21 Feb 2003
The CM Curriculum Committee proposes that the curriculum be changed such that the requirements for engineering elective be changed from the following"Engineering electives are any engineering courses offered by any of the departments in the College of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Metallurgical Engineering, and Mining Engineering,) that are not required for a Bachelor of Science Degree in chemical engineering at Michigan Technological University. Science, business, communication, mathematics, orientation, seminar, and technology courses are excluded. In particular, the following courses ARE NOT considered to be engineering electives:" [list omitted]To the following:"Engineering electives are any course from the list below or any engineering course approved by the CM advisor or CM department chair:"
Chemical Engineering ElectivesCM2200 Introduction to Minerals and Materials Processing new course to be offered Fall 2003. Fundamentals of minerals processing, raw materials production, and extractive matllurgy, including primary metals production.Other Engineering Electives
CM3820 Sampling and Data Analysis new course to be offered Spring 2004. Solids sampling theory and practice is discussed in this course. This includes a review of basic statistical concepts and probability as they apply to collection of representative samples from bulklots and design of experiments to minimize random and systematic errors. Proper design of sample collection apparatus is also discussed. We will pay particla attention to statistical design and analysis.
CM 4000 - Chemical Engineering Research Student undertakes a problem in some phase of chemical engineering, reviews the literature, obtains experimental data, and submits a report. See alsocomments on this page about doing undergraduate research. Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a max of 9 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer
CM 4500 - Particle TechnologyCourse reviews traditional particulate characterization and integrates recent research in particle technology. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall
CM 4610/CH 4610 - Introduction to Polymer Science Introductory study of the properties of polymers. Includes structure and characterization of polymers in the solid state, in solution, and as melts. Topics include viscoelasticity, rubbery elasticity, rheology and polymer processing. Applications discussed include coatings, adhesives, and composites. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: CH 1120
CM 4631/CH 4631 - Polymer Science Laboratory Students undertake experiments covering aspects of polymer characterization, processing, and recycling. Also included are experiments in applications such as coatings, adhesives, and composites. Credits: 2.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-3) Semesters Offered: Fall every other year Prerequisites: CM 4610(C)
CM 4650 - Polymer Rheology (web page) A systematic development of the principles and applications of the science of rheology. Reviews vector and tensor mathematics and Newtonian fluid dynamics. Develops the physical and mathematical nature of stress and deformations in materials. Covers the use of theory and application of rheological equations of state. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: CM 3110 and (MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560)
CM 4660 - Polymer Chemical Engineering Provides an introduction to polymer processes for chemical engineering students. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: on demand Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Junior Sophomore Prerequisites: CM 3120 and CM 3220
CM 4710 - Biochemical Processes Presents an introduction to fundamental and applied aspects of industrial biochemical processing. Topics include cell structure and composition, enzymes and their use in industry, metabolism, bioreactor analysis and design, bioseparations for product recovery, and industrial application. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: On Demand (probably Fall 2003) Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Junior Sophomore Prerequisites: CM 3120 and CM 3220
CM 4720 - Design for Environment Covers fundamental principles of pollution prevention for chemical processes. Topics include hazardous waste generation in the chemical industry, waste and pertinent environmental regulations, risk assessment, environmental impacts of chemical process designs using case studies. Introduces various tools for designing more environmentally friendly chemicals and processes. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: On Demand Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Junior Sophomore
CM4740 - Hydrometallurgy Extracting metal from ores by aqueous chemical techniques. The unit processes and unit operations in the dissolution, solubility, aqueous chemistry, concentrating and purifying metal-bearing solutions, and recovery of metals by precipitation and electrolytic processing will be discussed. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (4-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: CH1120
CM 4955 - Process Control Laboratory Material discussed in CM3310 applied to laboratory experiments to illustrate, by actual practice, the principles of feedback control systems using digital computers. Discusses advanced control concepts: model predictive control and statistical process control. Laboratory experiments involve signal processing, development of a proportional-integral-derivative controller, and tuning of direct digital controllers. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3) Semesters Offered: On Demand Prerequisites: CM 3310 and (MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560)
