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Engineering (General) [ENGR]

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ENGR 0050 The Making of an Engineer (4 qtr. hrs.): Introduction to the engineering profession; presentation of some methods of engineering analysis; discussion of dimension and unit systems. Exposure to the scientific method of problem solving; use of computers in engineering; and practical engineering problem analysis. Introduction to engineering design. Tours. Individualized projects in "Academy" periods. Available only to high school students under a special program. Prerequisite(s): high school algebra II.
ENGR 1001, ENGR 1002, ENGR 1003 Honors Intro Engineering I, II, III (1 qtr. hr. each): Supplement to ENGR 1611, ENGR 1621, ENGR 1631 for entering students in the Honors Program. An opportunity to deal with ideas and projects introduced in the co-requisite sequence at a higher level, either through a more in-depth project, or a coordinated project. Enrollment in any of these gives Honors standing to the co-requisite course. Prerequisite(s): member of the University Honors Program. Co-requisite(s): for ENGR 1001: ENGR 1611; for ENGR 1002: ENGR 1621; for ENGR 1003: ENGR 1631.
ENGR 1611, ENGR 1621, ENGR 1631 Engr Concepts & Practice I, II, III (4 qtr. hrs. each): Introduction to concepts and practice in Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Engineering problem-solving as it applies to engineering analysis, synthesis and design. Students practice structured teamwork and program management skills in the context of projects. Emphasis on computer tools with immediate application to engineering practice. Prerequisite(s) for ENGR 1621: ENGR 1611 or ENGR 0050. Co-requisite(s): MATH 1951 or permission of instructor. Prerequisite(s) for ENGR 1631: ENGR 1621
ENGR 1900 Topics in Intro Engineering (1-2 qtr. hrs.): This course is intended mainly for transfer students who have had an introduction to engineering but need to learn certain techniques and software typically dealt with in ENGR 1611, 1612, 1613. May be taken up to three times.
ENGR 2000 Honors Intermed Engineering (1 qtr. hr.): Supplement to ENCE 2015, ENCE 2025, ENCE 2101, ENEE 2011, ENEE 2021, ENME 2510, ENME 2520, ENME 2710, or ENGR 2035. More advanced work in intermediate engineering topics. Prerequisite(s): member of the University Honors Program and sophomore or junior status in engineering.
ENGR 2035 Engineering Applications III (3 qtr. hrs.): Topics from Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering demonstrating the interdependence of the disciplines. Principles and use of transducers and data acquisition systems. Techniques for signal conditioning and analysis of experimental data. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2021, ENME 2520, COMP 1572. Co-requisite(s): ENEE 2101, ENME 2710 or permission of instructor.
ENGR 2610, ENGR 2620 Engineering Integration I, II (3 qtr. hrs. each): Interdisciplinary course combining topics from Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, with emphasis on laboratory experience and the design, analysis and testing of interdisciplinary systems. Manufacture of mechanical systems and/or circuit boards. Team project work on interdisciplinary "design-and-build" projects. Prerequisite(s) for ENGR 2610: ENGR 2035 and junior standing in the appropriate engineering discipline. Co-requisite(s) for ENGR 2610: enrollment in appropriate junior level engineering courses. Prerequisite(s) for ENGR 2620: ENGR 2610. Co-requisite for ENGR 2620: enrollment in appropriate junior level engineering courses. 3 qtr. hrs. each
ENGR 2900 Econ & Ethics for Engineers (4 qtr. hrs): Discussion of factors for evaluating projects and ethical considerations. The cost of money, inflation, income taxes, net present value methodology, mutually exclusive projects, lease versus buy analysis, and bid evaluation; codes of ethics of professional societies and cases where ethical considerations have affected the economic viability of projects.
ENGR 2950 Engineering Assessment I (0 qtr. hrs.): Examination covering basic mathematics, science and sophomore level engineering topics. Must be taken prior to obtaining senior status in engineering. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2021, ENME 2520, COMP 1572. Co-requisite(s): ENGR 2035, ENCE 2101, ENME 2710. 0 qtr. hrs.
ENGR 3313, ENGR 3323, Engineering Design Project I, II, (4 qtr. hrs. each): Planning, development and execution of an engineering design project. The project may be interdisciplinary, involving aspects of Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Projects have economic, ethical, social, and other constraints, as appropriate. Design activities include: 1) preparation of a problem description including quantitative objectives and criteria for success; 2) generation and analysis of alternate designs, and choice of best design; 3) formulation of test procedures to demonstrate that the design chosen meets the criteria for success and testing of the completed project where feasible; 4) reporting on the design and testing. Prerequisite(s): senior standing in engineering.
ENGR 3314, ENGR 3324, Honors Thesis I, II (4 qtr. hrs. each): Honors equivalent of ENGR 3313, ENGR 3323. Required of students in the Honors Program and of students graduating summa cum laude, in place of ENGR 3313, ENGR 3323. In addition to the requirements given above for ENGR 3313, ENGR 3323, the student must submit a copy of the final report on the project to the Department of Engineering.
ENGR 3610 Engineering Analysis (3 qtr. hrs.): Applied mathematics for engineers. Generalized Fourier analysis, complex variables, vector calculus, introduction to Bessel functions, and applied probability and statistics. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2070, MATH 2080.
