Fall Schedule

The first part of a one-year Biochemistry series. This semester covers the basic principles of biological chemistry with particular focus on: proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids; their molecular structure, chemical reactions, and practical methods in characterization; and enzymes and enzyme-catalyzed reactions.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(BIOL 107 with min. grade of D) OR (BIOL 115 with min. grade of D and Graduate Student)] AND [(CHEM 237 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Molecular organization of cell structures and cell membranes. Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids, their molecular structure, characterization and chemical reactions. Enzymes and enzyme-catalyzed reactions and metabolism. Does not satisfy biochemistry requirement for Biology, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics majors.(4-0-4) Prerequisite: [(BIOL 107 with min. grade of D) OR (BIOL 115 with min. grade of D) OR (CHE 311 with min. grade of D)] AND [(CHEM 237 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Properties of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites and their mechanisms of pathogenesis with a focus on organisms that cause human disease.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(BIOL 210 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Respiration; circulation; energy metabolism; temperature regulation; water and osmotic regulation; digestion and excretion; muscle and movement; nerve excitation; information control and integration; and chemical messengers. Emphasis on general principles with examples drawn from various animal phyla.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(BIOL 107 with min. grade of D) OR (BIOL 114 with min. grade of D) OR (BIOL 115 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

A survey of topics including structure of nucleic acids, translation, transcription, replication, organization of DNA, RNA processing, genomics, and control of gene expression.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(BIOL 401) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

This course focuses on the interaction of science and law, specifically intellectual property. Topics will include patents, the ethical and legal issues involved with gene patenting, inventorship and collaborations, trade secrets, and the legal system as it relates to intellectual property.(0-1-2) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course covers the cellular and molecular processes involved in generating an embryo, in creating various tissues and organs, and the effect of external stimuli on development. Topics include: genome structure, gene expression and regulation, cell cycle control, pattern formation, signal transduction, gametogenesis, organogenesis, and methods used in studying developmental biology. In addition to studies of model organisms, examples relevant to human diseases are covered.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Basic concepts of immunology, immunochemistry, both biological and molecular.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(BIOL 401)] Corequisite: None

This is a graduate-level cell biology course. The course contains two parts: initial lectures cover cellular structure and function emphasizing the molecular components, organelles, and regulation of cellular processes; the second part covers special topics emphasizing experimental approaches and molecular mechanisms of cellular regulation.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course will present an historical introduction to bioinformatics as a driving force for biotechnological advances. Topics covered will include; collecting and storing sequences in the lab; alignment of pairs of sequences; multiple sequence alignment; phylogenetic prediction; database searching for similar sequences; gene prediction; protein classification and structure prediction; and genome analysis.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course is designed to give students a foundation in advanced theoretical and applied methods in modern molecular research. It will emphasize both established and novel approaches to solving problems of functional and comparative genomics, and systems biology. It will also focus on applications of advanced molecular techniques in areas of significant economic and biomedical importance.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(BIOL 515)] Corequisite: None

Lectures by invited scientists in areas of biology generally not covered in the department.(1-0-1) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Basic principles of thermodynamics applied to engineering systems using pure substances and mixtures as working fluids. Direct application of the laws of thermodynamics to analysis of closed and open systems, mass and energy flow. Extensive analysis of isentropic processes in cycles, analysis of gas mixtures and psychometrics in heating and cooling systems. Introduction to fluid mechanics and analysis of fluid statics problems.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CHEM 124 with min. grade of D, CS 104-105 with min. grade of D, MATH 251* with min. grade of D, and PHYS 123 with min. grade of D)] An asterisk (*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently. Corequisite: None

Collection and distribution of water. Flow of fluids through orifices, weirs, venturi meters. Laminar and turbulent flow in closed conduits. Open channel flow. Model analysis using the principles of dimensional analysis. Rainfall and runoff.(2-3-3) Prerequisite: [(MATH 252* with min. grade of D)] An asterisk (*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently. Corequisite: None

Applications of engineering and economic concepts and analysis to civil engineering systems; practical applications of elementary probability and statistics, operations research and economics in civil engineering. Instructor's consent may be granted to students who do not meet the prerequisite.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MATH 251 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Study of plumbing systems, water supply, and venting systems. Study of fire protection systems for buildings including pipe sizing, pumps, sprinklers, gravity and pressure vessels, and controls.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CAE 209 with min. grade of D) OR (CAE 302 with min. grade of D) OR (MMAE 310 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Design of building exteriors, including the control of heat flow, air and moisture penetration, building movements, and deterioration. Study of the principle of rain screen walls and of energy conserving designs. Analytical techniques and building codes are discussed through case studies and design projects.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CAE 331 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

The role of estimating in construction contract administration. Types of estimates. Unit costs and production rates; job costs. Preparing bid for complete building project using manual methods and the CSI format; checking quantity take-off and cost estimating in selected divisions using a computer package.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Study of the physical interaction of climate (humidity, temperature, wind, sun, rain, snow, etc.) and buildings. Topics include psychrometrics, indoor air quality, indoor thermal comfort, heat transfer, air infiltration, solar insolation, and heating and cooling load calculation.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Review of probability, random variables, distribution models, estimation of statistical parameters and testing validity of distribution models. Analysis of variance (ANOVA), hypothesis testing, correlation analysis, multiple range tests, pairwise comparisons, data compilation using unconventional sources, such as using simulations, expert opinion and cycle-counting methods.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Design of building exteriors, including the control of heat flow, air and moisture penetration, building movements, and deterioration. Study of the principle of rain screen walls and of energy conserving designs. Analytical techniques and building codes are discussed through case studies and design projects.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CAE 513) OR (CAE 531)] Corequisite: None

Reports on current research. Graduate students are expected to register and attend.(1-0-0) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

The equations of change in different coordinate systems (mass, momentum, and energy transport). Velocity distribution in laminar and turbulent flow. Formulation and analytical solutions to the problems of viscous flow, molecular diffusion, heat conduction and convection.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CHE 301 with min. grade of D, CHE 302 with min. grade of D, and MATH 252 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Descriptive statistics and graphs, probability distributions, random sampling, independence, significance tests, design of experiments, regression, time series analysis, statistical process control, and introduction to multivariate analysis.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MATH 151 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

An introduction to the basic principles that govern the synthesis, processing and properties of polymeric materials. Topics include classifications, synthesis methods, physical and chemical behavior, characterization methods, processing technologies and applications. Same as CHEM 470 and MMAE 470.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CHEM 124 with min. grade of D, MATH 251 with min. grade of D, and PHYS 221 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

State space, transfer function and discrete-time representations of process systems. Control system design. Interaction assessment. Multivariable and model predictive-control techniques. Core course.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CHE 435) OR (Graduate Doctoral Student) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Mathematical techniques and their application to the analytical and numerical solution of chemical engineering problems. The analytical component includes review of matrices and determinants, as well as solution of ordinary, partial differential and integral equations. The numerical component includes iterative solution of algebraic equations, numerical analysis and solution of ordinary differential equations. Core course.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

The course will cover three topics related to renewable Energy Technologies. 1. Review of renewable energy sources; solar, wind, biomass, etc. 2. Energy storage and conversion with emphasis on batteries and fuel cells 3. Hydrogen as an energy carrier and the Hydrogen Economy(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

