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IE 696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study I.
3 credits
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IE 698 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis.
3 credits
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IE 699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I.
3 credits
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Logistics |
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LG 660 - Logistics Technology and Management
Survey of modern logistics activities in both the commerical and military sectors. Theory of integrated logistics systems with applications to include customer-supplier relationships, inventory management, just-in-time and related procurement disciplines, spares and customer field support, transportation, warehousing, and physical distribution management. Quantitative and e-commerce tools are decribed in the context of corporate enterprise resource planning and logistics management.
3 credits
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LG 663 - Logistics in Acquisition and Manufacturing
Managing logistics processes in purchasing, acquisition, and manufacturing. Optimizing logistics in complex, worldwide supply chains; in distribution systems designed for multiproduct, multiplant organizations; and in single-plant systems producing for the end customer. Designing customer support strategies and multimodal transportation interfaces.
3 credits
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LG 665 - Integrated Logistics Support Analysis
Concepts of integrated logistics support in both the commericial and military sectors including logistics specialties, customer support, documentation needs, internet applications, and system management on a worldwide basis. Introduction to reliability, maintainability, life cycle cost analysis, test and support capability, and warranty management.
3 credits
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LG 669 - Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Theory and application of life cycle cost analysis applicable to both military and commercial decision support processes. Techniques for forecasting costs in future scenarios including economics of scale, upgrading, recycling, customer relationship support, training, and salvage and exit strategies. Application to new product development. Effectiveness over expected lifetime versus total life cycle cost.
3 credits
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LG 670 - ST:PROD-TRANS SY
ST:PROD-TRANS SY
3 credits
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LG 695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty.
3 credits
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LG 696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study I.
3 credits
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LG 698 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours. Periodic meetings and discussion of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis.
3 credits
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LG 699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I.
3 credits
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Mathematics |
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M 601 - Mathematical Ideas
This course is intended for students in the MS Education program. It surveys the development of mathematics through such key topics as geometry, trigonometry, abstract algebra, and calculus. While topics may vary with individual instructors, all instructors will introduce students to the contributions of mathematics to civilization and give students some understanding of the discipline of mathematics.
3 credits
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M 604 - Using Technology to Teach Mathematics
Prerequisites: Elementary calculus, familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet processing programs, or permission of department. Students are introduced to a variety of technological tools (calculators, computer software, internet resources) useful in improving mathematics instruction. Students investigate how technology can effectively be utilized in learning situations. Lesson plans that incorporate technology are developed.
3 credits
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M 605 - Biostatistics
A non-calculus-based course that includes basic concepts of probability and statistics. These concepts are applied to problems in human biology, industrial/occupational health, and epidemiology. Introduction to and use of the computer package SPSS for data analysis. (See also BI 605 .)
3 credits
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M 610 - Fundamentals of Calculus
Prerequisite: M 115 (pre-calculus mathematics) or equivalent. Review of algebra and trigonometric functions. Topics from calculus include differentiation and integration methods applied to problems in science, business, and the social sciences. A review of series.
3 credits
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M 611 - Matrix Theory and its Applications
Prerequisite: undergraduate linear algebra or permission of instructor. Review of matrix algebra, systems of linear equations and rank; linear algebra in n-dimensions; inner product spaces and orthogonality; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; Hermitian, unitary, and normal matrices; quadratic and Hermitian forms. The course covers topics in matrix theory needed for significant applications in engineering and computer science.
3 credits
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M 620 - Numerical Analysis
Prerequisites: a minimum of 12 credit hours of undergraduate mathematics, including calculus and linear algebra; knowledge of a computer programming language such as Pascal, C programming, FORTRAN, or BASIC. Topics include: solution of transcendental equations by iterative methods; solution of systems of linear equations (matrix inversion, etc.); interpolation, numerical differentiation, and integrations; solution or ordinary differential equations.
3 credits
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M 624 - Applied Mathematics
Prerequisite: a minimum of 12 credit hours of undergraduate mathematics, including calculus and differential equations. Special functions; Fourier series and integrals; integral transforms (Fourier, Laplace, etc.) and their use in solution of boundary value problems.
3 credits
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M 632 - Methods of Complex Analysis
Prerequisite: graduate standing in engineering or mathematics. A study of the applications of the methods of complex variables to engineering and physical sciences. Includes analytic function theory, contour integration, and conformal mapping.