ENGR 3630 Finite Element Methods (3 qtr. hrs.): Introduction to the use of finite element methods in one or two dimensions with applications to solid and fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and electromagnetic fields; projects in one or more of the above areas. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3610 or equivalent.
ENGR 3721 Controls (3 qtr. hrs.): Modeling, analysis and design of linear feedback control systems using Laplace transform methods. Techniques and methods used in linear mathematical models of mechanical, electrical, thermal and fluid systems are covered. Feedback control system models, design methods and performance criteria in both time and frequency domains. A linear feedback control system design project is required. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2021, ENGR 3610 or permission of instructor.
ENGR 3730 Robotics (3 qtr. hrs.): Introduction to the analysis, design, modeling and application of robotic manipulators. Review of the mathematical preliminaries required to support robot theory. Topics include forward kinematics, inverse kinematics, motion kinematics, trajectory control and planning, and kinetics. Applications include programming and task planning of a manufacturing robot manipulator. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3721, ENME 2520 or permission of instructor.
ENGR 3750 Energy Conversion & Power Systems (3 qtr. hrs.): Introduction to the generation, distribution and practical aspects of electrical power and electromagnetic energy conversions and machinery to include shafts and torque couplings. Topics include power plants, electrical grid standards and components, single-phase and three-phase power machinery and circuits, transformers, generators, motors, and safety in the power generation plant and the distribution system. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2021, ENME 2520.
ENGR 3800 Special Topics (ENGR) (0-5 qtr. hrs.): Special topics in engineering as announced. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite(s): varies with offering.
ENGR 3900 Engineering Internship (1-3 qtr. hrs.): Students in engineering may receive elective credit for engineering work performed for engineering employers with the approval of the chair or associate chair of the department. At the end of the term, a student report on the work is required and a recommendation will be required from the employer before a grade is assigned. Junior, senior or graduate status in engineering is normally required. May not be used to satisfy technical requirements. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department.
ENGR 3950 Engineering Assessment II (0 qtr. hrs.): Students in ABET/EAC accredited curricula must register for and take the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and complete an engineering exit interview. Students will also complete other Assessment related tasks during class meetings. To be taken in the last Spring quarter of attendance.
ENGR 4620 Optimization In Design (3 qtr. hrs.): Optimization, one-dimensional; search algorithms, design constraints, penalty functions, multidimensional optimization techniques, economics, interdisciplinary aspects of optimization.
ENGR 4745 Adv Nonlinear Control Systems (3 qtr. hrs.): Limit cycles; functional analysis approach to input-output stability; analysis/synthesis of time-varying systems; feedback linearization, bang-bang control.
ENGR 4900 Seminar (1 qtr. hr.): Current topics in engineering. May be taken more than once.
ENGR 5995 Independent Research (1-18 qtr. hrs.): Doctoral Research.
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ENCE 2101 Digital Design (3 qtr. hrs.): Basic logic concepts. Boolean algebra, truth tables and logic diagrams. Karnaugh maps; programmable devices including ROM's, PLA's, and PAL's; data selectors and multiplexors; flip-flops, and memory design of sequential logic circuits. State diagrams, counters, latches and registers; realization of sequential and arbitrary counters; monostable multivibrators. Laboratory. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2021 or permission of instructor
ENCE 3100 Advanced Digital Systems Design (4 qtr. hrs.): Design of logic machines. Finite state machines, gate array designs, ALU and control unit designs, microprogrammed systems. Hardware design of digital circuits using SSI and MSI chips. Introduction to probability and statistics. Application of probability and stochastic processes for cache and paging performance. Laboratories incorporate specification, top-down design, modeling, implementation and testing of actual digital design systems hardware. Simulation of circuits using VHDL before actual hardware implementation. Laboratory. Prerequisite(s): ENCE 2101.
ENCE 3210, ENCE 3220 Microprocessor Systems I, II (4 qtr. hrs.): Introduction to microprocessors and to the design and operation of computer systems. A study of the microprocessor and its basic support components. Analysis of CPU architectures of modern computers. Assembly language programming. Use of an assembler and other development tools for programming and developing microprocessor-based systems. Laboratory. Prerequisite(s) for ENCE 3210: ENCE 2101; for ENCE 3220: ENCE 3210.
ENCE 3231 Embedded Microprocessor Systems (3 qtr. hrs.): Design, construction and testing of microprocessor systems. Hardware limitations of the single-chip system. Includes micro-controllers, programming for small systems, interfacing, communications, validating hardware and software, microprogramming of controller chips, design methods and testing of embedded systems. Project. Prerequisite(s): ENCE 3220.
ENCE 3241 Computer Organization (3 qtr. hrs.): Organization of digital computers. Memory, register transfer and datapath. Arithmetic Logic Unit. Computer architecture. Control unit. I/O systems. Prerequisite(s): ENCE 3220.
ENCE 3310 Data Communications (3 qtr. hrs.): (Co-listed with ENEE 4325) Introduction to OSI (Open Systems Interconnect model) for communications systems. Fundamental operations of data communication devices. Modems, control units, multiplexors, front-end processors, error checking, compression, port arbitration on Ethernet hubs. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 3111, ENCE 2101 or permission of instructor.
