2022-2023 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    May 03, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Economics

  
  • ECN 367 - Economics of Globalization

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Globalization history; trends; trade pattern determinants; gains from trade; protectionism; trade’s impact on labor, poverty, environment etc; foreign direct investment; offshoring; trade policy formulation; trade agreements; fair trade; immigration; arguments for and against “leaner” globalization.
    PREREQ: ECN 101  or ECN 203 
  
  • ECN 373 - Industrial Organization & Policy

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Analysis of structure, conduct, and performance of industry. Experience with antitrust laws and trade regulations. Case studies of specific industries.
    PREREQ: ECN 101  OR ECN 203 
  
  • ECN 390 - Independent Study

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s)
    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.
    PREREQ: (ECN 101  AND ECN 102 ) OR ECN 203 
    Repeatable
  
  • ECN 400 - Selected Topics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    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
  
  • ECN 410 - Topics in Economic Applications

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Various topics in economic policy and applications.
    PREREQ: (ECN 301  OR ECN 311 ) AND ECN 302  
    Repeatable
  
  • ECN 421 - Game Theory and Economic Strategy

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    A choice by one economic agent typically affects other economic agents. This course teaches concepts useful in predicting how agents behave in such strategic situations. The focus is on applications in economics and other areas.
    PREREQ: (ECN 301  OR ECN 311 ) AND (MAT 284  OR MAT 285  OR MAT 295  OR MAT 296 )
  
  • ECN 422 - Introduction to Statistics and Econometrics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Basic theory and application of probability, statistical inference, and regression analysis for economics majors.Designed to expose the student to the statistical techniques economists use in estimating, testing, and forecasting economic relationships.
    PREREQ: (ECN 301  OR ECN 311 ) AND ECN 302 
  
  • ECN 431 - Public Economics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Theory of the public sector. Government expenditures, revenue, and debt. Intergovernmental fiscal relations. Government contributions to stabilization and growth. Interaction of public and private sectors.
    PREREQ: ECN 301  OR ECN 311 
  
  • ECN 435 - State and Local Public Finance

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Economic analysis of state and local government structures. Description and equity-efficiency-yield implications of state and local government tax systems. Determinants and consequences of state and local government expenditures. Fiscal federalism.
    PREREQ: ECN 301  OR ECN 311 
  
  • ECN 437 - Environmental and Resource Economics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Optimal use of exhaustible and renewable resources and pollution. Examines energy sources, environmental amenities and water. Pollution control policies examined include emissions taxes, tradable permits, direct regulation, subsidies, and negotiation. Valuing environmental quality and other non-marketed goods; risk assessment, hedonic pricing and contingent valuation.
    PREREQ: ECN 301  OR ECN 311 
  
  • ECN 441 - Urban Economics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Theoretical and empirical analyses of growth, structure, and resource allocation in urban regions. Selected urban problems: housing and housing finance; poverty; transportational neighborhood degradation; and financing local public services.
    PREREQ: ECN 301  OR ECN 311 
  
  • ECN 443 - Real Estate Economics and Finance

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Analysis of real estate markets & real estate finance. Consideration of land and mortgage markets; public policies; house price movements. Analysis of mortgage instruments; payment streams, mortgage contracts and risk between lenders and borrowers.
    PREREQ: ECN 301  OR ECN 311 
  
  • ECN 451 - Labor Economics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Contemporary theories and issues of public policy concerning labor supply and demand, wage determination, disincentive effects of public transfer payments (e.g. welfare), unemployment, human capital, and unions.
    PREREQ: ECN 301  OR ECN 311  
  
  • ECN 465 - International Trade Theory and Policy

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Economic causes and consequences of international trade. Models of trade, gains from trade, tariffs and other controls on trade, and international institutions guiding the trading systems.
    PREREQ: ECN 301  OR ECN 311 
  
  • ECN 470 - Experience Credit

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  
  • ECN 481 - Introduction Money & Banking

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Financial instruments and structure: commercial banking organization, operation and control of the banking system. Federal Reserve System. Monetary policy and economic stability.
    PREREQ: ECN 302 
  
  • ECN 487 - Economic Growth

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The study of economic growth: models, their applications, and empirical evidence across different countries. Emphasis placed on understanding recent advances in the area: particularly, those pertaining to the nexus between growth and labor market.
    PREREQ: ECN 301  OR ECN 311 
  
  • ECN 490 - Independent Study

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • ECN 495 - Distinction Thesis Seminar in Economics I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    First semester in a year-long course for economics undergraduate thesis students who are oriented to professional economics research and guided as they define their thesis projects. Senior economic students only. Permission from Instructor.
  
