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MATH 3310 - Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
Prerequisite: MATH 2204 or MATH 2205 . Topics include: first and second order partial differential equations (PDE) and their solutions, method of characteristics, classification of second order equations, derivation of some classic elliptical, parabolic and hyperbolic PDEs, initial and boundary conditions, method of separation of variables, Fourier series and orthogonal systems, Sturm-Liouville eigenvalue problems, Green's function and fundamental solutions. 3 credits
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MATH 3311 - Linear Algebra
Prerequisite: MATH 2203 Matrices, systems of linear equations and their solutions, linear vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. 3 credits
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MATH 3321 - Modern Algebra
Prerequisite: MATH 3305 or MATH 3311 . Groups, rings, integral domains, fields, polynomials. 3 credits
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MATH 3325 - Number Theory
Prerequisite: MATH 3305 This course will provide students with a grounding in the study of number theory. Topics include: quadratic reciprocity, Gaussian integers and Fermat's two square theorem, quadratic integers, Hurwitz integers and four square theorem, quadratic fields and their integers. 3 credits
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MATH 3331 - Combinatorics
Prerequisite: MATH 3311 or permission of the department. Problem solving using graph theory and combinatorical methods. Topics include counting methods, recurrence, generating functions, enumeration, graphs, trees, coloring problems, network flows and matchings. Special emphasis on reasoning which underlies combinatorical problem solving, algorithm development and logical structure of programs. 3 credits
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MATH 3338 - Numerical Analysis
Prerequisites: MATH 2203 and a standard programming language. Topics include: solutions of algebraic and transcendental equations by iterative methods; system of linear equations (matrix inversion, etc.); interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration; solution of ordinary differential equations. Scientific and engineering applications. 3 credits
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MATH 3361 - Math Modeling
Prerequisites: at least junior status and MATH 3311 . Problem solving through mathematical model building. Emphasis on applications of mathematics to the social, life and managerial sciences. Topics are selected from probability, graph theory, Markov processes, linear programming, optimization, game theory, simulation. 3 credits
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MATH 3371 - Probability and Statistics I
Prerequisite: MATH 2203 Axiomatic study of probability: sample spaces, combinatorical analysis, independence and dependence, random variables, distribution functions, moment generating functions, central limit theorem. 3 credits
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MATH 4308 - Real Analysis
Prerequisite: MATH 1121 , MATH 3303 . This course will provide students with a grounding in the study of real analysis. Topics include: sets and functions, Borel sets, Lebesgue measure, Lebesgue integral, Lᵖ spaces, Hölder's inequality, Minkowski's inequality, metric spaces, convergence in metric spaces, compact spaces, Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem, Banach spaces, Hilbert spaces, Bessel's inequality, Fourier series, Parseval's equality. 3 credits
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MATH 4311 - Linear Algebra II
Prerequisite: MATH 3311 . This course introduces students to structural components of linear algebra through the use of special matrices and relates these to several essential topics in advanced mathematics including canonical form, Hermitian and normal matrices, positive-definite, and non-negative matrices. 3 credits
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MATH 4321 - Modern Algebra II
Prerequisite: MATH 3321 . This course is a continuation of Modern Algebra I. Topics include: rings, subrings, ideals, ring homomorphisms, factor rings, polynomial rings, integral domains, fields, finite fields, unique factorization domains, principal ideal domains, and Euclidean domains. 3 credits
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MATH 4403 - Techniques in Applied Mathematics
Prerequisite: MATH 2204 Techniques in applied analysis including Fourier series; orthogonal functions such as Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials, Chebychev polynomials, Laplace and Fourier transforms; product solutions of partial differential equations and boundary value problems. 3 credits
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MATH 4423 - Complex Variables
Prerequisite: MATH 2204 For mathematics, science and engineering students. Review of elementary functions and Euler forms; holomorphic functions, Laurent series, singularities, calculus of residues, contour integration, maximum modulus theorem, bilinear and inverse transformation, conformal mapping, and analytic continuation. 3 credits
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MATH 4441 - Topology
Prerequisite: MATH 4308 or permission of department chair. Topics selected from the following: Hausdorff neighborhood relations: derived, open and closed sets; closure; topological space; bases; homeomorphisms; relative topology; product spaces; separation axioms; metric spaces; connectedness and compactness. 3 credits
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MATH 4450 - Special Topics
Selected topics in mathematics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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MATH 4452 - Special Topics
Selected topics in mathematics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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MATH 4453 - Special Topics