3 credits
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M 690 - Research Project
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours or permission of the instructor. Independent study under the supervision of an advisor.
3 credits
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M 695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty
3 credits
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M 696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study I
3 credits
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M 698 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis.
3 credits
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M 699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I.
3 credits
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Molecular Biology |
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MB 601 - Protein Biochemistry and Enzymology
Prerequisites: undergraduate organic chemistry and biochemistry. This course examines the relationship between protein structure and function. Topics included are properties of amino acids, peptides and proteins, peptide synthesis, protein isolation and sequencing, aspects of protein folding, protein-protein and receptor-ligand interactions, enzyme kinetics, and enzyme regulation.
3 credits
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MB 602 - Biochemistry of Bioenergetics
Prerequisite: undergraduate organic chemistry. This course is strongly recommended for students lacking undergraduate biochemistry. Examination of the major anabolic and catabolic pathways and their regulation. Catabolic pathways for the oxidation of hexoses, lipids, and amino acids are considered. These processes lead to the formation of chemiosmotic gradient capable of driving ATP synthesis. Discussion of the anabolic pathways starts with the generation of similar chemiosmotic gradient by light absorption or other energy-releasing pathways leading to production of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides.
3 credits
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MB 603 - Nucleic Acid Biochemistry
Prerequisites: undergraduate organic chemistry and biochemistry. Examines the biochemistry of nucleic acids, their function as genetic information and control over the expression of that information, nucleic acid-protein interactions, oncogenes and carcinogenesis.
3 credits
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MB 606 - Molecular Genetics/Genomics
Prerequisite: undergraduate molecular biology or biochemistry. The course combines information from the most recent genomic projects with traditional genetic research methods to provide novel understanding of the role of the genome as the blueprint of life. Emphasis is placed on exploring the expression of genes in the context of the activity and function of the whole genome. Topics include genome anatomy, functional genomics, regulation of the activity of genome, genome evolution, poteomics, genome engineering, and computational genomics.
3 credits
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MB 607 - Cellular Biology
An introduction to cellular structure and function. Examination of the role of biological membranes in cellular activity and forming functional compartments within organelles. The function of other cellular and extracellular structures, such as cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix. Additional topics include receptor structure and function, cellular signaling, differentiation, and motility.
3 credits
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MB 608 - Evaluation of Scientific Literature
Prerequisite: undergraduate genetics or molecular biology or biochemistry. This course will introduce the student to the organization, use, and critical evaluation of scientific information. Print and electronic resources will be explored through lectures, class discussion, and written assignments. Sources evaluated will include basic reference works, journal articles, electronic databases, and the variety of information accessible via the World Wide Web. Upon completion of the course, students will have the ability to locate, retrieve, and critically evaluate information sources for further course work and research. In addition, they will be able to write their own scientific proposals.
3 credits
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MB 609 - Data Analysis in the Environmental and Biological Sciences
Prerequisites: 9 graduate hours and a previous course in statistics, or permission of instructor. The application of data analysis techniques in the environmental (applied ecology, environmental geology and chemistry) and biological (molecular biology, toxicology) sciences. These include applied univariate and multivariate statistics as well as geostatistical and non-detect methods. Extensive use of different types of computer software for data analyses.
3 credits
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MB 611 - Molecular Biology of Proteins with Laboratory
Prerequisites: MB 601 or undergraduate molecular biology and biochemistry. Techniques for working with proteins that are basic to the cell and molecular biologist and extend beyond the understanding of basic protein biochemistry. Course provides a theoretical understanding of methods commonly utilized for protein/peptide analysis. In the laboratory, students will isolate proteins from various tissues or expression systems and analyze them by one- and two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. laboratory fee
4 credits
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MB 613 - Molecular Biology of Nucleic Acids with Laboratory
Prerequisite: MB 603 or permission of the instructor. An examination of gene expression and the techniques available for manipulating DNA and RNA. This course utilizes an intense laboratory component to instruct students in the practical and technical aspects of working with nucleic acids. laboratory fee
4 credits
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MB 617 - Cell Culture Techniques with Laboratory
Prerequisite: undergraduate cell biology or biochemistry or molecular biology. An intensive laboratory couse designed to provide the student with basic skills and understanding required for mammalian cell and tissue culture and fundamental techniques in cell biology. Topics will include aseptic technique, the culture environment, primary culture, maintenance of cultures, cloning and selection of cell phenotypes, proliferation and apoptosis assays, tumorigenicity assays and experimental design. 4 credits
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MB 620 - Bioinformatics
Prerequisites: MB 602 or permission of the instructor. Students will learn how computers and information technology are applied to manage and analyze the vast quantities of data now being collected by researchers and clinicians. Using a combination of theory and hands-on practice, the course will cover biological databases, analysis of nucleotide and protein sequences, sequence polymorphisms, sequence alignment, analysis of DNA microarray data and intermolecular interactions. An introduction to web page development, relational database design and Perl programming will also be covered.