ENCE 3501 VLSI Design (3 qtr. hrs.): Design of Very Large Scale Integration integrated systems. Examination of layout and simulation of digital VLSI circuits using a comprehensive set of CAD tools in a laboratory setting. Studies of layouts of CMOS combinational and sequential circuits using automatic layout generators. Fundamental structures of the layout of registers, adders, decoders, ROM, PLA's, counters, RAM and ALU. Application of statistics and probability to chip performance. CAD tools allow logic verification and timing simulation of the circuits designed. Prerequisite(s): ENCE 3220.
ENCE 3830 Special Topics (CPE) (1-5 qtr. hrs.): Special topics in computer engineering as announced. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite(s): varies with offering.
ENCE 3991 Independent Study (0-5 qtr. hrs.): Topics in computer engineering investigated under faculty supervision. May be taken more than once. Students must obtain and complete an Independent Study form from the Office of the Registrar. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
ENCE 4300 Mixed Signal Design & Testing (3 qtr. hrs.): Design, analysis, and implementation of testable mixed-signal systems. The test specification process and design for test (DfT) techniques. Digital, analog and DSP based testing. Measurement accuracy and data analysis. Use of simulation tools to design and verify systems. Prerequisites: ENEE 2011, ENEE 3111, and ENCE 2101, or permission of instructor.
ENCE 4311 Image Processing & Application (3 qtr. hrs.): Covers methods for coding, storing, and filtering images via digital computer; sampling, understanding, and pattern recognition. Project.
ENCE 4341 Distributed Systems (3 qtr. hrs.): Fundamentals of distributed systems, distributed computing models, distributed file and directory services, distributed systems hardware and software design and implementation issues, reliability and availability, and fault tolerance are covered. Project.
ENCE 4361 Wireless Comm & Mobile Networks (3 qtr. hrs.): Introduces the principles of wireless data communications. State-of-the-art network architectures will be introduced. Covers an overview of wireless networks, architectures of existing mobile data networks, and mobility gateway technologies. Project.
ENCE 4421 Robot Computer Vision (3 qtr. hrs.): Fundamental techniques for computer vision applied to robotics. Examines image formation, filtering, processing, boundary detection, image segmentation, texture analysis, shape from shading, object modeling, stereo vision, motion, and optical flow, shape description, and object recognition (classification). Topics in sensor design, physics and geometry for perception, and perception systems. Project.
ENCE 4501 Adv. VLSI Design (3. qtr. hrs.): Advanced techniques in the fabrication and design of VLSI circuits and systems. Modeling of parasitic components. Floor-planning, clock distribution, routing, and low power design. Prerequisite: ENCE 3501 or permission of instructor.
ENCE 4550 Dig. Testing & Testable Design (3 qtr. hrs.): Fault modeling. Test pattern generation. Scan Test. Built-in self-test. Design for testability. Testing complex digital circuits. Prerequisite: ENCE 3501 or permission of instructor.
ENCE 4581 Adv Robotics Automation & MI (3 qtr. hrs.): Advanced foundations and principles of robotic manipulation are studied. Studies include advanced robot motion planning task level programming and architectures for building perception and systems for intelligent robots. Autonomous robot navigation and obstacle avoidance are studied. Topics include computational models of objects and motion, the mechanics of robotic manipulators, the structure of manipulator control systems, planning and programming of robot actions. Components of mobile robots, perception, mechanism, planning, and architecture; detailed case studies of existing systems. Project.
ENCE 4600 HDL Modelling & Synthesis (3 qtr. hrs.): Introduction to Hardware Design Language (HDL). Language syntax and synthesis. Applications related to digital system implementation are developed. Project.
ENCE 4800 Adv Topics (CPE) (1-5 qtr. hrs.): Various topics in Computer Engineering as announced. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite: varies with offering.
ENCE 4991 Independent Study (1-10 qtr. hrs.): (MS) arr.
ENCE 4995 Independent Research (1-18 qtr. hrs.): Doctoral Research.
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ENEE 1110 Electronics for Music (4 qtr. hrs.): Basic concepts in acoustics and psychoacoustics of music; selected topics from audio engineering; introduction to sound synthesis methods to include additive and subtractive, modulation, and waveform synthesis; musical instrument digital interface (MIDI); and test equipment and measurement. Includes laboratory. Generally not for engineering majors.
ENEE 2011 Circuits I (3 qtr. hrs.): (Co-listed with PHYS 2011) An introduction to electrical circuits analysis and design. Emphasis is on definitions of basic variables, passive circuit components and the ideal operational amplifier. DC analysis of circuits and circuit theorems are stressed. AC signals are introduced. Computer analysis software is integrated throughout the course. Co-requisite(s): PHYS 1213, MATH 1953, ENEE 2015 or permission of instructor.
ENEE 2015 Engineering Applications I (1 qtr. hr.): (Co-listed with PHYS 2012) Laboratory program introduces electronic test equipment, verifies circuit theorems and practices elementary interface circuit design. Co-requisite(s): ENEE 2011, or permission of instructor.
ENEE 2021 Circuits II (3 qtr. hrs.): (Co-listed with PHYS 2021) AC analysis of linear circuits to include circuit theorems via classical and transform techniques. Emphasis is placed on the Laplace transform, including use of pole-zero and Bode diagrams to analyze and design circuits, including multiple filters (single-pole cascade, Butterworth, Chebyshev), and step response circuits. Phasors applications to sinusoidal steady state analysis and AC power. Computer analysis software is used as an aid to circuit design. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2011, ENEE 2015. Co-requisite(s): MATH 2070, ENEE 2025.
