Course Listings:
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Aerospace Engineering
SEC.
001 CRN 33731 Acharya
002 CRN 33732 Gragston
003 CRN 33733 Johnson
004 CRN 33734 Kreth
005 CRN 33735 Moeller
012 CRN 23948 Palies
013 CRN 23949 Schmisseur
014 CRN 23950 Zhao
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
SEC. 003 CRN 23959 Moeller
Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses university facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
SEC. 001 CRN 36867 (Same as ME 504 005 CRN 36872 & BME 504 003 CRN 36869)
TEXT: None
TIME: Monday & Wednesday 11:55 – 1:10 E-113
PROF: Ragini Acharya
Provides a foundational knowledge of uncertainty and propagation, quantification methodologies. It consists of 2 modules: I: Probability Concepts, Basic Statistical Operations, and Set Operations and II: Probabilistic UQ Methods with introduction to non-Probabilistic Methods.
Cross-listed: (Same as Biomedical Engineering 504 and Mechanical Engineering 504.)
SEC. 001 CRN 23960
TEXT: Viscous Fluid Flow; Frank M. White; McGraw Hill; 3rd Edition; ISBN 0072402318
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 3:05 – 4:20 Online
PROF: Mark Gragston
Derivation of fundamental equations of compressible viscous flow; boundary conditions for viscous heat-conducting flow; exact solutions for Newtonian viscous flow (Navier-Stokes) equations for special cases; similarity solutions. Thermal boundary layers, stability of laminar flows, transition to turbulence, 2-D turbulent boundary layer equations. Incompressible-turbulent mean flow, and compressible boundary layer flow.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
SEC. 001 CRN 29482
TEXT: Instrumentation, Measurements, and Experiments in Fluids; E. Rathakrishnan; 2nd edition. I do also reference from the following texts:
- Introduction to Engineering Experimentation; A. Wheeler & A. Ganji; 3rd edition
- Fluid Mechanics Measurements; R. Goldstein; 2nd edition
- Experimental Aerodynamics; S. Discetti and A. Ianiro
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 3:05- 4:20 E-113
PROF: Phil Kreth
Experimental methodology and techniques emphasizing measurements in high-speed flows; wind tunnel facilities; data acquisition principles; modern optical and laser diagnostics (e.g., schlieren, pressure-sensitive paint, particle image velocimetry, molecular tagging velocimetry).
Recommended Background: Undergraduate courses in fluid mechanics / fluid dynamics, system dynamics, and compressible flows
SEC. 002 CRN 28686 (Same as BME 518 002 CRN 28688 & ME 004 CRN 35483)
TEXT: TBA
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 8:45- 10:00 E-110
PROF: Kivanc Ekici
Finite difference and finite volume techniques for solving compressible and incompressible fluid flow problems. Classification of partial differential equations and their discrete approximations. Explicit and Implicit techniques for solving unsteady Euler and Navier-Stokes equations including finite volume and finite difference formulations. Formulation of boundary conditions, artificial viscosity and multigrid acceleration. Stability analysis and convergence. Grid generation.
Cross-listed: (Same as Aerospace Engineering 518; Biomedical Engineering 518.)
SEC 001 CRN 38341
TEXT: Modern Compressible Flow: With Historical Perspective; John D. Anderson; 3rd edition. I also reference from Gas Dynamics; James E. John & Theo G. Keith; 3rd edition.
TIME: Monday & Wednesday 8:45- 10:00 E-113
PROF: Phil Kreth
One-dimensional internal and external flow; waves; small perturbation theory; slender body theory; similarity rules; method of characteristics.
