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Engineering General |
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EGN 5430 - Mathematical Analysis 2 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing and consent of instructor Course Description: Analysis of engineering mechanics by matrix theory and complex variables; introduction to numerical techniques, Linear algebra, matrix computations, systems of differential equations, eigenvalue problems, iterative solution of systems of algebraic equations, numerical methods for ordinary and partial differential equations, systems of nonlinear equations, optimization. |
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EGN 5434 - Computational Methods for Materials Science Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None, though EMA 4006 or equivalent highly encouraged Course Description: This course is an introduction to computational methods used in materials science. The course will teach materials simulation methods through hands-on lab projects in which students use computational methods to explore and reinforce important concepts in materials science. This course will also examine how and when to use modeling and simulation effectively, when to avoid simulation, and how to critically assess simulation results. |
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EGN 5510 - Intellectual Property Management for Engineering and Technology Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course covers intellectual property rights and ethics for engineers and scientists working in STEM fields. Intellectual property, rights available for its protection, commercialization under IP laws, and IP management are also discussed. Students apply classical moral theory and decision making to engineering and technology management situations encountered in academic and STEM careers. Students will also learn about the ethical use of these monopoly rights for the betterment of society.
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EGN 5645 - Product Innovation Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: Management and coordination of the development life cycle of the product from concept to deployment. This will also include the sustainable product life cycle impact in the market place. |
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EGN 5903 - Independent Study Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and qualified faculty member to act as course instructor Course Description: This is an individualized graduate course directed by a faculty member and undertaken by a student without regular classroom instruction. The student is required to create with a faculty member a schedule of academic activities to investigate a specific technology, which results in specified graded deliverables. The specific topic may be related to the thesis or project that the student has selected. |
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EGN 5915 - Research Methods Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing Course Description: Research methods used in STEM programs at the graduate level are covered in this course. It is a hands-on class: students develop a research proposal in an area of their choice. Students identifying their thesis research topic and plan their work. |
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EGN 5950 - Project Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Permission from VP of Academic Affairs or Designee Course Description: Students will conduct a literature review and develop a proposal for a technical project under the supervision of graduate faculty. The project should facilitate engagement with both academic and professional communities, and STEM related industries. A successful project will explore, evaluate and extend creative uses of emerging methods, models and processes. |
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EGN 5970 - Thesis 1 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Permission from VP of Academic Affairs or Designee Course Description: Students will make an original contribution to a technical topic, under the guidance of a faculty member, in a selected program. The student must submit a thesis or project proposal and must successfully defend the work in a public venue. The thesis or project should facilitate engagement with both academic and professional communities, and STEM related industries. The work should contribute to the respective knowledge bases of the communities and fields. A successful project will explore, evaluate and extend creative uses of emerging methods, models and processes. |
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EGN 5975 - Thesis 2 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: EGN 5970 Thesis 1 . Course Description: Students will explore and conduct original research on a topic, under the guidance of a faculty member, in a selected concentration. The thesis project should make a significant contribution to the body of knowledge of the field. The student must submit a thesis proposal approved by a thesis committee and must successfully defend the work in a public venue. The thesis should facilitate engagement with both academic and professional communities, and STEM related industries. The work should contribute to the respective knowledge bases of the communities and fields. A successful thesis will explore, evaluate and extend creative uses of emerging methods, models and processes. |
Engineering Mechanical |
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EML 3015 - Fluid Mechanics Credits: 3
Prerequisites: EGN 3311 - Statics , MAC 2313 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 Course Description: The properties and behavior of fluids at rest and in motion are discussed in this course. Topics include fluid statics; transport theorem; flow of incompressible fluids; flow of real fluids in closed conduits, impulse and momentum; and fluid measurement. |
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EML 4224 - Control Systems - FEA Modeling Credits: 3
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EML 4501C - Engineering Design Senior Capstone 1 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Senior standing. Course Description: Teams of students will design, build and test a solution to a real-world design problem appropriate to each student’s program of study. Students will demonstrate the solution they develop at the end of the course. Verbal and written technical and managerial reports are also required. This course meets communication/writing-intensive requirements. |
