Engineering, Technology, & Architecture
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Undergraduate
ECE 210 Introduction to Electrical Engineering 3.0
The nature of resistance, inductance, and capacitance; Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws; dc circuit analysis using nodal, mesh, and loop analysis, Thevenin and Norton theorems, and superposition; transient behavior of first-order circuits; steady-state analysis of single-phase ac circuits. Required of Mechanical and Civil Engineering students. No credit given to Electrical or Computer Engineering students.
Prerequisites: ES 115, M 145, and PHY 113
5/21-6/30 21856 TR 4:15-7:05 p.m. UT306 Alnajjar $1,230
ECE 214 Electric Circuit Analysis II 3.0
Introduction to computer-based circuit analysis, ac nodal and mesh analysis, network theorems, filters, mutual inductance, multiphase circuits, transformers, two-port networks, Fourier series. Required of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering students.
Prerequisites: EE 213 (minimum grade of C-) and M 242
5/20-7/1 22006 MW 4:15-7:05 p.m. UT304 Staff $1,230
ECE 216 Circuits Laboratory II 1.0
An introduction to ac circuits laboratory. Experiments include RC transient response, second-order circuits, active filters, and magnetic circuits. An introduction to computeraided circuit analysis and design of ac circuits. Required of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering students. Must be taken concurrently with EE 214.
Lab fee: $40
5/20-7/1 22019 MW 7:10-9:55 p.m. D324 Staff $410
ECE 362 Electronic Circuits 3.0
Continuation of EE 361. In-depth study of the analysis and design of power amplifiers, multistage amplifiers, differential and operational amplifiers, feedback amplifiers, active loads, and oscillators. Emphasis on design practice. Required of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering students.
Prerequisite: EE 361 (minimum grade of C-)
5/21-6/30 22032 TR 4:15-7:05 p.m. UT309 Staff $1,230
ECE 364 Electronics Laboratory II 1.0
An electronics circuits laboratory course. Experiments include JFET characteristics and amplifiers, operational amplifier characteristics and use, functional circuits, and power supply design. Computer-aided electronic circuit analysis and design are used. Required of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering students. Must be taken concurrently with EE 362.
Lab fee: $40
5/21-6/30 22045 TR 7:10-9:55 p.m. D324 Staff $410
EN 241 English II Technical Communication 3.0
Introduction to technical communication, including written and oral skills. The course emphasizes basic structures used in
recording and reporting technical information, including analysis of audience, language, and purpose; techniques of
persuasion, page design and graphics; and technical definition and description. Students prepare memos, resumes, lab reports, and
a documented technical research paper. Oral technical presentations are also required. The interrelationships of
technology and society, along with the ethics of technology, are considered.
Prerequisite: EN 111 (minimum grade of C-)
5/20-7/1 24190 MW 4:15-7:15 p.m. UT102 Segal $1,230
Graduate
ECE 551 Engineering System Design Using Neural Networks 3.0
Fundamentals of neural systems, neural network paradigms, network properties, and learning concepts. Neural architectures,
supervised learning, error backpropagation. Unsupervised learning and feature extraction. Engineering-system design
applications - function approximation, classification, clustering, forecasting, control, optimization, pattern recognition.
Hardware implementation of neural nets using nanoscale-integrated circuit technology. Engineering-design case studies from
transportation, laser drilling, fingerprint identification, signal processing, and integrated circuit optimization.
Lab projects, literature-search critical review.
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing.
Lab fee: $50
5/21-6/30 24242 TR 4:15-7:05 p.m. D325 Ilumoka
ECE 600 Graduate Project in Electrical Engineering 3.0-9.0
Independent study of an appropriate electrical and computer engineering topic selected by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor. Requirements vary according to whether 3, 6, or 9 credits are selected. Independent study topics related to students' employment activities may be proposed. The usual schedule is one semester for each 3-credit increment, but accelerated schedules are possible with advisor approval. A written paper and an oral presentation are required.
Prerequisites: Completion of at least 12 credits toward the M.Eng. degree in the Electrical Engineering specialty and permission of faculty advisor
5/20-7/1 20762 TBA TBA TBA Alnajjar $560/cr
5/20-7/1 21762 TBA TBA TBA Hill $560/cr
5/20-7/1 20831 TBA TBA TBA Ilumoka $560/cr
5/20-7/1 20832 TBA TBA TBA Nagurney $560/cr
Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate
ME 236 Thermodynamics I 3.0
Theoretical and applied classical engineering thermodynamics of nonreacting substances. The first and the second laws, the properties of ideal and real substances, gas mixtures, the behavior of closed and open systems for reversible and irreversible processes, thermodynamic cycles.
Prerequisites: M 145 and PHY 113
5/21-6/30 20134 TR 4:15-7:05 p.m. UT106 Nowak $1,230
ME 350 Vibrations I with Applications 3.0
The analysis and design of one- and two-degrees-of-freedom vibrating systems, both free and excited by transient and steady-state forces; introduction to multi-degree-of-freedom system analysis techniques; vibration control as a design criterion for quality and reliability. Laboratory/demonstration included.
