College of Engineering
College 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
29,000 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, ecological, electrical and
computer, environmental, industrial,
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.
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.
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,
contemporary 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.
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.
Most engineering curricula require 180
credits; exceptions include programs in
chemical, ecological, environmental and
bioengineering. All programs include 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.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Courses included in the first 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
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ADMINISTRATION
Ronald L. Adams
Dean
737-7722
ronald.lynn.adams@
oregonstate.edu
Chris A. Bell
Associate Dean
737-1598
chris.a.bell@
oregonstate.edu
James R. Lundy
Executive Associate
Dean
737-5235
jim.lundy@
oregonstate.edu
Brett L.
McFarlane
Director of
Undergraduate
Programs
737-8765
brett.mcfarlane@
oregonstate.edu
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Oregon State University
may be taken at Oregon State University
or at any accredited college or university
that offers equivalent courses transferable to OSU.
The required pre-professional courses
in the program listings are designated
with an (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 very
similar 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 pre-professional
program are assigned to the department
or school 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
pre-professional curricula of all engineering programs during the first year are
essentially equivalent. This flexibility
allows students to change majors during
the first 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
Programs 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 Master of Science
(MS) and Master of Engineering (MEng)
degrees normally requires one or two
years. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
degree requires three to four additional
years.
ACCREDITATION
Chemical, civil, computer, electrical and
electronic, environmental, forest, manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, and
nuclear engineering, as well as bioengineering, are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET;
the Computer Science-Computer Systems
option is accredited by the Computing
Accreditation Commission of ABET; the
Radiation Health Physics major is accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation
Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place,
Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012;
410-347-7700. The construction engineering management program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), 1717 North
Loop 1604 East, Suite 320, San Antonio,
Texas 78232-1570, 210-495-6161.
FOREST ENGINEERING
See College of Forestry. Also see College
of Forestry for information on the Forest
Engineering-Civil Engineering program.
GENERAL ENGINEERING
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 pre-professional
studies. Advising will be through the
School of Mechanical, Industrial, and
Manufacturing Engineering.
Curriculum
The pre-general engineering curriculum
below will prepare students to enter
many of the engineering department or
school 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)
First Year
CH 201, CH 202. *Chemistry for
Engineering Majors (3E,3)
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
ENGR 111. Engineering Orientation I (3)
ENGR 112. Engineering Orientation II (3)E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 248. *Lifetime Fitness
(Various activities) (1)
College of Engineering
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
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
GRADING AND GPA
REQUIREMENTS
• All technical, writing and
communications courses must be
taken for letter grades (A through F):
C or better grades are passing.
• Pre-engineering students must
have at least 2.25 PRE core GPA
for admission to the professional
program.
• Professional engineering students
must have at least a 2.25 PRO core
GPA and a 2.25 institutional GPA for
graduation.
The PRE and PRO core GPAs are computed based on AR 20 (only second grade
used for repeated course) starting Fall
2008, and for Winter 2009 professional
program admissions. See College of Engineering advising guide for details.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC
PROGRESS FOR PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOL STUDENTS
A student in good academic standing
satisfies university, college, and program
academic requirements. The university
may change a student’s status to probation or suspension following guidelines
contained in the Schedule of Classes. The
College of Engineering has a similar, but
independent, process for students in the
Professional Program.
At the conclusion of each term,
Pro-Core term and cumulative GPA are
calculated and academic standings are
determined for students according to the
criteria outlined below. Students whose
standings evidence a lack of satisfactory
progress will be warned of this condition and advised to seek help from their
academic advisors.
a. Academic Warning: Students
with a term Pro-Core GPA below 2.25
and fewer than 10 credits of ProCore course work will be placed on
Academic Warning. The student must
meet with their academic program
advisor before they will be allowed to
register for subsequent terms.
b. Academic Probation: Students
who have completed ten or more
credits of Pro-Core course work
and have a cumulative Pro-Core
GPA below 2.25 will be placed on
Academic Probation. A registration
hold (“Dean’s Hold”) will be placed
on the student’s account until the
student meets with an academic
program advisor. The student
and academic program advisor
will develop an academic success
agreement.
c. Academic Suspension: Students
who are on Academic Probation
and fail to meet the terms of their
academic success agreement will be
placed on Academic Suspension.
Students who are academically
suspended are removed from the
Professional Program and are not
allowed to take additional upperdivision College of Engineering
courses.
d. Reinstatement to the College:
Suspended students may be
reinstated to the Professional
Program after one year or completion
of a minimum of 24 quarter credits
of acceptable transferable collegelevel work at an accredited college
or university, with a GPA of 2.5 or
above. These 24 credits must
be pre-approved in writing by
the Program Head Advisor.
Reinstatement requests from students
will be considered by the College Committee on Reinstatement (CCR) made
up of three College of Engineering Head
Advisors, the Director of Undergraduate programs and the Dean (or their
designee). Reinstatement guidelines are
available electronically in the College
of Engineering Undergraduate Policy
Manual.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate with a baccalaureate degree
in any of the engineering or computer
science majors, a student must complete
180 credits; exceptions include programs
in chemical, environmental, ecological,
and bioengineering, which require 192
credits. In addition, students must have
a minimum 2.25 institutional GPA and
minimum 2.25 GPA in all professional
core course work as defined in the respective major. A student must also meet all
university degree requirements published
each year in the printed and electronic
“Academic Regulations and Procedures”
section of the Registration Information
Handbook and in the General Catalog.
Footnotes:
* Baccalaureate Core Course
E
Required for entry into the professional
program.
1
Must be selected to satisfy the
requirements of the baccalaureate core.
BIOENGINEERING
See the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering
for information on the Bioengineering
program.
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BIOLOGICAL AND
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
John P. Bolte, Head
116 Gilmore Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-3906
541-737-2041
E-mail: info-bee@engr.orst.edu
Website: http://bee.oregonstate.edu
FACULTY
Professors Bolte, CuencaI, EnglishI,
Selker
Associate Professors Bachelet,
Chaplen, ElyI, Godwin
Assistant Professors Andrews, Fan,
Liu, Murthy, Tullos, Wykes
I Licensed Professional Engineer.
Undergraduate Major
Ecological Engineering
Undergraduate Minor
Irrigation Engineering
Graduate Majors
Biological and Ecological Engineering
(MEng, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Bio-based Products and Fuels
Bioprocessing
Biological Systems Analysis
Food Engineering
Water Quality
Water Resources
Graduate Minor
Biological and Ecological Engineering
The Department of Biological and Ecological Engineering 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 Biological and
Ecological 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 development of bio-based products and fuels.
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ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(BS, CRED, HBS)
Ecological engineering is the design of
sustainable systems consistent with ecological principles that integrate human
activities into the natural environment
to the benefit of both. This approach
emphasizes diversity, resilience and
adaptation to maintain sustainability.
Ecological engineering deals with both
fundamental processes and engineering
applications on scales that range from
microscopic to watersheds and beyond.
This discipline is rapidly developing
as an important new area of engineering based on the science of ecological
systems, with a number of dedicated
journals, national and international
professional societies, and new application areas emerging over the last decade.
The Biological and Ecological Engineering Department at OSU has considerable
expertise in this area and is among the
national leaders in this discipline.
The Bachelor of Science in Ecological
Engineering (EcoE) degree program is
the first of its kind nationally, reflecting Oregon’s leadership in this new and
exciting multidisciplinary field. The
curriculum is divided into an ecological engineering core and a set of option
tracks. The ecological engineering core
contains the introductory and upperdivision course work that provides the
common engineering and scientific basis
for our students. The core consists of preprofessional courses, baccalaureate core
requirements, upper-division engineering courses; and EcoE undergraduate
program required science courses.
The program has three tracks:
• Ecosystems Forensics
• Ecosystems Restoration
• Water Resources
Graduates with an Ecological Engineering degree will work to optimize the
interface between humankind and the
environment. Specific activities undertaken might include riparian restoration,
optimizing sensor arrays for ecological
monitoring, improving agricultural water
quality, mitigating toxic materials migration from landfills, developing sustainable industrial systems (agricultural and
otherwise), developing closed systems for
space travel, or dealing with issues associated with global climate change. Oregon
State University has strong programs in
many of the basic and engineering sciences that underpin the proposed EcoE
degree program.
Graduates with an EcoE skill set may
find employment with industrial clients,
engineering consulting companies, governmental agencies, and entrepreneurial
start-ups.
For further information, please contact:
John P. Bolte
116 Gilmore Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-3906
541-737-2041
E-mail: info-bee@engr.orst.edu
Website: http://bee.oregonstate.edu
CORE REQUIREMENTS
Pre-Professional Courses (87 credits)
(Pre-Ecological Engineering, major code 654)
BEE 101 Ecological Engineering I (3)
BEE 102. Ecological Engineering II (3)
CH 221. *General Chemistry (5)
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)
ENGR 211. Statics (3)
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)
ENGR 2XX. Systems Engineering (4)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
and HHS 241–248. *Lifetime Fitness
(various activities) (1)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)
MTH 256. Applied Differential Equations (4)
MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series Methods
(4)
PH 211, PH 212, PH 213. *General Physics
with Calculus (4,4,4)
ST 421/521. Intro to Mathematical Statistics
(4)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
Cultural Diversity (3)
Difference, Power, and Discrimination (3)
Literature and the Arts (3)
Social Processes and Institutions (3)
Western Culture (3)
Professional Courses (73 credits)
BEE 3XX. Thermodynamics and Transfer
Processes (4)
BEE 3XX. Ecological Engineering
Laboratory (3)
BEE 3XX. Ecological Engineering
Laboratory (3)
BEE 321. Fundamentals of Ecological
Engineering (3)
BEE 461/BEE 561. ^Ecological Engineering
Design I (WIC) (4)
BEE 470/BEE 570. Ecological Engineering
Design II (4)
BEE 471/BEE 571. Biosystems Modeling
Techniques (3)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
BI 301. *Human Impacts on Ecosystems (3)
BI 370. Ecology (3)
CE 311. Fluid Mechanics I (4)
CE 313. Hydraulic Engineering (4)
CE 412/CE 512. Hydrology (4)
CH 222, CH 223. *General Chemistry (5,5)
CSS 305. Principles of Soil Science (4)
ENGR 350. *Sustainable Engineering (3)
FW 456/556. Limnology (5)
OPTION TRACKS
Ecosystems Forensics Track
(Select 33 credits from below)
AREC 351. *Natural Resource Economics
and Policy (3)
AREC 432. Environmental Law (4)
BEE 4XX/5XX. Contaminated Aquatic
Sediments (3)
BEE 4XX/5XX. Aquatic Oil Pollution (3)
BEE 4XX/5XX. Ecosystems Analysis (3)
BEE 4XX/5XX. Water Resource Systems
Analysis (3)
BEE 4XX/5XX. Ecosystem Forensics (3)
CE 372. Geotechnical Engineering I (3)
CE 413/CE 513. GIS in Water Resources (3)
CH 331, CH 332. Organic Chemistry (4,4)
CH 390. Environmental Chemistry (3)
CSS 455/CSS 555. Biology of Soil
Ecosystems (4)
ENVE 321. Environmental Engineering
Fundamentals (4)
ENVE 421/ENVE 521. Water and
Wastewater Characterization (4)
ENVE 422/ENVE 522. Environmental
Engineering Design (4)
ENVE 431/ENVE 531. Fate and Transport
Chemicals Environmental Systems (4)
FE 315. Soil Engineering (4)
FE 430/FE 530. Watershed Processes (4)
FOR 445/FOR 545. Ecological Restoration (4)
FW 479/FW 579. Wetlands and Riparian
Ecology (3)
GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
GEO 322. Surface Processes (4)
GEO 432/GEO 532. Applied
Geomorphology (3)
OC 430/OC 530. Principles of Physical
Oceanography (4)
OC 440. Introduction to Biological
Oceanography (3)
OC 442/OC 542. Estuarine Ecology and
Biochemistry (4)
OC 450/OC 550. Chemical Oceanography
(3)
ST 422/ST 522. Introduction to
Mathematical Statistics (4)
TOX 430/TOX 530. Chemical Behavior in
the Environment (3)
TOX 455/TOX 555. Ecotoxicology: Aquatic
Ecosystems (3)
Ecosystems Restoration Track
(Select 33 credits from below)
BEE 446/BEE 546. River Engineering (4)
BOT 331. Plant Physiology (4)
BOT 341. Plant Ecology (4)
BOT 442/BOT 542. Plant Population
Ecology (3)
CE 372. Geotechnical Engineering I (4)
CSS 315. ^Nutrient Management and
Cycling (4)
CSS 455/CSS 555. Biology of Soil
Ecosystems (4)
ENVE 321. Environmental Engineering
Fundamentals (4)
ENVE 421/ENVE 521. Water and
Wastewater Characterization (4)
ENVE 422/ENVE 522. Environmental
Engineering Design (4)
ENVE 431/ENVE 531. Fate and Transport of
Chemicals Environmental Systems (4)
FE 315. Soil Engineering (4)
FE 316. Soil Mechanics (4)
FE 357. GIS and Forest Engineering
Applications (3)
FE 434. Forest Watershed Management (4)
FOR 240. *Forest Biology (4)
FOR 445/FOR 545. Ecological Restoration (4)
FW 479/FW 579. Wetlands and Riparian
Ecology (3)
College of Engineering
RNG 241. Rangeland Ecology and
Management (3)
RNG 352. Grassland and Shrubland
Ecosystems (4)
RNG 421/RNG 521. Wildland Restoration
and Ecology (4)
RNG 450/RNG 550. Landscape Ecology and
Analysis (3)
ST 422/ST 522. Introduction to
Mathematical Statistics (4)
Water Resources Track
(Select 33 credits from below)
AREC 351. *Natural Resource Economics
and Policy (3)
AREC 353. Public Land Statutes and Policy (4)
AREC 432/AREC 532. Environmental Law (4)
BEE 433/BEE 533. Irrigation System Design (4)
BEE 446/BEE 546. River Engineering (4)
CE 372. Geotechnical Engineering I (4)
CE 413/CE 513. GIS in Water Resources (3)
CSS 315. ^Nutrient Management and
Cycling (4)
CSS 335. *Introduction to Water Science
and Policy (3)
ENVE 321. Environmental Engineering
Fundamentals (4)
ENVE 421/ENVE 521. Water and
Wastewater Characterization (4)
ENVE 431/ENVE 531. Fate and Transport of
Chemicals Environmental Systems (4)
ENVE 456/ENVE 556. Sustainable Water
Resources Development (3)
FE 357. GIS and Forest Engineering
Applications (3)
FE 430/FE 530. Watershed Processes (4)
FE 434/FE 534. Forest Watershed
Management (4)
FW 479/FW 579. Wetlands and Riparian
Ecology (3)
GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
GEO 322. Surface Processes (4)
GEO 432/GEO 532. Applied
Geomorphology (3)
OC 440/OC 540. Introduction to Biological
Oceanography (3)
RNG 241. Rangeland Ecology and
Management (3)
RNG 355. Desert Watershed Management (3)
RNG 421/RNG 521. Wildland Restoration
and Ecology (4)
RNG 455/RNG 555. Riparian Ecology and
Management (3)
ST 422/ST 522. Introduction to
Mathematical Statistics (4)
Z 477/Z 577. Aquatic Entomology (4)
Total Credits for EcoE Degree=192
Baccalaureate Core Course Options
Suggested Cultural Diversity Courses:
ANTH 210. *Comparative Cultures (3)
ES 101. *Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3)
GEO 105. *Geography of the Non-western
World (3)
PHL 160. *Quests for Meaning: World
Religions (4)
WS 280. *Global Women (3)
Suggested Difference, Power, and
Discrimination Courses:
AG 301. *Ecosystem Science of Pacific NW
Indians (3)
FW 340. *Multicultural Perspectives in
Natural Resources (3)
GEO 309. *Environmental Justice (3)
PHL 280. *Ethics of Diversity (4)
SOC 206. *Social Problems and Issues (3)
SOC 360. *Population Trends and Policy (4)
SOC 426. *Social Inequality (4)
WS 223. *Women: Self, and Society (3)
WS 224. *Women: Personal and Social
Change (3)
Suggested Social Processes and
Institutions Courses:
AREC 250. *Introduction to Environmental
Economics and Policy (3)
ECON 201. *Introduction to
Microeconomics (3)
PS 201. *Introduction to United States
Government and Politics (4)
PS 204. *Introduction to Comparative
Politics (4)
PSY 201. *General Psychology (3)
PSY 202. *General Psychology (3)
SOC 204. *Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC 205. *Institutions and Social Change (3)
Suggested Western Culture Courses:
AREC 253. *Evolution of U.S.
Environmental and Natural Resources
Law (4)
PHL 201. *Introduction to Philosophy (4)
PHL 205. *Ethics (4)
PHL 207. *Political Philosophy (4)
PHL 251. *Knowers, Knowing, and the
Known (4)
PS 206. *Introduction to Political Thought (4)
IRRIGATION
ENGINEERING MINOR
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
BEE 433. Irrigation System Design (4)
CE 311. Fluid Mechanics (4)
CE 313. Hydraulic Engineering (4)
Electives
BEE 471. Biosystems Modeling Techniques (3)
CE 412. Hydrology (4)
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)
Total=30
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BIOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL
ENGINEERING (MEng, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Bio-based products and fuels,
bioprocessing, biological systems analysis,
food engineering, water quality, water
resources
The Department of Biological and
Ecological Engineering offers graduate
programs leading to the Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and Doctor of
Philosophy degrees.
The Biological and Ecological 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 concentrates its research effort on two major
thrusts: bioprocess engineering and water
resources engineering. Specific research
topics in biosensors, molecular-level biosystems analysis, nanosensors, biomolecular separations, food engineering, based
products and fuels, 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 non-point source water
pollution control.
For more information write: John P.
Bolte, Head, Department of Biological
and Ecological Engineering, OSU, Corvallis, OR 97331-3906.
BIOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL
ENGINEERING GRADUATE
MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
COURSES
BEE 199. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BEE 299. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BEE 321. FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOLOGICAL
ENGINEERING (3). Introduction to the concepts
and practice of ecological engineering including
characteristics, classification, and modeling
of ecosystems; ecosystem protection; and
sustainable uses of ecosystems, including
treatment wetlands, land treatment systems, and
ecologically sensitive stormwater management, to
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meet the needs of human societies. PREREQS:
One year of college biology and chemistry, MTH
256 or instructor approval required.
BEE 399. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BEE 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
BEE 407. SEMINAR (1-16).
BEE 433. 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. Lec/lab. Offered alternate
years. PREREQS: ENGR 332.
BEE 439. IRRIGATION PRINCIPLES AND
PRACTICES (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/rec. PREREQS:
MTH 111.
BEE 446. RIVER ENGINEERING (4).
Multipurpose river use; natural physical processes
in alluvial rivers; channel modification practices;
river structures; design practices; impact of
river modification; problem analysis; and impact
minimization. Offered alternate years. PREREQS:
CE 313.
BEE 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.
BEE 452. INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS
ENGINEERING (4). Fundamental engineering
principles for scientists. Topics include fluid flow,
mass and energy transfer, and material and
energy balances. Directed at food scientists and
other majors who need or would like a working
knowledge of process engineering principles. Lec/
lab. PREREQS: MTH 251 or MTH 241, PH 201,
instructor consent.
BEE 453. INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS
ENGINEERING DESIGN (4). An integrated
lecture/laboratory course focused on process
engineering design and scale-up for scientists.
Applies fundamental principles from BEE 452/BEE
552. Directed at food scientists and other majors
who need or would like a working knowledge
of applied process engineering design. Lec/lab.
PREREQS: BEE 452/BEE 552, ST 351, instructor
consent.
BEE 471. 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.
BEE 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BEE 499H. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
PREREQS: Honors College approval required.
BEE 501. RESEARCH (1-16).
BEE 503. THESIS (1-16).
BEE 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
BEE 506. PROJECTS (1-16).
BEE 507. SEMINAR (1). Section 1: Graduate
Student Orientation Seminar to acquaint
new graduate students with 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. Graded P/N.
BEE 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. PREREQS:
One year of calculus.
BEE 514. GROUNDWATER HYDRAULICS (3).
Principles of groundwater flow and chemical
transport in confined and unconfined aquifers,
aquifer testing and well construction. Design and
dewatering and contaminant recovery systems,
properties of aquifers. CROSSLISTED as CE 514
and GEO 514. PREREQS: MTH 252.
BEE 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 CE 525.
Offered alternate years. PREREQS: BEE 512.
BEE 533. IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGN
(4). Principles of soil 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. Lec/lab. Offered alternate
years. PREREQS: ENGR 332.
BEE 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. PREREQS: MTH 254.
BEE 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. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS: CE 313.
BEE 545. SEDIMENT TRANSPORT (4).
Principles of sediment erosion, transportation
and deposition in rivers, reservoirs, and estuaries;
measurement, analysis, and computational
techniques. Offered alternate years. PREREQS:
CE 313.
BEE 546. RIVER ENGINEERING (4).
Multipurpose river use; natural physical processes
in alluvial rivers; channel modification practices;
river structures; design practices; impact of
river modification; problem analysis; and impact
minimization. Offered alternate years. PREREQS:
CE 313.
BEE 548. 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.
BEE 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 largescale water resource systems. Development of
soil-water-atmosphere-plant models. Analysis of
evapotranspiration estimating methods. Offered
alternate years. PREREQS: BEE 512, MTH 256.
BEE 552. INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS
ENGINEERING (4). Fundamental engineering
principles for scientists. Topics include fluid flow,
mass and energy transfer, and material and
energy balances. Directed at food scientists and
other majors who need or would like a working
knowledge of process engineering principles. Lec/
lab. PREREQS: MTH 251 or MTH 241, PH 201,
instructor consent.
BEE 553. INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS
ENGINEERING DESIGN (4). An integrated
lecture/laboratory course focused on process
engineering design and scale-up for scientists.
Applies fundamental principles from BEE 452/BEE
552. Directed at food scientists and other majors
who need or would like a working knowledge
of applied process engineering design. Lec/lab.
PREREQS: BEE 452/BEE 552, ST 351, instructor
consent.
BEE 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.
BEE 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BEE 601. RESEARCH (1-16).
BEE 603. THESIS (1-16).
BEE 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
BEE 606. PROJECTS (1-16).
BEE 607. SEMINAR (1-16). Graded P/N.
BEE 699. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BRR 100. GREAT EXPERIMENTS IN
BIORESOURCE SCIENCES (1). Course for
students interested in BRR to help them start the
process of defining their research interests and
thinking about project areas. Students meet with
other BRR students and faculty. Participating BRR
faculty mentors describe research projects and
experimental approaches, and pose interesting
political and ethical questions related to scientific
research. Students write about and discuss topics
with fellow BRR first-years and sophomores
interested in the various research options, and
some junior and senior students already involved
in their research projects.
BRR 401. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
(1-16). Students select from over 100 research
faculty and programs, across college and
departmental boundaries, with which they
will work to complete a total of 14 credits of
research. Students and faculty follow established
guidelines for preparing their project reports,
and completing their research thesis. They learn
research methodologies applicable to their
chosen field. Valuable professional contacts are
gained and students acquire new confidence
in themselves after having completed a project.
Students are evaluated on their ability to develop
and complete a research project proposal (due
before 3 research credits are completed), learn
and develop research methodologies, and learn
trouble shooting procedures applicable to their
chosen field of research.
BRR 403. ^THESIS (4). Course for BRR students
allowing them to independently develop and
summarize their own research project in writing.
This is a writing intensive course (WIC) and
because the writing process for each project is
iterative, students have several opportunities to
learn and improve their writing abilities. Students
are encouraged to write their thesis in a style
appropriate for submission to a peer reviewed
journal in their chosen scientific discipline.
Students receive a letter grade based on their
project proposal, project update, and final thesis.
Timeliness of reports are factored into student
assessments. The student’s faculty mentor and
the BRR director provide comments on reports
and a consensus grade when the thesis is
completed. (Writing Intensive Course) PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
College of Engineering
BRR 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
ENGR 199. SPECIAL TOPICS (16). Graded P/N.
BRR 406. PROJECTS: DATA PRESENTATIONS
(1). Course for BRR students to help them
design, evaluate, and develop poster and
slide presentations containing scientific data.
Students are exposed to a variety of scientific
disciplines as they prepare and critique not only
their own, but other students’ posters and oral
presentations. Students improve both written and
oral communication skills as they learn aspects
of good presentation and discussion skills and
discover the appropriate information to display
on slides and posters. Students receive a letter
grade based on participation, improvement,
and the quality of a final poster project and oral
presentation. CROSSLISTED as HORT 406.
ENGR 201. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS I
(3). Analysis of linear circuits. Circuit laws and
theorems. DC responses of circuits. Operational
amplifier characteristics and applications. Lec/
lab. PREREQS: (MTH 251 or MTH 251H) and
(MTH 252 or MTH 252H), Sophomore standing in
engineering.
BRR 407. SEMINAR (1). Course for BRR
students encouraging excellence in public
speaking. Senior students receive a grade only
after completing a public seminar on their own
research.
BRR 409. PRACTICUM (1-2). Peer-mentoring
teaching practicum for seniors.
BRR 410. INTERNSHIP (1-12). Supervised
internship allowing students to gain off-campus
work experience for credit. Under direction and
approval of the program director, students will
submit a statement of intent, identify employer
contact, and provide a written report upon
completion. PREREQS: Junior standing.
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.
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/rec.
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/rec.
ENGR 202. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS II
(3). Sinusoidal steady-state analysis and phasors.
Application of circuit analysis to solve singlephase and three-phase circuits including power,
mutual inductance, transformers and passive
filters. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ENGR 201
ENGR 202H. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS II
(3). Sinusoidal steady-state analysis and phasors.
Application of circuit analysis to solve singlephase and three-phase circuits including power,
mutual inductance, transformers and passive
filters. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ENGR 201, Honors
College approval required.
ENGR 203. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS
III (3). Laplace and Fourier transforms, Fourier
series, Bode plots, and their application to circuit
analysis. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ENGR 201 and
(ENGR 202 or ENGR 202H) and (MTH 256
or MTH 256H), and sophomore standing in
engineering and MTH 256 recommended.
ENGR 211. STATICS (3). Analysis of forces
induced in structures and machines by various
types of loading. Lec/rec. PREREQS: Sophomore
standing in engineering. Concurrent enrollment in
MTH 254.
ENGR 211H. STATICS (3). Analysis of forces
induced in structures and machines by various
types of loading. Lec/rec. PREREQS: Sophomore
standing in engineering. Concurrent enrollment in
MTH 254. Honors College approval required.
ENGR 212. DYNAMICS (3). Kinematics,
Newton’s laws of motion, and work-energy and
impulse-momentum relationships applied to
engineering systems. Lec/rec. PREREQS:
ENGR 211, PH 211.
ENGR 212H. DYNAMICS (3). Kinematics,
Newtons laws of motion, and work-energy and
impulse-momentum relationships applied to
engineering systems. Lec/rec. PREREQS: ENGR
211, PH 211, Honors College approval required.
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. Lec/rec. PREREQS: ENGR 211.
ENGR 221. THE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND
SOCIAL IMPACT OF NANOTECHNOLOGY (3).
