IUPUI Campus Bulletin 2017-2018

Architectural Technology

• ART 11700 Construction Drafting and CAD (3 cr.) Class 3, Lab 3.This course is intended to introduce students to AutoCAD drafting fundamentals with an emphasis on construction graphics and drawing methods used in Interior Design and Architectural Technology. This is usually the first AutoCAD class for students and aims for students to master the basic commands. In addition understanding of the visualization needed to draw and create 2-dimensional objects, introduction to creating (construction documents) is emphasized.

• ART 12000 Intro to Construction Drafting with BIM (3 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2.  Introduction to drafting fundamentals using building information modeling (BIM), an intelligent 3D model-based process that equips architecture, engineering, and construction professionals with the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructore.  Autodesk Revit will be the software presented.

• ART 15500 Residential Construction (3 cr.) P: ART 11700 Class 3, Lab 3. This course is designed to introduce students to the technical design of residential buildings using BIM software. Topics include, but are not limited to: understanding the use of materials, codes, graphic terminology/conventions and construction methods used within residential buildings and the application of this understanding to a set of architectural design and working drawings.

• ART 21000 History of Architecture I (3 cr.) Class 3. An introduction to the history of architecture of the Western World from the Stone Age to skyscrapers based on lectures and readings from the required texts. Lectures and readings cover the historical development of architecture in the following topics: Stone Age, Egyptian & Mesopotamian, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, Islamic, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and the Modern Era to the present. Note: A travel abroad section of this course is occasionally offered in the summer which allows students to experience a portion of this course in Italy. 

• ART 22200 Commercial Construction (3 cr.) P: ART 15500 Class 3, Lab 3. To introduce the student to the process of designing and drawing commercial buildings using BIM software. Topics include, but are not limited to: understanding the use of materials, codes, graphic terminology/conventions and construction methods used within commercial construction and the application of this understanding to a partial set of architectural working drawings.

• ART 22300 3D Architectural Modeling I (3 cr.) Class 3. This course will study graphic solutions to visualizing interior spaces and environments by utilizing 3D modeling software.  Students will learn the fundamentals and advanced toolset in 3D modeling software while working on a semester long visualization project.

• ART 29900 Architectural Technology (3 cr.) Independent Study.

• ART 32300 3D Architectural Modeling II (3 cr.) P: ART 22200 and CGT 22300. Class 3. This course has been designed to expand the students' knowledge, creativity, and technique when creating 3D digital models and renderings.  This class is intended to develop and refine modeling and rendering skills.  Topics include but are not limited to: understanding the use of architecture, materials, lighting, etc.

• ART 29900 International Design Charrette (1-4 cr.) P: By Permission

  Introduction to project-management tools and techniques; practical use of tools and techniques to plan, analyze, lead and monitor a project in collaborative international design. Course content is integrated into a collaborative-design project offered in connection with partner universities in Thailand. Other sections of this course may be offered in other locations where an approved study-abroad program is active. Students participating in domestic service-learning projects may be eligible.  Please note that this is a variable credit course and those seeking transfer credit for OLS 37100 must sign up for 3 credit hours.  This will involve pre-departure orientation sessions, course assignments while in country as well as assignments and a paper due upon completion of the course (post-travel).  Students signing up for fewer credits (1-2) will be required to attend pre-departure orientation sessions and will be required to complete a visual diary while in country.  Students seeking 4 credit hours will need to complete course work over and above those seeking credit for OLS 37100.

• ART 49900 Senior Project Proposal (1 cr.) P: Senior Standing Class 1 This course prepares the student for their capstone senior project. The focus is upon project proposal creation, with attention being given to the development of the project's objectives, goals, concept statement, required resources as well as precedents, best practices and inspirations.

• ART 49900 Senior Project Delivery (3 cr.) P: Senior Standing Class 3 The focus of this course is upon the development of the student's senior project. Building upon the project proposal developed in the previous term, the student works on the preliminary design, design development, documentation and presentation of a building project. This project must showcase the student's expertise in both building technology and computer graphics. Projects can be renovation/retrofit based or new construction of mid-sized buildings.

• ART 49900 Special Topics in ART (Variable Titles) (3 cr.)

  The following are the variable titles and course descriptions for ART 49900.

  Architectural Technology (3 credits)  Independent Study

  Architectural Detailing (3 credits) P: ART 22200 Class 3.  A course devoted to the examination of frame (wood, timber and light gage steel) construction.  It explores, through a series of practical exercises, the ways in which buildings are constructed using these materials as the superstructure.  Design solutions will be developed using a variety of manual and computer aided techniques.

  Codes and Specifications (3 credits) P: ART 22200 Class 3.  This course is designed to be a survey of the typical building code applications that one designing build environments will encounter.  Students will be exposed to common scenarios around commercial and residential design as it relates to occupant safety, building and occupancy classification, etc.  Students will also do assignments connecting construction documents to written specifications for projects.

  Internship (3 credits) P: Junior Standing Class 3.  An Internship is a 1-3 credit hour supervised pre-professional learning experience that allows students to apply their skills and knowledge in a professional setting.  These experiences are designed to enhance the student's preparedness for an intended career with a business, industry, or government agency.  Internships can range from 15-40 hours per week but must last the furcation of at least 10 weeks.

Biomedical Engineering

• BME 22200 Biomeasurements (4 cr.) P: PHYS 25100 and ENGR 29700 C: MATH 26600. The foundations of circuit theory are developed.  Electrical circuits are used in the context of biomedical applications including transducers, electrodes and the amplification and filtering of clinically relevant bioelectric signals.  Laboratory exercises develop technical skills in the design and analysis of analog electrical circuits, signal processing and digital data acquisition and their safe use for biomeasurements.

• BME 24100 Fundamentals of Biomechanics (4 cr.) P: PHYS 15200. This course combines didactic lecture and laboratory experiments to introduce the student to the principles of mechanics and how these concepts apply to musculoskeletal tissues.

• BME 32200 Probability and Applications in BME (3 cr.) P: BME 33400. Probability theory and statistical methods are developed for life science applications. Analytical tools such as hypothesis testing, estimation of moments, sampling theory, correlation and spectral analysis are developed and applied to identifying underlying processes in biological systems, developing realistic models of physiological processes, designing experiments, and interpreting biological data.

• BME 33100 Biosignals and Systems (3 cr.) P: BME 22200 and MATH 26600. This course applies mathematical analysis tools to biological signals and systems. Frequency analysis, Fourier and Laplace transforms, and state equations are used to represent and analyze continuous and discrete-time biosignals. Classic feedback analysis tools are applied to biological systems that rely on negative feedback for control and homeostasis.

• BME 33400 Biomedical Computing (3 cr.) P: ENGR 29700 and MATH 26600. This course explores numerical and computational approaches to analyzing biological data and solving biological problems. Students will learn to fit and interpret biological data, apply probabilistic and differential equation modeling techniques to biological processes, and assess appropriateness of numerical tools for biomedical applications. Special attention is given to the built-in analysis functions and toolboxes of MATLAB.

• BME 35200 Cell/Tissue Behavior and Properties (3 cr.) P: BIOL-K 101 and CHEM-C 106. C: BIOL-K 324. This course will introduce the students to the biological principles of cellular/tissue behaviors and properties. Topics include: fundamental concepts of cellular structure and tissue organization, biomolecular elements and their properties, cell shape, cell adhesion and migration, mechanotransduction, pattern formation in embryos, and stem cell and tissue regeneration.

• BME 35400 Problems in Cell/Tissue Behavior and Properties (1 cr.) P: BME 24100 and BIOL-K 32400 C: BME 35200. This course develops quantitative biomechanical methods to analyze cell/tissue behavior and properties and to solve biomechanical engineering problems. Topics include: molecular and cellular basis for mechanics and mechanobiology, molecular/cellular experiments and tissue-level biomechanics. Students will solve problems appropriate for the class materials and conduct experiments in the area of molecular/cellular engineering.

• BME 38100 Implantable Materials and Biological Response (3 cr.) P: BIOL-K 101 and CHEM-C 106. This course combines biomaterials, their biological response, and interactions between implantable materials and biological systems. Materials science of implantable materials; overview of implantable biomaterials and interactions between implants and biosystems; in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility tests; and specific examples on implant-tissue interactions, biocompatibility, and evaluation tools are presented.

• BME 38300 Problems in Implantable Materials and Biological Response (1 cr.) P: BME 24100 and CHEM-C 106. C: BME 38100. BME 38300 is a co-requisite course to BME 38100, supplementing the basic science of BME 38100 with quantitative, analytical examples and problems related to fundamental engineering principles in implantable materials. Topics include:  microstructure, phase transformation, and processing and design issues related to major engineering materials used for implantation purposes.

• BME 39500 Selected Topics in Biomedical Engineering (3 cr.) Selected topics in BME at the junior level.

• BME 40200 Senior Seminar (1 cr.) P: Junior standing in BME or consent of instructor. This course explores career and professional topics in Biomedical Engineering. Topics include resume writing, interviewing, and professional conduct; post-graduate education and life-long learning; and industrial, clinical, and research opportunities in Biomedical Engineering.

• BME 41100 Quantitative Physiology (3 cr.) P: BME 33100. This course is an introductory course in physiological systems and an introductory course in classical feedback control theory for biomedical engineers. It aims to apply systems theory and classical feedforward and feedback control in the context of physiological systems. Approximately a third of the course will be devoted to physiological systems, a third to classical control theory and a third to the application of classical control and systems theory to physiological systems.

• BME 44200 Biofluid Mechanics (3 cr.) P: BME 35200 and BME 35400. This course explores fluid mechanics in the context of the human circulatory system. Principal equations are derived from differential analysis of fluid flow, and models of characteristic flow conditions are fully analyzed. Biofluid mechanics, vessel biomechanics, and hemodynamic analysis of the circulation system will also be discussed.

• BME 46100 Transport Processes in BME (3 cr.) P: BME 33400. This course explores diffusion, heat and mass transfer, and transport processes in biological systems. Mathematical models of diffusion and transport are developed and applied to biomedically relevant problems.

• BME 49100 Biomedical Engineering Design I (3 cr.) P: Senior standing and consent of Department Chair. This course prepares students for engineering practice through a major design experience, encompassing conceptualization, requirements generation, and system and detailed design. Essential design constraints will be reviewed and applied including: safety, economics, and manufacturability. The course encompasses lectures, case studies, team formation, project assignments and generation of initial design.

• BME 49200 Biomedical Engineering Design II (3 cr.) P: Senior standing and consent of Department Chair. This course continues the design experience from BME 49100 with verification, validation, and re-design of student projects. Regulatory and ethical design constraints will be discussed. Oral presentation and report writing are required.

• BME 49500 Selected Topics in Biomedical Engineering (1-6 cr.) Selected topics in BME at the junior level.

• BME 49600 Biomedical Engineering Design Projects (1-6 cr.) P: Permission of Department. Independent project overseen by a faculty mentor.

• BME 49700 Directed Readings - Biomedical Engineering (1-6 cr.) P: Permission of department. Independent study on a specified topic with a faculty mentor..

• BME 50000 Biomedical Engineering Graduate Seminar (0 cr.) This is a graduate seminar course consisting of a series of weekly seminar presentations by Biomedical Engineering department and other IUPUI faculty members, researchers from academia, representatives from industry, and peer graduate students in the BME Department.  The presentations aim to introduce students to a wide variety of current topics associated with the field of Biomedical Engineering, to broaden the students by exposing them to topics (research, methods, technical developments) outside of their topical concentration areas and develop critical thinking and technical presentation skills through discourse, inquiry, and defense; the application of the Socratic method.

• BME 52700 Implantable Systems (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor required.

  BME 52700 is a three credit (3 cr) graduate level engineering course that covers issues related to how the anatomy and physiology of the target organ system impacts the design specifications for biomedical and implants and the biosensors that can be part of the command and control strategy for the implant.  The course material is roughly organized according to motor (skeletal, cardiac) and sensory (vision, audition, olfaction, touch) and visceral (lungs) organ systems.  For each topic area there will be a brief introduction to the physiology and neuroanatomy of the target organ system or biological environment (e.e. subcutaneous implants).  Each topic area will have companion lectures demonstrating the extent to which biomedical engineers have been able to fabricate functional replacement (prosthetic) or assistive (orthotic) devices and tissue interfaces (electrodes).  For example, issues related to performance, powering, communications, command control and user interfaces for auditory and visual neuroprostheses are presented immediately following lecture materials describing these organ systems.  Although not central to the course content, tissue and cellular responses to materials will be stressed throughout the semester.  Topics will include normal wound healing processes, host response to implants and general biocompatibility.  Lectures will emphasize fundamental principles of bioengineering as related to the design of implantable systems and will require student participation in classroom discussions.

• BME 53700 Experimental Methods in Biomedical Engineering (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor required.

  BME 53700 is a three credit (3 cr.) graduate level engineering course that covers issues related to general laboratory practice, techniques, instrumentation and analysis methods utilized by Biomedical Engineering researchers working in the life sciences.  Both theoretical and practical aspects of experimental design and data analysis are covered using select examples from BME life science researchers here on the IUPUI campus.  Most topic areas are presented from a decidely analytical and engineering viewpoint.  Student should have successfully completed courses in elementary analog electronic circuits and ordinary differential equations, and should be prepared to solve related homework problems using available software programming tools (e.g. Matlab, Maple, Visual C, Visual Basic, etc.).  No prior knowledge of the biological undergraduate course in Chemistry and/or Biology. 

• BME 54400 Musculoskeletal Biology and Mechanics (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor required.

  This course will cover topics relevant to skeletal biology including skeletal morphology, physiology, cell biology, embryonic development, adult osteogenesis, mineral homeostasis, tissue mechanics, mechanical adaptation, failure (fracture), fracture fixation, implants, implant mechanics and disease dynamics.

• BME 57100 Drug Delivery (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor required.

  This course explores the principles, techniques, and applications for therapeutic drug delivery and administration.  This course will start with the fundamentals of drug administration; engineering principles such as diffusion and mass transport, with specific emphasis on transport in biological systems and barriers, pharmacokinetics, and drug distribution.  We will examine the existing state of art in drug delivery systems: controlled release, biomaterials, and polymer-based delivery systems.  Finally, we will also discuss the current field of biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals; identification of novel drug targets, latest development in drug discover, development, clinical trails, and product development, going from research to market using the latest examples from the pharmaceutical industry.

• BME 58200 Advanced Biomedical Polymers (3 cr.) P: "BME 59500 - Polymers for Biomedical Applications" is required for senior undergraduate students unless special permission is obtained from the course instructor.

  This is an advanced polymer course that provides the most recent development of biomedical polymers and their applications and covers a variety of biomedical areas such as in cardiovascular, dental, orthopedic, opthalmologic and wound healing research.  Drug, cellular and gene delivery are also covered.  This course is designed for all the graduate sstudents (M.S. and Ph.D. level) in biomedical areas.

• BME 59500 Selected Topics in Biomedical Engineering (1-3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor required. This course is designed primarily for specialized topic areas for which there is no specific course, workshop, or individual study plan, but having enough student interest to justify the formalized teaching of a course.

• BME 69600 Advanced Biomedical Engineering Projects (1-6 cr.) P: Permission of instructor required. Individual research projects to be approved by the supervising faculty member before registering for the course. An approved written report is required.

• BME 69700 Directed Reading in Biomedical Engineering (1-3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor required. Individualized reading course supervised by an appropriate faculty member. Approval for each reading course must be obtained from the department prior to registration.

• BME 69800 Research MS Thesis (1-9 cr.) P: Permission of instructor required. Research MS thesis.

Candidate

• CAND 99100 Candidate (0 cr.)

Computer and Information Technology

• CIT 10600 Using a Personal Computer (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. This course provides an introduction to word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. It also includes instruction in basic computer concepts, Windows operating systems, the Internet, collaborative tools and database concepts. Applications are taught through the use of problem solving assignments, projects, and exams.

• CIT 11200 Information Technology Fundamentals (3 cr.) Class 3. This course provides students with a working knowledge of the terminology, processes, and components associated with information technology. Students will receive experience with the Internet, World Wide Web, current versions of hardware and software, networking, security, maintenance, information systems, and the application development process.

• CIT 12000 Quantitative Analysis I (3 cr.) P: MATH 11100 or higher placement. An introduction to both qualitative and quantitative problem solving, featuring a systems approach that relies on graphic models to describe such concepts as relations, sequences, and logic patterns. Course includes a brief introduction to set theory, logic, and descriptions of data.

• CIT 14000 Programming Constructs Laboratory (3 cr.) P: or C: CIT 12000. This course is an introduction to problem-solving techniques, program design and development, programming logic, and object-oriented terminology and concepts.

• CIT 17600 Information Technology Architectures (3 cr.) P: CIT 11200. A conceptual and technological survey of the structure of information technology architectures inclusive of: operating systems, network operating systems, distributed systems architectures and distributed application architectures. Interoperability between these architectural components is explored. Current technology and trends in each architectural element are reviewed.

• CIT 20200 Networking Fundamentals (3 cr.) P: CIT 20700. Students will gain hands-on experience installing and configuring local area networks, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and creating network documentation. Students will explore topics including network performance, network management, and network security.

• CIT 20300 Information Security Fundamentals (3 cr.) P: CIT 20700 or ECET 28400. This course provides students with an overview of the field of Information Security and Assurance. Students will explore current encryption, hardware, software and managerial controls needed to operate networks and computer systems in a safe and secure manner. In addition, students will participate in a semester project to re-enforce key concepts such as policy development and business contingency planning.

• CIT 20700 Data Communications (3 cr.) P: or C: CIT 17600. This course provides the foundation for the understanding of data communication systems and computer networks. Topics include information representation and transmission, medium types and configuration, telephony, error handling, TCP/IP and internetworking, and diagnostic techniques.

• CIT 21200 Web Site Design (3 cr.) P: Recommend CIT 11200 or computer literacy. This course is designed to give students an introduction to web site design and site creation. The course involves learning current standard XHTML fundamentals, CSS and design concepts. The proper design approach for constructing Web sites and related techniques will also be covered.

• CIT 21300 Systems Analysis and Design (3 cr.) P: or C: CIT 14000 or CIT 215000, and CIT 21400. Class 3. This course provides students with the concepts, processes, and tools of systems analysis and systems design. Object-oriented methods and tools are utilized with a focus on developing web-based interfaces and prototypes.

• CIT 21400 Introduction to Data Management (3 cr.) P: CIT 12000. Introduction to basic database development concepts. Extensive exploration of data manipulation using a relational DBMS and SQL. Students develop database applications using the most current database technologies.

• CIT 21500 Web Programming (3 cr.) P: CIT 21200. P or C: CIT 21400. This course will provide students with the knowledge and techniques of a variety of Web programming languages. Both client and server side languages will be examined.

• CIT 22000 Quantitative Analysis II (3 cr.) P: CIT 12000 or ECET 10900, and MATH 15400 or MATH 15900 or MATH-M 119. A continued investigation into the problem solving tools and techniques that focus on both hardware systems and quantitative data analysis. The course is designed for CIT majors in their second full year of study.

• CIT 24200 Introduction to ASP.Net Programming (3 cr.) P: or C: CIT 21300 and CIT 21400. This course will provide students with the tools and techniques to build dynamic Web sites using the ASP.Net programming environment. Students gain hands-on experience building a database-driven Web site.

• CIT 27000 Java Programming (3 cr.) P: or C: CIT 21300 and CIT 21400. Class 3. This course is an introduction to the Java programming language. Students will learn the syntax of the language, how to use objects, classes, and methods, and will perform programming exercises that illustrate how Java is used in stand-alone applications and applets.

• CIT 29000 Computer Project (1-4 cr.) Independent study for sophomore students wanting to execute a complete computer-oriented project. Course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.

• CIT 29900 Computer Technology (1-4 cr.) Hours, credit, and subject matter to be arranged by staff.

• CIT 30400 Database Programming (3 cr.) P: CIT 21400 and CIT 200-level programming course. This course explores the concepts and skills required for advanced database programming and their implementation using programmatic extensions to Structured Query language (SQL). Topics include advanced data manipulation, stored procedures, triggers, and query optimization. Concepts will apply to any modern distributed database management system.

• CIT 30500 Native Android Application Development (3 cr.) P: CIT 21300, and CIT 21500 or CIT 24200 or CIT 27000. This advanced programming course teaches students the skills necessary to develop applications for Google mobile computing devices running the Android operating system. Combining theory and practice, this course gives students hands-on experience with the technologies, tools, and techniques used to develop mobile software solutions for business and entertainment. Students will build data-driven and location-aware applications and be introduced to a variety of object-oriented software design patterns common to mobile application development. A variety of data storage and remote datasource-driven applications will be introduced. Students will be provided with the software necessary to implement Android applications. Students do not need a personal Android device for this course. Students are required to bring a laptop with the correct software installed.

• CIT 31200 Advanced Web Site Design (3 cr.) P: CIT 21200 and CIT 200-level programming course. This course covers the tools and techniques necessary to maximize the effectiveness of deploying e-commerce Web applications and address both client and server side strategies with a focus on optimal Web design strategies. Strategies focus on internal design issues such as security, reusability, usability, accessibility and architecture and external design issues such as user interfaces, load times and multimedia.

• CIT 31300 Commercial Web Site Development (3 cr.) P: CIT 21500. Class 3. This project-based course will have students develop a data driven web site to support business processes. Students will utilize both client and server side languages in developing the site.

• CIT 32000 Quantitative Analysis III (3 cr.) P: CIT 22000. A continuation of statistical inference introduced in Quantitative Analysis II with emphasis on confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, forecasting, including linear regression and correlation, and quality control as they apply to information technology.

• CIT 32700 Wireless Communication (3 cr.) P: CIT 20700. Students will learn about the growing range of wireless technologies and their applications. The course will explore the fundamentals of each wireless technology from basic signaling properties to current and future market uses. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with various wireless technologies.

• CIT 34400 Database Security (3 cr.) P: CIT 20300 and CIT 30400. This course will cover fundamentals of database security, data auditing, basic security models, and best practices. Topics may include security architecture, access control policies, auditing and monitoring. The course combines lectures with hands-on activities through lab sessions and an application oriented project using a database system such as Oracle or SQL Server.

• CIT 34600 Desktop Publishing Applications (3 cr.) P: CIT 10600 or equivalent. Interdisciplinary introduction to desktop publishing technology integrating application and hardware. Students will learn desktop publishing theory and techniques to produce flyers, newsletters, brochures, business forms, web forms, and publications with database inter-connectivity. Service learning includes a complete DTP solution for a small business or not-for-profit agency.

• CIT 34700 Advanced ASP.Net (3 cr.) P: CIT 24200. This course will apply the ASP.Net framework to e-commerce applications. Advanced ASP.Net techniques will be covered such as Web services, ADO, LINQ, AJAX, and security components.

• CIT 35600 Network Operating Systems Administration (3 cr.) P: or C: CIT 20200. Design and administration of network servers and workstations. Focus on basic network concepts such as user account administration, resource allocation, security issues, and Internet service management.

• CIT 37300 Visual Design for Software (3 cr.) P: CIT 14000 and CIT 21200. P: or C: CIT 21300. Examination of best practices in software interface development for a variety of platforms. A study of the integration of visual elements into the systems analysis and design process, based on business and technical requirements. Topics include study of common design patterns, a review of prototyping tools, multi-modal design concepts, navigation strategies, and user acceptance testing.

• CIT 37400 Systems and Database Analysis (3 cr.) P: CIT 21300. Class 2, Lab 2. Intensive exploration of application and database analysis in a synergistic environment. Students engage in collaborative, project-based activities to learn about project management, requirement analysis, modeling, and prototyping employing problem solving and team-building skills. Object-oriented and data modeling tools are used to apply class concepts.

• CIT 38100 Unix Programming and Administration (3 cr.) P: CIT 35600. This course will teach students to effectively administer and develop applications in Linux/Unix. Emphasis will be on the ability to read, write and debug shell script programs. An exploration of Windows scripting languages will also be covered.

• CIT 38800 Topics in Programming Languages (variable title) (3 cr.) P: One CIT 200-level programming language course. Prerequisites will be included in the semester class schedule. Class 3; or Class 2, Lab 2. Varies with course content. Since various languages may be offered under this title, this course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours of credit.

• CIT 40200 Design and Implementation of Local Area Networks (3 cr.) P: CIT 20200. Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. The design, implementation, and configuration of local area networks. Students install the necessary hardware and software to set up a LAN server with several clients. Students will explore topics including "internetworking", network management, network performance, and security.

• CIT 40600 Advanced Network Security (3 cr.) P: CIT 20300. This course provides students with in-depth study and practice of advanced concepts in applied systems and networking security, including security policies, access controls, IP security, authentication mechanisms, and intrusion detection and protection.

• CIT 41100 iOS Mobile Application Development (3 cr.) P: CIT 21300 and (CIT 21500, CIT 24200, or CIT 27000). This advanced programming course teaches students the skills necessary to develop applications for Apple mobile computing devices running the iOS operating system.  Combining theory and practice, this course gives students hands-on experience with the technologies, tools, and techniques used to develop mobile software solutions for business and entertainment.  Students will build data-driven and location-aware applications and be introduced to a variety of object-oriented software design patterns common to mobile application development.  A variety of data storage and remote datasource-driven applications will be introduced.  Apple student developer accounts are provided.  Beginning programming experience is required.  Development computers are available through the Student Technology Centers.  Access to a personal Macintosh computer is encouraged, but not required.

• CIT 41200 XML-Based Web Applications (3 cr.) P: CIT 21200 and CIT 200 level programming course. This course covers how to build Web applications using XML. Students will learn how to create and validate data in XML documents and how to display XML documents using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), XSL Transformations (XSLT), and the Document Object Model (DOM).

• CIT 41500 Advanced Network Administration (3 cr.) P: CIT 35600. In this course students learn advanced concepts of installing, configuring, and securing various types of network servers including enterprise, Web, and mail servers. The course also covers the documentation of network systems infrastructure and the testing of hardware and software network components.

• CIT 41600 Global IT (3 cr.) P: ENG-W 131 (or equivalent); Sophomore Standing; 21 Residential credit hours or equivalent. This course is designed to increase your understanding about the challenges faced by information technology (IT) professionals in a global context.  You will meet and work with industry professionals whose personal experiences in IT industry, education, and international culture have impaced their careers.  Each semester the course will focus on a specific country and we will analyze the current state of IT relationships between the country of focus and the United States.  The course will involve classroom sessions once per week during the semester with an embedded study abroad program to the country of focus over spring break.

• CIT 42000 Digital Forensics (3 cr.) P: CIT 40600 and CIT 41500. This course covers the fundamentals of computer forensics and cyber-crime scene analysis. The various laws and regulations dealing with computer forensic analysis will be discussed. Students will be introduced to the emerging international standards for computer forensic analysis, as well as a formal methodology for conducting computer forensic investigations.

