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2013-14 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Biomedical Engineering |
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BE 206 - Biomedical Signals and Systems I 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
This course introduces students to transient analysis of linear systems primarily through the use of first and second order circuits with step inputs in the time domain. This is followed by analysis of general circuits using Laplace techniques. Transfer functions are treated in Laplace and sinusoidal steady state form. Bode plots are introduced. Circuit analysis techniques are applied analogously to selected examples from thermal, mechanical, or fluid systems. Circuit simulation software is used to support and enhance hand analysis. (prereq: EE 201 , MA 235 )
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BE 352 - Survey of Biomedical Engineering 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
The objective of this survey course is to present the non-biomedical engineering student with an overview of how biomedical engineering contributes to various areas of the health care system. Topics include examples of diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring devices and systems. (prereq: junior standing)
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BE 410 - Biomaterials 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
This course presents principles that apply to the selection and use of materials in medical applications. Topics covered include properties of solids, the use of phase diagrams, properties and biomedical applications of metals, properties and biomedical applications of ceramics, properties and biomedical applications of polymers, a survey of composite and textile materials, properties of living and processed tissues, wound healing, and the interaction between living tissues and artificial materials. (prereq: BI 102 , CH 222 )
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BE 411 - Biomechanics 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
This course is an introduction to the biomechanics of human movement, with applications to occupational, rehabilitation, forensic and sports biomechanics. Topics covered include kinematics; anthropometry; kinetics; mechanical work, energy, and power; synthesis of human movement; muscle mechanics; repetitive motion and low back injuries. (prereq: BE 3100 )
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BE 499 - Clinical Internship 0 lecture hours 9 lab hours 3 credits
Senior biomedical engineering students have the option of working at an affiliated hospital or medical laboratory. Students must apply for clinical internship positions; they are not assigned. All clinical internships must be approved by an advising faculty member, the biomedical engineering program director and the EECS department chair prior to registration. Documentation in the form of an engineering logbook must be submitted to the advising faculty member at the end of the internship. Student performance is evaluated and grade is assigned by advising faculty member based on logbook content and internship supervisor’s input. (prereq: senior standing, written permission from BE program director and EECS department chair)
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BE 1000 - Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 1 lecture hours 3 lab hours 2 credits
This course introduces students to the biomedical engineering (BE or BME) profession including its unique ethical characteristics. Students learn about career options in BE, in part by working in a team to complete an introductory design project. Topics such as intellectual property and entrepreneurship are also introduced. The formal design process is introduced with emphasis placed on terminology and methodologies applicable to BE. Students are introduced to a number of common design resources and tools. In the laboratory, students develop and demonstrate proficiency in keeping an engineering logbook and working in teams. The design experience for each team cumulates in a memo or report and a presentation that includes the display of a prototype device.
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BE 2000 - Biomedical Engineering Design I 1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
This course is the first in a series of seven design courses in the BE design sequence. In this course, particular emphasis is placed on design team formation, problem definition, identification of customers and customer needs, and literature review. In particular the techniques for systematically searching trade, medical and engineering literature will be described. Project management techniques and budgeting, as well as FDA requirements for medical device design documentation will be covered. The course ends with team presentations defining their project objectives. (prereq: BE 1000 )
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BE 2200 - Computing in Biomedical and BioMolecular Engineering 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the computer resources available at MSOE and to present the basics of computer programming as it applies to biomedical and biomolecular engineering. Each student is required to demonstrate proficiency in writing computer programs to solve engineering problems with biomedical and biomolecular applications. Particular emphasis will be placed on program design, documentation and testing. Effective use of various data types, logical operations and selection, repetition, production of professional quality data visualization (plotting), built-in and user defined functions and console, file operations, classes, structures, and function handles will also be covered. The MATLAB language is used in this course. (coreq: MA 137 )
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BE 3000 - Biomedical Engineering Design II 1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 2 credits
This course continues the biomedical engineering (BE) design sequence started in the last quarter of the sophomore year. Covered in this course are topics essential for the Progress and Feasibility presentation, which typically takes place in week two of the winter quarter. Coverage of FDA regulatory requirements is continued with a discussion of device classification. The ethical context of experimentation involving human and non-human animal subjects is discussed along with associated federal regulation and institutional policies. Practical design techniques and tools - such as creative problem solving methods, 3-D CAD software, technical graphics, project management and feasibility evaluation methods - are explained (prereq: BE 2000 )
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BE 3001 - Biomedical Engineering Design III 1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 2 credits
This course continues the biomedical engineering (BE) design sequence. It begins the introduction of specific technical topics typically important in the design of medical devices. It also addresses practical project needs such as funding. Professional topics, such as persuasive skills for presentations and resources for job searches are also covered. Midway through this course student design teams present their progress and feasibility presentations. (prereq: BE 3000 )
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BE 3002 - Biomedical Engineering Design IV 1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 2 credits
This course continues the biomedical engineering (BE) design sequence. It continues coverage of specific design concepts and techniques, introducing later stage aspects such as those involved in prototypes and prototype testing and evaluation. Coverage of regulatory concepts continues with specific FDA QSR and design control requirements presented. Specific technical content includes electronic noise and interference as well as electrical, mechanical and radiation safety topics. (prereq: BE 3001 )
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BE 3100 - Quantitative Systems Physiology I 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
The objective of this course is to present the concepts of human physiology that are most pertinent to the field of biomedical engineering. Concepts from the following topics will be covered: homeostasis, cell membrane potentials and transport mechanisms, nerve and muscle, and heart and the circulatory system. (prereq: BI 102 )
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BE 3110 - Quantitative Systems Physiology II 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
