Audit Years
Program Code EMSE
This sample plan and flow chart is suitable for students starting in:
General Flow Chart Guidelines
Note: The following schedule consists of 128 required credits. An additional 3 credits
of co-curricular activities are required.
Year 1
Fall
Provides direct instruction in composition. Students examine and interpret communication practices and apply what they learn to their own written, aural, and visual compositions. Class projects ask students to communicate in a variety of modes and to attend to audience, purpose, and context.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
MA 1160 - Calculus with Technology I
An introduction to single-variable calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, differentiation and its uses, and basic integration. Integrates symbolic tools, graphical concepts, data and numerical calculations.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): ALEKS Math Placement >= 86 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 or ACT Mathematics >= 29 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 680
ENG 1101 - Engineering Analysis and Problem Solving
An introduction to the engineering profession and to its various disciplines. Focuses on developing problem-solving skills, computational skills, and communication skills. Through active, collaborative work, students work on teams to apply the engineering problem-solving method to "real-world" problems.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C))
PH 1100 - Physics by Inquiry I
Experiments covering kinematics, force, conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, and waves are explored through guided construction. The course emphasizes understanding physical concepts through inquiry and the scientific method
- Credits:
1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C)
CH 1150 - University Chemistry I
Introduces the foundations of chemistry, including electronic structure of atoms and molecules, intermolecular forces, states of matter, chemical reactions, organic chemistry, chemical equilibria, kinetics, and acid-base chemistry. Includes laboratory component that emphasizes lecture components.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Co-Requisite(s): CH 1151
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 56 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540
CH 1151 - University Chemistry Lab I
Laboratory to accompany CH1150.
- Credits:
1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Co-Requisite(s): CH 1150
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 56 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540
Total 15 Credits
Spring
Study of contemporary global issues, their origins, impacts, and solutions through the thematic and comparative exploration of worldview and culture, population, globalization, development, politics and global governance, environment, and sustainability. Emphasis on global literacy and information literacy.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
MA 2160 - Calculus with Technology II
Continued study of calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include integration and its uses, function approximation, vectors, and elementary modeling with differential equations.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135 or MA 1121 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3
ENG 1102 - Engineering Modeling and Design
Continuation of ENG1101. Introduction to the engineering design process with an emphasis on graphics and documentation. Focuses on engineering problem solving in the context of the design process.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C)) and (ENG 1101 or ENG 1101T or (ENG 1001 and ENG 1100)) and (Spatial Visualization Score >= 19 or ENG 1002)
PH 2100 - University Physics I-Mechanics
A calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics. Topics include kinematics, Newton's laws, impulse and momentum, work and energy, and the universal law of gravitation. C or better/AP credit in Calc 1 or co-requisite registration in PH2110 required.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 1100(C) and (MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121 or MA 1135) or (CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 and MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C))
PH 1200 - Physics by Inquiry II
Experiments covering Coulomb's law, electric and magnetic fields, circuits, induction, and geometric optics are explored through guided construction. The course emphasizes understanding physical concepts through inquiry and the scientific method.
- Credits:
1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 1100 or PH 1111 or PH 1141 or PH 1161
MSE 2100 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
Introduction to the structure, processing, properties, and performance of engineering materials, including metals, polymers, glasses, ceramics, and composites. Topics include material selection in design, material processing in manufacturing, and structural material failure mechanisms.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1112 or CH 1122 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151) or (CH 1160 and CH 1161)
Total 17 Credits
Year 2
Fall
CH 1160 - University Chemistry II
A continuation of CH 1150. Introduces more complex concepts in chemistry, including kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and chemical analysis. Additional topics may include chemistry of the metals and non-metals, biochemical systems, and nuclear chemistry. Includes laboratory component that emphasizes lecture concepts.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Co-Requisite(s): CH 1161
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)
CH 1161 - University Chemistry Laboratory II
Laboratory to accompany CH1160.
- Credits:
1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Co-Requisite(s): CH 1160
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)
MA 2321 - Elementary Linear Algebra
Offered first half of semester, to be taken concurrently with MA3521. The course is an introduction to linear algebra and how it can be used. Topics include systems of equations, vectors, matrices, orthogonality, subspaces and the eigenvalue problem.
