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OregonCollege
State University
of Engineering
The College of
Engineering at
Oregon State
University grew out
of a department
established in
1889. Its purpose is
to provide a quality
education for
students entering
the engineering
profession. It has
awarded more than
24,000 degrees.
The reputation that
its graduates have
established in
industry, business,
and government
through their
imaginative work
and leadership
attests to the
accomplishments of
the college in
providing a sound
education.
T
he college offers degrees in
engineering, computer science,
construction engineering
management, engineering
physics and radiation health physics.
Students may choose engineering majors
from biological, chemical, civil, computer,
electrical and electronics, environmental,
industrial and manufacturing, mechanical,
and nuclear engineering. Educational
preparation for land surveying, a licensed
profession in all states, is offered through
civil engineering. Forest engineering is
offered by the College of Forestry.
rary issues, and the impact of engineering actions and solutions in a societal
and global context; and to develop an
understanding of their professional
and ethical responsibilities.
4. Develop the ability of students to
formulate and solve problems, to
integrate and synthesize knowledge,
and to think creatively, leading to the
capability to analyze and design
components, processes, or systems;
plan and carry out experiments
effectively; and troubleshoot and
modify processes and systems.
THE ENGINEERING PROFESSION
Engineering is the profession in which
knowledge of the mathematical and
natural sciences gained through education
and practice is applied with judgment to
develop ways to economically utilize the
materials and forces of nature for the
benefit of humankind. It is a licensed
profession in all of the states of the U.S.A.,
and educational programs must meet high
professional standards. Engineers are not
only responsible for planning, designing,
manufacturing, construction, and
management, but also for the safety and
welfare of the public that relies on their
work.
PREPARING FOR AN
ENGINEERING CAREER
To prepare for the practice of engineering,
students complete an accredited program
of study leading to a bachelor of science
degree in an established engineering field.
Each engineering curriculum requires 192
credits and includes a balance of courses in
mathematics, science, liberal arts, engineering science, and engineering design.
Upon graduation, engineering students
are eligible to take the Fundamentals of
Engineering Examination of the State
Board of Engineering Examiners in any
state. After passing the examination and
completing four years of progressively
responsible engineering work, graduates
are eligible to take the professional
engineering license examination of the
state in which they intend to practice.
Although some fields of industrial and
government employment do not require
formal professional licensure, the educational preparation for the bachelor’s
degree is a necessity for virtually all such
employment.
Preparation for the professional practice
of land surveying follows a pattern of
education, experience, examination, and
professional licensure similar to that
required for professional engineering
practice.
Students completing the radiation
health physics degree will be eligible to
take part I of the Certified Health Physics
(CHP) Examination of the American Board
of Health Physics after one year of applied
health physics practice. After six years of
responsible professional experience in
health physics, graduates will be eligible to
take part II of the CHP examination.
MISSION AND GOALS
The college’s undergraduate educational
mission is to provide high quality
engineering programs that prepare
students for successful careers, lifelong
learning, and service to their profession
and society. OSU engineering graduates
will be known for their technical competence and creativity; for their ability to
apply, adapt, and extend their knowledge
to solve a wide variety of problems; and
for their effective communication skills.
Their education will provide them with an
understanding of the ways in which the
humanities, social sciences, basic sciences,
and technology interact to affect society.
These programs will foster an environment that stimulates learning and
promotes diversity.
The college’s undergraduate programs
have four goals:
1. Educate students thoroughly in
mathematics, basic science and
engineering sciences relevant to their
discipline’s professional work, including fundamental concepts, experimental techniques, methods of analysis,
and computational applications.
2. Develop the ability of students to
communicate effectively and to work
collaboratively in diverse team
environments.
3. Develop in students an awareness of
the historical evolution of knowledge
and technical applications, the state of
current professional practice, their
need for lifelong learning, contempo-
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Courses included in the freshman and
sophomore years comprise a pre-professional program of study that produces a
solid foundation for professional program
studies at the junior, senior, and advanced
degree levels. The pre-professional
program may be taken at Oregon State
University or at any accredited college or
university that offers equivalent courses
transferable to OSU.
101 Covell Hall
Oregon State
University
Corvallis, OR
97331-2411
(541) 737-5236
E-mail: info@
engr.oregonstate.edu
http://
engr.oregonstate.edu
ADMINISTRATION
Ronald L.
Adams
Dean
737-7722
ronald.lynn.adams@
oregonstate.edu
Gordon M.
Reistad
Associate Dean
Operations
737-3086
gordon.reistad@
oregonstate.edu
Chris A. Bell
Associate Dean
Research and
Graduate Studies
737-1598
chris.a.bell@
oregonstate.edu
Roy C. Rathja
Assistant Dean
Academic Affairs,
737-5236
roy.rathja@
oregonstate.edu
John E. Shea
Head Adviser
737-5236
john.shea@
oregonstate.edu
College of Engineering
The required pre-professional courses
in the program listings are designated
with a (E). These courses must be
completed before the student is eligible
for admission to the professional
program. The other courses listed are
important and may constitute prerequisites for junior-level courses.
All engineering programs have the
same required pre-professional courses.
This allows the flexibility of selecting a
major after one or two years of study.
Other majors offered by the college have
different required pre-professional
courses appropriate to that major.
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
The professional program consists of
various curricula offered at the junior
and senior levels that are designed to
prepare students for a professional career.
Each curriculum provides an opportunity for specialization through judicious
selection of elective courses. However, to
become fully versed in a specialty
requires additional study at the graduate
level.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Pre-professional Program
Admission to the pre-professional
program requires that students meet
general university admission requirements, as published in the OSU General
Catalog. Students admitted to the preprofessional program are assigned to the
department of their choice for advising
and program planning.
Professional Program
Enrollment in professional program
courses is restricted to those students
who have clearly demonstrated an
ability to achieve the high standards
required for professional studies. It is
limited in each curriculum by the
number of students who can be served
by the faculty and the facilities of that
curriculum.
Students must apply to the College of
Engineering for admission to the
professional program prior to the start of
their junior year. To apply, grades of
“C–” or better and a minimum of
2.25 cumulative GPA must be earned in
required classes. Students must also
complete at least 80 credits, including all
required courses, prior to the term for
which they are being admitted. Admission may require a higher GPA if the
number of students applying exceeds a
program’s capacity.
Students who have completed their
pre-professional studies at a college or
university other than Oregon State
University must apply both to the OSU
Office of Admissions for admission to
OSU and to the College of Engineering
for admission to the professional
program. Application forms and
information on policies and programs
are available from the College of
Engineering.
CHOOSING A MAJOR
The selection of a major is often difficult
for students who have not had close
association with engineering activities.
Students should not be overly concerned
with this problem since the preprofessional curricula of all engineering
programs during the freshman year are
essentially equivalent. This flexibility
allows students to change majors during
the freshman year without loss of
progress. Engineering students who are
unsure about their choice for a major are
advised to register in pre-general
engineering until they make a decision.
The final selection of a major is a
significant milestone in a student’s life.
This choice has a lifetime effect on his or
her professional career. Students are
advised to study the options carefully
and to take full advantage of the
counseling available.
ENGINEERING SCIENCE
Each engineering curriculum includes a
number of courses that are appropriate
for all engineering students. Because of
their commonality, these are called
engineering science courses.
Engineering sciences have their roots in
mathematics and basic science and serve
as a bridge between science and engineering. They involve the application of
scientific methods to practical engineering
situations and lead to solutions of
problems that are fundamental in analysis,
design, and synthesis.
“Sophomore standing in engineering”
refers to a student registered in an
accepted program, who has completed
45 credits (with minimum grades of
“C–”), including MTH 251, MTH 252,
plus three additional science or mathematics courses listed in an engineering
curriculum. Many engineering courses
require sophomore standing in engineering as a prerequisite.
INTERNATIONAL DEGREE
Undergraduate majors in engineering
can earn a second degree in international studies. See the International
Education section of this catalog for
more information.
GRADUATE STUDY
Because of the growing complexity of
modern engineering practice, graduate
study is important for those students
who wish to specialize. Students who
have established satisfactory undergraduate records and who are looking
for the greatest opportunity in their
professional field should consider
continuation of their education beyond
the baccalaureate degree. Study for the
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Master of Science (MS) degree normally
requires one or two years. The Doctor of
Philosophy (PhD) degree requires three
to four additional years.
ACCREDITATION
Professional standards are assured by
periodic inspection of the college by offcampus teams operating under the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology, Inc. (ABET). The engineering curricula at Oregon State University
are accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Civil, electrical, and mechanical
engineering were first accredited in
1936; chemical engineering in 1942;
industrial engineering in 1950; nuclear
engineering in 1973; computer engineering and industrial engineering (manufacturing) in 1985; environmental
engineering in 1998; and computer
science, forest engineering, and radiation health physics in 2003. The
industrial engineering (manufacturing
option) was renamed manufacturing
engineering in 2003. The construction
engineering management program was
accredited in 1980 by the American
Council for Construction Education
(ACCE).
FOREST ENGINEERING
See College of Forestry. Also see College of
Forestry for information on the Civil
Engineering-Forest Engineering program.
METALLURGICAL
ENGINEERING
Metallurgical engineering can be an
emphasis area at the senior level in
mechanical engineering. A cooperative
program exists with the University of
Idaho to provide a degree specifically in
metallurgical engineering.
MINING ENGINEERING
A cooperative program with the
University of Idaho. For information, see
the head adviser in the College of
Engineering.
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BIOENGINEERING
John P. Bolte, Interim Head
116 Gilmore Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-3906
(541) 737-2041
E-mail: info-bre@engr.orst.edu
Web site: http://bioe.orst.edu
FACULTY
Professors CuencaI, EnglishI, Selker
Associate Professors Bachelet, Bolte,
Chaplen, ElyI,Godwin, HellicksonI
Assistant Professors Andrews, Upson,
Wykes
I
=Licensed Professional Engineer.
Undergraduate Minors
Biological Engineering
Irrigation Engineering
Graduate Major
Bioresource Engineering (MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Bioprocessing
Biological Systems Analysis
Food Engineering
Postharvest Preservation and Processing
Water Quality
Water Resources
Graduate Minor
Bioresource Engineering
The Department of Bioengineering at
OSU is involved in teaching, research
and extended education relevant to the
application of engineering analysis to
biological, ecological and hydrological
systems. The department has strength in
graduate training and research and offers
both an MS and PhD degree in
Bioresource Engineering. The graduate
degree program is focused on the
professional development of engineers
and the analysis of environmental
systems, hydrology and water resources.
Activities within the department include
water resource analysis, fate and
transport of biologically relevant
chemicals, bioreactor design and
analysis, watershed analysis and resource
management, simulation modeling of
ecological and biological systems,
regional and global hydrology, geographical information systems for
environmental modeling, and the study
of the preservation and storage of fresh
fruits.
BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
MINOR (28)
A minor in biological engineering is
available to any undergraduate student
accepted in a professional engineering
program.
Required
BB 350. Elementary Biochemistry (4)
BI 212. *Principles of Biology (4)
BIOE 221. Biology for Engineering Majors
(4)
BIOE 457, BIOE 458. Bioreactors I, II (3,3)
BIOE 462. Bioproduct Recovery (4)
MB 230. *Introductory Microbiology (4)
IRRIGATION ENGINEERING
MINOR (30)
A minor in irrigation engineering is
available to any undergraduate student
accepted into the professional engineering program. This minor enables
engineering students to be exposed to
the agricultural, biological, and engineering sciences needed to specialize in
agricultural and food related industries.
Engineering (17)
Required
BRE 433. Irrigation System Design (4)
CE 311. Fluid Mechanics (4)
CE 313. Hydraulic Engineering (4)
Electives
BRE 471. Biosystems Modeling Techniques
(3)
CE 412. Hydrology (3)
CE 417. Hydraulic Engineering Design (4)
ST 314. Intro to Statistics for Engineers (3)
Science (13)
Required
CSS 200. Crop Science Basics (3)
CSS 305. Principles of Soil Science (4)
CSS 306. Problem Solving: Soil Science
Applications (1)
Elective
BI 212. *Principles of Biology (4)
BOT 331. Plant Physiology (5)
MB 230. *Introductory Microbiology (4)
BIORESOURCE ENGINEERING
(MAg, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Bioprocessing, biological systems
analysis, food engineering, postharvest
preservation and processing, water
quality, water resources
The Department of Bioengineering offers
graduate programs leading to the Master
of Science and Doctor of Philosophy
degrees.
The Bioresource Engineering program
serves at the interface of life sciences and
engineering. Bioresource engineering is
the application of engineering and life
science principles and problem-solving
techniques to the optimum use and
sustainability of biological resources.
The curriculum is engineering-based
with strong emphasis on the life
sciences. Courses focus on biological
systems modeling, bioprocess engineering, thermophysical and molecular
properties of biological materials,
regional hydrologic analysis, groundwater systems, irrigation and water resource
optimization. The department concen-
trates its research effort on two major
thrusts: bioprocess engineering and
water resources engineering. Specific
research topics in biosensors, molecularlevel biosystems analysis, nanosensors,
biomolecular separations, food engineering, food quality preservation, energy
conservation during storage, and
thermal property and food quality
modeling. Research topics in water
resources engineering include constructed wetland treatment systems, crop
growth modeling, optimum irrigation
management, crop-water requirements,
groundwater and subsurface contaminant transport, hydrologic modeling,
agricultural and ecological systems
analysis, geographical information
systems, artificial intelligence technologies, livestock production odor control,
livestock waste treatment, and nonpoint source water pollution control.
For more information write: John P.
Bolte, Interim Head, Department of
Bioengineering, OSU, Corvallis, OR
97331-3906.
BIORESOURCE ENGINEERING
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
adviser.
COURSES
BRE 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
BRE 407. SEMINAR (1-16).
BRE 409. PRACTICUM (1-2).
BRE 432/BRE 532. LIVESTOCK HOUSING AND
WASTE MANAGEMENT (3). Basics in where, how,
and why one would build, insulate, and ventilate
livestock buildings. Manure and waste water
collection, treatment, storage, and utilization.
Offered alternate years.
BRE 433/BRE 533. IRRIGATION SYSTEM
DESIGN (4). Principles of soil physics and plant
water use applied to irrigation system design.
Design of gravity, pressurized, and trickle irrigation
systems, improving on-farm water management,
performance characteristics of pumps and other
irrigation equipment. PREREQ: ENGR 332. Lec/
lab. Offered alternate years.
BRE 439. IRRIGATION PRINCIPLES AND
PRACTICE (4). Survey of irrigation systems,
system configurations, factors that influence
irrigation efficiency, crop water requirements,
energy requirements, pumps, irrigation scheduling.
For non-engineers. Lec/lab COREQ: Pre-calculus.
BRE 448. NON-POINT SOURCE POLLUTION
ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL (3). Quantitative
description of the processes whereby pollutants of
natural and man-made origin enter and adversely
impact the quality of surface and groundwater
resources. Integrates hydrologic understandings
with those of water quality dynamics. Utilizes
alternate analytical techniques to design abatement
and evaluation strategies as well as tools for
interaction with the regulatory process.
BRE 452/BRE 552. FOOD ENGINEERING I (4).
Service course for non-engineering majors.
Conservation of mass and energy and
fundamentals of fluid dynamics with application to
food processing. PREREQ: MTH 251, PH 201.
BRE 453/BRE 553. FOOD ENGINEERING II (4).
Service course for non-engineering majors.
Thermodynamics and heat transfer applied to food
processing. Field trips may be required. PREREQ:
BRE 452/BRE 552.
College of Engineering
BRE 471/BRE 571. BIOSYSTEMS MODELING
TECHNIQUES (3). Development of mathematical
models of biological and ecological systems; linear
and nonlinear systems analysis; simulation of
random processes; model solution and analysis
techniques. PREREQ: BRE 470/BRE 570 or
equivalent.
BRE 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BRE 499H. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16). Topic is
“Irrigation Management After 7,000 Years.”
PREREQ: Honors College approval required.
BRE 501. RESEARCH (1-16).
BRE 503. THESIS (1-16).
BRE 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
BRE 506. PROJECTS (1-16).
BRE 507. SEMINAR (1). Section 1: Graduate
Student Orientation Seminar to acquaint new
graduate students about graduate school and
departmental requirements, policies and
expectations, and departmental research programs.
Section 2: Graduate Research Publication Seminar
to expose students to requirements for successful
proposals and publication of research results.
Section 3: Oral Presentation Improvement. A highly
participatory educational effort designed to improve
performance in presenting research reports,
technical papers and in responding to oral
examination questions.
BRE 512. PHYSICAL HYDROLOGY (3).
Principles of hydrologic processes and the
integration of these processes into the hydrologic
cycle. Topics include atmospheric processes,
precipitation and runoff, storm response in
streamflow on a watershed scale, and major
concepts in groundwater systems. PREREQ: One
year of calculus.
BRE 514. GROUNDWATER HYDRAULICS (3).
Principles of groundwater flow and chemical
transport in confined and unconfined aquifers,
aquifer testing and well construction. Design of
dewatering and contaminant recovery systems,
properties of aquifers. PREREQ: MTH 252.
CROSSLISTED as CE 514 and GEO 514.
BRE 525. STOCHASTIC HYDROLOGY (3). Study
the elements of randomness embedded in the
hydrological processes with emphasis on time
series analysis, stationarity, periodic/trend
component, stochastic component, time series
synthesis, ARMA model, spatial sampling and
scale variability. PREREQ: BRE 512.
CROSSLISTED as CE 525. Offered alternate years.
BRE 540. FIELD AND LABORATORY
TECHNIQUES IN SUBSURFACE HYDROLOGY
(1-3). Tools and methods employed to characterize
hydrologic properties of subsurface systems. Use
of GPR, TDR, resistivity, and methods of
determining hydraulic conductivity, sorptivity, bulk
density, and other fundamental hydrologic
properties. Must be taken in conjunction with BRE
542. CROSSLISTED as CE 540.
BRE 542. VADOSE ZONE TRANSPORT (4).
Introduction to the physical and hydraulic properties
involved in flow from the soil surface to
groundwater. Classical infiltration equations will be
derived and presented with exact and approximate
solutions. Attention is focused on application to
pollutant transport and recent advances in nonideal flow. PREREQ: MTH 254.
BRE 544. OPEN CHANNEL HYDRAULICS (4).
Steady, uniform, and nonuniform flow in natural and
artificial open channels; unsteady flow; interaction
of flow with river structures; and computational
methods. PREREQ: CE 313. Offered alternate
years. CROSSLISTED as CE 544.
BRE 548. NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION
ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL (3). Quantitative
description of the processes whereby pollutants of
natural and man-made origin enter and adversely
impact the quality of surface and groundwater
resources. Integrates hydrologic understandings
with those of water quality dynamics. Utilizes
alternate analytical techniques to design abatement
and evaluation strategies as well as tools for
interaction with the regulatory process.
BRE 549. REGIONAL HYDROLOGIC MODELING
(3). Challenges in regional scale water resource
analysis and management with emphasis on
application to production agriculture. Application of
geostatistical techniques to spatially variable
systems and remote sensing to large-scale water
resource systems. Development of soil-wateratmosphere-plant models. Analysis of
evapotranspiration estimating methods. PREREQ:
BRE 512, MTH 256. Offered alternate years.
BRE 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BRE 601. RESEARCH (1-16).
BRE 603. THESIS (1-16).
BRE 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
BRE 606. PROJECTS (1-16).
BRE 607. SEMINAR (1-16).
BRE 699. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
EAC/ABET Accredited
Kenneth J. Williamson, Head
103 Gleeson Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-2702
(541) 737-4791
E-mail: che@oregonstate.edu
Web site: http://che.oregonstate.edu/
FACULTY
Professors Kimura, McGuireI
Associate Professors Bothwell, Jovanovic,
Koretsky, LevienI, Peattie, Rochefort,
Rorrer
Assistant Professor Chang
Linus Pauling Engineers Morgan,
Hackleman
I
=Licensed professional engineer.
Undergraduate Major
Chemical Engineering (BS)
Options
Biochemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Science
Chemical Process Control and Data
Management
Chemical Process Engineering Option
Environmental Process Engineering
Information Technology Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Microelectronics Processing
Micro-energy and Chemical System
Engineering
Premedical
Bioengineering (BS)
Graduate Major
Chemical Engineering (MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Chemical Engineering
Graduate Minor
Chemical Engineering
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Chemical engineering is the study and
modeling of systems where heat and
fluid flow are coupled with chemical
reaction. Examples of systems are the
human body, ground water, the atmosphere, the ocean, and chemical reactors.
Natural systems are measured and
modeled in order to understand present
and future behavior. Man-made systems
are specifically designed to convert raw
materials into more useful products.
Making useful products requires using
mathematics and science to plan,
develop, design, operate, and improve
processes. Some processes are micro
scale, as in computer chip manufacturing, and some are large scale, as in
petroleum refining. Typical products
from these processes include computer
chips, solar cells, batteries, pharmaceuticals, plastics, synthetic fibers, composite
materials, pulp and paper, and consumer
products ranging from detergents to
cosmetics. Chemical engineers find
employment in large high-tech companies, environmental consulting firms,
large commodity companies and small
software companies. Employment
prospects for graduates in Oregon and
the Pacific Northwest are strong.
The mission of the Department of
Chemical Engineering is to work in
partnership with its professional
constituents in order to graduate
students immediately prepared for
professional practice, whether they be in
industry, government, academia or
nonprofit organizations.
The goals of the department are the
same as those for the College of
Engineering.
The curriculum is designed to meet
these goals through course content and
high levels of faculty-student interaction. An endowment supports two
faculty members from industry–Linus
Pauling Engineers–who are dedicated to
infusing concepts of professional
practice into the curriculum. Together,
they bring 58 years of engineering and
managerial practice to their 100 percent
teaching and job placement positions.
Faculty members teach all classes,
averaging 40 students, and most
laboratories, which are limited to
15 students. The department works
closely with its professional advisory
board and alumni to implement a
process of continuous improvement in
education. Students are actively
encouraged to participate in the College
of Engineering Co-op Program (MECOP)
and in summer internships.
BIOENGINEERING
The Bioengineering undergraduate
program (initiated in 1997 as biological
engineering) provides solid background
in biology (anatomy and physiology,
biochemistry, molecular and cellular
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biology), chemistry, physics and math,
in addition to the engineering sciences.
Upper-level course work in bioengineering includes analysis and design of
bioprocesses involving genetically
engineered cells, and plant and animal
cell cultures, and the recovery of
products from bioreactors, as well as
bioinstrumentation, biomaterials and
biomechanics. Students may select
among the various upper-division
courses, and choose a capstone-design
experience in biomedical engineering or
biotechnology, depending on their
interests. Graduates have the ability to
formulate and solve problems with
medical relevance, including the design
of devices and systems to improve
human health, as well as to contribute
to the rapidly growing biotech industry.
The department’s undergraduate
educational mission is to provide a high
quality engineering program that
prepares students for successful careers,
lifelong learning, and service to their
profession and society. In particular, the
department seeks to provide the biotech
and biomedical industries, as well as
clinical institutions, government
agencies and universities, with highly
qualified professionals whose unique
expertise will foster the continued
viability and growth of these entities.
OSU bioengineering graduates will be
known for their technical competence
and creativity; for their ability to apply,
adapt, and extend their knowledge to
solve a wide variety of problems; and for
their effective communication skills.
Their education will provide them with
an understanding of the ways in which
the humanities, social sciences, basic
sciences, and technology interact to
affect society. This program will foster an
environment that stimulates learning
and promotes diversity.
The goals of the Bioengineering
undergraduate program are to:
1. Educate students thoroughly in
mathematics, basic sciences and
engineering sciences relevant to
bioengineering, including fundamental concepts, experimental
techniques, methods of analysis, and
computational applications.
2. Develop students’ abilities to
formulate and solve problems,
integrate and synthesize knowledge
and think creatively in order to
effectively plan and execute experiments and contribute to design,
analysis and improvement of
components, processes, or systems.
3. Develop students’ abilities to
communicate effectively and to work
collaboratively in diverse teams.
4. Develop students’ awareness of the
evolution of knowledge and technical applications, the state of current
professional practice, contemporary
issues, the impact of engineering
actions in a societal and global
context, their professional and
ethical responsibilities, and the need
for lifelong learning.
BIOENGINEERING
(BS, CRED, HBS)
The Bioengineering undergraduate
program provides a solid background in
biology (anatomy and physiology,
biochemistry, molecular and cellular
biology), chemistry, physics and math,
in addition to the engineering sciences.
Upper-level course work in bioengineering includes analysis and design of
bioprocesses involving genetically
engineered cells and the recovery of
products from bioreactors, as well as
bioinstrumentation, biomaterials and
biomechanics. Students select among
the various upper-division courses and
then complete a capstone-design
experience. Graduates have the ability to
formulate and solve problems with
medical relevance, including the design
of devices and systems to improve
human health, as well as to contribute
to the rapidly growing biotech industry.
The department’s undergraduate
educational mission is to provide a high
quality engineering program that
prepares students for successful careers,
lifelong learning, and service to their
profession and society. In particular, the
department seeks to provide the biotech
and biomedical industries, as well as
clinical institutions, government
agencies and universities, with highly
qualified professionals whose unique
expertise will foster the continued
viability and growth of these entities.
OSU bioengineering graduates will be
known for their technical competence
and creativity; for their ability to apply,
adapt, and extend their knowledge to
solve a wide variety of problems; and for
their effective communication skills.
Their education will provide them with
an understanding of the ways in which
the humanities, social sciences, basic
services, and technology interact to
affect society. This program will foster an
environment that stimulates learning
and promotes diversity.
The goals of the Bioengineering
undergraduate program are to:
1. Educate students thoroughly in
mathematics, basic sciences and
engineering sciences relevant to
bioengineering, including fundamental concepts, experimental
techniques, methods of analysis, and
computational applications.
2. Develop students’ abilities to
formulate and solve problems,
integrate and synthesize knowledge
and think creatively in order to
effectively plan and execute experiments and contribute to design,
analysis and improvement of
components, processes, or systems.
3. Develop students’ abilities to
communicate effectively and to work
collaboratively in diverse teams.
4. Develop students’ awareness of the
evolution of knowledge and technical applications, the state of current
professional practice, contemporary
issues, the impact of engineering
actions in a societal and global
context, their professional and
ethical responsibilities, and the need
for lifelong learning.
First Year
BIOE 111. Bioengineering Orientation (1–3)
CHE 102. Introductory Chemical
Engineering Computation (3)
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)E
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
ENGR 112. Engineering Orientation II (3)E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–251. *Lifetime Fitness (various
activities) (1)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
MTH 253. Infinite Series and Sequences (4)E
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
WR 121. *English Composition (3)E
Second Year
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (3)
BIOE 211. Mass and Energy Balances (4)
CH 331, CH 332. Organic Chemistry (4,4)
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
ENGR 211. Statics (3)E
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)E
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)
MTH 255. Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 256. Applied Differential Equations (4)E
PH 212, PH 213. *General Physics with
Calculus (4,4)E
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
Third Year
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry (4,3)
BB 493, BB 494. Biochemistry Laboratory
(3,3)
CHE 311. Thermodynamic Properties and
Relationships (3)
CHE 323. Momentum and Energy Transfer (4)
ENGR 332, ENGR 333. Momentum,
Energy, and Mass Transfer (4,3)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
ST 314 Intro to Statistics for Engineers (3)
or ENGR 360. Industrial Statistical
Modeling (4)
Z 331. Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)
Bioengineering elective2(4)
Engineering elective (3)
Perspectives (3)
Fourth Year
Bioengineering electives (11)2
Bioscience electives (5)3
BIOE 407. Seminar (1–16)
BIOE 420. Social Ethics in Engineering (2)
College of Engineering
BIOE 490, BIOE 491. Bioengineering
Design I, II (3,3)
Free electives (5)
Perspectives (12)
Synthesis (6)
Footnotes
E =Required for entry into the professional
program.
2 =Approved engineering science elective from
departmental list.
3 =Approved technical electives from departmental
list.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(BS, CRED, HBS)
Students are required to declare one of
10 transcript-visible options. The options
allow students to group elective credits
into areas of specialization, enabling more
specific career opportunities.
The timing of courses for the degree
and options can be critical. Many
courses are taught one time per year.
Students are encouraged to declare their
major immediately upon enrollment at
the university. Options should be
declared as soon as possible. Transfer
students should attend OSU for their
sophomore year in order to graduate in
four years. Some options fix the courses
chosen in the university baccalaureate
core. Students are required to meet with
their adviser every term.
Elective course substitutions can be
made in any option with the approval of
the option advisers and the department
head.
Pre-Professional Chemical
Engineering
Freshman Year
CHE 101. Chemical Engineering
Orientation (3)
CHE 102. Introductory Chemical
Engineering Computation (3)E
CH 221. *General Chemistry (5)E
CH 222. *General Chemistry (5)
CH 223. *General Chemistry (5)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)E
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
WR 121. *English Composition (3)E
Biological Science baccalaureate core lab
course (4)
Perspectives (3)1
Sophomore Year
CH 331, CH 332. Organic Chemistry (4,4)
CHE 211. Material Balances and
Stoichiometry (3)
CHE 212. Energy Balances (3)
CHE 213. Material and Energy Balance
Applications (3)
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
ENGR 211. Statics (3)E
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)E
MTH 256. Applied Differential Equations (4)E
MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series
Methods (4)E
PH 212. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
WR 327. *Technical Report Writing (3)
Perspectives (3) 1
Professional Chemical Engineering
Junior Year
CH 441, CH 442. Physical Chemistry (3,3)
CHE 311. Thermodynamic Properties and
Relationships (3)
CHE 312. Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics (3)
CHE 323. Momentum and Energy Transfer
(4)
CHE 361. Data Acquisition and Process
Dynamics (3)
CHE 461. Process Control (3)
ENGR 332, ENGR 333. Momentum,
Energy and Mass Transfer (4,3)
Perspectives (6) 1
Synthesis (3)1
Option courses (10)
Senior Year
CHE 411. Mass Transfer Operations (4)
CHE 414. ^Chemical Engineering Lab (3)
CHE 415. Chemical Engineering Lab (3)
CHE 431, CHE 432. Chemical Plant Design
(3,3)
CHE 443. Chemical Reaction Engineering
(4)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2) 1
HHS 241–251. *Lifetime Fitness: (various
activities) (1) 1
Electives (2)
Option courses (11)
Perspectives (6) 1
Synthesis (3)1
Footnotes:
E=Required for entry into the professional
program.
1=Must be selected to satisfy the requirements of
the baccalaureate core.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
OPTION (21–22)
Students are required to declare one of
10 transcript-visible options. The options
allow students to group elective credits
into areas of specialization, enabling more
specific career opportunities.
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry (4,3)
BIOE 457. Bioreactors I (3)
BIOE 462. Bioproduct Recovery (4)
MB 230. *Introductory Microbiology (4)
Select one course from the following:
BB 493. Biochemistry Lab (3)
or BB 494 Biochemistry Lab (3)
BIOE 458. Bioreactors II (3)
Any 400- or 500-level BIOE course (3–4)
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
SCIENCE OPTION (21)
Students are required to declare one of
10 transcript-visible options. The options
allow students to group elective credits
into areas of specialization, enabling more
specific career opportunities.
For students planning to pursue a
master’s degree while pursuing a BSChe.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 and prior
approval by the department head is
required.
309
Advanced chemistry courses (300-level or
above) (3–8)
Advanced engineering science or design
(6)
Electives working toward graduate degree
(9–15)
CHEMICAL PROCESS CONTROL
AND DATA MANAGEMENT
OPTION (21)
Students are required to declare one of
10 transcript-visible options. The options
allow students to group elective credits
into areas of specialization, enabling more
specific career opportunities.
Select one:
CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
CH 428. Instrumental Analysis (4)
CH 467. Molecular Spectroscopy (4)
WSE 316. Wood and Fiber Chemistry (3)
Select four:
CHE 550. Advanced Process Control (3)
CHE 581. Selected Topics: Control (3)
ENGR 202. Electrical Fundamentals (3)
IE 355. Quality and Applied Statistics I (4)
IE 425. Industrial Systems Optimization (4)
IE 438. Industrial Process Control (3)
ME 431. Control Systems (3)
ME 452. Instrumentation (3)
MTH 342. *Linear Algebra (3)
Select one or two:
CHE 412. Mass Transfer Operations (3)
CHE 444. Thin Film Materials Processing (3)
CHE 445. Polymer Engineering and
Science (4)
CHE 525. Chemical Engineering Analysis (4)
IE 356. Quality and Applied Statistics II (4)
IE 411. Information Technologies (4)
IE 415. Simulation and Decision Support
Systems (4)
CHEMICAL PROCESS
ENGINEERING OPTION (22 PLUS)
Students are required to declare one of
10 transcript-visible options. The options
allow students to group elective credits
into areas of specialization, enabling more
specific career opportunities.
CHE 412. Mass Transfer Operations (3)
or BIOE 462. Bioproduct Recovery (4)
CH 428. Instrumental Analysis (3)
or CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
ENGR 321. Materials Science (3)
Select one:
CH 421. Analytical Chemistry (3)
or CH 422. Analytical Chemistry (3)
CH 467. Molecular Spectroscopy (4)
Select two:
CHE 445. Polymer Engineering and
Science (4)
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)
ENGR 490. Engineering Economic
Analysis (3)
IE 355. Quality and Applied Statistics I (4)
and/or IE 356. Quality and Applied
Statistics II (4)
ME 445. Intro to Combustion (3)
Select one of the following:
ENGR 465. *Systems Thinking and
Practice (4)
IE 471. Project Management in Engineering (3)
310
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS
ENGINEERING OPTION (22)
Students are required to declare one of
10 transcript-visible options. The
options allow students to group elective
credits into areas of specialization,
enabling more specific career opportunities.
CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
ENVE 321. ^Environmental Engineering
Fundamentals (4)
ENVE 431. Fate and Transport of
Chemicals in Environmental Systems (4)
MB 230. *Introductory Microbiology (4)
Select one:
BB 350. Elementary Biochemistry (4)
CH 422. Analytical Chemistry (3)
TOX 430. Chemical Behaviors in the
Environment (3)
Select one of the following:
CE 412. Hydrology (3)
ENGR 350. *Sustainable Engineering (3)
ENVE 421. Water and Wastewater
Engineering Characterization (4)
ENVE 422. Environmental Engineering
Design (4)
ENVE 425. Air Pollution Control (3)
ENVE 451. Environmental Regulations
and Hazardous Substance Management (4)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ENGINEERING OPTION (22–23)
Students are required to declare one of
10 transcript-visible options. The options
allow students to group elective credits
into areas of specialization, enabling more
specific career opportunities.
CS 151. Intro to C Programming (4)
IE 411. Information Technologies (4)
IE 412. Information Systems Engineering
(4)
IE 415. Simulation and Decision Support
Systems (4)
IE 416. Artificial Intelligence Systems for
Engineering (3)
or IE 413. Distributed Systems
Engineering (3)
Select one:
CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
CH 421. Analytical Chemistry (3)
or CH 422. Analytical Chemistry (3)
CH 428. Instrumental Analysis (4)
CH 467. Molecular Spectroscopy (4)
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING OPTION (21–22)
Students are required to declare one of
10 transcript-visible options. The options
allow students to group elective credits
into areas of specialization, enabling more
specific career opportunities.
CH 428. Instrumental Analysis (4)
or CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
CHE 445. Polymer Engineering and
Science (4)
CHE 444. Thin Film Materials Processing (3)
Select one:
CH 411. Inorganic Chemistry (3–4)
CH 421. Analytical Chemistry (3)
or CH 422. Analytical Chemistry (3)
CH 445. Physical Chemistry of Materials (3)
CH 448. Surface Chemistry (3)
CH 467. Molecular Spectroscopy (4)
Select two:
BIOE 450. Biomechanics (4)
BIOE 451. Biomaterials (4)
ECE 317. Electronic Materials (3)
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)
ENGR 321. Materials Science (3)
ENGR 322. Mechanical Properties of
Materials (4)
ME 479. Amorphous Materials (3)
ME 481. Thermodynamics of Solids (3)
ME 482. Rate Processes in Materials (3)
ME 483. Composite Materials (3)
ME 485. Intro to the Physics of Solids (3)
ME 588. Structure of Materials (3)
MICROELECTRONICS
PROCESSING OPTION (21–24)
Students are required to declare one of
10 transcript-visible options. The options
allow students to group elective credits
into areas of specialization, enabling more
specific career opportunities.
CHE 444. Thin Film Materials (3)
ECE 317. Electronic Materials and Devices
(3)
ECE 418. Semiconductor Processing (4)
Select one:
CH 435. Structure Determination by
Spectroscopic Methods (3)
CH 445. Physical Chemistry of Materials
(3)
CH 448. Surface Chemistry (3)
CH 450. Introductory Quantum Chemistry (3)
CH 467. Molecular Spectroscopy (4)
Select three:
CHE 405. Reading and Conference:
Electrochemical Reactors (4)
CHE 405. Reading and Conference:
Plasma Reactors (3)
CHE 445. Polymer Engineering and
Science (4)
CHE 540. Chemical Reactors I (4)
ECE 417. Basic Semiconductor Devices (3)
IE 355. Quality and Applied Statistics I (4)
IE 356. Quality and Applied Statistics II (4)
ME 482. Rate Processes in Materials (3)
ME 485. Intro to the Physics of Solids (3)
MICRO-ENERGY AND CHEMICAL
SYSTEM ENGINEERING OPTION
(21–22)
CHE 405. Reading and Conference: Survey
of MECS (3)
CHE 412. Mass Transfer Operations (3)
IE 432. Microfabrication Technology (3)
Select one:
CH 435. Structure Determination by
Spectroscopic Methods (4)
CH 448. Surface Chemistry (3)
CH 467. Molecular Spectroscopy (4)
Select two or more:
BI 466. Electron Microscopy (3)
CHE 514. Fluid Flow (4)
CHE 525. Chemical Engineering Analysis
(4)
CHE 540. Chemical Reactors I (4)
CHE 581. Selected Topics: Microreactors (3)
ENVE 451. Environmental Regulations and
Hazardous Substance Management (4)
IE 431. Meso-Scale Manufacturing (3)
ME 442. Thermal Management in
Electronic Systems (3)
PREMEDICAL OPTION (26–30)
BI 211. *Principles of Biology (3)
CH 337. Organic Chemistry Lab (3)
PH 213. *General Physics with Calculus (4)
PHL 444. *Biomedical Ethics (3)
Select two courses from below:
BB 350. Elementary Biochemistry (4)
BB 450. General Biochemistry (4)
BB 451. General Biochemistry (4)
CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
or CH 428. Instrumental Analysis (4)
Select two from the following:
BIOE 450. Biomechanics (4)
BIOE 451. Biomaterials (4)
BIOE 457. Bioreactors I (3)
BIOE 458. Bioreactors II (3)
BIOE 462. Bioproduct Recovery (4)
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Chemical engineering
The Department of Chemical Engineering offers graduate programs leading to
the Master of Science and Doctor of
Philosophy degrees. All programs are
tailored to individual student needs and
professional goals. A diversity of faculty
interests, broadened and reinforced by
cooperation between the department
and other engineering departments and
research centers on campus, makes
tailored individual programs possible.
The department originates and encourages programs ranging from those that
are classically chemical engineering to
those that are distinctly interdisciplinary.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
adviser.
BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
COURSES
BIOE 111. BIOENGINEERING ORIENTATION (3).
Introduction to the engineering profession in
general and bioengineering in particular; careers in
bioengineering; problem solving strategies.
BIOE 199. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BIOE 211. MASS AND ENERGY BALANCES (4).
Fundamentals of engineering calculations, and
presentation and analysis of experimental data.
Material and energy balances in systems that
involve biomolecules, tissues, and single multicellular
organisms. PREREQ: CH 221, MTH 252.
BIOE 299. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BIOE 399. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BIOE 399H. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16). PREREQ:
Honors College approval required.
BIOE 401. RESEARCH (1-16).
BIOE 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
BIOE 406. PROJECTS (1-16).
BIOE 407. SEMINAR (1-16).
College of Engineering
BIOE 420/BIOE 520. SOCIAL ETHICS IN
ENGINEERING (2). Examination of difference,
power, and discrimination in engineering education
and practice. PREREQ: Upper-division standing in
engineering.
BIOE 421/BIOE 521. PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING ETHICS (1). Introduction to
professionalism and ethics in engineering. Topics
include conflicts of interest, responsibility for public
health and safety, and trade secrets, among others.
PREREQ: Upper-division standing in engineering.
BIOE 430/BIOE 530. COMMUNITY LEARNING IN
BIOENGINEERING (1-4). Participation in
community educational outreach activities relevant
to bioengineering.
BIOE 450/BIOE 550. BIOMECHANICS (4).
Orthopedic biomechanical approach to bone and
joint loading. Engineering properties of bone and
soft tissue. Analysis of fractures, fracture fixation,
implants, friction, lubrication, and wear. PREREQ:
ENGR 213, Z 331.
BIOE 451/BIOE 551. BIOMATERIALS (4).
Fundamentals of materials science as applied to
biomedical engineering design. Characterization of
molecular, physical, and mechanical properties of
biomaterials with an emphasis on materials
selection and performance. PREREQ: ENGR 213,
Z 331.
BIOE 452/BIOE 552. BIOINSTRUMENTATION (4).
Design of electronic instrumentation for recording
and analysis of physiological signals. Topics include
transducers, signal-conditioning amplifiers and
filters, electrodes and electrochemistry, and
electrical safety. PREREQ: ENGR 201, Z 331.
BIOE 457/BIOE 557. BIOREACTORS I (3).
Analysis and design of bioprocesses using
microbial cell cultures. Emphasis is placed on
scale-up and scale-down, and the use of mixed
cultures. PREREQ: BB 451, MTH 256, or instructor
approval required.
BIOE 462/BIOE 562. BIOPRODUCT RECOVERY
(4). Application of basic mass transfer, reaction
kinetics and thermodynamic principles to
understanding, selection, and development of
strategies for the recovery of products from
bioreactors. PREREQ: BB 450, ENGR 333, or
instructor approval required.
BIOE 490. BIOENGINEERING DESIGN I (3).
Design of a device or process relevant to
applications in biotechnology, medicine, or related
bioscience-based practice. PREREQ: 8 credits of
400-level BIOE courses.
BIOE 491. BIOENGINEERING DESIGN II (3).
Design of a device or process relevant to
application in biotechnology, medicine, or related
bioscience-based practice. PREREQ: BIOE 490.
BIOE 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (16).
BIOE 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
CHE 102. INTRODUCTORY CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING COMPUTATION (3). Application of
programming to various topics in chemical
engineering. Lec/rec.
CHE 102H. INTRODUCTORY CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING COMPUTATION (3). Application of
programming to various topics in chemical
engineering. Lec/Rec. PREREQ: Honors College
approval required.
CHE 199. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
CHE 199H. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16). PREREQ:
Honors College approval required.
CHE 211. MATERIAL BALANCES AND
STOICHIOMETRY (3). Material balances, energy
balances, and thermophysical and thermochemical
calculations. PREREQ: General chemistry;
sophomore standing in engineering. COREQ: MTH
252. Must be taken in order. Lec/rec.
CHE 212. ENERGY BALANCES (3). Material
balances, energy balances, and thermophysical
and thermochemical calculations. PREREQ: CHE
211, general chemistry; sophomore standing in
engineering. Must be taken in order. Lec/rec.
CHE 213. MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCE
APPLICATIONS (3). Applications of material and
energy balance concepts covered in the previous
courses (or equivalent) with an emphasis on
chemical/biochemical/environmental process data
acquisition and analysis. Contextual learning is
emphasized through the laboratory component and
the use of process flow simulation, modeling, and
analysis software.
CHE 299. PROFESSIONAL WORKSKILLS (1-16).
CHE 299H. PROFESSIONAL WORKSKILLS (1-16).
PREREQ: Honors College approval required.
CHE 311. THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES AND
RELATIONSHIPS (3). Entropy, the second law of
thermodynamics, equations of state, and
thermodynamic network. PREREQ: MTH 256,
CHE 212.
CHE 312. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
THERMODYNAMICS (3). Thermodynamic
mixtures, fugacity, phase equilibrium, and chemical
reactions equilibrium. PREREQ: CHE 311, must be
taken in order, CH 440.
CHE 323. MOMENTUM AND ENERGY
TRANSFER (4). Fundamentals and application of
momentum and energy transfer phenomena to
designing industrial chemical engineering
equipment. PREREQ: MTH 256, CHE 211, CHE
212. COREQ: CHE 311.
CHE 361. DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESS
DYNAMICS (3). Fundamental principles of process
dynamics and instrumentation used in the control
of process variables such as pressure, temperature
and flow rate. PREREQ: MTH 256, ENGR 201,
ENGR 332.
BIOE 650. INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL
MEDICINE I (3). Patient interviews, organization
and communication of clinical information and
familiarization with diagnostic instruments and
techniques. PREREQ: PhD student in BIOE.
CHE 401. RESEARCH (1-16).
BIOE 651. INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL
MEDICINE II (3). Clinical decision making and
broader issues involved in patient care. Experiential
learning relevant to medical practice in the hospital,
clinic, office, and community settings. PREREQ:
BIOE 650.
CHE 406. PROJECTS (1-16).
BIOE 652. CLINICAL MEDICINE PRACTICUM
(3). A one-month internship with in-depth exposure
to an area of medical technology and its impact on
clinical care. PREREQ: BIOE 651.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
COURSES
CHE 101. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
ORIENTATION (3). Department of Engineering
orientation. Lec/rec.
CHE 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
CHE 405H. READING AND CONFERENCE (116). PREREQ: Honors College approval required.
CHE 410. INTERNSHIP (1-16).
CHE 411/CHE 511. MASS TRANSFER
OPERATIONS (4). Mass transfer operations;
design of separation processes. Must be taken in
order. PREREQ: CHE 212, CHE 312, ENGR 333,
CH 442. Lec/rec.
CHE 412/CHE 512. MASS TRANSFER
OPERATIONS (3). Mass transfer operations;
design of separation processes. Must be taken in
order. PREREQ: CHE 212, CHE 312, ENGR 333,
CH 442. Lec/rec.
CHE 414. ^CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
LABORATORY (3). Unit operations and unit
processes; preparation of technical reports. Must
be taken in order. PREREQ: CHE 411, CHE 443.
(Writing Intensive Course)
311
CHE 414H. ^CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
LABORATORY (3). Unit operations and unit
processes; preparation of technical reports. Must
be taken in order. PREREQ: CHE 411, CHE 443;
Honors College approval required. (Writing
Intensive Course)
CHE 415. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
LABORATORY (3). Unit operations and unit
processes; preparation of technical reports. Must
be taken in order. PREREQ: CHE 411, CHE 443.
CHE 415H. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
LABORATORY (3). Unit operations and unit
processes; preparation of technical reports. Must
be taken in order. PREREQ: CHE 411, CHE 443;
Honors College approval required.
CHE 416/CHE 516. RADIOCHEMISTRY (3).
Selected methods in radiochemical analysis.
Actinide chemistry, activation analysis, radionuclide
solvent extraction, and microbial reactions with
radionuclides. Designed for majors in chemistry,
chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, and
radiation health physics. PREREQ: CH 201 and CH
202 and CH 205 or equivalent or CH 221 and CH
222 and CH 223 and CH 224 and CH 225 and CH
226 or CH 224H and CH 225H and/or instructor
approval required. CROSSLISTED as CH 416/CH
516, NE 416/NE 516, RHP 416/RHP 516.
CHE 431/CHE 531. CHEMICAL PLANT DESIGN
(3). Design of chemical plants and chemical
engineering equipment. PREREQ: CHE 212, CHE
411, CHE 443, ENGR 390.
CHE 432/CHE 532. CHEMICAL PLANT DESIGN
(3). Design of chemical plants and chemical
engineering equipment. PREREQ: CHE 212, CHE
411, CHE 443, ENGR 390.
CHE 443/CHE 543. CHEMICAL REACTION
ENGINEERING (4). Design of chemical reactors
for economical processes and waste minimization.
Contacting patterns, kinetics and transport rate
effects in single phase and catalytic systems.
PREREQ: MTH 256, CH 442, CHE 312, ENGR
333.
CHE 444/CHE 544. THIN FILM MATERIALS
PROCESSING (4). Solid state devices are based
on the patterning of thin films. This lecture and lab
course is primarily an introduction to the technology
associated with processing thin films. Topics
include chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor
deposition, plasma etching, and thin-film
characterization. COREQ: CHE 443. PREREQ:
Instructor approval required.
CHE 445/CHE 545. POLYMER ENGINEERING
AND SCIENCE (4). Polymer engineering and
science with an emphasis on practical applications
and recent developments. Topics include polymer
synthesis, characterization, mechanical properties,
rheology, and processing at a level suitable for
most engineering and science majors. PREREQ:
CH 334, CH 335, CH 336 or equivalent, MTH 256
and/or junior standing in engineering or science.
Lec/lab.
CHE 461. PROCESS CONTROL (3). Analog and
digital control methods and control strategies in the
chemical process industries. PREREQ: MTH 256,
CHE 361.
CHE 501. RESEARCH (1-16).
CHE 503. THESIS (1-16).
CHE 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
CHE 506. PROJECTS (1-16).
CHE 507. SEMINAR (1-16). One-credit seminar
graded P/N.
CHE 510. INTERNSHIP (1-16).
CHE 514. FLUID FLOW (4). Fundamentals of fluid
dynamics for Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids;
flow through porous media; two-phase flow. Lec/rec.
CHE 520. MASS TRANSFER (4). Diffusion in
gases, liquids, solids, membranes, and between
phases. Effects of reactions on mass transfer. Mass
transfer rates by convection and dispersion. Rates
312
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of combined heat and mass transfer. Must be taken
in order.
CHE 525. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
(4). Modeling of physical and chemical processes;
mathematical analysis of models with appropriate
advanced techniques.
CHE 537. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
THERMODYNAMICS I (4). Applications of the
fundamental laws of thermodynamics to complex
systems. Properties of solutions of non-electrolytes.
Phase and chemical equilibrium.
CHE 540. CHEMICAL REACTORS I (4). Catalysis,
reactions coupled with transport phenomena.
Reactors for high tech applications.
CHE 571. ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
PROCESSING (3). Technology, theory, and
analysis of processing methods used in integrated
circuit fabrication. PREREQ: Graduate standing or
instructor approval required. Offered alternate
years.
CHE 572. PROCESS INTEGRATION (3). Process
integration, simulation, and statistical quality control
issues related to integrated circuit fabrication.
PREREQ: ECE 511. Offered alternate years.
CHE 573. ELECTRONIC MATERIALS AND
CHARACTERIZATION (3). Physics and chemistry
of electronic materials and methods of materials
characterization. PREREQ: Graduate standing or
instructor approval required. Offered alternate
years.
CHE 581. SELECTED TOPICS (3). Non-sequence
course designed to acquaint students with recent
advances in chemical engineering. Topics vary from
term to term and from year to year. May be
repeated for credit.
CHE 603. THESIS (1-16).
CHE 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
CHE 606. PROJECTS (1-16).
CIVIL, CONSTRUCTION,
AND ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
Kenneth J. Williamson, Head
202 Apperson Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-2302
(541) 737-4934
E-mail: ce_advising@engr.orst.edu
Web site: http://ccee.oregonstate.edu
FACULTY
Professors BellI, HuberI, HudspethI, IstokI,
KlingemanI, LaytonI, SchultzI, SempriniI,
VinsonI, WilliamsonI, YehI , YimI
Associate Professors Cox, Dickenson,
Hunter-ZaworskiI, LundyI, MillerI,
Nelson, RoggeI, SillarsI
Assistant Professors Baker, Dolan,
GambateseI, Haller, HigginsI, Li, OzkanHaller, Wildenschild, Wood, ZaworskiI
I
=Licensed Professional Engineer
Undergraduate Majors
Civil Engineering (BA, BS)
Options
Environmental Engineering
Earth Information Science and
Technology (EIST)-See Interdisciplinary
Studies
Forest Engineering-Civil Engineering
(BS) (See the College of Forestry
for information.)
Construction Engineering
Management (BA, BS)
Options
Earth Information Science and
Technology (EIST)-See Interdisciplinary
Studies
Environmental Engineering (BA, BS)
Minors
Environmental Engineering
Earth Information Science and
Technology (EIST)-See
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduate Majors
Civil Engineering (MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Civil Engineering
Construction Engineering Management
(MS only)
Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering (soil
mechanics and foundation engineering)
Ocean Engineering
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
(hydraulics, hydrology, management,
planning)
Ocean Engineering (MOcE)
Graduate Area of Concentration
Ocean Engineering
Graduate Minors
Civil Engineering
Ocean Engineering
CIVIL ENGINEERING
EAC/ABET Accredited
Civil engineering is a diverse professional field with discipline specialties in
structures, transportation, water supply
and water pollution control, environmental engineering, geotechnical
engineering, hydrology, hydraulics and
water resources, surveying, ocean
engineering, and engineering planning
and economics. All CE students receive
basic instruction in all disciplines, with
the option for additional elective courses
in desired areas. The program is supported by highly qualified faculty and
staff that maintain the programs and
facilities at the highest level of quality.
The civil engineering curriculum
within the Department of Civil,
Construction, and Environmental
Engineering (CCEE) prepares students
for professional and responsible
engineering positions with business,
industry, consulting firms, and government. It includes the basic sciences,
social sciences, humanities, communica-
tion skills, engineering sciences, and
engineering design in order to teach
students an integrated approach to
practical solutions.
Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, state-of-the-art education to
prepare students for professional and
responsible engineering positions with
business, industry, consulting firms or
government. Our program educational
objectives are to:
• Provide a compelling education
based in the natural sciences,
mathematics, engineering sciences,
and the fundamental paradigms,
concepts, understandings, applications, and knowledge of civil
engineering.
• Develop students’ abilities through
their education to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information; solve
engineering problems and be
prepared for modern civil engineering design.
• Provide education for modern
professional practice, including the
abilities for effective communication, collaborative work in diverse
teams, ethical decision making,
successful management of personal
and professional career objectives,
and continual development through
lifelong learning and professional
involvement.
• Prepare our graduates for either
immediate employment or continuation into a graduate program in a
specialty area of civil engineering.
• Provide students with knowledge of
contemporary societal issues and a
sensitivity to the challenges of
meeting social, environmental, and
economic constraints within a global
community.
Our goals are those that are common
across the College of Engineering (see
college statement on mission and goals),
as well as that of enabling our graduates
to be work-ready in all areas of civil,
construction, and environmental
engineering through an integrated
design-based program offering hands-on
experiences and actual work experiences.
Education in the basic sciences occurs
primarily in the freshman and sophomore years. Engineering science is
introduced at the sophomore year and
continues through to graduation with a
combination of required courses and
technical electives. Completion of the
OSU baccalaureate core provides
experience in the humanities, social
sciences, and other nontechnical areas as
additional preparation for a student’s
profession and life.
Design is the essence of civil engineering. It is introduced during the freshman
and sophomore orientation courses and
developed further at the junior and
College of Engineering
senior level, culminating in a team
approach to solution of open-ended,
realistic problems drawn from the
faculty’s professional experience.
Courses with design content include
those with “design” in their titles. A
more detailed explanation of the design
experience and design course sequences
is contained in the “Civil Engineering
Advising Guide,” which may be
obtained from the department or viewed
on the department’s Web site at http://
ccee.oregonstate.edu/programs/advising/
guides.html.
The CCEE Department offers an
undergraduate minor and option in
Environmental Engineering that provide
education in water pollution, air
pollution, solid wastes and hazardous
wastes. (See Environmental Engineering
in this catalog.)
The Earth Information Science and
Technology (EIST) option and minor,
described in the Interdisciplinary Studies
section of this catalog, offers course
work in surveying and mapping.
The growing complexity of modern
engineering practice requires further
specialization in one or more engineering disciplines. This is generally attained
through postgraduate study. The CCEE
Department offers MS and PhD degree
programs in civil engineering, construction engineering management, environmental engineering, geotechnical
engineering, ocean engineering,
structural engineering, transportation
engineering, and water resources
engineering.
A unique Master of Ocean Engineering
(MOcE) program also is available.
Areas of concentration may be
combined to form an integrated civil
engineering MS program or MS and PhD
minors.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
(BA, BS, CRED, HBA, HBS)
Pre-Civil Engineering
Freshman Year
Approved biological science (4)5
CE 101, CE 102, CE 103. Civil,
Construction, and Environmental
Engineering Orientation (1,1,1)5
CH 201E, CH 202. *Chemistry for
Engineering Majors (3,3)5
CH 205. Chemistry for Engineering Majors
Lab (1)5
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)1,E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
or NFM 232. Nutrition and Lifetime
Fitness (2)1
HHS 241–HHS 251. *Lifetime Fitness
(various options) (1)1
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)E
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
313
WR 121. *English Composition (3)1E
Perspectives (6)1
Free elective (2)
through either department. See College
of Forestry.
Sophomore Year
SURVEYING AND MAPPING
(GEOMATICS)
Graduates of Civil Engineering are
eligible to take the Fundamentals of
Land Surveying Examination in pursuit
of the Professional Land Surveying
license by selecting courses as follows.
CE 202. Computers in Civil, Construction,
and Environmental Engineering (3)E
CE 245. Engineering Graphics and Design
(3)5
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
ENGR 211. Statics (3) E
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3) E
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)5
MTH 256. Applied Differential Equations (4)E
MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series
Methods (4)E
PH 212, PH 213. *General Physics with
Calculus (4,4)E
ST 314. Intro to Statistics for Engineers (3) 5
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)1
Free electives (1)
Perspectives (6) 1
Science elective (2)
TOTAL (96)
Professional Civil Engineering
Junior Year
CE 311. Fluid Mechanics (4)
CE 313. Hydraulic Engineering (4)
CE 321. Civil Engineering Materials (4)
CE 361. Surveying Theory (4)
CE 372. Geotechnical Engineering I (4)
CE 373. Geotechnical Engineering II (4)
CE 381, CE 382. Structural Theory I, II (4,4)
CE 383. Design of Steel Structures (4)
CE 392. Introduction to Highway
Engineering (4)
ENVE 321. Environmental Engineering
Fundamentals (4)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
Free Electives (1)
Senior Year
ENGR 311. Thermodynamics (3)
CE 412. Hydrology (3)
CE 419. Civil Infrastructure Design (4)
CE 454. ^Civil and Environmental
Engineering Professional Practice (3)
CE 481. Reinforced Concrete I (4)
CE 491. Transportation Engineering (4)
Free elective (1)
Perspectives (3) 1
Synthesis (6)1
Technical electives (17)
TOTAL (96)
Footnotes:
E= Required for entry into the professional
program.
1= Must be selected to satisfy the requirements of
the baccalaureate core.
5= Prerequisite for several upper-division courses.
Recommended for completion prior to entry into
the professional program.
CIVIL ENGINEERING-FOREST
ENGINEERING
A five-year dual-degree program in civil
engineering and forest engineering is
offered jointly by the Departments of
Civil, Construction, and Environmental
Engineering in the College of Engineering and Forest Engineering in the
College of Forestry. Advising is done
CE 361. Surveying Theory (4)
Plus four courses from the following for a
total of 16 upper-division credits:
CE 365. Highway Location and Design (3)
CE 406. Global Positioning Systems (1)
CE 461/CE 561. Photogrammetry (3)
CE 463/CE 563. Control Surveying (4)
CE 465/CE 565. Oregon Land Survey Law
(3)
CE 469/CE 569. Property Surveys (3)
EARTH INFORMATION SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY OPTION
(for Civil Engineering and Construction
Engineering Management majors)
For more information about the Earth
Information Science and Technology
option and minor, see Interdisciplinary
Studies.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
OPTION (21)
CCEE students may elect a transcriptvisible Environmental Engineering
option. A minimum of 21 credits is
required. Students from other departments may earn an Environmental
Engineering minor by completing the
21 credits required for the option plus
6 additional credits of required and
elective courses. See Environmental
Engineering Option.
For more information about the
Environmental Engineering option,
see Environmental Engineering.
Option Core Courses (21)
CH 123. *General Chemistry (5)
or CH 223. *General Chemistry (5)
ENVE 421. Water and Wastewater
Characterization (4)
ENVE 422. Environmental Engineering
Design (4)
ENVE 431. Fate and Transport of
Chemicals in Environmental Systems (4)
ENVE 451. Environmental Regulations
and Hazardous Substance Management (4)
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
MANAGEMENT
ACCE Accredited
David F. Rogge, Program Coordinator
202 Apperson Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-2302
(541) 737-2006
E-mail: ce_advising@engr.orst.edu
Web site: http://ccee.oregonstate.edu
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Oregon State University
Undergraduate Major
Construction Engineering
Management (BS, BA)
The Department of Civil, Construction,
and Environmental Engineering offers
BA and BS degrees in Construction
Engineering Management (CEM). This
unique program blends principles of
basic science, engineering, and technology with a strong component of
business subjects to prepare graduates
for a productive career in the construction industry.
The CEM program is built on a
rigorous four-year curriculum that
emphasizes practical applications as well
as basic principles. Students are given
many hands-on experiences in the
laboratory and are involved in numerous
field trips as a supplement to their
classroom activities. A more detailed
explanation of the CEM Program is
contained in the “Construction Engineering Management Advising Guide,”
which may be viewed on the
department’s Web site at http://
ccee.oregonstate.edu/programs/advising/
guides.html.
Graduate study in construction
engineering management is listed under
Civil Engineering.
SURVEYING AND MAPPING
(GEOMATICS)
Construction engineering management
graduates are eligible to take the
Fundamentals of Land Surveying
Examination by completing CEM 263,
Plane Surveying; CE 365, Highway
Location and Design; and three courses
from the following list for a total of 16
credits.
CE 406/CE 506. Global Positioning
Systems (1)
CE 461/CE 561. Photogrammetry (3)
CE 463/CE563. Control Surveying (4)
CE 465/CE 565. Oregon Land Survey Law (3)
CE 469/CE 569. Property Surveys (3)
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
MANAGEMENT (BS, BA)
Pre-Construction Engineering
Management
Freshman Year
CE 101, CE 102, CE 103. Civil,
Construction, and Environmental
Engineering Orientation (1,1,1)5
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)1E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
or NFM 232. Nutritional and Lifetime
Fitness (2)1
HHS 241–HHS 251. *Lifetime Fitness
(various options) (1)1
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General Physics
(5,5,5)E
WR 121. *English Composition (3)1E
Approved biological science (4)5
Perspectives (9)1
Sophomore Year
BA 211. Financial Accounting (4)E
BA 213. Managerial Accounting (4)5
BA 230. Business Law I (4)
BA 275. Quantitative Business Methods
(4)E
CE 202. Computers in Civil, Construction,
and Environmental Engineering (3)E
CE 245. Engineering Graphics and Design
(3)1E
CEM 263. Plane Surveying (3)E
CH 201. Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(3)5
ECON 201. *Intro to Microeconomics (4)1
ECON 202. *Intro to Macroeconomics (4) 1
ENGR 211. Statics (3)E
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)E
PHL 205. *Ethics (4)1
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)1
Free electives (1)
TOTAL (98)
Professional Construction
Engineering Management
Junior Year
Required Business Elective (4)
BA 352. Organizational Behavior (4)
CE 321. Civil Engineering Materials (4)
CE 365. Highway Location and Design (3)
CEM 311. Hydraulics (4)
CEM 341, CEM 342. Construction
Estimating (4,4)
CEM 343. Construction Planning and
Scheduling (4)
CEM 381. Structures I (4)
CEM 383. Structures II (4)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
FE 315. Soil Engineering (4)
or CE 372. Geotechnical Engineering I (4)
Free electives (2)
Senior Year
Required Business elective (4)
BA 453. Human Resources Management (4)
CE 424. Contracts and Specifications (4)
CEM 407. Seminar (1,1,1)
CEM 441. Heavy Civil Construction
Management (4)
CEM 442. Building Construction
Management (4)
CEM 443. ^Project Management for
Construction (4)
CEM 471. Electrical Facilities (4)
CEM 472. Mechanical Facilities (3)
H 385. Safety and Health Standards and
Laws (3)
Required COMM elective (3)
Synthesis (6)1
TOTAL (94)
Footnotes
E = Required for entry into the professional
program.
1 =Must be selected to satisfy the requirements of
the baccalaureate core.
5 = Prerequisite for several upper-division courses.
Recommended for completion prior to entry into
the professional program.
EARTH INFORMATION SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY OPTION
(for Civil Engineering and Construction
Engineering Management majors)
For more information about the Earth
Information Science and Technology
option and minor, see Interdisciplinary
Studies.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
EAC/ABET Accredited
Kenneth J. Williamson, Program
Coordinator
202 Apperson Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-2302
(541) 737-4934
E-mail: ce.advising@engr.orst.edu
Web site: http://ccee.oregonstate.edu
Undergraduate Major
Environmental Engineering (BA, BS)
Minor
Environmental Engineering
The Department of Civil, Construction,
and Environmental Engineering (CCEE)
offers BA and BS degrees in environmental engineering (ENVE). The department
also offers an undergraduate Environmental Engineering option for civil
engineering students and a minor in
environmental engineering.
The ENVE program draws upon a
strong foundation in the basic sciences
and prepares students for environmental
engineering careers in consulting,
industry, and state and local governments. It is a rigorous program incorporating course work in civil and chemical
engineering, water and wastewater
treatment, hazardous substance management, air pollution, and environmental
health.
The concept of environmental
engineering design is introduced during
the freshman year, with most of the
design skills developed at the junior and
senior level. Training culminates in a
team approach to solution of openended, realistic problems that incorporate aspects of economics, process
operation and maintenance, process
stability and reliability, and consideration of constraints. A more detailed
explanation of the design experience
and design course sequences is contained in the “Undergraduate Advising
Guide for the Environmental Engineering Program,” which may be obtained
from the department or viewed on the
department’s Web site at http://
ccee.oregonstate.edu/programs/advising/
guides.html.
College of Engineering
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(BA, BS)
Pre-Environmental Engineering
Freshman Year
CE 101, CE 102, CE 103. Civil,
Construction, and Environmental
Engineering Orientation (1,1,1)5
CH 221E, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)5
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
or NFM 232. Nutrition and Lifetime
Fitness (2)1
HHS 241–HHS 251. *Lifetime Fitness
(various options) (1)1
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)E
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
WR 121. *English Composition (3)E
Perspectives (6)
Sophomore Year
CE 202. Computers in Civil, Construction,
and Environmental Engineering (3)E
CE 245. Engineering Graphics and Design
(3)5
CHE 211. Material Balances and
Stoichiometry (3)5
or BIOE 211. Mass and Energy Balances
(4)5
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
ENGR 211. Statics (3)E
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)E
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)5
MB 230. *Introductory Microbiology (4)
MTH 256. Applied Differential Equations
(4)E
MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series
Methods (4)E
PH 212. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
ST 314. Intro to Statistics for Engineers (3)5
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)1
Free Electives (2)
Perspectives (3)1
TOTAL (97)
Professional Environmental
Engineering
Junior Year
BI 370. Ecology (3)
CE 311. Fluid Mechanics I (4)
CE 313. Hydraulic Engineering (4)
CE 372. Geotechnical Engineering I (4)
CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
CH 331. Organic Chemistry (4)
ENGR 311. Thermodynamics (3)
ENGR 332, ENGR 333. Momentum,
Energy, and Mass Transfer (4,3)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
ENVE 321. Environmental Engineering
Fundamentals (4)
Free electives (2)
Perspectives (6)
Senior Year
CE 412. Hydrology (3)
CE 419. Civil Infrastructure Design (4)
CE 454. ^Civil and Environmental
Engineering Professional Practice (3)
ENVE 421. Water and Wastewater
Characterization (4)
ENVE 422. Environmental Engineering
Design (4)
ENVE 425. Air Pollution Control (3)
ENVE 431. Fate and Transport of
Chemicals in Environmental Systems (4)
ENVE 451. Environmental Regulations and
Hazardous Substance Management (4)
Synthesis (6)1
Technical electives (12)
TOTAL (95)
Footnotes
E = Required for entry into the professional
program.
