AAE 361 Introduction to Random Variables in Engineering Class 3 (3 cr.) P: MA 262. Events, sample space, probability, conditional probability, independence, random variables. Probability mass functions, density functions, and cumulative distribution functions. Derived probability density functions. Bernoulli, Poisson and normal processes. Applications to engineering problems. Some fundamental limit theorems.
AAE 507 Bask Mechanics III Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: ME 274. Knowledge of differential equations assumed. Credit will not be granted for both AAE 307 and 507. Kinematics, fundamental laws of mechanics, constraints and generalized coordinates, laGrange equations, virtual work.
Applications to particle dynamiCS, rigid body motion, theory of small oscillations, and stability of motion.
AAE 543 Continuum Mechanics I Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: AAE 232. Introduction to cartesian tensors. Basic prinCiples of continuum mechanics: concepts of deformation, motion, stress and strain; conservation of mass, balance of momenta, continuum thermodynamics,and constitutive equations.
Illustrative applications in elasticity, fluid dynamics, and viscoelasticity.
AAE 546 Introduction to Solid Mechanics Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: CE 273 or equivalent. The purpose of this course is to provide a broad survey of the subject matter of solid mechanics. Topics covered include cartesian tensor notation, deformation, stress, balance laws, elastic and inelastic behavior of materials, two-and three-dimensional problems, and dynamics of solids.
AAE 553 Elasticity in Aerospace Engineering Class 3 (3 cr.)
Knowledge of ordinary and partial differential equations assumed.
Undergraduates must have a 4.8 or higher graduation index or consent of instructor.
A basic course in elastiCity with applications directed toward needs of the aerospace engineer. Tensor index notation and summation convention. Three-dimensional equations of linear elasticity; orthotropic and isotropic solids. Two-and three- dimensional applications include turbines,orthotropic sandwich panels,and torsion and bending of multiple-cell aircraft structural sections. Yields and brittle fracture criteria; fatigue crack propagation.
AAE 652 Theory of Plates and Shells Class 3 (3 cr.)
Admission by consent of instructor. Formulation of boundary value problem for arbitrary configurations; bending and buckling under arbitrary loads; Green and Diracelta functions; application of operational and variational calculus; vibrations;
large deflection theory; thick shell theory; prismatic shells; dynamic instability;
statistical properties of response to random vibrations; bending and buckling under random loads with random initial displacements.
CIVIL ENGINEERING CE 200 Fundamentals of Surveying Lab. 6 (2 cr.)
P: MA 163. Basic surveying operations and computations; theories of errors and their analysis; fundamental concepts of horizontal, vertical and angular measurement; horizontal and vertical control systems; traverse computations;
location of man-made structures; use of topographic maps.
CE 231 Engineering Materials I Class 2, Lab. 3 (3 cr.)
P: ME 270. Nature and performance of materials under load. Structure of materials. Elastic, inelastic,and time-dependent behavior. Influences of composition and processing upon material properties. Composite materials. Particulate systems.
Chemical effects on materials.
CE 241 Hydraulics Class 2, lab. 3 (3 cr.)
P: ME 270. Fluid properties; hydrostatics; kinematics and dynamics of fluid flows; conversation of mass, energy and momentum; flows in pipes and open channels. Formal laboratory experiments.
CE 273 Mechanics of Materials Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: ME 270 or equivalent. Analysis of stress and strain; equations of equilibrium and compatibility; stress-strain laws; extension, torsion, and bending of bars;
membrane theory of pressure vessels; elastic stability; selected topics.
CE 371 Structural Analysis Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: CE 273. Determination of reactions, shears, bending moments and deflections; analysis of statically indeterminate beams and frames by slope deflection and moment distribution.
CE 373 Introductory Structural Mechanics Class 3, lab. 3 (4 cr.)
P: CE 231. loads; structural forms; analysis of axially loaded members, flexural members, torsional members; combined loading conditions; buckling. Basic behavioral characteristics of structural elements and systems illustrated by laboratory experiments.
CE 390 Analysis of Ciyil Engineering Problems Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: MA 262. Basic techniques of formulating and solving civil engineering problems by employing the methods of laPlace transforms, Fourier series, linear algebra, and orthogonal functions. Consideration of partial differential equations and solution by analytical, numerical, and graphical methods.