- Credits:
2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Software Engineering, Computer Science
- Co-Requisite(s): MA 3521
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160
MA 3521 - Elementary Differential Equations
Offered second half of semester, to be taken concurrently with MA2321. Topics include first order equations, linear equations and systems of equations.
- Credits:
2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Computer Science
- Co-Requisite(s): MA 2321
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160
PH 2200 - University Physics II-Electricity and Magnetism
A calculus-based introduction to electromagnetism. Topics include Coulomb's law, electric fields, Gauss's law, electric potential, capacitance, circuits, magnetic forces and fields, Ampere's law, induction, Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic waves.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (PH 1200(C) or PH 2261(C)) and (PH 2100 or PH 1160) and MA 2160
MSE 2110 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering II
Course is designed to address core competencies in the materials discipline. Topics include crystallography, structure description and quantification, crystal imperfections, phase diagrams, microstructure, and an introduction to the use of computing tools and software in materials science and engineering.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MSE 2100 or BE 2800) and (ENG 1100 or ENG 1101 or ENG 1101T)
3 Credits of Critical/Creative Thinking
Total 17 Credits
Spring
PH 2400 - University Physics IV-Waves and Modern Physics
A calculus-based introduction to waves and modern physics. Topics include interference and diffraction, special relativity, photons and matter waves, the Bohr atom, wave mechanics, atomic physics, molecular and solid-state physics, and nuclear physics.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 2200 or PH 2260
MA 3160 - Multivariable Calculus with Technology
Introduction to calculus in two and three dimensions, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include functions of several variables, partial derivatives, the gradient, multiple integrals; introduction to vector-valued functions and vector calculus, divergence, curl, and the integration theorems of Green, Stokes, and Gauss.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3
MSE 3120 - Materials Characterization I
Fundamentals of microstructural and chemical characterization of materials. Examines the physical principles controlling the various basic characterization techniques. Topics include crystallography, optics, optical and electron microscopy, and diffraction. Laboratory focuses on proper operational principles of characterization equipment, which includes optical and other microscopy methods and various diffraction techniques.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): MSE 2110(C)
3 Credits of Social Reso. / Ethical Reasoning
Total 17 Credits
Year 3
Fall
MSE 3100 - Materials Processing I
Classical chemical thermodynamics is applied to single and multicomponent materials systems. Topics include heat and mass balance, enthalpy, entropy, free energy, chemical reactions and equilibria, mass action, solution thermodynamics, and phase diagram.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (4-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MY 2100 or MSE 2100 or BE 2800) and MA 2160
MSE 3130 - Materials Characterization II
Fundamentals and application of instrumental analysis in characterization of bulk materials and powders, and their internal phases and external surfaces. Demonstrates spectroscopic, thermal, and surface analysis techniques in identification of ceramics and polymers and their phases. Discusses the limitations and capabilities of elemental, chemical, and structural characterization methods combined with statistical analysis of data.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MSE 2100 or BE 2800) and MSE 3120
3 Credits of Composition / Communication
Total 17 Credits
Spring
MSE 3110 - Materials Processing II
A continuation of Materials Processing I, which introduces the fundamental theories and equations governing transport phenomena. Topics include fluid flow, heat flow, diffusion, and chemical kinetics. Discusses the relationships between these subjects and the thermodynamic concepts covered in Materials Processing I.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (4-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MY 2110 or MSE 2110) and (MY 3100 or MSE 3100) and (MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560)
MSE 3140 - Design of Microstructure
Relates thermodynamic and kinetic principles to phase transformations and microstructural evolution. Topics include nucleation, solidification, precipitation, recrystallization, and grain growth. Applications of these concepts (e.g., heat treatment, casting, deformation processing, powder processing, etc.) are presented to provide a bridge between phase transformation theory and industrial/laboratory practice.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): MSE 2110 and MSE 3100 and MSE 3120 or (MSE 3121(C) and MSE 3122(C))
MSE 3190 - Material Design
Integration of contemporary engineering design-modeling methodology with foundational structure-property-processing paradigm for materials design. Statistical analysis of laboratory measurements, formulating and testing of hypotheses, thermodynamic and kinetic modeling for material and process optimization, design of experiments.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): MSE 3100 and MSE 3110(C) and MSE 3120(C) or (MSE 3121(C) and MSE 3122(C)) and MSE 3130(C) or (MSE 3131(C) and MSE 3132(C)) and MSE 3140(C) and ENG 1102
3 Credits of HASS: Humanities and Fine Arts
3 Credits of Free Electives
Any course 1xxx level or higher.