The linkage of energy, environmental and economic issues. The impact of energy supply and end use on human well-being and the ecosystem. A comprehensive approach to the resolution of resource, technical, economic, strategic, environmental, socio- and geopolitical problems of the energy industries. Pathways to a sustainable global energy system.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Advanced thermodynamics for research-oriented graduate students. The course covers the fundamental postulates of thermodynamics and introductory statistical mechanics, with applications to pure fluids, fluid mixtures, elastic solids, surfaces and macromolecules.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CHE 351 and CHE 451) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Thermodynamics and potential, Marcus theory, charge transfer kinetics and mass transport of simple systems. Electrode reactions couple with homogeneous chemical reactions. Double layer structure and adsorbed intermediates in electrode processes. Potential step and potential sweep methods.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Metal, ceramic, and polymeric implant materials. Structure-property relationships for biomaterials. Interactions of biomaterials with tissue. Selection and design of materials for medical implants.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Theories of spectroscopic transitions and their applications in structural elucidations and quantitative analysis. Topics include ultraviolet/visible, infrared, Raman and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

A survey providing sufficient statistical background for scientists. The topics covered include probability, statistics, sampling estimation, regression analysis, experimental design, data analysis and signal enhancement.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course will cover theory and concepts of gas chromatographic analysis and its practical application in solving analytical problems. Topics include basic theory of chromatographic separation, separation dynamics, instrumentation, column selection, quantitative techniques, and practical applications.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

The design and development of environmentally benign chemical pathways: challenges and opportunities. High-yield and zero-waste chemical processes. Representative processes.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Principles and practice in the communication of technical materials. Students work on the design, writing, and revising of reports, articles, manuals, procedures, proposals, including the use of graphics. Works by modern writers are analyzed.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: Satisfaction of IIT's Basic Writing Proficiency Requirement Corequisite: None

This course focuses on strategies for communicating scientific information in professional settings. Students develop a literature review, proposal, and feasibility study; learn how to adapt scientific information to various audiences; and complete exercises on style, grammar, and other elements of effective professional communication. Emphasis on usability, cohesion, and style in each assignment.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Introduces the use of high-level programming language as a problem-solving tool, including basic data structures and algorithms, structured programming techniques, and software documentation. Designed for students who have had little or no prior experience with computer programming.(2-1-2) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

First course in a two-course sequence that is designed to prepare students for graduate study in computer science. Explores the implementation and application of fundamental data structures and algorithms with an emphasis on object-oriented programming in Java. Examines the relationship between these elements and the mathematical structures that form the foundation of computer science. This course does not apply toward M. S./Ph. D. credit in Computer Science.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 200) OR (CS 201)] Corequisite: None

Second course in a two-course sequence that is designed to prepare students for graduate study in computer science. Explores the development of the multiple layers of software that form a sophisticated software system, from device drivers to application interfaces to user interfaces. Examines how computer architecture influences software development. Emphasizes the design and implementation of interrupt-driven/event-driven software.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 401)] Corequisite: None

Overview of display devices and applications. Vector graphics in two and three dimensions. Image generation, representation, and manipulation. Homogeneous coordinates. Modeling and hidden line elimination. Introduction to raster graphics. Perspective and parallel projections.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 331) OR (CS 401) OR (CS 403)] Corequisite: None

This course will provide an introductory look at concepts and techniques in the field of data mining. After covering the introduction and terminologies to Data Mining, the techniques used to explore the large quantities of data for the discovery of meaningful rules and knowledge such as market basket analysis, nearest neighbor, decision trees, and clustering are covered. The students learn the material by implementing different techniques throughout the semester.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 331 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 401 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 403 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Overview of database architectures, including the Relational, Hierarchical, Network, and Object Models. Database interfaces, including the SQL query language. Database design using the Entity-Relationship Model. Issues such as security, integrity, and query optimization.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 331 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 401) OR (CS 403)] Corequisite: None

Introduction to the design, behavior, and analysis of computer algorithms. Searching, sorting, and combinatorial algorithms are emphasized. Worst case, amortized, and expected bounds on time and space usage.(3-1-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 330 with min. grade of D and CS 331 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 331 with min. grade of D and MATH 230 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 401) OR (CS 403)] Corequisite: None

Study of commonly used computer programming languages with an emphasis on precision of definition and facility in use. Scanning, parsing, and introduction to compiler design. Use of compiler generating tools.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 330 with min. grade of D and CS 331 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 331 with min. grade of D and MATH 230 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 401 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 403 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Introduction to methodologies for object-oriented design and programming. Examines the object model and how it is realized in various object-oriented languages. Focuses on methods for developing and implementing object-oriented systems.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 331 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 401 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 403 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Introduction to operating system concepts-including system organization for uniprocessors and multiprocessors, scheduling algorithms, process management, deadlocks, paging and segmentation, files and protection, and process coordination and communication.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 351 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 401 and CS 402 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 403)] Corequisite: None

Introduction to data communication concepts and facilities with an emphasis on protocols and interface specifications. Focuses on the lower four layers of the ISO-OSI reference model.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 450 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

An introduction to the fundamentals of computer and information security. This course focuses on algorithms and techniques used to defend against malicious software. Topics include an introduction to encryption systems, operating system security, database security, network security, system threats, and risk avoidance procedures.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 425 with min. grade of D and CS 450 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Introduction to computational methods for intelligent control of autonomous agents, and the use of programming paradigms that support development of flexible and reactive systems. These include heuristic search, knowledge representation, constraint satisfaction, probabilistic reasoning, decision-theoretic control, and sensor interpretation. Particular focus will be places on real-world application of the material.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 331 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 401 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 403 with min. grade of D)] AND [(MATH 474* with min. grade of D)] An asterisk (*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently. Corequisite: None

Study of the principles and practices of software engineering. Topics include software quality concepts, process models, software requirements analysis, design methodologies, software testing and software maintenance. Hands-on experience building a software system using the waterfall life cycle model. Students work in teams to develop all life cycle deliverables: requirements document, specification and design documents, system code, test plan, and user manuals.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 331 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 401) OR (CS 403)] AND [(CS 425)] Corequisite: None

This course describes a methodology that covers a wide range of software engineering techniques used in system analysis, modeling and design. These techniques integrate well with software process management techniques and provide a framework for software engineers to collaborate in the design and development process. The methodology features the integration of concepts, including software reusability, frame works, design patterns, software architecture, software component design, use-case analysis, event-flow analysis, event-message analysis, behavioral-life cycle analysis, feature, multiple-product, risk and rule analysis, and automatic code generation. (Credit will not be given for CS 521 if CS751 is taken)(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 445) OR (CS 487)] Corequisite: None

Computability topics such as Turing machines, nondeterministic machines, undecidability, and reducibility. Computational complexity topics such as time complexity, NP-completeness and intractability, time and space hierarchy theorems. Introduces the complexity classes P, NP, NL, L, PSPACE, NC, RNC, BPP and their complete problems.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 430)] Corequisite: None