ENEE 2025 Engineering Applications II (1 qtr. hr.): (Co-listed with PHYS 2025) Laboratory program practicing time and frequency domain analysis and design techniques on step response and filter problems. Applications to instrumentation and circuits. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2011, ENEE 2015. Co-requisite(s): ENEE 2021 or permission of instructor.
ENEE 2211 Electronics (4 qtr. hrs.): Circuit behavior of semiconductor devices. Bipolar and field-effect transistors and their models; basic physical explanation of the functioning of these devices; large- and small-signal analysis of practical circuits; electronic design using both hand and computer methods of calculation and design; biasing methods for amplifier circuits; power supplies and current-source circuits. Design laboratory. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2021, ENEE 2025.
ENEE 2222 Advanced Electronics (3 qtr. hrs.): High frequency transistor models and determination of parameters; Laplace and Fourier analyses of common amplifier circuits; design and analysis of broad-band amplifiers and multistage amplifiers. Basic feedback topologies; Nyquist, root-locus and Bode plot investigations of stability; introduction to amplifier noise; active filter design; sinusoidal oscillators. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2211.
ENEE 2610, 2620 Electromagnetic Fields I, II (3 qtr. hrs. each.): The study of Maxwell's equations and their experimental and theoretical foundations. Topics include coordinate systems, Coulomb's law, Gauss' law, the electric field, conductors and dielectrics, plane wave propagation in unbounded and layered media, steady electric currents, the magnetic field and magnetic materials. Static and quasi-static electric and magnetic fields are presented as they apply to distributed parameters of capacitance and inductance. Electromagnetic fields in transmission lines and waveguides. Prerequisite(s) for ENEE 2610: PHYS 1213, ENGR 3610 or permission of instructor. Prerequisite(s) for ENEE 2620: ENEE 2610 or permission of instructor.
ENEE 3011 Physical Electronics (4 qtr. hrs.): The basic physical concepts of electronics, electrons and holes in semiconductors, transport and optical processes. Concentration on device concepts, including material synthesis and device processing, P-N junction diodes, junctions with other materials, bipolar transistors, field effect transistors (JFET, MESFET, MOSFET) and optoelectronic devices (lasers, detectors). Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1010, PHYS 1213 or permission of instructor.
ENEE 3030 Optoelectronics (3 qtr. hrs.): The active and passive optical elements: includes principles of light, optical sources (LED, LASER, Fiber Laser), optical fibers, photodetectors (APD, PIN, MSM) and practical optical transmitter and receivers. Laboratory. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 3011 or ENEE 2211 or permission of instructor.
ENEE 3035 Photonics (3 qtr. hrs.): Theory and techniques for the application of the optical electromagnetic spectrum from infrared to ultraviolet to engineering problems in communications, instrumentation and measurement. May include lasers, optical signal processing, holography, nonlinear optics, optical fiber communications, optical behavior of semiconductors and similar topics in modern optics, depending on the interests and requirements of the students. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2610 or permission of instructor.
ENEE 3040 Semiconductor Microtechnology (3 qtr. hrs.): An introductory course in the characterization and processing of semiconductors and other materials used in electronic devices. Topics include growth and preparation of semiconductors, type conversion with emphasis on diffusion, formulation of insulating layers, with emphasis on oxidation, photo-lithography, interconnections, formation of ohmic contacts, and bonding. Fabrication of microelectronic devices. Measurements may include determination of type, carrier concentration, carrier lifetime and electrical characteristics. Common laboratory procedures in microelectronics. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 3011.
ENEE 3050 Plasma Processing of Materials (3 qtr. hrs.): Basic physics of the plasma state including electromagnetics and statistical mechanics, particle collision mechanisms, gas and surface chemistry, and interactions with macroscopic surfaces. Examination of materials processing issues primarily used in integrated circuit manufacturing, including etching, deposition, implantation and ashing. Diagnostics for both plasmas and materials processing. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 3011, ENEE 2610. Co-requisite(s): ENEE 2620.
ENEE 3111 Signals & Systems (4 qtr. hrs.): Introduces continuous time and discrete time linear system analysis, Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transforms. Specific engineering tools for discrete time linear system analysis include discrete time convolution, Z-transform techniques, discrete Fourier transform and fast Fourier transform (DFT/FFT), and the design and analysis of analog and digital filters for real-world signal processing applications. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2021, MATH 2070.
ENEE 3130 Principles of Comm Systems (3 qtr. hrs.): Introduction to the theory and analysis of communication systems. Emphasis on analog systems; application of probability and statistics, modulations and demodulations; noise and signal-to-noise ratio analysis; the measure of information, channel capacity, coding and design factors. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 3111, ENGR 3610 or permission of instructor.
ENEE 3141 Digital Communications (3 qtr. hrs.): Introductory course on modern digital communication systems. Basic communication system theory, probability and random processes, baseband digital data transmission, coherent and non-coherent digital modulation techniques and analysis of bit error probability. Bandwidth efficiency and transmission of digital data through band-limited channels. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 3111, ENGR 3610 or permission of instructor.