• CIT 43100 Applied Secure Protocols (3 cr.) P: CIT 40600. This course will emphasize the applied facets of cryptography for the information assurance and security professional. By the end of the course students will be able to apply important cryptographic principles and tools to allow networks to communicate securely.

• CIT 43600 Advanced E-Commerce Development (3 cr.) P: CIT 31200, and CIT 31300 or CIT 32900 or CIT 34700. Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. This course will allow students the opportunity to develop a data-driven e-commerce site for a small- to medium-size company.

• CIT 44000 Communication Network Design (3 cr.) P: CIT 40200. Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. An introduction to wide area networking (WAN), which is a technology used to extend telecommunications connectivity for information distribution over large geographic regions. Topics include architecture, design, and implementation, as well as the influence of the state and federal regulatory environments.

• CIT 44400 Advanced Database Design (3 cr.) P: CIT 21400. This course addresses enterprise data management and logical database design concepts with an emphasis on needs determination and data modeling skills from an organizational perspective. Students will create data models and apply forward and reverse engineering techniques.

• CIT 45100 IT Security Risk Assessment (3 cr.) P: CIT 40600. Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. Students will learn the basic tools of security risk assessment and risk management. Students will be able to identify and assess security risk, conduct information asset valuation, and apply risk control strategies. Other topics discussed will be: security policies, NIST Security Models, and training education and awareness. At the end of the course students will be able to assess vulnerabilities and document them according to a published assessment standard.

• CIT 46000 Wireless Security (3 cr.) P: CIT 40600. Focuses on the risks and benefits associated with wireless communications as well as how the networking industry defines a secure wireless network. In addition, students gain the skills needed to properly create, configure and maintain a secure wireless network.

• CIT 47900 Database Implementation and Administration (3 cr.) P: CIT 34400. Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. Extends knowledge of database concepts. Topics include physical database design, client/server implementation and database administration. Given a logical database design, students develop physical database structures and implement a database application. Students carry out database design, construction, and programming activities using client/server technology.

• CIT 48500 Living Lab (1-6 cr.) P: Consent of Instructor. The Living Lab allows students to apply networking, security, database, website, and application development concepts and techniques learned from prior CIT courses to internal and/or external projects. The Living Lab emulates an industry IT department in which students work on one or more projects as part of an IT team. This course meets the IUPUI RISE challenge in Experiential Learning.

• CIT 49000 Senior Project (1-4 cr.) Independent study for seniors wanting to execute a complete computer-oriented project. This course meets the IUPUI RISE challenge in Experiential Learning. Course may be repeated for up to 7 credit hours.

• CIT 49900 Computer Technology (1-4 cr.) Hours, credit, and subject matter to be arranged by staff.

• CIT 51600 Database Security (3 cr.) P: Graduate Status. This course provides an advanced training and hands-on experiences in database security and auditing. The course addresses everything from infrastructure to audit lifecycle and describes how to apply security measures in a holistic manner. It covers the basic topics, such as profiles, password policies, privileges and roles. It also explores advanced topics in database transaction security issues and provides proven techniques for designing, implementing, and certifying secure Oracle Database systems in a multitenant architecture.

• CIT 52800 Information Security Risk Management (3 cr.) P: Graduate Status. Covers information security risk assessment, including the following topics: steps in performing information security risk assessment, threats to information security, technical, managerial, and operational vulnerabilities, methods for analyzing controls, methods for determining likelihood of an impact from an information security breach, and methods for determining risk. Emphasizes the development and utilization of security metrics in the risk assessment process.

• CIT 53200 Wireless Security and Technology (3 cr.) P: Graduate Status. The course will provide in-depth coverage of wireless communications and security. Fundamentals and state of the art developments in the wireless security area will be included. In this course, many recent, current, and emerging developments will be discussed including advances in cellular, wireless personal networks (WPANs), wireless LANs, and fixed wireless networks. Significant details of wireless devices and corresponding security issues will be included. Many emerging challenges and solutions in wireless vulnerabilities, attacks, and solutions at various layers of the protocol stack, spanning the stack from aspects of physical communication to application and service security issues will also be included.

• CIT 55000 Organizational Impact of Information Technology (3 cr.) P: Graduate Status. An enterprise view of the organizational impact of information technology as the most effective means for achieving "better, faster, cheaper operations" in today's highly competitive business environment. Examines how information technology has enabled new organizational forms and changes in business processes, products, markets, delivery systems, ways of working, and people management issues and challenges.

• CIT 55100 Network Security (3 cr.) P: Graduate Status. This course focuses on in-depth conceptual and technological aspects of network security for data networks. A wide range of technical issues and topics including a study of network and distributed systems security; cryptanalysis; web security; network threats, vulnerabilities and risks, computer crime, encryption and virtual private networks, and current network security technologies such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems are discussed in this courses. Many emerging challenges and solutions in network security architectures, multilevel systems, and security management and monitoring will also be included.

Computer Graphics Technology

• CGT 10100 Introduction to Computer Graphics Technology (3 cr.) Class 1. This course provides an introduction to and a survey of the discipline of computer graphics. The topics include a survey of the applications of computer graphics, the knowledge base and history of computer graphics, an examination of computer graphics technologies and careers as well as an overview of available resources for study and research in computer graphics.

• CGT 11100 Design for Visualization and Communication (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. An introductory design course for computer graphics majors. Students develop an understanding of the basic design elements and principles, composition and typography through exercises and projects. The focus is on visual thinking, exploring the relationship between type and image, and developing multiple solutions to a given problem.

• CGT 11200 Sketching for Visualization and Communication (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. This course applies fundamental computer graphics concepts of visualization, communication, and creativity within a sketching metaphor. Exercises and projects in graphic theory, problem solving, and sketching skill development provide students with activities that focus on further development within the discipline. A variety of sketching techniques are used to gather critical information and transform data into effective communication instruments.

• CGT 11600 Geometric Modeling for Visualization and Communication (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. Core introductory computer graphics course that provides entry-level experiences in geometric modeling. Students develop geometric analysis and modeling construction techniques and processes to produce accurate computer models for graphic visualization and communication.

• CGT 11700 Illustration for Visualization and Communication (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. This foundation course stresses the use of pictorial illustration for visualization and communication. Various projection systems are introduced with discussion focusing on the appropriate use of view and system utilized to accentuate and provide clear communication. A variety of digital tools are used to construct, extract, and render pictorial views using vector and raster tools.

• CGT 20100 Portfolio Presentation (2 cr.) Class 0-3, Lab 0-9.  This course has been designed to introduce students to the standard practices used in business and industry to identify potential employees in graphics related positions.  Lectures will cover professional conduct when searching for employment and graphics standards expected in a professionally developed portfolio.

• CGT 20200 Motion and Video I (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2.  The movement of graphics and incorporation of video is prevalent within commercial production.  No longer are these elements done solely by the Hollywood elite or used strictly within the film industry.  Many today are utilizing all kinds of tools in digital video, audio graphics design and animation to create moving elements that tell a story and communicate concepts to solve communication problems.  Students will learn basics in the production process, framing and movement.

• CGT 21100 Raster Imaging for Computer Graphics (3 cr.) P: CGT 11600 and CGT 11700. Class 2, Lab 2. Digital images are produced using a variety of computer technologies. Advanced color theory, surface rendering, and light control are emphasized in relation to technical illustration, hardware characteristics, and software capabilities.

• CGT 21600 Vector Imaging for Computer Graphics (3 cr.) P: CGT 21100. Class 2, Lab 2. Full-color vector illustrations for a variety of uses are produced using computer methods. Color theory, surface analysis, and rendering techniques are emphasized as they apply to vector-based illustrations.

• CGT 24100 Introduction to Computer Animation (3 cr.) P: CGT 11600 and have a solid understanding and ability to construct 3D surface and solid models, and understand raster imaging. C: CGT 21100. Class 2, Lab 2. This course introduces the knowledge base on which digital animation and spatial graphics are founded and developed. Emphasis will be placed on developing a working knowledge of the mechanics of 3D geometric formats, spline-based modeling with polygon mesh & NURBS, procedural mapping of raster images, simplified polygon modeling, rendering methods, hierarchical linking, and kinematic fundamentals.

• CGT 24200 Technical Graphics for Supervision (2 cr.) Class 1, Lab 2. An introduction to commonly encountered technical drawing practices; multiview representation, isometric pictorial, reading drawings, dimensioning practices, and working drawings. Emphasis is on technical graphics as technical communication through freehand sketching.

• CGT 25100 Principles of Creative Design (3 cr.) P: CGT 11700. Class 2, Lab 2. This course introduces the design of the human computer interface coupled with traditional graphical design concepts applied to the creation of dynamic digital tools. Concepts are applied to multimedia and hypermedia products and the related print-based materials normally associated with them. Students learn graphic design, interface design, and information design to create effective and visually stimulating communication devices using multimedia and hypermedia tools.

• CGT 29900 Select Topics in Computer Graphics (1-3 cr.) Class 0-3, Lab 0-9. This course has been designed to introduce students to the standard practices used in business and industry to identify potential employees in graphics related positions. Lectures will cover professional conduct when searching for employment and graphics standards expected in a professionally developed portfolio. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

• CGT 31300 Digital Painting I for Computer Graphics (3 cr.) P: CGT 20100. Class 2, Lab 2. This course introduces students to digital painting techniques for graphical visualization and communication.  Topics include industry standard practices and instruction in digital brush creation, digital mark making, value under painting, color palettes, and lighting and rendering to produce various computer graphics compositions.

• CGT 31400 Advanced Motion Design (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2.  This course builds on the basic principles of motion design.  Students will learn advanced techniques in visual storytelling, puppetry/rigging and integration of 3D elements into the design environment.  Advanced design principles will also be discussed as well as post-production techniques for animators with the focus being commercial production.

• CGT 34000 Digital Lighting and Rendering for Computer Animation (3 cr.) P: CGT 29900 and have a good working knowledge of 3D modeling and basic animation techniques. Class 2, Lab 2. The development of a working knowledge of perspective display of three-dimensional models and the resulting effects of projected light sources on shade, shadow, color, texture, and atmospheric effects in architecture, product illustration, and animation. Emphasis will be placed on lighting design, analysis, and photorealistic simulation for commercial graphic applications.

• CGT 34100 Motion for Computer Animation (3 cr.) P: CGT 29900. Class 2, Lab 2. An applied course covering three-dimensional computer graphic animation for graphics specialists and professionals involved in the use of technical design, time and motion study, surface texture mapping, digital lighting, color, and the technology required to produce computer animations for commercial applications in manufacturing design, marketing, and training.

• CGT 34600 Digital Video and Audio (3 cr.) P: CGT 29900 and have experience in 3D modeling and animation techniques. Class 2, Lab 2. Covers the use of digital technologies for video and audio in multimedia, hypermedia, and animation products. Students examine the methods for creating, sampling, and storing digital video and digital audio and the constraints placed on these media assets when used for media-based products. Emphasis is placed upon the technology of digital video and audio including formats, data rates, compressors, and the advantages of the different technologies.

• CGT 35100 Interactive Multimedia Design (3 cr.) P: CGT 25100. Class 2, Lab 2. This course introduces the many facets of interactive multimedia design and production. Students are introduced to authoring programs used for information delivery with special attention focused on the integration of various media assets for communication. There is also concentration on the storage, management, and retrieval of media assets in a production environment. Considerable time is spent on the systematic design of interactive media products to meet specified goals of communication.

• CGT 35600 Programming, Development, and Data Integration (3 cr.) P: (CIT 14100 or CGT 21500) and CGT 25100 or consent of instructor. Class 2, Lab 2. A course focusing on the development of modern websites through the usage of CSS/HTML and PHP programming languages. The course stresses development strategies for managing the rapidly changing information of corporations and organizations for just-in-time distribution, using authoring programs to create websites that utilize Content Management Systems. Significant time is spent on intermediate to advanced programming and scripting.

• CGT 40200 Motion and Video 2 (3 cr.) P: CGT 34600. Class 2, Lab 2.  This course builds on the principles of motion design & video production.  Students will learn advanced techniques in effects and integration of video and motion elements with the goal of creating realistic production and animation to be used in commercial production.

• CGT 41100 Contemporary Problems and Applications in Computer Graphics (3 cr.) P: Senior standing. Class 3; or Class 2, Lab 2. Groups will to identify, design, qualify, manage, create and present a final project relative to existing or emerging issues within applied computer graphics. Activities and experiences will explore related topics such as project planning and management, user expectations, interpersonal communications skills, and quality management. The course concludes with faculty, peers and practicing professionals evaluating oral, written and media presentations of final projects.

• CGT 41500 Seminar for Senior Design Project (1 cr.) P: Senior standing. Preliminary work toward the senior design project is carried out with guidance from faculty. This course includes background research, review of previous projects, definition of project requirements, and the creation of a formal project proposal.

• CGT 41600 Senior Design Project (3 cr.) P: CGT 41500. Class 3; or Class 2, Lab 2. This capstone course requires students to engage in a substantive endeavor directed at solving problems related to computer graphics. Activities include the creation and management of graphic systems and media assets per the requirements of the senior design proposal. Students are required to demonstrate professional attitudes and attributes in the timely completion and presentation of their project.

• CGT 44200 Production for Computer Animation (3 cr.) P: CGT 34100. Class 2, Lab 2. An applied course covering advanced spline modeling techniques, lighting techniques, applied shading, motion dynamics and controllers, particle systems, application customization programming, and pre-production development and planning.  In addition to developing a working knowledge of advanced techniques, a scholarly study of emerging advancements in computer animation and spatial graphics technology will be included.

• CGT 44400 The History and Technique of Visual Effects in Film (3 cr.) P: CGT 34100. Class 2, Lab 2. This lecture-based course presents the history and technique of special or visual effects in film from the 19th Century (George Melies) to the current digital age of visual effects. Emphasis is placed on the use of effects in fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres. These effects can range from the recreation of historical venues, to fictional characters and to worlds not yet seen. This course serves not only to address this facet of the history of film and cinema, but also the techniques and technology of visual effects including practical effects, miniatures, stop-motion, makeup, mechanical effects, optical effects, motion control, and the digital realm.

• CGT 44600 Technical Animation Production and Direction (3 cr.) P: CGT 34100. Class 3; or Class 2, Lab 2. A variety of commercial applications of technical animation and spatial graphics are analyzed and produced with special emphasis upon client development, design, organization, scripting, storyboarding, technical production, management, and evaluation.

• CGT 45100 Multimedia Application Development (3 cr.) P: CGT 35100. Class 2, Lab 2. A continuation of CGT 35100, this course builds on the basic principles of interactive multimedia and builds towards intermediate methods in interactive media. Interactive multimedia is the uses of content forms that includes a combination of text, audio, still images, animation, video, and interactivity content forms sometimes called "rich media" or interactive multimedia that describes as electronic media devices used to store and experience multimedia content. Examples of interactive multimedia are DVD menu's, Online Applications, Presentations, kiosks, ATM's, DVR Menus, Information Screens (Airports, Restaurants, etc), Computer Games, and many other forms of communication.

• CGT 45600 Advanced Web Programming, Development and Data Integration (3 cr.) P: CGT 35600. Class 3; or Class 2, Lab 2. A continuation of CGT 35600 this course builds on the basic principles of web design and builds towards intermediate methods in web design and development. A course focusing on the development of modern websites through the usage of CSS/HTML and PHP programming languages. This course builds on the basic foundation that was established in CGT 35600 and extends those principles to the intermediate level. The course stresses development strategies for managing the rapidly changing information of corporations and organizations for just-in-time distribution, using authoring programs to create websites that utilize Content Management Systems. Significant time is spent on intermediate to advanced programming and scripting.

• CGT 49900 Select Topics in Computer Graphics (1-3 cr.) Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

Construction Engineering Management Technology

• CEMT 10400 Fundamentals of Surveying (3 cr.) P: MATH 15400 or MATH 15900. Class 2, Lab 3. Fundamental concepts and practical applications related to measurement of vertical and horizontal distances and angles using the tape, level, transit, theodolite, and EDMI (total stations, electronic workbooks, laser levels, etc.). Computations of grades, traverses, areas, and curves. Basic concepts of topography and its uses. Identification of contours and drawing of topographical maps.

• CEMT 10500 Introduction to Construction Technology (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. This course introduces students to the technical aspects of reading and understanding constructions documents for the built environment. Topics include but are not limited to: building code standards, drafted drawing standards, coordination of both vertical and horizontal drawings, CSI MasterFormat, and basic drawing management. The course will develop an understanding of residential and commercial construction from preliminary design through working drawings. Laboratory time will introduce the student to computer aided drafting software.

• CEMT 11000 Construction Accounting (3 cr.) P: CEMT 10500. Class 2, Lab 2. Accounting fundamentals as utilized in the construction industry with a special emphasis on basic design of construction cost accounting systems as used to manage a construction company. Use of construction cost indices for labor and materials, as well as use of construction accounting for estimating and bidding purposes. Use of accounting management software as appropriate.

• CEMT 12000 Construction Materials and Systems (3 cr.) Class 2 + Lab 2. Introduction to common construction terminology, materials, methodologies, and structural systems as they relate to buildings, industrial facilities, and infrastructure. Selection of construction materials (wood, steel, concrete, and masonry) and methods for diverse applications. Site visits for experiential learning.

• CEMT 12500 Construction Visualization (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. Introduction to extraction and interpretation of information from construction documents as they relate to diverse types of construction projects including heavy civil, highways, utilities, water, storm-water and sewer construction, other infrastructure construction and buildings. Lab work including blue print reading, plots, and construction symbols interpretation for diverse undertakings.

• CEMT 16000 Statics (3 cr.) P: MATH 15400 or MATH 15900. P or C: PHYS 21800. Class 3. Forces acting on bodies at rest, including coplanar, concurrent, and nonconcurrent systems. Includes centroids, moments of inertia, and friction.

• CEMT 21500 Mechanical and Electrical Systems (4 cr.) P: CEMT 12000 and MATH 15300. Class 4. Methods for design, construction and inspection of meachanical and electrical systems for buildings. Emphasis on heating and cooling loads, equipment selection, duct and pipe sizing, codes, safety, installation, inspection, commissioning, and estimating. Responsibilities of the general contractor for HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air-condtioning) and plumbing work.

• CEMT 26000 Strength of Materials (3 cr.) P: CEMT 16000. C: CEMT 26700. Class 3. Stress-strain relationships of engineering materials; composite analysis; shear forces and bending moments in beams; analysis and design of steel and wood beams and columns, beam deflections, and statistically indeterminate beam analysis.

• CEMT 26700 Materials Testing (2 cr.) P: CEMT 16000. C: CEMT 26000. Class 1, Lab 3. Laboratory and field testing of structural materials to determine their mechanical properties and behavior under load. Materials included are steel, aluminum, concrete, wood, and asphalt.

• CEMT 27500 Applied Civil Engineering Drafting (3 cr.) P: CEMT 10400 and MATH 15300. Class 2, Lab 3. Preparation of structural construction drawings for buildings, bridges, roads, and topographic drawings.

• CEMT 28000 Quantity Survey (3 cr.) P: CEMT 12000, CEMT 27500. Class 2, Lab 3. A study of methods to estimate quantities of materials required in construction. Practice in making quantity surveys.

• CEMT 30200 Construction Law and Ethics (3 cr.) P: CEMT 28000. Class 3. Practical focus on key legal and ethical issues applicable to the construction industry and how to manage them. Laws related to construction work, contractual relationships and strategies, torts, liabilities, bonding, insurance, risk management, dispute avoidance and resolution, liens, partnering, and ethics are among topics covered.

• CEMT 31200 Construction and Route Surveying (3 cr.) P: CEMT 10400. Class 2, Lab 3. Field procedures for construction and route surveying, including highway, street, sewer, and bridge layout. Route surveying including vertical and horizontal curves, curve design, survey for streets and subdivisions, earthwork, and profiles/sections using both theodolite and electronic distance measuring (EDM) equipment. Computation of errors and coordinates and use of appropriate software.

• CEMT 33000 Construction Field Operations (3 cr.) P: CEMT 34100. Class 3. Study of types and uses of construction equipment and machinery in relation to diverse field operations. Analysis of equipment productivity and costs.

• CEMT 34100 Construction Scheduling and Project Control (3 cr.) P: CEMT 34200. Class 2, Lab 3. A study of the planning and control of construction projects. Topics include time schedules, labor, and equipment balancing; expediting materials delivery, bar charts, and critical path method (CPM) network scheduling, and an introduction to the use of the computer in CPM network analysis and project control programs.

• CEMT 34200 Construction Cost and Bidding (3 cr.) P: CEMT 28000. Class 2, Lab 3. Course includes a study of the methods of estimating costs for labor, material, equipment, and direct overhead for construction projects; how to establish markups for indirect overhead and profit; procedures for setting up a computerized estimating system; and conceptual estimating procedures.

• CEMT 34700 Construction Contract Administration and Specifications (3 cr.) P: CEMT 30200. Class 2, Lab 2. Relationship between all parties involved in the construction process. Analysis of contracts, the general and special conditions of the contract, specifications and their purpose/intent, standard specifications, adaptation of selected provisions from standard specifications, and delineation of special supplemental conditions.

• CEMT 35000 Construction Project Cost and Production Control (3 cr.) P: CEMT 35000. Class 3: A study of the contractor's record-keeping procedures and forms from estimate breakdown to completion of the project, with a review of current methods of production control.

• CEMT 39000 Construction Experience (1 cr.) P: See department chair about detailed requirements for this course. Experience work needs to be completed before signing up for the course. Minimum of 10 weeks of work experience in the construction industry, with at least five weeks' experience in the field. Written report of this experience.

• CEMT 43000 Soils and Foundations (3 cr.) P: CEMT 48600. Class 2, Lab 3. Measurement of technical properties of soils in situ or in the laboratory, classification for engineering and construction purposes. Soil exploration, subsurface investigation, and soil reports; concept of bearing capacity; shallow and deep foundations and retaining wall, their analysis, and construction aspects. Soil-structure interaction in terms of construction, settlement, and structural service issues.

• CEMT 44700 Construction Project Management (3 cr.) P: CEMT 33000. Class 3. A study of construction organizations, their forms and functions, project management procedures and documents, and financial management within a construction organization. Subjects appropriate for those working within a construction organization will be emphasized. Role playing may be incorporated.

• CEMT 45200 Hydraulics and Drainage (3 cr.) P: PHYS 21800. Class 3. Basic hydrostatics: fundamental concepts of fluid flow in pipes and open channels; methods of estimating storm-water runoff; sizing of culverts, storm and sanitary sewers, and open channels.

• CEMT 45500 Construction Safety and Inspection (3 cr.) P: CEMT 34700. Class 3. A study of safety and inspection requirements for construction sites and projects. Accident record keeping, reporting; requirements of the OSHA code; inspection for safety and hazards, environmental issues, and quality; risk control; and management issues related to these. Development and implementation of company safety and hazard communication and inspection programs.

• CEMT 48400 Wood, Timber, and Formwork Design (3 cr.) P: CEMT 26000 , CEMT 26700. Class 3. Fundamentals of wood and timber design, including wall, beams, columns, slabs, and forms for special shapes.

• CEMT 48600 Reinforced Concrete Design and Construction (3 cr.) P: CEMT 48400. Class 3. The fundamentals of reinforced concrete design and analysis. Survey of concrete structural systems and concrete construction methods and procedures.  Introduction to pre-cast construction and prestressed concrete.

• CEMT 49400 Engineering Economics for Construction (3 cr.) P: Senior standing. Class 3. Introduction to engineering economy and its methods related to time value of money. Economical evaluation and comparison of alternatives considering costs, returns, interest, taxes, and probability in a time span; determining feasibility, break-even points, and rate of return. Cost indices for construction.

• CEMT 49900 Construction Technology (1-4 cr.) Hours, subject matter, and credit to be arranged by staff. Course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

• ECE 20100 Linear Circuit Analysis I (3 cr.) P: or C: MATH 26100 and PHYS 25100. C: ECE 20700. Class 3. Volt-ampere characteristics for circuit elements; independent and dependent sources; Kirchhoff's laws and circuit equations. Source transformations; Thevenin's and Norton's theorems; superposition. Transient response of resistor capacitor (RC), resistor inductor (RL), and resistor inductor capacitor (RLC) circuits; sinusoidal steady-state and impedance. Instantaneous and average power.

• ECE 20200 Linear Circuit Analysis II (3 cr.) P: ECE 20100. P: or C: MATH 26600. Class 3. Continuation of ECE 20100. Use of computer-aided design programs. Complex frequency plane, resonance, scaling, and coupled circuits. Two-port network parameters. Laplace transform methods. Use of general loop and nodal equations, matrix formulations.

• ECE 20400 Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Circuits (4 cr.) P: or C: PHYS 25100 and MATH 26100 Class 3. Lab 3. Students will learn basics of electrical and electronic circuits including introduction to analog and digital electronic circuits. Measurement of electrical signals using meters, probes, and oscilloscopes are covered in the laboratory component of the course. Circuits are designed for minimum hardware with emphasis on understanding analog and digital electronics with practical use of digital and analog microchips. Non-ECE majors who complete this course can continue the digital course sequence offered by the ECE department including microprocessor systems and interfacing, and digital signal processing. No credit will be given for ECE majors.

• ECE 20700 Electronic Measurement Techniques (1 cr.) C: ECE 20100. Lab 3. Experimental exercises in the use of laboratory instruments. Voltage, current, impedance, frequency, and waveform measurements. Frequency and transient response. Use of operational amplifiers in instrumentation systems.

• ECE 20800 Electronic Devices and Design Laboratory (1 cr.) P: ECE 20700. C: ECE 25500. Lab 3. Laboratory experiments in the measurement of electronic device characteristics. Design of biasing networks, small signal amplifiers and switching circuits.

• ECE 21000 Sophomore Seminar (1 cr.) Class 1. A lecture series on ECE Department curriculum-related topics, electrical and computer engineering systems, skills, and career topics.

• ECE 25500 Introduction to Electronics Analysis and Design (3 cr.) P: ECE 20100. C: ECE 20800. Class 3. Diode, bipolar transistor, and field effect transistor (FET) circuit models for the design and analysis of electronic circuits. Single-stage and multistage analysis and design. Computer-aided design calculations, amplifier operating point design, and frequency response of single and multistage amplifiers. High-frequency and low-frequency designs are emphasized.

• ECE 26100 Engineering Programming Lab (1 cr.) P: Completion of a pre-calculus course or equivalent; completion of 12 credit hours. C: ECE 26300. Lab 3. Introduction to problem solving using software tools, in particular the C programming language.

• ECE 26300 Introduction to Computing in Electrical Engineering (3 cr.) P: Completion of a pre-calculus course or equivalent; completion of 12 credit hours. C: ECE 26100. Class 3. An introductory course in computing programming with an emphasis on program decomposition and program structure. The objective of the course is to introduce the student to problem solving using high-level languages. The students are also introduced to number concepts fundamental in electrical engineering. Programming will be in "C" in order to develop a structured approach to problem solving. Problems drawn from the field of electrical engineering will require no prior engineering knowledge.