1 =Must be selected to satisfy the requirements of
the baccalaureate core.
5 = Prerequisite for several upper-division courses.
Recommended for completion prior to entry into
the professional program.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
MINOR (27)
Minor Core Courses (21)
CH 123. *General Chemistry (5)
or CH 223. *General Chemistry (5)
ENVE 421. Water and Wastewater
Characterization (4)
ENVE 422. Environmental Engineering
Design (4)
ENVE 431. Fate and Transport of
Chemicals in Environmental Systems (4)
ENVE 451. Environmental Regulations and
Hazardous Substance Management (4)
Additional core courses (6)
ENVE 321. ^Environmental Engineering
Fundamentals (4)
Approved electives (2)
Contact the CCEE Department for a list of
approved elective courses.
CIVIL ENGINEERING (MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Civil engineering, construction
engineering management (MS only),
environmental engineering,
geotechnical engineering (soil
mechanics and foundation
engineering), ocean engineering,
structural engineering, transportation
engineering, water resources
engineering (hydraulics, hydrology,
planning, management)
The Department of Civil, Construction,
and Environmental Engineering offers
graduate work leading to the Master of
Science, Master of Ocean Engineering,
and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The
MS and PhD degrees offer concentrations in construction engineering
management (master’s degree only),
environmental engineering,
geotechnical engineering (soil mechanics and foundation engineering), ocean
engineering (fall quarter entry only),
structural engineering, transportation
engineering, water resources engineering
(hydraulics, hydrology, planning,
management), and interdisciplinary
areas. For the MS degree, a thesis is
required in some areas, optional in
others. Areas of concentration can be
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combined to form an integrated civil
engineering MS program or MS and PhD
minors. A unique Master of Ocean
Engineering (MOcE) degree is also
available. Entry to the MOcE program is
in the fall quarter only.
The department also participates in
the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary
Studies program.
Degree programs prepare the student
for advanced-level entry into professional engineering practice and for
careers in research and teaching. Majors
within the department constitute
approximately two-thirds of the total
program. Minor fields may be selected
from departmental offerings in different
subject areas, from other engineering
disciplines, or from other fields of study
that support the major.
OCEAN ENGINEERING (MOcE)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Ocean engineering
The Department of Civil, Construction,
and Environmental Engineering offers
graduate work leading to the Master of
Science, Master of Ocean Engineering,
and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The
MS and PhD degrees offer concentrations in construction engineering
management (master’s degree only),
environmental engineering,
geotechnical engineering (soil mechanics and foundation engineering), ocean
engineering (fall quarter entry only),
structural engineering, transportation
engineering, water resources engineering
(hydraulics, hydrology, planning,
management), and interdisciplinary
areas. For the MS degree, a thesis is
required in some areas, optional in
others. Areas of concentration can be
combined to form an integrated civil
engineering MS program or MS and PhD
minors. A unique Master of Ocean
Engineering degree is also available.
Entry to the MOcE program is in the fall
quarter only.
The department also participates in
the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary
Studies program.
Degree programs prepare the student
for advanced-level entry into professional engineering practice and for
careers in research and teaching. Majors
within the department constitute
approximately two-thirds of the total
program. Minor fields may be selected
from departmental offerings in different
subject areas, from other engineering
disciplines, or from other fields of study
that support the major.
CIVIL ENGINEERING GRADUATE
MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
adviser.
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OCEAN ENGINEERING
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
adviser.
CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSES
CE 101/CE 102. CIVIL, CONSTRUCTION,
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
ORIENTATION (1). Description of civil and
environmental engineering and construction
management professions; problem solving;
communication skills. PREREQ: Enrollment in preengineering.
CE 201. CIVIL ENGINEERING II: ENGINEERING
GRAPHICS AND DESIGN (3). Introduces the
engineering design process and graphic skills that
are used by civil engineers. Topics include: design
process, geometric construction, multiviews,
sections, dimensioning, tolerances and engineering
drawing standards. Students participate in team
design projects and presentations. Graphic and
design projects from the areas of civil engineering.
CE 202. COMPUTERS IN CIVIL,
CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING (3). Use of microcomputers and
spreadsheet software in engineering problem
solving, graphical analysis and solutions. PREREQ:
Sophomore standing in engineering. Lec/lab.
CE 245. ENGINEERING GRAPHICS AND
DESIGN (3). Computer-aided drafting; graphic
communication, multiview and pictorial
representation, conceptual design, spatial analysis.
PREREQ: Sophomore standing in engineering.
Lec/rec/lab.
CE 311. FLUID MECHANICS I (4). Fluid
properties, fluid statics, fluid motion, conservation
of mass, momentum and energy for incompressible
fluids, dimensional analysis, civil engineering
applications.
CE 313. HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING (4).
Analysis of large civil engineering fluid systems
including conduit flow, multiple reservoirs, pipe
networks, pumps, turbines, open channel flow, and
hydraulic structures. PREREQ: CE 311.
CE 321. CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS (4).
Highway materials; aggregate, concrete and
asphalt. Standard test methods. PREREQ: ENGR
213, ST 314 or BA 275.
CE 361. SURVEYING THEORY (4). Use of
surveying equipment, Gaussian error theory
applied to measurements, calculations of position
on spherical and plane surfaces, state plane
coordinate systems, introduction to global
positioning systems.
CE 365. HIGHWAY LOCATION AND DESIGN (3).
Curve problems in highway design, including
circular, vertical, compound curves and spirals;
earth distribution analysis; preliminary office
studies; paper location procedures and field layout
problems. PREREQ: CE 361, CEM 263, or FE 308.
CE 372. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING I (4).
Basic soil mechanics including the identification
and classification of soil, compaction principles,
seepage and interpretation of pump tests, volume
change and shear strength. PREREQ: ENGR 213,
CE 311 or CEM 311.
CE 373. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING II (4).
Application of fundamental soil mechanics
principles to analyses of slope stability, retaining
structures, and foundation support. PREREQ: CE
372 or FE 315.
CE 381. STRUCTURAL THEORY I (4). Analysis of
statically determinate structures (beams, frames,
trusses, arches, and cables). Approximate analysis,
influence lines, deflections. PREREQ: ENGR 213.
CE 382. STRUCTURAL THEORY II (4). Analysis of
statically indeterminate structures (beams, frames,
trusses). Deflections. Energy methods, introduction
to matrix methods. PRE: CE 381
CE 383. DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES (4).
Introduction to design of steel members,
connections and structural systems. PREREQ: CE 382.
CE 392. INTRODUCTION TO HIGHWAY
ENGINEERING (4). Highway engineering
standards, geometric design, cross section and
roadside design, highway surfaces, pavement
design, highways and the environment, highway
construction and maintenance. PREREQ: ENGR
212, CE 361.
CE 401. RESEARCH (1-16).
CE 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
CE 406. PROJECTS (1-16).
CE 407. SEMINAR (1-3).
CE 407H. SEMINAR (1-3). Understanding
complexity and systems thinking. PREREQ:
Honors College approval required.
CE 408. WORKSHOP (1-3).
CE 410. INTERNSHIP (1-12).
CE 411/CE 511. OCEAN ENGINEERING (4).
Introduction to linear wave theory and wave forces
on piles. Guided design of wave gauge facility at
Coos Bay, Oregon, that requires synthesizing fluid
mechanics, structural design and foundation
design. PREREQ: CE 313 or CEM 311.
CE 412/CE 512. HYDROLOGY (3). Fundamentals
of hydrology, the hydrologic cycle, precipitation,
streamflow, hydrograph analysis and hydrologic
measurements. PREREQ: ST 314.
CE 415/CE 515. COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE
(3). Planning and design criteria of coastal
infrastructure, including breakwaters, jetties, sea
walls, groins, piers, submerged pipelines, harbor
design, and tsunami defense. Use of laboratory
models, numerical simulations, and field
observations for design. PREREQ: CE 313.
and environmental engineering majors within three
terms of graduation.
CE 456/CE 556. ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT (4). Environmental impact
analyses, assessments, and related laws affecting
engineering activities and project development. Use
of engineering analyses and ecological principles
to design projects and minimize their environmental
impact. PREREQ: Senior standing in engineering
or physical sciences.
CE 461/CE 561. PHOTOGRAMMETRY (3).
Geometry of terrestrial and vertical photographs,
flightline planning, stereoscopy and parallax,
stereoscopic plotting instruments, analytical
photogrammetry, orthophotography, introduction to
photo interpretation, and aerial cameras. PREREQ:
CE 361, CEM 263, or FE 308.
CE 463/CE 563. CONTROL SURVEYING (4).
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) theory,
networks, and fieldwork; control specifications,
methods and problems in obtaining large area
measurements; precise leveling; network
adjustments using least square techniques; field
instrument adjustments. PREREQ: CE 361, CEM
263, or FE 308.
CE 465/CE 565. OREGON LAND SURVEY LAW
(3). Introduction to U.S. public land survey; Oregon
state statutes, common law decisions, and
administrative rules dealing with boundary law;
case studies; unwritten land transfers; original and
resurvey platting laws; guarantees of title; deed
descriptions. PREREQ: CE 361, CEM 263, or
FE 308.
CE 466/CE 566. PHOTO INTERPRETATION (3).
Air photo interpretation and application to
engineering problems; factors responsible for the
formation and developments of artificial features
and geological land forms. PREREQ: CE 361,
CEM 263, or FE 308.
CE 417/CE 517. HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
DESIGN (4). Theory, planning, analysis, and design
of hydraulic structures. Application of basic
principles detailed analysis and design.
Engineering planning and design of water resource
systems. PREREQ: CE 313.
CE 469/CE 569. PROPERTY SURVEYS (3). U.S.
public land survey: restoration of corners,
subdivision of sections; topographic mapping;
subdivision and partition plats, resurvey plats,
subdivision design; introduction to LIS/GIS; field
astronomy. PREREQ: CE 361, CEM 263, or FE 308.
CE 419/CE 519. CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE
DESIGN (4). A capstone design project experience
exposing students to problems and issues similar
to those encountered in the practice of civil and
environmental engineering. Students should have
completed ALL other required courses in their
degree program prior to registering for this course.
CE 471/CE 571. FOUNDATIONS FOR
STRUCTURES (4). Criteria, theory, and practice of
design and construction for foundations of
structures; staged embankment construction and
design of preload fills; case history analysis; use of
in situ tests for geotechnical engineering.
PREREQ: CE 373.
CE 420/CE 520. ENGINEERING PLANNING (4).
The application of systems analysis to structuring,
analyzing, and planning for civil engineering
projects. Concept of the system and its
environment; setting goals, objectives, and
standards; evaluation criteria; solution generation
and analysis; and evaluation and optimization.
Project management using precedence node
diagramming; resource allocation and leveling;
time-cost trade-off; and PERT.
CE 476/CE 576. SOIL AND SITE IMPROVEMENT
(3). The application of soil reinforcement and
treatment methods for improving the performance
of soils in foundations, earth retention, and
drainage systems. Classification of geosynthetics,
functions, properties and tests, as well as ground
treatment methods for improving the strength and
volume change behavior of soils in situ. PREREQ:
CE 373 or FE 316.
CE 421/CE 521. MANAGING DELIVERY OF
CONSTRUCTED FACILITIES (4). Characteristics
of the construction industry and introduction to the
knowledge essential to understanding factors
bearing on the successful delivery of constructed
facilities.
CE 424/CE 524. CONTRACTS AND
SPECIFICATIONS (4). Fundamentals of
construction industry contracts, including technical
specifications, and issues related to time, money,
warranty, insurance, and changed conditions.
CE 454/CE 554. CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (3).
Engineering career paths; ethics and
professionalism; project planning, execution and
delivery; team building/ management; marketing
and proposals; engineering overseas; dispute
resolution; partnering; effective decision making;
uncertainty and risk analysis; and current industry
design and construction methods. PREREQ: Civil
CE 480/CE 580. SELECTED TOPICS IN
STRUCTURAL DESIGN (3). A critical examination
in depth of topics selected by the instructor from
among topics not covered in other structural design
courses. PREREQ: CE 481/CE 581. REC: CE 405/
CE 505.
CE 481/CE 581. REINFORCED CONCRETE I (4).
Basic principles of reinforced concrete design;
strength, stability, and serviceability criteria; design
of reinforced concrete members for flexure and
shear. Detailing, development length and splices.
PREREQ: CE 383.
CE 483/CE 583. BRIDGE DESIGN (3). AASHTO
specifications for bridge design; load models;
design for moving loads; design and analysis of
bridge decks and simple and continuous bridge
spans. PREREQ: CE 481/CE 581.
CE 485/CE 585. APPLIED STRUCTURAL
ANALYSIS (4). Development of matrix structural
analysis methods. Use of computer programs to
College of Engineering
analyze structures. Introduction to finite-element
method. PREREQ: CE 382.
CE 486/CE 586. PRESTRESSED CONCRETE (3).
Prestressed concrete analysis and design, systems
of prestressing, materials, economics. PREREQ:
CE 481/CE 581.
CE 488/CE 588. PROBABILITY-BASED
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (4). Application of
probability and statistics in the analysis and design
of civil and mechanical engineering systems.
Probabilistic modeling of loading and resistance.
Probability-based design criteria including load and
resistance factor design. PREREQ: ST 314 or
equivalent.
CE 489/CE 589. SEISMIC DESIGN (4). Design of
structures to resist the effects of earthquakes.
Introduction to structural dynamics, dynamic
analysis, seismic design philosophy, code
requirements, and detailing for steel and reinforced
concrete. PREREQ: CE 383, CE 481 or equivalent.
CE 491. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING (4).
Introduction to transportation engineering systems
characteristics, traffic estimation, comprehensive
transportation planning, highway economics, driver
and vehicle characteristics, highway operations and
capacity, signalization and control. Introduction to
intelligent transportation. PREREQ: CE 392, ST 314.
CE 492/CE 592. PAVEMENT STRUCTURES (4).
Design and rehabilitation of pavement structures for
streets, highways, and airports. PREREQ: CE 392.
CE 495. TRAFFIC OPERATIONS AND DESIGN
(3). Traffic operations and engineering; human and
vehicular characteristics; traffic stream
characteristics; highway capacity analysis;
intersection operation, control and design.
PREREQ: CE 491.
CE 501. RESEARCH (1-16).
CE 503. THESIS (1-16).
CE 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
CE 506. PROJECTS (1-16).
CE 507. SEMINAR (1-16).
CE 508. WORKSHOP (1-3).
CE 510. INTERNSHIP (1-12).
CE 514. GROUNDWATER HYDRAULICS (3).
Principles of groundwater flow and chemical
transport in confined and unconfined aquifers,
aquifer testing and well construction. Design of
dewatering and contaminant recovery systems.
PREREQ: MTH 252. CROSSLISTED as BRE 514
and GEO 514.
CE 518. GROUNDWATER MODELING (4).
Application of numerical methods to the solution of
water flow and solute transport through saturated
and unsaturated porous media. Analysis of
confined and unconfined aquifers. Computer
solution of large-scale field problems including
groundwater contamination and aquifer yield.
PREREQ: CE 514.
CE 522. CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
MANAGEMENT METHODS (3). Capital budgeting
and equipment policy, estimating and estimating
systems, cost and reporting systems, employee
motivation and construction market seasonality.
PREREQ: ENGR 390.
CE 523. ENGINEERING ECONOMIC PLANNING
(3). Planning of engineering facilities and
economical land use. LCDC and zoning. Selection
of alternatives and economic analysis and
evaluation. Benefit cost analysis plus retirement
and replacement analysis. PREREQ: ENGR 390.
CE 525. STOCHASTIC HYDROLOGY (3). Study
the elements of randomness embedded in the
hydrological processes with emphasis on time
series analysis, stationarity, periodic/trend
component, stochastic component, time series
synthesis, ARMA model, spatial sampling and
scale variability. CROSSLISTED as BRE 525.
CE 526. ADVANCED CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY
(3). Cement and concrete characteristics and
behavior; testing and quality control; mixture
design; construction techniques; maintenance and
rehabilitation techniques. PREREQ: CE 321.
CE 530. SELECTED TOPICS IN STRUCTURAL
ANALYSIS AND MECHANICS (3). A critical, indepth examination of topics selected by the
instructor from among topics not covered in other
structural analysis and mechanics courses. May be
repeated for a maximum of 9 credits on different
topics. PREREQ: Graduate standing.
CE 531. STRUCTURAL MECHANICS (3).
Theories of failure, multi-axial stress conditions,
torsion, shear distortions, energy methods of
analysis, beams on elastic foundations. Nonlinear
and inelastic behavior. PREREQ: Graduate
standing.
CE 532. FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS (3).
Applications of the finite element method to
structural analysis, fluid flow and elasticity
problems. Use and development of large finite
element computer programs. PREREQ: Graduate
standing.
317
modification; problem analysis; and impact
minimization. PREREQ: CE 313. Offered alternate
years.
CE 548. WATER QUALITY DYNAMICS (3). Mass
balance, advection and diffusion in streams, lakes
and estuaries; thermal pollution, heat balance,
oxygen balance, and eutrophication; mathematical
models; and numerical solutions. PREREQ: CE
311 or equivalent.
CE 570. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
PRACTICE (3). Development and management of
actual projects through the examination of case
histories; evaluation of geotechnical data;
development of design recommendations and
preparation of project reports. PREREQ: CE 471.
CE 572. IN-SITU AND LABORATORY TESTING
OF SOILS (4). Geotechnical site characterization
including in-situ testing, soil sampling, soil
identification, and laboratory tests for classification,
permeability, consolidation, and shear strength.
PREREQ: CE 471.
CE 533. STRUCTURAL STABILITY (3). Stability
theory and applications, with emphasis on design
of steel structures. PREREQ: CE 383 or equivalent.
CE 573. EARTH STRUCTURES (3). Analysis of
seepage and stability for slopes and earth dams.
Design and construction considerations for
embankments, earth dams, and their foundations.
Introduction to slope monitoring and
instrumentation. PREREQ: CE 471.
CE 534. STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS (4). Analytical
and numerical solutions for single, multi-degree of
freedom and continuous vibrating systems.
Behavior of structures, dynamic forces and support
motions. Seismic response spectra analysis.
PREREQ: Graduate standing.
CE 574. ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SOILS
(4). Introduction to soil genesis, clay mineralogy,
and sedimentation processes. Advanced
characterization of the permeability, volume
change, stress-strain behavior, and shear strength
characteristic of soils. PREREQ: CE 471.
CE 535. INTRODUCTION TO RANDOM
VIBRATIONS (4). Introduction to probability theory
and stochastic processes. Correlation and spectral
density functions. Response of linear systems to
random excitations. First excursion and fatigue
failures. Applications in structural and mechanical
system analysis and design. PREREQ: CE 534 or
equivalent.
CE 575. EARTH RETENTION AND SUPPORT (4).
Practical application of earth pressure theories to
retaining walls, bulkheads, culverts, and braced
excavations. Use of geosynthetics for earth
retention. PREREQ: CE 373.
CE 536. NONLINEAR DYNAMICS (4). Vibrations
in conservative and dissipative nonlinear systems
having finite degrees of freedom. Qualitative and
quantitative methods; harmonic balance, multiple
scales, averaging, perturbation. Forced and selfexcited vibrations, limit cycles, subharmonic and
superharmonic resonances; stability analysis.
PREREQ: CE 534 or equivalent.
CE 540. FIELD AND LABORATORY
TECHNIQUES IN SUBSURFACE HYDROLOGY
(1-3). Introduction to the tools and methods
employed to characterize hydrologic properties of
subsurface systems. Hands-on use of GPR, TDR,
resistivity, and methods of determining hydraulic
conductivity, sorptivity, bulk density, and other
fundamental hydrologic properties. Must be taken
in conjunction with BRE 542. CROSSLISTED as
BRE 540.
CE 543. APPLIED HYDROLOGY (4). Advanced
treatment of hydrology covering major components
of the hydrological cycle with special emphasis on
surface water; hydrologic analysis and design of
water resource systems; runoff prediction; and
simulation of surface water systems. PREREQ:
BRE 512, CE 412 or equivalent. Offered alternate
years.
CE 544. OPEN CHANNEL HYDRAULICS (4).
Steady, uniform and nonuniform flow in natural and
artificial open channels; unsteady flow; interaction
of flow with river structures; and computational
methods. PREREQ: CE 313. Offered alternate
years. CROSSLISTED as BRE 544.
CE 545. SEDIMENT TRANSPORT (4). Principles
of sediment erosion, transportation and deposition
in rivers, reservoirs, and estuaries; measurement,
analysis, and computational techniques. PREREQ:
CE 313. Rec. Offered alternate years.
CE 546. RIVER ENGINEERING (4). Multipurpose
river use; natural physical processes in alluvial
rivers; channel modification practices; river
structures; design practices; impact of river
CE 577. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING IN
COLD REGIONS (3). Characteristics of seasonally
and permanently frozen ground; physical, thermal,
and mechanical properties of frozen soils; frost
heave phenomena; prediction of the ground
thermal regime; thaw consolidation and stability of
thawing slopes; foundation design for cold regions.
PREREQ: CE 471. Offered alternate years.
CE 578. GEOTECHNICAL EARTHQUAKE
ENGINEERING (3). Characteristics of ground
motions during earthquakes; dynamic soil
properties and site response analysis; soil
liquefaction and settlement under cyclic loading;
seismic earth pressures; seismic slope stability.
PREREQ: CE 471. Offered alternate years.
CE 579. DEEP FOUNDATIONS (4). Installation of
piles; construction and design of drilled piers;
analyses of axially and laterally loaded piers, piles
and pile groups; wave equation and dynamic
monitoring for pile behavior. PREREQ: CE 471.
Offered alternate years.
CE 590. SELECTED TOPICS IN
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING (1-3).
Selected topics on contemporary problems in
transportation engineering; application of ongoing
research from resident and visiting faculty.
CE 591. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
ANALYSIS AND PLANNING (4). Transportation
system analysis, planning, and characteristics;
technological characteristics of highway, rail, air,
and other transportation modes; transport analysis
techniques; transportation network analysis and
evaluation; planning studies, demand analysis and
forecasting; evaluation of alternative plans.
PREREQ: CE 491. Offered alternate years.
CE 593. TRAFFIC FLOW ANALYSIS AND
CONTROL (4). Traffic operations and control
systems; traffic flow theory and stream
characteristics; capacity analysis; traffic models
and simulation; accident and safety improvement.
PREREQ: CE 495. Offered alternate years.
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CE 594. TRANSPORTATION FACILITY DESIGN
(4). Location and design of highways, and other
surface transportation terminals; design for safety,
energy efficiency, and environmental quality.
PREREQ: CE 392. Offered alternate years.
CE 595. TRAFFIC OPERATIONS AND DESIGN II
(3). A project course based upon advanced
concepts, theory and tools of advanced traffic
operations. The classes use simulation tools for
microscopic modeling. PREREQ: CE 495.
CE 596. PAVEMENT EVALUATION AND
MANAGEMENT (3). Advanced topics in pavement
evaluation techniques and pavement management
procedures. PREREQ: CE 492.
CE 597. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (3).
Characteristics and nature of public transportation
systems, including bus, light and heavy rail;
financing policy considerations; planning transit
service; managing and operating transit systems
for small and large urban areas. Offered alternate
years.
CE 598. AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN (3).
Characteristics and nature of the air transport
system. Airport financing, air traffic control.
Analysis and design of airports and the airport
planning processes. Airport appurtenances. Airport
pavement design, environmental facilities and
drainage. Offered alternate years.
CE 599. INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEMS (3). Introduction to intelligent
transportation systems, including enabling
surveillance, navigation, communication and
computer technologies. Application of technologies
for monitoring, analysis evaluation and prediction of
transportation system performance. Intervention
strategies, costs and benefits, safety, human
factors, institutional issues and case studies.
Offered alternate years. PREREQ: CE 491.
CE 601. RESEARCH (1-16).
CE 603. THESIS (1-16).
CE 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
CE 606. PROJECTS (1-16).
CE 607. OCEAN ENGINEERING SEMINAR (1).
Presentations from on-campus and off-campus
speakers discussing state of technology topics in
ocean engineering research, development, and
construction. Graded P/N.
CE 639. DYNAMICS OF OCEAN STRUCTURES
(3). Dynamic response of fixed and compliant
structures to wind, wave and current loading;
Morison equation and diffraction theory for wave
and current load modeling, time and frequency
domain solution methods; application of spectral
and time series analyses; system parameter
identification; and stochastic analysis of fatigue and
response to extreme loads. Offered alternate years.
CE 640. SELECTED TOPICS IN OCEAN AND
COASTAL ENGINEERING (1-3). Selected topics
on contemporary problems in ocean and coastal
engineering; application of ongoing research from
resident and visiting faculty. May be repeated for a
maximum of 9 credits on different topics. PREREQ:
CE 641. Offered alternate years.
CE 641. OCEAN ENGINEERING WAVE
MECHANICS (3). Linear wave boundary value
problem formulation and solution, water particle
kinematics, shoaling, refraction, diffraction, and
reflection. Linear long wave theory with applications
to tides, seiching, and storm surge. PREREQ:
Differential/integral calculus, CE 311.
CE 642. RANDOM WAVE MECHANICS (3).
Random wave theories, probability and statistics of
random waves and wave forces, time series
analyses of stochastic processes, ocean wave
spectra. PREREQ: CE 641. Offered alternate years.
CE 643. COASTAL ENGINEERING (3). Coastal
sediment transport including nearshore currents,
longshore onshore-offshore transport, and
shoreline configuration; equilibrium beach profile
concept with application to shore protection;
shoreline modeling; tidal inlet hydrodynamics and
inlet stabilization; design criteria for soft structures.
PREREQ: CE 641. Offered alternate years.
CEM 381. STRUCTURES I (4). Introduction to
statically determinant analysis and design of steel
structures. PREREQ: ENGR 213. Lec/rec.
CE 644. OCEAN INSTRUMENTATION AND
CONTROL THEORY (3). Electrical systems
components; analog and digital filters/amplifiers;
passive network analyses; instrument behavior for
displacement, velocity, acceleration, force and flow
measurements; simple feedback and control theory
for linear electrical/mechanical/hydraulic systems;
digital data acquisition. PREREQ: ENGR 201, MTH
256. Offered alternate years.
CEM 383. STRUCTURES II (4). Analysis and
design of building elements of concrete and timber;
detailing and fabrication. PREREQ: CEM 381.
CE 645. WAVE FORCES ON STRUCTURES (3).
Wave forces on small and large members,
dimensional analyses and scaling of equations,
identification and selection of force coefficients for
Morison equation; compatibility of wave kinematics
and force coefficients in Morison equation,
diffraction and radiation of surface gravity waves by
large floating bodies, wavemaker problem, and
reciprocity relations. PREREQ: CE 641.
CEM 431/CEM 531. OBTAINING
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (4). Preparing
and effectively presenting detailed and complete
proposals for the execution of construction projects.
Capstone course for the CEM program. PREREQ:
CEM 342, CEM 343.
CE 647. OCEAN AND COASTAL ENGINEERING
MEASUREMENTS (3). Hands-on experience in the
conduct of field and laboratory observations,
including waves, currents, wind, tides, tsunami,
sediments, bathymetry, shore profiles, wave forces
on structures, and structural response. Online data
archival and retrieval systems. PREREQ: CE 641.
CE 648. FINITE AMPLITUDE WAVE MECHANICS
(3). Nonlinear wave theories, perturbation
expansion of nonlinear boundary value problems,
numerical solutions of integral equation methods
for nonlinear waves. PREREQ: CE 641. Offered
alternate years.
CE 649. MARINE GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERING (3). Overview of marine geology,
sedimentation processes; marine sediment
properties, sampling, testing, anchorages; Biot
consolidation theory; and wave-structurefoundation interaction for piles, pipelines, sea walls,
and caissons. PREREQ: CE 373, CE 641. Offered
alternate years.
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
COURSES
CEM 263. PLANE SURVEYING (3). Use of field
surveying equipment; error analysis; plane
surveying methods applied to construction; plane
coordinate computations; topographic mapping;
and introduction to GPS. PREREQ: ENGR 211 and
sophomore standing in engineering.
CEM 311. HYDRAULICS (4). Pressure and energy
concepts of fluids, fluid measurements, flow in
pipes and open channels. PREREQ: ENGR 211.
CEM 341. CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING (4).
Fundamentals of estimating and bidding
construction projects; plan reading, specification
interpretation; quantity take-off; types of estimates;
estimating and methods of construction for
sitework, concrete, and carpentry; estimating
subcontracts, estimating job overhead and home
office overhead; estimating profit, and computeraided estimating. CEM 341 and CEM 342 must be
taken in order. PREREQ: CE 245, CE 202.
CEM 342. CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING (4).
Fundamentals of estimating and bidding
construction projects; plan reading, specification
interpretation; quantity take-off; types of estimates;
estimating and methods of construction for
sitework, concrete, and carpentry; estimating
subcontracts, estimating job overhead and home
office overhead; estimating profit, and computeraided estimating. PREREQ: CEM 341.
CEM 343. CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND
SCHEDULING (4). Principles of construction
planning, scheduling, and resource optimization;
scheduling techniques and calculations; methods
for integrating project resources (materials,
equipment, personnel, and money) into the
schedule. PREREQ: CEM 342.
CEM 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
CEM 406. PROJECTS (1-16).
CEM 407. SEMINAR (1-3). Professional practices
of construction engineering management.
CEM 441/CEM 541. HEAVY CIVIL
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (4). Heavy civil
construction management methods. Construction
equipment types, capabilities, costs, productivity,
and the selection and planning of equipment
needed for a project. Soil characteristics, quantity
analysis, and movement on construction sites.
PREREQ: ENGR 390, CE 321, CE 365.
CEM 442/CEM 542. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT (4). Building construction
management and methods. PREREQ: CEM 343.
CEM 443/CEM 543. ^PROJECT MANAGEMENT
FOR CONSTRUCTION (4). Project management
concepts for construction; concepts, roles and
responsibilities, labor relations and supervision,
administrative systems, documentation, quality
management, and process improvement. (Writing
Intensive Course)
CEM 471. ELECTRICAL FACILITIES (4).
Principles and applications of electrical
components of constructed facilities; basic
electrical circuit theory, power, motors, controls,
codes, and building distribution systems. Lec/lab.
CEM 472. MECHANICAL FACILITIES (3).
Principles and applications of mechanical
components of constructed facilities; heating,
ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, fire
protection, and other mechanical construction.
CEM 550. CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
MANAGEMENT (4). Contemporary topics of
emerging technologies and processes, construction
engineering and management, how industry
environmental change causes development of new
technologies, and the applications of the
technologies in the field. PREREQ: CEM OR CE
degree or 3 years professional construction
experience or instructor approval required.
CEM 551. PROJECT CONTROLS (4). Advanced
methods of project controls including advanced
technologies and methodologies for quality, time,
and cost management; project management
organization models, and intra-organizational
relationships. PREREQ: Graduate standing and
CEM or CE degree or 3 years professional
construction experience, or instructor approval.
CEM 552. RISK MANAGEMENT IN
CONSTRUCTION (4). An introduction to the
concept of risk in construction projects and
construction firms, including risk definition,
identification, assessment and management
techniques; contractual risk control, sharing and
shedding; and contingency management.
PREREQ: Graduate standing and CEM or CE
degree or 3 years of professional construction
experience or instructor approval required.
CEM 553. CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT (4). Introduction to concepts of
business structures associated with the
construction industry; enterprise-level management
techniques; extra-organizational risk management;
and operational management structuring.
PREREQ: Graduate standing and CEM or CE
degree or three years professional construction
experience or instructor approval.
College of Engineering
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
COURSES
ENVE 321. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
FUNDAMENTALS (4). Application of engineering
principles to the analysis of environmental problems.
Topics include water, wastewater, solid wastes, and
air pollution. PREREQ: CH 202, MTH 256.
ENVE 322. FUNDAMENTALS OF
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (4).
Application of engineering principles to the analysis
of environmental problems. Topics include water,
wastewater, solid wastes, and air pollution.
PREREQ: CH 222, MTH 256. For environmental
engineering majors only.
ENVE 541. MICROBIAL PROCESSES IN
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (4). Energetics
kinetics and stoichiometry of microbial
transformations of organic and inorganic
compounds. Mathematical models of
biodegradation. PREREQ: ENVE 531.
ENVE 542. MICROBIAL PROCESS DESIGN FOR
MUNICIPAL AND HAZARDOUS WASTES (4).
Principles and design of microbial processes for
treatment of municipal and hazardous wastes.
PREREQ: ENVE 541.
ENVE 410. OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP (1-12).
ENVE 545. MICROBIAL PROCESSES
LABORATORY (1). Laboratory investigation of
microbiological processes for treatment of
municipal, industrial, and hazardous waste.
COREQ: ENVE 542.
ENVE 421/ENVE 521. WATER AND
WASTEWATER CHARACTERIZATION (4).
Measurement of physical and chemical
characteristics of water and wastewater.
Engineering principles for the selection and design
of treatment processes. PREREQ: ENVE 321 or
ENVE 322.
ENVE 554. GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION (4).
Theory and practice of groundwater remediation.
Environmental site assessments. Physical,
chemical, and biological methods for in situ
treatment of contaminated aquifers. Modeling of
remediation technologies. PREREQ: CE 514 or
equivalent.
ENVE 422/ENVE 522. ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING DESIGN (4). Design of water and
wastewater treatment facilities including physical,
chemical, and biological processes. PREREQ:
ENVE 421.