The objective of this course is to present the concepts of human physiology that are most pertinent to the field of biomedical engineering. Concepts from the following topics will be covered: autonomic nervous system, blood, lymphatics and immunity, respiratory system, urinary system, endocrine system and digestive system. (prereq: BE 3100 )
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BE 3300 - Biomedical Engineering Transfer Topics 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
This course provides transfer students additional knowledge necessary for their integration into MSOE’s biomedical engineering program. Specifically, it introduces important design, record keeping and regulatory concepts, covers MATLAB as a second computer language, and adds biostatistics knowledge to existing statistics backgrounds. Other topics may be covered as needed. It provides select prerequisite knowledge from BE 1000 , BE 2000 , BE 2200 and MA 3610 . (prereq: junior standing, transfer student, permission of instructor)
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BE 3500 - Bio-thermal-fluid Transport 1 4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
The objective of this course is to present fundamental principles of classical thermodynamics, and to apply these principles to the solution of both classical and biological problems. Introductory concepts in fluid mechanics are also presented. (prereq: MA 235 )
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BE 3510 - Bio-thermal-fluid Transport 2 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
The objective of this course is to present fundamental principles of classical fluid mechanics, mass transport and heat transfer, and to apply these principles to the solution of both classical and biological problems. (prereq: BE 3500 )
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BE 3600 - Biomedical Instrumentation 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
This course focuses on the fundamental devices, circuitry and techniques needed to acquire and process biomedical quantities and signals. The application of displacement, force and pressure transducers in the conversion of physical quantities to electrical signals is discussed. Operational amplifiers are introduced and used in amplifier and filter circuits to process the signals. Non-ideal op amp properties, including finite gain, frequency response, stability, input and output resistances, bias currents and offset voltages, are treated in sufficient depth to permit design of high gain circuits capable of handling small DC and low frequency AC voltages. Transmission of physical variables through a medium to a sensor is treated in the case of an indwelling arterial catheter and pressure transducer. (prereq: BE 206 )
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BE 3900 - Physiology and Bio-System Joint Laboratory 1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 2 credits
The objective of this laboratory is to present students with real-world biomedical engineering problems that overlap the fields of bio-systems and physiology. Students will look at problems/laboratories from a joint perspective which will enable students to solve multidisciplinary problems. This course is intended to advance a student’s understanding systems physiology and the materials introduced in BE 3100 and BE 3800 . The primary goal of the course is to enhance their ability to apply principles learned in physiology and biomedical signals and systems to predict and modify behavior of continuous-time physiological signals and systems. The laboratory is designed to prepare students for upper-level courses in biomedical digital signal processing, advance medical instrumentation, medical imaging, and feedback control systems. (prereq: MA 3610 , BE 2200 , coreq: BE 3100 , BE 3800 )
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BE 3910 - Physiology and Biotransport Joint Laboratory 1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 2 credits
The objective of this laboratory is to present students with real-world biomedical engineering problems that overlap the fields of biotransport and physiology. Students will look at problems/laboratories from a joint perspective which will enable students to solve multidisciplinary problems. (prereq: BE 2200 ; coreq: BE 3510 , BE 3110 )
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BE 3920 - Biomaterials and Biomechanics Joint Laboratory 1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 2 credits
In this course, students investigate practical aspects of biomaterials and biomechanics. To the extent practical, biomaterials and biomechanic topics are investigated concurrently. Specific topics investigated typically include anthropometry, electromyography, human mechanical power and energy output, gate and ground reaction force measurements, biomechanical analysis of domestic and occupational activities, tissue stress-strain relationships, corrosion, chemical stability and industrial scale medical device production processes. This course includes one or more field trips to biomaterials and/or biomechanics related industrial and/or research facilities and/or a biomedical engineering related conference or trade show. (coreq: BE 411 , BE 410 )
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BE 4000 - Biomedical Engineering Design V 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 credits
This course continues the biomedical engineering (BE) design sequence. In preparation for eventual student graduation, professional topics such as current trends in BE, searching for employment and graduate study opportunities, and the need for and process of professional licensure are discussed. This professional coverage is balanced with continued coverage of technical topics such as the clinical evaluation of medical devices, relevant codes and standards, and specific design techniques and considerations. This course includes a formal design review experience. (prereq: BE 3002 )
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BE 4001 - Biomedical Engineering Design VI 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 credits
This course continues the biomedical engineering (BE) design sequence. Like BE 4000 a mix of professional and technical topics are covered in this course. Professional topics include current topics and trends in BE, intellectual property topics, engineering economics, and technical persuasion. Technical topics include manufacturing and device assembly processes, design for manufacturing, electrical power considerations, and relevant statistics. Substantial progress and prototype construction is expected during this course. (prereq: BE 4000 )
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BE 4002 - Biomedical Engineering Design VII 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 credits
This course completes the biomedical engineering (BE) design sequence. The emphasis in this course is the completion design projects, their documentation, and prototype testing. A few remaining technical and professional topics are covered or revisited in this course. In particular, current topics, trends and ethical issues in BE, and manufacturing, device assembly and device sterilization are covered. Students submit final project documentation and present their prototypes as part of this course. (prereq: BE 4001 )
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BE 4340 - Advanced Topics in Biomedical Digital Signal Processing 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
The objective of this course is to introduce the students to the advanced topics and methodologies of digital signal processing and to have students apply these methodologies to the analysis of biological signals such as ECG, EEG, local field potentials, and phonocardiogram signals. Topics covered include Welch Periodogram power spectral estimation, cross-spectral estimation and coherence, introduction to time-frequency analysis, and short-segment Fast Fourier Transform. (prereq: BE 4800 or EE 3220 or equivalent with permission of instructor)
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BE 4700 - Biomedical Electronics 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
