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MATH 6053 Differential Geometry (3 hours)
The geometry of curves and surfaces from a modern point of view. Frenet frames. Curvature. Fundamental forms. Invariants. Applications to architecture and engineering. Prerequisites: MATH 2073 and MATH 3033, or permission of instructor.
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MATH 6353 History of Mathematics (3 hours)
An overview of the history of mathematics from the time of the ancient Egyptians to the present day. Appropriate for students working toward master’s degrees in math/science education. Prerequisite: MATH 2014 and permission of instructor.
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MATH 6403 Advanced Calculus I (3 hours)
Rigorous development of elementary calculus. Limits, continuity, derivatives, Taylor’s formula. Infinite series. Convergence criteria. Prerequisites: MATH 3033 and MATH 3073.
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MATH 6413 Advanced Calculus II (3 hours)
Rigorous development of multivariable calculus. Derivatives and integrals. Fourier series. Differential forms. Prerequisite: MATH 4003.
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MATH 6483 Introduction to Topology (3 hours)
Introduction to point-set topology. Topological and metric spaces. Continuous functions. Products and quotients. Compact and connected spaces. Prerequisite: MATH 3033.
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MATH 6523 Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory (3 hours)
Systems of linear equations. Eigen values and eigenvectors. Finite dimensional vector spaces. Linear transformations with applications. Numerical solutions of systems of linear equations. Prerequisite: Math 2024. Note: Not allowed for the M.S. program in applied mathematics .
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MATH 6533 Introduction to Complex Functions (3 hours)
Complex numbers and functions. Complex derivatives and integrals. Taylor and Laurent series, residues. Conformal mapping with applications. Prerequisite: MATH 2073.
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MATH 6543 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations (3 hours)
Fourier series. Sturm-Liouville problems. The heat, Laplace, and wave equations. Separation of variables. Eigen function expansion. Fourier and Laplace transformations. Green’s functions. Canonical forms of second-order linear equations. Method of characteristics. Asymptotic expansion techniques. Prerequisite: MATH 3073.
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MATH 6603 Introduction to Numerical Methods (3 hours)
Error analysis of computer arithmetic. Solution of nonlinear equations. Roots of polynomials. Interpolation and Approximation Methods. Numerical Differentiation and Integration. Initial value problems for ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 2024.
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MATH 6673 Mathematical Concepts and Reasoning (3 hours)
Topics in mathematics relevant to the teaching of mathematics in elementary and middle schools, including geometry, logic, mathematical problem solving, and use of technology in the teaching of mathematics. This course may only be used for credit toward degrees in education. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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MATH 6703 Numerical Methods for Initial and Boundary Value Problems (3 hours)
Basic numerical methods for solving initial value problems and boundary value problems for differential equations arising in science and engineering are studied. Finite difference methods for elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic partial differential equations are emphasized. An introduction to the mathematics and use of the finite element method is included. Prerequisites: MATH 2073 or permission of instructor.
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MATH 6863 Special Topics in Mathematics (3 Hours)
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MATH 7013 Advanced Mathematical Modeling (3 hours)
The process of construction, analysis, and validation of dynamic and discrete mathematical models for the physical sciences. Computer implementation and subsequent assessment of mathematical models. Introduction to the Mathematica programming environment. Prerequisites: MATH 3073 and MATH 4123 or permission of instructor.
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MATH 7053 Dynamical Systems (3 hours)
Mathematical and computational techniques for examining continuous and discrete nonlinear systems of ordinary differential equations. Linear stability analysis. 1D and 2D phase portraits and bifurcation analysis. Limit cycles. Chaos. Applications to engineering, biology, physics, and chemistry. Prerequisite: MATH 3073 or permission of instructor.
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MATH 7103 Advanced Differential Equations (3 hours)
Series solutions. Distributions and weak solutions for initial and boundary value problems. Perturbation methods. Nonlinear partial differential equations. Complex variable techniques. Systems of partial differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 3073.