Nanotechnology is an emerging engineering field
that manipulates atoms and molecules to fabricate
new materials and tiny devices. Properties
of nanostructured materials, manufacturing
methods, characterization methods, and impact
on health and safety. Benefits and concerns about
nanotechnology will be assessed. PREREQS:
One year of college science.
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
solid modeling software to capture design intent
and generate engineering drawings. Lec/Lab.
ENGR 299. SPECIAL TOPICS (16).
205
ENGR 299H. SPECIAL TOPICS (16). PREREQS:
Honors College approval required.
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. Lec. PREREQS: CH 202.
ENGR 322. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
OF MATERIALS (4). Mechanical behavior
of materials, relating laboratory test results to
material structure, and elements of mechanical
analysis. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ENGR 213 and
ENGR 321.
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. PREREQS:
ENGR 332 or ME 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. (Bacc Core
Course) PREREQS: Honors College approval
required.
ENGR 390. ENGINEERING ECONOMY (3). Time
value of money; economic study techniques,
depreciation, taxes, retirement, and replacement
of engineering facilities. PREREQS: Sophomore
standing in engineering.
ENGR 399. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
ENGR 399H. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
PREREQS: Honors College approval required.
ENGR 407. SEMINAR (1-16). Graded P/N.
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 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 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.
PREREQS: ST 314 or equivalent.
ENGR 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
ENGR 499H. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
PREREQS: Honors College approval required.
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
See the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering
for information on the Environmental
Engineering program.
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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, 737-4631, physics.chair@
science.oregonstate.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.
Pre-Engineering Physics
Freshman Year (49)
Biological Science Course (4)1
CH 201. Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(or equivalent) (3)E
CH 202. Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(or equivalent) (3)
CH 205. Laboratory for CH 202 (1)
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 241-248. *Lifetime Fitness: (various
activities) (1)1
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)1,E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)E
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)1,E
PH 221. Recitation for PH 211 (1)
PH 265. Scientific Computing (or
equivalent) (3)E
*Perspectives Courses (6)
*Writing I Course (3)1,E
Sophomore Year (41)
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
Select either ENGR 202E and ENGR
203. Electrical Fundamentals (3,3)
or ENGR 211. Statics (3)E
And select either ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)
or ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)
MTH 255. Vector Calculus II (4)
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)
PH 314. Introductory Modern Physics (4)
ST 314. Intro to Statistics for Engineers (or
approved substitute) (3)
*Perspectives Courses (3)1
Professional Engineering Physics
Junior Year (48)
ME 311. Intro to Thermal-Fluid Sciences (4)
or PH 441. Capstones in Physics: Thermal
and Statistical Physics (or equivalent) (3)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
PH 320. Paradigms in Physics: Symmetries (2)
PH 421. Paradigms in Physics: Oscillations (2)
PH 422. Paradigms in Physics: Static Vector
Fields (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)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
Approved Engineering Electives (18 or 19
depending on choice of ME 311 or PH 441)
*Difference, Power, and Discrimination
Course (3)1
*Perspectives Course (3)1
Senior Year (42)
PH 403. ^Thesis (or equivalent) (3)
PH 431. Capstones in Physics:
Electromagnetism (3)
PH 461. Capstones in Physics:
Mathematical Methods (3)
PH 481. Physical Optics (4)
Physics Electives at the 400 level (3)
Additional Approved Engineering Electives
(14)
Free Electives (6)
*Synthesis Courses (6)1
Total=180
Footnotes:
* Baccalaureate Core Course
^ Writing Intensive Course
E
Required for entry into the professional
program.
1
Must be selected to satisfy baccalaureate
core requirements.
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
AND RADIATION HEALTH
PHYSICS
EAC/ABET Accredited
José N. Reyes, Jr, Department Head
Kathryn A. Higley, Radiation Health
Physics Program Coordinator
132 Radiation Center
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-5902
541-737-2343
E-mail: nuc_engr@ne.oregonstate.edu
Website: http://ne.oregonstate.edu/
FACULTY
Professors HigginbothamI,9, Higley9,
KleinI, ReyesI
Associate Professors Hamby, Palmer,
Wu
Assistant Professor Lodwick, Woods
Instructor Reese9
Emeriti BinneyI,9, Johnson, Ringle,
RobinsonI
Senior Research
Assistant Professors Farsoni,
Paulenova
I
9
Licensed Professional Engineer,
Certified Health Physicist
Undergraduate Major
Nuclear Engineering (BS)
Radiation Health Physics (BS)
Minors
Nuclear Engineering
Radiation Health Physics
Graduate Majors
Nuclear Engineering (MEng, 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, MHP, 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
College of Engineering
Radiation Dosimetry
Radiation Shielding
Radioactive Material Transport
Radioactive Waste Management
Research Reactor Health Physics
Risk Assessment
Master of Health Physics in Radiation
Health Physics (MHP)
Graduate Minors
Nuclear Engineering
Radiation Health Physics
The Department of Nuclear Engineering
and Radiation Health Physics at Oregon
State University offers BS, MEng, MS,
and PhD degrees in nuclear engineering.
In addition, it offers a BS, MA, MS, MHP
(Master of Health Physics) degrees 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
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.
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.
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
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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
power economics and, particularly, safety
and regulation in nuclear operations.
Pre-Nuclear Engineering
Freshman Year (46)
CH 201. Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(3)E
CH 202. Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(3)
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 248. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (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 Elective (3)
*Perspectives Courses (6)1
Sophomore Year (47)
Biological Science Elective (4)1
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)
ENGR 211. Statics (3)E
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)E
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)
ENGR 248. Engineering Graphics and 3-D
Modeling (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
Professional Nuclear Engineering
Junior Year (45)
ENGR 321. Materials Science (3)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
ME 373. Mechanical Engineering Methods (3)
NE 311. Intro to Thermal-Fluid Sciences (4)
NE 312. Thermodynamics (4)
NE 331. Introductory Fluid Mechanics (4)
NE 332. Heat Transfer (4)
NE 481. Radiation Protection (4)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)1
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Free Electives (3)
*Perspectives Course (3)1
Restricted Elective (4)3
*Synthesis Course (3)
Senior Year (42)
NE 407. Nuclear Engineering Seminar (3
terms) (1,1,1)
NE 415. Nuclear Rules and Regulations (2)6
NE 451, NE 452. Neutronic Analysis and
Lab I, II, (4,4)
NE 467. Nuclear Reactor Thermal
Hydraulics (4)
NE 474, NE 475. Nuclear Systems Design I,
II (4,4)
NE 490. Radiation Dosimetry (4)
*Difference, Power, and Discrimination
Course (3)1
*Perspectives Course (3)1
Restricted Elective (4)3
*Synthesis Course (3)1
Total =180
Footnotes
* Baccalaureate core course (BCC)
^ Writing intensive course (WIC)
E
Required for entry into the professional
program.
1
Must be selected to satisfy baccalaureate
core requirements.
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.
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 (46)
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)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
MTH 268. Mathematical Ideas in Biology (4)
RHP 114. Intro to Nuclear Engineering and
Radiation Health Physics (2)
RHP 115. Intro to Nuclear Engineering and
Radiation Health Physics (2)E
RHP 116. Intro to Nuclear Engineering and
Radiation Health Physics (2)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)1,E
*Perspectives Course (3)1
Sophomore Year (45)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4)E
BI 213. *Principles of Biology (4)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–HHS 248. *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)E
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 Course (3)1
Professional Radiation
Health Physics
Junior Year (44)
RHP 481. Radiation Protection (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. Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)
*Difference, Power, and Discrimination
course (3)1
Electives (restricted in Health) (3)
Free Electives (3)
*Perspectives Courses (6)1
Restricted Electives (10)3
*Synthesis Course (3)1
Senior Year (45)
H 425. Foundations of Epidemiology (3)
RHP 406. ^Projects (3)
RHP 407. Seminar in Radiation Health
Physics (3 terms) (1,1,1)
RHP 415. Nuclear Rules and Regulations (2)
RHP 483. Radiation Biology (4)6
RHP 488. Radioecology (3)
RHP 490. Radiation Dosimetry (4)
Electives (restricted in Health) (9)
Free Electives (8)
Restricted Elective (3)3
*Synthesis Course (3)1
Total=180
RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS
(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.
Freshman Year (47)
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)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
MTH 268. Mathematical Ideas in Biology (4)
RHP 114. Intro to Nuclear Engineering and
Radiation Health Physics (2)
RHP 115. Intro to Nuclear Engineering and
Radiation Health Physics (2)E
RHP 116. Intro to Nuclear Engineering and
Radiation Health Physics (2)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)E
Perspectives Course (3)1
Sophomore Year (48)
BI 211. *Principles of Biology (4)E
BI 212. *Principles of Biology (4)E
BI 213. *Principles of Biology (4)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–HHS 248. *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)E
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 Courses (6)1
Professional Radiation Health
Physics (Pre-Med Track)
Junior Year (43)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (3)
CH 334, CH 335, CH 336. Organic
Chemistry (3,3,3)
H 425. Foundations of Epidemiology (3)
RHP 481. Radiation Protection (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 Elective (1)
*Synthesis Course (3)1
Senior Year (42)
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry (4,3)
CH 337. Organic Chemistry Lab (4)
RHP 406. ^Projects (3)
RHP 407. Seminar in Radiation Health
Physics (3 terms) (1,1,1)
RHP 415. Nuclear Rules and Regulations (2)
RHP 483. Radiation Biology (4)6
RHP 488. Radioecology (3)
RHP 490. Radiation Dosimetry (4)
*Difference, Power, and Discrimination
course (3)1
Free Electives (2)
*Perspectives Course (3)1
*Synthesis Course (3)1
Total=180
Footnotes:
* Baccalaureate Core Course
^ Writing Intensive Course
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.
College of Engineering
3
Approved technical electives from
departmental list.
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.
4
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING MINOR
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
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
(MEng, 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 Engineering, Master of Science, and
Doctor of Philosophy degrees in nuclear
engineering and Master of Arts, Master
of Science, Master of Health Physics, 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 Website at http://www.
ne.orst.edu or contact Dr. David Hamby,
Graduate Committee Chair; Department
of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation
Health Physics, Oregon State University, E120 Radiation Center, Corvallis,
OR 97331-5902. E-mail: david.hamby@
oregonstate.edu.
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RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS
(MA, MHP, 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 Engineering, Master of Science, and
Doctor of Philosophy degrees in nuclear
engineering and Master of Arts, Master of
Health Physics (MHP), 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
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
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Oregon State University
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 Website at http://ne.oregonstate.
edu/ or contact Dr. David Hamby,
Graduate Committee Chair; Department
of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation
Health Physics, Oregon State University, E120 Radiation Center, Corvallis,
OR 97331-5902. E-mail: david.hamby@
oregonstate.edu.
MASTER OF HEALTH PHYSICS
IN RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS
(MHP)
The program consists of a minimum
of 45 credits of course work in the major.
An oral examination is required, at a
minimum.
Core (18 credits)
RHP 515. Nuclear Rules and Regulations (2)
RHP 581. Radiation Protection (4)
RHP 582. Applied Radiation Safety (4)
RHP 583. Radiation Biology (4)
RHP 590. Radiation Dosimetry (4)
Radiation Health Physics Electives
(12 credits)
RHP 507. Seminar in RHP (1)
RHP 516. Radiochemistry (3)
RHP 535. Nuclear Radiation Shielding (3)
RHP 539. Selected Topics in Interaction of
Nuclear Radiation (1–3)
RHP 542. Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Management (3)
RHP 550. Principles of Nuclear Medicine (3)
RHP 580. Field Practices in Radiation
Protection (1–3)
RHP 588. Radioecology (3)
RHP 593. Non-Reactor Radiation Protection
(3)
Suggested Additional Electives (15
credits)
ENSC 515. Environmental Perspectives and
Methods (3)
ENSC 520. Environmental Analysis (3)
H 511. Environmental Health Policy and
Regulations (3)
H 512. Air Quality and Public Health (3)
H 525. Principles and Practice of
Epidemiology (3)
H 529. International Health (3)
H 540. Environmental Health (3)
H 549. Health Risk Communication (3)
H 583. Safety and Environmental Health
Management (3)
TOX 530. Chemical Behavior in the
Environment (3)
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
NE 114. 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 RHP 114, RHP 115, RHP 116.
NE 115. 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 RHP 114, RHP 115, RHP 116.
NE 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 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. CROSSLISTED as RHP 234.
PREREQS: MTH 252.
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. CROSSLISTED as RHP 235.
PREREQS: NE 234 or RHP 234, MTH 252.
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 interactions of radiation with
matter. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as RHP 236.
PREREQS: NE 235 or RHP 235
NE 311. INTRO TO THERMAL-FLUID SCIENCE
(4). Basic concepts of fluid mechanics,
thermodynamics and heat transfer are introduced.
Conservation of mass, energy, moment and the
second law of thermodynamics are covered. Lec.
CROSSLISTED as ME 311. PREREQS: (ENGR
212 or ENGR 212H) and (MTH 256 or MTH 256H)
NE 312. THERMODYNAMICS (4). Energy
destruction, machine and cycle processes,
Law of Corresponding States, non-reactive gas
mixtures, reactive mixtures, thermodynamics of
compressible fluid flow. CROSSLISTED as ME
312. PREREQS: (NE 311 or ME 311) and MTH
256, NE 311/ME 311, MTH 256
NE 319. *SOCIETAL ASPECTS OF NUCLEAR
TECHNOLOGY (3). Description and discussion
of nuclear-related issues as they impact society.
(Bacc Core Course)
NE 331. INTRODUCTORY FLUID MECHANICS
(4). Introduces the concepts and applications of
fluid mechanics and dimensional analysis with an
emphasis on fluid behavior, internal and external
flows, analysis of engineering applications of
incompressible pipe systems, and external
aerodynamics. CROSSLISTED as ME 331.
PREREQS: MTH 254, MTH 256, ENGR 212,
ME 311/NE 311.
NE 332. HEAT TRANSFER (4). A treatment
of conductive, convective and radiative energy
transfer using control volume and differential
analysis and prediction of transport properties.
CROSSLISTED as ME 332. PREREQS: MTH 256
and ENGR 212 and (NE 311 or ME 311) and (ME
331 or NE 331), MTH 256, ENGR 212, ME 311/
NE 311, ME 331/NE 331.
NE 401. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
NE 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
NE 406. PROJECTS (1-16).
NE 407. SEMINAR IN NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
(1). Lectures on current nuclear engineering
topics. CROSSLISTED as RHP 407/RHP 507/
RHP 607. Graded P/N.
NE 410. INTERNSHIP (1-12). Supervised
technical work experience at approved
organizations. Graded P/N. PREREQS: Upperdivision standing.
NE 415. 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. Offered
alternate years. CROSSLISTED as RHP 415/RHP
515. PREREQS: NE 481 or RHP 481.
NE 416. 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. CROSSLISTED as
CH 416/CH 516, CHE 516, RHP 416/RHP 516.
PREREQS: (CH 201 and CH 202) or (CH 221
or CH 221H) and (CH 222 or CH 222H) and (CH
223 or CH 223H) or (CH 224H and CH 225H and
CH 226H), or equivalent or instructor approval
required.
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.
PREREQS: Instructor approval required.
NE 440. NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND WASTE
MANAGEMENT (4). Mining, milling, conversion,
enrichment, fuel fabrication, reprocessing, and
waste management of nuclear fuel, including
disposal of low- and high-level radioactive waste.
PREREQS: NE 235 or RHP 235
NE 451. NEUTRONIC ANALYSIS AND LAB I (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.
PREREQS: (MTH 256 or MTH 256H) and NE 235
and (MTH 351* or ME 373*), CS 151. NE 451 and
NE 452 must be taken in order.
College of Engineering
NE 452. NEUTRONIC ANALYSIS AND LAB II (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.
PREREQS: (MTH 256 or MTH 256H) and NE 235
and (MTH 351* or ME 373*), CS 151. NE 451 and
NE 452 must be taken in order.
NE 510. INTERNSHIP (1-12). Supervised
technical work experience at approved
organizations. Graded P/N. PREREQS: Graduate
standing.
NE 467. 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, singleand two-phase flow behavior. Advanced thermal
hydraulic computer codes. PREREQS: ENGR 332
or ME 332
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. CROSSLISTED as CH
416/CH 516, CHE 416/CHE 516, RHP 416/RHP
516. PREREQS: (CH 201 and CH 202 and CH
205) or (CH 221 and CH 222 and CH 223) or (CH
224H and CH 225H and CH 226H) or equivalent
or instructor approval required.
NE 474. NUCLEAR SYSTEMS DESIGN I
(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. PREREQS: NE
467 and NE 451*, (ENGR 332 or ME 332). NE
474 and NE 475 must be taken in order.
NE 475. NUCLEAR SYSTEMS DESIGN 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. PREREQS:
NE 474 and NE 452*, NE 474 and NE 475 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. 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. CROSSLISTED as RHP 481/RHP 581.
PREREQS: NE 235 or RHP 235
NE 490. 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. CROSSLISTED as RHP
490/RHP 590. PREREQS: NE 481 or RHP 481
NE 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
NE 501. RESEARCH (1-16).
NE 503. THESIS (1-16).
NE 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
NE 506. PROJECTS (1-16).
NE 507. SEMINAR IN NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
(1). Lectures on current nuclear engineering
topics. CROSSLISTED as RHP 407/RHP 507/
RHP 607. Graded P/N.
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. Offered
alternate years. CROSSLISTED as RHP 415/RHP
515. PREREQS: NE 481 or RHP 481.
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 531. RADIOPHYSICS (3). Expands
understanding of concepts and applications of
atomic and nuclear physics to enable continued
study in nuclear engineering and health physics.
Includes fundamental concepts of nuclear
and atomic physics, atomic and nuclear shell
structure, radioactive decay, radiation interactions,
radiation biology, and the characteristics of fission.
PREREQS: Graduate standing.
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. Offered alternate years.
CROSSLISTED as RHP 535.
NE 536. ADVANCED RADIATION DETECTION
AND MEASUREMENT (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, liquid
scintillation equipment; use of Bonner spheres for
neutron energy profiles; experimental investigation
of interactions of radiation with matter. PREREQS:
NE 531 or RHP 531
NE 539. SELECTED TOPICS IN INTERACTION
OF NUCLEAR RADIATION (1-6). 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. CROSSLISTED as RHP 539.
PREREQS: Instructor approval required.
NE 540. NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND WASTE
MANAGEMENT (4). Mining, milling, conversion,
enrichment, fuel fabrication, reprocessing, and
waste management of nuclear fuel, including
disposal of low- and high-level radioactive waste.
PREREQS: NE 235 or RHP 235
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.
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NE 549. SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR
FUEL CYCLE ANALYSIS (1-6). 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 551. NEUTRONIC ANALYSIS AND LAB I (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.
PREREQS: CS 151, MTH 256, NE 235. Should
enroll concurrently in ME 373. NE 551 and NE 552
must be taken in order.
NE 552. NEUTRONIC ANALYSIS AND LAB II (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.
PREREQS: NE 551, NE 551 and NE 552 must be
taken in order.
NE 553. ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTOR
PHYSICS (3). Advanced analytic and numerical
techniques for the prediction of the neutron
population in nuclear reactor systems. Topics
will include long characteristic neutron transport,
collision probabilities, nodal methods, equivalence
theory, and perturbation theory. Offered alternate
years. PREREQS: NE 551 and NE 552, computer
programming experience or instructor approval.
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.
PREREQS: NE 553.
NE 565. APPLIED THERMAL HYDRAULICS
(3). Advanced topics in the computational
modeling of the hydrodynamic and heat transfer
phenomena of nuclear reactors. Steady-state
and transient solutions of one-dimensional
nuclear reactor thermal hydraulic models. Nuclear
reactor behavior analysis during various accident
scenarios. PREREQS: CS 151, ME 373, 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, singleand two-phase flow behavior. Advanced thermal
hydraulic computer codes. PREREQS: ENGR 332
or ME 332.
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. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS: NE 451/NE 551, NE 467/NE 567.
NE 569. SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR
REACTOR ENGINEERING (1-6). 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 574. NUCLEAR SYSTEMS DESIGN I
(4). Practical design of nuclear power systems
using fundamental nuclear engineering skills.
Design projects involve the integration of
reactor neutronics, dynamics and control,
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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. PREREQS:
NE 551 and NE 567, (ENGR 332 or ME 332). NE
574 and NE 575 must be taken in order.
NE 575. NUCLEAR SYSTEMS DESIGN 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. PREREQS:
NE 574 and NE 552, NE 574 and NE 575 must be
taken in order.
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. CROSSLISTED as NE 234. PREREQS:
MTH 252.
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. CROSSLISTED as NE 235. PREREQS:
RHP 234 or NE 234, MTH 252.
NE 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
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. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as NE 236.
PREREQS: RHP 235 or NE 235
NE 601. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
RHP 401. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
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. CROSSLISTED as RHP
490/RHP 590. PREREQS: NE 581 or RHP 581
RHP 481. 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.
CROSSLISTED as NE 481/NE 581. PREREQS:
RHP 235 or NE 235
RHP 483. 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.
PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: Senior standing.
RHP 490. 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. CROSSLISTED as NE
490/NE 590. PREREQS: RHP 481 or NE 481
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. Not
offered every year. PREREQS: Senior standing.
NE 603. THESIS (1-16).
RHP 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
NE 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
RHP 406. PROJECTS (1-16).
NE 606. 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 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
RHP 410. INTERNSHIP (1-12). Supervised
technical work experience at approved
organizations. Graded P/N. PREREQS: Upperdivision standing.
RHP 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
NE 607. SEMINAR IN NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
(1). Lectures on current nuclear engineering
topics. CROSSLISTED as RHP 407/RHP 507/
RHP 607. Graded P/N.
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. Offered
alternate years. PREREQS: NE 551 and NE 552
NE 667. ADVANCED THERMAL HYDRAULICS
(3). Advanced topics in single- and twophase 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. Offered
alternate years. PREREQS: NE 567
NE 699. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
NE 808. WORKSHOP (1-4).
RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS
RHP 114. 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 115. 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 116. INTRO TO NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
AND RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS (2).
Introduction to the nuclear engineering and
RHP 415. 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. Offered alternate years.
CROSSLISTED as NE 415/NE 515. PREREQS:
NE 481 or RHP 481.
RHP 416. 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. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED
as CH 416/CH 516, CHE 516, NE 416/NE 516.
PREREQS: (CH 201 and CH 202 and CH 205) or
(CH 221 or CH 221H) and (CH 222 or CH 222H)
and (CH 223 or CH 223H) or (CH 224H and CH
225H and CH 226H), or equivalent or instructor
approval required.
RHP 450. 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.
RHP 480. FIELD PRACTICES IN RADIATION
PROTECTION (1-3). Individual participation in the
operational functions of the radiation protection
program. PREREQS: Instructor and departmental
approval required.
RHP 501. RESEARCH (1-16).
RHP 503. THESIS (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. PREREQS: Graduate
standing.
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. Offered alternate years.
CROSSLISTED as NE 415/NE 515. PREREQS:
NE 481 or RHP 481.
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. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED
as CH 416/CH 516, CHE 416/CHE 516, NE 416/
NE 516. PREREQS: (CH 201 and CH 202 and
CH 205) or (CH 221 and CH 222 and CH 223)
or (CH 224H and CH 225H and CH 226H) or
equivalent or instructor approval required.
RHP 531. RADIOPHYSICS (3). Expands
students’ understanding of concepts and
applications of atomic and nuclear physics
to enable their continued study in nuclear
engineering and health physics. Includes
fundamental concepts of nuclear and atomic
physics, atomic and nuclear shell structure,
radioactive decay, radiation interactions, radiation
biology, and characteristics of fission. PREREQS:
Graduate standing.
College of Engineering
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. Offered alternate years.
CROSSLISTED as NE 535.
RHP 536. ADVANCED RADIATION DETECTION
AND MEASUREMENT (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, liquid
scintillation equipment; use of Bonner spheres for
neutron energy profiles; experimental investigation
of interactions of radiation with matter. PREREQS:
RHP 531 or NE 531
industrial applications and accelerators. Not
offered every year. PREREQS: Graduate standing.
RHP 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
RHP 601. RESEARCH (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).
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL,
BIOLOGICAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
RHP 539. SELECTED TOPICS IN INTERACTION
OF NUCLEAR RADIATION (1-6). 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. CROSSLISTED as NE 539. PREREQS:
Instructor approval required.
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 549. SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR
FUEL CYCLE ANALYSIS (1-6). 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 550. PRINCIPLES OF NUCLEAR
MEDICINE (3). Basic principles of nuclear
medicine; detectors; radiopharmaceutical;
dosimetry; imaging procedures.
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.
PREREQS: Instructor and departmental approval
required.
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.
PREREQS: RHP 581* or NE 581*, or graduate
standing.
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. PREREQS: RHP 381 or NE
381 or graduate standing.
RHP 589. SELECTED TOPICS IN RADIATION
PROTECTION (1-6). Recent advances in
radiation protection; greater in-depth study of
current radiation protection issues. Topics may
vary from year to year.
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. CROSSLISTED as NE
490/NE 590. PREREQS: RHP 581 or NE 581
RHP 593. 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,
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FACULTY
Professors Jovanovic, Kimura,
McGuireI, Rorrer, Semprini
Associate Professors Bothwell,
Chang, Kelly, Koretsky, LevienI,
Rochefort, Wood
Assistant Professors Dolan, Higgins,
Nason, Wildenschild, Yokochi
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Undergraduate Major
Bioengineering (BS)
Chemical Engineering (BS)
Options
Biochemical Processes
Environmental Processes
Microelectronics Processes and Material
Sciences
Nanotechnology Processes
Environmental Engineering (BS)
Minor
Environmental Engineering
Graduate Major
Chemical Engineering (MEng, MS, PhD)
Graduate Area of Concentration
Chemical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Graduate Minor
Chemical Engineering
BIOENGINEERING
(BS, CRED, HBS)
The Bioengineering undergraduate
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program (initiated in 1996 as biological
engineering) 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 processes
involving suspension and immobilized
microbial cultures and the recovery of
therapeutic products from bioreactors, as
well as selection courses in mammalian
cell culture and tissue engineering, biomedical materials engineering, metabolic
engineering, and biofluid mechanics. All
students complete course work in drug
and medical device regulation as well as
a capstone-design experience.
Bioengineering graduates are prepared
to contribute to the rapidly growing
bioscience-based industries with the
ability to formulate and solve problems
pertaining to enzyme, microbial process
and bioenvironmental technologies,
as well as contribute to problems with
medical relevance, including the design
of devices and systems to improve human health.
The School of Chemical, Biological
and Environmental Engineering’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 Bioengineering program objectives
follow:
1. Graduates will be work-ready BS
engineers who are successful in
obtaining employment in the
bioprocess and biotechnology
industries, in entering graduate
studies in bioengineering,
chemical, environmental, and
biomedical engineering, and gaining
admission to professional schools
including health-professional
programs and law programs.
2. Graduates will be able to solve
problems at the interface of
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engineering and biology whether in
a manufacturing, research, or clinical
environment.
3. Graduates will be motivated to
pursue life-long learning efforts in
order to fulfill their professional
and ethical responsibilities, and the
will recognize their responsibility to
understand contemporary questions
at the interface of biosciences,
technology, and society.
4. Graduates will be able to effectively
communicate with a diverse set
of professionals, able to facilitate
meaningful collaboration between
bioscientists and other engineers.