CM 4960 - Microsystem Engineering Focuses on developing and demonstrating capabilities for fabrication, simulation, and testing of engineering microcomponents. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: On Demand Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Junior Sophomore
CM5100 - Applied Mathematics for Chemical Engineers I
CM5200 - Advanced Thermodynamics
CM5300 - Advanced Transport Phenomena I
CM5400 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Kinetics IUN 3002 - Cooperative Laboratory Offered by each participating college or school- the free elective option of cooperative education. Requires 2.20 GPA or better, registration with the Office of Cooperative Education, acceptability by a recognized employer. In addition, transfer students must have completed at least one full-time semester on the MTU campus. Credits: variable to 2.0; May be repeated Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-40) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer Restrictions: Permission of department required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Note: a maximum of 4 credits of coop may count as engineering/technical elective. For more on coop, click here.Approved Technical Electives (in addition to any approved engineering elective course)
UN 3003 - Cooperative Laboratory - Technical Elective Offered by each participating college or school-the technical elective option of cooperative education. Requires GPA 2.20 or better, registration with the Office of Cooperative Education, acceptability by a recognized employer. In addition, transfer students must have completed at least one full-time semester on the MTU campus. Credits: 3.0; May be repeated Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-40) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Restrictions: Permission of department required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Note: a maximum of 4 credits of coop may count as engineering/technical elective. For more on coop, click here.BE 3500 - Biomedical Materials An overview of biomaterials in three basic classes: metals, ceramics, and polymers. Topics include biomaterials used in special medical applications (such as tissue replacement, absorbable and non-absorbable sutures, and soft tissue replacements) as well as discussion of tissue, body, and blood response to implants (bio-compatibility). Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Biomedical Engineering Prerequisites: BL 2020 and BL 2021 and MY 2100
BE 4100 - Cell and Tissue Mechanics This course focuses on the mechanical behavior and adaptation of musculoskeletal tissues. Topics include the material properties, viscoelasticity, fatigue, and failure of musculoskeletal tissues. The role of mechanical forces in the development, growth, and adaptation of musculoskeletal tissues, and cell biology and cellular mechanotransduction will also be discussed. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring
BE 4210 - Exercise Physiology Focuses on the functional changes brought by acute and chronic exercise sessions. Topics include muscle structure and function, bioenergetics, cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations, exercise training for sport, sport nutrition, ergogenic aids, and other health and fitness topics. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: BL 2020
MEEM 2120 - Statics-Strength of Materials The composition and resolution of forces and force systems, principles of equilibrium applied to various bodies, simple structures, friction, and 2nd moments of area. Introduction to the mechanical behavior of materials, including calculation of stresses, strains, and deformations due to axial, torsional, and flexural loading. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
MY 2100 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering Introduction to the structure, processing, properties, and performance of engineering materials, including metals, polymers, glasses, ceramics, and composites. Presents case studies covering selection of materials, component design, and analysis of component failures. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: CH 1100 or CH 1110
MY 3400 - Mechanical Properties of Materials An introduction to the deformation and fracture behavior of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Topics include yielding criterion, plastic deformation, strain hardening, strengthening mechanisms, visoelasticity, fatigue, fracture, and microstructure/mechanical property relationships. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: MY 2100 and (MEEM 2120 or MEEM 2150)
MY 4170 - Materials and Energy in Society Includes history of material flow in an industrial society; waste and pollution; energy requirements; sustainable economy; lifecycle of materials, including steel, aluminum, cement, polymers, semiconductors; product life cycle; recycling and reuse; design for the environment. Offered first half of spring semester. Credits: 2.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (4-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring
ENG2960 Enterprise Project Work I 1 credit
ENG3950 Enterprise Project Work II 1 credit
ENG3960 Enterprise Project Work III 1 credit
ENG4950 Enterprise Project Work IV 2 credits
ENG4960 Enterprise Project Work V 2 credits
ENG2963 Electronic Circuit Design and Fabrication
ENG3966 Design for ManufacturingCE 3502 - Environmental Monitoring and Measurement Analysis Introduction to environmental data acquisition and interpretation, fundamentals of environmental monitoring, instrumentation, measurement techniques, and statistical analyses.
