2010-2011 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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LEAD 5820 - Strengths-Based Team Leadership 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A strengths-based approach focuses on the positive attributes of individuals. Students start by using the StrengthFinder assessment tool by Gallup Organization to identify their five top strengths, then explore how they are manifested in their lives. By role-playing as leaders of a group, students will understand the value of a strengths-based approach, how to manage weaknesses, and how building a team with a variety of strengths can produce greater efficiency and effectiveness. Extended Studies offering. May be used toward a degree with advisor and department chair approval.
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LEAD 5830 - Dynamic Leadership in Stressful Environments 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The foundation for leadership under stress is operating from a set of principles. Students will study the nine principles of leadership that author Jack Uldrich identified in the life of George C. Marshall, and their value as a basis for decision making in stressful environments, while considering their previous leadership training. Students will establish an application of these principles in their role as leaders and how to recognize them in the behavior of others. Extended Studies offering. May be used toward a degree with advisor and department chair approval.
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LEAD 5840 - The Leader as a Manager 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Effective leadership requires management skills that create and nurture the culture which stabilizes both the leader and the organization. The management style provides direction for organizational behavior and expectations. Students will study management and cultural principles that engender a successful organization, and increase the organization’s effectiveness and efficiency. Extended Studies offering. May be used toward a degree with advisor and department chair approval.
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LEAD 5850 - The Leaders in a Team: Collaboration and Change 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on the role of the leader in building a leadership team. Students will learn how the power of collaboration in a team setting can productively enable the leaderhsip team to function in a collective manner and generate change. Effective leadership teams create synergy where “The sum of the parts is greater than the whole.” Students will learn the key principles in developing and managing effective leadership teams. Extended Studies offering. May be used toward a degree with advisor and department chair approval.
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LEAD 5950 - Education Measurement 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces the basic principles of measurement and a survey of educational testing. Topics include item response theory, test development, standards-based tests, test modification, test score interpretations, classroom assessment and item analysis, and an overview of different types of tests. Prer., Graduate students only.
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LEAD 5980 - Special Topics in Leadership 1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
Extended Studies offering. General topics taught in Educational Leadership. May apply toward a degree program at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, with permission of advisor and department chairperson. Prer., Undergraduate degree.
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LEAD 5990 - Special Topics in Leadership 1 Credits (Minimum) 9 Credits (Maximum)
Extended Studies course offering. Designed to allow specific topics and issues to be explored in-depth. Will not apply toward a degree program at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
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LEAD 6040 - Developing Collaborative School Communities 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Leadership principles, change process research, and organizational theory applied to school research and administration. Strategies for facilitating collaborative decision making and change processes, building community, and including and motivating diverse populations of stakeholders in program planning and evaluation. Field work required. Prer., Graduate students only.
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LEAD 6050 - Financing Schools and Programs 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Funding sources for public schools, procedures in financial planning, budgeting implications, and the relationship between costs and effectiveness are explored, including resource procurement, control of funds, accounting requirements, and payment procedures. Emphasis on management of building level budgets. Field work required.
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LEAD 6120 - Educational Politics in a Democratic Society 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A study of models, concepts, and processes regarding the organization of the American public school system at the federal, state, intermediate, and local school district levels including the values, resources, and power structures of the local community. Field work required.
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LEAD 6140 - Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The role of instructional leader facilitating instructional effectiveness toward student success. Evaluation and supervision strategies included are: data collection, data analysis, legal aspects, evaluation report writing, conferencing, goal setting, motivation, and focusing on student outcomes. Field work required.
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LEAD 6400 - Legal Issues for School Leaders 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Federal and state laws from statutes, key court decisions, and recent legal developments are studied. Governance challenges of American education with emphasis on the legal duties, rights, and restraints of principals and administrators are explored. Field work required.
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LEAD 6820 - Practicum in School Leadership: The Principalship 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A minimum of 300 clock hours of administration activities at the elementary, middle, and high school levels supervised by site mentors in varied settings with educationally, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse populations. Professional portfolio documents competencies required for program completion.