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MATH 7243 Computational Linear Algebra (3 hours)
Computational techniques for the solution of systems of linear and non-linear algebraic equations. Emphasis on the intelligent use of existing software packages. Laboratory exercises using matrix based computational environments required. Same as CS 7243. Prerequisite: MATH 4123.
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MATH 7253 Numerical Optimization (3 hours)
An introduction to numerical techniques for unconstrained and constrained optimization. Applications to nonlinear regression and science and engineering problems.
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MATH 7273 Numerical Differential Equations (3 hours)
Numerical analysis of engineering and scientific problems with special emphasis on discrete techniques for ordinary and/or partial differential equations and on problem formulation and solution. Prerequisites: MATH 3073, CS 1043 or CS 2503 and Mathematica, or permission of instructor.
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MATH 7283 Applied Functional Analysis (3 hours)
Metric spaces. The fixed point theorem and its application to linear algebraic systems, differential equations, and integral equations. Normed spaces. Inner product spaces. Operators on abstract spaces. Approximation theory.
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MATH 7293 Linear Functional Analysis (3 Hours)
Linear functional equations in Banach and Hilbert spaces. The Riesz representation theorem, open mapping theorem, and Fredholm alternative, and their applications.
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MATH 7353 Discrete and Integral Transforms (3 hours)
Fourier, Laplace, Wavelet, and other discrete and continuous transformations with applications to the analytic solution of partial differential equations, data compression, image processing and filtering.
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MATH 7373 Lebesgue Measure and Integration (3 hours)
Measure spaces, measurable functions, integal functions, L^p functional spaces and theorems on modes of convergence, decomposition of measures along with product measures. Introduction to the Lebesgue measure on the real line and the Lebesgue integral. Prerequisite: MATH 4003 or permission of instructor.
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MATH 7423 Probability (3 hours)
Introduction to probability theory. Probability spaces. Random variables. Distribution functions. Conditional probability and expectation. Introduction to stochastic processes including Markov chains. Prerequisite: MATH 2073 and STAT 6813 or permission of the instructor.
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MATH 7503 Stochastic Modeling and Simulation (3 hours)
Classical and Bayesian statistical inference. Comparison and validation of models. Random number generation and stochastic simulation including Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods. Prerequisite: STAT 6813 or permission of instructor.
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MATH 7553 Statistical Learning (3 hours)
Statistical methods in supervised and unsupervised learning including classification and clustering, regularization and shrinkage for high dimensional data sets, non-linear models. Applications using these methods will be explored. Prerequisites: STAT 4813 and MATH 4123 or equivalents and permission of instructor.
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MATH 7861-6 Special Topics in Mathematics (1-6 hours)
Content varies yearly. Topics may include a variety of topics in mathematics. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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MATH 7913 Master’s Report (3 hours)
Students work individually or in groups to research in depth a topic in applied mathematics. Individual or joint final reports and individual presentations are used for final assessment.
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MATH 7981-6 Research and Thesis (1-6 hours)
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MATH 7991-6 Independent Study (1-6 hours)
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MATH 9981-9 Research and Dissertation (1-9 hours)
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MATH 9991-3 Independent Study (1-3 hours)
Individual or group studies of advanced topics. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ph.D. program.
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MBA 7003 Preparing, Understanding and Using Financial Statements (3 hours)
To understand the use of accounting for both internal decision making and external reporting. Emphasis is from a user perspective that introduces students to managerial issues and the creation and analysis of financial statements.
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MBA 7013 Financial Management (3 hours)
Emphasis on practical approaches and methods for solving financial problems and making financial decisions, including an introduction to the fundamental concepts of financial management, an overview of securities and their valuation, an exploration of the cost of capital and capital budgeting, as well as the management of risk as it relates to corporate valuation and the execution of strategic and tactical financial planning decisions.
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MBA 7021 Internship Experience (1 hour)
An application of graduate business principles in the environment of a business organization. The student will complete an internship at an organization off campus that is consistent with the Guidelines for Administration of Student Internship Programs of the Collins College of Business. Satisfactory completion of the internship will be determined based on the evaluations of the organization’s internship supervisor and the faculty internship supervisor. Normally an intern will work full or part-time during 7 to 15 weeks. Internships usually will be undertaken after the student has completed at least one full academic year of study including at least one semester of advanced (7000-level) coursework. Pass/Fail.