CE 4501 - Environmental Engineering Chemical Processes Application of chemistry, conservation principles, and mathematics to the analysis of chemical processes occurring in natural and engineered environments.EE 2110 - Electric Circuits Introduction to linear circuit analysis, circuit elements, network theorems, steady-state sinusoidal response, transient response using LaPlace transforms, and frequency response. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: EE 2150 and EE 2160(C) and (MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560) and PH 2200(C)
EE 2150 - Introduction to Signal Processing Introduces the mathematical modeling techniques used in the design and analysis of analog and digital signal-processing systems. Topics include analog and digital signal processing, spectral representations, filtering, frequency response, and the Fourier and Z-transforms. Applications include communication, control, audio, video, and image processing systems. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: (MA 2160 or MA 2150) and (CS 1121 or CS 1131)
EE 2160 - Linear Systems Analysis Introduces the mathematical analysis of signals and systems. Topics include differential equations, state models, LaPlace transforms, frequency response, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, discrete Fourier transforms, and the analysis of discrete-time systems with Z-transforms. Applications include signal processing, communications, and feedback control. Computation (using MATLAB) is integrated throughout the
course. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: EE 2150 and (MA 2320 or MA 2321 or MA 2330) and (MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560)EE 2171 - Digital Logic Introduces analysis, design, and application of digital logic. Includes Boolean algebra, binary numbers, logic gates, combinational and sequential logic, storage elements, schematic and dware-description-language based synthesis. Credits: 2.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Prerequisites: CS 1121 or CS 1131
EE 2190 - Introduction to Phototonics Topics include basic geometrical and wave optics, fiber optics, lasers, detectors, and optical communication systems. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Prerequisites: MA 3521 and PH 2200(C) 3010 - Circuits and Instrumentation Designed for nonmajors. Covers the principles of electrical and electronic measurements, including dc, ac, semiconductor devices, amplifiers, and filtering. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering
EE 3120 - Electric Energy Systems An overview of the generation and utilization of electrical energy. Covers three-phase circuits, transformers, photovoltaics, batteries, electromechanical energy conversion, and an overview of electric power systems, including economic issues. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Prerequisites: EE 2110
EE 3130 - Electronics Covers the fundamentals of electronic circuits and devices. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Prerequisites: EE 2110
EE 3140 - Electromagnetics Covers basic principles of engineering electromagnetics with an emphasis on Maxwell's equations. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Prerequisites: PH 2200 and (MA 3160 or MA 3150)
FW 3080 - Engineered Wood Products Engineered wood products are high-performance building materials composed of wood elements plus adhesives and other components. The composition, manufacturing process, and properties of a variety of materials will be covered, including oriented strandboard, plywood, composite I-beams, laminated veneer lumber, and other structural composite lumbers. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: FW 1035
FW 3098 - Wood Processing and Manufacture A one-week tour of wood products manufacturing plants in the upper Midwest during the week prior to the fall semester. Each student presents a seminar on an assigned plant. Credits: 2.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-3) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: FW 1035
MEEM 4405 - Intro to the Finite Element Method Introduces the use of the finite element method in stress analysis and heat transfer. Vector analysis; analysis of stress, principal stresses, invariants, strain tensors, material derivatives, and continuity equations; basic conservation laws and constitutive relationships; the theory of elasticity, including 2-D problems in plane stress/strain, stress functions, and 3-D problems with polar symmetry.
MEEM 5170 - Finite Element and Variational Methods in Engineering Variational concepts and Euler-Lagrange equations and the application of these concepts in formulating boundary value problems and approximate methods, including finite-element method.
MEEM 5240 - Comp Fluid Dynamics for Engg Introduces finite-difference and finite-volume methods used in solving fluid dynamics and heat transfer problems. Covers numerical grid generation, turbulence modeling, and application to some selected problems.
