School of Engineeringcatalogs/graduate/contents/EngineeringGR.pdfContents Admission ..... 122...

ContentsAdmission ............................................................ 122

Procedure ................................................................................ 122Baccalaureate Preparation .................................................... 122

English Proficiency Requirement .......................... 122Graduate Grade-Point Average Requirement .......... 122Facilities .............................................................. 122Degree Programs ................................................. 122Aerospace Engineering ......................................... 123

Admission .............................................................................. 123M.S. Degree Requirements ................................................... 123M.E. Degree Requirements .................................................. 123Ph.D. Degree Requirements ................................................. 123D.E. Degree Requirements ................................................... 123

Aerospace Engineering Courses ................................................. 124

Bioengineering ..................................................... 126Admission .............................................................................. 126Master of Science ................................................................... 126

Course Requirements ................................................................... 127Thesis & Final Examination ........................................................ 127

Doctor of Philosophy ............................................................ 127Course Requirements ................................................................... 127Residence Requirement ............................................................... 127Qualifying Examination .............................................................. 127Research Skills ............................................................................... 127Comprehensive Examination ...................................................... 127Dissertation & Final Examination .............................................. 127M.D./Ph.D. Combined Degree Requirements ......................... 127

Financial Aid .......................................................................... 127Bioengineering Courses ............................................................... 127

Chemical & Petroleum Engineering ....................... 128Admission .............................................................................. 128M.S. Degree Requirements ................................................... 128

M.S. in Chemical Engineering: Option A .................................. 128M.S. in Chemical Engineering: Option B .................................. 128M.S. in Petroleum Engineering ................................................... 128

Ph.D. Degree Requirements ................................................. 129Admission ...................................................................................... 129Preliminary Examination of Research ....................................... 129Qualifying Examinations ............................................................. 129Ph.D. Advisory Committee ......................................................... 129Plan of Study & Foreign Language or Other Research Skills

Requirement ............................................................................ 130Comprehensive Examination ...................................................... 130Ph.D. Dissertation & Final Oral Examination .......................... 130

Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Undergraduate Courses .. 130Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Courses ........................... 131

Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering .. 132Degree Programs & Admission ........................................... 132Master’s Degree Requirements ........................................... 133Doctoral Degree Requirements ........................................... 133

Architectural Engineering Courses ............................................ 133Civil Engineering Courses .......................................................... 134Construction Management Courses .......................................... 136

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science .......... 137Admission .............................................................................. 137M.S. Degree Requirements ................................................... 137Doctoral Degree Requirements ........................................... 138

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Courses .............. 139

Engineering Management ..................................... 143Admission .............................................................................. 143M.S. Degree Requirements ................................................... 143

Engineering Management Courses ............................................ 144Engineering Courses .................................................................... 145

Engineering Physics ............................................. 145Engineering Physics Courses ...................................................... 145

Mechanical Engineering ....................................... 145Admission .............................................................................. 146M.S. Degree Requirements ................................................... 146

KU-KUT Joint M.S. Degree Reqiurements ............................... 146Ph.D. Degree Requirements ................................................. 146D.E. Degree Requirements ................................................... 147Financial Aid .......................................................................... 147

Mechanical Engineering Courses ............................................... 147

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See pages 12-13 for admission procedures.

Application fees: Domestic students in engineering: paper $55, online $45. International students in engineering: paper $60, online $55.

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Graduate Catalog

Stuart Bell, DeanGlen Marotz, Associate Dean, Research and Graduate ProgramsEaton Hall, 1520 W. 15th St., Room 1Lawrence, KS [email protected] or www.engr.ku.edu(785) 864-3881, fax: (785) 864-5445

Admission

ProcedureAdmission requirements are the general KU requirements, withthe following additions: one official copy of undergraduatetranscripts, transcripts of any graduate work, and three lettersof recommendation from references. Some departments andprograms require the Graduate Record Examination. Applicationsmust be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee. See Admission inthe General Information chapter of this catalog.

Baccalaureate PreparationTo qualify for graduate work in any field of engineering, a stu-dent generally must hold an accredited baccalaureate degree inthat field and have a 3.0 grade-point average. A student withgood preparation in such fields as mathematics, chemistry, orphysics, or in a related engineering field, may be admitted on thebasis of performance in specific undergraduate courses, deter-mined by the department of interest to the prospective student.Undergraduate hours do not count as part of a student’s Plan ofStudy, but they must be completed with grades of B or higher.

Exceptionally qualified undergraduates may be admitted di-rectly to a Fast-Track Ph.D. program, which does not require themaster’s as an intermediate degree. Students who wish to earn aPh.D. and believe that they meet this criterion are encouraged tocontact the graduate adviser in their field of interest.

English Proficiency RequirementAll graduate students in the School of Engineering who are re-quired to take courses at the Applied English Center must passthe AEC’s English Proficiency Examination within three semes-ters of their initial enrollment. Failure to complete the Englishproficiency requirement within this time limit results in dis-missal from the graduate engineering program.

Graduate Grade-Point Average RequirementIn addition to completing a Plan of Study that is formally ap-proved by his or her committee and other requirements appro-priate to the graduate degree, a student must (1) attain andmaintain at least a 3.0 grade-point average in all graduatecourses and (2) attain and maintain at least a 3.0 grade-point average in all course work, including undergraduate coursestaken to make up background deficiencies, except for coursestaken at the Applied English Center.

FacilitiesEngineering faculty members and graduate students are majorusers of the facilities and services of many research laboratoriesand centers across campus and among our research partners at other universities. The largest facilities are the university’sDesignated Centers (DC):• Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis (DC)• Information and Telecommunication Technology Center (DC)• Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (DC)• Transportation Research Institute• Bioengineering Research Center• Tertiary Oil Recovery Project• Flight Research Laboratory• Environmental Engineering and Science Research Laboratory• Infrastructure Research Institute• Higuchi Biosciences Center• Intelligent Systems Laboratory• Center for Advanced Scientific Computing• Center for Science Education• Kansas Biological and Geological Surveys• Institute for Policy and Social Research

Degree ProgramsThe Master of Science degree is offered in aerospace engineer-ing, architectural engineering, bioengineering, chemical engi-neering, civil engineering, computer science, electrical and com-puter engineering, engineering management, environmentalengineering or science, information technology, mechanical en-gineering, and petroleum engineering.

The Master of Engineering is offered only in aerospace engi-neering.

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and ArchitecturalEngineering offers the Master of Civil Engineering and the Mas-ter of Construction Management.

The school offers a Ph.D. degree in aerospace engineering, bio-engineering, chemical and petroleum engineering, civil engineering,computer science, electrical engineering, environmental engineeringor science, and mechanical engineering. Doctoral students inter-ested in careers in research or teaching or both should considerthe Ph.D. degree. Exceptionally qualified undergraduates maybe admitted directly to a Fast-Track Ph.D. program.

For students interested in careers in engineering design orengineering project management, the school offers programsleading to the Doctor of Engineering (D.E.) degree in aerospaceengineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. For information on graduate studies in petroleum management, contact the Department of Chemicaland Petroleum Engineering or the School of Business.

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Aerospace EngineeringChair: Mark S. EwingGraduate Adviser: Richard HaleLearned Hall, 1530 W. 15th St., Room 2120Lawrence, KS 66045-7618, www.ae.engr.ku.edu, (785) 864-4267Professors: Downing, Farokhi, TaghaviProfessors Emeriti: Lan, Muirhead, RoskamAssociate Professors: Barrett-Gonzalez, Colgren, Ewing, HaleAssistant Professors: Keshmiri, McLaughlinThe department offers the Master of Science and Master of Engi-neering with a major in aerospace engineering and the Doctor ofPhilosophy and Doctor of Engineering in aerospace engineering.

AdmissionSubmit your application online at www.graduate.ku.edu.Send all other requested application materials to

The University of KansasDepartment of Aerospace EngineeringLearned Hall, 1530 W. 15th St., Room 2120Lawrence, KS 66045-7618

M.S. Degree RequirementsThe M.S. program has two options. The Thesis Option requires aminimum of 30 credit hours of graduate work including 6 hoursearned in the satisfactory completion of a thesis. The Project Optionrequires a minimum of 33 hours of graduate work with an em-phasis on an independent investigation that must include 3hours of Special Problems, but a thesis is not required. The candi-date must pass a final oral examination in which the thesis (or results of the independent investigation) is defended and the candi-date demonstrates a working knowledge in aerospace engineering.

M.E. Degree RequirementsThe M.E. program emphasizes systems design and managementskills rather than the more analytic equivalents of the M.S. pro-gram. The entrance requirements are the same as those for the M.S.program. A total of 36 semester credit hours is required, including6 hours for a design project and 6 hours for an industrial intern-ship. The candidate must pass an oral review of the design project.

Ph.D. Degree RequirementsThe program normally includes 60 credit hours of course workbeyond the B.S. and the equivalent of 15 hours on a dissertation.A minimum of 15 hours must be distributed in aerodynamics,structures and materials, dynamics and controls, design, andpropulsion, with a minimum of one course in each area. An addi-tional minimum of 15 hours of specialization is required in onearea. At least 15 hours of graduate-level mathematics beyond theB.S. are required. Credit hours earned in completing a master’sdegree can be used to satisfy a portion of these when appropri-ate. Unique situations can be accommodated with the approvalof the graduate adviser and the candidate’s major professor.

In addition to general rules and regulations, a student mustmeet departmental Ph.D. requirements. After two semesters fol-lowing the completion of M.S. requirements (or at a comparablelevel for non-M.S. students), the student is evaluated. To be allowed to continue for the Ph.D., the student must (1) have aminimum grade-point average of 3.5 in M.S. course work, (2) pass a qualifying examination, and (3) submit a Plan of Study.

The qualifying examination tests breadth of knowledge and determines the student’s ability to formulate mathematical repre-sentations of real physical situations. The examination coversmathematics and three of these five areas: aerodynamics, astronau-tics, structures and materials, dynamics and controls, and propulsion.Astudent is allowed only two attempts to pass this examination.

After passing the qualifying examination, the aspirant formsan advisory/dissertation committee. This committee must havefive members, including at least one from a department otherthan aerospace engineering. The committee approves the aspirant’sprogram and administers the comprehensive examination andthe formal oral defense of the dissertation.

Transfer students admitted with M.S. degrees must take thequalifying examination and prepare a Plan of Study after thefirst semester but before the end of the second semester.

When the aspirant has completed most of the course work andsatisfied the Foreign Language or Other Research Skills (FLORS)requirement, he or she must take the comprehensive examination.The first part must consist of a written research proposal outliningin some detail the work to be done for the dissertation. The sec-ond part is an oral examination in which she or he must defendthe research plans and demonstrate competence in her or his par-ticular and related areas. Upon passing the comprehensive exami-nation, the aspirant becomes a candidate for the Ph.D. The disser-tation committee directs preparation of the dissertation and approves it. A formal oral and public defense of the dissertation is required before the candidate’s committee, any other interestedmembers of the Graduate Faculty, and the general public.

Students can satisfy the FLORS requirement by selecting andhaving approved by the committee chair one of these options:Option 1. Aspirants whose dissertations are primarily theoretical must demon-strate proficiency in computer science and complete 3 hours of graduate courses ininstrumentation or experimentation.Option 2. Aspirants whose dissertations are primarily experimental must demon-strate proficiency in computer science and complete 3 hours of graduate courses incomputational methodology.Option 3. All aspirants can substitute a demonstration of reading proficiency in anon-native foreign language for the proficiency in computer science. This languagemust be one with a significant body of literature in the aspirant’s dissertation area.

Some examples of experimental and computational courses areExperimental Courses

AE 705 Structural Vibrations and Modal TestingAE 730 Advanced Experimental Fluid DynamicsAE 732 Introduction to Flight Test EngineeringCE 721 Experimental Stress Analysis

Computational CoursesEECS 744 Digital Signal Processing IME 861 Theory of the Finite Element MethodMATH 781 Numerical Analysis IMATH 782 Numerical Analysis IIMATH 783 Applied Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations

Note: Courses taken to satisfy the FLORS requirement cannot also be used to sat-isfy doctoral degree course requirements.

Two consecutive semesters, excluding summer sessions,must be spent in resident study. During the period of residencethe student must be involved full time in academic pursuits,which may include up to half-time teaching or research.

D.E. Degree RequirementsThe Doctor of Engineering emphasizes systems design andmanagement skills. Entrance requirements are the same asthose for the Ph.D. program. Sixty hours of technical and man-agement courses beyond the B.S. are required. These 60 hoursmust be distributed as follows:

1. At least 15 semester credit hours of graduate mathematicsbeyond the B.S.A.E. degree.

2. At least 15 semester credit hours must be taken in engineering management courses.

3. At least 15 semester credit hours of technical courses must be distributed in aerodynamics, structures and materials,dynamics and controls, design, and propulsion.

4. At least 15 semester credit hours of D.E. project.In addition, 12 hours of industrial internship must be completed.Credit hours earned completing a master’s degree can satisfy

a portion of these requirements when appropriate. Unique situ-ations can be accommodated with the approval of the graduateadviser and the major professor.

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In addition to general rules and regulations, a student mustmeet the following departmental requirements. After two semes-ters following completion of M.S. or M.E. requirements (or at acomparable level for non-M.S. or non-M.E. students), the student isevaluated. To be allowed to continue, the student must (1) have aminimum grade-point average of 3.5 on M.S. or M.E. course work,(2) pass a qualifying examination, and (3) submit a Plan of Study.

The qualifying examination tests the student’s breadth of knowl-edge and determines his or her ability to apply this knowledge toengineering design and management problems. The examinationconsists of four parts, covering design and management, mathemat-ics, and two of the following five areas: aerodynamics, astronautics,structures and materials, dynamics and controls, and propulsion.A student is allowed only two attempts to pass this examination.

After passing the qualifying examination, the aspirant forms aproject committee of at least five faculty members including atleast one from engineering management. Where possible, an appropriate industrial adjunct professor will be a member. Onemember acts as the principal investigator and/or major professor.The committee approves the Plan of Study and administers thecomprehensive examination and the oral defense of the project.

When the aspirant has completed most of the course work andsatisfied the computer skill requirements, he or she must take thecomprehensive examination. The first part must consist of a writ-ten project proposal outlining in some detail the work to be donefor the project. The second part is an oral examination in which sheor he must defend the project plans and demonstrate competencein his or her particular and related areas. Upon passing the com-prehensive examination, the aspirant becomes a candidate for theD.E. The project is prepared under the direction of this committeeand must be approved by them. A formal oral and public defenseof the project is required before the committee, any other interestedmembers of the Graduate Faculty, and the general public.

For the D.E. program, the research skills requirement is satis-fied when the aspirant demonstrates competence in computerprogramming, as certified by the Department of Electrical “En-gineering and Computer Science.Note: A course taken to satisfy the FLORS requirement cannot also be used to sat-isfy doctoral degree course requirements.

A 12-month continuous internship must be served in an in-dustrial or governmental organization before assumption of theproject responsibility. This internship must be under joint guid-ance of a preceptor, who is appointed to the adjunct faculty, anda regular faculty member. The internship requirement cannot besatisfied by working in any KU facility.

Because the internship is a degree requirement and becauseKU cannot guarantee internship employment, the student mustindicate in writing, before completing the first semester as anaspirant for the degree and after passing the qualifying exami-nation, how the internship requirement is to be satisfied. Thiscan be a letter from the faculty adviser indicating a grant avail-ability, notice of a project appointment or assignment, or a letterfrom a company or agency (U.S. or abroad) expressing willing-ness to sponsor the student in an internship.

n Aerospace Engineering CoursesAE 507 Aerospace Structures I (3). AE 508 Aerospace Structures II (3). AE 509 Honors Aerospace Structures (3). AE 510 Aerospace Materials and Processes (4). AE 521 Aerospace Systems Design I (4). AE 522 Aerospace Systems Design II (4). AE 523 Space Systems Design (4). AE 524 Propulsion Systems Design I (4). AE 545 Fundamentals of Aerodynamics (5). AE 546 Honors Aerodynamics (5). AE 550 Dynamics of Flight I (3). AE 551 Dynamics of Flight II (4).

AE 552 Honors Dynamics of Flight II (4). AE 560 Spacecraft Systems (3). AE 571 Fundamentals of Airplane Reciprocating Propulsion Systems (3). AE 572 Fundamentals of Jet Propulsion (3). AE 573 Honors Propulsion (3). AE 590 Aerospace Seminar (1). AE 592 Special Projects in Aerospace Engineering (1-5). AE 593 Honors Research (1-5). AE 621 Advanced Aircraft Design Techniques I (3). AE 670 Aerospace Propulsion III (3). AE 701 Structural Design (3). Design and internal construction of major structuralcomponents: wing, fuselage, empennage, landing gear, engine pylons. Layout ofmajor structures and system interfaces, internal geometry, material alternates,manufacturing alternates and design constraints. Certification and proof of designrequirements. Prerequisite: AE 421, AE 508, and AE 510. LECAE 704 Dynamics and Vibrations (3). Problems in engineering dynamics and vi-brations. Topics include applications of generalized forces and coordinates, La-grange equations, and a study of the performance of single and multiple degree offreedom in vibrational systems. (Same as CE 704.) Prerequisite: AE 508. LECAE 705 Structural Vibrations and Modal Testing (4). Classical theory of structuralvibrations. Single and multiple degree of freedom free and forced vibration. The-ory of modal summation. Measurement techniques for dynamic data. Methods ofidentifying modal parameters from measurement data. Numerous laboratory andcomputational projects. Prerequisite: AE 508. LECAE 707 Aerospace Structural Loads (3). Steady state spanwise and chordwise air-loads, windshears, gusts, landing gear loads, bird strike, traumatic loads, specialcommercial and military load requirements. Prerequisite: AE 507 and AE 545. LECAE 708 Aerospace Structures III (3). Modern methods in aircraft structural analy-sis. Computer solutions of linear problems of elastic structures. Orthotropic panels,effects of buckling non-linearity, structural optimization. Prerequisite: AE 508. LECAE 709 Structural Composites (3). Fiber materials, tapes, cloths, resin systems;general aeolotropic theory, elastic constants, matrix formulation; computer analy-sis, strength, theory of failure; introduction to design with composites, prelimi-nary design, optimization, processing variables, product design. Prerequisite:CHEM 184, C&PE 121, AE 508 or CE 761; and AE 510 or ME 346 or CE 710. LECAE 710 Advanced Structural Composites (3). The course objectives are to provide eachstudent with a more in-depth understanding of and practical hands-on experienceswith available fiber and matrix materials, manufacturing methods, and the mechanicalbehavior of composite materials and structures. Modern software tools and manufac-turing methods are addressed, to include optimization techniques and design for man-ufacturability. Classical plate theory, bending, buckling, and vibration of anisotropicplates is addressed. Damage tolerance and repairability, as well as nondestructive eval-uation techniques are also covered. Skills learned in previous composite courses will beutilized to design, analyze, and fabricate structures of current industrial relevance. Pre-requisite: AE 508 or similar, AE 709 or similar, or consent of instructor. LECAE 712 Techniques of Engineering Evaluation (3). The formulation of problems arisingin aerodynamics, heat transfer, stress analysis, thermodynamics, and vibrations. Theexpression of these problems in a form amenable to quantitative evaluation by dimen-sional reasoning, analog techniques, relaxation methods, and classical analysis. LECAE 721 Aircraft Design Laboratory I (4). The purpose of this course is to provideaerospace engineering students with an opportunity to gain more in-depth airplanedesign education through team design work. This team design work will involve de-tailed design efforts in such areas as: landing gear design, systems design, propul-sion system integration, structures design, and aerodynamic design. Prerequisite: AE507, AE 521, AE 545 , AE 551, and AE 571. AE 521 may be taken concurrently. LABAE 722 Aircraft Design Laboratory II (4). The purpose of this course is to provideaerospace engineering students with an opportunity to gain more in-depth airplanedesign education through team design work. This team design work will involve de-tailed design efforts in such areas as: landing gear design, systems design, propul-sion system integration, structures design, and aerodynamic design. Prerequisite: AE507, AE 521, AE 545 , AE 551, and AE 571. AE 521 may be taken concurrently. LABAE 724 Propulsion System Design and Integration (3). Theory and design ofpropulsion systems for both low and high speed aircraft and their integration intothe overall configuration. Internal and external design and analysis of inlets andnozzles including their effect on the external aerodynamics of the aircraft.Engine/inlet compatibility and the problems of matching both steady state and dy-namic characteristics to obtain peak, stable performance. Prerequisite: AE 572. LECAE 725 Numerical Optimization and Structural Design (3). Classical theories of un-constrained and constrained optimization. Numerical techniques for unconstrainedoptimization, including the steepest descent, conjugate gradient and “Newton’s”methods. Numerical techniques for constrained optimization, including sequentialapproximate problem techniques as well as the method of feasible directions. Com-puter aided solutions to practical design problems in aerospace engineering. Finaldesign project. Prerequisite: MATH 220 and MATH 290 or junior status. LECAE 730 Advanced Experimental Fluid Dynamics (3). Theory, operation, and hands-onlaboratory experiments on various flow measurement techniques including: multi-holedirectional pitot probes, hot-wire anemometry, laser-Doppler velocimetry and particleimage velocimetry. Flow visualization techniques including smoke injection, dye injec-tion, helium bubbles, etc. Prerequisite: AE 430, AE 545, or consent of instructor. LECAE 731 Supersonic Aerodynamics Laboratory (1). Supersonic wind tunnel andshock tube operations, techniques, and instrumentation. Flow study and modeltesting. Prerequisite: AE 545. LAB



AE 732 Introduction to Flight Test Engineering (3). Course presents flight test principles,instrumentation, planning, and operation of aerospace vehicle flight testing. Course isstructured with lectures, laboratories, and flight experiments. Student teams plan andexecute a series of flight test experiments including: familiarization with flight test meas-urements, static system calibration, rate-of-climb performance, and determination of ve-hicle flight dynamics. Prerequisite: AE 445 and AE 550 or consent of instructor. LECAE 743 Compressible Aerodynamics (3). Compressible flow with heat and fric-tion; shock polars, 1-D unsteady gas dynamics, shock tube, conical flows, methodsof characteristics, hypersonic flow theory. Prerequisite: AE 545. LECAE 745 Applied Wing and Airfoil Theory (3). Applications of potential flow theoryto aerodynamics of airfoil sections; wings and wing-body combinations. Introduc-tion to high angle-of-attack and transonic aerodynamics. Prerequisite: AE 545. LECAE 746 Computational Fluid Dynamics (3). Applications of numerical techniquesand digital computers to solving fluid flow problems. Solutions involving incom-pressible and compressible flows, inviscid and viscous flows. Finite differencetechniques for different types of partial differential equations governing the fluidflow. Prerequisite: AE 545. LECAE 748 Helicopter Aerodynamics (3). Helicopter components and their function-ing: rotor aerodynamics, performance, stability and control, aeroelastic effects andvibrations. Prerequisite: AE 551. LECAE 750 Applied Optimal Control (3). Introduction to optimal control analysis anddesign tools useful for the design of Multi-Input/Multi-Output controllers. LinearQuadratic Regulator problem extended by including advanced command tech-niques and advanced controller structures. The techniques are illustrated with aero-space applications. Prerequisite: AE 551 or ME 682 or consent of instructor. LECAE 751 Advanced Airplane Dynamics (2). Theory of elastic airplane stability andcontrol using quasi-steady math models. Introduction to theory of nonlinear air-plane stability and response behavior. Roll and pitch coupling phenomena. Lya-punov stability and approximate inverse Laplace transform methodology. Air-plane response to atmospheric turbulence using power spectral density methods.Lagrangean dynamics. Prerequisite: AE 551. LECAE 753 Digital Flight Controls (3). Introduction to the classical Z-plane analysisand design tools useful for the design of control systems containing continuousdynamics and a digital computer. Mathematical modeling of the digital computerand design of digital compensators. Aerospace applications used to demonstratethe concepts. Prerequisite: AE 551 or ME 682 or consent of instructor. LECAE 754 Missile Dynamics (3). Design of missile configurations. General equationsof motion. Aerodynamics of missiles in subsonic through hypersonic flightregimes. Theory of missile trajectory. Linear and nonlinear theories of missileflight dynamics. Introduction to guidance and control. Launching problems andfree flight dispersions. Prerequisite: AE 551. LECAE 755 Robust Control of Nonlinear Systems (3). Basics and application of robustcontrol, where the dynamic systems modeling is nonlinear. This course developsthe fundamentals of robust control (uncertainty, disturbances, noise, singular val-ues, sensitivity function, norms), the tools for robust control (small gain theory,Lyapunov theory, stability theory, loop shaping), basics of nonlinear systems (con-cepts of nonlinearities, phase-plane, nonlinear models, nonlinear elements, nonlin-ear behavior, nonlinear controls), rudiments of robust nonlinear control (nonlinearuncertain systems, describing functions, dynamic inversion), including applica-tions of the covered theory and methods. Prerequisite: MATH 290 and AE 551. LECAE 760 Spacecraft Systems (3). Fundamentals of spacecraft systems and subsys-tems. Spacecraft systems engineering, space environment; basic astrodynamics;and the following spacecraft subsystems; attitude determination and control; elec-trical power; thermal; propulsion; structures and mechanisms; command, teleme-try, and data handling; and communications. Same as AE 560 with the addition ofa research paper. Not available for students that have taken AE 560. Prerequisite:AE 507, EECS 318, MATH 124, and ME 312 or equivalents. LECAE 765 Orbital Mechanics (3). Motion of space vehicles under the influence ofgravitational forces. Two body trajectories, orbit determination, orbit transfer, uni-versal variables, mission planning using patched conics. Transfer orbits. Prerequi-site: MATH 220, MATH 290, and CE 301 or equivalent. LECAE 766 Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control (3). Dynamics of rigid spacecraft,attitude control devices including momentum exchange, mass movement, gravitygradient and reactor rockets. Design of feedback control systems for linear and bang-bang control devices. Prerequisite: AE 551 or permission of instructor. LECAE 767 Spacecraft Environments (3). Fundamentals of spacecraft environments.Description and analysis of the natural environment in which spacecraft operatepost-launch. Includes optical, electromagnetic, corpuscular radiation, plasma anddust from low Earth orbit, through outer heliosphere. Prerequisite: PHSX 212 re-quired, PHSX 313 or PHSX 351 recommended. LECAE 768 Orbit Determination (3). Develops the theory of batch and sequential(Kalman filter) estimation theory related to orbit estimation, including a review of