This course expands the electronics coverage begun in BE 3600 and combines it with topics previously studied in biology, chemistry and physiology to develop more complete measurement systems. Of particular interest are the production and distribution of biological signals, such as the ECG, EMG or EEG, and the electrodes and sensitive amplifiers needed to record them. Methods for reducing electrical noise and interference in the signals and conversion between analog and digital forms are included. Electronic feedback principles are applied to enhance system performance. (prereq: BE 3600 )
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BE 4800 - Biomedical Digital Signal Processing 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 credits
The objective of this course is to present the principles of digital signal processing and to have students apply these methods to the analysis of biological signals such as EEG and ECG. Topics covered include sampling, discrete-time system analysis, Z-transform, discrete and fast Fourier transform, transfer functions and digital filtering. In the laboratory, students are required to design software to perform analysis on various biopotential signals. (prereq: BE 3800 )
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BE 4810 - Biomedical Feedback Control Systems I 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
The objective of this course is to present topics in classical feedback control theory, introduce modern control theory, and to apply these topics to the solution of both classical and biological feedback control problems. The student is introduced to the analysis, design and applications of feedback control systems. The topics include the concepts of open- and closed-loop systems, transient and steady-state responses, system speed and error performance, techniques used to determine closed-loop system stability, and design of basic controllers. Control systems will be modeled using MATLAB and Simulink. The laboratory will investigate aspects of control systems found in living systems. (prereq: ME 206 , BE 3800 , BE 3900 , BE 3910 , BE 3600 )
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BE 4820 - Biomedical Feedback Control Systems II 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
The objective of this course is to expand topics in classical feedback control theory, introduce modern control theory, and to apply these topics to the solution of both classical and biological feedback control problems. The student will expand their abilities to analyze control systems using Routh-Hurwitz, root-locus, and frequency response analysis. The students will use those techniques for PI, PD, and PID feedback control system design. Discrete-time systems, sampled data systems, and analysis and design of digital control systems will also be studied. Matlab and Simulink will be used to model analog and digital control systems. The laboratory will investigate aspects of control systems found in living systems. (prereq: BE 4810 , BE 4800 )
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BE 4830 - Medical Imaging Systems 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the modalities of clinical medical imaging. Students will learn the physics of how an image is created and how imaging equipment acquires the image. Medical image processing techniques are also practiced. Topics include image formation, X-ray, computed tomography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance, nuclear and image processing. (prereq: BE 4800 or EE 3220 )
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BE 4980 - Independent Study 1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
This course provides enrolled students the opportunity to investigate a specialized biomedical engineering topic. After an approved area of study has been selected, weekly meetings with the course advisor are required. A final report or similar documentation, the format of which is left to the discretion of the advisor, is required at the end of the term. (prereq: senior standing, written permission from instructor and EECS department chair)
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Biological Sciences |
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BI 102 - Cell Biology and Genetics 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
The objective of this course is to introduce students to cell biology and genetics. Topics include chemical bonds, macromolecules, cell structure and function, cellular respiration, cell signaling, cellular reproduction and genetics. In the laboratory, students must demonstrate proficiency in the scientific process, and will gain proficiency in basic laboratory techniques, experimental design, data recording and scientific report writing. (prereq: one year of high school chemistry)
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BI 172 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
The objective of this course is to present the basic principles of functional human anatomy and physiology that apply to homeostasis, histology, the integumentary system, bone tissue, the skeletal system, muscle tissue, the muscular system, and select components of the central nervous system. (coreq: BI 102 )
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BI 256 - Microbiology 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
This course introduces students to the basics of microbiology and its importance in health care. Concepts like microbial characteristics and pathogenesis, and general and specific immune reactions to bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are introduced. Epidemiology and infection control of the more common microbial diseases are also covered. The laboratory includes hands-on experience on topics emphasized in the lecture. (prereq: BI 102 )
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BI 273 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
The objective of this course is to present the basic principles of functional human anatomy and physiology that apply to homeostasis, nervous tissue, the sense organs, the circulatory system and the immune system. (prereq: BI 172 )
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BI 274 - Human Anatomy and Physiology III 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
The objective of this course is to present the basic principles of functional human anatomy and physiology that apply to homeostasis, the endocrine system, the respiratory system, the urinary system, water and electrolyte balance, the digestive system, and the reproductive systems and development. (prereq: BI 172 )
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BI 373 - Physiology I 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
The objective of this course is to present the basic principles of human physiology which apply to homeostasis, cell membrane potentials and transport mechanisms, nerve and muscle, and heart and the circulatory system. (prereq: BI 102 , CH 223 , BE-361 or MA 3610 )
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BI 374 - Physiology II 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
The objective of this course is to present the basic principles of human physiology which apply to the microcirculation and the lymphatic system, the blood, the respiratory system, the renal system, the gastrointestinal system and the endocrine system. (prereq: BI 373 )
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BI 499 - Life Science Independent Study 0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Students enrolled in this course are afforded the opportunity to pursue a specialized topic in their chosen field of study. After an approved area of study has been selected, weekly meetings with the course advisor are required. A final written report, the format of which is left to the discretion of the advisor, is required at the end of the quarter. (prereq: senior standing and consent of department chairperson)
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BI 1001 - Principles of Biomedical Sciences 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia and infectious diseases. They determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person, and investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, medicine, research processes and bioinformatics. Key biological concepts including homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits and defense against disease are embedded in the curriculum. Engineering principles including the design process, feedback loops and the relationship of structure to function are also incorporated. This course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences Program and lay the scientific foundation for subsequent courses. Enrollment in this course is restricted to students enrolled at a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) school.