ENEE 3150 Communications Systems Lab (3 qtr. hrs.): Communication systems experiments demonstrating classical and applied features of digital and analog communication principles. Includes digital and analog modulation techniques. A consolidated laboratory experience for students in the communication sequence with a capstone design of a complete communications process, including source coding, channel coding, transmission over media, reception and decoding, followed by a detailed performance analysis of the reliability of the sequence of processes. Co-requisite(s): ENEE 3130, ENEE 3141.
ENEE 3620 Optical Fiber Communications (4 qtr. hrs.): A comprehensive treatment of the theory and behavior of basic constituents, such as optical fibers, light sources, photodetectors, connecting and coupling devices, and optical amplifiers. The basic design principles of digital and analog optical fiber transmission links. The operating principles of wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) and the components needed for its realization. Descriptions of the architectures and performance characteristics of complex optical networks for connecting users who have a wide range of transmission needs (SONET/SDH). Discussions of advanced optical communication techniques, such as soliton transmission, optical code-division multiplexing (optical CDMA) and ultra-fast optical time-division multiplexing (OTDM). Laboratory. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 3030 or permission of instructor.
ENEE 3630 Antennas (3 qtr. hrs.): Maxwell's equations applied to antenna analysis and design. Topics include fundamental parameters of antennas, radiation integrals and auxiliary potential functions, analysis and design of linear wire antennas, loop antennas, arrays, broadband antennas, frequency independent antennas, aperture antennas and horns. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2620.
ENEE 3640 Introduction to EMC (3 qtr. hrs.): The study of the design of electronic systems so that they operate compatibly with other electronic systems and also comply with various governmental regulations on radiated and conducted emissions. Topics may include Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements for electronic systems, non-ideal behavior of components, radiated emissions and susceptibility, conducted emissions and susceptibility, shielding and system design for EMC. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 3111, ENEE 2620, ENEE 2222.
ENEE 3646 CAD of Microwave Circuits (4 qtr. hrs.): Microwave network analysis; analysis and design of planar transmission lines, impedance matching and tuning; analysis and design of 2-, 3-, and 4-port passive networks; analysis and design of active microwave circuits; introduction to microwave systems. The laboratory portion incorporates software for analysis, design and optimization of passive and active, lumped and distributed circuits. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2620 or permission of instructor.
ENEE 3660 Communications Systems Design (4 qtr. hrs.): Design and performance evaluation of terrestrial and space communications systems; error correction coding; spread spectrum communication; link budget analysis and environmental effects. System design considerations include engineering judgment decisions to implement optimum communication configurations such as data rates, bandwidth, modulation schemes and operating frequencies. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 3130.
ENEE 3665 Intro to Telecomm Systems (3 qtr. hrs.): Introduction to queuing theory and its application to data communication network. Basic concepts in source coding and information protection, standardized digital data formatting, techniques for in-band signaling and current networking concepts. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 3111. Co-requisite(s): ENEE 3141.
ENEE 3670 Introduction to DSP (3 qtr. hrs.): Introduction to the theory and applications of Digital Signal Processing (DSP). Special attention is paid to the fast Fourier transform and convolution and to the design and implementation of both FIR and IIR digital filters. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 3111.
ENEE 3810 Special Topics (EE) (0-5 qtr. hrs.): Special topics in electrical engineering as announced. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite(s): varies with offering.
ENEE 3991 Independent Study (0-5 qtr. hrs.): Topics in electrical engineering investigated under faculty supervision. May be taken more than once. Students must obtain and complete an Independent Study form from the Office of the Registrar. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
ENEE 4010 Quantum Optics & Electronics (4 qtr. hrs.): Principles of quantum mechanics; lattice vibrations and motion of electrons in solids; scattering; mesoscopic systems; quantum theory of radiation.
ENEE 4020 Lasers & Nonlinear Optics (3 qtr. hrs.): Optical resonators; media with gain and laser theory; laser operation and control; optical mixing; parametric amplification; detection.
ENEE 4080 Physical Optics (3 qtr. hrs.): Interference and diffraction; interferometry; polarization; coherence; Fourier optics and image formation; holography.
ENEE 4310 Information Theory & Coding (3 qtr. hrs.): Information and entropy; coding theory; error detection; correction codes; channel capacity; application to communications engineering.
ENEE 4325 Data & Computer Communications (3 qtr. hrs.): OSI model; protocols; physical layout; modulation; switching; network topology and routing algorithms; LANs; ISDN.
ENEE 4360 Digital & Space Communications (3 qtr. hrs.): Performance of digital systems; coherent signals; coding methods; optimum receivers; synchronization; spread spectrum systems; space communications.
ENEE 4410 Adv Signal Processing & Comm (4 qtr. hrs.): Detection, estimation; optimal linear receivers; deterministic and random signals; spectral estimation; parametric modeling of signals; discrete and continuous filters.
ENEE 4415 Advanced DSP (3 qtr. hrs.): Study of linear discrete-time systems used to perform operations on random processes for purposes of signal detection, estimation, enhancement and parametric modeling; linear difference equations, Z-transforms, random sequences, state variables, matched filtering Wiener filtering.
ENEE 4425 Image Processing (3 qtr. hrs.): Methods for coding, storing, and filtering images via digital computer; image enhancement, restoration, sampling, understanding, and pattern recognition.
ENEE 4450 Speech Processing (3 qtr. hrs.): Vocal tract modeling, linear predictive modeling techniques, speech compression methods; introduction to speech recognition methods.
