Fall Certificate Courses by Department

Fall Semester — Aug 24 - Dec 18, 2020

Management for Sustainable Business Graduate Certificate

  • Econ 6641 – Advanced Foundations of Sustainability (LEC 3.0)
    This interdisciplinary course is designed as an introduction to sustainability in commerce. It examines the concept of environmental, social, and economic issues in an organizational context. Principles, processes, and practices of sustainability will be explored. Project or written case study required.

Geoanalytics and Geointelligence Graduate Certificate

  • GEOPHYS 5261 Computational Geophysics (LEC 3.0)
    Scientific programming in a UNIX/Linux environment, with emphasis on solving geophysical problems such as linear and nonlinear inversion, spectral analysis, seismicity, seismic wave attenuation, shear-wave splitting, and seismic tomography. Prerequisite: Geophys 3210.

  • PET ENG 4111 Fundamental Digital Applications In Petroleum Engineering (LEC 3.0)
    Applications of Windows-based Visual Basic solutions to engineering problems including selected topics in fluid flow, PVT behavior, matrices in engineering solutions, translating curves to computer solutions, predictor-corrector material balance solutions, and graphical display of results. Prerequisite: Junior Standing.

Geological Hazards Graduate Certificate

  • GEO ENG 5441 Engineering Geology and Geotechnics (LEC 3.0)
    Study of procedures and techniques used to evaluate geologic factors for site selection and the design of engineered structures. Prerequisite: Geo Eng 3175.

  • GEO ENG 5471 Rock Engineering (LEC 3.0)
    Data requirements for design; engineering properties of rock; characterization of fractures and rock masses; stereonet analysis of discontinuities; graphic analysis of failure; ground stress distribution; tunnel construction methods; ground support principles; selection of tunneling equipment; and specifications for underground construction. Prerequisite: Geo Eng 3175.

Military Geological Engineering Graduate Certificate

 Space Resources Graduate Certificate

 

Subsurface Water Resources Graduate Certificate

  • GEOLOGY 4411 Hydrogeology (LEC 3.0)
    This course discusses geologic aspects of major surface and subsurface hydrologic systems of North America. Chemical and physical relationships between groundwater and fractures, faults, karst, subsurface pressures, mineral deposits plus both contaminant and hydrocarbon migration are discussed. Prerequisites: Geo Eng 1150 or Geology 1110, Geology 3620 recommended.

  • GEO ENG 5331 Subsurface Hydrology (LEC 3.0)
    Introduction to the theory and engineering concepts of the movement of subsurface fluids. Hydraulic characteristics of earth materials, aquifer characterization, and flow prediction. Engineering problems related to subsurface fluids. Prerequisites: Geo Eng 1150 or equivalent, Math 1215

  • GEO ENG 5332 Fundamentals of Groundwater Hydrology (LEC 3.0)
    Focus on fundamental analysis and survey of groundwater hydrology with emphasis on practical geo-environmental and subsurface hydrology issues of interest to working professionals. Topics will include general hydrology, surface and subsurface intercconnection, basic groundwater flow and well test analysis, and a brief intro to contaminant transport.

  • GEO ENG 5443 Subsurface Exploration
    Lectures and field and laboratory exercises in the use of geologic and geophysical techniques for evaluation of subsurface geology and resources. Prerequisite: Geo Eng 1150.

Geoenvironmental Science and Engineering Graduate Certificate (on-campus only)

  • Geology 4411 Hydrogeology (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)
    This course discusses geologic aspects of major surface and subsurface hydrologic systems of North America. Chemical and physical relationships between groundwater and fractures, faults, karst, subsurface pressures, mineral deposits plus both contaminant and hydrocarbon migration are discussed. Prerequisites: Geo Eng 1150 or Geology 1110, Geology 3620 recommended.

  • Geo Eng 5331 Subsurface Hydrology (LEC 3.0)
    Introduction to the theory and engineering concepts of the movement of subsurface fluids. Hydraulic characteristics of earth materials, aquifer characterization, and flow prediction. Engineering problems related to subsurface fluids. Prerequisites: Geo Eng 1150 or equivalent, Math 1215.