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MBA 7023 Leading and Managing Organizations (3 hours)
The discipline of organizational behavior is devoted to understanding, explaining, and ultimately improving the attitudes and behaviors of individuals and groups in organizations. Leaders in organizations play a pivotal role in whether those organizations are successful. In this class, students will explore how topics such as personality, motivation, stress, and organizational culture to understand their impact on organizational success. It also delves into what being a leader really means and how an organization can foster an atmosphere where leadership is developed.
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MBA 7033 Operations Management (3 hours)
A focus on the decisions arising in the management of operations, with an emphasis on how firms can better design and control their operations so they can more effectively align their supply with the demand for their products and services and gain competitive advantage. Includes operations strategy, process analysis and design, quality management, inventory management, and an introduction to quantitative decision modeling techniques.
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MBA 7043 Corporate and Business Strategy (3 hours)
All content objectives are covered through the use of case studies and a simulation. Selected case studies detail the competitive environment of an industry and at least two competitors within that industry. Teams will assume the role of top decision makers from the perspective of each firm and from the perspective of an industry analyst. For the simulation, students are divided into top management teams responsible for the strategic management of an electronic sensor company that competes against other companies from the same class.
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MBA 7053 Marketing Management (3 hours)
Studies the management of contemporary organizations from the perspective of a marketing manager. The course content includes the study of the planning process, demand forecasting, market-based performance measures, value creation, segmentation strategies, and management of the four basic “marketing mix” elements: product line management, pricing strategies, distribution systems, and marketing communications. The overall course theme is to create and deliver customer value through marketing mix strategies that can sustain a profitable and sustainable competitive advantage. This course’s pedagogy emphasizes the application of marketing and other business principles through seminars, case discussions, and a simulation.
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MBA 7063 The World Economy (3 hours)
This course seeks to equip future business leaders to exploit global opportunities and cope with global challenges. The course will accomplish this goal by providing students with a systematic understanding of the fundamental aspects of the global business environment that influence business decisions and behavior. Managers must understand the structural economic factors that determine locational advantages, the way government policies restrain and promote the integration of national economies, and the risks of the global macroeconomic environment. These issues will be studied using the analytical tools and concepts of international economics, and case studies will be used to relate these concepts to actual business problems.
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MBA 7100 Seminar in Project Management (0 Hours)
Project managers play an integral role in organizations across a variety of industries. As change agents, they set goals, identify measures of success, and empower team members to ensure the timely completion of projects, and work with upper
management to implement programs called for in the corporate strategy. This course helps prepare MBA students for their upcoming consulting projects.
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MBA 7110 M.B.A. Experience (0 hours)
A non-credit lab course in which full-time M.B.A. students must enroll in the fall semester of their first year in the M.B.A. program. Pass/fail.
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MBA 7111 Issues in Business Ethics (1 Hour)
This course will rely heavily on class participation. To facilitate this, we will employ the following: a series of videos relating to the various issues we will cover; experiential exercises; in-class mini-cases as well as some lecture/discussion material. We also may have guest speakers when and where it is appropriate. All of these approaches are for the purpose of encouraging class discussion rather than as a replacement for it.
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MBA 7113 MBA Consulting Project (6 hours)
In this course students will utilize knowledge gained throughout the M.B.A. curriculum as they work in teams on a real-world advising project. The project will be coordinated and supervised by a faculty member in conjunction with a local business or not-for-profit institution. The projects will be cross disciplinary in nature and will differ with each offering.
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MBA 7116 Multi-Disciplinary Business Applications (6 Hours)
In this course students will utilize knowledge gained throughout the MBA curriculum as they work in teams on a real-world advising project. The project will be coordinated and supervised by a faculty member in conjunction with a local
business or not-for-profit institution. The projects will be cross disciplinary in nature and will differ with each offering.