5. Graduates will have careers that
significantly contribute to society no
matter the direction or environment
they choose because of their broad
education based in science and
engineering.
Preprofessional Bioengineering
First Year
BI 212. *Principles of Biology (4)
BIOE 101. CHE, BIOE, ENVE Orientation (3)
BIOE 102. Engineering Problem Solving and
Computations (3)E
CH 221. *General Chemistry (5)E
CH 222, CH 223. *General Chemistry (5,5)
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
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
Second Year
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
BIOE 211. Material Balances and
Stoichiometry (3)
BIOE 212. Energy Balances (3)
BIOE 213. Process Analysis (4)
BIOE 220. Professionalism and
Bioengineering Ethics (3)
CH 331, CH 332. Organic Chemistry (4,4)
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals I (3)E
ENGR 211. Statics (3)E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 248. *Lifetime Fitness
(various activities) (1)
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
*Perspectives (3)
Professional Bioengineering
Third Year
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry (4,3)
CHE 311. Thermodynamics (3)
CHE 331. Transport Phenomena I (4)
CHE 332. Transport Phenomena II (4)
CHE 333. Transport Phenomena III (3)
BIOE 420. Social Ethics in Engineering (3)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
*Difference, Power, and Discrimination (3)4
Engineering electives (6)2
*Perspectives (3)
Fourth Year
BB 493. ^Biochemistry Laboratory (3)
BB 494. Biochemistry Laboratory (3)
BIOE 414. ^Process Engineering Lab (3)
BIOE 415. Bioengineering Laboratory (3)
BIOE 457. Bioreactors I (3)
BIOE 462. Bioseparations (3)
BIOE 470. Regulation of Drugs and Medical
Devices (2)
BIOE 490. ^Bioengineering Design I (4)
Bioengineering electives (7)3
Engineering elective (3)2
*Perspectives (6)
*Synthesis (6)
Footnotes:
* Bacc Core Course
E
Required for entry into the professional
program.
2
Approved engineering science elective
from BIOE program list.
3
Approved bioengineering science elective
from BIOE program list.
4
Approved DPD elective from BIOE
program list.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(BS, CRED, HBS)
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 School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental 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 school 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 and most laboratories.
Class sizes average 40 students and labs
are limited to 15 students. The school
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.
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.
Students are required to meet with their
advisor every term.
Elective course substitutions can be
made in any option with the approval of
the option advisors and the school head.
The educational objectives of the
Chemical Engineering undergraduate
program are to:
1. Prepare our students for success
either as a professional chemical
engineer in an industrial
organization, a graduate student
studying in more depth a field
related to chemical engineering,
or in a service organization which
would utilize the skills of a chemical
engineer.
2. Educate students thoroughly in
mathematics, basic and engineering
sciences relevant to modern chemical
engineering so that they can
critically integrate and synthesize
knowledge in order to think
creatively and design appropriate
solutions to unfamiliar problems.
3. Develop the ability of students to
communicate effectively and to
work collaboratively in diverse team
environments.
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
College of Engineering
global context, their professional and
ethical responsibilities, and the need
for lifelong learning.
Pre-Professional
Chemical Engineering
First 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)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–HHS 248. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (1)1
Second Year
BIOE 220. Professionalism and
Bioengineering Ethics (3)
or ENGR 221. The Science, Engineering
and Social Impact of Nanotechnology (3)2
CH 331, CH 332. Organic Chemistry (4,4)
CHE 211. Material Balances and
Stoichiometry (3)
CHE 212. Energy Balances (3)
CHE 213. Process Analysis (4)
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
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
WR 327. *Technical Report Writing (3)
Professional
Chemical Engineering
Third Year
CH 440, CH 441, CH 442. Physical
Chemistry (3,3,3)3
CHE 311. Thermodynamics (3)
CHE 312. Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics (3)
CHE 331. Transport Phenomena I (4)
CHE 332. Transport Phenomena II (4)
CHE 333. Transport Phenomena III (3)
CHE 361. Chemical Process Dynamics and
Simulation (3)
CHE 461. Process Control (3)
Perspectives (9)1
Option courses (6)
Fourth Year
CHE 411. Mass Transfer Operations (4)
CHE 414. ^Process Engineering Lab (3)
CHE 415. Chemical Engineering Lab I (3)
CHE 416. Chemical Engineering Lab II (3)
CHE 431, CHE 432. Chemical Plant Design
I, II (3,3)
CHE 443. Chemical Reaction Engineering (4)
Electives (5)
Option courses (9)
Perspectives (6)1
Synthesis (6)1
Footnotes:
E
Required for entry into the professional
program.
1
Must be selected to satisfy the
requirements of the baccalaureate core.
2
The sophomore elective cannot be applied
toward an option.
3
CH 440 is not required for students
completing an option.
BIOCHEMICAL
PROCESSES OPTION
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry (4,3)
BIOE 451. Biomaterials (4)
BIOE 457. Bioreactors I (3)
CHE 415. Chemical Engineering Lab I (3)
Select at least 4 credits from the
following:
BB 493. Biochemistry Lab (3)
BB 494. Biochemistry Lab (3)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
BIOE 458. Cell Culture and Tissue
Engineering (3)
BIOE 460. Metabolic Engineering (3)
BIOE 462. Bioseparations (3)
MB 302. General Microbiology (3)
Total=21
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROCESSES OPTION
CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
or CHE 417. Instrumentation in
Chemical, Biological, and Environmental
Engineering (4)
CHE 415. Chemical Engineering Lab I (3)
ENVE 322. Fundamentals of Environmental
Engineering (4)
ENVE 431. Fate and Transport of Chemicals
in Environmental Systems (4)
Select two additional courses from
the following:
BB 350. Elementary Biochemistry (4)
CE 412. Hydrology (4)
CH 422. Analytical Chemistry (3)
ENVE 421. Water and Wastewater
Characterization (4)
ENVE 422. Environmental Engineering
Design (4)
ENVE 425. Air Pollution Control (3)
ENVE 456. Sustainable Water Resources
Development (3)
TOX 430. Chemical Behavior in the
Environment (3)
Total=21
MICROELECTRONICS PROCESSES
AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
OPTION
CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
or CHE 417. Instrumentation in
Chemical, Biological, and Environmental
Engineering (4)
CHE 415. Chemical Engineering Lab I (3)
CHE 444. Thin Film Materials Processing (4)
CHE 445. Polymer Engineering and Science
(4)
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Select two additional courses from
the following:
BIOE 450. Biomechanics (4)
BIOE 451. Biomaterials (4)
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)
CHE 214. Material and Energy Balances in
Nanotechnology (4)
CHE 417. Instrumentation in Chemical,
Biological, and Environmental
Engineering (4)
ECE 317. Electronic Materials and Devices
(3)
ECE 417. Basic Semiconductor Devices (3)
ECE 418. Semiconductor Processing (3)
ENGR 221. The Science, Engineering and
Social Impact of Nanotechnology (3)
ENGR 321. Materials Science (3)
ENGR 322. Mechanical Properties
of Materials (4)
IE 355. Statistical Quality Control (4)
IE 356. Experimental Design for Industrial
Processes (4)
ME 479. Amorphous Materials (3)
Total=21
NANOTECHNOLOGY
PROCESSES OPTION
This option allows students to develop
an in-depth understanding of how the
core skills of the chemical engineering discipline can be applied towards
manufacturing of nanotechnology-based
products. Students learn about applications, manufacturing methods, characterization, and risk assessment.
CHE 214. Material and Energy Balances in
Nanotechnology (4)
CHE 415. Chemical Engineering Lab I (3)
CHE 417. Instrumentation in Chemical,
Biological, and Environmental
Engineering (4)
CHE 444. Thin Films Materials Processing (4)
ENGR 221. The Science, Engineering and
Social Impact of Nanotechnology (3)
Select one course from the following:
BIOE 451. Biomaterials (4)
CHE 416. Chemical Engineering
Laboratory II (3)
CH 445. Physical Chemistry of Materials (3)
CH 448. Surface Chemistry (3)
CHE 445. Polymer Engineering
and Science (4)
ECE 317. Electronic Materials and Devices
(3)
ECE 418. Semiconductor Processing (3)
ENGR 321. Materials Science (3)
IE 355. Statistical Quality Control (4)
IE 356. Experimental Design for Industrial
Processes (4)
Total=21
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(BA, BS, CRED, HBA, HBS)
The School of Chemical, Biological,
and Environmental Engineering offers
BA and BS degrees in environmental
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engineering (ENVE). The school 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 open-ended,
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 school or
viewed on the school’s Website at http://
cbee.oregonstate.edu/students/current/
advising/enve_advising_guide.pdf .
The educational objectives of the Environmental Engineering undergraduate
program are that our graduates will:
1. Be prepared for either immediate
employment in the field of
environmental engineering or
continuation into a graduate
program with a specialty of
environmental engineering.
2. Be proficient at mathematics, basic
sciences, and engineering sciences
relevant to environmental
engineering, including fundamental
concepts, experimental techniques,
methods of analysis, and
computational applications.
3. Be able to formulate and solve
problems, synthesize and evaluate
information, and be prepared for
modern environmental engineering
design.
4. Communicate effectively and work
collaboratively in diverse teams.
5. Have knowledge of contemporary
societal issues and the challenge of
meeting social, environmental, and
economic constraints within a global
community.
Pre-professional Environmental
Engineering
First Year
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
ENVE 101. CHE, BIOE, and ENVE
Orientation (3)5
ENVE 102. Engineering Problem Solving
and Computations (3)E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
or NFM 232. Nutrition and Lifetime
Fitness (2)1
HHS 241–HHS 248. *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)
Second Year
CE 201. Civil Engineering II: Graphics and
Design (3)5
CE 202. Civil Engineering III: Geospatial
Information and GIS (3)5
ENVE 211. Material Balances and
Stoichiometry (3)5
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
ENGR 211. Statics (3)E
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)E
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)
MB 230. *Introductory Microbiology (4)
MTH 256. Applied Differential Equations (4)E
MTH 306. Matrix & 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
Professional Environmental
Engineering
Third 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)
CHE 311. Thermodynamics (3)
CHE 332. Transport Phenomena II (4)
CHE 333. Transport Phenomena III (3)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
ENVE 321. Environmental Engineering
Fundamentals (4)
Free electives (2)
Perspectives (6)
Fourth Year
CE 412. Hydrology (4)
CE 418. ^Civil Engineering Professional
Practice (3)
CE 419. Civil Infrastructure Design (4)
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)
Footnotes:
E
Required for entry into the professional
program.
1
5
Must be selected to satisfy the
requirements of the baccalaureate core.
Prerequisite for several upper-division
courses. Recommended for completion
prior to entry into the professional
program.
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING MINOR
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)
Total=27
Contact the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering for a
list of approved elective courses.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(MEng, MS, PhD)
Graduate Area of Concentration
Chemical engineering, environmental
engineering
The School of Chemical, Biological and
Environmental Engineering offers graduate programs leading to the Master of
Engineering, 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 school and
other engineering departments and
schools and research centers on campus,
makes tailored individual programs possible. The school 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 school advisor.
BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
BIOE 101. CHE, BIOE, & ENVE ORIENTATION
(3). Introduction to the engineering profession
in general and in particular the CHE, BIOE,
and ENVE programs; development of problem
solving strategies and teamwork; analysis and
presentation of experimental data, basic process
calculations, and design methodologies. Lec/lab/
rec. CROSSLISTED as CHE 101 and ENVE 101.
BIOE 101H. CHE, BIOE, AND ENVE
ORIENTATION (3). Introduction to the
engineering profession in general and in
particular the CHE, BIOE, and ENVE programs;
development of problem-solving strategies
and teamwork; analysis and presentation of
experimental data, basic process calculations,
and design methodologies. Lec/lab/rec.
CROSSLISTED as CHE 101H and ENVE 101H.
PREREQS: Honors College approval required.
College of Engineering
BIOE 102. ENGINEERING PROBLEM SOLVING
AND COMPUTATIONS (3). Elementary
programming concepts implemented using
MATLAB software; emphasis on problem analysis
and development of algorithms in engineering;
application experiences are established through
a team-based design competition using the
LEGO RCX microprocessor for data acquisition.
CROSSLISTED as CHE 102 and ENVE 102.
PREREQS: MTH 251*
BIOE 199. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BIOE 211. MATERIAL BALANCES AND
STOICHIOMETRY (3). Material balances,
thermophysical and thermochemical calculations.
CROSSLISTED as CHE 211 and ENVE 211.
PREREQS: General chemistry; sophomore
standing in engineering. MTH 252 (may be taken
concurrently).
BIOE 212. ENERGY BALANCES (3). Energy
balances, thermophysical and thermochemical
calculations. CROSSLISTED as CHE 212 and
ENVE 212. PREREQS: CHE 211 or BIOE 211
or ENVE 211, one year general chemistry,
sophomore standing in engineering.
BIOE 213. PROCESS ANALYSIS (4).
Applications of material and energy balances,
with an emphasis on data analysis important
to chemical engineers, bioengineers, and
environmental engineers. Contextual learning is
emphasized through the laboratory component
and the use of process flow simulation
modeling and analysis software. Lec/lab/rec.
CROSSLISTED as CHE 213 and ENVE 213.
PREREQS: CHE 212 or BIOE 212 or ENVE 212,
one year general chemistry, sophomore standing
in engineering.
BIOE 220. PROFESSIONALISM AND
BIOENGINEERING ETHICS (3). Introduction
to professionalism and ethics in bioengineering.
Topics include ethical theory, professional
engineering responsibility, codes of ethics, ethical
assessment, conflicts of interest, risk and safety,
loyalty and dissent, as well as emerging bioethical
issues and the use of animals in education and
research. PREREQS: Second-year standing in
engineering; WR 121.
BIOE 230. INTERNSHIP PREPARATION (1).
Preparing for a structured, practical experience in
bioengineering, including internships in a clinical
or industrial setting, as well as experiences in
a government or university research laboratory.
PREREQS: Students must be enrolled in the
bioengineering professional program or planning
to apply in spring; WR 121.
BIOE 403. THESIS (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
BIOE 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
BIOE 406. PROJECTS (1-16).
BIOE 407. SEMINAR (1-16).
BIOE 414. ^PROCESS ENGINEERING
LABORATORY (3). Unit operations and unit
processes; preparation of technical reports.
CROSSLISTED as CHE 414 and ENVE 414.
(Writing Intensive Course) PREREQS: Senior
standing in CHE, BIOE or ENVE.
BIOE 415. BIOENGINEERING LABORATORY
(3). Laboratory performance of unit operations
and processes in bioseparations; preparation of
technical reports. PREREQS: (CHE 414 or CHE
414H) or (BIOE 414 or BIOE 414H) or (ENVE 414
or ENVE 414H)
BIOE 420. SOCIAL ETHICS IN ENGINEERING
(3). Examination of difference, power, and
discrimination in engineering education and
practice. PREREQS: Upper-division standing in
engineering.
BIOE 430. COMMUNITY LEARNING IN
BIOENGINEERING (1-4). Participation in
community educational outreach activities relevant
to bioengineering.
BIOE 450. 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. PREREQS:
ENGR 213, Z 331.
BIOE 451. BIOMATERIALS AND
BIOINTERFACES (3). Material interactions
with human tissue, with emphasis on the role
of interfacial chemistry and physics in cell
adhesion, infection, blood coagulation and
thrombosis. Preparation of functional hydrogels,
material coatings, and derivatizations, including
immobilized bio-active molecules. Issues
surrounding regulation of implants and device
failure. PREREQS: BB 451; CHE 332
BIOE 457. BIOREACTORS I (3). Design and
analysis of bioreactors using suspension and
immobilized microbial cultures. PREREQS: BB 451,
ENGR 333.
BIOE 299. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BIOE 458. CELL CULTURE AND TISSUE
ENGINEERING (3). Application of mammalian
cell culture including drug synthesis, toxicity
and drug efficacy screening and tissue
engineering. Bioreactor design and advanced
instrumentation. Effect of cultivation environment
on posttranslational modifications.
BIOE 320. PROFESSIONALISM AND
ENGINEERING ETHICS (3). Introduction to
engineering ethics. Topics include ethical theory,
professional engineering responsibility, codes of
ethics, ethical assessment, conflicts of interest,
risk and safety, loyalty and dissent, as well as
overarching professional concerns. PREREQS:
WR 121
BIOE 459. CELL ENGINEERING (3). Application
of engineering methods and principles to the study
of mammalian cells. Emphasis will be placed on
mathematical models of cellular processes (e.g.,
cellular mass transport, protein-ligand interactions,
cellular mechanics) and methods for probing the
physical characteristics of biological molecules
and cells. PREREQS: BB 451, CHE 332
BIOE 340. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
PRINCIPLES (3). Application of engineering
concepts (mass and energy conservation,
thermodynamics, and transport phenomena) to
cellular- and system-level human physiology;
design considerations for biomedical interventions
and devices. Lec/lab. PREREQS: CH 332; Z 331;
Z 333.
BIOE 462. BIOSEPARATIONS (3). Application
of basic mass transfer, reaction kinetics and
thermodynamic principles to understanding,
selection, and development of strategies for the
recovery of products from bioreactors. PREREQS:
BB 451, ENGR 333.
BIOE 390. BIOENGINEERING PRODUCT
DESIGN (4). Design of biomedical products.
Development of process flow diagrams, control
strategies, process simulators, and financial
analysis of processes. This course focuses on a
term long design report. PREREQS: CHE 332
BIOE 399. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BIOE 401. RESEARCH (1-16).
BIOE 401H. RESEARCH (1-16). PREREQS:
Honors College approval required.
BIOE 466. BIOFLUID MECHANICS (3).
Discussion of the fluid mechanical principles
underlying the operation of physiologic systems,
including the heart and circulatory system and
the lungs and pulmonary system. Topics covered
include blood rheology, mechanics of circulation,
arterial wave propagation, oscillatory air and liquid
flows and transport of dissolved or suspended
solutes. Emphasis is placed on developing a
quantitative understanding of blood flow through
arterial system and air flow through the pulmonary
system, both in health and in disease. PREREQS:
MTH 256, CHE 323 or equivalent.
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BIOE 470. REGULATION OF DRUGS AND
MEDICAL DEVICES (2). Overview of regulations
for pharmaceutical products and medical devices.
Food and Drug Administration’s approval
process. Current good manufacturing practices
and process validation is emphasized. Quality
control and assurance, compliance, and important
analytical methods will be introduced. PREREQS:
Upper-division standing in engineering.
BIOE 485. METABOLIC ENGINEERING (3).
Mathematical and experimental techniques for
quantitative descriptions of microbial bioreaction
processes and an introduction to the principles
and methodologies of metabolic engineering.
CROSSLISTED as BEE 485/BEE 585.
PREREQS: Course work in differential equations,
linear algebra, biochemistry or instructor approval
required.
BIOE 490.^BIOENGINEERING PROCESS
DESIGN I (4). Design of bioprocesses.
Development of process flow diagrams, control
strategies, process simulators, and financial
analysis of processes. This course focuses on
a term-long design report. (Writing Intensive
Course) PREREQS: BIOE 457, BIOE 462.
BIOE 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BIOE 520. SOCIAL ETHICS IN ENGINEERING
(3). Examination of difference, power, and
discrimination in engineering education and
practice. PREREQS: Upper-division standing in
engineering.
BIOE 530. COMMUNITY LEARNING IN
BIOENGINEERING (1-4). Participation in
community educational outreach activities relevant
to bioengineering.
BIOE 541. MEDICAL SCIENCE FOR
ENGINEERS (4). The first of two sequenced
courses intended to introduce medical science
and quantitative physiology at the junior-senior
undergraduate level. Introductions to biochemistry,
cell biology and human anatomy are presented,
and the course emphasizes the chemical basis
of life; cells and cell metabolism; histology and
tissues; and the endocrine, skeletal and nervous
systems. PREREQS: BI 314, BB 450.
BIOE 542. MEDICAL SCIENCE FOR
ENGINEERS II (4). The second in a sequence
intended to introduce quantitative human
physiology. Emphasis is given to the endocrine,
musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory and
urinary systems; nutrition and metabolism; water,
electrolyte and acid-base balances; and human
growth and development. PREREQS: BIOE 441,
BI 314, BB 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. PREREQS: ENGR
213, Z 331.
BIOE 551. BIOMATERIALS AND
BIOINTERFACES (3). Material interactions
with human tissue, with emphasis on the role
of interfacial chemistry and physics in cell
adhesion, infection, blood coagulation and
thrombosis. Preparation of functional hydrogels,
material coatings, and derivatizations, including
immobilized bio-active molecules. Issues
surrounding regulation of implants and device
failure. PREREQS: BB 451; CHE 332
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. PREREQS: ENGR 201, Z 331.
BIOE 557. BIOREACTORS I (3). Design and
analysis of bioreactors using suspension and
immobilized microbial cultures. PREREQS: BB 451,
ENGR 333.
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BIOE 558. CELL CULTURE AND TISSUE
ENGINEERING (3). Application of mammalian
cell culture including drug synthesis, toxicity
and drug efficacy screening and tissue
engineering. Bioreactor design and advanced
instrumentation. Effect of cultivation environment
on posttranslational modifications.
BIOE 559. CELL ENGINEERING (3). Application
of engineering methods and principles to the study
of mammalian cells. Emphasis will be placed on
mathematical models of cellular processes (e.g.,
cellular mass transport, protein-ligand interactions,
cellular mechanics) and methods for probing the
physical characteristics of biological molecules
and cells. PREREQS: BB 451, CHE 332
BIOE 562. BIOSEPARATIONS (3). Application
of basic mass transfer, reaction kinetics and
thermodynamic principles to understanding,
selection, and development of strategies for the
recovery of products from bioreactors. PREREQS:
BB 451, ENGR 333.
BIOE 566. BIOFLUID MECHANICS (3).
Discussion of the fluid mechanical principles
underlying the operation of physiologic systems,
including the heart and circulatory system and
the lungs and pulmonary system. Topics include
blood rheology, mechanics of circulation, arterial
wave propagation, oscillatory air and liquid flows
and transport of dissolved or suspended solutes.
Emphasis is placed on developing a quantitative
understanding of blood flow through the arterial
system and air flow through the pulmonary
system, both in health and in disease. PREREQS:
MTH 256, CHE 323 or equivalent.
BIOE 585. METABOLIC ENGINEERING (3).
Mathematical and experimental techniques for
quantitative descriptions of microbial bioreaction
processes and an introduction to the principles
and methodologies of metabolic engineering.
CROSSLISTED as BEE 485/BEE 585.
PREREQS: Course work in differential equations,
linear algebra, biochemistry or instructor approval
required.
BIOE 570. REGULATION OF DRUGS AND
MEDICAL DEVICES (2). Overview of regulations
for pharmaceutical products and medical devices.
Food and Drug Administration’s approval
process. Current good manufacturing practices
and process validation is emphasized. Quality
control and assurance, compliance, and important
analytical methods will be introduced. PREREQS:
Upper-division standing in engineering.
BIOE 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
CHE 101. CHE, BIOE, & ENVE ORIENTATION
(3). Introduction to the engineering profession
in general and in particular the CHE, BIOE,
and ENVE programs; development of problem
solving strategies and teamwork; analysis and
presentation of experimental data, basic process
calculations, and design methodologies. Lec/lab/
rec. CROSSLISTED as BIOE 101 and ENVE 101.
CHE 101H. CHE, BIOE AND ENVE
ORIENTATION (3). Introduction to the
engineering profession in general and in
particular the CHE, BIOE, and ENVE programs;
development of problem-solving strategies
and teamwork; analysis and presentation of
experimental data, basic process calculations,
and design methodologies. Lec/lab/rec.
CROSSLISTED as BIOE 101H and ENVE 101H.
PREREQS: Honors College approval required.
CHE 102. ENGINEERING PROBLEM SOLVING
AND COMPUTATIONS (3). Elementary
programming concepts implemented using
MATLAB software; emphasis on problem analysis
and development of algorithms in engineering;
application experiences are established through
a team-based design competition using the
LEGO RCX microprocessor for data acquisition.
CROSSLISTED as BIOE 102 and ENVE 102.
PREREQS: MTH 251*
CHE 199. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
CHE 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
CHE 199H. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
PREREQS: Honors College approval required.
CHE 405H. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQS: Honors College approval required.
CHE 211. MATERIAL BALANCES AND
STOICHIOMETRY (3). Material balances,
thermophysical, and thermochemical calculations.
CROSSLISTED as BIOE 211 and ENVE 211.
PREREQS: General chemistry; sophomore
standing in engineering. MTH 252 (may be taken
concurrently). CHE 211, CHE 212 must be taken
in order.
CHE 406. PROJECTS (1-16).
CHE 212. ENERGY BALANCES (3). Energy
balances, thermophysical and thermochemical
calculations. CROSSLISTED as BIOE 212 and
ENVE 212. PREREQS: CHE 211 or BIOE 211
or ENVE 211, general chemistry; sophomore
standing in engineering. CHE 211, CHE 212 must
be taken in order.
CHE 412. MASS TRANSFER OPERATIONS (3).
Mass transfer operations; design of separation
processes. Lec/rec. PREREQS: CHE 212, CHE
312, CHE 411, ENGR 333, CH 442.
CHE 213. PROCESS ANALYSIS (4). Applications
of material and energy balances, with an
emphasis on data analysis important to chemical
engineers, bioengineers, and environmental
engineers. Contextual learning is emphasized
through the laboratory component and the
use of process flow simulation modeling and
analysis software. Lec/lab/rec. CROSSLISTED
as BIOE 213 and ENVE 213. PREREQS: CHE
212 or BIOE 212 or ENVE 212, one year general
chemistry, sophomore standing in engineering.
CHE 214. MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES
IN NANOTECHNOLOGY (4). Applications of
material and energy balances covered in the
preceding courses (CHE 211 and CHE 212) with
an emphasis on data acquisition and analysis
in nanomaterial synthesis processes. Lec/lab.
PREREQS: CHE 211 and CHE 212
CHE 299. PROFESSIONAL WORKSKILLS (1-16).
CHE 311. THERMODYNAMICS (3). Entropy,
the second law of thermodynamics, equations of
state, and thermodynamic network. PREREQS:
(CHE 212 or BIOE 212 or ENVE 212) and MTH 256
CHE 312. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
THERMODYNAMICS (3). Thermodynamic
mixtures, fugacity, phase equilibrium, and chemical
reactions equilibrium. PREREQS: CHE 311
CHE 331. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA I (4).
Fundamentals and application of momentum
and energy transfer phenomena to fluid flow for
the design of industrial chemical engineering
equipment. PREREQS: MTH 256 and CHE 311*
PREREQS: (CHE 212 or BIOE 212 or ENVE 212)
CHE 332. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA II (4). A
unified treatment of head and mass transport
using control volume and differential analysis
of conductive, convective and radiative energy
transfer, binary mass transfer and prediction of
transport properties. PREREQS: CHE 311 and
CHE 331
CHE 333. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA III (3).
Engineering lab practices and the application
the macroscopic balances of mass, energy, and
chemical species; fluid flow and heat transfer
experiments by teams for demonstrations of
principles established in previous transport
phenomena courses. Lec/lab/rec. PREREQS:
CHE 331 or CHE 332
CHE 361. CHEMICAL PROCESS DYNAMICS
AND SIMULATION (3). Fundamental principles
for process dynamic modeling used in the
control of process variables such as pressure,
temperature, flow rate and chemical composition.
