2019-2020 Graduate Course Catalog 
    
    May 16, 2024  
2019-2020 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

College of Engineering and Computer Science Courses


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Aerospace Engineering

  • AEE 527 - Helicopter Dynamics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Introduction to the helicopter; hover- and vertical-flight analysis; autorotation and vertical descent; blade motion and rotor control; aerodynamics of forward flight.
    PREREQ: AEE 342 AND 427
  • AEE 542 - Hypersonic/High Temperature Gas Dynamics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Inviscid and viscous hypersonic fluid dynamics with and without high temperature effects. Approximate and exact methods for analyzing hypersonic flows. Elements of statistical thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and nonequilibrium gas dynamics. Experimental methods.
    PREREQ: MAE 251 AND AEE 343
  • AEE 577 - Introduction to Space Flight

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Two-body orbital mechanics, orbits and trajectories, interplanetary transfers, vehicle and booster performance.
    PREREQ: ECS 222
  • AEE 628 - Adv Spacecraft Dyn

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Analytical techniques, including dyadic operators for rotational motion, Lambert’s theorem and its use in spacecraft mission analysis computer programs, and Bierman’s factorized estimation board.
  • AEE 636 - Strctral Dynamics/Vehicle

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Static aeroelasticity, unsteady aerodynamics of airfoils and wings, lifting surface flutter, panel flutter, and dynamic response including modal techniques.
    PREREQ: MAE 627 
  • AEE 637 - Adv/Mech/Aerospce/Structr

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Structural problems not amenable to elementary analysis, such as swept and delta wings, stresses around cutouts, shear lag, torsion with restrained warping, general instability of stiffened shells, thermal stresses. Matrix and energy methods.
  • AEE 685 - Principles of Turbomachines

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: MAE 585 , MEE 685 
    Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics of turbomachines. Performance characteristics and analysis of axial and radial turbomachines. Cascade theory. Radial equilibrium equation. Meridional flow analysis. Three dimensional flow characteristics of turbomachines.
  • AEE 747 - Hypersonic Gas Dyn

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Classification, physical properties of hypersonic flows. Thickness and structure of shock fronts. Real gas effects, relaxation phenomena. Compressible viscous boundary layer flows. Shock layer flows. Two-layer Newtonian flow models. Aerodynamic applications. Hypersonic flow generation, simulation.
    PREREQ: MAE 647 
  • AEE 995 - Graduate Seminar

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0 credit(s)
    Crosslisted with: MAE 995 
  • AEE 996 - Special Project

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0-6 credit(s)
    Repeatable
  • AEE 997 - Masters Thesis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0-9 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Repeatable
  • AEE 999 - Dissertation

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0-15 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Repeatable

Bioengineering

  • BEN 500 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • BEN 521 - Stem Cell Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Covers wide-ranging topics related to stem cell and regenerative biology, including: introduction of cell and developmental biology, stem cell biology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and the political and ethical issues surrounding the stem cell debate.
  • BEN 541 - Principles of Tissue Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Cellular and biomaterials principles relevant to tissue engineering, focusing on cellular and tissue organization; regulation of cell behavior; biomaterials for tissue regenerations; tissue engineering applications in cardiovascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal and other organ systems.
  • BEN 575 - Process Control

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 575 
    Modeling and linearization of process dynamics. Transfer functions. Performance and stability of feedback control loops. Introduction to multivariable and digital controls.
  • BEN 580 - International Course

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
    Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
    Repeatable
  • BEN 600 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • BEN 601 - Graduate Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering Seminar

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0-1 credit(s) Every semester
    Crosslisted with: CEN 601 
    Selected topics in bioengineering. Presentations by internal and external speakers, discussions with students.
    Repeatable, 1 credits maximum
  • BEN 602 - Ethical Issues in Engineering and Research

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 602
    Explores the application of professional norms to ethical decision making in engineering and scientific research. Includes examination of cases in light of the requirements of the Responsible Conduct of Research.
  • BEN 613 - Readings in Neuroscience