SEC 001 CRN 36832 (Same as ME 526 002 CRN 37097)
TEXT: Stabilization and Dynamic of Premixed Swirling Flames; Paul Palies; Elsevier Academic Press; 1st Edition; ISBN 978-0-12-819996-1
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 10:20-11:35 E-113
PROF: Paul Palies
Focuses on combustion dynamics and unsteady combustion process in gas turbine engines for commercial aviation. The goal is to describe the fundamentals of combustion processes at work in these propulsion systems including turbulent combustion and combustion instability. A major emphasis is on flame stabilization and combustion dynamics. Flame stabilization includes non-reacting flow processes and chemical reactions complexities associated to the flame front which are described. Combustion dynamics include phenomenon such as flashback, combustion oscillation, and blowoff. Elements of analytical, computational modeling and experimental measurements in the field are introduced and discussed. The operation and principles of gas turbines engines are also described. Finally, the perspective for research and development are outlined and include clean propulsion, sustainable aviation fuel, premixed combustion, and hydrogen combustion. Some of the materials presented in this course are also relevant to other combustion and propulsion systems (fighter aircraft and rocket engines) and will be discussed too.
Cross-listed: (Same as Mechanical Engineering 526.)
Recommended Background: Mechanical Engineering 525 – Combustion and Chemically Reacting Flows I.
SEC. 001 CRN 38202 (Same as ME 528 001 CRN 38204)
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 8:45- 10:00 E-111
PROF: Monty Smith
Mathematical and numerical solutions to classic problems in partial differential equations and their physical interpretation. Topics to be covered include: the heat equation, separation of variables methods, Fourier series, vibrating strings and membranes, the wave equation, Sturm-Liouville eigenvalue and eigenfunction problems, and introduction to finite difference methods.
Cross-listed: (Same as Mechanical Engineering 528.)
SEC. 001 CRN 30283
TEXT: Foundations of Plasma Dynamics; E.H. Holt and R.E. Haskell; The Macmillan Co.; 1965
(Please contact the instructor if you cannot find book at reasonable cost.)
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 1:30- 2:45 E-113
PROF: Dr. Trevor Moeller
Fundamental concepts of plasma including electromagnetic theory, collision processes, kinetic theory, microscopic and macroscopic descriptions, transport properties, and magnetohydrodynamic analysis.
Recommended Background: Vector calculus and graduate fluid mechanics.
Registration Permission: Consent of Instructor.
SEC.
001 CRN 23965 Acharya
002 CRN 33737 Gragston
003 CRN 33738 Johnson
004 CRN 33739 Kreth
005 CRN 33740 Moeller
007 CRN 25292 Palies
012 CRN 35544 Schmisseur
013 CRN 35545 Zhao
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Comment(s): Enrollment limited to students in problems option.
Registration Permission: Consent of advisor.
SEC. 001 CRN 23969 (Same as ME 599 002 CRN 26621)
TIME: Monday & Wednesday 3:05- 4:20 E-113
PROF: Ragini Acharya
“Hypersonics” is a general term used to describe flight at speeds greater than Mach 5 (or five times the sound speed). The technologies associated with hypersonic flight have been investigated for many decades and applications of hypersonic systems currently include ballistic missiles, re-entry vehicles, launch vehicles, and interceptor missiles. There is currently a resurgence in interest in new hypersonic applications for weapon applications, reusable aircraft, and reusable space launchers. With a view towards the history of Hypersonics and developing worldwide trends, this course provides a survey of hypersonic technologies, systems and applications while addressing the underlying fundamental physics, analysis approaches, and design methodologies.
SEC.
010 CRN 23980 Acharya
013 CRN 23983 Gragston
015 CRN 25295 Johnson
016 CRN 33741 Kreth
017 CRN 33742 Moeller
018 CRN 35547 Palies
019 CRN 35548 Schmisseur
020 CRN 35549 Zhao
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
SEC. 002 CRN 28551
TEXT: TBD
TIME: TBD
PROF: Jeffrey Reinbolt
Methods of planning and conducting original research and proposal writing.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: Maximum 6 hours. May be repeated once.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate / doctoral students.
Registration Permission: Departmental approval.