Selected topics in mathematics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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MATH 4472 - Probability and Statistics II
Prerequisite: MATH 3371 Elements of the theory of point estimation, maximum likelihood estimates, theory of testing hypotheses, power of a test, confidence intervals, linear regression, experimental design and analysis of variance, correlation, and nonparametric tests. 3 credits
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MATH 4473 - Advanced Statistical Inference
Prerequisite: MATH 4472 This course is designed to provide an in depth treatment of statistical inference. Topics include distribution of functions of one or several random variables, N P structure of tests of hypothesis, properties of "good" estimators and the multivariate normal distribution. 3 credits
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MATH 4481 - Linear Models I
Prerequisite: MATH 4472 This course is designed to provide a comprehensive study of linear regression. Topics include simple linear regression, inference in simple linear regression, violations of model assumptions, multiple linear regression and the Extra Sum of Squares Principle. 3 credits
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MATH 4482 - Linear Models II
Prerequisite: MATH 4481 Continuation of MATH
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MATH 4491 - Department Seminar
A study of a mathematical topic or topics not covered in the above courses. Subject of study will be announced by the mathematics department in advance. A paper and/or seminar talk, suitable for presentation to all interested mathematics faculty, will be required. 3 credits
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MATH 4492 - Department Seminar
A study of a mathematical topic or topics not covered in the above courses. Subject of study will be announced by the mathematics department in advance. A paper and/or seminar talk, suitable for presentation to all interested mathematics faculty, will be required. 3 credits
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MATH 4493 - Department Seminar
A study of a mathematical topic or topics not covered in the above courses. Subject of study will be announced by the mathematics department in advance. A paper and/or seminar talk, suitable for presentation to all interested mathematics faculty, will be required. 3 credits
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MATH 4494 - Department Seminar
A study of a mathematical topic or topics not covered in the above courses. Subject of study will be announced by the mathematics department in advance. A paper and/or seminar talk, suitable for presentation to all interested mathematics faculty, will be required. 3 credits
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MATH 4495 - Department Seminar
A study of a mathematical topic or topics not covered in the above courses. Subject of study will be announced by the mathematics department in advance. A paper and/or seminar talk, suitable for presentation to all interested mathematics faculty, will be required. 3 credits
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MATH 4496 - Department Seminar
A study of a mathematical topic or topics not covered in the above courses. Subject of study will be announced by the mathematics department in advance. A paper and/or seminar talk, suitable for presentation to all interested mathematics faculty, will be required. 3 credits
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MATH 4497 - Department Seminar
A study of a mathematical topic or topics not covered in the above courses. Subject of study will be announced by the mathematics department in advance. A paper and/or seminar talk, suitable for presentation to all interested mathematics faculty, will be required. 3 credits
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MATH 4498 - Department Seminar
A study of a mathematical topic or topics not covered in the above courses. Subject of study will be announced by the mathematics department in advance. A paper and/or seminar talk, suitable for presentation to all interested mathematics faculty, will be required. 3 credits
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MATH 4499 - Department Seminar
A study of a mathematical topic or topics not covered in the above courses. Subject of study will be announced by the mathematics department in advance. A paper and/or seminar talk, suitable for presentation to all interested mathematics faculty, will be required. 3 credits
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MATH 4521 - Special Topics
Selected topics in mathematics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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MATH 4593 - Honors Thesis: Mathematics
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
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MATH 4594 - Thesis
Prerequisite: department approval. Students in this course will complete their department thesis in consultation with their thesis advisor. The thesis is approved by the Department of Mathematics and Physics. 3 credits
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MATH 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisite: consent of faculty member and department chair. Opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore an area of interest. This course must be initiated by the student. 1-3 credit hours. 3 credits
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MECH 1001 - Mechanical Engineering Workshop
Prerequisite: Freshman status. This one-hour per week workshop familiarizes mechanical engineering students with basic practices in a laboratory environment including safety considerations, design planning, layout, fabrication, and tolerances. Demonstrations and actual fabrication as time permits. Spring semester only. 0 credits