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: BIO 624 , CSD 753 , NEU 613 , PSY 778 
    A literature-based team-taught course focusing on in depth discussions of classical or recent papers of exceptional import to neuroscience. Students will complete weekly readings assigned by faculty and participate in a 3-hr/wk group facilitated discussion
  • BEN 614 - Interdisciplinary Methods of Neuroscience

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: BIO 625 , CSD 754 , NEU 614 , PSY 779 
    A practical interdisciplinary survey course whereby neuroscience faculty introduce students to a wide array of methodologies, including molecular, cellular, developmental, systems, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscientific approaches to investigate basic, pre-clinical, translational, and clinical questions to unravel the relationship between brain and behavior.
  • BEN 621 - Biochemical Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 621
    Double Numbered with: BEN 421
    Introduction to microbiology, biochemical kinetics. Biochemical-reactor design, including methods for oxygen transfer and control. Introduction to separation processes in biochemical engineering. Additional work for graduate students.
  • BEN 633 - Drug Delivery

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 633 
    Double Numbered with: BEN 433
    Integration of biology, chemistry, and engineering to understand how pharmaceuticals are delivered to, and behave within, the body. Includes drug formulation, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, controlled release, and targeted delivery. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  • BEN 634 - Polymer Physics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: CEN 634 
    Exploration into the physical properties of polymers focusing on polymer theoretical physics, characterization of their physical properties, and the importance of their structure-property relationships in various applications.
  • BEN 635 - Physical Cell Biology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BIO 635 , CEN 635 , CHE 635 , PHY 635 
    This interdisciplinary class for science and engineering students provides an introduction to the quantitative description of biological systems and processes. The focus is on the biological and physical aspects of structure and function of cells and their subsystems.
  • BEN 638 - Open Problems in Soft Interfaces

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BIO 638 , CEN 638 , CHE 638 , PHY 638 
    In this seminar course on soft and biological materials and interfaces, teams from science and engineering will identify, discuss and assess current articles from the literature. Writing skills related to publishing peer-reviewed research are introduced.
  • BEN 648 - Biofluid Dynamics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: MAE 648 
    Principles of momentum transfer in bioengineering systems. Flight and swimming in nature including flagellar propulsion. Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid phenomena, including low-Reynolds-number flow, pulsatile and separated flows. Flow past bifurcations. Respiratory and blood circulatory flows.
  • BEN 650 - Environmental Risk Assessment & Toxicology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 650, CIE 650
    Double Numbered with: BEN 450
    Students will analyze the human health impact of exposure to toxic chemicals in air, water, and soil according to USEPA Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • BEN 658 - Biomedical Imaging

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 458
    Basics of imaging techniques useful for biological and medical applications. Microscopy, electron microscopy, acoustic microscopy, atomic force microscopy, magnetic resonance imaging. Discussion of images and literature. MRI laboratory exercises.
  • BEN 662 - Biofuels, Bioproducts, and Biorefining

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 662 
    Double Numbered with: BEN 462
    Survey of modern technologies available for the production of transportation fuels from abundant natural resources. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • BEN 664 - Quantitative Physiology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 364
    Introduction to mammalian physiology from an engineering perspective. Each of the major systems of the body will be addressed, with an emphasis on electrical, mechanical, and thermodynamic principles Lecture and laboratory. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • BEN 665 - Biomechanics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 465
    Functions and mechanical properties of cells and tissues, how those cells and tissues combine to form structures, the properties and behaviors of those structures, and biomechanical techniques to analyze the structures and individual components.
    PREREQ: ECS 221, MAT 485, BEN 664 
  • BEN 666 - Advanced Biomechanics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3-4 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: BEN 466
    Introduction to kinesiology and kinematics; finite element method; joint force analysis and the properties of bone cartilage and tendon as related to functional analysis of bone-joint systems.
    PREREQ: BEN 665 
  • BEN 668 - Biomaterials & Medical Devices