• ECE 26400 Advanced C Programming (3 cr.) Class 3. Continuation of a first programming course. Topics include files, structures, pointers, and the proper use of dynamic data structures. Basic knowledge of the UNIX operating system and an introductory C programming course. C programming knowledge should include basic syntax, control structures, and file I/O, as well as experience in declaring and using functions.

• ECE 27000 Digital Logic Design (4 cr.) P: or C: ECE 20100 and knowledge of electrical circuits. Class 3, Lab 3. Introduction to logic design, with emphasis on practical design techniques and circuit implementation. Topics include Boolean algebra; theory of logic functions; mapping techniques and function minimization; hardware description language; logic equivalent circuits and symbol transformations; electrical characteristics; propagation delays; signed number notations and arithmetic; binary and decimal arithmetic logic circuits; theory of sequential circuits; timing diagrams; analysis and synthesis of SR-, D-, T-, and JK-based sequential circuits; clock generation circuits; algorithmic state machine method of designing sequential circuits. A series of logic circuit experiments using CMOS integrated circuits for combination of logic and sequential circuits.

• ECE 28200 UNIX Programming for Engineers (1 cr.) P: ECE 26100 and ECE 26300. Lab 2. Introduction to the UNIX operating system, including the UNIX file system, as well as UNIX tools and utilities. Introduction to Shell Programming. The emphasis will be on how these tools/utilities are utilized in the Computing Engineering field.

• ECE 30100 Signals and Systems (3 cr.) P: ECE 20200 and MATH 26600. Class 3. Signal and system representation. Fourier series and transforms, sampling and discrete Fourier transforms. Discrete-time systems, difference equation, Z-transforms. State equations, stability, characteristic values and vectors. Continuous-time systems, time and frequency domain analysis. Continuous systems with sampled inputs.

• ECE 30200 Probabilistic Methods in Electrical and Computer Engineering (3 cr.) P: or C: ECE 30100. Class 3. An introductory treatment of probability theory, including distribution and density functions, moments, and random variables. Applications of normal and exponential distributions. Estimation of means and variances. Introduction to random processes, correlation functions, spectral density functions, and response of linear systems to random inputs.

• ECE 30500 Semiconductor Devices (3 cr.) P: ECE 25500, MATH 26600, and PHYS 25100. Class 3. Materials- and phenomena-based examination of devices, emphasizing the how and why of solid-state device operation.

• ECE 31100 Electric and Magnetic Fields (3 cr.) P: MATH 26600 and PHYS 25100. Class 3. Continued study of vector calculus, electrostatics, and magnetostatics. Maxwell's equations, introduction to electromagnetic waves, transmission lines, and radiation from antennas. Students may not receive credit for both 311 and PHYS 330.

• ECE 32100 Electromechanical Motion Devices (3 cr.) P: ECE 20200. C: ECE 31100. Class 3. The general theory of electromechanical motion devices relating to electric variables and electromagnetic forces. Basic concepts and operational behavior of DC, induction, brushless DC, and stepper motors used in control applications.

• ECE 32600 Engineering Project Management (3 cr.) P: Sophomore Standing. Class 3. Project management is an important skill that is needed in the private and public sectors as well as specialty businesses. This course explores the challenges facing today's project managers and provides a broad understanding of the project management environment focused on multiple aspects of the project.

• ECE 32700 Engineering Economics (3 cr.) P: Sophomore Standing. Class 3. Engineering economics is the application of economic techniques to the evaluation of design and engineering alternatives. The role of engineering economics is to assess the appropriateness of a given project, estimate its value, and justify it from an engineering standpoint. This course covers the time value of money and other cash-flow concepts, reviews economic practices and techniques used to evaluate and optimize engineering decisions, and discusses the principles of benefit-cost analysis.

• ECE 34000 Simulation, Modeling, and Identification (3 cr.) P: ECE 20700 and ECE 30100. Class 2, Lab 3. Investigation and evaluation of design problems through simulation of systems described by ordinary differential and difference equations. Development of simulation models from physical parameters and from experimental data. Topics include continuous, discrete, and hybrid models of electrical, mechanical, and biological systems. Laboratory experiences demonstrate concepts studied in text and lecture.

• ECE 35900 Data Structures (3 cr.) P: ECE 26300. Class 3. An introductory course in computer engineering, with emphasis on data structure and program design using the C language. The classical concepts of structured programming such as stack, queue, linked list, tree, recursion, sorting, and searching. Applications of structured programming in engineering.

• ECE 36200 Microprocessor Systems and Interfacing (4 cr.) P: ECE 27000 and ECE 26300. Class 3, Lab 3. An introduction to basic computer organizations, microprocessor instruction sets, assembly language programming, the design of various types of digital as well as analog interfaces, and microprocessor system design considerations. Laboratory provides practical hands-on experience with microprocessor software application and interfacing techniques. Design and implementation of a simple three-bus computer; detailed study of a particular microcomputer architecture and instruction set (Motorola 6812); assembly language programming techniques; system control signals and I/O port design and handshaking protocols; interrupt control systems; LSI parallel and serial interfaces; analog data and control interfaces.

• ECE 36500 Introduction to the Design of Digital Computers (3 cr.) P: ECE 36200. Class 3. The hardware organization of computer systems: ARM instruction set architecture, processing unit, pipeline, arithmetic/logic unit design, hardwired and microprogrammed control schemes, memory and cache organization, I/O and interrupt interface design.

• ECE 36900 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Engineering (3 cr.) P: ECE 27000. Class 3. Introduction to discrete mathematical structure and finite-state machines. Topics include foundation of discrete mathematics, groups and semi-groups, group codes in computer systems, basic model of finite-state machines, state and machine identification experiments, regular expressions, and complexity.

• ECE 38200 Feedback System Analysis and Design (3 cr.) P: ECE 30100. Class 3. Classical concepts of feedback system analysis and associated compensation techniques. In particular, the root locus, Bode diagram, and Nyquist criterion are used as determinants of stability.

• ECE 40100 Engineering Ethics and Professionalism (1 cr.) P: Senior Standing. Class 1. Some ethical, social, political, legal, and ecological issues that practicing engineers may encounter.

• ECE 40800 Operating Systems and System Programming (3 cr.) P: CSCI 36200, ECE 36500. Class 3. Students will learn to design and construct operating systems for both individual computers and distributed systems, and to apply and utilize operating system functionality to their application development. The course will cover basic concepts and methods for managing processor, main memory, storage, and network resources, including their system functions. Detailed examples are taken from a number of operating systems, emphasizing the techniques used in networked UNIX and embedded Linux.

• ECE 41000 Introduction to Digital Signal Processing (3 cr.) P: ECE 30100. P or C: ECE 36200. Class 2, Lab 3. An introductory treatment of digital signal processing algorithms and implementation using high-speed digital signal processors. Sampling, architecture, addressing modes and instruction set of digital signal processors, discrete Fourier transform, fast Fourier transform, and digital filtering.

• ECE 41700 Multimedia Applications (3 cr.) P: ECE30100 and ECE 36200. Class 3. An introductory treatment of multimedia algorithms and implementation using high-speed multimedia processors. Detailed discussion of architecture, addressing modes and instruction set of multimedia processors, entropy coding, transform coding, speech compression, image compression, and video compression.

• ECE 42100 Advanced Digital System Design (3 cr.) P: ECE 27000 and ECE 26300. Class 3. Advanced topics in digital design. Boolean logic. Logic optimization, VLSI and ASIC design basics. Design. Simulation. Placement and routing. Logic synthesis. FPGA structure. FPGA implementation. FPGA design flow. Verilog and VHDL coding.

• ECE 42400 Electromechanical Systems and Applied Mechatronics (3 cr.) P: ECE 30100. Class 3. Design, optimization, and control of electromechanical and mechatronic systems. Comprehensive dynamic analysis, modeling, and simulation of electric machines, power electronics, and sensors. Application of advanced software and hardware in mechatronic systems design and optimization.

• ECE 42700 Power Electronics (3 cr.) P: ECE 25500. Class 3. Introduction to the fundamental operating principles of power conditioning circuits that are currently being used to effect power flow from ac to dc and vice versa. Emphasis is on the relationship between form and function of these circuits. Circuits discussed will include ac/dc line-commutated converters, dc/dc converters, dc/variable frequency converters, resonant converters and ac/ac converts. Computer simulations will be used as part of the course work.

• ECE 43200 Elementary Power Systems Engineering (3 cr.) P: ECE 32100. Class 3. Fundamental concepts of power system analysis, transmission line parameters, basic system models, steady state performance, network calculations, power flow solutions, fault studies, symmetrical components, operating strategies and control.

• ECE 44000 Transmission of Information (4 cr.) P: ECE 30100 and ECE 30200. Class 3, Lab 3. Analysis and design of analog and digital communication systems. Emphasis on engineering applications of theory to communication system design. The laboratory introduces the use of advanced engineering workstations in the design and testing of communication systems.

• ECE 46100 Software Engineering (3 cr.) P: CSCI 24000. Class: 3. Introduction to software engineering principles with special emphasis on the process, methods, and tools needed to develop and test quality software products and systems.

• ECE 46300 Introduction to Computer Communication Networks (3 cr.) P: ECE 26300 and ECE 26100. Class 3. An introduction to the design and implementation of computer communication networks. The focus is on the concepts and the fundamental design principles that have contributed to the global Internet's success. Topics include: digital transmission, switching and multiplexing, protocols, MAC layer design (Ethernet/802.11), LAN interconnects and switching, congestion/flow/error control, routing, addressing, performance evaluation, internetworking (Internet) including TCP/IP, HTTP, DSN, etc. This course will include one or more project.

• ECE 46800 Introduction to Compilers and Translation Engineering (3 cr.) P:  ECE 36200 and CSCI 36200. Class 3. Design and construction of compilers and other translators. Compilation goals, organization of a translator, grammars and languages, symbol tables, lexical analysis, syntax analysis (parsing), error handling, intermediate and final code generation, assemblers, interpreters, and an introduction to optimization/parallelization. Emphasis on engineering, from scratch, a compiler or interpreter for a small programming language, typically a C or Pascal subset. Projects involve implementation (and documentation) of such a system using C on UNIX.

• ECE 47100 Embedded Microcontroller, Microprocessor, and DSP-Based Systems (3 cr.) P: ECE 36200 and ECE 26300. Class 3. A structured approach to the development and integration of embedded microcontroller/microprocessor/DSP-based systems. The course provides students with design experience of embedded systems. The course covers the microprocessor selection, the configuration of peripheral components, and the hardware abstraction techniques. The course also covers the C programming techniques for embedded systems and using a fixed point microprocessor for floating point calculations.

• ECE 48300 Digital Control System Analysis and Design (3 cr.) P: ECE 38200. Class 3. An introduction to real-time computer-controlled systems analysis and design in both frequency domain and state space. Sampling theory and its effect on digital control design. Implementation, application, and industrial practice of digital control using digital signal processors and other microprocessors. Matlab/Simulink and its toolboxes are used. Regular computer and lab assignments.

• ECE 48700 Senior Design I (1 cr.) P: Senior Standing and intent to graduate within 2 semesters. A real-life experience in engineering problem solving in a group setting from identification, planning and execution to professional-quality written and oral presentations. This is the first semester of a two semester course sequence.

• ECE 48800 Senior Design II (2 cr.) P: ECE 48700. A real-life experience in engineering problem solving in a group setting from identification, planning and execution to professional-quality written and oral presentations. This is the second semester of a two semester course sequence.

• ECE 49100 Engineering Design Project (1-2 cr.) P: Senior Standing and intent to graduate within 2 semesters. The student selects an engineering design project and works under the direction of the faculty sponsor. Suitable projects may be from the local industrial, municipal, state, and educational communities. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours.

• ECE 49500 Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1-4 cr.) Engineering topics.

• ECE 49600 Electrical and Computer Engineering Projects (ARR cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Hours and credits to be arranged.

• ECE 51000 Introduction to Biometrics (3 cr.) P: ECE 30200 or graduate standing. Class 3. Basic concepts of biometrics, biometrics systems, and fundamental theories in biometrics; help student learn how to design and develop a biometric system for multi-level security applications. Topics include introduction to biometrics, face recognition, iris recognition, fingerprint recognition, speaker recognition, other biometrics, multimodal biometrics, issues and concerns in biometrics, and future biometrics.

• ECE 51500 Software Engineering for Embedded Systems (3 cr.) P: CSCI 36200 or graduate standing. Class 3. This course teaches the object-oriented software analysis and design for embedded systems. Unified Modeling Language and Shlaer/Mellor methodology will be studied. Projects will be assigned, which lead the students through the information gathering, problem analysis, model design, and model implementation cycles. The hardware/software integration will also be covered.

• ECE 52702 Advanced Power Electronics Converters (3 cr.) P: ECE 20200, ECE 42700 Class 3. This course introduces students to advanced power electronics converters dealing with ac voltage.  The power electronics topologies considered in this course are sorted into two groups: a) neutral-point-clamped, b) cascase, c) flying capacitor, and d) non-conventional multilevel configurations.  The back-to-back converters presented are: a) three-phase to three-phase, b) single-phase to three-phase, c) single-phase to single-phase ac-dc-ac converters.  A new methodology will be employed to present comprehensively multilevel and back-to-back converters topologies.  The main applications of those converters are in  renewable energy systems, active power filters, energy efficiency devices and motor drive systems.

• ECE 53200 Computational Methods for Power System Analysis (3 cr.) P: ECE 43200 or Graduate Standing. System modeling of three-phase power networks. Computational methods and problem formulation related to load flow and fault studies, and economic dispatch of electric power systems. Assigned projects will involve implementing some of the methods and conducting simple studies.

• ECE 53301 Wireless and Multimedia Computing (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. A treatment of Voice and Video over IP and wireless communication algorithms, protocols, standards and implementation using multicore digital signal processors and communications processor modules. Discussion of voice over IP and wireless communication algorithms, protocols and standards, and advanced wireless and voice over IP applications.

• ECE 53600 Introduction to Computational Intelligence (3 cr.) P: or C: Programming skills; graduate standing or permission of instructor. Class 3. Basic concepts in theory and paradigms for neural networks, evolutionary computation, and fuzzy logic; algorithms and applications for hybrids of these tools known as computational intelligence are explored. Topics include artificial neural networks, fuzzy systems, and evolutionary computation. Implementations of a number of paradigms are presented, including particle swarm optimization. Applications to various areas such as biomedical engineering and non-linear control are examined.

• ECE 53700 Multimedia Applications (3 cr.) P: ECE 30100 and ECE 36200, or Graduate Standing. Class 3. Treatment of multimedia algorithms and their hardware and software implementations using FPGA and ASIC. Detailed discussion of entropy coding, transform coding, speech compression, image compression, and video compression.

• ECE 53800 Digital Signal Processing I (3 cr.) P: ECE 30100 and ECE 30200 or Graduate Standing. Class 3. Theory and algorithms for processing of deterministic and stochastic signals. Topics include discrete signals, systems, transforms, linear filtering, fast Fourier transforms, nonlinear filtering, spectrum estimation, linear prediction, adaptive filtering, and array signal processing.

• ECE 53801 Discrete Event Dynamic Systems (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Class 3. This course introduces discrete event dynamic systems with their applications in system modeling, analysis, and control.  Models such as automata, Petri nets, Markov chain, and queueing systems are introduced, along with analysis of their dynamics.  Discrete event simulation methods are included.  Examples from various engineering applications are given.

• ECE 53900 Foundations of Advanced Engineering I (3 cr.) P: ECE 27000 and ECE 30200 or graduate standing. Class 3. Several mathematical tools applied in the engineering discipline are discussed.  Statistical methods, including construction of confidence interval and hypothesis testing, as well as regression and regression analysis, are discussed.  Discrete tools are discussed; these include logic and mathematical reasoning, combinatorics, groupls and finite fields.  Applications of some of these tools in engineering problems are introduced.  Decision Theory include Bayes Theorem and applying Bayes Theorem to form decision problems.

• ECE 54400 Digital Communications (3 cr.) P: ECE 44000 or Graduate Standing. Class 3. Introduction to digital communication systems and spread spectrum communications. Analog message digitization, signal space representation of digital signals, binary and M-ary signaling methods, detection of binary and M-ary signals, comparison of digital communication systems in terms of signal energy and signal bandwidth requirements. The principal types of spread-spectrum systems are analyzed and compared. Application of spread spectrum to multiple-access systems and to secure communication systems is discussed.

• ECE 54700 Introduction to Computer Communication Networks (3 cr.) P: ECE 30200 or Graduate Standing. Class 3. A qualitative and quantitative study of issues in design, analysis, and operation of computer communication and telecommunication networks as they evolve toward the integrated networks of the future, employing both packet and circuit-switching technology. Packet and circuit switching, the OSI standards for architecture and protocols, elementary queuing theory for performance evaluation, random access techniques, local area networks, reliability and error recovery, and integrated networks.

• ECE 54800 Introduction to 2D & 3D Digital Image Processing (3 cr.) P: ECE 30100 or consent of instructor or graduate standing. Class 3. An introduction to 2D and 3D image processing.  Lecture and projects covering a wide range of topics including 2D and 3D image analysis, image segmentation; color image processing, image sharpening, linear and filtering, image restoration, and image registration.  Graduate standing.

• ECE 55400 Electronic Instrumentation and Control Circuits (3 cr.) P: ECE 25500 and ECE 30100 or Graduate Standing. Class 3. Analysis and design of special amplifiers, pulse circuits, operational circuits, DC amplifiers, and transducers used in instrumentation, control, and computation.

• ECE 55801 Advanced Systems on a Chip (SoC) Designs for Image Processing using FPGAs (3 cr.) P: ECE 42100 and ECE 30100 or consent of instructor or Graduate standing. Class 3. This class covers advanced concepts in using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) designed with an HDL (VHDL for example: Very High Speed IC Hardware Description Language).  The students will learn complex interface design, advanced hardware and embedded system design and parallel processing.  Projects and lessons will focus on applications in Digital Imaging Systems.  Lecture and projects covering topics including: VHDL mapped to FPGA for state machine design, hardware and software VGA control, image filtering, data transfer to bus, and embedded controller integration.  Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

• ECE 55900 MOS VLSI Design (3 cr.) P: ECE 30500 and ECE 36500 or Graduate Standing. Class 3. Introduction to most aspects of large-scale MOS integrated circuit design, including device fabrication and modeling; useful circuit building blocks; system considerations; and algorithms to accomplish common tasks. Most circuits discussed are treated in detail, with particular attention given those whose regular and/or expandable structures are primary candidates for integration. All circuits are digital and are considered in the context of the silicon-gate MOS enhancement-depletion technology. Homework requires the use of existing IC mask layout software; term projects assigned.

• ECE 56401 Computer Security (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. In this course we will discuss the following topics: (not necessarily in this order) security policies, confidential policies, integrity policies, security models, security design, access control, cryptography, key management, authentication, program and software, security, malicious logic, intrusion detection, network security, security attacks and countermeasures, operation system security, smartcard tamper-resistant devices, phishing, legal and ethical issues in computer security, and selected topics.

• ECE 56500 Computer Architecture (3 cr.) P: ECE 36500 or Graduate Standing. Class 3. An introduction to problems of designing and analyzing current machine architectures. Major topics include performance and cost analysis, pipeline processing, instruction level parallelism, GPU architecture and programming, memory hierarchy, and multiprocessor architectures.

• ECE 56600 Microprocessor System Design (3 cr.) P: ECE 36500 or Graduate Standing. Class 3. An overview of advanced-architecture CISC microprocessors and their associated support components, with emphasis on incorporating these devices into both general-purpose and embedded board-level designs for multi-microprocessor systems utilizing open-architecture system buses. Survey of 32-bit CISC microprocessor, memory management, floating point support, advanced peripherals, PLD-base "glue logic" design, performance evaluation, IECEE-standard open-architecture system buses, and various pertinent interface and networking standards. Design experience is gained through a comprehensive, semester-long project.

• ECE 56601 Real-time Operating Systems and Application (3 cr.) P: ECE 36500 or consent of instructor or Graduate standing. Class 3. This course introduces students to the principles of modern operating systems focusing on real-time operating systems and embedded operating systems and their applications.

• ECE 56900 Introduction to Robotic Systems (3 cr.) P: ECE 38200 or Graduate Standing. Class 3. Basic components of robotic systems; selection of coordinate frames; homogeneous transformations; solutions to kinematics of manipulator arms; velocity and force/torque relations; dynamic equations using Euler-Lagrange formulation; digital simulation of manipulator motion; motion planning; obstacle avoidance; controller design using torque method; and classical controllers for manipulators. Lab experiments and final project required.

• ECE 57000 Artificial Intelligence (3 cr.) P: ECE 35900 or Graduate Standing. Class 3. Basic understanding of data structures, including the proper use of arrays, lists, trees, and queues. Understanding of searching and sorting concepts. Basic understanding of probability and statistics, including Bayes rule, statistical tests of significance, and normal distribution.

• ECE 57101 System Modeling and Design for Smart Devices (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing or consent of instructor Class 3. Introduction to the mobile computing and the principles to design and implement application system for a smart device, including mobile computing architecture, mobile and pervasive computing environments, applications and services, context-aware computing, and human-computer interaction.

• ECE 58000 Optimization Methods for Systems and Control (3 cr.) P: Consent of Instructor or graduate standing. Class 3. Introduction to optimization theory and methods, with applications in systems and control. Nonlinear unconstrained optimization, linear programming, nonlinear constrained optimization, various algorithms and search methods for optimizations, and their analysis. Examples from various engineering applications are given.

• ECE 59500 Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (3 cr.)  

• ECE 60000 Random Variables and Signals (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing. Class 3. Engineering applications of probability theory. Problems of events, independence, random variables, distribution and density functions, expectations, and characteristic functions. Dependence, correlation, and regression; multivariate Gaussian distribution. Stochastic processes, stationarity, ergodicity, correlation functions, spectral densities, random inputs to linear systems, Gaussian processes.

• ECE 60200 Lumped System Theory (3 cr.) P: MATH 511 or consent of instructor. Class 3. An investigation of basic theory and techniques of modern system theory, emphasizing linear state model formulations of continuous- and discrete-time systems in the time and frequency domains. Coverage includes notion of linearity, time invariance, discrete- and continuous-times state models, canonical forms, associated transfer functions and impulse response models, the state transition matrix, the Jordan form, controllability, observability, and stability.

• ECE 60400 Electromagnetic Field Theory (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. Class 3. Review of general concepts (Maxwell's equations, materials interaction, boundary conditions, energy flow); statics (Laplace's equation, Poisson's equation); distributed parameter systems (classification of solutions, transmission lines, and waveguides); radiation and antennas (arrays, reciprocity, Huygen's principle); a selected special topic (e.g. magnetostatics, waves in anisotropic media and optical fibers).

• ECE 60600 Solid State Devices (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. Class 3. A relatively broad, moderate-depth coverage of semiconductor devices and related topics. Semiconductor fundamentals required in the operational analysis of solid-state devices; detailed examination of the positive-negative (PN) junction diode and PN junction devices; heterojunction surface devices including Schottky diode, the MOS capicator, and the MOSFET.

• ECE 60800 Computational Models and Methods (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. Class 3. Computation models and techniques for the analysis of algorithm complexity. The design and complexity analysis of recursive and nonrecursive algorithms for searching, sorting, and set operations; graph algorithms; matrix multiplication; polynomial evaluation; FFT calculations; and NP-complete problems.

• ECE 61000 Energy Conversion (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. Class 3. Electromechanical energy conversion, reference frame theory, induction machines, wound-rotor synchronous machines, permanent magnet synchronous machines, dc-to-ac conversion, brushless dc motor drives, induction motor drives.

• ECE 62700 Introduction to Cryptography and Secure Communication (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. Class 3. This course introduces the basic concepts of cryptography, emphasizing both privacy and integrity. Various cipher systems and cryptographic tools are presented including stream ciphers, block ciphers, public-key ciphers (RSA, El Gamal and others), hash functions, message authentication codes and digital signature systems. Methods used to attack the cipher systems are discussed. As well as how the cryptographic tools are used in today’s communication systems.

• ECE 63700 Digital Image Processing I (3 cr.) P: ECE 53800 and Graduate Standing. Class 3. Introduction to digital image-processing techniques for enhancement, compression, restoration, reconstruction, and analysis. 2-D signals and systems; sampling and scanning; random fields; discrete cosine transform; discrete Karhunen-Loeve transform; grayscale transformations; linear, ranked order, and morphological filters; human vision, printing, and display of images; entropy-based compression; vector quantization; block truncation coding; transform coding; predictive coding; image degradation models; Wiener filter; constrained deconvolution; computed tomography; edge detection; shape representation; and segmentation.

• ECE 63901 Error Correction Coding and Secret Sharing (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Class 3. The theory and practice of error control coding is examined.  The study includes the arithmetic of Galois fields as well as linear block, cyclic, and convulution codes.  Some applications of codes in digital communication systems and in computer systems are presented.  The dual of error coding, secret sharing is also discussed.  Several secret sharing schemes will be presented.  Applications of secret sharing are discussed.

• ECE 64900 Speech Processing by Computer (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing (knowledge of basic digital signal processing: time and frequency domains, fourier and Z-transforms, convolution, knowledge of C or FORTRAN on UNIX). Class 3. Models of the vocal tract; identification and extraction of speech features; speech transmission and compression systems; the recognition of speech and speakers by computers; control of speech synthesizers. Computer project required.

• ECE 66200 Pattern Recognition and Decision Making Processes (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. Class 3. Introduction to the basic concepts and various approaches of pattern recognition and decision making process. The topics include various classifier designs, evaluation of classifiability, learning machines, feature extraction and modeling.

• ECE 68000 Modern Automatic Control (3 cr.) P: ECE 60200 or Consent of Instructor. Class 3. Theoretical methods in optimal control theory. Topics include the calculus of variations and the Pontryagin minimum principle with applications to minimum fuel and minimum energy problems. Geometric methods will be applied to the solution of minimum time problems. Computational methods, singular problems, observer theory, and sufficient conditions for existence of solutions are also discussed.

• ECE 68400 Linear Multivariable Control (3 cr.) P: ECE 60200 or equivalent. Class 3. A state space investigation of multi-input multi-output control design problems from the geometric perspective. The course will detail the theory and design algorithms needed for a solution to the state feedback eigenvalue assignment problem, the disturbance decoupling problem with and without internal stability, the output stabilization problem, and the tracking (or regulator) problem with internal stability.

• ECE 68500 Introduction to Robust Control (3 cr.) P: ECE 60200 or Equivalent Class. Class 3. Introduction to the analysis and design of robust feedback control systems. Modeling and paradigms for robust control. Robust stability and measures of robust performance. Analysis of and design for robust stability and performance.

• ECE 69500 Advanced Topics in Electrical & Computer Engineering (VAR cr.)