ENEE 4610 Advanced Electromagnetics (4 qtr. hrs.): Properties of electromagnetic radiation; guided waves; propagation; high frequency techniques. Specific topics include: integral equations and the moment method; scattering; and Green's functions.
ENEE 4620 Adv Optical Fiber Comm (4 qtr. hrs.): A comprehensive treatment of the theory and behavior of basic constituents, such as optical fibers, light sources, photodetectors, connecting and coupling devices, and optical amplifiers. The basic design principles of digital and analog optical fiber transmission links. The operating principles of wave-length-division multiplexing (WDM) and the components needed for its realization. Descriptions of the architectures and performance characteristics of complex optical networks for connecting users who have a wide range of transmission needs (SONET/SDH). Discussions of advanced optical communication techniques, such as soliton transmission, optical code-division multiplexing, (optical CDMA), and ultra-fast optical time-division multiplexing (OTDM). Laboratory and project.
ENEE 4671 Cad Of Microwave Circuits (4 qtr. hrs.): Microwave network analysis; analysis and design of planar transmission lines, impedance matching and tuning; analysis and design of 2-, 3-, and 4-port passive and active networks; analysis and design of active microwave circuits; introduction to microwave systems. The lab portion incorporates software for analysis, design and optimization of passive and active, lumped and distributed circuits. Prerequisite: ENEE 2620.
ENEE 4720 Modern & Digital Control Systems (4 qtr. hrs.): State space analysis and synthesis of continuous and discrete linear systems; Z-transform methods; controlability, observability, minimal realization, and pole-assignment design.
ENEE 4750 Adaptive Control Systems (3 qtr. hrs.): Adaptive control techniques; learning systems; and stochastic learning system theory are covered.
ENEE 4800 Adv Topics (EE) (1-5 qtr. hrs.): Various advanced topics in electrical engineering as announced. May be taken more than once.
ENEE 4991 Independent Study (1-10 qtr. hrs.): Doctoral Study.
ENEE 4995 Independent Research (1-18 qtr. hrs.): Doctoral Research.
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ENME 2410, ENME 2421 Materials Science I, II (3 qtr. hrs. each): Atomic structure, bonding and crystal structures in solids. Diffusion and crystal defects. Thermodynamics and phase equilibria in one-, two- and three-component systems, binary phase diagrams. Kinetics and phase transformations. Specific microstructure and mechanical properties of metals, glasses, ceramics, polymers and composites. Electrical conduction: energy levels and bands, charge carriers and insulators. Semiconductors of intrinsic and extrinsic types. Laboratory projects/demonstrations (ENME 2421). Prerequisite(s) for ENME 2410: PHYS 1212, CHEM 1010, MATH 1953 or permission of instructor. For ENME 2421: ENME 2410.
ENME 2510, ENME 2520, ENME 2530 Engineering Mechanics I, II, III (3 qtr. hrs. each): (Co-listed with PHYS 2510, PHYS 2520, PHYS 2530) Statics of particles and rigid bodies, equivalent systems of forces, frames and machines, friction, centroids and centers of mass, moments of inertia, virtual work. Kinematics of particles, Newton's second law, energy and momentum methods for particles and systems of particles, angular momentum, impulsive motion, kinematics and motion of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; accelerated frames of reference; mechanical vibrations. Prerequisite(s) for ENME 2510: PHYS 1211. Co-requisite(s): MATH 1953. Prerequisite(s) for ENME 2520; ENME 2510. Co-requisite(s): MATH 2070. Prerequisite(s) for ENME 2530: ENME 2520, ENGR 3610 or permission of instructor.
ENME 2541 Mechanics of Materials (3 qtr. hrs.): Normal and shear stress and strain; elasticity, mechanical properties of materials, principal stresses; torsion, beams, deflection of beams under loads, methods of superposition, failure theory, columns. Co-requisite(s): ENME 2410. Prerequisite(s): ENME 2520.
ENME 2651, 2661, 2671 Fluid Mech/Heat Transfer I, II, III (3 qtr. hrs. each): Course series provides students with the basic skill levels required to solve fluid mechanics and heat transfer problems. Topics include hydrostatics, dimensional analysis, incompressible and compressible flows, conduction, convection and radiation. Students explore a variety of solution techniques such as control volume, differential analysis, boundary layer analysis, finite differencing and resistance network analogies. Prerequisite(s) for ENME 2651: ENME 2520; for ENME 2661: ENME 2651; for ENME 2671: ENME 2661.
ENME 2710, ENME 2720 Engineering Thermodynamics I, II (3 qtr. hrs. each): Properties of a pure substance. Use of tables of properties. First and second laws of thermodynamics for closed and open systems. Work, heat, power and entropy. Engine, power plant and refrigeration cycles. Gas mixtures, thermodynamic relations and chemical reactions. Prerequisite(s): for ENME 2710: PHYS 1212; for ENME 2720: ENME 2710.
ENME 2810, ENME 2820 Mech Engineering Lab I, II (3 qtr. hrs. each): Engineering experiments illustrating selected topics in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, thermodynamics, measurement and control. Use of microcomputers in experimentation and control. This course encourages the development of laboratory experimentation skills, design skills and technical writing skills. Prerequisite(s) for ENME 2810: ENME 2651, ENME 2720, ENME 2541, or permission of instructor; for ENME 2820: ENME 2810: Permission of instructor.