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 468
    Materials science and biological issues associated with medical devices and biomaterials are discussed. Bulk and surface materials science, tissue engineering, degradation and biocompatibility are addressed and related to medical device design and regulatory issues.
  • BEN 670 - Experience Credit

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  • BEN 673 - Biomanufacturing

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 673
    Double Numbered with: BEN 473
    Students learn the governing principles of conventional and advanced manufacturing techniques, which are adapted/modified to engineer living tissues/organs, biomedical products and test-platforms for investigating fundamental cell biology. Additional work required for grad students.
  • BEN 674 - Medical Image Processing & Analysis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 474
    Introductory medical image processing and analysis. An open source software that has been developed for this purpose will be used. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • BEN 687 - Advanced Bioengineering Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Bioengineering solution development experience. Team development of a bioengineering innovation. Brainstorm, design, iterate and test hypotheses. Lecture and experiential learning. Hands on concept development and evaluation, bioengineering industry exposure, visual management, oral, and poster presentations.
  • BEN 690 - Independent Study

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
    Repeatable
  • BEN 741 - Biopolymers

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Polymer structure, physical properties, and clinical applications of natural and synthetic biomedical polymers. Polymer synthesis, structural and molecular characterization, material properties, polymer processing, biocompatibility, and polymer degradation will be discussed.
    PREREQ: BEN 668 
  • BEN 768 - Surfaces of Biomaterials

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Metallic, ceramic, and polymeric surfaces used in biomaterials. Surface forces, structure, chemistry, electrochemical behavior of surfaces, and corrosion reactions related to material-body interactions will be discussed and surface-analytical techniques present.
  • BEN 997 - Thesis for the M.S. Degree

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Independent investigation on a topic of interest under supervision of a member of the faculty.
    Repeatable 11 time(s), 12 credits maximum

Chemical Engineering

  • CEN 500 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • CEN 520 - Radiochemistry, Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing and Nonproliferation

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: NUC 520 
    Radiochemistry for nuclear reactors and nuclear fuel reprocessing; nonproliferation issues through detection and monitoring, nuclear fuel reprocessing and design, waste vitrification and storage facilities, safety issues in nuclear fuel reprocessing.
    PREREQ: NUC 301
  • CEN 540 - Experiential Studies in Nuclear Technology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: NUC 540 
    Introduction to experimental methods, procedures and research techniques through projects at participating government facilities, industrial entities or Syracuse University.
    PREREQ: NUC 301 AND (NUC 510  OR NUC 520 )
  • CEN 542 - Heat and Mass Transfer Operations

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Selected topics in mass and heat and heat transfer. Application of principles of units operations.
    PREREQ: CEN 341
  • CEN 551 - Biochemical Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to microbiology, biochemical kinetics. Biochemical-reactor design, including methods for oxygen transfer and control. Introduction to separation processes in biochemical engineering.
    PREREQ: CHE 275
  • CEN 561 - Polymer Science & Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: BEN 561 
    Polymer structure, physical properties, and applications of polymers. Polymer synthesis, characterization of molecular structure, and copolymerization and blending. Unique physical properties of polymeric materials. Processing and applications of polymers.
  • CEN 565 - Bioremediation

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: CIE 565 
    Uses of bioremediation in engineering applications. Role of microorganisms in degradation of pollutants and contaminants. Regulatory, societal, and legal issues of bioremediation.
    PREREQ: CIE 472 OR CEN 472
  • CEN 567 - Biotechnology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: CIE 567 
    Engineering applications of biotechnology in agriculture, industry, and the environment. Principles of molecular genetics as applied in the biotechnology industry. Hands-on exposure to laboratory recombinant DNA technology.
    PREREQ: CIE 472/CEN 472
  • CEN 573 - Principles and Design in Air Pollution Control

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Fundamental principles of pollution control, design of control processes and equipment. Criteria for selection of control processes and equipment for gaseous and particulate pollutants.
  • CEN 574 - Process Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Chemical engineering principles for plant design and optimal process operation. Cost estimation and profitability analysis. Shortcut and computer-aided process design techniques. Environmental impact and health and safety concerns.
    PREREQ: CEN 353 AND CEN 587 
  • CEN 575 - Process Control