  • ECN 496 - Distinction Thesis Seminar in Economics II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Second semester in a year-long course for economics undergraduate thesis students who will present ongoing research, constructively engage the work of other thesis writers, and work in cooperation with a faculty mentor to complete research. Senior economic students only. Permission from Instructor.
  
  • ECN 499 - Honors Capstone Project

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ECN 500 - Selected Topics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    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
  
  • ECN 505 - Mathematical Economics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to use of basic mathematical techniques in economic analysis.
    PREREQ: (ECN 301  OR ECN 311 ) AND (MAT 295  AND MAT 296 )
  
  • ECN 510 - Special Topics in Economics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Various special topics of economics issues offered as available.
    PREREQ: ECN 301  OR ECN 311  
    Repeatable 5 time(s), 18 credits maximum
  
  • ECN 521 - Economic Statistics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Statistical methods applied to economics. Conventional descriptive statistics, conceptual and measurement problems peculiar to economics. Analytical statistics, including time-series analysis, elementary theory of probability and statistical inference, correlation and regression analysis. Nonparametric methods. This course is not suitable for students who have taken six credits of statistics to fulfill their quantitative skills requirement. Quantitative skill requirements of liberal arts core is recommended.
    PREREQ: (ECN 101  AND ECN 102 ) OR (ECN 101  and ECN 203 ) AND (MAT 295  AND MAT 296 )
  
  • ECN 522 - Econometric Methods

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Statistical procedures. Problems of estimating parameters in regression models of economic behavior.
    PREREQ: (ECN 302  AND ECN 521 ) AND (ECN 301  OR ECN 311 )
  
  • ECN 525 - Economics and Gender

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: WGS 525  
    Offered only in Strasbourg. European economy, with central focus on economic principles underlying decisions to create and extend scope of European Community and on economic policies EU has followed since creation.
  
  • ECN 566 - International Macroeconomics and Finance

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Monetary, fiscal, and regulatory consequences of mushrooming international financial markets including equities, bonds and other securities, commodity and options contracts, and bank deposits and loans.
    PREREQ: ECN 302  
  
  • ECN 575 - Law and Market Economy

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) Irregularly
    Use of economic tools in the analysis of law and legal regulations, including use of economic incentives to analyze evolution of legal institutions and impact of these institutions on economic dynamics.
    PREREQ: (ECN 301 OR 311) AND ECN 302
  
  • ECN 580 - International Course

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    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

Engineering and Computer Science

  
  • ECS 100 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    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 11 time(s), 36 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 101 - Introduction to Engineering and Computer Science

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Gateway course: Discussion of disciplines within the college, technical communication, presentation of technical results, professional behavior, ethics, problem solving, modeling, and data analysis. Laboratory topics: computers, computer language, and software packages.
  
  • ECS 102 - Introduction to Computing

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Computing concepts. Principles of programming. Applications of computing concepts to problem solving in engineering and computer science. Laboratory topics will include problem solving projects from various disciplines within the college.
  
  • ECS 104 - Engineering Computational Tools

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Elementary numerical techniques for root finding, sets of equations, curve fitting, differentiation, integration. Programming concepts: conditional branching, loops, etc. Examples of engineering calculations. Use of Excel and Matlab.
    COREQ: MAT 295 
  
  • ECS 105 - LCS SummerStart Supplemental Math Workshop

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Workshop designed to supplement the theory taught in math courses. Design problems will incorporate course work. Limited enrollment/special permission.
    Repeatable 7 time(s), 8 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 109 - ECS SummerStart Seminar

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Designed to assist first-year students with their transition from high school to the University setting. Introduction of resources that will assist in the student’s academic, social, cultural, and personal development through interactions with various representatives.
  
  • ECS 110 - Introduction to Engineering Mathematics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    This course brings together mathematics and engineering by quantifying and interpreting rates of change through the analysis of linear and non-linear phenomena and how these phenomena change with respect to time.
  