Prerequisites: ES 211, ES 212, and M 242
Lab Fee $40
5/20-7/1 20235 MW 7-9:50 p.m. D426 Faraci $1,230
ME 370 Elements of Mechanical Design for Engineering 3.0
Design including statistical considerations for static and dynamic loading, fatigue. Design of machine elements, such as fasteners and bearings,
and lubrication, belt, chain, and gear drive.
Prerequisites: ES 211 and ES 212 (minimum grade of C- in each).
Lab Fee $40
5/20-7/15 23878 MW 4:15-7:05 p.m. UT 104 Sahay $1,230
Graduate
ME 607 Graduate Project in Mechanical Engineering 3.0-9.0
Independent study of an appropriate mechanical engineering topic selected by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor. Requirements vary according to whether 3, 6, or 9 credits are selected. Independent study topics related to students' employment activities may be proposed. The usual schedule is one semester for each 3-credit increment, but accelerated schedules are possible with advisor approval. A written paper and an oral presentation are required.
Prerequisites: Completion of at least 12 credits toward the M.Eng. degree in the Mechanical Engineering specialty and permission of faculty advisor.
5/20-7/1 20768 TBA TBA TBA Staff $560/cr
Engineering Science
Undergraduate
ES 115 Engineering Computer Applications 3.0
The formulation and solution of engineering problems using a computer. The development of structured programs to solve engineering problems using a compiled language. The use of mathematical computer packages to solve engineering problems. Required of all freshman engineering students.
Lab fee: $40
5/20-7/1 20593 MW 4:15-7:05 p.m. D320 Grant $1,230
ES 211 Dynamics for Engineering 3.0
Engineering applications of Newtonian mechanics to dynamic forces; translational motion, rotational motion, work, impulse and momentum. Required of all engineering students.
Prerequisites: ES 110 (minimum grade of C-) and M 145
5/21-6/30 21309 TR 4:15-7:05 p.m. UT303 Orelup $1,230
ES 212 Mechanics of Materials for Engineering 3.0
Basic principles of mechanics and calculus applied to stresses and strains in deformable +solids; axial, flexural, torsional, and shear stresses; Mohr's circle; moment diagrams; beams; columns; and pressure vessels. Required for civil and mechanical engineering students.
Prerequisites: ES 110 (minimum grade of C-) and M 145
Corequisite: ME 213 or CE 360
5/21-6/30 23111 TR 9 a.m.-12 p.m. UT303 Jacobs $1,230
ES 493 Engineering Research 1.0-6.0
A senior engineering elective to permit qualified honor students to pursue investigative projects of a professional nature; the report may constitute an undergraduate thesis.
Prerequisite: Acceptance of a project proposal by a faculty member
5/20-7/1 21772 TBA TBA TBA Lubin $410/cr
Architecture
AET 485 Seminar in Architectural Topics 3.0
Discussion of the historic roots of contemporary architectural thought and the possible future directions of the profession.
Critical analysis of architectural movements. Specifically, this seminar will focus on the sources of inspiration in
contemporary architectural design and the vernacular and the role of play in the creative process.
Prerequisites: AET 155, AET 156, AET 123 or permission of instructor
5/20-6/5 23748 MTWRF 9:00-12:00 p.m. HJGW101 Fuller $1,230
Electronics and Computers
ECT 487 Fiber Optics for Engineering Technology 4.0
History of optical communications systems, review of optics, types of fiber and methods of manufacture and testing; light sources, and detectors and couplers.
Study of existing fiber systems, design of analog and digital communication systems, industrial and medical applications of fiber optics. Three lecture
hours, one hour of combined lecture/laboratory.
Prerequisite: ECT 362
Lab fee: $40
5/21-6/25 23969 TRF 4:15-7:05 p.m. D324 Abu-aisheh $1,640
Mathematics
MTH 112 College Algebra for Engineering Technology 3.0
A general review of fundamental algebraic operations, including equations, logarithms, exponential equations and scientific notation; an
introduction to trigonometry, polar and rectangular coordinates, function and graphs.
TI-89 Titanium (or TI-Nspire) Calculator required.
6/22-8/13 23904 Distance Learning Grant $1,230
MTH 241 Calculus II for Engineering Technology 3.0
An introduction to integral calculus, including integrals of rational, trigonometric, logarithmetic, and exponential
functions, with technical applications; and an introduction to differential equations.
Prerequisite: MTH 232 (minimum grade of C-) or permission of instructor.
5/21-6/30 24203 TR 7-10 p.m. UT104 Faraci $1,230
STW 390 Special Topics: Architectural Design Vertical Studio 4.0
This design studio will explore architectural process, concepts, precedence and analysis for architecture
students entering second or third year. Using a series of design exercises, sketching, modeling and visual
representation, students will explore architectural design and develop their individual design and presentation
skills. This studio will satisfy the requirements for AET 123 Architectural Design I, AET 233 Architectural Design II
or AET 244 Architectural Design III through appropriate content and assignments specific to the level of each
student.
Prerequisite: ES 115, M 145, and PHY 113
Lab fee: $40
5/20-7/3* 24346 MTWRF 1-4:20 p.m. HJGW101 Fuller
* (no classes 6/8-6/12)
7/6-8/12 24359 MTWRF 9 a.m.-12:20 p.m. HJGW101 Fuller