necessary concepts of probability and statistics. Course work includes a term proj-ect that allows students to apply classroom theory to an actual satellite orbit deter-mination problem. Prerequisite: AE 360. Corequisite: AE 560 or AE 760. LECAE 771 Rocket Propulsion (3). Basic elements of rocket propulsion: systems, pro-pellants, and performance. Prerequisite: AE 545 or equivalent. LECAE 772 Fluid Mechanics of Turbomachinery (3). Fundamentals of two- and three-di-mensional flows in turbomachinery. Study of secondary flows and losses. Flow instabili-ties in axial flow compressors (stall and surge). Aerodynamic design of a multistage axialflow compressor. Noise associated with a transonic axial flow compressor. Turbine bladecooling. Calculation of stresses and blade life estimation in axial flow turbines. Funda-mentals of radial flow turbomachinery. Prerequisite: AE 572 or consent of instructor. LECAE 781 Introduction to Adaptive Aerostructures (3). This course covers the basicmaterial properties and modeling techniques for structures that are capable ofchanging some physical property in response to a command signal. The coursewill be useful for students from nearly every branch of engineering and includes afabrication and testing practicum introducing basic post processing and integra-tion techniques used with piezoelectric, shape memory alloy and magnetorheo-logical materials. The course concludes with an overview of applications and ex-amples of adaptive products. Prerequisite: ME 311 or equivalent. LECAE 790 Special Problems in Aerospace Engineering (1-5). Directed studies of ad-vanced problems in aerospace engineering. Open only to graduate students withdepartmental approval. RSHAE 803 Aeroelasticity (3). Introduction to self-excited vibrations, wing flutter,panel flutter, unsteady aerodynamics, launch vehicle structural vibrations. Prereq-uisite: AE 508, AE 545, AE 551, and AE 704. LECAE 821 Advanced Aircraft Design I (3). Aerodynamic design optimization. Air-craft cost prediction methods: development, manufacturing, and operating. Mini-mization of operation costs and implications to configuration design. Design tominimize life-cycle costs. Design decision making on the basis of cost. LECAE 822 Advanced Aircraft Design II (3). Design of flight control systems, fuel systems,hydraulic systems, and electrical systems. Weapon system integration problems, designfor low radar cross sections. The kinematics of landing gear retraction systems. LECAE 830 Aerospace Graduate Internship (1-12). One credit hour per month of ap-proved aerospace engineering internship satisfying one of the requirements forthe MS or Ph.D. program. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. FLDAE 840 Aerodynamics of Viscous Fluids (3). Concepts of boundary layer equationsof viscous fluids. Various transformations for compressible boundary-layer equa-tions. Approximate and exact finite-difference solutions, including effects of suc-tion and blowing. Transitions. Concept of turbulent flow and solutions of turbulentboundary layer equations. Applications in aeronautics. Prerequisite: AE 545. LECAE 845 Transonic Aerodynamics (3). Applications of potential flow, Euler andNavier-Stokes solvers to transonic and vortex-flow aerodynamics. Concept of ro-tated finite difference scheme. Convergence acceleration and multigrid tech-niques. Methods of flux vector splitting, upwind differencing, and approximatefactorization. Turbulence modeling. Prerequisite: AE 746. LECAE 850 Advanced Control Seminar (2). Extension of AE 750 covering digital optimalcontrol, optimal estimation, and advanced control topics. Combination of lecture, semi-nar, and project format. Review of current journal articles. Development of analysisand design computer programs. Prerequisite: AE 750 and consent of instructor. LECAE 890 M.E. Internship (1-6). One credit per month of engineering internship.Prerequisite: Admission to Master of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering pro-gram and approved internship. FLDAE 892 Special Problems in Aerospace Engineering (1-8). Directed studies of ad-vanced problems in aerospace engineering. Open only to graduate students withconsent of instructor. RSHAE 895 M.S. Thesis (1-10). THEAE 896 M.E. Project (3-6). A design problem or system study satisfying the projectrequirement for the Master of Engineering degree in Aerospace Engineering. Prereq-uisite: Admission to Master of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering program. THEAE 941 Hypersonic Aerodynamics I (3). The gasdynamics of aerospace vehicles oper-ating in the speed range above Mach 5. Rarified and dissociated gas flows; magneto-gasdynamic and heat transfer problems. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. LECAE 990 D.E. Internship (1-12). One credit per month of engineering internship.Prerequisite: Admission to DE program and approved internship. FLDAE 996 Ph.D. Dissertation (1-15). Restricted to Aerospace Ph.D. candidates. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Comprehensive Oral Exam. THEAE 997 D.E. Project (1-16). A major design problem or system study satisfying theproject requirements for the Doctor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering de-gree. Restricted to Aerospace DE candidates. Prerequisite: Successful completionof Comprehensive Oral Exam. THE


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BioengineeringDirector: Carl Luchies, [email protected] Hall, 1520 W. 15th St., Room 1Lawrence KS 66045-7605www.bio.engr.ku.edu, (785) 864-5258, fax (785) 864-5445Cooperating Faculty: Bioengineering has more than 40 affiliatedfaculty members (see www.bio.engr.ku.edu for a complete list) inresearch laboratories on KU’s Lawrence and KU Medical Centercampuses.Track Directors: Chen (Bioinformatics), Cook (Bioimaging), Detamore (Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering), Friis and Wilson (Biomedical Products Design and Development),Luchies (Biomechanics and Neural Engineering), Southard (Biomolecular Engineering)The bioengineering graduate program prepares students to be-come leading researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs. Theprogram provides knowledge breadth in engineering and thebiological sciences and knowledge depth in the student’s areaof research interest. The program offers the Master of Scienceand Doctor of Philosophy degrees in bioengineering and theM.D./Ph.D. combined degree in conjunction with the KUSchool of Medicine. Students have access to innovative researchand educational facilities on KU’s Lawrence and KU MedicalCenter campuses. The student selects from six tracks: (1) bioimaging, (2) bioinformatics, (3) biomaterials and tissueengineering, (4) biomechanics and neural engineering, (5) biomedical products design and development, and (6) biomolecular engineering. The student, in consultation withhis or her adviser and advisory committee, develops a Plan ofStudy and a research program to satisfy degree requirements.

The program’s goals are: (1) to give students an in-depth understanding of mathematics, engineering principles, physics,chemistry, physiology, and modern biology; (2) to train studentsto apply basic sciences to biological problems using engineeringprinciples; (3) to train students to do bioengineering researchand solve problems related to the design and development ofdiagnostic and therapeutic technologies that improve humanhealth; and (4) to train students to apply bioengineering re-search to commercially viable technologies. Bioengineering re-search projects typically focus on one of two broad categories:(1) the development of fundamental scientific knowledge and(2) the development and application of materials, devices, and systems with the goal of improving biological processes,systems, and health care. The bioengineering student often isinvolved in measurements, analysis, modeling, computations,design, and development. The program prepares students forcareers in industry, academia, health care settings, or government.

AdmissionThe applicant is expected to have (from an accredited post-sec-ondary institution) a minimum grade-point average of 3.25 on a4.0 scale in her or his B.S. program for entry into the M.S. programand a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in heror his B.S. and/or M.S. program for entry into the Ph.D. program.The appropriate academic preparation includes both generaland track prerequisites. General prerequisites include calculus I

and II, differential equations, linear algebra, general physics Iand II, chemistry, and biology. Track prerequisites depend onthe student’s track of study. More complete details about aca-demic preparation can be found on the Web site. Applicantsnormally have a B.S. and/or an M.S. degree in an engineeringdiscipline, physical sciences, the life sciences, or a closely relatedfield. Students with a degree in an engineering discipline out-side of bioengineering may be required to take additionalcourses (e.g. in the life sciences). Students with a degree fromoutside of engineering may be required to take additionalcourses (e.g. in the physical sciences, mathematics, and engi-neering). These additional courses generally do not count to-ward the graduate degree.

A highly qualified applicant (with a grade-point average higherthan 3.75) may apply for admission directly into the Ph.D. pro-gram after completing the B.S. degree. Generally, a student whodoes not have an undergraduate degree in an engineering disci-pline must complete the M.S. before entering the Ph.D. program.

A student may enter the bioengineering graduate programbefore meeting all the prerequisites if approved by the graduatestudies committee. This student must plan to complete the pre-requisites during the program in addition to the degree require-ments. Consultation with the program director is required todetermine which courses satisfy these requirements. Coursecredits from prerequisites generally do not apply toward thegraduate degree; they must be completed with a grade of B orhigher.

Unless the applicant’s native language is English or the ap-plicant has received a baccalaureate degree or higher from anaccredited U.S. institution of higher education, he or she mustmeet the program’s standard for the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage. Applicants for graduate teaching assistantships mustobtain satisfactory scores on the Test of Spoken English.

The application deadline for fall admission is December 15.The deadline for spring admission is September 30.

The applicant must submit transcripts of all college-levelwork, three letters of recommendation, a letter of intent, andscores from the Graduate Record Examination (verbal, quantita-tive, and analytical). A strong applicant should have outstand-ing academic credentials, some formal research experience, research interests that fit one of our tracks of study, and a strongpotential for advanced study.

Submit your application online at www.graduate.ku.edu.Send all other required application materials as listed on ourWeb site, www.bio.engr.ku.edu, to

The University of KansasBioengineering Graduate ProgramEaton Hall, 1520 W. 15th Street, Room 1Lawrence, KS 66045-7605

Master of ScienceRequirements for the M.S. include course work, a thesis, and afinal oral examination. In addition to general rules and regula-tions, the student must meet the program’s M.S. requirements.

In the first semester, the student selects a track of study, anadviser, and an advisory committee. The advisory committeeguides the student’s development through the Plan of Study in

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the chosen track, helps the student select a topic for researchleading to the thesis, and participates in the final oral examina-tion. Should the student’s interests change, the advisory committeemembership may be changed accordingly, with the approval ofthe program’s graduate studies committee.

The student’s advisory committee consists of a minimum ofthree Graduate Faculty members and is chaired by the student’sadviser. A more detailed description is available on the Web site.Course Requirements. The M.S. program requires a minimumof 30 credit hours beyond the B.S. to meet degree requirements.• Core Courses (6 hours).• Track Courses (18 hours). Students must complete the depth,

breadth, and elective courses required in the chosen track(see www.bio.engr.ku.edu for track requirements).

• Research (6 hours).Thesis and Final Examination. The M.S. student is expected toconduct original research, prepare a written thesis detailing theresults, and defend the thesis in a final oral examination. The re-search generally is expected to be of sufficient quality to permitpublication in reputable scientific journals. The final oral exami-nation is scheduled when the advisory committee agrees thatthe research is complete.

Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Ph.D. include course work, a doctoralqualifying examination, research skills and residence require-ment, a comprehensive examination, a dissertation, and a finaloral examination. In addition to general rules and regulations,the student must meet the program’s Ph.D. requirements.

In the first semester, the student selects a track of study, anadviser, and an advisory committee. The advisory committeeguides the student’s development through the Plan of Study inthe chosen track, participates in the comprehensive and finalexamination, and helps the student select a topic for researchleading to the dissertation. Should the student’s interests change,the advisory committee membership may be changed accordingly,with the approval of the program’s graduate studies committee.

The student’s advisory committee consists of a minimum offive Graduate Faculty members and is chaired by the student’sadviser. A more detailed description is available on the Web site.Course Requirements. The Ph.D. program requires a minimumof 60 credit hours beyond the B.S. to meet degree requirements.• Core Courses (6 hours).• Track Courses (30-36 hours). Students must complete the

number of hours, including the depth, breadth, and electivecourses, required in the chosen track (see www.bio.engr.ku.edufor track requirements).

• Research (minimum of 18 hours, maximum of 24 hours).Residence Requirement. The doctoral student must spend aminimum of two semesters beyond the baccalaureate degree infull-time graduate study at KU.Qualifying Examination. Each doctoral student must pass the doc-toral qualifying examination, normally taken at the end of thefirst year of graduate study. The written and oral examinationmeasures the student’s ability to comprehend and communicatetechnical literature in the chosen track of study. The qualifyingexamination may be retaken once. A more detailed description ofthe examination, including examples, is available on the Web site.Research Skills. After passing the qualifying examination, thedoctoral student must demonstrate proficiency in at least oneresearch skill. Since the needs of each student differ, the researchskills are determined with the advice and approval of the advisory committee. Possible research skills include foreign language and computer science.

Comprehensive Examination. The doctoral student must takethe comprehensive examination after passing the qualifying ex-amination, completing the research skills requirement, andcompleting at least three-fourths of the course work required inthe Plan of Study. The examining committee for the comprehen-sive examination is generally the student’s doctoral advisorycommittee. Before the examination, the student must submit inwriting to the committee a detailed NIH-R01 style proposal fora possible Ph.D. dissertation project. The comprehensive exami-nation evaluates the student’s ability to write an original re-search proposal, design experiments, and interpret results in asound and critical manner. A more detailed description of theexamination is available online at www.bio.engr.ku.edu. Passingthe examination advances the student to doctoral candidacy.Dissertation and Final Examination. The doctoral candidate isexpected to conduct original research, prepare a written disser-tation detailing the results, and defend the dissertation in a finaloral examination. The research is expected to be of sufficientquality to permit publication in reputable scientific journals.The final oral examination is scheduled when the advisorycommittee agrees that the research is complete.M.D./Ph.D. Combined Degree Requirements. The bioengineer-ing graduate program offers the combined M.D./Ph.D. degrees,in conjunction with the School of Medicine, for the student whowishes to combine a focus on medicine with interests in bio-engineering research. The requirements for the Ph.D. componentof the M.D./Ph.D. program are the same as for the Ph.D. program.Completion of the M.D./Ph.D. degrees is expected to take ap-proximately seven years. The M.D./Ph.D. student is encour-aged to defend the dissertation before clinical rotations. Schol-arships are available for both the M.D. and Ph.D. componentsof the program.

Financial AidAll graduate students in the bioengineering graduate programcurrently are supported through research assistantships, teachingassistantships, or fellowships (e.g. the prestigious Self Fellow-ship). Research assistantships are arranged between the studentand faculty adviser. Highly qualified applicants are consideredfor additional support and fellowships.

n Bioengineering CoursesBIOE 800 Bioengineering Colloquium (0.5). A colloquium series featuring speakers fromindustry, government, other universities, research centers and research organizations ofthe university campus presenting talks on various topics related to bioengineering. LECBIOE 801 Responsible Conduct of Research in Engineering (1). Lectures and dis-cussion on ethical issues in the conduct of a scientific career, with emphasis onpractical topics of special importance in bioengineering. Topics include the natureof ethics, the roles of the scientist as a reviewer, entrepreneur, employer andteacher, research ethics in the laboratory, social responsibility and research ethicsregulation. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. LECBIOE 802 Bioengineering Internship (1-6). An approved bioengineering industrialor clinical internship. The student is supervised by a preceptor at the internshipsite. Biweekly reports and a final report detailing work performed are filed withthe course instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. FLDBIOE 899 Independent Investigation (1-6). An original and independent researchor design investigation involving analytical, experimental and/or modelingmethodology applied to solve a bioengineering problem as a part of the degree requirements for the Master of Science. THEBIOE 999 Independent Investigation (1-12). An original and independent researchor design investigation involving analytical, experimental and/or modelingmethodology applied to solve a bioengineering problem as a part of the degree requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy. THE

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Chemical and Petroleum EngineeringChair: Laurence Weatherley, [email protected] Hall, 1530 W. 15th St., Room 4132Lawrence, KS 66045-7618, www.cpe.engr.ku.edu, (785) 864-4965Graduate Adviser: R.V. Chaudhari, 4132 Learned Hall, (785) 864-1634Graduate Recruiting Director: Marylee Southard,

[email protected], 4132 Learned Hall, (785) 864-3868Professors: Chaudhari, Davis, Gehrke, Green, Nguyen, Subramaniam, Vossoughi, Weatherley, WillhiteProfessors Emeriti: Bishop, Locke, Maloney, Mesler, Preston,RossonAssociate Professors: Berkland, Camarda, Detamore, Howat,Liang, Nordheden, Ostermann, Southard, Stagg-WilliamsAssistant Professors: Guzman, ScurtoAssociate Scientists: McCool, TsauC&PE graduate programs provide an in-depth academic under-standing of chemical engineering and petroleum engineering forstudents who plan careers in academia, research, or development.The department offers the M.S. degree in chemical engineeringand petroleum engineering and the Ph.D. degree in chemical andpetroleum engineering. See the General Information chapter ofthis catalog for requirements for admission and degrees.

In the master’s programs, the primary emphasis is on formalcourse work in engineering and related subjects. Students takea sequence of core courses in heat, mass and momentum trans-port, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, applied mathematics,reservoir engineering, and petroleum recovery.

In the doctoral program, the focus is on an independent researchproject in a significant engineering area. Specific Ph.D. coursework depends on that specialization. Specializations reflect theresearch interests of the faculty. In addition to specializedcourses in the department, advanced courses in mathematicsand computer science, life sciences, physical sciences, and otherbranches of engineering may be used to prepare the Ph.D. stu-dent for the research project.

These guidelines include departmental requirements and areintended to assist the student and advisory committee inpreparing a Plan of Study for the graduate degree.

AdmissionAdmission is by approval of the department’s Graduate Facultyon recommendation by the graduate standards committee. Ad-mission is based on demonstrated potential to complete a grad-uate degree successfully. The measures of performance used inthe decision process are undergraduate and graduate grade-point averages, research performance, letters of recommendation,and Graduate Record Examination scores. A student who hasnot received a degree from a university in an English-based na-tion also must submit scores from the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage or International English Language Testing Systemand is expected to meet general KU requirements.

Admitted students with baccalaureate degrees in chemical orpetroleum engineering usually are able to enroll in the graduatecore courses listed below. Students with degrees in other branchesof engineering or in mathematics, chemistry, physics, or other sciences usually must take some undergraduate course work to provide the necessary background for the graduate courses.

Submit your application online at www.graduate.ku.edu.Send all other requested application materials to

The University of KansasDepartment of Chemical and Petroleum EngineeringLearned Hall, 1530 W. 15th St., Room 4132Lawrence, KS 66045-7618

M.S. Degree RequirementsFor an M.S. in chemical engineering, the undergraduate prereq-uisite courses are C&PE 511, C&PE 512, C&PE 521, C&PE 523,and C&PE 524. For an M.S. in petroleum engineering, the under-graduate prerequisite courses are C&PE 511, C&PE 521, C&PE527, and C&PE 618. Depending on a student’s academic back-ground and proposed Plan of Study, additional undergraduateprerequisite courses may be required. Up to 3 credit hours of theundergraduate prerequisite courses (numbered 500 or above)may be counted toward the M.S. degree as elective hours.

Before the end of the first semester of M.S. study, each student,with the help of the graduate adviser and the research director,must submit a Plan of Study to the associate dean for researchand graduate programs.

Two degree options are available for the M.S. degree inchemical engineering:

Option A requires a minimum of 30 credit hours includingthe graduate core (15 hours) and submission and successful oraldefense of a research thesis for 6 hours of credit. Students admittedto this option are considered for research assistantships, teach-ing assistantships, and fellowships.

Option B requires a minimum of 33 credit hours includingthe graduate core (15 hours). This option does not require a the-sis but does require a written report on a 3-hour special project.Students are not eligible for research assistantships and fellow-ships. They may be considered for teaching assistantships, butpriority is given to students in Option A.

Once admitted, students are not allowed to change from oneoption to the other without faculty approval. A 3.0 grade-pointaverage at the end of each semester of residence is required tomaintain regular student status and for graduation. Only thefirst 6 hours of enrollment in C&PE 803 meet degree requirements.

The following tables represent typical plans of study thatmight be established by a student and adviser. Only rarely areexceptions in C&PE course work allowed. It is recommendedthat part of the elective hours be from other departments. Forpetroleum engineering, if a student has not completed an ad-vanced-level, reservoir-related course in geology as an under-graduate, such a course must be taken as one of the electives.GEOL 535 Petroleum and Subsurface Geology is recommended.M.S. in Chemical Engineering: Option AChemical Engineering Graduate Core Courses (15 hours)

C&PE 701 Methods of Chemical and Petroleum Calculations ......................... 3C&PE 721 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics .......................................... 3C&PE 722 Kinetics and Catalysis .......................................................................... 3C&PE 731 Convective Heat and Momentum Transfer ....................................... 3C&PE 732 Advanced Transport Phenomena II ................................................... 3

Research (9 hours)C&PE 800 Seminar ................................................................................................... 3C&PE 803 Research ................................................................................................. 6

ThesisOral ExaminationElectives (6 hours) .......................................................................................................... 6

M.S. in Chemical Engineering: Option BChemical Engineering Graduate Core Courses (15 hours)

C&PE 701 Methods of Chemical and Petroleum Calculations ......................... 3C&PE 721 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics .......................................... 3C&PE 722 Kinetics and Catalysis .......................................................................... 3C&PE 731 Convective Heat and Momentum Transfer ....................................... 3C&PE 732 Advanced Transport Phenomena II ................................................... 3

Electives (15 hours)No more than two courses numbered below 700. No more than three courses

in Engineering Management or Business or both ...................................... 15Research (3 hours)

C&PE 825 Graduate Problems in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering ....... 3

M.S. in Petroleum EngineeringPetroleum Engineering Graduate Core Courses (12 hours)

C&PE 701 Methods of Chemical and Petroleum Calculations ......................... 3C&PE 731 Convective Heat and Momentum Transfer ....................................... 3C&PE 771 Advanced Reservoir Engineering ....................................................... 3C&PE 795 Enhanced Petroleum Recovery ........................................................... 3


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Research (9 hours)C&PE 800 Seminar ................................................................................................... 3C&PE 803 Research ................................................................................................. 6

ThesisOral ExaminationElectives (9 hours) .......................................................................................................... 9

Ph.D. Degree RequirementsAdmission. Admitted students usually complete the M.S. inchemical or petroleum engineering before they pursue thePh.D. Students with a completed M.S. degree take the graduatecore courses and/or corresponding qualifying examinationsbased on their previous course work and training, as specifiedby the graduate standards committee.

An M.S. student in the thesis option (Option A) may apply fora change of status to Ph.D. aspirant if the student (1) has achieveda grade-point average of 3.6 or higher in the graduate core, (2) hasearned no C grades in the graduate core, and (3) has passed thepreliminary examination of research. These criteria are evaluatedduring the third semester of residence by the department’s Grad-uate Faculty on recommendation of the graduate standards com-mittee. Students who do not meet these criteria must complete theM.S. degree before applying to the Ph.D. program.

In some cases, a student may be admitted directly to the Ph.D.program without an M.S. degree. Such admission normally isgranted only when the applicant has clearly demonstrated excep-tional performance in an undergraduate program and in any grad-uate work. Students who are admitted to the Ph.D. degree pro-gram and who do not complete an M.S. degree in chemical and petroleum engineering generally must satisfy the same grade-pointaverage and preliminary examination requirements for Ph.D. aspi-rant status as students admitted to the M.S. program, or they com-plete the M.S. degree before readmission to the Ph.D. program.Preliminary Examination of Research. The preliminary examina-tion is administered to students requesting admission to the Ph.D.program without earning the M.S. degree. Students taking this ex-amination must have (1) completed the graduate core courses atKU (five in chemical engineering, four in petroleum engineering)with a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher and no C grades and(2) worked with a C&PE adviser at least two semesters on a singleresearch project. Successful completion of the preliminary exami-nation admits the student into the Ph.D. program with Ph.D. aspi-rant status. The examination determines the student’s aptitudes for

(a) Independent, original, critical thinking;(b) Planning and organizing a research program;(c) Use of previous work and background literature to demonstrate under-standing of the planned research within the scope of the larger project andability to conduct that research;(d) Application of fundamental theory (e.g., equations) to the proposed work;(e) Effective communication of technical work.

The preliminary examination consists of a written report (fivepages maximum), oral presentation (15 minutes maximum), andquestions by the examining committee (25 minutes maximum).The written and oral portions are prepared by the student only,with no review or editing by the research adviser or any otherperson. The written report is submitted to the committee oneweek before the oral examination. Questions are directed towarddetermining the five aptitudes listed above. Because this is not a

mandated activity of the university or the school, the student’sgraduate adviser is responsible for its execution.

