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Engineering

Spring 2005

SPRING TERM


January 5 - May 6

AEM 250, Mechanics of Materials l

Three hours. Concepts of stress and strain; analysis of stresses and deformation in bodies loaded by axial, torsional, and bending loads; combined loads analysis; statically indeterminate members; thermal stresses; columns; and thin-walled pressure vessels.

Prerequisite: AEM 201

Corequisites: MATH 227

Faculty: Staff

 

AEM 264, Dynamics

Three hours. Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies, Newton 's laws of motion, and principles of work-energy and impulse-momentum for particles and rigid bodies.

Prerequisite: AEM 201

Corequisite: MATH 227

Faculty: J. Parker

 

AEM 311, Fluid Mechanics

Three hours. Fluid statics, application of conservation laws to simple systems, dimensional analysis and similitude, and flow in open and closed conduits.

Corequisites: MATH 238, and AEM 202 or AEM 264.

Faculty: M. Sharif

 

AEM 528, Space Propulsion

Three hours. Descriptions and analyses of space and launch vehicle propulsion. Topics covered include advanced schemes such as nuclear, solar, and laser propulsion; power cycles; and tether systems.

Prerequisite: AEM 408/ME 308

Instructor expects students to have a solid understanding of Compressible Flow, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, and basic understanding of air-breathing engines, in order to get the most benefit from the class.

Faculty: S. Olcmen

Textbooks: 1) Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion , by Hill and Peterson, and 2) Space Propulsion Analysis and Design , by Humble, Henry and Larson. Students are expected to buy both books, but if QUEST students would like to buy only one book, they should prefer Humble's book.

 

AEM 621, Boundary Layer Theory l

Three hours. Same as ME 621. Development of basic boundary layer equations and concepts. Classical incompressible solutions for laminar boundary layer, approximate solutions, and concepts of turbulence.

Faculty: M. Sharif

 

AEM 635, Finite Element Methods

Three hours. Finite-element formulations in the areas of solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat conduction; isoparametric elements; assembly process; solution of stiffness equations; and convergence of results.

Prerequisites: MATH 238 and AEM 250, or permission of the instructor.

Faculty: J. Jackson

 

AEM 668, Advanced Dynamics of Flight

Three hours. Analysis of the rigid body dynamic motions of an aircraft; response of an airplane to actuation of controls; introduction to automatic control and stability; introduction to vehicle simulation by digital computer.

Faculty: I. Tuzcu

 

ECE 407, Communications l

Three hours. Introduction to baseband and passband digital communication systems. Students develop the skills necessary to analyze system performance in the presence of noise and learn to determine methods for improving system performance.

Prerequisite: ECE 370

Corequiste: MATH 355

Faculty: H. Stern

 

ECE 493/593, Electromagnetic Compability

Three hours. This course introduces general EMC design principles with emphasis on, and application to high-speed digital design on multi-layer printed circuit boards. An EMI problem is comprised of a noise source, an EMI antenna, and a parasitic coupling path from the noise source to the antenna. The parasitic coupling path results from layout and design features. Avoiding potential EMI traps at the layout stage requires an understanding of basic EMC design principles. Fundamental EMC principles are presented, and EMC design for high-speed PCB applications is discussed through numerous examples.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate EE or physics courses in (a) circuit theory, and (b) electromagnetics.

Faculty: Perry Wheless

Textbook: Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems , 2 nd Edition, by Henry W. Ott.

 

GES 400/500, Engineering Statistics

Three hours. Not open to students with credit for GES 255. Not available for M.S.l.E. degree credit. Probability and basic statistical concepts. Discrete and continuous distributions; the central limit theorem; sampling distributions; point and interval estimation; hypothesis testing; regression and correlation analysis; analysis of variance.

Prerequisite: MATH 126

Faculty: T. Merritt

 

GES 554, Partial Differential Equations

Three hours. (Aerospace engineering/mechanics.) This course examines the solution of partial differential equations by focusing on three specific equations: (1) the heat equation, (2) the wave equation, and (3) LaPlace 's equation. Topics covered include: Fouriere transforms, Sturm-Louisville problems, classification of partial differential equations, Bessel functions, and numerical methods for solving partial differential equations.