• ECE 69600 Advanced Electrical Engineering Projects (VAR cr.) Individual research projects to be approved by the supervising faculty member before registering for the course. An approved written report must be filed before credit is given. (This course cannot be used on a Ph.D. plan of study for the primary area.)

• ECE 69800 Research (M.S. thesis) (1-6 cr.) Research for M.S. thesis.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

• ECET 10700 Introduction to Circuit Analysis (4 cr.) P: Math 602 placement test of 45 or above. Class 3, Lab 2. A study of voltage, current, power, and resistance; and Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's circuit laws, and network theorems. Circuit studies cover electronic devices: diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers. Physical features of capacitance and inductance and their effects in transient circuits and in a-c circuits are covered. The laboratory provides experience with electronic instrumentation and circuit simulation.

• ECET 10900 Digital Fundamentals (3 cr.) P: or C: MATH 11100 or higher or consent of instructor. Class 2, Lab 2. A study of logic gates, binary arithmetic codes, Boolean algebra, mapping, adders, comparators, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, and demultiplexers. Small Scale (SSI) and Medium Scale (MSI) integrated circuits and programmable logic devices are used to develop combinational and sequential circuits.

• ECET 11600 Electrical Circuits (3 cr.) P: or C: MATH 15300. Class 2, Lab 2. A study of d-c and a-c circuits. This course covers circuit components, R, L, and C; voltage; current; power; Ohm's law; Kirchhoff's laws; series and parallel circuits; electrical measurements; sinusoidal voltages; currents; impedances; transformers; motors; polyphase systems, and the National Electrical Code. This course is a service course offered for non-ECET majors.

• ECET 15500 Digital Fundamentals II (3 cr.) P: ECET 10900. Class 2, Lab 2. Sequential logic circuits, flip-flops, counters, programmable device logic, shift registers, logic families and introductory computer concepts.

• ECET 15700 Electronics Circuit Analysis (4 cr.) P: ECET 10700 and MATH 15300. Class 3, Lab 2. A study of rectification, capacitive filters, IC regulated power supplies, transistor biasing techniques, dependent sources, operational amplifiers, and IC fabrication. Circuit fundamentals such as Kirchhoff's laws are utilized in the analysis and design of circuits. Computer-aided analysis of circuits is used.

• ECET 16400 Applied Object-oriented Programming (3 cr.) P: or C: MATH 15300. Class 2, Lab 2. Problem solving and computing with emphasis on electrical engineering technology applications. Introduction to an object programming language as applied to solving electrical technology problems.

• ECET 20700 AC Electronics Circuit Analysis (4 cr.) P: or C: ECET 15700 and MATH 15400. Class 3, Lab 2. A study of a-c circuits, including the j operator, phasors, reactance, and impedance. Circuit laws, network theorems, and the fundamental concepts of Fourier analysis are applied and used in the study of topics such as passive filters, IC filters, amplifiers, resonant circuits, single-phase and three-phase circuits, and elementary magnetic circuits.

• ECET 20900 Introduction to Microcontrollers (4 cr.) P: ECET 10900. P: or C: ECET 16400 or CIT 26200 or CIT 27000. Class 3, Lab 2. An introduction to microprocessor hardware and software, focusing on embedded control applications. Assembly language programming, linking, input/output techniques, debugging, memory, timing and peripheral devices are studied. C programming of microcontrollers is introduced.

• ECET 23100 Electrical Power and Controls (4 cr.) P: ECET 10900 and ECET 15700. Class 3, Lab 2. An introduction to transformers, induction motors, and single-phase and three-phase power systems, motor control devices, programmable logic controllers, PLC input and output devices, and PLC communications.

• ECET 23110 Electrical Machines (3 cr.) P: ECET 10900 and ECET 15700. P: or C: PHYS 21800. Class 3, Lab 2.  An introduction to the fundamental concepts and applications of transformers, induction motors, and single-phase and three-phase power systems.  Design and optimization of power systems based on National Electrical Code guidelines.  Laboratory experiments in the design, operation, and measurement of electromechanical systems.

• ECET 23120 Industrial Controls (3 cr.) P: ECET 10900 and ECET 15700. P: or C: PHYS 21800. Class 3, Lab 2.  An introduction to Industrial Controls with a focus on relay logic and PLC logic.  Design and optimization of control systems based on National Electrical Code guidelines and methods for development of schematics and coding for industrial controls.  Laboratory experiments in the design, coding, operation, and documentation of industrial control systems.

• ECET 28400 Computer Communications (4 cr.) P: ECET 10700. Class 3, Lab 2. An introductory course in data communication systems. The hardware and software issues in computer communications are studied. Emphasis is on hands-on experience in computer communications, such as cabling, use of communication devices and media, choice of networking topologies, protocols, and platforms.

• ECET 30200 Introduction to Control Systems (4 cr.) P: ECET 23100 or ECET 23120. Class 3, Lab 2. A continuation of the study of industrial controls including on-off, open-and closed-loop control systems, and analog-based systems. Major topics include relay controls, PLC, controls, HMI and open-PC controls, and networking.

• ECET 30700 Analog Network Signal Processing (4 cr.) P: ECET 20700 and MATH 22100. Class 3, Lab 2. An advanced course in network analysis that stresses network theorems and solutions of time-domain and frequency-domain problems. Software techniques to solve mathematical problems are employed.

• ECET 30900 Advanced Embedded Microcontrollers (4 cr.) P: ECET 20900. Class 3, Lab 2. A study of the advanced applications of embedded microcontrollers, including use of programmable counter/timer arrays, interrupts, multi-tasking, analog interfaces, hardware abstraction, real-time operating systems, and peripheral device drivers.

• ECET 33100 Generation and Transmission of Electrical Power (4 cr.) P: ECET 20700 and ECET 23100 or ECET 23110. Class 3, Lab 2. A study of the generation and transmission of electrical energy. Includes modeling and analysis of synchronous alternators, transformers, and transmission lines, plus analytical and computer methods of solving load flow and fault conditions on balanced and unbalanced three-phase systems. Techniques used by utilities for protection and economic operation of power systems are introduced.

• ECET 35100 Instrumentation Applications for Technology (3 or 4 cr.) P: MATH 22100, and ECET 11600 or ECET 10700. Class 2 or 3, Lab 2. Introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of instruments. This course covers the procedures and techniques essential to measurement of physical quantities (such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level measurement) and analysis of that data. Students will use data acquisition systems and computer control software to complete laboratory exercises.

• ECET 35700 Real-Time Digital Signal Processing (4 cr.) P: ECET 20900 and Math 22100. P or C: Math 22200. Class 3, Lab 2. Architecture, instruction set, and hardware and software development tools associated with a fixed-point general-purpose DSP processor. Fundamental principles associated with the processing of discrete-time signals and common applications such as waveform generation, FIR and IIR digital filtering, and DFT-and FFT-based spectral analysis and filtering are covered.

• ECET 36000 CIM in Electronics Manufacturing (4 cr.) P: P: ECET 15700 Class 3, Lab 2. This course covers the manufacture and assembly of electronic printed circuit boards from component selection and board layout to soldering and test.  Special Emphasis is placed on high volume manufacturing techniques and state-of-the-art processes, such as surface mount technology (SMT).  Laboratory projects include CAD circuit board layout, using automatic placement and soldering equipment, investigating thermal characteristics of circuit boards, process design and evaluation using SPC techniques.  Effects of manufacturing processes on electrical characteristics are considered.

• ECET 37100 Automation, Instrumentation, and Process Control (3 or 4 cr.) P: ECET 16400 and ECET 23100 or ECET 23120. Class 0 or 2, Lab 4 or 6. A project-oriented course combining key areas of automation, instrumentation, and process control. The course covers automatic testing, computer interfacing, data collection, robotic controls, programmable logic controllers, and graphical process control software. A final project is an integrated system.

• ECET 38100 Electrical Distribution Systems (4 cr.) P: ECET 20700 and ECET 23100 or ECET 23100. Class 3, Lab 2. A study of the design and operation of electric distribution systems. Estimated demand calculations, energy conservation, faults on power systems, power quality, power factor improvement, electric rates, voltage drops, protective devices, illumination, and the applicable portions of the National Electrical Code. Both new facilities and additions to existing facilities are included.

• ECET 41700 Advanced Digital Systems Design with VHDL (4 cr.) P: ECET 15500 and ECET 15700. Class 3, Lab 2. A study of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and complex programmable logic using VHDL, finite-state-machine analysis and design, high-speed digital design considerations, memory systems, digital and analog devices, and A/D and D/A conversion.

• ECET 43400 PC Systems II (4 cr.) P: ECET 20900 and: ECET 16400 or CIT 27000, or CIT 26200. Class 3, Lab 2. Real-time, PC-based operating systems. Programming Graphical User Interfaces for control applications using an object-oriented language. Embedded PC hardware, busses, and peripheral programming. Writing device drivers.

• ECET 48300 Network Fundamentals with Microcontrollers (4 cr.) P: ECET 28400. Class 3, Lab 2. A study of computer networks and industrial network applications. Network protocols, media, and system software are examined. The focus is on the usage of data communication techniques and their applications in the industrial environment. In the laboratory students use utilities to examine different network protocols, configuring network software, using test equipment for analyzing and troubleshooting networks.

• ECET 48404 Emerging Information, Communication and Technologies (4 cr.) P: ECET 28400. Class 3, Lab 2. An advanced course in the Computer Engineering Technology program that introduces and evaluates emerging systems, services and applications in information, communication, and technologies (ICT) areas. In the laboratory, students use utilities to evaluate and analyze various emerging subjects so that certain level of mastery of the subjects can be demonstrated.

• ECET 49000 Senior Design Project Phase I (1 cr.) P: Three 30000- or 40000-level ECET electives. Extensive individual design and development performed in consultation with faculty. Collaboration with industry is encouraged. Evidence of extensive and thorough laboratory work is required. Written and oral presentations are emphasized. Capstone experiences are included as integral parts.

• ECET 49100 Senior Design Project Phase II (2 cr.) P: ECET 49000. P: or C: TCM 37000. A continuation of ECET 49000.

• ECET 49300 Ethics and Professionalism in Technology (1 cr.) P: Senior Standing. Factors involved in the ethical decision making in engineering and technology professions on both a local and global scale will be presented. Workplace issues such as socio-economic and cultural differences, professionalism, ethical codes, employee and community safety, whistle blowing, diversity and sexual harassment will be discussed. Case studies will guide student activities.

• ECET 49900 Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (1-9 cr.) Class 0-4, Lab 2-9. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff.

• ECET 53500 Energy Management (3 cr.) P: TECH 58100 Intro to Facilities Engineering. This course introduces practical procedures to select options in order to operate and maintain commercial buildings to reduce building system energy costs and to help meet environmental standards.

Energy Engineering

• EEN 22000 Fundamentals of Electrochemical Materials & Energy Engineering (3 cr.) P: CHEM C105. C: ME 20000 and EEN 22501. This course examines the chemistry and structure of materials and their correlation with various electrochemical properties including their suitability for use in conversion and storage of electrochemical energy, energy related materials, and chemical and renewable energy sources.

• EEN 22501 Energy Engineering Laboratory I (1 cr.) C: EEN 22000 and ENGR 29700. Experiments on testing thermodynamics, parametric design and electrochemistry.

• EEN 24000 Basic Engineering Mechanics (4 cr.) P: PHYS 15200. C: MATH 26100. This course is an introductory mechanics course in energy engineering, covers force systems and couples, equilibrium, centroids, friction, Kinematics, kinetics of particles & rigid body, Newton's second law, energy, and momentum methods; equations of motions, and application to machine elements.

• EEN 25001 Energy Engineering Laboratory II (1 cr.) C: EEN 26200. Experiments on data analysis, hands-on programming with devices and fabrication.

• EEN 26000 Sustainable Energy (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 10500. C: PHYS 25100 and ME 20000. The objective of this course is to familiarize the students with various forms of available energy.  The concept of these energies in terms of efficiency, raw material, safety, economy and environmental impact will be introduced.

• EEN 26200 Engineering Design, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship (2 cr.) P: ENGR 19600. C: ENGR 29700 and EEN 24000 and COMM-R 110 and ENG-W 131 and EEN 25001. Basic concepts of the design process.  Innovative engineering design of real life application.  Engineering ethics topics.  Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship.  Design projects focus on open-ended problems.  Design modeling, simulation, documentation and communication.  Implementation and use of modern computer tools in solving design problems and completing team design projects in the area of Energy Engineering.

• EEN 29700 Selected Topics in Energy Engineering (0-6 cr.) P: Sophomore standing and/or consent of instructor. Topics of contemporary importance or of special interest in Energy Engineering.

• EEN 31000 Fluid Mechanics (3 cr.) P: ME 20000 and MATH 26600 and EEN 24000. C: EEN 32501. Continua, velocity fields, fluid statics, basic conservation laws for systems and control volumes, dimensional analysis.  Euler and Bernoulli equations, viscous flows, boundary layers, flows in channels and around submerged bodies, and one-dimensional gas dynamics.

• EEN 32501 Energy Engineering Laboratory III (1 cr.) C: EEN 31000 and ME 27200. Experiments on testing of fluid mechanics and energy engineering.

• EEN 33000 Dynamic Systems Modeling and Measurements (3 cr.) P: ECE 20400 and MATH 26600. C: EEN 24000. This course will cover the fundamentals of instrumentation, measurement, and dynamic systems modeling.  Design, selection, and usage of the instrumentation systems and the interpretation of experimental results are also introduced.  Basic concepts of measurements methods, measurement system response, assessment, uncertainty analysis of measured data, sensors, signal conditioning, recording/display devices, digital techniques, instrument interface, and measurement theories on stress and strain, temperature, pressure, fluid flow and velocity will also be covered.  Additionally, fundamentals of dynamic systems including mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems will be introduced.  Laplace transform, block diagram, transient and frequency response of linear first and second order system will be covered as well.

• EEN 34500 Renewable Energy System and Design (3 cr.) P: EEN 26000. C: ME 31400. This course is designed to introduce the system and design of energy conversion and storage devices for renewable energy sources.  Students will first learn about energy sources available on earth including kinetic, solar, and chemical.  Next, the course will provide students with a review of the thermodynamic concepts behind energy constant and energy transfer via an energy conversion device.  Finally, this course will tie together concepts of renewable energy sources and thermodynamics teaching students about design elements for energy conversion and storage devices, in which renewable energy sources are converted and stored.

• EEN 35001 Energy Engineering Laboratory IV (1 cr.) C: ME 31400. Experiments on testing of heat and mass transfer, and energy engineering.

• EEN 39700 Selected Topics in Energy Engineering (0-6 cr.) P: Junior Standing and/or consent of instructor. Topics of contemporary importance or of special interest in Energy Engineering.

• EEN 42501 Energy Engineering Laboratory V (1 cr.) C: ME 48200 Experiments on testing of mechanical measurements, control systems and alternative energy systems.

• EEN 44500 Compressible Flow and Renewable Kinetic Energy Design (3 cr.) P: EEN 31000. This course is designed to introduce compressible flow, turbomachines and design of kinetic energy conversion and storage devices for wind, wave and tidal renewable energy sources.  Students will first learn about compressible flow, turbomachines concepts and kinetic energy sources available on earth.  Next, the course will provide students with analysis, design parameters and control renewable kinetic energies.

• EEN 46200 Capstone Design (3 cr.) P: Senior Standing. C: ME 48200 and EEN 44500. Concurrent engineering design concept is introduced and practiced.  Application of the design is emphasized.  Design problems from all areas of energy engineering are considered.  Contemporary issues pertaining to energy engineering career will be discussed.

• EEN 49700 Selected Topics in Energy Engineering (0-6 cr.) P: Junior standing and/or consent of instructor. Topics of contemporary importance or of special interest in Energy Engineering.

Freshman Engineering

• ENGR 20000 Cooperative Education Practice I (1 cr.)

  Semester of external career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career.

  *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

• ENGR 20000 Career Enrichment Internship I (1 cr.)

  Semester of external career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career.

  *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

• ENGR 25000 Cooperative Education Practice II (1 cr.)

  Semester of external career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career.

  *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

• ENGR 25010 Career Enrichment Internship II (1 cr.)

  Semester of external career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career.

  *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

• ENGR 30000 Cooperative Education Practice III (1 cr.) Semester of External career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career. *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

• ENGR 30010 Career Enrichment Internship III (1 cr.) Semester of External career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career. *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

• ENGR 35000 Cooperatice Education Practice IV (1 cr.) Semester of External career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career. *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

• ENGR 40000 Cooperatice Education Practice V (1 cr.) Semester of External career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career. *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

• TECH 20000 Cooperative Education Practice I (1-3 cr.)

  Semester of External career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career.

  *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

• TECH 20010 Career Enrichment Internship I (1-3 cr.)

  Semester of External career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career.

  *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

• TECH 25000 Cooperative Education Practice II (1-3 cr.)

  Semester of External career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career.

  *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

• TECH 25010 Career Enrichment Internship II (1-3 cr.)

  Semester of external career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career.

  *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

• TECH 30000 Cooperative Education Practice III (1-3 cr.)

  Semester of External career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career.

  *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

• TECH 30010 Career Enrichment Internship III (1-3 cr.)

  Semester of external career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career.

  *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

• TECH 35000 Cooperative Education Practice IV (1-3 cr.)

  Semester of External career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career.

  *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

• TECH 45000 Cooperative Education Practice V (1-3 cr.)

  Semester of External career related experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career.

  *A minimum of 10 weeks and 200 hours are required for credit.

Freshman Engineering

• TECH 10200 First Year Seminar for Technology Majors (1 cr.) This course offers new and prospective technology majors strategies for success in college.  Students work with an instructional team to develop the necessary skills to successfully transition to the university environment.

• TECH 10400 Technical Graphics Communications (3 cr.) This course is an introduction to the graphic language used to communicate design ideas using CAD. Topics include: Sketching, multiview drawings, auxiliary views, sections views, pictorial views and dimensioning practices as well as an introduction to three-dimensional modeling, lighting and rendering.

• TECH 10500 Introduction to Engineering Technology (3 cr.) Introduction to the different disciplines incorporated in engineering technology as well as the skill set needed to be a successful student in engineering technology. Focus will be on individual and professional development, problem identification, developing analytical skills, time and resource management, project planning, design, implementation and evaluation, and oral and written communication in the engineering technology profession.

• ENGR 19000 An Introduction to Engineering Design (3 cr.)

• ENGR 19500 Selected Topics in Engineering (Variable Titles) (0-3 cr.)

  The following are the variable titles and course descriptions for ENGR 19500.

  Selected Topics in Engineering I (0-3 credits) Selected topics in general or interdisciplinary engineering

  First Year Engineering Projects (1-2 credit)

  Introduction to the engineering Profession (1 credit) Class 1 P: none.  This course introduces students to the engineering profession and to campus resources.  The course is designed to help students develop essential communication and thinking skills along with the study and time-management skills needed for success in studying engineering.  Collaborative techniques used in engineering practice are utilized.

• ENGR 19600 Introduction to Engineering (3 cr.) C: MATH 15400 or MATH 15900 or equivalent. Class 2, Lab 2. An overview of the engineering profession and methodologies of engineering design. Students develop skills using computer-aided design and simulation software for engineering systems. Projects and homework are implemented and tested in a laboratory environment. The course also introduces the students to standard computer application software and university network and software resources.

• ENGR 19700 Introduction to Programming Concepts (2 cr.) C: MATH 16500. Class 1, Lab 2. Basic concepts and applications of software programming for solving engineering problems. Topics include techniques for developing structured algorithms, data input and output, conditional statements, loops, recursion, functions, arrays, and elementary concepts in mathematical programming. Examples, homework, and applications of programming concepts make extensive use of the C programming language.

• ENGR 29700 Computer Tools for Engineering (1 cr.) P: ENGR 19700. Class 1. Introduction to the use of Matlab for solving engineering problems. Topics include computational methods, data input and output, plotting and curvefittting, functions, conditional statements, loops, and introduction to Matlab toolboxes.

• TECH 30100 Renewable Energy Systems (3 cr.) Course provides the students with an introduction to renewable energy sources.  Topics include photovoltaic, solar thermal systems, fuel-cells, hydrogen, wind power, waste heat, bio-fuels, wave/tidal power, geothermal power and hydroelectric.  Analysis of technical, economic, environment, politics, and social policy are integral components of the course.

• TECH 30200 Introduction to Green Building Technology (3 cr.) This course examines, discusses and analyzes buildings.  In particular, it delves into an introduction into green building science and technology.  Building systems and assemblies (both residential and commercial) will be discussed and will include topics such as the principles of: thermal efficiency and comfort, climate, shading, site design, daylighting, efficient building envelopes and mechanical equipment.  An emphasis will be placed upon interpreting, designing, assessing and applying green solutions and details for building construction purposes.

• TECH 30300 Energy Efficiency and Auditing (3 cr.) Course discusses fundamentals of energy efficiency and energy auditing.  Students will analyze audit data, research energy improvement measures, and prepare recommendations.  Topics include energy audit process, energy audit reports, energy bill analysis, economic analysis, audit instrumentation, and will include a subset of the following: building envelope, electrical system, HVAC system, waste heat recover, lighting, cogeneration, and other prevalent commercial/industrial systems.

• TECH 30400 Green Building Information Modeling (3 cr.) This course examines the BIM or Building Information Modeling approach to the design and construction of buildings.  Topics include, but are not limited to: parametric modeling, interoperability, clash detection and BIM implications for architects, engineers, interior designers, managers and contractors.  An emphasis will be placed upon interpreting, designing, and assessing how sustainable technologies (e.g., energy efficiency) can be assessed using BIM tools and modeling techniques.

• TECH 40200 Emerging Green Technologies (3 cr.) This course will allow for examination of the very latest emergent green technologies in renewable energy, green buildings, and sustainable design, as well as, other green technology emerging in the marketplace or in development stages.  Students will be immersed in the study of technology that is on the "bleeding edge" of technological development worldwide.

• TECH 49100 Senior Seminar for Engineering Technology (1 cr.) A seminar course for programs in Engineering Technology that evaluates current practices and trends in engineering and technological industry through active learning processes.

Healthcare Engineering Technology Management (HETM)

• HETM 10500 Introduction to HETM (1 cr.) Class 1. Students will explore the discipline of healthcare engineering technology management (HETM) and the professional practice of technicians in the field.  Certification, codes of ethics, and potential career paths will be explored.  A visit to a clinical HETM department will be included in the experience.

• HETM 20200 Networking & Data Comm for Healthcare Equip (3 cr.) P: ECET 10900 Students explore basic networking concepts used in the clinical patient care environment.  Security measures and communication protocols used within the patent care setting will be applied in a network.  Networking topologies will be simulated and constructed.  Failures will be diagnosed.  HIPAA data recovery requirements will be studied and implemented with sample patient data.

• HETM 21900 PC & Microprocessors for HETM (3 cr.) P: ECET 10900 This course explores fundamental computer and microprocessor components and theory including applications in health care technology.  Hardware and software in specific clinical equipment will be discussed.

• HETM 22000 Applied Human Biology for HETM (3 cr.) P: ENG-W 131 or equivalent Class 3. This course presents the human biology, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology essential for biomedical equipment technicians and the devices involved in patient care. Focus is on the vocabulary necessary for effective medical communication skills in the hospital environment as part of the health care team.

• HETM 22500 Healthcare Tech Diagnostics + Repair (3 cr.) P: ECET 10900. This course will explore fundamental repair theory and applications of technology used in the clinical setting, switching logic and controls, and systems repair in medical devices.

• HETM 24000 The Technology of Patient Care (3 cr.) P: HETM 22000 and ECET 10700 Class 3. An overview of medical equipment used in the hospital and other medical environments to diagnose and treat patients. Sensors and physiological signals will be explained. Equipment found in various hospital departments and medical specialties will also be discussed. Patient safety and regulations will be emphasized.

• HETM 29000 Biomedical Equipment Technician Practicum (4 cr.) P: HETM 32000 or C: HETM 32000. Class 3. Practice working in industry as a BMET. Students work on a variety of medical equipment and job tasks. Students receive some training in the form of in service and orientation programs. An employer evaluation, student report and a minimum of 180 work hours are required. Students may need to successfully complete a criminal background check.

• HETM 29500 HETM Internship (1 cr.) P: Completion of HETM 24000 with a grade of C or better, overall GPA of 2.0 or higher. C: P or C: HETM 32500. Students experience an internship in the clinical setting exploring the professional practice of healthcare technology and the support of patient care.  Students receive training through in-service and orientation programs.  A minimum of 180 work hours are required.  Students may be required to pass a physical exam, TB test, background check or proof of immunizations including Rubella.

• HETM 29900 Biomedical Engineering Technology (1-3 cr.) Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff.

• HETM 30100 Medical Device Financial Planning (3 cr.) P: HETM 29500 or equivalent. Students will study medical device financial planning and life cycle management including pre-purchase specification and evaluation, clinical staff needs assessment, installation, training, repair and maintenance, performance assurance, and decommissioning/replacement.

• HETM 30200 Interoperability of Healthcare Devices (3 cr.) P: HETM 20200. Students explore the clinical applications of computer networks, integrated medical devices, and interoperability.  Special emphasis will be on technology specific to healthcare such as electronic medical records, health information exchanges, and data exchanges standards.  HIPAA compliance associated with physiological data will be explored as well as clinical workflow and software.

• HETM 31500 Introduction to Imaging Modalities (3 cr.) P: HETM 24000 The fundamentals of diagnostic imaging equipment will be explored.  The principles of x-ray-based systems will be explored.  Components and features of MRI, ultrasound, PET, and nuclear medicine will be discussed.  Image storage and communication protocols will be presented.

• HETM 32500 Healthcare Devices and Systems (3 cr.) P: HETM 24000 C or better, HETM 22500 and ECET 15700. Hands-on exploration of the professional practice of the support of technology involved in patient care.  Topics will include patient monitoring equipment, IV and PCA pumps, surgical equipment, infection control and safety, life support equipment, and an overview of imaging modalities.

• HETM 39900 Biomedical Engineering Technology (1-3 cr.) Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff.

• HETM 40100 Clinical Applications of RFID (3 cr.) P: HETM 21900 Radio frequency identification technology fundamentals will be explored as well as applications within the clinical setting.  Current technologies, vendors, and trends will be discussed.

• HETM 40200 Networking for Healthcare Systems (3 cr.) P: HETM 30200 and HETM 32500 Students explore the clinical applications of computer networks, integrated medical devices, interoperability, and electronic medical records.  Special emphasis will be on security and HIPAA compliance associated with physiological data.  Hands-on learning will be involve campus-area hospitals.

• HETM 42000 Technology and Special Populations (3 cr.) P: HETM 32500 or equivalent. Class 3. This course focuses on special patient populations in the clinical environment and the equipment that supplements their care. Groups would include neonates, cardiac intensive care patients, surgical patients and trauma. Emphasis is placed on medical needs and the related technologies.