3 credits
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MB 625 - Advanced Bioinformatics
Prerequisite: MB 620 . Corequisite: CS 622 This course builds on the material covered in MB 620 , with an emphasis on developing custom solution and automating bulk data analysis. A significant portion of the class will be dedicated to learning aspects of the Perl programming language important for bioinformatics, such as manipulation of text files containing sequence data and pattern recognition. Using Perl, students will learn how to mine data from sequence databases and automate use of web-based analysis tools. Students will also enhance their knowledge of HTML and relational databases, and design and create a custom database as a class project.
3 credits
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MB 636 - Immunology
Study of the immune response in animals including cells and organs of the immune system, immunogens, MHC, cytokines, TCR, antibodies and complement.
3 credits
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MB 644 - Cellular Development
Prerequisite: MB 607 . The course covers control of differentiation and development at the cellular level. Topics include cell cycle control, embryological development, programmed cell death, wound healing, and chronic wounds.
3 credits
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MB 648 - Cytoskeleton and Extracellular Matrix
Prerequisite: MB 607 . The cytoskeleton provides cues for patterns of division and the molecular motors needed for cell motility. The extracellular matrix also contains cues for the cells that are differentiating, providing highly localized signals and pathways for cellular migration. This course examines the roles of the cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix in cellular movement, differentiation, and function.
3 credits
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MB 650 - Oncogenes and Cytokines
Prerequisite: MB 607 . The products of oncogenes induce cancer in animals and transformed phenotypes in cultured cells. Often the products are analogues of cytokines or cytokine receptors. This course examines oncogenes and their role in transformation, cell cycle control, and cellular differentiation.
3 credits
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MB 656 - Receptor Effector Systems
Prerequisite: MB 601 or MB 607 . Cellular receptors and their effector systems are responsible for the ability of cells to detect and respond to stimuli. These proteins are of critical importance to the development of drugs to control the function of cells. This course examines the structure of receptors from ion channels to DNA binding proteins, followed by an examination of the signalling pathways that propagate the signal through the cell. Also covered: the design and interpretation of binding studies for receptor ligand interactions.
3 credits
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MB 670 - ST: Database Systems for Biological Research
This course offers an overview of major database systems, database design, common database architectures and how they are used to analyze research data. Emphasis is on developing skills that the researcher can apply in the lab.
3 credits
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MB 680 - Graduate Seminar
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Weekly discussions of current scientific literature and student and faculty research projects. May be taken more than once.
1 credits
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MB 688 - Internship I
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Laboratory and research experience will be developed under the supervision of an outside researcher. A portion of the internship must be devoted to the completion of a research report. The instructor will monitor the student's progress through regular meetings and evaluation of the final report.
3 credits
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MB 689 - Internship II
A continuation of Internship I.
3 credits
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MB 690 - Research Project
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. An independent research project/program under the supervision of a member of the faculty.
3 credits
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MB 695 - Independent Study I
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A planned program of independent study under the supervision of a member of the faculty.
3 credits
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MB 696 - Independent Study II
Prerequisite: MB 695 A continuation of Independent Study I.
3 credits
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MB 698 - Thesis I
Prerequisites: 15 graduate hours and permission of coordinator. Supervised preparation of a thesis describing the student's research.
3 credits
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MB 699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I.
3 credits
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Mechanical Engineering |
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ME 602 - Mechanical Engineering Analysis
Topics in vector calculus and complex variables. Solution of partial differential equations as applied to mechanical engineering.