ENME 3230 Intro to Nondestructive Eval (3 qtr. hrs.): Principles of nondestructive evaluation, including ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic, electrical, penetrant, acoustic emission, etc. Covers expected results for flaw and materials characterization. Current literature approaches are examined. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3610.
ENME 3511 Machine Design (3 qtr. hrs.): Application of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and manufacturing processes to the design of machine elements and systems. Properties of materials and design criteria. Synthesis and analysis of a machine design project. Prerequisite(s): ENME 2520, ENME 2541.
ENME 3540 Intro to Continuum Mechanics (3 qtr. hrs.): Kinematics of deformation, measures of stress, equations of motion for deformable solids; constitutive relations for elastic, viscoelastic, and elastic-plastic materials; work and energy. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2060, MATH 2070, MATH 2080, ENME 2530, ENME 2541.
ENME 3545 Mechanisms (3 qtr. hrs.): Synthesis, analysis and use of mechanisms. Mechanisms studied include cams, gears and planar linkages, with an emphasis on planar linkages. Prerequisite(s): ENME 2530.
ENME 3550 Mechanical Vibrations (3 qtr. hrs.): Basic mechanical vibrations including: dynamics, periodic motion, energy methods and Rayleigh's principle, forced periodic motion, initial conditions and transient vibration, damping, damped forced vibrations, several degrees of freedom, torsional vibration, discrete and distributed systems. Prerequisite(s): ENME 2530, ENGR 3610.
ENME 3555 Advanced Dynamics (3 qtr. hrs.): Introduction to variational principles of mechanics. Lagrangian mechanics, three-dimensional rigid body mechanics and other topics. Applications. Prerequisite(s): ENME 2530, ENGR 3610 or permission of instructor.
ENME 3560 Adv Mechanisms & Machinery (3 qtr. hrs.): Advanced topics in the design and analysis of mechanisms. Topics may include: force analysis of mechanisms, force and moment balancing, flywheels, flexible mechanisms. Prerequisite(s): ENME 3545 or permission of instructor.
ENME 3651 Computational Fluid Dynamics (3 qtr. hrs): Introduction to principles and applications of computational methods in fluid flow and topics chosen from heat transfer, mass transfer or two phase flow. The conservation equations, their discretization and solution are presented. Convergence and validity of solutions along with computational efficiency are explored. Students learn to apply these techniques using the latest software packages. Prerequisite(s): ENME 2661.
ENME 3730 Adv Engr Thermodynamics (3 qtr. hrs.): Advanced topics in thermodynamics. Introduction to statistical thermodynamics. Prerequisite(s): ENME 2720, ENGR 3610 or permission of instructor.
ENME 3820 Special Topics (ME) (0-5 qtr. hrs.): Mechanical engineering topics as announced. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite(s): varies with offering.
ENME 3851 Thermal Systems Design (3 qtr. hrs.): Applications of fluid flow, thermodynamics and heat transfer principles to design of thermal systems; economics; curve fitting; system simulation; optimization techniques. Design problems specified by the instructor from the following topics: heat exchanger networks, energy conversion, power and refrigeration cycles, and building heating or cooling. Prerequisite(s): ENME 2671.
ENME 3860 Intro to Air Pollution (3 qtr. hrs.): The thermodynamics, kinetics and photochemistry of air pollution. Origins and effects of particulate pollution, including light scattering. Effects of meteorology on air pollution. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1953.
ENME 3991 Independent Study (0-5 qtr. hrs.): Topics in mechanical engineering investigated under faculty supervision. May be taken more than once. Students must obtain and complete an Independent Study form from the Office of the Registrar. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
ENME 4020 Adv Finite Element Analysis (3 qtr. hrs.): The advanced use of finite element methods in two and three dimensions with applications to solids. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3630 or equivalent.
ENME 4360 Advanced Elasticity (3 qtr. hrs.): Stress tensor; analysis of strain; conservation laws; linear elastic stress-strain relationships; solution of problems in elasticity by potentials; 2D problems in elasticity; energy theorems; wave propagation; numerical techniques.
ENME 4370 Plasticity (3 qtr. hrs.): Flow theory of plasticity; yield surface; plastic potential; loading-unloading condition; hardening rules; deformation theory of plasticity; elastic-plastic problems; slip line theory; statistically indeterminate problem; numerical methods in plasticity.
ENME 4610 Inviscid Flow (3 qtr. hrs.): Applicability of ideal flow theory, equations of motions, potential flow, circulation and vorticity, axially symmetric flow; review of complex variables and potential theory, conformal mappings, airfoil theory, stratified fluids, and gravity wave mechanics.
ENME 4630 Viscous Flow (3 qtr. hrs.): Low Reynolds number flows, incompressible and compressible laminar boundary layer theory; similarity theory; separation, transition, and turbulent boundary layers.
ENME 4640 Compressible Flow (3 qtr. hrs.): Energy, continuity, and momentum principles applied to compressible flow; one, two and three-dimensional subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flows; normal and oblique shocks; methods of characteristics.
ENME 4700 Conductive Heat Transfer (3 qtr. hrs.): Analytical and numerical methods for the determination of the conduction of heat in solids.