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MBA 7120 M.B.A. Experience (0 hours)
A non-credit lab course in which full-time M.B.A. students must enroll in the spring semester of their first year in the M.B.A. program. Pass/fail.
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MBA 7123 Human Resource Management (3 hours)
Armed with an understanding of the theory of organizational behavior, students will explore how policies, practices, and systems influence employees’ attitudes, behaviors, and performance. This discipline covers topics such as employment law, recruitment, selection, training, performance management, compensation and benefits, and labor relations, which are useful to any individual who is interested in successfully navigating his or her career path. Class time is devoted to discussion, experiential exercises, and student presentations.
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MBA 7133 Innovation and Product Development (3 hours)
Introduces students to concepts related to the marketing of innovation, new processes, and new products. The course will discuss and apply tools and concepts required to assist in analyzing the viability of innovations, new products, and new processes. At the conclusion of this course, students will have a greater understanding of the innovation process. Integral to the overall perspective of the course, students will develop important analytical capabilities related to the initiation, implementation, and completion of the innovation process as it pertains to the marketing function. Specific understanding and skills that will be enhanced include: 1) the characteristics of successful innovations; 2) the importance of innovation to furthering customer value; 3) the distinction between customer- and firm-driven innovation; 4) market segmentation and conjoint analysis in product design; 5) innovation adoption models and their managerial importance; 6) activities related to concept generation and selection; 7) marketing plan development for new products; 8) forecasting demand for new products; and 9) new product specification and prototyping.
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MBA 7143 International Marketing (3 hours)
The objective of this course is to provide a good understanding and appreciation for marketing in international and global contexts. The significance of international marketing in today’s corporate strategies and in the contemporary economic context is also discussed. Global firms must simultaneously enter and manage multiple markets, lines of business, and product groups. Case studies, readings, and research assignments are designed to address such critical decisions for firms ranging from exporters to large enterprises managing the global needs of global clients.
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MBA 7153 Consumer Behavior (3 hours)
Current theories and research on the behavior of consumers is examined from the viewpoint of marketing management decisions, planning and research. The behavioral science concepts underlying the study of consumer behavior are investigated, stressing the contributions of psychology, anthropology, economics and socio-cultural influences. A discovery oriented process is employed to give students experience working with real-world problems, employing consumer research methods, interpreting qualitative data, using ideation and creative problem solving methods, and implementing solutions.
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MBA 7163 Supply Chain Management (3 hours)
Examines integrating the business functions of an enterprise and its allied partners along supply channels into a supply system that synchronizes the flow of products, services, and information to meet customer service requirements while minimizing costs. Includes distribution network configuration, inventory control, supply chain integration and strategic partnering, disruption and risk management, and use of information technology.
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MBA 7273 Computer Information Systems (3 hours)
Examines the theories and principles of computer information systems; including the different technologies available, how systems are currently applied both domestically and internationally, and what the future trends are likely to be.
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MBA 7973 MBA Seminar (3 hours)
Introduce students to a special topic or area of study not covered by current course offerings.
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MBA 7993 Independent Study (3 hours)
Independent Study
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ME 6033 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Engineers (3 hours)
Introduction to the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in solving practical engineering problems. Theory of relevant physics and numerical methods and discussion of internal workings and limitations of commercial codes. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 6053 System Dynamics and Control (3 hours)
Dynamic modeling and feedback control of electrical, mechanical, fluid and thermal systems, and combinations. Classical control theory, Laplace transforms, time domain and s-plane analysis, stability theory, root-locus and/or frequency-based design, transient response and sensitivity analysis. Usage of modern design/analysis tools such as MATLAB and Simulink. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.
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ME 6093 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3 hours)
Solving boundary value problems common to engineering using the finite element method. Analysis of trusses, beams, heat transfer, and 2-D elasticity will be emphasized. Direct and variational approaches to FEA are discussed. A lab component included using commercial finite element analysis software to solve engineering problems. Prerequisites: MATH 3073, ES 3023.