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 575 
    Modeling and linearization of process dynamics. Transfer functions. Performance and stability of feedback control loops. Introduction to multivariable and digital controls.
    PREREQ: MAT 485
  • CEN 576 - Green Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Review of environmental regulations. Evaluating the environmental fate of chemicals. Techniques for improving environmental performance of processes. Methods for evaluating environmental performance, design of unit operations, and flowsheets for pollution prevention. Environmental cost accounting.
    PREREQ: CEN 341 AND 353
  • CEN 587 - Chemical Reaction Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Conversion and reactor sizing, isothermal reactor design for flow and batch systems, rate laws and stoichiometry, analysis of rate data, multiple reactions, introduction to heterogeneous reactor design.
    PREREQ: CEN 341
  • CEN 590 - Recent Advances In CEN

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Selected topics in research and new areas of competence in chemical engineering.
    Repeatable
  • CEN 600 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • CEN 601 - Graduate Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering Seminar

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0-1 credit(s) Every semester
    Crosslisted with: BEN 601 
    Selected topics in bioengineering. Presentations by internal and external speakers, discussions with students.
    Repeatable, 1 credits maximum
  • CEN 602 - Ethical Issues in Engineering and Research

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 602
    Explores the application of professional norms to ethical decision making in engineering and scientific research. Includes examination of cases in light of the requirements of the Responsible Conduct of Research.
  • CEN 621 - Biochemical Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 621
    Double Numbered with: CEN 421
    Introduction to microbiology, biochemical kinetics. Biochemical-reactor design, including methods for oxygen transfer and control. Introduction to separation processes in biochemical engineering. Additional work for graduate students.
  • CEN 633 - Drug Delivery

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 633 
    Double Numbered with: CEN 433
    Integration of biology, chemistry, and engineering to understand how pharmaceuticals are delivered to, and behave within, the body. Includes drug formulation, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, controlled release, and targeted delivery. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  • CEN 634 - Polymer Physics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: BEN 634 
    Exploration into the physical properties of polymers focusing on polymer theoretical physics, characterization of their physical properties, and the importance of their structure-property relationships in various applications.
  • CEN 635 - Physical Cell Biology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 635 , BIO 635  , CHE 635 , PHY 635  
    This interdisciplinary class for science and engineering students provides an introduction to the quantitative description of biological systems and processes. The focus is on the biological and physical aspects of structure and function of cells and their subsystems.
  • CEN 638 - Open Problems in Soft Interfaces

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 638 , BIO 638 , CHE 638 , PHY 638  
    In this seminar course on soft and biological materials and interfaces, teams from science and engineering will identify, discuss and assess current articles from the literature. Writing skills related to publishing peer-reviewed research are introduced.
  • CEN 643 - Fluid Dynamics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: MAE 643 
    Review of undergraduate fluids; kinematics, vorticity; dynamics, stresses, Euler and Navier-Stokes equations; energy, Bernoulli’s equation; potential flows; Stokes flows; boundary layers; flow separation; other applications.
    PREREQ: MAE 341 OR CEN 333
  • CEN 650 - Environmental Risk Assessment & Toxicology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 650, CIE 650
    Double Numbered with: CEN 450
    Students will analyze the human health impact of exposure to toxic chemicals in air, water, and soil according to USEPA Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • CEN 651 - Molecular and Statistical Thermodynamics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Double Numbered with: CEN 451
    Classical and molecular thermodynamics in chemical equilibrium, with applications. Emphasis on concepts of statistical mechanics and correlation with properties of gases and condensed matter. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • CEN 655 - Materials for Energy Systems