  • Geo Eng 5332 Fundamentals of Groundwater Hydrology (LEC 3.0)
    Focus on fundamental analysis and survey of groundwater hydrology with emphasis on practical geo-environmental and subsurface hydrology issues of interest to working professionals. Topics will include general hydrology, surface and subsurface intercconnection, basic groundwater flow and well test analysis, and a brief intro to contaminant transport.

  • Geology 4451 Aqueous Geochemistry (LEC 3.0)
    Studies of the interaction of water with minerals and organic materials at low temperatures; including processes affecting the migration of elements (alteration, precipitation, and adsorption), the influence of geochemical processes on water composition, weathering, soil formation, and pollution. Field trip fee required. Prerequisite: Geology 3410.

Geophysics Graduate Certificate

  • GEOPHYS 4231 Seismic Interpretation (LEC 3.0)
    An introduction to 2-D/3-D seismic structural interpretation, stratigraphic interpretation, reservoir identification and evaluation, and horizon and formation attributes. The students are expected to master interactive 2-D/3-D seismic interpretation software packages that are routinely used in the petroleum industry. Prerequisites: Math 1208 or Math 1214; Geology 1110 or Geo Eng 1150.

  • GEOPHYS 5211 Seismic Stratigraphy (LEC 3.0)
    A study of the seismic expression of depositional models. Reflection patterns and reflection amplitudes are interpreted to determine bed thicknesses, fluid content, depositional environment, and lithology. Special data acquisition and processing techniques are examined. Prerequisites: Geophys 4521, Geology 3310, 3620.
  • GEOPHYS 5261 Computational Geophysics (LEC 3.0)
    Scientific programming in a UNIX/Linux environment, with emphasis on solving geophysical problems such as linear and nonlinear inversion, spectral analysis, seismicity, seismic wave attenuation, shear-wave splitting, and seismic tomography. Prerequisite: Geophys 3210.

  • GEOPHYS 5736 Geophysical Field Methods (LEC 3.0)
    Imaging of selected subsurface features and engineering structures using various geophysical tools. Special emphasis is placed on ground penetrating radar and surface wave techniques. One field trip at student expense required. Prerequisite: Junior level standing or higher. (Co-listed with Geo Eng 5736).

 

Petroleum Systems Graduate Certificate

  • GEO ENG 5441 Engineering Geology And Geotechnics (LEC 3.0)
    Study of procedures and techniques used to evaluate geologic factors for site selection and the design of engineered structures. Prerequisite: Geo Eng 3175.

CAD/CAM & Rapid Product Realization Graduate Certificate

  • MECH ENG 5757 / ENG MGT 5515  Integrated Product And Process Design (LEC 3.0)Emphasize design policies of concurrent engineering and teamwork, and documenting of design process knowledge. Integration of product realization activities covering important aspects of a product life cycle such as "customer" needs analysis, concept generation, concept selection, product modeling, process development, and end of product life options. Prerequisites: Junior or above standing. (Co-listed with ENG MGT 5515).

  • MECH ENG 5763 Computer Aided Design: Theory and Practice (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)
    Lectures cover the fundamentals of computer-aided design with emphasis on geometric modeling of curves, surfaces and solids, CAD/CAM data exchange, and computer graphics. In the lab session, students practice with commercial CAD/CAM systems including NX and SolidWorks to gain practical experience. Prerequisites: Comp Sci 1570 or Comp Sci 1970 or Comp Sci 1971 or Comp Sci 1972; Mech Eng 2761; Math 2222; at least Junior standing.

Manufacturing Systems Graduate Certificate

  • MECH ENG 5757 / ENG MGT 5515  Integrated Product And Process Design (LEC 3.0)
    Emphasize design policies of concurrent engineering and teamwork, and documenting of design process knowledge. Integration of product realization activities covering important aspects of a product life cycle such as "customer" needs analysis, concept generation, concept selection, product modeling, process development, and end of product life options. Prerequisites: Junior or above standing. (Co-listed with ENG MGT 5515).

  • MECH ENG 5763 Computer Aided Design: Theory and Practice (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)
    Lectures cover the fundamentals of computer-aided design with emphasis on geometric modeling of curves, surfaces and solids, CAD/CAM data exchange, and computer graphics. In the lab session, students practice with commercial CAD/CAM systems including NX and SolidWorks to gain practical experience. Prerequisites: Comp Sci 1570 or Comp Sci 1970 or Comp Sci 1971 or Comp Sci 1972; Mech Eng 2761; Math 2222; at least Junior standing.