The examining committee consists of the members of the stu-dent’s thesis committee plus a member of the C&PE faculty notalready on the student’s research committee. There are three pos-sible outcomes: Pass, Pass with Restriction (one aptitude of the fiveis deficient), and Fail (two or more aptitudes are deficient). Passwith Restriction status must be corrected by actions set and docu-mented by the examining committee within the same academicsemester. Fail status requires the student to retake the preliminaryexamination within four months of the initial examination. Theexamination can be repeated once. A second failure automaticallytransfers the student to the M.S. program. Students who do notpass the preliminary examination are not eligible to take qualify-ing examinations until they have passed the M.S. thesis defense.Qualifying Examinations. Students entering the Ph.D. programwith the M.S. degree must show competence in the areas of thegraduate core: computation, transport phenomena, thermody-namics, and kinetics (chemical engineering option); and computa-tion, transport phenomena, reservoir engineering, and enhancedresource recovery (petroleum engineering option). Students take aqualifying examination over each graduate core course the firsttime it is offered after they complete the course, or within the firstyear of Ph.D. study, as appropriate. Qualifying examinations areonly open to students who already hold the M.S. degree.

Each qualifying examination normally is written and gradedby the instructor who last taught the course and is of equivalentdifficulty to the final examination for that course. A qualifyingexamination is waived for a student who completes the graduatecore course in that subject at KU with a grade of A or with agrade of B and a B+ on the final examination. Other waivers maybe made at the discretion of the graduate standards committee.

The graduate standards committee evaluates competence,taking into account student performance in courses and qualify-ing examinations. Possible decisions are

(a) A student becomes a Ph.D. aspirant and continues in the program.(b) A student who does not pass a portion of the qualifying examination must re-take that particular area of the examination at the end of the following semester.(c) At the committee’s discretion, a student showing a lack of competence asecond time may be dismissed from the program.(d) A student is dismissed from the program due to a clear lack of competencein multiple subject areas.

Based on the decision, the committee makes a recommenda-tion to the departmental faculty about the student’s status.

(a) If performance has been satisfactory, the committee recommends that thestudent be designated a Ph.D. aspirant.(b) If performance has been clearly unsatisfactory, the committee recommendsthat the student be dropped from the program.

Once a student has been designated a Ph.D. aspirant, it is theresponsibility of the Ph.D. advisory committee to monitor progress.Ph.D. Advisory Committee. An advisory committee of four ormore faculty members is formed for each student when the stu-dent is designated a Ph.D. aspirant. The research director nor-mally serves as the committee chair. The committee works withthe aspirant to develop an appropriate overall Plan of Studyand monitors the progress of the student throughout the re-mainder of the Ph.D. program.


KU’s program in petroleum engineering ranked ninth in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools” rankings for 2009.

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Plan of Study and Foreign Language or Other Research SkillsRequirement. A formal Plan of Study is drawn up, approved bythe advisory committee, and submitted to the associate dean forresearch and graduate programs.

Credit hours for the Ph.D. degree normally consist of 15hours of course work beyond the graduate core and 30 to 34hours of research work as specified in the following table:Ph.D. Courses in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (15-18 credit hours)

C&PE 800 SeminarC&PE electives ......................................................................................................... 9Outside electives ...................................................................................................... 6C&PE 902 Preparation for the Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination ................. 3

C&PE Research (30-34 credit hours)C&PE 825 Graduate Problems in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

(optional) ........................................................................................................ 2-4C&PE 904 Research ............................................................................................... 30

The following guidelines apply in selection of course work.1. Enrollment in the C&PE seminar (C&PE 800) every semester

in residence, usually for 1 credit hour. Students who are requiredto attend another seminar to satisfy a fellowship or research pro-gram requirement may enroll in both seminars for 0.5 credithour each. Any schedule conflicts should be discussed withboth seminar coordinators.

2. Enrollment in at least three graduate-level C&PE courses.These do not include C&PE 902 Preparation for the Ph.D. Com-prehensive Examination or any graduate seminars. All coursesin the C&PE department that count toward the Ph.D. degreemust be numbered 700 or above.

3. Enrollment in at least two courses (normally 6 hours)numbered 700 or above outside the department.

4. For non-KU students, the KU equivalents of courses thathave already been counted toward another degree do not counttoward the Ph.D. degree.

5. Normally C&PE 825 Graduate Problems in Chemical andPetroleum Engineering is connected in some way to thesis re-search and counted as research credit. However, if C&PE 825 isused to broaden and diversify the student’s knowledge, a maxi-mum of 3 hours is allowed as course credit.

These guidelines aid in preparing the program for mostPh.D. students. However, there may be exceptions, arising fromthe student’s academic background and the type of research,when the selection of courses may not adhere to these guide-lines. In such exceptional cases, the student’s Ph.D. programmust have the approval of the graduate standards committee.

Students must complete a Foreign Language or Other ResearchSkills (FLORS) requirement based on the research specializationchosen. Work done to fulfill this requirement should involvestudy in an area complementary to the selected research andshould enhance the student’s ability to carry out the research.The FLORS requirement may be satisfied by completing coursework in the Plan of Study and/or by demonstrating proficiencyin the specialization area. The committee specifically designatesthose components of the Plan of Study that are to fulfill theFLORS requirement.Comprehensive Examination. The aspirant takes the compre-hensive examination after completion of a majority of thecourse work for the Ph.D. and all department, school, and gen-eral requirements prerequisite to this examination, including

the FLORS requirement. The examination consists of two parts:a written proposal for research and an oral examination basedon, but not limited to, the research proposal.

For the research proposal, the student is assigned a topic ofcurrent interest to the chemical and/or petroleum engineeringprofession. This assignment is made by an examining committeeof at least five persons, including the advisory committee and atleast one person outside the department. The aspirant identifies aresearch problem in the assigned topic area and prepares a writ-ten proposal for research on this problem. Normally, the writtenproposal must be prepared over a specified time period of 30consecutive days. Except in unusual circumstances, the problemmust be distinctly different from the dissertation problem.

The examining committee evaluates the research proposalupon completion. If the committee judges it satisfactory, theoral examination part of the comprehensive examination isheld. The oral examination is based on the research proposalbut also may cover areas peripheral to the proposal.

A student must pass both parts of the examination. Failure ofeither part constitutes an Unsatisfactory grade on the entire ex-amination. An aspirant who receives a grade of Unsatisfactorymay repeat the examination upon the recommendation of the ex-amining committee, but under no circumstances may it be takenmore than twice. The examination may not be repeated until atleast 90 days have elapsed since the unsuccessful attempt.

To prepare the aspirant for the comprehensive examination,the advisory committee may require enrollment in C&PE 902Preparation for the Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination duringthe first year of the Ph.D. program.

On receipt of a grade of Honors or Satisfactory on the com-prehensive examination, the aspirant is admitted to candidacyfor the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.Ph.D. Dissertation and Final Oral Examination. The doctoraldissertation, based on independent research conducted by thecandidate, constitutes the final phase of the doctoral work andmust be completed within the prescribed time constraints.Upon acceptance of the dissertation by the advisory committee,the candidate defends the dissertation in a final oral examina-tion. The examining committee consists of at least five persons,including the advisory committee members and at least oneperson from outside the department.

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering UndergraduateCoursesC&PE 111 Introduction to the ProfessionC&PE 117 Introduction to Petroleum Engineering Profession IC&PE 121 Introduction to Computers in EngineeringC&PE 127 Introduction to Petroleum Engineering Profession IIC&PE 211 Material and Energy BalancesC&PE 221 Basic Engineering ThermodynamicsC&PE 511 Momentum TransferC&PE 512 Process Engineering ThermodynamicsC&PE 517 Reservoir Engineering IC&PE 521 Heat TransferC&PE 522 Economic Appraisal of Chemical and Petroleum ProjectsC&PE 523 Mass TransferC&PE 524 Chemical Engineering Kinetics and Reactor DesignC&PE 527 Reservoir Engineering IIC&PE 528 Well LoggingC&PE 613 Chemical Engineering Design IC&PE 615 Introduction to Process Dynamics and Control

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C&PE 616 Chemical Engineering Laboratory IC&PE 617 Drilling and Well CompletionC&PE 618 Secondary RecoveryC&PE 619 Petroleum Engineering Laboratory IC&PE 623 Chemical Engineering Design IIC&PE 624 Plant and Environmental SafetyC&PE 626 Chemical Engineering Laboratory IIC&PE 627 Petroleum ProductionC&PE 628 Petroleum Engineering DesignC&PE 629 Petroleum Engineering Laboratory IIC&PE 651 Undergraduate ProblemsC&PE 654 BiocatalysisC&PE 655 Introduction to Semiconductor ProcessingC&PE 656 Introduction to Biomedical EngineeringC&PE 657 Polymer Science and Technology

n Chemical and Petroleum Engineering CoursesC&PE 511 Momentum Transfer (3). C&PE 512 Process Engineering Thermodynamics (3). C&PE 517 Reservoir Engineering I (4). C&PE 521 Heat Transfer (3). C&PE 522 Economic Appraisal of Chemical and Petroleum Projects (2). C&PE 523 Mass Transfer (4). C&PE 524 Chemical Engineering Kinetics and Reactor Design (3). C&PE 527 Reservoir Engineering II (4). C&PE 528 Well Logging (3). C&PE 601 Undergraduate Topics in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (1-4). C&PE 612 Environmental Assessment of Chemical Processes (3). C&PE 613 Chemical Engineering Design I (4). C&PE 614 Reaction Engineering for Environmentally Benign Processes (3). C&PE 615 Introduction to Process Dynamics and Control (3). C&PE 616 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I (3). C&PE 617 Drilling and Well Completion (3). C&PE 618 Secondary Recovery (4). C&PE 619 Petroleum Engineering Laboratory I (2). C&PE 623 Chemical Engineering Design II (2). C&PE 624 Plant and Environmental Safety (3). C&PE 626 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II (3). C&PE 627 Petroleum Production (3). C&PE 628 Petroleum Engineering Design (3). C&PE 629 Petroleum Engineering Laboratory II (2). C&PE 651 Undergraduate Problems (1-6). C&PE 654 Biocatalysis (3). C&PE 655 Introduction to Semiconductor Processing (3). C&PE 656 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (3). C&PE 657 Polymer Science and Technology (3). C&PE 661 Undergraduate Honors Research (3). C&PE 678 Applied Optimization Methods (3). C&PE 701 Methods of Chemical and Petroleum Calculations (3). The utilizationof advanced mathematical methods and computing techniques in the solution ofproblems in these fields. LECC&PE 710 Subsurface Methods in Formation Evaluation (3). Study of subsurfacemethods and their applications to exploration, evaluation, and production of hydro-carbon reservoirs. Emphasis is on fundamentals of quantitative well log interpreta-tions and the use of well log data in solving geologic and reservoir engineering prob-lems, e.g., porosity, hydrocarbon saturation, permeable bed thickness, permeability,correlation, structural mapping, and stratigraphic and paleoenvironmental studies.Laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOL 535 or C&PE 517 or consent of instructor. LECC&PE 712 Environmental Assessment of Chemical Processes (3). A discussion andproject-based survey of environmental issues in chemical engineering, including envi-ronmental conscious design, environmental fate and transport, green chemistry, and lifecycle analysis. Focus will be on the design, implementation and management of com-prehensive environmental assessments for existing and new industrial facilities with in-depth analysis of the technical and economic impacts of catalytic systems on pollutioncontrol strategies. A comprehensive research paper is required as a final project. LECC&PE 714 Reaction Engineering for Environmentally Benign Processes (3). Princi-ples of reaction engineering and green chemistry applied to processes of the future.With a case-based introduction to the design and optimization of catalytic processesand reaction systems, focus will be on key reaction engineering concepts, includingcatalysis, mechanisms, reaction kinetics, heterogeneous reactions, reactor types andeconomic evaluation. Students will develop a multidisciplinary understanding ofchemical, biological and molecular concepts, and will develop and design processesfrom the micro level to the macro level. A final research paper is required. LECC&PE 715 Topics in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering: _____ (1-4). Study invarious branches of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering on topics that may varyfrom year to year. INDC&PE 721 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3). Chemical engineering ap-plications of advanced thermodynamics and physical chemistry. Prerequisite:C&PE 512. LEC

C&PE 722 Kinetics and Catalysis (3). Modeling and analysis of chemical reactors withemphasis on heterogenous catalytic reaction systems. Prerequisite: C&PE 524. LECC&PE 725 Molecular Cell Biology (3). Fundamentals and advanced concepts incell biology and the molecular interactions responsible for cell functions, home-ostasis and disease will be presented. Current analytical methods for examiningcells and their molecular components will be discussed. Emphasis will be place onthe chemical and physical properties of individual proteins, nucleic acids andlipids and their assembly into cellular and subcellular structures. (Same as PHCH725) Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. LECC&PE 731 Convective Heat and Momentum Transfer (3). The formulation and solu-tion of steady- and unsteady-state convective heat and momentum transfer problems.Applications of boundary layer equations to free and forced convection with study ofsimilarity and integral methods of solution for laminar and turbulent flow; develop-ment of analogies; transport properties from kinetic theory of gases viewpoint; intro-duction to numerical methods. Prerequisite: ME 610/C&PE 511 and ME 612/C&PE521 or equivalent. A concurrent course in partial differential equations is helpful. LECC&PE 732 Advanced Transport Phenomena II (3). The formulation and solution ofsteady- and unsteady-state mass transfer problems (including those complicatedby momentum and heat transfer). This course is the sequel to C&PE 731 and reliesupon much of the material treated there. The mathematical approach predomi-nates and the methods available for determining suitable mass transfer coeffi-cients are covered. LECC&PE 751 Basic Rheology (3). Basic rheology including classification of classicalbodies based on their stress and strain tensors, rheological equation of state, mate-rial functions, generalized Newtonian and general linear viscoelastic fluids, me-chanical models such as those of Jeffreys and Maxwell. Prerequisite: C&PE 511 oran equivalent course in fluid mechanics. LECC&PE 752 Tissue Engineering (3). An introduction to the rapidly growing and con-tinuously evolving field of tissue engineering. Tissue engineering applies princi-ples and methods of engineering and life sciences toward understanding and de-velopment of biological substitutes to restore, maintain and improve tissues func-tions. In this course, students study the basic science, engineering and medicine re-quired for tissue engineering, learn state-of-the-art technology and practice, andcreate a literature-based proposal for a tissue engineered medical product. Prereq-uisite: Senior or graduate standing in engineering; or consent of instructor. LECC&PE 753 Introduction to Electrochemical Engineering (3). Basic principles ofelectrochemical engineering as they are applied to energy conversion and storagedevices, industrial electrolytic processes and corrosion. Areas covered range fromelectrochemical thermodynamics, ionic phase equilibria, electro-kinetics and ionicmass transport to mathematical modeling of electrochemical systems. Prerequi-site: Graduate standing; C&PE 511, C&PE 512, C&PE 524 or equivalent; knowl-edge of a programming language. LECC&PE 754 Biocatalysis (3). Introductory and advanced topics in biocatalysis withfocus on enzymatic reactions. Enzymology will provide the fundamental basis fordiscussion of kinetics and bio-process development. Advanced topics include: en-zymes in non-aqueous solvents, immobilization techniques, whole-cell transfor-mations, bio-reactors. Knowledge of the theoretical basis for these techniques andprocesses will be demonstrated within a class project. LECC&PE 755 Introduction to Semiconductor Processing (3). An overview of variousprocesses to fabricate semiconductor devices and integrated circuits. Topics cov-ered include crystal growth, oxidation, solid-state diffusion, ion implantation,photolithography, chemical vapor deposition, eqitaxial growth, metallization, andplasma etching of thin films. A term paper on an approved topic of fabrication ref-erencing current peer reviewed literature is required. LECC&PE 756 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (3). The graduate elective formof C&PE 656. Additional assignments commensurate with the graduate-levelcourse designation are required for this section. Prerequisite: Graduate-levelstanding in Engineering, or consent of instructor. LECC&PE 765 Corrosion Engineering (3). Electrochemical basis of corrosion. Types ofcorrosion and corrosive atmospheres. Corrosion control measures and industrialproblems. Prerequisite: ME 306 or CHEM 188. LECC&PE 771 Advanced Reservoir Engineering (2-3). Physical principles of petro-leum production; gas drive performance; partial water drive performance; pres-sure maintenance through gas and water injection. Prerequisite: C&PE 527. LECC&PE 778 Applied Optimization Methods (3). Study of methods for solving opti-mization problems encountered in engineering and the natural sciences, with spe-cific applications illustrating analytical and numerical techniques. Topics coveredinclude gradient methods, penalty functions, linear programming, nonlinear andinteger programming, stochastic optimization approaches, and treatment of con-strained problems. Homework problems involving theoretical concepts and a the-oretically-based semester project are required. LECC&PE 790 Introduction to Flow in Porous Media (3). Generalized Darcy’s law, vectorequations, solutions of partial differential equations with various boundary condi-tions as applied to the flow of fluids in porous media. Prerequisite: C&PE 527. LECC&PE 795 Enhanced Petroleum Recovery (3). A study of improved oil recoveryprocesses such as miscible displacement, microemulsion displacement, and ther-mal methods. Prerequisite: C&PE 618 or permission of instructor. LECC&PE 798 Phase Equilibrium (3). A study of phase behavior and equilibrium froma molecular perspective. Focus will be on vapor-liquid, liquid-liquid and solid-liq-uid equilibrium with advanced topics in compressed and supercritical fluids, pe-troleum applications, ionic solutions and others. LECC&PE 800 Seminar (0.5-1). Every fall, five to six seminar sessions will be devotedto providing incoming students information on available thesis/dissertation re-search projects, library resources, computing environment and other pertinent in-

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formation. For the remainder of the year, the seminar will involve presentation ofcurrent research and other topics of interest to chemical and petroleum engineers.These presentations will be made by invited guests, faculty, and advanced gradu-ate students. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. LECC&PE 801 Introduction to Research (1). One hour per week in which the staff intro-duces entering graduate students to research. Topics include discussion of researchmethods, methods of effectively tapping library resources, preparation of literature sur-veys, and presentation of results. Faculty members of the department will make presen-tations of their current research interests. Offered fall only. Corequisite: C&PE 800. LECC&PE 802 Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis Colloquium (0.5-1). Aforum in which graduate and postdoctoral students, and faculty present the resultsof CEBC research and literature surveys that support the mission of CEBC. LECC&PE 803 Research (1-6). For M.S. candidates. THEC&PE 804 Petroleum Management Seminar (1). Structure, operation, and prob-lems of the petroleum industry from a management viewpoint. Presentations willbe made by faculty, advanced students, and invited guests. Prerequisite: Permis-sion of instructor. LECC&PE 825 Graduate Problems in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (1-5). Ad-vanced laboratory problems, special research problems, or library reading prob-lems. Three hours maximum acceptable for master’s degree. RSHC&PE 902 Preparation for the Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination (3). Preparation of aresearch proposal in an area assigned by the student’s advisory committee. The gradereceived on the Ph.D. comprehensive examination will apply to this credit. RSHC&PE 904 Research (1-12). For Ph.D. candidates. THEC&PE 910 Industrial Development of Catalytic Processes (3). Students adopt aninterdisciplinary team approach to developing strategies for the design and opti-mization of catalytic processes. Examples of case studies will be derived from in-dustry or from research testbeds. Students collaborate in multiscale process devel-opment involving catalyst and reactor design, reaction system design, modelingand optimization, economic analysis and environmental assessment needed forthe development of a catalytic process at either the pilot or production scale. LECC&PE 911 Industrial Practicum (1-3). Graduate students engage in an industrialresearch internship experience with collaborators in industry. FLDC&PE 912 Teaching College-Level Engineering and Science Practicum (1). Futureuniversity instructors learn how to critically examine course content and teachingstrategies, and prepare courses that will address the learning needs of the diversestudent populations of the future. Students participate in weekly in-class workshopsand symposia, as well as a teaching practicum experience during this course. LECC&PE 919 Advanced Topics in Process Modeling Simulation or Control: _____ (1-4). Advanced study in process modeling, simulation or control on topics whichmay vary from year to year. LECC&PE 929 Advanced Topics in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering: _____ (1-4).Advanced study in various branches of chemical and petroleum engineering ontopics which may vary from year to year. LECC&PE 933 Heat and Mass Transport in Porous Media (3). A study of industrialproblems involving heat and mass transport in porous media such as packedcolumns, catalyst beds, chemical reactors, and petroleum reservoirs. Mechanismsof interphase and intraphase transport, diffusion, and dispersion. Included aremethods of solution of the describing differential equations. LECC&PE 934 Heat Transport with Phase Change (3). A fundamental treatment ofheat transfer occurring during boiling and condensation. Included are nucleateand film boiling, film and dropwise condensation, and two-phase flow. LECC&PE 936 Industrial Separation Processes (3). Determination and treatment ofvapor-liquid separations, including methods for obtaining and treating equilib-rium data, procedures for calculating multi-component separations by distillation,absorption, extraction, and adsorption. LECC&PE 937 Applied Rheology (3). Industrial applications of fluid mechanics in-cluding compressible flow, flow of non-Newtonian fluids, flow of drag reducingsystems all to be considered in laminar and turbulent flow regimes, and withinconduits, and porous media. LECC&PE 939 Advanced Topics in the Transport Phenomena: _____ (1-4). Advancedstudy in various branches of transport phenomena on topics which may varyfrom year to year. LECC&PE 940 Data Analysis in Engineering and Natural Sciences (3). Statistical in-ference and data analysis, emphasizing interpretation of observations from areasof engineering and natural sciences where controlled experimentation is not possi-ble. The basics of elementary statistics and matrix algebra are covered, followedby topics in time, series analysis, map analysis, including automatic contouring,and multivariate procedures such as principal components, discrimination andfactor analysis. A suite of computer programs is provided. Students are encour-aged to use data from their own graduate research in class projects. LEC

Civil, Environmental, and ArchitecturalEngineeringChair: Craig AdamsLearned Hall, 1530 W. 15th St., Room 2150Lawrence, KS 66045-7618, www.ceae.engr.ku.edu, (785) 864-3766Graduate Adviser: Bruce McEnroe, 2150 Learned Hall,

(785) 864-2925Professors: Darwin, Kurt, Lane, Marotz, McEnroe, Mulinazzi,Parr, Randtke, Rolfe, ThomasProfessors Emeriti: Angino, Burkhead, Douglas, Easley, Lee,Lucas, McCabe, McKinney, Pogge, Willems, YuAssociate Professors: Bai, Browning, Glavinich, Han, Matamoros,Medina, Parsons, Rock, YoungAssistant Professors: Bennett, Chong, Peltier, Schrock, Sturm

Degree Programs and AdmissionThe department offers graduate programs leading to the fol-lowing degrees:• Master of Science in Architectural Engineering• Master of Science in Civil Engineering• Master of Science in Environmental Engineering• Master of Science in Environmental Science• Master of Civil Engineering• Master of Construction Management• Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering• Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science• Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering• Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

The Master of Science degrees in civil engineering, environ-mental engineering, and architectural engineering and the Mas-ter of Civil Engineering degree require ABET-accredited bac-calaureate degrees in engineering.

The Master of Civil Engineering degree provides an optionfor working professionals who do not need the research compo-nent of the M.S. degrees. This degree requires two courses inengineering management to complement the technical engi-neering graduate courses.

The interdisciplinary Master of Science degree in environ-mental is intended primarily for students with baccalaureatedegrees in fields other than engineering.

The Master of Construction Management is a professionaldegree intended primarily for part-time graduate students em-ployed in the construction industry. Most students in this pro-gram have baccalaureate degrees in fields other than engineering.

The department’s doctoral degrees are the research-orientedDoctor of Philosophy degrees in civil engineering, environmen-tal engineering, and environmental science, and the practice-oriented Doctor of Engineering degree in civil engineering.

Graduate students in the engineering degree programs canspecialize in structural engineering, environmental engineering,water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering, trans-portation engineering, construction, engineering mechanics,building mechanical systems, or energy management. Many ofthe department’s civil engineering graduate courses are taughtin the evening on the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Parkfor the convenience of part-time graduate students employed inthe Kansas City area. Graduate courses in construction manage-ment are taught in the evening on the Lawrence campus.

The department admits for all semesters. Students may pur-sue degrees full or part time. Applicants with baccalaureate de-grees in engineering are expected to have undergraduate grade-point averages of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for regular admis-sion to a master’s program. An undergraduate grade-point av-erage of 3.3 or higher is expected for applicants with baccalau-reate degrees in other fields. Applicants with slightly lower


grade-point averages may be admitted on probation. GraduateRecord Examination scores are required and are used in theevaluation process, but minimum scores for admission have notbeen established. The GRE engineering and other subject exam-inations are not required. The Test of English as a Foreign Lan-guage is required for international applicants. Applicantsshould take the GRE and TOEFL examinations as early as possi-ble to expedite the admission process.


The University of KansasDepartment of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural

Engineering, Graduate SecretaryLearned Hall, 1530 W. 15th St., Room 2150Lawrence, KS 66045-7618

Master’s Degree RequirementsCandidates for the Master of Science degrees have two options.Option A requires 30 credit hours including a thesis of 6 hours (6to 10 hours for the environmental degrees) and a final oral exami-nation including defense of the thesis. Option B requires 30 hoursincluding a 3- or 4-hour special problem investigation in the spe-cialization and a final examination. It does not require a thesis.

The M.S. degree in civil engineering requires a minimum of 9hours of graduate-level courses in one of the following areas: (1)construction, (2) engineering mechanics, (3) environmental engi-neering, (4) geotechnical engineering, (5) structural engineering, (6)transportation engineering, or (7) water resources engineering. Inaddition, a minimum of 6 total hours of graduate-level work is re-quired in any one or more of the remaining six departmental areas.

The M.S. degrees in environmental engineering and environ-mental science require an understanding of chemical, biologi-cal, and physical principles of environmental engineeringprocesses, i.e., satisfactory completion of CE 770, CE 772, CE 773,and CE 774 or equivalents. Substitutions require the approval ofboth the student’s committee and the graduate adviser.