ENVE 699. SELECTED TOPICS IN
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (1-4). A critical
examination of topics selected by the instructors
from among topics not covered in other
environmental engineering courses. May be
repeated for a maximum of 9 credits on different
topics. PREREQ: Instructor approval required.
ENVE 425/ENVE 525. AIR POLLUTION
CONTROL (3). Study of air pollution sources,
transport, and control, including engineering,
chemical, meteorological, social, and economic
aspects. PREREQ: ENVE 321 or ENVE 322.
ENVE 431/ENVE 531. FATE AND TRANSPORT
OF CHEMICALS IN ENVIRONMENTAL
SYSTEMS (4). Fundamentals of organic chemistry
and engineering principles applied to the
movement and fate of xenobiotic compounds.
PREREQ: CH 123 or CH 223; CH 440 or ENGR
311; ENVE 321 or ENVE 322; ENVE 421.
ENVE 451/ENVE 551. ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS AND HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE MANAGEMENT (4). Legislation, risk
assessment, and management related to the
discharge of air and water pollutants and
hazardous substances. PREREQ: ENVE 321 or
ENVE 322.
ENVE 499. SPECIAL TOPICS IN
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (1-4). A critical
examination of topics selected by the instructor
from among topics not covered in other
environmental engineering courses.
ENVE 532. AQUEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL
CHEMISTRY (4). Applied chemical concepts for
environmental scientists and engineers,
emphasizing mathematical solutions to problems of
ionic equilibria in natural waters and treatment
processes.
ENVE 534. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL
PROCESSES FOR WATER QUALITY CONTROL
(4). Principles and design of unit operations and
processes for water and wastewater treatment.
PREREQ or COREQ: ENVE 532.
ENVE 535. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL
PROCESSES FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE
TREATMENT (4). Principles and design of unit
operations and processes for the treatment of
hazardous waste and contaminated soils. PREREQ
or COREQ: ENVE 532.
ENVE 536. AQUEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL
CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (1). Laboratory
investigation of acid/base equilibria, coordination
chemistry, and precipitation/dissolution chemistry.
COREQ: ENVE 532.
ENVE 537. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROCESSES
LABORATORY (1). Investigation of physical and
chemical processes for treatment of water supplies,
groundwater, soils, and municipal, industrial, and
hazardous wastes. COREQ: ENVE 534 or ENVE 553.
ENGINEERING PHYSICS
Henri Jansen, Director
301 Weniger Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-6507
(541) 737-4631
E-mail: chair@physic.oregonstate.edu
Web site: http://www.physics.orst.edu/
Undergraduate Major
Engineering Physics
(BS, CRED, HBS)
The Engineering Physics degree program
is offered by the Department of Physics
in the College of Science, which
determines academic requirements and
provides advising for students majoring
in Engineering Physics. The academic
program, however, is administered by
the College of Engineering. For more
information, contact Dr. Henri Jansen,
Physics Department, 737-1668,
chair@physics.orst.edu.
Preparation
Recommended high school preparation
for students who plan to major in
engineering physics includes one year
each of chemistry and physics and four
years of mathematics through analytic
geometry. Mathematics preparation is
especially important; students who are
not ready to start calculus (MTH 251,
Differential Calculus) upon entering
may be delayed in their progress toward
a degree. Students intending to transfer
to OSU are encouraged to contact the
Department of Physics at the earliest
possible time to discuss their placement
in the course curricula.
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Pre-Engineering Physics
Freshman Year
Biological science (4)1
CH 201, CH 202. *Chemistry for
Engineering Majors (or equivalent)(6)1,E
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
ENGR 111. Engineering Orientation I (or
other engineering elective) (3)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–251. *Lifetime Fitness: (various
activities) (1)1
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)1,E
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)1,E
PH 221. Recitation for PH 211 (1)1,E
PH 265. Scientific Computing (or
equivalent) (3)
Perspectives (6)1
Writing I (3) 1E
Sophomore Year
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
Select either ENGR 202 and ENGR 203.
Electrical Fundamentals (3,3)E
or ENGR 211. Statistics (3)
and select either ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)
or ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)E
MTH 255. Vector Calculus II (4)E
MTH 256. Applied Differential Equations (4)E
MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series
Methods (4)E
PH 212, PH 213. *General Physics with
Calculus (4,4)E
PH 222, PH 223. Recitation for PH 212, PH
213 (1,1)E
PH 314. Introductory Modern Physics (4)
ST 314. Intro to Statistics for Engineers (or
approved substitute) (3)
Engineering electives (4)
Perspectives (3)1
Professional Engineering Physics
Junior Year
ENGR 311. Thermodynamics (3)
or PH 441. Capstones in Physics:
Thermal and Statistical Physics (or
equivalent) (3)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
PH 421. Paradigms in Physics: Oscillations
(2)
PH 422. Paradigms in Physics: Static
Vector Fields (2)
PH 423. Paradigms in Physics: Energy and
Entropy (2)
PH 424. Paradigms in Physics: Waves in
One Dimension (2)
PH 425. Paradigms in Physics: Quantum
Measurements and Spin (2)
PH 426. Paradigms in Physics: Central
Forces (2)
PH 427. Paradigms in Physics: Periodic
Systems (2)
or PH 428 Paradigms in Physics: Rigid
Bodies (2)
Approved engineering electives (19)
Humanities/social science elective (3)
Perspectives (6)1
Senior Year
PH 431. Capstones in Physics:
Electromagnetism (3)
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PH 461. Capstones in Physics:
Mathematical Methods (3)
PH 481. Physical Optics (4)
Physics electives at the 400 level (5)
Additional approved engineering electives
(4)
Synthesis (6)1
Unrestricted electives (18)
Footnotes:
E = Required for entry into the professional
program.
1 = Must be selected to satisfy the requirements of
the baccalaureate core.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
MAJOR (BA, HBA)
See International Education for
information on the International Studies
Degree.
ENGINEERING SCIENCE
Roy Rathja, Assistant Dean
151 Batcheller Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-2411
(541) 737-5236
E-mail: info@engr.orst.edu
Each engineering curriculum includes a
number of courses that are appropriate
for all engineering students. Because of
their commonality, these are called
engineering science courses.
Engineering sciences have their roots
in mathematics and basic science and
serve as a bridge between science and
engineering. They involve the application of scientific methods to practical
engineering situations and lead to
solutions of problems that are fundamental in analysis, design, and synthesis.
“Sophomore standing in engineering”
refers to a student registered in an
accepted program, who has completed
45 credits (with minimum grades of
“C-”), including MTH 251, MTH 252,
plus three additional science or mathematics courses listed in an engineering
curriculum. Many engineering courses
require sophomore standing in engineering as a prerequisite.
COURSES
ENGR 111. ENGINEERING ORIENTATION I (3).
Engineering as a profession, historical
development, ethics, curricula and engineering
careers. Introduction to problem analysis and
solution, data collection, accuracy and variability.
Lec/lab.
ENGR 112. ENGINEERING ORIENTATION II (3).
Systematic approaches to engineering problem
solving using computers. Logical analysis, flow
charting, input/output design, introductory
computer programming and use of engineering
software. Lec/lab.
ENGR 199. SPECIAL TOPICS (16). Graded P/N.
ENGR 201. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS I (3).
Analysis of linear circuits. Circuit laws and
theorems. DC and sinusoidal responses of circuits.
Operational amplifier characteristics and
applications. PREREQ: Sophomore standing in
engineering. Lec/lab.
ENGR 202. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS II
(3). Sinusoidal steady-state analysis and phasors.
Application of circuit analysis to solve single-phase
and three-phase circuits including power, mutual
inductance, transformers and passive filters.
PREREQ: ENGR 201. Lec/lab.
ENGR 202H. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS II
(3). Sinusoidal steady-state analysis and phasors.
Application of circuit analysis to solve single-phase
and three-phase circuits including power, mutual
inductance, transformers and passive filters.
PREREQ: ENGR 201, Lec/lab, Honors College
approval required.
ENGR 203. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS III
(3). Laplace and Fourier transforms, Fourier series,
Bode plots, and their application to circuit analysis.
PREREQ: ENGR 202 and sophomore standing in
engineering and MTH 256 recommended. Lec/lab.
ENGR 211. STATICS (3). Analysis of forces
induced in structures and machines by various
types of loading. PREREQ: Sophomore standing in
engineering. COREQ: MTH 254. Lec/lab.
ENGR 212. DYNAMICS (3). Kinematics, Newton’s
laws of motion, and work-energy and impulsemomentum relationships applied to engineering
systems. PREREQ: ENGR 211; PH 211.
ENGR 212H. DYNAMICS (3). Kinematics, Newtons
laws of motion, and work-energy and
impulsemomentum relationships applied to
engineering systems. PREREQ: ENGR 211; PH
211; sophomore standing in engineering. Lec/lab.
ENGR 213. STRENGTH OF MATERIALS (3).
Properties of structural materials; analysis of stress
and deformation in axially loaded members,
circular shafts, and beams, and in statically
indeterminate systems containing these
components. PREREQ: ENGR 211.
radiative energy transfer, binary mass transfer and
prediction of transport properties. PREREQ: MTH
256; ENGR 212. COREQ: ENGR 311. Must be
taken in order. Honors College approval required.
ENGR 332. MOMENTUM, ENERGY, AND MASS
TRANSFER (4). A unified treatment using control
volume and differential analysis of: fluid flow,
momentum transfer, conductive, convective and
radiative energy transfer, binary mass transfer
and prediction of transport properties. PREREQ:
ENGR 331.
ENGR 333. MOMENTUM, ENERGY, AND MASS
TRANSFER (3). A unified treatment using control
volume and differential analysis of fluid flow,
momentum transfer, conductive, convective and
radiative energy transfer, binary mass transfer
and prediction of transport properties. PREREQ:
ENGR 332.
ENGR 350. *SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING (3).
Examination of technological innovations and
alternatives required to maintain human quality of
life and environmental sustainability. (Bacc Core
Course)
ENGR 350H. *SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING (3).
Examination of technological innovations and
alternatives required to maintain human quality of
life and environmental sustainability. PREREQ:
MTH 252 and PH 212. Honors College approval
required. (Bacc Core Course)
ENGR 390. ENGINEERING ECONOMY (3). Time
value of money; economic study techniques,
depreciation, taxes, retirement, and replacement of
engineering facilities. PREREQ: Sophomore
standing in engineering.
ENGR 399. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
ENGR 407. SEMINAR (1-16). Graded P/N.
ENGR 248. ENGINEERING GRAPHICS AND 3-D
MODELING (3). Introduction to graphical
communication theory, including freehand
sketching techniques, geometric construction,
multi-view, pictorial, sectional and auxiliary view
representation and dimensioning techniques.
Practical application of theoretical concepts using
the Pro-Engineer solid modeling software to
capture design intent and generate engineering
drawings. Lec/Lab.
ENGR 415. NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (3).
First course of a two-course sequence.
Multidisciplinary offering provides opportunities to
learn proven methods of quality product
development and associated business ventures.
ENGR 299. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
ENGR 440. MODERN ELECTRONICS
MANUFACTURING (4). Engineering methods
applied to electronics manufacturing. Wafer,
semiconductor, printed circuit board, surface mount
assembly. Quality systems, environmental
stewardship, supply chain management, production
and economic analysis. Lec/lab. PREREQ: ST 314
or equivalent.
ENGR 299H. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16). PREREQ:
Honors College approval required.
ENGR 311. THERMODYNAMICS (3). Laws of
thermodynamics, closed and open (control volume)
systems; thermodynamic properties cycles.
PREREQ: MTH 256, CH 202. Lec.
ENGR 312. THERMODYNAMICS (4). Applications:
machine and cycle processes, thermodynamic
relations, non-reactive gas mixtures, reactive
mixtures, thermodynamics of compressible fluid
flow. PREREQ: ENGR 311.
ENGR 321. MATERIALS SCIENCE (3). Structure
and properties of metals, ceramics and organic
materials; control of structure during processing
and structural modification by service environment.
PREREQ: CH 202. Lec.
ENGR 322. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF
MATERIALS (4). Mechanical behavior of materials,
relating laboratory test results to material structure,
and elements of mechanical analysis. PREREQ:
ENGR 213, ENGR 321. Lec/lab.
ENGR 331. MOMENTUM, ENERGY, AND MASS
TRANSFER (4). A unified treatment using control
volume and differential analysis of fluid flow,
momentum transfer, conductive, convective and
radiative energy transfer, binary mass transfer and
prediction of transport properties. PREREQ: MTH
256; ENGR 212. COREQ: ENGR 311.
ENGR 331H. MOMENTUM, ENERGY, AND MASS
TRANSFER (4). A unified treatment using control
volume and differential analysis of: fluid flow,
momentum transfer, conductive, covective and
ENGR 416. NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (3).
Second course of a two-course sequence.
Multidisciplinary offering provides opportunities to
learn proven methods of quality product
development and associated business ventures.
ENGR 465/ENGR 565. *SYSTEMS THINKING
AND PRACTICE (4). Hard and soft system
theories examined; methods and techniques for
dealing with real-world problems; skills and
dialogue techniques to identify mindsets, define
problems, and explore alternative pathways for
solutions. CROSSLISTED as BA 465/BA 565, H
490/H 590. (Bacc Core Course)
ENGR 467. NEW VENTURE LABORATORY (4).
Entrepreneurship capstone course. Fully develop a
business plan including product spec with
prototype, financial analysis, market analysis,
marketing plan, management structure and
proposed financing. PREREQ: BA 460 and senior
standing. CROSSLISTED as BA 467.
ENGR 490. ENGINEERING ECONOMIC
ANALYSIS (3). Advanced techniques in
engineering economy featuring capital budgeting,
cost estimating, tax considerations, evaluation of
public activities, cost effectiveness, risk and
uncertainty model and project comparison
methods. PREREQ: ENGR 390 and ST 314 or
equivalent statistical material.
ENGR 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
ENGR 499H. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16). PREREQ:
Honors College approval required.
College of Engineering
ENGR 590. ENGINEERING ECONOMIC
ANALYSIS (3). Advanced techniques in
engineering economy featuring capital budgeting,
cost estimating, tax considerations, evaluation of
public activities, cost effectiveness, risk and
uncertainty model and project comparison
methods. PREREQ: ENGR 390 and ST 314 or
equivalent statistical material.
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
See Department of Civil, Construction,
and Environmental Engineering for
information on the Environmental
Engineering program.
FOREST ENGINEERING
See College of Forestry. Also see College of
Forestry for information on the Civil
Engineering-Forest Engineering program.
GENERAL ENGINEERING
INDUSTRIAL AND
MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING
EAC/ABET Accredited
Richard E. Billo, Head
118 Covell Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-2407
(541) 737-2365
Web site: http://ie.oregonstate.edu
FACULTY
Professor Billo
Associate Professors Atre, Funk, Hacker,
Kim, Logendran, Paul
Assistant Professors Doolen, Porter,
Puthpongsiriporn
Instructor Jensen
Undergraduate Majors
The freshman year of the general
engineering curriculum meets the
requirements of all other engineering
curricula except bioengineering,
chemical engineering, environmental
engineering, and engineering physics,
which require a different chemistry
sequence. Students who have not decided
upon a major are encouraged to register in
general engineering during their preprofessional studies. Advising will be
through the Department of Industrial and
Manufacturing Engineering.
Industrial Engineering (BS)
CURRICULUM
The pre-general engineering curriculum
below will prepare students to enter
many of the engineering department
programs. Students may transfer into
another program at any time during the
first year; they must transfer by the end
of the year.
Pre-General Engineering (one-year
program)
Freshman Year
Manufacturing Engineering (MEng)
CH 201, CH 202. *Chemistry for
Engineering Majors (3,3)E
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
ENGR 111, ENGR 112. Engineering
Orientation I, II (3,3)E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 251. *Lifetime Fitness
(Various activities) (1)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)E
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
WR 121. *English Composition (3)E
Biological science elective (4)1
Perspectives (9)1
Option
Business Engineering
Information Systems Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering (BS)
Graduate Majors
Industrial Engineering (MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Human Systems Engineering
Information Systems Engineering
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Multi-Scale Fabrication
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Concurrent Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering Systems
Graduate Minors
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
The Industrial and Manufacturing
Engineering (IME) department offers two
ABET accredited undergraduate degrees:
an Industrial Engineering degree and a
Manufacturing Engineering degree.
Industrial Engineering is a different kind
of engineering. If you like variety,
working with people, and figuring out
how to improve the way something is
done, studying industrial engineering
here at Oregon State is a great first step
toward a very exciting career. However,
if your interests center around how to
build things, then manufacturing
engineering may be a better choice for
you.
The Industrial Engineering degree is a
very flexible degree that allows students
to tailor their program to meet their
individual career goals. The large
number of restricted elective credits
321
allows you to pursue one of two options,
the Information Systems Engineering
Option or the Business Engineering
Option, or to pursue a more customized
program in your field of interest.
The Manufacturing Engineering
degree is a very specialized degree
focusing on both high-tech manufacturing and traditional manufacturing.
Examples of exciting courses in this
degree program include Electronics
Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing
Systems, and Virtual and Automated
Manufacturing. The Manufacturing
Engineering degree offers a hands-on
education. Students in this program are
also encouraged to participate in the
college’s MECOP program, a nationally
recognized industrial cooperative
education program.
Students who complete the requirements for the Manufacturing degree and
the requirements for either of the
Industrial Engineering Options can
actually earn two separate degrees, one
in Manufacturing Engineering and the
other in Industrial Engineering. The
additional 32 credits typically takes two
additional quarters to complete.
You will find industrial and manufacturing engineers doing a wide range of
important work in many different fields:
1. Using computers and the Internet to
increase manufacturing productivity or
to develop e-commerce applications.
2. Wirelessly tracking the distribution
of everything from food and
medicine, to airline baggage, and
ships on America’s waterways.
3. Designing better space suits for
NASA, helping farmers harvest crops
more efficiently, improving hospital
operating rooms, and much more.
4. In addition, both industrial engineers and manufacturing engineers
quickly join the ranks of management. Many go on to run their own
companies.
If you want to work with people to help
build a better world, consider industrial
and manufacturing engineering here at
OSU.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(BS, CRED, HBS)
ABET Accredited
Educational Goals
In addition to the four College of
Engineering educational goals listed
previously, the IME Department has the
following educational goals for the
Industrial Engineering curriculum.
Industrial engineering graduates should
have the ability to:
1. Design, develop, implement, and
improve integrated systems that
include people, materials, information, equipment, and energy.
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2. Integrate systems using appropriate
analytical, computational, and
experimental practice.
Please see the program adviser, Dr. Ken
Funk, 737-2357 or e-mail:
funkk@engr.oregonstate.edu.
Pre-Industrial Engineering
Freshman Year (50)
CH 201,202. Chemistry for Engineering
Majors (3,3)
COMM 111. Public Speaking (3)
or COMM 114. Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)
ENGR 111, ENGR 112. Engineering
Orientation I, II (3,3)
ENGR 248. Engineering Graphics and 3-D
Modeling (3)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus (4)
PH 211. General Physics with Calculus (4)
WR 121. English Composition (3)
Biological science elective (4)
Perspectives (9)
Sophomore Year (50)
CS 151. Intro to C Programming (4)
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)
ENGR 211. Statics (3)
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–251. *Lifetime Fitness: (various
activities) (1)
IE 285. Intro to Industrial and
Manufacturing Engineering (3)
MTH 256. Applied Differential Equations (4)
MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series
Methods (4)
PH 212, 213. General Physics with
Calculus (4,4)
ST 314. Intro to Statistics for Engineers (3)
Perspectives (6)
TOTAL (100)
Professional Industrial
Engineering
Junior Year (43)
ENGR 321. Materials Science (3)
IE 337. Industrial Manufacturing Systems (4)
IE 355. Quality and Applied Statistics I (4)
IE 356. Quality and Applied Statistics II (4)
IE 366. Work Design (4)
IE 367. Production Planning and Control (4)
IE 368. Facility Design and Operations
Management (4)
IE 415. Simulation and Decision Support
Systems (4)
Engineering Science Elective (3)
WR 327. Technical Writing (3)
Math or Science Elective (3)
Restricted IME Electives (3)
Senior Year (49)
IE 412. Information Systems Engineering
(4)
IE 425. Industrial Systems Optimization (4)
IE 497, IE 498. Industrial Engineering
Analysis and Design (3,3)
or ENGR 415. ^New Product
Development (3)
and ENGR 416. New Product
Development (3)
Restricted IME Electives (26)
Synthesis (6)
Free Elective (3)
TOTAL (92)
BUSINESS ENGINEERING
OPTION
Completing the Business Engineering
Option will prepare you to better
integrate industrial engineering
solutions in business settings. Students
who complete this option will have the
essential prerequisites for entering a
master’s program in business administration. This option is a great alternative if
you are drawn to business, but have the
capability to successfully complete an
engineering degree.
Required courses
One-credit preparatory course for BA 213,
see adviser.
BA 213. Managerial Accounting (4)
BA 230. Business Law (4)
BA 321. Cost Management I (4)
BA 340. Finance (4)
BA 390. Marketing (4)
IE 470. Management Systems Engineering (4)
IE 471. Project Management in
Engineering (3)
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING OPTION
Completing the Information Systems
Engineering Option will prepare you to
integrate data capture, database, the
Internet and both wired and wireless
telecommunication technologies to
create applications of information
systems essential to the production and
distribution of goods and services by
modern industrial, retail, service, and
government organizations.
Required ISE Courses:
IE 411. Information Technologies (4)
IE 413. Distributed Systems Engineering (3)
IE 414. Industrial Information Systems
Integration (3)
IE 417. Bar Codes and Automatic Data
Capture (4)
IE 418. Telecommunication Concepts (3)
IE 419. Wireless Networks (3)
ISE Elective (3)
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
(BS, CRED, HBS)
ABET Accredited
Educational Goals
In addition to the four College of
Engineering educational goals listed
previously, the IME Department has the
following educational goals for the
Manufacturing Engineering curriculum.
Manufacturing engineering graduates
should have the ability to:
1. Understand the behavior and
properties of materials as they are
altered and influenced by processing
in manufacturing.
2. Understand the design of products
and the equipment, tooling, and
environment necessary for their
manufacture.
3. Understand the creation of competitive advantage through manufacturing planning, strategy, and control.
4. Understand the analysis, synthesis
and control of manufacturing
operations using statistical and
calculus-based methods.
5. Measure manufacturing process
variables in a manufacturing
laboratory and make technical
inferences about the process.
Please see the program adviser, Dr. Ken
Funk, 737-2357 or e-mail:
funkk@engr.oregonstate.edu.
Pre-Manufacturing Engineering
Freshman Year (50)
CH 201,202. Chemistry for Engineering
Majors (3,3)
COMM 111. Public Speaking (3)
or COMM 114. Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)
ENGR 111, ENGR 112. Engineering
Orientation I, II (3,3)
ENGR 248. Engineering Graphics and 3-D
Modeling (3)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus (4)
PH 211. General Physics with Calculus (4)
WR 121. English Composition (3)
Biological Science Elective (4)
Perspectives (9)
Sophomore Year (50)
CS 151. Intro to C Programming (4)
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)
ENGR 211. Statics (3)
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–251. *Lifetime Fitness: (various
activities) (1)
IE 285. Intro to Industrial and
Manufacturing Engineering (3)
MTH 256. Applied Differential Equations (4)
MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series
Methods (4)
PH 212, 213. General Physics with
Calculus (4,4)
ST 314. Intro to Statistics for Engineers (3)
Perspectives (6)
TOTAL (100)
Professional Manufacturing
Engineering
Junior Year (33)
ENGR 321. Materials Science (3)
IE 337. Industrial Manufacturing Systems
(4)
IE 355. Quality and Applied Statistics I (4)
IE 356. Quality and Applied Statistics II (4)
IE 366. Work Design (4)
IE 367. Production Planning and Control
(4)
College of Engineering
IE 368. Facility Design and Operations
Management (4)
Engineering Science Elective (3)
Synthesis (3)
First Senior Year (31)
IE 338. Manufacturing Material Processing
(4)
IE 412. Information Systems Engineering (4)
IE 415. Simulation and Decision Support
Systems (4)
IE 436. Lean Manufacturing Systems (4)
WR 327. Technical Writing (3)
Free Elective (3)
Math or Science Elective (3)
Restricted IME Elective (3)
Synthesis (3)
Second Senior Year (28)
ENGR 311. Thermodynamics (3)
ENGR 331. Momentum, Energy, and Mass
Transfer (4)
ENGR 415, ENGR 416. New Product
Development I, II, (3,3)
ENGR 440. Electronics Manufacturing (4)
IE 425. Industrial Systems Optimization (4)
IE 437. Virtual and Automated
Manufacturing (4)
Restricted IME Elective (3)
TOTAL (92)
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Human systems engineering,
information systems engineering,
manufacturing systems engineering,
multi-scale fabrication
Industrial engineering (IE) uses knowledge from the physical, information,
and human sciences and applies
engineering methods to design, implement, operate, and improve systems that
produce and deliver high quality goods
and services. Such systems include
manufacturing systems, transportation
systems, communication systems,
information systems, health care
systems, military systems, and other
complex technological systems. IE uses
engineering methods and in particular
systems engineering methods to
develop, implement and operate
production and delivery systems.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
(MEng)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Concurrent engineering,
manufacturing engineering systems
Manufacturing engineering (ME) uses
knowledge from the physical, information, and human sciences and applies
engineering methods to design, implement, operate, and improve systems that
produce and deliver high quality goods
and services. Such systems include
manufacturing systems, transportation
systems, communication systems,
information systems, health care
systems, military systems, and other
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complex technological systems. ME uses
engineering methods and in particular
systems engineering methods to
develop, implement and operate
production and delivery systems.
At present, no new students are being
admitted to the Manufacturing Engineering (MEng) program.
procedures for product assurance. PREREQ: ST
314 or equivalent statistical material.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
adviser.
IE 366. ^WORK DESIGN (4). Principles and
techniques of work measurement, methods
engineering, workplace design, work sampling, and
predetermined time systems. Basic ergonomics
principles applied to workplace design and
physiological work measurement. PREREQ: ST
314 or equivalent statistical material. (Writing
Intensive Course)
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
adviser.
COURSES
IE 113. CAREERS IN INDUSTRIAL AND
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING (1). Practicing
industrial and manufacturing engineers describe
career opportunities in industrial and manufacturing
engineering, including job functions, typical
projects, career paths, work environments, and
future industry trends and job prospects.
IE 114X. CAREERS IN INDUSTRIAL AND
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING II (1).
Practicing Industrial Engineers and Manufacturing
Engineers provide opportunities for students to
experience the IME workplace through plant tours.
IE 115X. CAREERS IN INDUSTRIAL AND
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING III (1).
Practicing Industrial Engineers and Manufacturing
Engineers provide opportunities for job shadowing
and networking allowing students to gain real
exposure to IME careers.
IE 285. INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL AND
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING (3).
Introduction to selected topics in industrial and
manufacturing engineering, including history and
philosophy, product design and manufacturing
cycle, integrated role of engineering and business,
and multi-objective nature of organizations.
Surveys of selected design problems in resource
allocation, operations and quality management,
and production engineering. PREREQ: Sophomore
standing.
IE 335. MATERIALS AND PROCESSES IN
MANUFACTURING (3). Methods of processing
various raw materials into finished products.
Materials include metals, plastics, ceramics and
composites. Processes include machining, casting,
forming, joining and nontraditional methods.
Emphasis is placed on the relationship of materials
and process and the design and manufacture of
finished products. PREREQ: ENGR 248.
IE 337. INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING
SYSTEMS (4). Analysis of product requirements,
mechanical manufacturing processes and industrial
manufacturing operations. Process selection and
tooling design. Design of multi-operation
manufacturing processes. Fabrication using
manufacturing equipment. PREREQ: ENGR 248.
Lec/lab.
IE 338. MANUFACTURING PROCESS
DEVELOPMENT (4). The motivation and method
of industrial process development including the
requirements, design and implementation of
manufacturing processes. Specific processes
addressed depend on industrial constituency but
could include CNC machining, SMT soldering,
injection molding and metal forming. PREREQ: IE
337. Lec/lab.
IE 355. STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL (4).
Control of quality through the use of statistical
analysis; typical control techniques and underlying
theory. Development of reliability models and
IE 356. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN FOR
INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES (4). Systematic
analysis of processes through the use of statistical
analysis, methods, and procedures. Application of
statistical techniques including use of classic
process analysis techniques, regression and
design of experiments. PREREQ: ST 314 or
equivalent statistical material.
IE 367. PRODUCTION PLANNING AND
CONTROL (4). Forecasting techniques, inventory
analysis, master production scheduling, material
and capacity requirements, planning and
scheduling methods. PREREQ: ST 314 or
equivalent statistical material.
IE 368. FACILITY DESIGN AND OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT (4). Design and analysis of
industrial facilities including just-in-time systems,
queuing, material handling systems, material flow
analysis, line balancing, systematic layout planning,
design of warehouse facilities, and facilities
location. PREREQ: ST 314 or equivalent.
IE 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQ: Departmental approval required.
IE 406. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQ:
Departmental approval required.
IE 407. SEMINAR (1-16).
IE 410. INTERNSHIP (1-16).
IE 411/IE 511. VISUAL PROGRAMMING FOR
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS (4). Object-oriented
modeling, Unified Modeling Language, software
development concepts, file and database
connectivity, and visual programming skills
(Microsoft Visual Basic) for use in developing
industrial applications, such as process monitoring
and supply chain management. PREREQ: CS 151
or equivalent.
IE 412/IE 512. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING (4). Framework for enterprising
information systems. Engineering and scientific
systems. Requirements definition, enhanced entity
relationship modeling, logical modeling, structured
query language, relational model, referential
integrity. Lec/lab.
IE 413/IE 513. E-COMMERCE APPLICATIONS
FOR ENGINEERS (3). Design of distributed
information systems for industrial environments, ecommerce systems, supply chain systems.
Application of Web software to develop
components of industrial information systems.
PREREQ: IE 411.
IE 414/IE 514. MOBILE COMPUTING
APPLICATIONS (3). Mobile application
environments, PDAs and ubiquitous computing
hardware, Windows CE Operating System, PDA
GUI design and application development, infrared
and wireless data communication. PREREQ: IE 411.
IE 415/IE 515. SIMULATION AND DECISION
SUPPORT SYSTEMS (4). Analysis and design of
integrated manufacturing systems through the
application of computer modeling techniques.
Model validation and verification. Application of
simulation and decision support systems to
management and engineering. PREREQ:
Programming experience.
IE 416/IE 516. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
SYSTEMS FOR ENGINEERING (3). Concepts of
symbolic problem solving, knowledge
representation, and inference applied to problems
in engineering analysis and design. Artificial
Intelligence programming. PREREQ: IE 411/IE 511
and senior or graduate standing in engineering.
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IE 417/IE 517. BAR CODES AND AUTOMATIC
DATA CAPTURE (4). Bar code symbologies, twodimensional bar code symbologies, bar code
reading and printing, smart cards, automatic
speech recognition, and wireless technologies.
Lec/lab.
IE 418/IE 518. TELECOMMUNICATION
CONCEPTS (3). Telecommunication concepts for
industrial applications. OSI reference model, local
area networks, wide area networks, internet
architecture. PREREQ: Previous programming
experience.
IE 419/IE 519. WIRELESS NETWORKS (3). RF
fundamentals, ISO 802.11 standards, spread
spectrum technology, narrow band technology,
direct sequence and frequency hopping
transmission schemes, electromagnetic
interference, design of indoor wireless networks.
PREREQ: IE 418/IE 518.
IE 425. INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION
(4). Techniques of analysis and solution of
problems in industrial and management systems.
Emphasis on applications of linear programming,
integer programming, and queuing analysis.
PREREQ: ST 314 or equivalent statistical material
and MTH 306 or MTH 341.
IE 431/IE 531. MESO-SCALE MANUFACTURING
(3). Meso-scale processing techniques for
fabricating microfluidic devices, especially
microtechnology-based energy, chemical and
biological systems. Introduction to microlamination
and techniques for lamina patterning, registration
and bonding. PREREQ: Senior standing in science
or engineering. Lec/lab.
IE 432/IE 532. MICROFABRICATION
TECHNOLOGY (3). Survey of microfabrication
processing techniques, including bulk, surface, and
mold micromachining and application of this
technology to microelectromechanical systems
(MEMS). Some review of semiconductor integrated
circuit processing. PREREQ: Senior standing in
science or engineering.
IE 436/IE 536. LEAN MANUFACTURING
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (4). The planning,
evaluation, deployment, and integration of lean
manufacturing theory and methods. Examines
manufacturing processes/equipment and systems,
e.g. planning/control, product design, supply chain
resource management. Lec/lab.
IE 437/IE 537. VIRTUAL AND AUTOMATED
MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS (4). Automated
manufacturing system design and operationssensors, actuators, programmable controls.
Concepts for integrated design/verification of virtual
system models, control and hardware
implementation. PREREQ: Graduate standing in
engineering. COREQ: IE 337.
IE 444/IE 544. INDUSTRIAL SAFETY (3). History,
legislation, and organization of safety management;
accident costs, causes, and prevention; role of
environmental hazards and workplace design in
industrial safety. PREREQ: ENGR 360 or
equivalent statistical material.
IE 445/IE 545. HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
(4). Analysis and design of work systems
considering human capabilities and limitations,
human anatomy and physiology, and occupational
safety and health. Emphasis on understanding how
human factors considerations should be considered
in design processes to maximize system
effectiveness and safety. PREREQ: Senior
standing; graduate standing for IE 545.
IE 446/IE 546. HUMAN-MACHINE SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING (3). Development of safe, high
performance human-machine systems. System/
function/task analysis, function allocation, design,
mockups and rapid prototyping, human factors test
and evaluation. PREREQ: IE 445/IE 545.