Faculty: S. Jones

 

GES 658, Applied Numerical Methods

Three hours. (Aerospace engineering/mechanics.) Condensed coverage of numerical methods essential in engineering: interpolation, integration, root calculation, matrix algebra, eigenvalue problems, matrix differential equations, two-point boundary value problems, least square approximation, Fast Fourier Transforms, and optimization methods. Emphasis is on applications with extensive FORTRAN programming.

Prerequisites: GES 451 and MATH 238

Faculty: R. Scharstein

 

IE 526, Design & Analysis of Experiments

Three hours. Design of experiments and application of analysis of variance, regression analysis, and related statistical methods.

Prerequisite: GES 257, GES 400, or GES 500. Not open to students who have earned credit for IE 426.

Faculty: Matthew Elam

 

IE 554, Safety Engineering

Three hours. An introduction to safety engineering and accident prevention, including related state and federal laws. Topics include impact of accidents on industry, state and federal regulatory laws, hazard identification, analysis, control techniques, accident investigation, and environmental and human factors.

Prerequisite: GES 255 or equivalent. Not open to students who have earned credit for IE 454, IE 502, or equivalent.

 

ME 349, Engineering Analysis

Three hours. Elements of statistics, matrix algebra, numerical analysis, and partial differential equations applied to engineering problems; includes extensive computer applications.

Prerequisites: AEM 250, AEM 251, and DR 133 or DR 125

Faculty: K. Woodbury

 

ME 350, Static Machine Components

Three hours. The analysis of stresses of machine elements and the topics of fatigue strength, wear, and failure criteria. Also includes the design of fasteners covering both bolted and welded joints.

Prerequisites: ME 309 and AEM 311

Faculty: Y. Chou

 

ME 415, Energy Systems Design

Two hours. Techniques of analysis and design of energy systems, including piping networks, heat exchangers, and prime movers. Emphasis is on modeling and computational solutions.

Prerequisites: ME 309 and AEM 311

Faculty: B. Taylor

 

ME 490, Mechanical Engineering Design II

Three hours. In this semester-long internship experience, three-student teams serve as consultants to an industrial client. Emphasis is on conducting a professional design study and preparing written and oral presentations of the project.

Prerequisite: ME 489

Faculty: B. Todd



 

 

College of Human Environmental Sciences

Spring 2005

SPRING TERM

January 5 - May 6

CSM 204, Introduction to Personal Financial Planning

Three hours. The course presents financial planning within the context of the family life cycle and the consumer decision-making framework. It provides an overview of topics such as family financial goal setting, budgeting, risk management, savings, and investments.

Faculty: C. Fulmer

 

CSM 410, Personal Retirement Planning & Employee Benefits

Three hours. Fundamentals for personal retirement planning and the selection of employee benefits.

Prerequisite: CSM 204 or permission of instructor.


Faculty: L. Reynolds

 

CSM 420/520, Personal Estate Planning

Three hours. Techniques of personal estate planning within the family life cycle.

Prerequisite: CSM 204 or permission of the instructor.

Faculty: J. Brakefield

 

CSM 454/554, Personal Income Tax Management Planning

Three hours. An analysis of personal income tax management and planning as it relates to consumers and families throughout the life cycle.

Prerequisite: CSM 204 or permission of instructor.

Faculty: K. Reynolds/Milla Boschung

 

CSM 590, Special Problems in Consumer Affairs

Three hours. Special Problems in Consumer Affairs.

Faculty: Milla Boschung

 

HD 262, Marriage and the Family

Three hours. A study of marriage and family relationships from a combination of sociological and psychological perspectives.

Faculty: Nick Stinnett

 

HD 382, Parent and Family Development

Three hours. Explores the changing nature and dynamics of parent-child relationships. Implications for parent education programs and parenting strategies are included.

Faculty: Curtner-Smith

 

HES 310, Issues in Human Environmental Sciences

Three hours. History and philosophy of human environmental sciences; present and future societal issues and their implications for the profession and professional procedures. Prerequisite: Only open to human environmental sciences majors.

