Master of Science in Engineering | Program Courses

Extension of structural design techniques developed in CVGR 3324 Design of Timber and Steel Structures to the design of concrete structures and elements. It covers concrete technology, analysis and design of reinforced concrete beams, slabs, columns, footings, and walls. Introduces the different types of reinforced concrete floor systems and the fundamentals of pre-stressed concrete structures including a more detailed coverage of structural loadings caused wind and seismic events. Class 3, Lab 3. Prerequisite: CVGR 3324.

This course provides a real-world, applications-oriented introduction to engineering hydrology with an emphasis on design. It will familiarize students with a range of important surface and groundwater hydrological processes. The course introduces statistical analyses in the context of hydrologic problem-solving, covers the components of the hydrologic budget, discusses hydrograph analysis and routing, and introduces groundwater hydrology, urban hydrology, hydrologic models and hydrologic design. Class 3. Prerequisite: CVGR 3623.

Application of microcomputers to control systems. Topics include sampled data systems, digital control analysis, and digital controller design. Analysis and design of control systems using advanced control techniques. Topics include state models, computer simulation, fuzzy logic, neural networks, and adaptive controls. Class 3. Prerequisite: ENGR 3423 or equivalent.

The theory and functions of electronic communication elements including signal analysis, random processes, statistical averages, transmission lines, and antennas. Class 3. Prerequisites: EEGR 2063, EEGR 4513, and MATH 3403 or equivalents.

Vibration of single degree of freedom systems, natural and forced motions, and dynamic loading; multidegree of freedom systems and approximate methods; vibration of elastic bodies. Applications include packaging, fatigue, critical speed determination, and vibration suppression. Class 3. Prerequisites: MATH 2203, MEGR 2023, and MEGR 3323 or equivalents.

The fundamentals of fluid mechanics are reviewed, followed by a consideration of classic viscous and inviscid flow solutions. Topics include steady and unsteady viscous flows, boundary layers, potential flows and superposition. Class 3. Prerequisites: MEGR 3513

The musculoskeletal analysis of human movement; theoretical modeling and experimental verification in the biomechanics laboratory. Detailed understanding of relationships between ground reaction forces, electromyogram, and movement data. Class 3. Prerequisites: MEGR 2023; BEGR 3313 and COSC 1303 or equivalents.

Control system properties and analysis; time and frequency response; stability; digital control systems; and application to living systems. Class 3. Prerequisite: ENGR 3423 or equivalent.

Manufacturing and engineering performance of dispersion- strengthened metals, powder-metallurgy products, ceramic- and polymeric-composites are discussed. Emphasis is placed on solid-state joining technologies such as induction- and laser brazing, friction stir welding, surface modification techniques for improved wear and corrosion performance, etc. Multi-component layers in rapid-prototyping and dissimilar structural combinations are examined for the micro-electronics, biomedical and aerospace industries. Laboratory includes use of advanced analytical evaluation techniques such as the Scanning Electron Microscope. Class 3. Prerequisite: MJEG 3343 and MJEG 4223 or equivalent.

Analytical and numerical modeling of elastic- and electromagnetic wave/material interactions are taught for dimensional analysis, material property determination, and flaw detection. Experimental shear wave ultrasonics and eddy current evaluation are emphasized for determining elastic moduli and thermal conductivity of advanced metals and metal matrix composites. Experimental techniques are applied to engineering materials testing, including metals, ceramics, polymers and composites for the aerospace and defense industries. Class 2. Lab 3. Prerequisites: PHYS 2023, ENGR 2313 and MJEG 4123 or equivalents.

The equivalent of three lecture hours a week. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in engineering and consent of the graduate adviser. May be taken more than once. Class 1-6.

A one-to-three credit hour course to be utilized for seminars, special lectures or directed studies in topics which are not offered in the catalog, and as a vehicle for developing new courses. Also for individual or group research. This course may be taken more than one time when the topics are different. Class 1-3.