The Master of Civil Engineering degree requires 34 semester-hours of graduate courses, of which a minimum of 7 hoursmust be in engineering management core courses. The corecourses are EMGT 806, EMGT 809, EMGT 810, EMGT 811,EMGT 813, EMGT 821, EMGT 823, and EMGT 830. EMGT 809 isrequired, and only one of either EMGT 813 or EMGT 823 is ac-cepted. The remaining 27 hours in technical courses are subjectto the same criteria as the Master of Science degree in civil engi-neering, with the additional restriction that no more than 10hours of engineering management courses may be applied to-ward the degree. A final examination is required in the stu-dent’s concentration. This examination is waived if the studenthas passed the Professional Engineer examination.

The Master of Construction Management degree requires 33credit hours, consisting of 18 hours of core courses, 12 hours of elec-tives, and 3 hours of master’s project. Core courses are CMGT 700,CMGT 701, CMGT 702, CMGT 703, CMGT 704, and CMGT 705.

Courses to be applied toward any of the master’s degreesmust be listed on a Plan of Study form approved by the stu-dent’s major professor and examining committee and the de-partmental graduate studies committee. No more than 9 hours

of courses from other departments or more than 6 hours ofcourses numbered below 700 (of which only 3 hours may bewithin the department) may be applied toward any of the mas-ter’s degrees without approval of the departmental graduatestudies committee. No more than 4 hours of special-problemcredit may be applied toward any of the master’s degrees with-out approval of the departmental graduate studies committee.

Doctoral Degree RequirementsCandidates for the Ph.D. must satisfy all general degree require-ments. Requirements for the Doctor of Engineering degree witha major in civil engineering are in accordance with the require-ments of the School of Engineering. A Plan of Study must be ap-proved by the student’s major professor and examining com-mittee and the departmental graduate studies committee.

An aspirant for the Ph.D. degree must pass a qualifying ex-amination. The department normally gives this examinationupon completion of the aspirant’s M.S. work or at a comparablelevel for non-M.S. students.

Before being admitted to the comprehensive examination,the aspirant must satisfy the department’s basic research skillsrequirement. This requirement provides the aspirant with a re-search skill distinct from, but strongly supportive of, the disser-tation research. One research skill is required. Possible researchskills include foreign language, computer science, mathematics,statistics, specific laboratory skills, and specific skills in thephysical or biological sciences. The foreign language skill can beobtained by taking a two-course sequence in the selected lan-guage or demonstrated by passing an examination. The selectedresearch skill must be listed on the Plan of Study form. A sepa-rate statement attached to the Plan of Study must list the workto be completed to obtain the research skill.

n Architectural Engineering CoursesARCE 561 Building Mechanical Systems for Architects (3). ARCE 640 Power Systems Engineering I (3). ARCE 641 Power Systems Engineering II (3). ARCE 650 Illumination Engineering I (3). ARCE 651 Illumination Engineering II (3). ARCE 660 Building Thermal Science (3). ARCE 661 HVAC&R Systems Design (3). ARCE 663 Energy Management (3). ARCE 664 Fire Protection Engineering (3). ARCE 665 Solar Energy Systems Design (3). ARCE 675 Sound and Vibration Control (3). ARCE 680 Architectural Engineering Design I (6). ARCE 681 Architectural Engineering Design II (6). ARCE 690 Special Problems (1-3). ARCE 691 Honors Research (3). ARCE 700 Directed Readings in Architectural Engineering (1-3). Individual studyof special topics and problems. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Studentmust submit, in writing, a proposal including a statement of the problem the stu-dent wishes to pursue and a bibliography of the articles and books required tocomplete the project. The student must also have a signed agreement with the fac-ulty member proposed as instructor for the course. Consent of instructor. RSHARCE 760 Automatic Controls for Building Mechanical Systems (3). An introduction tocontrols for building mechanical systems. Discussions of the theory, design, and equip-ment used for control systems. The benefits of pneumatic, electrical, and electronic(DDC) controls will be examined. Prerequisite: ARCE 660 or consent of instructor. LECARCE 764 Advanced Thermal Analysis of Buildings (3). Manual and computationalmethods for determining steady-state and transient thermal loads in buildings. Ad-

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The Radar Systems and Remote Sensing Laboratory conducts research in radar and other electromagnetic sensing problems, including advanced system concepts, radar image formation, adaptive radar signal processing, and radar simulation.

Radar systems engineering emphasizes microwaves (including millimeter waves), signal analysis, remote-sensing/surveillance systems, and electromagnetics.

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vanced analysis of energy consumption given choices in building materials and me-chanical systems. Prerequisite: ARCE 217 and ARCE 660, or consent of instructor. LECARCE 890 Architectural Engineering Seminar: _____ (1-3). Individual or groupstudies in building engineered systems or construction engineering. Prerequisite:Graduate standing in Architectural Engineering and consent of instructor. RSHARCE 895 Master’s Project (1-3). Directed study and reporting of a specializedtopic of interest to the architectural engineering profession. Prerequisite: Consentof instructor. RSHARCE 899 Master’s Thesis (1-6). Directed research and reporting of a specializedtopic of interest to the architectural engineering profession. Prerequisite: Consentof instructor. THE

n Civil Engineering CoursesCE 552 Water Resources Engineering Design (4). CE 562 Design of Steel Structures (3). CE 563 Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures (3). CE 570 Concepts of Environmental Chemistry (2). CE 571 Environmental Chemical Analysis (1). CE 573 Biological Principles of Environmental Engineering (3). CE 574 Design of Air Pollution Control Systems (3). CE 576 Municipal Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment (4). CE 577 Industrial Water and Wastes (3). CE 580 Transportation Planning and Management (3). CE 582 Highway Engineering (3). CE 588 Foundation Engineering (3). CE 625 Applied Probability and Statistics (3). CE 684 Materials for Transportation Facilities (3). CE 704 Dynamics and Vibrations (3). Problems in engineering dynamics and vibrations. Topics include applications of generalized forces and coordinates, Lagrange equations, and a study of the performance of single and multiple degree of freedom vibrational systems. (Same as AE 704.) LECCE 710 Structural Mechanics (3). Basic concepts in the analysis of stress andstrain and the behavior of materials. Topics include elementary theory and prob-lems in elasticity, theories of failure of materials including fracture mechanics andintroduction to plasticity. LECCE 721 Experimental Stress Analysis (3). Introduction to experimental stress-analysis techniques. Theory and application of mechanical strain gages, electricalstrain gages, photoelastic techniques, and brittle coatings. LECCE 725 Multivariate Statistical Methods (3). The emphasis of this course is on thesolution of typical engineering and science-related problems drawn from real-world situations. Topics covered include: the use of various multivariate statisticaland graphical computer software packages; eigenvectors; principal componentanalysis; factor analysis; discriminant analysis; multivariate regression; logistic re-gression; experimental design; MANOVA; and cluster analysis. The course in-volves the preparation and presentation of information gathered by the student onassigned topics. Prerequisite: CE 625 or equivalent or consent of instructor. LECCE 730 Intermediate Fluid Mechanics (3). Fall semester. Principles of steady andunsteady flows, theories of potential, viscous, and turbulent flows, and applica-tions in water resources engineering. Prerequisite: CE 330 and MATH 320. LECCE 746 Pavement Construction (3). Introduction to the equipment, materials, andconstruction practices employed in the construction of flexible and rigid highwayand airfield pavements, and the relationship of each to pavement design and per-formance. The principles of statistical based quality control and quality assurancemethods and specification writing will be introduced. Prerequisite: CE 484 or CE412, CE 582, and CE 625 or equivalent. LECCE 748 Asphalt Technology (3). An introduction to the production of asphalt ce-ments and its use in pavement construction and maintenance applications. Pavementdistress identification. Design and use of bituminous pavements and materials forother than highway applications. Prerequisite: CE 484 or consent of instructor. LECCE 751 Watershed Hydrology (3). Study of hydrologic processes at the earth’s surface:evaporation, transpiration, snowmelt, precipitation, infiltration, runoff, and streamflow.Modeling of hydrologic processes; statistical analysis of hydrologic data; applications tothe analysis and design of engineering projects. Prerequisite: CE 455 or equivalent. LECCE 753 Chemical and Microbial Hydrogeology (4). Lecture and discussion of chemi-cal and microbiological controls on groundwater chemistry. Topics include thermo-dynamic and microbiological controls on water-rock reactions; kinetics; and micro-biological, chemical and isotopic tools for interpreting water chemistry with respectto chemical weathering and shallow diagenesis. Origins of water chemistry, changes

along groundwater flow paths, and an introduction to contaminant biogeochem-istry will be discussed through the processes of speciation, solubility, sorption, ionexchange, oxidation-reduction, elemental and isotopic partitioning, microbial meta-bolic processes and microbial ecology. An overview of the basics of environmentalmicrobiology, including cell structure and function, microbial metabolism and respi-ration, microbial genetics and kinetics of microbial growth will be covered. (Same asGEOL 753.) Prerequisite: One year of chemistry, one year of calculus, one year of bi-ology, an introductory course in hydrogeology, or consent of the instructors. LECCE 754 Physical and Transport Hydrogeology (4). A study of fluid flow in the subsurfaceincluding transport of constituents with the fluid. Physical transport will consider (1)the origin of basic parameters such as porosity and hydraulic conductivity, and their re-lationship to typical geologic materials, (2) basic equations of flow, such as Darcy’s Lawand the conservation equation, and (3) application of these concepts. Applications con-sidered may include hydraulic testing, modeling, and regional flow systems. Chemicaltransport will consider the processes of solute and contaminant mass movement inporous and fractured media by advection and diffusion. The effects of attenuatingmechanisms such as partitioning, chemical and biological transformations will also bediscussed. The mathematical expression of these processes will be developed and ap-plied using computer models. (Same as GEOL 751.) Prerequisite: Differential Equationsand Introductory Hydrogeology or Fluid Mechanics or consent of instructor. LECCE 755 Free Surface Flow I (3). A study of uniform and non-uniform steady flowof water in open channels, including backwater curves, the hydraulic jump, andthe delivery of canals. Prerequisite: CE 330. LECCE 756 Wetlands Hydrology and Introduction to Management (3). A study of thebasic structure and functions of wetlands; the physical, chemical, and biologicalprocesses involved; and an introduction to the management of wetlands. Also abrief introduction to the legal aspects of wetlands, the Section 404 permittingprocesses, and mitigation requirements. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standingin engineering or a science area, or consent of instructor. LECCE 757 Pipe-Flow Systems (3). Hydraulic analysis and design of pipelines, pipenetworks, and pumping systems. Analysis and control of hydraulic transients. En-gineering of water distribution systems. Prerequisite: CE 330 or equivalent. LECCE 758 Water Resource Policy and Planning (3). An appraisal of federal and statewater law, policy and planning processes directed toward the management andprotection of water resources, emphasizing the framework linking social, techni-cal, and legal aspects of planning. Prerequisite: CE 455 or equivalent. LECCE 759 Water Quality Modeling (3). Analytical and numerical modeling of trans-port and transformation processes in the aquatic environment. Mass balance prin-ciples and transport phenomena. Eutrophication of lakes. Transport and fate ofconventional pollutants and toxic organic chemicals in rivers, lakes, and estuaries.Prerequisite: CE 330 and CE 477 or equivalent. LECCE 761 Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures (3). Analysis of 2-D and 3-D frameand truss structures by the direct stiffness method. Computer techniques requiredto implement the analysis procedure. LECCE 763 Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures (3). The theory and design ofprestressed concrete structures based on service load and strength criteria. Prereq-uisite: CE 563. LECCE 764 Advanced Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures (3). The theory and de-sign of reinforced concrete members and structures with emphasis on frames andslabs. Introduction to bridge design and earthquake design. Prerequisite: CE 563. LECCE 765 Advanced Steel Design—Building Structures (3). The theory and designof standard steel framed structures (primarily buildings). Design philosophies,stability, composite design, structural behavior, preliminary design, and connec-tions. Prerequisite: CE 562 or equivalent. LECCE 766 Advanced Steel Design—Bridge Structures (3). Introduction to simple plasticdesign principles. Analysis and design of steel bridges including composite and non-composite plate girders, curved girders, box girders, and other specialized bridge types.Fatigue and connection design considered. Prerequisite: CE 562 or equivalent. LECCE 767 Introduction to Fracture Mechanics (3). Theories and modes of structural fail-ure as related to structural design. Application of fracture mechanics to failure analy-sis, fracture control plans, fatigue crack growth, and stress-corrosion crack growth.Prerequisite: CE 310 or CE 311 plus a structural or mechanical design course. LECCE 770 Concepts of Environmental Chemistry (2). The fundamentals of aquaticchemistry, with emphasis on application to water purification and wastewatertreatment. May not be taken for credit by students with credit in CE 570. Prerequi-site: CE 477 or equivalent, calculus, and five hours of chemistry. LECCE 771 Environmental Chemical Analysis (1). A laboratory introducing the basicchemical tests used in the water and wastewater fields of environmental engineer-ing and science. May not be taken for credit by students with credit in CE 571. Pre-requisite: Credit or co-enrollment in CE 770. LABCE 772 Physical Principles of Environmental Engineering Processes (3). 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plied to various environmental physical processes. Prerequisite: CE 477 or equiva-lent, calculus, and four hours of physics. LECCE 773 Biological Principles of Environmental Engineering (3). A basic study of the mi-croorganisms of importance in environmental engineering. Emphasis is placed on themicrobiology of dilute nutrient solutions. Microbial physiology, microbial ecology, andbiochemistry will be discussed as they pertain to environmental engineering and sci-ence. Both biodegradation and public health aspects are included. (Two lectures and onethree-hour laboratory per week.) May not be taken for credit by students with credit inCE 573. Prerequisite: CE 477 or equivalent, calculus, and five hours of chemistry. LECCE 774 Chemical Principles of Environmental Engineering Processes (3). Chemical prin-ciples of stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and kinetics are applied to various chemicalprocesses having application in the field of environmental engineering and science, in-cluding adsorption, ion exchange, coagulation, oxidation, and precipitation. Prerequi-site: CE 477 or equivalent, calculus, and credit or registration in CE 570 or CE 770. LECCE 775 Marine Pollution (3). Marine chemistry and relation to pollution problems.Types of pollution and effects on the environment. Interrelation of the chemical,physical, geological, and biological parameters of the ocean and their interactionwith pollutants. Special emphasis on problems of worldwide occurrence, interna-tional law, cooperation, and economics. Offered irregularly. Prerequisite: Senior orgraduate standing and consent of instructor. Minimum of at least seven hours ofchemistry and eight hours of physics. LECCE 777 Industrial Water and Wastes (3). A review of the methods of industrialwater treatment and the fundamentals of industrial wastewater pollution control.Topics include: water budgets, cooling tower and boiler treatment, corrosion con-trol, government regulations, wastewater characterization, waste minimization,pilot plants, pretreatment, final treatment, and site selection. May not be taken forcredit by students with credit in CE 577. Prerequisite: CE 477 or equivalent. LECCE 778 Air Quality (3). The course is intended to provide a working knowledge of pollu-tant sources, effects, meteorological factors, measurements, modeling approaches, legis-lation and controls associated with air quality problems. Students work on problemsdrawn from typical industrial situations, and use models to address specific air pollu-tion scenarios. Prerequisite: CE 477 or equivalent, and MATH 115 or MATH 121. LECCE 779 Water Quality (3). Examination of water quality principles, policy,processes, practices, computer programs, laws and regulations as they relate tothe integrated planning and control of point and nonpoint sources of pollution.Prerequisite: MATH 121 or equivalent, CE 477, and CE 570 or CE 770. LECCE 781 Traffic Engineering Characteristics (3). A study of fundamental traits andbehavior patterns of the road user and his or her vehicle in traffic. The major con-tent involves techniques for obtaining data, analyzing data and interpreting dataon traffic speed, volume, streamflow, parking and accidents. Capacity analysesusing the most up to date procedures for major traffic facilities such as undividedhighways, city streets, freeways, interchanges and intersections are also discussedat length. Prerequisite: CE 582 or equivalent. LECCE 782 Public Works Engineering (3). The functions of a public works director arepresented. Topics discussed are concerns with the environment, solid waste, traf-fic drainage, maintenance of facilities, personnel, etc. LECCE 783 Railroad Engineering (3). A comprehensive study of the railroad industry,including the development of the railway system, an overview of the railroad in-dustry, basic track work, right-of-way and roadway concerns, drainage, track de-sign, railroad structures, electrification, and rail passenger service. A final designproject is required. Prerequisite: CE 240; CE 582 or equivalent. LECCE 784 Airport Planning and Design (3). A comprehensive study of the planningdesign and operations of airports. Both ground side and air side capacity and de-sign elements will be presented. Other topics covered are airport master planning,air traffic control passenger terminal design, and environmental impacts of air-ports. Prerequisite: CE 240, CE 582 or equivalent. LECCE 785 Terrain Analysis (3). A study of the applications of the science of aerial-photographic interpretation as it pertains to the field of civil engineering includ-ing the recognition of soil types and classes, engineering materials surveys, routelocation, and the delineation of watersheds and estimates of runoff there from.Prerequisite: CE 487 or equivalent. LECCE 786 Highway Safety (3). Several topics dealing with highway safety are presentedand discussed. Typical topics are railroad/highway crossings, accident reconstruction,distractions to the drivers, speed and crashes, elderly drivers, traffic control devices,roadside design, access management, traffic calming devices, and crash rates. LECCE 787 Advanced Soil Mechanics (3). Three lecture periods. A study of thestrength and compression characteristics of cohesive and noncohesive soils undervarious loading conditions. Prerequisite: CE 487 or equivalent. LECCE 788 Geotechnical Engineering Testing (3). Three lectures. Field testing tech-niques, sampling methods, and laboratory testing procedures used to determinesoil properties for engineering projects. Prerequisite: CE 487. LABCE 789 Pavement Management Systems (3). Basic components of pavementmanagement systems. Emphasis is given to pavement evaluation, planning pave-ment investment, rehabilitation design alternatives, and pavement managementprogram implementation. Prerequisite: CE 487, CE 484 or equivalent. LECCE 791 Waste Facility Siting and Design (3). A review of current site characteriza-tion and design methods for solid and hazardous waste facilities with particularemphasis on working within the modern regulatory environment. Prerequisite:CE 487 or equivalent. LECCE 792 Knowledge-Based/Expert Systems in Engineering (3). Introduction to theuse of knowledge-based systems for engineering problem solving. These systemshave a separation between the facts and concepts (the knowledge base) and thereasoning process used to draw conclusions (the inference mechanism). A widevariety of applications are addressed including civil, chemical and petroleum,

computer, and aerospace engineering. Prerequisite: Computer literacy, bachelor’sdegree in engineering, or consent of instructor. LECCE 793 Advanced Concepts in CADD (3). Advanced concepts related to the applicationof computer aided design and drafting to the practice of civil engineering are presented.This includes: developing macros, understanding CADD programming languages, andrelating CADD and other civil engineering based programs. An engineering approachto Geographical Information Systems (GIS) will be presented. Prerequisite: Workingknowledge of one computer aided design graphics software package. LECCE 794 Environmental Graduate Student Orientation (1). An introductory gradu-ate level course with emphasis on selecting a research topic and preparing a thesisor special problem report, technical reports, oral presentations, papers, and grantproposals. This course will also provide orientation information for new studentsand advice on preparing a plan of study. LECCE 795 Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Microanalysis (3). The course coverselectron optics, electron beam-specimen interaction, image formation, x-ray spectralmeasurement, qualitative and quantitative x-ray microanalysis, practical techniques ofx-ray analysis and specimen preparation techniques. Emphasis is placed on materials,but most techniques apply to biological specimens as well. Prerequisite: PHSX 212. LECCE 800 Theory of Elasticity (3). The basic equations of the theory of elasticity;stress and strain transformation, strain-displacement, compatibility and stress-strain relations. Formulation of problems and exact solutions. Introduction to ap-proximate solution methods based on energy methods and finite elements. LECCE 801 Energy Methods (3). The methods of analysis by energy methods of me-chanics problems. Includes variational energy principles, calculus of variations,stationary energy and complementary energy principles, and the principle of vir-tual work. Applications. Prerequisite: CE 310 and MATH 320. LECCE 802 Nondestructive Evaluation of Materials and Structures (3). This coursecovers nondestructive methods and their application to engineered structures andcomponents. Methods covered include: ultrasonic testing, acoustic emission, vi-bration, impact-echo, visual inspection, and frequency response. LECCE 810 Theory of Elastic Stability (3). Buckling of columns in the elastic or hyper-elastic region. Lateral and torsional buckling of straight and curved members.Buckling of plates and shells. LECCE 848 Pavement Materials Characterization (3). Laboratory and field test meth-ods for determining engineering properties of bituminous pavements. Asphalt mixdesign methods and the relationship between mix design and pavement structuraldesign and performance. Prerequisite: CE 484 or consent of instructor. LECCE 855 Free Surface Flow II (3). Continuation of CE 755 with concentration oncomputer modeling of open channel flow using HEC-RAS, WSPRO, and otherprograms. Analysis of bridge scour using FHWA methods is also considered. Pre-requisite: CE 755. LECCE 856 Wetland Design, Engineering, and Management (3). Introduction of de-sign concepts in creating and restoring wetland systems. Review of wetland hy-drology and hydraulics. Interaction of wetland hydrology, soils, and vegetationproviding environmental benefits. Considerations in project planning, site selec-tion and preparation, construction and operation, and maintenance. Use of stateand local legal and management tools to protect and restore wetlands. Emergingconcepts of mitigation and banking. Prerequisite: CE 756 or equivalent. LECCE 857 Sediment Transport (3). A study of the transport of sediment in alluvialchannels. Specific topics include properties of sediment, mechanics of bed forms,particle entrainment, scour analysis, prediction of suspended load and bed load,design of stable channels and diversion works, and sedimentation of reservoirs.Prerequisite: CE 755 or consent of instructor. LECCE 858 Urban Hydrology and Stormwater Management (3). Hydrology of urban wa-tersheds; floodplain management; hydrologic modeling; storm drainage; stormwaterdetention; water quality improvement; geomorphology of urban streams; stream cor-ridor management and stream restoration. Prerequisite: CE 751. LECCE 861 Finite Element Methods for Solid Mechanics (3). Stress analysis of 2-Dand 3-D solids, plates, and shells by the finite element method. Element formula-tions and behavior with emphasis on the isoparametric concept. Computer model-ing and interpretation of results. Introduction to material and geometric nonlinearanalysis of solids. Prerequisite: CE 761 or equivalent. LECCE 862 Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Members (3). This mechanics course covers indetail the constitutive behavior of reinforced concrete members subjected to varioustypes of loading and presents the basis for modeling the response of reinforced concretestructures in the nonlinear range of response. Topics covered include: stress-strain be-havior of concrete under multi axial states of stress; moment-curvature analysis; ad-vanced analysis of r/c members subjected to shear (variable angel truss models, modi-fied compression field theory, strut-and-tie models); behavior of r/c members subjectedto cyclic loading; modeling and effects of slip at the interface between reinforcing steeland concrete. Suggested prerequisite CE 764 or equivalent. Prerequisite: CE 563. LECCE 864 Seismic Performance of Structures (3). This course builds on topics fromstructural dynamics to introduce principles of structural performance during earth-quake events. Emphasis is placed on estimating the response of building structures asrepresented by simple and complex models. Topics covered include strong groundmotion, response of simple systems to ground motion, nonlinear response of buildingsystems, and performance-based earthquake engineering. Prerequisite: CE 704. LECCE 865 Structural Design for Dynamic Loads (3). The behavior and design ofstructural systems subjected to dynamic forces such as blasts, earthquakes, andwind loads. Prerequisite: CE 704 or equivalent. LECCE 869 Plates and Shells (3). The analysis and design of plates and shells includingthin and thick plates, membrane theory of shells and bending theories of shells. LECCE 871 Fundamentals of Bioremediation (3). A study of microbial ecology and physi-ology as they relate to the degradation of environmental contaminants. Emphasis is