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EML 4502C - Engineering Design Senior Capstone 2 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: EML 4501C Engineering Design Senior Capstone 1 Course Description: This course is a continuation of Capstone 1 (EML 4501). Student teams will continue to work and refine their projects utilizing engineering analysis/testing techniques along with customer feedback. Teams will also apply robust design analysis, fault tree analysis and create extensive documentation. This course meets communication/writing-intensive requirements. |
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EML 4532C - Advanced Nanoscale and Materials Instrumentation Credits: 3
Prerequisites: EMA 3530C - Introduction to Instrumentation and Characterization or Permission of Program Director Course Description: The theory of advanced instrumentation techniques; standard protocols and validation of methods; maintaining routine instrumentation; and processes for procuring new instrumentation are covered in this course. |
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EML 4542 - Materials Selection in Design and Manufacturing Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Junior Standing, EGN 3365 - Structure and Properties of Materials , EGN 3331C - Strength of Materials Course Description: This course examines the selection and application of the materials predicated on materials science and engineering case studies covering most engineering applications. The course examines a systematic approach for the development of a new idea or product and facilitate the continuous improvement processes for products currently on the market. The approach is based on evaluating open-ended design problems with respect to the interrelationship between material, shape, function and processes used to produce a variety of products. Through the design process, engineering materials and their properties are explored using the Ashby Materials Selection Charts using case studies and design experiences that focus on materials selection and multiple constraints, the factors involved in materials processing and design, and the use of data sources. |
Engineering Support |
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EGS 2035 - Ethics Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course focuses on codes of ethics and moral reasoning, ethics and professionalism, the impact of engineering and technology problems/solutions/mistakes, engineering and technology as social experimentation, professional responsibilities and rights. Environmental and global issues are also discussed. |
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EGS 3625 - Engineering & Technology Project Management Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course discusses planning, controlling, and evaluating technology and engineering projects. Topics include modeling, project organization, risk analysis, technical forecasting, time and cost estimation and accommodation, and resource allocation and leveling. Verbal and written technical and managerial reports are also required. |
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EGS 5037 - Ethics Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing Course Description: This course covers ethics and communication in STEM fields. Students apply classical moral theory and decision making to engineering applications encountered in academic and STEM careers. |
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EGS 5930 - Special Topics/ Current Trends in Engineering Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing Course Description: This course will expose students to the current research topics in engineering. Lectures will be based on: literature review methods, scientific writing techniques and structure, industrial and academic guest lecturers, themed research paper surveys, and student presentations. The college’s concentrations will be especially emphasized in the chosen topics. |
English Composition |
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ENC 1101 - English Composition 1: Expository and Argumentative Writing Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course focuses on the principal elements of writing clearly, efficiently and effectively. Logical arguments, building research skills and developing critical thinking through reading, writing and discussion are also presented. This course meets communication/writing-intensive requirements (W). |
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ENC 2210 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ENC 1101 - English Composition 1: Expository and Argumentative Writing Course Description: This course focuses on the forms, formats, and genres of business, government, professional, and technical communication. Students are given opportunities to practice creating proposals, reports, applications, and resumes. This course meets communication/writing-intensive requirements (W). |
Entrepreneurship |
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ENT 2112 - Entrepreneurial Opportunity Analysis Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: In this course, students assess the personal attributes, as well as the skills base, professional talent, and educational and work experiences within an organization that are necessary to create successful business ideas. Students examine the external environment to identify trends and needs in the marketplace for potential business opportunities. Each individual has the opportunity to screen potential business ideas by assessing whether or not these compliment the individual and his/her organization based on an evaluation of its strengths and skills base, as well as the student’s personal, professional, and financial goals. Students develop initial market feasibility analyses to test their concepts through basic market research. |
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ENT 3605 - Innovation Design Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Permission from VP of Academic Affairs or Designee Course Description: This course will discuss market analysis, industry trends, feasibility studies, project planning, business plans, product innovation, deployment plans and target community uptake of a product or service will interact to result in a successful outcome of an innovation design process and strategy. |
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ENT 5016 - Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course teaches students how to launch a competitive technology startup from idea generation to building Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to raising seed capital. It fosters a student team’s ability to launch entrepreneurial venture. Over the course of a semester, students will work in teams, and with Silicon Valley and local partners to launch a company and pitch to venture capitalists with a prototype product or MVP. All skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur will be covered, including team-building, product development, product-market fit, customer validation, financial modeling, technology viability assessment, business plan development, venture capital, full life cycle strategy, venture launch etc. This is a hands-on, deep-dive course which requires true dedication and time commitment. |