• HETM 44000 Codes, Regulation & Patient Safety (3 cr.) P: HETM 32500 or equivalent. Class 3. This course explores applicable NFPA 99, JCAHO, CLIA and other regulatory agencies and their regulations governing medical equipment in the clinical environment. Case studies will be used to provide examples of interpretation and application.

• HETM 46000 System Engr Tech for Healthcare (3 cr.) P: HETM 29500 Participants will gain insight into the analysis of multiple-entity clinical systems involving healthcare technology.  Focus will include process analysis and improvement to satisfy clinical customer needs.  Course content will explore the interdisciplinary efforts related to support the development, verification, deployment, integration, operations and user training of complex systems involving healthcare technology, as well as the creation of information about system performance associated with management decision making.

• HETM 47000 Special Topics in Healthcare Technology Management (3 cr.) P: HETM 29500 This course will focus on current issues and discussion of trends in the healthcare technology management profession.  Current journal articles and research will support the discussions.

• HETM 49000 Project Planning and Design (1 cr.) P: Three HETM 30000 or 40000 level courses and HETM 29500 Students are expected to prepare an individual design in collaboration with industry and or the clinical setting. This course will introduce the applications of project management to the student's design. Topics include project scope, scheduling, resource limitations, stakeholder interactions, delivery and quality assurance.

• HETM 49100 BMET Senior Project (3 cr.) P: Three HETM 30000 or 40000 level courses and HETM 49000. Class 3. Extensive individual design and/or evaluation performed in collaboration with faculty and health care team members. Project is performed under the supervision of health care team members. Relation to the clinical environment required. Written and oral presentation of results are required.

• HETM 49200 Capstone Project (1 cr.) P: HETM 49000 Extensive individual design and/or evaluation performed in collaboration with faculty and health care team members.  Project is performed under the supervision of health care team members.  Relation to the clinical environment required.  Written and oral presentations of results are required.

• HETM 49300 HETM Ethics and Professionalism (1 cr.) P: HETM 29500 and Senior Standing in Program. Students will explore ethical, social, political, legal and ecological issues that practicing BMETs may encounter. Particular emphasis will be placed on patient safety and privacy issues.

• HETM 49900 Biomedical Engineering Technology (1-3 cr.) Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff.

Industrial Engineering Technology

• IET 10400 Industrial Organization (3 cr.) Class 3. A detailed survey of organizational structure: operations, finances, marketing, accounting, management, planning, control, personnel, quality, safety, wages, policy, and the human factors necessary for effective management.

• IET 15000 Quantitative Methods for Technology (3 cr.) P: MATH 15900 or MATH 15400. Application of statistical techniques to typical problems in technology. Topics include data collection, descriptive statistics calculation, hypothesis testing, sampling, continuous and discrete distributions, probability, and related topics. The course also introduces the use of spreadsheet and other software to solve statistical calculations. Introduction to SPC is included.

• IET 20400 Maintaining Quality (3 cr.) P: MATH 15300 and MATH 15400, or MATH 15900. Class 2, Lab 2. An analysis of the basic principles of quality control. Includes statistical aspects of tolerances; basic concept of probabilities; frequency distribution; X and R charts; and uses of mechanical, electronic, air, and light devices for checking and measuring levels of quality acceptance.

• IET 24000 Quality Techniques for Electronics Manufacturing (3 cr.) P: IET 15000. Survey of contemporary quality concepts and techniques. Topics include total quality management philosophy, process improvement, vendor certification, quality systems, ISO 9000 documentation, electronics industry quality applications, SPC, introduction to design experiments, basic reliability concepts, testing, and related topics. Team approaches to quality improvement and the application of the basic quality tools to improve processes are covered.

• IET 30000 Metrology for Quality Assurance (3 cr.) P: MET 10500 and MATH 15900 or equivalent. Class 2, Lab 2. An analysis of the basic principles of linear and geometric dimensional metrology. Topics include basic measuring instruments; mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and optical measuring instruments; quality data acquisition systems; coordinate measuring machines; attribute gaging; geometric functional gaging; surface integrity determination; and geometric profile measurement.

• IET 30100 Cost Evaluation and Control (3 cr.) Class 3. Designing, installing, and improving standard cost systems in industry, including the establishment of basic standards. Development of the mechanics of operating control reports using principles of management by exception. Emphasis on use of electronic data processing for establishing and analyzing production cost standards.

• IET 35000 Engineering Economy (3 cr.) P: MET 10500 or TECH 10500 Class 3. Examines the concepts and techniques of analysis useful in evaluating the worth of systems, products, and services in relation to their cost. The objective is to help students grasp the significance of the economic aspects of engineering and to become proficient in the evaluation of engineering proposals in terms of worth and cost. Project analysis will require computer proficiency. Not open to students who have credit for IET 25000.

• IET 36400 Quality Control (3 cr.) Class 3. The course is aimed at determining customer needs and wants, interpreting these into a design during production, follow-up on field performance, and feeding back quality information to further improve the quality system.

• IET 37400 Nondestructive Testing (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. Study of industrial X-ray and ultrasonic inspection, surface penetrant inspection, magnetic particle and holography applications, and laser interferometry.

• IET 45400 Statistical Process Control (3 cr.) P: IET 15000. Class 3. Design and analysis of statistical process control charts and industrial sampling plans. Not open to students who have credit for 35400.

• IET 47400 Quality Improvement of Products and Processes (3 cr.) P: IET 45400 or consent of instructor. Class 3. Introduction to experimental design to improve products or processes. Topics include fractional factorial experiments, response curves, experimental noise, orthogonal arrays, and ANOVA. DOE using classical and Taguchi techniques. Introduction to QFD, FEMQ, and Six Sigma for quality improvements.

• IET 59800 Directed MS Project (3 cr.) Formal investigation of a particular problem under the guidance of a member of the staff.

Interior Design Technology

• INTR 10300 Introduction to Interior Design (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. An overview of the field of interior design, its history, and theory. An application of the principles and elements of interior design. design process, basic hand drafting, lettering, finish and color board construction/layout is included. This course is for those who are seeking or considering a degree in Interior Design.

• INTR 12400 Space Planning for Interiors (3 cr.) P: INTR 10300. Class 2, Lab 2. Introduction to the fundamentals of design for human activity, standards for space, programming, and graphic communication. Introduction to codes, ADA guidelines and Universal Design. Manual drafting/drawing.

• INTR 12500 Color and Lighting of Interiors (3 cr.) P: INTR 10300 and HER-E 109. Class 2, Lab 2. Exploration of the physiological, psychological, and phenomenal aspects of color and light in interior spaces. Application includes specification and selection of lighting fixtures and light sources.

• INTR 15100 Textiles for Interiors (3 cr.) P: INTR 10300 and HER E109. Class 3. An extensive study of textiles: fiber types, yarn production, fabric construction, finishing, coloring, and printing. Focus on application of textiles for use in residential and commercial interiors.

• INTR 20200 Interior Materials and Applications (3 cr.) P: INTR 10300. Class 2, Lab 2. Analyzes information related to use and specification of surfacing materials applied in interior design projects. The role of green design is introduced, and ecological issues are integrated into each category of materials analyzed.

• INTR 20400 History of Interiors and Furniture I (3 cr.) Class 3. A survey of historical development of interiors, furniture, and decorative arts from early history to 1800 (early neoclassic). Emphasis is on design motifs, ornamentation, and furniture styles. This course is delivered entirely online.

• INTR 22400 Residential I, Kitchen and Bath (3 cr.) P: INTR 12400, INTR 20200, and ART 12000. Class 2, Lab 2. This studio class emphasizes the design of kitchen and bath spaces, including the development of floor plans, mechanical plans, elevations, and working drawings. NKBA guidelines will be heavily explored. Manual drafting/drawing.

• INTR 22500 Three-Dimensional Interior Design Studio (3 cr.) P: INTR 12400, INTR 12500, and ART 15500. Class 2, Lab 2. This studio class examines the fundamentals of three-dimensional design, detailing and documentation along with 3D thinking and visualization of design solutions sensitive to functional, ergonomic and aesthetic objectives.

• INTR 22600 Commercial Interiors I (3 cr.) P: INTR 12400, INTR 12500, INTR 20200, and ART 15500. Class 2, Lab 2. This studio course emphasizes the elements used in development of non-residential space. Studies include technological and building requirements, programming, ADA guidelines, material selection and presentation, building and life-safety codes, square footage and space planning standards.

• INTR 30400 History of American Interiors and Furniture II (3 cr.) P: INTR 20400 Class 3. The survey of historical development of interiors, furniture, and decorative arts beginning with 1800 late Neoclassic and American Federal through the 20th Century. Emphasis is on design motifs, ornamentation, and furniture styles.

• INTR 32400 Residential II: Housing Design (3 cr.) P: INTR 22400, INTR 22500, and MATH 15400. Class 2, Lab 2. The studio class will emphasize the design of residential space, recognizing design development as a process. Programming and space planning, schematic and design development, working drawings, plans, decorative elements, finish and material selection, budget and client presentations will also be covered.

• INTR 32500 Environmental Lighting and Design (3 cr.) P: INTR 22600 and MATH 15400. Class 2, Lab 2, The study and practice of interior lighting fundamentals with an emphasis on environmentally efficient lighting systems and energy economy. Through the design process and execution of luminaire layouts, students will examine the visual process, lamp and luminaire selection, calculation methods, lighting controls and evaluation of effective solutions.

• INTR 32600 Commercial Interiors II (3 cr.) P: INTR 22600 and MATH 15400. Class 2, Lab 2, This studio course emphasizes the elements used in development of nonresidential space. Studies include technological and building requirements; building and life-safety codes, ADA guidelines, square footage and space planning standards, and material selection. Heavy emphasis on the planning of systems furniture.

• INTR 42600 Evidence Based Design (3 cr.) P: INTR 32600 Class 2, Lab 2 This studio course emphasizes the principles and process of design for health care and other facilities. Additionally, students will explore evidence based design practices, as well as codes and barrier free guidelines specific to health care issues in designing such spaces and buildings. Wayfinding, security, human behavior, specifications, presentations and documentation are also examined.

• INTR 42800 Interior Design Capstone Design Project (3 cr.) C: INTR 48000. Class 2, Lab 2 In this B.S. Capstone course the designer tackles a semester long advanced design problem by applying the design process from project obtainment through construction documents. This class must be taken in conjunction with INTR 480.

• INTR 45200 Interior Building Systems (3 cr.) P: ART 22200. Class 2, Lab 2. A survey course of building systems that covers the design implications of heating, air-conditioning, plumbing, security and electrical systems of primarily commercial buildings.

• INTR 45300 Business Practices - Interior Design (3 cr.) P: Senior Standing. Class 3 This course discusses professional skills, such as developing your resume/portfolio and interviewing for an interior design/architectural technology position, and emphasizes the tools and processes required to succeed in professional practice. This course is delivered entirely online.

• INTR 48000 Senior Thesis Project (3 cr.) C: INTR 42800. An instructor mentored research methods and application project relative to the Interior Design Technology major. This class must be taken in conjunction with INTR 42800.

• INTR 49500 Sustainable Design in Engineering and Technology (3 cr.) P: Senior Standing. Class 3 Students learn to create ecological solutions with their unique disciplines. A theoretical framework on Green Design is used to identify and apply LEED concepts. Environmental concerns for better air quality and other global environment issues are explored.

Mechanical Engineering

• ME 20000 Thermodynamics I (3 cr.) P: PHYS 15200. C: MATH 26100 and EEN 22501 and CHEM-C 105. First and second laws, entropy, reversible and irreversible processes, properties of pure substances. Application to engineering problems.

• ME 22501 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I (1 cr.) C: ME 20000 and ENGR 29700. Experiements in thermodynamics, parametric design and component fabrication.

• ME 25001 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II (1 cr.) C: ME 26200. Experiments on data analysis, hands-on programming with devices and fabrication.

• ME 26200 Engineering Design, Ethics and Entrepreneurship (2 cr.) P: ENGR 19600 and ENGR 29700 and ME 27000 and ENG-W 131 and COMM-R 110 and ME 25001. Basic concepts of the design process. Innovative engineering design of real life applications. Engineering ethics topics. Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship. Design projects focus on open-ended problems. Design modeling, simulation, documentation and communication. Implementation and use of modern computer tools in solving design problems and completing team design projects in the area of Mechanical Engineering.

• ME 27000 Basic Mechanics (3 cr.) P: PHYS 15200. C: MATH 26100. Fundamental concepts of mechanics, force systems and couples, free body diagrams, and equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Distributed forces; centroids and centers of gravity of lines, areas, and volumes. Second moment of area, volumes, and masses. Principal axes and principal moments of inertia. Friction and the laws of dry friction. Application to structures and machine elements, such as bars, beams, trusses, and friction devices.

• ME 27200 Mechanics of Materials (3 cr.) P: ME 27000. Analysis of stress and strain; equations of equilibrium and compatibility; stress/strain laws; extension, torsion, and bending of bars; membrane theory of pressure vessels; elastic stability; selected topics.

• ME 27400 Basic Mechanics II (3 cr.) P: ME 27000. C: MATH 26600. Kinematics of particles in rectilinear and curvilinear motion. Kinetics of particles, Newton's second law, energy, and momentum methods. Systems of particles, kinematics and plane motion of rigid bodies, forces and accelerations, energy and momentum methods. Kinetics, equations of motions, energy and momentum methods for rigid bodies in three-dimensional motion. Application to projectiles, gyroscopes, machine elements, and other engineering systems.

• ME 29500 Engineering Topics (1-5 cr.) Topics of contemporary importance or of special interest that are outside the scope of the standard undergraduate curriculum can be offered temporarily under the selected topics category until the course receives a permanent number.

• ME 31000 Fluid Mechanics (3 cr.) P: ME 20000 and MATH 26600 and ME 27400. C: ME 32501. Continua, velocity fields, fluid statics, basic conservation laws for systems and control volumes, dimensional analysis. Euler and Bernoulli equations, viscous flows, boundary layers, flows in channels and around submerged bodies, and one-dimensional gas dynamics.

• ME 31400 Heat and Mass Transfer (3 cr.) P: ME 31000. Fundamental principles of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation; mass transfer by diffusion and convection. Application to engineering situations.

• ME 32501 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory III (1 cr.) C: ME 31000 and ME 27200. Experiments on testing of mechanics of materials and fluid mechanics.

• ME 32600 Engineering Project Management (3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing. Project management is an important skill that is needed in the private and public sectors as well as specialty businesses. This course explores the challenges facing today's project managers and provides a broad understanding of the project management environment focused on multiple aspects of the project.

• ME 32700 Engineering Economics (3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing. Engineering economics is the application of economic techniques to the evaluation of design and engineering alternatives. The role of engineering economics is to assess the appropriateness of a given project, estimate its value, and justify it from an engineering standpoint. This course covers the time value of money and other cash-flow concepts, reviews economic practices and techniques used to evaluate and optimize engineering decisions, and discusses the principles of benefit-cost analysis.

• ME 33000 Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems (3 cr.) P: ECE 20400 and MATH 26600. C: ME 27400. Introduction to dynamic engineering systems; electrical, mechanical, fluid, and thermal components; linear system response; Fourier series and Laplace transform.

• ME 34000 Dynamic Systems and Measurements (2 cr.) P: ME 33000. C: STAT Elective. Modeling and formulation of differential equations for dynamic systems, including mechanical vibratory systems, thermal systems, fluid systems, electrical systems, and instrumentation systems. Analysis of dynamic systems and measuring devices including transient response and frequency response techniques, mechanical systems, transducers, and operational amplifiers. Consideration of readout devices and their responses to constant, transient, and steady-state sinusoidal phenomena. Calibration and data analysis techniques are introduced. Both analog and digital computation are included.

• ME 34400 Introduction to Engineering Materials (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 105 and Junior standing in engineering. Class 3. Introduction to the structure and properties of engineering materials, including metals, alloys, ceramics, plastics, and composites. Characteristics and processing affecting behavior of materials in service.

• ME 35001 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory IV (1 cr.) C: ME 31400 and ME 37200. Experiments on testing of dynamic systems, heat and mass transfer, and materials.

• ME 37200 Design of Mechanisms (3 cr.) P: ME 26200 and ME 27200 and ME 27400. This course presents fundamental concepts on kinematics and dynamic analysis of linkages and mechanical systems; analytical and graphical approaches to analysis; vector loop and relative velocity/acceleration solutions; design and analysis of cams and gears.

• ME 39700 Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering (0-6 cr.) P: Junior Standing and/or Consent of Instructor. Topics of contemporary importance or of special interest in Mechanical Engineering.

• ME 40200 Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System (3 cr.) P: ME 27200. Mechanical design of organisms, with emphasis on the mechanics of the musculoskeletal system. Selected topics in prosthesis design and biomaterials; emphasis on the unique biological criteria that must be considered in biomechanical engineering design.

• ME 40500 Seminar & Fundamentals of Engineering Review (1 cr.) P: ME 34400, ME 37200, and Senior Standing. C: ME 48200 A seminar series on mechanical engineering career options and guidance, professional development and licensing, and preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.

• ME 41400 Thermal-Fluid Systems Design (3 cr.) P: ME 26200 and STAT Elective. C: ME 31400. Application of basic heat transfer and fluid flow concepts to design of the thermal-fluid systems. Emphasis on design theory and methodology. Design experience in thermal-fluid areas such as piping systems, heat exchangers, HVAC, and energy systems. Design projects are selected from industrial applications and conducted by teams.

• ME 42501 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory V (1 cr.) C: ME 48200. Experiments on testing of mechanical measurements and control systems.

• ME 43000 Power Engineering (3 cr.) P: ME 20000. Rankine cycle analysis, fossil-fuel steam generators, energy balances, fans, pumps, cooling towers, steam turbines, availability (second law) analysis of power systems, energy management systems, and rate analysis.

• ME 43300 Principles of Turbomachinery (3 cr.) P: ME 20000 and ME 31000. Unified treatment of principles underlying fluid mechanic design of hydraulic pumps, turbines, and gas compressors. Similarity and scaling laws. Cavitation. Analysis of radial and axial flow machines. Blade element performance. Radial equilibrium theory. Centrifugal pump design. Axial compressor design.

• ME 44600 CAD/CAM Theory and Application (3 cr.) P: ME 26200, ENGR 19600, and ENGR 29700, or consent of instructor. Introduction to computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) theory and applications. Topics include CAD/CAM systems and integration, geometric modeling, process planning, and tool path generation, CAD/CAM interfacing with CNC (computer numerically controlled) machines, machining, and CNC programming. Projects involve CAD/CAM-based product development cycle. Hands-on experience is attained through laboratory experiment and actual CNC manufacturing.

• ME 45000 Introduction to Computer-Aided Engineering (3 cr.) P: ME 26200 and 27200. Introduction to the use of finite element methods for analysis and design. Applications involving stress analysis and heat transfer of solids. The use of existing software and hardware for computer-aided engineering.

• ME 45310 Machine Design (3 cr.) C: ME 37200. This course prepares the student to:  apply basic mechanics (statics and dynamics), mechanics of materials, and probability and statistics to the analysis and design of machines and machine components; design for strength of various machine components; study of stress/strain and force/deflection relations in machine components; understand fundamental approaches to stress and fatigue analysis and failure prevention; incorporate design methods for machine components such as shafts, bearings, springs, gears, clutches, breaks, chains, belts, and bolted and welded joints; and solve open-ended machine design problems involving structural analysis, life prediction, cost, reliability analysis, and technical communication.

• ME 45800 Composite Materials (3 cr.) P: ME 27200. Potential applications of composite materials. Basic concepts of fiber reinforced composites, manufacturing, micro and macro-mechanics, and static analysis of composite laminates. Performance (fatigue and fracture) and their application to engineering design.

• ME 46200 Capstone Design (4 cr.) P: ME 34400 and ME 37200. C: ME 49700 and ME 48200 and either ME 41400 or ME 45310. Concurrent engineering design concept is introduced. Application of the design is emphasized. Design problems from all areas of mechanical engineering are considered.

• ME 47200 Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3 cr.) P: ME 27200 and MATH 26600. Studies of stresses and strains in three-dimensional elastic problems. Failure theories and yield criteria. Bending of curved beams. Torsion of bars with noncircular cross sections. Beams on elastic foundation. Energy methods. Selected topics. Students may not receive credit for both ME 47200 and ME 55000.

• ME 47400 Vibration Analysis (3 cr.) P: ME 27200, ME 27400, and ME 33000. Introduction to simple vibratory motions, such as undamped and damped free and forced vibrations, vibratory systems with more than one degree of freedom, Coulomb damping, transverse vibration of beams, torsional vibration, critical speed of shafts, and applications.

• ME 48200 Control System Analysis and Design (3 cr.) P: ME 34000. Classical feedback concepts, root locus, Bode and Nyquist techniques, state-space formulation, stability, design applications.

• ME 49100 Engineering Design Project (1-2 cr.) P: Senior standing and consent of a faculty sponsor. The student selects an engineering design project and works under the direction of the faculty sponsor. Suitable projects may be from the local industrial, municipal, state, and educational communities. May be repeated for up to 4 credit hours.

• ME 49700 Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering (1-6 cr.) Topics of contemporary importance or of special interest that are outside the scope of the standard undergraduate curriculum can be offered temporarily under the selected topics category until the course receives a permanent number.

• ME 50000 Advanced Thermodynamics (3 cr.) P: ME 31000. Class 3. The empirical, physical basis of the laws of thermodynamics. Availability concepts and applications. Properties and relations between properties in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. The criteria of equilibrium. Application to a variety of systems and problems including phase and reaction equilibrium.

• ME 50101 Energy Assessment of Industrial Processes (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent. The course provides and analyzes methodologies for improving energy efficiency in the manufacturing sector. The manufacturing equipment and processes will be analyzed in terms of energy consumption and optimization. It provides the technical and analytical foundation for students on assessing industrial processes to evaluate measures for optimizing energy efficiency in industrial, electrical, motor drive, compressed air, process heating, process cooling, lighting, space conditioning, combined heat and power systems. This course is designed for students who are interested in energy efficiency.

• ME 50102 Energy Management Principles (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent. This course provides energy management principles for industrial applications. Various energy management methods, commitments, and strategies for continuous improvement as well as international standards will be analyzed and integrated. This course emphasizes real world applications including: critiquing utility rates structure and assessing costs; characterizing and quantifying energy saving opportunities at industrial facilities; determining investment payback scenarios and considerations.

• ME 50103 Industrial Energy Assessment: Tools and Applications (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent. This course synthesizes advanced energy efficiency, energy auditing, and energy assessment methods and practices. Several types of industrial audits will be analyzed with respect to the methods, tools (hand and software), and industrial applications. Topics include: the audit process for energy, industrial productivity, and waste stream audits; audit components: energy bill analysis and economic analysis; audit system mechanics related to building envelop, electrical system, HVAC system, waste heat recovery, lighting, cogeneration, and other prevalent industrial systems; and measurement instrumentation issues for each industrial system. Students will enhance learning from a class project, which requires completion of an industrial scale energy audit.

• ME 50104 Powertrain Integration (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. Class 3. The holistic view of powertrain development that includes engine, transmission, and drivline is now well accepted. Current trends indicate an increasing range of engines and transmissions in the future with, consequently, a greater diversity of combinations. Coupled with the increasing introduction of hybrid vehicles, the scope for research, novel developments and new products is clear. This course discusses engines, transmissions, and drivelines in relation to their interfaces with chassis systems. This course also explores the concept to market evolution as well as powertrain and chassis integration. Novel concepts relating, for example, to continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) and hybridization are discussed, as well as approaches to modeling, analysis, and simulation.

• ME 50105 Hybrid & Electric Transportation (3 cr.) P: ME 48200 or ECE 38200. Familiarity with MATLAB / SIMULINK. Class 3. This course will cover fundamentals of hybrid electric and battery electric transportation systems with particular emphasis on automotive vehicles. It will cover basic powertrain configurations of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). The principal element of these powertrain will be discussed: Battery, Electric Motor, Engine, Transmission. This course will cover fundamental design concepts for HEV/PHEV and BEV powertrain. Efficient methods of component sizing via appropriate modeling and analysis methodologies will also be introduced. A basic introduction to power electronic components and microprocessor based controllers for these powertrains will also be given. An in-depth coverage will be given on the energy and power management of HEV/PHEV and BEV powertrain once the design is complete. Introduction of various concepts and terminologies, the state of the art development, energy conversion and storage options, modeling, analysis, system integration and basic principles of vehicle controls will be covered as well. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to follow the literature on these subjects and perform modeling, design, analysis and development work in this field. A field demonstration of a PHEV will be used to further enhance the learning experience in this course.

• ME 50400 Automotive Control (3 cr.) P: ECE 38200 or ME 48200 or equivalent, and familiarity with MATLAB. Class 3. Concepts of automotive control. Electro-mechanical systems that are controlled by electronic control modules via an appropriate algorithm (such as fuel injection timing control, emission control, transmission clutch control, anti-lock brake control, traction control, stability control, etc.). In-depth coverage on modeling and control of these automotive systems. MATLAB/SIMULINK modeling and simulation.

• ME 50601 Design Optimization Methods (3 cr.) P: MATh 26100 and MATH 26600. In this course the general theory of optimization, concepts and problems statement are presented.  Methods for minimization of a function of one or n variables with and without constraints are discussed.  Response surface methods and design of experiments are shown to significantly reduce analysis time.  Applications using a commercial software package to solve typical engineering design optimization problems are demonstrated.  Uncertainty in the design process is introduced.  In addition to engineering, the methods studied can be applied to a variety of diverse disciplines such as finance, investment portfolio management, and life sciences.

• ME 50900 Intermediate Fluid Mechanics (3 cr.) P: ME 31000. Class 3. Fluid properties, basic laws for a control volume, kinematics of fluid flow, dynamics of frictionless incompressible flow, basic hydrodynamics, equations of motion of viscous flow, viscous flow applications, boundary layer theory, wall turbulence, and lift and drag of immersed bodies.

• ME 51000 Gas Dynamics (3 cr.) P: ME 31000. Class 3. Flow of compressible fluids. One-dimensional flows including basic concepts, isentropic flow, normal and oblique shock waves, Rayleigh line, Fanno line, and simple waves. Multidimensional flows including general concepts, small perturbation theory for linearized flows, and method of characteristics for nonlinear flows.

• ME 51201 Energy Storage Devices and systems (3 cr.) P: CHEM- 106 and PHYS 25100 and ME 20000. Fundamental principles of battery science and engineering (battery reactions, charge and mass transport in batteries, battery safety, battery management, and materials development in the batteries, battery system designs and integrations), current state-of-the-art battery technology and the current technical challenges on the development of batteries, codes and standards for safe handling of batteries.