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MECH 1101 - Engineering Graphics
Orthographic/Multiview projections; isometric, auxiliary, and sectional views; dimensioning and tolerancing practices; working drawings; computer-aided drafting and solid modeling using contemporary software. 2 credits
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MECH 2200 - Engineering Materials
Prerequisite: CHEM 1103 . A study of the properties of the principal engineering materials of modern technology: steels and nonferrous alloys and their heat treatment, concrete, wood, ceramics, and plastics. Gives engineers sufficient background to aid them in selecting materials and setting specifications. 3 credits
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MECH 2215 - Instrumentation Laboratory
Prerequisites: EASC 1109 , pre- or co-requisite MECH 1001 . Laboratory experiments introducing equipment and techniques used to measure force, static displacement, dynamic motion, stress, strain, fluid flow, pressure, and temperature. Computerized data acquisition, calibration, and statistical analysis of data uncertainty. 2 credits
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MECH 3300 - Dynamics
Prerequisite: EASC 2222 . Free-body diagrams, equilibrium of forces, friction. Kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies with emphasis on two-dimensional problems. Vector representation of motion in rectangular, polar, and natural coordinates. Impulse-momentum and work-energy theorems. Rigid bodies in translation, rotation, and general plane motion. 3 credits
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MECH 3304 - Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Prerequisite: MECH 2200 Detailed study of elastic and plastic deformation of materials at room temperature and elevated temperatures. Dislocation theory and microplasticity models considered. 3 credits
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MECH 3305 - Engineering Thermodynamics
Prerequisite: EASC 2224 ; corequisite: MATH 2203 (may be taken concurrently) Use of 1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics to investigate processes involving vapors and gases in closed and open systems. Analysis of vapor and gas power and refrigeration cycles. Energy analysis. Psychometrics. Combustion processes. 4 credits
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MECH 3308 - Applied Elasticity
Prerequisites: EASC 2222 , MATH 2203 Stress and strain tensors. Equilibrium equations. Transformation equations for stress and strain. Principal stresses and maximum shear stress. Stress-strain relations. Measurement of strain. Theories of yielding and fracture. Introduction to matrix methods of structural analysis, the finite element method, and computer-aided engineering. 4 credits
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MECH 3309 - Advanced Strength and FEA Modeling
Prerequisites: EASC 2222 , MATH 2203 . Stress and strain analysis. Principal stresses and maximum shear stress. Stress-strain relations. Measurement of strain. Theories of yielding and fracture. Introduction to finite element modeling, and computer-aided engineering. 3 credits
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MECH 3315 - Mechanics Laboratory
Prerequisites: EASC 2222 , MECH 2215 . Laboratory experiments in mechanics of materials, vibrational analysis, computer-aided data acquisition and analysis. Emphasis placed on measurement techniques, report writing, and error/statistical analysis. 2 credits
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MECH 3316 - Mechanics Laboratory
Prerequisites: EASC 2222 , MECH 2215 . Laboratory experiments in mechanics of materials, vibrational analysis, computer-aided data acquisition and analysis. Emphasis placed on measurement techniques, report writing, and error/statistical analysis. Significant writing and editing of reports expected. 3 credits
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MECH 3321 - Incompressible Fluid Flow
Prerequisites: EASC 2224 and MATH 2204 or consent of instructor. Fluid kinematics, continuity equation, vector operations. Momentum equation for frictionless flow, Bernoulli equation with applications. Irrotational flow, velocity potential, Laplace's equation, dynamic pressure and lift. Stream function for incompressible flows. Rotational flows, vorticity, circulation, lift and drag. Integral momentum analysis. Navier-Stokes equation, stress tensor. Newtonian fluid. Boundary layer approximations. 3 credits
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MECH 3330 - Fundamentals of Mechanical Design (D)
Prerequisite: EASC 2222 or consent of instructor. Review of methods of mechanical design. Development of fundamental engineering analysis involving static and fatigue failure. Topics include the maximum shear and Von Mises theories of static design, safety factor, Soderberg and Goodman diagrams for fatigue design, modified endurance limit, reliability analysis, statistical considerations, and stress concentration. Introduction to codes and standards. Practical applications. 3 credits
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MECH 3343 - Mechanisms (D)
Prerequisite: MECH 3300 Graphic and analytic methods for determining displacements, velocities, and accelerations of machine components. Applications to simple mechanisms such as linkages, cams, gears. Design project. 3 credits
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MECH 3344 - Mechanics of Vibration
Prerequisites: MATH 2204 and MECH 3300 The mathematical relationships necessary for the solution of problems involving the vibration of lumped and continuous systems. Damping, free and forced motions, resonance, isolation, energy methods, balancing. Single, two, and multiple degrees of freedom. Vibration measurement. 3 credits
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MECH 3351 - Modern Manufacturing
