Examines the laws of classical thermodynamics followed by physical transformations of pure substances, the thermodynamics of simple mixtures and chemical equilibrium. Applies quantum theory to atomic and molecular structure. Presents the concepts and applications of statistical thermodynamics. Introduces rates of chemical reactions, reaction dynamics and catalysis. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of APPM 2350 and CHEN 1211 (all minimum grade C-) and requires a corequisite course of APPM 2360. Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Covers matrix formulation of principles of structural analysis and development of direct stiffness and flexibility methods for analysis of 2D and 3D structures. Variational formulation of the finite element method. Geometric nonlinearity. Familiarity with Metlab programming is expected. Same as CVEN 5525. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CVEN 3525 (minimum grade C-).
Intended to help students understand light as a medium in design, begin the formulation of a philosophical perspective for its application, and continue to develop the skills required to design and implement lighting systems. Knowledge from previous lighting classes (Illumination I and Illumination II) is essential to this course. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of AREN 3540 and AREN 4550 (all minimum grade C-).
Provides a team-based capstone design experience for chemical engineering students. Projects are sponsored by industry and student design teams collaborate with industrial consultants. Projects consider chemical process and product design with emphasis on economic analysis. Deliverables include an oral mid-project design review, a final oral presentation and final written design report. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CHEN 4520 (minimum grade C-).
Develops experience in code development, debugging, and testing of real-time digital signal processing algorithms using dedicated hardware. Applications include filtering, signal synthesis, audio special effects, and frequency domain techniques based on the Fast Fourier Transform. Same as ECEN 5532. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 4632 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Introduces material science of engineering materials, such as atomic and crystal structures, defects and phase diagrams; discusses in detail three construction materials: steel, Portland cement concrete and asphalt concrete including classification and composition, engineering properties and testing methods (with three lab sessions). Covers basic of three materials: wood, fiber reinforced polymers and masonry. Requisites: Requires a prererequisite course of CVEN 3161 or MCEN 2063 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Introduces the use of numerical methods in the solution of civil engineering problems, emphasizing obtaining solutions with high-speed electronic computers. Applies methods to all types of civil engineering problems. Same as CVEN 5537. Requisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior).
Engages students in exploring and solving lighting problems for exterior environments. Provides an understanding of the design criteria and lighting equipment used in three primary exterior applications: parking lots and roadways, floodlighting of buildings, and sports facilities. Recommended prereq., AREN 4550. Taught intermittently. Same as AREN 5540. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of AREN 3540 (minimum grade C-).
Applies the principles studied in Illumination 1. Provides further study in architectural lighting design methods. Uses lighting studio work to develop a broad knowledge of lighting equipment, design methods, and their application in a series of practical design problems in modern buildings. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of AREN 3540 (minimum grade C-).
Introduces the principles and techniques for compiling high-level programming languages to assembly code. Topics include parsing, instruction selection, register allocation, and compiling high-level features such as polymorphism, first-class functions, and objects. Students build a complete compiler for a simple language. Same as CSCI 4555 and ECEN 5523. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ECEN 2703 and ECEN 3350 (all minimum grade C). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Introduces engineering methods for the study of air quality. Topics include: indoor air quality, greenhouse gases, dispersion modeling, source apportionment modeling, chemistry of combustion, pollution sources and controls, human exposure to air pollutants. A focus on Engineering for Developing Communities runs throughout. Elective for the EVEN air quality track or an environmental concentration course for CVEN. Same as CVEN 5554. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of APPM 2360 or MATH 3130 and 4430 and CVEN 3313 or CHEN 3200 or MCEN 3021 (all minimum grade C-).
Introduces the basic techniques used in translating programming languages: scanning, parsing, definition table management, operator identification and coercion, code selection and register allocation, error recovery. Students build a complete compiler for a simple language. Same as ECEN 4553 and CSCI 5525. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of CSCI 3155 and CSCI 2400 or ECEN 3350 (all minimum grade C-).
Applies basic principles of structural engineering and mechanics to the design of reinforced concrete structures, including design of beams, columns, slabs, and footings; continuous beams and frames; cast-in-place buildings. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CVEN 3525 (minimum grade C-).
Develops principles underlying electronic, optical and thermal devices, materials and nanostructures for renewable energy. Course provides a foundation in statistical thermodynamics, and uses it to analyze the operation and efficiency limits of devices for photovoltaics, energy storage (batteries & ultra-capacitors), chemical conversion (fuel cells and engines), solid state lighting, heat pumps, cooling, and potentially harvesting zero-point energy from the vacuum. Same as ECEN 5555. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ECEN 3810 or APPM 3570 or MATH 4510 and PHYS 2130 or PHYS 2170 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Teaches fundamentals of radiative exchange as applied to illumination engineering. Describes and uses principal numerical techniques for radiative transfer analysis. Applies techniques to lighting design and analysis. Taught intermittently. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of AREN 3540 (minimum grade C-).
Applies design methods to beams, columns, trusses, and connections using timber and glued, laminated members. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CVEN 3525 (minimum grade C-).
Introduces the generation and distribution of electrical power. Focuses on understanding the loads, control, and protection of secondary electrical distribution systems in building. Applies the national electric code to residential and commercial buildings. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 3030 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Examines principles of control theory and their application to chemical processes. Focuses on single-loop feedback and feedforward control. Laboratory sessions cover measurement fundamentals, signal transmission, dynamic testing, control system synthesis, and implementation and adjustment. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of CHEN 3220 and CHEN 4330 (or CHEN 4830) and APPM 2360 (all minimum grade C-).
Introduces computing systems, software, and methods used to solve large-scale problems in science and engineering. Students use high-performance workstations and a supercomputer. First course in a two-semester sequence. Recommended prereq., CSCI 3656. Same as CSCI 5576.
Applies the fundamental principles of illumination engineering to architectural daylighting design, exploring the quantitative methods and tools used to develop daylighting designs and evaluate their performance. Topics include solar and sky modeling, luminous radiative transfer, design methods, and controls for integration with electric lighting systems. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of AREN 3540 (minimum grade C-).
Lectures deal with techniques for product requirements definition, project planning, coding, verification, validation, performance evaluation, and maintenance of medium-scale (2-3000 line) systems. Primary emphasis is on practical application of these techniques to a specified software project. Students work in teams to produce appropriate documents for each phase and are responsible for project completion according to specification and schedule. Course project is written in C on a Unix look-alike system; prior knowledge of C or Unix is not required. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CSCI 2270 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Introduces computing systems, software, and methods to solve large-scale problems in science and engineering. Students use high-performance workstations and a supercomputer. Second course in a two-semester sequence. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CSCI 4576 (minimum grade D-).
Studies the numerical methods and computer implementation of computer graphics visualization for architectural lighting engineering and design. Implements finite element radiative transfer and ray-tracing in computer programs. Studies the use of computer graphics visualization in lighting analysis. Taught intermittently. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of AREN 3540 and 4560 (minimum grade C-).
Studies computer design at the gate level. Discusses instruction set architecture design, arithmetic and logic unit design, control logic, memory design and caches, simple pipelining, I/O, and peripheral devices. Briefly covers aspects of modern computer architecture, such as multicore processors and cache coherence for these. Same as ECEN 4593. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 3350 or CSCI 2400 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