  • ECS 114 - Academic Excellence Workshop for Pre-Calculus

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Designed to supplement the theory taught in pre-calculus. Problems will incorporate course work. The computational component is designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.
    COREQ: MAT 194 
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 115 - Academic Excellence Workshop for Calculus I

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Designed to supplement the theory taught in Calculus I. problems will incorporate course work. The computational component is designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.
    COREQ: MAT 295 
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 116 - Academic Excellence Worksho for Calculus II

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Designed to supplement the theory taught in Calculus II. Problems will incorporate course work. The computational component is designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.
    COREQ: MAT 296 
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 117 - Academic Excellence Workshop for Calculus III

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Designed to supplement the theory taught in Calculus III. Problems will incorporate course work. The computational component is designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.
    COREQ: MAT 397 
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 122 - Academic Excellence Workshop for Intro. to Computing

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Designed to supplement the material taught in Introduction to Computing. Problems will incorporate course work and are designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.
    COREQ: ECS 102 
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 125 - Survey of Engineering Problems

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    2-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Current design and research problems in engineering presented by faculty members actively working on these problems. Opportunities for student participation and individual project.
  
  • ECS 200 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Exploration of topics not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable 11 time(s), 36 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 201 - Academic Excellence Workshop for Statics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Designed to supplement the theory taught in the static (ECS 221 ) course. Design problems will incorporate course work. Limited enrollment/special permission.
    COREQ: ECS 221 
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 202 - Academic Excellence Workshop for Dynamics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Designed to supplement the theory taught in the dynamics course (ECS 222 ). Design problems will incorporate course work. Limited enrollment/special permission.
    COREQ: ECS 222 
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 203 - Introduction to Technology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: STS 203 
    Basic engineering principles behind some of today’s rapidly changing technologies. The capabilities, limitations, and application of these technologies to audio and TV systems, CD players, communications’ satellites, radar, computers, and the electric power system. For nonspecialists.
  
  • ECS 204 - Mathematical Programming for Engineers

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Technical computing environment such as MATLAB; trigonometry and complex numbers; arrays and array operations; mathematical functions and applications; data analysis; selection programming; vectors; matrices and linear algebra; curve fitting and interpolation; integration and differentiation; symbolic processing.
  
  • ECS 205 - Academic Excellence Workshop for Thermodynamics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Designed to supplement the material taught in Thermodynamics. Problems will incorporate course work and are designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.
    COREQ: MAE 251 
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 206 - Academic Excellence Workshop for Mass & Energy Balances

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Designed to supplement the material taught in Mass & Energy Balances. Problems will incorporate course work and are designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.
    COREQ: CEN 231 
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 207 - AEW for CEN Thermodynamics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Designed to supplement the theory taught in CEN Thermodynamics. Problems will incorporate course work and are designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.
    COREQ: CEN 252
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 221 - Statics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Fundamentals of static equilibrium. Vector algebra. Forces, moments, equivalent force systems. Free body diagrams and equilibrium problems in two and three dimensions. Analysis of structures and machines. Centroids and moments of inertia.
    PREREQ: PHY 211  OR PHY 215 
    COREQ: MAT 296 
  
  • ECS 222 - Dynamics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Dynamics of a particle. Newton’s law and D’Alembert’s principle. Plane motion. Cartesian, polar, and local coordinates. Energy and momentum methods. Motion of a rigid body. Review of vector algebra and moments of inertia.
    PREREQ: MAT 296  AND ECS 221 
  
  • ECS 290 - Independent Study

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s)
    In depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • ECS 301 - Understanding Contemporary Technology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Survey of significant areas of technology: scientific bases, operating principles, physical capabilities and performance, economic limitations, social impact. Areas include: fuel, energy, materials, pollution control, environmental modification. May be taken in either order with 302.
  
  • ECS 302 - Understanding Contemporary Technology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Survey of significant areas of technology: scientific bases, operating principles, physical capabilities and performance, economic limitations, social impact. Areas include: fuel, energy, materials, pollution control, environmental modification.
  
  • ECS 325 - Mechanics of Solids

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    4 credit(s) Every semester
    Theory of deformation, stress, stress resultants, transformation. Elastic and inelastic constitutive behavior. Equilibrium. Tension and torsion of bars; flexure and shear of beams; pressure vessels. Thermoelasticity. Elastic and inelastic stability. Energy methods.
    PREREQ: ECS 221 
    COREQ: MAT 397 
  
  • ECS 326 - Engineering Materials, Properties, and Processing

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to the properties and applications of engineering materials with emphasis on structure-property-processing relationships; fundamentals of structure, properties, and processing; materials selection for design; case studies of specific engineering applications.
  
