College of Engineering and Computer Science
AEE 527 - Helicopter Dynamics 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 - Hypsnc/Hgh Tmp Gas Dynmcs 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
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 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 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 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 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 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 727 - Adv Helicopter Dynmcs II 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Rotary wing dynamics, flapping motion, coupled flap-lag motion. Stability and control, longitudinal dynamics, lateral dynamics, and coupled longitudinal and lateral dynamics.
PREREQ: AEE 627
AEE 747 - Hypersonic Gas Dyn 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 0 credit(s)
Crosslisted with: MAE 995
AEE 996 - Special Project 0-6 credit(s)
Repeatable
AEE 997 - Masters Thesis 0-9 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Repeatable
AEE 999 - Dissertation 0-15 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Repeatable
BEN 500 - Selected Topics 1-3 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 541 - Principles of Tissue Engineering 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 561 - Polymer Science & Engineering 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: CEN 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.
BEN 575 - Process Control 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 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 1-3 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 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 credit maximum
BEN 602 - Ethical Issues in Engineering and Research 1-3 credit(s) Every semester
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 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 groupfacilitated discussion
BEN 614 - Interdisciplinary Methods of Neuroscience 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 clinicalquestions to unravel the relationship between brain and behavior.
BEN 633 - Drug Delivery 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 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
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 realtionships in various applications.
BEN 635 - Physical Cell Biology 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 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 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 658 - Biomedical Imaging 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 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 4 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.
PREREQ: BEN 301
BEN 665 - Biomechanics 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 3-4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
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 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 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 690 - Independent Study 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 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 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 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
CEN 500 - Selected Topics 1-3 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 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 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 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 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 AND (CEN 333 OR BEN 333)
CEN 561 - Polymer Science & Engineering 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
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 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 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 Polution Control 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 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 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 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 3 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 AND CHE 356
CEN 590 - Recent Advances In CEN 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Selected topics in research and new areas of competence in chemical engineering.
Repeatable
CEN 600 - Selected Topics 1-3 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 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 credit maximum
CEN 602 - Ethical Issues in Engineering and Research 1-3 credit(s) Every semester
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 633 - Drug Delivery 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 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
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 realtionships in various applications.
CEN 635 - Physical Cell Biology 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: BEN 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.
CEN 638 - Open Problems in Soft Interfaces 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: BEN 638 , BIO 638 , CEN 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 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 651 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Classical thermodynamics of phase equilibria. Thermodynamic properties from volumetric data. Intermolecular forces. Fugacities of gas mixtures. Fugacities in liquid mixtures. Excess functions. Theories of solutions. Polymer solutions. Solubilities of gases and solids in liquids. High-pressure vapor-liquid equilibria.
CEN 661 - Environmental Chemistry and Analysis 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 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 671 - Chemical Engineering Methods I 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 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 676 - Optimization Techniques in Chemical Engineering 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Optimization methods applied to engineering systems. Linear and quadratic programming. Direct and gradient search procedures. Kuhn-Tucker conditions. Techniques for variational problems.
CEN 741 - Transport Phenomena I 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 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 772 - Chemical Engineering Methods II 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Continuation of CEN 671. Use of integral equations and variational methods in chemical reactor calculations. Solution of nonlinear differential equations using perturbation, weighted residual, and numerical methods.
PREREQ: CEN 772
CEN 786 - Kinetics 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 789 - Advanced Topics in Colloidal and Interfacial Phenomena 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Topics include colloidal interactions in dispersions; stability of colloidal systems; adsorption/desorption phenomena; many-body interactions; periodic colloid structures; order/disorder transformations in colloidal fluids; and rheology and transport properties of interacting dispersions.
CEN 790 - Advanced Topics in Chemical Engineering 1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Recent advances in chemical engineering science.
Repeatable
CEN 890 - Advanced Topics In Chemical Engineering 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Recent advances in chemical engineering research, including experimental techniques.
Repeatable
CEN 997 - Masters Thesis 0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Repeatable
CIE 529 - Risk Anlys in Civ Engin 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
CIE 571 - Water Quality Modeling 3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Conceptual and mathematical models of water quality in surface waters. Application of mass and energy balances to aquatic systems. Numerical methods for solution of governing equations. Students will build simple models and use existing water quality modeling software.
PREREQ: MAT 296 AND CIE 341
CIE 584 - Designg W/Geosynthetics 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Engineering properties of geosynthetics (geotextiles, geogrids, geonets, geomembranes, and geocomposites). Design of filters using geotextiles, retaining structures using geosynthetics, design of liquid impoundment, and solid waste containment facilities.
PREREQ: CIE 337
CIE 588 - Principles of Wind Turbines 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Crosslisted with: ECS 588 , MAE 588
Aerodynamics, performance, control, and electrical aspects wind turbines.
PREREQ: MAE 341
CIE 631 - Structural Analysis I 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Classical theories of analysis and the application of theories of elasticity, plasticity, and elastic stability to structures.
CIE 632 - Structural Analysis II 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Matrix methods in the analysis of complex structural systems. Structural dynamic analysis of single- and multi-degree-of-freedom systems.
PREREQ: CIE 631
CIE 633 - Finite Element Analysis 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Fundamentals and techniques of modern finite analytical methods, including the finite element and finite difference methods. Application to elasticity, plate, shell seepage, torsion, and fracture mechanics problems.
CIE 634 - Stability Analysis of Structural Systems 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Stability analysis of bars, arches, plates and shells. Stability criteria. Analytical and numerical solutions to stability problems. Effects of geometrical imperfections and material nonlinearity. Design considerations for stability.
CIE 635 - Adv Reinforced Concrt Des 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Relation of straight line and ultimate theories to the analysis and design of reinforced an prestressed concrete structures.
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