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BI 1002 - Human Body Systems 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Students examine the interactions of body systems as they explore identity, communication, power, movement, protection and homeostasis. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal manikin, work through interesting real-world cases and often play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries. Enrollment in this course is restricted to students enrolled at a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) school. (prereq: BI 1001 )
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BI 1003 - Medical Interventions 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the lives of a fictitious family. The course is a “how-to” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body as students explore how to prevent and fight infection; how to screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and how to prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. These scenarios expose students to the wide range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices and diagnostics. Each family case scenario introduces multiple types of interventions and reinforces concepts learned in the previous two courses, as well as presenting new content. Interventions may range from simple diagnostic tests to treatment of complex diseases and disorders. These interventions are showcased across generations of a family and provide a look at the past, present and future of the biomedical sciences. Lifestyle choices and preventive measures are emphasized throughout the course as are the important roles scientific thinking and engineering design play in the development of interventions of the future. Enrollment in this course is restricted to students enrolled at a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) school. (prereq: BI 1002 )
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BI 2020 - Cellular Microbiology 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
This course introduces students to the basics of cellular microbiology and the increasing importance and applications of microorganisms in engineering. Diversity of the microbial world, controls of microbial growth and metabolism, microbial molecular biology, ecology, and engineered environmental systems are discussed. Feasibility of bio-remediation strategies and appropriate engineering controls to prevent undesired microbial infestation and food and industrial microbiology are also discussed and practiced. Lab activities provide hands on experience to emphasize lecture content. (prereq: BI 102 , CH 223 )
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Computer Engineering |
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CE 498 - Topics in Computer Engineering 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
This course allows for study of emerging topics in computer engineering that are not present in the curriculum. Topics of mutual interest to faculty and students will be explored. (prereq: consent of instructor)
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CE 499 - Independent Study 1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
A student enrolled in this course is afforded the opportunity to pursue a specialized topic in his or her chosen field of study. After an approved area of study has been selected, weekly meetings with the course advisor are required. A final report, the format of which is left to the discretion of the advisor, is required at the end of the term. (prereq: junior or senior standing, consent of instructor and EECS department chair)
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CE 1900 - Digital Logic I: Combinational Systems 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
This course introduces combinational logic analysis and design. The topics include digital signals, binary numbers, logic gates, logic families, combinational building blocks, Boolean algebra, combinational circuit analysis, and combinational circuit design techniques. Emphasis is placed on the VHDL hardware description language as a vehicle for circuit description and simulation. Laboratory exercises require the student to design, simulate, implement, and test a wide range of digital circuits using standard logic families and programmable logic devices.
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CE 1910 - Digital Logic II: Sequential Systems 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
This course introduces sequential logic analysis and design. The topics include flip-flops, registers, counters, shift-registers, algorithmic state machines, and memories. Emphasis is placed on the VHDL hardware description language as a vehicle for circuit description and simulation. Laboratory exercises require the student to design, simulate, implement, and test a wide range of digital circuits using standard logic families and programmable logic devices. (prereq: CE 1900 )
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CE 2800 - Embedded Systems I 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
This course presents a typical embedded microcontroller and assembly language programming as an efficient and direct means of programmatically controlling the hardware. Topics covered include the addressing modes, register file, and instruction set of a microcontroller; subsystems such as timers and analog to digital conversion; and interrupts. Software control of hardware is stressed. In the laboratory, students design software to demonstrate proficiency in these areas. (prereq: SE 1011 or experience with a procedural programming language, coreq: CE 1900 )
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CE 2810 - CE-2810 Embedded Systems II 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
This course builds on CE 2800 and introduces C as a high-level language for embedded systems programming. C pointers are introduced. C functions are introduced. Parameter passing by value versus using pointers is described. Interrupts in C are introduced and then the C/assembly interface is described. Designing modular applications by use of multiple files is described. Several subsystems, such as the USART and Timer system, are introduced. Key concepts are applied in laboratory exercises. (prereq: CE 2800 , SE 1011 or SE-1010)
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CE 2811 - Embedded Systems II 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
This class builds on CE 2800 and introduces C as a portable high-level language for embedded systems programming. Topics include C language syntax, variables, and pointers. C functions are covered with special attention to passing by value versus passing by reference. Specialized embedded topics include using pointers to interact with microcontroller subsystems, creating interrupts in C, and the C/assembly interface. Designing modular applications by use of multiple files is emphasized throughout the course. Laboratory exercises employ peripheral subsystems as well as reinforce other key topics. (prereq: CE 2800 , SE 1011 )
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CE 2930 - Introduction to Computer Architecture 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
This course introduces the concepts of computer architecture and performance trade-offs that must be made in the design of computer systems. Topics covered include reduced instruction set computers, instruction set design options, processor implementation, pipelining and memory hierarchy. The lectures are reinforced through laboratory projects that require students to design and simulate the data path and control circuitry of a reduced instruction set microprocessor. (prereq: CE 1910 , CE 2800 )
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CE 3100 - Digital Electronics and Computer Interfacing 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
Digital electronic circuits are the fundamental technology in computer engineering. Microscopic transistors are integrated onto a semiconductor wafer to form a chip that implements some function required in calculation. Example chips are microprocessors, memories, and I/O controllers. Individual chips are interconnected to form the system architecture. This course introduces the diode, the MOSFET transistor, the BJT transistor, and the design and analysis of transistor-level logic circuits. It also examines electronic circuits commonly used to interface sensors or actuators to the computer. Interfacing topics include analog-to-digital signal conditioning using operational amplifiers, digital-to-analog conversion using standard solid-state components, and large-signal biasing of BJT and MOSFET drivers. (prereq: EE 2050 )