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placed on the interrelationship between the physiological traits or microorganisms,and the physical and chemical properties of the contaminants and the treatment envi-ronments. Case studies involving in-situ bioremediation and reactor design are dis-cussed. Prerequisite: CE 573 or CE 773 or equivalent, and five hours of chemistry. LECCE 873 Environmental Monitoring (2). A lecture-laboratory course to familiarizestudents with environmental monitoring techniques, regulations, and systems. Di-mensions of environmental monitoring will be considered for air, soil, and watermeasurements. The major emphasis will be on monitoring techniques and theirprinciples, utility, and limitations. LECCE 874 Air Pollution Control (3). The design of control devices for the abatement of airpollutants, both gaseous and particulate, emitted from stationary sources. This includesthe basic theory of control device operation and economic factors associated with eachtype of control device design. Prerequisite: CE 772 and CE 778 or equivalent. LECCE 875 Solid and Hazardous Wastes (3). Fundamental issues associated with solidand hazardous wastes are presented. Topics include government regulations, wastecharacteristics and quantities, the transport and attenuation of wastes in the envi-ronment, risk assessment, and handling, treatment and disposal techniques. Specialemphasis is placed on hazardous waste remediation strategies in terrestrial systems.Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the Environmental Science and Engineering pro-gram, or consent of instructor. CE 770 and CE 773 are recommended. LECCE 876 Wastewater Treatment Plant Design (3). Application of physical, chemical,and biological principles to the design of wastewater treatment systems for domesticand other wastewaters. Special emphasis is placed on biological treatment processes.Prerequisite: CE 576 or equivalent, or CE 573 or CE 773 or equivalent. LECCE 877 Water Treatment Plant Design (3). Application of physical, chemical, andbiological principles to the design of water treatment plants and processes for do-mestic water supply from surface and ground water sources. Prerequisite: CE 774,or concurrent enrollment. LECCE 878 Air Quality Modeling (3). Fundamental physical and mathematical princi-ples applied to air quality modeling; considered are factors that influence thechoice and application of air quality models, as well as the interpretation of modeloutput data. Practical applications are stressed using standard models. Prerequi-site: CE 778 or equivalent and MATH 121 or CE 625. LECCE 879 Environmental Research Seminar (1). Discussion of current topics in envi-ronmental engineering and science and related fields by staff, students, and visit-ing lecturers. May be taken only once for credit. LECCE 881 Traffic Engineering Operations (3). A study of theory and practical appli-cations of a number of traffic operational and management tools to achieve theconvenient, safe and efficient movement of people and goods in urban street net-works. The major content involves signalized intersection capacity, design and op-eration; signalized intersection coordination; and modern roundabout design. Pre-requisite: CE 582 or equivalent. LECCE 882 Geometric Design of Traffic Facilities (3). A study of basic principles inthe design of freeways, urban street systems, parking terminal and other traffic fa-cilities with emphasis on capacity, safety, level of service, and dynamic designconcept. Prerequisite: CE 781 or equivalent. LECCE 883 Urban Transportation Planning (3). A detailed study of the comprehensivetransportation planning process which involves the determination of urban travelcharacteristics and needs from studies of traffic, social-economical, and environmen-tal factors, as well as the applications of land use, trip generation, trip distribution,model split, and traffic assignment models. Prerequisite: CE 781 or equivalent. LECCE 884 Principles of Pavement Design (3). A study of the scientific principles ofpavement design as applied to airfield and highway pavements, considering loadingconditions, stress distribution, and the properties of the various pavement compo-nents, for both rigid and flexible pavements. Prerequisite: CE 487 or equivalent. LECCE 885 Advanced Foundation Engineering (3). A study in the design, construction,and behavior of footings and rafts, piles and drilled shafts founded on soils androcks. Prerequisite: CE 588 or equivalent. LECCE 886 Engineering Rock Mechanics (3). Rock properties and behavior; theories of fail-ure of brittle, jointed, and anisotropic rocks; rock support; laboratory and in-situ testingtechniques. Prerequisite: A course in physical geology and CE 487 or equivalent. LECCE 887 Earth Structures (3). Current theory and practice relating to the design ofretaining walls, earth slopes, large embankments, and landslide mitigation. Appli-cation of geotextiles to the design of earth retaining structures and slope stabiliza-tion. Prerequisite: CE 588 or consent of instructor. LECCE 888 Ground Improvement (3). Basic descriptions, classification, principles, ad-vantages, and limitations of ground improvement techniques. Design, construc-tion, and quality assurance/control of ground improvement techniques. Prerequi-site: CE 588 or equivalent. LECCE 889 Designing with Geosynthetics (3). Basic description and properties ofgeosynthetics including geotextiles, geogrids, geomembranes, geonets, geocom-posites, and geosynthetic clay liners. Geosynthetic functions and mechanisms in-cluding separation, filtration, drainage, reinforcement, and containment. Designwith geosynthetics for roadways, embankments/slopes, earth retaining struc-tures, and landfills. Prerequisite: CE 588 or equivalent. LECCE 890 Advanced Special Problems (1-5). A directed study of a particular com-plex problem in the area of civil engineering or allied field. This course is for grad-uate students only. RSHCE 892 Structural Engineering and Mechanics Seminar (1). Presentation and dis-cussion of current research and design in structural engineering and engineeringmechanics. LECCE 895 Special Topics: _____ (1-3). A course or colloquium to present topics ofspecial interest. Prerequisite: Varies by topic. LEC

CE 899 Thesis (1-10). An original research or design problem to be presented as apart of the program for the degree of master of science. THECE 902 Advanced Vibrations (3). Vibrations of mechanical systems and structures.Nonlinear vibrations. Random vibration. Prerequisite: CE 704 or AE 704. LECCE 912 Theory of Plasticity (3). Plastic stress-strain relationships. Stress and defor-mation in thick-walled shells, rotating discs, and bars subjected to torsion and bend-ing for ideally plastic materials. Plastic flow of strain-hardening materials. Theory ofmetal-forming processes including problems in drawing and extruding. LECCE 913 Advanced Fracture Mechanics (3). Development of Griffith-Irwin cracktheory and plane strain-stress intensity factors. Advanced analytical and experi-mental aspects of fracture and fatigue. Development of fracture control plans. Pre-requisite: CE 767 or consent of instructor. LECCE 927 Advanced Mechanics (3). The mechanics of continuous media. A unifiedtreatment of the fundamental principles and theories governing applications insolid and fluid mechanics. Topics covered are stress, strain and deformation, gen-eral physical principles for the continuum, and various constitutive equations. LECCE 929 Advanced Topics in Solid Mechanics (2-4). Topics such as thermal stresses,vibrations in elastic continuum, dynamic instability, and other advanced topics. LECCE 961 Finite Element Methods for Nonlinear and Dynamic Systems (3). Ad-vanced treatment of finite element techniques for structural analysis includingmaterial and geometric non-linearity and the solution of large scale dynamicsproblems. Prerequisite: CE 861 or ME 761 or equivalent. LECCE 983 Implementation of the Urban Transportation Planning System—UTPS (3).A study of the principles and implementation skills of the most up-to-date ver-sions of several urban transportation planning software packages. The course in-volves a two-hour lecture and a three-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: CE883, or UBPL 750, or equivalent. LECCE 991 Research (1-15). An investigation of a special problem directly related tocivil engineering. RSHCE 999 Ph.D. Thesis (1-15). Restricted to Ph.D. candidates. Ph.D. aspirants doingresearch should enroll in CE 991. THE

n Construction Management CoursesCMGT 500 Construction Engineering (3). CMGT 609 International Construction Management (3). CMGT 700 Construction Project Management (3). An introduction to the managementof construction projects. This course addresses project delivery systems, project organi-zation, estimating and bidding, planning and scheduling, legal and safety issues,among other topics. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. LECCMGT 701 Construction Planning and Scheduling (3). An introduction to theplanning and scheduling of projects both construction and design. Emphasis isplaced on the critical path method including network development, production oftime schedules, time-cost considerations, and the efficient utilization of resources.Manual and computer techniques are covered. Prerequisite: CMGT 400 or CMGT700 and MATH 526 or EMGT 802. LECCMGT 702 Construction Equipment and Methods (3). This course introduces thestudent to the multitude of construction equipment employed in construction.The underlying technology and engineering principles are reviewed. Principles ofequipment selection, equipment utilization, and equipment economic analysis arecovered. Prerequisite: CMGT 400 or CMGT 700, MATH 526 or EMGT 802, andARCE 357 or EMGT 806. LECCMGT 703 Construction Quality, Productivity, and Safety (3). Operations analysisfor work improvement in construction using process charts, crew balancing, time-lapse photography, and planning techniques. Regulations, accident prevention,and safety management are covered. Prerequisite: CMGT 400 or CMGT 700,MATH 526 or EMGT 802, and ARCE 357 or EMGT 806. LECCMGT 704 Construction Estimating and Bidding (3). A study of the quantity sur-vey, cost estimating, scheduling and project controls; construction operations; andmethods of building construction. Prerequisite: CMGT 400 and CMGT 700, MATH526 or EMGT 802, and ARCE 357 or EMGT 806. LECCMGT 705 Construction Contracts, Bonds, and Insurance (3). Legal doctrines relat-ing to owners, design professionals, and contractors. Sources of law, forms of associa-tion, and agency. Contract formation, rights and duties, interpretation, performanceproblems, disputes, and claims. Surety bonds and insurance. Prerequisite: CMGT 400or CMGT 700, MATH 526 or EMGT 802, and ARCE 357 or EMGT 806. LECCMGT 708 Introduction to Sustainable Design and Construction (3). This courseintroduces students to Sustainable Design Concepts that are applicable to Civil andArchitectural Engineering. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in Architec-tural Engineering, Architecture, or Civil Engineering or consent of instructor. LECCMGT 790 Construction Seminar: (3). Prerequisite: Varies with topic. LECCMGT 801 Directed Readings in Construction Management (1-3). Graduate-leveldirected readings on a topic in construction management mutually agreed on bythe student and instructor. Intended to build on one or more of the core coursetopics: project management; planning and scheduling; equipment and methods;quality; productivity and safety; estimating and bidding; contracts, bonds, and in-surance. CMGT 801 may be repeated for credit to a maximum of three hours inthe degree program. Mutually agreed course deliverable(s) required. Prerequisite:Approval of the course topic and deliverable(s) by the instructor, CMGT 700,CMGT 701, CMGT 702, CMGT 703, CMGT 704, and CMGT 705. INDCMGT 802 Special Problems in Construction Management (1-3). Graduate-levelinvestigation requiring research of a topic in construction management mutuallyagreed on by the student and instructor. Intended to build on one or more of thecore course topics: project management; planning and scheduling; equipment and


methods; quality; productivity and safety; estimating and bidding; contracts,bonds, and insurance. CMGT 802 may be repeated for credit to a maximum ofthree hours in the degree program. Mutually agreed course deliverable such as apaper summarizing the results of the investigation required. Prerequisite: Ap-proval of the course topic and deliverable by the instructor, CMGT 700, CMGT701, CMGT 702, CMGT 703, CMGT 704, and CMGT 705. INDCMGT 805 Construction Accounting and Finance (3). Project level cost controlconcepts and structure, time and cost integration, data collection and reporting,equipment cost, job overhead cost, and cost control. Integrating construction proj-ect level cost with construction company financial accounting and financial man-agement. Prerequisite: CMGT 702 and CMGT 704 or consent of instructor. LECCMGT 890 Construction Seminar: _____ (3). Prerequisite: Varies with topic. LECCMGT 895 Construction Management Project (1-3). Graduate-level investigation andreport on a construction management topic mutually agreed on by the student andproject adviser. This is the capstone course in the Master of Construction Management(M.C.M.) degree program. Successful completion of this project requires acceptance ofthe written report and oral presentation to the student’s graduate committee. Prereq-uisite: Approval of project topic by project adviser, CMGT 700, CMGT 701, CMGT702, CMGT 703, CMGT 704, CMGT 705, and nine elective credit hours. IND

Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceChair: Glenn PrescottEaton Hall, 1520 W. 15th St., Suite 2001GLawrence, KS 66045-7605, www.eecs.ku.edu,(785) 864-4620; fax: (785) 864-3226Graduate Studies Director: Man Kong, 2001F Eaton Hall,

(785) 864-7389Professors: Agah, Alexander, Allen, Demarest, Evans, Frost,Gogineni, Grzymala-Busse, Hui, Minden, Petr, Prescott,Roberts, Rowland, Saiedian, Shanmugan, Professors Emeriti: Ambler, Daugherty, Dean, Moore, Rummer,Schweppe, Smith, Talley, Unz, WallaceAssociate Professors: Brown, Chakrabarti, Chen, Kinnersley,Kong, Miller, Niehaus, Sterbenz, StilesAssociate Professor Emeritus: DoemlandAssistant Professors: Blunt, Ercal-Ozkaya, Gill, Luo, Potetz,Seguin, Huan, Kulkarni, Leuschen, Perrins, ZhangResearch Assistant Professors: Deavours, Harris, Rodriguez-MoralesThe department offers M.S. degrees in electrical engineering,computer engineering, and computer science; Ph.D. degrees inelectrical engineering and computer science; and D.E. degreesin electrical engineering. The department also offers M.S. pro-grams in computer science and information technology at theKU Edwards Campus in the Kansas City area.

The department has focus areas in bioinformatics, communi-cation systems and networking, computer systems design, in-teractive intelligent systems, and radar systems and remotesensing. Class lists and teaching schedules are available in thegraduate office or on the Web site. Other plans of study can beconstructed, in conjunction with a faculty adviser, to fit individ-ual student needs.

AdmissionAdmission is open to college and university graduates whoseprevious records indicate an ability to succeed with graduatework in the chosen discipline.

An applicant for the M.S. program in electrical engineeringor in computer engineering normally has a baccalaureate de-gree in electrical or computer engineering. An applicant for theM.S. program in computer science normally has a baccalaureatedegree in computer science. However, a student with goodpreparation in some other field of engineering, mathematics,business, or science may qualify for one of the programs by tak-ing appropriate additional undergraduate courses. Suchcourses normally do not count toward the graduate degree.Lists of specific prerequisite courses for each M.S. program areavailable in the graduate office or on the department Web site.

An applicant for the Ph.D. or D.E. program in electrical engi-neering normally has an M.S. in electrical or computer engi-neering. An applicant for the Ph.D. in computer science nor-mally has an M.S. in computer science or computer engineer-ing. Applicants with strong academic credentials may be admit-ted directly into one of the Ph.D. programs or the D.E. programwithout an M.S. in the requisite field.

Applicants must demonstrate evidence of aptitude for graduatework, as shown by suitable performance in undergraduate andany graduate course work, by aptitude test scores on the GraduateRecord Examination, and by academic letters of reference.

Unless the applicant’s native language is English or the ap-plicant has received a baccalaureate degree or higher from anaccredited U.S. institution of higher education, he or she mustmeet the department’s standard for the Test of English as a For-eign Language, which is higher than the general KU require-ment. Applicants for graduate teaching assistantships mustearn satisfactory scores on the Test of Spoken English.

The application deadline for fall admission is March 1. For fullconsideration for fellowships and assistantships, applicationsshould be submitted by January 1. The deadline for spring ad-mission is October 1. See www.graduate.ku.edu for application fees.


The University of KansasDepartment of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,

Graduate OfficeEaton Hall, 1520 W. 15th St., Suite 2001ELawrence, KS 66045-7605

M.S. Degree RequirementsThe M.S. degree programs in electrical engineering, computer en-gineering, computer science, and information technology offer the-sis and nonthesis options. The thesis option requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of approved graduate course work. A master’sthesis should address an open problem in EECS. After evaluating current literature related to the problem of interest, students must design, build, and evaluate hardware or software systems or systemmodels to prove or disprove their research hypothesis. Completinga thesis typically takes two semesters and produces results thatcould be published as a paper in conference proceedings or a pro-

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fessional journal. The nonthesis option requires 33 hours of coursework and an oral examination in the final semester.

Central to each program is the development of each student’sPlan of Study. The plan must be approved by a committee ofthree EECS Graduate Faculty members, one of whom serves asthe student’s thesis adviser. The plan must be developed andsubmitted to the graduate office during the first semester. Theplan describes all course work to be taken and designates theoption to be followed. Selection of courses is flexible. The stu-dent may select a set of required courses from one of severalpredefined areas or, working in conjunction with an adviser,customize the course selection. A current list of the areas andtheir requirements is available from the graduate office. Thethree EECS Graduate Faculty members who approve the planverify that courses selected meet the guidelines and are appro-priate for the M.S. degree program (CS, CoE, EE, IT). Modifica-tions to the plan must be approved by the student’s committeeand submitted to the graduate office.

The course work for the thesis option must include a mini-mum of 15 credit hours of EECS courses numbered 700 orhigher, excluding EECS 801 Directed Graduate Readings, EECS891 Graduate Problems, and EECS 899 Master’s Thesis or Re-port. A maximum of 9 hours outside the department and a max-imum of 6 hours numbered below 700 may be counted towardthe 30 hours required for the degree. Courses numbered below500 do not count toward the degree. All plans of study must in-clude at least one semester of EECS 802 EECS Colloquium.

Subject to the general restrictions on M.S. course work, thethesis option requires a minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework approved in a Plan of Study, 3 to 6 hours of EECS 899Master’s Thesis or Report, and a general oral examination. Forstudents completing the thesis option, EECS 891 GraduateProblems does not count toward the 30 hours required for thedegree. Before thesis work begins, the student selects a thesisadviser who is a Graduate Faculty member of the department.

The general oral examination must be taken in the last semester.It is conducted by an examining committee consisting of the thesisadviser and at least two other Graduate Faculty members of the department selected by the student and adviser. The committee de-termines if the written thesis, oral presentation of research, and gen-eral knowledge of the discipline meet the department’s standards.

Subject to the general restrictions on M.S. course work, thenonthesis option requires a minimum of 33 semester credithours of course work approved in a Plan of Study and a generaloral examination. The course work for the nonthesis optionmust include a minimum of 24 credit hours of EECS coursesnumbered 700 or higher, excluding EECS 801 Directed Gradu-ate Readings, EECS 891 Graduate Problems, and EECS 899 Master’s Thesis or Report. A maximum of 9 hours outside thedepartment and a maximum of 6 hours numbered below 700may be counted toward the 30 hours required for the degree.Courses numbered below 500 do not count toward the degree.All plans of study must include at least one semester of EECS802 EECS Colloquium.

Students who choose the nonthesis option must demonstratetheir understanding of their discipline to the associate chair for

graduate studies during an oral examination scheduled in thelast semester.

Doctoral Degree RequirementsRequirements for the doctoral degree programs include a writ-ten doctoral qualifying examination, course work, a researchskills requirement, a comprehensive oral examination, a disser-tation, and a final oral examination. Doctoral students also musttake at least one semester of EECS 802 EECS Colloquium.

In the first semester, the student must select a major adviserand a committee on studies. This committee guides the student’sselection of courses, participates in the comprehensive and finalexaminations, and helps the student select a topic for researchleading to the dissertation. Should the student’s interests change,the committee membership may be changed accordingly, withthe approval of the department’s graduate studies committee.

The student’s committee consists of a minimum of five GraduateFaculty members and is chaired by the major adviser. The adviserand at least two other members of the committee must be membersof the department Graduate Faculty. One committee member mustbe from outside the KU department in the university.

Each doctoral student must pass a doctoral qualifying exam-ination. This is a written examination taken within a single daythat measures the student’s ability to comprehend and interprettechnical literature in an unfamiliar topical area in the disci-pline. The examination is offered once a year, in the spring se-mester, and the student must take it at the first opportunityafter completing the M.S. or after initial enrollment in the doc-toral program. It may be retaken once, in the following springsemester. A more detailed description of the examination, in-cluding samples, is available in the graduate office.

Programs leading to the Ph.D. in electrical engineering orcomputer science require a minimum of 18 semester credithours of course work beyond the requirements for the M.S. de-gree and a minimum of 18 credit hours of dissertation research.A minimum of 15 of these 18 hours must be EECS classes num-bered 700 and above, excluding EECS 801 Directed GraduateReading and EECS 891 Graduate Problems.

Students admitted to a doctoral program without an M.S. in theintended field also must meet the 24-hour course work require-ment for the M.S. thesis option, for a total of 42 credit hours ofcourse work. In this case, 30 of the 42 hours must be EECS classesnumbered 700 and above, excluding EECS 801 Directed GraduateReading and EECS 891 Graduate Problems and EECS 899.

For the D.E., at least 96 hours of graduate course work, spec-ified by the committee, are required. These include approvedmaster’s course work in the discipline, 30 hours of doctoralproject work, and 12 to 18 hours of industrial internship. Devia-tions from this requirement can be approved by the graduatestudies committee.

Waiver of required hours on the basis of graduate work doneelsewhere may be allowed by petition to the graduate studiescommittee.

After passing the qualifying examination, each aspirant tothe Ph.D. or D.E. degree must complete one of the following re-search skill requirements before being permitted to take thecomprehensive examination. Selection of a particular require-

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Courses with a _____ at the end of their titles are typically topics or seminar courses that may be repeated for credit. Usually these courses offer different topics each time they aretaught. Check with the course instructor about requirements and topics.

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ment must be approved by the student’s committee. Selectionof a nonstandard skill must also be approved by the graduatestudies committee. The options are

• Demonstration of a reading knowledge of one modern foreign language in whicha substantial research literature relevant to the thesis or general degree area exists.

• Demonstration of proficiency in the use of computers to solve real scienceand engineering problems. The student must write, debug, and document a pro-gram to solve a relevant problem.

• Nonstandard skill: Demonstration of any other research skill that is accept-able to the graduate studies committee.

The student must take the doctoral comprehensive examina-tion after passing the qualifying examination, completing the re-search skills requirement, and completing at least three-fourthsof the course work requirement beyond the M.S. The studentmust complete the comprehensive examination before detailedwork on the Ph.D. dissertation or D.E. project begins. Before theexamination, the student must submit in writing to the commit-tee a detailed proposal for a possible Ph.D. dissertation or D.E.project. In the comprehensive examination, the student is exam-ined upon the proposal and on knowledge and insight in thespecialization, and a dissertation committee is formed.

The examining committee for the comprehensive examina-tion consists of five or more members of the Graduate Faculty,at least one of whom must be from outside the department inthe university and at least three of whom are in the department.It normally includes the student’s committee on studies. If thestudent passes the comprehensive examination and laterchooses another substantially different topic for the disserta-tion, a new proposal must be presented in writing and orallyfor the approval of the committee on studies.

Following completion of the Ph.D. dissertation or D.E. projectreport, the candidate must defend the dissertation or project re-port in an oral final examination. The examining committee isonce again constituted as in the comprehensive oral examination.

n Electrical Engineering and Computer Science CoursesEECS 501 Senior Design Laboratory I (3). EECS 502 Senior Design Laboratory II (3). EECS 510 Introduction to the Theory of Computing (3). EECS 512 Electronic Circuits III (3). EECS 541 Computer Systems Design Laboratory I (3). EECS 542 Computer Systems Design Laboratory II (3). EECS 546 Integrated Circuit Design (3). EECS 560 Data Structures (4). EECS 562 Introduction to Communication Systems (4). EECS 563 Introduction to Communication Networks (3). EECS 580 Electrical Power Systems (3). EECS 611 Electromagnetic Compatibility (3). EECS 622 Microwave and Radio Transmission Systems (3). EECS 628 Fiber-Optic Communication Systems (3). EECS 638 Fundamentals of Expert Systems (3). EECS 643 Advanced Computer Organization (3). EECS 644 Introduction to Digital Signal Processing (3). EECS 645 Computer Architecture (3). EECS 647 Introduction to Database Systems (3). EECS 648 Software Engineering Tools (3). EECS 649 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3). EECS 660 Fundamentals of Computer Algorithms (3). EECS 662 Programming Languages (3). EECS 665 Compiler Construction (4). EECS 670 Introduction to Semiconductor Processing (3). EECS 672 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3). EECS 678 Introduction to Operating Systems (4). EECS 690 Special Topics: _____ (1-3). EECS 692 Directed Reading (1-3). EECS 700 Special Topics: _____ (1-5). Courses on special topics of current interestin electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, given as theneed arises. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: Variable. LECEECS 701 Programming and Data Structures (3). Introduction to programmingand algorithm development, classes and objects, various control structures, modu-lar programming, function and procedures, recursive function, data structures, ab-

stract data types, arrays, dynamic memory allocation, sorting and searchingstrategies, linked listed, stacks, queues, trees, time and space complexities, ele-mentary algorithm analysis. This course will not count toward any EECS degree.Prerequisite: Admitted to an EECS M.S. program. LECEECS 702 Computer Organization and Operating Systems (3). Introduction to thestructure of digital computer systems, layers of virtual machines, CPU, input-out-put peripherals, memory unit, digital information representation, assembly lan-guage programming, register machines, microprogramming, language processors;basic concepts of operating systems and system programming; processes and in-terprocess communication, memory management, virtual memory, program load-ing and linking, file and I/O subsystems; Unix operating system. This course willnot count toward any EECS degree. Prerequisite: EECS 701. LECEECS 710 Information Security and Assurance (3). Identifying critical informationassets; information security, integrity, and availability; security risks and riskavoidance; security models; access control mechanisms; computer viruses, worms,Trojan horses and other malicious login; encryption, cryptography, and key man-agement technologies; operating systems security; database security; network se-curity; e-commerce security; security policies; management and auditing. Prereq-uisite: Graduate standing in EECS. LECEECS 711 Security Management and Audit (3). Administration and managementof security of information systems and networks, intrusion detection systems, vul-nerability analysis, anomaly detection, computer forensics, auditing and datamanagement, risk management, contingency planning and incident handling, se-curity planning, e-business and commerce security, privacy, traceability andcyber-evidence, legal issues in computer security. Prerequisite: EECS 710. LECEECS 712 Network Security (3). Introduction to the basic concepts, components,protocols, and software tools to achieve secure communication in a public network.The concept of encryption, integrity, authentication, security models, and the ro-bustness analysis. Emphasis on the application level protocols and vulnerabilities:firewalls, viruses, worm attack, Trojan horses, password security, secure multicast,biometrics, VPNs, internet protocols such as SSL, IPSec, PGP, and SNMP. The poli-cies for access control, user privacy, and trust establishment and abuse in open en-vironments such as eBay. Prerequisite: EECS 563 or EECS 780. LECEECS 713 High-Speed Digital Circuit Design (3). Basic concepts and techniques inthe design and analysis of high-frequency digital and analog circuits. Topics in-clude: transmission lines, ground and power planes, layer stacking, substrate ma-terials, terminations, vias, component issues, clock distribution, cross-talk, filter-ing and decoupling, shielding, signal launching. Prerequisite: EECS 312 and sen-ior or graduate standing. EECS 420 recommended. LECEECS 716 Formal Language Theory (3). Formal language generation by gram-mars, recognition by automata (finite and pushdown automata, Turing machines),and equivalence of these formulations; elementary containment and closure prop-erties. Emphasis on context-free, deterministic context-free and regular languages.Prerequisite: EECS 510 or equivalent. LECEECS 718 Graph Algorithms (3). This course introduces students to computationalgraph theory and various graph algorithms and their complexities. Algorithmsand applications covered will include those related to graph searching, connectiv-ity and distance in graphs, graph isomorphism, spanning trees, shortest paths,matching, flows in network, independent and dominating sets, coloring and cov-ering, and Traveling Salesman and Postman problems. Prerequisite: EECS 560 orgraduate standing with consent of instructor. LECEECS 720 Electromagnetics for Communications and Radar (3). Topics in electro-magnetics relevant to wireless communications, optics and fiberoptics, radar, andremote sensing. Subjects covered include space waves, guided waves, radiationand antennas, scattering, electromagnetic properties of materials, and optics. Pre-requisite: EECS 420 or equivalent. LECEECS 721 Antennas (3). Gain, Pattern, and Impedance concepts for antennas. Lin-ear, loop, helical, and aperture antennas (arrays, reflectors, and lenses). Cylindri-cal and biconical antenna theory. Prerequisite: EECS 360, EECS 420, or EECS 720.Infrequently offered. LECEECS 722 Mathematical Logic (3). Propositional calculus. First order theories andmodel theory. Elementary arithmetic and Godel’s incompleteness theorems. (Sameas MATH 722.) Prerequisite: MATH 765 or MATH 791, or equivalent evidence ofmathematical maturity. LECEECS 723 Microwave Engineering (3-4). Survey of microwave systems, tech-niques, and hardware. Guided-wave theory, microwave network theory, activeand passive microwave components. The four-hour version of the course includesa laboratory. Prerequisite: EECS 420. LECEECS 725 Introduction to Radar Systems (3). Basic radar principles and applica-tions. Radar range equation. Pulsed and CW modes of operation for detection,ranging, and extracting Doppler information. Prerequisite: EECS 360, EECS 420,EECS 461. EECS 622 recommended. LECEECS 728 Fiber-Optic Measurement and Sensors (3). The course will focus onfundamental theory and various methods and applications of fiber-optic measure-ments and sensors. Topics include: optical power and loss measurements, opticalspectrum analysis, wavelength measurements, polarization measurements, dis-persion measurements, PMD measurements, optical amplifier characterization,OTDR, optical components characterization and industrial applications of fiber-optic sensors. Prerequisite: EECS 628 or equivalent. LECEECS 730 Introduction to Bioinformatics (3). This course provides an introduc-tion to bioinformatics. It covers computational tools and databases widely used inbioinformatics. The underlying algorithms of existing tools will be discussed. Top-ics include: molecular biology databases, sequence alignment, gene expressiondata analysis, protein structure and function, protein analysis, and proteomics.