3 credits
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ME 604 - Numerical Techniques in Mechanical Engineering
Prerequisite: Knowledge of C programming or FORTRAN. Corequisite: ME 632 . Review of matrix algebra and simultaneous equations. Numerical integration and differentiation. Numerical methods for differential equations including techniques such as Euler, Runge-Kutta, Milne, shooting, Crank-Nicolson, and FEM. Emphasis on numerical solutions to ordinary and partial differential equations relevant to mechanical engineering.
3 credits
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ME 605 - Finite Element Methods in Engineering
Prerequisite: ME 604 . Basic concepts underlying the FEM. Displacement and weighted residual formulations of the finite element approach to numerical solutions. Applications to one- and two-dimensional problems in areas such as elasticity, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
3 credits
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ME 610 - Advanced Dynamics
Kinematics and dynamics of single particles and systems of particles. Lagrange's equations. Hamilton's principle, and canonical transformtion theory. The inertia tensor and rigid body motion.
3 credits
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ME 611 - System Vibrations
Advanced techniques for analysis of vibrations in mechanical systems. Multiple degrees of freedom and random noise inputs among topics covered.
3 credits
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ME 613 - Fundamentals of Acoustics
Basic theory of acoustics in stationary media; plane, cyclindrical, and spherical waves; reflection, transmission, and absorption characteristics; sources of sound; propagation and attenuation in ducts and enclosures.
3 credits
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ME 615 - Theory of Elasticity
Index notation; Cartesian tensors and coordinate transformation; stress tensor and field equations; analysis of stress and strain in two and three dimensions; Airy stress function; applications to problems of torsion and bending; experimental methods.
3 credits
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ME 620 - Classical Thermodynamics
Phenomenological equilibrium and nonequilibrium thermodynamics. Formulation and application of fundamental laws and concepts; chemical thermodynamics.
3 credits
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ME 622 - Topics in Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Extensive review of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics topics including 1st and 2nd laws, energy, power and refrigeration cycles, Bernoulli equation and applications, conservation equations, losses in pipes. Design project required (hardware or other). Not intended for mechanical engineering graduates of ABET-accredited programs.
3 credits
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ME 625 - Mechanics of Continua
Tensor analysis, stress vector and stress tensor, kinematics of deformation, material derivative, fundamental law of continuum mechanics, conservation theorems, constitutive law, and representative applications.
3 credits
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ME 627 - Computer-Aided Engineering
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Integration of computers into the design cycle. Interactive computer modeling and analysis. Geometrical modeling with wire frame, surface, and solid models. Finite element modeling and analysis. Problems solved involving structural, dynamic, and thermal characteristics of mechanical devices.
3 credits
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ME 630 - Advanced Fluid Mechanics
Advanced topics from among the following areas: perfect fluids, viscous fluids, turbulence, boundary layer theory, surface phenomena, shock waves, and gas dynamics.
3 credits
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ME 631 - Topics in General Heat Transfer
Extensive review of heat transfer topics including conduction and convection in plates, walls, multi-layered walls and pipes. Use of empirical numbers (Nusselt, Prandtl, and Reynolds) for determining the convective film coefficient, and Biot and Fourier numbers for transient conduction. Review of heat transfer in fins and in heat exchangers. Use of the log-mean temperature difference and epsilon-NTU methods. Topics in radiation heat transfer including emissive power, black and grey bodies, and shape factor. Significant design project required. Not intended for mechanical engineering graduates of ABET-accredited programs.
3 credits
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ME 632 - Conduction Heat Transfer
Prerequisites: ME 602 , ME 604 co-requisite, consent of instructor. The fundamentals of conduction heat transfer presented in a level that requires a good knowledge of partial (and ordinary) differential equations and a level of proficiency in numerical analysis.
3 credits
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ME 633 - Convection Heat Transfer
Prerequisite: ME 602 , ME 604 co-requisite, consent of instructor. The fundamentals of convection heat transfer presented in a level that requires a good knowledge of partial (and ordinary) differential equations and a level of proficiency in numerical analysis.
3 credits
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ME 635 - Dynamic Systems and Control
Introduction to the modeling of dynamic systems. Emphasis on the analysis of first and higher order continuous-time linear models. Feedback techniques with examples from various branches of mechnical engineering.
