Course Descriptions
Undergraduate
Undergraduate/Available for Graduate Credit
Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate
Graduate Only
Undergraduate
ESGR 2141. Engineering Mechanics I. (3) Prerequisite: PHYS
2221. Corequisite: MATH 1142. The first course of a two-semester
sequence introducing the principles of particle and rigid body
mechanics with engineering applications. Force systems and resultants.
The equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Friction. Properties
of areas and volumes. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)
ESGR 2142. Engineering Mechanics II. (3) Prerequisite:
ESGR 2141. Corequisite: MATH 1142. The kinematics and kinetics
of particles. Work-energy and impulse-momentum principles and conservation
laws. Introduction to the dynamics of systems of particles and
of rigid bodies. Energy and momentum methods. (Fall, Spring,
Summer) (Evenings)
ESGR 2143. Statics and Strength of Materials. (3) Prerequisite:
PHYS 2221. Corequisite: MATH 1142. Force systems, resultants and
equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Introduction to the
engineering theory of deformable solids with applications. (Spring,
Summer) (Evenings)
ESGR 3090. Special Topics in Engineering Science, Mechanics
and Materials. (1-4) Prerequisite: consent of the department.
The course builds upon and synthesizes knowledge gained from the
engineering science, mathematics and physical science stem of
the core curriculum. Specific topics teach engineering analysis,
synthesis and design and provide an opportunity for students to
investigate an area of specialization. May be repeated for credit.
(On demand)
ESGR 3131. Introduction to Electronic Materials. (3) Prerequisite:
PHYS 2231, with a grade of C or better. Electronic materials
and devices with examples from crystalline and amorphous semiconductors,
junction and MOS devices, thermoelectrics, lasers and super-conductors.
Introduction to the quantum mechanics of electrons in solids,
electronatom interactions and energy band model, providing a basis
for rationalizing a wide variety of electronic properties. (Fall)
ESGR 3141. Introduction to Solid Mechanics. (3) Prerequisites:
ESGR 2141 and MATH 2141. Engineering theory of deformable solids
and applications. Stress and deformation resulting from axial,
torsion, and bending loads. Shear and moment diagrams, Mohr's
circle for stress and strain, and buckling of columns. (Fall,
Spring, Summer) (Evenings)
ESGR 3890. Individualized Study. (1-3) Prerequisite: consent
of the department. Supervised individual study with an area of
particular interest to a student which is beyond the scope of
the courses. May be repeated for credit. (On demand)
ESGR 3990. Undergraduate Research. (1-4) Prerequisite: consent
of the department. Independent study of a theoretical and/or experimental
problem in a specialized area of engineering science, mechanics
and materials. Students pursue an area or problem in more depth
than possible in other courses. Topics for investigation may originate
from the student or the faculty member supervising the study.
May be repeated for credit. (On demand)
ESGR 4131. Solid State Transformations. (3) (3G) Prerequisite:
MEGR 3161, with a grade of C or better. Thermodynamics,
morphology and kinetics of solid state transformations. Diffusion
and absolute reaction rate theory; crystallographic nature of
phase transformations; nucleation and growth processes; precipitation
and oxidation reactions. (Alternate years)
ESGR 4134. Solid State Electronics. (3) (3G) Prerequisite:
EEGR 3121 or ESGR 3131 or PHYS 2241, each with a grade of C
or better, or consent of instructor. Electron theories of solids.
Quantum mechanical foundations. Free electron and band models.
Electron transport processes in metallic and nonmetallic conduction;
diffusion and drift phenomena. Theory of semiconductors. (Spring)
ESGR 4162. Materials Production and Process. (3) (3G) Prerequisites:
MEGR 3161, with a grade of C or better, and consent of
instructor. Applications of thermodynamics and chemistry to extractive
process metallurgy. Fundamental principles of materials forming
operations. Casting, mechanical working and joining methods. (Alternate
years)
ESGR 4165. Introduction to Nondestructive Evaluation Methods.