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LEAD 6830 - Practicum for Student Affairs in Higher Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides experiences in one of more areas of student affairs/services on a college or university campus. Placements are determined in cooperation with the coordinator of SAHE. Students complete 100 clock hours of supervised field experience, of which 40 hours must be in direct service to students. Prer., SAHE students only.
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LEAD 6840 - Student Affairs in Higher Education Portfolio 3 Credits (Minimum)
Faculty guide students in the development of an electronic portfolio that showcases their experiences in the SAHE Program and highlights their competencies in student affairs. Taken the final semester of the Program.
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LEAD 6860 - Superintendent as Transformational Leader 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Exploration of leadership challenges of the superintendency and central office administrators. Content is based upon Colorado licensure standards, NCATE curriculum standards, and AASA professional standards for the superintendency. Field work is required. Prer., Completion of Approved Principal Licensure Program.
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LEAD 6870 - The Superintendent as Manager of Quality Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Exploration of management challenges of the superintendency and central office administrators. Content is based upon Colorado licensure standards, NCATE curriculum standards, and AASA professional standards for the superintendency. Field work is required. Prer., Completion of approved Principal Licensure Program or consent of instructor.
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LEAD 6880 - Practicum in Central Office Leadership and the Superintendency 3 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
Minimum of 300 clock hours of central office administration activities supervised by site mentors in varied settings with educationally, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse populations. Professional portfolio documents required. Prer., LEAD 6860 and LEAD 6870.
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LEAD 7000 - Master’s Research Laboratory in Leadership 1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
Laboratories organized by professors to engage students in ongoing research projects. Students extend and apply knowledge and skills developed in coursework. Open only to graduate students. Prer., LEAD 5220 and LEAD 5230, admission to master’s program or consent of instructor.
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LEAD 7100 - Intermediate Quantitative Research and Statistics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students learn and apply advanced methods of analyzing data with an emphasis on the use and interpretation of descriptive and inferential techniques. Topics covered include repeated measures ANOVA, power, multiple correlation, and regression, ANCOVA, MANCOVA, Factor Analysis, and selected packaged statistical programs. Open to Phd students only. Prer., Introduction to Statistics or equivalent.
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LEAD 7150 - Methods of Qualitative Research 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Identify and discuss differing philosophical orientations in respect to knowledge and inquiry among qualitative researchers. Study traditions of qualitative research that have evolved within disciplines of anthropology, sociology, psychology, and organizational theory and critique various qualitative studies. Develop competency in various techniques for gathering, analyzing, and reporting qualitative data. Open to PhD students only. Prer., Introduction to Statistics or equivalent.
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LEAD 7300 - Ethical Leadership and Democratic Values in a Democratic Society 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examine critical elements of the development and maintenance of ethical behavior in organizations and institutions. Analyze the policies and practices of various organizations and institutions and critique alignment of declared corporate values with decisions and behaviors. Develop institutional and individual codes of ethics that align with professed democratic values. Open to PhD students only.
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LEAD 7350 - Leadership, Power, and Authority in Educational Policy and Governance 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examine the process of developing policy from perceived need and analyze current educational issues from a policy perspective. Analyze the political relationships among P-16 educational systems, the communities they serve, and governmental entities representing a larger democratic society. Assess the motivation of various political groups for affecting change in public policy. Develop a tool to evaluate policies relative to organizational goals and needs. Open to PhD students only.
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LEAD 7550 - Readings in Leadership 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Selected readings for advanced study in a specific area of Educational Leadership or Leadership Studies. Prer., Admission to Master’s or PhD program or consent of instructor.
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LEAD 7600 - Doctoral Research Laboratory in Leadership 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students participate in laboratories organized by professors to engage students in ongoing research projects, being challenged to extend and apply knowledge and skills developed in coursework as they partner with professors as researchers. Laboratories enable students to demonstrate required skills and knowledge, achieve program goals, and demonstrate progress toward candidacy. Open to PhD students only.