  • ENG MGT 5710 Six Sigma (LEC 3.0)
    This course is an introduction to the principles of implementing the Six Sigma philosophy and methodology. Topics include tools and methods including process flow diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, failure mode and effects analysis, gage R&R, capability studies, design of experiments and strategy for organizing six sigma techniques in industry. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

  • ENG MGT 6611 Lean Systems (LEC 3.0)
    Lean Systems embodies a total enterprise philosophy built on removing waste. Concepts such as flow, just-in-time, lead times, inventory turns, standardized work, pull system, value streams, quick changeover, workplace organization, and visual controls are discussed to improve system performance. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

 

Advanced Engineering Materials Graduate Certificate

  • CER ENG 5230 Glass Science And Engineering (LEC 3.0)
    The development, manufacturing methods, applications, and properties of flat, fiber, container, chemical, and special purpose glasses. Composition/property relationships for glasses and nucleation-crystallization processes for glass-ceramics are also covered. Prerequisite: "C" or better grade in Cer Eng 2120.

  • CER ENG 5310 Advanced Ceramic Processing (LEC 3.0)
    Materials, processing and design of microelectronic ceramics are covered. Introduction to devices, triaxial ceramics, high aluminas, tape fabrication, metallizations, thick film processing and glass-to-metal seals. Prerequisites: Cer Eng 3210 & 3325.

  • MET ENG 5150 Introduction to Metal Additive Manufacturing (LEC 3.0)
    Metal and alloys associated with Additive Manufacturing (AM). Issues with powders and wires as starting materials, safety, solidification mechanisms and development of microstructure and defects, AM part performance, and mechanical properties. Current alloys being utilized and future materials being developed. Prerequisite: Met Eng 2110.

Iron and Steel Metallurgy Graduate Certificate

  • MET ENG 5450 Advanced Steelmaking (LEC 3.0))
    This course is designed to provide students with an enhanced understanding of the chemistry and physics of ironmaking, steelmaking and casting, to apply these concepts to a wide range of problems in modern steelmaking and casting operations, and to perform advanced design and operational calculations associated with refining and continuous casting processes. 

Materials for Extreme Environments Graduate Certificate

  • MET ENG 5810 Principles Of Engineering Materials (LEC 3.0)
    Examination of engineering materials with emphasis on selection and application of materials in industry. Particular attention is given to properties and applications of materials in extreme temperature and chemical environments. A discipline specific design project is required. (Not a technical elective for undergraduate metallurgy or ceramic majors) (Co-listed with Aero Eng 3877, Chem Eng 5300, Physics 4523, Cer Eng 5810).

  • MS&E 5220 Advanced Phase Equilibria (LEC 3.0) 
    Advanced aspects of unary, binary and ternary organic, phase equilibria. Includes practical examples of the applications of phase diagrams to solve engineering problems.

  • MET ENG 5170 Nuclear Materials I (LEC 3.0)
    Fundamentals of materials selection for components in nuclear applications. Design and fabrication of UO2 fuel; reactor fuel element performance; mechanical properties of UO2; radiation damage and effects, including computer modeling; corrosion of materials in nuclear reactor systems. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 2210; Nuc Eng 3205; Nuc Eng 3223; Met Eng 2110.(Co-listed with Nuc Eng 4241).

Composite Materials and Structures Graduate Certificate

Control Systems Graduate Certificate

  • MECH ENG 5481 Mechanical And Aerospace Control Systems (LEC 3.0)
    AERO ENG 5481 Mechanical and Aerospace Control Systems (LEC 3.0)
    Synthesis of mechanical and aerospace systems to perform specific control functions. Response and stability are studied. Singular value analysis for stability margins is introduced. Prerequisite: Mech Eng 4479 or Aero Eng 3361. (Co-listed)

  • ELEC ENG 6300 Linear Control Systems (LEC 3.0)
    Review of linear algebra, state variable formulations, solutions of state equations; controllability and observability; multivariable systems, matrix-fraction decompositions; design of state and output feedback controllers and observers; introduction to calculus of variations; linear quadratic regulators. Prerequisite: Elec Eng 3320. 