Total 16 Credits
Year 4
Fall
3 Credits of Approved Electives
See Approved Electives below.
3 Credits of Approved Electives
See Approved Electives below.
3 Credit of HASS: Social and Behavioral Sci
MSE 4100 - Mechanical Behavior of Materials
An introduction to the deformation and fracture behavior of crystalline solids. Topics include elastic and plastic deformation, dislocation theory, strengthening mechanisms, fracture, and microstructure/mechanical property relationships.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MSE 2110 and (MEEM 2150 or ENG 2120 or MSE 3170)
MSE 4110 - Introduction to Polymer Engineering
An Introductory study of polymeric materials and polymer engineering. This course covers the basics of polymer science, including molecular characteristics, synthesis, structure, and properties of polymers, with a strong emphasis on the thermodynamics of polymers. It also explores various mechanical and structural applications of polymers, focusing on real industry-driven challenges.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MSE 2100 or BE 2800) and CH 1160
MSE 4130 - Materials Science & Engineering Senior Design Project I
Conducted in teams of students working with industrial partners. Open to all engineering majors interested in interdisciplinary senior design projects. Non-MSE majors must be senior project ready as defined by their major program and obtain permission of the MSE department.
- Credits:
2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): MSE 3190
Total 17 Credits
Spring
3 Credits of Approved Electives
See Approved Electives below.
1 Credit of Free Electives
Any course 1xxx level or higher.
3 Credits of Any HASS / HASS Restricted
MSE 4140 - Materials Science & Engineering Senior Design Project II
Senior design project conducted in teams of students working with an industrial partner. Open to all engineering majors interested in interdisciplinary senior design projects. Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites.
- Credits:
2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): MY 4920 or MSE 4130
Total 14 Credits
Approved Electives
Students are allowed to petition for a course not included on this list to be counted
towards their approved electives. The selected course must be career focused and technically
relevant.
MSE 4240 - Introduction to MEMS
Fundamentals of micromachining and microfabrication techniques, including planar thin-film process technologies, photolithographic techniques, deposition and etching techniques, and the other technologies that are central to MEMS fabrication.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-1-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
MSE 4292 - Light and Photonic Materials
Material properties controlling light wave propagation in optical crystals and optical wave guides. Photonic crystals and photonic devices based on electrical, magnetic, and strain effects.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engrg;
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 2200 or EE 2190 or EE 3140
MSE 4310 - Principles of Metal Casting
Principles of metal casting, including melting practice, casting design, mold design, heat transfer and solidification, fluid flow and gating design. Introduction to computer simulation techniques for mold filling, solidification, and development of residual stress. Structure-property relations in cast metals. Recycling and environmental issues of the cast metals industry.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): MY 2100 or MSE 2100 or BE 2800
MSE 4320 - Corrosion and Environmental Effects
Mechanisms of corrosion processes, electrochemical and oxidation kinetics, and fundamentals of corrosion engineering.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): MY 2100 or MSE 2100 or BE 2800
MSE 4330 - Advanced Physical Metallurgy
Advanced physical metallurgy principles are utilized to rationalize the process-structure-properties-performance relationships of the engineering alloys. Alloy systems covered include steels, cast irons, aluminum, magnesium, titanium and nickel alloys. Internationally recognized alloy designations, heat treatment standards, and characterization protocols are also presented.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): MY 3300 or MSE 3140
MSE 4410 - Science of Ceramic Materials
The structure, defect chemistry, and properties of crystalline and amorphous ceramics. Utilization of these materials in a variety of applications such as electrolytes in fuel cells and as bioceramics are examined.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): MY 2100 or MSE 2100 or BE 2800
MSE 4430 - Composite Materials
Mechanistic aspects of property development in metal, ceramic, and polymeric composites. The role of composite architecture, processing, and microstructure on properties.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): MY 2100 or MSE 2100 or BE 2800
MSE 4520 - Materials Forensics
Probes fundamental physical principles important to various characterization techniques used to understand crystal structure, microstructure, and substructure in materials. Application of x-ray, electrons, and light to unravel the structural mystery of materials and apply techniques to material failure analysis.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MSE 2100 or BE 2800) and MSE 2110
MSE 4530 - Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-ray Microanalysis
Topics include electron beam and image formation, beam- specimen interactions, and x-ray microanalysis. Course content is relevant to students of the physical sciences, engineering, and related disciplines. Includes a laboratory experience that provides hands-on practical training sufficient to enable independent use of the SEM.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
MSE 4740 - Hydrometallurgy/Pyrometallurgy
Extraction and refining of metals and industrial chemicals from natural and recycled materials. Includes solution- chemistry processes (hydrometallurgy) and thermochemical processes (pyrometallurgy).