Formal specification of how programs execute operational semantics , how mathematical functions programs compute denotational semantics , and how to use logic to characterize properties and invariants of the program execution (axiomatic semantics).(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 331) OR (CS 401)] Corequisite: None

This course focuses on the engineering and analysis of network protocols and architecture in terms of the Internet. Topics include content distribution, peer-to-peer networking, congestion control, unicast and multicast routing, router design, mobility, multimedia networking quality of service, security and policy-based networking.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 455)] Corequisite: None

The course studies the architectures, interfaces, protocols, technologies, products and services for broadband (high-speed) multimedia networks. The key principles of the protocols and technologies used for representative network elements and types of broadband network are studied. Specifically, cable modems, Digital Subscriber Lines, Power Lines, wireless 802.16 (WiMax), and broadband cellular Internet are covered for broadband access; for broadband Local Area Networks (LANs), Gigabit Ethernet, Virtual LANs and wireless LANs (802.11 WiFi and Bluetooth) are discussed; for broadband Wide Area Networks (WANs) the topics covered include optical networks (SONET/SDH,DWDM, optical network nodes, optical network nodes, optical switching technologies), frame-relay, ATM, wire-speed routers, IP switching, and MPLS. Also, quality of service issues in broadband networks and a view of the convergence of technologies in broadband networks are covered.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 455)] Corequisite: None

Advanced operating system design concepts such as interprocess communication, distributed processing, replication and consistency, fault tolerance, synchronization, file systems. Study of systems highlighting these concepts.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 450)] Corequisite: None

This course covers in detail the design and implementation of processes, interprocess communication, semaphores, monitors, message passing, scheduling algorithm, input/output, device drivers, memory management, file system design, security and protection mechanisms. The hardware-software interface and the user process-system call-kernel interface are examined in detail. Students modify and extend a multiuser operating system.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 450)] Corequisite: None

Concepts of software product and process quality. Role of TQM in software project management. Use of metrics, feasibility studies, cost and effort estimates. Discussion of project planning and scheduling. The project team and leadership issues. The Capability Maturity Model: basic tenets and application of process evaluation.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 487)] Corequisite: None

Concepts and techniques for testing and analysis of software. Software testing at the unit, subsystem, and system levels. Specification-based testing. Code-based testing. Model-based testing. Methods for test generation and validation. Static and dynamic analysis. Formal methods and verification. Reliability analysis.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 487)] Corequisite: None

This course will treat a specific topic, varying from semester to semester, in which there is a particular student or staff interest. May be taken more than once.(Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course will treat a specific topic, varying from semester to semester, in which there is a particular student or staff interest. May be taken more than once.(Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course will treat a specific topic, varying from semester to semester, in which there is a particular student or staff interest. May be taken more than once.(Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course focuses on the technologies and protocols used by Internet WAN's and LAN's. The fundamental architecture, organization, and routing principles of the Internet are described. Part of the course will focus on emerging Internet technologies.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 455)] Corequisite: None

Students will learn methods of software quality management. this will include exposure to software quality assurance, quality measures, and quality control. These quality management methods will be explained at the applications level.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 487)] Corequisite: None

Radio frequency AM, FM, and PM transmitter and receiver principles. Design of mixers, oscillators, impedance matching networks, filters, phase-locked loops, tuned amplifiers, power amplifiers, and crystal circuits. Nonlinear effects, intermodulation distortion, and noise. Transmitter and receiver design specification. Credit will be given for either ECE 401 or ECE 409, but not for both.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 307 with min. grade of D, ECE 312 with min. grade of D, and ECE 403* with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] An asterisk (*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently. Corequisite: None

Introduction to Amplitude, Phase, and Frequency modulation systems. Multiplexing and Multi-Access Schemes; Spectral design considerations. Sampling theorem. Channel capacity, entropy; Quantization, wave shaping, and Inter-Symbol Interference (ISI), Matched filters, Digital source encoding, Pulse Modulation systems. Design for spectral efficiency and interference control. Probability of error analysis, Analysis and design of digital modulators and detectors.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 308 with min. grade of D and MATH 474 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Emphasis on the physical, data link, and medium access layers of the OSI architecture. Different general techniques for networking tasks, such as error control, flow control, multiplexing, switching, routing, signaling, congestion control, traffic control, scheduling will be covered along with their experimentation and implementation in a laboratory. Credit given for ECE 407 or ECE 408, not both.(3-3-4) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Emphasis on the physical, data link and medium access layers of the OSI architecture. Different general techniques for networking tasks, such as error control, flow control, multiplexing, switching, routing, signaling, congestion control, traffic control, scheduling will be covered. Credit given for ECE 407 or ECE 408, not both.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Transmission systems analysis and design. Large scale network analysis using Newton-Raphson load flow. Unsymmetrical short-circuit studies. Detailed consideration of the swing equation and the equal-area criterion for power system stability studies. Credit will be given for ECE 418 or ECE 419, but not for both.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 319 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Contemporary analog and digital integrated circuit analysis and design techniques. Bipolar, CMOS and BICMOS IC fabrication technologies, IC Devices and Modeling, Analog ICs including multiple-transistor amplifiers, biasing circuits, active loads, reference circuits, output buffers; their frequency response, stability and feedback consideration. Digital ICs covering inverters, combinational logic gates, high-performance logic gates, sequential logics, memory and array structures.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 312 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Processing, fabrication, and design of Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) circuits. MOS transistor theory, VLSI processing, circuit layout, layout design rules, layout analysis, and performance estimation. The use of computer aided design (CAD) tools for layout design, system design in VLSI, and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). In the laboratory, students create, analyze, and simulate a number of circuit layouts as design projects, culminating in a term design project.(3-3-4) Prerequisite: [(ECE 218 with min. grade of D and ECE 311 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

This course covers basic concepts and state-of-the-art developments in computer architecture: computer technology, performance measures, instruction set design, computer arithmetic, controller and datapath design, memory systems, pipelining, array processing, parallel processing, multiprocessing, abstract analysis models, input-output systems, relationship between computer design and application requirements, and cost/performance tradeoffs. Students will complete a project implementing a version of multiple-cycle processor. Credit will be given for either ECE 485 or CS 470, but not both.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 218 with min. grade of D and ECE 242 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Principles of optimization for practical engineering problems, linear programming, nonlinear unconstrained optimization, nonlinear constrained optimization, dynamic programming.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Image formation methods including optical (photography), tomography, image formation with arrays of sensors, interferometry, and surface imaging. Technologies of image acquisition including digital cameras, radar/sonar and medical imaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, positron emission tomography, optical imaging, electroencephalography, and magnetoencephalography. Throughout the semester, the course will also focus on the reconstruction of images based on the raw data obtained from various imaging techniques.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course covers the fundamentals of video coding and communications. The principles of source coding for the efficient storage and transmission of digital video will be covered. State-of-the-art video coding standards and error-resilient video coding techniques will be introduced. Recent technologies for robust transmission of video data over wired/wireless networks will be discussed. A detailed overview of architectural requirements for supporting video communications will be presented. Error control and cross-layer optimization techniques for wireless video communications will be covered.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 437 and ECE 511)] Corequisite: None