Prerequisites: EASC 2222 , EASC 2224 , and EASC 2230 . This course builds upon knowledge of engineering materials and fluids and introduces basic physics, processes, machines and tools used to produce engineered parts and products. Coverage includes plastic, metal, glass, rubber, polymer composite, and ceramic manufacturing; surface treatment and finishing; joining and assembly processes; electronics manufacturing; and modern manufacturing systems.Emphasis i given to understanding processes for the purposes of opening-up the design space, and enabling engineering students to consider all feasible possibilities when selecting processes and materials for engineered parts and products. Students are introduced to modern techniques for organizing, analyzing, and managing manufacturing systems. Process videos and plant tours are used to demonstrate equipment and processes. 3 credits
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MECH 3355 - Introduction to Mechatronics (D)
Prerequisite: EASC 2230 or consent of instructor. A practical, hands-on approach to connecting, monitoring, and control of thermo sensors, motors, encoders, and other sensors and transducers using a PC and a multipurpose expansion board. Topics include hardware connections, voltage input and output, motor-generator and motor-encoder feedback, stepper motors, thermal control, and digital switching. Use of contemporary software. 3 credits
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MECH 3361 - Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Systems (D)
Prerequisites: EASC 2211 , MATH 2203 or consent of instructor. A study of the technology and engineering design issues of renewable energy systems (solar, wind, geothermal, tidal); availability of renewable resources and assessment of generation capacity. Topics include active and passive solar methods tied to HVAC systems; solar, thermal, and electric power generation alternatives; wind and tidal power engineering; and current waste to energy systems. (D) 3 credits
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MECH 3365 - Introduction to Energy Efficiency
Prerequisites: EASC 2224 , EASC 2230 or equivalent. Analysis of selected engineering systems with a focus on improvements in electrical/thermal efficiency. Thermal and electrical power management and conservation in buildings with specific focus on HVAC system efficiency, energy efficient technologies (electrical motors, lighting, heat pumps). Energy audits, power management and cogeneration are discussed. 3 credits
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MECH 3398 - Mechanical Engineering Internship
Prerequisite: Junior Status. A minimum of 300 hours of practical experience in an area or technical project closely related to mechanical engineering. The requirement may be satisfied through an internship, full- or part-time employment, summer job, apprenticeship, or volunteer work. 0 credits
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MECH 4404 - Heat Transfer
Prerequisite: MECH 3305 or consent of instructor. Steady and unsteady conduction in one and two dimensions. Heat transfer in walls and cylinders; internal generation of heat. Fins and extended surfaces. Introduction to matrix inversion; finite difference solutions using matrix inversion and time-step iteration methods. Biot, Fourier, Prandtl, Nusselt, and other dimensionless numbers. Internal and external forced convection. Heat exchangers, log-mean temperature difference, effectiveness-NTU method. Radiation. Practical examples. 3 credits
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MECH 4406 - Fundamentals of Combustion
Prerequisites: MATH 2204 or MATH 2205 , EASC 2224 ; co-requisite: MECH 4404 . Uses fundamentals of chemistry, thermodynamics, and heat and mass transfer to investigate combustion phenomena such as laminar premixed and diffusion flames, liquid and solid fuel ignition, and burning. Applications to internal combustion engines. Contemporary modeling software used. 3 credits
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MECH 4407 - Solar Energy (D)
Corequisite: MECH 4404 . Introduction to the fundamentals of solar energy thermal processes including solar radiation, flat plate and focusing collectors, energy storage, hot water heating, cooling and auxiliary system components. Emphasis on the design and evaluation of systems as they pertain to commercial and residential buildings. 3 credits
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MECH 4408 - Advanced Mechanics
Prerequisites: MATH 2204 and MECH 3300 . Plane and spatial motion of particles and rigid bodies, inertia tensor, relative motion, gyroscopes, central force motion. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods. 3 credits
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MECH 4411 - Fundamentals of Thermo/Fluid Design (D)
Prerequisites: MECH 3305 , MECH 3321 , MECH 3330 ; corequisite: MECH 4404 or consent of instructor. Introduction to the design of specific thermal, heat, and fluid devices and systems as they apply to practical design problems. Review of design methodology and basic equations in thermal sciences. Group design studies in each of the three basic areas of heat exchangers, prime movers, and piping systems. 3 credits
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MECH 4415 - Thermo/Fluids Laboratory
Prerequisites: MECH 2215 , MECH 3321 ; corequisite MECH 4404 . A survey of experiments and laboratory investigations covering the areas of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and gas dynamics. Analog and digital data acquisition and analysis. 2 credits
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MECH 4421 - Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (D)
Prerequisite: MECH 3321 . An introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Use of contemporary software to build, solve, and visualize fluid-flow models leading to a deeper understanding of the principles of fluids.