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ENT 5930 - Innovation and Emerging Technologies Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course will expose students to the current research topics in emerging technology and innovation. Lectures will be based on: literature review methods, feasibility studies, scientific writing techniques and structure, industrial and academic guest lecturers, themed research paper surveys, and student presentations. Special topics are based on the concentrations currently offered at both College of Engineering and College of Innovation and Technology. Some of these topics are 3D printing, crowd sourced gaming, mobile health systems, Cloud Computing, nanotechnology, renewable energy technologies etc. |
Finance |
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FIN 2000 - Introduction to Business Finance Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None. Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None. Co-requisite: None. Course Description: This course is an introduction to the principles of business finance. Emphasis is placed on understanding basic finance concepts. The major topics of study include the concept of money, the monetary system, capital markets, time value of money, savings & investment, interest rates, fiscal policies, short-term and long-term financing, and stocks and bonds. |
French Language |
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FRE 1100 - Beginning French 1 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course is the first in a sequence of two courses designed to develop overall skill in the French language. This course is open to students with little or no background in French. |
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FRE 1101 - Beginning French 2 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FRE 1100 - Beginning French 1 Course Description: This course is the second in a sequence of two courses designed to develop overall skill in the French language. |
General Business |
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GEB 3373 - International & Comparative Dimensions of Business Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: Enterprises, markets, institutions, firm competitiveness, industry globalization, international business transactions, and entry strategies are discussed from a cross-cultural and international perspective. |
Health Information Management |
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HIM 2340 - Development and Administration of Health Information Systems Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course focuses on using health information systems to support managerial decision-making. Implementation methods are discussed for the integration of clinical, personnel, and financial data collection, administration and dissemination. This course is taught from an organizational perspective and is designed to develop managerial decision making skills. |
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HIM 3626 - Empirical Methods in Health Informatics Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAD 2104 - Discrete Mathematics and QMB 3200 - Advanced Quantitative Methods Course Description: This course focuses on research paradigms and methods. Various research approaches are presented, with emphasis on research design, methods, data collection and analysis techniques. Significant exploration of health statistics is also covered. |
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HIM 4016 - Policy Issues in Health Informatics Credits: 3
Prerequisites: HIM 3626 - Empirical Methods in Health Informatics Course Description: This course covers regulatory, political, cultural and ethical issues as applied to national, agency, organizational and individual healthcare services and alternative delivery methods. |
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HIM 4064 - Survey of the US Health Care System Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course covers historical and current foundations in the US health care system. The discussions focus on the most current emerging issues. |
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HIM 4484 - Advanced Topics 1: Consumer and Population Health Informatics Credits: 3
Prerequisites: HIM 4064 - Survey of the US Health Care System Course Description: A comprehensive examination of healthcare needs, access, and use factors. In-depth analysis of supply and distribution of health professionals and facilities; and critical review of current issues pertinent to health care services with focus on care costs, quality assessment and financial models of care in both private health insurance systems and governmental programs. |
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HIM 4485 - Advanced Topics 2: Epidemiology and Biostatistics Credits: 3
Prerequisites: HIM 3626 - Empirical Methods in Health Informatics Course Description: The course covers principles, concepts, and methods of population-based epidemiologic research, including case-control, cohort studies and analysis, with additional support in statistical methodologies as applied to population, healthcare and the public. |
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HIM 4654 - Implementation of EHR/EMR and Clinical Support Methods Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CIS 2005 - Fundamentals of Applied Information , COP 3710 - Database 1 Course Description: This course is an in-depth study of the clinical information system processes, models and alternatives. Discussions focus on the most current emerging trends in electronic health records, including social, ethical, economic and cultural impacts of choices. |
Industrial Engineering |
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EIN 3390 - Manufacturing Processes Credits: 3
Co-requisite or Prerequisite: EGN 3365 - Structure and Properties of Materials Course Description: This course introduces the fundamental workings of a variety of manufacturing processes. Analysis of a manufacturing process, its capabilities, typical applications, and its advantages and limitations focuses on production of simple and complex components. The topics highlighted in this course are; material selection, measurement and quality control, non destructive inspection techniques/ evaluation (NDT/ NDE), material removal using conventional and non traditional machining processes, casting, forming, joining, and the integration of these techniques into a manufacturing system. |