SEC. 004 CRN 26835
TEXT: Hypersonic and High-Temperature Gas Dynamics; John Anderson; AIAA Education Series; 2nd Edition; ISBN 9781624105142
TIME: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 3:10 – 4:00 Online
PROF: Mark Gragston
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
SEC. 010 CRN 36398
TEXT: None
TIME: Monday & Wednesday 1:30 – 2:45 E-113
PROF: Ragini Acharya
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
Biomedical Engineering
SEC. 012 CRN 25804 Johnson
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
SEC. 002 CRN 83605 Johnson
Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses university facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
SEC. 003 CRN 36869 (Same as AE 504 001 CRN 36867 & ME 504 005 CRN 36872)
TEXT: None
TIME: Monday & Wednesday 11:55 – 1:10 E-113
PROF: Ragini Acharya
Provides a foundational knowledge of uncertainty and propagation, quantification methodologies. It consists of 2 modules: I: Probability Concepts, Basic Statistical Operations, and Set Operations and II: Probabilistic UQ Methods with introduction to non-Probabilistic Methods.
Cross-listed: (Same as Aerospace Engineering 504 and Mechanical Engineering 504.)
SEC. 001 CRN 33064
TEXT: None
TIME: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:20- 11:20 Online
PROF: Jacqueline Johnson
Carbon is the basis of life; as such biomedical engineering students have the ability to study this element along with associated biological applications. Diamond-like carbon has potential as a coating for orthopedic implants. Nano-crystalline diamond can be used as a biosensor. Carbon nanotubes have applications in pharmacy and medicine due to their large surface area. Carbon is a suitable coating for magnetic nanoparticles, which can be used for hyperthermia and magnetic resonance imaging. In summary, the ability of carbon to enhance medical diagnostics and treatment is wide-ranging and not fully exploited. Students will learn current applications of carbon in medicine and be able to project future uses once this course is completed.
SEC. 002 CRN 28688 (Same as AE 002 CRN 28686 & ME 004 CRN 35483)
TEXT: TBA
TIME: Monday & Wednesday 8:45- 10:00 Online
PROF: Kivanc Ekici
Finite difference and finite volume techniques for solving compressible and incompressible fluid flow problems. Classification of partial differential equations and their discrete approximations. Explicit and Implicit techniques for solving unsteady Euler and Navier-Stokes equations including finite volume and finite difference formulations. Formulation of boundary conditions, artificial viscosity and multigrid acceleration. Stability analysis and convergence. Grid generation.
Cross-listed: (Same as Aerospace Engineering 518; Biomedical Engineering 518.)
SEC. 002 CRN 33260
TEXT: TBD
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 1:30 – 2:45 Online
PROF: Sara Hanrahan
Develop an understanding of cell-cell interactions and the role of the extracellular matrix in the structure and function of normal and pathological tissues. Topics include the harvesting of stem cells from specific tissues, the use of artificial and natural scaffolds in three-dimensional tissue culture, and the role of maintaining the stem cell state in culture.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 503, 511, 521.
SEC. 002 CRN 36874
TEXT: TBA
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 7:10- 8:25 Online
PROF: Sara Hanrahan
An engineering approach to systems-level functions of the human nervous system as well as the current and emerging neurotechnologies to restore neural functions lost by disease or injury. Ethical considerations and clinical application challenges including relevant regulatory (FDA) guidelines and chronic viability of promising technologies.
Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both Biomedical Engineering 483 and 583.
SEC. 001 CRN 26717
TEXT: TBA
TIME: TBA
PROF: Jackie Johnson
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Comment(s): Enrollment is limited to students in the non-thesis option.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
SEC. 011 CRN 25805 Johnson
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
SEC. 002 CRN 28552
TEXT: TBD
TIME: TBD
PROF: Jeffrey Reinbolt
Intensive, individualized experience in reviewing literature, evaluating experimental or theoretical methods, planning a research project, and presenting research project plans orally and in writing.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: Maximum 6 hours. May be repeated once.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate. PhD students only.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
Mechanical Engineering
SEC.