  • ECS 353 - Automotive Technology for Non-Engineers

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    A study of the modern automobile, using a recent model car as a laboratory example. Description and demonstration of engines, transmissions, body, suspension, brakes, steering, safety equipment, and fuel systems. Federal Motor Vehicle Standards.
  
  • ECS 354 - Green Technology and Sustainability

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Energy consumption, climate change and global warming. The green movement. Current and alternative energy sources. Technologies for energy generation, conversion and storage. Sustainable development. Green economy. Political, economic and social aspects of green practices. Permission of instructor.
  
  • ECS 365 - Engineering Peer Mentor Forum

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Designed to give Peer Mentors the opportunity to discuss issues and concerns within their weekly group meetings. Peer Mentors will work as a group to discuss, analyze, and problem solve advising and first year transition issues.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 370 - Professional Practice

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0 credit(s) Every semester
    Full-time practical engineering or computer science work experience, with a participating employer, that is directly related to the student’s field of study and is of a semester’s duration. Student must be in good standing in the College of Engineering and Computer Science Cooperative Education Program.
    Repeatable
  
  • ECS 371 - International Professional Practice

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0 credit(s)
    A supervised work experience in a laboratory at one of several European universities near an SU Abroad center. Offered only overseas through Syracuse University Abroad.
  
  • ECS 375 - Academic Excellence Facilitator Forum

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Designed to give facilitators the opportunity to discuss issues and concerns within their weekly workshop. Facilitators will work as a group to discuss, analyze, and problem solve participant issues.
    Repeatable 7 time(s), 8 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 391 - Legal Aspects of Engineering and Computer Science

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Legal issues related to engineering and computer science are investigated using case studies, research projects, and term papers. Topics include patents, copyright, licenses, trade secrets, technology transfer, computer crime, contracts, and product liability.
  
  • ECS 392 - Ethical Aspects of Engineering and Computer Science

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Ethical issues related to engineering and computer science studied, including professionalism, collective and individual moral responsibility, codes of ethics, whistle blowing, conflict of interest, pluralism in the workplace, product liability, and employer-employee expectations.
  
  • ECS 400 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of engineering and computer science topics not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • ECS 401 - Spec. Projects-Soling Program

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Projects sponsored by the greater University community are completed by interdisciplinary teams in consultation with a faculty advisor. Open to juniors and seniors.
  
  • ECS 441 - Leonardo da Vinci: Artist and Engineer

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    4 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Crosslisted with: HOA 425 
    Interdisciplinary exploration of the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Supplemented by required field trip to Europe. Special application required.
  
  • ECS 470 - Professional Practice

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0 credit(s) Every semester
    Full-time practical engineering or computer science work experience, with a participating employer, that is directly related to the student’s field of study and is of one semester’s duration.
    Repeatable
  
  • ECS 480 - International Course

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    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
  
  • ECS 490 - Independent Study

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s)
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • ECS 498 - Concepts & Issues of Tech.

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Role of engineering in modern society. Selection of criteria. Methods of problem analysis and decision making. Case studies.
  
  • ECS 499 - Honors Capstone Project

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ECS 511 - Sustainable Manufacturing

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Visions of sustainable manufacturing, systems approach to sustainable product development and design, manufacturing processes and systems, alternative energy systems for manufacturing, innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities. Senior standing.
    PREREQ: MFE 331 
  
  • ECS 525 - Probability for Engineers

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Sample spaces, events, and probabilities. Conditional probability and independence. Random variables, random vectors. Probability distributions and densities. Expectations. Moment-generating functions. Introduction to data analysis. Engineering applications.
  
  • ECS 526 - Statistics for Engineers

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Point estimation, confidence intervals, simple hypothesis testing, nonparametric tests, curve fitting and regression, analysis of variance, factorial experiments, and engineering applications.
    PREREQ: ECS 525  OR MAT 521 
  
  • ECS 555 - Virtual Design Studio for Green Building Systems (VDS-GBS)

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Integrative design methodology; Interactions between form, structure, and flows of energy & mass, and their impacts on building performance; Computer simulation tools for performance-based design. Exploration of green building design and technology through case studies
  
  • ECS 561 - Data Centers: Infrastructure Design and Energy Efficiency

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to data centers and the infrastructure supporting the IT equipment. Focus on the energy efficiency aspects of various designs. Introduction of servers, storage and networking equipment that are housed in data centers. Power and cooling infrastructure that supports the IT equipment.
    Repeatable 1 time(s)
  