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CEN 455
    Materials related to energy technologies and existing energy resources. Topics include: geologic fuels; photovoltaics; wind energy; thermoelectrics; electrical energy storage; hydrogen production, storage, and use; solid-state lighting; nuclear energy. Additional work required of graduate students
  • CEN 661 - Environmental Chemistry and Analysis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CIE 671 
    Double Numbered with: CEN 461
    An introduction to chemical principles in natural and engineered environmental systems. Thermodynamics and kinetics of reactions; acid-base chemistry; environmental organic chemistry; treatment process design applications. Includes selected laboratory exercises. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  • CEN 662 - Biofuels, Bioproducts, and Biorefining

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 662 
    Double Numbered with: CEN 462
    Survey of modern technologies available for the production of transportation fuels from abundant natural resources. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • CEN 666 - Heterogeneous Catalysis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Surface chemistry and modern methods in analysis of catalytic systems. Special consideration will be given to green chemistry and sustainability.
  • CEN 671 - Chemical Engineering Methods I

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Use of fundamental physical, chemical and mathematical principles involving chemical engineering problems. Problems associated with transport theory and chemical kinetics requiring the solution of partial differential equations using orthogonal function expansions. Duhammel’s theorem and other techniques.
  • CEN 672 - Applied Env Microbiology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CIE 672 
    Double Numbered with: CEN 472
    General Principles and application of environmental microbiology and microbial processes. Role of microbes in water pollution control, environmental health, and element cycling in the environment. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  • CEN 673 - Biomanufacturing

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 673  
    Double Numbered with: CEN 473
    Students learn the governing principles of conventional and advanced manufacturing techniques, which are adapted/modified to engineer living tissues/organs, biomedical products and test-platforms for investigating fundamental cell biology. Additional work required for grad students.
  • CEN 687 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    Chemical Engineering Masters Project, to be completed by each student as an individual advanced design project, involving a chemical process synthesis. Students are expected to apply mathematical and engineering concepts to complete the design calculations.
  • CEN 741 - Transport Phenomena I

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Tensor analysis. Reynold’s transport theorem. Constitutive equations for stress. Momentum transport equations. Creeping flow, nonviscous flow, boundary layer flow. Flow through porous media. Turbulence. Energy transport equation. Conduction, natural and forced convection solutions. Boundary layer heat transfer.
    PREREQ: CEN 542 , CEN 671 
  • CEN 761 - Rheology &Polymer Process

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Introduction to flow phenomena in polymeric fluids; the non-Newtonian rheological behavior of polymer solutions and melts; constitutive relations for the flow properties; applications in polymer processing; characterization of polymer mechanical properties, morphology and structure.
    PREREQ: CEN 741 
  • CEN 786 - Kinetics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Homogenous reactions: tubular and stirred reactors, axial and radial transport. Residence time distribution. Heterogenous reactions-catalytic: rates, pores, transport, in fixed and fluid beds, non-catalytic reaction and growth of new phases.
    PREREQ: CEN 587 , CEN 651 , CEN 671 
  • CEN 790 - Advanced Topics in Chemical Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Recent advances in chemical engineering science.
    Repeatable
  • CEN 890 - Advanced Topics In Chemical Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Recent advances in chemical engineering research, including experimental techniques.
    Repeatable
  • CEN 997 - Masters Thesis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable

Civil Engineering

  • CIE 520 - Building Information Modeling

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Generating three-dimensional architectural/structural models. Dimensioning and Annotating. Modeling various components of a building, including floors, roofs, structure, ceilings, stairs, ramps, railings. Generating schedules, views and detailing views.
  • CIE 529 - Risk Anlys in Civ Engin

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Probability, statistics, and decision theory applied to a variety of civil-engineering disciplines, such as structural design and analysis, geotechnical, water quality, water resources, and transportation.
    PREREQ: MAT 397
  • CIE 535 - Strctrl Steel Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Design of structures using load- and resistance-factor design concept. Limit states design of columns, beams, beam-columns, frames, connections, plate girders, and composite sections. Computer applications to design.
    PREREQ: CIE 331
  • CIE 536 - Prestrssd Concrete Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Analysis and design of prestressed concrete members for flexure, shear, torsion, and compression. Basic concept of prestressing. Stress computation and prestress loss estimation. Deflection and crack control.
    PREREQ: CIE 331
  • CIE 538 - Dynamics of Structures