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CE 3200 - Wireless Sensor Networks 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Mass sensor networks are an important part of modern industrial, environmental, security, and military systems. Remote sensors eliminate the need for complex processing at each local node. Instead, processing can be completed at a distant master control computer. Remote sensors send information to control computers either by self-initiating a communication cycle or as a response to a command from the control computer. Wireless networking technology allows the sensor nodes to operate autonomously without a tethered connection. This class introduces the theories of sensor networks as well as common standards such as IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee) and IEEE 1451. Topics are explored through lectures, homework assignments, and laboratory projects. (prereq: CE-2810 or EE 2930 or CE 2811 )
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CE 3910 - Embedded Systems III 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
This course is the third in the embedded system sequence. In this course students will apply the knowledge acquired in CE 2800 and CE 2811 to carry out the design of an embedded system. Students will be presented with a challenging project to be completed over the course of the quarter. Project milestones will be provided by the instructor. Topics will include a review of C programming, a review of interrupt driven I/O and review of typical microcontroller peripherals such as the UART, the Timer/Counter and others. The I2C serial protocol will be introduced. Interface timing will be discussed and calculations performed to determine the timing compatibility between external devices and the microcontroller based on data sheet information. PCB layout will be introduced. (prereq: CE 2810 or CE 2811 , coreq: CE 3100 or consent of instructor)
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CE 4000 - Senior Design Project I 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
This is the first course in the senior design sequence in which each student team works on a design project from conception through implementation and testing. The team first explores technology issues related to the project and then prepares a complete design. Teams meet regularly with the instructor to track technical and project management issues. Written reports and oral presentations are required. (prereq: completion of core courses through junior year (a maximum of two may be missing), or approved plan of study to complete the degree by the following Fall Quarter)
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CE 4010 - Senior Design Project II 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
This is the second course in the senior design sequence. In this course, the student team implements the design developed in CE 4000 . Teams meet regularly with the instructor to track technical and project management issues. Complete project documentation, written reports and oral presentations are required. (prereq: CE 4000 taken in the same academic year)
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CE 4020 - Senior Design Project III 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
This is the third course in the senior design sequence, in which each student team works on a design project from conception through implementation and testing. Teams meet regularly with the instructor to track technical and project management issues. Written reports and oral presentations are required. (prereq: CE 4010 taken in the same academic year)
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CE 4220 - Mobile Networks and Simulation 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
This course explains the characteristics and features of networks that provide wireless data transfers and allow mobility of the network nodes, and presents protocols that are commonly used in such networks. Both fixed-infrastructure cellular networks and ad hoc networks are described. The laboratory part of the course includes an introduction to discrete-event simulation with a focus on communication network simulation applications. The laboratory also includes sessions in which commercial mobile handheld devices are used in laboratory experiments and in a course project. These experiments and project have the student develop software to provide ad hoc networking protocol functionality. (prereq: MA 262 or MA 3620 , CS 2510 or CS 2852 )
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CE 4920 - Embedded Systems IV 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
This is the final course in the embedded systems sequence. Lecture material introduces formal design techniques including lifecycle modeling, the use of technical standards, the creation of requirements and specification documents, the creation of test plans, and system performance profiling. A rigorous set of laboratory exercises review and reinforce the material from the prerequisite courses. The laboratories also extend the student knowledge base by adding exercises in embedded operating systems, power management techniques, and the use of FPGAs in embedded systems. (prereq: CE 3910 )
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CE 4930 - Computer Architecture II 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Modern microprocessor architectures extend pipelined micro-architecture in a number of ways in order to exploit instruction-level parallelism (ILP) and thread-level parallelism (TLP). Deep pipelines, superscalar pipelines, out-of-order instruction execution, instruction re-ordering and speculative execution are example techniques exploiting ILP. Similarly, multiprocessor techniques such as maintaining a coherent shared memory among multiple cores are examples that exploit thread-level parallelism. These examples challenge the fundamental architectural concept of single-instruction per clock-cycle and result in circuits that improve performance and enrich the user experience. This course explores these topics through lecture, in-class problems, reading assignments, and homework. (prereq: CE 2930 )
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CE 4950 - Networking I 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
This course presents principles of data communication and computer networks, with emphasis on the physical and data link layers of communication networks. Topics include: network topology, the principles of signaling on physical links, transmission media, modulation, error control, flow control, LANs, and Ethernet protocols. The laboratory includes experiments on data communication signaling and error control. The laboratory also includes a course project involving both hardware and software aspects of network systems. (prereq: MA 262 , CE-2810 or CE 2811 or EE 2930 )
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CE 4960 - Networking II 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
This course introduces the data transfer and software aspects of networks common in computing. The layered architecture of the modern Internet is studied with a focus on many of the common protocols used to transfer information and to provide services. The laboratory projects will provide an opportunity for teams of students to implement servers and clients using some of the protocols. (prereq: CS 3841 )
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Chemistry |
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CH 103 - Principles of Chemistry 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
This course is intended to provide students in nontechnical fields with the fundamentals in chemistry. Topics include atomic structure, chemical bonding, and properties of matter and solutions. This course satisfies the science laboratory portion of the general education requirement. Not for credit for students who have credit in CH 200 , CH 200A , CH 200B or CH 310 . (prereq: MA 125 or two years of high school algebra)
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CH 199 - Project in Chemistry 0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 0 credits
Students are given the opportunity to pursue an approved subject not covered in regularly scheduled course work. This may take the form of individual or small group studies, literature surveys, and laboratory or research projects. Weekly meetings with the course advisor are required. A final report to be filed in the Physics and Chemistry Department may also be required. This course is offered to students with freshman or sophomore standing and may be taken for variable credit. (prereq: consent of the course adviser and the Physics and Chemistry Department chairperson)
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CH 200 - Chemistry I 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
This is a general chemistry course for students in engineering and nursing degree programs. Students will design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data and relate experimental results to theoretical understandings of chemical phenomena. Specifically, students will more thoroughly understand such subjects as atomic structure, periodic properties, basic chemical calculations, nomenclature, atomic structure, intra- and intermolecular forces, kinetic molecular theory, properties of gases, and solutions. Not for credit for students who have credit for CH 103 , CH 200A , CH 200B or CH 310 . (prereq: or one year of high school chemistry with a grade of B or better.)
