Introduces computational modeling for geotechnical engineering applications such as the Discrete Element Method (DEM) for granular materials, nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of seepage, coupled soil elastoplastic consolidation, elastoplasicity models for soil and rock, and advanced computational methods for failure in soil and rock. Uses DEM, FEA, and other software programs for analysis. Department enforced prereq., CVEN 5708, or instructor consent required.
Same as ECEN 4797. Requisites: Restricted to any graduate students or Electrical/Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering Concurrent Degree majors only.
Fundamental behavior and analysis of soils, foundations and structures under dynamic loads and earthquake ground motions. Covers principles of vibrations and wave propagation in geologic media; in situ and laboratory determination of dynamic soil properties; methods for site response analysis, machine foundations, dynamic soil-structure interaction and liquefaction problems. Department enforced prereq., CVEN 5708 or instructor consent required.
Introduces basic concepts in metabolic engineering and explores modern approaches in metabolic and strain engineering. Application areas that will be discussed will include the use of metabolic engineering approaches in biofuels and biorefining as well as biopharmaceutical production. CHEN 4803 and 5803 are the same course. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of APPM 2360 and CHEM 4731 or CHEM 4611 (all minimum grade C-).
Provides an overview of biomaterials. Covers major classes of materials used in medical applications, properties, degradation mechanisms, and characterization methods, foreign body response, methods to control physiological response to biomaterial surfaces, biocompatibility, biomaterials used in soft and hard tissue replacements, drug delivery devices and tissue engineering, and design criteria for developing a material for a given biological application. Same as CHEN 4805. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Studies modeling and control topics in power electronics. Averaged switch modeling of converters, computer simulation, ac modeling of the discontinuous conduction mode, the current programmed mode, nulldouble injection techniques in linear circuits, input filter design, and low-harmonic rectifiers. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 5797 (minimum grade C-).
Develops a firm understanding of the general principles of computer animation. Lectures cover the creation of models, materials, textures, surfaces, and lighting. Path and key frame animation, particle dynamics, and rendering are introduced. Students are assigned a number of animation tutorials to carry out. CSCI 4809/5809 and ATLS 4809/5809 are all the same course. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Provides an advanced treatment of basic database concepts. Recommended prereqs., CSCI 3287 and 3753. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CSCI 2270 (minimum grad C-). Restricted to graduate students or Computer Science Concurrent Degree (CSEN) majors only.
Covers resonant converters and inverters, and soft switching; sinusoidal approximations in analysis of series, parallel, LCC, and other resonant dc-dc and dc-ac converters; state-plane analysis of resonant circuits; switching transitions in hand-switched and soft-switched PWM converters; zero-voltage switching techniques, including resonant, quasi resonant, zero voltage transition, and auxiliary switch circuits. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 5797 (minimum grade C-).
Familiarizes students with the fundamentals of engineering seismology, soil and structural dynamics, and the modern practice of geotechnical earthquake engineering. Focuses on describing earthquake hazards and methods for seismic analysis and design. Recommended prereq., CVEN 5798. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Gives students start-up experience. This project course is well suited for launching ventures within established companies (intrapreneurship) and start-ups (entrepreneurship). Topics covered include: customer and solutions development, cash-flow management, financing, and new-venture formation. Course culminates with delivery of an effective business plan and judging by investors. Recommended prereq., EMEN 5020 or equivalent. Non-EMP students require instructor permission. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of EMEN 5090 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to graduate students in Engineering Management Program (EMEN) only.
Same as ECEN 4827. Requisites: Restricted to any graduate students or Electrical/Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering Concurrent Degree majors only.
Provides an introduction to software engineering concepts and techniques. Topics include the history of software engineering, fundamental software engineering principles and theory, software life cycles, software testing, and the design and implementation of concurrent and large-scale software systems. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students or Computer Science Concurrent Degree (CSEN) majors only.
Introduces students to the biotechnology enterprise. Topics include the biotechnology industry and profession, the various academic disciplines of biotechnology, intellectual property, financing, and ethics.
Capstone course required of all graduate students in the interdisciplinary graduate biotechnology certificate program. Reviews molecular genetics, product synthesis and purification, economics, intellectual property, and business planning. Working in teams, students present a biotechnology product plan. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CHEN 5830 (minimum grade D-).