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ME 6404 Machine Dynamics (4 hours)
Kinematic and force analysis of machines and mechanisms. Mechanical vibrations, balancing, and critical speed. Dynamic measurement using transducers and data acquisition systems, analysis and interpretation of data, lab report writing. Introduction to multi-body simulation using modern engineering software. Written laboratory reports. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ME 2023.
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ME 6443 Automotive Design (3 hours)
Fundamentals of vehicle dynamics, the performance, suspension and steering design, handling, safety, environmental impact, and electronics of the modern automobile. Fundamental analysis of principles and hand-on experience with an automotive project. Emphasis on engineering design, fabrication, testing, and teamwork. Projects may include engineering society student competition vehicles. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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ME 6453 Mechanical Control Design (3 hours)
Feedback control of electrical, mechanical and electromechanical systems. Emphasis on motion and fluid systems. Classical control theory, Laplace transforms, system modeling and analysis, stability theory, s-plane and root-locus and/or frequency-based design. Transient response and sensitivity analysis. Usage of modern design/analysis tools such as MATLAB. Practical applications to professional practice. Prerequisites: MATH 3073; ME 3053 or PHYS 3112; ME 3212 or ME 4024 or PHYS 4003.
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ME 6633 Gas Turbines (3 hours)
Design and performance of stationary and propulsion gas turbines. Performance analysis of centrifugal and axial compressors and turbines. Prerequisites: ME 3014 and 3043, or permission of instructor.
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ME 6643 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (3 hours)
Principles of vapor compression and absorption refrigeration, heat pumps, psychometrics. Principles of thermal comfort and environmental aspects. Determination of heating and cooling loads. Air conditioning system design and analysis. Prerequisite: ME 3043.
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ME 6663 Mechanical Engineering Design (3 hours)
Application of the engineering design process to the design of mechanical components, systems, and machines. Review and build upon mechanics and analytical skills. Various mechanical components such as springs, bolts, and bearings. Domestic and global design standards and modern engineering tools. Design projects, problem-solving techniques, report writing, ethics, patents, and entrepreneurship. Prerequisites: ES 2053 and ES 3023, or ME 4034.
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ME 6861-3 Special Topics in Design (1-3 hours)
Topics of current interest in mechanical engineering design. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 7033 Boundary Layer Theory (3 hours)
Fundamental equations of fluid motion, laminar and turbulent flows, transition, classical solutions, and numerical approaches. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 7043 Gas Dynamics (3 hours)
Fundamentals of compressible fluid flow. One-dimensional flows and normal shock waves. Introduction to two-dimensional supersonic flows including oblique shock waves, Prandtl-Meyer expansions, and the method of characteristics. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 7053 Oil-Water Dispersion (3 hours)
Fundamentals of oil-water dispersions are presented with discussion of interfacial phenomena, emulsion types and processes, emulsion stability, modeling of physical phenomena and applications.
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ME 7073 System Optimization (3 hours)
Optimization techniques with applications in various branches of engineering. Concepts of design variables, constraints, objective functions and penalty functions. Techniques for solving constrained and unconstrained optimization problems including classical methods and modern computer-based numerical approaches.
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ME 7083 Advanced Manufacturing Processes (3 hours)
Emphasis on fundamentals of exotic and nontraditional manufacturing processes, such as electrical discharge machining, jet cutting processes, ultrasonic machining, chemical and electro-chemical machining, and rapid prototyping.
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ME 7103 Theoretical Vibration (3 hours)
Multi-degree-of-freedom and continuous vibration systems. Introduction to the finite element method and approximation methods in vibration systems analysis. Prerequisite: Knowledge of one-degree-of-freedom systems or permission of instructor.
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ME 7133 Turbulent Flow (3 hours)
Analysis of turbulent transport of momentum and heat. Linear stability theory, The Reynolds equations, dynamics of turbulence, boundary-free and wall-bounded shear flows, and turbulent boundary layer. Prerequisite: One intermediate or advanced class in fluid mechanics.
