the free body diagram. Friction, simple frames, trusses, beams, centroids, and second moments. Kinematics: rectilinear and curvilinear motion; translation and rotation; relative motion. Kinetics: force, mass, and acceleration; impulse and momentum; work and energy. Elementary vector calculus. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisites: EG201 and MA122.
- EG 203 – Materials Science 3 credits
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An introduction to the science of materials based on the physics and chemistry of their internal structures. The effects of structure on the properties and behavior of metallic, polymeric, ceramic, semiconductor, and composite materials. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: CH103.
- EG 206 – Thermodynamics I 3 credits
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A study of the fundamental concepts and laws of thermodynamics and of the properties of pure substances, with applications to engineering processes and operations. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in: MA122.
- EG 301 – Mechanics of Materials 3 credits
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A course on the concepts of stress and strain; effect of loads; analysis of plane stress and strain; deformations of beams, shafts, and axial members; buckling and combined stresses. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: EG201.
- EG 303 – Fluid Mechanics 3 credits
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A study of fluid properties and their significance. Fundamental mechanics of compressible and incompressible fluid motion with application to engineering problems. Topics include resistance of fluids in laminar and turbulent flow; open-channel flow; fluid statics; dimensional analysis and similitude. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: MA122; Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: EG206 or permission of the instructor.
- EG 447 – Special Projects (Tech. Elective) 1 to 6 credits
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A report on an approved engineering design project or topic area to meet the specific objectives of a student in a particular area of study. Limited to students who have organized plans and/or projects that can be related to their engineering interests. Hours and credits to be arranged. Prerequisite: permission of the curriculum department chair and advisor. 1 to 6 other hours
- EG 450 – Professional Issues 3 credits
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A course to prepare the engineering student for the non-technical aspects of the engineering profession. Topics covered include engineering registration, ethical responsibilities, malpractice and legal responsibilities, and the business aspects of the engineering profession. Classroom 2 hours. Recitation 2 hours. Prerequisites: junior or senior status.
- EG 501 – Engineering Mathematics 6 credits
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First and second order differential equations, basic matrix algebra with emphasis on solving systems of equations and understanding eigenvalues and eigenvectors, numerical techniques for solving both differential and algebraic equations, and an introduction to partial differential equations. Basic concepts in probability and statistics, random variables, testing hypotheses, confidence intervals, and correlation along with the least squares line. In addition to solving problems by hand, students will also be using software tools. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Master of Civil Engineering program.
- ME 211 – Mechanical Engineer Tools I 2 credits
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An extension of EG109 with a more in-depth treatment of 3-D solid model generation
including extrusion, revolving, sweeping and lofting. Further development and modification of 3-D solid drawings. Laboratory: 3 hours. Prerequisite: EG109.
- ME 307 – Thermodynamics II 3 credits
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Applications of thermodynamics to power and refrigeration cycles, combustion mechanisms, mixture and flow processes. Development of thermodynamic relationships and equations of state. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: EG206.
- ME 311 – Mechanical Engineering Tools II 2 credits
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An extension of ME211 with additional application of computer based design and analysis methods. An emphasis will be placed on design for manufacturing and other tools appropriate to the mechanical engineering profession. Laboratory: 3 hours. Prerequisite: ME211.
- ME 356 – Manufacturing Processes 4 credits
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A study of the principles of manufacturing processes. Metal removal, casting, joining and deformation processes are covered as well as introductions to numerically controlled machinery, computer-aided manufacturing, rapid prototyping, robotics, computer integrated manufacturing and modern manufacturing systems. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: ME311, EG203
- ME 358 – Metallurgy & Manufacturing 4 credits
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A study of the principles of physical metallurgy and manufacturing processes. The structure of metals, strengthening mechanisms, metal removal, deformation processes and welding are covered as well as introductions to numerically controlled machinery, computer-aided manufacturing, and robotics. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: EG203.
- ME 363 – Kinematic and Kinetic Synthesis 3 credits
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A study of the principles of motion and the forces necessary to cause, and be created by
motion. Applications to the design of typical machine elements such as gears, linkages and cams. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisites: EG202, MA223.
- ME 368 – Design of Machine Elements 3 credits
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A study of the application of the theories of mechanics and stress analysis to the design of fundamental machine parts. Some of the topics covered are shafts, springs, screws, belts, gears, rivets, bearings and lubrication. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisites: EG301.
- ME 370 – Mechanical Systems Design 3 credit
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An introduction to the methodology of design including problem definition, generation and evaluation of alternatives, and design completion. Emphasis is placed on creativity, feasibility, and the effect of economic and societal factors on alternative selection. Goals are achieved through the use of case studies and small projects. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.
- ME381″>ME 381 – Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I 2 credits
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A study of the fundamentals of mechanical and electronic instruments and their use in measurement systems to obtain data on temperature, pressure, displacement, acceleration, and other physical variables. Introduction to experimental methods and procedures, reduction of data to significant form, and the organization of experimental results in written reports. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: EE204.
- ME 382 – Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II 1 credit
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Application of instrumentation to observations of gas and liquid behavior, thermo-dynamic and mechanical aspects of machines and devices. Dynamic and transient considerations in instruments, physical systems, and experimental data. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: ME381.
- ME 435 – Vibrations and Controls 3 credits
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Synthesis and analysis of mechanical control systems with feedback. Use of linearization techniques and Laplace Transform methods of analysis. Techniques for determining system stability. Emphasis is placed on operational characteristics of components and their effect on system design. Computer simulation of system operation. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisites: MA224, EG202.
- ME 465 – Heat Transfer 3 credits
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A study of the fundamentals of heat transfer by conduction, radiation, and convection. Steady and unsteady state conduction. Study will include boundary layer theory, internal and external convective flows, two-phase flow, and heat exchange design theory. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisites: EG206, EG303, MA224.
- ME 466 – Gas Dynamics 3 credits
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A course that continues EG303 as applied to compressible fluids. One and two dimensional flow and oblique shocks. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisites: EG303, EG206. Offered as occasion demands.
- ME 467 – Mechanical Engineering Design I 3 credits
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A capstone design project is taken up to the point of prototype construction, testing and hardware specification. The specific skills and knowledge needed by practicing engineers in the product realization process are emphasized and developed. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: senior standing, ME370.
- ME 468 – Mechanical Engineering Design II 3 credits
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Design completion of the capstone project initiated in ME467 including hardware specification, instrumentation, laboratory testing, data reduction, and evaluation. Written design report required with oral presentation and defense. Prerequisite: ME467. 1 lecture hours and 2 lab hours
- ME 474 – Internal Combustion Engines 3 credits
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A course that correlates previous work in thermodynamics, heat transfer and design in the study of internal combustion engines. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisites: ME465, ME307. Offered as occasion demands.
- ME 487 – Mechanical Engineering Laboratory III 2 credits
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A continuation of the Mechanical Engineering laboratory sequence with experiments stressing the performance characteristics of heat power equipment and the application of theory learned in thermodynamics and fluid flow. Classroom 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: EG303. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in: ME307.
- ME 490 – Advanced Topics 3 or 4 credits
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A course that provides specific work in an area of the instructor’s special competence and indicated student interest. An extension of basic principles to applied areas such as HVAC, heat transfer, thermodynamics, stress analysis, environmental control, turbo-machinery, propulsion systems and aerodynamics. Classroom or seminar, 1-3 hours. Prerequisite: senior standing. Offered as occasion demands.