ENME 4710 Convective Heat Transfer (3 qtr. hrs.): Conservation equations for flow of real fluids; analysis of heat transfer in laminar and turbulent, incompressible and compressible flows; internal and external flows; free convection; variable wall temperature; effects of variable fluid properties; analogies among convective transfer processes.
ENME 4720 Radiative Heat Transfer (3 qtr. hrs.): Radiant intensity and flux; radiation properties of walls, gases, and particulates; heat transfer by combined conduction, convection, and radiation in an absorbing and absorbing media; applications to industrial, aerospace, energy-conversion, and environmental problems.
ENME 4800 Advanced Topics (ME) (1-5 qtr. hrs.): Determined by interest and demand. May be taken more than once for credit.
ENME 4991 Independent Study (1-10 qtr. hrs.): Doctoral Study.
ENME 4995 Independent Research (1-18 qtr. hrs.): Doctoral Research.
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MTSC 3110 Thermodynamics of Solids (3 qtr. hrs.): Relations among thermodynamic quantities, thermodynamics of phase transformations, chemical reactions, solutions, alloys and phase diagrams. Applications to solid state properties of materials. Prerequisite(s): ENME 2710, ENME 2421.
MTSC 3210 Mech Behavior of Materials (3 qtr. hrs.): Effects of microstructure on mechanical behavior of materials; emphasis on recent developments in materials science, fracture, fatigue, creep, wear, corrosion, stress rupture, deformation, and residual stress. Prerequisite(s): ENME 2541.
MTSC 3430 Diffraction & Structure I (3 qtr. hrs.): Properties of x-rays, geometry of crystals, calculation of directions and intensities of diffracted beams from polycrystalline samples, experimental methods including computerized data acquisition and data reduction, detector characteristics, search/match methods for phase identification and determination of crystal structure (indexing). Laboratory exercises illustrating the above. Prerequisite(s): ENME 2410.
MTSC 3440 Diffraction & Structure II (3 qtr. hrs.): Application of diffraction methods to materials science and engineering. Calculation of diffracted intensities, temperature effects, order/disorder. X-ray optics, grazing incidence diffraction, reflectometry, applications to thin films. Precise lattice parameter measurement, peak broadening, x-ray stress determination. Laboratory experiments on selected topics. Prerequisite(s): MTSC 3430 or permission of instructor.
MTSC 4130 Intro to Surface Science (3 qtr. hrs.): Overview of the fundamentals of surface science and processes with an emphasis on the solid/gas interface. Topical areas include topography, shape, depth, composition, purity, structure, and methods used to elucidate. The experimental aspects will be emphasized blending backgrounds in chemistry, physics, materials, and mathematics. Theoretical and experimental aspects of interfacial interactions will be considered with particular attention focused on chemical absorption and desorption. Surface processes include surface diffusion and chemisorption as a precursor to oxidation and catalysis.
MTSC 4140 Surface Analysis (3 qtr. hrs.): Methods for identifying elemental composition, chemical states, and bonding at surfaces and interfaces with the primary emphasis on SIMS; secondary neutral mass spectrometry (SNMS); ion scattering spectrometry (ISS); Rutherford backscattering spectrometry (RBS); Auger electron spectroscopy (AERS); X-ray and UV photoelectron spectroscopies (XPS, UPS); core-level electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS); the use of ions, electronics, and photons for surface analysis, either in the stimulation or detection mode; combined use of ion bombardment and surface analysis for obtaining the composition-in-depth of solids, emerging spectroscopies that probe chemical bonding at interfaces will also be discussed.
MTSC 4210 Composite Materials I (3 qtr. hrs.): An introduction to composite materials: properties of fibers and matrices, fiber architecture, elastic deformation of laminae and laminates, interfaces in composites.
MTSC 4215 Composite Materials II (3 qtr. hrs.): A continuation of MTSC 4210: strength and toughness of composites, thermal behavior, fabrication methods, examples of applications.
MTSC 4230 Polymer Science I (3 qtr. hrs.): Survey of common synthetic organic polymers; their bonding, classification, chemical structure and polymerization methods; chemical arrangements of repeat units; tacticity, copolymers, molecular weight averages and distributions; structure of amorphous polymers; chain conformation in single crystals and spherulites; transitions in polymers; glass/rubber, melting, crystallization; structure characterization techniques.
MTSC 4235 Polymer Science II (3 qtr. hrs.): Properties of linear organic polymers; rubber elasticity; linear viscoelastic behavior; time-temperature superposition, dynamic mechanical behavior; large strain deformation behavior, dielectric behavior.
MTSC 4250 Struct & Props of Ceramics I (3 qtr. hrs.): Review of structural classes of ceramics, structural imperfections, diffusion; phase diagrams in ceramic systems; selected phase transformations, reactions with and between ceramics, sintering and grain growth.
MTSC 4255 Struct & Props of Ceramics II (3 qtr. hrs.): Thermal properties of ceramic materials (heat capacity, conductivity, expansion); mechanical properties (plastic deformation and creep, elasticity, strength and toughness, residual and thermal stresses); electrical and dielectric properties (ionic and electronic conduction, dielectric constants and loss factors, polarization; optical properties).
MTSC 4310 Dsgn w/ Materials w/ Var Props (3 qtr. hrs.): Development of the interrelationships of the following factors in design with real materials: variability in mechanical material properties, statistical design conditions, nondestructive evaluation, proof testing, product liability/lawsuits, desirable reliability/economics.

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