PREREQS: MTH 256 and CHE 331*, CHE 102
recommended.
CHE 399. SPECIAL TOPICS (16).
CHE 401. RESEARCH (1-16).
CHE 401H. RESEARCH (1-16). PREREQS:
Honors College approval required.
CHE 403. THESIS (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
CHE 410. INTERNSHIP (1-16).
CHE 411. MASS TRANSFER OPERATIONS (4).
Mass transfer operations; design of separation
processes. Lec/rec. PREREQS: CHE 311 and
CHE 331. CHE 411 and CHE 412 must be taken
in order.
CHE 414. PROCESS ENGINEERING
LABORATORY (3). Unit operations and unit
processes; preparation of technical reports. Lec/
lab. CROSSLISTED as BIOE 414 and ENVE 414.
(Writing Intensive Course) PREREQS: Senior
standing in CHE, BIOE or ENVE.
CHE 414H. ^PROCESS ENGINEERING
LABORATORY (3). Unit operations and unit
processes; preparation of technical reports.
(Writing Intensive Course) PREREQS: CHE 411,
CHE 443. Honors College approval required. CHE
414H, CHE 415H must be taken in order.
CHE 415. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
LABORATORY I (3). Theoretical and empirical
analysis of several unit operations, use of formal
work processes, safety, teamwork, oral and written
communication, and personal accountability. Lab/
rec. PREREQS: (CHE 414 or CHE 414H) or
(BIOE 414 or BIOE 414H) or (ENVE 414 or
ENVE 414H)
CHE 415H. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
LABORATORY I (3). Theoretical and empirical
analysis of several unit operations, use of formal
work processes, safety, teamwork, oral and written
communication, and personal accountability.
PREREQS: (CHE 414 or CHE 414H) or (BIOE
414 or BIOE 414H) or (ENVE 414 or ENVE 414H).
Honors College approval required.
CHE 416. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
LABORATORY II (3). Integration of overall
knowledge of chemical engineering through
group project activities culminating with public
demonstration or display of project results.
PREREQS: CHE 415 or CHE 415H, CHE 415 or
CHE 415H.
CHE 417. INSTRUMENTATION IN CHEMICAL,
BIOLOGICAL, & ENVIRONMENTAL ENG (4).
Equips students with a toolbox of instrumental
techniques important in chemical, biological, and
environmental engineering and the background
required to determine the appropriate instrumental
technique to address a specific problem. Lec/lab/
rec. PREREQS: CH 221, CH 222, CH 223, and
enrollment in chemical, biological or environmental
engineering professional programs.
CHE 431. CHEMICAL PLANT DESIGN I (3).
Short-cut techniques and other abbreviated and
useful methods for specifying equipment sufficient
for the preliminary design of processes and
equipment; estimating capital and manufacturing
costs based on equipment specifications.
PREREQS: CHE 312, CHE 411, CHE 443.
CHE 432. CHEMICAL PLANT DESIGN II (3).
Transformation of preliminary design to detailed
design; introduction to safety, ethical, economical,
and environmental considerations in chemical
plant design. Lec/rec. PREREQS: CHE 431
CHE 443. 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.
PREREQS: MTH 256, CHE 312 and CHE 332.
CHE graduate students may not enroll.
College of Engineering
CHE 444. 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. Lec/lab/rec. PREREQS: CHE 443.
CHE 445. 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.
Lec/lab/rec. PREREQS: CH 334, CH 335, CH 336
or equivalent, MTH 256 and/or junior standing in
engineering or science.
CHE 461. PROCESS CONTROL (3). Principles
of PID feedback control based on models of
chemical processes; analysis and implementation
of proportional, integral and derivative tuning;
cascade, feedforward, ratio and deadtime
compensation; multivariable control and control
system design issues and methods. PREREQS:
CHE 331 and CHE 332* and 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 511. MASS TRANSFER OPERATIONS (4).
Mass transfer operations; design of separation
processes. Lec/rec. PREREQS: CHE 311, CHE
331. CHE 511 and CHE 512 must be taken in
order.
CHE 512. MASS TRANSFER OPERATIONS (3).
Mass transfer operations; design of separation
processes. Lec/rec. PREREQS: CHE 211, CHE
312, CHE 511, ENGR 333, CH 442.
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 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. CROSSLISTED as CH
416/CH 516, NE 416/NE 516, RHP 416/RHP 516.
PREREQS: (CH 201, CH 202, CH 205) or (CH
221, CH 222, CH 223) or (CH 224H and CH 225H
and CH 226H) or equivalent or instructor approval
required.
CHE 517. INSTRUMENTATION IN CHEMICAL,
BIOLOGICAL, & ENVIRONMENTAL ENG (4).
Equips students with a toolbox of instrumental
techniques important in chemical, biological, and
environmental engineering and the background
required to determine the appropriate instrumental
technique to address a specific problem. Lec/lab/
rec. PREREQS: CH 221, CH 222, CH 223, and
enrollment in chemical, biological or environmental
engineering professional programs.
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 of dispersion. Rates of combined heat and
mass transfer.
CHE 525. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
(4). Modeling of physical and chemical processes;
mathematical analysis of models with appropriate
advanced techniques.
CHE 531. CHEMICAL PLANT DESIGN
(3). Design of chemical plants and chemical
engineering equipment. PREREQS: CHE 312,
CHE 411, CHE 443/CH 543.
CHE 532. CHEMICAL PLANT DESIGN II (3).
Transformation of preliminary design to detailed
design; introduction to safety, ethical, economical,
and environmental considerations in chemical
plant design. Lec/rec. PREREQS: CHE 431.
CHE 537. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
THERMODYNAMICS I (4). Applications of
the fundamental laws of thermodynamics to
complex systems. Properties of solutions of nonelectrolytes. Phase and chemical equilibrium.
CHE 540. CHEMICAL REACTORS I (4).
Catalysis, reactions coupled with transport
phenomena. Reactors for high tech applications.
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.
PREREQS: MTH 256, CHE 312, CHE 332. CHE
graduate students may not enroll.
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. Lec/lab/rec. PREREQS: CHE 443.
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.
Lec/lab/rec. PREREQS: CH 334, CH 335, CH 336
or equivalent, MTH 256 and/or junior standing in
engineering or science.
CHE 571. ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
PROCESSING (3). Technology, theory, and
analysis of processing methods used in integrated
circuit fabrication. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS: Graduate standing or instructor
approval required.
CHE 572. PROCESS INTEGRATION (3).
Process integration, simulation, and statistical
quality control issues related to integrated circuit
fabrication. Offered alternate years. PREREQS:
ECE 511.
CHE 573. ELECTRONIC MATERIALS AND
CHARACTERIZATION (3). Physics and
chemistry of electronic materials and methods
of materials characterization. Offered alternate
years. PREREQS: Graduate standing or instructor
approval required.
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ENVE 101H. CHE, BIOE, AND ENVE
ORIENTATION (3). Introduction to the
engineering profession in general and in particular
the CHE, BIOE, ENVE programs; development of
problem-solving strategies and teamwork; analysis
and presentation of experimental data, basic
process calculations, and design methodologies.
Lec/lab/rec. CROSSLISTED as CHE 101H and
BIOE 101H. PREREQS: Honors College approval
required.
ENVE 102. ENGINEERING PROBLEM SOLVING
AND COMPUTATIONS (3). Elementary
programming concepts implemented using
MATLAB software; emphasis on problem analysis
and development of algorithms in engineering;
application experiences are established through
a team-based design competition using the
LEGO RCX microprocessor for data acquisition.
CROSSLISTED as BIOE 102 and CHE 102.
PREREQS: MTH 251*
ENVE 211. MATERIAL BALANCES AND
STOICHIOMETRY (3). Material balances,
thermophysical and thermochemical calculations.
CROSSLISTED as BIOE 211 and CHE 211.
PREREQS: General chemistry; sophomore
standing in engineering. MTH 252 (may be taken
concurrently).
ENVE 212. ENERGY BALANCES (3). Energy
balances, thermophysical and thermochemical
calculations. CROSSLISTED as BIOE 212
and CHE 212. PREREQS: CHE 211 or BIOE
211 or ENVE 211, one year general chemistry,
sophomore standing in engineering.
ENVE 213. PROCESS ANALYSIS (4).
Applications of material and energy balances,
with an emphasis on data analysis important
to chemical engineers, bioengineers, and
environmental engineers. Contextual learning is
emphasized through the laboratory component
and the use of process flow simulation
modeling and analysis software. Lec/lab/rec.
CROSSLISTED as BIOE 213 and CHE 213.
PREREQS: CHE 212 or BIOE 212 or ENVE 212,
one year general chemistry, sophomore standing
in engineering.
ENVE 299. SPECIAL TOPICS (16).
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. PREREQS: MTH 256 or
MTH 256H
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.
PREREQS: (CH 222 or CH 222H) and (MTH 256
or MTH 256H), for environmental engineering
majors only.
CHE 581. SELECTED TOPICS (3). Nonsequence 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.
ENVE 401. RESEARCH (1-16).
CHE 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
ENVE 406. SPECIAL PROJECTS (1-16).
CHE 601. RESEARCH (1-16).
ENVE 410. OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP (1-12).
CHE 603. THESIS (1-16).
ENVE 414. ^PROCESS ENGINEERING
LABORATORY (3). Unit operations and unit
processes; preparation of technical reports.
CROSSLISTED as BIOE 414 and CHE 414.
(Writing Intensive Course) PREREQS: Senior
standing in CHE, BIOE or ENVE.
CHE 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
CHE 606. PROJECTS (1-16).
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
ENVE 101. CHE, BIOE, AND ENVE ORIENTATION
(3). Introduction to the engineering profession
in general and in particular the CHE, BIOE,
ENVE programs; development of problemsolving strategies and teamwork; analysis and
presentation of experimental data, basic process
calculations, and design methodologies. Lec/lab/
rec. CROSSLISTED as CHE 101 and BIOE 101.
ENVE 403. THESIS (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
ENVE 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
ENVE 421. 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.
PREREQS: ENVE 321 or ENVE 322
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Oregon State University
ENVE 422. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
DESIGN (4). Design of water and wastewater
treatment facilities including physical, chemical,
and biological processes. PREREQS: ENVE 421
ENVE 425. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
(3). Study of air pollution sources, transport,
and control, including engineering, chemical,
meteorological, social, and economic aspects.
Lec/rec. PREREQS: ENVE 321 or ENVE 322
ENVE 431. 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. PREREQS:
(CH 123 or CH 223 or CH 223H) and (CH 440 or
ENGR 311 or ENGR 311H) and (ENVE 321 or
ENVE 322) and ENVE 421
ENVE 451. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
MANAGEMENT (4). Legislation, risk assessment,
and management related to the discharge of air
and water pollutants and hazardous substances.
PREREQS: ENVE 321 or ENVE 322
ENVE 456. SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENT (3). Sustainable water resources
engineering principles, assessing the impact of
engineering practices. Use of engineering analyses
and sustainable principles to design projects and
minimize their environmental impact.
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 501. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP (1-16).
ENVE 503. THESIS (1-16). PREREQS: Graduate
standing.
ENVE 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
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.
PREREQS: ENVE 321 or ENVE 322.
ENVE 522. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
DESIGN (4). Design of water and wastewater
treatment facilities including physical, chemical,
and biological processes. PREREQS: ENVE 421.
ENVE 525. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
(3). Study of air pollution sources, transport,
and control, including engineering, chemical,
meteorological, social, and economic aspects.
Lec/rec. PREREQS: ENVE 321 or ENVE 322.
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. PREREQS:
(CH 123 or CH 223), (CH 440 or ENGR 311),
(ENVE 321 or ENVE 322), ENVE 421.
ENVE 532. AQUATIC CHEMISTRY: NATURAL
AND ENGINEERED SYSTEMS (4). Low
temperature thermodynamic and selective kinetic
treatments primarily of the inorganic chemistry
groups, but also organic ligands and surface
active groups, of natural and engineered waters;
thermodynamic principles and computational
techniques for prediction of equilibrium speciation;
comparison of predictions to observations;
computer laboratory. Lec/rec. CROSSLISTED
as OC 532 PREREQS: 1 year of collegelevel chemistry (CH 221, CH 222, CH 223 or
equivalent), plus a minimum of 1 year organic or
physical chemistry. Recommended Corequisites:
ENVE 536 Aqueous Environmental Laboratory
and/or OC 652 Chemical Oceanography
Laboratory.
ENVE 534. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL
PROCESSES FOR WATER QUALITY CONTROL
(4). Principles and design of unit operations and
processes for water and wastewater treatment.
COREQS: ENVE 532
ENVE 535. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL
PROCESSES FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE
TREATMENT (4). Principles and design of
unit operations and processes for the treatment
of hazardous waste and contaminated soils.
COREQS: ENVE 532
ENVE 536. AQUEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL
CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (1). Laboratory
investigation of acid/base equilibria, coordination
chemistry, and precipitation/dissolution chemistry.
COREQS: ENVE 532
ENVE 541. MICROBIAL PROCESSES
IN ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (4).
Energetics kinetics and stoichiometry of
microbial transformations of organic and
inorganic compounds. Mathematical models of
biodegradation.
ENVE 542. MICROBIAL PROCESS DESIGN
FOR MUNICIPAL AND HAZARDOUS WASTES
(4). Principles and design of microbial processes
for treatment of municipal and hazardous wastes.
PREREQS: ENVE 541
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.
PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: CE 514
ENVE 556. SUSTAINABLE WATER
RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (3). Sustainable
water resources engineering principles, assessing
the impact of engineering practices. Use of
engineering analyses and sustainable principles to
design projects and minimize their environmental
impact.
Assistant Professors Haller, OzkanHaller, ScholzI, Scott, Zhang
Assistant Professor
(Senior Research) van Schalkwyk
Instructors Arras, Schulz1, SherkowI,
TrimmerI
I
=Licensed Professional Engineer
Undergraduate Majors
Civil Engineering (BA, BS, HBA, HBS)
Option
Environmental Engineering
Construction Engineering Management
(BA, BS, HBA, HBS)
Forest Engineering-Civil Engineering
(BS, HBS)
(See the College of Forestry for information.)
Graduate Majors
Civil Engineering (MEng, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Civil Engineering
Construction Engineering Management
Geotechnical Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water Resources Engineering (hydraulics,
hydrology, management, planning)
Construction Engineering Management
(MBE)
Ocean Engineering (MOcE)
Graduate Area of Concentration
Ocean Engineering
ENVE 601. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP (1-16).
ENVE 603. THESIS (1-16). PREREQS: PhD only.
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. PREREQS: Instructor approval required.
SCHOOL OF CIVIL
AND CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING
Scott Ashford, Head
David Rogge, Associate School Head
Tom Miller, Assistant School Head
John Gambatese, Assistant School Head
220 Owen Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-3212
541-737-4934
E-mail: cce@engr.orst.edu
Website: http://cce.oregonstate.edu
FACULTY
Professors AshfordI, BellI, HuberI,
HudspethI, IstokI, LaytonI, SchultzI, YehI,
YimI
Associate Professors Cox, Dickenson,
DixonI, GambateseI, HigginsI, HunterZaworskiI, LundyI, MillerI, PylesI, RoggeI,
SillarsI, YamamuroI
Graduate Minors
Civil Engineering
Ocean Engineering
The goals of the School of Civil and Construction Engineering are those that are
common across the College of Engineering (see college statement on mission
and goals), as well as those of enabling
our graduates to be work-ready in all
areas of civil and construction 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.
The CCE School offers an undergraduate option in environmental engineering that provides education in water
pollution, air polution, solid wastes, and
hazardous wastes.
College of Engineering
The growing complexity of modern
engineering practice requires further
specialization in one or more engineering disciplines. This is generally attained
through postgraduate study. The CCE
School offers MEng, MS, and PhD degree
programs in civil engineering, construction engineering management, geotechnical engineering, ocean engineering,
structural engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources
engineering.
A unique Master of Ocean Engineering (MOcE) program also is available,
as well as a new Master of Business and
Engineering in Construction Engineering
Management.
Areas of concentration may be combined to form an integrated civil engineering MS program, MEng program, or
MS and PhD minors.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
(BA, BS, CRED, HBA, HBS)
Tom Miller, Assistant School Head
220 Owen Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-3212
541-737-4934
E-mail: cce@engr.orst.edu
EAC/ABET Accredited
Civil engineering is a diverse professional field with discipline specialties in
structures, transportation, water supply
and water pollution control, geotechnical engineering, hydrology, hydraulics
and water resources, surveying, ocean engineering, construction, 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 School of Civil and Construction Engineering (CCE) prepares students
for professional and responsible engineering positions with business, industry,
consulting firms, and government. It includes the basic sciences, social sciences,
humanities, communication skills, engineering sciences, and engineering design
in order to teach students an integrated
approach to practical solutions.
The mission of the Civil Engineering
Program 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. The program educational objectives are:
1. Students receive a compelling
education based in the natural
sciences; mathematics; engineering
sciences; and the fundamental
paradigms, concepts, understandings,
applications, and knowledge of civil
engineering.
2. Graduates are able through this
education to analyze, synthesize,
and evaluate information; solve
engineering problems and perform
modern civil engineering design.
3. Graduates are prepared 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.
4. Graduates are prepared for
either immediate employment
or continuation into a graduate
program in a specialty area of civil
engineering. They recognize the
importance of professional licensure
and are prepared to achieve this
significant accomplishment. As
professional engineers, they consider
the public health, welfare and safety
to be the paramount priority.
5. Graduates understand public policy
and contemporary societal issues and
have a sensitivity to the challenge of
meeting social, environmental, and
economic constraints within a global
community.
Design is the essence of civil engineering. It is introduced during the freshman and sophomore orientation courses
and developed further at the junior
and 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 viewed on the school’s
Website at http://cce.oregonstate.edu/
students/undergrad/advising/guides.
html.
Pre-Civil Engineering
Freshman Year (44)
Approved biological science (4)5
CE 101. Civil, Construction, and
Environmental Engineering Orientation (1)5
CE 102. Civil Engineering I:
Problem Solving and Technology (3)E
CH 201. Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(3)E
CH 202. Chemistry for Engineering Majors (3)5
CH 205. Chemistry for Engineering Majors
Lab (1)5
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)1,E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)1,E
ECON 201. *Introduction to
Microeconomics (4)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
or NFM 232. Nutrition and Lifetime
Fitness (2)1
221
HHS 241–HHS 248. *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)1,E
Sophomore Year (46)
CE 201. Civil Engineering II: Graphics and
Design (3)
CE 202. Civil Engineering III: Geospatial
Information and GIS (3)
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)
ENGR 211. Statics (3)E
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)5
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)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
ST 314. Intro to Statistics for Engineers (3)5
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)1
*Perspectives Courses (6)1
Professional Civil Engineering
Junior Year (48)
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. Intro to Highway Engineering (4)
CE 412. Hydrology (4)
ENVE 321. Environmental Engineering
Fundamentals (4)
Senior Year (42)
CE 418. ^Civil Engineering Professional
Practice (3)
CE 419. Civil Infrastructure Design (4)
CE 420. Engineering Planning (4)
CE 481. Reinforced Concrete I (4)
CE 491. Transportation Engineering (3)
Free Elective (1)
*Perspectives (6)1
*Synthesis (6)1
Technical Electives (11)
Total=180
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 School of Civil and
Construction Engineering in the College
of Engineering and Forest Engineering in
the College of Forestry. Advising is done
through either academic unit. See Forest
Engineering in the College of Forestry.
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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 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. Projects: 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)
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING OPTION
CCE students may elect a transcript-visible Environmental Engineering option. A
minimum of 21 credits is required.
Core Courses (21)
CH 123. *General Chemistry (5)
or CH 223. *General Chemistry (5)
CE 407. Seminar: Water Resource Issues (1)
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 456. Sustainable Water Resources
Development (3)
CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
(BA, BS, CRED, HBA, HBS)
John Gambatese, Assistant School Head
220 Owen Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-3212
541-737-2006
E-mail: cce@engr.orst.edu
Website: http://cce.oregonstate.edu
ACCE Accredited
The School of Civil and Construction
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 school’s Website at http://cce.
oregonstate.edu/students/undergrad/advising/guides.html.
The mission of the CEM program is to
provide a comprehensive, state-of-the-art
education to prepare students for professional and responsible constructor positions with business, industry, consulting
firms or government. The program’s
educational objectives are to:
1. Provide a compelling education
based in the natural sciences,
mathematics, engineering sciences,
and business, and in the fundamental
paradigms, concepts, understandings,
applications, and knowledge of civil
and construction engineering and
construction management.
2. Develop students’ abilities through
their education to analyze,
synthesize, and evaluate information,
solve engineering problems, and
be prepared to effectively perform
project engineering and management
tasks for effective execution of
construction projects.
3. 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.
4. Prepare our graduates for either
immediate employment or for
graduate school opportunities in
construction or business.
5. Provide students with knowledge
of contemporary societal issues and
a sensitivity to the challenge of
meeting social, environmental, and
economic constraints within a global
community.
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:
CE 365. Highway Location and Design (3)
CEM 263. Plane Surveying (3)
Plus three courses from the list
below for a total of 16 credits.
CE 406/CE 506. Projects: 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
(BA, BS, HBA, HBS)
Pre-Construction Engineering
Management
Freshman Year (46)
CE 101. Civil, Construction, and
Environmental Engineering Orientation (1)5
CE 102. Civil Engineering I: Problem
Solving and Technology (3)E
CH 201. Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(3)5
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)1
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)1
ECON 201. *Intro to Microeconomics (4)1
ECON 202. *Intro to Macroeconomics (4)1
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
or NFM 232. Nutritional and Lifetime
Fitness (2)1
HHS 241–HHS 248. *Lifetime Fitness
(various options) (1)1
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
PHL 205. *Ethics (4)1
WR 121. *English Composition (3)1,E
Approved Biological Science Course (4)5
*Difference, Power, and Discrimination
Course (3)1
*Perspectives Courses (3)1
Sophomore Year (44)
BA 215. Money and Investment
Management: Manager, Lender, Investor
Viewpoint (4)E
BA 230. Business Law I (4)
BA 276. Introduction to Statistical Inference
(2)E
CE 201. Civil Engineering II: Engineering
Graphics and Design (3)1,E
CE 202. Civil Engineering III: Geospatial
Information and GIS (3)
CEM 263. Plane Surveying (3)E
ENGR 211. Statics (3)E
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)E
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
PH 212. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)1
*Perspectives Courses (3)1
Free Electives (2)
Professional Construction
Engineering Management
Junior Year (44)
CE 321. Civil Engineering Materials (4)
CE 365. Highway Location and Design (3)
CE 424. Contracts and Specifications (4)
CEM 311. Hydraulics (4)
CEM 341. Construction Estimating I (4)
CEM 381. Structures I (4)
CEM 407. Seminar (1)
CEM 442. Building Construction
Management (4)
CEM 471. Electrical Facilities (4)
CEM 472. Mechanical Facilities (3)
FE 315. Soil Engineering (4)
or CE 372. Geotechnical Engineering I (4)
H 385. Safety and Health Standards and
Laws (3)
Free Electives (2)
College of Engineering
Senior Year (46)
BA 351. Managing Organizations (4)
BA 453. Human Resources Management (4)
CE 427. Temporary Construction Structures
(4)
CEM 342. Construction Estimating II (4)
CEM 343. Construction Planning and
Scheduling (4)
CEM 383. Structures II (4)
CEM 407. Seminar (1)
CEM 441. Heavy Civil Construction
Management (4)
CEM 443. ^Project Management for
Construction (4)
Required COMM Elective (3)
Restricted Upper-Division Business Elective
(4)
*Synthesis Course (6)1
Degree total=180
* Baccalaureate Core Course
^ Writing Intensive Course
E
Required for entry into the professional
program.
1
Must be selected to satisfy baccalaureate
core requirements.
5
Prerequisite for several upper-division
courses. Recommended for completion
prior to entry into the professional
program.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
(MEng, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Civil engineering, construction
engineering management, geotechnical
engineering, ocean engineering,
structural engineering, transportation
engineering, water resources
engineering (hydraulics, hydrology,
planning, management)
The School of Civil and Construction Engineering offers graduate work leading to
the Master of Engineering, Master of Science, Master of Ocean Engineering, and
Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The MEng,
MS, and PhD degrees offer concentrations in construction engineering, geotechnical engineering, ocean engineering (fall quarter entry only), structural
engineering, transportation engineering,
water resources engineering (hydraulics,
hydrology, planning, management), and
interdisciplinary areas. The MEng degree
is course work only plus the preparation
and presentation of a portfolio of work
performed during the MEng program.
For the MS degree, a thesis or project is
required. 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 (MOcE) degree is also available.
Entry to the MOcE program is in the fall
quarter only.
The school 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.
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
MANAGEMENT (MBE)
Graduate Area of Concentration
Construction engineering management
The Master of Business and Engineering
(MBE) is a master’s level graduate program that prepares students for construction engineering management careers in
industry, regulatory agencies, consulting
firms, and municipalities. Course work
is offered cooperatively by the School of
Civil and Construction Engineering and
the College of Business.
The MBE program provides internship
and course work-only options focused
on a unique blending of construction
engineering management and business
content.
Students are required to complete a
minimum of 45 credits, of which a minimum of 20 credits will be taken from
the Construction Engineering Management curriculum and a minimum of
18 credits from the College of Business.
The remaining 7 credits could be from
CEM, business, or any course qualifying
for graduate credit and approved by the
supervising professor.
It is expected that many students will
work toward their MBE degree while
continuing employment with construction industry firms. These individuals
will be expected to implement academic
concepts from their course work in the
work place, measure and analyze the
outcomes, and publish results. A final
oral examination is required.
Required Course Work
BA 528. Financial and Cost Analysis (3)
BA 543. Financial Markets and Institutions (3)
BA 590. Building Customer Relationships (3)
CEM 506. Projects (1–6)
or CEM 510. Internship (1–6)
CEM 550. Contemporary Topics in CEM (4)
CEM 551. Project Controls (4)
CEM 552. Risk Management in
Construction (4)
CEM 553. Construction Business
Management (4)
OCEAN ENGINEERING (MOcE)
Graduate Area of Concentration
Ocean engineering
The Coastal and Ocean Engineering
Program at Oregon State University is
a comprehensive curriculum of graduate studies and research leading to the
degrees of Master of Science (MS), Master
of Ocean Engineering (MOcE), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The program is
administered by the School of Civil and
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Construction Engineering and has strong
ties with the College of Oceanic and
Atmospheric Sciences and the College of
Science.
The MOcE program requires a thesis
(6–12 credits) and is typically completed
in two academic years. A minimum of
three additional years of study is needed
for highly motivated students to complete the PhD program. As an alternative
to the MOcE degree, a student may elect
to obtain a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and major in coastal and ocean
engineering. This is a non-thesis option
that requires project research-in-lieu-ofthesis (3–6 credits) and may be completed in less than two years. Both these
Master’s degrees require a minimum of
45 graduate credits; including the thesis
or project.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the school advisor.
OCEAN ENGINEERING
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the school advisor.
CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSES
CE 101. CIVIL, CONSTRUCTION,
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
ORIENTATION (1). Description of civil and
environmental engineering and construction
management professions; problem solving;
communication skills. PREREQS: Enrollment in
pre-engineering.
CE 102. CIVIL ENGINEERING I: PROBLEM
SOLVING AND TECHNOLOGY (3). A skillsbased course that focuses on introducing
freshman students to the use of technology in
solving civil engineering problems. Topics to be
covered include units, homework professionalism,
professional presentations, Internet tools, software
for numeric methods and programming. Students
use laptop computers during class. Some
class involvement with professional societies
or chapters. Projects from the areas of civil
engineering. Lec/lab.
CE 199. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-4).
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,
auxiliary views, 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. CIVIL ENGINEERING III: GEOSPATIAL
INFORMATION AND GIS (3). Introductory
design principles presented with the use of GIS
and geospatial information (remote sensing,
GPS, surveying, and aerial photography) for
civil engineering problem solving. Introduction to
the integration of geospatial data and analysis
for decision making and management for site
selection, mitigation, change analysis, modeling
and assessment. Standard software and
custom programming used in course. Students
participate in both individual and team projects
and presentations. Projects from the area of civil
engineering. PREREQS: CE 201
CE 299. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-4). Graded P/N.
CE 299H. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-4). Graded P/N.
PREREQS: Honors College approval required.
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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. PREREQS: CE 311
CE 321. CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(4). Highway materials; aggregate, concrete
and asphalt. Standard test methods. PREREQS:
(ENGR 213 and ST 314) or (ENGR 213 and 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.
PREREQS: CE 361 or 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. Lec/lab/rec.
PREREQS: (ENGR 213 and CE 311) or (ENGR
213 and CEM 311)
CE 373. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING II
(4). Application of fundamental soil mechanics
principles to analyses of slope stability, retaining
structures, and foundation support. Lec/rec.
PREREQS: 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. PREREQS:
ENGR 213
CE 382. STRUCTURAL THEORY II (4). Analysis
of statically determinate structures (beams,
frames, trusses). Deflections. Energy methods,
introduction to matrix methods. PREREQS: CE 381
CE 383. DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
(4). Introduction to design of steel members,
connections and structural systems. Lec/lab.
PREREQS: 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. PREREQS:
(ENGR 212 or ENGR 212H) and CE 361
CE 401. RESEARCH (1-16).
CE 403. THESIS (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
CE 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
CE 406. PROJECTS (1-16).
CE 407. SEMINAR (1-3). Understanding
complexity and systems thinking.
CE 407H. SEMINAR (1-3). Understanding
complexity and systems thinking. PREREQS:
Honors College approval required.
CE 408. WORKSHOP (1-3).
CE 410. INTERNSHIP (1-12).
CE 411. 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. PREREQS: CE 313 or CEM 311
CE 412. HYDROLOGY (4). Fundamentals of
hydrology, the hydrologic cycle, precipitation,
streamflow, hydrograph analysis and hydrologic
measurements. PREREQS: ST 314
industry design and construction methods.
(Writing Intensive Course) PREREQS: Civil and
environmental engineering majors within three
terms of graduation.
CE 413. GIS IN WATER RESOURCES (3).
Course presents Geographic Information System
(GIS) technology for developing solutions
to water resource problems: water quality,
availability, flooding, the natural environment,
and management of water resources. Typical
GIS data models for hydrologic information are
presented. Synthesis of geospatial and temporal
water resources to support hydrologic analysis
and modeling are covered. PREREQS: Senior or
graduate standing in engineering or a previous
introductory GIS course.
CE 461. 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. PREREQS:
CE 361 or CEM 263 or FE 308
CE 415. 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. PREREQS: CE 313
CE 417. 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.
PREREQS: CE 313
CE 418. ^CIVIL ENGINEERING
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (3). Engineering
career paths; ethics and professionalism, project
planning, execution and delivery; team building/
management; marketing proposals; engineering
overseas; dispute resolution; partnering; effective
decision making; uncertainty and risk analysis;
and current industry design and construction
methods. (Writing Intensive Course) PREREQS:
Civil and environmental engineering majors within
three terms of graduation.
CE 419. 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.
Lec/lab/rec.
CE 420. 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; evaluation and optimization.
Project management using precedence node
diagramming; resource allocation and leveling;
time-cost trade-off; and PERT.
CE 421. 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. CONTRACTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
(4). Fundamentals of construction industry
contracts, including technical specifications, and
issues related to time, money, warranty, insurance,
and changed conditions.
CE 427. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
STRUCTURES (4). Design and construction of
temporary structures including formwork, shoring,
and earth retaining structures. PREREQS:
CE 321 and (FE 315 or CE 372) and (CEM 383
or CE 383)
CE 454. ^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
CE 463. 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.
PREREQS: CE 361 or CEM 263 or FE 308
CE 465. 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. PREREQS: CE 361 or CEM 263 or
FE 308
CE 469. 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.
PREREQS: CE 361 or CEM 263 or FE 308
CE 471. 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. PREREQS: CE 373
CE 476. 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.
PREREQS: CE 373 or FE 316
CE 480. 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. PREREQS: CE 383, CE 481/581 and CE
405/505 Building Design Forces
CE 481. 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.
PREREQS: CE 381
CE 482. MASONRY DESIGN (3). A critical
examination in depth of masonry design topics.
PREREQS: CE 481, CE 405/505 Building Design
Forces
CE 486. PRESTRESSED CONCRETE (3).
Prestressed concrete analysis and design,
systems of prestressing, materials, economics.
PREREQS: CE 481 or CE 581
CE 488. 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. Probabilitybased design criteria including load and
resistance factor design. PREREQS: ST 314, or
equivalent.
CE 491. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
(3). 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.
PREREQS: CE 392 and ST 314
College of Engineering
CE 492. PAVEMENT STRUCTURES (3). Design
and rehabilitation of pavement structures for streets,
highways, and airports. PREREQS: CE 392
the knowledge essential to understanding factors
bearing on the successful delivery of constructed
facilities.
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.
PREREQS: CE 491
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 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 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. PREREQS: CE 313 or CEM 311.
CE 512. HYDROLOGY (4). Fundamentals of
hydrology, the hydrologic cycle, precipitation,
streamflow, hydrograph analysis and hydrologic
measurements. PREREQS: ST 314.
CE 513. GIS IN WATER RESOURCES (3).
Course presents Geographic Information System
(GIS) technology for developing solutions
to water resource problems: water quality,
availability, flooding, the natural environment,
and management of water resources. Typical
GIS data models for hydrologic information are
presented. Synthesis of geospatial and temporal
water resources to support hydrologic analysis
and modeling are covered. PREREQS: Senior or
graduate standing in engineering or a previous
introductory GIS course.
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.
CROSSLISTED as BEE 514 and GEO 514.
PREREQS: MTH 252.
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. PREREQS: CE 313.
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.
PREREQS: CE 313.
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.
PREREQS: CE 514
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 521. MANAGING DELIVERY OF
CONSTRUCTED FACILITIES (4). Characteristics
of the construction industry and introduction to
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 BEE 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.
PREREQS: CE 321.
CE 527. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
STRUCTURES (4). Design and construction of
temporary structures including formwork, shoring,
and earth retaining structures. PREREQS: CE
321 and (FE 315 or CE 372) and (CEM 383 or
CE 383)
CE 530. SELECTED TOPICS IN STRUCTURAL
ANALYSIS AND MECHANICS (3). A critical,
in-depth 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. PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: 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. PREREQS:
Graduate standing.
CE 533. STRUCTURAL STABILITY (3). Stability
theory and applications, with emphasis on
design of steel structures. PREREQS: CE 383 or
equivalent.
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. PREREQS: Graduate standing.
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.
PREREQS: CE 534 or equivalent.
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
self-excited vibrations, limit cycles, subharmonic
and superharmonic resonances; stability analysis.
PREREQS: CE 534 or equivalent.
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. Offered alternate years. PREREQS:
BEE 512, CE 412 or equivalent.
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CE 545. SEDIMENT TRANSPORT (4). Principles
of sediment erosion, transportation and deposition
in rivers, reservoirs, and estuaries; measurement,
analysis, and computational techniques. Offered
alternate years. PREREQS: CE 313.
CE 547. WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
I: PRINCIPLES OF FLUID MECHANICS
(4). Fluid mechanics for water resources
engineers, classifications of fluid flows; fluid
statics and dynamics, incompressible viscous
flows; dimensional analysis; applications to fluid
machinery, flow through porous media, fluid
motion in rivers, lakes, oceans. PREREQS:
Graduate standing.
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. PREREQS:
CE 311 or equivalent.
CE 551. COMPUTER-AIDED SITE AND ROAD
DESIGN (4). Site development and road design
principles and application to a comprehensive
design project using computer-based digital
terrain model software tools. Lec/lab. PREREQS:
CE 392 (may be taken concurrently).
CE 555. ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION
SUPPLY DEMAND MODEL (3). Methods for
modeling transportation supply and demand;
mathematical optimization; numerical and
agent-based simulation; transportation network
equilibrium; optimal network design; discrete
choice models; pricing and investment dynamics
in transportation systems; network economics
models. PREREQS: CE 591 or with instructor’s
consent.
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. PREREQS:
CE 361, CEM 263, or FE 308.
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.
PREREQS: CE 361, CEM 263, or FE 308.
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. PREREQS: CE 361, CEM 263, or
FE 308.
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.
PREREQS: CE 361, CEM 263, or FE 308.
CE 570. GEOTECHNICAL SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
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. PREREQS: CE 373.
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. PREREQS: CE 471.
CE 573. EARTH STRUCTURES (4). Analysis
of seepage and stability for slopes and earth
dams. Use of finite element seepage analysis and
computer slope stability methods are emphasized.
Design and construction considerations for
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embankments, earth dams, and their foundations.
PREREQS: CE 471.
CE 574. ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF
SOILS (5). Advanced laboratory experimental
methods for measurement of soil properties.
Analysis of experimental data, and methods
to display data for 2D and 3D experiments.
Compositional and environmental factors affecting
the stress-strain, volume change, compressibility,
shear strength behavior of sand, clay, and
compacted soils in 2D and 3D. Stress and
strain invariants and modeling of failure criteria.
PREREQS: CE 471.
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. PREREQS: CE 373.
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.
PREREQS: CE 373 or FE 316.
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. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS: CE 471.
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.
Offered alternate years. PREREQS: CE 471.
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. Offered alternate
years. PREREQS: CE 471.
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. PREREQS: CE 383, CE 481/CE 581,
CE 405/CE 505, Building Design Forces.
CE 581. REINFORCED CONCRETE I (4).
Basic principles of reinforced concrete design;
strength, serviceability criteria; design of reinforced
concrete members for flexure and shear. Detailing,
development length and splices. PREREQS: CE 381.
CE 582. MASONRY DESIGN (3). A critical
examination in depth of topics selected by the
instructor from among topics not covered in other
structural design courses. PREREQS: CE 481 or
CE 581, CE 405/505 Building Design Forces
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. PREREQS: CE 381 CE 382 CE 481
CE 585. MATRIX STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
(4). Development of matrix methods for linear
structural analysis. Force and displacement
methods of analysis. Virtual work principles. Use
of computer programs to analyze structures.
Introduction to finite-element method.
CE 586. PRESTRESSED CONCRETE (3).
Prestressed concrete analysis and design,
systems of prestressing, materials, economics.
PREREQS: CE 481 or CE 581
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. Probabilitybased design criteria including load and
resistance factor design. PREREQS: ST 314 or
equivalent.
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. PREREQS: CE 383, CE 481
or equivalent.
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, PLANNING, AND POLICY (3).
The systems approach and its applications
to transportation engineering and planning.
The making of transportation plans and
policies. Development of transportation
models. Transportation system performance.
Decision analysis. Evaluation of transportation
projects. Environmental and social impacts of
transportation.
CE 592. PAVEMENT STRUCTURES (3). Design
and rehabilitation of pavement structures for streets,
highways, and airports. PREREQS: CE 491.
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.
Offered alternate years. PREREQS: CE 495.
CE 594. TRANSPORTATION FACILITY DESIGN
(4). Location and design of highways, and other
surface transportation terminals; design for safety,
energy efficiency, and environmental quality.
Offered alternate years. Lec/rec. PREREQS:
CE 392.
CE 595. TRAFFIC OPERATIONS AND DESIGN
(3). Traffic operations and engineering; human
and vehicular characteristics; traffic stream
characteristics; highway capacity analysis;
intersection operation, control and design.
PREREQS: CE 491 (Concurrent enrollment is
acceptable.)
CE 596. PAVEMENT EVALUATION AND
MANAGEMENT (3). Advanced topics in
pavement evaluation techniques and pavement
management procedures. PREREQS: 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.
PREREQS: 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 630. OCEAN WAVE MECHANICS I (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. CROSSLISTED as OC 630. Lec/
lab.
CE 631. OCEAN WAVE MECH. II (3). Second
in the sequence of ocean wave mechanics,
covers the following topics: introduction to long
wave theory, wave superposition,wave height
distribution, and the wind wave spectrum,
introduction to wave forces, and basic nonlinear
properties of water waves. May include additional
selected topic in wave mechanics. CROSSLISTED
as OC 631. PREREQS: CE 630.
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. Offered
alternate years. PREREQS: CE 641
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. Offered alternate years. PREREQS: CE 641
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.
Offered alternate years. PREREQS: CE 641
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. PREREQS: CE 641
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. PREREQS:
CE 641
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
MANAGEMENT
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. Lec/lab. PREREQS:
ENGR 211 or ENGR 211H and sophomore
standing in engineering.
College of Engineering
CEM 311. HYDRAULICS (4). Pressure and
energy concepts of fluids, fluid measurements,
flow in pipes and open channels. PREREQS:
ENGR 211 or ENGR 211H
presenting detailed and complete proposals for
the execution of construction projects. Capstone
course for the CEM program. PREREQS:
CEM 342, CEM 343.
CEM 341. CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING I
(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. PREREQS: CEM 341 and CEM
342 must be taken in order. CE 102 and CE 201.
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. PREREQS:
ENGR 390, CE 321, CE 365.
CEM 342. CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING II
(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. PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: CEM 342
CEM 381. STRUCTURES I (4). Introduction to
statically determinant analysis and design of steel
structures. Lec/rec. PREREQS: ENGR 213
CEM 383. STRUCTURES II (4). Analysis
and design of building elements of concrete
and timber; detailing and fabrication. Lec/rec.
PREREQS: CEM 381
CEM 403. THESIS (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
CEM 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
CEM 406. PROJECTS (1-16).
CEM 407. SEMINAR (1-3). Professional practices
of construction engineering management.
CEM 431. OBTAINING CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS (4). Preparing and effectively
presenting detailed and complete proposals for
the execution of construction projects. Capstone
course for the CEM program. PREREQS:
CEM 342 and CEM 343
CEM 441. 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. PREREQS:
ENGR 390 and CE 321 and CE 365
CEM 442. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT (4). Building construction
management and methods. PREREQS: CEM 343.
CEM 443. ^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 531. OBTAINING CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS (4). Preparing and effectively
CEM 542. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT (4). Building construction
management and methods. PREREQS: CEM 343.
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.
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.
PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: 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.
PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: Graduate standing and
CEM or CE degree or three years professional
construction experience or instructor approval.
SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING AND
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Terri Fiez, Director
Bella Bose, Associate Director
1148 Kelley Engineering Center
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-5501
541-737-3617
Website: http://eecs.oregonstate.edu/
FACULTY
Professors Bailey, Bose, Burnett,
Conley, Cook, Cull, Dietterich, Fiez,
Forbes, Koc, Marple, Mayaram, Moon,
Pancake, Quinn, Temes, von Jouanne,
Wager, Weisshaar
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Associate Professors Budd, Erwig,
Herlocker, Lee, Liu, Magaña, Metoyer,
Minoura, Plant, Tadepalli
Assistant Professors Brekken,
Chiang, Dhagat, A. Fern, X. Fern,
Hamdaoui, Hanumolu, Jander, Jensen,
Lucchese, Metoyer, Mortensen, Nguyen,
Raich, Shor, Wang, Wong, Zhang
Senior Instructor Johnson, Traylor
Instructors Eggerton, O’Hara, Paulson,
Sweet, Van Londen, Wallace, Watson
Research Assistant Heer
Undergraduate Majors
Computer Engineering (BS, HBS)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
(BS, HBS)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
(BS, HBS)
Computer Science (BA, BS, HBA, HBS)
Computer Science Options
Applied Computer Science
Computer Systems
Information Systems
Undergraduate Minor
Computer Science
Graduate Majors
Computer Science (MA, MEng, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Computer Graphics, Vision, and
Computational Geometry
Computer Systems and Information
Access
End-User Software Engineering
Human-Computer Interaction
Intelligent Systems
Programming Languages
Electrical and Computer Engineering
(MEng, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Analog and Mixed Signal
Communication, Signal Processing, and
Controls
Computer Engineering
Energy Systems
Intelligent Systems
Materials and Devices
RF/Microwaves and Optics
Graduate Minors
Computer Science
Electrical and Computer Engineering
The mission of the School of Electrical
Engineering and Computer Science at
Oregon State University is to provide a
comprehensive, state-of-the-art education that prepares our students to be
successful in engineering practice and
advanced studies.
The school has a traditionally strong
undergraduate program and one of the
largest graduate programs within the university, with internationally recognized
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research programs in the areas of mixed
signal integration, computer graphics
and vision, energy systems, information
security, intelligent information systems,
learning and adaptive systems, materials
and devices, and end users shaping effective software.
ELECTRICAL AND
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Electrical and Computer Engineering
within the School of EECS offers the
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and
Electronics Engineering, the Bachelor of
Science in Computer Engineering, and a
BS, MS, MEng, and PhD in Electrical and
Computer Engineering. Consistent with
the mission of the university and college,
the mission of Electrical and Computer
Engineering is to provide a comprehensive, state-of-the-art education that
prepares our students to be successful
in engineering practice and advanced
studies.
The bachelor of science programs in
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
and in Computer Engineering are being
phased out. Bachelor of science students beginning electrical or computer
engineering studies fall 2006 or later (or
intending to graduate after spring 2012)
may enroll only for the Electrical and
Computer Engineering Bachelor of Science degree. The BS degrees in Electrical
and Electronics Engineering and in Computer Engineering are accredited by the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology (ABET/EAC). The BS degree
in Electrical and Computer Engineering
degree will be reviewed for accreditation
in 2008.
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 industrial employment or to pursue
advanced graduate degrees.
Electrical and computer engineers engage in the design, construction and programming, and applications of electronic
and integrated circuits, digital computers
and embedded systems, power generation and utilization, communication and
computer networks, electronic materials
and devices, electromagnetic, microwave
and optical circuits and systems, control
systems and signal processing and conditioning. Course work leading to the BS
degree incorporates required course work
in many of these topics, as well as the
supporting disciplines of mathematics,
physical sciences, and computer science.
In addition, students select further study
beyond the required course work, for
either more depth in a subdiscipline
or further breadth across engineering.
Graduates of this program are prepared
either to seek industrial employment or
to pursue advanced graduate degrees.
All programs are supported by wellequipped laboratories providing direct
experience with electronic circuits,
digital logic, electronic materials, electric
machines, IC design, optoelectronics,
RF techniques, instrumentation, 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 programs incorporate 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 non-thesis
programs in the areas of electronic
materials and devices, microwaves, optoelectronics, communications, DSP,
computer architecture, intelligent information systems, control systems, electric
power and electronic integrated circuits
including analog, digital, mixed mode
and RF ICs. 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.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
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. They 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.
Computer Science within the School
of EECS offers programs leading to BA,
BS, MAIS, MEng, MS, and PhD degrees in
computer science.
The School of Electrical and Computer
Engineering faculty, advising procedures,
undergraduate programs’ educational
objectives, graduate program application procedures, research areas, and
many other aspects may be found at the
school’s Web site: http://eecs.oregonstate.edu/.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
(BA, BS, CRED, HBA, HBS)
The Computer Science undergraduate
curriculum has the following objectives:
• Depth. Graduates will be able to
identify, formulate, analyze, and
solve computing problems by
applying fundamental and advanced
mathematical and computer science
knowledge and skills. Modern
methods and tools will be used to
analyze, design, implement and
evaluate computer-based systems
and processes, emphasizing the role
that theoretical underpinnings play
in computing practice. Graduates
will have developed the discipline
required for lifelong learning.
• Breadth. Graduates will
demonstrate a broad understanding
at both system and component
levels through realistic computing
experience. These will include
current issues, influences, and trends
needed to understand the impact of
computing solutions in global and
societal contexts.
• Professionalism. To prepare for
the complexity of modern work
environments, graduates will
have established a foundation of
responsible teamwork as well as clear
communication skills. They will
College of Engineering
demonstrate project management
capabilities, professional attitudes,
and a clear understanding of the
ethical issues faced by our profession.
• Problem Solving. Through
authentic software engineering
experiences in the curriculum,
graduates will be able to integrate
their knowledge and skills to solve
real-world problems. They will be
capable of insight and judgment,
based on experience in debugging
and testing, as well as design to meet
quality, reliability and performance
constraints.
• Community. Graduates will
emerge as part of a professional and
educational community, providing
support for their own professional
growth and development, as well as
providing avenues for professional
service in contributing to the growth
and development of future computer
scientists. Their community
experiences will have included precollege, undergraduate, and graduate
students, faculty, practicing computer
scientists, and other professionals,
providing avenues for building skills
in mentoring, communication, and
networking, as well as appreciation
for diverse perspectives.
• Innovation. Graduates will possess
a comprehensive computer science
education from meeting the first
five objectives, providing a solid
foundation for developing and
applying intuition. In addition,
graduates will understand the
importance of innovation and how
it emerges through the excitement of
discovery and associated creativity.
Entering students are able to choose one
of three different options, all of which
lead to the BS in Computer Science
degree:
• Applied Computer Science
• Computer Systems
• Information Systems
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.
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.
Non-MECOP Sample Program for
Applied Computer Science Option
Pre-Computer Science
First Year (46)
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
CS 160. Computer Science Orientation (4)E
CS 161, CS 162. Introduction to Computer
Science I, II (4,4)E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–HHS 248. *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)1,E
Biological Science Course (4)1
Free Electives (3)
*Perspectives Courses (6)1
Sophomore Year (45)
CS 261. Data Structures (4)E
CS 271. Computer Architecture and
Assembly Language (4)E
CS 275. Introduction to Databases (4)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
WR 214. *Writing in Business (3)E
or WR 222. *English Composition (3)E
Approved courses in applied program (8)
*Difference, Power, and Discrimination
Course (3)1
Free Electives (1)
*Perspectives Courses (6)1
Physical Science Course (4)1
*Science Course (biological or physical) (4)1
Professional Computer Science
Junior Year (45)
CS 311. Operating Systems I (4)
CS 325. Analysis of Algorithms (4)
CS 352. Introduction to Usability
Engineering (4)
CS 361. ^Software Engineering I (4)
CS 362. Software Engineering II (4)
CS 381. Programming Language
Fundamentals (4)
ST 314. Introduction to Statistics for
Engineers (3)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
Approved Courses in Applied Program (8)
Free Electives (3)
*Science Course (biological or physical) (4)
Senior Year (44)
CS 372. Introduction to Computer
Networks (4)
CS 391. *Social and Ethical Issues in
Computer Science (3)
CS 411. Operating Systems II (4)
CS 461, CS 462, CS 463. Senior Software
Engineering Project (2,2,2)
Approved Computer Science Electives (8)
Approved Courses in Applied Program (16)
*Contemporary Global Issues Course (3)1
Total=180
Footnotes:
E
1
Required for entry into the professional
program.
Must be selected to satisfy the
requirements of the baccalaureate core.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS OPTION
CAC/ABET Accredited
The Computer Systems option is for
students who want to take up computer
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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.
Non-MECOP Sample Program for
Computer Systems Option
Pre-Computer Science
First Year (46)
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
CS 160. Computer Science Orientation (4)E
CS 161, CS 162. Intro to Computer Science
I, II (4,4)E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–HHS 248. *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)1,E
Biological Science Course (4)1
*Perspectives Courses (6)1
Liberal Arts Electives (3)
Sophomore Year (46)
CS 261. Data Structures (4)E
CS 275. Intro to Databases (4)E
ECE 271. Digital Logic Design (3)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)E
MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series Methods
(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)
*Difference, Power, and Discrimination
Course (3)1
Free Electives (3)
Liberal Arts Electives (3)
*Perspectives Courses (6)1
Professional Computer Science
Junior Year (44)
CS 311. Operating Systems I (4)
CS 321. Intro to Theory of Computation (3)
CS 325. Analysis of Algorithms (4)
CS 361. ^Software Engineering I (4)
CS 362. Software Engineering II (4)
CS 372. Intro to Computer Networks (4)
CS 381. Programming Language
Fundamentals (4)
ECE 375. Computer Organization and
Assembly Language Programming (4)
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)
Senior Year (44)
CS 391. *Social and Ethical Issues in
Computer Science (3)
CS 411. Operating Systems II (4)
CS 461, CS 462, CS 463. Senior Software
Engineering Project (2,2,2)
CS 472. Computer Architecture (4)
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CS 480. Translators (4)
MTH 351. Intro to Numerical Analysis (3)
ST 314. Intro to Statistics for Engineers (3)
Approved Computer Science Electives (8)
*Contemporary Global Issues Course (3)1
Liberal Arts Electives (6)
Total=180
Footnotes:
* Baccalaureate Core Course
^ Writing Intensive Course
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.
Non-MECOP Sample Program for
Information Systems Option
Pre-Computer Science
First Year (46)
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
CS 160. Computer Science Orientation (4)E
CS 161, CS 162. Intro to Computer Science
I, II (4,4)E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–HHS 248. *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)1,E
*Biological Science Course (4)
*Perspectives Courses (6)1
Free Electives (3)
Sophomore Year (45)
CS 261. Data Structures (4)E
CS 271. Computer Architecture and
Assembly Language (4)E
CS 275. Intro to Databases (4)E
ECON 201. *Intro to Microeconomics (4)E
MTH 252. *Integral Calculus (4)E
WR 214. *Writing in Business (3)E
or WR 222. *English Composition (3)E
Business Minor Courses (8)
*Difference, Power, and Discrimination
Course (3)1
*Perspectives Course (3)1
*Physical Science Course (4)1
Free Electives (4)
Professional Computer Science
Junior Year (45)
CS 311. Operating Systems I (4)
CS 325. Analysis of Algorithms (4)
CS 361. ^Software Engineering I (4)
CS 362. Software Engineering II (4)
CS 372. Intro to Computer Networks (4)
CS 381. Programming Language
Fundamentals (4)
ST 314. Introduction to Statistics for
Engineers (3)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
Business Minor Courses (8)
Free Electives (3)
*Science Course (physical or biological) (4)1
Senior Year (44)
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, CS 463. Senior Software
Engineering Project (2,2,2)
Approved Computer Science Electives (8)
Business Minor Courses (12)
*Contemporary Global Issues Course (3)1
Free Electives (4)
Total=180
Footnotes:
* Baccalaureate Core Course
^ Writing Intensive Course
E
Required for entry into the professional
program.
1
Must be selected to satisfy the
requirements of the baccalaureate core.