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-1-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1122 or (CH 1160 and CH 1161)
MSE 4777 - Distributed Additive Manufacturing Using Open-Source 3-D Printing
This course provides an overview of open-source hardware in theory and practice for an introduction to distributed additive manufacturing using open-source 3-D printing. Each student will build a customized RepRap and will learn all hardware and software for maintaining it.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering;
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
BE 4300 - Polymeric Biomaterials
This course focuses on the use of polymeric materials in biomedical engineering. Topics will include synthesis and characterization of polymers, structure-properties relationships, degradation behavior, and biomedical applications for polymeric biomaterials.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring, in odd years
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
- Pre-Requisite(s): BE 3800
CH 2410 - Organic Chemistry I
A study of the chemistry of carbon compounds. Review of hybrid orbitals, covalent bonding, and resonance. Introduction to nomenclature, stereochemistry, mass spectrometry and infrared spectroscopy, functional group chemistry based on reaction mechanisms, and multi-step synthesis.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1122 or (CH 1160 and CH 1161)
CEE 3101 - Civil Engineering Materials
Covers properties and behavior of typical civil engineering materials, including wood, metals, aggregates, asphalt cement concrete, portland cement concrete, and composites. Laboratory exercises demonstrate selected engineering mechanics principles, including elastic, inelastic, and time-dependent material behavior. Additional topics include testing techniques, materials standards, report writing, and presentation of experimental data.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 2120 or MEEM 2150 or CMG 2120
CM 4620 - Polymer Chemistry
Study of polymer chemistry dealing with the mechanisms of polymerization and copolymerization. Study of the chemistry of polymers, including polymer modification and degradation. Topics include methods of measuring and predicting the path of degradation and stabilization.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 2420
ENT 3966 - Design for Manufacturing
This course supplements courses that address "design for function." Products "designed for manufacturing" are lower cost, higher quality, and have a shorter time to market. The course describes how the capabilities and limitations of common manufacturing processes translate into qualitative design guidelines. Topics include design for casting, forging, sheet metal forming, machining, plastics and assembly.
- Credits:
1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 1102
ENT 3959 - Fundamentals of Six Sigma I
This course introduces tools used for process improvement focusing on the DMAIC approach used widely in industry today.
- Credits:
1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Sophomore, Junior, Senior
MA 3710 - Engineering Statistics
Introduction to the design, conduct, and analysis of statistical studies aimed at solving engineering problems. Topics include methods of data collection, descriptive and graphical methods, probability and probability models, statistical inference, control charts, linear regression, design of experiments.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 or MA 3160(C)
MET 3500 - Manufacturing Processes
Focuses on practical aspects of design and manufacturing. Covers fundamentals of manufacturing processes and includes a weekly lab to provide hands-on experience with manufacturing issues that influence component design.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): MSE 2100 and MET 2153
OSM 4650 - Six Sigma Fundamentals
Course is framed in context of six sigma methodology. Topics include principles of Shewhart, Deming, Taguchi; meaning of quality; control charts for variables, individuals, and attributes; process capability analysis; variation of assemblies; and computer-based workshops.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or MA 3720 or BUS 2100 or CE 3710 or CEE 3710
PH 4510 - Introduction to Solid State Physics
Crystal structures, X-ray diffraction, phonons, free electron theory of metals, rudiments of band theory, an overview of semiconductors, and other topics in solid-state physics.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): (PH 2300 or PH 1360) and PH 2400 and (CH 1150 and CH 1151) and (MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560)