• ME 52301 Nanosystems Principles (3 cr.) This is the introductory course in the nanosystems area.  it introduces students to the principles and applications of nanosystems.  The course begins with an introduction to the nanometer scale phenomena.  It then introduces students to the basic elements resulting in nanosystems: nanoscale materials, processes, and devices.  it also provides students with a basic understanding of the tools and approaches that are used for the measurement and characterization of nanosystems, and their modeling and simulation.  Moreover, the course covers the applications of nanosystems in a wide range of industries, including information technology, energy, medicine, and consumer goods.  The course concludes with a discussion of the societal and economical significance of these applications, including benefits and potential risks.

• ME 52500 Combustion (3 cr.) P: ME 31000 and CHEM-C 105. Class 3. Physical and chemical aspects of basic combustion phenomena. Classification of flames. Measurement of laminar flame speeds. Factors influencing burning velocity. Theory of flame propagation. Flammability, chemical aspects, chemical equilibrium. Chain reactions. Calculation and measurement of flame temperature. Diffusion flames. Fuels. Atomization and evaporation of liquid fuels. Theories of ignition, stability, and combustion efficiency.

• ME 52601 Integrated Nanosystems Processes and Devices (3 cr.) P: ME 52301. This course covers processes and devices associated with integrated nanosystems.  Integrated nanosystems refer to systems which consist of integrated micro-, meso- and/or macro-scale parts, and their core components are realized by nano-scare materials, processes, and devices.  The course, while covering processes which result in integrated nanosystems, will focus on the theory and operation of select electronic, electromechanical, and biomedical devices which are used for information technology, sensing, medical, and other applications.  The lectures will be complemented by hands-on laboratory experience.

• ME 53501 Introduction to Systems Engineering (3 cr.) This course offers an examination of the principles of systems engineering and their application across the system life cycle.  Special emphasis is given to concept exploration, requirements analysis and development, analysis of alternatives, preliminary design, integration, verification, and system validation.  The students will use the international space station (on-orbit modules) for practical application of the principles introduced in this course.  This is the first of two courses in systems engineering and is a prerequisite to the Systems & Specialty Engineering course.  Both courses use the same text book and have a 15% overlap of the text material.

• ME 53502 Systems and Specialty Engineering (3 cr.) P: ME 53501. This course offers an examination of the interaction between the principles of systems engineering and the "design for" specialty engineering areas.  The focus of their interactions is viewed across the system life cycle.  Special emphasis is given to contributions of the specialties to the essential knowledge development needed for concept exploration, requirements analysis and development, trade offs and decisions with uncertainty, preliminary design, system integration, verification, and system validation.  The students will use the international space station and its support systems for practical application of the principles introduced in this course.  This is the second of two courses in systems engineering and is dependent upon successfully completing ME 53501 Introduction to Systems Engineering.

• ME 54200 Introduction to Renewable Energy (3 cr.) P: ME 20000. This is an introductory course on renewable energy. The students will learn the fundamental principles of the various renewable energy options and their applications and costs. After taking this course, the students will be familiar with the economic and societal impact of renewable energy systems, and be able to participate in the design or selection of renewable energy systems.

• ME 54600 CAD/CAM Theory and Application (3 cr.) P: ME 26200, ENGR 19600, and ENGR 29700, or consent of instructor. Introduction to computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) theory and applications. Topics include CAD/CAM systems and integration, geometric modeling, process planning, and tool path generation, CAD/CAM interfacing with CNC (computer numerically controlled) machines, machining, and CNC programming. Projects involve CAD/CAM-based product development cycle. Hands-on experience is attained through laboratory experiment and actual CNC manufacturing.

• ME 55000 Advanced Stress Analysis (3 cr.) P: ME 27200 and MATH 26600. Studies of stresses and strains in three-dimensional problems. Failure theories and yield criteria. Stress function approach to two-dimensional problems. Bending of nonhomogeneous asymmetric curved beams. Torsion of bars with noncircular cross sections. Energy methods. Elastic stability. Introduction to plates. Students may not receive credit for both ME 47200 and ME 55000.

• ME 55100 Finite Element Analysis (3 cr.) P: ME 26200 and ME 27200. Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Concepts of finite elements methods; formulations for different engineering problems and their applications. Variational methods, the finite element concept, and applications in stress analysis, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.

• ME 55200 Advanced Applications of Finite Element Method (3 cr.) P: ME 55100 or equivalent. Various algorithms for nonlinear and time-dependent problems in two and three dimensions. Emphasis on advanced applications with problems chosen from fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and solid mechanics areas. Independent project required.

• ME 55800 Composite Materials (3 cr.) P: ME 27200. Potential applications of composite materials. Basic concepts of fiber-reinforced composites. Manufacturing, micro- and macro-mechanics, and static analysis of composite laminates. Performance (fatigue and fracture) and its application to engineering design.

• ME 56000 Kinematics (3 cr.) P: ME 37200. Geometry of constrained-plane motion with application to linkage design. Type and number synthesis, size synthesis. Path curvature, inflection circle, cubic of stationary curvature. Finite displacements, three- and four-separated positions. Graphical, analytical, and computer techniques.

• ME 56200 Advanced Dynamics (3 cr.) P: 372 or consent of instructor. Dynamics of multiple-degrees-of-freedom mechanical systems. Holonomic and nonholonomic constraints. Lagrange's equations of motion. Hamilton's principle for holonomic systems. Kinematics and kinetics of rigid-body motion, including momentum and energy methods, linearized equations of motion. Classification of vibratory systems: gyroscopic, circulatory forces. Stability of linear systems: divergence and flutter. Applications to gyroscopes, satellite dynamics, etc.

• ME 56300 Mechanical Vibrations (3 cr.) P: ME 27200, ME 27400 and ME 33000 or equivalent. Review of systems with one degree of freedom. Lagrange's equations of motion for multiple-degree-of-freedom systems. Matrix methods. Transfer functions for harmonic response, impulse response, and step response. Convolution integrals for response to arbitrary inputs. Principle frequencies and modes. Applications to critical speeds, measuring instruments, isolation, torsional systems. Nonlinear problems. Mechanics staff.

• ME 56900 Mechanical Behavior of Materials (3 cr.) P: ME 27200 or equivalent. How loading and environmental conditions can influence the behavior of materials in service. Elastic and plastic behavior, fracture, fatigue, low- and high-temperature behavior. Introduction to fracture mechanics. Emphasis is on methods of treating these conditions in design.

• ME 57201 Analysis and Design of Robotic Manipulators (3 cr.) P: ME 58200 or equivalent. Introduction to the analysis and design of robotic manipulators.  Topics include kinematic configurations, forward and inverse position solutions, velocity and acceleration, path planning, off-line programming, force and torque solutions, rigid body dynamics, motors and actuators, robot design, sensors, and controls, computer simulation and graphical animation.

• ME 58100 Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering (3 cr.) P: ME 31400 and ME 37200. The solution to problems arising in mechanical engineering using numerical methods. Topics include nonlinear algebraic equations, sets of linear algebraic equations, eigenvalue problems, interpolation, curve fitting, ordinary differential equations, and partial differential equations. Applications include fluid mechanics, gas dynamics, heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, vibrations, automatic control systems, kinematics, and design.

• ME 59700 Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering (Variable Title) (3 cr.) Various courses offered on an experimental basis.

• ME 60101 Fundamentals of Turbulence and Modeling (3 cr.) P: ME 50900 or consent of instructor. This course consists of three parts: (i) fundamentals of turbulence including turbulence concepts, statistical description, and Kolmogorov hypothesis. (ii) major modeling concepts and formulations such as direct numerical simulations (DNS), large eddy numerical simulation (LES), and Reynolds averaged Navier-stokes simulation (RANS). Team projects related to turbulence modeling and computation with applications in environment, industry, biomechanics for visualizing and experiencing turbulence.

• ME 60601 Optimal Design of Complex Mechanical Systems (3 cr.) The objective of this research course is to prepare students to address mechanical systems design and innovation challenges through appropriate advanced optimal design methodologies.  This course will be focused on current design approaches, which are rapidly expanding in research and industrial application, but are not commonly included in engineering curricula.  The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of multi-objective optimization, global approximation methods (metamodel-based optimization), and applications in mechanical engineering systems.  Students of this research course will acquire an understanding of state-of-the-art analysis and optimization tools through hands-on experience and the involvement in research projects.  The research experiential learning will prepare students to design innovative mechanical systems and to increase their problem solving capabilities through the use of effective design methodologies.

• ME 61400 Computational Fluid Dynamics (3 cr.) P: ME 58100 or equivalent; ME 50900 or ME 51000 or equivalent; or consent of instructor. Application of finite difference methods, finite element methods, and the method of characteristics for the numerical solution of fluid dynamics problems. Incompressible viscous flows: vorticity transport equation, stream function equation, and boundary conditions. Compressible flows: treatment of shocks, implicit and explicit artificial viscosity techniques, and boundary conditions. Computational grids.

• ME 65100 Advanced Finite Element Method of Solids (3 cr.) P: ME 55100 and ME 58100. This course is designed to teach students advanced non-linear finite element techniques for solid mechanics stress and heat transfer analysis.  Those include techniques for modeling: 2D/3D continua; beams; plates; large rotations; geometric non-linearity; material non-linearity; material plasticity; heat transfer; modeling thermo-mechanical systems; frequency domain solutions; quasi-static solutions; time domain solutions; modeling of frictional contact; and modeling rigid-bodies.  Applications of the modeling techniques taught in this course will be introductd.  Those include: static and dynamic stress-analysis of mechanical components (such as gears, cams, chains and belts) with material and geometric non-linearity; modal analysis of mechanical components; metal forming and crashworthiness analysis.

• ME 69700 Mechanical Engineering Projects II (1-6 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. Individual advanced study in various fields of mechanical engineering. May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.

• ME 69700 Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering (Variable Title) (3 cr.) Various courses offered on an experimental basis.

• ME 69800 Research (M.S. Thesis) (1-6 cr.) P: M.S. student standing with thesis option. Research credit for students in M.S. thesis option.

• ME 69900 Research (Ph.D. Thesis) (1-6 cr.) P: Ph.D. student standing. Research credit for Ph.D. thesis.

Mechanical Engineering Technology

• MET 10400 Technical Graphics Communication (3 cr.) P: MATH 15300 Class 1, Lab 3. An introduction to the graphic language used to communicate design ideas using CAD. Topics include: sketching, multiview drawings, auxiliary views, pictorial views, working drawings, dimensioning practices, and section views.

• MET 11100 Applied Statics (3 cr.) P: TECH 10500. C: MATH 15400. Class 2, Lab 2. A study of force systems, resultants and equilibrium, trusses, frames, centroids of areas, and center of gravity of bodies.

• MET 20400 Production Drawing (3 cr.) P: TECH 10400 or CGT 11000 or MET 10400, TECH 10500 or MET 10500 (Or Instructors Consent). Class: 2, Lab: 2. The design, evaluation, and documentation of engineering specifications required for manufacturability and assembly are introduced. Emphasis is on CAD-based details, assemblies, design layouts, equipment installations and related industrial practices.

• MET 20500 Production Drawing and CAD II (3 cr.) P: TECH 10400 or CGT 11000 or MET 10400 (Or Instructors Consent). Class: 2, Lab: 2. Application of 3D modeling referenced from engineering drawings (assembly and detail drawings). Topics include: 3D solid modeling, solids editing, lighting and rendering.

• MET 20900 Three-Dimensional NURBS Modeling (3 cr.) P: TECH 10400 or CGT 11000 (Or Instructors Consent). Class: 2, Lab: 2. Introduction to 3D geometric modeling using NURBS-based CAD modeling. Emphasis on creating, editing, manipulating and presenting 3D conceptual and production models. Efficient modeling strategies, data exchange and an overview of down-stream applications is included.

• MET 21100 Applied Strength of Materials (4 cr.) P: MET 11100. C: MATH 22100. Class 3, Lab 2; or Class 4. The principles of strength, stiffness, and stability are introduced and applied primarily to mechanical components.

• MET 21300 Dynamics (4 cr.) P: MET 11100. C: MATH 22100. Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. Kinematics and kinetics principles of rigid-body dynamics are introduced. Emphasis is on the analysis of bodies in plane motion.

• MET 21400 Machine Elements (3 cr.) P: MET 21100 and PHYS 21800. Class 3. The theories and methods of statics, dynamics, and strength of materials applied to the selection of basic machine components. The course will develop the fundamental principles required to select the individual elements making up a machine.

• MET 22000 Heat and Power (3 cr.) P: PHYS 21800. Class 2, Lab 2 Heat/Power is an introduction to the principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer. Basic thermodynamic processes are used to evaluate the performance of energy-based systems such as internal combustion engines, power plants, and refrigeration equipment. Typically offered Fall/Spring.

• MET 23000 Fluid Power (3 cr.) P: MET 11100, PHYS 21800. Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. This course consists of the study of compressible and incompressible fluid statics and dynamics as applied to hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, motors, transmissions, and controls.

• MET 24000 Basic Foundry (3 cr.) P: 14100 and 14200. Class 2, Lab 2. Casting processes of the past, present, and future. Special emphasis on developing problem-solving skills in using cast parts in manufacturing. Lectures, reading assignments, audiovisual presentations, demonstrations, and field trips. Assignment sheets with study questions are used in preparing students for discussion sessions and tests. Each student must also research and write a five-page paper on some aspect of the foundry industry or give a demonstration in the laboratory.

• MET 27100 Programming for Numerical Control (3 cr.) P: 24200 and MATH 15900 or consent of instructor. Class 2, Lab 2. An introduction to manual, conversational, and computer-aided programming. Incremental and absolute programming systems. Machine-based conversational languages and computer-aided programming languages.

• MET 29900 Mechanical Engineering Technology (1-3 cr.) Class 0-3, Lab 0-9. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Primarily for third- or fourth-semester students with special aptitudes. Course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

• MET 30500 Computer-Aided Design with Applications (3 cr.) P: TECH 10400 or CGT 11000 or MET 10400 (Or Instructors Consent). Class: 2, Lab: 2. This course provides advanced study of computer-aided drafting and design utilizing current industrial computer-aided design systems. The courses covers the use of these systems in three dimensional and parametric modeling applications.

• MET 31000 Computer-Aided Machine Design (3 cr.) P: 21400. Class 2, Lab 2. Introduction to the use of specialized programs to analyze machine components such as shafts, linkages, springs, and cams. Use of finite element analysis to analyze mechanical systems.

• MET 32000 Applied Thermodynamics (3 cr.) P: MET 22000 and MATH 22100. Class 2, Lab 2 Following a review of fundamental concepts, advanced power and refrigeration cycles are analyzed. Applications such as gas mixtures, air-vapor mixtures, and chemical reactions of combustion processes are presented.

• MET 32800 CAD/CAM for Mechanical Design (3 cr.) P: TECH 10400 or CGT 11000, TECH 10500 or MET 10500 (Or Instructor's Consent). C: MET 33800. Class: 2, Lab: 2 plus 1 arranged. Basic operations of mechanical design-drafting. A PC CAD (2D and 3D) laboratory-centered course introducing the basic steps involved in the geometric design of mechanical parts. This class provides an overview and continues into a detailed investigation of parametric modeling. Parametric modeling concepts will be applied to problems using standard industrial practices. Students must possess a solid background in engineering or technical graphics.

• MET 32900 Applied Heat Transfer (3 cr.) P: MET 22000 Class: 3, An applied approach to the introduction of basic vocabulary and concepts related to the steady state transfer (i.e., conduction, convection, radiation) will be covered.  Additional topics will include heat exchangers, boilers and solar energy.

• MET 33800 Manufacturing Processes (4 cr.) P: MATH 15400, MET 10400 Class (3) Lab (2). Course Covers basic fabrication and material removal manufacturing processes. Areas studied include casting, forging, material joining, forming, basic metal removal mechanisms, automated manufacturing processes, dimensional metrology for quality control and manufacturing process planning. The course emphasizes the selection and application of the various manufacturing processes.

• MET 34800 Engineering Materials (4 cr.) P: CHEM-C 101. Class (3) Lab (1) This course gives an overview of the material families of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Emphasis is placed on the structure, properties, and design selection for these materials for engineering applications. Problem-solving skills are developed in the areas of materials selection, evaluation, measurement, and testing. A laboratory component is included for hands-on experiences of exploring and testing properties of different families of materials, and selection of the materials for engineering applications.

• MET 35000 Applied Fluid Mechanics (3 cr.) P: MET 11100. C: MATH 22100. Class 3. The fundamentals of fluid mechanics, including properties of fluids; pressure; hydrostatic force on submerged areas; kinematics and dynamics of fluid flow; friction and sizing of pipes; selection of pumps.

• MET 36000 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning I (3 cr.) P: MET 22000. Class 3; or Class 2, Lab 2.Investigation of basics required to design heating and ventilating systems. Heat loss, humidification, duct design, equipment selection, and solar heating. Codes and standards emphasized.

• MET 37400 Technical Sales (3 cr.) Class 3. A study of the principles and practices of selling technical products and/or services. The course covers product knowledge, buying motives, the phases of a sale, ethical and legal aspects, synergistic selling, and career opportunities in technical sales. Utilizes role playing.

• MET 38800 Thermodynamics & Heat Power (4 cr.) P: PHYS 21800 and MATH 22100. Class: 2, Lab 1. Course provides the engineering technology student with an introduction to the principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer. Basic thermodynamic processes are used to evaluate the performance of energy based systems such as internal combustion engines, power plants, and refrigeration equipment.

• MET 41400 Design of Mechanical Projects (3 cr.) P: Senior Standing. Class 1, Lab 4. Application of the fundamental principles of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical technology to the design of mechanical systems. Discussion of the design process and continuation of topics in the design of machine elements. A semester design project is required.

• MET 42600 Internal Combustion Engines (3 cr.) P: 22000. Class 2, Lab 3. A study of the spark ignition, compression ignition, and continuous-burning internal combustion engines.

• MET 42800 Advanced CAD for Mechanical Design and Drafting (3 cr.) P: 32800 or equivalent. Class 2, Lab 3. Mechanical and geometric modeling of complex surfaces, with manufacturing emphasis using wire-frame and shaded imaging techniques.

• MET 47200 Vehicle Dynamics (3 cr.) P: MET 21300, MSTE 21000 or ME 27400 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Class 3. The course provides a study of vehicle chassis, suspension, and aerodynamic systems with a focus on high performance.

• MET 49700 Senior Project (3 cr.) P: Senior mechanical technology students. Class 2, Lab 2. Directed work on individual projects for senior mechanical technology students.

• MET 49900 Mechanical Engineering Technology (1-4 cr.) Class 0-4, Lab 0-9. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

• MET-E 198 Employment Enrichment Experience I (1 cr.) P: Sophomore standing, a minimum GPA of 2.3, and program advisor approval. A semester or summer of external, full-time, related career experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career. A comprehensive written report on the internship experience is required.

• MET-E 298 Employment Enrichment Experience II (1 cr.) P: Sophomore standing, a minimum GPA of 2.3, and program advisor approval. A semester or summer of external, full-time, related career experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career. A comprehensive written report on the internship experience is required.

• MET-I 198 Career Enrichment Internship I (1 cr.) P: Sophomore standing, a minimum GPA of 2.3, and program advisor approval.  A semester or summer of external, full-time, related career experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career. A comprehensive written report on the internship experience is required.

• MET-I 298 Career Enrichment Internship II (1 cr.) P: Sophomore standing, a minimum GPA of 2.3, and program advisor approval. A semester or summer of external, full-time, related career experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career. A comprehensive written report on the internship experience is required.

Motorsports Engineering

• MSTE 21000 Statics and Dynamics (4 cr.) P: MATH 16600 and PHYS 15200 or Permission of Instructor. Class 4. This course studies the analysis of systems in static equilibrium, systems in dynamic equilibrium, simple vibratory systems and provides for the study of either vehicle dynamics or vibrations.

• MSTE 21700 Motorsports Practicum I (1 cr.) P: None. This course engages students in a hands-on experiential learning opportunity in which they participate in the design, fabrication, assembly, and preparation of a race vehicle just as they might when engaged with a race team in the motorsports industry.  Students will be expected to show mastery of at least 4 of 12 key skills for success in motorsports.

• MSTE 27200 Introduction to Motorsports (3 cr.) P: None Class 3. This course provides an introduction to the Motorsports Industry, including careers available, the organization and history of the industry, and technology development that has occurred due to the industry. A student project is required.

• MSTE 29700 Computer Modeling for Motorsports (2 cr.) P: None An introductory course detailing methods for designing and modeling motorsports components.

• MSTE 29800 Programming & Computer Modeling for Motorsports (2 cr.) P: MSTE 27200 Introductory course detailing methods for creating virtual models of objects and systems for design, analysis, and optimization of motorsports components.  Virtualization methods include object-oriented programming techniques for creating mathematical models, and solid modeling techniques for visualizing objects as three-dimensional representations.  The methods intriduced through this course lay the foundation for advanced courses in vehicle design, simulation, and analysis.

• MSTE 29900 Motorsports Engineering Directed Study (1-3 cr.) P: Permission of Insstructor. This is a directed study course for students wishing to pursue additional motorsports studies under the direction of a faculty advisor.

• MSTE 31000 Business of Motorsports I (3 cr.) P: MET 27200 or permission of instructor. This course studies basic business and management concepts as applied to the unique environment of the Motorsports Industry.

• MSTE 31100 Business of Motorsports II (3 cr.) P: MSTE 31000 This course studies complex business, public relations, and management relationships including case studies from the unique environment of the Motorsports Industry.

• MSTE 31200 Business of Motorsports (3 cr.) P: MSTE 27200 and ENG W131 This course will introduce students to the concept of a team organizational structure and business management as well as the important aspects of marketing and sponsorships in the motorsports industry through an examination of literature and guest speakers.  Topics will include team structure, budgeting and finances, risk management, marketing, public relations, and sponsorships with the emphasis on motorsports.  Students will also have the opportunity to learn about networking and marketing themselves in the Motorsports industry.

• MSTE 31700 Motorsports Practicum II (1 cr.) P: MSTE 21700, MSTE 35000 and Junior standing. This course engages students in a hands-on experiential learning opportunity in which they participate in the design, fabrication, assembly, and preparation of a race vehicle just as they might when engaged with a race team in the motorsports industry.  Students will be expected to show mastery of at least 8 of 12 key skills for success in motorsports.

• MSTE 32000 Motorsports Design I (3 cr.) P: MSTE 35000, MSTE 47200 or permission of instructor. Class 3. This course explores the design concepts and approaches of the Motorsports Industry, creating connectivity between the courses of the first two years of the Motorsports Engineering BS Program and preparing students for internships in industry. A student project is required.

• MSTE 33000 Data Acquisition in Motorsports (2 cr.) C: ECE 20400 Class 3. This course explores instrumentation, data acquisition, data reduction, and data analysis within the Motorsports Industry.

• MSTE 33100 Data Acquisition in Motorsports II (3 cr.) P: MSTE 33000 and MSTE 47200 This course provides an in-depth discussion to instrumentation, data acquisition, data reduction, and data analysis within the Motorsports Industry featuring case studies.  Requires a student project.

• MSTE 34000 Dynamic Systems and Signals (3 cr.) P: MATH 26600, ME 27000 and ME 27400. Introduction to dynamic engineering systems and continuous-time and discrete-time signals, mechanical electromechanical components, linear system response, Fourier and Laplace Transforms.  The course is designed to teach the student the basic concept for modeling the behavior of dynamic systems.

• MSTE 35000 Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing (3 cr.) P: MSTE 29700. C: ME 27000. This course provides the basis for the computer aided engineering and analysis skills needed in the Motorsports Industry.  The ability to visualize and conceptualize a real part in the physical world and produce graphical representations of it in 2D and 3D in Solidworks or an equivalent is a primary objective.  Further skills to be developed include the ability to produce large assemblies of such parts with appropriate tolerancing, free form surfacing, casting shapes and casting machining, 2D drawings for use in 3D sheet metal fabrication including shrink and stretch, use of 3D models to facilitate Finite Element Analysis, Conversion of CAD model to programming of CAM machining.

• MSTE 41400 Motorsports Design II (3 cr.) P: MSTE 32000 and MSTE 47200. C: MSTE 48200 This is the culminating course in the Motorsports Engineering Plan of Study, typing together concepts from all the other courses in the curriculum, and requires a capstone design project representative of a real world project within the Motorsports Industry.

• MSTE 41700 Motorsports Practicum III (1 cr.) P: MSTE 31700 This course engages students in a hands-on experiential learning opportunity in which they participate in the design, fabrication, assemsbly, and preparation of a race vehicle just as they might when engaged with a race team in the motorsports industry.  Students will be expected to show mastery of 12 of the 12 skills outlined in the Course Objectives.

• MSTE 41800 Advanced Motorsports Practicum (1 cr.) P: MSTE 41700 This course engages students in a hands-on experiential learning opportunity in which they participate in the design, fabrication, assembly, and preparation of a race vehicle just as they might when engaged with a race team in the motorsports industry.  Students will be expected to show mastery beyond the 12 skills outlined in the Course Objectives.

• MSTE 42600 Internal Combustion Engines (3 cr.) Class 3. P: ME 20000 or equivalent or permission of instructor. This course covers the fundamentals of internal combustion engine design and operation, with a focus on high performance.

• MSTE 47200 Vehicle Dynamics (3 cr.) P: MSTE 35000, ME 27000 and ME 27400 Class 3. The course provides a study of vehicle chassis, suspension, and aerodynamic systems with a focus on high performance.

• MSTE 48200 Motorsports Aerodynamics (3 cr.) P: ME 31000, MSTE 35000 and MSTE 47200. Study of fluid flow and aerodynamics as applied to race car design and Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Analysis.

• MSTE 49000 Motorsports Engineering Independent Study (1-3 cr.) P: Permission of Instructor. This is an independent study course for students wishing to pursue advanced studies under the direction of a faculty advisor.

• MSTE 49700 Motorsports Design Project (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. This is an independent study version of the MSTE 41400 culminating course in the Motorsports Engineering Plan of Study, tying together concepts from all the other courses in the curriculum, and requires a capstone design project representative of a real world project within the Motorsports Industry.

• MSTE 49900 Motorsports Engineering Special Topics (1-3 cr.) P: Permission of Instructor. This is a special topics course for students wishing to pursue advanced studies under the direction of a faculty advisor.

• MSTE-I 41000 Motorsports Internship (1-3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing and program advisor approval

  A semester or summer of external, full-time related career experiences designed to enhance the student's preparedness for entering an initial or second career. A comprehensive written report on the internship experience is required.

Music and Arts Technology

• MUS-A 130 Music Theory and History 1 (3 cr.) P: MUS-Z111 (minimum grade of B) or placement test. Music Theory and History I is the first component of a four-semester, comprehensive sequence in fundamental concepts of music theory, style practice, and associated historical contexts. Courses in this sequence provide an essential understanding of music, from major historical precedents to contemporary aesthetic practices. Topics covered include: understanding of the general acoustic principles associated with music, and working effectively with pitch, rhythm, and harmony in a range of stylistic and cultural genres.