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ME 7143 Theory of Elasticity (3 hours)
Fundamental laws of the deformations of solids. Equilibrium, compatibility, and constitutive behavior are discussed. Numerical methods and problem solutions are reviewed. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 7163 Structural Fatigue (3 hours)
New and conventional fatigue design approaches. Crack initiation, mean stress effects, notch effects, cyclic stress-strain behavior, mean and residual stress effects, cumulative damage, crack propagation, multi-axial fatigue, environmental effects, fatigue of mechanical components (weld, springs, gears, bearings). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 7193 Solid Particle Erosion (3 hours)
Historical and current practices for predicting/modeling solid particle erosion. Investigates the motion of particles in a flow stream including impact and rebound from solid surfaces. Discussions about the factors affecting the removal of material resulting from the impact of solid particles.
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ME 7223 Fracture Mechanics (3 hours)
Analysis of the behavior of materials containing flaws. Topics include the stress analysis of cracked bodies, crack tip plastic zones, energy and compliance methods, fracture toughness testing, crack opening displacement, microscopic aspects, and fatigue crack propagation. Prerequisite: ES 3023.
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ME 7273 Mechanics of Robotic Manipulators (3 hours)
An introduction to fundamental concepts used in robotics. Joint space, (n-dimensional Euclidean space) and task space (3-dimensional Euclidean space) will be examined at the position and velocity levels. Formalisms for manipulator statics and dynamics planning and control of open chains and relevant mathematical tools will be developed.
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ME 7283 Mechanics of Composite Materials (3 hours)
Stress-strain-temperature equations for orthotropic and anisotropic materials. Transformation of stress-strain equations to different coordinate systems. Extension-shear coupling. Mechanics of fiber reinforced lamina. Assumptions and formulation of Laminated Plate Theory. Behavior of symmetric and unsymmetric laminates. Off axis testing. Stresses in laminates. Fracture theories. Free-edge effects and delamination. Prerequisite: ES 3023.
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ME 7673 Modern Control Theory (3 Hours)
Introduction to state space methods in control of linear systems. Construction of state space models of real-world systems, controllability and observability, canonical forms will be introduced. Techniques of full state feedback control, Luenberger observers, LQR control and continuous-time Kalman filtering will be included.
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ME 7851-6 Project and Report (1-6 hours)
Design, analysis, research, or other approved mechanical engineering project topics. Report required. Non-thesis master’s program only. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 7861-6 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering (1-6 hours)
Content varies yearly. Topics may include a variety of mechanical engineering subjects selected for their relevance to current departmental research interest. Example courses: Experimental Stress Analysis, Mechanics of Composite Materials, Turbulent Flows, and Advanced Materials. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 7961 Residency (1 hour)
See Graduate Residency (7961)
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ME 7971-6 Seminar (1-6 hours)
Reports and discussions of advanced topics in mechanical engineering including invited guest speakers.
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ME 7981-6 Research and Thesis (1-6 hours)
Directed research on some problem in an approved area. Examination and written thesis required. Thesis for master’s program only.
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ME 7991-3 Independent Study (1-3 hours)
Individual or group studies of advanced topics. Instruction and guidance is provided by faculty through individual or group appointment. Master’s degree students.
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ME 8981 Internship (1 hour)
Provide practical experience workings as an intern in a related engineering field. Work must be supervised by an engineer with an engineering degree from an ABET accredited institution. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor or departmental chair.
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ME 9981-9 Research and Dissertation (1-9 hours)
Original research at the Ph.D. level on some problem of interest and importance in the field of mechanical engineering. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ph.D. program.
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ME 9991-6 Independent Study (1-6 hours)
Individual or group studies of advanced topics. Instruction and guidance is provided by faculty through individual or group appointment. Ph.D. students.
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MEB 7001 Perspectives in Energy Business (1 hour)
Overview of the energy industry from the systems perspectives, with discussion of the operating diversity among different energy companies. Explores the relationships among all major energy sectors-oil, gas, coal, nuclear, electricity, and renewables-and their value chains. Also includes modules on organizational communications, interpersonal sensitivities, and stakeholder relations.
