Courses

Focuses on probability and statistics, emphasizing engineering applications. Studies frequency distributions; statistical hypotheses and estimation; nonparametric, linear regression, and correlation; nonlinear and multiple regression; analysis of variance; and quality control. Prereq., APPM 2360.

Highlights free and forced vibration of discrete and continuous systems. Examines Lagrange's equation, Fourier series, Laplace transforms, and matrix and computational methods. Applies knowledge to practical engineering problems. Prereq., MCEN 3030. MCEN 4123 and ASEN 4123 are the same course.

Develops enterprise level design and configuration skills on local area networking via switching and routing, as well as the provisioning of remote data communications across diverse Wan technologies, using the latest available transport and security services. Prereq., CSCI 4273. Credit not granted for this course and TLEN 5460.

Highlights free and forced vibration of discrete and continuous systems. Examines Lagrange's equation, Fourier series, Laplace transforms, and matrix and computational methods. Applies knowledge to practical engineering problems. Prereq., MCEN 3030. MCEN 4123 and ASEN 4123 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.

Addresses the relationship between material structure and the fundamental processes of deformation, yield, and fracture. Examines elements of elasticity theory, introduction to plasticity, and formulation of failure criteria. Studies basic deformation processes in terms of dislocation mechanics and macroscopic mechanical behavior. Takes into consideration the influence of compositional and processing strengthening mechanisms on mechanical properties. Prereqs., MCEN 2024 and 2063.

Introduces the field of human factors engineering and investigates human psychological, physiological and performance limitations in complex systems and why it is vital for engineers to understand human operational limitations when designing complex systems. Course includes studies of real accidents caused by human error, good and bad designs, latent conditions and accident-producing designs. Goal is an understanding of how to conduct engineering design with consideration of human factors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior).

Prereq., MCEN 4025 or equivalent.

Involves planning and execution of chemical engineering experiments on mass transfer operations, separations, and chemical reactors. Interprets experimental data with theoretical principles and statistical analysis. Emphasizes communication with written memos, full reports, and oral presentations. Prereqs., CHEN 3010, 3130, 3320, and 4330 (all min. grade C-). Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite courses of CHEN 3010, 3130, 3320, 4330 (all minimum grade C-)

Introduces air quality regulations, meteorology, and modeling; methods for controlling major classes of air pollutants, including particulate matter and oxides of sulfur and nitrogen; and control technology for industrial sources and motor vehicles. Requires interdisciplinary design projects. Prereq., MCEN 3021 or equivalent. Same as MCEN 5131. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) Mechanical Engineering (MCEN) or Environmental Engineering (EVEN) majors only.

Allows students to gain practical experience with network security in a simulated network environment. Topics to be covered include system hardening, firewalls, intrusion detection, vulnerability assessment, and investigation. Prereq., CSCI 4273. Credit not granted for this course and TLEN 5540.

Considers the mechanical behavior of biological materials and emphasizes the relationship between structural characteristics and macroscopic behavior. Focuses first on the mechanical behavior of microscopic protein and polysaccharide elements and then on larger scale soft and hard tissue structures. Prereqs., MCEN 2024, 2063, and 3021or equivalent. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering and Applied Science graduate students or senior BS/MS Mechanical Engineering or Concurrent Degree students.

Provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about a current technology, wind energy, that is of high interest both technically and commercially. Students can then apply various technical courses they have had (e.g. fluid dynamics, dynamics and electric circuits, economics, etc.) to design a wind turbine and determine through economic analysis if their design is financially viable. Prereqs. for MCEN 4135 are two of MCEN 3021, 4043 or 3010 (min. grade C-) or equivalent. MCEN 5135 is restricted to MCEN, ASEN, or CVEN grad students only. MCEN 4135 and 5135 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) Mechanical Engineering (MCEN) or Environmental Engineering (EVEN) majors only.

Two lectures and one lab per week. Examines principles of aircraft configuration and design to meet given performance specifications, taking into account aerodynamic, stability and control, and flying quality considerations, as well as airworthiness regulations. Includes preliminary design of the major elements of an aircraft. Prereq., ASEN 3128. Restricted to ASEN majors. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite clourse of ASEN 3128. Restricted to ASEN Majors only.