Probability theory, including discrete and continuous random variables, functions and transformations of random variables. Random processes, including correlation and spectral analysis, the Gaussian process and the response of linear systems to random processes.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 308 and MATH 474) OR (Graduate Business Student) OR (Graduate Doctoral Student) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Review of probability and random processes. AM with noise, FM with noise. Introduction to digital communication. Source coding, signal space analysis, channel modulations, optimum receiver design, channel encoding.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 403 and MATH 474) OR (Graduate Business Student) OR (Graduate Doctoral Student) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Background and insight into some of the most active performance-related research areas of the field is provided. Issues covered include CMOS delay and modeling, timing and signal delay analysis, low power CMOS design and analysis, optimal transistor sizing and buffer tapering, pipelining and register allocation, synchronization and clock distribution, retiming, interconnect delay, dynamic CMOS design techniques, asynchronous vs. synchronous tradeoffs, BiCMOS, low power design, and CMOS power dissipation. Historical, primary, and recent papers in the field of high-performance VLSI digital and analog design and analysis are reviewed and discussed. Each student is expected to participate in the class discussions and also lead the discussion surveying a particular topic.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 429) OR (Graduate Business Student) OR (Graduate Doctoral Student) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Introduction to performance evaluation techniques for computer and communication networks. Little's theorem, birth-death processes, M/G/1 queue, product from queuing networks, approximation techniques for G/G/1 queues and non-product form queuing networks. Discrete event simulations, generation of random variables, variance reduction techniques and general purpose simulation languages.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 407 and MATH 474) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

This course provides an overview of different wireless and mobile network standards and systems. The topics covered include cellular networks, satellite networks, wireless local area networks, wireless personal area networks, mobile IP, ad hoc networks, sensor networks, wireless mesh networks and wireless network security.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 407) OR (ECE 408) OR (Graduate Business Student) OR (Graduate Doctoral Student) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Advanced power electronic convertors, techniques to model and control switching circuits, resonant converts, Pulse-Width-Modulation (PWM) techniques, soft-switching methods, and low-voltage high-current design issues are studied. Single-phase and multi-phase, controlled and uncontrolled rectifiers and inverters with different operating techniques and their design and control issues are explained.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 411) OR (Graduate Doctoral Student) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

This course covers simulation and scheduling tools used in restructured power system for studying the economics and security of power systems. Topics include modeling of generating units (thermal units, combined-cycle units, fuel-switching/blending units, hydro units, pumped-storage units, photovoltaic, wind), Lagrangian Relaxation-based scheduling, mixed integer programming-based scheduling, and Benders decomposition-based transmission security analyses. The simulation and scheduling tools consider different time scales including on-line security, day-ahead, operational planning, and long-term. The simulation and scheduling tools consider interdependency of supply (such as gas, water, renewable sources of energy) and electricity systems.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 420) OR (Graduate Business Student) OR (Graduate Doctoral Student) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Critical fault events in a large power system, sparsity techniques. Contingency screening process. Modeling of local controls in load flow. Adaptive localization method. Injection outage analysis. Security constrained dispatch. LP-based OPF. Real-time security analysis. Dynamic security analysis.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 418) OR (ECE 419) OR (Graduate Business Student) OR (Graduate Doctoral Student) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Detection theory and hypothesis testing. Introduction to estimation theory. Properties of estimators, Gauss-Markov theorem. Estimation of random variables: conditional mean estimates, linear minimum mean-square estimation, orthogonality principle, Wiener and Kalman filters. Adaptive filtering. LMS algorithm: properties and applications.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 511 and MATH 333) OR (Graduate Business Student) OR (Graduate Doctoral Student) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Physics of optical fiber, composition, dimensioning, coupling, attenuation, dispersion. Electro-optical conversion devices. (ILDs, LEDs, APDs, PINs). Circuit considerations. Modulation techniques and implications. Overall system considerations. Coherent techniques.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 307 and ECE 312) OR (Graduate Student)] AND [(ECE 403) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Electronic properties of solids. Properties of p-n junctions and junction devices. Gunn diode and IMPATT devices. Junction transistors. Schottky diode and MESFET. The MOS capacitor and MOSFET. Light-emitting diodes and junction lasers. Velocity modulation and bunching in electron beams. Klystrons, magnetrons and other microwave thermionic devices.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 307 and ECE 312) OR (Graduate Business Student) OR (Graduate Doctoral Student) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

This course aims to convey knowledge of advanced concepts in VLSI signal processing. Emphasis is on the architectural research, design and optimization of signal processing systems used in telecommunications, compression, encryption and coding applications. Topics covered include the principles of datapath design; FIR and IIR filtering architectures; communication systems including OFDM, multirate signal processing; fast transforms and algorithms including fast Fourier transform; discrete cosine transform; Walsh-Hadamard transform; and wavelet transform. Furthermore, advanced computer arithmetic methods including Galois fields, CORDIC, residue number systems, distributed arithmetic, canonic signed digit systems and reduced adder graph algorithms are examined.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ECE 429 and ECE 437) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

This course explores the valuation of proposed capital investments in both the public and private sectors. Students will learn how to determine the relevant cash flows associated with a proposed capital investment. Then, they will subject these cash flows to analysis by three major decision models that incorporate time value of the following money concepts: Net Present Value; Equivalent Uniform Benefit/Cost; and Internal Rate of Return. Students will also learn how to incorporate income taxes, inflation, risk, and capital rationing in the analysis of a project.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Descriptive statistics and graphs, probability distributions, random sampling, independence, significance tests, design of experiments, regression, time series analysis, statistical process control, and introduction to multivariate analysis.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Air pollution sources and characteristics of source emissions, atmospheric reactions, effects of pollutants, and techniques of emission control; legal and administrative aspects of air pollution control.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Chemical processes in environmental systems, with an emphasis on equilibrium conditions in aquatic systems. The types of processes examined include acid-base, dissolution-precipitation, air-water exchange and oxidation-reduction reactions. Methods presented for describing chemical speciation include analytical and graphical techniques, as well as computer models. Core Course.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Fundamentals and applications of physicochemical processes used in air, water, wastewater and hazardous waste treatment systems. Topics include reaction kinetics and reactors, particle characterization, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, membrane separation, adsorption and absorption.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ENVE 404) OR (ENVE 501*) OR (Graduate Student)] An asterisk (*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently. Corequisite: None

Sources and characteristics of hazardous wastes, legal aspects of hazardous waste management, significance of hazardous wastes as air, water and soil pollutants. Principles and applications of conventional and specialized hazardous waste control technologies.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ENVE 506*)] An asterisk (*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently. Corequisite: None