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LEAD 8100 - Advanced Quantitative Research and Statistics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students learn and apply advanced methods of developing and analyzing complex data sets through the application of appropriate statistical measures, including time series analysis, SEM, and HLM; and,develop skills to conduct and submit critical analyses of published research studies. Students also design, implement, and conduct research projects followed by the completion of professional-level research reports. Open to PhD students only. Prer., Intermediate Quantitative Research and Statistics or equivalent.
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LEAD 8150 - Applications of Qualitative Research 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students apply tools of qualitative inquiry in the design and implementation of research studies and data analysis, including designing a research project, collecting data using various techniques, and demonstrating proficiency in analysis of those data. Students explore and apply appropriate techniques of qualitative data analysis. Open to PhD students only. Prer., Methods of Qualitative Research.
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LEAD 8200 - Large-Scale Student Assessment 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Assess and critique qualitative and quantitative large-scale student assessment models in the context of learning and assessment theory. Analyze the alignment of various large-scale student assessment programs with established student outcome standards and develop large-scale assessment studies with appropriate statistical models. Open to PhD students only. Prer., Intermediate Quantitative Research and Statistics or equivalent.
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LEAD 8250 - Policy Analysis and Evaluation 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students investigate and apply methods of policy and program evaluation. They analyze the role of evaluation in policy and program development and implementation. The students also investigate appropriate methods of needs assessment as a function of policy development, program development, and the evaluation of their effectiveness. Open to PhD students only. Prer., Intermediate Quantitative Research and Statistics or equivalent.
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LEAD 8300 - Leadership Excellence in Complex Organizations 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analyzes organizational metaphors and their application to educational organizations. Examines various theories on organizations and the role of process, structure, and communication in organizational effectiveness. Investigates the relationship between and among various systems. Students apply knowledge of adult human development and systems theory to organizational development and strategic planning. Open to PhD students only.
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LEAD 8350 - The Economics of Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines theories of economic models related to the relationship between human capital and education. Investigates and analyzes economic state and national policy affecting P-16 education and undertakes international comparisons of education and economic policy. Open to PhD students only.
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LEAD 8990 - Doctoral Dissertation 1 Credits (Minimum) 10 Credits (Maximum)
Candidates must be enrolled for 3 credits of Doctoral Dissertation each semester of doctoral coursework for a total of 18 credits. Candidates must be continuously enrolled in a minimum of 1 credit hour of dissertation credit per semester during completion of the dissertation. Five credits of dissertation credit must be taken during the semester of the oral defense. A total of 30 credits of Doctoral Dissertation must be earned to complete degree requirements. Open to PhD students only.
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LEAD 9500 - Independent Research in Educational Leadership 1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
Independent investigation of topics of specific interest completed under guidance of a faculty member. Specifics of the investigation are a joint decision requiring a written research proposal. Used for degree purposes only upon written consent of an advisor. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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LEAD 9990 - Candidate for Degree 0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)
Used only by students not registered for course work or independent research during the semester in which the student takes the comprehensive examination. Fulfills requirement for registration during the semester in which comprehensive is taken. No credit is earned.
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MAE 1005 - Introduction to Machine Shop 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides a general introduction to machine shop safety, tools, and operations.
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MAE 1502 - Principles of Engineering 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces the field of engineering. Explores various technology systems and manufacturing processes to demonstrate how engineers use math, science and technology in an engineering problem solving process. The course also includes an examination of social and political implications of technology.
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MAE 1503 - Introduction to Engineering Design 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Problem-solving skills using a design development process. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed and communicated using computer-aided design software, including 2D orthographic projections and 3D isometric views, pictorial drawings, technical sketching, dimensioning, sectioning, working drawings, wireframe, and solid modeling. Prer., MAE 1502.
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MAE 2007 - Introduction to Biology for Engineers 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to cellular and molecular biology for non-biology majors. Topics include structural and functional characteristics of cells, biochemistry and cellular metabolism, cell reproduction, genetics, gene control, cellular communication, genomics and proteomics.