MEEM4650 Quality Engineering Topics include principles of Deming, Shewhart, Taguchi; meaning of quality, control charts for variables, process capability analysis, etc.
MEEM 5990 Design for Experiment Undergraduate and graduate students can take this class. Topics include principles of factorial designs, analysis of variance, etc.MY 2100 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering Introduction to the structure, processing, properties, and performance of engineering materials, including metals, polymers, glasses, ceramics, and composites. Presents case studies covering selection of materials, component design, and analysis of component failures. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: CH 1100 or CH 1110
MY 3100 - Materials Processing I Classical chemical thermodynamics as applied to single and multicomponent materials systems. Topics include heat and mass balance, enthalpy, entropy, free energy, chemical reactions and equilibria, mass action, solution thermodynamics, phase diagram, stability/Pourbaix diagrams and electrochemistry. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (4-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: MY 2100
MY 3200 - Materials Characterization I Fundamentals of microstructural and chemical characterization of materials. Examines the physical principles controlling the various basic characterization techniques. Topics include crystallography, optics, optical and electron microscopy, diffraction and spectroscopy. Laboratory focuses on proper operational principles of characterization equipment, which includes optical and other microscopy methods and various diffraction techniques. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-3) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: MY 2100
MY 4130 - Principles of Metal Casting Principles of metal casting, including melting practice, casting design, mold design, heat transfer and solidification, fluid flow and gating design. Introduction to computer simulation techniques for mold filling, solidification, and development of residual stress. Structure-property relations in cast metals. Recycling and environmental issues of the cast metals industry. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Sophomore Prerequisites: MY 2100
MY 4100 - Primary Metals Processing Pyrometallurgical and electrometallurgical methods of extracting nonferrous metals from their mineral sources. Covers roasting, decomposition, and reduction reactions, slag-metals reactions, and electrolysis using aqueous and fused-slat electrolytes; principles of thermochemistry and kinetics to the reactions in iron-making and steel-making processes; environmental regulations and their impact on the industry. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: MY 3100 and MY 3110
The CM Curriculum Committee proposes that the curriculum be changed such that the requirements for technical elective be changed from the following
"Technical electives are higher-level engineering, math, science, or applied business courses. Acceptable technical electives are offered by the following departments:To the following:
College of Engineering College of Sciences & Arts
Biomedical Engineering (BE) Biology (BL)
Chemical Engineering (CM) Chemistry (CH)
Civil and Environmental Engineering (CE) Computer Science (CS)
Electrical Engineering (EE) Mathematics (MA)
General Engineering (ENG) Physics (PH)
Geological Engineering (GE) School of Business & Economics
Mechanical Engrg-Engrg Mech (MEEM) Business (BA)
Metallurgical Engineering (MY) Economics (EC)
Mining Engineering (MG) School of Forestry & Wood Prod (FW)
Communication, orientation, and seminar courses are excluded.In particular, the following courses ARE NOT considered to be technical electives:" [list omitted]"Technical electives are any course from the list below or any course from the list of approved engineering electives or any course from the list of approved chemistry electives or any higher-level engineering, mathematics, science or applied business course approved by the CM advisor or CM department chair:"CS1121, 3 credits, offered Fall, Spring, Summer, prereqs Calc I
CS1010, 3 credits, offered Fall, prereqs Calc I
CS1030, 3 credits, offered on demand, prereqs Calc IIBA3600 Quality Management
Current quality control and management philosophy, concepts, and tools: strategic importance, philosophies of leading sages, practices (including ISO9000 standards and Baldrige award requirements), process-focused and result-focused tools as well as statistical process control. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: BA 2100 or MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710BA4620 Supply Chain Management
Designing and managing channels of distribution, purchase and movement of goods, and transportation systems. Emphasizes design of appropriate marketing channels, advanced topics in inventory control, facility location, routing of physical flows among facilities, and design and evaluation of transportation systems Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: BA 3600 and BA 3800BL2100 Principles of Biochemistry
BL2010 Anatomy/Physiology I
BL2011 Anatomy/Physiology I Lab
BL2020 Anatomy/Physiology II
BL2021 Anatomy/Physiology II Lab