Presentations on recent developments in the field by academic and industrial visitors(Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Principles of occurrence and control. Importance of sanitation and prevention of public health problems. Microbiological contaminants and methods for their detection. Mechanisms of microbial inactivation. Core course. Prerequisite: Introductory Microbiology or Food Science.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course will cover the central food science issues encountered with storage and processing of all major American food commodities including meats, grains, confections, vegetables, eggs, and dairy. It will also review the relevant chemistry, physics and engineering required to understand common food-related unit operations such as drying, freezing, sterilization and radiation treatment of foods. An introduction to microbial and chemical issues of food quality and safety will also be covered.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Principles of occurrence and control. Importance of sanitation and prevention of public health problems. Microbiological contaminants and methods for their detection. Mechanisms of microbial inactivation. Core course. Prerequisite: Introductory Microbiology or Food Science.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course will cover the central food science issues encountered with storage and processing of all major American food commodities including meats, grains, confections, vegetables, eggs, and dairy. It will also review the relevant chemistry, physics and engineering required to understand common food-related unit operations such as drying, freezing, sterilization and radiation treatment of foods. An introduction to microbial and chemical issues of food quality and safety will also be covered.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Maintenance of facilities is a major concern for all industrial operations. Course covers technologies involved as well as the management aspects of maintaining buildings, construction and equipment installation and maintenance for all types of operations.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course provides an introduction to the world of industrial enterprises. The world-wide evolution of business will be considered leading to today's competitive world. The range of industrial activities is reviewed, and students are introduced to the organization and purpose of various industrial sectors.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Basic overview of electrical and electronic technology in industry. Emphasis on electrical and electronic components, industrial devices, electrical theory, application and basic troubleshooting. Students select and complete an electrical or electronic class project.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Covers techniques of marketing research, strategies for new product introduction, and sales management and planning.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Topics include quality control based on metrology and overall quality control systems. Metrological techniques covered include mechanical, electrical, materials and chemical perspectives. Such QC issues as SPC, ISO 9000, MilSpec and TQM are examined. Emphasis is on exploring options and consequences of selecting appropriate methodologies.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Accounting basics are introduced with primary emphasis on the costing and estimating procedures as used in industry. The objective of this course is to provide a good understanding of financial activities and hands-on experience in working with a variety of costing and accounting systems.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Provides overview of multiple industrial sectors and the influences that are forcing change. All aspects of industry are considered: history of industry; inventory; supply chain; e-commerce; management; manufacturing; industrial facilities; resource management; electronics and chemical industries; alternate energies; marketing; entrepreneurship; computers as tools; and other specialty areas.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course covers project management in the PMP framework and provides a structured approach to managing projects using Microsoft Project and Excel. Coverage includes creation of key project management charts (Gantt, Pert, CPM, timelines and resource utilization), basic statistics used in estimating task times, critical path generation in Excel and Project, project cost justification in Excel, SPC and acceptance sampling for machine acceptance, project analysis via simulation, and management of personnel, teams, subcontractors and vendors. Case studies are utilized to demonstrate core concepts and dynamic scheduling.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

General approaches for estimating construction costs are covered. Several commercially available software packages are introduced. Emphasis is on acquiring the knowledge required to develop cost estimates for construction, renovation and maintenance projects for buildings, facilities and equipment.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Course covers the application of proven management principles and operational practices. Learn how high performance companies create a competitive advantage despite economic challenges and a transitional customer base. Factors covered include strategy deployment, financial analysis, new product development, quality, customer service, and attaining market leadership. Case studies illustrate variable impacts on business situations.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

The materials used in Electronic and Electrical (E&E) manufacturing will be reviewed including materials and components that are used to produce chips, PCBs, and wiring systems. Focus will be on the processes for producing the range of parts and products included in this broad sector. Automation for producing parts and assemblies will be covered. Techniques covered will include surface-mounted technology (SMT), wave soldering, automation insertion, automated inspection, etc. The industrial structure that makes up this sector of manufacturing will be covered.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course covers the full range of activities involved in the supply chain. This includes management tools for optimizing of supply chains, relationships with other parts of the organization, in-house versus third party approaches, and suitable performance measurements. Topics covered include: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Advanced Planning and Scheduling Systems (APS), as well as cost benefit analysis to determine the most appropriate approach.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course covers warehouse layout and usage based on product requirements such as refrigeration, hazardous material, staging area, and value added activities. Processes covered include receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking and packing. The requirement for multiple trailer/rail cars loading and unloading is considered as well as equipment needed for loading, unloading, and storage. Computer systems for managing the operations are reviewed. Emphasis is on material handling from warehouse arrival through warehouse departure.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Purchasing responsibilities, processes, and procedures are included. Topics covered include: supplier selection and administration, qualification of new suppliers, preparing purchase orders, negotiating price and delivery, strategic customer/vendor relationships, and resolution of problems. All aspects of Supplier Relation Management (SRM) are covered.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Examines the concept of sustainability and its application in the industrial environment. Identifies underlying stresses on natural and human environments and the resultant problems for business and society including legal, ethical, and political issues related to sustainability. Global warming, peak oil, and commodity pricing are considered as indicators of the need for improvements in sustainability. Industrial ecology will be discussed as well as strategies for developing sustainable practices in manufacturing, power generation, construction, architecture, logistics, and environmental quality. Coverage includes case studies on businesses that have developed successful sustainability programs.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course explores the limitations in supply and the need for sustainable use of carbon and non-carbon-based materials such as oil, minerals, food, water, and other natural resources used by industry. Limitations in the global availability of such resources pose challenges to industry which will require careful consideration and planning to ensure continued prosperity for current and future generations. Course will cover strategies and options to mitigate anticipated shortages and optimize the use of non-renewable natural resources, review of fuel and raw material pricing, and cost/benefit analysis of sustainable development proposals. Technical analyses will be presented during class discussions, but a technical background is not required.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Accounting basics are introduced with primary emphasis on the costing and estimating procedures as used in industry. The objective of this course is to provide a good understanding of financial activities and hands-on experience in working with a variety of costing and accounting systems.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Fundamentals of inventory control including inventory classifications, i.e. raw materials, work-in-process (WIP) and finished goods. Topics include inventory record keeping, inventory turnover, the 80/20 (or ABC) approach, external and internal lead times, excess/obsolete inventory, and inventory controls. Material Resource Planning (MRP) are included.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Supervision and management practices are key to all components and sectors of industry. People are the key resources and their effective use is critical to a successful operation. As companies move to become high performance organizations, traditional management tools and techniques have to be reviewed and reconsidered. Skills covered include motivation, developing consensus, conflict avoidance and negotiations. Group dynamics along with handling of individual workers is critical.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course provides overview of multiple industrial sectors and the influences that are forcing change. All aspects of industry are considered: history of industry, inventory, supply chain, e-commerce, management, manufacturing, industrial facilities, resource management, electronics and chemical industries, alternate energies, marketing, entrepreneurship, computers as tools, and other specialty areas.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course covers project management in the PMP framework and provides a structured approach to managing projects using Microsoft Project and Excel. Coverage includes creation of key project management charts (Gantt, Pert, CPM, timelines and resource utilization), basic statistics used in estimating task times, critical path generation in Excel and Project, project cost justification in Excel, SPC and acceptance sampling for machine, project analysis via simulation, and management of personnel, teams subcontractors and vendors. Case studies are utilized to demonstrate core concepts and dynamic scheduling.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Course covers the application of proven management principles and operational practices. Learn how high performance companies create a competitive advantage despite economic challenges and a transitional customer base. Factors covered include strategy deployment, financial analysis, new product development, quality, customer service, and attaining market leadership. Case studies illustrate variable impacts on business situations.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