3 credits
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ME 638 - Measurement and Instrumentation in ME
Measurement principles, including error analysis. Instrument systems: sensing, transmitting and terminating devices. Typical systems and devices for measuring motion, force, stress, strain, pressure, flow and temperature.
3 credits
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ME 642 - Combustion
Prerequisite: ME 620 , ME 630 , ME 632 , and consent of instructor. Review of chemical kinetics. Explosive and oxidative characteristics of fuels. Premixed combustible gases. Detonations and deflagrations. Diffusion flames. Non volatile fuels. Ignition.
3 credits
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ME 645 - Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
Prerequisites: ME 604 and ME 630 . Current methods of computer solutions of the conservation equations of fluid dynamics. Viscous, incompressible, compressible, and shock flows. Real gas equations of state. Computer projects.
3 credits
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ME 647 - Two-Phase Flow
Prerequisite: ME 620 , ME 630 , ME 632 , or consent of instructor. An introduction to the thermophysics of phase change phenomena in general with specific treatment to the dynamic behavior of interfaces and to the vaporization and condensation processes in heat transfer equipment.
3 credits
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ME 651 - Microscale Energy Transfer
Prerequisite: ME 610 , ME 620 , ME 630 , ME 632 , and consent of the instructor. Microscale Energy transport in fast transient regimes in solids. Interfaces, liquid films, etc. Melting and freezing phenomena, Microscale radiation, Interfacial forces, Micro heat pipes.
3 credits
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ME 655 - Interfacing Mechanical Devices
Prerequisite: knowledge of C programming. Interfacing the real world of mechnical devices to a stand-alone PC. How to write C programs for monitoring and control of DC motors, encoders, stepper motors, AC heaters, and AC fans. Practical uses of thermal, mechanical, optical, and Hall Effect sensors.
3 credits
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ME 670 - ST:FLIGHT PROPUL
ST: Flight Propulsion..An introduction to flight propulsion. Topics include detonation and deflagration, one-dimensional non-steady gas flows, concepts of turbomachinery, and a survey of contemporary proculsive devices.
3 credits
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ME 670C - ST: Computational Fluid Dynamics
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ME 670D - ST: Case Studies in Design
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ME 670X - ST: Heat Transfer
Extensive review of heat transfer topics including conduction and convection in plates,, walls, multi-layered walls and pipes. Use of empirical numbers (Nusselt, Prandtl and Reynolds) for determining the convective film coefficient, and Biot and Fourier numbers for transient conduction. Review of heat tranfer in fins and in heat exchangers. Use of the log-mean temperature difference and epsilon-NTU methods. Topics in radiation heat transfer including emissive power, black and grey bodies and shape factor. Significant design project required.
3 credits
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ME 690 - Research Project
Prerequisites: 15 graduate hours and written permission of program coordinator. Independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor, such study terminating in a technical report of academic merit. Research may constitute a survey of a technical area in mechanical engineering or involve the solution of an actual or hypothetical technical problem.
3 credits
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ME 695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty.
3 credits
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ME 696 - Independent Study II
Prerequisite: ME 695 Continuation of Independent Study I.
3 credits
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ME 698 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: 18 graduate credit hours. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis.
3 credits
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ME 699 - Thesis II
Continuation of Thesis I.
3 credits
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Management |
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MG 610 - The Sports Industry
Prerequisite: MG 637 . Focuses on management concepts and business skills as they relate to the sports industry. An in-depth look at the organizational structure and method of operation of major sectors of the sport enterprise; examination of important contemporary issues in the sports industry.
3 credits
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MG 611 - Sport Industry Marketing, Promotion, and Public Relations
Prerequisite: MK 609 or permission of instructor. A study of marketing, promotion, and public relations strategies utilized in various aspects of the sport industry. Marketing sport as a product and marketing of non-sport products using sport as a promotional tool are examined.
3 credits
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MG 612 - Sports Law
An analysis of contract law, tort law, antitrust law, labor law, collective bargaining, and administrative law as they relate to sport. Provides sport managers with the fundamental legal knowledge necessary to operate in the increasingly complex sport environment.
3 credits
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MG 613 - Sports Facility Management
Prerequisite: MG 637 or permission of instructor. An examination of how sports facilities such as coliseums, municipal and college stadiums, and multipurpose civic centers are managed. Among the topics included: booking and scheduling of events, box office management, staging and event production, personnel management, concessions and merchandising management.