001 CRN 21580 Acharya
021 CRN 21600 Gragston
022 CRN 21601 Johnson
023 CRN 21602 Kreth
024 CRN 21603 Moeller
025 CRN 21604 Palies
026 CRN 21605 Schmisseur
034 CRN 25526 Zhao
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
SEC. 002 CRN 25081 Moeller
Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses university facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
SEC. 005 CRN 36872 (Same as AE 504 001 CRN 36867 & BME 504 003 CRN 36869)
TEXT: None
TIME: Monday & Wednesday 11:55 – 1:10 E-113
PROF: Ragini Acharya
Provides a foundational knowledge of uncertainty and propagation, quantification methodologies. It consists of 2 modules: I: Probability Concepts, Basic Statistical Operations, and Set Operations and II: Probabilistic UQ Methods with introduction to non-Probabilistic Methods.
Cross-listed: (Same as Biomedical Engineering 504 and Aerospace Engineering 504.)
SEC. 003 CRN 36875
TEXT: TBD
TIME: Monday & Wednesday 10:20- 11:35 E-110
PROF: Damiano Baccarella
Models and equations for fluid motion, the general energy equation, and transport properties. Exact, approximate, and boundary layer solutions for laminar flow heat transfer problems. Heat transfer in internal and external forced and buoyancy driven flows. Application of similarity concepts and analogies to convection heat transfer.
Recommended Background: Undergraduate heat transfer course.
SEC. 004 CRN 35483 (Same as AE 002 CRN 28686 & BME 002 CRN 28688)
TEXT: TBA
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 8:45- 10:00 E-110
PROF: Kivanc Ekici
Finite difference and finite volume techniques for solving compressible and incompressible fluid flow problems. Classification of partial differential equations and their discrete approximations. Explicit and Implicit techniques for solving unsteady Euler and Navier-Stokes equations including finite volume and finite difference formulations. Formulation of boundary conditions, artificial viscosity and multigrid acceleration. Stability analysis and convergence. Grid generation.
Cross-listed: (Same as Aerospace Engineering 518; Biomedical Engineering 518.)
Recommended Background: Fluid mechanics, differential equations, and compressible flows.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
SEC. 001 CRN 21618
TEXT: Introduction to Physical Gas Dynamics; Walter G. Vincenti and Charles H. Kruger; Krieger Publishing Company; 2nd Edition, 1975, 1986, 2002 reprint; ISBN 0882753096
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 10:20- 11:35 E-111
PROF: Peng Zhao
The objective of this course is to develop a mastery of thermodynamics from the microscopic perspective. This course will cover the kinetic theory of gases, statistical mechanics, elementary quantum mechanics, the determination of thermodynamic properties from molecular structure, and the Boltzmann equation. Advanced thermodynamic topics will also be included, such as chemical and phase equilibrium, and non-equilibrium phenomena in aero-thermo-chemical applications.
Recommended Background: Undergraduate thermodynamics.
SEC. 002 CRN 37097 (Same as AE 526 001 CRN 36832)
TEXT: Stabilization and Dynamic of Premixed Swirling Flames; Paul Palies; Elsevier Academic Press; 1st Edition; ISBN 978-0-12-819996-1
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 10:20 – 11:35 E-113
PROF: Paul Palies
Focuses on combustion dynamics and unsteady combustion process in gas turbine engines for commercial aviation. The goal is to describe the fundamentals of combustion processes at work in these propulsion systems including turbulent combustion and combustion instability. A major emphasis is on flame stabilization and combustion dynamics. Flame stabilization includes non-reacting flow processes and chemical reactions complexities associated to the flame front which are described. Combustion dynamics include phenomenon such as flashback, combustion oscillation, and blowoff. Elements of analytical, computational modeling and experimental measurements in the field are introduced and discussed. The operation and principles of gas turbines engines are also described. Finally, the perspective for research and development are outlined and include clean propulsion, sustainable aviation fuel, premixed combustion, and hydrogen combustion. Some of the materials presented in this course are also relevant to other combustion and propulsion systems (fighter aircraft and rocket engines) and will be discussed too.