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Prerequisite: Data Structures class equivalent to EECS 560, and Introduction to Bi-ology equivalent to BIOL 150, or consent of instructor. LECEECS 735 Automated Theorem Proving (3). Computer-based theorem-proving methodsfor selected domains such as plane geometry, symbolic integral calculus, and proposi-tional calculus are reviewed. Mechanical theorem-proving procedures for the first-orderpredicate calculus are studied in depth. Includes resolution, semantic resolution, hyper-resolution, linear resolution, and paramodulation. Applications of these procedures toareas such as proofs of program correctness, deductive question answering, problemsolving, and program synthesis. Prerequisite: EECS 730 and a knowledge of mathemati-cal logic equivalent to that supplied by EECS 210. Infrequently offered. LECEECS 737 Computational Genomics (3). This course focuses on the computationalanalysis of genomes. Computational methods are studied in tandem with appliedstudies of genome structure, function, and evolution. Topics include chromatinstructure and function, genome architecture and evolution, DNA compositionanalysis, and processes behind gene expression; methodologies covered includesequence analysis and modeling, dynamic programming, formal language andlinguistic methods, Markov chains and optimization methods, information theory,and molecular modeling. Prerequisite: EECS 730 or consent of instructor. LECEECS 738 Machine Learning (3). “Machine learning is the study of computer algorithmsthat improve automatically through experience” (Tom Mitchell). This course introducesbasic concepts and algorithms in machine learning. A variety of topics such as Bayesiandecision theory, dimensionality reduction, clustering, neural networks, hidden Markovmodels, combining multiple learners, reinforcement learning, Bayesian learning etc. willbe covered. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in CS or CoE or consent of instructor. LECEECS 739 Scientific Parallel Computing (3). This course is concerned with the ap-plication of parallel processing to problems in the natural sciences and engineer-ing. State-of-the-art computing methodologies are studied along with contempo-rary applications. The course takes a performance-oriented applied approach,with attention to parallel algorithms, parallel architecture, compilation issues, andsystem evaluation. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor andexperience with C, C++, or FORTRAN. LECEECS 740 Digital Image Processing (3). This course gives a hands-on introduction tothe fundamentals of digital image processing. Topics include: image formation, imagetransforms, image enhancement, image restoration, image reconstruction, image com-pression, and image segmentation. Prerequisite: EECS 672 or EECS 744. LECEECS 741 Computer Vision (3). This course gives a hands-on introduction to thefundamentals of computer vision. Topics include: image formation, edge detec-tion, image segmentation, line-drawing interpretation, shape from shading, tex-ture analysis, stereo imaging, motion analysis, shape representation, object recog-nition. Prerequisite: EECS 672 or EECS 744. LECEECS 742 Digital Video for Multimedia Systems (3). An introduction to digitalvideo for multimedia systems. Topics include basics of digital video, capture andnon-linear editing, video feature detection (temporal segmentation, motion esti-mation), content based video classification, video compression techniques andstandards (MPEG-1, 2, 4, 7), video streaming, and multimedia applications. Digi-tal video tools and techniques will be utilized in several programming projects.Prerequisite: EECS 740 or equivalent. LECEECS 743 Static Analysis (3). This course presents an introduction to techniques forstatically analyzing programs. Coverage includes theoretical analysis, definition andimplementation of data flow analysis, abstract interpretation, and type and effectssystems. The course presents both the underlying definitions and pragmatic imple-mentation of these systems. Prerequisite: EECS 665 or EECS 662 or equivalent. LECEECS 744 Digital Signal Processing I (3). Discrete-time representation of signals andsystems, z-transform properties, signal/system correlation, sampling theory, analysisof linear time-invariant systems, filter implementation, digital filter design, discreteFourier transform, and the fast Fourier transform. Prerequisite: EECS 360. LECEECS 745 Implementation of Networks (3). EECS 745 is a laboratory-focused implemen-tation of networks. Topics include direct link networks (encoding, framing, error detec-tion, reliable transmission, SONET, FDDL, network adapters, Ethernet, 802.11 wirelessnetworks); packet and cell switching (ATM, switching hardware, bridges and extendedLANs); internetworking (Internet concepts, IPv6, multicast, naming/DNS); end-to-endprotocols (UDP, TCP, APIs and sockets, RPCs, performance); end-to-end data (presenta-tion formatting, data compression, security); congestion control (queuing disciplines,TCP congestion control and congestion avoidance); high-speed networking (issues,services, experiences); voice over IP (peer-to-peer calling, call managers, call signalling,PBX and call attendant functionality). Prerequisite: EECS 563 or EECS 780. LECEECS 746 Database Systems (3). Introduction to the concept of databases and theiroperations. Basic database concepts, architectures, and data storage structures andindexing. Though other architectures are discussed, focus is on relational databasesand the SQL retrieval language. Normalization, functional dependencies, and multi-valued dependencies also covered. Culminates in the design and implementation ofa simple database with a web interface. Prerequisite: EECS 448 or consent of instruc-tor. Students cannot receive credit for both EECS 647 and EECS 746. LECEECS 747 Mobile Robotics (3). Design, construction, and programming of mobilerobots. Topics include computational hardware, designing and prototyping, sen-sors, mechanics, motors, power, robot programming, robot design principles, andcurrent research in mobile robotics. Prerequisite: Knowledge of at least one mod-ern programming language. LECEECS 749 Knowledge-Based Systems (3). General concepts of intelligent problem solv-ing, rule-based systems, distributed AI, reasoning under uncertainty, case-based reason-ing, subsymbolic techniques. Prerequisite: At least one class in Artificial Intelligence. LECEECS 750 Advanced Operating Systems (3). This course builds on the foundation es-tablished by an introductory course in operating systems concepts (e.g. EECS 678).Some previously covered topics are revisited in far greater detail, including code re-

view of relevant portions of the Linux kernel source code. Examples include: compu-tation representation by processes, system calls, interrupt processing and interruptconcurrency, process execution scheduling, and concurrency control methods. Ad-vanced topics, such as system performance analysis, time keeping, clock synchro-nization, virtualization, real-time implications for system design and scheduling, anddevice driver implementation are introduced for the first time. Approximately one-quarter to one-third of the class is devoted to reading, presenting and discussion con-ference and journal papers either illustrating classic breakthroughs in system archi-tectures and methods or current research issues. Selection of the specific papers isdone each semester, and students in the class are encouraged to suggest candidatetopics and/or papers for consideration. Prerequisite: An undergraduate course in op-erating systems fundamentals. For example, EECS 678 or equivalent. LECEECS 752 Concurrent Software Systems (3). Introduction to design and implemen-tation of concurrent (multithreaded, parallel, or distributed) software systems. Thecourse examines problems and solutions common to all concurrent software, in-cluding interference, deadlock, consensus, resource allocation, coordination, globalpredicate evaluation, ways of expressing concurrency, concurrent I/O, debugging,fault tolerance, and heterogeneity. Prerequisite: EECS 448 and EECS 678. LECEECS 753 Embedded and Real Time Computer Systems (3). This course will coveremerging and proposed techniques and issues in embedded and real time computersystems. Topics will include new paradigms, enabling technologies, and challenges re-sulting from emerging application domains. Prerequisite: EECS 645 and EECS 678. LECEECS 755 Software Modeling and Analysis (3). Modern techniques for modelingand analyzing software systems. Course coverage concentrates on pragmatic, for-mal modeling techniques that support predictive analysis. Topics include formalmodeling, static analysis, and formal analysis using model checking and theoremproving systems. Prerequisite: EECS 368 or equivalent. LECEECS 760 Implementation of Digital Communication Systems (3). An introduc-tion to building digital communication systems in discrete time, including lecturesand integrated laboratory exercises. Topics covered include signal spaces, base-band modulation, bandpass modulation, phase-locked loops, carrier phase recov-ery, symbol timing recovery, and basic performance analysis. Prerequisite: EECS360, or an equivalent undergraduate course in signals and systems; EECS 461, oran equivalent undergraduate course in probability. LBNEECS 761 Programming Paradigms (3). An investigation of alternative program-ming paradigms and their representative effect on programming expressivenessand style. Emphasis is on a comparative understanding of a spectrum of program-ming paradigms, with some facility in the use of at least one typical language rep-resentative of each paradigm studied. The course will review and investigate asappropriate imperative, functional, object-oriented, parallel, and logical program-ming paradigms, plus additional paradigms as relevant. Prerequisite: EECS 662 orEECS 807 or equivalent. LECEECS 762 Programming Language Foundation I (3). This course presents a basic in-troduction to the semantics of programming languages. The presentation beginswith basic lambda calculus and mechanisms for evaluating lambda calculus terms.Types are introduced in the form of simply typed lambda calculus and techniquesfor type inference and defining type systems are presented. Finally, techniques forusing lambda calculus to define, evaluate and type check common programminglanguage constructs are presented. Prerequisite: EECS 662 or equivalent. LECEECS 763 Introduction to Multiprocessor Systems on Chip (3). This course coversthe latest trends in advanced computer architecture for multiprocessor systems onchip for embedded and real time systems (MPSoC). Topics covered include multi-core architectures, modeling abstractions, run time systems, and Hw/Sw co-de-sign techniques. Prerequisite: EECS 678 and EECS 645 or equivalents. LECEECS 764 Analysis of Algorithms (3). Models of computations and performance meas-ures; asymptotic analysis of algorithms; basic design paradigms including divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, backtracking, branch-and-bound, greedy methodand heuristics; design and analysis of approximation algorithms; lower bound theory;polynomial transformation and the theory of NP-Completeness; additional topics maybe selected from arithmetic complexity, graph algorithms, string matching, and othercombinatorial problems. Prerequisite: EECS 660 or EECS 805 or equivalent. LECEECS 766 Resource Sharing for Broadband Access Networks (3). Connections betweennetwork customers and the network come in many forms, wireless data systems, e.g.,IEEE 802.16, wireless cellular systems, e.g. 3G, coax cable networks, e.g., DOSCIS, fiberoptic communications systems, e.g., EPON, copper twisted pair, e.g., DSL, and power-line communications systems. All of these systems use various resource sharing strate-gies. The resource sharing strategy is matched to the necessities of specific systems aswell as their operating environments. There are commonalities between these strategiesas well as differences. This course will look at resource sharing from a general perspec-tive and then examine specific systems to underscore their commonalities and differ-ences. Systems to be studied in detail include, DOSCIS, IEEE 802.16/Wi-Max, WCDMA,HSDPA/HSUPA, EV-DO, EPON, ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4, powerline networks. The useof cognitive radio communications technologies in future access networks will be intro-duced. Prerequisite: EECS 461 and EECS 563 or EECS 780. LECEECS 767 Information Retrieval (3). The objective of this course is to give studentsa hands on introduction to information retrieval systems. Classic textual informa-tion retrieval systems are studied, followed by presentation of current research inthe area. Topics include: file structures, term-weighting schemes, text preprocess-ing, World Wide Web search engines, multimedia retrieval systems, artificial intel-ligence applications. Prerequisite: EECS 647 or permission of instructor. LECEECS 773 Advanced Graphics (3). Advanced topics in graphics and graphics systems.Topics at the state of the art are typically selected from: photorealistic rendering; physi-cally-based lighting models; ray tracing; radiosity; physically-based modeling and ren-dering; animation; general texture mapping techniques; point-based graphics; collabo-rative techniques; and others. Prerequisite: EECS 672 or permission of instructor. LEC


EECS 774 Geometric Modeling (3). Introduction to the representation, manipula-tion, and analysis of geometric models of objects. Implicit and parametric repre-sentations of curves and surfaces with an emphasis on parametric freeform curvesand surfaces such as Bezier and Nonuniform Rational B-Splines (NURBS). Curveand surface design and rendering techniques. Introduction to solid modeling: rep-resentations and base algorithms. Projects in C/C++ using OpenGL. Prerequisite:EECS 672 or permission of instructor. LECEECS 775 Visualization (3). Data representations, algorithms, and rendering tech-niques typically used in Visualization applications. The emphasis is on ScientificVisualization and generally includes topics such as contouring and volumetricrendering for scalar fields, glyph and stream (integral methods) for vector fields,and time animations. Multidimensional, multivariate (MDMV) visualization tech-niques; scattered data interpolation; perceptual issues. Prerequisite: Generalknowledge of 3D graphics programming or instructor’s permission. LECEECS 780 Communication Networks (3). Comprehensive in-depth coverage tocommunication networks with emphasis on the Internet and the PSTN (wired andwireless). Extensive examples of protocols and algorithms will be presented at alllevels, including: client/server and peer-to-peer applications; session control;transport protocols, the end-to-end arguments and end-to-end congestion control;network architecture, forwarding, routing, signalling, addressing, and traffic man-agement; quality of service, basic queuing (basic M/M/1 and Little’s law) andmultimedia applications; LAN architecture, link protocols, access networks andMAC algorithms; physical media characteristics and coding; network security andinformation assurance; network management. Students cannot receive credit forboth EECS 563 and EECS 780. Prerequisite: EECS 168 and EECS 461. LECEECS 781 Numerical Analysis I (3). Finite and divided differences. Interpolation,numerical differentiation, and integration. Gaussian quadrature. Numerical inte-gration of ordinary differential equations. Curve fitting. (Same as MATH 781).Prerequisite: MATH 320 and knowledge of a programming language. LECEECS 782 Numerical Analysis II (3). Direct and interactive methods for solvingsystems of linear equations. Numerical solution of partial differential equations.Numerical determination of eigenvectors and eigenvalues. Solution of nonlinearequations. (Same as MATH 782). Prerequisite: EECS 781. LECEECS 800 Special Topics: _____ (1-5). Advanced courses on special topics of currentinterest in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, givenas the need arises. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: Variable. LECEECS 801 Directed Graduate Readings (1-3). Graduate level directed readings ona topic in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, mu-tually agreed-on by the student and instructor. May be repeated for credit on an-other topic. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. RSHEECS 802 Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Colloquium (0.2). A collo-quium series related to electrical engineering, computer engineering, and com-puter science. Course will be graded Satisfactory/Fail. Required for all EECSgraduate students. No prerequisite. LECEECS 810 Principles of Software Engineering (3). Practical concepts of software en-gineering with a focus on management issues as well as formalism; modern soft-ware development process models; project management, requirements analysis,specification, design, implementation, testing, maintenance; metrics and planning.The course is intended for EECS graduate students (focusing in software engineer-ing or computer science) as well as others with a strong interest in software engi-neering methodologies. The course will be project-intensive and will serve as apreparation for other graduate software engineering courses. Prerequisite: EECS 448and EECS 560 or equivalent. Not open to students who have taken EECS 848. LECEECS 811 Software Project Management (3). Process management in the context ofsoftware development; building productive teams; measuring performance; manage-ment issues in the creation, development, and maintenance of software. Various esti-mate techniques, planning, risk analysis, project administration, and configurationmanagement; fundamentals of software process modeling and definition; processimprovement, frameworks for quality software, process properties and measure-ments, capability maturity evaluation, validation and verification, applications ofTQM and SQA to software process improvement. Prerequisite: EECS 810. LECEECS 812 Software Requirements Engineering (3). Objectives, processes, and ac-tivities of requirements engineering and requirements management; characteris-tics of good requirements; types of requirements; managing changing require-ments; languages, notations, and methodologies; formal and semi-formal methodsof presenting and validating the requirements; requirements standards; traceabil-ity issues. Prerequisite: EECS 810. LECEECS 814 Software Quality Assurance (3). Software quality engineering as an in-tegral facet of development, from requirements through deliver, maintenance, andprocess improvement; how to carry out inspections, manual and automated staticanalysis techniques, fundamental concepts in software testing, verification, valida-tion, test case selection, testing strategies such as black-box testing, white-box test-ing, integration testing, regression testing, systems testing, acceptance testing, de-

sign for testability, fundamental concepts in software integration, configurationmanagement, models for quality assurance; documentation, industry, and govern-ment standards for quality. Prerequisite: EECS 810. LECEECS 816 Object-Oriented Software Development (3). Abstract data types, objectsand classes, class associations, modeling with objects, domain modeling, use casemodeling, interactive and incremental development, object-oriented analysis anddesign, components, frameworks, UML and Unified Process, reusability, designpatterns, object management, and CORBA. Prerequisite: EECS 810. LECEECS 818 Software Architecture (3). Design methodologies, software architec-tural qualities; architectural styles; architecture and design; common architecturalpatterns and reuse; domain specific architectures; tradeoff analysis, software ar-chitecture case studies, architectural styles; the analysis of an architecture. Prereq-uisite: EECS 810 and EECS 816. LECEECS 819 Cryptography (3). Introduction to the mathematical background, basicconcepts, components, and protocols to enforce secrecy, integrity, and privacythrough cryptographic mechanisms. The concept of symmetric and asymmetricencryption, integrity verification, authentication, key establishment and update,and authorization. Emphasis on the design of protocols that apply and integratevarious modules to achieve safety objectives: time-stamping, digital signature, bitcommitment, fair coin-flip, zero knowledge proof, oblivious transfer, and digitalcash. The policies for key generation and management, information storage andaccess control, legal issues, and design of protocols for real applications. Prerequi-site: EECS 268, EECS 563 or EECS 780 and Linear Algebra. LECEECS 821 Adaptive Antenna Arrays for Communications and Radar (3). Descrip-tion and analysis of antenna arrays that have dynamically adjustable patterns.Topics include phased array antennas, digital beamforming in element and beamspace; adaptive beamforming algorithms; error effects; relationship between mul-tiple access schemes such as FDMA, TDMA, DCMA, and SDMA; mobile satellite,indoor, and radar applications; and current antenna, transceiver, and ESP technol-ogy. Prerequisite: EECS 420, EECS 461, and EECS 744 or equivalent. LECEECS 823 Microwave Remote Sensing (3). Description and analysis of basic mi-crowave remote sensing systems including radars and radiometers as well as thescattering and emission properties of natural targets. Topics covered include planewave propagation, antennas, radiometers, atmospheric effects, radars, calibrated sys-tems, and remote sensing applications. Prerequisite: EECS 420 and EECS 622. LECEECS 824 Microwave Remote Sensing II (3). Description and analysis of basic mi-crowave remote sensing systems including radars and radiometers as well as the scat-tering and emission properties of natural targets. Topics covered include measure-ment and discrimination, real-aperture side-looking airborne radars, synthetic-aper-ture side-looking airborne radar systems, scattering measurements, physical mecha-nisms and empirical models for scattering and emission. Prerequisite: EECS 823. LECEECS 825 Radar Systems (3). Description and analysis of radars of various types.Resolution in angle, range, and speed. Ambiguities. Return from point and area tar-gets. Detection in the presence of noise and fading. Tracking and MTI. Amplitudemeasurement. Imaging radars. Prerequisite: EECS 360, EECS 420, and EECS 461. LECEECS 826 InSAR and Applications (3). Description and analysis of processingdata from synthetic-aperture radars and interferometric synthetic-aperture radars.Topics covered include SAR basics and signal properties, range and azimuth com-pression, signal processing algorithms, interferometry and coregistration. Prereq-uisite: EECS 725 and EECS 744. LECEECS 828 Advanced Fiber-Optic Communications (3). An advanced course in fiber-optic communications. The course will focus on various important aspects and applica-tions of modern fiber-optic communications, ranging from photonic devices to systemsand networks. Topics include: advanced semiconductor laser devices, external opticalmodulators, optical amplifiers, optical fiber nonlinearities and their impact in WDMand TDM optical systems, polarization effect in fiber-optic systems, optical receiversand high-speed optical system performance evaluation, optical solution systems, light-wave analog video transmission, SONET & ATM optical networking, and advancedmulti-access lightwave networks. Prerequisite: EECS 628 or equivalent. LECEECS 830 Advanced Artificial Intelligence (3). A detailed examination of com-puter programs and techniques that manifest intelligent behavior, with examplesdrawn from current literature. The nature of intelligence and intelligent behavior.Development of, improvement to, extension of, and generalization from artifi-cially intelligent systems, such as theorem-provers, pattern recognizers, languageanalyzers, problem-solvers, question answerers, decision-makers, planners, andlearners. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the EECS department or CognitiveScience or permission of the instructor. LECEECS 831 Introduction to Systems Biology (3). This course provides an introduc-tion to systems biology. It covers computational analysis of biological systemswith a focus on computational tools and databases. Topics include: basic cell biol-ogy, cancer gene annotation, micro RNA identification, Single Nucleotide Poly-morphism (SNP) analysis, genetic marker identification, protein-DNA interaction,computational Neurology, vaccine design, cancer drug development, and compu-