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MECH 4422 - Compressible Fluid Flow
Prerequisites: MECH 3305 , MECH 3321 , and MECH 4404 or consent of instructor. Compressible fluid flow with emphasis on one-dimensional ducted steady flows with heat transfer, frictional effects, shock waves, and combined effects. Introductory considerations of two- and three-dimensional flows. Applications to propulsive devices. Occasional demonstrations accompany the lectures. 3 credits
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MECH 4426 - Turbomachinery (D)
Prerequisites: MECH 3305 and MECH 3321 or consent of instructor. Review of basic thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Dimensional analysis. Specific speed. Classification of turbomachines. Cavitation. Losses. Definitions of efficiency. Theories of turbomachines. Design considerations for stator blades and rotor blades. Computer-aided design. 3 credits
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MECH 4427 - Computer-Aided Engineering (D)
Prerequisite: MECH 3308 or 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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MECH 4435 - Adv Mech Design (D)
Prerequisites: MECH 3321 , MECH 4497 . Selected advanced topics related to the design of machine elements such as hydrodynamic theory of lubrication and principles of hydraulic machines with application to hydraulic couplings. 3 credits
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MECH 4438 - Systems Dynamics & Control
Prerequisites: EASC 2230 , MECH 3300 , MATH 2204 or MATH 2205 . Modeling, analysis, and control of dynamic systems with feedback. Response and stability analysis. Design and compensation methods. Methods include Routh-Hurwitz, root locus, Bode plots, Nyquist stability criterion. Some lab applications. Project. 3 credits
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MECH 4443 - Introduction to Flight Propulsion
Prerequisite: MECH 4422 or consent of instructor. A senior course designed for those students who intend to work or pursue further studies in the aerospace field. Among the topics covered are detonation and deflagration, introductory one-dimensional nonsteady gas flows, basic concepts of turbomachinery, and survey of contemporary propulsive devices. Shock tube, supersonic wind tunnel, and flame propagation demonstrations accompany the lectures. 3 credits
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MECH 4445 - Robotics: Design, Control and Programming (D)
Prerequisites: EASC 2222 , EASC 2230 , MATH 2204 . Extensive review of the fundamentals of robotics and industrial automation. Step-by-step computational approach that helps students derive and compute the forward kinematics, inverse kinematics, and Jacobians for the most common robot designs. Progressive introduction to dynamics that prepares students with or without a dynamics background to compute the dynamics of the most common manipulators. Presentation of the most common motion planning and trajectory generation algorithms; comprehensive treatment of motion and force control that includes both basic and advanced methods. Programming using contemporary software, and laboratory projects.(D) 3 credits
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MECH 4450 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. In-depth study of topics chosen from areas of particular and current interest to mechanical engineering students. 1-6 credit hours. 3 credits
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MECH 4451 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. In-depth study of topics chosen from areas of particular and current interest to mechanical engineering students. 1-6 credit hours. 3 credits
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MECH 4452 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. In-depth study of topics chosen from areas of particular and current interest to mechanical engineering students. 1-6 credit hours. 3 credits
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MECH 4453 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. In-depth study of topics chosen from areas of particular and current interest to mechanical engineering students. 1-6 credit hours. 3 credits
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MECH 4454 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. In-depth study of topics chosen from areas of particular and current interest to mechanical engineering students. 1-6 credit hours. 3 credits
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MECH 4455 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. In-depth study of topics chosen from areas of particular and current interest to mechanical engineering students. 1-6 credit hours. 3 credits
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MECH 4456 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. In-depth study of topics chosen from areas of particular and current interest to mechanical engineering students. 1-6 credit hours. 3 credits
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MECH 4457 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. In-depth study of topics chosen from areas of particular and current interest to mechanical engineering students. 1-6 credit hours. 3 credits
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MECH 4458 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. In-depth study of topics chosen from areas of particular and current interest to mechanical engineering students. 1-6 credit hours. 3 credits
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MECH 4459 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. In-depth study of topics chosen from areas of particular and current interest to mechanical engineering students. 1-6 credit hours. 3 credits