Cross-listed: (Same as Aerospace Engineering 526.)
Recommended Background: Mechanical Engineering 525 – Combustion and Chemically Reacting Flows I.
SEC. 001 CRN 38204 (Same as AE 528 001 CRN 38202)
TEXT: Applied Partial Differential Equations; 5th Edition; Haberman, Richard; Pearson Modern Classic; ISBN 978-0-13-499543-4
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 8:45- 10:00 E-111
PROF: Monty Smith
Mathematical and numerical solutions to classic problems in partial differential equations and their physical interpretation. Topics to be covered include: the heat equation, separation of variables methods, Fourier series, vibrating strings and membranes, the wave equation, Sturm-Liouville eigenvalue and eigenfunction problems, and introduction to finite difference methods.
Cross-listed: (Same as Aerospace Engineering 528.)
SEC. 001 CRN 38201
TEXT: Elements of Propulsion: Gas Turbines and Rockets; Jack D. Mattingly and Keith M. Boyer; 2nd Ed.-2016; AIAA Education Series; ISBN 978-1-62410-371-1
TIME: Monday & Wednesday 10:20- 11:35 E-111
PROF: Milt Davis
This course will provide an in-depth analysis of rotating component performance for compressors and turbines. Compressor and turbine analysis will include: the Euler turbomachinery equation, velocity triangles, degree of reaction, blade performance and efficiency, and stage loading. Axial and centrifugal turbomachines will be analyzed. This course will further examine non-rotating turbine engine components, inlets, nozzles and combustors/augmentors. The course will emphasize the underlying theory and the use of numerical simulations as tools for use in analyzing gas turbine engine/component performance. Only for Independent Study, Special Topics or Advanced Topics. Please submit supporting documents with form.
SEC.
002 CRN 21626 Acharya
003 CRN 25514 Gragston
005 CRN 25515 Johnson
006 CRN 25516 Kreth
007 CRN 25517 Moeller
008 CRN 25518 Palies
009 CRN 25519 Schmisseur
010 CRN 25520 Zhao
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Comment(s): Enrollment limited to students in problems option.
Registration Permission: Consent of advisor.
SEC. 002 CRN 26621 (Same as AE 599 001 CRN 23969)
TEXT: None
TIME: Monday & Wednesday 3:05- 4:20 E-113
PROF: Ragini Acharya
“Hypersonics” is a general term used to describe flight at speeds greater than Mach 5 (or five times the sound speed). The technologies associated with hypersonic flight have been investigated for many decades and applications of hypersonic systems currently include ballistic missiles, re-entry vehicles, launch vehicles, and interceptor missiles. There is currently a resurgence in interest in new hypersonic applications for weapon applications, reusable aircraft, and reusable space launchers. With a view towards the history of Hypersonics and developing worldwide trends, this course provides a survey of hypersonic technologies, systems and applications while addressing the underlying fundamental physics, analysis approaches, and design methodologies.
SEC.
015 CRN 21645 Acharya
016 CRN 21646 Gragston
018 CRN 21648 Johnson
019 CRN 21649 Kreth
027 CRN 21657 Moeller
028 CRN 21658 Palies
029 CRN 25522 Schmisseur
030 CRN 25523 Zhao
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
SEC. 002 CRN 28553
TEXT: TBD
TIME: TBD
PROF: Jeffrey Reinbolt
Methods of planning and conducting original research and proposal writing.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: Maximum 6 hours. May be repeated once.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – doctoral student.
Registration Permission: Departmental approval.