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CH 200A - Chemistry I 4 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
This is a general chemistry course for students in engineering and nursing degree programs. Students will design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data and relate experimental results to theoretical understandings of chemical phenomena. Specifically, students will more thoroughly understand such subjects as basic chemical calculations, nomenclature, atomic structure, intra- and intermolecular forces, kinetic molecular theory, properties of gases, and solutions. Not for credit for students who have credit for CH 103 , CH 310 , CH 200 or CH 200B . This course is designed for students who did not take chemistry in high school or need a refresher course because they took a chemistry class more than five years ago.
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CH 200B - Chemistry I 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
This is a general chemistry course for students in engineering and nursing degree programs. Students will design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data and relate experimental results to theoretical understandings of chemical phenomena. Specifically, students will more thoroughly understand such subjects as basic chemical calculations, nomenclature, atomic structure, intra- and intermolecular forces, kinetic molecular theory, properties of gases, and solutions. Not for credit for students who have credit for CH 103 , CH 310 , CH 200 or CH 200A . This course is designed for students who did not take chemistry in high school or need a refresher course because they took a chemistry class more than five years ago. (prereq: MA 128 or MA 129 , PH 113 )
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CH 201 - Chemistry II 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
This general chemistry course is a continuation of CH 200 for students in engineering programs and students interested in chemistry. Students will design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data and relate experimental results to theoretical understandings of chemical phenomena. Corrosion, electrochemistry, oxidation-reduction, types of solids, semiconductors, crystalline materials, rates of reactions, acid-base theory, buffers and chemical equilibria are covered. Optional topics covered might include a description of electrical conductivity in electrical insulators, semiconductors and conductors. (prereq: CH 200 , CH 200A , or CH 200B )
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CH 222 - Organic Chemistry 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
The major concepts and themes of organic chemistry are introduced in this course. Theory and laboratory work on the principles of organic chemistry, properties and interrelationships of important classes of organic compounds. The roles of such compounds in the metabolic processes are explained. Students are introduced to basic mechanisms of organic reactions and alerted to the industrial, biomedical, academic and personal applications and uses of organic materials. (prereq: CH 200 )
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CH 223 - Biochemistry 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
This course is designed to train and educate students with essential and central concepts, principles and applications of biochemistry. Knowledge of biochemistry is essential in disciplines like medicine, nutrition, pharmacology, environmental studies, agriculture and many engineering fields. The three-dimensional structures of biomolecules are explored in the context of their functions and their microenvironments within living organisms and metabolism is introduced. The course enhances the ability of students to address changes, needs and demands of their own major fields as well. The lab-activity allows hands on experience on concepts taught in lecture. (prereq: CH 222 )
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CH 302 - Chemistry III 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
This elective has been designed to provide students with the third quarter of a one-year general chemistry course. This allows students to more thoroughly understand such subjects as thermochemistry, electrochemistry, solution chemistry and the chemical theories relevant to conductors, semiconductors and transition metals. CH-302, a three-credit course, allows students to meet the general chemistry requirements for graduate school and medical school when taking the CH 303 Lab component (a one-credit laboratory course offered in a subsequent quarter), and specifically covers material that is normally found on the MCAT and FE/PE exams. (prereq: CH 201 )
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CH 303 - Chemistry III LAB 0 lecture hours 2 lab hours 1 credits
This elective has been designed to provide students with the third-quarter lab part of a one-year general chemistry course. This allows students to more thoroughly understand such subjects as thermodynamics, the chemistry of the various phases of matter, transition metals and solution chemistry. CH-303 Lab, a one-credit lab course (when taken along with CH 302 , a three-credit course), allows students to meet the general chemistry requirements for graduate school and medical school, and covers material normally found on the MCAT and FE/PE exams. (coreq: CH 302 )
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CH 310 - Applied Chemistry 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
This is a junior level general chemistry course for students taking only one quarter of chemistry. The course includes classification and properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical equations, physical states of matter and intermolecular forces. The relationship between chemical properties and the mechanical and electrical properties of materials is also studied. Not for credit for students who have credit for CH 103 , CH 200 , CH 200A or CH 200B . (prereq: MA 128 or MA 129 , PH 113 )
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CH 322 - Organic Chemistry II 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
This elective is specially designed to meet the organic chemistry requirements for admission to medical school. The concepts learned in this class will be useful in understanding medical biochemistry and biotechnology. The principles of organic chemistry learned in Organic Chemistry I are further developed to understand in-depth reaction mechanisms. Understanding of organic reaction mechanisms will be useful in learning roles of organic molecules involved in various metabolic processes in living systems at molecular level. Organic chemistry is of immense importance commercial importance. It is the chemistry of dyes and drugs, paper and ink, paints and plastics, gasoline and rubber tires, the food we eat and the clothing we wear. Students will be introduced to such industrial and commercial applications of organic molecules. (prereq: CH 222 , CH 223 )
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CH 323 - Organic Chemistry II LAB 0 lecture hours 4 lab hours 2 credits
This elective has been designed together with CH 222 , CH 223 and CH 322 to meet the organic chemistry laboratory requirement for admission to medical school. (prereq: CH 322 )
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CH 353 - Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
In this course, the basic chemistry principles discussed in Chemistry I (CH 200 , CH 200A and CH 200B ) are applied to provide an understanding of the environment, and to explain what effect certain actions have on it. Natural processes in the atmosphere, waterways, and solid waste system are explained, disruptions to the natural systems are chronicled, and then solutions to these disruptions are suggested. Toxicology of heavy metals and pesticides is explained. Important issues like climate change are discussed. Modern methods of bioremediation are introduced. Since there are no cut and dried answers to environmental problems, nor are these problems static in their identity or scope, a process of scientific thinking will be stressed throughout the course. (prereq: CH 200 , CH 200A , or CH 200B and junior standing)