IE 447/IE 547. INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS/
OCCUPATIONAL BIOMECHANICS (3). Covers
topics in industrial ergonomics and occupational
biomechanics. Emphasizes the physiological and
biomechanical capabilities and limitations of
workers. Applications are to the design of work
tasks and work environments. PREREQ: Senior
standing in science or engineering.
IE 448/IE 548. COGNITIVE ENGINEERING (3).
Theories and models of human sensory, cognitive,
and motor performance pertaining to the operation
of complex systems. Applications to humanmachine systems engineering. PREREQ: Senior
standing; for IE 548: graduate standing.
IE 450/IE 550. TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
(3). Principles of TQM. Vision/value statements and
the management feedback process in TQM. Super
and subordinate goals and the 10-step TQM
problem-solving process. Juran’s trilogy and
Deming’s 14 principles. Team formation, team
building and motivation. The Malcom Baldridge
Award. ISO 9000. PREREQ: Senior standing.
IE 464/IE 564. DESIGN AND SCHEDULING OF
CELLULAR MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS (3).
Designing manufacturing cells. Impact of alternate
process plan on cell design. Part-machine
assignment to cells. Disaggregated manufacturing
cells. Group scheduling. PREREQ: Computer
programming experience.
IE 470/IE 570. MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING (4). Improvement of organizational
performance through the design and
implementation of systems that integrate
personnel, technological, environmental, and
organizational variables. Topics include
performance assessment and measurement as
well as improvement methodologies. PREREQ:
Senior standing.
IE 471/IE 571. PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN
ENGINEERING (3). Critical issues in the
management of engineering and high-technology
projects are discussed. Time, cost, and
performance parameters are analyzed from the
organizational, people, and resource perspectives.
Network optimization and simulation concepts are
introduced. Resource-constrained project
scheduling case discussions and a term project are
included. PREREQ: ST 314 or equivalent and
computer programming experience.
IE 491/IE 591. SELECTED TOPICS IN SYSTEMS
STUDIES (1-5). Recent advances in industrial
engineering pertaining to the theory and application
of system studies. Analysis and design of natural
resource systems; evaluation; detection extraction;
processing and marketing systems; advanced
design of production systems with reference to
social, economic, and regional planning; human
engineering studies of man-machine systems;
applications of operations research techniques.
Nonsequence course. Not offered every term.
IE 492/IE 592. SELECTED TOPICS IN SYSTEMS
STUDIES (1-5). Recent advances in industrial
engineering pertaining to the theory and application
of system studies. Analysis and design of natural
resource systems; evaluation; detection extraction;
processing and marketing systems; advanced
design of production systems with reference to
social, economic, and regional planning; human
engineering studies of man-machine systems;
applications of operations research techniques.
Nonsequence course. Not offered each term.
IE 493/IE 593. SELECTED TOPICS IN SYSTEMS
STUDIES (1-5). Recent advances in industrial
engineering pertaining to the theory and application
of system studies. Analysis and design of natural
resource systems; evaluation; detection extraction;
processing and marketing systems; advanced
design of production systems with reference to
social, economic, and regional planning; human
engineering studies of man-machine systems;
applications of operations research techniques.
Nonsequence course. Not offered each term.
IE 497. ^INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
AND DESIGN (3). Product design; selection and
replacement of major tools, processes, and
equipment; paperwork controls; subsystem
revision; system or plant revision; selection and
training of personnel; long-run policies and strategy.
PREREQ: Senior standing in industrial engineering.
(Writing Intensive Course)
IE 498. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
AND DESIGN (3). Product design; selection and
replacement of major tools, processes, and
equipment; paperwork controls; subsystem
revision; system or plant revision; selection and
training of personnel; long-run policies and strategy.
PREREQ: Senior standing in Industrial
Engineering.
IE 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
IE 503. THESIS (1-16). PREREQ: Departmental
approval required.
IE 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQ: Departmental approval required.
IE 506. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQ:
Departmental approval required.
IE 507. SEMINAR (1-16).
IE 521. INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION I
(3). Techniques for analysis and solution of
problems in industrial and management systems.
Emphasis on application of linear and integer
programming and extensions. PREREQ: MTH 341.
IE 522. INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION
II (3). Techniques for analysis and solution of
problems in industrial and management systems.
Emphasis on applications of dynamic
programming. Markovian processes, and questions
as applied to industrial problems. PREREQ: ST 514.
IE 551. STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL (3).
Systematic analysis of industrial processes through
the applications of statistical techniques. Analysis
of product quality, design of quality improvement
programs, and development of reliability models.
PREREQ: ST 314.
IE 552. DESIGN OF INDUSTRIAL
EXPERIMENTS (3). Techniques for the statistical
analysis and design of industrial control systems.
Emphasis on the use of advanced mathematical
models and techniques for the control and
enhancement of industrial productivity. Applications
include, but are not limited to, the estimation and
control of process fallout and rework. PREREQ: IE
351 or IE 551.
IE 561. MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING (3). Introduction to concurrent
engineering, design for manufacturability and new
product life cycles. Topics include forecasting,
inventory control, sequencing and scheduling, and
assembly line balancing. PREREQ: ST 514 and
MTH 341.
IE 562. MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT (3). Topics covered include
aggregate production planning, master production
scheduling, capacity planning MRP and resource
planning. PREREQ: ST 514 and MTH 341.
IE 563. ADVANCED PRODUCTION PLANNING
AND CONTROL (3). Application of quantitative and
heuristic methods to problems of production,
material, and capacity planning. Mathematical
models for inventory systems, sequencing, and
scheduling. Assembly line balancing methods. Justin-time manufacturing. PREREQ: IE 521, ST 514.
IE 572. COMMUNICATION AND TEAM BUILDING
FOR ENGINEERS (3). An examination of the basic
principles of organization as applied to
manufacturing and engineering teams. Effective
communication in team settings is covered.
PREREQ: ST 514, IE 571.
IE 594. RESEARCH METHODS IN
ENGINEERING (3). Introduction to research
methodologies including surveys, interviews, quasiexperimentation, and case studies. Methods for
research design, and collection and analysis of
data. PREREQ: Graduate standing or instructor
approval.
IE 603. THESIS (1-16). PREREQ: Departmental
approval required.
College of Engineering
IE 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQ: Departmental approval required.
IE 606. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQ:
Departmental approval required.
IE 607. SEMINAR (1-16).
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
EAC/ABET Accredited
Belinda B. King, Head
204 Rogers Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-6001
(541) 737-3441
E-mail: info-me@engr.orst.edu
Web site: http://me.oregonstate.edu/
FACULTY
Professors Kanury, Kennedy, King,
Liburdy
Associate Professors Bay, Drost, Paasch,
Peterson, Warnes
Assistant Professors Busch, Costello, Ge,
Narayanan, Pence, Schmitt, Walker
Undergraduate Major
Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Graduate Majors
Mechanical Engineering (MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Applied Mechanics
Applied Thermodynamics
Biomechanics
Combustion
Design
Design and Analysis of Mechanical and
Thermal Fluid Systems
Dynamics
Energy
Fluid Mechanics
Heat Transfer
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy
Solid Mechanics
Stress Analysis
Systems and Control
Materials Science (MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Forest Products
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Physics
Graduate Minors
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers design and
develop small devices, large equipment
and processes for society. They play
major roles in the design, testing and
operation of mechanisms, machines,
and systems, including processes for
energy conversion and equipment used
in households, businesses, transportation and manufacturing.
In addition to the university baccalaureate core, the mechanical engineering
curriculum has its base in mathematics,
science, engineering science, and design.
Mathematics and science courses occur
primarily in the first two years. Engineering science is a major component,
which is treated from the sophomore
year to graduation in a combination of
required and technical elective sources.
OSU’s Mechanical Engineering
Program has all the attributes needed for
the best learning environment: ABET
accredited curriculum, excellent faculty,
good facilities (including computers),
quality students, strong industrial
interaction, and optimal size (large
enough for good selections of courses
and small enough for good interaction
between students and faculty).
The department’s mission is to
provide a high quality engineering
program that prepares students for
successful careers, lifelong learning and
service to their profession and society.
The program shares goals common to
the College of Engineering (see College
statement on the first page of this
section), as well as those of enabling
graduates to be work-ready in both
thermal and mechanical systems
through an integrated design-based
offering, hands-on experiences and
actual work experiences.
Engineering design is an integral
element of the program. The philosophy
is to “plant the seed” for design at the
freshman level and grow it throughout
the program. Most of the skills are
developed at the junior and senior
levels, when students have achieved
proficiency in the basic technical
requirements. At the junior level, the
design process is extensively developed
in three courses. At the senior year,
design experiences occur in several areas,
culminating in the two-term senior
project in which students in small teams
carry out the design of some product or
process under the supervision of a
faculty adviser. Attention to hands-on
activity add a very desirable “feel” for
many aspects of the design process.
A good choice of senior electives
enables students to achieve a degree of
specialization and depth to match their
interests. The areas include applied stress
analysis; design and analysis of mechanical and thermal/fluid systems; concurrent engineering; dynamics of mechanical and aeronautical systems, control
system design, robotics; heating,
ventilating, and air conditioning; heat
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transfer; fluid dynamics; and metallurgy
and materials.
The faculty encourages a vibrant
extracurricular program for professional
and leadership experiences. Students are
encouraged to obtain at least three
months of work experience through an
industrial or research internship or to
participate in a foreign exchange
program. The department’s goal is to
have more than 95 percent of its
students graduate with such experience.
In addition to students having general
internships, many of the professionallevel students participate in the industry-driven Multiple Engineering
Cooperative Program (MECOP). This
program provides two paid six-month
internships at over 60 Pacific Northwest
companies where interns work with a
company mentor and improve their
capabilities for the work environment.
Mechanical engineers often begin
their professional careers with machinery, petroleum or electronics industries,
government agencies, and firms
producing transportation and energy
conversion equipment. Because of the
increasing complexity of mechanical
systems, graduate study for the MS and
PhD degrees is advisable for students
who wish to specialize in depth in any
of the above areas. The undergraduate
curriculum provides an excellent
foundation for graduate study.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(BS, CRED, HBS)
Pre-Mechanical Engineering
Freshman Year
CH 201, CH 202. *Chemistry for
Engineering Majors (3,3)E
CH 205. Laboratory for CH 202 (1)
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)1E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–251. *Lifetime Fitness: (various
activities) (1)1
ENGR 248. Engineering Graphics and 3-D
Modeling (3)
ME 101. Intro to Mechanical Engineering (3)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)E
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
WR 121. *English Composition (3)E
Perspectives (12)1
Sophomore Year
ENGR 201, ENGR 202. Electrical
Fundamentals I, II (3,3)E
ENGR 211. Statics (3)E
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)E
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)5
ME 102. Intro to Mechanical Engineering (3)
MTH 256. Applied Differential Equations (4)E
MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series
Methods (4)E
PH 212, PH 213. *General Physics with
Calculus (4,4)E
ST 314. Intro to Statistics for Engineers (3)5
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
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Biological science (4)1
Free electives (2)
TOTAL (96)
Professional Mechanical
Engineering
Junior Year
ENGR 311, ENGR 312. Thermodynamics
(3,4)
ENGR 321. Materials Science (3)
ENGR 322. Mechanical Properties of
Materials (4)
ENGR 331, ENGR 332. Momentum,
Energy and Mass Transfer (4,4)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
ME 316. Mechanics of Materials (3)
ME 317. Dynamics (3)
ME 350. Instrument Laboratory (1)
ME 373. Computational Methods (3)
ME 382. Introduction to Design (4)
ME 383. Mechanical Component Design (3)
Free electives (7)
Senior Year
ME 407. Seminar (1)
ME 417. Senior Project Seminar (1)
ME 418, ME 419. Senior Project (1,3)
ME 430. Systems Dynamics and Control (4)
ME 441. Thermal/Fluid System Design (3)
ME 451. ^Mechanical Laboratory (4)
Approved laboratory course (3)
Restricted ME analysis electives (6)
Restricted ME design electives (6)
Perspectives (3)1
Free Electives (6)
Synthesis (6)1
TOTAL (96)
Footnotes:
E = Required for entry into the professional
program.
1 = Must be selected to satisfy the requirements of
the baccalaureate core.
5=Prerequisite for upper-division courses.
Recommended for completion prior to entry into
the professional program.
MATERIALS SCIENCE (MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Materials science: chemistry, chemical
engineering, civil engineering, electrical
and computer engineering, forest
products, mathematics, mechanical
engineering, nuclear engineering,
physics
Materials science is an interdisciplinary
science with roots in many aspects of
science and engineering. Reflecting this
character, the materials science program
at Oregon State University is spread over
nine departments in three colleges and
there is no department of materials
science. Rather, there is a Center for
Advanced Materials Research and also a
Master of Science and Doctor of
Philosophy degree in Materials Science.
The Materials Science graduate program
is offered by the Graduate School and
administered by the program director for
the university. The degree emphasizes a
core competency in materials science
followed by courses in either structural
materials or in electronic and magnetic
materials. A student should apply for the
MSMS program by forwarding an
application to the Program Director who
will, on approval, forward the application to the resident department(s)
within the Colleges of Engineering,
Science or Forestry indicated by the
applicant. Financial support and thesis
guidance is normally provided by the
participating department. The graduate
faculty are all members of the Center for
Advanced Materials Research.
Applications and other inquiries
should be forwarded to: Prof. Ralf Busch,
Materials Science Program Director,
204 Rogers Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA.
For more information, visit the web
site at http://me.oregonstate.edu/
students/graduates/matsci/ .
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Applied mechanics, applied
thermodynamics, biomechanics,
combustion, design, design and analysis
of mechanical and thermal fluid
systems, dynamics, energy, fluid
mechanics, heat transfer, materials
science, mechanical engineering,
physical and mechanical metallurgy,
solid mechanics, stress analysis, systems
and control
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers graduate programs leading
to the Master of Science and Doctor of
Philosophy degrees. Master’s degree
candidates may pursue thesis or
nonthesis options; students in the
nonthesis option must complete
additional course work where an
individual project may be included.
The mechanical engineering field is
diverse, therefore research activities in
the department encompass a broad
range of technical endeavor. Areas of
research include applied mechanics,
solid mechanics, biomechanics, dynamics, stress analysis, design, systems and
control, energy, applied thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics,
metallurgy, and materials science.
In addition, research activities have
been directed toward areas of current
interest and need, including wind
energy, microscale energy conversion,
combustion, fluidized bed heat transfer,
composite materials, superconductors,
advanced materials, impact dynamics,
mechatronics, microscale fluid mechanics, diagnostics in design, design for
manufacture and computer-aided design
and manufacturing.
MATERIALS SCIENCE GRADUATE
MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
adviser.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
adviser.
COURSES
ME 101. INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING (3). Orientation to mechanical
engineering: methods used in solving engineering
problems; experience with typical mechanical
engineering projects and problems; ethics, curricula
and engineering careers. PREREQ: Trigonometry.
Lec/rec.
ME 102. INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING (3). Systematic approaches to
engineering problem solving using computers. Flow
charting, input/output design, computer
programming in a high level language and use of
engineering software. PREREQ: Trigonometry. Lec/
lab.
ME 206. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQ: Sophomore
standing.
ME 306. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQ: Junior
standing.
ME 316. MECHANICS OF MATERIALS (3).
Determination of stresses, deflections, and stability
of deformable bodies, including matrix structural
analysis. PREREQ: ENGR 213, MTH 256.
ME 317. DYNAMICS (3). Continuation of the study
of kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid
bodies, with applications to mechanical systems of
current interest to engineers. PREREQ: ENGR
212, MTH 256. COREQ: ME 373.
ME 350. INSTRUMENT LABORATORY (1).
Function, operation, and application of common
mechanical engineering instruments, measurement
principles, statistical analysis. Graded P/N.
PREREQ: ENGR 202. Lab.
ME 373. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
METHODS (3). Analytical and numerical methods
for solving representative mechanical engineering
problems. PREREQ: MTH 256, ME 102, or
equivalent. Lec.
ME 382. INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN (4).
Organization, planning, economics, and the use of
creativity and optimization in solving mechanical
design problems. Case studies and/or industrial
design problems. PREREQ: ENGR 248. COREQ:
ME 316. Lec/lab.
ME 383. MECHANICAL COMPONENT DESIGN
(3). Design of machine elements and power
transmission components. PREREQ: ME 382. Lec/
lab.
ME 401. RESEARCH (1-16). May be repeated for a
maximum of 9 credits.
ME 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.
ME 406. PROJECTS (1-16). May be repeated for a
maximum of 15 credits.
ME 407. SEMINAR (1-16). Senior seminar; may be
repeated two times for 2 credits.
ME 407H. SEMINAR (1-16).
ME 410. INTERNSHIP (1-16). PREREQ:
Department approval required. Credits may not
apply toward BS degree in mechanical engineering.
Graded P/N.
ME 412/ME 512. KINEMATIC DESIGN OF
LINKAGES (3). Freedom and constraint in
mechanical systems. Methods of planar linkage
analysis and synthesis. Introduction to spatial
linkage analysis and synthesis. PREREQ: ME 317.
Lec/lab.
ME 413/ME 513. COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
(3). Study of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools
(hardware/software) and their applications to
mechanical systems design. Design projects
involving the application of CAD constitutes a major
portion of the course. PREREQ: ME 383. Lec/lab.
College of Engineering
ME 414/ME 514. MECHATRONICS (3). Digital
control, integration of electronics and
microprocessor technology with mechanical
systems. PREREQ: ME 373, ME 430. Lec/lab.
ME 417. SENIOR PROJECT SEMINAR (1). Oral
presentations of senior projects. COREQ: ME 419.
ME 418. SENIOR PROJECT (1). Planning for
senior project. PREREQ: ME 382. COREQ: ME 451.
ME 419. SENIOR PROJECT (3). An investigation
carried out under the supervision of a faculty
member. Project may contain experimental,
analytical, or computer work but must be design. A
formal written report is required. PREREQ: ME
373, ME 383, ME 418, ME 451.
ME 420/ME 520. APPLIED STRESS ANALYSIS
(3). Elasticity theory, failure theories, plasticity, and
energy methods. PREREQ: ME 316.
ME 421/ME 521. APPLIED STRESS ANALYSIS
(3). Finite element analysis, plate and shell
structures. PREREQ: ME 420.
ME 422/ME 522. MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS (3).
Dynamic response of single and multiple degreeof-freedom systems. PREREQ: ME 317.
ME 423/ME 523. ADVANCED STRESS
ANALYSIS (3). Analytical and finite techniques
applied to nonlinear problems in stress analysis
including plasticity effects, creep, large deflections,
buckling, and contact mechanics. PREREQ: ME
420/520 and ME 421/521.
ME 424/ME 524. FINITE ELEMENT MODELING
OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS (3).
Application of modern finite element code in the
analysis of complex mechanical engineering
systems. Extensive use of engineering
workstations. COREQ: ME 421/ME 521 or
equivalent. Lec/lab.
ME 430. SYSTEMS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
(4). Modeling and analysis of linear continuous
systems in time and frequency domains.
Fundamentals of single-input-single output control
system design. PREREQ: ME 317.
ME 441. THERMAL/FLUID SYSTEM DESIGN (3).
Fluid system components, including pumps, fans,
turbines, compressors, heat exchangers, piping,
and ducting systems. Students design systems
integrating these components. Project work with
written and oral reports. PREREQ: ENGR 312,
ENGR 332, ENGR 390, ME 373, ME 383. Lec/lab.
ME 442/ME 542. THERMAL MANAGEMENT IN
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (3). Intermediate heat
transfer course focusing on the problem of cooling
electronic components, microprocessors, printed
circuit boards, and large electronic structures such
as computers where a more integrated thermal
management approach must be taken. A finite
element heat transfer package is introduced as an
analysis tool for the course. PREREQ: ENGR 332.
ME 443/ME 543. HEATING AND AIRCONDITIONING (3). Heating, ventilating and airconditioning of buildings for human comfort or
industrial processes; design, selection,
construction, and operation of air-conditioning
equipment, including warm air, steam, hot water,
and refrigeration systems. PREREQ: ME 441. Lec/lab.
ME 444/ME 544. ADVANCED POWER
GENERATION SYSTEMS (3). Thermal mechanical
evaluation of modern power generation
technologies, including fossil and nuclear Rankine
cycle power plants, gas turbines, cogeneration
power plants, distributed power generation and fuel
cells. PREREQ: ENGR 312, ENGR 332. Lec/rec.
ME 445/ME 545. INTRODUCTION TO
COMBUSTION (3). Study of combustion science
based on the background of chemistry,
thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
Stoichiometry, energetics of chemical reactions,
flame temperature, equilibrium product analyses,
chemical kinetics, and chain reactions. PREREQ:
ENGR 312, ENGR 332.
ME 450/ME 550. HEAT TRANSFER IN
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES (3). An
intermediate heat transfer course seeking to lay a
foundation for determining the heating and cooling
patterns and loads associated with a variety of
modern and classical manufacturing processes.
PREREQ: ENGR 312 and ENGR 332 or
equivalent. Lec.
ME 451. ^MECHANICAL LABORATORY (4).
Selection, calibration, and application of
instruments. Hands-on testing of machines and
processes. Analysis of tests and preparation of
engineering reports. PREREQ: ENGR 312, ENGR
332, ME 350, ST 314. Lec/lab. (Writing Intensive
Course)
ME 452/ME 552. INSTRUMENTATION (3). Course
emphasis is on dynamic measurements. Major
elements of measurement systems are covered,
including transducers and devices for signal
conditioning, recording, storing and displaying
(including digital data acquisition systems).
PREREQ: ME 451, ME 430. Lec/lab.
ME 453/ME 553. EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS
(3). Stress analysis by strain measurement.
Mechanical, optical, and electrical strain gages;
brittle coating techniques; strain gage
instrumentation; piezoelectric, capacitive, and
inductive transducers; stress analysis by X-ray
diffraction. PREREQ: ME 316, ME 317, ME 451.
Lec/lab.
ME 460/ME 560. INTERMEDIATE FLUID
MECHANICS (3). Ideal fluid flow including potential
flow theory. Computer solutions in ideal fluid flow.
Viscous flow and boundary layer theory.
Introduction to turbulence. PREREQ: ENGR 331,
ME 373.
ME 461/ME 561. GAS DYNAMICS (3). Dynamics
and thermodynamics of compressible fluid flow.
One-dimensional isentropic flow, nozzles, diffusers,
normal and oblique shocks. Flow with friction and
heating. Two-dimensional Prandtl-Meyer flow and
method of characteristics. Computer solutions to
general gas dynamic flow. PREREQ: ENGR 312,
ENGR 331.
ME 477/ME 577. SOLIDIFICATION (3).
Thermodynamics, kinetics and structure of noncrystalline solids and liquids; glass transition and
relaxation phenomena; mechanical properties and
application of amorphous materials.
ME 478/ME 578. THIN FILM MATERIALS
CHARACTERIZATION AND PROPERTIES (3).
Processing of thin films and characterization of the
microstructure; diffusion and solid state reactions;
mechanical, magnetic and electronic properties of
thin films. PREREQ: ENGR 311, ENGR 321,
ENGR 322.
ME 479/ME 579. AMORPHOUS MATERIALS (3).
Thermodynamics, kinetics and structure of noncrystalline solids and liquids; glass transition and
relaxation phenomena; mechanical properties and
applications of amorphous materials. PREREQ:
ENGR 311, ENGR 321, ENGR 322.
ME 480/ME 580. MATERIALS SELECTION (3).
Selecting materials for engineering applications.
The major families of materials, their properties,
and how their properties are controlled; case
studies and design projects emphasizing materials
selection. PREREQ: ENGR 322.
ME 481/ME 581. THERMODYNAMICS OF
SOLIDS (3). Thermodynamics of solutions and
phase equilibrium. Phase diagrams and invariant
reactions. Order and disorder in solutions.
Applications to advanced materials development.
PREREQ: ENGR 321.
ME 482. RATE PROCESSES IN MATERIALS (3).
Diffusion in solids, including vacancy and interstitial
and short-circuit diffusion. Phase transformations
including classic nucleation and growth theory.
Applications to materials development. Laboratory
will emphasize microstructural evaluation and
quantitative metallography. PREREQ: ME 481.
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ME 483/ME 583. COMPOSITE MATERIALS (3).
Fibers and matrices, mechanics of composites,
reinforcement and failure mechanisms, properties
and applications. PREREQ: ENGR 322. Lec/lab.
ME 484/ME 584. FRACTURE OF MATERIALS (3).
Fracture mechanics and fatigue mechanisms:
mechanisms of ductile and brittle fracture.
Environmentally induced fracture and fatigue.
Considerations in design of engineering materials
and structures will be discussed. PREREQ:
ENGR 322.
ME 487/ME 587. DISLOCATIONS AND THE
MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS (3).
Imperfections in crystalline solids. Planar, line and
point defects in solids. Emphasis will be placed on
vacancies and dislocations. The static and dynamic
features of dislocations will be discussed.
Discussions on role of imperfections on materials
behavior and development will be included.
PREREQ: ENGR 322.
ME 493/ME 593. MECHANICAL COMPONENT
ANALYSIS (3). Advanced techniques for the
analysis of mechanical components. PREREQ: ME
383. Lec/rec.
ME 501. RESEARCH (1-16). May be repeated
many times.
ME 502. INDEPENDENT STUDIES (1-16).
ME 503. THESIS (1-16). May be repeated many
times.
ME 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
May be repeated many times.
ME 506. PROJECTS (1-16). May be repeated
many times.
ME 507. SEMINAR (1-16). May be repeated many
times.
ME 511. CAD/CAM III (3). Tolerance analysis and
application in design/manufacturing practice.
Tolerance specification, analysis, ANSI and ISQ
standards, computer-based metrology for
qualification of parts, management of imperfect
geometry through geometric dimensioning and
tolerancing. PREREQ: ME 413 or equivalent,
advanced engineering undergraduate or graduate
standing.
ME 517. OPTIMIZATION IN DESIGN (3).
Optimization methods as applied to engineering
design, theory and application of nonlinear
optimization techniques for multivariate
unconstrained and constrained problems. Model
boundedness and sensitivity. PREREQ: ME 383,
ME 413. Not offered every year.
ME 518. THE CONCURRENT DESIGN OF
PRODUCTS (3). Concurrent design requires the
systematic communication of information across
the entire product development and manufacturing
enterprise. Focuses on the structure and methods
to enable concurrent design. These methods
include the management of design information,
quality function deployment (QFS), functional
modeling, design for assembly (DFA), parametric
design, and others.
ME 519. SELECTED TOPICS IN DESIGN (3).
Topics in mechanical design selected from the
following: design processes, quality engineering,
design for assembly, statistical machine design, the
Tagucchi method, and parametric design.
ME 529. SELECTED TOPICS IN SOLID
MECHANICS (3). Advanced topics in solid
mechanics emphasizing research applications of
current interest.
ME 531. CONTROL SYSTEMS (3). State-space
methods for linear systems. Analysis; transition
matrix, controllability, observability, stability. Control;
pole placement, optimal control. Elements of digital
control. PREREQ: ME 430. Lec/lab.
ME 535. ADVANCED DYNAMICS (3). Analysis of
the motions of mechanical systems. Kinematics,
constraints, generalized coordinates and speeds.
PREREQ: ME 317. Offered alternate years.
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ME 536. ADVANCED DYNAMICS (3). Analysis of
the motions of mechanical systems. Kane’s
dynamical equations, with applications to systems
of current interest. PREREQ: ME 535. Offered
alternate years.
ME 537. VIBRATION ANALYSIS (3). Analytical
mechanics and the fundamental equations of
vibrating mechanical systems; inertia, stiffness, and
flexibility matrices and their relationships with
kinetic and potential energies. Prediction of
response of multi-degree-of-freedom and
distributed-parameter systems using normal
coordinates. PREREQ: ME 422/ME 522. Offered
alternate years.
ME 539. SELECTED TOPICS IN DYNAMICS (3).
Advanced topics in dynamics emphasizing
research applications of current interest.
ME 546. CONVECTION HEAT TRANSFER (3). An
advanced treatment of forced and natural
convection heat transfer processes emphasizing
underlying physical phenomena. Current topical
literature will be considered; analytical and
numerical problem solving is included. PREREQ:
ENGR 332, ME 373.
ME 547. CONDUCTIVE HEAT TRANSFER (3).
Analytical and numerical solutions to steady state
and transient conduction problems. PREREQ:
ENGR 332, ME 373.
ME 588. STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS (3).
The space lattice; diffraction of x-rays by crystals;
experimental techniques in x-ray and electron
diffraction; electron microscopy; alloy phase
transformations; microstructural examination
techniques; other selected topics. PREREQ:
Graduate standing. Not offered every year.
ME 589. SELECTED TOPICS IN MATERIALS (3).
Topics in materials science to correspond to areas
of graduate research. Topics will be chosen from
the following list: optical materials, dielectrics,
oxidation and corrosion, ceramics, thermophysical
properties, polymers and viscoelasticity, coatings
and thin films.
ME 596. SELECTED TOPICS IN
THERMODYNAMICS (3). Topics in
thermodynamics including advanced problems in
classical thermodynamics and statistical
thermodynamics of current interest. Topics will
likely be considered, including extensive use of
literature. Not all topics covered each year.
ME 597. RESEARCH IN MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING (3). Research topics in mechanical
engineering that are of current interest and that
may involve multiple specialty areas. Not offered
every year.
ME 599. SELECTED TOPICS IN MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING (3).
ME 548. RADIATION HEAT TRANSFER (3).
Analytical and numerical methods of solution of
thermal radiation problems. PREREQ: ENGR 332,
ME 373.
ME 601. RESEARCH (1-16). May be repeated.
ME 549. SELECTED TOPICS IN HEAT
TRANSFER (3). Topics in heat transfer including
advanced problems in conduction, radiation, and
convection. Additional examination of heat transfer
in multiphase systems, inverse problems, combined
modes, equipment design, solution techniques and
other topics of current interest considered,
including extensive use of current literature. Not all
topics covered each year.
ME 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
May be repeated many times.
ME 565. INCOMPRESSIBLE FLUID MECHANICS
(3). Generalized fluid mechanics; kinematics;
methods of description, geometry of the vector
field, dynamics of nonviscous fluids, potential
motion, two-dimensional potential flow with vorticity.
ME 566. VISCOUS FLOW (3). Boundary layer,
stability, transition prediction methods,
computational methods in fluid mechanics, recent
developments. PREREQ: ME 565.
ME 569. SELECTED TOPICS IN FLUID
MECHANICS (3). Topics in fluid mechanics
emphasizing research applications of current interest.
ME 575. NUMERICAL METHODS FOR
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (3). Numerical
solutions of linear equations, difference equations,
ordinary and partial differential equations.
Emphasis on partial differential equation solution
techniques relevant to mechanical engineering.
PREREQ: ME 373.
ME 582. RATE PROCESSES IN MATERIALS (3).
Diffusion in solids, including vacancy and interstitial
and short-circuit diffusion. Phase transformations
including classic nucleation and growth theory.
Applications to materials development. Laboratory
will emphasize microstructural evaluation and
quantitative metallography. PREREQ: ME 481.
ME 586. CREEP (3). Time-dependent plasticity of
solids at lower and especially elevated
temperatures. Dislocation and diffusion theory as
particularly relevant to the dependent flow.
PREREQ: ENGR 322, ME 481.
ME 603. THESIS (1-16). May be repeated many
times.
ME 606. PROJECTS (1-16). May be repeated.
ME 607. SEMINAR (1-16). May be repeated many
times.
ME 667. COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
(3). Application of modern computational
techniques to solve a wide variety of fluid dynamics
problems including both potential and viscous flow
with requirements for computer code development.
PREREQ: ME 560 or ME 565 or ME 566 and ME
575 or equivalent.
ME 682. ADVANCED PHASE
TRANSFORMATIONS (3). Solidification and
melting; phase separation in the solid liquid state;
structural magnetic and superconduction ordering
phenomena, interfacial reactions; martensitic
transformations. PREREQ: ME 481/ME 581, ME
482/ ME 582.
METALLURGICAL
ENGINEERING
Metallurgical engineering can be an
emphasis area at the senior level in
mechanical engineering. A cooperative
program exists with the University of
Idaho to provide a degree specifically in
metallurgical engineering.
MINING ENGINEERING
A cooperative program with the
University of Idaho. For information, see
the head adviser in the College of
Engineering.
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
AND RADIATION HEALTH
PHYSICS
EAC/ABET Accredited
Andrew C. Klein, Head
Kathryn A. Higley, Radiation Health
Physics Program Coordinator
116 Radiation Center
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-5902
(541) 737-2343
E-mail: nuc_engr@ne.oregonstate.edu
Web site: http://ne.oregonstate.edu/
FACULTY
Professors HigginbothamI,9, KleinI, ReyesI
Associate Professors Hamby, Higley9,
Palmer, Wu
Assistant Professor Woods
Instructor Reese9
Emeritus Professors BinneyI,9, Johnson,
Ringle, RobinsonI
Adjunct Professor Dodd
I=Licensed Professional Engineer, 9=Certified
Health Physicist
Undergraduate Major
Nuclear Engineering (BS)
Radiation Health Physics (BS)
Minors
Nuclear Engineering
Radiation Health Physics
Graduate Majors
Nuclear Engineering (MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Application of Nuclear Techniques
Arms Control Technology
Nuclear Instrumentation and
Applications
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Power Generation
Nuclear Reactor Engineering
Nuclear Systems Design and Modeling
Nuclear Waste Management
Numerical Methods For Reactor Analysis
Radiation Shielding
Radioisotope Production
Space Nuclear Power
Thermal Hydraulics
Radiation Health Physics
(MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Application of Nuclear Techniques
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy
Emergency Response Planning
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Pathways Assessment
Nuclear Medicine
Radiation Detection and
Instrumentation
Radiation Dosimetry
Radiation Shielding
College of Engineering
Radioactive Material Transport
Radioactive Waste Management
Research Reactor Health Physics
Risk Assessment
Graduate Minors
Nuclear Engineering
Radiation Health Physics
The Department of Nuclear Engineering
and Radiation Health Physics at Oregon
State University offers BS, MS, and PhD
degrees in nuclear engineering and in
radiation health physics. The BS in
Radiation Health Physics degree may
also be taken as a premedical track.