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Response of single and multiple degree of freedom systems to dynamic loadings (harmonic, blast, wind, earthquake); design of buildings, bridges, and pipelines for dynamic loading (with particular emphasis on earthquakes); building and bridge codes.
  • CIE 545 - Pavement Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Pavement types and stress analysis, traffic assessment, subgrade and pavement materials evaluation, design of flexible and rigid pavements for highways and airports, pavement distress and rehabilitation, introduction to pavement management systems and SuperPave mix design.
    PREREQ: CIE 338
    COREQ: CIE 443
  • CIE 548 - Engineering Economics and Technology Valuation

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: MAE 548 
    Value-based assessment and management of engineering/technology projects: equivalence; discounted cash flow; taxes/depreciation; financial statements. Risk-adjusted valuation: risk/uncertainty in staged projects; Monte Carlo simulations; decision trees; real options; project portfolio management.
    PREREQ: MAT 296
  • CIE 549 - Designing with Geofoam

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Introduction to geofoam production, physical properties, evaluation of engineering parameters, specification and quality assurance, analyses and design of selected applications, comparison with conventional methods, field monitoring, and case histories.
    PREREQ: CIE 338
  • CIE 551 - Energy Conversion

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: MAE 551 
    Energy demand and resources. Fundamentals of combustion. Power plants, refrigeration systems. Turbines and engines. Advanced systems. Direct energy conversion. Alternate energy sources. Energy storage. Costs and environmental impact.
  • CIE 552 - Building Environmental Measurements and Controls

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: MAE 552 
    Fundamentals of building ventilating methods for measuring and controlling indoor environmental conditioning, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality.
    PREREQ: MAE 341 AND MAE 355
  • CIE 553 - HVAC Systems Analysis and Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: MAE 553 
    Fundamentals of moist air properties, basic air conditioning processes, heat transfer in building structures, heating and cooling load calculations, and air distribution systems.
    PREREQ: MAE 251
  • CIE 554 - Prin Envrn Toxicology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Factors that make chemicals environmental hazards and techniques used in their evaluation. Topics include chemical, physiological, and molecular aspects of toxicology; transport and fate of chemicals in the environment; and current legislation.
    PREREQ: (BIO 121 AND 123) OR (CHE 106 AND 107 AND 275) OR (CHE 109 AND 129)
  • CIE 555 - Hazardous Waste Mgmt

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Regulations that address management of hazardous wastes. Practices and technologies commonly used in meeting regulations. Investigative and diagnostic techniques.
  • CIE 558 - Solid Wastes: Collection and Disposal

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Composition of refuse. Quantities produced by individuals and industries. Collection equipment, methods, and associated costs. Disposal problems and solutions, such as landfills, incineration, and composting.
  • CIE 561 - Air Resources I

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Occurrence, nature and properties, major sources and quantities of contaminants. Ambient air concentration levels, community distribution patterns, and control of air pollution.
  • CIE 565 - Bioremediation

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: CEN 565 
    Uses of bioremediation in engineering applications. Role of microorganisms in degradation of pollutants and contaminants. Regulatory, societal, and legal issues of bioremediation.
    PREREQ: CIE 472/CEN 472
  • CIE 567 - Biotechnology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: CEN 567 
    Engineering applications of biotechnology in agriculture, industry, and the environment. Principles of molecular genetics as applied in the biotechnology industry. Hands-on exposure to laboratory recombinant DNA technology.
    PREREQ: CIE 472
  • CIE 570 - Water&Wastewtr Trtmnt Des

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Design of water and wastewater treatment plants; design capacity, process size and configuration, and overall treatment system performance for specific use needs and regulatory requirements. Groups prepare designs and cost estimates with written and oral reports.
    PREREQ: CIE 327 AND CIE 342
    Repeatable
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