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MAE 2055 - Mech-Etronics I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introductory course in analog and digital electronic circuits for mechanical engineers. Ohm’s Law and Kirchoff’s current and voltage laws are introduced and applied to the analysis of resistive circuits. Operation and use of common test equipment is discussed and practiced. Fundamental signal analysis and data analysis are also covered. Prer., MATH 1360; coreq., MATH 3810, PES 1120.
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MAE 2101 - Statics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Force vectors, moments of force, equilibrium of a particle and rigid bodies, structural analysis and trusses, internal forces and shear, friction, center of gravity and mass, moments of inertia, and virtual work. Prer., MATH 1350, PES 1110.
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MAE 2102 - Dynamics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Dynamics of a particle. Kinetics of a system of particles. Kinematics of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions. Free and forced vibrations with and without viscous damping. Prer., MAE 2101. Coreq., MATH 3400.
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MAE 2103 - Engineering Mechanics I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Force vectors, moments of force, equilibrium of a particle and rigid bodies, structural analysis and trusses, internal forces and sheer, friction, center of gravity and mass, moments of inertial, virtual work, and kinematics of particles. Prer., MAE 1502, PES 1110. Coreq., MATH 2350.
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MAE 2104 - Engineering Mechanics II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Kinetics of particles, dynamics of systems of particles, dynamics of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions, free and forced vibrations with and without viscous damping. Prer., MAE 2103. Coreq., MATH 3400.
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MAE 2110 - Fundamentals of Flight 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the engineering science of flight. For non-majors. Basic understanding of aerodynamic lift and drag, static force and moment equations, aircraft performance, equilibrium spacecraft orbital equations, introduction to aircraft/spacecraft design requirements on mission objectives.
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MAE 2301 - Engineering Thermodynamics I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
First and second laws of thermodynamics. Properties, states, thermodynamic functions, entropy, and probability. Prer., MATH 1350 and PES 1110.
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MAE 2302 - Applied Energy Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An applications-based course introducing thermodynamics for non-engineering majors. Concepts are taught through exploration of energy systems such as solar, wind, geothermal, weather, etc. Considers political, economic, environmental, sustainability, and other aspects to energy systems. Emphasizes a basic scientific understanding of energy and global considerations of energy applications. Prer., PES 1000 or equivalent, MATH 1040 equivalent.
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MAE 2501 - Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Fundamentals of mechanical drawing. Manual drafting techniques and the use of CAD software to create 2D and 3D drawings on a computer. 2D orthographic projections and 3D isometric views, pictorial drawings, technical sketching, dimensioning, sectioning, working drawings, wireframe, and solid modeling. Production of castings, weldments, machined parts, and assemblies will be covered.
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MAE 3001 - Technology and Change 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Geared toward non-technical majors - removes mystery from technology. Students increase understanding of technology’s impact on society, familiarization with today’s systems (e.g., space, cellular phones, internet, etc.), and appreciation of the acceleration of change and possible alternative futures. National technology leaders will share experiences and perspectives. Prer., Should have at least sophomore status.
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MAE 3005 - Engineering Measurement Laboratory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Fundamental technical measurement techniques, measurement processes, analog and digital measurements, system response, sensors, signal conditioning, readout data processing. Measurement standards and treatment of uncertainties. Applied mechanical measurements: counters, displacement, stress and strain, force and torque, temperature, and pressure. Prer., MATH 3400, MAE 3055.
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MAE 3010 - Mechanical Engineering Laboratory 2 Credits (Minimum)
Laboratory experiments in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, heat transfer, controls, dynamics, machining, manufacturing, and/or robotics. Requires preparation of laboratory reports and presentation of results.
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MAE 3055 - Mech-tronics II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Extends the discussion of analog and digital circuits from MAE 2055. Additional analog and digital components and circuits are introduced so that a measurement system may be built. The course is centered on a notional data acquisition system (DAS), and the function/operation of the components that make up a DAS. Fourier analysis, signal sampling and uncertainty analysis will be addressed. The course culminates with a final project involving thedesign, construction and demonstration of a measurement system. Prer., MATH 2350, MAE 2055.