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CH 371 - Modern Biotechnology 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Biotechnology is introduced. The techniques used in biotechnology are presently bringing changes to every possible aspect of our life including careers, economy and all natural and social sciences. This elective course is designed for all interested students. The subject matter of this course changes every time it is offered in order to keep pace with a fast-growing field. Lectures are focused on important and timely topics, as well as the theory of most critical techniques that are the backbone of areas like bioengineering, biomolecular engineering, protein engineering and the biotech industry. Students have hands-on learning of the techniques during lab sessions. The course also covers the history, ethics and societal impact of biotechnology. (prereq: CH 200 , CH 200A , or CH 200B )
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CH 373 - Advanced Biotechnology 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Advance techniques of biotechnology are introduced. The core of this elective course covers concepts, procedures and techniques used in the areas of advanced biotechnology. Lab activity provides hands on practice on concepts taught in lecture. (prereq: CH 200 , CH 200A , or CH 200B )
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CH 401 - Topics in Chemistry 0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
This course covers current topics in chemistry that are not covered in other classes. Topics and structure, as well as credits, may vary. Faculty areas of expertise and possible topics for this course are listed on the Physics and Chemistry Department pages in the undergraduate catalog and on the Web. Groups of students interested in a particular topic should contact the appropriate faculty member well in advance of registration for the quarter. Credit in this course will be determined after consultation with the instructor. (prereq: consent of instructor)
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CH 499 - Independent Study 1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Students are given the opportunity to pursue an approved subject not covered in regularly scheduled course work. This may take the form of individual or small group studies, literature surveys, and laboratory or research projects. Weekly meetings with the course advisor are required. A final report to be filed in the Physics and Chemistry Department may also be required. This course is offered to students with junior or senior standing. Students with freshman or sophomore standing should request CH-199. (prereq: consent of the course advisor, and the Physics and Chemistry Department chairperson)
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CH 2050 - General Chemistry for Life Sciences 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
The course introduces the fundamental concepts of chemistry. Students will learn about measurement units, elements, atoms, periodic table, and the quantitative aspects of chemistry. They will study the nature of compounds, apply gas laws to human body; learn the basis of radiochemistry and its application in nuclear medicine. Learn acid base chemistry and study of colligative properties such as osmosis. Radioactivity and its medical applications concludes the general chemistry sequence (not open to engineering majors) (prereq: high school chemistry)
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CH 2250 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
The course concisely focuses on what students need to know in order to continue with biochemistry in the next quarter. Basic nomenclature rules will be introduced. Important functional groups involved in biological molecules will be studied. This includes alcohols, amines, amides, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives. Correlations will be made with important biomolecules such as neurotransmitters, cholesterol, and proteins. (Not open to engineering majors.) (prereq: CH 2050 )
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CH 2260 - Biochemistry for Life Sciences 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
This course introduces students to biomolecules, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids in relation to human physiology. Structure and function and their roles in the human body will be discussed. Structure and functions of hormones and neurotransmitters will be studied. Enzymes and their roles in metabolism will be discussed. Application of computers and online data bases such as Medline in the study of biomolecules will be introduced. (Not open to engineering majors.) (prereq: CH 2250 )
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CH 3020 - Food Chemistry 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Content will include chemical groups, chemical reactions of food, chemistry of ingredients, and cooking methods that drive chemical reactions. Students will explore the chemical significance of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, vitamins, minerals, water, and enzymes to properties of food. Students will recognize common chemical reactions and associated changes to molecular structure upon food processing. Methods to prevent detrimental chemical reactions will be discussed. Students will connect molecular structures with flavor, taste, and explore methods used to enhance flavor and taste. Students will explore the differences between solutions, colloids, and suspensions and how they are used in food preparation and taste. (prereq: CH 103 or CH 200 or CH 200A or CH 200B or CH 2050 )
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CH 3650 - Chemistry of Materials 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
The basic chemistry principles discussed in chemistry and physics are applied to exploring the structure and properties of bulk materials. The class will focus on understanding how the structural characteristics of the atoms and molecules in a material affect the physical and chemical properties of the material. Materials will be considered on the nanoscopic level to explain macroscopic phenomena. Topics may include conductivity of materials, characterization of solids, solid solutions, nanoparticles, nanostructured devices, materials syntheses, allotropes of carbon, electrons in materials, polymetric materials and composites. (prereq: CH 200 or CH 200A or CH 200B , and PH 2030 )
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CH 3660 - Surface Properties of Materials 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
This is a materials’ chemistry course appropriate for junior level students from all engineering majors. The course includes basic description of physics and chemistry of surfaces and their relation to surface properties of materials. The emphasis of the course is to provide students with knowledge on several important modern applications of surface chemistry: surface chemical reactions (catalytic converters and fuel cells), thin films and their application as lubricants, coatings and novel electronic materials, improving friction and wear properties of surfaces through chemical modification. A substantial part of the course is devoted to surface nanotechnology - an introduction to the design, manufacturing and characterization of various nanomaterials and nanodevices on surfaces and their potential applications. (prereq: CH 200 , CH 200A , CH 200B , PH 2030 )
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CM 212 - Surveying 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 credits