Analysis and design of continuous time control systems using classical and state space methods. Laplace transforms, transfer functions and block diagrams. Stability, dynamic response, and steady-state analysis. Analysis and design of control systems using root locus and frequency response methods. Computer aided design and analysis. Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) College of Engineering students only. Prereq., ECEN 3300, background in Laplace transforms, linear algebra,and ordinary differential equations. Same as ECEN 5138. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) College of Engineering students only.

Air pollutants cause material damage and adversely affect human health. People spend over 80 per cent of their time indoors; often, air pollutant levels are higher indoors than outdoors. In this course we study air pollution in indoor environments and design appropriate control technologies. Prereqs., MCEN3021 and 3022. Same as MCEN 5141. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) Mechanical Engineering (MCEN) or Environmental Engineering (EVEN) majors only.

Learn the key issues and principles that guide the decisions of policymakers with respect to the regulatory treatment of voice, video, and data communications. Engage in critical debate, and develop instincts for anticipating the likely regulatory models that may be applied to new technologies. This introductory course covers technical, economic, legal, political, and institutional considerations. Coreq., CSCI 4123 or 4133. Same as TLEN 5210

Theory and application of the principles of engineering economics, and classical and metaheuristic optimization techniques for evaluating problems in civil and environmental engineering. Same as CVEN 5147. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) College of Engineering majors only.

Integrates the design elements and fundamental analyses necessary to complete the conceptual (Phase A) design of an unmanned spacecraft. Lecture and discussion explore mission design, propulsion, power, structure, thermal, attitude control, communication, command, and data handling and attitude control systems. The role of project management and systems engineering are examined. Resource estimating and lessons learned in satellite programs are reviewed. Restricted to senior ASEN majors or instructor consent required. Same as ASEN 5148. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) Aerospace Engineering (ASEN) majors only.

Explores techniques for the visualization of the physics of fluid flows including seeding with dyes, particles and bubbles, and shadowgraphy and schlieren. Reviews optics and fluid physics, especially atmospheric clouds. Assignments are student-driven, to individuals and mixed teams of grad, undergrad, engineering majors and photography/video majors. Please see http://flowvis.colorado.edu. Prereq., MCEN 3021 or equivalent, or significant imaging experience (photography/video). FILM 4200 and ARTF 5200 are the same course. Same as MCEN 4151/5151.

Description of the mechanisms by which fuel and oxidizers are converted into combustion products. Application to practical combustion devices such as Otto, Diesel, gas turbine, and power plant combustion systems. Consideration of combustion-generated air pollution, fire safety, and combustion efficiency. Prereq., MCEN 3012. Recommended prereqs., MCEN 3021 and 3022. Same as MCEN 5152.

Covers advanced topics in the mechanics of solids. Some topics such as asymmetric bending of beams, torsion of non-circular cross-sections etc. are extensions of topics seen in CVEN 3161. Others like buckling and plate bending theory are new. The course presents unifying themes that underlie the study of mechanics. The course includes selected laboratory experiments. Prereq., CVEN 3161.

Examines common energy-conversion methods and devices. Topics include power-cycle thermodynamics, turbocompressor and expander processes, combustion systems, and applications and limitations of direct energy-conversion systems. Prereq., MCEN 3012.

Studies the derivation of the dynamic equations of motion of electromechanical systems, linear and rotary motion machines based on variational principles and basic force laws. Looks at equivalent circuits in abc and dqo coordinates for Ac and Dc machines. Discusses conditions under which an electromagnetic torque can be produced. Applies theory to the most important modes of steady-state and transient operation of electrical energy converters. Prereq., ECEN 3170.

Introductory course covering the theory behind and applications of the finite element method as a general and powerful tool to model a variety of phenomena in mechanical engineering. Applications include structural mechanics, mechanics of elastic continua, and heat conduction. Prereq., MCEN 2023 and 2063, or equivalents. Same as MCEN 5173. Prerequisites: Restricted to Mechanical (MCEN or MCMR) majors or students with a plan of Mechanical Engineering Concurrent Degree majors.

Examines the failure of materials used in engineering design through a series of real world case studies. Example failure modes considered include overload, fatigue, creep, and corrosion. Example case studies include failure of aircraft, mountaineering ropes, weight training frames, and toilets. Prereqs., MCEN 2024 and 2063. Same as MCEN 5174.