The materials used in Electronic and Electrical (E&E) manufacturing will be reviewed including materials and components that are used to produce chips, PCBs, and wiring systems. Focus will be on the processes for producing the range of parts and products included in this broad sector. Automation for producing parts and assemblies will be covered. Techniques covered will include surface mounted technology (SMT), wave soldering, automation insertion, automated inspection, etc. The industrial structure that makes up this sector of manufacturing will be covered.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course covers the full range of activities involved in the supply chain. This includes management tools for optimizing of supply chains, relationships with other parts of the organization, in-house versus third party approaches, and suitable performance measurements. Topics covered include Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Advanced Planning and Scheduling Systems (APS) as well as cost benefit analysis to determine the most appropriate approach.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course covers warehouse layout and usage based on product requirement such as refrigeration, hazardous material, staging area, and value added activities. Processes covered include receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, and packing. The requirement for multiple trailer/rail car loading and unloading is considered as well as equipment needed for loading, unloading and storage. Computer systems for managing the operations are reviewed. Emphasis is on material handling from warehouse arrival through warehouse departure.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Purchasing responsibilities, processes, and procedures are included. Topics covered include: supplier selection and administration, qualification of new suppliers, preparing purchase orders, negotiating price and delivery, strategic customer/vendor relationships, and resolution of problems. All aspects of Supplier Relation Management (SRM) are covered.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Examines the concept of sustainability and its application in the industrial environment. Identifies underlying stresses on natural and human environments and the resultant problems for business and society including legal, ethical, and political issues related to sustainability. Global warming, peak oil, and commodity pricing are considered as indicators of the need for improvements in sustainability. Industrial ecology will be discussed as well as strategies for developing sustainable practices in manufacturing, power generation, construction, architecture, logistics, and environmental quality. Coverage includes case studies on businesses that have developed successful sustainability programs.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course explores the limitations in supply and the need for sustainable use of carbon and non-carbon-based materials such as oil, minerals, food, water, and other natural resources used by industry. Limitations in the global availability of such resources pose challenges to industry which will require careful consideration and planning to ensure continued prosperity for current and future generations. Course will cover strategies and options to mitigate anticipated shortages and optimize the use of non-renewable natural resources, review of fuel and raw material pricing, and cost/benefit analysis of sustainable development proposals. Technical analyses will be presented during class discussions, but a technical background is not required.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course covers a broad spectrum of object-oriented programming concepts and application programming interfaces. The student considers the details of object-orientated development in topics of multi-threading, data structure collections, stream I/O and client interfaces. Software engineering topics of packaging and deployment are covered as well. Hands-on exercises reinforce concepts taught throughout the course.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 311 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

This course considers Web container application development for enterprise systems. The primary focus is on database connectivity (JDBC) integration with Web application programming using an enterprise-level application framework. A Web application term project considers the design and implementation of a database instance that serves as the information tier in a contemporary 3-tier enterprise solution.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 411 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Basic data modeling concepts are introduced. Hands-on database design, implementation, and administration of single-user and shared multi-user database applications using a contemporary relational database management system.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Advanced topics in database management and programming including client server application development are introduced. Expands knowledge of data modeling concepts and introduces object-oriented data modeling techniques. Students will learn the use of Structured Query Language in a variety of application and operating system environments.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 421 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Students will engage in an in-depth examination of topics in data security including security considerations in applications and systems development, encryption methods, cryptography law and security architecture and models.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 421 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

This course covers current and evolving data network technologies, protocols, network components, and the networks that use them, focusing on the Internet and related LANs. The state of worldwide networking and its evolution will be discussed. This course covers the Internet architecture, organization, and protocols including Ethernet, 802.11, routing, the TCP/UDP/IP suite, DNS, Bluetooth, SNMP, DHCP, and more. Students will be presented with Internet-specific networking tools for searching, testing, debugging, and configuring networks and network-connected host computers. There will be opportunities for network configuration and hands-on use of tools.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course addresses hands-on ethical hacking, penetration testing, detection of malicious probes and their prevention. It provides students with in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the vulnerabilities of networks of computers including the networks themselves, operating systems and important applications. Integrated with the lectures are laboratories focusing on the use of open source and freeware tools; students will learn in a closed environment to probe, penetrate and hack other networks. It is recommended, but not required,that students also take ITM 448 prior to or in parallel with this course.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 440 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Computing applications hosted on dynamically-scaled virtual resources available as services are considered. Collaborative and non-collaborative "cloud-resident" applications are analyzed with respect to cost, device/location independence, scalability, reliability, security, and sustainability. Commercial and local cloud architectures are examined. A group-based integration of course topics will result in a project employing various cloud computing technologies.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 301 with min. grade of D and ITM 311 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Students are introduced to computer-based multimedia theory, concepts, and applications. Topics include desktop publishing, hypermedia, presentation graphics, graphic images, animation, sound, video, multimedia on the World Wide Web and integrated multimedia authoring techniques.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course will cover how the Internet is organized, addressing, routing, DNS, protocols, TCP/IP, SMTP, the use of Internet applications, and the creation of Web pages using HTML and graphical applications. Networked multimedia distribution technologies are also explored. The design of effective Web site including page layout, user interface design, graphic design, content flow and site structure as well as management of Web site resources including intranet management and design considerations are addressed. Students design and create a major Web site with multiple pages and cross-linked structures.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Programming the Common Gateway Interface (CGI) for Web pages is introduced with emphasis on creation of interfaces to handle HTML form data. CGI programming is taught in multiple languages. Security of Web sites is covered with an emphasis on controlled access sites. Setup, administration and customization of content management systems including blog and portal sites is introduced. Students design and create a Web site including basic CGI programs with Web interfaces and process data flows from online forms with basic database structures.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 461 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

This course will cover a particular topic in application development, varying from semester to semester, in which there is particular student or staff interest. This course may be taken more than once but only 9 hours of ITM 469 credit may be applied to a degree. Permission of instructor is required.(Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Basic principles of project management are taught with a particular focus on project planning for information technology hardware, software and networking project implementation. Management of application development and major Web development projects will also be addressed.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

In-depth examination of topics in the management of information technology security including access control systems and methodology, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, legal issues in information system security, ethics, computer operations security, physical security and security architecture & models using current standards and models.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course considers Web container application development for enterprise systems. The primary focus is on database connectivity (JDBC) integration with Web application programming using an enterprise-level application framework. A Web application term project considers the design and implementation of a database instance that serves as the information tier in a contemporary 3-tier enterprise solution. Current technologies included in this course include the Java programming language using the Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE) framework, Java servlets, Java Server Pages (JSP), tag libraries (JSTL) and Java Server Faces (JSF) programming topics in conjunction with the Connector Architecture API. This course also utilizes the Sun Microsystems' Application Server 9.0 web container.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 411)] Corequisite: None

In-depth examination of topics in data security including security considerations in applications & systems development, encryption methods, cryptography law, and security architecture & models.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 421)] Corequisite: None