CE 392 Stochastic Concepts and Methods in Ciyil Engineering Class 3 (3 cr.) P: MA 262 and ENGR 109. Introduction to probability, random variables, distribution functions, extreme values, decision theory, confidence interval, parameter estimation. Application to stochastic data and models in civil engineering.
CE 393 Ciyil Engineering Systems Analysis Class 3, lab. 3 (4 cr.)
P: CE 392. Introduction to systems approach applied to civil engineering planning, design, and project management; systems modeling, objectives;
constraints; commensuration; optimization methods; multi-objective evaluation.
CE 473 Theory of Reinforced Concrete Class 3, lab. 3 (4 cr.)
P: CE 371. Theory and design of slabs, beams, columns, footing, and retaining walls. Introduction of principles of prestressed concrete.
CE 490 Engineering Inspection Trip (0 cr.)
Required o! all seniors in civil engineering. Inspection of engineering establishments, mdustrlal plants, new construction, and municipal and transportation facilities. Covering two to four days during either semester. A special fee is charged to cover the costs of lodging.
CE 493 Civil Engineering Systems Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: CE 393. App.lication of systems engineering approach to civil engineering aspects of construction management and building systems, to transportation and urban systems, and to environmental and water resource systems.
CE 498 Civil Engineering Design Project (3 cr.)
P: CE 393; corequisite: CE 493. Planning, design, and analysis of a civil project;
integrated and realistic group project involves as much as possible all major aspects of the civil engineering profession.
CE 512 Introduction to Comprehensive Urban Planning Class 3 (3 cr.) An introductory course which proVides a framework for better understanding of the current urban planning process. Concepts and emerging trends are covered as well as an introduction into methods and techniques.
CE 551 Environmental Engineering and Administration Class 3 (3 cr.) Engineering and administrative functions in the control of environmental factors affecting man's health and survival.
CE 577 Theory of Plates Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: MA 262 or equivalent. Analysis of circular, rectangular, and continuous plates by classical, numerical and approximate methods.
CE 578 Applied Elasticity Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: MA 262. Equations of equilibrium, compatibility and boundary conditions, and their application to plane stress and plane strain problems. Stress functions, strain energy methods, stress distribution in axially symmetrical bodies; special problems in structures involving torsion and bending of prismatical bars.
CE 579 Theory of Elastic Stability Sem. 1 or 2. 55. Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: MA 262 or equivalent. Bending of prismatic bars under simultaneous action of axial and lateral loads; buckling of compressed bars in both the elastic and plastic ranges; design formulas; lateral buckling of beams.
CE 675 Finite Element Analysis Sem. 2. Class 3 (3 cr.)
Must be preceded by CE 577 or 578 orconsent of instructor. Theoretical basis of the finite element method; elements for use in the solution of two- and three- dimensional stress problems, plate-bending problems and shell problems; static and dynamic loadings; vibration and stability problems; geometrical or material non- linearities; flow problems.
CE 677 Theory and Design of Shells Sem. 2. Class 3 (3 cr.)
Must be preceded by CE 577. Analysis and design of shell structures such as cylmdrical vaults, intersection shells, domes, warped or doubly curved roof structures, tanks, and folded plate structures by classical, numerical, and approximate methods.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EE 201 Unear Circuit Analysis I Class 3 (3 cr.)
P or corequisites: MA 261. Volt-ampere characteristics for circuit elements;
independent and dependent sources; Kirchhoff's laws and circuit equations. Source transformations; Thevenin's and Norton's theorems; superposition. Transient response of RC, RL, and RlC circuits. Sinusiodal steady-state and impedance.
Instantaneous and average power. .
EE 202 Linear Circuit Analysis II Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: EE 201. Continuation of EE 201. Use of computer-aided design programs.
Bode diagrams, complex plane, resonance, and coupled circuits. Two-port network parameters. Fourier series. State variable formulation.
EE 207 Electronic Measurement Techniques Lab. 3 (1 cr.)
P or corequisite: EE 201. Experimental exercises in the use of laboratory instruments, device characteristics, waveform analysis, frequency and transient response, and transistor circuits.
EE 208 Electronic Devices and Design Laboratory Lab. 3 (1 cr.)
P: EE 207. Corequ isite: EE 255. Laboratory experiments in the measurement of electronic device characteristics. Design of biasing networks, small-signal amplifiers and switching circuits.