Excellent facilities are available for the
instructional and research programs at
the Radiation Center, including a TRIGA
Mark II nuclear reactor and the AP-600
1/4 scale test facility. Instruction is
integrated with an extensive research
program, with opportunities to participate at both the undergraduate and
graduate levels.
The mission of the Department of
Nuclear Engineering and Radiation
Health Physics is to educate students to
become nuclear engineers and health
physicists with the ability to achieve the
highest standards of the profession and
to support the needs of industry,
government, and the nation.
The Nuclear Engineering undergraduate program objectives are:
1. To produce graduates with a high
level of competency in the nuclear
engineering core curriculum.
2. To produce graduates with a high
level of competency in engineering
and science.
3. To produce graduates that can work
effectively in both individual and
team environments.
4. To produce graduates with effective
communication skills.
5. To produce graduates with a high
regard for their profession and their
responsibility to lifelong learning.
The objectives of the nuclear engineering and radiation health physics
undergraduate curricula are to prepare
students for careers related to the many
beneficial uses of nuclear technology
and energy. Nuclear engineers apply
scientific principles to the research,
design, and operation of a wide variety
of nuclear technology applications
including power generation, medicine,
and radioactive waste management.
Radiation health physicists study
methods used to protect people and
their environment from radiation
hazards while enabling the beneficial
uses of radiation and radioactive
materials. In addition, emphasis is
provided in nuclear instrumentation,
nuclear systems and materials, radiation
protection, reactor analysis and nuclear
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power economics and, particularly,
safety and regulation in nuclear
operations.
The Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics aims to
educate students majoring in Radiation
Health Physics to become radiation
health physicists with the ability to
achieve the highest standards of the
profession and to support the needs of
industry, government, and the nation.
The Radiation Health Physics undergraduate program objectives are:
1. To produce graduates with a high
level of competency in the radiation
health physics core curriculum.
2. To produce graduates with a high
level of competency in the biological
and physical sciences.
3. To produce graduates that can work
effectively in both individual and
team environments.
4. To produce graduates with effective
communication skills.
5. To produce graduates with a high
regard for their profession and their
responsibility to lifelong learning.
Radiation Health Physics is a specialized
program in the Department of Nuclear
Engineering and Radiation Health
Physics for students with a professional
interest in the field of radiation protection, also known as health physics. It
involves an integrated study of the
physical aspects of ionizing and nonionizing radiation, their biological
effects, and the methods used to protect
people and their environment from
radiation hazards while still enabling the
beneficial uses of radiation and radioactive material.
and energy. Nuclear engineers apply
scientific principles to the research,
design, and operation of a wide variety
of nuclear technology applications
including power generation, medicine,
and radioactive waste management.
Radiation health physicists study
methods used to protect people and
their environment from radiation
hazards while enabling the beneficial
uses of radiation and radioactive
materials. In addition, emphasis is
provided in nuclear instrumentation,
nuclear systems and materials, radiation
protection, reactor analysis and nuclear
power economics and, particularly,
safety and regulation in nuclear
operations.
Pre-Nuclear Engineering
Freshman Year
PRE-MED TRACK
Students in radiation health physics can
also pursue a pre-med track in which
they fulfill the requirements for the
BS in Radiation Health Physics degree,
as well as the course work expected for
entrance into most medical schools.
Sophomore Year
CERTIFIED HEALTH PHYSICIST
Students completing the radiation
health physics degree will be eligible to
take Part I of the Certified Health
Physics (CHP) Examination of the
American Board of Health Physics after
one year of applied health physics
practice. After six years of responsible
professional experience in health
physics, graduates will be eligible to take
Part II of the CHP examination.
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
(BS, CRED, HBS)
The objectives of the nuclear engineering and radiation health physics
undergraduate curricula are to prepare
students for careers related to the many
beneficial uses of nuclear technology
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)1,E
CH 201. *Chemistry for Engineering
Majors (3) E
CH 202. *Chemistry for Engineering
Majors (3)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–251. *Lifetime Fitness: (various
activities) (1)1
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)E
NE 114. Intro to Nuclear Engineering and
Radiation Health Physics (2)
NE 115. Intro to Nuclear Engineering and
Radiation Health Physics (2)E
NE 116. Intro to Nuclear Engineering and
Radiation Health Physics (2)
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
WR 121. *English Composition (3)E
Free electives (3)
Perspectives (6)1
BI 101 or BI 102 or BI 103. *General
Biology (4)1
CS 151. Intro to C Programming (4)
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
ENGR 211. Statistics (3)E
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)E
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)
MTH 256. Applied Differential Equations
(4)E
MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series
Methods (4)E
NE 234, NE 235. Nuclear and Radiation
Physics I, II (4,4)
NE 236. Nuclear Radiation Detection and
Instrumentation (4)
PH 212, PH 213. *General Physics with
Calculus (4,4)E
TOTAL (94)
Professional Nuclear Engineering
Junior Year
ENGR 311, ENGR 312. Thermodynamics
(3,4)
ENGR 321. Materials Science (3)
ENGR 331, ENGR 332. Momentum,
Energy and Mass Transfer (4,4)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
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ME 373. Computational Methods (3)
NE 481. Radiation Protection (4)
NE 482. ^Applied Radiation Safety (4)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)1
Free electives (5)
Perspectives (6)1
Synthesis (3)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
RHP 114, RHP 115, RHP 116. Intro to
Nuclear Engineering and Radiation
Health Physics (2,2,2)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)1,E
Perspectives (6)1
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
RHP 114, RHP 115, RHP 116. Intro to
Nuclear Engineering and Radiation
Health Physics (2,2,2)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)E
Perspectives (3)1
Senior Year
Sophomore Year
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–251. *Lifetime Fitness: (various
activities) (1)1
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General Physics
(5,5,5)E
RHP 234, RHP 235. Nuclear and Radiation
Physics I, II (4,4)
RHP 236. Nuclear Radiation Detection and
Instrumentation (4)
Free electives (2)
Perspectives (6)1
NE 407. Nuclear Engineering Seminar
(3 terms) (1,1,1)
NE 410. Internship (3)
NE 415. Nuclear Rules and Regulations (2)6
NE 451, NE 452, NE 453. Neutronic
Analysis and Lab I, II, III (4,4,4)
NE 467. Nuclear Reactor Thermal
Hydraulics (4)
NE 474, NE 475. Nuclear Design I, II (4,4)
NE 490. Radiation Dosimetry (4)
Electives (restricted) (4)3
Perspectives (6)1
Synthesis (3)1
TOTAL (98)
BI 101, BI 102, BI 103. *General Biology
(4,4,4)8
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–251. *Lifetime Fitness: (various
activities) (1)1
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General Physics
(5,5,5)E
or PH 211, PH 212, PH 213. *General
Physics with Calculus (4,4,4)
plus free elective (3)
RHP 234, RHP 235. Nuclear and Radiation
Physics I, II (4,4)
RHP 236. Nuclear Radiation Detection and
Instrumentation (4)
Perspectives (6)1
Footnotes
*Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)
^Writing Intensive Course (WIC)
E=Required for entry into the professional
program.
1=Must be selected to satisfy the requirements of
the baccalaureate core.
2=Approved engineering science elective from
departmental list.
3=Approved technical electives from departmental
list.
4=Recommended to satisfy core requirement.
5=Prerequisite for several upper-division courses.
Recommended for completion prior to entry into
the professional program.
6=Taught alternate years.
7=MTH 111, MTH 112, MTH 241, MTH 245,
MTH 251, MTH 252, MTH 253, MTH 256, MTH
306 approved courses.
8=Completion of any two of these courses is
required for entry into the professional program.
TOTAL (97)
Professional Radiation Health
Physics
Junior Year
RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS
(BS, CRED, HBS)
Radiation health physics is a specialized
program in the Department of Nuclear
Engineering and Radiation Health
Physics for students with a professional
interest in the field of radiation protection, also known as health physics. It
involves an integrated study of the
physical aspects of ionizing and nonionizing radiation, their biological
effects, and the methods used to protect
people and their environment from
radiation hazards while still enabling the
beneficial uses of radiation and radioactive material.
Pre-Radiation Health Physics
Freshman Year
Senior Year
CH 121, CH 122, CH 123. General
Chemistry (5,5,5)E
or CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)E
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)1,E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)1,E
CS 101. Computers: Applications and
Implications (4)
or CS 151. Intro to C Programming (4)
Mathematics (4)1,7,E
RHP 481. Radiation Protection (4)
RHP 482. ^Applied Radiation Safety (4)
ST 201, ST 202. Principles of Statistics (3,3)
or ST 314. Intro to Statistics for
Engineers (3)
plus free elective (3)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
Z 331, Z 332, Z 333. Human Anatomy and
Physiology (3,3,3)
Perspectives (6)1
Synthesis (3)1
Free electives (3)
Restricted electives (6)3
Electives (restricted in Health) (3)
H 425. Foundations of Epidemiology (3)
RHP 407. Seminar in Radiation Health
Physics (3 terms) (1,1,1)
RHP 410. Internship (3)
RHP 415. Nuclear Rules and Regulations (2)6
RHP 483. Radiation Biology (4)6
RHP 488. Radioecology (3)
RHP 490. Radiation Dosimetry (4)
Synthesis (3)1
Electives (restricted in Health) (9)
Free electives (8)
Restricted electives (6)3
TOTAL (95)
RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS
(PRE-MED TRACK)
Freshman Year
BI 109. Health Professions: Medical (1)
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)E
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
CS 101. Computers: Applications and
Implications (4)
or CS 151. Intro to C Programming (4)
Mathematics (4)1,7,E
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)E
Sophomore Year
TOTAL (97)
Professional Radiation Health
Physics (Pre-Med Track)
Junior Year
BI 311. Genetics (4)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (3)
CH 334, CH 335, CH 336. Organic
Chemistry (3,3,3)
RHP 481. Radiation Protection (4)
RHP 482. ^Applied Radiation Safety (4)
ST 351. Intro to Statistical Methods (4)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
Z 331, Z 332, Z 333. Human Anatomy and
Physiology (3,3,3)
Free electives (6)
Synthesis (3)2
Senior Year
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry (4,3)
CH 337. Organic Chemistry Lab (3)
H 425. Foundations of Epidemiology (3)
RHP 407. Seminar in Radiation Health
Physics (3 terms) (1,1,1)
RHP 410. Internship (3)
RHP 415. Nuclear Rules and Regulations (2)6
RHP 483. Radiation Biology (4)6
RHP 488. Radioecology (3)
RHP 490. Radiation Dosimetry (4)
Synthesis (3)2
Perspectives (9)1
Free electives (6)
TOTAL (95)
Footnotes:
E =Required for entry into the professional
program.
1 =Must be selected to satisfy the requirements of
the baccalaureate core.
2 =Approved engineering science elective from
departmental list.
3 =Approved technical electives from departmental
list.
4 =Recommended to satisfy core requirement.
5 =Prerequisite for several upper-division courses.
Recommended for completion prior to entry into
the professional program.
6 =Taught alternate years.
7 =MTH 111, MTH 112, MTH 241, MTH 245,
MTH 251, MTH 252, MTH 253, MTH 256, MTH
306 approved courses.
8 =Completion of any two of these courses is
required for entry into the professional program.
College of Engineering
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING MINOR
(28)
Students not majoring in nuclear
engineering or radiation health physics
may take a minor in nuclear engineering.
A minor in nuclear engineering
consists of the following courses:
NE 234, NE 235. Nuclear and Radiation
Physics I, II (4,4)
NE 451. Neutronic Analysis and Lab I (4)
NE 481. Radiation Protection (4)
Other NE courses (200-level or higher) (12)
TOTAL (28)
RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS
MINOR (30)
Students not majoring in radiation
health physics or nuclear engineering
may take a radiation health physics
minor, which consists of the following
courses:
RHP 234, RHP 235. Nuclear and Radiation
Physics I, II (4,4)
RHP 236. Nuclear Radiation Detection and
Instrumentation (4)
RHP 415. Nuclear Rules and Regulations (2)
RHP 481. Radiation Protection (4)
RHP 482. ^Applied Radiation Safety (4)
RHP 483. Radiation Biology (4)
RHP 490. Radiation Dosimetry (4)
Total (30)
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
(MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Application of nuclear techniques, arms
control technology, nuclear
instrumentation and applications,
nuclear medicine, nuclear power
generation, nuclear reactor
engineering, nuclear systems design
and modeling, nuclear waste
management, numerical methods for
reactor analysis, radiation shielding,
radioisotope production, space nuclear
power, thermal hydraulics
The Department of Nuclear Engineering
and Radiation Health Physics offers
graduate work leading toward the Master
of Science and Doctor of Philosophy
degrees in nuclear engineering and
Master of Science, Master of Arts, and
Doctor of Philosophy degrees in
radiation health physics.
The nuclear engineering and radiation
health physics graduate degree programs
are designed to prepare students for
careers involved with the many beneficial applications of nuclear energy,
radiation, and radioactive materials. The
nuclear engineering and radiation health
physics professions are essential to
society’s well-being since they enable
significant public benefits through
energy security, national defense,
medical health, and industrial competitiveness.
In nuclear engineering particular
attention is directed toward application
of scientific principles to the safe design
and operation of nuclear installations.
In addition, emphasis is provided in
system safety and thermal hydraulic
testing, high performance computational methods development, nuclear
instrumentation, nuclear systems and
materials, radiation protection, reactor
analysis, nuclear power economics, and
the regulation of nuclear operations.
The radiation health physics graduate
curricula and research programs are
designed for students with professional
interests in the field of radiation
protection. This specialized field
involves an integrated study of the
physical aspects of ionizing and nonionizing radiation, their biological
effects, and the methods used to protect
people and their environment from
radiation hazards while still enabling the
beneficial uses of radiation and radioactive materials.
Competitive fellowships and research
and teaching assistantships are available
to incoming graduate students. The U.S.
Department of Energy and National
Academy for Nuclear Training support a
number of fellowship programs each
year. Oregon State University is one of
eight participating universities in the
U.S. where students may attend graduate
school on the Nuclear Engineering,
Health Physics, and Applied Health
Physics fellowships sponsored by the
U.S. Department of Energy. Each year
the National Academy for Nuclear
Training also supports fellowships for
students entering nuclear engineering
and radiation health physics at OSU.
Research and teaching assistant opportunities are also available for students to
support the educational and research
programs conducted by the department.
World-class facilities are available for
the instructional and research programs
of the department. These are housed in
the OSU Radiation Center and include a
TRIGA Mark II nuclear reactor, the
Advanced Thermal Hydraulic Research
Laboratory, the APEX nuclear safety
scaled testing facility, and laboratories
specially designed to accommodate
radiation and the use of radioactive
materials.
For more information, visit the
department’s Web site at http://
www.ne.orst.edu or contact Dr. Qiao
Wu, Graduate Committee Chair;
Department of Nuclear Engineering and
Radiation Health Physics, Oregon State
University, 116 Radiation Center,
Corvallis, OR 97331-5902.
331
RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS
(MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Application of nuclear techniques,
boron neutron capture therapy,
emergency response planning,
environmental monitoring,
environmental pathways assessment,
nuclear medicine, radiation detection
and instrumentation, radiation
dosimetry, radiation shielding,
radioactive material transport,
radioactive waste management,
research reactor health physics, risk
assessment
The Department of Nuclear Engineering
and Radiation Health Physics offers
graduate work leading toward the Master
of Science and Doctor of Philosophy
degrees in nuclear engineering and
Master of Arts, Master of Science, and
Doctor of Philosophy degrees in
radiation health physics.
The nuclear engineering and radiation
health physics graduate degree programs
are designed to prepare students for
careers involved with the many beneficial
applications of nuclear energy, radiation,
and radioactive materials. The nuclear
engineering and radiation health physics
professions are essential to society’s wellbeing since they enable significant public
benefits through energy security, national
defense, medical health, and industrial
competitiveness.
In nuclear engineering particular
attention is directed toward application
of scientific principles to the safe design
and operation of nuclear installations.
In addition, emphasis is provided in
system safety and thermal hydraulic
testing, high performance computational methods development, nuclear
instrumentation, nuclear systems and
materials, radiation protection, reactor
analysis, nuclear power economics, and
the regulation of nuclear operations.
The radiation health physics graduate
curricula and research programs are
designed for students with professional
interests in the field of radiation
protection. This specialized field
involves an integrated study of the
physical aspects of ionizing and nonionizing radiation, their biological
effects, and the methods used to protect
people and their environment from
radiation hazards while still enabling the
beneficial uses of radiation and radioactive materials.
Competitive fellowships and research
and teaching assistantships are available
to incoming graduate students. The U.S.
Department of Energy and National
Academy for Nuclear Training support a
number of fellowship programs each
year. Oregon State University is one of
eight participating universities in the
U.S. where students may attend graduate
school on the Nuclear Engineering,
332
Oregon State University
Health Physics, and Applied Health
Physics fellowships sponsored by the
U.S. Department of Energy. Each year
the National Academy for Nuclear
Training also supports fellowships for
students entering nuclear engineering
and radiation health physics at OSU.
Research and teaching assistant opportunities are also available for students to
support the educational and research
programs conducted by the department.
World-class facilities are available for
the instructional and research programs
of the department. These are housed in
the OSU Radiation Center and include a
TRIGA Mark II nuclear reactor, the
Advanced Thermal Hydraulic Research
Laboratory, the APEX nuclear safety
scaled testing facility, and laboratories
specially designed to accommodate
radiation and the use of radioactive
materials.
For more information, visit the
department’s Web site at http://
www.ne.orst.edu or contact Dr. Qiao
Wu, Graduate Committee Chair;
Department of Nuclear Engineering and
Radiation Health Physics, Oregon State
University, 116 Radiation Center,
Corvallis, OR 97331-5902.
interactions of radiation with matter. PREREQ: NE
235 or RHP 235. CROSSLISTED as RHP 236.
NE 319. *SOCIETAL ASPECTS OF NUCLEAR
TECHNOLOGY (3). Description and discussion of
nuclear-related issues as they impact society.
(Bacc Core Course)
NE 401/NE 501. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
NE 405/NE 505. READING AND CONFERENCE
(1-16).
NE 405H. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQ: Honors College approval required.
NE 406/NE 506. PROJECTS (1-16).
NE 407. SEMINAR IN NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
(1). Lectures on current nuclear engineering topics.
Graded P/N. CROSSLISTED as RHP 407/RHP
507/RHP 607.
NE 410/NE 510. INTERNSHIP (1-12). Graded P/N.
Supervised technical work experience at approved
organizations. PREREQ: Upper-division standing.
NE 415/NE 515. NUCLEAR RULES AND
REGULATIONS (2). An introduction to the key
nuclear regulatory agencies; major nuclear
legislation; current radiation protection standards
and organizations responsible for their
implementation. PREREQ: NE 481 or RHP 481.
CROSSLISTED as RHP 415/RHP 515. Offered
alternate years.
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
adviser.
NE 416/NE 516. RADIOCHEMISTRY (3). Selected
methods in radiochemical analysis. Actinide
chemistry, activation analysis, radionuclide solvent
extraction, and microbial reactions with
radionuclides. Designed for majors in chemistry,
chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, and
radiation health physics. PREREQ: CH 201 and CH
202 and CH 205 or equivalent or CH 221 and CH
222 and CH 223 and CH 224 and CH 225 and CH
22 or CH 224H and CH 225H or instructor approval
required. CROSSLISTED as CH 416/CH 516, CHE
416/CHE 516. RHP 416/RHP 516.
RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
adviser.
NE 429. SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR
ENGINEERING (1-3). Topics associated with
nuclear engineering not covered in other
undergraduate courses; topics may vary from year
to year. Course may be repeated for credit.
PREREQ: Instructor approval required.
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
COURSES
NE 114/NE 115/NE 116. INTRODUCTION TO
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND RADIATION
HEALTH PHYSICS (2). Introduction to the nuclear
engineering and radiation health physics fields;
problem-solving techniques; careers in the nuclear
industry; engineering ethics; nuclear history;
elementary nuclear and reactor physics; basic
nuclear fission and fusion theory; reactor types;
nuclear safety; nuclear fuel cycle; and radiation
protection. CROSSLISTED as RHP 114, RHP 115,
RHP 116.
NE 234. NUCLEAR AND RADIATION PHYSICS I
(4). Relativistic dynamics; basic nuclear physics;
basic quantum mechanics; radioactivity;
electromagnetic waves; interaction of ionizing
radiation with matter; cross sections; basic atomic
structure. PREREQ: MTH 252. CROSSLISTED as
RHP 234.
NE 235. NUCLEAR AND RADIATION PHYSICS II
(4). Radioactivity; radioactive decay modes; decay
kinetics, interaction of neutrons with matter; nuclear
reactions; fission and fusion basics; cross sections.
PREREQ: MTH 252 and NE 234 or RHP 234.
CROSSLISTED as RHP 235.
NE 236. NUCLEAR RADIATION DETECTION
AND INSTRUMENTATION (4). Principles and
mechanisms underlying nuclear radiation detection
and measurements; operation of nuclear electronic
laboratory instrumentation; application of gas-filled,
scintillation and semiconductor laboratory detectors
for measurement of alpha, beta, gamma, and
neutron radiation; experimental investigation of
NE 451/NE 452/NE 453/NE 551/NE 552/NE 553.
NEUTRONIC ANALYSIS AND LAB I, II, III (4).
Physical models of neutronic systems; nuclear
physics; steady state and transient neutronic
system behavior; introductory neutron transport
theory, one speed diffusion theory; numerical
methods; fast and thermal spectrum calculations;
multigroup methods; transmutation and burnup;
reactor fuel management; reactivity control;
perturbation theory; neutronic laboratory sessions.
PREREQ: CS 151, MTH 256, NE 235. COREQ:
ME 373. Must be taken in order.
NE 467/NE 567. NUCLEAR REACTOR THERMAL
HYDRAULICS (4). Hydrodynamics and conductive,
convective and radiative heat transfer in nuclear
reactor systems. Core heat removal design; critical
heat flux, hot spot factors, single- and two-phase
flow behavior. Advanced thermal hydraulic
computer codes. PREREQ: ENGR 332.
NE 474/NE 475/NE 574/NE 575. NUCLEAR
SYSTEMS DESIGN I, II (4). Practical design of
nuclear power systems using fundamental nuclear
engineering skills. Design projects involve the
integration of reactor neutronics, dynamics and
control, thermal hydraulics, transient analysis,
safety analysis, power production, nuclear
materials, fuel management and economic
optimization. Emphasis is placed on designing
advanced reactor systems for power production
purposes. State-of-the-art computer codes are
used for design analysis and evaluation. PREREQ:
NE 451/ NE 551, NE 467/NE 567, ENGR 332 for
NE 474/NE 574, NE 452/NE 552 for NE 475/NE
575. Must be taken in order.
NE 479. INDIVIDUAL DESIGN PROJECT (1-4).
Individual project arranged by the student under the
supervision of a faculty member. The design project
is mutually agreed upon by the student and
instructor and may be proposed by either. Number
of credits are determined by the faculty member.
Specific approval of the instructor is required before
enrolling.
NE 481/NE 581. RADIATION PROTECTION (4).
Fundamental principles and theory of radiation
protection: regulatory agencies; dose units; source
of radiation; biological effects and risk; dose limits;
applications of external and internal dosimetry;
shielding and atmospheric dispersion. PREREQ:
NE 235 or RHP 235. CROSSLISTED as RHP 481/
RHP 581.
NE 482/NE 582. ^APPLIED RADIATION SAFETY
(4). Application of radiation protection as practiced
in the fields of nuclear science and engineering;
application of health physics principles to reduce
health hazards at each of the following stages:
design, prevention, assessment, and post-incident.
A history of key nuclear regulatory agencies; early
and current radiation protection standards and
organizations responsible for their formulation;
major nuclear legislation; pertinent nuclear rules
and regulations and their application. Offered
alternate years. PREREQ: NE 236 or RHP 236.
Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as RHP 482/RHP 582.
(Writing Intensive Course)
NE 490/NE 590. RADIATION DOSIMETRY (4).
Further development and more in-depth treatment
of radiation dosimetry concepts introduced in NE
481, including the theoretical basis of radiation
dosimetry, microdosimetry, external, internal and
environmental dosimetry. PREREQ: NE 481 or
RHP 481. CROSSLISTED as RHP 490/RHP 590.
NE 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
NE 503. THESIS (1-16).
NE 507. SEMINAR IN NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
(1). Lectures on current nuclear engineering topics.
Graded P/N. CROSSLISTED as RHP 407/RHP
507/RHP 607.
NE 526. COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR
NUCLEAR REACTORS (3). Application of digital
computers to problems in nuclear engineering.
Topics include multigroup diffusion theory, kinetic
equations, Monte Carlo methods, Sn, collision
probability methods, criteria for selecting methods,
and computer programming. Not offered every year.
NE 535. NUCLEAR RADIATION SHIELDING (3).
Theoretical principles of shielding for neutron and
gamma radiation; applications to problems of
practical interest; analytical and computer solutions
emphasized. PREREQ: NE 481/NE 581 or RHP
481/ RHP 581, or instructor approval required.
Offered alternate years. CROSSLISTED as RHP
535.
NE 537. APPLICATIONS OF NUCLEAR
TECHNIQUES (3). Description of nuclear-related
techniques used for analytical and process
measurements; discussion of associated nuclear
instrumentation and facilities. PREREQ: NE 236 or
RHP 236, or equivalent. Offered alternate years.
CROSSLISTED as RHP 537.
NE 539. SELECTED TOPICS IN INTERACTION
OF NUCLEAR RADIATION (1-3). Topics
associated with interactions of nuclear radiation not
covered in other graduate courses; topics may vary
from year to year. Course may be repeated for
credit. PREREQ: Instructor approval required.
CROSSLISTED as RHP 539.
NE 542. LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE
MANAGEMENT (3). Low Level Radioactive Waste
Policy Act and Amendments; NRC regulations
regarding LLW; waste quantities, types, forms,
classification and acceptance criteria; disposal
sites: history, site selection, site characterization,
design options, environmental monitoring and
closure; LLW treatment technologies, LLW
transportation; LLW compacts. Offered alternate
years. CROSSLISTED as RHP 542.
College of Engineering
NE 543. HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE
MANAGEMENT (3). Nuclear Waste Policy Act and
Amendments; DOE, NRC, and EPA regulations
related to high level radioactive waste; waste
characteristics, forms, amounts, packages;
geologic repositories and alternate disposal
techniques; waste transportation; monitored
retrievable storage; defense waste characteristics,
amounts, disposal options; disposal plans in other
countries. Offered alternate years. CROSSLISTED
as RHP 543.
NE 549. SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR FUEL
CYCLE ANALYSIS (1-3). Topics associated with
the nuclear fuel cycle not covered in other graduate
courses; topics may vary from year to year. Course
may be repeated for credit. CROSSLISTED as
RHP 549.
NE 559. SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR
REACTOR ANALYSIS (1-3). Topics associated
with nuclear reactor theory not covered in other
graduate courses; topics may vary from year to
year. Course may be repeated for credit. PREREQ:
NE 453/NE 553.
NE 568. NUCLEAR REACTOR SAFETY (3).
Probabilistic risk assessment and system reliability
analysis techniques applied to nuclear reactor
safety. Examination of neutronic and thermal
hydraulic transients, effectiveness of emergency
systems, accident prevention and mitigation,
assessment of radioactive releases to the
environment. PREREQ: NE 451/NE 551, NE 467/
NE 567. Offered alternate years.
NE 569. SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR
REACTOR ENGINEERING (1-3). Advanced
nuclear engineering design concepts, reactor
systems analysis techniques and innovative
nuclear engineering applications. Artificial
intelligence and expert system applications to
nuclear engineering problems. Topics may vary
from year to year. Course may be repeated for
credit.
NE 585. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF
NUCLEAR SYSTEMS (3). Federal and state
regulations concerning environmental effects of
nuclear power plants and other nuclear
installations; development of analytical techniques
for calculating quantities and effects of gaseous
and liquid radioactive effluents released; effects of
thermal discharge; atmospheric dilution and
dispersion; cost-benefit studies. Not offered every
year. CROSSLISTED as RHP 585.
NE 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
NE 601. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
NE 603. THESIS (1-16).
NE 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
NE 606. PROJECTS (1-16).
NE 607. SEMINAR IN NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
(1). Lectures on current nuclear engineering topics.
Graded P/N. CROSSLISTED as RHP 407/RHP
507/RHP 607.
NE 654. NEUTRON TRANSPORT THEORY (3).
Properties of and methods for solution of the linear
Boltzmann equation for nuclear reactors; spherical
and double-spherical harmonics; integral equation
methods; Monte Carlo methods. PREREQ: NE 453/
NE 553. Offered alternate years.
NE 667. ADVANCED THERMAL HYDRAULICS
(3). Advanced topics in single- and two-phase
hydrodynamics and heat transfer for nuclear
reactors. Two-phase flow patterns, flow instabilities,
condensation induced transients, convective boiling
heat transfer, and current topics in reactor safety
thermal hydraulics. PREREQ: NE 467/NE 567.
Offered alternate years.
NE 699. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
NE 808. WORKSHOP (1-4).
RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS
COURSES
RHP 114/RHP 115/RHP 116. INTRO TO
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND RADIATION
HEALTH PHYSICS (2). Introduction to the nuclear
engineering and radiation health physics fields;
problem-solving techniques; careers in the nuclear
industry; engineering ethics; nuclear history;
elementary nuclear and reactor physics; basic
nuclear fission and fusion theory; reactor types;
nuclear safety; nuclear fuel cycle; and radiation
protection. CROSSLISTED as NE 114, NE 115,
NE 116.
RHP 234. NUCLEAR AND RADIATION PHYSICS
I (4). Relativistic dynamics; basic nuclear physics;
basic quantum mechanics; radioactivity;
electromagnetic waves; interaction of ionizing
radiation with matter; cross sections; basic atomic
structure. PREREQ: MTH 252. CROSSLISTED as
NE 234.
RHP 235. NUCLEAR AND RADIATION PHYSICS
II (4). Radioactivity; radioactive decay modes;
decay kinetics, interaction of neutrons with matter;
nuclear reactions; fission and fusion basics; cross
sections. PREREQ: MTH 252 and NE 234 or RHP
234. CROSSLISTED as NE 235.
RHP 236. NUCLEAR RADIATION DETECTION
AND INSTRUMENTATION (4). Principles and
mechanisms underlying nuclear radiation detection
and measurements; operation of nuclear electronic
laboratory instrumentation; application of gas-filled,
scintillation and semiconductor laboratory detectors
for measurement of alpha, beta, gamma, and
neutron radiation; experimental investigation of
interactions of radiation with matter. PREREQ: NE
235 or RHP 235. CROSSLISTED as NE 236.
RHP 401. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
RHP 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
RHP 406. PROJECTS (1-16).
RHP 407. SEMINAR IN RADIATION HEALTH
PHYSICS (1). Lectures on current topics in
radiation health physics. CROSSLISTED as NE
407/NE 507/NE 607. Graded P/N.
RHP 410. INTERNSHIP (1-12). Graded P/N.
Supervised technical work experience at approved
organizations. PREREQ: Upper-division standing.
RHP 415/RHP 515. NUCLEAR RULES AND
REGULATIONS (2). An introduction to the key
nuclear regulatory agencies; major nuclear
legislation; current radiation protection standards
and organizations responsible for their
implementation. PREREQ: NE 481 or RHP 481.
CROSSLISTED as NE 415/NE 515. Offered
alternate years.
RHP 416/RHP 516. RADIOCHEMISTRY (3).
Selected methods in radiochemical analysis.
Actinide chemistry, activation analysis,
radionuclides, solvent extraction, and microbial
reactions with radionuclides. Designed for majors in
chemistry, chemical engineering, nuclear
engineering and radiation health physics.
PREREQ: CH 201 and 202 and 205 or equivalent
or CH 221 and CH 222 and CH 223 and CH 224
and CH 225 and CH 226 or CH 224H and CH
225H and CH 226H or instructor approval required.
CROSSLISTED as CH 416/CH 516, CHE 416/
CHE 516, NE 416/NE 516.
RHP 450/RHP 550. PRINCIPLES OF NUCLEAR
MEDICINE (3). Basic principles of nuclear
medicine; detectors; radiopharmaceutical;
dosimetry; imaging procedures.
RHP 479. INDIVIDUAL DESIGN PROJECT (1-4).
Individual project arranged by the student under the
supervision of a faculty member. The design project
is mutually agreed upon by the student and
instructor and may be proposed by either. Number
of credits are determined by the faculty member.
Specific approval of the instructor is required before
enrolling.
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RHP 480. FIELD PRACTICES IN RADIATION
PROTECTION (1-3). Individual participation in the
operational functions of the radiation protection
program. PREREQ: Instructor and departmental
approval required.
RHP 481/RHP 581. RADIATION PROTECTION
(4). Fundamental principles and theory of radiation
protection: regulatory agencies; dose units; sources
of radiation; biological effects and risk; dose limits;
applications of external and internal dosimetry;
shielding and atmospheric dispersion. PREREQ:
NE 235 or RHP 235. CROSSLISTED as NE 481/
NE 581.
RHP 482/RHP 582. APPLIED RADIATION
SAFETY (4). Application of radiation protection as
practiced in the fields of nuclear science and
engineering; application of health physics principles
to reduce the health hazards at each of the
following stages: design, prevention, assessment,
and post-incident. A history of the key nuclear
regulatory agencies; early and current radiation
protection standards and organizations responsible
for their formulation; major nuclear legislation;
pertinent nuclear rules and regulations and their
application. Offered alternate years. PREREQ: NE
236 or RHP 236. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as NE
482/NE 582. (RHP 482 is a Writing Intensive
Course)
RHP 483/RHP 583. RADIATION BIOLOGY (4).
