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Registration Announcement Spring 2026

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The University reserves the right to revise any information listed in this timetable of classes.

Past Registration Announcements

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411 B. H Goethert Parkway
Tullahoma, TN 37388

Ph: (931) 393-7228
Email: admit@utsi.edu

Aerospace Engineering

SEC.                
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 23960
TEXT: Viscous Fluid Flow; Frank M. White; McGraw Hill; ISBN 0072402318
TIME: Monday & Wednesday 3:05 – 4:20 E-111
PROF: Dr. 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: Monday & Wednesday 8:45-10:00 E-113
  • PROF: Dr. 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                 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:  Tuesday & Thursday    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 39985
TEXT: TBA
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 1:30- 2:45 E-113
PROF: Dr. Trevor Moeller

Introductory course covering nuclear thermal propulsion and nuclear electric propulsion. The primary focus is on propulsion aspects of nuclear thermal rockets. Topics covered include: rocket engine fundamentals, nuclear rocket engine cycles, thermal fluid aspects of nuclear rockets, materials for nuclear rockets, and an introduction to interplanetary mission analysis. Nuclear electric propulsion will be introduced, leaving in-depth coverage of electric propulsion to AE566 Electric Propulsion.
Recommended Background: AE 581 Rocket Propulsion I is recommended, but not required.

SEC.               
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.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

SEC. 005 CRN 25163 (Same as BME 005 CRN 25957 & ME 015 CRN 28672)
TEXT: None
TIME: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 10:30-11:20 Fully Online
PROF: Dr. Jackie Johnson

Interaction of x-rays with matter.
The production and physics of synchrotron and X-ray Free Electron Laser radiation.
X-ray optics, beamlines, and instrumentation.
X-ray diffraction and scattering
UV and x-ray spectroscopies
X-ray imaging (mainly tomography and lens less imaging/ ptychography).
Phasing techniques in macromolecular crystallography.
General user proposal system.

SEC. 024 CRN 31844 (Same as ME 599 030 CRN 33099)
TEXT: TBA
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 3:05-4:20 E-113
PROF: Dr. Delower Hossain

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

SEC.               
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: TBA
TIME: TBA
PROF: Dr. Kivanc Ekici

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. 002 CRN 37859 (Same as ME 002 CRN 37860)
TEXT: TBA
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 10:20-11:35 E-110
PROF: Devina Sanjaya

Modern approximation theory for Euler and Navier-Stokes conservation systems, compressible flow, hyperbolic forms, boundary conditions. Weak forms, extremization, finite element/finite volume/flux vector discrete implementations, a priori error estimates, accuracy, convergence, stability. Numerical linear algebra, approximate factorization, sparse matrix methods. Dissipation, Fourier spectral analysis, smooth and non-smooth solutions.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 518.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
Cross-listed: (See Mechanical Engineering 655.)

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. 002 CRN 33260
TEXT: TBA
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 1:30 – 2:45 Online
PROF: Dr. 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: Dr. 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 24061 (Same as CBE 001 CRN 28525, CE 001 CRN 28526, ECE 001 CRN 28527, ENVE 001 CRN 28664, IE 003 CRN 31827, ME 001 CRN 21620, MSE 001 CRN 21538, NE 001 CRN 28665)
TEXT: Advanced Linear Algebra for Engineers with MATLAB; Sohail A. Dianat and Eli S. Saber; CRC Press; Latest Edition; ISBN 9781420095234
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 8:45-10:00 E-111
PROF: Dr. Monty Smith

Methods of linear algebra with application to engineering problems. Systems of linear equations: matrix-vector notation, solutions to linear equations, matrix determinants, matrix inversion, Cramer’s rule, LU matrix decomposition. Vector spaces: spanning sets, vector characteristics polynomials, model matrices, singular value decomposition. The Cayley-Hamilton theorem: matrix polynomials, functions of matrices, solutions to systems of differential and difference equations. Optimization: least-squares and weighted least-squares methods.

SEC. 004 CRN 25903 (Same as AE 005 CRN 25163 & ME 015 CRN 28672)
TEXT: None
TIME: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 10:30-11:20 Fully Online
PROF: Dr. Jackie Johnson

Interaction of x-rays with matter.
The production and physics of synchrotron and X-ray Free Electron Laser radiation.
X-ray optics, beamlines, and instrumentation.
X-ray diffraction and scattering
UV and x-ray spectroscopies
X-ray imaging (mainly tomography and lens less imaging/ ptychography).
Phasing techniques in macromolecular crystallography.
General user proposal system.