(3) (3G) Prerequisite: MEGR 3161, with a grade of C
or better. Nondestructive evaluation principles and techniques,
including liquid penetrants, magnetic particle, acoustic emission,
ultrasound, radiography and eddy currents. (Alternate years)
Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate
ESGR 5090. Special Topics. (1-6) (1-6G) Directed study of
current topics of special interest. May be repeated for credit.
(On demand)
ESGR 5102. Introduction to Continua. (3) (3G) Prerequisites:
MEGR 3111, EEGR 3121, ESGR 3141 and MEGR 3114 or consent of instructor.
A unified treatment of those topics which are common to all continua.
Stress, deformation and velocity fields, constitutive equations
and field equations. Representative applications in solid, fluid
and electromagnetic continua, including interaction problems.
(On demand)
ESGR 5114. Energy Conversion II. (3) (3G) Prerequisites:
MEGR 3112 and 4111. Study of conversion of heat into power. Thermoelectric,
magnetohydrodynamic engines, thermionic converters, solar and
fuel cells. (Alternate years)
ESGR 5132. Quantum and Parametric Electronics. (3) (3G)
Prerequisite: EEGR 3122 or PHYS 3131 or consent of instructor.
Quantum mechanics; spin energy levels; elementary masers, optical
resonance; traveling wave tubes; backward wave oscillators. (Alternate
years)
ESGR 5161. Atomic Processes in Solids. (3) (3G) Prerequisite:
ESGR 4131 or consent of department. Processes dependent on large-
and small-scale atomic motions leading to changes in material
structures and properties. Theories of diffusion controlled and
diffusionless transformations. Modern concepts in structure and
property control. (On demand)
ESGR 5164. Diffraction and Spectroscopic Studies of Matter.
(3) (3G) Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing and consent
of instructor. Atomic arrangements in crystalline and non-crystalline
forms of matter. Symmetry properties of crystals. Treatment of
diffraction theory and experimental methods. X-ray diffraction
and spectroscopic analysis of matter. (Alternate years)
ESGR 5892. Individualized Study and Projects. (1-6) (1-6G)
Individual investigation and exposition of results. May be repeated
for credit. (On demand)
ESGR 6090. Special Topics. (1-6G) Directed study of current
topics of special interest. May be repeated for credit. (On
demand)
ESGR 6101. Transport Processes. (3G) Prerequisite: consent
of instructor. Unified field theory approach to the fluid transport
of momentum, energy, mass and electrical charge. Statistical theories
of turbulence and molecular transport. Multiphase systems, chemically
reacting flows, ionized fluids, separation processes. (On demand)
ESGR 6102. Separation Processes. (3G) Prerequisite: consent
of instructor. Theory of stagewise and continuous separation processes.
Applications include distillation, extraction, absorption and
thermal diffusion. (On demand)
ESGR 6103. Chemical Reaction Engineering. (3G) Prerequisite:
consent of instructor. Theory and design of batch and flow chemical
reactors. (On demand)
ESGR 6104. Nuclear Reactor Theory. (3G) Prerequisite: consent
of instructor. Neutron transport theory applied to the engineering
design of nuclear reactors. Generation, diffusion and slowing
down of neutrons. Nuclear ballistics and collision phenomena.
Reactor kinetics and thermodynamics. Homogenous and heterogenous
reactors. (On demand)
ESGR 6166. Deformation and Fracture of Materials. (3G)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Macroscopic and microscopic
aspects of elastic and plastic deformation and fracture; applications
of dislocation theory to an interpretation and control of mechanical
properties; temperature, strain rate and texture effects. (On
demand)
ESGR 6892. Individualized Study and Projects. (1-6G) Individual
investigation and exposition of results. May be repeated for credit.
(On demand)
ESGR 6991. Graduate Thesis Research. (1-6G) Individual investigation
culminating in the preparation and presentation of a thesis. May
be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)
ESGR 7999. Graduate Residence. (0) Required of all master's
students not enrolled in other graduate courses who are working
on or defending theses/projects and/or are scheduled for comprehensive
examinations. (Fall, Spring)
Undergraduate/Available for Graduate Credit
Additional work required for graduate credit.
The 5000-level courses are first-year graduate courses although
some advanced seniors may enroll with permission of the department.
Graduate Only
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