BL2200 Genetics
BL3210 General Microbiology
BL4010 Biochemistry I
BL4020 Biochemistry II
BL4030 Molecular Biology
BL4220 Applied Industirial Microbiology
BL4470 Analysis of Biological Data
BL4820 Biochem Techniques I
BL4830 Bichem Techniques II
BL4840 Molecular Biology TechniquesENG 3401/EC 3401 - Economic Decision Analysis I For students who want to take EC3400 in modules. Covers techniques for effective decision making related to the time value of money. Covers interest-rate calculations, loan repayments, and basic decision tools for comparing alternatives (present and annual worth, rate-of-return, etc.). Taught in the first five weeks of EC3400. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Sophomore Prerequisites: UN 2002
ENG 3402/EC 3402 - Economic Decision Analysis II For students who want to take EC3400 in modules. Deepens coverage of principles and techniques for making effective decisions by introducing benefit and cost estimation, depreciation and taxation, and project evaluation. Taught during the second five weeks of EC3400. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Sophomore Prerequisites: (EC 3401(C) or ENG 3401(C)) and UN 2002
ENG 3954 - Enterprise Market Principles Fundamental principles of marketing in a lecture format augmented by a simulation played in small groups. The course is completed in two day-long Saturday sessions separated by one week. Examines marketing in the six stages of product life cycle (opportunity identification, product development, introduction, growth, maturity, and decline). Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Sophomore
ENG 3961 - Enterprise Strategic Leadership This 1-credit module focuses on exploring research findings about leadership, the practice of leadership, and providing skill assessment and development opportunities. Topics include leadership traits, behaviors, theories, and leadership of change. Combines a variety of teaching methods, including self-assessment, cases, discussion, experiential exercises, role-playing, videotaping. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: ENG 2961 and UN 2002
ENG 3963 - Enterprise Entrepreneurship This course emphasizes the financial, marketing, and technological challenges faced by entrepreneurs. The course will help the student learn how to establish a business plan and assess opportunistic risk for new business ventures. Alternative product and/or process innovations can be evaluated and implemented. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Sophomore Prerequisites: (ENG 2961 or BA 2700) and UN 2002 and ENG 3954
ENG 3964 - Project Management Project definition, developing a work breakdown structure, responsibility assignment and milestone development. Covers techniques for project scheduling and practical application of Gannt and PERT/CPM charts; resource management and application of critical chain method; project budgeting and cost estimation; project monitoring, control, evaluation, and termination; and project teams, their structure, and interactions. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Sophomore
ENG 3971 - Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Focuses on personal and professional effectiveness through greater productivity, increased influence in key relationships, stronger team unity and complete life balance. This course will explore these areas through interactive exercises, case studies, videos, and sharing of experiences. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Sophomore
ENG 4951 - Budgeting-Intrapreneurial Engineering Introduction to the mechanics and dynamics of the financial budgeting process. Emphasizes their use in planning and evaluating engineering projects and enterprises. Topics and activities include budget preparation, performance assessment, and emerging issues analysis. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Sophomore
ENG 4952 - Complex Communication Practices Students apply strategies and knowledge learned in ENG2962 and ENG3962 to the achievement of more complex communication practices demanded in technical and professional settings. Emphasizes creating professional identities, management communication skills, and responsible messages within teams and organizations and for a variety of technical and nontechnical audiences. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: ENG 3962 and (UN 1002 or UN 1003)
ENG 4954 - Global Competition Emphasizes unique economic, market, and political risks faced by organizations as operations expand beyond domestic borders. Discusses establishing risk profiles to analyze new labor, product, capital markets on a global scale and appropriate market entry strategies. Small teams will do a risk profile and recommend market entry strategies for selected countries. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: ENG 2961 and UN 2002
ENG 2963 - Practical Electronic Circuit Design and Fabrication This is a hands-on laboratory course that focuses on practical implementation of electronic circuits, especially for students enrolled in the Enterprise Program. Topics include grounding, wiring, analog/digital circuits, power supplies, EMC, board layout/fab/test, soldering, safety and instrumentation. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