Faculty: J. Brakefield

 

HES 509, Research Methods

Three hours. Introduction to theories and methods of research appropriate for home economics; examination and evaluation of current research. Selection and planning of a research project are required.

Faculty: R. Culp

 

NHM 195, Introduction to Dietetics and Nutrition

One hour. An overview of the professions in nutrition and dietetics. Course includes guest speakers and lectures.

Faculty: S. Hancock

 

NHM 201, Nutrition in the Life Cycle

Three hours. Application of principles of basic nutrition to each stage of the life cycle. Emphasis is on the relationship of nutrition to growth, development, and health. Prerequisite: NHM 101. Corequisite: BSC 215:216 or permission of the instructor.

Faculty: S. Hancock

 

NHM 361, Nutritional Biochemistry

Three hours. Intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, fat, and protein with emphasis on homeostatic regulation in health and disease. Prerequisites: NHM 101, CH 104, and CH 105.

Faculty: R. Lane

 

NHM 365, Medical Nutrition Therapy l

Three hours. Study of pathophysiology and medical nutrition therapy for specific disease conditions.

Prerequisites or corequisites: NHM 362, BSC 215:216, NHM 363, and NHM 361; or permission of department head.

Faculty: D. Morrison

 

NHM 373, Purchasing, Design, and Risk Mgmt in Food Service Systems.

Three hours. Principles, methods, and techniques used in purchasing food and equipment. Analysis of layout and design and of techniques used in evaluating work flow. Principles and techniques used in managing sanitation, safety, and security functions in food service.

Faculty: A. Niuh

 

NHM 454/554, Experimental Food Science

Three hours. Chemical and physical factors affecting food preparation; experimental methods applied to food preparation problems. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.

Prerequisites: NHM 101, NHM 253, and CH 105; or permission of department head. Corequisite: BER 345

Faculty: Lane

 

NHM 463, Community Nutrition

Three hours. Nutrition assessment of individuals and groups; provision of nutrition services in the community. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.

Prerequisites: NHM 201 and NHM 363.

Faculty: Kendrick

 

NHM 465/566, Medical Nutrition Therapy ll

Three hours. Continuation of NHM 365. Basic principles of enteral and parenteral nutrition support, as well as advanced medical nutrition therapy for critical care.

Prerequisite: NHM 365

Faculty: D. Morrison

 

NHM 475, Management of Food-Service Systems

Three hours. Through lectures and class discussions, the theory, functions, and principles of management are applied. Emphasis is on personnel and financial management, problem solving, decision making, and systems analysis.

Prerequisites: NHM 372, NHM 373, and NHM 374.

Faculty: A. Niuh

 

NHM 509, Outcome Research in Nutrition

Three hours. Students will learn how outcome measures and indicators are used in clinical decision making, evaluation, and organizational and process improvement activities.

Faculty: Kendrick

 

NHM 560, Nutrition in the Life Cycle

Three hours. Application of basic principles and research findings to nutrition needs throughout the life cycle; origin of food habits; nutritional status; and malnutrition.

Faculty: L. Knol

 

NHM 561, Advanced Nutrition (vitamins & minerals)

Three hours. Lectures and reports on and discussions of the functions of vitamins and minerals in physiological processes.

Faculty: Y. Neggers

 

NHM 562, Advanced Nutrition

Three hours. Lectrures and reports on and discussions of the functions of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids in physiological processes.

Faculty: Neggers

 

NHM 566, Advanced Clinical Nutrition

Three hours. Critical review of the physiological basis for nutritional management in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hepatic, and renal systems.

Prerequisite or corequisite: NHM 561 or NHM 562.

Faculty: D. Morrison

 


 

COMMUNITY HEALTH SCIENCES

Spring 2005

SPRING TERM


January 5- May 6

CHS 520, Basic Epidemiology

Three hours. A course for students in health-related fields. The basic epidemiologic approach is developed; principals and methods are learned through readings (text and published studies), lectures, discussions, and the preparation of a research design by each student.

Prerequisite: CHS 425 or equivalent.

Faculty: J. Higginbotham