 

Energy Conversion and Transport Graduate Certificate

 

Engineering Mechanics Graduate Certificate

 

Manufacturing Automation Graduate Certificate

  • MECH ENG 5481 Mechanical And Aerospace Control Systems (LEC 3.0)
    AERO ENG 5481 Mechanical and Aerospace Control Systems (LEC 3.0)
    Synthesis of mechanical and aerospace systems to perform specific control functions. Response and stability are studied. Singular value analysis for stability margins is introduced. Prerequisite: Mech Eng 4479 or Aero Eng 3361. (Co-listed)

  • MECH ENG 5653 Computer Numerical Control of Manufacturing Processes 
    (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)
    Fundamental theory and application of computer numerical controlled machine tools from the viewpoint of design principles, machine structural elements, control systems, and programming. Projects include manual and computer assisted part programming and machining. Prerequisites: Preceded or accompanied by Mech Eng 3653.

  • MECH ENG 5763 Computer Aided Design: Theory and Practice (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)
    Lectures cover the fundamentals of computer-aided design with emphasis on geometric modeling of curves, surfaces and solids, CAD/CAM data exchange, and computer graphics. In the lab session, students practice with commercial CAD/CAM systems including NX and SolidWorks to gain practical experience. Prerequisites: Comp Sci 1570 or Comp Sci 1970 or Comp Sci 1971 or Comp Sci 1972; Mech Eng 2761; Math 2222; at least Junior standing.

  • ELEC ENG 5340 Advanced PLC (LEC 2.0 and LAB 1.0)
    Advanced programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, function block, structured text, function chart, sequencer. Factory communications, system simulation, human-machine interface (HMI) programming. Advanced PID control. Network security and reliability. Class-wide project. Prerequisite: Elec Eng 3340.     

Applied Workplace Psychology Graduate Certificate

  • Psych 5020 Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology (LEC 3.0)

    Review of the most recent theoretical and applied research in advanced personnel and organizational psychology. Topics will include personnel selection, training and performance appraisal, job attitudes, motivation, work groups and teams, leadership, organizational culture, and organizational development. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.

  • PSYCH 5210 Advanced Research Methods (LEC 3.0)
    Research methods and techniques, with an emphasis on conducting psychological research in organizational settings. Topics discussed include: ethics, reliability and validity in measurement and application, proper uses of experimental, quasi-experimental, and survey methodologies, as well as advanced methodologies IRT, SEM, HLM, and Meta-Analyses. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Statistical Methods in Psychology Graduate Certificate

  • PSYCH 5202 Applied Psychological Data Analysis (LEC 3.0)
    This course will focus on those statistical methods most useful for advanced research in psychology. We will learn to use R, a powerful, open-source statistical programming platform, and work through examples with psychological data sets including such techniques as correlation, ANOVAs, regression, and chi-squared. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Computational Intelligence Graduate Certificate

  • SYS ENG 5211 Computational Intelligence (LEC 3.0)
    Introduction to Computational Intelligence (CI), Biological and Artificial Neuron, Neural Networks, Evolutionary Computing, Swarm Intelligence, Artificial Immune Systems, Fuzzy Systems, and Hybrid Systems. CI application case studies covered include digital systems, control, power systems, forecasting, and time-series predictions. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. (Co-listed with Elec Eng 5810 and Comp Eng 5310).

  • SYS ENG 6213 Deep Learning and Advanced Neural Networks (LEC 3.0)
    Use of deep learning and advance neural networks in the design of cyber physical complex adaptive systems. Machine learning basics, deep feed forward networks, regularization for deep learning, optimization for training deep models, convolutional networks, recurrent and recursive nets, practical , vision and natural language processing applications. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

Cyber Physical Systems Graduate Certificate (Network Centric Systems)

  • SYS ENG 5323 Wireless Networks (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
    Introduction to wireless communications and networking. Topics include transmission fundamentals, wireless channel, coding techniques and error control, satellite and cellular networks, cordless systems, mobile IP and management, multiple access techniques and wireless protocols, wireless LAN, IEEE 802.11, and adhoc and sensor networks. Prerequisites: Hardware competency, Elec Eng 3420 or Comp Eng 3150 and graduate standing. (Co-listed with Comp Eng 5430 and Elec Eng 5430).

 

Financial Engineering Graduate Certificate

  • ENG MGT 5212 Intelligent Investing (LEC 3.0)
    An overview of the essential elements of intelligent investing. Coverage includes stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, stock screening, fundamental and technical analysis, valuation, market and industry analysis, macroeconomic indicators, investing strategies, and portfolio construction. Prerequisites: Senior or Graduate Standing.