This course will cover object oriented approaches to system analysis, data modeling and design that combine both process and data views of systems. Emphasis is given to practical problems and the techniques needed to create solutions in systems design.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course covers current and evolving data network technologies, protocols, network components, and the network components, and the networks that use them, focusing on the Internet and related LANs. The state worldwide networking and its evolution will be discussed. This course covers the Internet architecture, organizations, and protocols including: Ethernet, 802.11, routing, the TCP/UDP/IP suite, DNS, SNMP, DHCP, and more. Students will be presented with Internet-specific networking tools for searching, testing, debugging, and configuring networks and network-connected host computers. There will be opportunities for network configuration and hands-on use of tools.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course will provide students with the knowledge of wireless communication technologies. The course will focus on the 3G and 4G wireless networks such as UMTS, LTE, and WiMAX. Students will have the opportunity to study the different wireless networks architectures and major network elements including devices, base stations, base station controller, and core networks. Major topics of the course include air interfaces, protocols, session management, QoS, security, mobility, and handoff.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 440) OR (ITM 540*)] An asterisk (*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently. Corequisite: None

This course addresses hands-on ethical hacking, penetration testing, detection of malicious probes and their prevention. It provides students with in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the vulnerabilities of networks of computers including the networks themselves, operating systems and important applications. Integrated with the lectures are laboratories focusing on the use of open source and freeware tools; students will learn in a closed environment to probe, penetrate and hack other networks. It is recommended but not required that students also take ITM 448 or ITM 548 prior to or in parallel with this course.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 440) OR (ITM 540)] Corequisite: None

Computing applications hosted on dynamically-scaled, virtual resources available as services are considered. Collaborative and non-collaborative "cloud-resident" applications are analyzed with respect to cost, device/location independence, scalability, reliability, security, and sustainability. Commercial and local cloud architectures are examined. A group-based integration of course topics will result in a project employing various cloud computing technologies.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

(2-2-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 440) OR (ITM 540)] Corequisite: None

Programming the Common Gateway Interface (CGI) for Web pages is introduced with emphasis on creation of interfaces to handle HTML form data. CGI programming is taught in multiple languages. Security of Web sites is covered with an emphasis on controlled access sites. Setup, administration and customization of content management systems including blog and portal sites is introduced. Students design and create a Web site including basic CGI programs with Web interfaces and process data flows from online forms with basic database structures.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 461)] Corequisite: None

In-depth examination of the concepts involved in the development of Internet applications. Students will learn the differences and similarities between Internet applications and traditional client/server applications. A discussion of the technologies involved in creating these Internet applications is included, and students will learn to use these technologies to create robust server-side applications. Also addressed is the role of the Application Service Provider (ASP) in enterprise information technology management.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 411)] Corequisite: None

This course will cover a particular topic in application development, varying from semester to semester, in which there is particular student or staff interest.(Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Project Management for Information Technology Management Basic principles of project management are taught. Includes software development concepts of requirements analysis, object modeling and design and software testing. Management of application development and major Web development projects will also be addressed.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to define, model, measure and improve business processes. The course will focus on re-engineering processes through the application of technology to achieve significant and measurable improvement. The course will explore the latest industry standards and students will use state-of-the-art software tools for hands-on experiential learning.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 471) OR (ITM 571)] Corequisite: None

This course is an in-depth examination of best practices in the management of enterprise data centers. Topics include data center consolidation; data center maintenance; server and network management methods and tools; budget and finance; service-level agreements; managing data center personnel and staff; and disaster recovery.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 535)] Corequisite: None

In-depth examination of topics in the management of information technology security including access control systems & methodology, business continuity & disaster recovery planning, legal issues in information system security, ethics, computer operations security, physical security and security architecture & models using current standards and models.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course will cover a particular topic in Information Security, varying from semester to semester, in which there is particular student or staff interest.(Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Fourier series and integrals. The Laplace, heat, and wave equations: Solutions by separation of variables. D'Alembert's solution of the wave equation. Boundary-value problems.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MATH 251 with min. grade of D and MATH 252 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

In addition to the theoretical constructs in financial mathematics, there are also a range of computational/simulation techniques that allow for the numerical evaluation of a wide range of financial securities. This course will introduce the student to some such simulation techniques, known as Monte Carlo methods, with focus on applications in financial risk management. Monte Carlo and Quasi Monte Carlo techniques are computational sampling methods which track the behavior of the underlying securities in an option or portfolio and determine the derivative's value by taking the expected value of the discounted payoffs at maturity. Recent developments with parallel programming techniques and computer clusters have made these methods widespread in the finance industry.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MATH 474) OR (Graduate Business Student) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

This course introduces numerical methods, especially the finite difference method for solving different types of partial differential equations. The main numerical issues such as convergence and stability will be discussed. It also includes introduction to the finite volume method, finite element method and spectral method. Prerequisite: An undergraduate numerical course such as MATH 350 and MATH 489 or consent of instructor.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MATH 350 and MATH 489) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Equilibrium concepts. Statics of a particle. Statics of a system of particles and rigid bodies. Distributed forces, centroids and center of gravity. Friction. Kinetics of particles: Newton's Laws of motion, energy and momentum. Kinematics of particles. Dynamics of rotating bodies .(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MATH 152* with min. grade of D and PHYS 123 with min. grade of D)] An asterisk (*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently. Corequisite: None

Mechanical behavior of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites, laboratory testing methods including tension, torsion, harness, impact, toughness, fatigue and creep. Evaluation of structural performance in terms of material processing, service conditions and design. Formerly MMAE 271.(2-3-3) Prerequisite: [(MMAE 202 with min. grade of D and MS 201 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Orbital mechanics: two-body problem, Kepler's equation, classical orbital elements, and introduction to orbit perturbations. Spacecraft mission analysis: orbital maneuvers and station keeping, earth orbiting, lunar, and interplanetary missions, introduction to orbit determination. Spacecraft attitude dynamics: three-dimensional kinematics and dynamics of spacecraft, rotating reference frames and orientation angles, and spacecraft equations of motion. Spacecraft attitude stability and control: dual-spin platforms, momentum wheels, control-moment gyros, gravity gradient stabilization, introduction to spacecraft attitude determination and control.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MATH 252 with min. grade of D, MMAE 200 with min. grade of D, MMAE 305 with min. grade of D, and MMAE 443* with min. grade of D)] An asterisk (*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently. Corequisite: None

Mathematical modeling of dynamic systems; linearization. Laplace transform; transfer functions; transient and steady-state response. Feedback control of single-input, single-output systems. Routh stability criterion. Root-locus method for control system design. Frequency-response methods; Bode plots; Nyquist stability criterion.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MMAE 200 with min. grade of D) OR (MMAE 305 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] AND [(MATH 252 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

The structure and structure/properties relationships of ceramic materials. Topics include: crystal structure types; crystal defects; structure of class; phase equilibria and how these affect applications for mechanical properties; electrical properties; and magnetic properties. Sintering and ceramic reactions are related to microstructure and resultant properties.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MS 201 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