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tational development biology. Prerequisite: Introduction to Bioinformatics equiva-lent to EECS 730, or consent of instructor. LECEECS 833 Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems (3). Fundamental theory of adaptivesystems. Evolution of artificial neural networks and training algorithms. Pattern classifi-cation, function approximation, and system optimization. Introduction to fuzzy set the-ory and neuro-fuzzy models for pattern classification. Application of neural networks insignal and image processing problems. Pattern classification for biological systems. Pre-requisite: Graduate standing in the EECS department or permission of instructor. LECEECS 835 Protein Bioinformatics (3). This course emphasizes the applications ofcomputational algorithms to main problems in protein bioinformatics and molec-ular biology. A variety of topics, including protein sequence alignments, profilesand protein structure classification and prediction, will be either introducedbriefly or discussed in detail. Students will be asked to present some selected re-search papers. Prerequisite: EECS 730. LECEECS 837 Data Mining (3). Extracting data from data bases to data warehouses. Pre-processing of data: handling incomplete, uncertain, and vague data sets. Discretiza-tion methods. Methodology of learning from examples: rules of generalization, con-trol strategies. Typical learning systems: ID3, AQ, C4.5, and LERS. Validation ofknowledge. Visualization of knowledge bases. Data mining under uncertainty,using approaches based on probability theory, fuzzy set theory, and rough set the-ory. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in CS or CoE or consent of instructor. LECEECS 838 Applications of Machine Learning in Bioinformatics (3). This course is in-troduction to the application of machine learning methods in bioinformatics. Majorsubjects include: biological sequence analysis, microarray interpretation, protein in-teraction analysis, and biological network analysis. Common biological and biomed-ical data types and related databases will also be introduced. Students will be askedto present some selected research papers. Prerequisite: EECS 730 and EECS 738. LECEECS 839 Mining Special Data (3). Problems associated with mining incomplete andnumerical data. The MLEM2 algorithm for rule induction directly from incompleteand numerical data. Association analysis and the Apriori algorithm. KNN and otherstatistical methods. Mining financial data sets. Problems associated with imbalanceddata sets and temporal data. Mining medical and biological data sets. Induction ofrule generations. Validation of data mining: sensitivity, specificity, and ROC analysis.Prerequisite: Graduate standing in CS or CoE or consent of instructor. LECEECS 841 Computer Vision (3). The objective of this course is to give students a handson introduction to the fundamentals of computer vision. Topics include: Image Forma-tion, Image Segmentation, Binary Image Analysis, Edge Detection, Line Drawing Inter-pretation, Shape from Shading, Motion Analysis, Stereo, Shape Representation, and Ob-ject Recognition. The objective of this course is to give students a hands-on introductionto the fundamentals of computer vision. Prerequisite: EECS 740 or equivalent. LECEECS 842 Digital Video for Multimedia Systems (3). An introduction to digital videofor multimedia systems. Topics include: basics of digital video, capture and non-linearediting, video feature detection (temporal segmentation, motion estimation), contentbased video classification, video compression techniques and standards (MPEG), videostreaming, and multimedia applications. Digital video tools and techniques will be uti-lized in several programming projects. Prerequisite: EECS 740 or equivalent. LECEECS 843 Programming Language Foundation II (3). This course presents ad-vanced topics in programming language semantics. Fixed point types are pre-sented followed by classes of polymorphism and their semantics. System F andtype variables are presented along with universal and existential types. Thelambda cube is introduced along with advanced forms of polymorphism. Severalinterpreters are developed implementing various type systems and associatedtype inference algorithms. Prerequisite: EECS 762. LECEECS 844 Digital Signal Processing II (3). Adaptive filtering, mathematics for ad-vanced signal processing, cost function optimization, signal processing algorithmsfor optimum filtering and linear prediction, power spectrum estimation, steepestdescent, adaptive algorithms. Prerequisite: EECS 744. LECEECS 845 Implementation of High-Performance Integrated Networks (3). Process-ing requirements for integrated networks and associated applications. Principles ofVLSI architectures. Overview of selected network functions, including scramblingand descrambling, synchronization, cell switching, routing, bandwidth shaping andpolicing, encryption, and decryption. Implementation of network functions usinghigh performance special-purpose architectures. Examples of processors for highspeed networks. Prerequisite: EECS 546 and EECS 663. Corequisite: EECS 863. LECEECS 848 Software Engineering II (3). This course is a continuation of the mate-rial presented in EECS 448 on the design and specification phase for productionsoftware. It includes a major project which will be carried out as a group effort.Students will be required to specify, design and document, and implement amajor component of a combined project. Prerequisite: EECS 448 or equivalent. Notopen to students who have taken EECS 810. LECEECS 849 Multiagent Systems (3). General concepts of multiagent systems: dis-tributed problem solving, distributed searching, planning and truth maintenance,

rational decision making in societies of agents, learning in multiagent systems, ap-plications. Prerequisite: At least one class in Artificial Intelligence. LECEECS 853 Introduction to Reconfigurable Computing (3). This course presents anintroduction to the field of reconfigurable computing. Topics covered includebasic organization of reconfigurable logic devices, computational models, hw/swco-design techniques, synthesis and run time systems for static and dynamic re-configuration. Prerequisite: EECS 743 or equivalent. LECEECS 861 Random Signals and Noise (3). Fundamental concepts in random vari-ables, random process models, power spectral density. Application of randomprocess models in the analysis and design of signal processing systems, communi-cation systems and networks. Emphasis on signal detection, estimation, and analy-sis of queues. This course is a prerequisite for most of the graduate level courses inradar signal processing, communication systems and networks. Prerequisite: Anundergraduate course in probability and statistics, and signal processing. LECEECS 862 Principles of Digital Communication Systems (3). A study of communi-cation systems using noisy channels. Principal topics are: information and channelcapacity, baseband data transmission, digital carrier modulation, error controlcoding, and digital transmission of analog signals. The course includes a labora-tory/computer aided design component integrated into the study of digital com-munication systems. Prerequisite: EECS 562. Corequisite: EECS 861. LECEECS 863 Analysis of Communication Networks (3). Modeling and analysis forperformance prediction of communication networks. Topics include: an introduc-tion to queueing theory; analysis of TDM systems; modeling and analysis of net-works of queues; analysis of congestion and flow control algorithms; analysis ofrouting algorithms; analysis of bus and ring networks. Prerequisite: EECS 861. LECEECS 864 Multiwavelength Optical Networks (3). Introduce methodologies formultiwavelength optical network analysis, design, control, and survivability. Pre-requisite: EECS 663. LECEECS 865 Wireless Communication Systems (3). The theory and practice of theengineering of wireless telecommunication systems. Topics include cellular princi-ples, mobile radio propagation (including indoor and outdoor channels), radiolink calculations, fading (including Rayleigh, Rician, and other models), packetradio, equalization, diversity, error correction coding, spread spectrum, multipleaccess techniques (including time, frequency, and code), and wireless networking.Current topics of interest will be covered. Corequisite: EECS 861. LECEECS 867 Statistical Natural Language Processing (3). Statistical approaches toprocessing natural language text have become dominant in recent years. Thiscourse is introduction to statistical natural language processing (NLP). The coursecovers the theory and algorithms needed for building NLP tools. It providesbroad but rigorous coverage of mathematical and linguistic foundations, as wellas detailed discussion of statistical methods, allowing students to construct theirown implementations. Topics include: word sense disambiguation, clustering, textclassification, information retrieval, and other applications. Prerequisite: Fluencyin programming and knowledge of basic statistics and probability. LECEECS 869 Error Control Coding (3). A study of communication channels and thecoding problem. An introduction to finite fields and linear block codes such ascyclic, Hamming, Golay, BCH, and Reed-Solomon. Convolutional codes and theViberbi algorithm are also covered. Other topics include trellis coded modulation,iterative (turbo) codes, LDPC codes. Prerequisite: EECS 862. LECEECS 881 High-Performance Networking (3). Comprehensive coverage of the disci-pline of high-bandwith low-latency networks and communication, including highbandwidth-x-delay products, with an emphasis on principles, architecture, proto-cols, and system design. Topics include high-performance network architecture,control, and signalling; high-speed wired, optical, and wireless links; fast packet,IP, and optical switching; IP lookup, classification, and scheduling; network proces-sors, end system design and protocol optimization, network interfaces; storage net-works; end-to-end protocols, mechanisms, and optimizations; and high-bandwidthlow-latency applications. Principles will be illustrated with many leading-edge andemerging protocols and architectures. Prerequisite: EECS 563 or EECS 780. LECEECS 882 Mobile Wireless Networking (3). Comprehensive coverage of the disci-plines of mobile and wireless networking, with an emphasis on architecture andprotocols. Topics include cellular telephony, MAC algorithms, wireless PANs,LANs, MANs, and WANs; wireless and mobile Internet; mobile ad hoc network-ing; mobility management, sensor networks; satellite networks; and ubiquitouscomputing. Prerequisite: EECS 563 or EECS 780. LECEECS 888 Internet Routing Architectures (3). A detailed study of routing in IP net-works. Topics include evolution of the Internet architecture, IP services and networkcharacteristics, an overview of routing protocols, the details of common interior rout-ing protocols and interdomain routing protocols, and the relationship between rout-ing protocols and the implementation of policy. Issues will be illustrated through lab-oratories based on common routing platforms. Prerequisite: EECS 745. LEC

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EECS 891 Graduate Problems (1-5). Directed studies of advanced phases of elec-trical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science not covered in reg-ular graduate courses, including advanced laboratory work, special research, or li-brary reading. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. RSHEECS 899 Master’s Thesis or Report (1-6). THEEECS 900 Seminar (0.5-3). Group discussions of selected topics and reports on theprogress of original investigations. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. LECEECS 920 Advanced Electromagnetics (3). A theorem based treatment of electro-magnetic theory, with applications. Topics include source modeling, equivalenceconcepts, Green’s functions, construction of solutions, and integral equations. Ap-plications include scattering and electromagnetic numerical techniques. Prerequi-site: EECS 720 or equivalent. LECEECS 929 Electromagnetic Propagation and Scattering in Random Media (3). Po-larimetric plane-wave propagation, including the complex propagation matrixand Stokes vector representation. Electromagnetic scattering, including the scat-tering matrix, Mueller matrix, scattering cross-section, absorption cross-section,extinction cross-section, Mie scattering, and Rayleigh scattering. Volume scatter-ing in random media, including the Born approximation, Rayleigh scattering sta-tistics, multiple scattering mechanisms, Radiative transfer theory, and volumescattering above a dielectric half-space. Propagation through random media, in-cluding the extinction coefficient, the optical theorem, and the distorted Born ap-proximation. Scattering from rough surfaces, including the Kirchoff, Physical Op-tics and small-perturbation models. Prerequisite: EECS 720. LECEECS 955 Theoretical Foundations of Software Construction (3). This coursepresents the mathematical basis for software that is correct-by-construction. Stu-dents will learn basic mathematical techniques for representing, composing andrefining software specifications and how they are realized in software systems.Prerequisite: EECS 762 or EECS 755. LECEECS 962 Advanced Modulation and Coding (3). Study of coding subsystems andtechniques within a digital communication system. Analysis of the effects of com-bined modulation and coding. Commercial and military applications of spreadspectrum modulation for interference suppression. Prerequisite: EECS 862. LECEECS 963 Integrated Telecommunication Networks (3). Description and analysis oftelecommunication networks designed to integrate different types of traffic and pro-vide different user services. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), BroadbandISDN and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). “Fast packet” transport of speech,image, video. Source modeling, performance analysis, and congestion control tech-niques for integrated networks. Prerequisite: Either EECS 863 or EECS 663. LECEECS 964 Simulation of Communication Systems (3). This course will cover bothfundamental and advanced concepts of simulation based analysis and design ofcommunication systems. Monte Carlo simulation principles, modeling techniques,and performance estimation procedures will be discussed. Case studies in simu-lating satellite, optical, and digital microwave links will be presented and the stu-dents will be exposed to state of the art simulation packages. Prerequisite: EECS861 and EECS 862. Infrequently offered. LECEECS 965 Detection and Estimation Theory (3). Detection of signals in the pres-ence of noise and estimation of signal parameters. Narrowband signals, multipleobservations, signal detectability and sequential detection. Theoretical structureand performance of the receiver. Prerequisite: EECS 861. LECEECS 967 Mathematical Optimization with Communications Applications (3). Amathematical study of the minimization (or maximization) of functions. The courseprovides an introduction to the mathematical theory and application of a variety ofoptimization techniques, with an emphasis on applications related to communica-tion systems. Optimization problem formulation. Unconstrained and constrainedminimization, including conditions for optimal points. Specific techniques for solv-ing linear and nonlinear programming problems. Convergence of algorithms. LECEECS 969 Information Theory (3). Mathematical limitations on the generation,storage, and transmission of information. Shannon’s first theorem and data-com-paction coding. Mutual information. Shannon’s second theorem and channel ca-pacity. Information theory and performance limitations of error-correction coding.Rate-distortion theory. Network information theory. Practical applications drawnfrom telecommunications and other fields. Prerequisite: EECS 862. LECEECS 983 Resilient and Survivable Networking (3). Graduate research seminarthat provides an overview of the emerging field of resilient, survivable, disrup-tion-tolerant, and challenged networks. These networks aim to remain operationaland provide an acceptable level of service in the face of a number of challenges in-cluding: natural faults of network components; failures due to misconfigurationor operational errors; attacks against the network hardware, software, or protocolinfrastructure; large-scale natural disasters; unpredictably long delay paths eitherdue to length (e.g. satellite and interplanetary) or as a result of episodic connectiv-ity; weak and episodic connectivity and asymmetry of wireless channels; high-mobility of nodes and subnetworks; unusual traffic load (e.g. flash crowds). Multi-level solutions that span all protocol layers, planes, and parts of the network willbe systemically and systematically covered. In addition to lectures, students readand present summaries of research papers and execute a project. Prerequisite:EECS 882; previous experience in simulation desirable. LECEECS 998 Post-Master’s Research (1-6). RSHEECS 999 Doctoral Dissertation (1-12). THE

Engineering ManagementDirector: Herbert R. TuttleThe University of Kansas Edwards Campus12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS 66213-2402http://emgt.ku.edu, (913) 897-8560; fax: (913) 897-8682Professors Emeriti: Holtzman, Kraft, ZerwekhAssistant Professor: TuttleThe M.S. program provides a superior graduate education fortechnical managers from engineering, science, mathematics,and computer science. EMGT graduates are more effective man-agers in technology-based organizations and are better able topromote entrepreneurial activities for new businesses.

The EMGT program integrates management with technol-ogy by focusing on three dimensions:• Technical: an understanding of and proficiency in engineer-

ing and science• Human: the ability to build a collaborative effort within a group• Conceptual: the ability to apply analytical thought to the

management process and to the enterprise as a total systemThe EMGT program offers these emphasis areas:

• Consulting engineering services• Manufacturing/process engineering

Courses are taught on weekday evenings or Saturdays onthe KU Edwards Campus by Graduate Faculty members of theSchool of Engineering. Most courses are available by distanceeducation.

AdmissionApplications are invited from qualified graduates of accreditedprograms in engineering, science, mathematics, and computerscience. All applicants must have a strong mathematics and sci-ence foundation (6 to 8 hours of calculus, 3 hours of differentialequations, 6 hours of physics, and 3 hours of chemistry) as wellas courses or demonstrated ability in statistics, probability, andlinear algebra. The Graduate Record Examination is not required.Students from other KU programs taking EMGT classes shoulddiscuss prerequisites with the EMGT instructor or director be-fore enrollment.

Applicants must fulfill general requirements (a cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scalefor regular admission and of 2.75 or higher for probationary ad-mission). Applicants also must have at least two years of full-time,post-baccalaureate experience in a technological environment.

A completed application includes the application fee, application form, résumé, one original transcript, and three recommendation forms. International students also must meetEnglish, visa, and financial requirements. Application packets,course schedules, faculty biographical information, and otherprogram information may be requested from the EMGT officeor downloaded from our home page.


The University of Kansas Edwards CampusEngineering Management12600 Quivira RoadOverland Park, KS 66213-2402

M. S. Degree RequirementsA minimum of 33 credit hours is required, including 18 hours ofcore courses, 12 hours of electives, and a 3-hour field project.Core Courses (18 hours)

EMGT 806 Finance for Engineers .......................................................................... 3EMGT 809 Personal Development for the Engineering Manager .................... 4EMGT 810 Applications of Quantitative Analysis in Decision Making (3) or

EMGT 811 Engineering Systems Simulation (3) ........................................... 3

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EMGT 813 Design Project Management in Professional Practice (3) orEMGT 823 Management of Internal Engineering Projects (3) orEMGT 844 Managing Software Development Projects (3) ......................... 3

EMGT 821 Strategic Analysis of Technology Projects ........................................ 3EMGT 830 Case Studies in Engineering Management ...................................... 2

Electives (12 hours). These may be drawn from three areas:1. Engineering Management

EMGT 800 Special Topics in Engineering Management (1-4)EMGT 801 Management Theory and Practice for Engineering Managers (3)EMGT 802 Statistical Analysis and Prediction of Engineering Systems (3)EMGT 803 Technological Forecasting and Assessment (3)EMGT 804 Business Development and Marketing of Professional Services (3)EMGT 805 Management of Innovation (3)EMGT 807 Labor and Employee Relations for the Engineering Manager (3)EMGT 808 Quality Management (3)EMGT 812 Law and the Design Professional (3)EMGT 814 Financial and Managerial Accounting for the Engineer (3)EMGT 824 Product Marketing for Engineering Managers (3)EMGT 840 Systems Approach to Engineering (3)EMGT 848 Information Technology for Management (3)EMGT 850 Environmental Issues for Engineering Managers (3)EMGT 854 Management of Business Intelligence and Security for Strategic

Planning (3)EMGT 860 Special Problems in Engineering Management (1-4)EMGT 862 Manufacturing Systems Integration (3)EMGT 867 Advanced Operations Management (3)

2. Graduate courses at the 500 to 800 level from any EMGT-approved technical dis-cipline for which the student meets prerequisite requirements for enrollment.

3. Business. Any M.B.A. course for which the student meets prerequisites.Field Project (3 hours)

EMGT 835 Field Project (M.S.) ............................................................................... 3

The candidate must pass a final oral examination defendingthe nonthesis project and demonstrating a working knowledgeof engineering management.

n Engineering Management CoursesEMGT 608 Principles of Engineering Management (3). EMGT 800 Special Topics in Engineering Management (1-4). Advanced or experi-mental work of a specialized nature representing unique or changing needs andresources in engineering management. RSHEMGT 801 Management Theory and Practice for Engineering Managers (3). This courseis intended to introduce the student to the basic concepts of management and motiva-tion for the engineering manager and general behavior of technical organizations. Thiscourse presents a history of the schools of management thought through the modern re-search that began the participative management movement. The course will investigateclassical motivational theories and management style principles. The student will per-form research to determine how their employer or clients apply these theories. LECEMGT 802 Statistical Analysis and Prediction of Engineering Systems (3). Appliedstatistical methods to engineering systems will be introduced in this course for ana-lyzing engineering and management systems. Emphasis will be given to applied re-gression analysis, analysis of variance, analysis of time dependence by smoothing,Bayes method, time series analysis, auto-regressive moving averages and forecastingmodel. Prerequisite: Skills in probability, statistics, and computer application. LECEMGT 803 Technological Forecasting and Assessment (3). This course focuses on theimpact of technology on society. Techniques of technology forecasting such as Delphi,cross-impact analysis, trend projection, decision trees, and scenarios are discussed.Case studies of technology assessments are presented. Each student is asked to con-duct a preliminary technology assessment which is a systematic study of the effectson society which may occur when a technology is introduced or modified. Prerequi-site: Elementary skills in statistics, computer programming, and linear algebra. LECEMGT 804 Business Development and Marketing of Professional Services (3).Principles and theories of business development and marketing as applicable toprofessional engineering and architectural practices. LECEMGT 805 Management of Innovation (3). Management of technology and techno-logical change through innovation, imitation, and obsolescence; planning, organiz-ing, motivation, and control for innovation; organizational climate and its effects oninnovative ideas and entrepreneurship; project/product decisions and R&D strate-gies in small and large companies; innovation in multinational corporations. LECEMGT 806 Finance for Engineers (3). A study of finance including financial plan-ning and management in technological based organizations. Topics covered in-clude financial statement analysis, present value of financial markets, capitalbudgeting, taxes, investment decisions, replacement decisions, cash flow budgets,and sources of capital. LECEMGT 807 Labor and Employee Relations for the Engineering Manager (3). This courseis an introduction to labor relations and human resources, including employment prac-tices in unionized and non-union organizations. The course will examine labor rela-tions, human relations and collective bargaining with emphasis on the negotiation andadministration of labor agreements. Included will be a survey of the historical, legal,and structural environments that influence the collective bargaining process. Researchtopics focus on some of the most important issues in the workplace: protecting jobs, in-creasing productivity, computerization, worker participation, expanding and declininglabor markets, and new methods of decision making in the human resources field. LECEMGT 808 Quality Management (3). The overwhelming challenge that faces the U.S.today is the need to regain its competitive position in the world marketplace. This

course offers a broad view of Quality Management in that it focuses on the manage-rial aspects of quality, rather than just the technical. For example, students will learnthe Malcolm Baldridge award criteria which focuses on leadership, data analysis,human resources, quality assurance, quality results, and customer satisfaction. Inaddition, a review of the theory and approaches of the major quality leaders such asDeming, Juran, and Crosby will be covered. Practical applications of TQM conceptsin a technological environment will be stressed throughout the course. LECEMGT 809 Personal Development for the Engineering Manager (4). Includes thestudy of theories, tests for, and objectives of engineering and management ethics.Explores personal values. Measures personality profile and preferred communica-tion style for each student. Includes management of stress, time, and career. Eachstudent prepares career and personal development plans. Managerial writing andcommunication skills are developed through weekly projects including report andproposal preparation, internal correspondence concerning praise and reprimand,and organizational policy preparation. Interpersonal and nonverbal communicationstyles are studied. Relies heavily on instructor-assisted peer mediation of topicsafter introduction of constructive techniques of interpersonal communication. LECEMGT 810 Applications of Quantitative Analysis in Decision Making (3). This course em-phasizes the use of general system theory, classical optimization and optimality condi-tions, model development, and theory and application of mathematical programming,to include: linear programming, dynamic programming, queuing models, integer andnon-linear programming, and introduction to decision analysis. Prerequisite: Elemen-tary skills in linear algebra, probability, calculus, and computer application. LECEMGT 811 Engineering Systems Simulation (3). Methods of developing, imple-menting, and using computer simulations for management processes such as in-ventory control, waiting lines, project monitoring, and capital investment deci-sions are covered. Extensive use is made of simulation languages and interactivegraphic-supported gaming and decision analysis. Engineering systems and chem-ical processes are studied under deterministic and stochastic conditions. Twohours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. LECEMGT 812 Law and the Design Professional (3). This course covers: legal doc-trines relating to owners, design professionals, and contractors; sources of law,forms of association, and agency; contracts, including formation, rights and du-ties, interpretation, performance problems, disputes, and claims; standards of careand the management of construction claims; duties and obligations of the designprofessional, the owner, and the contractor; surety bonds and insurance. Prerequi-site: Admission to graduate study in engineering or architecture. LECEMGT 813 Design Project Management in Professional Practice (3). Includesplanning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling design projects. Treatsthose topics from viewpoints of profit, cost control, client satisfaction, and projectteam human relations. Also covers delegation, motivation, team building, per-formance reviews, conflict resolution, and group dynamics. Presents the projectmanager’s job from an augmented model of the Blake-Mouton grid. Prerequisite:Admission to graduate study in engineering or architecture. LECEMGT 814 Financial and Managerial Accounting for the Engineer (3). The ele-ments of the accounting cycle are defined so as to help the student understand theprocess from the balance sheet for the last period through the journal, ledger, in-come statement, trial balance and an adjusted balance for the current period.There is a heavy emphasis on the definition and significance of accounting termi-nology. The communication interfaces between engineering managers and thecontroller’s office are examined as are recent developments in cost accounting.Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in architectural, construction, engineer-ing or technology management, or permission of instructor. LECEMGT 821 Strategic Analysis of Technology Projects (3). A study of the economic fea-sibility of competing engineering projects including the application of break-evenanalysis, decisions under uncertainty, decision trees, stochastic models, risk vs. return,and forecasting. A study of the financial figures of merit used to evaluate competingengineering projects including the DuPont rate of return method, the accounting rateof return, the operating return method, return on equity, earnings per share, marginon sales, selling price of stock, corporate credit rating, total sales, market share, marketentry, and proforma year-end statements. A study of the strategic evaluation of a proj-ect including the proposed product or service, the organization, the environment, andthe venture in general. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.S. Engineering Managementprogram or consent of instructor, EMGT 806, a course in applied statistics. LECEMGT 823 Management of Internal Engineering Projects (3). The purpose of thiscourse is to introduce the student to all aspects of managing a project within acompany or organization. The entire project life cycle will be covered from incep-tion to close-out, and many practical considerations will be discussed includingmaterial procurement, working with contractors and consultants, selecting soft-ware, and managing the project team. The course will focus on how to manageproject scope, schedule budget, and resources using personal computer software.A semester project is required presenting an example of project management orinvestigating some aspect of project management in detail. LECEMGT 824 Product Marketing for Engineering Managers (3). Basic principles of mar-keting as applicable to engineering managers in the production- or operations-basedenterprise. Includes a broad overview of the major components of marketing (com-petition, product, price, promotion, and distribution). Also details the integration ofthose components into the marketing plan. The students will develop a group mar-keting plan for an agreed-upon product. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate pro-gram in engineering or Pittsburgh State’s technology management program. LECEMGT 830 Case Studies in Engineering Management (2). A capstone course forthe program which provides an integration of the material presented in the othercourses through the utilization of several engineering management case studies.Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 21 credit hours in the EngineeringManagement program. LEC


EMGT 835 Field Project (M.S.) (1-3). A problem in engineering management, thesatisfactory completion of which satisfies the project requirement for the degree ofMaster of Science in Engineering Management. THEEMGT 840 Systems Approach to Engineering (3). This is a first course at the grad-uate level introducing the formal methods and processes in bringing complex sys-tems into being and improving existing systems. Systems include both productsand services. Emphasis is placed on: the definition of customer needs, the entirelife cycle of systems, and introduction to formal specification methods, the valueto cost ratio and the management of the systems engineering process. LECEMGT 844 Managing Software Development Projects (3). This course investigates thearea of managing software development and presents the management process as ameans of optimizing business considerations and project demands. Uncertainties inproduct/service specifications, technology risks, cost and delivery requirements impactthe management functions. Cost and schedule estimation techniques are presented to-gether with project planning, risk control and measurement technologies. The tech-niques presented in this course are directly applicable to management in other industrysegments. Guest speakers are used to demonstrate applications in this course. LECEMGT 848 Information Technology for Management (3). This course is intended tobring the student up to date on developments in the field of information technol-ogy (IT) and to prepare the student to apply those technologies in the workplace.To this end, the course is divided into two components. First, current hardware,software, and networking technologies will be presented. Topics include relationaldatabases, object oriented design and programming, client-server technologies,the Internet, and emerging communication technologies. Second, approaches toevaluating and implementing the range of information technology alternativesavailable to business will be presented. Topics in this area include software devel-opment, management and evaluation, IT project management, information in-tegrity and security, and the effects of IT on people and the organization. LECEMGT 850 Environmental Issues for Engineering Managers (3). This course provides asurvey of the environmental regulations, environmental problems, and environmentalsolutions that must be dealt with by engineering managers regardless of their functionor industry. A historical perspective on the environment is presented followed by dis-cussion of pollution generation (sources), transportation, fate, and effects. The quantityand quality of various types of pollutants emitted to various media and the risk posedby these pollutants is analyzed. The regulatory process is examined from the perspec-tive of the legislator, the regulator, the regulated, the engineer, and the public. LECEMGT 854 Management of Business Intelligence and Security for Strategic Plan-ning (3). Management of competitive intelligence and security in business strate-gic planning is a first course at the graduate level that introduces the formal meth-ods, concepts, and processes of competitive intelligence and security which arevital to both strategic business planning and day-to-day business operations. Thiscourse provides access to the tools used to identify what is happening in the busi-ness environment including legislation, economics, regulatory changes, competi-tion, customers, etc. that affect a business’ strategy and operations. Further, thesetools are applied to determining what will likely happen in the future and how touse those forecasts to optimize strategic and operational plans. LECEMGT 860 Special Problems in Engineering Management (1-4). Graduate-level inves-tigation requiring original, independent research on problems or subjects of immedi-ate interest to a student or faculty member. Intended to develop a student’s capabilityin coordinating two or more of the following: technology, finance, economics, appliedmathematics, and managerial communication. EMGT 860 may be repeated for creditto a maximum of four hours in the degree program. Prerequisite: Approval of an out-line of the proposed project by the instructor and the program director. RSHEMGT 862 Manufacturing Systems Integration (3). This course develops the ra-tionale and need for the integration of manufacturing systems, and deals with themultitude of practical problems involved with manufacturing systems integration.Topics covered include intelligent manufacturing subsystems and vendor-specificislands of automation, on-line and off-line information sources, and end users ofinformation in the manufacturing enterprise. Engineering details covered includethe types of communication links available between systems, communicationstandards, network and protocol alternatives, and hardware platform alternatives.Management concepts covered include the top-down design/bottom-up imple-mentation approach to system integration, long-range planning and managementof integration projects, reliability and security issues, and human factors. LECEMGT 867 Advanced Operations Management (3). This course provides the stu-dent with up-to-date information of the management of manufacturing opera-tions. Emphasis is on quantitative methods for designing and analyzing manufac-turing processes, simulation of manufacturing processes, and recent paradigms inmanufacturing including just-in-time production, synchronous manufacturing,and agile manufacturing. A semester project is required covering some aspect ofoperations management in detail. LEC

n Engineering CoursesENGR 504 Technical Writing for Engineers (1-3). ENGR 515 Verbal Communications in Engineering (1). ENGR 835 Project (M.E.) (3-6). A design problem or system study satisfying theproject requirement for the Master of Engineering degree. THEENGR 940 Project (D.E.) (1-16). A major design problem or system study satisfy-ing the project requirement for the Doctor of Engineering degree. THE

Engineering PhysicsChair: Stephen J. SandersMalott Hall, 1251 Wescoe Hall Drive, Room 1082Lawrence, KS 66045-7572, www.physics.ku.edu, (785) 864-4626No graduate program in engineering physics is offered. Thecourses listed below are applicable toward degrees in related areas.

n Engineering Physics CoursesEPHX 501 Honors Research (1-4). EPHX 503 Undergraduate Research (1-4). EPHX 511 Introductory Quantum Mechanics (3). EPHX 516 Physical Measurements (4). EPHX 518 Mathematical Physics (3). EPHX 521 Mechanics I (3). EPHX 531 Electricity and Magnetism (3). EPHX 536 Electronic Circuit Measurement and Design (4). EPHX 600 Special Topics in Physics and Astrophysics: _____ (3). EPHX 601 Design of Physical and Electronic Systems (4). EPHX 615 Numerical and Computational Methods in Physics (3). EPHX 621 Mechanics II (3). EPHX 623 Physics of Fluids (3). EPHX 631 Electromagnetic Theory (3). EPHX 641 Introduction to Nuclear Physics (3). EPHX 655 Optics (3). EPHX 661 Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics (3). EPHX 671 Thermal Physics (3). EPHX 681 Concepts in Solids (3). EPHX 691 Astrophysics I (3). EPHX 693 Gravitation and Cosmology (3).