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MAE 3130 - Fluid Mechanics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to fluid mechanics. Continuums, velocity and stress fields. Viscous and inviscid flows, laminar and turbulent flows, compressible and incompressible flows, internal and external flows. Hydraulic systems, buoyancy and stability. Streamfunctions, Navier-Stokes Equations. Prer., MAE 2301.
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MAE 3131 - Fluid Mechanics Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Laboratory experiments in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Requires preparation of laboratory reports and presentation of results. Prer., Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Coreq., MAE 3005, MAE 3130.
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MAE 3135 - Course Name Unknown
This course was not found in the supplied content but was listed in the program requirements. If possible, please provide us with the correct information.
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MAE 3201 - Strength of Materials 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The theory and application of the fundamental principles of mechanics of materials, including stress, strain, mechanical properties of materials, axial load, torsion, bending, transverse shear, combined loadings, stress transformation, strain transformation, design of beams and shafts, deflections of beams and shafts, buckling of columns, and energy methods. Prer., MAE 2103, MATH 1360, and CHEM 3010.
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MAE 3302 - Engineering Thermodynamics II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Applications of classical thermodynamics including analysis of gas and vapor cycles for power production and refrigeration, thermodynamic property relationships, psychrometrics and combustion. Prer., MAE 2301.
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MAE 3310 - Heat and Mass Transfer 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The principles of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation. Steady-state and transientt conduction, thermal contact resistance, insulation, heat capacity. Forced and natural convection, velocity and thermal boundary layers, fluid flow. Radiation from blackbodies, surfaces and the sun. Prer., MATH 3130, MATH 3400, MAE 3130.
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MAE 3311 - Heat Transfer Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Laboratory experiments in thermodynamics and heat transfer. Requires preparation of laboratory reports and presentation of results. Prer., MAE 3005; coreq., MAE 3310; graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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MAE 3320 - Biomass Energy Analysis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analyzes energy production from biomass resources. Explores the fundamentals of development, energy yield, economics, production, and processing methods for herbaceous, biological waste and woody crops. Technologies covered include combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, fermentation, and anaerobic digestion. Value-added bio-refining products are also examined along with the environmental impacts of biomass energy. Prer., MAE 2301.
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MAE 3342 - Engineering Economy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Economic decision-making, professional ethics, business records, net worth and profit and loss calculation, engineering law and contract agreements. Prer., Junior standing or instructor consent.
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MAE 3401 - Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Course presents basic concepts of dynamic behavior, and the analytic and computational techniques for predicting and assessing dynamic behavior. Modeling a basic system, compound system, dynamic stability and natural behavior and response to continuing and abrupt inputs are presented. Prer., MATH 3400, MAE 2104, MAE 1503, CS 1090, and (MATH 3810 or ECE 3610).
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MAE 3501 - Machine Design I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Applied stress analysis and material strength theories for sizing and selecting materials of machine elements, failure and reliability. Selection of fasteners, bearings, gears, springs. Prer., MAE 2104 and MAE 3201.
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MAE 3560 - Design for Manufacture 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Theories and practice for achieving manufacturable designs. Topics include: introduction to manufacturing processes, creativity and design, DFM concepts, design philosophy, company DFM programs,group technology, cost and value analysis, life-cycle engineering, assembly strategies, and human factors. Prer., ENGR 3420 and MAE 2501. Meets with MAE 5570.
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MAE 4001 - Engineering Analysis 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Purpose of this course is to assist a student who is deficient in a prerequisite or who is looking for a refresher course in engineering analysis prior to entering the Master of Engineering program. Each module is 1 hour credit. Module I: Differential Equations and Series. Module II: Linear Systems. Module III: Probability and Applications. Prer., Senior or graduate standing.
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MAE 4120 - Machine Design II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Kinematic theory of planar mechanisms; position, velocity and acceleration analysis, coupler curves, centrodes, analysis and synthesis of 4 bar linkage, engine dynamics. Prer., MAE 3501 and MATH 3130.