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EIN 4243 - Human Factor and Society Impact Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course covers the optimization of the relationship between technology and humans. Human characteristics, behaviors, and factors associated with designing products and creating work environments that boost productivity while minimizing safety issues are also covered. Additional topics, include ergonomics, workplace safety, human error, product design, human capability, and human-computer interaction. |
Industrial Systems Engineering |
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ESI 5315 - Optimization and Simulation Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None Co-requisite: None Course Description: This course familiarizes the student with frequently used models in Operations Research. Such models include decision analysis; optimization techniques, and Discrete-Event Simulation. Course is supplemented with real world examples and cases. |
Interdisciplinary Studies |
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HUM 2022 - Explorations in the Humanities Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This selected topics course explores the intersections between science, technology, and society as evidenced in history, literature, art, philosophy, ethics, rhetoric, or other disciplines in the humanities. Topics may vary. |
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IDS 1380 - Introduction to STEM Credits: 3
Course Description: This foundation course is an introduction to areas of study and the basic competencies common to all STEM fields, and includes skills in these areas: mathematical methods for problem solving, creative thinking, software and calculator techniques, technical report writing and oral presentations, and professional practice and responsibility. Students will be introduced to teaming and leadership skills and participate in hands-on team projects using basic skills from various STEM disciplines. Information literacy in STEM fields, professional ethics, and social and environmental concerns will also be explored though interactive exercises. |
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IDS 2144 - Legal, Ethical, and Management Issues in Technology Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This is an intermediate level course intended to prepare students for legal and ethical issues they will encounter in their professional careers and student internships. The course focuses on management oriented technology issues in the legal and business environment, professionalism, and the impact of technology on society. The course also covers service-based learning. |
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IDS 5950 - Project Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Permission from VP of Academic Affairs or Designee Course Description: Students will conduct a literature review and develop a proposal for a technical project under the supervision of graduate faculty. The project should facilitate engagement with academic and professional communities and STEM related industries. A successful project will explore, evaluate and extend creative uses of emerging methods, models and processes and make a contribution toward solving an applied problem relevant to a STEM related profession or industry. |
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IDS 5970 - Thesis 1 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Permission from VP of Academic Affairs or Designee Course Description: Students will explore and conduct original research on a topic, under the guidance of a faculty member. The student must submit a thesis proposal approved by a thesis committee and successfully defend the work in a public venue. The thesis should facilitate engagement with academic and professional communities and STEM related industries. A successful thesis will explore, evaluate and extend creative uses of emerging methods, models and processes and make a significant contribution to the body of knowledge of the field. This course is part one of the two part thesis option. |
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IDS 5975 - Thesis 2 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: IDS 5970 Thesis 1 Course Description: Students will explore and conduct original research on a topic, under the guidance of a faculty member. The student must submit a thesis proposal approved by a thesis committee and successfully defend the work in a public venue. The thesis should facilitate engagement with academic and professional communities and STEM related industries. A successful thesis will explore, evaluate and extend creative uses of emerging methods, models and processes and make a significant contribution to the body of knowledge of the field. This course is part two of the two part thesis option. |
Management |
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MAN 5XXX - Logistics Management Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course will be a project and case study based course that will discuss the management perspective of distribution, transportation, inventory, global logistics, sustainable logistics, supply chain finance, data analysis, logistics IT and RFID systems. |
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MAN 2591 - Logistics in the Supply Chain Credits: 3
Course Description: This course considers logistics as part of a market-driven supply chain process. Sound decision making using analytical methods is discussed. Topics include management, outsourcing, warehouse management, forecasting, third party logistics and service providers, and performance measurement. |
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MAN 3520 - Six Sigma Credits: 3
Prerequisites: STA 2023 - Statistics 1 Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None. Co-requisite: None. Course Description: Strategies, techniques, and tools for process improvement resulting in continuous efforts to achieve stable and predictable results are covered in this class. Application of Six Sigma including managing processes, process improvement and control, and toolset application. |
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MAN 3526 - Six Sigma Applications Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAN 3520 - Six Sigma Course Description: Applying Six Sigma to business including managing processes, process improvement and control, and toolset application are covered in this course. |
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MAN 3570 - Purchasing and Materials Management Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None. Co-requisite: None. Course Description: Procurement, contracting cycle, methods of purchasing, source selection, receipt, inspection, and quality assurance are covered in this course. Inventory, physical distribution, surplus, salvage, and disposal are also discussed. |