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MEB 7010 Residency Seminar I (0 hours)
A face-to-face non-credit laboratory course required for graduation. Satisfies program orientation requirements and facilitates student engagement with the energy industry.
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MEB 7020 Residency Seminar II (0 hours)
A face-to-face non-credit laboratory course required for graduation that is focused on industry engagement and development of leadership skills.
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MEB 7023 Leading and Managing Energy Organizations (3 hours)
A survey of the principles and best practices for managing and leading people and organizations, with special emphasis on organizational situations and workforce challenges that are unique to the energy industry.
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MEB 7033 Analytical Tools for Energy Business Management (3 hours)
A modular study of management tools and resources pertinent to the energy industry, including problem-framing and analysis, project management, decision analysis, energy information systems, and basic data analysis methods applied to commercially-available energy data. Includes computer exercises.
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MEB 7043 Energy Accounting and Financial Reporting (3 hours)
Study of financial information used by energy companies. Primarily focused on upstream/midstream oil and gas operations, topics include successful-efforts and full-cost accounting, impairments, asset retirement obligations, production costs, joint interest operations, revenue streams, unitization, supplemental disclosures, conveyances, completion decisions, and basic energy economics. Addresses other energy sectors and international activities as time permits.
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MEB 7053 Financial Management in the Energy Enterprise (3 hours)
Fundamental principles of finance and microeconomics for energy operations, including supply and demand, opportunity cost, marginal and average cost, revenue and profit, and maximum/minimum relative to cost. Includes aspects of corporate finance from the energy perspective such as capital budgeting, asset management, financial decision-making and risk, and energy project financing mechanisms.
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MEB 7063 Energy Policy and Sustainability (3 hours)
Survey of initiatives, laws, treaties, and agency derivatives used by government entities to promote development of, and commercial investment in, specific energy resources, technologies, or markets. Addresses the macroeconomic issues and technical viability of competing energy sources, and presents the concept of sustainability from the corporate, environmental, and social perspectives.
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MEB 7073 Legal and Regulatory Environment of the Energy Industry (3 hours)
Survey of laws, legislation, and regulations governing development, production, and disposition of energy resources and related business transactions, and the federal and state agencies that have regulatory responsibility. Includes a discussion of economic, environmental, resource conservation, and market theories that underlie the establishment of energy laws and regulations.
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MEB 7083 The Business of Renewable Energy and Alternative Fuels (3 hours)
Principles and practices of doing business in the renewable energy and alternative fuels sectors. Investigates the feasibility and economics of competing energy sources and technologies and considers their contribution to a total systems approach to energy business. Includes concepts of innovation, relevant business models, the use of government incentives, and related topics.
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MEB 7123 Energy Markets and Commodities Trading (3 hours)
A technical presentation of the processes and economics of moving energy resources, products, and supplies from point of production to marketplace. Includes specific information about how energy markets are established and how end products are priced and traded. Addresses all major resource/product groups, but uses natural gas as a template.
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MEB 7143 U.S. Oil and Gas Law (3 hours)
Survey of the legal environment of the domestic oil and gas industry and its operations. Covers property and contract law pertinent to conducting business in the U.S. upstream and midstream segments of the oil and gas industry. Topics include pooling/unitization/conservation agreements, drilling contracts and permits, conveyance issues, and mineral estates.
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MEB 7153 Energy Transactions in the International Arena (3 hours)
Survey of the legal environment of international energy business. Covers property and contract law in the international arena, agreements governing international petroleum commerce and business transactions, and U.S. laws regulating international business activity. Topics include foreign legal systems, national oil corporations, international operating agreements, concessions, foreign direct investment, and dispute resolution.
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MEB 7163 Economic Evaluation of Energy Assets (3 hours)
Study of energy project economic analysis and decision-making, including cash flow, risk analysis, reserves calculations, property valuation, asset management, and risk. Topics include time value of money, profitability measures, engineering analysis and prediction of cash flow for oil and gas properties, tax and depreciation effects, international contracts, inflation, and uncertainty analysis.
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