  • ECS 570 - Professional Practice

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0 credit(s) Every semester
    Full-time practical engineering or computer work experience, with a participating employer, that is related to the student’s field of study, and is of a semester’s duration. May not be repeated.
    PREREQ: ECS GRADUATE PROGRAM
  
  • ECS 588 - Principles of Wind Turbines

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: CEE 588, MAE 588
    Aerodynamics, performance, control, and electrical aspects wind turbines.
    PREREQ: MAE 341

Environmental Design

  
  • EDI 100 - Selected Topics

    School of Design
    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
  
  • EDI 104 - Fundamentals of Environmental + Interior Design

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: DES 146  
    Design relationships and coordinates as determinates of functional, structural, and aesthetic qualities of interior environments; the physical/cultural context and method for translating programmatic requirements into three-dimensional design decisions. Overview and application of elements and principles of design.
    PREREQ: DES 101  AND DES 103 
    COREQ: DES 102  
  
  • EDI 143 - Visual Presentation and Drawing for Designers

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: DES 143 
    Drawing techniques in freehand sketching and rendered presentations for design practice. Problems in quick techniques and various media.
  
  • EDI 144 - Drafting for Designers

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: DES 144 
    Orthographic Drawing techniques and practices for designing.
  
  • EDI 145 - Introductory Environmental Design I

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: DES 145 
    Concepts used in decision making and tools necessary for translating these concepts into visual statements.
  
  • EDI 205 - Computer Applications in EDI, Level I

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Computer instruction for interior design emphasizing computer-aided drafting and solid modeling for interior application.
  
  • EDI 247 - Fundamentals of Interior Design

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Theoretical and technical knowledge of basic principles of interior design. Overview of space planning, material applications, color, aesthetics, code and sustainable practice in relation to the interior. For non majors.
  
  • EDI 251 - Environmental Design I

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Basic concepts and construction methods for small scale environments. Individual and group needs in relation to personal, family, and institutional spaces
    PREREQ: DES 102  and EDI 104 
    COREQ: EDI 205  OR EDI 253 
  
  • EDI 252 - Environmental Design II

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: DES 252 
    Medium-scale space planning, tenant development, interior design, and documentation for the humane work environment and public spaces. Corporate structure, sustainability, materials, lighting, and construction methods.
    PREREQ: EDI 251 
    COREQ: EDI 254 
  
  • EDI 253 - Design Presentation and Techniques I

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Presentation techniques using various media, hand and computer generated for design development, presentation, and construction.
    PREREQ: DES 102  OR EDI 104   
    COREQ: EDI 205  OR EDI 251  
  
  • EDI 254 - Design Presentation and Techniques II

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Advanced presentation techniques using various media; hand and computer generated for design development.
    PREREQ: EDI 253 
    COREQ: EDI 252  OR DES 252 
  
  • EDI 255 - Environmental Factors I

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to site analysis and building elements for designing interior design solutions. Focus on concepts of environmental sustainability, responsiveness to the natural environment, structural cohesiveness, and optimizing human safety and wellbeing. Course covers various codes and regulations as they relate to architectural components.
    COREQ: EDI 251 and EDI 253
  
  • EDI 256 - Environmental Factors II

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to color, interior lighting, acoustics, and materials and finishes in relation to environmental impact and human wellbeing in the built environment. Course covers specifications, schedules, and life safety codes as they relate to finishes.
    PREREQ: EDI 255
    COREQ: EDI252 and EDI254
  
  • EDI 300 - Selected Topics

    School of Design
    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
  
  • EDI 305 - Computer Applications, Level II

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Instruction in the use and application of CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting). Emphasis given to architectural drafting, space planning and two- and three-dimensional representation.
  
  • EDI 326 - Italian Design Tradition: Room, House, City

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Room, house, city as products of a cultural heritage that offers historical, social, artistic, and spatial meaning. Offered in Florence, Italy.
  
  • EDI 327 - Room, House, City: Studio

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Interior room becomes, simultaneously, starting point and result of design compositions of EDI 326 . Offered in Florence, Italy.
  
  • EDI 341 - Building and Construction

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to building materials and construction techniques for wood-frame, steel-frame, and masonry structures. How buildings stand up, building codes, working drawings, and site-planning process.
  
  • EDI 346 - American Traditions

    School of Design
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Historic developments in America as they related to housing and commercial design. Historic preservation laws and codes, barrier-free design, and adaptive reuse considerations.
 

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