SEC.                011      CRN  25805                 Johnson

Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

SEC. 001 CRN 36834
TEXT: NA
TIME: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 2:00-2:50 Fully Online
PROF: Dr. Jackie Johnson

Current artificial organs include heart, liver, kidney, lung, pancreas, skin, bladder, auditory brainstem, bionic contact lens, cochlear implant, and retinal implant. We will study a different organ each week with one student being the lead discussant after I have given an introduction of any required foundational information needed. Suitable prerequisites: BME 486- Cell and Tissue- Biomaterials Interaction or BME 530- Thin film enhancement of biomedical devices.

Mechanical Engineering

SEC.               
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. 003 CRN 36875
TEXT: TBA
TIME: Monday & Wednesday 10:20-11:35 E-110
PROF: Feng Zhang

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. 001 CRN 21620 (Same as BME 001 CRN 24061CBE 001 CRN 28525, CE 001 CRN 28526, ECE 001 CRN 28527, ENVE 001 CRN 28664, IE 003 CRN 31827, MSE 001 CRN 21538, NE001 CRN 28665)
TEXT: Advanced Linear Algebra for Engineers with MATLAB; Sohail A. Dianat and Eli S. Saber; CRC Press; Latest Edition; ISBN 9781420095234
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 8:45-10:00 E-111
PROF: Dr. Monty Smith

Methods of linear algebra with application to engineering problems. Systems of linear equations: matrix-vector notation, solutions to linear equations, matrix determinants, matrix inversion, Cramer’s rule, LU matrix decomposition. Vector spaces: spanning sets, vector characteristics polynomials, model matrices, singular value decomposition. The Cayley-Hamilton theorem: matrix polynomials, functions of matrices, solutions to systems of differential and difference equations. Optimization: least-squares and weighted least-squares methods.

SEC. 002 CRN 33422 

TEXT:  TBA

TIME:  Tuesday & Thursday 8:45- 10:00 Online

PROF:  Dr. Dustin Gilmer

Fundamentals of additive manufacturing processes within the context of traditional manufacturing life cycle including the basics of product design, processing mechanics and materials science to highlight the advantages of additive manufacturing.

Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both 469 and 569.

Recommended Background: Computer-aided design, materials science.

Registration Permission: Consent of Instructor.

SEC.               
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. 015 CRN 28672 (Same as AE 005 CRN 25163, BME 005 CRN 25957)
TEXT: None
TIME: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 10:30-11:20 Fully Online
PROF: Dr. Jackie Johnson

Interaction of x-rays with matter.
The production and physics of synchrotron and X-ray Free Electron Laser radiation.
X-ray optics, beamlines, and instrumentation.
X-ray diffraction and scattering
UV and x-ray spectroscopies
X-ray imaging (mainly tomography and lens less imaging/ ptychography).
Phasing techniques in macromolecular crystallography.
General user proposal system.

SEC. 013 CRN 27651
TEXT: Battery Management Systems, Volume I, Battery Modeling; Gregory L. Plett; Artech House;
Edition 1; ISBN 9781630810238
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 10:20-11:35 E-111
PROF: Dr. Peng Zhao

SEC. 024 CRN 31844 (Same as AE 599 024 CRN 31844)
TEXT: TBA
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 3:05-4:20 E-113
PROF: Dr. Delower Hossain

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

SEC.               

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: TBA
TIME: TBA
PROF: Dr. Kivanc Ekici

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.

SEC. 002 CRN 37860 (Same as AE 002 CRN 37859)
TEXT: TBA
TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 10:20-11:35 E-110
PROF: Devina Sanjaya

Modern approximation theory for Euler and Navier-Stokes conservation systems, compressible flow, hyperbolic forms, boundary conditions. Weak forms, extremization, finite element/finite volume/flux vector discrete implementations, a priori error estimates, accuracy, convergence, stability. Numerical linear algebra, approximate factorization, sparse matrix methods. Dissipation, Fourier spectral analysis, smooth and non-smooth solutions.
Cross-listed: (Same as Aerospace Engineering 655.)

(DE) Prerequisite(s): 518.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.