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MAE 4130 - Intermediate Fluid Mechanics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Building off the concepts covered in Fluid Mechanics, introduces new topics including ideal fluid flow, viscous flow, and turbulence. Additionally, provides more in-depth examination of compressible flow and boundary layer theory. Prer., MAE 3130.
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MAE 4131 - Computational Fluid Dynamics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An overview of fundamental numerical solution methodsfor fluid flow problems as well as introduces commercial CFD software. Discretization techniques and solution algorithms for solving different equation types important to fluid dynamics will be studied. Prer., MAE 3130. Meets with MAE 5131.
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MAE 4135 - Aerodynamics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Airfoil and wing aerodynamics, thin airfoils, finite-span wings, compressible and incompressible flow, nozzle theory. Intro to numerical methods inaerodynamics. Prer., MAE 3130.
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MAE 4150 - Vibrations 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Free and forced single-degree of freedom systems. Damping: Rayleigh, Coulomb, hysteretic, and viscous.Harmonic motion, frequency-domain representation, harmonic forcing. General forcing, convolution, and response spectra. Computational techniques for solving simple vibration problems. Prer., MATH 3400, MAE 2102, CS 1150 or equivalent.
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MAE 4155 - Introduction to Composite Materials 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Polymer, metal and ceramic matrix composites. Anisotropic and orthotropic elasticity, rotation and layering of laminas, properties of laminate structures. Failure theories: Tsai-Hill and Tsai-Wu. Hygrothermal and piezoelectric strains/stresses in composites. Computation of composite behavior. Prer., MAE 2101, MAE 3201 and MATH 3130.
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MAE 4160 - Computational Analysis of Structures 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The Finite Element Method will be introduced as a computational approach to both analyze and optimize structures. Students will implement basic FEA components in MATLAB and use a commercial software package for advanced applications. Prer., MAE 3201, MATH 3130, MATH 3400, CS 1090 (or equivalent). Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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MAE 4210 - Fracture Mechanics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Fundamental concepts of structure failure. Stress intensity, energy criterion, cracking, and damage tolerance. Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics: stress concentrations, Griffith energy, energy release rates, K/G and J-integrals, crack trip plasticity. Plane stress/strain, and mixed-mode failure. Prer., MATH 3130, MATH 3400 and MAE 2102. Meets with MAE 5205.
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MAE 4316 - Propulsion 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Basic concepts of aerospace propulsion. Foundational concepts of thermodynamics, compressible flow, and boundary layer theory. Characteristics, operation and analysis of turbine engines. Characteristics, operation and analysis of rocket engines. Prer., MAE 2301 and MATH 3400.
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MAE 4320 - Sustainable Energy Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Application of energy systems with a focus on sustainability. Fundamentals of sustainability. Principles of sustainable applications in energy production. Energy system designs including (but not limited to) solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass. Fundamentals of economics and political ramifications of sustainable energy applications. Prer., MAE 3302.
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MAE 4402 - Intermediate Dynamics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Kinematics, relative motion, and rotation of particles and rigid bodies, including inertia tensors, Euler’s angles and equations. Variational principles, work, energy expressions, and Lagrange’s equations. Electrical circuits and electromechanical systems. Prer., MAE 2104, MATH 3130, and MATH 3400.
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MAE 4410 - Fundamentals of Astrodynamics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Development and application of the fundamental principles of astrodynamics to satellite motion. Study of coordinate systems, time keeping, computation of orbits, and introduction to perturbation theory. Prer., MAE 2102 and MATH 3130.
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MAE 4415 - Flight Dynamics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced treatment of the flight dynamics of atmospheric flight vehicles and spacecraft. Rigorous development of non-linear equations of motion, including environmental and propulsive forces. Linearization via small-perturbation methods - limitations. Transient response, stability, natural modes. Intro to simulation techniques. Prer., MAE 3401 and MAE 4402. Meets with MAE 5415.