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MAN 3592 - Global Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None. Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None. Co-requisite: None. Course Description: Managing the supply chain in a global context including supplier selection, inventory, quality, and pricing are covered in this course. Customs, global sourcing, transportation and location are also covered. |
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MAN 3595 - Logistics and Technology Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAN 2591 Logistics in the Supply Chain Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None. Co-requisite: None. Course Description: This course provides an overview of the use of technology (bar codes, GPS, and Radio Frequency Identification tags) in logistics to control recalls, returns, recycling, and waste management. Management functions, Data synchronization, and interrelationships between different technologies to capture data regarding products moving in a logistics system are also discussed. |
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MAN 3610 - Global Logistics Management Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None. Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None. Co-requisite: None. Course Description: This course compares global versus national transportation management. Global transportation management, decision making, operations, logistics, supply chain, and traffic management are discussed. |
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MAN 3613 - Supply Chain Risk Management Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAN 2591 Logistics in the Supply Chain Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None. Co-requisite: None. Course Description: This course provides an overview of Supply chain security and risk management (SCSRM). Supply chain security in relationship to homeland security is discussed. Topics include security organizations, legislation, first response and recovery, as well as security related to maritime, container cargo, land transportation, food chain, pharmaceutical, utilities, and cyber security. |
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MAN 4522 - Planning and Control Systems for Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAN 2591 - Logistics in the Supply Chain Course Description: Enterprise, material requirement, and manufacturing resource planning as well as computer integrated manufacturing are covered in this course. |
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MAN 4545C - Logistics and Supply Chain Management Computer Software Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAN 2591 Logistics in the Supply Chain Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None. Co-requisite: None. Course Description: Route planning, enterprise real estate, as well as supply chain, workforce and all-channel commerce software are discussed in this class. |
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MAN 4558 - Lean Operations Management Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAN 2591 Logistics in the Supply Chain Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None. Co-requisite: None. Course Description: This course discusses relationships with suppliers and customers, quality management, process improvement, and cost analysis. This course will introduce students to lean principles and practice in production and transactional business procedures. The course will provide the student with an introduction to lean operations describing how evaluations and assessments of operations systems are performed. Lean operation tools and techniques will be described and in some cases demonstrated in simulation exercises. Issues relating to employee involvement, improvement teams, training and culture will be presented. Planning for lean process implementation and the necessity of sustain improvements will be discussed. Examples of applications in manufacturing and business processes will be presented. |
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MAN 4593 - National Transportation Management Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAN 2591 - Logistics in the Supply Chain Course Description: This course presents transportation management and policy. Carrier selection and management, purchasing, order processing, facility operation and design, distribution, operations, transportation costing and negotiation are also discussed. |
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MAN 4594 - Reverse Logistics Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAN 2591 Logistics in the Supply Chain Course Description: In this course forward-moving logistics is compared to reverse-moving logistics. Both goods and information are discussed. Topics include federal and state regulations, waste management, recycled materials, technology, financial controls, stakeholders, and performance measurement. |
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MAN 4633 - Supply Chain Strategy Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAN 2591 Logistics in the Supply Chain Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None. Co-requisite: None. Course Description: This course discusses the creation of supply chain strategies focusing upon management, production, logistics and enterprise solutions. |
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MAN 5245 - Organizational Behavior & Leadership Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing Course Description: An investigation of ethical problems in business practice. Topics include personal morality in profit-oriented enterprise; codes of ethics; obligations to employees and other stakeholders; truth in advertising; whistle-blowing and company loyalty; regulation, self and government; the logic and future of capitalism. Emphasis on business law and legal impacts on ethical decision making. |
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MAN 5528 - Principles of Logistics/Transportation Systems Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None Co-requisite: None Course Description: This course will be a project and case study based course that will discuss the management perspective of distribution, transportation, inventory, global logistics, sustainable logistics, supply chain finance, data analysis, logistics IT and RFID systems. |
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MAN 5596 - Global Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None Co-requisite: None Course Description: This course will be a project and case study based course that will focus on management and improvement of supply chain processes and performance. This course will cover the topics of: global supply chain drivers, global supply chain distribution centers, inventory, packaging, transportation, trade agreements, sustainability, cost and innovation. |