Course presents the methods and principles of field execution and office procedures required in construction surveying, with an emphasis on typical building layout requirements. Topics include leveling, traversing, site considerations, plumbing of the structure, and general usage of optical and digital instruments. Required mathematical analysis is integrated. (prereq: MA 126 , or high school trigonometry)
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CM 224 - Construction Estimating I 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course provides a working knowledge of processes and information applied to order-of-magnitude and budget-level construction cost estimates during preconstruction. Learning includes components of direct and indirect construction costs; cost database, work breakdown, and estimate structure using CSI UniFormat and MasterFormat; contingency and risk; and estimate adjustments for productivity. Automated techniques for construction estimates are applied. Ethical considerations in budgeting and estimating are looked at. (prereq: AE 2212 )
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CM 250 - Construction Jobsite Management and Leadership 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
This course discusses construction jobsite management and leadership issues that would be encountered by entry level employees and interns. Students will be introduced to Requests for Information (RFIs), Shop Drawings, and the Submittal process. Students will also look at issues of jobsite layout and control and develop logistical plans for a construction site. Other on-site issues such as project recordkeeping and technology will also be introduced. Leadership strategies and tactics will also be discussed. (prereq: AE 2212 )
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CM 311 - Construction Site Engineering Issues 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Course discusses advanced building construction methods as a follow-on course to AE 2211 , Building Construction Methods. Topics such as concrete forming systems, soils analysis, site drainage, site mobilization, stormwater management, temporary work/structures, and LEED construction operations are covered within the context of quality assurance and control, logistics, planning, regulatory requirements, and decision-making. (prereq: AE 2211 , AE 225 )
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CM 312 - Advanced Building Construction Methods and Site Engineering Issues 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
This course discusses advanced building construction methods as a continuation of AE 2212 , Building Construction Methods. Topics such as concrete forming, soils analysis, site drainage, site mobilization, stormwater management, temporary work structures, and LEED construction operations are covered within the context of quality assurance and control, logistics, planning, regulatory requirements and decision-making. Interior building construction methods such as flooring, windows, insulation and interior wall systems will also be presented. (prereq: AE 2212 )
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CM 316 - Building Electrical and Communication Systems for CM 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
Students will develop a working knowledge of building electrical and communication systems components and their functioning, to enable effective installation planning, scheduling and cost estimation by the construction manager. (prereq: AE 3611 )
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CM 318 - Building Environmental and Mechanical Systems for CM 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
Students will develop a working knowledge of building HVAC, sanitary and other mechanical systems components and their functioning, to enable effective installation planning, scheduling and cost estimation by the construction manager. (prereq: AE 3111 )
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CM 325 - Construction Estimating II 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
This course teaches the methodology, procedures and organizational techniques involved in preparing a competitive bid. Detailed estimates for each major construction discipline are prepared, based upon real construction project documents. Ethical considerations in budgeting and estimating are discussed. The final project is the preparation of a formal competitive bid on a project. (prereq: CM 224 )
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CM 3011 - Project Management for AEs and CMs 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Introduces architectural engineering and civil engineering students to the construction project cycle, emphasizing preconstruction activities: project planning, requests for proposals, value management, constructability, management information systems, scheduling of preconstruction tasks, and typical preconstruction conferences. Teaches typical roles and responsibilities of project team members to enable effective student interaction during senior project. Student writes and presents summary of a construction management topic from a recent peer-reviewed journal article. (prereq: AE 225 )
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CM 3013 - Construction Project Financial and Cost Control 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Provides a working knowledge of cost engineering practices and techniques applied to construction project cost management and control activities to optimize project financial returns. (prereq: MS 354 , coreq: MS 356 )
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CM 3021 - Business and Construction Law 4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
Students gain a working knowledge of elemental aspects of construction and general business law and legal concepts-to include legally sufficient and proper routine administrative processes. Students gain understanding of construction and general business risks and ethics, to enhance their decision-making skills as construction project team members. (prereq: AE 225 )
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CM 3022 - Business and Construction Law 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Architectural engineering, construction management and civil engineering students gain a working knowledge of elemental aspects of construction and general business law and legal concepts to include legally sufficient and proper routine administrative processes. Students gain understanding of construction and general business risks and ethics, to enhance their decision-making skills as construction project team members. (prereq: AE 225 )
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CM 3112 - Building Environmental and Mechanical Systems for CM 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
Students will develop a working knowledge of building HVAC, sanitary, and other mechanical systems components and their functioning, to enable effective installation planning, scheduling and cost estimation by the construction manager. Students will study the basic design principles of HVAC and Plumbing Systems as well and completing basic load calculations. Lab activities will revolve around load calculations, basic installation methods of HVAC and Plumbing Systems, and estimating/scheduling activities for mechanical systems. (prereq: junior status)
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CM 3161 - Building Electrical and Communication Systems for CM 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Students will develop a working knowledge of building electrical and communication systems components and their functioning, to enable effective installation planning, scheduling and cost estimation by the construction manager. (prereq: AE 3612 )
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