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MAE 4421 - Automatic Control of Aerospace and Mechanical Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the automatic control of aerospace and mechanical systems. Aero/Mech systems modeling,aircraft/spacecraft; computational analysis via Matlab; frequency-domain techniques for analysis and synthesis; root-locus, Bode, Nyquist. Time-and- frequency-domain relationships. Mech/Aero System simulation. Prer., MAE 3401, MATH 3130, and MATH 3400.
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MAE 4425 - Space Environment 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to properties and effects of the environment in which spacecraft and astronauts must operate. Intensive coverage given to earth-sun-lunar system. Topics include earth’s environment, ionosphere, atmosphere chemistry, radiation belts, magnetosphere, aurora, geomagnetic storms, celestial background, and recent bioastronautic effects. Prer., PES 1120 or equivalent and MATH 3400. Meets with MAE 5091.
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MAE 4450 - Robotics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Dynamics, kinematics, and automatic control of robotic devices. Force and position control, path planning. Prer., MATH 3130, MATH 3400, MAE 3401, and MAE 4421. Meets with MAE 5450.
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MAE 4455 - Flight Mechanics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A fundamental study of the trajectory dynamics of aerospace vehicles operating in the atmosphere (aircraft and missiles). Rigid-body equations of motion; vehicle-carried coordinate systems; aerodynamic and propulsive forces; maneuvering flight; introduction to trajectory simulation. Prer., MAE 3135, MAE 4402, MATH 313 and MATH 3400. Meets with MAE 5455.
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MAE 4460 - GPS Principles and Applications 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Course will focus primarily on GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) navigation system and its limits and applications in navigation on earth and near-space. Effects of atmospheric propagation will be included. Surveys of usage for such navigational systems to the military and civilian sectors will be given. Prer., MAE 4410/5410 and MATH 3810 or ECE 3610. Meets with MAE 5460.
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MAE 4506 - Engineering Simulation 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the essential elements of stochastic simulation including discrete, continuous and hybrid simulations models. A practical hands-on course illustrating concepts and principles through use of a flexible, advanced, higher-order simulation software package (SLAM II). Illustrates cost-saving techniques resulting from simulation studies of manufacturing systems. Prer., MATH 3130 and MATH 3400. Graduate standing. Meets with MAE 5095.
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MAE 4510 - Engineering Design I 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Design principles with the realistic constraints of economy, safety, reliability, aesthetics, ethics andsocial impact. Project and team organization to meet design goals. Professional oral and written communication of the design through presentations, memos, reports, and e-mail. Prer., ENGL 3090, senior standing. Meets with MAE 5510.
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MAE 4511 - Engineering Design II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Project laboratory for the senior or graduate student for the design of a mechanical or electromechanical component, with emphasis on the identification, selection, design, and simulation or fabrication of the component. a successful project is required for completion of the course. Prer., MAE 4510 and instructor’s consent. Meets with MAE 5511.
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MAE 4541 - Cellular Manufacturing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Cellular manufacturing has become an essential part of most world-class strategies. Investigation of analysis design and implementation of high-performance manufacturing cells. Topics include: key cell design issues, simulation in cell design, techniques for economic evaluation, group technology, just-in-time strategies, and team building in cellular manufacturing. Prer., MAE 3560, MAE 4561, and MAE 4506. Meets with MAE 5574.
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MAE 4542 - Contemporary Issues in Manufacturing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to world class manufacturing including interaction with customers and suppliers, integrated and concurrent manufacturing, and just-in-time production meeting customer requirements, using case analysis, field study, and experiential learning. Prer., MAE 3560, MAE 4561, and MAE 4506. Meets with MAE 5575.
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MAE 4550 - Space Mission Analysis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Survey of various spacecraft bus systems, and tradeoffs needed to satisfy the space-mission requirements. Spacecraft subsystems considered include communications, data handling, power, thermal, structures, sensors, and mechanisms. Prer., MAE 4410/5410, MAE 4425 or MAE 5091.
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MAE 4561 - Analysis and Design of Experiments 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Statistical methods to design experiments for the design of effective manufacturing systems. Balanced treatment of traditional and modern techniques in experiment design, with emphasis on real-world applications. Processes of planning, collecting data, and analyzing the data are covered. Prer., Senior or graduate standing and either ECE 3610 or MATH 3810. Meets with MAE 5571.