3 credits
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MG 617 - Applied Fiscal Management for Sports and Facility Managers
Prerequisite: A 620 or permission of instructor. An examination of legal, managerial, accounting, and financial issues confronting sports, fitness, and recreation industry managers. Issues covered include tax law, bankruptcy, inventory management, capital instruments, accounting principles, financial statements, industry ratios, securing funds, and related concepts that help determine the viability and strength of businesses in the sports industries. The focus of the material is on how to apply basic financial management concepts to managerial decision making.
3 credits
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MG 618 - College Sports Administration
The objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a collegiate athletic department. Through case studies, class projects, guest lectures, and on-site visits, students will acquire the practical skills needed to manage a staff of coaches, administrators, student athletes, and other staff. The activities of facility operations, travel, compliance, eligibility, financial aid, personnel, ticket operations, sports camps, and institutional control will be examined.
3 credits
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MG 626 - Design and Implementation of Benefit Systems
This course provides an overview of the issues, processes, successful practices, and policies involving benefit administration. The focus will be on managing benefit administration and its relation to strategic business planning. Topics include innovative welfare plan design, defined benefit systems, ERISA law, HRIS and other related automated processes. Students will acquire a basic working knowledge of welfare benefit plans, defined benefit systems, retirement plans, and recent innovations in consumer-driven healthcare and associated laws. Emphasis will be placed on determining the impact of benefit policies on business profitability.
3 credits
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MG 627 - Human Resource and Financial Decision Making
This survey course focuses on basic financial concerns that impact HR and how an HR manager can become a more active participant in the boardroom through having a strong grasp of concepts such as payroll, taxes, budgeting, benefits, compensation, and deferred compensation administration.
3 credits
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MG 628 - Building a Consulting Business
How to establish, manage and maintain a consulting practice. Topics include: financing, marketing, client contacts, legal and accounting issues and networking.
3 credits
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MG 630 - Management Information Systems in Health Care
The use of computers in the health care field. Review of the history of information systems and their application in health care settings. Survey of problems and issues inherent to health care information management.
3 credits
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MG 637 - Management Process
A study of the traditional functions of management: planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating, along with an analysis of human behavior in organizations and the exploration of new paradigms in business and management systems.
3 credits
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MG 640 - Management of Health Care Organizations
Identification of the characteristics of health care organizations and the dimensions of management in such organizations. Examination and application of the principles of management necessary for the successful operation of health care organizations.
3 credits
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MG 645 - Management of Human Resources
Prerequisite: MG 637 or P 619 or PA 601 . A study of organizational practices in the management of human resources. Manpower planning, recruitment, selection, training, compensation, and contemporary problems of the field.
3 credits
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MG 650 - Entrepreneurship
Prerequisites:FI 601 , MG 637 , and MK 609 . Deals with the establishment of a new business venture, covering such topics as site development, market analysis, staffing, inventory control, personnel relations, and funding.
3 credits
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MG 655 - Corporate Governance and Business Strategy
Prerequisite: MG 637 The primary participants who determine the direction and performance (i.e., governance) of corporations and the shareholders, the management, and the board of directors. The rights, obligations, and impacts of these direct participants in corporate governance are explored along with the roles that various corporate constituents can, do, and should play in determining corporate direction, strategy, and performance.
3 credits
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MG 656 - Integrating the Enterprise
Prerequisites: MG 637 , FI 601 , and MK 609 . This course will focus on developing a systemic understanding of an enterprise, integration of its functional parts as a cornerstone of its sustained competitive advantage, and creation of its unique business model to achieve it.
3 credits
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MG 662 - Organization Theory
Prerequisite: MG 637 . A survey of the literature on theories of organization with emphasis on contemporary theories. Application of the theories to management and organizational problems will be attempted. Difficulties arising between theory and practice will be examined.
3 credits
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MG 663 - Leadership and Team Building
Prerequisites: MG 637 or P 619 or PA 625 . Examination of the impact of theories and research findings relevant to leadership and team building in organizations. The role of the leader and teams in organizations; the knowledge and skills required for successful leadership and team building. Assessment of one's own leadership and team building capabilities.
3 credits
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