  • ENG MGT 6211 Advanced Financial Management (LEC 3.0)
    Principles of financial organization and management in the technological enterprise; demands for funds; internal and external supply of funds; budgetary control; reserve and dividends policy. Emphasizes systems approach and problems of engineering design and automation as they influence financial decisions. Prerequisite: Eng Mgt 1210 or 5210.

  • ENG MGT 6213 Financial Engineering (LEC 3.0)
    An introduction to financial engineering, with an emphasis on financial derivatives, including the future markets, the pricing of forwards and futures, forward rate agreements, interest and exchange rate futures, swaps, the options markets, option strategies, the binomial and Black-Scholes models for option valuation, the option Greeks, and volatility smiles. Prerequisites: Eng Mgt 1210 or 5210. (Co-listed with Sys Eng 6613).

 

Model Based Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate

  • SYS ENG 6239 Smart Engineering System Design (LEC 3.0)
    Covers the tools, techniques and methods used in developing Flexible Intelligent Learning Architectures for system of systems (SoS) and cyber physical systems (CPS) through evolutionary approach. Meta-architecture generation algorithms, SoS and CPS architecture evaluation methods, executable architectures, many meta-architecture objectives trade. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.

  • SYS ENG 6542 Model Based Systems Engineering (LEC 3.0)
    Provides the student with understanding of the use of models to represent systems and validate system architectures. The student will gain proficiency in using a systems modeling language and shifting systems engineering from a document centric to a model centric paradigm. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing. (Co-listed with COMP SCI 6102).

  • SYS ENG 6412 Mathematical Programming (LEC 3.0)
    Linear optimization and its engineering applications; problem modeling, search-based optimization, the simplex method for solving linear problems, multi-objective optimization, discrete dynamic programming. Applications of optimization in the fields such as transportation, project management, manufacturing and facility location will be discussed. Prerequisites: One of the following: Stat 3113, Stat 3115, or Stat 3117; Math 3108. (Co-listed with Math 6665 and Eng Mgt 6412).

 

Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate

  • SYS ENG 5101 System Engineering and Analysis (LEC 3.0)
    The concepts of Systems Engineering are introduced through a project. Students work in virtual teams. The topics covered are architecture development, basic system architectural design techniques, functional decomposition, design and technical review objectives, and initial specifications. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.

  • SYS ENG 6102 Information Based Design (LEC 3.0) 
    This course is an introduction to the use of common data analytical methods and analysis for the purpose of decision making during the design phase of engineering system development. Through the introduction to such analytical methodologies, the systems engineering tool belt is made more effective as it is the foundation to decision analysis. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.

  • SYS ENG 6103 Systems Life Cycle Costing (LEC 3.0) - not offered Fall 2021. Substitute ENG MGT 5210 (see description below)
    Methods of economic evaluation for engineering projects involving complex systems. Economic impacts on choosing system alternatives, life cycle costing, economic decisions involving risk and uncertainty, and engineering cost estimation for projects in government, defense, and commercial industries. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.

  • ENG MGT 5210 Economic Decision Analysis (LEC 3.0)
    (Substitute for SysEng 6103 for Fall semester only )
    Comprehensive treatment of engineering economy including effects of taxation and inflation; sensitivity analysis; decisions with risk and uncertainty; decision trees and expected value, normally includes solutions on personal computer and student problem report. Prerequisite: Graduate students without previous course in engineering economy because of partial overlap.)

  • SYS ENG 6104 Systems Architecting (LEC 3.0)
    Tools and concepts of architecting complex engineering systems. Ambiguity in Systems Architecting and Fuzzy Systems; Search as an Architecting Process; Architecting Heuristics; Systems Scoping and Attribute Selection; Assessing Architectures; Systems Aggregation, Partitioning; Systems Behavior Generation; System Science and Thinking, Cyber Physical Systems. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.

 

Technical Communication Certificate

TCH COM 5560 Web-Based Communication (LEC 3.0)
Covers such topics as advanced writing and editing for the web; the creation of rhetorically effective websites; the use of blogs, wikis, and other web genres to communicate technical information. Prerequisites: One semester of college composition or technical writing, or graduate standing.
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