Biological effects of ionizing radiation at the
molecular, cellular, and organismal levels with
emphasis on vertebrates; both acute and chronic
radiation effects are considered. Offered alternate
years. PREREQ: RHP 481 or NE 481 or senior
standing.
RHP 488. RADIOECOLOGY (3). Radionuclides in
the environment: their measurement and
identification, uptake and transfer through food
chains. Effect of radiation on natural populations of
plants and animals. PREREQ: Senior standing.
RHP 490/RHP 590. RADIATION DOSIMETRY (4).
Further development and more in-depth treatment
of radiation dosimetry concepts introduced in NE
481, including the theoretical basis of radiation
dosimetry, microdosimetry, external, internal and
environmental dosimetry. PREREQ: NE 481 or
RHP 481. CROSSLISTED as NE 490/NE 590.
RHP 493. NON-REACTOR RADIATION
PROTECTION (3). Radiation protection principles
applied to technologically enhanced natural
radiation sources, medical uses of radiation and
radioactive materials, educational and research
uses of radiation and radioactive materials,
industrial applications and accelerators. PREREQ:
Senior standing. Not offered every year.
RHP 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
RHP 501. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded as P/N.
RHP 503. THESIS (1-16).
RHP 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
RHP 506. PROJECTS (1-16).
RHP 507. SEMINAR IN RADIATION HEALTH
PHYSICS (1). Lectures on current topics in
radiation health physics. CROSSLISTED as NE
407/NE 507/NE 607. Graded P/N.
RHP 510. INTERNSHIP (1-12). Supervised
technical work experience at approved
organizations. Graded P/N. PREREQ: Upper
division standing.
RHP 535. NUCLEAR RADIATION SHIELDING (3).
Theoretical principles of shielding for neutron and
gamma radiation; applications to problems of
practical interest; analytical and computer solutions
emphasized. PREREQ: NE 481/NE 581 or RHP
481/RHP 581, or instructor approval required.
Offered alternate years. CROSSLISTED as NE 535.
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RHP 537. APPLICATIONS OF NUCLEAR
TECHNIQUES (3). Description of nuclear-related
techniques used for analytical and process
measurements; discussion of associated nuclear
instrumentation and facilities. PREREQ: NE 236 or
RHP 236, or equivalent. Offered alternate years.
CROSSLISTED as NE 537.
radiation sources, medical uses of radiation and
radioactive materials, educational and research
uses of radiation and radioactive materials,
industrial applications and accelerators. PREREQ:
senior standing. Not offered every year.
RHP 539. SELECTED TOPICS IN INTERACTION
OF NUCLEAR RADIATION (1-3). Topics
associated with interactions of nuclear radiation not
covered in other graduate courses; topics may vary
from year to year. Course may be repeated for
credit. PREREQ: Instructor approval required.
CROSSLISTED as NE 539.
RHP 601. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
RHP 542. LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE
MANAGEMENT (3). Low Level Radioactive Waste
Policy Act and Amendments; NRC regulations
regarding LLW; waste quantities, types, forms,
classification and acceptance criteria; disposal
sites: history, site selection, site characterization,
deign options, environmental monitoring and
closure; LLW treatment technologies, LLW
transportation; LLW compacts. Offered alternate
years. CROSSLISTED as NE 542.
RHP 543. HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE
MANAGEMENT (3). Nuclear Waste Policy Act and
Amendments; DOE, NRC, and EPA regulations
related to high-level radioactive waste; waste
characteristics, forms, amounts, packages;
geologic repositories and alternate disposal
techniques; waste transportation; monitored
retrievable storage; defense waste characteristics,
amounts, disposal options; disposal plans in other
countries. Offered alternate years. CROSSLISTED
as NE 543.
RHP 549. SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR
FUEL CYCLE ANALYSIS (1-3). Topics associated
with the nuclear fuel cycle not covered in other
graduate courses; topics may vary from year to
year. Course may be repeated for credit.
CROSSLISTED as NE 549.
RHP 580. FIELD PRACTICES IN RADIATION
PROTECTION (1-3). Individual participation in the
operational functions of the radiation protection
program at the OSU Radiation Center. PREREQ:
Instructor and departmental approval required
RHP 585. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF
NUCLEAR SYSTEMS (3). Federal and state
regulations concerning environmental effects of
nuclear power plants and other nuclear
installations; development of analytical techniques
for calculating quantities and effects of gaseous
and liquid radioactive effluents released; effects of
thermal discharge; atmospheric dilution and
dispersion; cost-benefit studies. Not offered every
year. CROSSLISTED as NE 585.
RHP 588. RADIOECOLOGY (3). Radionuclides in
the environment: their measurement and
identification, uptake and transfer through food
chains. Effect of radiation on natural populations of
plants and animals. PREREQ: RHP 381 or NE 381
or senior standing.
RHP 589. SELECTED TOPICS IN RADIATION
PROTECTION (1-3). Recent advances in radiation
protection; greater in-depth study of current
radiation protection issues. Topics may vary from
year to year.
RHP 592. RADIATION RISK EVALUATION (3).
Provides an understanding of the concepts utilized
in estimating the risks of deleterious effects
associated with exposure to ionizing radiation.
Background information in making informed
decisions on radiation protection practices based
on the risks associated with radiation exposure.
Familiarity with the derivation and interpretation of
risk factors determined from exposure/response
data. Hazards associated with non-ionizing
radiation also will be addressed. PREREQ: RHP
483/RHP 583 and NE 490/NE 590, RHP 490/RHP
590 or equivalent.
RHP 593. NON-REACTOR RADIATION
PROTECTION (3). Radiation protection principles
applied to technologically enhanced natural
RHP 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
RHP 603. THESIS (1-16).
RHP 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
RHP 606. PROJECT (1-16).
RHP 607. SEMINAR IN RADIATION HEALTH
PHYSICS (1). Lectures on current topics in
radiation health physics. CROSSLISTED as NE
407/NE 507/NE 607. Graded P/N.
RHP 610. INTERNSHIP (1-12). Graded P/N.
RHP 699. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
Computer Systems and Information
Access
Human-Computer Interaction
Intelligent Systems
Programming Languages
Electrical and Computer Engineering
(MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Analog and Mixed Signal
Communication, Signal Processing, and
Controls
Computer Engineering
Energy Systems
Materials and Devices
RF/Microwaves and Optics
Graduate Minors
SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING AND
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Terri Fiez, Director
220A Owen Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-3211
(541) 737-3617
Web site: http://eecs.oregonstate.edu/
Cherri Pancake, Associate Director for
Research
Bella Bose, Associate Director for Academic Affairs
FACULTY
Professors Bose, Burnett, Cook, Cull,
Dietterich, Fiez, Forbes, Koc, Marple,
Mayaram, Pancake, Quinn, Temes,
Wager, Wallace
Associate Professors Budd, D’Ambrosio,
Erwig, Jones, Lee, Magana, Minoura,
Moon, Plant, Rathja, Rothermel,
Settaluri, Tadepalli, Von Jouanne,
Weisshaar
Assistant Professors Herlocker, Jander, Liu,
Lucchese, Metoyer, Mortensen, Sethia,
Shor, Shiue, Tenca, Wang
Senior Instructor Johnson
Instructors Dinsmore, Eggerton, O’Hara,
Paulson, Traylor, Wallace, Watson
Undergraduate Majors
Computer Engineering (BS)
Electrical and Electronics
Engineering (BS)
Computer Science (BA, BS)
Computer Science Options
Applied Computer Science
Computer Systems
Information Systems
Undergraduate Minor
Computer Science
Graduate Majors
Computer Science (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Computer Graphics, Vision, and
Computational Geometry
Computer Science
Electrical and Computer Engineering
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING PROGRAM
The Electrical and Computer Engineering program within the School of EECS
offers two baccalaureate degree programs: the Bachelor of Science in
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
and the Bachelor of Science in Computer
Engineering. Both degrees are accredited
by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET/EAC).
Consistent with the mission of the
university and college, the mission of
this program is to provide a comprehensive, state-of-the-art education that
prepares our students to be successful in
engineering practice and advanced
studies.
Electrical and electronics engineers are
concerned with the design and application of electronic and integrated circuits,
electronic materials and devices, power
generation and utilization, communications, signal processing, control systems,
electromagnetics, microwaves and
optics, and digital computers. Course
work leading to the BS degree incorporates work in these topics as well as the
supporting disciplines of mathematics,
physical sciences, and engineering
sciences. Graduates of this program are
prepared to either enter employment or
pursue advanced degrees through
graduate studies.
Computer engineers are involved in
the design, construction, programming
and application of digital computers,
microprocessors and digital components. Course work leading to the BS
degree incorporates work in electrical
circuits, electronic materials, digital
logic, computer architecture, microprocessors, programming languages and
operating systems. Graduates of the
program also receive a minor in
computer science. Upon graduation,
computer engineers are prepared to seek
College of Engineering
industrial employment or to pursue
advanced graduate degrees.
Both programs are supported by wellequipped laboratories providing direct
experience with electronic circuits,
digital logic, instrumentation, electronic
materials, electric machines, IC design,
optoelectronics, RF techniques, instrumentation, control systems and
microprocessors. Students may specialize
their programs by selection of technical
courses in the junior and senior years.
The Multiple Engineering Cooperative
Program (MECOP) offers industrial
internships to selected students.
Students in both programs fulfill
humanities and social science requirements as specified by the university’s
baccalaureate core program.
The program incorporates engineering
design principles throughout the
undergraduate curriculum. This includes
the integration of societal, economic,
legal, regulatory, ethical, environmental
and other factors into the technical
aspects of engineering design. Design
activities begin in the freshman orientation sequence, which incorporates openended design problems, and continues
throughout the curriculum. The design
experience culminates with a yearlong
senior design project. Within the senior
design experience, students, working in
teams, complete all phases of a design
project under the supervision of a
faculty member.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate program provides
opportunities for both thesis and nonthesis programs in the areas of electronic
materials and devices, microwaves,
optoelectronics, communications, DSP,
computer architecture, control systems,
electric power and electronic integrated
circuits including analog, digital, mixed
mode and RF ICs. Graduate work is
supported by the department’s wellequipped laboratory facilities. Opportunities exist for graduate students to
participate in many research projects
sponsored by private industry and
government agencies.
The ECE program’s educational
objectives, advising procedures, faculty,
and other aspects may be found at the
school’s Web site: http://
eecs.oregonstate.edu/.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS:
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING (BS, CRED, HBS)
EAC/ABET Accredited
The curriculum in electrical and
electronics engineering provides a wide
range of opportunities in undergraduate
study in the areas of communications,
signal processing and controls, electronics and integrated circuits, power
electronics and energy systems, materials
and devices, microwaves and optics, and
computers.
Pre-Electrical and Electronics
Engineering
Freshman Year
Biological sciences with lab (4)1
CH 201. *Chemistry for Engineering
Majors (3)E
CH 202. *Chemistry for Engineering
Majors (3)
ECE 111. Intro to ECE: Tools (3)
ECE 112. Intro to ECE: Concepts (3)E
ECE 271, ECE 272. Digital Logic Design,
Lab (3,1)5
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2) 1
HHS 241–251. *Lifetime Fitness: (various
activities) (1) 1
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)E
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
WR 121. *English Composition (3)1E
Elective (1)
Perspectives (3) 1
TOTAL (46)
Sophomore Year
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3) 1,E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)1,E
CS 151. Intro to C Programming (4)
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
ENGR 202. Electrical Fundamentals (3)5
ENGR 203. Electrical Fundamentals (3)5
ENGR 211. Statics (3) E
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3) E
MTH 255. Vector Calculus II (4)5
MTH 256. Applied Differential Equations
(4)E
MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series (4)E
PH 212, PH 213. *General Physics with
Calculus (4,4)E
ST 317. Probability and Statistics for ECE (3)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)1
TOTAL (48)
Professional Electrical and
Electronics Engineering
Curriculum
Junior Year
CS 161. Intro to Computer Science I (4)
ENGR 311. Thermodynamics (3)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
ECE 317. Electronic Materials and Devices
(3)
ECE 322. Electronic Circuits (4)
ECE 323. Digital Electronics (4)
ECE 331. Electromechanical Energy
Conversion (4)
ECE 351, ECE 352. Signals and Systems I,
II (3,4)
ECE 375. Computer Structures and
Assembly Language Programming (4)
ECE 390. Electric and Magnetic Fields (4)
ECE 391. Transmission Lines and
Electromagnetic Waves (4)
Perspectives (6) 1
TOTAL (50)
Senior Year
ECE 441, ECE 442, ECE 443. ^Engineering
Design Project (2,2,2)
335
PH 314. Introductory Modern Physics (4)
Restricted electives (4)3
Senior departmental electives (20)3
Synthesis (6)1
Electives (2)
Perspectives (6)1
TOTAL (48)
Total Credits Required (192)
Footnotes:
E =Required for entry into the professional
program.
1 =Must be selected to satisfy the requirements of
the baccalaureate core.
3 =Approved technical electives from departmental
list.
5 =Prerequisite for several upper-division courses.
Recommended for completion prior to entry into
the professional program.
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
(BS, CRED, HBS)
EAC/ABET Accredited
Pre-Computer Engineering
Freshman Year
CH 201. *Chemistry for Engineering
Majors (3)E
CH 202. *Chemistry for Engineering
Majors (3)
CS 151. Intro to C Programming (4)5
ECE 111. Intro to ECE: Tools (3)
ECE 112. Intro to ECE: Concepts (3)E
ECE 271, ECE 272. Digital Logic Design
and Lab (3,1)5
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–251. *Lifetime Fitness: (various
activities) (1)1
MTH 231. Discrete Mathematics (3)5
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)E
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
WR 121. *English Composition (3)1,E
Electives (1)
TOTAL (47)
Sophomore Year
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
CS 161, CS 162. Intro to Computer Science
I, II (4,4)5
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
ENGR 202. Electrical Fundamentals (3)5
ENGR 203. Electrical Fundamentals (3)5
ENGR 211. Statics (3)E
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)E
MTH 256. Applied Differential Equations
(4)E
MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series (4)E
PH 212, PH 213. *General Physics with
Calculus (4,4)E
ST 317. Probability and Statistics for ECE (3)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)1
TOTAL (48)
Professional Computer
Engineering Curriculum
Junior Year
CS 261. Data Structures (4)
CS 311. Operating Systems I (4)
ECE 317. Electronic Materials and Devices
(3)
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ECE 322. Electronic Circuits (4)
ECE 323. Digital Electronics (4)
ECE 351, ECE 352. Signals and Systems I,
II (3,4)
ECE 375. Computer Structures and
Assembly Language Programming (4)
ECE 471. Advanced Digital Design (4)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
MTH 255. Vector Calculus II (4)
Electives (2)
Perspectives (6)1
TOTAL (49)
Senior Year
Biological Sciences with Laboratory (4)1
CS 411. Operating Systems II (4)
ECE 441, ECE 442, ECE 443. ^Engineering
Design Project (2,2,2)
ECE 472. Computer Architecture (4)
ECE 473. Microprocessor System Design (4)
ECE 474. VLSI System Design (4)
ECE/CS 300-level restricted elective (3)3
ECE/CS 400-level restricted elective (4)3
Perspectives (9)1
Synthesis (6)1
TOTAL (48)
Total Credits Required (192)
Footnotes:
E =Required for entry into the professional
program.
1 =Must be selected to satisfy the requirements of
the baccalaureate core.
2 =Approved engineering science elective from
departmental list.
3 =Approved technical electives from departmental
list.
4 =Recommended to satisfy core requirement.
5 =Prerequisite for several upper-division courses.
Recommended for completion prior to entry into
the professional program.
6 =Taught alternate years.
7 =MTH 111, MTH 112, MTH 241, MTH 245,
MTH 251, MTH 252, MTH 253, MTH 256,
MTH 306 approved courses.
8 =Completion of any two of these courses is
required for entry into the professional program.
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER
ENGINEERING GRADUATE
MINOR
For more details, see the school adviser.
GRADUATE MAJOR IN
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER
ENGINEERING (MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Analog and mixed signal;
communication, signal processing, and
control; computer engineering; energy
systems; materials and devices;
RF/microwaves and optics
The Electrical and Computer Engineering program offers graduate programs
leading to Master of Science and Doctor
of Philosophy degrees focusing on the
major areas listed below. The master’s
program provides advanced instruction
beyond the undergraduate degree. It
prepares students for careers in which a
higher level of experience is required.
The PhD program prepares students for
work in government or industry research
laboratories or careers at universities.
Students are encouraged to develop
programs of study in close cooperation
with the faculty members in their areas
of interest.
The majors areas are:
Analog and Mixed Signal—simulation and modeling, RF circuit design,
analog integrated circuits, data
converters, systems-on-a-chip design,
communications ICs
Communication, Signal Processing
and Control—wireless communication and communication theory,
robust and optimal control, image
processing and computer vision,
multimedia and congestion control,
signal processing
Computer Engineering—computer
architecture, computer networks,
computer arithmetic, low power
system design, cryptography and
security, vlsi architecture and design
Energy Systems—power electronics,
machines and drives, power quality,
renewables and their interface to the
power system
Materials and Devices—semiconductor materials and device processing,
characterization, modeling
RF/Microwaves and Optics—
RF/microwave circuits, components
and subsystems, interconnects and
electronic packaging, computational
techniques, measurements, optical
sensors
Graduate work is supported by the
school’s well-equipped laboratory
facilities. Opportunities exist for
graduate students to participate in many
research projects sponsored by private
industry and government agencies.
For more information, contact Ferne
Simendinger, Graduate Coordinator,
Electrical and Computer Engineering,
OSU, Corvallis, OR 97331-3202;
(541) 737-3273; e-mail:
ece_gradsec@oregonstate.edu.
Additional information concerning
courses, advising procedures, faculty,
and many other aspects of the school
may be found at the school’s Web site:
http://eecs.oregonstate.edu/.
COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM
Every computer chip needs software in
order to function. Software is made up
of programs, and the programs are the
representation of algorithms. Computer
science, then, is the systematic study of
algorithms.
Computer scientists invent algorithms
that enable computers to do new things.
They know how to prove the correctness
and determine the efficiency of algorithms. Computer scientists design
computer systems able to execute
algorithms automatically. The also
design programming languages,
compilers, and operating systems.
Computer science is an engineering
science because computer scientists must
be able to choose the software “building
blocks” that best match the operational
goals of the systems being developed.
The Computer Science program with
the School of EECS offers programs
leading to BA, BS, MAIS, MS, and PhD
degrees in computer science.
The Computer Science program has
four principle objectives. Each graduate
of the program should be:
• Able to design, analyze, program,
debug, and maintain a nontrivial
program that makes appropriate use
of fundamental algorithms and data
structures;
• Aware of the ethical implications of
computer use and misuse;
• Able to communicate effectively and
to work collaboratively in a team
environment; and
• Ready to gain employment as a
computer professional or enter
graduate school in a computerrelated discipline.
Entering students are able to choose one
of three different options—applied
computer science, computer systems,
and information systems—all of which
lead to the BS in Computer Science
degree.
For students entering the undergraduate program, the recommended high
school preparation is four years of
mathematics, science, and English. High
school programming or computer
applications courses should not be taken
in place of other college preparatory
courses.
UNDERGRADUATE:
COMPUTER SCIENCE
(BA, BS, CRED, HBA, HBS)
APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE
OPTION
The Applied Computer Science option is
for students who want to combine the
study of computer science with an indepth examination of a related field.
Typically, this option will include a
minor from a related field, such as
multimedia.
Pre-Computer Science
Freshman Year
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
CS 151. Intro to C programming (4)E
CS 160. Computer Science Orientation (3)E
CS 161, CS 162. Intro to Computer Science
I, II (4,4) E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–251. *Lifetime Fitness: (various
activities) (1)1
MTH 231, MTH 232. Elements of Discrete
Mathematics (4,4)E
College of Engineering
MTH 241. *Calculus for Management and
Social Science (4)E
WR 121. *English Composition (3)E
Biological Science (4)
Electives (2)
Perspectives (6)
Sophomore Year
CS 275. Intro to Databases (4)E
CS 261. Data Structures (4)E
CS 271. Computer Architecture and
Assembly Language (4)E
MTH 245. *Mathematics for Management,
Life, and Social Sciences (4)E
WR 214. *Writing in Business (3)E
or WR 222. *English Composition (3)E
Electives (9)
Perspectives (20)
Professional Computer Science
Junior Year
CS 311. Operating Systems I (4)
CS 325. Analysis of Algorithms (4)
CS 361, CS 362. ^Software Engineering I, II
(4,4)
CS 372. Intro to Computer Networks (4)
CS 381. Programming Language
Fundamentals (4)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
Approved courses in applied program (12)
Electives (9)
Senior Year
CS 391. *Social and Ethical Issues in
Computer Science (3)
CS 411. Operating Systems II (4)
CS 461, CS 462. Senior Software
Engineering Project (4,4)
Approved computer science electives (8)
Approved courses in applied program (16)
Electives (9)
Footnotes:
E
=Required for entry into the professional
program.
1
=Must be selected to satisfy the requirements of
the baccalaureate core.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS OPTION
EAC/ABET Accredited
The Computer Systems option is for
students who want to take up computer
science as a career and seek an in-depth
understanding of computer science as an
academic discipline. This option provides
excellent preparation for those who plan
to work for companies developing systems
software or embedded systems. It also
provides excellent preparation for those
who plan to pursue an MS or PhD in
computer science.
Pre-Computer Science
Freshman Year
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
CS 151. Intro to C Programming (4)E
CS 160. Computer Science Orientation (3)E
CS 161, CS 162. Intro to Computer Science
I, II (4,4)E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–251. *Lifetime Fitness: (various
activities) (1)1
MTH 231, MTH 232. Elements of Discrete
Mathematics (4,4)E
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)E
WR 121. *English Composition (3)1E
Biological science (4)
Perspectives (6) 1
Electives (2)
Sophomore Year
CS 261. Data Structures (4)E
ECE 271. Digital Logic Design (3) E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
MTH 253. Infinite Series and Sequences (4)E
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)E
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
PH 221. Recitation for PH 211 (1) E
WR 214. *Writing in Business (3)
or WR 222. *English Composition (3)
Perspectives (21)1
Professional Computer Science
Junior Year
CS 311. Operating Systems I (4)
CS 321. Intro to Theory of Computation (3)
CS 325. Analysis of Algorithms (4)
CS 361, CS 362. ^Software Engineering I, II
(4,4)
CS 372. Intro to Computer Networks (4)
CS 381. Programming Language
Fundamentals (4)
ECE 375. Computer Structures and
Assembly Language Programming (4)
MTH 351. Intro to Numerical Analysis (3)
PH 212, PH 213. *General Physics with
Calculus (4,4)
PH 222, PH 223. Recitation for PH 212, PH
213 (1,1)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
Electives (1)
Senior Year
CS 391. *Social and Ethical Issues in
Computer Science (3)
CS 411. Operating Systems II (4)
CS 461, CS 462. Senior Software
Engineering Project (4,4)
CS 472. Computer Architecture (4)
CS 480. Translators (4)
ST 314. Intro to Statistics for Engineers (3)
Approved computer science electives (8)
Electives (11)
Perspectives (3)
Footnotes:
E
=Required for entry into the professional
program.
1
=Must be selected to satisfy the requirements of
the baccalaureate core.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
OPTION
The Information Systems option
includes the core classes in computer
science, but also incorporates a minor in
business administration. In addition to
providing a solid grounding in both
fields, this program prepares the student
for entry into the one-year MBA
program offered by OSU’s College of
Business. By following both of these
programs, a student can complete the BS
in Computer Science and the MBA in
five years.
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Pre-Computer Science
Freshman Year
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
CS 151. Intro to C programming (4)E
CS 160. Computer Science Orientation (3)E
CS 161, CS 162. Intro to Computer Science
I, II (4,4)E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–251. *Lifetime Fitness: (various
activities) (1)1
MTH 231, MTH 232. Elements of Discrete
Mathematics (4,4)E
MTH 241. *Calculus for Management and
Social Science (4)E
WR 121. *English Composition (3)E
Biological Science (4)
Perspectives (6)
Electives (2)
Sophomore Year
CS 275. Intro to Databases (4)E
CS 261. Data Structures (4)E
CS 271. Computer Architecture and
Assembly Language (4)E
ECON 201. *Intro to Microeconomics (4)
MTH 245. *Mathematics for Management,
Life, and Social Sciences (4)E
WR 214. *Writing in Business (3)E
or WR 222. *English Composition (3)E
Perspectives (20)
Electives (5)
Professional Computer Science
Junior Year
CS 311. Operating Systems I (4)
CS 325. Analysis of Algorithms (4)
CS 361, CS 362. ^Software Engineering I, II
(4,4)
CS 372. Intro to Computer Networks (4)
CS 381. Programming Language
Fundamentals (4)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
Business minor courses (16)
Electives (5)
Senior Year
CS 391. *Social and Ethical Issues in
Computer Science (3)
CS 411. Operating Systems II (4)
CS 440. Database Management Systems (4)
CS 461, CS 462. Senior Software
Engineering Project (4,4)
Approved computer science electives (8)
Business minor courses (12)
Electives (9)
Footnotes:
E =Required for entry into the professional
program.
1 =Must be selected to satisfy the requirements of
the baccalaureate core.
COMPUTER SCIENCE MINOR
The School of Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science offers a minor to
those students who wish to learn about
computer science or who will be
entering careers in science or business
where computing will be an integral part
of their work. Students minoring in
computer science must have a “C–” or
higher in every minor course to
complete the minor requirements.
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Computer Science Minor
Requirements
Required
CS 151. Intro to C Programming (4)E
CS 161, CS 162. Intro to Computer Science
I, II (4,4)E
CS 261. Data Structures (4)E
MTH 231, MTH 232. Elements of Discrete
Mathematics (4,4)E
Electives
12 credits from upper-division computer
science courses other than CS 391, CS
395, CS 401, CS 405, CS 406, CS 407, CS
410, CS 495.
Footnotes:
E =Required for entry into the professional
program.
GRADUATE MINOR IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE
For more details, see the school adviser.
GRADUATE MAJOR IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE
(MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Computer graphics, vision, and
computational geometry; computer
systems and information access; humancomputer interaction; intelligent
systems; programming languages
The master’s program provides advanced
instruction beyond the undergraduate
degree. It prepares students for careers in
which a higher level of experience is
required. The PhD program prepares
students for work in government or
industry research laboratories or
industry research laboratories or for
careers at universities.
The major areas are:
Computer Graphics, Vision, and
Computational Geometry—analysis
of algorithms, animation and virtual
environments, computer graphics,
computer vision, information access,
and software visualization
Computer Systems and Information
Access—computer architecture,
computer networks, digital libraries,
error control codes, geographical
information systems, information
filtering and retrieval, usability, Webbased applications
Human-Computer Interaction—HCI
of programming, information
usability, usability engineering, Web
interfaces
Intelligent Systems—decision-making
and reinforcement learning, machine learning and data mining,
pattern recognition, probabilistic
representation and reasoning
Programming Languages—application-specific languages, end-user
programming, functional and logical
languages, multi-paradigm languages, program transformation,
software visualization, visual
languages
Additional areas of concentration may
be arranged with other departments. For
example, numerical analysis or computer algebra with the Department of
Mathematics, and operations research
with the Department of Statistics.
For additional information, contact
Nancy Brown, Graduate Student
Coordinator, School of EECS, Computer
Science Program, OSU, Corvallis, OR
97331-3202, (541) 737-5556, e-mail:
gradinfo@eecs.oregonstate.edu. Additional information concerning courses,
advising, procedures, faculty and many
other aspects of the program may be
found at the school’s Web site: http://
eecs.oregonstate.edu.
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES
CS 101. COMPUTERS: APPLICATIONS AND
IMPLICATIONS (4). The varieties of computer
hardware and software. The effects, positive and
negative, of computers on human lives. Ethical
implications of information technology. Hands-on
experience with a variety of computer applications,
including multimedia and Internet communication
tools.
CS 151. INTRODUCTION TO C PROGRAMMING
(4). Thorough treatment of the basic elements of C,
bitwise operations, flow of control, input/output,
functions, arrays, strings, and structures.
CS 160. COMPUTER SCIENCE ORIENTATION
(3). Introduction to the computer science field and
profession. Team problem solving. Social and
ethical issues surrounding use of computers.
CS 161. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
SCIENCE I (4). Overview of fundamental concepts
of computer science. Introduction to problem
solving, software engineering and object-oriented
algorithm development and programming. PREREQ:
CS 151 or equivalent. COREQ: MTH 231.
CS 162. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
SCIENCE II (4). Basic data structures. Computer
programming techniques and application of
software engineering principles. Introduction to
analysis of programs. PREREQ: CS 161, MTH 231.
CS 195. INTRODUCTION TO WEB AUTHORING
(4). Techniques and tools for designing and
publishing on the World Wide Web; hypertext and
HTML; site and page design; media integration;
issues raised by Internet publishing. PREREQ: CS
101 or equivalent.
CS 199. SELECTED TOPICS (1-16).
CS 261. DATA STRUCTURES (4). Complexity
analysis. Approximation methods. Trees and
graphs. File processing. Binary search trees.
Hashing. Storage management. PREREQ: CS 162,
MTH 232.
CS 262. PROGRAMMING PROJECTS IN C++ (4).
Learning a second computer programming
language. Elements of C++. Object-oriented
programming. Experience team work on a large
programming project. PREREQ: CS 261.
CS 265. SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING (3). Basic
computational tools and techniques for courses in
science and engineering. Project approach to
problem solving using symbolic and compiled
languages with visualization. Basic computer
literacy assumed. COREQ: MTH 251.
CROSSLISTED as PH 265.
CS 271. COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND
ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE (4). Introduction to
functional organization and operation of digital
computers. Coverage of assembly language;
addressing, stacks, argument passing, arithmetic
operations, decisions, macros, modularization,
linkers and debuggers. PREREQ: CS 161, MTH 231.
CS 275. INTRODUCTION TO DATABASES (4).
Design and implementation of relational databases,
including data modeling, ER/UML diagrams,
relational schema, SQL queries, normalization,
user interfaces, and administration. PREREQ: CS 261.
CS 295. INTERMEDIATE WEB AUTHORING (4).
Designing, developing, publishing, and maintaining
dynamic Web sites; Web security and privacy
issues; emerging Web technologies. PREREQ:
CS 195 or equivalent.
CS 311. OPERATING SYSTEMS I (4). Introduction
to operating systems using UNIX as the case study.
System calls and utilities, fundamentals of
processes and interprocess communication.
PREREQ: CS 151, CS 261, and ECE 271 or CS 271.
CS 312. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION (4).
Introduction to UNIX system administration.
Network administration and routing. Internet
services. Security issues. PREREQ: CS 311 or
instructor approval.
CS 321. INTRODUCTION TO THEORY OF
COMPUTATION (3). Survey of models of
computation including finite automata, formal
grammars, and Turing machines. PREREQ: CS 261.
CS 325. ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS (4).
Recurrence relations, combinatorics, recursive
algorithms, proofs of correctness. PREREQ: CS 261,
MTH 232.
CS 352. INTRODUCTION TO USABILITY
ENGINEERING (4). Basic principles of usability
engineering methods for the design and evaluation
of software systems. Includes the study of humanmachine interactions, user interface characteristics
and design strategies, software evaluation
methods, and related guidelines and standards.
PREREQ: CS 161 or CS 295.
CS 361. ^SOFTWARE ENGINEERING I (4).
Introduction to the “front end” of the software
engineering lifecycle; requirements analysis and
specification; design techniques; project
management. (Writing Intensive Course)
CS 362. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING II (4).
Introduction to the “back end” of the software
engineering lifecycle implementation; verification
and validation; debugging; maintenance. PREREQ:
CS 361.
CS 372. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
NETWORKS (4). Introduction to principles,
organization and implementation of computer
networks. Basic coverage of fundamentals,
architecture, topography, and application issues.
PREREQ: CS 261, CS 311, MTH 231.
CS 381. PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE
FUNDAMENTALS (4). An introduction to the
concepts found in a variety of programming
languages. Programming languages as tools for
problem solving. A brief introduction to languages
from a number of different paradigms. PREREQ:
CS 261.
CS 391. *SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE (3). In-depth exploration of
the social, psychological, political, and ethical
issues surrounding the computer industry and the
evolving information society. PREREQ: CS 101 or
computer literacy. (Bacc Core Course)
CS 391H. *SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE (3). In-depth exploration of
the social, psychological, political ethical issues
surrounding the computer industry and the evolving
information society. PREREQ: CS 101. (Bacc Core
Course)
CS 395. INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA (4).
Technological, aesthetic, and pedagogical issues of
communication using interactive multimedia and
hypermedia; techniques for authoring interactive
multimedia projects using a variety of digital media
tools. PREREQ: CS 101, ART 120.
CS 401. RESEARCH (1-16). PREREQ:
Departmental approval required.
College of Engineering
CS 403. THESIS (1-16). PREREQ: Departmental
approval required.
CS 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQ: Departmental approval required.
CS 495. INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS
(4). Students apply principles and procedures of
digital art, design, communication, and software
authoring while working on large integrated media
projects. PREREQ: CS 395.
CS 406. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQ:
Departmental approval required.
CS 501. RESEARCH (1-16). PREREQ:
Departmental approval required.
CS 407. SEMINAR (1-16).
CS 503. THESIS (1-16).
CS 410. OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP (1-15).
CS 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQ: Departmental approval required.
CS 411. OPERATING SYSTEMS II (4). Principles
of computer operating systems: concurrent
processes, memory management, job scheduling,
multiprocessing, file systems, performance
evaluation, networking. PREREQ: CS 311, and
ECE 375 or CS 271.
CS 419. SELECTED TOPICS IN COMPUTER
SCIENCE (3-4). Topics of special and current
interest not covered in other courses. Can be
repeated for credit. PREREQ: Senior standing in
computer science.