EE 255 Introduction to Electronic Analysis and Design Class 3 (3 cr.) P: EE 201. Diode. bipolar transistor and FET circuit models for the design and analysis of electronic circuits. Single and multistage analysis and design. Computer aided design calculations, amplifier operating point design, frequency response and Bode plots. Switching of the transistor from saturation to cut-off, charge control concepts, logic families and gates.
EE 261 Digital System Design I Class 3 (3 cr.)
P or corequisite: EE 201 or consent of instructor. Introduction to logic design.
Topics include binary and decimal arithmetic, binary codes, basic digital devices, logic design using state machines, read-only memory implementation of digital machines, linked-state machines, and analog/digital conversion.
EE 267 Introductory Digital Subsystems Laboratory Lab. 3 (1 cr.)
P or corequisite: EE 261. Laboratory experiments designed to follow EE 261 course material requiring the design and implementation of a variety of digital logic circuits ranging from simple combinational logic circuits to complex sequential logic circuits utilizing integrated circuit counters, shift registers and binary arithmetic elements.
EE 291 Industrial Practice I (0 cr.) For cooperative program students only.
EE 292 Industrial Practice 11 (0 cr.)
P: EE 291. For cooperative program students only.
EE 301 Signals and Systems Class 4 (4 cr.)
P: EE 202 or EE 255,and MA262. Description of deterministic signals through the use of Fourier Series, Fourier and Z-Transforms. System description treated by differential and difference equations including transform methods. Computation of system response to both continuous and discrete inputs.
EE 302 Probabilistic Methods in Electrical Engineering Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: MA 262; P or corequisite: EE 301. An introductory treatment of probability theory including distribution and density functions, moments and random variables.
Applications of normal and exponential distributions. Estimation of means, variances, correlation and spectral density functions. Random processes and
response of linear systems to random inputs.
EE 311 Electric and Magnetic Fields Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: MA 262 and PHYS 251. Continued study of vector calculus, electrostatics, and magnetostatics. Maxwell's equations, introduction to electro-magnetic waves, transmission lines, and radiation from antennas.
EE 321 Introduction to Electric Energy Engineering Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: EE 202. P or corequisite: EE 311 or PHYS 330. Energy needs and sources, transformers, electromechanical and non-conventional energy conversion, transmission, power systems characteristics.
EE 350 Non Linear Circuits and Devices Laboratory Lab. 3 (1 cr.)
P: EE 207, EE 351. Laboratory exercises in application of modern devices, nonlinear synthesis and first-order nonlinear networks.
EE 351 Introduction to Nonlinear CiKuits Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: EE 201. Foundations of nonlinear network theory. Operating point problem.
Graphical analysis of driving point and transfer characteristics of resistive networks.
Resistive nonlinear functional networks-clippers, voltage and current regulators.
Iterative piece-wise linear analysis and synthesis of dynamic networks- multivibrators, time base generators.
EE 369 Introduction to Finite and Infinite State Machines Class 3 (3 cr.) P: junior classification. Not open to students with credit in EE 469. Introduction to finite-state machines and Turing machines. Topics include basic models of finite- state machines, state and machine identification experiments, regular expressions and machine specification, basic operation of Turing machines, and introduction to formal languages.
EE 393 Industrial Practice III (0 cr.)
P: EE 292. For cooperative program students only.
EE 394 Industrial Practice IV (0 cr.)
P: EE 393. For cooperative program students only.
EE 395 Industrial Practice V (0 cr.)
P: EE 394. For cooperative program students only.
EE 402 Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Models Class 4 (4 cr.)
P: EE 311 and PHYS 342. Conduction processes in solids. The operation of solid state devices is analyzed from a microscopic and equivalent circuit point of view.
EE 409 Engineering Administration Class 3, (3 cr.)
P: senior classification. Value and use of money; depreciation, economic selection, cost determination; business law, engineering procedures, and professional ethics.
EE 425 Elements of Electro-mechanical Energy Conversion Class 3 (3 cr.) P: 301 and EE 311; or EE 321. Basic principles of electromechanical energy conversion and modern aspects of dynamic circuit theory including the concept of the arbitrary reference frame. Elementary induction, synchronous, and direct current machines are analyzed.