ENG 3955 - Conceptual Design and Creative Problem Solving Students gain an understanding of the creative problem-solving process through application to a team design project. This module should be taken prior to students undertaking a major team project in their engineering enterprise or as E-teams (NCIIA). Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: ENG 2961
ENG 3957 - Product/Process Development I Course provides an overview of the major activities involved in developing a product or service which will satisfy the customer. Introduces major engineering tools used for team-based integrated product/process development (IPPD) such as project management, benchmarking, quality function deployment, process flow charting, cost analysis, and failure modes and effects analysis. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
ENG 3958 - Ethics in Engineering Design and Implementation The focus of this course is on ethical considerations in the engineering design and implementation process. Basic ethical analysis tools will be explored through various exercises. Students will analyze and present life engineering ethics case studies. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Sophomore Prerequisites: ENG 1101
ENG 3966 - Design for ManufacturingThis course supplements courses that address "design for function." Products "designed for manufacturing" are lower cost, higher quality, and have a shorter time to market. The course describes how the capabilities and limitations of common manufacturing processes translate into qualitative design guidelines. Topics include design for casting, forging, sheet metal forming, machining, plastics and assembly. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Sophomore Prerequisites: ENG 1102
ENG 3967 - Product/Process Development II This course provides an overview of the major activities involved in developing a product or service which will satisfy the customer. The course introduces major engineering tools used for team-based integrated product/process development (IPPD) such as cost-effective development of manufacturing processes including lean manufacturing, statistical process control, design of experiments, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and poka-yoke (mistake proofing). Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): FreshmanENG 3969 - Project Phases of Design and Implementation The focus of this course is on the various project phases associated with the manufacture or construction of engineering design solutions. Roles, relationships and duties of various parties and their changing activities will be explored from an overall perspective of the management of the project. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Sophomore Prerequisites: ENG 1102
FW 1035 - Wood Anatomy and Properties An introduction to the micro- and macro-anatomy of wood, how wood structure is related to its function in the tree, wood quality, physical properties, and its utilization as an industrial raw material. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3) Semesters Offered: Spring
FW 3082 - Solid Wood Products Solid wood products (lumber and timbers) form the basis for the North American residential and light industrial building industries. Modern milling and kiln-drying processes are covered, as well as pressure-treatment with preservative systems. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: FW 1035
GE 2000 - Understanding the Earth Introduction to materials and processes that shape the earth we live on. Lecture and laboratories acquaint students with minerals, rocks, earth resources, weathering, geologic time, landslides, groundwater, streams, shorelines, deserts, glaciers, geologic structures, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and the dynamics of the earth's crust, mantle, and core. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3) Semesters Offered: Fall Summer
GE 2050 - Understanding Minerals Introduction to the properties, identification, origin, and importance of minerals. GE2000 or equivalent is recommended. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3) Semesters Offered: On Demand Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Geological Engineering, Geology, Geophysics
GE 2100 - Environmental Geology Introduction and study of current environmental issues related to the earth sciences. Covers major topics such as volcanism, earthquakes, shoreline erosion, and pollution of groundwater as multi-week modules with associated labs, lectures, and field projects. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3) Semesters Offered: Spring
GE 2200 - Earth Systems Introduction for geoscience majors to the large- and small-scale processes at work in shaping our planet. Topics include the tectonic and geophysical evolution of continents and oceans, and the geomorphological processes that affect rivers, glaciers, shorelines, groundwater, deserts, and the atmosphere. Not open to students who have credit for GE2000. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Applied Geophysics, Engineering-Geoenvironmental, Geological Engineering, Geology, Geophysics