Mechanical EngineeringChair: Ronald L. DoughertyLearned Hall, 1530 W. 15th St., Room 3138Lawrence, KS 66045-7618, www.me.engr.ku.edu, (785) 864-3181Graduate Adviser: Bedru Yimer, 3135C Learned Hall, (785) 864-2982Professors: Bell, Dougherty, Faddis, Spencer, Surana, YimerProfessors Emeriti: Bauleke, Burmeister, ReeseAssociate Professors: Fischer, Friis, Luchies, Maletsky, Sorem,TenPas, Umholtz, WilsonAssistant Professors: Kieweg, Romkes, YangThe department offers Master of Science in mechanical engi-neering, Doctor of Philosophy, and Doctor of Engineering degrees.Areas of study in mechanical engineering include computer-in-tegrated manufacturing, computational mechanics and finite element analysis, heat transfer and thermal-fluid system design,mechanical system design and analysis, control systems, andbiomechanics and biomaterials.

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AdmissionTo qualify for any of the graduate programs, a student gener-ally must have earned an accredited baccalaureate degree inmechanical engineering. A student with good preparation insome other engineering discipline, or a related field such asphysics, may qualify by taking appropriate undergraduatecourses specified by the graduate admissions committee.

For admission to regular status, the student must have anundergraduate grade-point average of at least B (3.0 on a 4.0scale). For students whose undergraduate grade-point averagesare below 3.0 but no lower than 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, probationaryadmission is considered on a case-by-case basis. GraduateRecord Examination scores are required.


The University of KansasDepartment of Mechanical Engineering1530 W. 15th St., Room 3013Lawrence, KS 66045-7618

M.S. Degree RequirementsThe department offers a thesis option and a nonthesis optionleading to the M.S. degree. Both options require a minimum of30 credit hours of graduate work. The thesis option must in-clude a thesis for at least 6 hours of credit. The nonthesis optionrequires a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate work, whichmust include a 3-credit-hour independent investigation.

The M.S. degree student selects an adviser in the first semes-ter of graduate study. The student and the student’s advisorycommittee determine a program of study during the first se-mester of enrollment. The program of study includes (1) a majorwith a minimum of 12 credit hours (excluding credit for mathe-matics and the independent investigation or thesis) selectedfrom mechanical engineering courses and (2) no fewer than 3credit hours dealing with advanced mathematics.

A thesis-option student is expected to do original work thatwould be the basis of a paper suitable for publication in a refer-eed journal. A nonthesis-option student who selects the 3-credit-hour independent investigation must do an analytical orexperimental study acceptable to the adviser.

A maximum of 6 hours of mechanical engineering coursesnumbered between 500 and 699 may be included in the pro-gram. Courses either required or used for the B.S. degree maynot be used to fulfill M.S. degree requirements. Each M.S. candi-date must pass a final examination, which may be oral, or bothwritten and oral, as determined by the advisory committee.KU-KUT Joint M.S. Degree Requirements. The department partic-ipates in a joint Master of Science degree option with the Schoolof Mechatronics/School of Information Technology, Korea Uni-versity of Technology and Education (KUT). The emphasis at KUis in biomechanics, and the emphasis at KUT is in mechatronicsand systems engineering. KUT courses are taught in English.

An academic adviser is designated for each student by bothKU and KUT; they are members of the academic advisory com-mittee and oversee the Plan of Study. Support (access to coursework, libraries, research facilities, computers, application for fi-

nancial support, application for living quarters) for each stu-dent is provided by both KUT and KU.

A minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate work is requiredincluding a thesis for 6 hours. At least 15 of the 30 semestercredit hours, including a required 6 hour thesis, are taken ateach institution. The Plan of Study consists of either:a) KUT: 9 credit hrs. course work, 6 hrs. thesis; and KU: 15 hrs. course work; orb) KU: 9 credit hrs. course work, 6 hrs. thesis; and KUT: 15 hrs. course work.

A list of approved KU and KUT courses is available from the director. Threecredit hours of approved mathematics are required. Any combination of KUTand KU credit consistent with the time spent by the faculty members in super-vising thesis work that totals 6 credit hours is permissible. A minimum of 15credit hours must be taken from each institution.A thesis for 6 credit hours is required. The topic must be ap-

proved by the academic advisers at KUT and at KU. Review ofwork may be done by exchanging thesis materials electronically,by surface mail, or by direct participation in review meetings.The thesis defense committee consists of at least one facultymember each from KUT and KU; it is preferred that all committeemembers be present at the examination. Each candidate mustpass a final examination, which may be oral, or both writtenand oral, as determined by the advisory committee.

The institution at which the major part of the thesis project is accomplished awards a single degree and diploma. The KUtranscript of each student who completes the program statesthat the degree is awarded for a program of study accomplishedin collaboration with Korea University of Technology and Edu-cation. Korea University of Technology and Education places asimilar statement on the KUT transcript. The institution notawarding the degree and diploma may award a certificate.

Ph.D. Degree RequirementsStudents must spend a minimum of three full academic years orthe equivalent beyond the baccalaureate in resident graduatestudy at KU or some other approved university. A minimumgrade-point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in master’s degreework normally is required for admission. The student normallytakes a qualifying examination in the first semester of participa-tion in the doctoral program on regular status.

The doctoral qualifying examination covers basic materialfrom major areas in mechanical engineering and advanced ma-terials from the student’s specialty.

On successful completion of the qualifying examination, thestudent selects a major professor to serve as the chair of the advi-sory committee and to direct the research. The advisory commit-tee helps the student prepare a Plan of Study, conducts the com-prehensive examination, and helps the student plan research.

The comprehensive examination has written and oral com-ponents. The written component contains a detailed literaturereview of existing research in the proposed area as well as a de-scription of the work or research plan to be completed for thedissertation. During the oral examination, the aspirant must de-fend the proposed work or research plan and demonstrate pro-ficiency in the specialization.

A minimum of 72 hours of graduate credit beyond the bache-lor’s degree is required for a Ph.D. For students with a 30-credit-hour master’s degree in mechanical engineering, a minimum ofan additional 18 credit hours of graduate course work and a 24-

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hour dissertation are required. If a master’s degree is not sought,42 hours of graduate course work beyond the bachelor’s degreeand a 30-hour dissertation are required. A minimum of 9 credithours of the 18 (or 21 of the 42) must be mechanical engineeringcourses numbered 700 to 990 (excluding ME 702, ME 899, ME 901,and ME 999). A minimum of 9 credit hours of advanced mathe-matics beyond the bachelor’s degree is required. Following com-pletion of 18 credit hours of course work beyond the master’s degree, the student must pass a comprehensive examination.

The Ph.D. student must demonstrate proficiency in at leastone research skill area. Since the needs of each student differ,the research skills are determined with the advice and approvalof the advisory committee. Possible research skills include foreign language and computer science.

A dissertation is required of each doctoral candidate. ThePh.D. dissertation presents the results of the student’s researchinvestigation. It is expected to make an original contribution totechnical knowledge of sufficient quality to merit publication inrefereed journals. A final oral examination or a defense of thedissertation is required.

D.E. Degree RequirementsThe degree of Doctor of Engineering is granted upon comple-tion of at least 90 credit hours of post-baccalaureate work. Theminimum course work requirement is 54 credit hours, whichmust include the following:Engineering design .................................................................................. 9 credit hoursEngineering management ....................................................................... 9 credit hoursMathematics .............................................................................................. 9 credit hours

The remaining 27 credit hours of course work are selected tomeet the student’s interests and goals, subject to the approval ofthe advisory committee. Course work required for a master’sdegree may be included in this 54-hour total if approved by theadvisory committee. A minimum of 21 credit hours of mechani-cal engineering courses numbered 700-990 (excluding ME 702,ME 899, and ME 901) must be included. In addition, the follow-ing research components are required for the degree:Internship ................................................................................................ 12 credit hoursProject ...................................................................................................... 24 credit hours

Each student must spend at least 12 consecutive months ofapproved internship in industry or government. One credithour is given per month of approved internship experience,provided the student is enrolled in ME 901. The internship is intended to involve the student at a level that promotes experi-ence in project management. Students must pass a qualifyingexamination, a comprehensive examination, and a final oral examination. (See Ph.D. Degree Requirements.)

Financial AidVarious types of financial aid are available, including teachingand research assistantships and graduate fellowships. Studentsholding teaching assistantships for 40-percent time or more re-ceive tuition waivers but must pay campus fees. Students holdingresearch assistantships may pay reduced tuition. Fellowships withstipends plus fees may be available for particularly outstandingstudents. Applications for fellowships or assistantships should besubmitted before the academic year for which the fellowship orassistantship is desired. Similarly, applications for assistantshipsshould be submitted two months before the desired entry date.

n Mechanical Engineering CoursesME 501 Mechanical Engineering Design Process (3). ME 508 Numerical Analysis of Mechanical Engineering Problems (3). ME 510 Fluid Mechanics (3). ME 512 Introduction to Thermal Engineering (3). ME 520 Dynamics of Machinery (3). ME 528 Mechanical Design I (3). ME 590 Special Topics: _____ (1-5).

ME 612 Heat Transfer (3). ME 627 Automotive Design (3). ME 628 Mechanical Design II (3). ME 633 Basic Biomechanics (3). ME 636 Internal Combustion Engines (3). ME 637 Steam Power Plants (3). ME 640 Design Project (1). ME 641 Design Project Option A (2-3). ME 642 Design Project Option B (3). ME 643 Design Project Option C (3). ME 644 Design Project Option D (2-3). ME 645 Design Project Option E (2-3). ME 661 The Finite Element Method for Stress Analysis (3). ME 682 Control Systems (3). ME 696 Design for Manufacturability (3). ME 702 Mechanical Engineering Analysis (3). A study of advanced methods for engi-neering analysis of practical problems utilizing fundamental principles from engineer-ing disciplines. The emphasis is on the solution of these problems and the interpretationand generalization of the results. Prerequisite: A course in differential equations. LECME 708 Microcomputer Applications in Mechanical Engineering (3). Design andimplementation of interfaces of microcomputers to mechanical equipment. In-cludes laboratory experiments presenting selected industrial applications. Empha-sis on human factors, functional design parameters and microprocessor interfaces.Includes instruction concerning specifications of practical hardware configura-tions and writing of programs necessary to accomplish mechanical systems appli-cations. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. LECME 711 Bearings and Bearing Lubrication (3). Theoretical aspects of lubrication,determination of pressure distribution in bearings from viscous flow theory, appli-cation of hydrodynamic and hydrostatic bearing theories to the design of bear-ings, high speed bearing design problems, properties of lubricants, methods oftesting. Prerequisite: ME 510 and a course in differential equations. LECME 712 Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics (3). An advanced course in ther-modynamics, mathematical in nature, with emphasis on a critical re-evaluation ofthe laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamics of one-dimensional gas flow, de-velopment of the classical thermodynamic relations and their application to engi-neering problems. Prerequisite: ME 508 and ME 412. LECME 720 Advanced Dynamics of Machinery (3). Dynamics of particles and of rigidbodies with advanced engineering applications; generalized coordinates; Hamilton’sprinciples; Lagrange’s equations; Hamilton-Jacobi theory. Prerequisite: ME 520. LECME 733 Gas Dynamics (3). A study of the thermodynamics and fluid dynamics ofgaseous media. Emphasis is placed on the rigorous application of conservationlaws to represent physical processes. Classical and statistical models for the ther-modynamic and transport properties are examined. Applications include determi-nation of gas properties, wave propagation, and high-speed flow. Prerequisite: ME412 and ME 510 or equivalents. LECME 740 Mechanical Vibrations (3). Linear vibration theory. Lumped parameterapproximations and distributed systems. Generalized properties and numericalsolutions. Prerequisite: ME 520 and ME 528. LECME 750 Biomechanics of Human Motion (3). Fundamental concepts of anatomyand physiology are introduced but the focus is on the biomechanics of human mo-tion. Human body segment kinematics and joint kinematics are analyzed. An in-troduction to muscle mechanics is provided. Applications in balance and gait arecovered. Corequisite: ME 520. LECME 751 Experimental Methods in Biomechanics (3). This course will focus on methodsof experimental measurement and computational modeling used in biomechanics. In-strumentation used to measure three-dimensional motion, ground reaction forces, cen-ter of pressure and EMG measures are considered. Methods used for inverse dynam-ics, direct dynamics and simulation are introduced. Corequisite: ME 520. LECME 753 Bone Biomechanics (3). Provides an in-depth knowledge of bone as a liv-ing mechanical system. Topics include the microstructure, biology, mechanicalproperties, mechanical modeling, adaptation of bone to the mechanical environ-ment, and its simulation. Students assignments include homework, a poster pres-entation, basic finite element analysis laboratory, and bone remodeling simula-tions. Prerequisite: ME 311 or equivalent. LECME 755 Computer Simulation in Biomechanics (3). Provides an in-depth knowl-edge of 1) the process of developing a research question to be addressed with com-puter simulation, 2) various techniques for medical imaging to obtain modelgeometries (including hands-on experience with low-field MR imaging), 3) imagesegmentation techniques, 4) issues affecting geometric accuracy in model building,5) the determination and specification of loading and/or kinematic boundary con-ditions, 6) the interpretation of model results in the context of the model limitationsand the medical application. Knowledge and/or experience with finite elements isdesirable, but not required. Prerequisite: ME 311 and ME 520 or equivalent. LECME 756 Biofluid Dynamics (3). An introduction to the fundamentals of biofluiddynamics, and the application of these principles to a variety of biological flows.Fluid flows in physiology, drug delivery, and biotechnology are investigated at avariety of scales, ranging from subcellular to organ groups. Topics include non-Newtonian constitutive equations, solution techniques, and principles of model-ing and simulating. Prerequisite: ME 208 and ME 510 or equivalents. LECME 757 Biomechanical Systems (3). A course on the dynamics and motor controlof human and animal motion. The course will focus on applying mechanical prin-

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ciples of dynamics, lumped parameter systems, and control theory to problems inbiomechanics. Topics include muscle mechanics and dynamics, reflex and volun-tary control, proprioception, anatomy of the muscular and nervous systems, andsystem dynamics in locomotion and other movements. Prerequisite: ME 520 orequivalent. Corequisite: ME 682 or permission of instructor. LECME 758 Physiological System Dynamics (3). This course covers the use of engi-neering systems modeling approaches to understand the function of physiologicalsystems. Systems covered include the cardiovascular system, the respiratory sys-tem, the renal system, the gastrointestinal system, and the musculoskeletal sys-tem. Prerequisite: ME 510, ME 520, Physics 212 or permission of instructor. LECME 760 Biomedical Product Development (3). Introduction to methods of takingmedical product inventions from conception to initial stage production. Studentswork in cross-functional teams to investigate development potential of inventions.Topics covered include product development processes, regulatory issues with theFDA, quality system requirements, SBIR/STTR funding pathways, biomaterialand biomechanics issues in medical product design, and ethical considerations.Prerequisite: Senior or graduate student standing in engineering, business, indus-trial design, or an applicable life science field and permission of instructor. LECME 765 Biomaterials (3). An introductory course on biomaterials science and con-sideration of biomaterials in the design of biomedical implants. Topics includingethical considerations in biomaterials research and the role of the FDA in medicaldevice design are also presented. Prerequisite: ME 306. LECME 770 Conductive Heat Transfer (3). The formulation of steady- and unsteady-state conduction heat transfer problems and their solution by analytical and nu-merical methods. Prerequisite: ME 612 or equivalent. LECME 774 Radiative Heat Transfer (3). The formulation of steady and unsteady radi-ation heat transfer problems and their solution by analytical and numerical meth-ods. Prerequisite: ME 612 or equivalent. LECME 780 Kinematic Synthesis of Mechanisms (3). A study of methods of synthesisof mechanisms from kinematic specifications. Prerequisite: ME 520. LECME 790 Special Topics: _____ (1-5). Advanced courses on special topics of currentinterest in mechanical engineering, given as the need arises. Prerequisite: Ap-proval of instructor. RSHME 796 System Design and Analysis (3). Design and analysis of systems andcomponents, using both individual and team projects. Engineering experience inplanning, execution and reporting on selected practical engineering situations.Prerequisite: ME 628 or equivalent. LECME 808 Advanced Microprocessor Applications (3). Advanced design and devel-opment of microprocessor based mechanical systems. Individual and team proj-ects involving the development and integration of hardware and software into a“smart” system which includes the sensing, processing, and controlling functionsare accomplished. Emphasis is on the use of the latest sensors and developmenttools. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. LECME 810 Advanced Fluid Mechanics (3). Topics include kinematic and dynamic be-havior of fluids, derivation of Navier-Stokes equations, flow classification, solutionsof viscous and inviscid flows for simple geometries, potential flow theory and lami-nar and turbulent boundary layer theory. Prerequisite: ME 510 or equivalent. LECME 831 Convective Heat and Momentum Transfer (3). The formulation and solu-tion of steady and unsteady convective heat, mass, and momentum transfer prob-lems. Topics include boundary layers, duct flows, natural convection with andwithout phase change, development of analogies, transport properties, numericalmethods. Prerequisite: ME 612 or equivalent. LECME 832 Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer (3). The fundamentalsof the finite-difference method are presented and applied to the formulation ofnumerical models for heat and momentum transfer. The accuracy, stability, andcomputational efficiency of different algorithms are analyzed. Computer pro-grams are developed for classical benchmark problems. Prerequisite: ME 508, ME510, and ME 612 or equivalents. LECME 840 Continuum Mechanics I (3). Principles of Continuum Mechanics forsolids, fluids, and gases. Frames of references, measures of motion, deformation,strains, stresses, their rates, objectivity and invariance. Conservation laws, consti-tutive equations, equations of state and thermodynamic principles for developingmathematical models of continuum matter. Theoretical solutions of model prob-lems. Corequisite: MATH 647 or ME 702; or permission of instructor. LECME 841 Continuum Mechanics II (3). Fundamental principles of Continuum Plas-ticity, measures of plastic strains, stresses and constitutive equations for flow the-ory of plasticity. Internal variable theory of thermo-mechanical behaviors and en-dochronic theory of plasticity and viscoplasticity. Anisotropic plasticity and ad-vanced topics. Continuum mechanics principles for viscoelastic solids with empha-sis on constitutive equations. Development of complete mathematical models andsolutions of selected model problems. Prerequisite: ME 840 or equivalent. LEC

ME 854 Continuum Mechanics for Soft Tissues (3). An introductory course in theanalysis of the mechanical behavior of materials modeled on the continuum as-sumption. The course will provide background on soft tissue properties and willfocus on the tools necessary to model soft tissues, including the essential mathe-matics, stress principles, kinematics of deformation and motion, and viscoelastic-ity. Prerequisite: ME 311 or equivalent. LECME 860 Advanced Mechanical Engineering Problems (1-3). An analytical or ex-perimental study of problems or subjects of immediate interest to a student andfaculty member and which is intended to develop students capability for inde-pendent research or application of engineering science and technology. Maximumcredit toward any degree is three hours unless waived in writing by the depart-mental chair. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. RSHME 861 Theory of the Finite Element Method (3). Finite element method for solid me-chanics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and dynamics. Modeling techniques, softwareimplementation, and solution of problems. Prerequisite: ME 508 or equivalent. LECME 862 Finite Element Method for Transient Analysis (3). Advanced treatment ofdynamic and transient response for linear and nonlinear problems in solid me-chanics. Formulation and solution of time dependent linear and nonlinear fieldproblems using finite element techniques. Prerequisite: ME 861 or equivalent. LECME 864 Mesh Generation and Adaptivity for Finite Element Simulations in Engineering(3). The generation of Finite Element meshes in the analysis and simulation of engineer-ing systems. Important topics are treated such as initial mesh generation and refine-ments (i.e. geometric modeling and mesh adaptivity or grading), choice of type of ele-ment, and assessment of solution accuracy (i.e. error estimation). Assignments includesolving problems using FE software. Prerequisite: ME 661, ME 861, or equivalent. LECME 882 Advanced Control Systems (3). Advanced methods in the modeling,analysis and design of linear and nonlinear control systems. Topics include butnot limited to digital controls methods, energy-based modeling, and state-spacemethods. Prerequisite: ME 682. LECME 890 Special Topics: _____ (1-5). Advanced courses on special topics of currentinterest in mechanical engineering, given as the need arises. Prerequisite: Ap-proval of instructor. RSHME 899 Independent Investigation (1-6). An analytical or experimental investiga-tion of an engineering problem requiring independent research. If the thesis op-tion is selected six credit hours are required for the degree. If the project option isselected three credit hours are required for the degree. (See requirements for theMaster of Science degree for additional details.) THEME 901 Doctor of Engineering Internship (1-12). A twelve month internship in indus-try or government for doctor of engineering candidates. The student is supervised bya preceptor at the internship site. Bimonthly progress reports are to be filed with thestudent’s advisory committee. One credit hour per month of internship. FLDME 961 Finite Element Method for Nonlinear Problems in Solid Mechanics (3).Advanced treatment of finite element techniques for structural analysis includingmaterial and geometric non-linearity as well as large strain deformation. Prerequi-site: ME 861 or equivalent. LECME 962 p-Approximation, Error Estimation, and Other Advanced Topics in the Fi-nite Element Method (3). Advanced treatment of p-Approximation, error estima-tion, and other advanced topics in the finite element method. Prerequisite: ME 861or equivalent. LECME 965 Mathematical Modeling and Computational Method in Multi-ScaleProcesses (3). An overview of classical averaging and homogenization methods, aswell as current multi-scale modeling techniques for the analysis of the micro- andnano-mechanics of materials. Models and numerical techniques are introducedbased on continuum as well as particle descriptions. Assignments include the simu-lation of micro- and nano-mechanics problems by using existing finite element soft-ware and molecular dynamics packages. Prerequisite: ME 861 and ME 840. LECME 990 Special Topics: _____ (1-5). Advanced courses on special topics of currentinterest in mechanical engineering, given as the need arises. Prerequisite: Ap-proval of instructor. RSHME 999 Independent Investigation (1-16). An analytical or experimental investi-gation of an engineering problem requiring independent research. Twenty fourhours as a minimum are awarded for the Ph.D. dissertation. An original contribu-tion suitable for publication in a referred journal is required of Ph.D. candidates.Twenty four credit hours as a minimum are awarded for the D.E. project. The D.E.candidate will have technical and supervisory responsibility for a multipersonproject and a formal final project report suitable for publication is required. THE

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