EE 440 Transmission ollnlormation Class 3, lab. 3 (4 cr.)
P: EE 301 and EE 302. Applications of the principles of signal analysis to amplitude, phase, and frequency modulation systems. Behavior of receivers in the presence of noise. Pulse code modulation and multiplex systems. Emphasis on engineering applications of theory to communication system design.
EE 446 Digital Computational Techniques for Electronic Circuits Class 3 (3 cr.) P: EE 202 and EE 351. Algorithmic and computational aspects of electronic circuit analysis, both linear and nonlinear. Numerical methods such as Newton- Raphson and various integration formulas. Sparse matrices and implicit integration techniques. Worst case and tolerance analysis.
EE 455 Solid State Circuit Analysis and Design I Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: EE 202 and EE 351. P or corequisite EE 402. Analysis and design of circuitry containing both discrete and integrated solid state elements. Applications involving bipolar and field effect transistors, diodes, electro-optic devices, and thermal components. Emphasis is on the design engineer's approach to electronic circuit problems.
EE 483 Automatic Control Systems Class 3 (5 cr.)
P: EE 302 or AAE 361. Component and system transfer functions. Transient response to deterministic inputs and definition of time domain specifications. Open and closed loop frequency response. Bode diagrams. Nyquist diagrams, root locus, and frequency specifications. Stability and relative stability criteria. Introduction to synthesis.
EE 491 Engineering Design Project (1-3 cr.)
P: Senior standing and consent of a faculty sponsor. The student selects an engineering design project and works under the direction of the faculty sponsor.
Suitable projects may be from the local industrial, municipal, state and educational communities. May be repeated for additional credit.
EE H495 Senior Design I Class 2 (2 cr.)
P: Senior standing. This course and EE J495 make up a two semester series of lectures on decision making in design. Lectures consider such topics as: Boolean Algebra; inference; expectations; utilities, contingency tables; decision trees strategies and values and reliability.
EE '495 Senior Design II Class 1 (1 cr.) P: EE H495. Continuation of EE H495.
EE M495 Digital System Design II Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: ENGR 109 or equivalent, EE 301 and EE 261. Introduction to digital system design at the register transfer level; design incorporating register transfer modules, microprocessors, memory devices and other MSI and LSI circuits; applications to digital interface and instrumentation, waveform generators and analyzers, signal processing, special purpose stored program computers; case studies in engineering applications of digital systems.
EE P495 Probabilistic Methods in Systems Analysis Class 1 (1 cr.)
P or corequisite: AAE 361 and EE 301. A 1 credit minicourse to supplementAAE 361 to provide coverage equivalent to EE 302. Correlation functions, spectral density, and response of linear systems to random inputs.
EE 518 Introduction to Automatic Control Systems Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: Graduate standing (For nonelectrical engineering majors). Mathematical modeling of a system. Linear systems analysis in the time and frequency domains.
State variables and transfer functions. Stability, controllability, and observability.
Feedback control design techniques. Equalizer synthesis on Bode-Nyquistand root- locus diagrams. Analytic design and parameter optimization techniques.
EE 521 Acoustics in Engineering and Medicine Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: EE 311 or graduate standing. An introduction to the uses of acoustics in medical imaging, flaw detection, blood flow measurement, and signal processing.
Topics include physical acoustics, bulk, surface and plat waves, transducer design, ultrasonic lenses and mirrors, pulse echo and ultrasonic doppler systems, bulk and surface wave signal processing devices, holographic imaging,clinical applications of ultrasonic imaging, and acoustic flaw detection.
EE 525 Analysis of Electromechanical Systems Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: EE 425 or graduate standing. Modern analysis of synchronous and induction machines in electromechanical systems. The concept of multiple reference frames used to analyze unbalanced conditions. Computer simulations. Aalysis of operating point stability and variable frequency drive systems.
EE 532 Computational Methods for Power System Analysis Class 3 (3 cr.) P: EE 432 or consent of instructor. System, modeling and matrix analysis of three-phase power networks. Applications of numerical methods and computers to the solution of a variety of problems related to the planning, design and operation of electric power systems.
EE 554 Electronic Instrumentation and Control Circuits Class 3 (3 cr.) (eL) P: Senior or graduate standing. AnalYSis and design of special amplifiers, pulse circuits, operational circuits, DC amplifiers, and transducers used in instrumentation, control, and computation.