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MECH 4497 - Mechanical Engineering Senior Design I (D)
Prerequisites: MECH 3330 and Senior Status, or instructor's consent. First course of a two-semester senior capstone design sequence representing the culmination of the ME student undergraduate education experience. A minimum of two weeks review/summary of relevant engineering principles. Students are expected to apply engineering principles acquired throughout their academic and internship experiences to the design of a system, component, or process. Projects include design methodology, design problem statements and specifications, alternative solutions, feasibility and detailed system descriptions. Consideration of realistic constraints, such as economic factors, safety, reliability, maintenance, aesthetics, ethics, and social and environmental impact. Oral and written presentations. When appropriate, one team with demonstrated commitment to a major project may be selected to further develop that project with the intent of participating in a national competition as a means of satisfying the senior design sequence. Course available only in fall semester. 3 credits
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MECH 4498 - Mechanical Engineering Senior Design II (D)
Prerequisite: MECH 4497 . Continuation and completion of projects initiated in MECH 4497 . Emphasis on design, documentation, and project management. Detailed drawings and prototype construction (or simulation, as appropriate), testing, and evaluation. Formal reports and presentations. Course available only in spring semester. 3 credits
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MECH 4512 - Senior Seminar
Open to seniors with coordinator's approval. Individual oral presentations by students of material researched on topics selected by students and faculty at the beginning of the term. 3 credits
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MECH 4598 - Honors Thesis: Mechanical Engineering
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
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MECH 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisites: consent of faculty supervisor and approval of program coordinator. Independent study provides an opportunity for the student to explore an area of special interest under faculty supervision. 1-3 credit hours per semester, with a maximum of 12. 3 credits
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MGMT 1115 - Fundamentals of Management
A course in introductory management that explores the basics of both theory and practice. Topics include and are related to the five functions of management: planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Enrollment limited to nonbusiness majors and/or AS Business Administration students only. 3 credits
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MGMT 2210 - Management and Organization
Prerequisite: sophomore standing. A study of management systems as they apply to all organizations. Managerial functions, principles of management, and other aspects of the management process are examined. 3 credits
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MGMT 2217 - Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Covers the entrepreneurial process from conception to operation of a new business from a sustainable perspective. Concentrates on the characteristics of entrepreneurs and the process by which they turn sustainable ideas into new business. The emphasis will be on sustainable businesses that benefit the entrepreneurs, the investors, their immediate communities, create social equity, and improve the environment. 3 credits
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MGMT 2240 - Ethics and Diversity
Prerequisites: ENGL 1110 , ENGL 1112 or ENGL 1113 and sophomore standing This course introduces the student to the complexities of ethical behavior within the business environment and examines the impact of different demographic groups on various types of organizations. 3 credits
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MGMT 3327 - Business Planning and Modeling
Prerequisite: MGMT 2217 . Covers the elements of planning for and modeling a new business. Business planning involved the articulation and explanation of why the chosen game plan for starting a new enterprise makes sense, what resources are needed to implement the vision, which team will have the skills and leadership to execute the vision, and what path they will follow to get there. A business model should specifically describe the way by which an organization creates, delivers, and captures value (economic, social, or other forms of values). The model should be a learning and active adaptive one, enabling the organization to change it in the face of new competitive challenges. The main focus of the course is to highlight the milestones toward the success of the new venture. 3 credits
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MGMT 3331 - Management of Human Resources
Prerequisite: MGMT 2210 A survey of the industrial relations and the personnel management system of an organization.Manpower planning/forecasting, labor markets, selection and placement, training and development, compensation, government/employer and labor/management relations. 3 credits
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MGMT 3340 - Employment Law and Labor Relations