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MAE 4610 - Design and Development of Medical Devices 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the design and development of medical devices. Topics include: engineering design process, human factors, biomaterials, quality control, clinical studies and regulatory bodies. Case studies illustrate successes and failures. Serves students and professionals interested in medical device related fields. Prer., MAE 3501, senior standing or instructor consent.
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MAE 5011 - Engineering Analysis I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced engineering mathematics, including series solutions for ordinary differential equations (ODEs), Laplace transforms, linear algebra, vector calculus, and Fourier series. Prer., Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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MAE 5012 - Engineering Analysis II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Topics of advanced engineering mathematics, including partial differential equations, complex number theory and analysis, power series, and conformal mapping. Prer., MAE 5011.
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MAE 5050 - Product Design: Taking an Idea From Paper to Production 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Covers all aspects of creating a consumer product from brainstorming to final packaging and marketing plan.Students will learn how to evaluate ideas from a business perspective to determine ultimate sales feasibility and how to prototype and design theirmarketable product. Prer., Graduate standing; juniors or seniors with permission.
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MAE 5085 - Space Communications 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Fundamentals of digital data transmission; noise characterizations and calculations; communications link calculations; error probabilities for basic digital modulation schemes - BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, MSK, serial MSK; system degradations, carrier and clock recovery; multiple access techniques - FDMA, TDMA, CDMA; packet satellite networks; “Orbital” parameters; comparison of satellite communication systems with fiber optic links. Prer., PES 1110, MATH 1350 or equivalent.
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MAE 5090 - Space Mission Operations 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course describes the relationship between the operations concept and the other elements of a space mission and covers the various functions associated with a space mission. These functions include mission planning, trajectory analysis, navigation, payload operations, spacecraft operations, data processing, communications, training, and management. Students learn how to translate mission objectives and requirements into a viable operations concept. The course covers key cost, technical, and schedule drivers and develops methods for determining key space mission operations design parameters (dataflow diagrams, orbit maneuvers, communication links, and spacecraft and payload commanding). Prer., MAE 4410/5410.
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MAE 5091 - Space Environment 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to properties and effects of the environment in which spacecraft and astronauts must operate. Intensive coverage given to earth-sun-lunar system. Topics include earth’s environment, ionosphere, atmospheric chemistry, radiation belts, magnetosphere, aurora, geomagnetic storms, celestial background and recent bioastronautic effects. Prer., PES 1120 or equivalent and MATH 3400. Meets with MAE 4425.
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MAE 5092 - Remote Sensing in Space 3 Credits (Minimum)
Covers fundamental technology for various remote sensing techniques. These techniques cover optical, infrared, microwave and nuclear sensors and imaging systems as appropriate. Background effects and effects of propagation through the atmosphere are included as well as trade-offs of systems and platform capabilities.
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MAE 5093 - Systems Engineering 3 Credits (Minimum)
Focus on the Systems Engineering life-cycle process and the derivation of engineering/technical requirements from customer/operational requirements. Analytical tools which support fielding of effective systems consistent with developed requirements will be covered. Major emphasis will be placed on systems reliability and life-cycle costing.
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MAE 5110 - Solid Mechanics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Fundamental applied elasticity. Theory of stress and strain and stress-strain-temperature relationships. Inelastic materials. Energy methods: stationary PE, Castigliano’s theorem. Classical problems in elasticity. Flat plates, stress concentrations, fracture, contact mechanics, and creep. Prer., MATH 4470 and MAE 4402/MAE 5493.
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MAE 5115 - Plates and Shells 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Static and dynamic analysis of beams, arches, rings, plates, and shell structures. Development of coordinates, strain, stress-strain relationships, forces and moments, boundary conditions, and equations of motion using Hamilton’s theorem. Solutions by exact and computational techniques. Prer., MATH 4470, MAE 4150/MAE 5190 and MAE 4402/MAE 5493.
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