• MUS-A 131 Aural Skills (2 cr.) P: MUS-Z111 (minimum grade of B) or placement test. This course teaches functional skills for identification and demonstration of harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic function in tonal music.  Course content will include singing solfege, pitch and rhythmic identification/dictation, and rhythmic demonstration.

• MUS-A 132 Music Technology Lab I (3 cr.) P: Departmental consent. Technology Lab 1 serves as a comprehensive introduction to concepts, theories, practices, and technologies that comprise the core of music technology today. Background and historical context will be covered. Topics will include acoustics and psycho-acoustics, analog and digital audio, MIDI, and notation software.

• MUS-A 140 Music Theory and History 2 (3 cr.) P: MUS-A130 (minimum grade of C) or placement test. By the conclusion of Theory and History 2, outcomes expected of students include comprehension of 1) common practice interactions between triad-based tonal harmonic functions, 2) four part-chorale style voice-leading in the context of classical era music, 3) standard melodic practices as both chord tones and non-chord tones, 4) extensions of the triad with a chord seventh, 5) chromatically altered harmonic function, and 6) the harmonic analysis of tonal music.

• MUS-A 141 Keyboard and Controllers (2 cr.) P: MUS-Z111 (minimum grade of B) or placement test. This course is designed to teach various keyboard and MIDI controller skills required of music technology majors.  Skills covered include basic rudiments of piano playing, major and minor five-finger patterns, basic triads and simple chord progressions, major and minor scales, reading and playing a variety of repertoire (treble and bass clef - hands together), basic controller playing, and basic improvisation and harmonization.

• MUS-A 142 Music Technology Lab II (3 cr.) P: MUS-A132 (minimum grade of C) or permission. Music Technology Lab 2 provides a broad introduction to technology used in historical and modern recording practices. Students gain hands-on experience to reinforce conceptual understandings of recording technology today. Concepts include analog recording, digital recording, DAWs, microphones, studio design and setup, signal flow and routing, mixing, and mastering.

• MUS-A 200 Technology as Applied Instrument (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of Instructor. This course consists of private lessons, 30-50 minutes each week, focused on developing musical and accurate performance practices with music technology as the primary instrument.  Additional applied fee.

• MUS-A 230 Music Theory and History (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 140 (minimum grade of C). Music Theory and History 3 is the third component in a four-semester, comprehensive sequence in basic musicianship and application of music technology. Concepts introduced in Basic Musicianship and Technology 1-2 shall be explored with greater depth and sophisticated application. New topics include modulations, mode mixture, advanced chromaticism, large-scale formal structure and tonal ambiguity.

• MUS-A 231 Musicianship Skills 3 (2 cr.) P: MUS-A 140 (minimum grade of C). In this course students will (a) develop an interest and practical skills in critical listening, (b) develop audio and musical analysis skills as integral parts of the listening experience, (c) develop a common vocabulary for the discussion of parameters relating to sound quality, (d) audition and analyze a broad range of recordings featuring diverse musical styles and production approaches, and (e) develop an interest in and understanding of "high-end" audio, from both recording and playback perspectives. Additionally, students will discuss, in detail, issues of sound quality as related to the above aspects after critically listening to a piece of recorded music. This discussion might include any or all of the following related topics: engineering techniques, mixing, mastering, composition, arrangement and music production, etc.

• MUS-A 232 Music Technology Lab III (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 142 (minimum grade of C). Music Technology Lab 3 provides an in-depth coverage of technology used in contemporary recording practices. Students gain hands-on experience to reinforce conceptual understandings of recording and production. Concepts build on the Introduction to Recording Technology, including advanced analog and digital recording, Digital Audio Workstations, microphones and specialized uses, signal flow and routing, mixing, and mastering.

• MUS-A 235 Electro-Acoustic Ensemble (1 cr.) A student ensemble for acquiring musical and technological skill in live performance when integrating electronic and acoustic instrument sound sources.  Students may be assigned as a performer, audio engineer, creator, or any combination of these roles.  Students must possess collegiate level musicianship and performance skills on an acoustic or electronic instrument.  Please contact instructor for further information.

• MUS-A 240 Music Theory and History 4 (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 230 (minimum grade of C). Music Theory and History 4 is the fourth component in a four-semester, comprehensive sequence in music theory and history. Course topics include the breakdown of tonality in the late 19th century, new musical developments in the 20th century and important musical trends after WWII.

• MUS-A 241 Training for Music Technooogy (2 cr.) P: MUS-A 140 (minimum grade of C). This class focuses on the development of ear training skills specific to sound design in music technology.  By the completion of the semester, students should be able to demonstrate a proficient knowledge in areas including: aural identification of wave forms, basic acoustics theory and aural identification of digital processes.  Course content also incorporates the continued development of musicianship skills gained in A-131, A-141, and A-231.

• MUS-A 242 Music Technology Lab IV (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 140 (minimum grade of C) and MUS-A 142 (minimum grade of C). Music Technology Lab 4 presents and examines technology employed for the purposes of creating, composing, and generating music in both live and studio practices. Topics include composition and notation software, theory and practice of composition with music technology, and hardware and software for live music creation.

• MUS-A 500 Music Technology Graduate Seminar (0 cr.) The Music Technology Graduate Seminar is a zero (0) credit hour graduate course consisting of 15 weekly seminars by the Department of Music and Arts Technoogy and other engineering and technology faculty at IUPUI, researchers from local and national academia, reprentatives from industry, and peer graduate students in the MAT.  Seminars introduce MAT graduate students to a variety of music technology related topics in academic and industrial research.  Presenters will pose research questions, scientific methodologies, and technological advancements in music technology and related fields.  Presentations and discussions will assist students in developing and refining critical thinking and technical presentation skills.

• MUS-A 540 Music Engineering Technology (3 cr.) The course is intended to provide foundations in concepts fundamental to music technology for students who are seeking further course work or career opportunities in the field.  This is critical for candidates in the Ph.D. in Music Technology and this is one of the required courses in that plan of study.  Learning the concepts and models underlying software and hardware systems in Music Technology, scientific principles of sound, and digital signal theory provides the necessary language and orientation to work and do research in the field.

• MUS-B 110 Horn Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Private French horn lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Interview/audition required.

• MUS-B 120 Trumpet/Cornet Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Private trumpet/cornet lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Interview/audition required.

• MUS-B 130 Trombone Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Private trombone lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Interview/audition required.  

• MUS-B 200 Horn (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. BSMT majors only. Private French horn lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.

• MUS-B 220 Trumpet and Cornet (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. BSMT majors only. Private trumpet and cornet lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.

• MUS-B 230 Trombone (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. BSMT majors only. Private trombone lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Student must provide instrument.

• MUS-B 250 Tuba (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. BSMT majors only. Private tuba lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Student must provide instrument.

• MUS-D 100 Percussion Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Individual percussion lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Interview/audition required.

• MUS-D 200 Percussion Instruments (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. MAT majors only. Private percussion lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.

• MUS-E 241 Introduction to Music Fundamentals (3 cr.) Learn the basics of music reading, rhythm games, singing, keyboard skills, children's songs, and use of classroom instruments. Designed for, but not limited to, elementary education majors and others interested in using music as a learning tool.

• MUS-E 536 Workshop: IUPUI Jazz Ensemble (1-3 cr.)

  This ensemble rehearses weekly and performs periodically on campus and at other local venues.  A major concert is performed at the end of each semester.  Authorization and audition are required.

• MUS-E 536 Workshop: Graduate Music Technology Seminar (1-3 cr.) IUPUI focuses on implementing computer, MIDI keyboards, and multimedia into the music curriculum. Also used for campus leaders speaking on topics of media, instructional technology, distance learning, and multimedia; plus leading music technology guests.

• MUS-F 451 Chamber Ensemble (1 cr.) This is a performance class, designed to further skills on each individual instrument, learn diverse styles of music, and work in a group setting. Private coaching will be offered and a performance will be scheduled for the end of the semester. Advanced musicians are encouraged. The following instruments may be included in this course: Flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, strings, guitar, piano, French horn, and voice. Performance at the end of the semester is required. Only 1 credit per semester will count towards BMST degree. 

• MUS-H 100 Harp Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Private harp lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Interview/audition required.

• MUS-L 100 Guitar Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Private guitar lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Interview/audition required.

• MUS-L 101 Beginning Guitar Class (2 cr.) Fundamentals of contemporary guitar playing, with emphasis on simple songs and chords; acoustic guitar required for class and practice.

• MUS-L 102 Intermediate Guitar Class (2 cr.) P: MUS-L 101 and/or ability to read music and play chord structures proficiently. Builds on knowledge learned in MUS-L101; ability to reach chord notation, rhythms, and music notation necessary; acoustic guitar required for class and practice.

• MUS-L 103 Advanced Guitar Class (2 cr.) P: MUS-L 101 or consent of instructor. Study of advanced techniques, including open tunings and slide guitar. A section for classical guitar is also available under this number.

• MUS-L 153 Introduction to Music Therapy (3 cr.) Introduction to the influence of music on behavior, the healing properties of music, the use of music therapy with a variety of populations, and the development of the music therapy profession. Includes an introduction to the clinical process and music therapy procedures as well as participation in experiential activities and observations of music therapy sessions.

• MUS-L 200 Guitar (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. BSMT majors only. Private guitar lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.

• MUS-L 253 Music Therapy Observation Practicum (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Observation of professional music, recreation, and occupational therapy groups in a variety of settings with client populations of varying needs.

• MUS-L 254 Music Therapy Practicum I (1 cr.) P: MUS-X 298. Students provide services to individual client in campus clinic or at local agency. Emphasis on acquiring skill in conducting music therapy assessments. Two or more hours per week and attendance at weekly seminar. Liability insurance required. May be repeated.

• MUS-L 340 Music Therapy in Health Care (3 cr.) Study of music therapy methods and materials commonly used in assessment and treatment with adults and children in health care settings with an emphasis on older adult and rehabilitation services, wellness and stress management, pain management, and spiritual issues.

• MUS-L 353 Music Therapy Practicum II (1 cr.) P: L 25400. Students provide music therapy services to an individual client or group with emphasis on developing treatment interventions and plans. Two or more hours per week and attendance at a weekly seminar. Liability insurance required. May be repeated.

• MUS-L 354 Music Therapy Practicum III (1 cr.) P: L 35300. Students provide music therapy services to a group of clients in a local agency with an emphasis on assessment, treatment, planning, and evaluation. Involves three or more hours per week and attendance at a weekly seminar. Liability insurance required. May be repeated.

• MUS-L 354 Music Therapy Practicum III (1 cr.) P: L 35300. Students provide music therapy services to a group of clients in a local agency with an emphasis on assessment, treatment, planning, and evaluation. Involves three or more hours per week and attendance at a weekly seminar. Liability insurance required. May be repeated.

• MUS-L 370 Clinical Reasoning in Music Therapy (3 cr.) The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the concepts and practice of critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment within the field of music therapy.  This course uses lecture and case-based learning units to engage students in evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning within the context of music therapy treatment planning in behavioral helath.

• MUS-L 410 Administrative and Professional Issues in Music Therapy (3 cr.) Study of government and professional guidelines that influence music therapy services and documentation practices. Includes administrative skills such as proposal writing, public relations, budgeting, staff relationships, interviewing, program development, and professional ethics.

• MUS-L 415 Music Therapy Technology Lab (3 cr.) This course is designed to teach various keyboard and MIDI controller skills required of music technology majors.  Skills covered include basic rudiments of piano playing, major and minor five-finger patterns, basic triads and simple chord progressions, major and minor scales, reading and playing a variety of repertoire (treble and bass clef - hands together), basic controller playing, and basic improvisation and harmonization.

• MUS-L 418 Psychology of Music (3 cr.) Introduction to the physical, psychological, and physiological aspects of sound and music. Survey of the theories related to sound production, acoustics, music perception and learning, and the effects of sound and music on the behavior of humans. Overview of music psychology research, and the scientific method, and research techniques. Offered online.

• MUS-L 419 Research in Psychology of Music (3 cr.) Overview and implementation of research methods, statistics, and techniques applied to psychology of music principles. Includes completion of experimental project related to psychology of music or musical behavior.

• MUS-L 420 Clinical Processes in Music Therapy (3 cr.) P: L 15300 or consent of instructor. Overview of the influence of music on behavior and the use of music in treatment plans with clients. Includes principles of behavior therapies as they apply to the music therapy clinical treatment process.

• MUS-L 421 Music Therapy Psychiatric Practicum (1 cr.) P: L 35400. Students provide music therapy services in a hospice or medical setting with an emphasis on conducting music therapy in a single-session format. Involves three or more hours per week and attendance at a weekly seminar. Liability insurance required. May be repeated.

• MUS-L 422 Music Therapy Theories and Techniques (3 cr.) P: L 42000 or permission of instructor. Study of philosophies, theories, and techniques of various music therapy, music education, and counseling models, including Analytic, Creative, and Orff music therapy. Emphasis on the integration of models to develop personal philosophies and theories of music therapy practice.

• MUS-L 424 Music Therapy Internship (2 cr.) P: All degree course work must be completed prior to registration.

• MUS-M 110 Special Topics in Music for Non-Music Majors (var. cr.) This is a variable topics class. At IUPUI, some of the topics could include the following: Music and Computers (3 cr.), American Music and Social Change (3 cr.).

• MUS-M 174 Music for the Listener (3 cr.) A survey course covering traditional and modern music styles of the last 1,000 years. Learn how to listen to music, instruments, and musical forms. No prior music experience required. Offered on campus and through the Web.

• MUS-M 340 History of Electronic Music (3 cr.) This course will give the student an understanding of the history of electronic and experimental music and how it relates to the music of the today.  Students will learn the most significant works realized through computers and other electronic devices from the middle of this century through the present.  The purpose of this course is to give an introduction to the history, styles, techniques, and composers of the genre.  Topics will include musique concrete, MIDI, tape compositions, synthesizers, waveforms, electronic musical instruments and devices, electronic musical genres, and computer music.

• MUS-M 394 Survey of African American Music (3 cr.) A survey and exploration of black music from its African origins to the present, with special emphasis on its social, economic, and political impact.

• MUS-N 310 Music Technology I (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 142 (minimum grade of C) and junior standing or consent of instructor required. P: or C: MUS-A 230 (minimum grade of C). This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of electronic sound synthesis and signal processing. Graphic programming languages taught during this course are intended to provide you with a knowledge and appreciation of the broad genre of computer music, as well as a practical understanding of the fundamental techniques used in digital signal processing (DSP). Essays written by pioneering composers, theorists and philosophers in the field will fuel in-class discussions and provide context to the techniques practiced throughout the semester. In addition, this course will offer many real world examples of the use of computer music synthesis in academic and popular music, as well as the music technology industry. Topics include audio software development, simple interactive systems, and custom audio plug-ins.

• MUS-N 320 Music Technology II (3 cr.) P: MUS-N 310 (minimum grade of C). This course is an overview of the theory and practice of audio/visual digital signal processing and multimedia art. Classes of software utilized in this course include graphic programming languages, DAW's, and live musical performance software. This collection of software is meant to provide you with a practical understanding of the fundamental techniques used in digital signal processing (DSP). In addition, this course will offer examples of the use of real-time digital signal processing in academic and popular music, as well as the music technology industry. Topics include audio software development, integration of audio and video in a single system, real-time audio/visual DSP, incorporating external controllers, and simple interactive systems.

• MUS-N 350 Music Technology II (3 cr.) P: MUS-P 110; MUS-P 120; MUS-P 200; MUS-D 100; MUS-L 101; MUS-L 102 (minimum grade of C) The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the types of instruments typically used in music therapy clinical improvisation, gain leadership skills in leading both pitched and unpitched improvisation interventions, and learn how to process the emotional, physical and psychological experiences associated with improvisational interventions.

• MUS-N 410 Music Technology III (3 cr.) P: MUS-N 310 (minimum grade of C). This course is an advanced study of music and arts technology through theexploration and understanding of new interfaces and instruments. Students must have familiarity with concepts of graphic programming, DAWs, and live musical performance software, which will be employed heavily throughout this course. Through this course studentswill develop a practical understanding of digital signal processing, experimental hardware interfaces, professional web design, electronic portfolios and resumes. In addition, this course will prepare students to develop a proposal for experimental applications in selected technology areas, such as the final capstone project for the BSMT degree. Topics may include multimedia software development, real-time video processing, mobile interface design, integration of audio and video in a single system, custom stage lighting, experimental hardware and controller development.

• MUS-N 450 BSMT Capstone (3 cr.) P: MUS-N 410 (minimum grade of C) and consent of instructor. BSMT majors only. The capstone project is fundamentally about music and music technology and makes an original creative statement or addition to the field. This can take the form of creating new music technology (such as new software or a new instrument), using technology to create new music, or formulating and creating a new way to use music technology. In all capstone work creativity and the creation of new music and technology is at the core. The capstone project is an opportunity to research, design, and develop a unique and novel concept or work and will culminate in a final, juried presentation before peers and MAT faculty. Along with the presentation the capstone must include specific, tangible project outcomes, products, deliverables, or work. These are the artifacts that demonstrate the success of the capstone and serve to show the expertise and accomplishment of the creator.

• MUS-N 512 Foundations of Music Productions (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Examines foundations and principles of music production. Topics include publishing, print media, music composition, methods, textbooks, multimedia, computer and electronic transmission of computer imaging, sound, and video. Other aspects covered are broadcast media; televideo graphics; sampling and reproduction of sound and images; multimedia; and computer applications.

• MUS-N 513 Principles of Music Technology (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Examines theories and research in the use of computer technology with special focus on curriculum design and implementation of music technology in the classroom; learning and training theory paradigms, technology selection and assessment for learner-centered, individualized instruction and training. Implementation and assessment designs for specific instructional models are included.

• MUS-N 514 Music Technology Methods (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor.  Applies sequencing and music notation technology to current and emerging digital arts technologies, multimedia techniques applied to sound-based stimuli and MIDI applications for video graphics, and storyboard techniques.  This course explores the development of "Music Instrument Digital Interface" (MIDI) and related uses.

• MUS-N 515 Multimedia Design Application in the Arts (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Presents the principles and fundamentals of instructional design and design techniques using authoring tools on PC, MacIntosh, and emerging computer platforms. Included are storyboarding, planning, and organization of scripts; the use of current technology, computers, video, and digital arts equipment; computer-assisted design software tools, and management of design team concepts.

• MUS-N 516 Advanced Interactive Design Applications in the Arts (3 cr.) P: MUS-N 515 or consent of instructor. Incorporates extensive analysis and use of computer and multimedia authoring tools intended for specific educational applications. Project management and programming team organization; media management and selection criteria for digital arts media development; task analysis and instructional sequencing applied to training and instruction; and assessment modeling and feedback schedules are examined.

• MUS-N 517 Internship in Arts Technology (3 cr.) P: MUS-N 516 or consent of instructor. An internship for students to work with experts in arts technology fields who are using new applications in commercial and educational settings. Requirements include the development of a technology project proposal; interview, resume, and project presentation; on-site intern residency; project report; an oral and media presentation of project outcomes.

• MUS-N 518 Arts Technology Development Project (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Students create and present a multimedia teaching/training project that combines one or more of several elements of music technology including CD-ROM, videodisc, digital audio and video, and MIDI. Requirements include project proposal, presentation of the proposal, research and development of project, final report, and a media presentation of project.

• MUS-N 519 Digital Sound Design for Multimedia I (3 cr.) P: M110 (Music and Computers), N514, or consent of instructor. Music composition and multimedia applications of MIDI systems and Digital Audio Workstations.  Analog, digital, and software-based synthesis, and exploration of multi-track MIDI and digital recording.

• MUS-N 520 Digital Sound Design for Multimedia II (3 cr.) P: MUS-M 110 (Music and Computers), MUS-N 514, MUS-N 519, or consent of instructor. Advanced applications of MIDI and next-generation sound file formats for producing soundtracks, multimedia events, and collaborative composition over the Internet.

• MUS-N 521 Research Methods in Music and Multimedia (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Introduction to the underlying principles and concepts of technology-based studies in the arts. Techniques of educational research, including integration of scientific methodology, descriptive, and inferential methods, and multimedia instrumentation in project development.

• MUS-N 522 Techniques for Music Performance, Teaching, and Production at a Distance (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Electronic tools for music performance, teaching, and production at a distance. Website and Internet resources including video conferencing, digital editing, and compression of video and sound wave formats.  Group and individual assignments for on-line music presentations.

• MUS-N 523 Historical Foundations of Music Technology (3 cr.) This course analyzes and evaluates concepts, events, designs, and creative works that have served as catalysts in the progression of music technology over time.  It also explores historical paradigms that helped shape the progression of technology in music and related fields.  Treatment is given to a variety of movements, music-forms, communities and entitles, that contributed to their age through technological, conceptual, and artistic innovation.  Class discussions and blogs will engage the studied content, particularly as it relates to current trends, thus addressing the IUPUI Graduate Principle of Learning that states:  'students will critically and creatively solve problems in their field of study'.  Through the study of the past, the class will develop rationales for new and emerging technologies that relate to the expression of music.

• MUS-N 525 Techniques of Interactive Performances (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Techniques of Interactive Performance prepares public presentations that highlight the current underlying principles and concepts of computer music, live media, interdisciplinary, and interactive performance systems.  Areas covered will include electro-acoustic music (with instruments, microphones, and computer processing), laptop music, live media manipulation, created instruments, machine learning, telematics, and networks, among others.  The group generally works together with an outside group from another discipline in order to cross-synthesize the artistic realizations of each performance.  Each semester the ensemble engages a project that draws on the multi-disciplinary skill set from the enrolled students.

• MUS-N 530 Philosophy and Theory in Music Therapy (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Philosophical and theoretical foundations of the use of music in therapy. Philosophical positions concerning science, knowledge development, theory construction, and values augment critical-thinking skills. Theories, models, and conceptual frameworks as guides to topical inquiry.

• MUS-N 531 Music Therapy Quantitative and Qualitative Research (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Applications of scientific methodology to music therapy theory and practice. Philosophical differences between qualitative and quantitative research paradigms, integration of theoretical concepts and practice standards with scientifically-sound research proposals.

• MUS-N 532 Music in Medicine (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. A survey of literature describing medical applications of music. Students have the opportunity to collaborate with health care professionals who work with various client populations.

• MUS-N 533 Advanced Clinical Techniques in Music Therapy (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Articulation, testing, and refining of theoretically derived music therapy protocols with a client population of choice. Students will work in consultation with music therapy, nursing, and medical staff.

• MUS-N 600 Thesis in Music Therapy (1-6 cr.)

• MUS-N 899 Music and Arts Technology Dissertation (1-9 cr.)

• MUS-P 100 Piano Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private piano lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.

• MUS-P 110 Beginning Piano Class 1 for Non-Music Majors (2 cr.) Learn keyboard and music reading skills; must have access to out-of-class keyboard for practice. Classes meet in Piano lab. For students with no piano experience.

• MUS-P 120 Beginning Piano Class 2 for Non-Music Majors (2 cr.) P: MUS-P 110 or permission of instructor. Builds on skills acquired in MUS-P 110.

• MUS-P 200 Piano (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. BSMT majors only. Private piano lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.

• MUS-S 110 Violin Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private violin lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.

• MUS-S 120 Viola Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private viola lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.

• MUS-S 130 Cello Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private cello lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.

• MUS-S 200 Violin (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. BSMT majors only. Private violin lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.

• MUS-S 220 Viola (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. BSMT majors only. Private viola lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.

• MUS-S 230 Cello (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. BSMT majors only. Private cello lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.

• MUS-U 355 Music and Exceptionalities (4 cr.) P: MUS-L 153 or the equivalent experience; sophomore standing or the permission of the instructor. Basic accompaniment skills on the autoharp, guitar, or piano are desirable prerequisites. Introduction to using therapeutic and recreational music activities with individuals who have special needs. Includes development of skills in planning and adapting music activities for specific goals, sequencing and leading music experiences, and structuring experiences to facilitate participant success.

• MUS-U 410 Creative Arts, Health & Wellness (3 cr.)

• MUS-V 100 Voice Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private voice lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.

• MUS-V 101 Voice Class 1 (2 cr.) Introductory aspects of voice, basic vocal techniques, and a wide variety of vocal styles and literature; students perform solo and ensemble singing. No previous music experience required.

• MUS-V 200 Voice (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. BSMT majors only. Private voice lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.

• MUS-W 110 Flute/Piccolo Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private flute/piccolo lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.

• MUS-W 120 Oboe/English horn Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private oboe/English horn lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.

• MUS-W 130 Clarinet Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private Clarinet lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.

• MUS-W 150 Saxophone Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private saxophone lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.

• MUS-W 200 Flute and Piccolo (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. BSMT majors only. Private flute and piccolo lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.

• MUS-W 230 Clarinet (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. BSMT majors only. Private clarinet lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.

• MUS-W 250 Saxophone (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. BSMT majors only. Private saxophone lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.

• MUS-X 298 Music Therapy Pre-Practicum Exam (0 cr.) P: L153 or concurrent enrollment in L153 and consent of instructor. An assessment of vocal skills, accompaniment techniques, and functional music skills required for practica courses. Includes song leadership, vocal technique, and accompaniment skills on autoharp, guitar, piano, and basic percussion instruments. Required of all music therapy and equivalency students.

• MUS-X 341 Guitar Ensemble (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. The mission of the IUPUI Guitar Ensemble is to bring together guitar players of all abilities and styles in a friendly, non-intimidating environment.

• MUS-X 350 Jazz Ensemble (1 cr.) Music of the Big Band and Jazz Band era.

• MUS-X 351 Jazz Chamber Ensemble (1 cr.) Jazz Combo.

• MUS-X 40 University Instrumental Ensembles (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of Instructor. IUPUI Jazz Ensemble Music of the Big Band era.  This class is contingent upon enrollment of full instrumentation.  Enrollment limited.  Audition/interview required.

• MUS-X 40 University Instrumental Ensembles (1 cr.) IUPUI Pep Band. The Pep Band is organized in the fall and performs at home basketball games in the spring. Open to all students who play a band instrument.

• MUS-X 40 University Instrumental Ensembles (1 cr.) Admission is by interview only. Scottish Rite Orchestra. This ensemble will meet at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.

• MUS-X 40 University Instrumental Ensembles (1 cr.) Electro-acoustic Ensemble. A student ensemble for acquiring musical and technological skill in live performance when integrating electronic and acoustic instrument sound sources. Students may be assigned as a performer, audio engineer, creator, or any combination of these roles. Students must possess collegiate level musicianship and performance skills on an acoustic or electronic instrument. Please contact instructor for further information.

• MUS-X 40 University Instrumental Ensembles (1 cr.) P: Consent of Instructor. Content Creator. This course is designed as Content Creator for Ensembles.

• MUS-X 430 Electronic Music Ensemble (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Course offers experiences in learning the world of electronic music techniques.

• MUS-X 490 Percussion Music Ensemble (1 cr.) Course offers experiences in learning world percussion techniques. No instrument required.