Materials Engineering |
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EMA 3050 - Introduction to Inorganic Materials Credits: 3
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EMA 3066 - Introduction to Organic Materials Credits: 3
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EMA 3530C - Introduction to Instrumentation and Characterization Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CHM 2045 - Chemistry 1 , CHM 2045L - Chemistry 1 Laboratory , PHY 2049 - Physics 2 , PHY 2049L - Physics 2 Laboratory Course Description: This course provides an inductive learning approach towards theory and operation of instrumentation and characterization tools. Processes for inferring experimental values, error in the system and other mechanisms are covered. Additional topics include sample preparation and handling procedures, the principles of designing experiments, validation of methods and the business aspects of purchasing instruments. Emphasis is placed upon proper interpretation of data from experiments and communicating results. |
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EMA 3782 - Sustainable Nanotechnology Credits: 3
Prerequisites: EMA 1083C - Unique Nanoscale Phenomena and Interfaces Course Description: This course covers the manufacturing and use of nanomaterials and nano-enabled products in a sustainable fashion. Additional topics include life cycle analysis and cost-saving sustainable solutions. |
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EMA 3810 - Collaborative Simulation Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAP 2302 - Differential Equations Course Description: This course covers modeling and simulation including continuum methods, atomistic and molecular simulation as well as quantum mechanics. Students will have opportunities to apply these methods. Additional topics include modeling & simulation development process, fidelity, accuracy, and resolution of models, verification & validation, systems modeling language (SysML), simulation methodologies, system engineering life cycle, simulation ROI, and standards. |
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EMA 3811 - Multifunctional Materials Credits: 3
Prerequisites: COP 2272C - Computer Programming 1 Course Description: This course will cover how to engineer materials to achieve desired functions. Computational modeling approaches for optimizing materials properties and designs will be covered. |
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EMA 4006 - Materials, Science, Structure, and Property Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAC 2313 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 , PHY 2049 - Physics 2 Course Description: Introduction to the fundamental concepts of materials science, determining structure-processing-property relationships, and optimizing complex systems for maximum design attribute achievement. Additional topics include chemical kinetics and experimental design to determine material properties. |
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EMA 4491 - Nanotechnology and Materials for Energy Storage and Generation Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor Course Description: How nanomaterials are used in batteries, ultracapacitors, and solar cells. Theory of measurements used to evaluate energy storage devices. Overview of how devices are integrated into systems. |
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EMA 4780 - Materials for Sustainability Credits: 3
Prerequisites: EMA 3811 - Multifunctional Materials or permission from program director Course Description: This course will explore how materials can contribute to more sustainable products and processes. Life cycle analysis, and optimizing competing design properties will also be covered. |
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EMA 4781 - Nano EHS Risk Assessment Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Course Description: This course covers the life cycle analysis of products and materials; exposure, hazard, and risk assessment models; and fate and transformations of nanomaterials. |
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EMA 5533 - Advanced Nanoscale Characterization Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course will cover the theory, operation, and maintenance of common nanoscale characterization instruments. Teams will also learn how to identify instrument vendors in a marketplace, develop bid requirements, technically evaluate bids, plan for adequate site infrastructure, and present written and oral reports of findings. |
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EMA 5534 - Advanced Instrumentation Credits: 3
Prerequisites: EMA 3530C - Introduction to Instrumentation and Characterization or equivalent Course Description: The course provides an advanced inductive learning approach towards theory and real world experimentation utilizing instrumentation and characterization tools. In addition the processes for inferring experimental values, error in the system and other mechanisms. Principles of designing experiments, and validation of methods. Emphasis on proper interpretation of data from experiments and communicating results, including how subtle differences in wording and interdisciplinary applications. |
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EMA 5812 - Molecular Modeling and Simulation Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing Course Description: This course provides a broad and practical introduction to the major techniques employed in the computational modeling of molecular structures on the nano-scale: computational chemistry, molecular dynamics, normal mode analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, electrostatics, and conformational analysis. The course will be useful for graduate students in the pharmaceutical and medical disciplines, or in nanotechnology and material science, who wish to model the physical and chemical properties of molecular structures. |
Mathematics Algebraic Structures |
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MAS 3105 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAC 2313 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 with a minimum grade of C (2.0). Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None Co-requisite: None Course Description: This course stresses the theoretical aspects of the following topics: vector spaces, linear transformations, linear equations and matrices, determinants, inner products, eigenvalues, projections, and least square |
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MAS 3114 - Computational Linear Algebra Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 with a grade of C or higher Co-requisite or Prerequisite: None Co-requisite: None Course Description: Linear equations, matrices, and determinants; vector spaces and linear transformations; inner products and eigenvalues. This course emphasizes computational aspects of Linear Algebra. |