CS 420/CS 520. GRAPH THEORY WITH
APPLICATIONS TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (3).
Directed and undirected graphs; paths, circuits,
trees, coloring, planar graphs, partitioning;
computer representation of graphs and graph
algorithms. Applications in software complexity
metrics, program testing, and compiling. PREREQ:
CS 325, MTH 232.
CS 430. INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE (4). Intelligent behavior as rational
decision making. Agent architectures. Search,
representation, and inference. Propositional logic,
belief networks, machine learning, language
processing, vision, robotics.
CS 440/CS 540. DATABASE MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS (4). Purpose of database systems,
levels of data representation. Entity-relationship
model. Relational systems: data definition, data
manipulation, query language (SQL), relational
calculus and algebra, data dependencies and
normal forms. DBTG network model. Query
optimization, recovery, concurrency control.
PREREQ: CS 261 or graduate standing in
computer science.
CS 450/CS 550. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
GRAPHICS (4). 2D and 3D graphics APIs.
Modeling transformations. Viewing specification
and transformations. Projections. Shading. Texture
mapping. Traditional animation concepts. 3D
production pipeline. Keyframing and kinematics.
Procedural animation. PREREQ: MTH 254.
CS 461/CS 462. SENIOR SOFTWARE
ENGINEERING PROJECT (4). Utilize software
engineering methodology in a team environment to
develop a real-world application. Teams will be
responsible for all phases of software development,
including project planning, requirements analysis,
design, coding, testing, configuration management,
quality assurance, documentation, and delivery.
Two-term sequence required. PREREQ: CS 362.
CS 472/CS 572. COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
(4). Computer architecture using processors,
memories, and I/O devices as building blocks.
Issues involved in the design of instruction set
architecture, processor, pipelining and memory
organization. Design philosophies and trade-offs
involved in Reduced Instruction Set Computer
(RISC) architectures. PREREQ: ECE 375.
CROSSLISTED as ECE 472/ECE 572.
CS 475. INTRODUCTION TO PARALLEL
COMPUTING (4). Theoretical and practical survey
of parallel processing, including a discussion of
parallel architectures, parallel programming
language, and parallel algorithms. Programming
one or more parallel computers in a higher-level
parallel language. PREREQ: CS 325.
CS 480. TRANSLATORS (4). An introduction to
compilers; attribute grammars, syntax-directed
translation, lex, yacc, LR(1) parsers, symbol tables,
semantic analysis, and peep-hole optimization.
PREREQ: CS 311, CS 321, CS 325.
CS 506. PROJECTS (1-16). Departmental approval
required.
CS 507. SEMINAR (1-16). PREREQ: Graduate
standing in computer science.
CS 511. OPERATING SYSTEMS II (4). Design
strategies for operating systems, including
problems in multiprogramming, multiprocessing,
memory management, interprocess
synchronization and communications, network file
systems, and management of interdependent
system resources. PREREQ: CS 311.
CS 515. ALGORITHMS AND DATA
STRUCTURES (4). Introduction to computational
complexity. Survey of data structures: linear lists,
strings, trees, graphs. Representation and
algorithms; analysis of searching and sorting
algorithms; storage management. PREREQ:
Graduate standing in computer science.
CS 516. THEORY OF COMPUTATION AND
FORMAL LANGUAGES (4). Models of
computation. Universal machines. Unsolvable
problems. Nondeterministic computation. Chomsky
hierarchy: regular, context-free, context-sensitive
and unrestrictive grammars; characterization,
closure properties, algorithms, and limitations.
PREREQ: Graduate standing in computer science.
CS 519. TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (1-5).
Topics of special and current interest not covered in
other courses. May be repeated for credit. May not
be offered every year. PREREQ: CS 511, CS 515.
CS 521. COMPUTABILITY (4). Recursive
functions. Turing machines. Undecidability.
Relativized computation. Complexity classes.
PREREQ: CS 516.
CS 523. ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS (4). Design
and analysis techniques. Divide and conquer
algorithms. Difference equations. Graph problems,
matrix problems, fast transforms, and arithmetic
algorithms. PREREQ: CS 515.
CS 524. NP-COMPLETE AND HARDER
PROBLEMS (4). Complexity classes and
reducibilities. NP-Complete problems, proof
techniques, and heuristics, approximation
algorithms. Provably hard problems. Hierarchies.
PREREQ: CS 523.
CS 527. ERROR-CORRECTING CODES (4).
Hamming codes, linear codes, cyclic codes, BCH
and Reed-Solomon codes. Introduction to Galois
fields. Encoding and decoding algorithms. Burst
error correcting codes, asymmetric and
unidirectional codes. Applications of codes for
computer systems. PREREQ: CS 515, MTH 341.
CS 529. SELECTED TOPICS IN THEORETICAL
COMPUTER SCIENCE (1-5). Topics of interest in
theory of computation, formal languages, or
analysis of algorithms. Topics include: theory of
parsing, finite state machines, complexity of
computing, combinatorial optimization, bilinear
algorithms. May be repeated for credit. PREREQ:
CS 521 or CS 523.
CS 531. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (4).
Representation, reasoning, and learning with
propositional representations. Propositional logic.
Reasoning with propositional logic: backward
chaining, Davis/Putnam, WalkSAT. Constraint
satisfaction methods; Arc-consistency. Belief
networks. Inference using the factoring algorithm.
Propositional learning algorithms such as rules,
decision trees, naive Bayes, perceptrons, neural
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networks. Bias-variance trade-off in parameter
estimation. EM algorithm for belief networks with
hidden variables. PREREQ: Graduate standing.
CS 532. ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE (4). Knowledge representation,
reasoning, and learning with relational and firstorder representations. First-order logic: proof
theory, model theory, resolution refutation, Prologstyle resolution. Inductive logic programming.
Complex belief networks: Hidden Markov models,
Viterbi algorithm, Forward-backward algorithm.
Learning HMMs with EM. Probabilistic relational
models: exact and stochastic inference algorithms.
Learning methods for probabilistic relational
models. PREREQ: CS 531.
CS 533. INTELLIGENT AGENTS AND DECISION
MAKING (4). Representations of agents, execution
architectures. Planning: non-linear planning,
graphplan, SATplan. Scheduling and resource
management. Probabilistic agents. Dynamic belief
networks. Dynamic programming (value iteration
and policy iteration). Reinforcement learning:
Prioritized sweeping, Q learning, value function
approximation and SARSA (lamda), policy gradient
methods. PREREQ: CS 531.
CS 534. MACHINE LEARNING (4). Continuous
representations. Bias-variance tradeoff.
Computational learning theory. Gaussian
probabilistic models. Linear discriminants. Support
vector machines. Neural networks. Ensemble
methods. Feature extraction and dimensionality
reduction methods. Factor analysis. Principle
component analysis. Independent component
analysis. Cost-sensitive learning. PREREQ:
Graduate standing.
CS 535. CYBERNETICS (4). Control and
communication organisms and machines; neural
nets, cellular autonata, L-systems, genetic
algorithms. PREREQ: Graduate standing.
CS 539. SELECTED TOPICS IN ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE (1-5). Advanced topics in artificial
intelligence. Typical topics include machine
learning for sequential and spatial data, knowledge
representation and inference, probabilistic
modeling of complex systems, data mining and
information extraction. May be repeated for credit.
PREREQ: CS 531.
CS 549. SELECTED TOPICS IN INFORMATIONBASED SYSTEMS (1-5). Current topics in
information-based systems, e.g. information
management for CAD, geographical information
systems, distributed information systems, data
models for complex applications. May be repeated
for credit. PREREQ: CS 540.
CS 551. COMPUTER GRAPHICS (4). 3-D
graphics hardware: Line and polygon scan
conversion, modeling transformations, viewing
transformations, matrix stacks, hierarchical models,
perspective and orthographic projections, visible
surface determination, illumination models,
shading models, texture mapping, ray tracing.
PREREQ: CS 450/CS 550.
CS 552. COMPUTER ANIMATION (4). Traditional
animation concepts: production pipeline,
keyframing implementation, interpolation, pointmass dynamics, spring-mass systems, rigid body
dynamics, forward and inverse kinematics, human
motion control, motion capture. PREREQ: CS 551
CS 555. SIGNAL AND IMAGE PROCESSING (4).
Fundamental aspects of signal and image
processing including image acquisition and display,
histograms, level-set and geometric operations,
convolutions , Fourier transform, image filtering,
sampling theory, image transforms, human vision,
color, morphological operations, and image
compression. PREREQ: Graduate standing and
knowledge of C/C++.
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Oregon State University
CS 556. COMPUTER VISION (4). The theory and
practice of low-level and two-dimensional computer
vision techniques including thresholding,
mathematical morphology, shape representations
and descriptions, image preprocessing for
computer vision, edge detection, edge- and regionbased segmentation, matching, active contours,
texture, and scale space. PREREQ: CS 555,
graduate standing and knowledge of C/C++.
CS 559. SELECTED TOPICS IN COMPUTER
GRAPHICS AND VISION (1-5). Advanced topics in
graphics, animation, and vision. Topics include
distribution ray tracing, global-illumination, radiosity,
image-based modeling and rendering, visionassisted image and video editing, 3-D vision, 3-D
virtual environments, 3-D interaction, control for
physical simulation, motion graphs, computational
geometry, etc. May be repeated for credit.
PREREQ: Instructor approval and graduate
standing.
CS 561. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (4). Survey
of models of software lifecycle, user interface
design, programming style, control of complexity,
testing methods, and ease of maintenance.
PREREQ: CS 361 and graduate standing or
equivalent work experience.
CS 562. APPLIED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(4). Application of software engineering
methodology to the development of a complete
software system. PREREQ: CS 561.
CS 569. SELECTED TOPICS IN SOFTWARE
ENGINEERING (1-5). Topics include new
programming methodologies, productivity, software
development, software complexity metrics. May be
repeated for credit. PREREQ: CS 561.
CS 575. INTRODUCTION TO PARALLEL
COMPUTING (4). Theoretical and practical survey
of parallel processing, including a discussion of
parallel architecture, parallel programming
language, and parallel algorithms. Programming
one or more parallel computers in a higher-level
parallel language. PREREQ: CS 325.
CS 579. TOPICS IN COMPUTER
ARCHITECTURE AND PARALLEL
PROCESSING (1-5). Current topics in advanced
computer architecture and parallel processing. May
be repeated for credit. PREREQ: CS 575 or CS
572 or ECE 572.
CS 581. PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES (4). A
study of the concepts of modern programming and
paradigms. PREREQ: CS 381, CS 511.
CS 582. OBJECT-ORIENTED ANALYSIS AND
PROGRAMMING (4). Introduction to the elements
of object-oriented analysis, design and
programming techniques. Topics are introduced in a
programming language-independent fashion.
Topics covered include object-oriented design,
classes, methods, inheritance, software reuse.
CS 583. FUNCTIONAL PROGRAMMING (4).
Introduction to advanced features of modern
functional programming languages and to
advanced functional programming techniques.
Topics to be covered include monads, type and
constructor classes, functional/persistent data
structures, advanced topics in type systems,
program analysis techniques, program
transformation. PREREQ: CS 581
CS 584. HUMAN FACTORS PROGRAMMING
LANGUAGES (4). Principles and evaluation
methods for designing and evaluating programming
languages to emphasize human productivity.
Overall goals are (a) to enable students to
understand and apply these principles and
methods, and (b) to introduce at least four
programming languages that aim specifically at
supporting human problem solving. PREREQ:
Graduate standing in computer science or
instructor approval required.
CS 589. SELECTED TOPICS IN PROGRAMMING
LANGUAGES (1-5). An in-depth examination of a
specific topic of interest in programming language
design and implementation. Example topics include
object-oriented programming, parallel
programming, compiler optimization, programming
language semantics. May be repeated for credit.
PREREQ: CS 581.
ECE 391. TRANSMISSION LINES AND
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES (4). Transmission
lines and electromagnetic waves with application to
engineering problems. PREREQ: ECE 390. Lec/lab.
CS 601. RESEARCH (1-16). PREREQ:
Departmental approval required.
ECE 399. SELECTED TOPICS/INFORMATION
SECURITY AND CRYPTOGRAPHY (1-16).
Course work to meet students’ needs in advanced
or specialized areas and to introduce new,
important topics in electrical and computer
engineering at the undergraduate level. Jr/Sr level.
CS 603. DISSERTATION (1-16).
CS 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQ: Departmental approval required.
CS 607. SEMINAR (1-16).
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER
ENGINEERING COURSES
ECE 111. INTRODUCTION TO ECE : TOOLS (3).
An introduction to the engineering profession,
ethics, curricula, problem solving approaches, the
UNIX OS, network practices and MATLAB, a
numerical analysis tool.
ECE 112. INTRODUCTION TO ECE: CONCEPTS
(3). Basic electrical and computer engineering
concepts, problem solving and hands-on laboratory
project. Topics include electronic circuit and device
models, digital logic, timing diagrams, circuit
analysis, and simulation tools. Lec/lab.
ECE 199. SPECIAL STUDIES (1-16). One-credit
section graded P/N.
ECE 271. DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN (3). A first
course in digital logic design. Data types and
representations, Boolean algebra, simplification of
switching expressions, and introductory computer
arithmetic. COREQ: MTH 251 or MTH 231.
ECE 272. DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN
LABORATORY (1). Laboratory to accompany ECE
271, Digital Logic Design. Illustrates topics covered
in the lectures of ECE 271 using computer-aided
design, verification tools, and prototyping hardware.
PREREQ: ECE 112 or ENGR 201. COREQ: ECE
271.
ECE 317. ELECTRONIC MATERIALS AND
DEVICES (3). Semiconductor fundamentals,
mathematical models, PN junction operation and
device characteristics. PREREQ: ENGR 201 or
equivalent.
ECE 322. ELECTRONICS I (4). Fundamental
device characteristics including diodes, MOSFETs
and bipolar transistors; small- and large-signal
characteristics and design of linear circuits.
PREREQ: ECE 317 and ENGR 203. Lec/lab.
ECE 323. ELECTRONICS II (4). Transient
operation of MOSFETs and bipolar transistors;
multistage amplifiers; frequency response;
feedback and stability. PREREQ: ECE 322. Lec/lab.
ECE 331. ELECTROMECHANICAL ENERGY
CONVERSION (4). Nonlinear magnetic circuits;
application to reactors and transformers. Voltage
generation and energy conversion principles for
electromechanical devices. Steady-state
characteristics of induction, synchronous and direct
current machines. PREREQ: ECE 390. Lec/lab.
ECE 351. SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS I (3).
Analytical techniques for signal, system, and circuit
analysis. PREREQ: ENGR 203.
ECE 352. SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS II (4).
Analytical techniques for signal, system, and circuit
analysis. PREREQ: ECE 112, or ECE 272 or ECE
375. Need working TekBot. ECE 351.
ECE 375. COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND
ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING (4).
Introduction to computer organization, how major
components in a computer system function
together in executing a program, and assembly
language programming. PREREQ: ECE 271, CS
151. Lec/lab.
ECE 390. ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS
(4). Static and quasi-static electric and magnetic
fields. PREREQ: MTH 255, ENGR 203.
ECE 399H. SELECTED TOPICS/INFORMATION
SECURITY AND CRYPTOGRAPHY (1-16).
Course work to meet students’ needs in advanced
or specialized areas and to introduce new,
important topics in electrical and computer
engineering at the undergraduate level. Jr/Sr level.
PREREQ: Honors College approval required.
ECE 401. RESEARCH (1-16). PREREQ:
Departmental approval required.
ECE 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQ: Departmental approval required.
ECE 406. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQ:
Departmental approval required.
ECE 410. INTERNSHIP (1-16).
ECE 417/ECE 517. BASIC SEMICONDUCTOR
DEVICES (3). Theory and operation of pn
junctions, bipolar transistors, and MOSFETs.
PREREQ: ECE 317
ECE 418/ECE 518. SEMICONDUCTOR
PROCESSING (4). Theory and practice of basic
semiconductor processing techniques. Introduction
to process simulation. PREREQ: ECE 317 or
equivalent. Lec/lab.
ECE 422/ECE 522. CMOS INTEGRATED
CIRCUITS I (4). Analysis and design of analog
integrated circuits in CMOS technology; current
mirrors, gain stages, single-ended operational
amplifier, frequency response, and compensation.
PREREQ: ECE 323
ECE 423/ECE 523. CMOS INTEGRATED
CIRCUITS II (4). Analysis and design of analog
integrated circuits in CMOS technology; cascaded
current mirrors, cascaded gain stages, singleended and fully differential operational amplifier,
common-mode feedback, noise, and distortion.
PREREQ: ECE 422. Lec/lab.
ECE 428/ECE 528. DATA CONVERTERS (4). The
functions, characterization, algorithms,
architectures and implementation of A/D and D/A
data converters. PREREQ: ECE 323, ECE 352.
Lec/lab.
ECE 431/ECE 531. POWER ELECTRONICS (4).
Fundamentals and applications of devices, circuits
and controllers used in systems for electronic
power processing. PREREQ: ECE 323, ECE 352.
Lec/lab.
ECE 432/ECE 532. DYNAMICS OF
ELECTROMECHANICAL ENERGY
CONVERSION (4). Generalized machine theory.
Techniques for dynamic analysis of
electromechanical machines: dq representations of
direct current, synchronous, and induction
machines. PREREQ: ECE 331. Lec/lab.
ECE 433/ECE 533. POWER SYSTEMS
ANALYSIS (4). Fundamentals and control of real
and reactive power, steady-state load flow studies,
unbalance, stability and transient system analysis.
PREREQ: ECE 323 and ECE 352.
ECE 441/ECE 442/ECE 443. ^ENGINEERING
DESIGN PROJECT (2). An extended team design
project to expose students to problem situations
and issues in engineering design similar to those
encountered in industry. PREREQ: Senior standing
in electrical or computer engineering; must be
taken in sequence. (Writing Intensive Courses)
College of Engineering
ECE 451/ECE 551. CONTROL ENGINEERING
DESIGN I (4). Mathematical modeling of physical
dynamic systems for automatic control system
applications. Control system performance
evaluation. Controller design via complex
frequency-domain methods. PREREQ: ECE 351 or
equivalent. Lec/lab.
ECE 478/ECE 578. NETWORK SECURITY (4).
Security principles, models, and attacks. Overview
of cryptography. Building secure systems and
security evaluation criteria. Security in operating
systems and computer networks. Management and
analysis of security. Legal and ethical issues in
computer security.
ECE 452/ECE 552. CONTROL ENGINEERING
DESIGN II (4). Advanced techniques in controller
design: non-linear system analysis; state feedback
design; sampling issues in mixed digital/analog
dynamical systems; design of digital controllers for
dynamic systems. Practical issues in control
system implementation. PREREQ: ECE 451, or
ECE 352 and equivalent of ECE 451.
ECE 482/ECE 582. OPTICAL ELECTRONIC
SYSTEMS (4). Photodetectors, laser theory, and
laser systems. PREREQ: ECE 391 or PH 481/PH
581 or equivalent. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as PH
482/PH 582.
ECE 461/ECE 561. COMMUNICATIONS I (4).
Introduction to random processes with application
to analog communications systems. Analysis and
design of continuous wave modulation systems in
the presence of noise such as amplitude and
frequency modulation systems. PREREQ: ECE 352
and ST 421 or equivalent.
ECE 462/ECE 562. COMMUNICATIONS II (4).
Analysis and design of digital baseband and
passband communications systems. Specifically,
baseband techniques such as PAM and PCM, and
passband digital modulation formats like FSK,
PSK, and DPSK are studied in detail. PREREQ:
ECE 461.
ECE 463/ECE 563. COMMUNICATIONS III (4).
Introduction to information theory, source codes,
and linear channel codes like block and
convolutional codes. PREREQ: ECE 462.
ECE 464/ECE 564. DIGITAL SIGNAL
PROCESSING (4). Analysis and design of
discrete-time systems for signal processing; design
and implementation of digital filters. PREREQ: ECE
352.
ECE 465/ECE 565. COMPUTER NETWORKS
AND PROTOCOLS (4). Communication protocols
for computer networks. Discussion of OSI
hierarchy, examples of data link layer and MAC
layer protocols, TCP/IP, performance analysis and
modeling. PREREQ: ECE 375 or instructor
approval required.
ECE 466/ECE 566. COMPUTER NETWORK
PROGRAMMING (4). Review MAC protocols.
Internals of Ipv4 and Ipv6, TCP and UDP details.
Congestion control algorithms, routing protocols,
network survivability issues. Discussion of MBONE.
PREREQ: ECE 375 or instructor approval required.
ECE 471/ECE 571. ADVANCED DIGITAL DESIGN
(4). Theory of digital logic design, finite state
machine design and analysis, digital system testing
and design for testability, high-level hardware
description languages. PREREQ: ECE 375.
ECE 472/ECE 572. COMPUTER
ARCHITECTURE (4). Computer architecture using
processors, memories, and I/O devices as building
blocks. Issues involved in the design of instruction
set architecture, processor, pipelining, and memory
organization. Design philosophies and trade-offs
involved in Reduced Instruction Set Computer
(RISC) architectures. PREREQ: ECE 375.
CROSSLISTED as CS 472/572.
ECE 473/ECE 573. MICROPROCESSOR
SYSTEM DESIGN (4). Introduction to the internal
organization and application of microprocessors
and microcontrollers. Topics include architecture of
microprocessors/microcontrollers, interfacing
peripheral devices, and interrupts. Several current
microprocessors and microcontrollers are
compared. Hardware and software implementation
of a complete system based on an 8-bit
microcontroller is studied. PREREQ: ECE 375.
ECE 474/ECE 574. VLSI SYSTEM DESIGN (4).
Introduction to custom and semi-custom digital
integrated circuit design as used in VLSI systems.
The use of CAD/CAE tools, design management,
and design methodology are introduced. PREREQ:
ECE 323 and ECE 375.
ECE 483/ECE 583. GUIDED WAVE OPTICS (4).
Optical fibers, fiber mode structure and polarization
effects, fiber interferometry, fiber sensors, optical
communication systems. PREREQ: ECE 391 or
PH 481/PH 581 or equivalent. Lec/lab.
CROSSLISTED as PH 483/PH 583.
ECE 484/ECE 584. ANTENNAS AND
PROPAGATION (4). Introduction to antennas and
radiowave propagation. PREREQ: ECE 391 or
equivalent. Offered alternate years.
ECE 485/ECE 585. MICROWAVE DESIGN
TECHNIQUES (4). Introduction to basic design
techniques for passive and active microwave
circuits. PREREQ: ECE 391 or equivalent. Lec/Lab.
ECE 499. SELECTED TOPICS IN ELECTRICAL
AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING (1-16). Course
work to meet students’ needs in advanced or
specialized areas and to introduce new important
topics in electrical and computer engineering at the
undergraduate level. PREREQ: ECE 375, ECE
322, and ECE 352, or instructor approval required.
ECE 501. RESEARCH (1-16). PREREQ:
Departmental approval required.
ECE 503. ECE M.S. THESIS (1-16).
ECE 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQ: Departmental approval required.
ECE 506. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQ:
Departmental approval required.
ECE 507. SEMINAR (1-16).
ECE 511. ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
PROCESSING (3). Technology, theory, and
analysis of processing methods used in integration
circuit fabrication. PREREQ: Graduate standing or
instructor approval required. Offered alternate
years.
ECE 512. PROCESS INTEGRATION (3). Process
integration, simulation, and statistical quality control
issues related to integrated circuit fabrication.
PREREQ: ECE 511. Offered alternate years.
ECE 513. ELECTRONIC MATERIALS AND
CHARACTERIZATION (3). Physics and chemistry
of electronic materials and methods of materials
characterization. PREREQ: Graduate standing or
instructor approval required. Offered alternate
years.
ECE 514. SEMICONDUCTORS (3). Essential
aspects of semiconductor physics relevant for an
advanced understanding of semiconductor
materials and devices. PREREQ: Exposure to
quantum mechanics and solid state physics.
Offered alternate years.
ECE 515. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES I (3).
Advanced treatment of two-terminal semiconductor
electronic devices. PREREQ: ECE 514
recommended. Offered alternate years.
ECE 516. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES II (3).
Advanced treatment of three-terminal
semiconductor electronic devices. PREREQ: ECE
515. Offered alternate years.
ECE 520. ANALOG CMOS INTEGRATED
CIRCUITS (4). Principles and techniques of design
of electronic circuits with focus on a design
methodology for analog integrated circuits.
Practical aspects of using CAD tools in analyzing
and laying out circuits will be discussed.
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ECE 521. ANALOG CIRCUIT SIMULATION (4).
Formulation/solution of circuit equations; sparse
matrix techniques; DC, transient, sensitivity, noise
and Fourier analyses; RF circuit simulation.
PREREQ: ECE 423 or ECE 520.
ECE 526. DIGITAL INTEGRATED CIRCUITS (3).
Analysis and design of digital integrated circuits
PREREQ: ECE 423/ECE 523.
ECE 527. VLSI SYSTEM DESIGN (3). Design,
layout, and simulation of a complete VLSI chip
using CAD tools. PREREQ: ECE 526.
ECE 530. CONTEMPORARY ENERGY
APPLICATIONS (4). Power electronic devices and
their operation. Power electronic applications to
power supplies for electronic equipment, motion
control, power distribution and transmission
systems, and power electronic interfaces with
equipment and power systems. PREREQ:
Graduate standing in ECE.
ECE 534. ADVANCED ELECTRICAL MACHINES
(3). Development of models for the dynamic
performance of all classes of electrical machines;
synchronous, induction, permanent magnet and
reluctance motors. Dynamic motor simulations.
PREREQ: ECE 530.
ECE 535. ADJUSTABLE SPEED DRIVES AND
MOTION CONTROL (3). Adjustable speed drives,
associated power electronic converters, simulation
and control. PREREQ: ECE 530. Lec.
ECE 536. ADVANCED POWER ELECTRONIC
SYSTEMS (4). DC-AC, AC-DC, DC-DC high power
converters; devices, topologies and control
strategies. PREREQ: ECE 530. Lec/lab.
ECE 537. UTILITY APPLICATIONS OF POWER
ELECTRONICS (3). High power electronics, power
system applications, flexible AC transmission
systems, distribution applications, power quality,
renewable energy. PREREQ: ECE 530.
ECE 550. LINEAR SYSTEMS (4). Linear dynamic
systems theory and modeling. PREREQ: ECE 351
and ECE 352 or equivalent.
ECE 555. CONTROL OF LINEAR SYSTEMS (3).
Observers and controllers. Linear state feedback.
Optimal control problem formulation. Solution
methods from the calculus of variations; Pontryagin
Maximum principle and Hamilton-Jacobi theory
applied to a number of standard optimal control
problems; computational solution methods.
PREREQ: ECE 550.
ECE 560. STOCHASTIC SIGNALS AND
SYSTEMS (4). Stochastic processes, correlation
functions, spectral analysis applicable to
communication and control systems. PREREQ:
ECE 461/ECE 561.
ECE 567. DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (3).
Advanced methods in signal processing, optimum
filter design, decimation and interpolation methods,
quantization error effects, spectral estimation.
PREREQ: ECE 464/ECE 564 and ECE 560.
ECE 568. DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING (3).
Image processing, enhancement and restoration,
encoding and segmentation methods. PREREQ:
ECE 560 and ECE 464/ECE 564.
ECE 570. HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTER
ARCHITECTURE (4). Advanced concepts in
computer architecture. Performance improvement
employing advanced pipelining and multiple
instruction scheduling techniques. Issues in
memory hierarchy and management. PREREQ:
ECE 472/ECE 572.
ECE 575. DATA SECURITY AND
CRYPTOGRAPHY (3). Secret-key and public-key
cryptography, authentication and digital signatures,
protocols, implementation issues, privacy
enhanced mail, data and communication security
standards. PREREQ: Graduate standing.
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ECE 576. PARALLEL AND DISTRIBUTED
ARCHITECTURES (4). In-depth study of advanced
concepts in parallel and distributed architectures,
analysis and modeling of vector supercomputers,
SIMD and MIMD multiprocessor systems. Issues in
interconnection networks, memory systems, and
software support for parallelism. PREREQ: ECE
472/ECE 572.
ECE 577. COMPUTER ARITHMETIC (3). Number
systems; basic arithmetic operations; high-speed
and area-efficient arithmetic algorithms and
architectures; advanced topics in floating-point and
residue arithmetic. PREREQ: Graduate standing.
ECE 580. NETWORK THEORY (4). Linear graphs,
multiport networks, and other topics in advanced
network theory. PREREQ: Graduate standing in ECE.
ECE 590. ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (4). Basic
analytical techniques required to solve meaningful
field problems in engineering. PREREQ: Graduate
standing in ECE.
ECE 591. ADVANCED ELECTROMAGNETICS
(3). Advanced techniques for analyzing problems in
electromagnetics, primarily numerical. PREREQ:
ECE 590. Offered alternate years.
ECE 592. ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONICS (3).
Principles of quantum exchange devices, fieldmaterial interaction and theory, and applications of
optical circuits and devices. PREREQ: ECE 482/
ECE 582 and ECE 590. Offered alternate years.
ECE 607. SEMINAR (1-16).
ECE 619. SELECTED TOPICS IN SOLID STATE
(3). Special courses taught on various topics in
solid state as interests and demands vary.
ECE 621. RADIO FREQUENCY IC DESIGN (3).
Radio frequency (RF) circuits. Principles, analysis,
and design of bipolar and MOS RF IC building
blocks: low noise amplifiers, mixers, oscillators,
frequency synthesizers. PREREQ: ECE 423 or
ECE 520.
ECE 626. ANALOG CMOS CIRCUIT DESIGN (3).
Switched-capacitor circuit design, on-chip filters,
data converters. Practical aspects of analog CMOS
IC design.
ECE 627. OVERSAMPLED DELTA-SIGMA DATA
CONVERTERS (3). Noise-shaping theory in first,
second, and higher-order modulators. Design,
simulation, and realization in hardware of
converters using this popular architecture.
ECE 629. SELECTED TOPICS IN
MICROELECTRONICS (3). Course work to meet
student’s needs in advanced or specialized areas
and to introduce the newest important results in
microelectronics. PREREQ: Graduate standing in ECE.
ECE 650. NONLINEAR SYSTEM THEORY (3).
Nonlinear dynamics and control, stability theory,
limit cycles, Liapunov methods, Popov criterion and
describing functions. PREREQ: ECE 550.
ECE 593. RF MICROWAVE CIRCUIT DESIGN (3).
Active/passive RF and microwave circuit design
with emphasis to wireless systems. PREREQ: ECE
390, ECE 391 or equivalent.
ECE 651. SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION (3).
Statistical and deterministic methods for system
identification for both parametric and nonparametric
problems; solution methods derived as algorithms
for computational use; practical applications.
PREREQ: ECE 550 and ECE 560.
ECE 599. ECE 599 SELECTED TOPICS IN
ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING (116). Course work to meet graduate students’ needs
in specialized areas and to introduce new important
topics in electrical and computer engineering.
PREREQ, ECE 375, ECE 322, and ECE 352, or
instructor approval required.
ECE 652. ADAPTIVE AND LEARNING SYSTEMS
(3). Models for deterministic and stochastic
systems. Parameter estimation, adaptive prediction
and control of deterministic systems. Adaptive
filtering, prediction, and control of stochastic
systems. PREREQ: ECE 550.
ECE 601. RESEARCH (1-16). PREREQ:
Departmental approval required.
ECE 603. ECE PhD THESIS (1-16).
ECE 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQ: Departmental approval required.
ECE 606. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQ:
Departmental approval required.
ECE 659. SELECTED TOPICS IN SYSTEMS AND
CONTROL (3). Course work to meet students’
needs in advanced or specialized areas and to
introduce the newest important results in systems
and control. PREREQ: Graduate standing in ECE.
ECE 661. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS—WAVE
FORM COMMUNICATIONS (3). Modern Shannon
communication theory. Basic receiver and
transmitter models for discrete and continuous
information; some implementations. PREREQ:
ECE 560.
ECE 662. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS—
CODING AND INFORMATION THEORY (3).
Various aspects of information theory, with
particular emphasis on the coding process; data
compression problems, and the development of
rate distortion theory. PREREQ: ECE 462/ECE 562
and ECE 560.
ECE 663. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (3). Wireless
communications is explored from a systems
perspective: transmitter and receiver architectures,
radiowave propagation and coverage, modulation
formats and efficiency, RF system components,
and signal processing issues. PREREQ: ECE 563.
ECE 665. MOBILE NETWORKS (3). Cellular and
ad hoc network architectures. Routing, location
management, paging. Mobile IP, TCP for mobile
networks, strategies to conserve energy, mobile
agent technology. PREREQ: ECE 465/ECE 565
and ECE 466/ ECE 566 or instructor approval
required.
ECE 666. HIGH-SPEED NETWORKS (3).
Architectures for all-optical networks, ATM
networks, SONET, switch design. Flow-control
strategies such as leak bucket, token bucket.
Examples of transport layer protocols. PREREQ:
ECE 465/ECE 565 and ECE 466/ECE 566 or
instructor approval required.
ECE 669. SELECTED TOPICS IN
COMMUNICATIONS AND SIGNAL
PROCESSING (3). Course work to meet students’
needs in advanced or specialized areas and to
introduce the newest important results in signal
processing. PREREQ: Graduate standing in ECE.
ECE 679. SELECTED TOPICS IN COMPUTER
ENGINEERING (1-16). Topics to be presented at
various times include information storage and
retrieval, computer architecture, fault-tolerant
computing, asynchronous sequential circuits,
automata, data transmission, coding theory.
PREREQ: Graduate standing in ECE.
ECE 699. ADVANCED TOPICS IN
ELECTROMAGNETICS (3). Advanced studies in
field and wave theories and special devices. Topic
examples are microwave and acoustic devices,
advanced lasers and masers, electron beam
interactions with traveling waves, MHD device
dynamics. PREREQ: Graduate standing in ECE.