Prerequisites: MGMT 3331 and BUSL 1101 . This course provides students with an overview of the HR practices, policies and laws that govern the employment relationship. The topics covered include among others federal and state laws as they affect the human resource function, such as equal employment opportunity laws, conditions of employment, employment at-will and its limitations, employment agreements, employee privacy, wage and hour regulations, occupational safety and health and compensation for injuries. It also highlights employee/labor management relations, collective bargaining, mediation and arbitration of employment related disputes. 3 credits
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MGMT 3350 - Management of Workforce Diversity
Prerequisite: MGMT 2210 This course explores issues of social identity, social and cultural diversity, and societal manifestations of oppression as they relate to the workplace. Workforce demographics are rapidly evolving due to changes in birthrates, immigration, legal systems, social attitudes, and economic expansion. Managing businesses and other organizations will require not just contemporary knowledge and technology but the expertise to manage increasing workforce diversity. 3 credits
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MGMT 4400 - Talent Management
Prerequisite: MGMT 3331 . This course provides a comprehensive overview of how to develop a talent management strategy that is aligned with the business needs. It covers topics such as workforce planning and analysis, recruiting, selecting and placing, managing performance, succession planning, retention strategies, and ways to develop a culture of excellence to support a talent management program. 3 credits
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MGMT 4410 - Human Resource Development
Prerequisite: . This course introduces students to Human Resource Development (HRD) as a function that enables organizations and employees to perform better. It covers training needs assessment, planning and design, delivery, evaluation of training programs, including return on investment, career management and organization development. It also explores the strategic role of training managers and HRD specialists in an environment characterized by key challenges, such as competitiveness, diversity, quick technology development and lifelong learning. Students taking this course will acquire core competencies of the profession of training and development. 3 credits
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MGMT 4412 - Compensation
Prerequisite: . This course highlights the strategic role of compensation in attracting, motivating and retaining high quality workforce. It provides an overview of the key components of a compensation system and describes the way compensation objectives are linked to the business strategy. Students taking this course will gain the theoretical and practical knowledge to design, administer, and evaluate compensation systems. 3 credits
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MGMT 4415 - Multinational Management
Prerequisite: MGMT 2210 An analysis and examination of management and organizational behavior against a background of diversified cultural systems. 3 credits
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MGMT 4417 - New Venture Management and Growth
Prerequisites: MGMT 2210 and MGMT 2217 . Covers the principles of managing the growth phase of a sustainable entrepreneurial business. The main challenge for the entrepreneur is to build an organization capable of sustainable innovation and growth and ensuring that the organization is capable of sustaining this growth in the face of increased market opportunities and competitive threats. 3 credits
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MGMT 4450 - Special Topics
Prerequisites: MGMT 2210 ; junior-level standing required unless otherwise specified in course schedule description. Special studies in business and public administration. Work may include study and analysis of specific problems within units of business or government and application of theory to those problems, programs of research related to a student's discipline, or special projects. Several sessions may run concurrently. 3 credits
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MGMT 4451 - Special Topics
Prerequisites: MGMT 2210 ; junior-level standing required unless otherwise specified in course schedule description. Special studies in business and public administration. Work may include study and analysis of specific problems within units of business or government and application of theory to those problems, programs of research related to a student's discipline, or special projects. Several sessions may run concurrently. 3 credits
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MGMT 4452 - Special Topics
Prerequisites: MGMT 2210 ; junior standing unless otherwise specified in course schedule description Special studies in business and public administration. Work may include study and analysis of specific problems within units of business or government and application of theory to those problems, programs of research related to a student's discipline, or special projects. Several sessions may run concurrently. 3 credits
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MGMT 4453 - Special Topics
Prerequisites: MGMT 2210 ; junior standing unless otherwise specified in course schedule description Special studies in business and public administration. Work may include study and analysis of specific problems within units of business or government and application of theory to those problems, programs of research related to a student's discipline, or special projects. Several sessions may run concurrently. 3 credits
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