An introduction to the basic principles that govern the synthesis, processing and properties of polymeric materials. Topics include classifications, synthesis methods, physical and chemical behavior, characterization methods, processing technologies and applications. Credit will only be granted for CHE 470, CHEM 470, MMAE 470.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CHEM 124 with min. grade of D, MATH 251 with min. grade of D, and PHYS 221 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Principles of material forming and removal processes and equipment. Force and power requirements, surface integrity, final properties and dimensional accuracy as influenced by material properties and process variables. Design for manufacturing. Factors influencing choice of manufacturing process.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MMAE 332 with min. grade of D) OR (MMAE 372 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Vectors and matrices, systems of linear equations, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, systems of ordinary differential equations, decomposition of matrices, and functions of matrices. Eigenfunction expansions of differential equations, self-adjoint differential operators, Sturm-Liouville equations. Complex variables, analytic functions and Cauchy-Riemann equations, harmonic functions, conformal mapping, and boundary-value problems. Calculus of variations, Euler's equation, constrained functionals, Rayleigh-Ritz method, Hamilton's principle, optimization and control. Prerequisite: An undergraduate course in differential equations.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Kinematics of fluid motion. Constitutive equations of isotropic viscous compressible fluids. Derivation of Navier-Stokes equations. Lessons from special exact solutions, self-similarity. Admissibility of idealizations and their applications; inviscid, adiabatic, irrotational, incompressible, boundary-layer, quasi one-dimensional, linearized and creeping flows. Vorticity theorems. Unsteady Bernoulli equation. Basic flow solutions. Basic features of turbulent flows.(4-0-4) Prerequisite: [(MMAE 501*)] An asterisk (*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently. Corequisite: None

Thermodynamic, combustion, and heat transfer analyses relating to steam-turbine and gas-turbine power generation. Environmental impacts of combustion power cycles. Consideration of alternative and sustainable power generation processes such as wind and tidal, geothermal, hydroelectric, solar, fuel cells, nuclear power, and microbial. Prerequisite: An undergraduate course in applied thermodynamics.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MMAE 321)] Corequisite: None

Review of classical control. Discrete-time systems. Linear difference equations. Z-transform. Design of digital controllers using transform methods. State-space representations of continuous and discrete-time systems. State feedback. Controllability and observability. Pole placement. Optimal control. Linear-Quadratic Regulator (LQR). Probability and stochastic processes. Optimal estimation. Kalman Filter. Additional Prerequisite: An undergraduate course in classical control.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MMAE 501*)] An asterisk (*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently. Corequisite: None

Interactive computer graphics in mechanical engineering design and manufacturing. Mathematics of three-dimensional object and curved surface representations. Surface versus solid modeling methods. Numerical control of machine tools and factory automation. Applications using commercial CAD/CAM in design projects.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MMAE 445)] Corequisite: None

Introduction to advanced manufacturing processes, such as powder metallurgy, joining and assembly, grinding, water jet cutting, laser-based manufacturing, etc. Effects of variables on the quality of manufactured products. Process and parameter selection. Important physical mechanisms in manufacturing process. Prerequisite: An undergraduate course in manufacturing processes or instructor consent.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Advanced topics in Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, including control systems, group technology, cellular manufacturing, flexible manufacturing systems, automated inspection, lean production, Just-In-Time production, and agile manufacturing systems.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Theory, techniques and interpretation of diffusion studies in metals. Prerequisite: Background in crystal structures, defects, and thermodynamics. (2-0-2) Prerequisite: [(MMAE 361)] Corequisite: None

This first part of a two-course sequence focuses on the primary building blocks that enable an engineer to effectively communicate and contribute as a part of a reliability engineering effort. Students develop an understanding of the long term and intermediate goals of a reliability program and acquire the necessary knowledge and tools to meet these goals. The concepts of both probabilistic and deterministic design are presented, along with the necessary supporting understanding that enables engineers to make design trade-offs that achieve a positive impact on the design process. Strengthening their ability to contribute in a cross functional environment, students gain insight that helps them understand the reliability engineering implications associated with a given design objective, and the customer's expectations associated with the individual product or product platforms that integrate the design. These expectations are transformed into metrics against which the design can be measured. A group project focuses on selecting a system, developing a flexible reliability model, and applying assessment techniques that suggest options for improving the design of the system.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

The scientific principles determining the structure of metallic, polymeric, ceramic, semiconductor and composite materials; electronic structure, atomic bonding, atomic structure, microstructure and macrostructure. The basic principles of structure-property relationships in the context of chemical, mechanical and physical properties of materials.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CHEM 122 with min. grade of D) OR (CHEM 124 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Fundamentals of health physics will be presented with an emphasis on problem-solving. Topics covered begin with the physics of radiation production: review of atomic and nuclear structure and quantum mechanics; radioactivity; and production of x-rays. The second part of the course focuses on the interaction of radiation with matter including energy-loss mechanisms, secondary processes, stopping power, and range.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Issues in operational health physics and regulatory affairs. Students will present problems and solutions drawn from their experience and the literature. Operational problems may include organizational issues, computer applications, measurements and dosimetry. Methods for compliance with EPA, NRC, and OSHA and enforcement actions will emphasize technical and management techniques.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PHYS 572)] Corequisite: None

Calculation of internal dose from radiation sources. Internal dose is a function of the form of radioactive material, route of intake, biochemistry, metabolic activity, and gross cellular physiology.(2-0-2) Prerequisite: [(PHYS 571* and PHYS 572)] An asterisk (*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently. Corequisite: None

Fundamentals of therapeutic medical physics are presented with emphasis on clinical applications and problem solving. Topics covered include the following: review of basic radiation interactions with matter relevant in medical physics; description of radiation producing devices in the hospital environment including x-ray tubes for diagnostic imaging and high-energy treatment machines for external beam radiotherapy including radioisotope-based machines (Co-60) and clinical x-ray, electron and proton radiotherapy accelerators; properties of clinical x-ray and electron beams; radiation detectors in medical physics; and calibration of external x-ray and electron beams.(2-0-2) Prerequisite: [(PHYS 572)] Corequisite: None

Historical, philosophical and legal bases of rehabilitation. Study of vocational, independent living, public and private rehabilitation, service delivery systems, and roles and functions of the practitioner.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Survey of human organ systems, medical terminology, unique characteristics of disabling conditions, including severe disabilities. Vocational consequences, environmental impact and implications for the rehabilitation process. One of a two course sequence.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D) OR (PSYC 222 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Doctoral Student) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

The course will review a system's model of groups and will discuss developmental stages of groups as they relate to communication behaviors. It will also review various approaches to leadership including individual, contingency, and relationship. The course engages students in various activities to help them become aware of themselves as team members and team leaders.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D and PSYC 301 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Seminar designed to accompany and enhance practical RET experiences, such as concurrent internship, employment or approved projects involving RET/AT applications. Case presentations of technology for independent living, issues of quality of outcome, alternatives/appropriateness of technology solutions, ethics, emotional aspects of technology acquisition, independence/dependency and barriers to acquiring and deployment of AT are discussed.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course explores the application of technology and technical management skills to working with business, industry, or various professions in solving specific problems for an organization as an internal or external consultant. Students learn how to involve clients in all phases of problem identification and solution with the goal that, at the end of a consulting assignment, the clients are able to sustain the necessary changes in their organization. Particular attention is paid to managing expectations among change agents, managers, executives, technical professionals, and other members of the organization. The course will cover the most critical, high-level, functional frameworks used by top consulting firms today as well as the tools commonly used by consulting professionals.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None