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER
ENGINEERING (BS, CRED, HBS)
The curriculum in electrical and computer engineering provides a wide range
of opportunities in undergraduate study
in the electrical engineering areas of
communications, signal processing and
controls, electronics and integrated
circuits, power electronics and energy
systems, materials and devices, electromagnetism, microwaves and optics,
and the computer engineering areas of
computer architecture, digital hardware
design, and computer networks.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering undergraduate program has the
following objectives:
• Depth. Graduates will be able to
identify, formulate, analyze and
solve ECE problems by applying
fundamental and advanced
mathematical, scientific, and
engineering knowledge and skills.
Modern engineering techniques,
skills and tools (hardware and
software) will be used, emphasizing
the role that computers play in
engineering practice. Graduates
will have developed the discipline
required for lifelong learning.
• Breadth. Graduates will
demonstrate a broad understanding
at both system and component
levels through realistic engineering
experiences. These will include
current issues, influences, and trends
needed to understand the impact of
ECE solutions in global and societal
contexts.
• Professionalism. To prepare for
the complexity of modern work
environments, graduates will
have established a foundation of
responsible teamwork as well as clear
communication skills. They will
demonstrate project management
capabilities, professional attitudes,
and a clear understanding of the
ethical issues faced by our profession.
• Problem Solving. Through
authentic engineering experiences
in the curriculum, graduates will be
able to integrate their knowledge and
skills to solve real-world problems.
They will be capable of engineering
insight and judgment, based on
experience in trouble-shooting
as well as design to meet quality,
reliability and manufacturing
constraints.
• Community. Graduates will
emerge as part of a professional and
educational community, providing
support for their own professional
growth and development, as
well as providing avenues for
professional service in contributing
to the growth and development of
future engineers. Their community
experiences will have included
pre-college, undergraduate, and
graduate students, faculty, practicing
engineers, and other professionals,
providing avenues for building skills
in mentoring, communication, and
networking, as well as appreciation
for diverse perspectives.
• Innovation. Graduates will possess
a comprehensive engineering
education from meeting the first
five objectives, providing a solid
foundation for developing and
applying engineering intuition. In
addition, graduates will understand
the importance of innovation
and how it emerges through
the excitement of discovery and
associated creativity.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering undergraduate program includes a
common set of core courses that provides
a solid foundation plus a 30-credit nontranscript-visible track. The tracks allow
students to prepare for industry, graduate
study, or other career paths, specializing
or broadening further their knowledge
and skills. The ECE advising guide lists
approved tracks and their requirements.
Alternatively, students may propose a
self-designed track. Self-designed tracks
must include 30 credits of restricted electives, of which a minimum of 16 credits
must be additional 300- or 400-level
ECE courses. Self-designed tracks must
be approved by the ECE head advisor.
Restricted electives in tracks must be
selected from 300- or 400-level College of
Engineering or College of Science courses
(but not Bacc Core perspective or synthesis courses), and ENGR 211, ENGR 212,
ENGR 213 (if not required for the track).
College of Engineering
Restricted electives must have technical
prerequisites.
The ECE curriculum has been designed
to meet the following minimum requirements, which still must be met if specific
courses are waived:
• Mathematics and basic sciences: 45
credits
• Engineering science and design: 67.5
credits
• Upper-division courses: 60 credits
Non-MECOP Sample
Program for ECE Majors
Pre-Professional Electrical
and Computer Engineering
Curriculum
Freshman Year
CH 201. Chemistry for Engineering Majors (3)E
or CH 221. *General Chemistry (5)E
CS 161. Intro to Computer Science I (4)5
ECE 111. Introduction to ECE: Tools (3)
ECE 112. Introduction to ECE: Concepts (3)E
ECE 271. Digital Logic Design (3)5
ECE 272. Digital Logic Design Laboratory (1)5
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–HHS 248. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (1)1
MTH 231. Elements of Discrete
Mathematics (4)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
Perspectives course (3)1
Sophomore Year
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
CS 162. Intro to Computer Science II (4)5
CS 261. Data Structures (4)5
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals I (3)E
ENGR 202. Electrical Fundamentals II (3)E
ENGR 203. Electrical Fundamentals III (3)5
MTH 255. Vector Calculus II (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
PH 213. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
Professional Electrical
and Computer Engineering
Curriculum
Junior Year
ECE 322. Electronics I (4)
ECE 323. Electronics II (4)
ECE 351. Signals and Systems I (3)
ECE 352. Signals and Systems II (4)
ECE 353. Introduction to Probability and
Random Signals (3)
ECE 391X. Transmission Lines (4)
or ECE/CS 372. Introduction to Computer
Networks (4)
ECE 375. Computer Organization and
Assembly Language Programming (4)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
Biological Science course with lab (4)
Perspectives courses (6)
Track-Specific courses (7)
CS 410. Occupational Internship (1–15)
CS 461, CS 462, CS 463. Senior Software
Engineering Project (2,2,2)
CS 495. Interactive Multimedia Projects (4)
Senior Year
ECE 391X. Transmission Lines (4)
or ECE/CS 372. Introduction to Computer
Networks (4)
ECE 441, ECE 442, ECE 443. ^Engineering
Design Project (2,2,2)
Difference, Power and Discrimination
course (3)
Perspective course (3)
Track-Specific courses (23)
Synthesis courses (6)
Total=180
Footnotes:
* Baccalaureate Core Course
^ Writing Intensive Core Course
E
Required for entry into the professional
program.
1
Must be selected to satisfy the
requirements of the baccalaureate core.
5
Prerequisite for required upper-division
courses. Recommended for completion
prior to entry into the professional
engineering program.
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.
Computer Science
Minor Requirements
Students minoring in computer science must have a “C” or higher in every
minor course and a 2.25 GPA for all
minor courses to complete the minor
requirements. Students may apply for the
computer science minor after completing
the lower-division required courses with
a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
Pre-Computer Science
Minor Requirements
CS 161, CS 162. Intro to Computer Science
I, II (4,4)E
CS 261. Data Structures (4)E
CS 271. Computer Architecture and
Assembly Language (4)
or CS 275. Introduction to Databases (4)
MTH 231, MTH 232. Elements of Discrete
Mathematics (4,4)E
Computer Science minor students
interested in systems courses (CS 311 Operating Systems I, CS 312 Linux System
Administration, CS 372 Introduction to
Computer Networks) would elect to take
CS 271. Students interested in databases
would take CS 275.
Upper-division Computer Science
Minor Requirements
12 credits from upper-division
computer science courses other than:
CS 391. *Social and Ethical Issues in
Computer Science (3)
CS 395. Interactive Multimedia (4)
CS 401. Research (1–16)
CS 405. Reading and Conference (1–16)
CS 406. Projects (1–16)
CS 407. Seminar (1–16)
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Footnote:
E
Required for entry into the upper-division
classes.
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Important Note:
Students currently enrolled in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering major may choose to
complete one of those majors or switch
to the new Electrical and Computer Engineering major.
Students starting fall 2006 or later and
interested in electrical and electronics
engineering or computer engineering
must enroll in the new Electrical and
Computer Engineering major.
The final term for graduation
with a Electrical and Electronics
Engineering major or Computer
Engineering major is Spring 2012.
Transfer students will be allowed to
continue at OSU in the Electrical and
Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering major if they were preparing for
one of those OSU majors prior to fall 2006
in a regional (Pacific Northwest) community college or other transfer institution
that advises students for OSU transfer. An
override with approval from ECE/Engineering is required for a transfer student
to sign up for Pre-Electrical Engineering
(339), Pre-Computer Engineering (337),
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
(309) or Computer Engineering (308).
EAC/ABET Accredited
Non-MECOP Sample Program for
Computer Engineering Majors
Pre-Computer Engineering
Freshman Year (46)
CH 201. *Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(3)E
CH 202. *Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(3)
CS 161. Intro to Computer Science I (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–HHS 248. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (1)1
MTH 231. Discrete Mathematics (4)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
Sophomore Year (49)
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
CS 162. Intro to Computer Science II (4)5
CS 261. Data Structures (4)5
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
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ENGR 202. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
ENGR 203. Electrical Fundamentals (3)5
ENGR 211. Statics (3)
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)
MTH 255. Vector Calculus II (4)
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
Perspectives (3)1
Professional Computer
Engineering Curriculum
Junior Year (47)
CS 311. Operating Systems I (4)
ECE 317. Electronic Materials and Devices (3)
ECE 322. Electronic Circuits (4)
ECE 323. Digital Electronics (4)
ECE 351, ECE 352. Signals and Systems I,
II (3,4)
ECE 353. Introduction to Probability and
Random Signals (3)
ECE 375. Computer Structures and
Assembly Language Programming (4)
ECE/CS 300-level restricted elective (3)3
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)1
Perspectives (3)1
Synthesis (6)1
Senior Year (50)
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/CS 472. Computer Architecture (4)
ECE 473. Microprocessor System Design (4)
ECE 474. VLSI System Design (4)
ECE/CS 400-level restricted elective (4)3
Computer Engineering Senior Elective (4)3
Elective (3)
Perspectives (9)1
Restricted Elective (4)3
Total=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.
ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Important Note:
Students currently enrolled in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering major may choose to
complete one of those majors or switch
to the new Electrical and Computer Engineering major.
Students starting fall 2006 or later and
interested in electrical and electronics
engineering or computer engineering
must enroll in the new Electrical and
Computer Engineering major.
The final term for graduation
with a Electrical and Electronics
Engineering major or Computer
Engineering major is Spring 2012.
Transfer students will be allowed to
continue at OSU in the Electrical and
Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering major if they were preparing for
one of those OSU majors prior to fall 2006
in a regional (Pacific Northwest) community college or other transfer institution
that advises students for OSU transfer. An
override with approval from ECE/Engineering is required for a transfer student
to sign up for Pre-Electrical Engineering
(339), Pre-Computer Engineering (337),
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
(309) or Computer Engineering (308).
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.
Non-MECOP Sample
Program for EE Majors
Pre-Electrical and Electronics
Engineering
Freshman Year (46)
CH 201. *Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(3)E
CH 202. *Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(3)
CS 161. Intro to Computer Science I (4)5
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–HHS 248. *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)1,E
Elective (1)
Perspectives (3)1
Sophomore Year (48)
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)1,E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)1,E
CS 162. Intro to Computer Science II (4)5
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
ENGR 202. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
ENGR 203. Electrical Fundamentals (3)5
ENGR 211. Statics (3)5
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)
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
Perspectives (6)1
Professional Electrical and
Electronics Engineering Curriculum
Junior Year (49)
CS 261. Data Structures (4)
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 353. Introduction to Probability and
Random Signals (3)
ECE 375. Computer Structures and
Assembly Language Programming (4)
ECE 390. Electric and Magnetic Fields (4)
ECE 391X. Transmission Lines and
Electromagnetic Waves (4)
PH 314. Introductory Modern Physics (4)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)1
Elective (1)
Senior Year (49)
Biological sciences with lab (4)1
ECE 441, ECE 442, ECE 443. ^Engineering
Design Project (2,2,2)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
ME 311. Introduction to Thermal-Fluid
Sciences (4)
Senior departmental electives (20)3
Synthesis (6)1
Perspectives (6)1
Total=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 SCIENCE
(MA, MEng, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Computer graphics, vision, and
computational geometry; computer
systems and information access; enduser software engineering; 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 architec-
College of Engineering
ture, computer networks, digital libraries,
error control codes, geographical
information systems, information filtering and retrieval, usability, web-based
applications
End-User Software Engineering—software development processes
for end-users, debugging and testing by
end-users, management of privacy and
security by end-users, analysis and error
detection in end-user software, software
visualization for end-users, strategies for
end-user software development environments, gender HCI to support male and
female end-user programmers.
Human-Computer Interaction—
HCI of programming, information
usability, usability engineering, web
interfaces
Intelligent Systems—decisionmaking 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
Ferne Simendinger, Graduate Coordinator, School of EECS, OSU, Corvallis, OR
97331-5501, 541-737-2889, e-mail: eecs.
gradinfo@oregonstate.edu. Additional
information concerning courses, advising, procedures, faculty and many other
aspects of the program may be found at
the school’s website: http://eecs.oregonstate.edu.
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER
ENGINEERING (MEng, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Analog and mixed signal;
communication, signal processing, and
control; computer engineering; energy
systems; intelligent systems; materials
and devices; RF/microwaves and optics
Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduate programs leading to Master
of Engineering, 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 Master of Engineering
degree is a course work-only degree with
no required thesis or project report.
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 major 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
Intelligent Systems—decisionmaking and reinforcement learning, machine learning and data mining, pattern
recognition, probabilistic representation
and reasoning.
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,
School of Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science, OSU, Corvallis, OR
97331-5501; 541-737-2889; e-mail: eecs.
gradinfo@oregonstate.edu.
Additional information concerning
courses, advising procedures, faculty, and
many other aspects of the school may be
found at the school’s website: http://eecs.
oregonstate.edu/.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the school advisor.
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER
ENGINEERING GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the school advisor.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
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,
233
including multimedia and Internet communication
tools. Lec/rec.
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
(4). Introduction to the computer science field
and profession. Team problem solving. Social
and ethical issues surrounding use of computers.
PREREQS: Laptop required.
CS 161. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
SCIENCE I (4). Overview of fundamental
concepts of computer science. Introduction to
problem solving, software engineering and objectoriented algorithm development and programming.
Lec/rec. PREREQS: MTH 231* or ECE 271*
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. Lec/rec. PREREQS: CS 161
and (MTH 231 or ECE 271)
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. PREREQS:
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. Lec/rec.
PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: CS 261
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. PREREQS: 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.
PREREQS: CS 261
CS 295. INTERMEDIATE WEB AUTHORING
(4). Designing, developing, publishing, and
maintaining dynamic websites; web security
and privacy issues; emerging web technologies.
PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: CS 261 and (CS 271
or ECE 271), CS 151.
CS 312. LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
(4). Introduction to LINUX system administration.
Network administration and routing. Internet
services. Security issues. PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: CS 261
CS 325. ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS (4).
Recurrence relations, combinatorics, recursive
algorithms, proofs of correctness. PREREQS: CS
261 and MTH 232
234
Oregon State University
CS 331. INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE (4). Fundamental concepts in
artificial intelligence using the unifying theme
of an intelligent agent. Topics include agent
architectures, search, games, logic and reasoning,
and Bayesian networks. PREREQS: CS 325
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 human-machine interactions, user interface
characteristics and design strategies, software
evaluation methods, and related guidelines and
standards. PREREQS: 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.
PREREQS: CS 361
CS 372. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
NETWORKS (4). Introduction to wired/wireless
network principles, organization, topologies,
hardware, applications, and protocols in the
OSI hierarchy context. Configuration and
implementation of local area networks and
intranets. Internet protocols, packet forwarding,
and routing. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as ECE 372.
PREREQS: CS 261 and (ECE 375 or CS 271), C
programming and Unix familiarity.
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. PREREQS:
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. (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS: CS 101 or computer literacy.
CS 391H. *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. (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS: CS 101, Honors College approval
required.
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. PREREQS: CS 101, ART 120.
CS 401. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
CS 403. THESIS (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
CS 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
CS 406. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
CS 407. SEMINAR (1-16).
CS 410. OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP (1-15).
Graded P/N. PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: CS 311 and
(CS 271 or ECE 375)
CS 419. SELECTED TOPICS IN COMPUTER
SCIENCE (1-5). Topics of special and current
interest not covered in other courses. May be
repeated for credit. PREREQS: Varies by class
offering, senior standing in computer science.
CS 419H. SELECTED TOPICS IN COMPUTER
SCIENCE (1-5). Topics of special and current
interest not covered in other courses. May be
repeated for credit. PREREQS: Honors College
approval required.
CS 420. 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. PREREQS:
CS 325, MTH 232.
CS 434. MACHINE LEARNING AND DATA
MINING (4). Introduction to machine learning
and data mining algorithms (supervised learning,
unsupervised learning, and reinforcement
learning) tools that are widely employed in
industrial and research settings. PREREQS:
CS 325
CS 440. 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.
PREREQS: CS 261 and CS 275
CS 450. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
GRAPHICS (4). 2-D and 3-D graphics APIs.
Modeling transformations. Viewing specification
and transformations. Projections. Shading. Texture
mapping. Traditional animation concepts. 3-D
production pipeline. Keyframing and kinematics.
Procedural animation. PREREQS: MTH 254 or
MTH 254H
CS 461. SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
PROJECT (2). 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. Threeterm sequence required. PREREQS: CS 361
CS 462. SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
PROJECT (2). 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. Threeterm sequence required. PREREQS: CS 361 and
CS 362* and CS 461
CS 463. SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
PROJECT (2). 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. Threeterm sequence required. PREREQS: CS 361 and
CS 362 and CS 462*
CS 472. 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. CROSSLISTED as ECE
472/ECE 572. PREREQS: ECE 375
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. PREREQS: CS 325
CS 476. ADVANCED COMPUTER
NETWORKING (4). Covers advanced networking
concepts-source/channel coding, queuing theory,
router design, network architectures (Intserv,
DiffServ, MPLS), multimedia protocols, (TFRC,
RTP), overlay networks, and wireless standards
(Bluetooth, 802.11b, 3/4G). CROSSLISTED as
ECE 476. PREREQS: ECE 465 or CS 372 or
ECE 372
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. PREREQS: CS 311 and CS 321
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. PREREQS: CS 395.
CS 501. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
CS 503. CS MS THESIS (1-16). PREREQS:
Instructor’s consent required.
CS 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
CS 506. PROJECTS (1-16). Graded P/N.
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
CS 507. SEMINAR (1-16). Graded P/N.
PREREQS: Graduate standing.
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. PREREQS:
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. PREREQS: Graduate standing in
computer science.
CS 519. TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (5).
Topics of special and current interest not covered
in other courses. May be repeated for credit. May
not be offered every year. PREREQS: Varies by
class offering.
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. PREREQS:
CS 325, MTH 232.
CS 521. COMPUTABILITY (4). Recursive
functions. Turing machines. Undecidability.
Relativized computation. Complexity classes.
PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: 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.
PREREQS: CS 523.
College of Engineering
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. PREREQS: CS 515, MTH 341.
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. PREREQS: CS 540.
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.
PREREQS: CS 521 or CS 523.
CS 550. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
GRAPHICS (4). 2-D and 3-D graphics APIs.
Modeling transformations. Viewing specification
and transformations. Projections. Shading. Texture
mapping. Traditional animation concepts. 3-D
production pipeline. Keyframing and kinematics.
Procedural animation. PREREQS: MTH 254.
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
networks. Bias-variance trade-off in parameter
estimation. EM algorithm for belief networks with
hidden variables. PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: CS 531.
CS 533. INTELLIGENT AGENTS AND
DECISION MAKING (4). Representations of
agents, execution architectures. Planning: nonlinear 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.
PREREQS: 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. PREREQS:
Graduate standing.
CS 535. CYBERNETICS (4). Control and
communication organisms and machines; neural
nets, cellular autonata, L-systems, genetic
algorithms. PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: Instructor’s
approval required.
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.
PREREQS: CS 261 or graduate standing in
computer science.
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.
PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: CS 551.
CS 553. SCIENTIFIC VISUALIZATION (4). Open
GLUT, GLUT, and GLUT graphics APIs; hyperbolic
projections; mapping scalar values to a variety
of color spaces; color gamuts; data visualization
using range sliders; scalar visualization; vector
visualization; chromaDepth; interpolating splines;
Delauney triangulation; magic lenses; volume
visualization; texture mapping; terrain mapping;
performance graphics programming. PREREQS:
Prior experience with Unix or Windows,
programming experience.
CS 554. GEOMETRIC MODELING IN
COMPUTER GRAPHICS (4). Advanced topics
in computer graphics focusing on representation
and processing of polygonal models and their
application. Surface fundamentals; discrete
differential geometry and topology; data structures
for representing 3-D surfaces; surface subdivision
and smoothing; mesh simplification and multiresolution representation of 3-D surfaces;
geometry compression; surface parameterization;
geometry remeshing; topological simplification;
implicit surfaces. PREREQS: CS 450.
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. PREREQS: Graduate
standing and knowledge of C/C++.
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
region-based segmentation, matching, active
contours, texture, and scale space. PREREQS:
CS 555. Graduate standing and knowledge of C/C++.
CS 561. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (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. PREREQS: CS 362.
CS 562. APPLIED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(4). Application of software engineering
methodology to the development of a complete
software system. PREREQS: CS 561.
235
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. PREREQS:
CS 561.
CS 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.
CROSSLISTED as ECE 570. PREREQS:
ECE 472/ECE 572.
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. PREREQS: CS 325.
CS 576. ADVANCED COMPUTER
NETWORKING (4). Covers advanced networking
concepts-source/channel coding, queuing theory,
router design, network architectures (Intserv,
DiffServ, MPLS), multimedia protocols, (TFRC,
RTP), overlay networks, and wireless standards
(Bluetooth, 802.11b, 3/4G). CROSSLISTED as
ECE 576. PREREQS: ECE 465 or CS 372 or
ECE 372.
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. PREREQS: CS 575 or
CS 572 or ECE 572.
CS 581. PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES (4). A
study of the concepts of modern programming and
paradigms. PREREQS: CS 381.
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. PREREQS: 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. PREREQS:
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.
CS 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
CS 601. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
CS 603. CS PhD THESIS (1-16). PREREQS:
Instructor’s consent required.
CS 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
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CS 607. SEMINAR (1-16).
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER
ENGINEERING
ECE 111. INTRODUCTION TO ECE: TOOLS
(3). Introduction to the electrical and computer
engineering professional practice. Covers the
foundations of engineering problem solving and
other skills necessary for success. Students will
be taught engineering practice through handson approaches. Recommended for electrical
and computer engineering majors, and for
those interested in engineering as a profession.
Lec/lab. Has extra fees. PREREQS: MTH 111
recommended (concurrent OK if needed)
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, circuit
analysis, and simulation tools. Lec/lab. Has extra
fees. PREREQS: MTH 111 or MTH 251 or Math
Placement Test score of 17 or above
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, state
machines, simplification of switching expressions,
and introductory computer arithmetic. Lec/rec.
PREREQS: (MTH 251* or MTH 251H*) 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. Lec/lab. PREREQS: (ECE
112 or ENGR 201) and ECE 271*
ECE 317. ELECTRONIC MATERIALS AND
DEVICES (3). Semiconductor fundamentals,
mathematical models, PN junction operation and
device characteristics. PREREQS: 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. Lec/lab.
PREREQS: ENGR 203
ECE 323. ELECTRONICS II (4). Transient
operation of MOSFETs and bipolar transistors;
multistage amplifiers; frequency response;
feedback and stability. Lec/lab. PREREQS:
ECE 322
ECE 331. ELECTROMECHANICAL ENERGY
CONVERSION (4).Voltage generation and energy
conversion principles for electric motors. Steadystate characteristics of induction, synchronous
and direct current machines. Magnetic circuits.
Lec/lab. PREREQS: ECE 390 and (ENGR 202 or
ENGR 202H), (ENGR 211 or ENGR 211H).
ECE 351. SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS I (3).
Analytical techniques for continuous-time and
discrete-time signal, system, and circuit analysis.
Lec. PREREQS: ENGR 203 and MTH 256
ECE 352. SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS II (4).
Catalog Description: Analytical techniques for
continuous-time and discrete-time signal, system,
and circuit analysis. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ECE 351
and MTH 306, Working TekBot from ECE 112 or
ECE 272 or ECE 375.
ECE 353. INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY
AND RANDOM SIGNALS (3). Introductory
discrete and continuous probability concepts,
single and multiple random variable distributions,
expectation, introductory stochastic processes,
correlation and power spectral density properties
of random signals, random signals through linear
filters. Lec. PREREQS: (MTH 254 or MTH 254H)
and ECE 351
ECE 372. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
NETWORKS (4). Introduction to wired/wireless
network principles, organization, topologies,
hardware, applications, and protocols in the
OSI hierarchy context. Configuration and
implementation of local area networks and
intranets. Internet protocols, packet forwarding,
and routing. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as CS 372.
PREREQS: CS 261 and (ECE 375 or CS 271), C
programming and Unix familiarity.
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. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ECE
271, C/C++ programming (e.g. CS 261).
ECE 390. ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS
(4). Static and quasi-static electric and magnetic
fields. PREREQS: (MTH 255 or MTH 255H) and
ENGR 203*
ECE 391X. TRANSMISSION LINES (3). Transient
and steady-state analysis of transmission line
circuits with application to engineering problems.
PREREQS: ENGR 203 and (MTH 254 or MTH
254H) and (MTH 256 or MTH 256H), ENGR 201,
ENGR 202.
ECE 399. SPECIAL TOPICS (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 (junior/senior) level.
ECE 401. RESEARCH (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
ECE 403. THESIS (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
ECE 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
ECE 406. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
ECE 410. INTERNSHIP (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
ECE 417. BASIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
(3). Theory and operation of pn junctions, bipolar
transistors, and MOSFETs. PREREQS: ECE 317
ECE 418. SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(4). Theory and practice of basic semiconductor
processing techniques. Introduction to process
simulation. Lec/lab/rec. PREREQS: ECE 416 or
ECE 317 or equivalent
ECE 422. 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. PREREQS:
ECE 323*
ECE 423. CMOS INTEGRATED CIRCUITS II
(4). Analysis and design of analog integrated
circuits in CMOS technology; cascaded current
mirrors, cascaded gain stages, single-ended and
fully differential operational amplifier, commonmode feedback, noise, and distortion. Lec/lab.
PREREQS: ECE 422
ECE 428. DATA CONVERTERS (4). The
functions, characterization, algorithms,
architectures and implementation of A/D and D/A
data converters. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ECE 323
and ECE 352
ECE 431. POWER ELECTRONICS (4).
Fundamentals and applications of devices, circuits
and controllers used in systems for electronic
power processing. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ECE 322
and ECE 323* and ECE 352, Three-phase power.
ECE 432. DYNAMICS OF
ELECTROMECHANICAL ENERGY
CONVERSION (4). Generalized machine
theory. Techniques for dynamic analysis of
electromechanical machines: dq representations
of machines. Lec/Lab. PREREQS: ECE 331,
(ENGR 212 or ENGR 212H)
ECE 433. POWER SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
(4). Fundamentals and control of real and
reactive power, steady-state load flow studies,
unbalance, stability and transient system analysis.
PREREQS: ECE 323 and ECE 352
ECE 441. ^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. (Writing Intensive Courses) PREREQS:
ECE 322 and ECE 351, Senior standing in
electrical or computer engineering. ECE 441, ECE
442, ECE 443 must be taken in sequence.
ECE 442. ^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. (Writing Intensive Courses) PREREQS:
ECE 441, Senior standing in electrical or
computer engineering.
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. (Writing Intensive Courses) PREREQS:
ECE 442, Senior standing in electrical or
computer engineering.
ECE 451. SYSTEM 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. PREREQS: (ENGR 212 or ENGR
212H) and (ECE 351 and ECE 352) or ME 317
ECE 461. 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. PREREQS:
ECE 352 and (ECE 353 or ST 421 or MTH 361 or
ST 317) or equivalent.