EE 595 Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering (eL) Hours and credits to be arranged.
EE 600 Random Variables and Signals Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: EE 440, 602 or AAE 361 or graduate standing. Engineering applications of probability theory. Problems on events, independence, random variables,-
distribution and density functions, expectations, and characteristic functions.
Dependence, correlation, and regression; multivariate Gaussian distribution.
Stochastic processes, stationary, ergodicity, correlation functions, spectral densities, random inputs to linear systems; Gaussian processes.
EE 602 lumped System Theory Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: EE 440, 483 or graduate standing. Basic methods of modern system theory.
Time domain techniques for both linear and nonlinear systems. Characterization of both continuous and discrete-time linear systems in the time and frequency domains. Energy relationships and the restriction that positive energy storage places on physical systems.
EE 604 Electromagnetic Field Theory Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: EE 311 or graduate standing. Review of general concepts, (Maxwell's equations, materials interaction, boundary conditions, energy flow), statics (laPlace's equation, Poisson's equation, mapping), distributed parameter systems (classification of solutions, transmission lines and waveguide), radiation and antennas (arrays, reciprocity, Huygen's principle), a selected special topic (e.g., quantum electronics, plasmas, coupled modes, relativity).
EE 606 Solid State and Magnetic Devices Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: Senior or graduate standing. A brief introduction to the theory of solids which is followed by the formulation of the equations for semiconductor devices.
The P-N junction theory is formulated and solved for several different conditions illustrating a number of devices. The tunnel diode is studied as an example of tunneling. The transistor is presented with emphasis on microwave, power, switching. The SCR is studied in detail as well as the JfET. Other devices include the IGfET, charge-coupled, Schottky diode, I-C fabrication. Magnetic materials and devices are presented.
EE 608 Foundations of Computer Engineering Class 3, (3 cr.)
P: EE 369, or graduate standing. Mini and micro computer organization including hard wired and micro programmed control units, interfacing requirements (software and hardware), using interrupt, automatic priority interrupt and direct memory access input/output systems. Data structures, including linked lists and binary trees, sorting and tree searching algorithms, Hashing. Finite state machine models, decomposition of sequential machines, initial and terminal state identification and machine identification.
EE 643 Pulse Techniques Class 3 (3 cr.)
Must be preceded by EE 554. Fundamental principles underlying such modern applications as radar, loran, television, pulse time modulators, and radio altimeters.
EE 650 Topics in Solid State Devices and Materials Class 3 (3 cr.) EE 654 Device Related Semiconductor Phenomena Class 3, (3 cr.)
P: EE 606. Detailed examination and sample device application of semiconductor phenomena central to semiconductor device operation. Topics covered will be temperature dependence of fundamental parameters, recombination-generation statistics, noise, photo phenomena,and radiation effects.
EE 674 Topological Methods of Network Analysis Class 3 (3 cr.)
P:
EE
301 or graduate standing. Fundamentals of graph theory. Signal flow graph method of circuit and system analysis. Network eqUilibrium equations in explicit form. Formulation of state equations. Topological formulas for network functions. The maximum flow problem. Network reliability analysis.EE 676 Active and Digital Filters Class 3 (3 cr.)
P: EE 602. Filter design with active and digital hardware. Previous filters course helpful, but not necessary. Emphasis in active portion is on structures including the two-integrator loop, the friend circuit, and "leap-frog" filter topologies. Also discussed in active filters are sensitivity, polezero pairing for higher-orderfilters,and op.amp. modeling. Digital portion of course will cover standard Z-transform, bilinear Z-transform, nonrecursive filter design, window functions, round off noise,
limit cycles, aliasing, AID's, DI A's, and music synthesis, A recently completed digital filter laboratory allows the quick construction and testing of real-time digital filters of high order, Several hardware filters will be bUilt,as will be a small real-time orchestra,
EE 680 Introduction to Modern Control Theory Class 3 (3 cr.)
P; EE 602 or 583, Discussion of basic theoretical methods in modern control theory, Topics include parameter optimization techniques, maximum principle and dynamic programming approaches to optimal control problems, second variation techniques and sufficient conditions, singular control and introduction to adaptive controL
EE 697 Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering Hours and credits to be arranged,