Mathematics Applied |
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MAP 2302 - Differential Equations Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (with a minimum grade of C) Course Description: The relationship between differential equations and initial conditions to physical problems in engineering, physics, technology and other applied areas is discussed. Students will be able to formulate, solve, and analyze the results of mathematical models of elementary physical problems and apply them. Topics include: first-order ordinary differential equations, theory of linear ordinary differential equations, solution of linear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients, the Laplace transform and its application to solving linear ordinary differential equations. |
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MAP 5436 - Applied Math Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course covers probability, random processes, statistics, differential equations, special functions, Laplace and Fourier transforms for students with a level of mathematical maturity and experience comparable to that normally found in entering graduate students. The course will emphasize application of analytical methods to practical problems. |
Mathematics Calculus and Precalculus |
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MAC 1147 - Pre-calculus Algebra and Trigonometry Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None Course Description: Topics include the study of polynomial, rational, absolute value, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Other topics include matrices, system of equations and inequalities, Trigonometric functions and applications, analytic trigonometry. This course is intended for students whose major requires the calculus sequence. |
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MAC 1281 - Calculus 1 Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None Course Description: Differential and integral single-variable calculus of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions with an emphasis on applications. No credit for students with credit in MAC 2311. |
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MAC 2311 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Any of the following: a grade of C in a MAC course numbered 1147 or higher; AP credit for MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1;IB credit for a MAC course numbered 1147 or higher. Any course grades, AP or IB scores used to meet this prerequisite must be on file by registration. Course Description: This course is an introduction to analytic geometry; limits; continuity; differentiation of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions; applications of the derivative; inverse trigonometric functions; differentials; introduction to integration; and the fundamental theorem of calculus. |
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MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 Credits: 4
Prerequisites: MAC 2311 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 Course Description: Techniques of integration; applications of integration; differentiation and integration of inverse trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; sequences and series are presented in this class. |
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MAC 2313 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 Credits: 4
Prerequisites: MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 Course Description: This course covers solid analytic geometry, vectors, partial derivatives and multiple integrals. |
Mathematics Discrete |
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MAD 2104 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 Course Description: This course discusses logic, sets, functions, integers, mathematical reasoning and induction, counting principles, permutations and combinations, discrete probability, advanced counting techniques and inclusion-exclusion. |
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Optical Science and Engineering |
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Philosophy |
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PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course is an introduction to the nature of philosophy, philosophical thinking, major intellectual movements in the history of philosophy, and specific problems in philosophy. This course meets communication/writing-intensive requirements (W). |
Physics |
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PHY 2048 - Physics 1 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: High-school Physics, PHY 2020 or the equivalent, and MAC 2311 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 Co-requisite or Prerequisite: MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 Co-requisite: PHY 2048L - Physics 1 Laboratory Course Description: This is the first of a two-semester sequence of physics for technology and engineering. The course covers Newtonian mechanics and includes motion, vectors, Newton’s laws, work and conservation of energy, systems of particles, collisions, equilibrium, oscillations, thermodynamics and waves. |
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PHY 2048L - Physics 1 Laboratory Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None Co-requisite: PHY 2048 - Physics 1 Course Description: This laboratory experience for PHY 2048 Physics with provides practical applications of Newtonian mechanics. |
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PHY 2049 - Physics 2 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: PHY 2048 - Physics 1 , MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 Co-requisite: PHY 2049L - Physics 2 Laboratory Course Description: The second of a two-semester sequence of physics for scientists and engineers. Content includes Coulomb’s law, electric fields and potentials, capacitance, currents and circuits, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law, inductance, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, ray optics, interference and diffraction. |
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PHY 2049L - Physics 2 Laboratory Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None Co-requisite: PHY 2049 - Physics 2 Course Description: This laboratory experience for with Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 illustrates the practical applications of Coulomb’s law, electric fields and potentials, capacitance, currents and circuits, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law, inductance, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, ray optics, interference and diffraction. |
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