ECE 462. 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. PREREQS: ECE 461
ECE 463. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK (4). Wireless networks: personal
area (IEEE 802.15.4a), local area (IEEE 802.11),
metropolitan area (IEEE 802.16), and mobile
cellular networks (e.g., CDMA); physical-layer
techniques for data modulation and multiple
access; RF system engineering aspects of mobile
cellular networks (e.g., system capability for voice
and packet data traffics, RF coverage for a certain
propagation environment.) Lec. PREREQS:
ECE 351 and ECE 352, Probability background.
Recommended: ECE 461.
ECE 464. DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (4).
Analysis and design of discrete-time linear-time
invariant systems for processing discrete-time
signals: DT-LTI system properties, DT signal
analysis using Discrete-Time Fourier Transform,
Discrete Fourier Transform and z-Transform,
frequency response and transfer function. Signal
sampling and reconstruction, digital processing of
continuous-time signals, FIR and IIR digital filter
design, and filter structures. PREREQS: ECE 351
and ECE 352.
ECE 468. DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING (3).
Introduction to digital image processing including
fundamental concepts of visual perception, image
sampling and quantization, image enhancement
in spatial and frequency domains (through 2D
Fourier transform), image restoration, and color
image processing. Implementation of algorithms
using Matlab Image Processing Toolbox.
PREREQS: ECE 351 and ECE 352
ECE 471. ADVANCED DIGITAL LOGIC AND
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN (4). Finite
state machine design and analysis, digital system
testing and design for testability, custom digital
College of Engineering
integrated circuit design, CMOS scaling and
process variability. Lec/Lab. PREREQS: ECE 375
and ECE 271, recommend some basic knowledge
of Verilog/VHDL.
ECE 501. RESEARCH (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
ECE 472. 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. CROSSLISTED as CS 472.
PREREQS: ECE 375
ECE 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
ECE 473. MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEM
DESIGN (4). Implementation of embedded
computer systems focusing on the development
of hardware and software for an embedded RISC
microcontroller system. Topics include internal
microcontroller architecture, interfacing peripheral
devices, mixed analog and digital systems, and
hardware and software implementation of several
systems using an 8-bit microcontroller and
peripherals. PREREQS: ECE 322 and ECE 375
and CS 261
ECE 474. 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.
PREREQS: ECE 375 and ECE 322
ECE 476. ADVANCED COMPUTER
NETWORKING (4). Covers advanced networking
concepts-source/channel coding, queuing
theory, router design, network architectures
(Intserv, DiffServ, MPLS), multimedia protocols
(TFRC, RTP), overlay networks, and wireless
standards (Bluetooth, 802.11b, 3/4G). Lec/lab.
CROSSLISTED as CS 476. PREREQS: ECE 465
or CS 372 or ECE 372
ECE 477. MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS (4). Design
of multimedia systems used in information
technology covering the hardware, software,
applications, and networks. Components
covered include multimedia representation,
coding and compression techniques, Internet
basics, networking for multimedia, dealing with
packet jitter and loss, multimedia protocols, network
congestion, and QoS. PREREQS: ECE 375.
ECE 478. 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 482. OPTICAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
(4). Photodetectors, laser theory, and laser
systems. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as PH 482/PH
582. PREREQS: ECE 391X or PH 481/PH 581 or
equivalent.
ECE 483. GUIDED WAVE OPTICS (4). Optical
fibers, fiber mode structure and polarization
effects, fiber interferometry, fiber sensors, optical
communication systems. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED
as PH 483/PH 583. PREREQS: ECE 391X* or
PH 481*
ECE 484. ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION
(4). Introduction to antennas and radiowave
propagation. Offered alternate years. PREREQS:
ECE 391X, or equivalent.
ECE 485. MICROWAVE DESIGN TECHNIQUES
(4). Introduction to basic design techniques for
passive and active microwave circuits. Lec/Lab.
PREREQS: ECE 391X, or equivalent.
ECE 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (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.
ECE 503. ECE MS THESIS (1-16).
ECE 506. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
ECE 507. SEMINAR (1-16). Graded P/N.
PREREQS: Graduate standing.
ECE 512. PROCESS INTEGRATION (3).
Process integration, simulation, and statistical
quality control issues related to integrated circuit
fabrication. Offered alternate years. PREREQS:
ECE 511.
ECE 513. ELECTRONIC MATERIALS AND
CHARACTERIZATION (3). Physics and
chemistry of electronic materials and methods
of materials characterization. Offered alternate
years. PREREQS: Graduate standing or instructor
approval required.
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to power supplies for electronic equipment, motion
control, power distribution and transmission
systems, and power electronic interfaces with
equipment and power systems. PREREQS:
Graduate standing in ECE.
ECE 531. POWER ELECTRONICS (4).
Fundamentals and applications of devices, circuits
and controllers used in systems for electronic
power processing. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ECE 322
and ECE 323* and ECE 352, Three-phase power.
ECE 532. DYNAMICS OF
ELECTROMECHANICAL ENERGY
CONVERSION (4). Generalized machine
theory. Techniques for dynamic analysis of
electromechanical machines: dq representations
of machines. Lec/Lab. PREREQS: ECE 331,
(ENGR 212 or ENGR 212H)
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.
PREREQS: ECE 323, ECE 352.
ECE 514. SEMICONDUCTORS (3). Essential
aspects of semiconductor physics relevant for
an advanced understanding of semiconductor
materials and devices. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS: Exposure to quantum mechanics and
solid state physics.
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.
PREREQS: ECE 530.
ECE 515. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
I (3). Advanced treatment of two-terminal
semiconductor electronic devices. Offered
alternate years. PREREQS: ECE 514
recommended.
ECE 535. ADJUSTABLE SPEED DRIVES AND
MOTION CONTROL (3). Adjustable speed drives,
associated power electronic converters, simulation
and control. Lec. PREREQS: ECE 530.
ECE 516. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES II
(3). Advanced treatment of three-terminal
semiconductor electronic devices. Offered
alternate years. PREREQS: ECE 515.
ECE 517. BASIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
(3). Theory and operation of pn junctions, bipolar
transistors, and MOSFETs. PREREQS: ECE 317.
ECE 518. SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(4). Theory and practice of basic semiconductor
processing techniques. Introduction to process
simulation. Lec/lab/rec. PREREQS: ECE 416 or
ECE 317 or equivalent
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.
ECE 521. ANALOG CIRCUIT SIMULATION (4).
Formulation/solution of circuit equations; sparse
matrix techniques; DC, transient, sensitivity,
noise and Fourier analyses; RF circuit simulation.
PREREQS: ECE 423 or ECE 520.
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. PREREQS:
ECE 323.
ECE 523. CMOS INTEGRATED CIRCUITS II
(4). Analysis and design of analog integrated
circuits in CMOS technology; cascaded current
mirrors, cascaded gain stages, single-ended and
fully differential operational amplifier, commonmode feedback, noise, and distortion. Lec/lab.
PREREQS: ECE 422/ECE 522.
ECE 527. VLSI SYSTEM DESIGN (3). Design,
layout, and simulation of a complete VLSI chip
using CAD tools. PREREQS: ECE 526.
ECE 528. DATA CONVERTERS (4). The
functions, characterization, algorithms,
architectures and implementation of A/D and D/A
data converters. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ECE 323,
ECE 352.
ECE 530. CONTEMPORARY ENERGY
APPLICATIONS (4). Power electronic devices
and their operation. Power electronic applications
ECE 550. LINEAR SYSTEMS (4). Linear
dynamic systems theory and modeling.
PREREQS: ECE 351 and ECE 352 or equivalent.
ECE 560. STOCHASTIC SIGNALS AND
SYSTEMS (4). Stochastic processes, correlation
functions, spectral analysis applicable to
communication and control systems. PREREQS:
ECE 461/ECE 561.
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. PREREQS: ECE
352 and ST 421 or equivalent.
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. PREREQS: ECE 461/
ECE 561.
ECE 563. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK (4). Wireless networks: personal
area (IEEE 802.15.4a), local area (IEEE 802.11),
metropolitan area (IEEE 802.16), and mobile
cellular networks (e.g., CDMA); physical-layer
techniques for data modulation and multiple
access; RF system engineering aspects of mobile
cellular networks (e.g., system capability for voice
and packet data traffics, RF coverage for a certain
propagation environment.) Lec. PREREQS: ECE
351 and ECE 352, ECE 562.
ECE 464. DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (4).
Analysis and design of discrete-time linear-time
invariant systems for processing discrete-time
signals: DT-LTI system properties, DT signal
analysis using Discrete-Time Fourier Transform,
Discrete Fourier Transform and z-Transform,
frequency response and transfer function. Signal
sampling and reconstruction, digital processing of
continuous-time signals, FIR and IIR digital filter
design, and filter structures. PREREQS: ECE 351
and ECE 352.
ECE 567. DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
(3). Advanced methods in signal processing,
optimum filter design, decimation and interpolation
methods, quantization error effects, spectral
estimation. PREREQS: ECE 464/ECE 564 or
instructor approval required.
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ECE 568. ADVANCED DIGITAL IMAGE
PROCESSING (3). Advanced topics in digital
image processing including wavelet and multiresolution image processing, image compression,
image segmentation, image representation
and description, and object recognition.
Implementation of digital image processing
algorithms using Matlab Image Processing
Toolbox. PREREQS: ECE 468 or CS 555.
ECE 577. MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS (4). Design
of multimedia systems used in information
technology covering the hardware, software,
applications, and networks. Components covered
include multimedia representation, coding
and compression techniques, Internet basics,
networking for multimedia, dealing with packet
jitter and loss, multimedia protocols, network
congestion, and QoS. PREREQS: ECE 375.
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.
CROSSLISTED as CS 570. PREREQS: ECE 472/
ECE 572.
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 571. ADVANCED DIGITAL LOGIC AND
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN (4). Finite
state machine design and analysis, digital system
testing and design for testability, custom digital
integrated circuit design, CMOS scaling and
process variability. Lec/Lab. PREREQS: ECE 375
and ECE 271, recommend some basic knowledge
of Verilog/VHDL.
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. CROSSLISTED as CS 472.
PREREQS: ECE 375.
ECE 573. MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEM
DESIGN (4). Implementation of embedded
computer systems focusing on the development
of hardware and software for an embedded RISC
microcomputer system. Topics include internal
microcomputer architecture, interfacing peripheral
devices, mixed analog and digital systems, and
hardware and software implementation of several
systems using an 8-bit microcomputer and
peripherals. PREREQS: ECE 322 and ECE 375
and CS 261
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.
PREREQS: ECE 323, ECE 375.
ECE 575. DATA SECURITY AND
CRYPTOGRAPHY (3). Secret-key and publickey cryptography, authentication and digital
signatures, protocols, implementation issues,
privacy enhanced mail, data and communication
security standards. PREREQS: Graduate
standing.
ECE 576. ADVANCED COMPUTER
NETWORKING (4). Covers advanced networking
concepts-source/channel coding, queuing
theory, router design, network architectures
(Intserv, DiffServ, MPLS), multimedia protocols
(TFRC, RTP), overlay networks, and wireless
standards (Bluetooth, 802.11b, 3/4G). Lec/lab.
CROSSLISTED as CS 576. PREREQS: ECE 465
or CS 372 or ECE 372.
ECE 580. NETWORK THEORY (4). Linear
graphs, multiport networks, and other topics in
advanced network theory. PREREQS: Graduate
standing in ECE.
ECE 582. OPTICAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
(4). Photodetectors, laser theory, and laser
systems. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as PH 482/
PH 582. PREREQS: ECE 391X or PH 481
/PH 581 or equivalent.
ECE 583. GUIDED WAVE OPTICS (4). Optical
fibers, fiber mode structure and polarization
effects, fiber interferometry, fiber sensors, optical
communication systems. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED
as PH 483/PH 583. PREREQS: ECE 391X or
PH 481/PH 581 or equivalent.
ECE 584. ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION
(4). Introduction to antennas and radiowave
propagation. Offered alternate years. PREREQS:
ECE 391X or equivalent.
ECE 585. MICROWAVE DESIGN TECHNIQUES
(4). Introduction to basic design techniques for
passive and active microwave circuits. Lec/Lab.
PREREQS: ECE 391X or equivalent.
ECE 590. ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (4). Basic
analytical techniques required to solve meaningful
field problems in engineering. PREREQS:
Graduate standing in ECE.
ECE 591. ADVANCED ELECTROMAGNETICS
(3). Advanced techniques for analyzing problems
in electromagnetics, primarily numerical. Offered
alternate years. PREREQS: ECE 590.
ECE 592. ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONICS (3).
Principles of quantum exchange devices, fieldmaterial interaction and theory, and applications
of optical circuits and devices. Offered alternate
years. PREREQS: ECE 482/ECE 582, ECE 590.
ECE 593. RF MICROWAVE CIRCUIT DESIGN
(3). Active/passive RF and microwave circuit
design with emphasis to wireless systems.
PREREQS: ECE 390, ECE 391 or equivalent.
ECE 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (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.
ECE 601. RESEARCH (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
ECE 603. ECE PhD THESIS (1-16).
ECE 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
ECE 606. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
ECE 607. SEMINAR (1-16).
ECE 611. ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
PROCESSING (3). Technology, theory, and
analysis of processing methods used in
integration circuit fabrication. Offered alternate
years. PREREQS: Graduate standing or instructor
approval required.
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. PREREQS: ECE 422/
ECE 522 and ECE 423/ECE 523 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 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. PREREQS: Graduate
standing in ECE.
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. PREREQS: ECE 462/ECE
562, ECE 560.
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. PREREQS: 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.
PREREQS: Graduate standing in ECE.
ECE 699. SPECIAL TOPICS (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. PREREQS: Graduate
standing in ECE.
College of Engineering
SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL,
INDUSTRIAL, AND
MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING
EAC/ABET Accredited
Belinda A. Batten, Head
Kenneth H. Funk, Associate Head
Stel N. Walker, Associate Head
204 Rogers Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-6001
541-737-3441
E-mail: info-mime@oregonstate.edu
Website: http://mime.oregonstate.edu
FACULTY
Professors Batten, Kennedy, Liburdy,
Logendran, B. Paul
Associate Professors Atre, Bay, Busch,
Cann, Doolen, Funk, Kim, Paasch, Pence,
Peterson, Porter, I. Tumer, K. Tumer,
Warnes
Assistant Professors Apte, Ge,
Gibbons, Kruzic, Lee, Narayanan,
Schmitt, Walker, Zaworski
PROFESSIONAL FACULTY
Eck, Helvie, L. Paul, Ray, T.A. Robinson
Undergraduate Majors
Industrial Engineering (BS, HBS)
Options
Business Engineering
Information Systems Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering (BS, HBS)
Mechanical Engineering (BS, HBS)
Graduate Majors
Industrial Engineering (MEng, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Human Systems Engineering
Information Systems Engineering
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Nano/Micro Fabrication
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
Mechanical Engineering (MEng, 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
Graduate Minors
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
The School of Mechanical, Industrial,
and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME)
at OSU offers three ABET-accredited
undergraduate degrees: Mechanical
Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and
Manufacturing Engineering. The mission
of the School of MIME is two-fold:
• To prepare our students as
entrepreneurial, team-oriented, workready graduates and lifelong learners
in mechanical, industrial and
manufacturing engineering, and
• To engage in collaborative, cuttingedge research whose applications
lead to greater prosperity and a
sustainable future for Oregon and the
world.
MIME PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
ABET requires that each program establish educational objectives defined
as “broad statements that describe the
career and professional accomplishments
that the program is preparing graduates to achieve.” The three broad areas
of student participation and graduate
achievement on which all MIME programs focus, and the specific educational
objectives associated with each of these
three areas are:
1. Our graduates will be systems
thinkers. MIME graduates will be
able to analyze, evaluate, improve,
and design engineered systems and
processes using modern engineering
tools (hardware and software) and
approaches. They will demonstrate
in-depth knowledge of mechanical,
industrial and/or manufacturing
systems.
2. Our graduates will be global
collaborators. MIME graduates will
be able to communicate effectively
across disciplines and cultures.
They will provide management
and leadership skills within their
organizations and work effectively in
diverse environments.
3. Our graduates will be work-ready
innovators. MIME graduates will use
both structured and unstructured
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methodologies to innovate systems
and processes. They will apply
technical knowledge and creativity
in solving real-world problems.
They will demonstrate sound
understanding of engineering and
project management fundamentals
and breadth of experience with
engineering design and problemsolving processes.
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,
modern facilities, quality students, and
strong industrial interaction.
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 twoterm senior project in which students in
small teams carry out the design of some
product or process under the supervision
of a faculty advisor. Attention to handson 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, dynamics and analysis
of mechanical and thermal/fluid systems;
concurrent engineering; control system
design; mechatronics; heat transfer; 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
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in a foreign exchange program. The
school’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
professional-level 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 can be found
in a wide variety of industries including
aerospace, electronics, biomedical, transportation, manufacturing, energy, automotive, and government labs. Because of
the increasing complexity of mechanical
engineering, 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.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Industrial engineers (IEs) apply science,
mathematics, and engineering methods
to complex system integration and operation. Because the systems with which
they work are so large and complex,
IEs have knowledge and skill in a wide
variety of disciplines, the ability to work
well with people, and a broad, systems
perspective. The Industrial Engineering degree is a very flexible degree that
allows students to tailor their program
of study to meet their individual career
goals. The large number of restricted
elective credits allows students to pursue
one of two options, the Information Systems Engineering option or the Business
Engineering option, or to customize their
program to a field of interest.
IEs are key players in the integration
and operation of systems in all sectors of
industry and government including the
following (with examples):
• aerospace (NASA space shuttle prelaunch processing systems)
• automotive (automobile final
assembly plants)
• communications (telephone services)
• computers (factory information
systems)
• electronics/semiconductors (silicon
wafer fabrication facilities)
• food (canneries and fast food
restaurant chains)
• government (department of motor
vehicles service centers)
• health care (hospital central stores
and operating rooms)
• manufacturing (circuit board
fabrication facilities)
• retail (product distribution centers)
• transportation (airlines, overnight
delivery services)
In their role as system integrators, IEs
analyze and design, for example:
• facilities (buildings, rooms,
equipment, infrastructure, etc.)
• material handling systems
• manufacturing and other production
systems
• information systems
• individual and group workplaces
• In the operations realm, IEs analyze,
design and manage processes for:
• manufacturing processes-service
processes
• production system planning and
control
• resource allocation and scheduling,
• personnel assignment and
scheduling,
• quality assurance,
• inventory control
• system and personnel safety
Biological Science Elective (4)1
*Perspectives (9)1
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
The Manufacturing Engineering degree
is a more specialized degree, focusing on
both high-tech manufacturing and traditional manufacturing. In particular, it is
a specialization of industrial engineering
that focuses on the making of physical
products. The Manufacturing Engineering degree offers a hands-on education,
and manufacturing engineering students
are encouraged to participate in the
college’s MECOP program, a nationally
recognized industrial cooperative education program.
Students who complete the requirements for the Manufacturing Engineering degree plus 32 credits of Industrial
Engineering restricted electives can
actually earn two separate degrees, one
in manufacturing engineering and the
other in industrial engineering. The
additional 32 credits typically take two
additional quarters to complete.
Professional Industrial Engineering
Junior Year (44)
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(BS, CRED, HBS)
ABET Accredited
For more information, please contact program advisor, Lynn Paul,
541-737-3644, lynn.paul@oregonstate.edu.
Pre-Industrial Engineering
Freshman Year (50)
CH 201. Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(3)E
CH 202. Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(3)5
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
ENGR 111. Engineering Orientation I (3)
ENGR 112. Engineering Orientation II (3)E
ENGR 248. Engineering Graphics and 3-D
Modeling (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)E
Sophomore Year (50)
CS 151. Intro to C Programming (4)5
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
ENGR 211. Statics (3)E
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)5
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 248. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (1)
IE 285. Intro to Industrial and
Manufacturing 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
*Difference, Power, and Discrimination (3)1
*Perspectives (3)1
ENGR 321. Materials Science (3)
IE 337. Industrial Manufacturing Systems (4)
IE 355. Statistical Quality Control (4)
IE 356. Experimental Design for Industrial
Processes (4)
IE 366. Work Systems Engineering (4)
IE 367. Production Planning and Control (4)
IE 368. Facility Design and Operations
Management (4)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
Restricted IME Electives (7)
*Synthesis Courses (6)1
Senior Year (36)
IE 412. Information Systems Engineering (4)
IE 415. Simulation and Decision Support
Systems (4)
IE 425. Industrial Systems Optimization (4)
IE 497, IE 498. Industrial Engineering
Analysis and Design (3,3)
Restricted IME Electives (16)
Total=180
Footnotes:
* Baccalaureate Core Course
^ Writing Intensive Course
E
Required for entry into the professional
program.
1
Must be selected to satisfy baccalaureate
core requirements.
5
Prerequisite for several upperdivision courses. Recommended for
completion prior to entry into the
professional program.
BUSINESS ENGINEERING OPTION
Students who complete the Business Engineering option will be well prepared to
integrate industrial engineering solutions
in business settings.
Required courses
BA 211. Financial Accounting (4)
BA 230. Business Law I (4)
BA 390. Marketing (4)
BA 440. Advanced Financial Management (4)
IE 470. Management Systems Engineering (4)
IE 471. Project Management in Engineering
(3)
College of Engineering
IE 475. Advanced Manufacturing Costing
Techniques (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. Visual Programming for Industrial
Applications (4)
IE 413. E-Commerce Applications for
Engineers (3)
IE 414. Mobile Computing Applications (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
For more information, please contact program advisor, Lynn Paul,
541-737-3644, lynn.paul@oregonstate.edu.
Pre-Manufacturing Engineering
Freshman Year (50)
CH 201. Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(3)E
CH 202. Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(3)5
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)E
or COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)E
ENGR 111. Engineering Orientation I (3)
ENGR 112. Engineering Orientation II (3)E
ENGR 248. Engineering Graphics and 3-D
Modeling (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)E
Biological Science Elective (4)1
*Perspectives (9)1
Sophomore Year (50)
5
CS 151. Intro to C Programming (4)
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals (3)E
ENGR 211. Statics (3)E
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)5
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 248. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (1)
IE 285. Intro to Industrial and
Manufacturing 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
*Difference, Power, and Discrimination (3)1
*Perspectives (3)1
Professional Manufacturing
Engineering
Junior Year (30)
ENGR 321. Materials Science (3)
IE 337. Industrial Manufacturing Systems (4)
IE 355. Statistical Quality Control (4)
IE 356. Experimental Design for Industrial
Processes (4)
IE 366. Work Systems Engineering (4)
IE 367. Production Planning and Control (4)
IE 368. Facility Design and Operations
Management (4)
Optional Internship
First Senior Year (26)
IE 338. Manufacturing Process
Development (4)
IE 412. Information Systems Engineering (4)
IE 415. Simulation and Decision Support
Systems (4)
IE 436. Lean Manufacturing Systems
Engineering (4)
ME 311. Introduction to Thermal-Fluid
Science (4)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
Optional Internship
*Synthesis (3)1
Second Senior Year (26)
ENGR 440. Modern Electronics
Manufacturing (4)
IE 425. Industrial Systems Optimization (4)
IE 437. Virtual and Automated
Manufacturing Systems (4)
IE 497, IE 498. Industrial Engineering
Analysis and Design (3,3)
Restricted IME Elective (3)
*Synthesis (3)1
Total=180
Footnotes:
* Baccalaureate Core Course
^ Writing Intensive Course
E
Required for entry into the professional
program.
1
Must be selected to satisfy the
requirements of the baccalaureate core.
5
Prerequisite for several upperdivision courses. Recommended for
completion prior to entry into the
professional program.
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MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)E
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)E
WR 121. *English Composition (3)E
*Perspectives Courses (9)1
Sophomore Year (47)
ENGR 201. Electrical Fundamentals I (3)5
ENGR 202. Electrical Fundamentals II (3)
ENGR 211. Statics (3)E
ENGR 212. Dynamics (3)E
ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)5
ME 102. Intro to Mechanical Engineering (3)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
ST 314. Intro to Statistics for Engineers (3)5
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
Biological Science Course (4)1
*Difference, Power, and Discrimination
Elective (3)1
Professional Mechanical
Engineering
Junior Year (44)
ENGR 321. Materials Science (3)
ENGR 322. Mechanical Properties of
Materials (4)
ENGR 390. Engineering Economy (3)
ME 311. Intro to Thermal-Fluid Sciences (4)
ME 312. Thermodynamics (4)
ME 316. Mechanics of Materials (3)
ME 317. Dynamics (4)
ME 331. Introductory Fluid Mechanics (4)
ME 332. Heat Transfer (4)
ME 373. Mechanical Engineering Methods (3)
ME 382. Introduction to Design (4)
ME 383. Mechanical Component Design (4)
Senior Year (42)
ECON 201. *Intro to Microeconomics (4)1
or ECON 202. *Intro to Macroeconomics (4)1
ME 418, ME 419. ^Senior Project (4,4)
ME 430. Systems Dynamics and Control (4)
ME 451. Introduction to Instrumentation
and Measurement Systems (4)
Restricted ME Laboratory Course (4)
Restricted ME Analysis Elective (4)
Restricted ME Design Elective (4)
Restricted ME Analysis or Design Elective (3)
Free Electives (1)
*Synthesis Courses (6)1
Total=180
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(BS, CRED, HBS)
ABET Accredited
Pre-Mechanical Engineering
Freshman Year (47)
CH 201. Chemistry for Engineering Majors
(3)E
CH 202. Chemistry for Engineering Majors (3)
CH 205. Laboratory for CH 202 (1)
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)1,E
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1
HHS 241–HHS 248. *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)E
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E
Footnotes:
* Baccalaureate Core Course
^ Writing Intensive Course
E
Required for entry into the professional
program.
1
Must be selected to satisfy baccalaureate
core requirements.
5
Prerequisite for upper-division courses.
Recommended for completion prior to
entry into the professional program.
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Oregon State University
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(MEng, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Human systems engineering, information
systems engineering, manufacturing
systems engineering, nano/micro
fabrication
Industrial engineering is the application
of science, mathematics, and engineering methods to complex system integration and operation. Because the systems
with which they work are so large and
complex, industrial engineers (IEs) must
develop expertise in a wide variety of
disciplines, the ability to work well with
people, and a broad, systems perspective.
All IE graduate students learn advanced
methods of system integration and operation. As practitioners, IME MEng and
MS graduates analyze and design facilities, material handing systems, manufacturing processes, information systems,
and workstations. They also develop,
apply, and oversee policies, procedures,
and algorithms for production planning,
inventory control, resource allocation
and scheduling, quality assurance, and
supply chain management. As researchers, MS and PhD graduates advance the
field of industrial and manufacturing
engineering by their work in industrial
corporations and government agencies. As educators, PhD graduates teach
and perform research in industrial and
manufacturing engineering in universities around the world.
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
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 and schools 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 or school. All
graduate faculty members participate
in the Center for Advanced Materials
Research.
Applications and other inquiries
should be forwarded to: Prof. Bill Warnes,
Materials Science Program Director,
204 Rogers Hall, Oregon State University,
Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA.
E-mail: william.warnes@oregonstate.edu.