GE 2300 - Earth Materials I: Mineralogy Identification, physical properties, chemistries, structures, uses, and occurrences of minerals. Includes the application of x-ray diffractometry to mineral identification and an introduction to the optical properties of minerals. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3) Semesters Offered: Fall
GE 2310 - Earth Materials II: Rocks and Mineral Resources Identification, physical properties, chemical composition, occurrence, and origin of the important types of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Includes the geological setting and origin of the major types of mineral resources. Laboratory includes description and identification of rocks and mineral resources. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: GE 2300
GE 2350 - Structural Geology I Rock structures resulting from the application of deforming forces, including elementary concepts of stress and strain, and the geometry of folds, foliations, lineations, faults, and joints. Credits: 2.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-2) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: GE 2000 or GE 201 or GE 202 or GE 2200 or GE 104 or GE 115
GE 2400 - Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics Introduction to geophysical methods used in applied and environmental geophysics with emphasis on data reduction and interpretation. Pertinent not only for the practicing geoscientist but also for environmental engineers, civil engineers, and others interested in learning how physics can be used to investigate Earth's subsurface. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: PH 2200
GE 2500 - Introduction to Oceanography Effect of waves, tides, currents, natural hazards along shorelines, and air-sea interactions on the climate. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3) Semesters Offered: Spring
GE 2640/PH 2640 - Atmospheric Observations and Meteorology Introduction to fundamentals of atmospheric science and meteorology through direct obs
MA2720 Statistical Methods
Introduction to the design and analysis of statistical studies. Topics include methods of data collection, descriptive and graphical methods, probability, statistical inference on means, regression and correlation, and single variable ANOVA. Not open to students with credit in MA3710. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics Prerequisites: MA 1032 or MA 1033MA3710 Engineering Statistics
Introduction to the design, conduct, and analysis of statistical studies aimed at solving engineering problems. Topics include methods of data collection, descriptive and graphical methods, probability and probability models, statistical inference, control charts, design of experiments. Not open to students with credit in MA2720. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: MA 2150 or MA 2160MA 4515 - Introduction to Partial Differential Equations An introduction to solution techniques for linear partial differential equations. Topics include: separation of variables, eigenvalue and boundary value problems, spectral methods, fourier series, and Green's functions. Studies applications in heat and mass transfer (diffusion eqn.), and mechanical vibrations (wave and beam eqns.). Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: (MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560) and (MA 3150 or MA 3160)
MA 4525 - Applied Vector and Tensor Mathematics Introduction to vector and tensor mathematics with applications. Topics include vectors; vector differential calculus, space curves; dyadic products and matrices; gradients, divergence, curl, Laplacians; Stokes' integral theorem, Gauss theorem, conservation laws; curvilinear coordinates; tensors, material derivatives; applications of potential theory in electricity and magnetism, heat transfer, solid and fluid mechanics. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Summer Prerequisites: (MA 3150 or MA 3160) and (MA 2320 or MA 2321 or MA 2330)
PH 2230 - Electronics for Scientists An introduction to analog and digital electronics with an emphasis on their use in the laboratory. Topics include linear devices and basic linear circuit analysis; diodes; transistors; op-amps; the use of digital components, including logic gates, flip-flops, counters, clocks and microcontrollers, and analog to digital conversions. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Prerequisites: PH 2200 or PH 2200H
PH 2300 - University Physics III-Fluids and Thermodynamics A calculus-based introduction to fluids and thermal physics. Topics include fluid motion, propagation of heat and sound, temperature and the kinetic theory of gases, heat capacity and latent heat, first law of thermodynamics, heat engines and the second law, entropy, and an introduction to statistical mechanics. Credits: 2.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: PH 2100 or PH 2100H
PH 2400 - University Physics IV-Waves and Modern Physics A calculus-based introduction to waves and modern physics. Topics include interference and diffraction, special relativity, photons and matter waves, the Bohr atom, wave mechanics, atomic physics, molecular and solid-state physics, and nuclear physics. Credits: 2.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: PH 2200 or PH 2200H