• MUS-X 70 University Choral Ensembles (1 cr.) The following vocal ensembles are available: University Choir and IUPUI Singers.

• MUS-Z 100 The Live Musical Performance (2 cr.) Examines the approach to attending live performances of music (large ensembles, chamber ensembles, solo recitals, and other multimedia performances). Students attend live performances and discuss music performances by genre to develop critical listening skills.

• MUS-Z 105 Traditions in World Music (3 cr.) Explore the diversity of musical traditions found throughout the world by studying the various means of transmission, musical instruments, musical meaning, musical sound as well as the rituals, and myths commonly associated with an assortment of music cultures. No prior music experience required.

• MUS-Z 111 Introduction to Music Theory (3 cr.) Recommended for singers, instrumentalists, and keyboard players. A study of fundamentals of the language and notation of music: listening, music reading and writing, and the elements of music as used in a variety of genres. Open to all students interested in a general background in music.

• MUS-Z 201 History of Rock ’n’ Roll Music (3 cr.) Survey of major trends, styles, and genres of rock music of the 1950s and 1960s, focusing on the work of artists and groups who have proved to have the most enduring significance.

• MUS-Z 204 Women Musicians (3 cr.) This class will explore the various roles women have played, and continue to play, in the world of music. Four distinct areas in which women engage are patronage, performance, composition, and education. Previous musical training is not required.

• MUS-Z 206 Hip Hop Music (3 cr.) The purpose of this course is to familiarize with students basic history, styles, and trends in hip hop, with a focus on the music. Students will attain essential knowledge of artists, producers, and events critical to the development of hip hop as a culture.

• MUS-Z 207 History of American Popular Music (3 cr.) This class examines the cultural content of music by defining Popular Music not Pop Music and by examining various decades of music in America from the early Native American music to the present day. It also delves into the changing technology climate of America from the 1860s to the present day and the impact of this technology on popular music as seen in the music business.

• MUS-Z 301 History of Rock Music—’70s and ’80s (3 cr.) Survey of trends and styles in rock music of the '70s and '80s. Focuses on the artists and groups who have shaped the music of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

• MUS-Z 315 Music for Film (3 cr.) A survey of the music and sound of movie soundtracks. Class will feature film segments, which are analyzed to see how music textures, tempos, and structures affect the plot.

• MUS-Z 317 Computer Music Composition I (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 230 or instructor consent. Computer Music Composition covers multiple facets of composing music that include orchestration, musical notation, score creation and influential compositional techniques. During the course, students will compose music for a variety of instrumental combinations and musical styles. This course will also incorporate discussion and analysis of key musical master works. Students will investigate key aspects of harmony, formal structure, orchestration and compositional technique that contribute to the music's historical significance.

• MUS-Z 320 Special Topics in Music (Variable Title) (3 cr.)

• MUS-Z 325 Social Media and the Musician (3 cr.) This course explores how web-based user-generated content can be leveraged by musicians to support their instructional and artistic goals. In particular, this course will include an overview of social media and will provide students with the opportunity to develop skills crucial to using social media tools. Students will explore podcasting, wikis, blogging, web-based video, cloud computing, social bookmarking, twitter, social networking and other emerging forms of social media. Furthermore, students will learn how to promote themselves and contribute to web communities using social media and investigate the legal implications of merging music and social media.

• MUS-Z 340 Introduction to Music Business (3 cr.) An introduction to the behind-the-scenes view of today's commercial music and entertainment industries. The course will include an overview of the various careers in the music industry.

• MUS-Z 345 Music Business Marketing (3 cr.) A comprehensive and hands on approach to creating both a marketing, E-marketing and promotion campaign for music business. The emphasis will be on intelligent, innovative and successful marketing and promotion strategies in today's music industry. Professionals within the music industry will be occasional guest lecturers in the class.

• MUS-Z 385 History of the Blues (3 cr.) Tells the story of the blues through the music of more than two hundred artists. Styles studied include Class Blues, Country Blues, Piedmont Blues, Holy Blues, White Blues, City Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Post WWII Country Blues, Chicago Blues, Urban Blues, Swamp Blues, British Blues, and Blues Rock.

• MUS-Z 390 Jazz for Listeners (3 cr.) The course focuses on how to listen to jazz and what to listen for in jazz. In addition, students will survey and learn how to recognize various historical styles of jazz and major figures that have contributed to the jazz tradition. Live examples and performances in and out of class are a regular part of classes.

• MUS-Z 393 History of Jazz (3 cr.) This course is an exploration of the history of jazz with an examination of its roots, important genres and styles, historic recordings, key figures, and related materials.

• MUS-Z 401 Music of the Beatles (3 cr.) An in-depth, song-by-song look at the music, lives, and times of the Beatles. The course focuses on the music and is aimed at heightening student listening skills as well as fostering a deeper appreciation for the Beatles' recordings.

• MUS-Z 403 The Music of Jimi Hendrix (3 cr.) The music of Jimi Hendrix involves discussion of Hendrix's music, including influences and innovations. Also discussed is the impact of Jimi Hendrix on modern popular music.

Organizational Leadership

• OLS 10000 Introduction to Organizational Leadership (1 cr.) P: Pre/OLS-Majors only. Department permission required. Class 1.  This course is not offered in the summer terms. This class offers a general introduction to the processes and practices relevant to front-line supervisors, managers, and leaders at all levels of organizations.  In this class you will meet the OLS faculty and learn about the OLS degree, related technology classes, and other general education and elective classes.  This course is only open to students planning to complete the Organizational Leadership major at IUPUI.

• OLS 11000 Introduction to Organizational Leadership and Supervision (1 cr.) P: Must be an undergraduate or instructor permission. This course develops skills in leadership.  Specific areas covered include: planning and change, problem analysis and decision making, motivation, interpersonal communication, giving, and receiving feedback on performance, organizational values, and human relations.

• OLS 20000 Introduction to Sustainable Principles and Practices (3 cr.) This course will introduce students to sustainability and its principles. The course focuses on how and why sustainability became important in the world. The course covers: principles of sustainability; history of sustainability; historical economic aspects of sustainability; the definitions of sustainability and sustainable development. The course also introduces students to the applications of the principles of sustainability to design, building, energy, and commerce. The course presents examples of successful international community sustainable development projects.

• OLS 25200 Human Behavior in Organizations (3 cr.) A survey of the concepts that provide a foundation for the understanding of individual and group behavior in organizations of work, with special emphasis on typical interpersonal and leadership relationships.

• OLS 26300 Ethical Decisions in Leadership (3 cr.) Class 3. This class is for students interested in discussing and contemplating the difficult legal and ethical situations facing managers in all sizes and types of organizations. Students in this class will read and discuss a variety of writings on ethics in the workplace and also analyze both written and videotaped legal/ethical scenarios.

• OLS 27400 Applied Leadership (3 cr.) Class 3. Introduction to applied leadership in the context of organizational functions, structures, and operation.

• OLS 30200 Leadership and Economic Aspects of Sustainable Technologies (3 cr.) Class 3.  The main focus of this course is to learn how organizations make sustainability work in their organizations.  We will learn about the triple bottom line (environment, social and economic aspects of business decisions) and how to make "sustainability" thrive in an organization.  This course will look at how organizations: describe the benefits of sustainability for corporations and society; build a framework for implementing corporate sustainability; lead and design strategies for corporate sustainability; organize, perform evaluations and create reward systems for sustainability; implement social, environmental, and economic measuring systems; improve corporate processes, products, projects for sustainability; and manage reports for sustainability.  This course will look at various organizations with examples of sustainable practices, such as, Interface, Novartis, CEMEX, DuPont, Timberland, and Chiquita Brands, which are making sustainable practices, thrieve in their organization.

• OLS 32700 Leadership for a Global Workforce (3 cr.) P: OLS 25200 and ENG-W 131 or consent of instructor. This course is for present and future leaders interested in the increasingly diverse global workforce.  The course will present a variety of leadership issues including expatriate assignments, international buisiness strategies and their cultural and managerial impact, and a review of business practices around the world.

• OLS 32800 Principles of International Management (3 cr.) P: OLS 32700. Class 3. This course is a survey of issues relating to international management and international enterprise. The goal is to help students understand the principles and practices involved in managing across national boundaries so that they can be more effective leaders and managers-both domestically and internationally.

• OLS 33100 Occupational Safety and Health (3 cr.) A presentation of those aspects of occupational safety and health which are most essential to the first-line supervisor.  Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the economic, legal and social factors related to providing a safe and healthful working environment.

• OLS 34400 Employee Benefits (2 cr.) This course will promote an understanding of employee benefit programs.  Students will learn about the strategic importance of employee benefits and approaches to planning a benefits program while applying the legal, regulatory, and industry influences on employee benefits practices.

• OLS 34800 HR Analytics (1 cr.) This course provides insight into uses of analytics in HR, why it is important, and how HR analytics add value to organization.  Students will explore resources that will align an organization's mission and goals with key metrics and benchmarks.

• OLS 36800 Employment Law (3 cr.) Class 3. This course covers the regulatory environment of the employment relationship.  Topics will include discrimination and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; recruitment and selection; affirmative action; rights of union and nonunion employees; Fair Labor Standards Act; Equal Pay Act; Employee benefit plans; unemployment compensation; and right to discharge.

• OLS 37100 Project Management (3 cr.) P: ENG-W 131 and MATH 11100. Class 3. This course provides the basics of the project management discipline and allows the student to apply these skills in team-based situations.  At the end of the semester, you will have a complete set of project documents from concept to termination for both an in-class example and your own simulated project.

• OLS 37500 Training Methods (3 cr.) P: OLS 25200 and OLS 27400 or consent of instructor. Principles, practices, and methods of employee training.  Introduction to systematic training program design, development, and evaluation.  Emphasis is on the supervisor as a trainer.

• OLS 37800 Labor Relations (3 cr.) An introduction to, and overview of, the fundamental concepts of labor relations, collective baragining, and dispute resolution procedures.  An international comparative analysis is used to assess some of the legal, economic, and political structures of labor relations.

• OLS 38300 Human Resource Management (3 cr.) An overview of human resource functions in organizations today. Descriptions of each major function; case studies to explore applications of human resource principles.

• OLS 38500 Leadership for Quality and Productivity (3 cr.) P: Junior Standing; ENG-W 131. The primary course objective is to provide students with knowledge and applied leadership skills essential for establishing and continuously improving organizational effectiveness through avoidance and solution of workplace problems.

• OLS 39000 Leadership Theories and Processes (3 cr.) P: OLS 32700. OLS majors must have all 100/200-level coursework completed prior to enrollment in OLS 39000 include 6.0 credit hours of math above 11100. This course integrates knowledge and skills from all Associate's level OLS classes and allows students to define, reflect upon, and improve their leadership abilities.

• OLS 39900 Special Topics in OLS (Variable Topics) (1-6 cr.) Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Primarily for upper-division majors with specific interests and aptitudes. May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.

• OLS 40800 Employee Relations (1 cr.) This course teaches the intricacies of navigating employee relations issues experienced from new hire to termination.  Topics will include employee performance and discipline, legal compliance, employee separation, and retention.

• OLS 42300 Go Green (3 cr.) This is an interdisciplinary course emphasizing sustainability, globalization, and an international culture experience. In this context, sustainability refers to design, engineering, manufacturing, technology and leadership processes implemented and maintained in industry and business for the purpose of being environmentally responsible, energy efficient, cost effective, and socially responsible.

• OLS 45400 Gender and Diversity in Management (3 cr.) P: OLS 25200. The work force of the future will represent multiple differences including gender, race, culture, ethnicity, physical abilities, and age.  Following this broad-based perspective of diversity, this course will focus on using knowledge of diversity to develop the leadership potential of individuals in organizations.

• OLS 46700 Service Learning (3 cr.) P: OLS 25200. Service learning is a reflective experience in which students are actively engaged in the community and integrate that experience into the classroom.

• OLS 47600 Compensation Planning and Management (3 cr.) Planning and implementation of a total compensation systems, including job analysis, job evaluation, salary survey and analysis, benefits and development of a structured pay system.  Includes behavioral implications and legal compliance issues.

• OLS 47700 Conflict Management (3 cr.) A study of the methods for dealing with inner-personal, interpersonal, and political disputes by means generally outside the traditional court system.  Students will investigate the theoretical and practical aspects of conflict assessment, negotiation, problem solving, mediation, and arbitration.

• OLS 47900 Staffing Organizations (3 cr.) An applications-oriented study of key concepts in staffing organizations, including principles and issues in conducting job analysis; preparing job descriptions/specifications; and screening/selecting employees.  Special emphasis on the design, validation, and operation of high-volume staffing systems.

• OLS 48700 Leadership Philosophy (3 cr.) P: OLS 39000. A review of current managerial, education, and development theories and practices; discussions of fundamental social, economic, and political changes affecting business and the art of managing; implications of these changes for individual development and continued growth.

• OLS 49000 Senior Research Project (3 cr.) P: OLS major, TCM 320, senior standing, OLS 48700, and consent of instructor. Opportunity to study specific problems in the field of supervision, personnel, and training under the guidance of a faculty member.

• OLS 50100 Leadership Ethics (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. This course is an examination of ethical, legal and policy issues facing business and technology leaders.  Topics include perspectives on business ethics and values, ethical issues and theory, personal values in the workplace, values and heuristics, responses to ethical situations, corporate social responsibility, sustainability and the responsible corporation, ethical compliance, global and local values, globalization and international business.  In particular, this course will ask students to examine, analyze and understand the concept of "servant leadership" as an ethical construct for leaders.  This course uses various learning tools including the case study method and involves active discussion and debate in an online setting.

• OLS 51500 Foundations in Human Resource Development (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. A survey course emphasizing the human resource function (and its development) in the context of the work organization. Human resource development topics include exploration of various training and development techniques, the relation of training to organizational strategies, training needs analysis, evaluation of training, and career development. The strategic approach to human resource management also is covered, including what human resource professionals can and should do to help the organization succeed.

• OLS 53010 Mixed Methods Research (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of mixed methods research.  It is designed for students who are interested in integrating qualitative and quantitative methodologies into singular or sequential research studies or programs of inquiry.  The overview includes the philosophy and evolution of mixed methods research, purposes and characteristics of mixed methods research, research designs and corresponding questions and data analysis techniques.

• OLS 56300 Sustainable Practices in Bussiness & Industry in the European Union (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. This course examines and critically assesses sustainable practices in businesses, industries, and/or municipalities in Germany or France. Students will spend one week in Marseille, France or Mannheim, Germany visiting, touring, and analyzing businesses, industries or municipalities on their sustainable practices. In addition, to learning about the organization's sustainable practices, students will also learn about their specific country's culture and some language skills.

• OLS 57100 Advanced Project Management in Technology (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. This course enables the student to learn project management in technology through the application of project approaches in a team based setting. Through the application of project tools and templates, the student learns the project life-cycle approach as demonstrated through actual and simulated project situations. The course presents the terms and approaches used in industry today and allows the student to apply these methods through both individual and team based settings.

• OLS 57400 Managerial Training and Development (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. Review of current managerial education and development theories and practices; discussion of fundamental social, economic, and political changes affecting business and the work of managing; implications of these changes for individual manager development and continued growth.

• OLS 58000 Interpersonal Skills for Leaders (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. Development and improvement of intepersonal dynamic skills for effective leadership in organizations. Emphasis on action learning and real-world application of skills.

• OLS 58100 Workshop in OLS (1-6 cr.) Explores issues in leadership and organizational change. Included are change theories, utilizing resistance to change, contemporary approaches to change, the future workplace, and researching best practices in organizational change.

• OLS 58200 Leadership & Organizational Change (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. This course explores issues in leadership and organizational change included are change theories, utilizing resistance to change, contemporary approaches to change, the future workplace, and researching best practices in organizational change.

• OLS 58300 Coaching and Mentoring in Organizations (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing. This course explores issues and practices in technologically-driven organizations pertaining to the roles and functions that coaching and mentoring play in employees development. The focus of the course is on identifying coaching opportunities, enhancing communication skills, developing and implementing coaching and mentoring strategies, and evaluating the outcomes of these strategies.

• OLS 59800 Directed MS Project (1-6 cr.) P: Consent of Instructor. A formal investigation of a particular issue or problem under the guidance of the Directed Project Chair and Advisory Committee. Not applicable to a thesis option plan of study. Enrollment is arranged with instructor and approved by the department, but in the majority of cases will involve enrollment during at least two consecutive terms for a total of three credits.

Technical Communication

• TCM 18000 Exploring Intercultural Technical Communication (3 cr.) This course will explore issues in diverse technical communication workplace settings using Intergroup Dialogue. Students will explore intercultural communication, conflict resolution, social identity, community, and social justice with diverse groups. A component of this class will be engaging with clients, co-facilitators, and/or guest speakers. Topics in this course will include a variety of social identities including (but not limited to) race/ethnicity, nationality of origin/citizenship, gender, sex, sexual orientation/attraction, SES/social class, age, religion/spirituality, ability/disability status, body size/type, level of education.

• TCM 19900 Selected Topics: Technical Communication (1-3 cr.) Topics of current and specialized interest for technical communicators. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff.

• TCM 21800 Introduction to Engineering Technical Reports (1 cr.) This integrated technical communication course introduces foundational skills for technical reports in engineering. Students will practice a recursive writing process and use techniques for analyzing content for different audiences and purposes. 

• TCM 21900 Introduction to Technical Presentations (1 cr.) This integrated oral technical communication course introduces foundational skills for creating and delivering technical presentations.

• TCM 22000 Technical Report Writing (3 cr.) P: ENG-W 131 or equivalent. Class 3. Extensive application of the principles of clear writing in business and industry with emphasis on audience, organization of ideas, and a concise writing style.

• TCM 22200 Introduction to Technical Documentation (3 cr.) This integrated technical communication course introduces foundational skills for creating effective technical documentation.

• TCM 23000 Principles and Practices of Technical Communication (3 cr.) P: or C: ENG-W 131 or equivalent. This course serves as a gateway into the technical communication B.S. degree. It introduces the basic principles and practices of technical communication in the workplace. This course explores the range of abilities that technical communicators need and includes applied projects that will begin to develop these abilities. The course also serves as a foundation for higher-level courses within the major of technical communication.

• TCM 24000 Tools for Technical Communication (3 cr.) This course introduces students to thinking about and using software tools that technical communicators need for contemporary workplace practice. The course will develop students' conceptual knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of software that professionals employ to create, deliver, and manage technical communication. Included are principles of how technical communicators learn to use software and how they evaluate its suitability for specific situations. 

• TCM 25000 Career Planning in Engineering and Technology (1 cr.) Class 3. TCM 25000 will guide you through a systematic, hands-on approach to making career-related decisions. The course assumes that internship/career planning is an ongoing process and requires understanding of self and one's environment; therefore, you will leave the course with the necessary tools to find and acquire an internship, co-op, or job now and in the future.

• TCM 29900 Selected Topics: Technical Communication (1-3 cr.) Topics of current and specialized interest for technical communicators. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff.

• TCM 31000 Technical and Scientific Editing (3 cr.) P: TCM 22000 or TCM 23000 with a grade of C or higher. Class 3. TCM 31000 focuses on techniques for editing functional technical and scientific products in academic and professional settings.

• TCM 32000 Written Communication in Science and Industry (3 cr.) P: ENG-W 131 with a grade of C or higher and Junior or Senior Standing. Class 3. Analysis of current writing practices in technology and science, especially in organizational settings. Practice in research and in designing and preparing reports for a variety of purposes and audiences.

• TCM 34000 Correspondence in Business and Industry (3 cr.) P: ENG-W 131 with a grade of C or higher. Class 3. TCM 34000 applies the principles of clear writing in industrial, technological, and business settings, with emphasis on organizational audience, organizational of ideas, and a concise, objective writing style.

• TCM 35000 Visual Technical Communication (3 cr.) P: TCM 22000 or TCM 23000 with a grade of C or higher. Topics covered in this class include methods and principles of creating visual technical communication, basics of visual design, visualization of technical data, usability of visual technical communication products, the role of technical communicators in the workplace, and modern technology available to technical communicators.

• TCM 35800 Technical Reporting Analysis & Development (1 cr.) This integrated technical communication course builds advanced technical reporting skills including analysis, synthesis, and development of technical content, structure, and style for technical audiences.

• TCM 35900 Technical Data Reporting & Presentation (1 cr.) This integrated technical communication course builds advanced data reporting and presentation skills for technical and non-technical workplace audiences.

• TCM 36000 Communication in Engineering Practice (2 cr.) P: ENG-W 131 and COMM-R 110 or equivalents, each with a grade of C or higher and Junior or Senior Standing. The application of rhetorical principles to written and oral communication in the engineering professions. Topics include planning, drafting, and revising professional engineering reports; planning and delivering oral presentations; organizing information; developing persuasive arguments.

• TCM 36200 Technical Proposal and Grant Writing (1 cr.) TCM 36200 will focus on techniques for technical proposal and grant writing in academic and professional settings.

• TCM 37000 Oral Practicum for Technical Managers (3 cr.) P: ENG-W 131 and COMM-R 110 or equivalents, each with a grade of C or higher and Junior or Senior Standing. Development and application of effective listening and speaking skills in situations typical for managers and supervisors in technology and engineering: one-to-one conversations in job management, hiring interviews, and performance reviews; group discussions in work units, committees, and task forces; informal presentations to small groups; formal presentations to large groups.

• TCM 38000 Technical Communication in the Healthcare Professions (3 cr.) P: ENG-W 131 with a grade of C or higher and Junior or Senior Standing. Focuses on the complex nature of effective communication in the healthcare professions. Includes principles of clear, concise, and organized writing, as well as primary and secondary research. Students examine and write documents for audiences in their organizational contexts.

• TCM 39500 Independent Study in Technical Communication (1-3 cr.) P: ENG-W 131 with a grade of C or higher. Individualized project approved by instructor consenting to direct it and by program coordinator. Credit varies with scope of the project.

• TCM 39900 Selected Topics: Technical Communication (1-3 cr.) Topics of current and specialized interest for technical communicators. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. 

• TCM 41500 Technical Communication for Design Projects (1-3 cr.) This integrated course applies advanced principles and theories of technical communication in a senior design project. Students will create and manage effective oral and written communication for workplace contexts.

• TCM 42000 Field Experience in Technical Communication (1-3 cr.) P: TCM 22000, or TCM 23000, or TCM 32000, or ENG-W 131 with a grade of C or higher. Full or part-time work experience in technical communications, supervised by a qualified professional in the cooperating organization and a faculty advisor. Requires periodic written and oral reports and final comprehensive written and oral reports on work experience and assigned readings. Credit varies with scope of project.

• TCM 42500 Managing Document Quality (3 cr.) P: TCM 22000, TCM 23000, TCM 32000, or ENG-W 231 with a grade of C or higher. This course examines and applies principles of creating technical publications in order to pursue quality management of the process. Students will create effective publications by identifying and intervening in crucial points in the documentation cycle--planning, researching, designing, drafting, reviewing, testing, and revising.

• TCM 43500 Portfolio Preparation (1 cr.) P: ENG-W 131 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher, and instructor consent. Preparation of professional portfolio for review by faculty or subject matter experts. Includes readings and development of a professional career plan.

• TCM 45000 Research Approaches for Technical and Professional Communication (3 cr.) P: TCM 22000, TCM 23000, or TCM 32000, or ENG-W 231 with a grade of C or higher. Examines quantitative and qualitative research techniques practiced by professionals working in technical and business communication. It explores both primary (i.e., field) and secondary (i.e., library) research approaches for learning about content, audience, and publication design.

• TCM 46000 Engineering Communication in Academic Contexts (2 cr.) P: Senior or Graduate Standing, and Department consent. Analysis of situations and genres for written and oral communication of engineering information in academic contexts. Application of rhetorical principles in preparing and delivering written and oral presentations of engineering information.

• TCM 49900 Selected Topics: Technical Communication (1-3 cr.) Topics of current and specialized interest for technical communicators. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. 

• TCM 52000 Teaching Technical and Professional Communication (3-4 cr.) This course is intended for graduate students who wish to learn the theory and practice of teaching technical and/or professional communication at K-12 or post-secondary levels.

• TCM 53000 Advanced Visual Technical Communication (3-4 cr.) This course is intended for graduate students who wish to learn the theory and practice of visual technical communication.

• TCM 55000 Advanced Research Approaches for Technical and Professional Communication (3-4 cr.) This course is intended for graduate students who wish to learn the theory and practice of conducting applied research in technical and/or professional communication.

Technology

• TECH 50400 Motorsports Project Management (3 cr.) This course focuses on engineering and organizational project management aspects specific to the technical operation of a race team or other closely related business in the extremely fast moving world of motorsports.

• TECH 50700 Measurement and Evaluation in Industry and Technology (3 cr.) This course is an introduction to measurement strategies and evaluation of data in industry and technology within the context of research design and implementation.  Students in this course will learn about the research process by designing, conducting, and analyzing the data for a small empirical research project.

• TECH 50801 Quality and Productivity in Industry and Technology (3 cr.) Examines the contemporary issues of continuous improvement in quality and productivity in manufacturing and service industries.  Includes a close examination of the evolving philosophies bearing on the scope, improvement, and costs of quality assurance programs in industry and technology.

• TECH 52100 Practicum in Motorsports Design and Application (4 cr.) This course comprises a study conducted while the student is working with a race team or associated motorsports industry organization.  The student's experience will be overseen and monitored by IUPUI faculty.  A project relevant to the student's individual situation will be determined by mutual agreement between the student, supervising faculty member, and industrial supervisor.  The project will integrate and synthesize the various aspects of the motorsports industry in which the student has been imbedded.  An industry quality technical presentation and technical report will be required.

• TECH 53100 Motorsports Topics Seminar (2 cr.) This course features a variety of special topics and guest speakers tying together the concepts of design, modeling, and testing which were studied in an undergraduate program in motorsports engineering or elated field.

• TECH 56300 History, Trends and Limitations of Technology (3 cr.) Students learn the fundamental concepts in engineering and technology education. This includes knowledge of information and communication systems, constructions, manufacturing processes, energy/power/transportation technologies, and the overall impact of individuals on the environment within the context of society. This course develops the philosophy and nature of technology as an education discipline. It covers an overview of the importance of technology in history. Students also learn the limitations and scope that impacts the field of engineering technology.

• TECH 58100 Workshop in Technology (1-3 cr.) Advanced study of technical and professional topics. Emphasis is on new developments relating to technical, operational, and training aspects of industry and technology education.

• TECH 58200 Motorsports Special Topics (3 cr.) This course involves an independent or directed study conducted under the guidance of a motorsports department faculty member.

• TECH 64600 Analysis of Research in Industry and Technology (3 cr.) P: Master's student standing. Analysis of research and evaluation of research reports. Emphasis on understanding the application of fundamental statistical methods in design and interpretation of research findings in industrial, technical, and human resource development environments.