For more information, visit the
Website at http://me.oregonstate.edu/
students/graduates/matsci/.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(MEng, 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 School of Mechanical, Industrial,
and Manufacturing Engineering offers
graduate programs leading to the Master
of Engineering, 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 school encompass a broad range of
technical endeavors. 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, composite materials, superconductors, advanced materials, impact
dynamics, mechatronics, microscale fluid
mechanics, diagnostics in design, design
for manufacture and computer-aided
design and manufacturing, design and
control of complex systems.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the school advisor.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
IE 113. CAREERS IN INDUSTRIAL AND
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING (1). Various
interactive forums, including guest speakers,
industrial tours, panel discussions, and student
presentations will be used to inform students
about the educational requirements, job functions,
career paths, work environments, industry trends,
and job prospects for industrial and manufacturing
engineers. May be repeated for credit.
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.
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 multioperation manufacturing processes. Fabrication
using manufacturing equipment. Lec/lab.
PREREQS: ENGR 248.
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. Lec/lab.
PREREQS: IE 337.
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
procedures for product assurance. PREREQS:
ST 314 or equivalent statistical material.
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. PREREQS: ST 314 or
equivalent statistical material.
IE 366. WORK SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (4).
Principles and techniques of work measurement,
methods engineering, workplace design, work
sampling, and predetermined time systems.
Basic human factors engineering and ergonomics
principles applied to workplace design. The work
systems engineering process. PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: ST 314 or
equivalent.
MATERIALS SCIENCE
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the school advisor.
IE 403. THESIS (1-16). PREREQS: Departmental
approval required.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the school advisor.
IE 406. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
IE 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
IE 407. SEMINAR (1-16).
College of Engineering
IE 410. INTERNSHIP (1-16).
IE 411. VISUAL PROGRAMMING FOR
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS (4). Objectoriented 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. PREREQS:
CS 151 or equivalent.
IE 412. 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. E-COMMERCE APPLICATIONS
FOR ENGINEERS (3). Design of distributed
information systems for industrial environments,
e-commerce systems, supply chain systems.
Application of Web software to develop
components of industrial information systems.
PREREQS: IE 411.
IE 414. 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. PREREQS: IE 411.
IE 415. 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. PREREQS: ST 314, Programming
experience.
IE 416. 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. PREREQS: IE 411/IE 511 and
senior or graduate standing in engineering.
IE 417. 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. TELECOMMUNICATION CONCEPTS
(3). Telecommunication concepts for industrial
applications. OSI reference model, local
area networks, wide area networks, internet
architecture. PREREQS: Previous programming
experience.
IE 419. 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.
PREREQS: IE 418
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.
PREREQS: ST 314 or equivalent statistical
material and MTH 306 or MTH 341.
IE 436. 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. 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. PREREQS: IE 337 should be
taken concurrently.
IE 470. 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. PREREQS:
Senior standing.
IE 471. 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. PREREQS: Junior standing in
engineering.
IE 475. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
COSTING TECHNIQUES (3). Costing techniques
applicable in advanced manufacturing enterprises:
activity-based costing, economic value added,
Japanese cost management techniques, life cycle
costing, throughput accounting, cost of quality,
and financial versus operational performance
measures. Emphasis on linkages to such
advanced manufacturing systems as cellular
manufacturing, flexible manufacturing, JIT, Lean,
and ERP. PREREQS: BA 211, ENGR 390.
IE 491. 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 manmachine systems; applications of operations
research techniques. Nonsequence course. Not
offered every term.
IE 492. 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 manmachine systems; applications of operations
research techniques. Nonsequence course. Not
offered each term.
IE 497. ^INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (4). 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. CROSSLISTED as ME 418.
(Writing Intensive Course) PREREQS: IE 337 and
IE 355 and IE 356 and IE 366 and IE 367 or IE
368, Senior standing in industrial engineering or
manufacturing engineering.
IE 498. ^INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (4). 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. CROSSLISTED as ME 419.
(Writing Intensive Course) PREREQS: IE 497,
Senior standing in industrial engineering or
manufacturing engineering.
IE 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
IE 503. THESIS (1-16). PREREQS: Departmental
approval required.
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IE 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
IE 506. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
IE 507. SEMINAR (1-16).
IE 511. VISUAL PROGRAMMING FOR
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS (4). Objectoriented 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. PREREQS:
CS 151 or equivalent.
IE 512. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING (4). Framework for enterprise
information systems. Engineering and scientific
systems. Requirements definition, enhanced entity
relationship modeling, logical modeling, structured
query language, relational model, referential
integrity. Lec/lab.
IE 513. E-COMMERCE APPLICATIONS
FOR ENGINEERS (3). Design of distributed
information systems for industrial environments,
e-commerce systems, supply chain systems.
Application of Web software to develop
components of industrial information systems.
PREREQS: IE 411.
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. PREREQS: IE 411.
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. PREREQS: Programming
experience.
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. PREREQS: IE 411/IE 511 and
graduate standing in engineering.
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 518. TELECOMMUNICATION CONCEPTS
(3). Telecommunication concepts for industrial
applications. OSI reference model, local
area networks, wide area networks, internet
architecture. PREREQS: Previous programming
experience.
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.
PREREQS: IE 518
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. PREREQS:
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.
PREREQS: ST 514.
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IE 531. MESO-SCALE MANUFACTURING (3).
Meso-scale processing techniques for fabricating
microfluidic devices, especially microtechnologybased energy, chemical and biological systems.
Introduction to microlamination and techniques for
lamina patterning, registration and bonding. Lec/
lab. PREREQS: Graduate standing in science or
engineering.
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. Lec/lab. PREREQS: Graduate
standing in engineering science.
IE 534. CERAMICS PROCESSING (3).
Introduction to materials, manufacturing methods,
properties and applications of ceramics. The
emphasis of the course is on understanding
and exploring the inter-relationships between
material characteristics, processing variables and
component geometry in the context of ceramics.
PREREQS: Graduate standing in engineering
or science, or senior standing in manufacturing
engineering.
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 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. PREREQS: Graduate standing
in engineering. Concurrent enrollment in IE 337 is
recommended.
IE 545. HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING (4).
Analysis and design of work systems considering
human characteristics, capabilities and limitations.
Analysis and design of displays, controls, tools,
and workstations. Human performance analysis.
Human factors research methods. PREREQS:
Graduate standing.
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. Critical examination of the
human-factors and domain-specific literature to
identify human factors problems, and knowledge
and methods to address those problems.
PREREQS: IE 545.
IE 547. INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS/
OCCUPATIONAL BIOMECHANICS (3). Topics
in industrial ergonomics and occupational
biomechanics. Physiological and biomechanical
capabilities and limitations of workers. Applications
are to the design of work tasks and work
environments. PREREQS: Graduate standing in
science or engineering.
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. Research topics
and methods related to cognitive engineering.
PREREQS: Graduate standing in science or
engineering, IE 545.
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. PREREQS: 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. PREREQS: IE 351 or IE 551.
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.
Just-in-time manufacturing. PREREQS: IE 521,
ST 514.
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. PREREQS: Graduate
standing, computer experience.
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. PREREQS:
Graduate standing.
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. PREREQS: Junior standing in
engineering.
IE 591. SELECTED TOPICS IN SYSTEM
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 manmachine systems; applications of operations
research techniques. Nonsequence course. Not
offered every term.
IE 592. SELECTED TOPICS IN SYSTEM
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 manmachine systems; applications of operations
research techniques. Nonsequence course. Not
offered each term.
IE 594. RESEARCH METHODS IN
ENGINEERING (3). Introduction to research
methodologies including surveys, interviews,
quasi-experimentation, and case studies. Methods
for research design, and collection and analysis of
data. PREREQS: Graduate standing or instructor
approval.
IE 603. THESIS (1-16). PREREQS: Departmental
approval required.
IE 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
IE 606. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
IE 607. SEMINAR (1-16).
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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. Lec/rec.
PREREQS: Trigonometry.
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. Lec/lab/rec. PREREQS:
Trigonometry.
ME 206. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQS:
Sophomore standing.
ME 250. INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING
PROCESSES (1). Use of measuring and
layout tools, interpretation of blueprints and
drawings, identification of engineering materials.
Operation of machine tools, including calculation
of machining parameters. Operation of gas and
MIG welding equipment. Lec/lab. Graded P/N.
PREREQS: ENGR 248.
ME 306. PROJECTS (1-16). PREREQS: Junior
standing.
ME 311. INTRODUCTION TO THERMALFLUID SCIENCES (4). Basic concepts of fluid
mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer
are introduced. Conservation of mass, energy,
moment and the second law of thermodynamics
are included. CROSSLISTED as NE 311.
PREREQS: (ENGR 212 or ENGR 212H) and
(MTH 256 or MTH 256H)
ME 311H. INTRODUCTION TO FLUID-THERMAL
SCIENCES (4). Basic concepts of fluid
mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer
are introduced. Conservation of mass, energy,
moment and the second law of thermodynamics
are included. PREREQS: (ENGR 212 or ENGR
212H) and (MTH 256 or MTH 256H), Honors
College approval required.
ME 312. THERMODYNAMICS (4). Exergy
destruction, machine and cycle processes,
law of corresponding states, non-reactive gas
mixtures, reactive mixtures, thermodynamics of
compressible fluid flow. CROSSLISTED as NE
312. PREREQS: (MTH 256 or MTH 256H) and
(ENGR 311 or ENGR 311H or ME 311 or ME
311H)
ME 316. MECHANICS OF MATERIALS (3).
Determination of stresses, deflections, and
stability of deformable bodies with an introduction
to finite element analysis. PREREQS: ENGR 213
and (MTH 256 or MTH 256H)
ME 317. INTERMEDIATE DYNAMICS (4).
Continuation of the study of kinematics and
kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, with
applications to mechanical systems of current
interest to engineers. PREREQS: (ENGR 212 or
ENGR 212H) and (MTH 256 or MTH 256H) and
ME 373*
ME 331. INTRODUCTORY FLUID MECHANICS
(4). Introduces the concepts and applications of
fluid mechanics and dimensional analysis with an
emphasis on fluid behavior, internal and external
flows, analysis of engineering applications of
incompressible pipe systems, and external
aerodynamics. CROSSLISTED as NE 331.
PREREQS: (MTH 254 or MTH 254H) and (MTH
256 or MTH 256H) and (ENGR 212 or ENGR
212H) and (ENGR 311 or ENGR 311H or ME 311
or ME 311H)
ME 331H. INTRODUCTORY FLUID MECHANICS
(4). Introduces the concepts and applications of
fluid mechanics and dimensional analysis with an
emphasis on fluid behavior, internal and external
flows, analysis of engineering applications of
incompressible pipe systems, and external
aerodynamics. PREREQS: (MTH 254 or MTH
College of Engineering
254H) and (MTH 256 or MTH 256H) and (ENGR
212 or ENGR 212H) and (ENGR 311 or ENGR
311H or ME 311 or ME 311H), Honors College
approval required.
ME 332. HEAT TRANSFER (4). A treatment
of conductive, convective and radiative energy
transfer using control volume and differential
analysis and prediction of transport properties.
CROSSLISTED as NE 332. PREREQS: (MTH
256 or MTH 256H) and (ENGR 212 or ENGR
212H) and (ENGR 311 or ENGR 311H) or (ME
311 or ME 311H) and (ME 331 or ME 331H or
ENGR 331)
ME 332H. HEAT TRANSFER (4). A treatment
of conductive, convective and radiative energy
transfer using control volume and differential
analysis and prediction of transport properties.
PREREQS: (MTH 256 or MTH 256H) and (ENGR
212 or ENGR 212H) and (ENGR 311 or ENGR
311H or ME 311) and (ME 331 or ME 331H or
ENGR 331), Honors College approval required.
ME 373. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
METHODS (3). Analytical and numerical methods
for solving representative mechanical engineering
problems. Lec. PREREQS: MTH 256 or MTH
256H, ME 102, or equivalent.
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. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ENGR 248
and ME 316*
ME 383. MECHANICAL COMPONENT DESIGN
(4). Failure analysis and design of machine
components. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ME 382, ME 316.
ME 401. RESEARCH (1-16). May be repeated for
a maximum of 9 credits.
ME 403. THESIS (1-16). PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
ME 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.
ME 405H. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.
PREREQS: Honors College approval required.
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 410. INTERNSHIP (1-16). Credits may
not apply toward BS degree in Mechanical
Engineering. Graded P/N. PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
ME 413. COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (4).
Computer-Aided Mechanical Design (CAMD)
tools (hardware/software) and their applications
to mechanical systems design. Design projects
involving the application of CAD constitutes a
major portion of the course. Lec/rec. PREREQS:
ME 383
ME 414. MECHATRONICS (4). Digital control,
integration of electronics and microprocessor
technology with mechanical systems. Lec/lab.
PREREQS: ME 373 and ME 430
ME 418. ^SENIOR PROJECT (4). Planning
for senior project. (Writing Intensive Course)
PREREQS: ENGR 322, ENGR 390, ME 317, ME
383, ME 312, ME 332, WR 327
ME 419. ^SENIOR PROJECT (4). 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. (Writing Intensive
Course) PREREQS: ME 418.
ME 420. APPLIED STRESS ANALYSIS (4).
Elasticity theory, failure theories, energy methods,
finite element analysis. PREREQS: ME 316
ME 422. MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS (4).
Dynamic response of single and multiple degree-
of-freedom systems. PREREQS: ME 317
ME 424. 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. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ME 420 or
ME 520
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. PREREQS: 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. Lec/lab. PREREQS:
(ENGR 312 or ME 312) and (ENGR 332 or ME
332) and ENGR 390 and ME 373 and ME 383
ME 442. THERMAL MANAGEMENT IN
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (4). 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. PREREQS:
ENGR 332 or ME 332
ME 444. ADVANCED POWER GENERATION
SYSTEMS (4). 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. Lec/rec.
PREREQS: (ENGR 312 or ME 312) and (ENGR
332 or ME 332)
ME 445. 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.
PREREQS: (ENGR 312 or ME 312) and
(ENGR 332 or ME 332)
ME 450. 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.
Lec. PREREQS: (ENGR 312 or ME 312) and
(ENGR 332 or ME 332) or equivalent.
ME 451. INTRODUCTION TO
INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT
SYSTEMS (4). Function, operation, and
application of common mechanical engineering
instruments, measurement principles,
and statistical analysis. Major elements of
measurement systems, including transduction,
signal conditioning, and data recording. Function
and operation of digital data acquisition systems.
Lec/lab. PREREQS: (ENGR 202 or ENGR 202H)
and (ME 311 or ME 311H or ENGR 311 or ENGR
311H) and ME 316 and ME 317 and ME 373 and
ST 314
ME 452. THERMAL AND FLUIDS SCIENCES
LABORATORY (4). Course emphasis is on
experiments related to thermodynamics, heat
transfer, and fluid mechanics. Proper experimental
methods, data and uncertainty analysis related to
thermal and fluids measurements are discussed.
PREREQS: ME 451
ME 453. STRUCTURE AND MECHANICS
LABORATORY (4). Techniques for measurement
of structural response and material properties.
Proper use of rosette strain gauges, load cells,
and displacement transducers. Full-field strain
measurement using photoelasticity and digital
image correlation. Proper implementation of
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anisotropic composite materials. PREREQS:
ME 451
ME 454. DYNAMIC MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
LABORATORY (4). Design, implementation, and
use of portable digital data acquisition systems
for characterization and control of dynamic
mechanical systems. Emphasis on durable
systems developed for harsh environments. Lec/
lab. PREREQS: ME 451
ME 455. EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN
MATERIALS SCIENCE (4). Materials processing,
characterization, computational and data analysis
techniques in materials science. Focus on
processing-structure-property relationships. May
be repeated for credit. PREREQS: ENGR 321,
ME 570 or equivalent
ME 460. INTERMEDIATE FLUID MECHANICS
(4). Ideal fluid flow including potential flow
theory. Introduction to compressible flow. Viscous
flow and boundary layer theory. Introduction to
turbulence. PREREQS: (ENGR 331 or ENGR
331H or ME 331), ME 331 or equivalent.
ME 461. GAS DYNAMICS (3). Dynamics and
thermodynamics of compressible fluid flow. Onedimensional 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. PREREQS: ENGR 312
and (ENGR 331 or ENGR 331H or ME 331)
ME 477. SOLIDIFICATION (3). Thermodynamics,
kinetics and structure of non-crystalline solids and
liquids; glass transition and relaxation phenomena;
mechanical properties and application of
amorphous materials.
ME 478. 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. PREREQS: (ENGR 311 or ENGR
311H) and ENGR 321 and ENGR 322
ME 479. AMORPHOUS MATERIALS (3).
Thermodynamics, kinetics and structure of noncrystalline solids and liquids; glass transition and
relaxation phenomena; mechanical properties and
applications of amorphous materials. PREREQS:
(ENGR 311 or ENGR 311H) and ENGR 321 and
ENGR 322
ME 480. 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.
PREREQS: ENGR 322
ME 483. COMPOSITE MATERIALS (3). Fibers
and matrices, mechanics of composites,
reinforcement and failure mechanisms, properties
and applications. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ENGR 322
ME 484. 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. PREREQS:
ENGR 322
ME 493. MECHANICAL COMPONENT
ANALYSIS (3). Advanced techniques for the
analysis of mechanical components. Lec/rec.
PREREQS: ME 383
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.
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ME 507. SEMINAR (1-16). May be repeated
many times.
ME 508. THERMAL FLUID SCIENCE SEMINAR
(1). Student participation seminar experience for
1 course credit. Students will present and listen to
seminars concerning ongoing research within the
thermal fluid sciences.
ME 509. MATERIALS SCIENCE SEMINAR (1).
Student participation seminar experience for one
credit; students will listen to seminars concerning
ongoing research activities within materials
science. Students will also have the opportunity
to present their own research results periodically.
Graded P/N.
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. PREREQS: Advanced engineering
undergraduate or graduate standing.
ME 512. KINEMATIC DESIGN OF LINKAGES
(4). Freedom and constraint in mechanical
systems. Methods of planar linkage analysis and
synthesis. Simulation of mechanism dynamics.
Lec/lab. PREREQS: ME 317.
ME 514. MECHATRONICS (4). Focuses on the
integration of electronics and use of digital control
and microcontroller technology with mechanical
systems. Topics cover sensors, actuators,
data acquisition and microcontrollers. Lec/lab.
PREREQS: ME 373, ME 430.
ME 515. RISK AND RELIABILITY ANALYSIS
IN ENGINEERING DESIGN (4). Fundamentals
of risk, uncertainty, and reliability. Methods to
analyze and quantify the risk of failures, and the
reliability of complex systems, including fault tree
analysis, reliability block diagrams, probabilistic
risk assessment. Introduction to research methods
for risk and reliability analysis during the early
design stages.
ME 516. MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF
COMPLEX SYSTEMS (4). Introduction to
challenges and considerations when designing
complex systems. Fundamentals of systems
engineering and methods used in practice. Models
and tools used to enable the use of models
for trade studies during the design of complex
systems. Model based design environments and
methodologies. Introduction to decision support
tools in design.
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. Not offered every
year. PREREQS: ME 383, ME 413.
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 (4).
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 520. APPLIED STRESS ANALYSIS (4).
Elasticity theory, failure theories, energy methods,
finite element analysis. PREREQS: ME 316.
ME 522. MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS (4).
Dynamic response of single and multiple degreeof-freedom systems. PREREQS: ME 317.
ME 523. ADVANCED STRESS ANALYSIS (4).
Analytical and finite element techniques applied to
plate/shell structures and to nonlinear problems in
stress analysis including plasticity effects, creep,
large deflections, buckling and contact mechanics.
PREREQS: ME 520
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. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ME 520
ME 529. SELECTED TOPICS IN SOLID
MECHANICS (3). Advanced topics in solid
mechanics emphasizing research applications of
current interest.
ME 531. LINEAR MULTIVARIABLE CONTROL
SYSTEMS I (4). A graduate course focused
on designing control systems where the device
to be controlled by a set of linear multivariable
differential equations. Lec.
ME 532. LINEAR MULTIVARIABLE CONTROL
SYSTEMS II (4). Focuses on designing control
systems where the device to be controlled is an
uncertain system, yet can be described by a set of
linear differential equations. Lec. PREREQS:
ME 531 or equivalent.
ME 533. NONLINEAR DYNAMIC ANALYSIS (4).
Course focuses on understanding the behavior
of nonlinear dynamic systems of interest to
mechanical engineers. Lec. PREREQS: ME 317
or equivalent.
ME 534. NONLINEAR MULTIVARIABLE
CONTROL SYSTEMS (4). Focuses on designing
control systems when the device to be controlled
is mathematically described by a nonlinear set of
differential equations. Lec. PREREQS: ME 533 or
equivalent.
ME 535. ADVANCED DYNAMICS (4). A graduate
course focused on dynamics of rigid bodies using
Newtonian mechanics. Lec. PREREQS: ME 317
or equivalent.
ME 536. ADVANCED DYNAMICS (4). A graduate
course focused on dynamics of rigid bodies using
analytical mechanics. Lec. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS: ME 535 or equivalent.
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. Offered alternate years. PREREQS:
ME 422/ME 522.
ME 538. AUTONOMOUS AGENTS AND MULTIAGENT SYSTEMS (4). Provides an introduction
to autonomous agents and multi-agent systems.
In particular, it focuses on how to use agents as
building blocks for different autonomous systems.
Covered topics include reinforcement learning,
game theory, swarms, auctions, and collectives.
Because this course covers a constantly evolving
field, there will be a significant paper reading
component in addition to the regular lectures.
Students are expected to spend at least three
hours a week reading, discussing and critiquing
assigned papers.
ME 539. SELECTED TOPICS IN DYNAMICS
(1-16). Advanced topics in dynamics emphasizing
research applications of current interest.
ME 542. THERMAL MANAGEMENT IN
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (4). 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. PREREQS:
ENGR 332 or ME 332.
ME 544. ADVANCED POWER GENERATION
SYSTEMS (4). 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. Lec/
rec. PREREQS: ENGR 312 and (ENGR 332 or
ME 332).
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.
PREREQS: (ENGR 312 or ME 312) and
(ENGR 332 or ME 332).
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. PREREQS:
(ENGR 332 or ME 332) and ME 373.
ME 547. CONDUCTIVE HEAT TRANSFER (3).
Analytical and numerical solutions to steady state
and transient conduction problems. PREREQS:
(ENGR 332 or ME 332) and ME 373.
ME 548. RADIATION HEAT TRANSFER (3).
Analytical and numerical methods of solution of
thermal radiation problems. PREREQS:
(ENGR 332 or ME 332) and ME 373.
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 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.
Lec. PREREQS: (ENGR 312 or ME 312) and
(ENGR 332 or ME 332) or equivalent.
ME 552. MEASUREMENTS IN FLUID
MECHANICS AND HEAT TRANSFER (4).
Course emphasis is on measurement techniques
and data analysis methods related to fluid
mechanics and heat transfer. Proper experimental
methods, data and uncertainty analyses related to
thermal and fluids measurements are discussed.
Local and spatial mapping of fluid and thermal
fields are highlighted. PREREQS: ENGR 331,
ENGR 332, ME 451 or equivalent.
ME 553. STRUCTURE AND MECHANICS
LABORATORY (4). Techniques for measurement
of structural response and material properties.
Proper use of rosette strain gauges, load cells,
and displacement transducers. Full-field strain
measurement using photoelasticity and digital
image correlation. Proper implementation of
material testing standards. Characterization of
anisotropic composite materials. PREREQS:
ME 451.
ME 555. EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN
MATERIALS SCIENCE (4). Materials processing,
characterization, computational and data analysis
techniques in materials science. Focus on
processing-structure-property relationships. May
be repeated for credit. PREREQS: ENGR 321,
ME 570 or equivalent
ME 560. INTERMEDIATE FLUID MECHANICS
(4). Ideal fluid flow including potential flow
theory. Introduction to compressible flow. Viscous
flow and boundary layer theory. Introduction to
turbulence. PREREQS: ME 331 or equivalent.
College of Engineering
ME 561. GAS DYNAMICS (3). Dynamics and
thermodynamics of compressible fluid flow. Onedimensional 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. PREREQS: ENGR 312
and (ENGR 331 or ME 331)
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.
ME 567. ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS OF
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (4). Basic
concepts of computational fluid dynamics, a
technique used for solving fully three-dimensional
fluid flow problems with no exact solution, will be
discussed and applied to general engineering
applications using commercially available
software. Lec. PREREQS: ENGR 312 and
(ENGR 331 or ME 331).
ME 569. SELECTED TOPICS IN FLUID
MECHANICS (3). Topics in fluid mechanics
emphasizing research applications of current
interest.
ME 570. STRUCTURE PROPERTY RELATIONS
IN MATERIALS (4). Fundamentals of the
interactions between the structure and
properties of materials. Atomic bonding and
atom interactions. Geometric and algebraic
representations of symmetry. Introduction to
phase equilibria. Phenomenological background
of elasticity and plasticity in materials. Anisotropic
materials and tensor representations. Influence
of structure on thermal, electrical, and optical
properties of materials.
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.
PREREQS: ME 373.
ME 577. SOLIDIFICATION (3). Thermodynamics,
kinetics and structure of non-crystalline solids and
liquids; glass transition and relaxation phenomena;
mechanical properties and application of
amorphous materials.
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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. PREREQS: ENGR 311 and ENGR 321
and ENGR 322.
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. Lec/rec.
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. PREREQS:
ENGR 311 and ENGR 321 and ENGR 322.
ME 593. MECHANICAL COMPONENT
ANALYSIS (3). Advanced techniques for the
analysis of mechanical components. Lec/rec.
PREREQS: ME 383.
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.
PREREQS: ENGR 322.
ME 581. THERMODYNAMICS OF SOLIDS
(4). Thermodynamics of solutions and phase
equilibrium. Phase diagrams and invariant
reactions. Order and disorder in solutions.
Applications to advanced materials development.
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. PREREQS: ME 581
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 (1-16).
ME 601. RESEARCH (1-16). May be repeated.
ME 603. THESIS (1-16). May be repeated many
times. PREREQS: PhD students only.
ME 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
May be repeated many times. PREREQS: PhD
students only.
ME 583. COMPOSITE MATERIALS (3). Fibers
and matrices, mechanics of composites,
reinforcement and failure mechanisms, properties
and applications. Lec/lab. PREREQS: ENGR 322.
ME 606. PROJECTS (1-16). May be repeated.
PREREQS: PhD students only.
ME 584. ADVANCED FRACTURE AND FATIGUE
OF MATERIALS (4). Fracture mechanics will be
used as a basis for predicting fracture and fatigue
behavior and understanding failure mechanisms
in materials. Course will include experimental
demonstrations and analysis of real fracture and
fatigue data. Lec/rec. PREREQS: ENGR 322 or
equivalent is recommended.
ME 622. RANDOM VIBRATION, SYSTEM
IDENTIFICATION AND FILTERING (4). Random
mechanical vibration, experimental and analytical
system identification, and filtering methods. Lec.
PREREQS: ME 522 or equivalent.
ME 587. DISLOCATIONS, DEFORMATION, AND
CREEP (4). The effects of point, line, and planar
defects on plastic deformation and creep behavior
in solids will be discussed with emphasis on the
role of dislocations and vacancies. PREREQ:
ENGR 322 or equivalent.
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; relationships;
microstructural examination techniques;
other selected topics. Not offered every year.
PREREQS: Graduate standing.
ME 607. SEMINAR (1-16). May be repeated
many times. PREREQS: PhD students only.
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. PREREQS: (ME 560 or ME 565 or
ME 566) and ME 575 or equivalent.