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| ET 605 Materials for Emerging Technologies - 3.00 credits |
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| The course starts with a basic review of materials including bonding forces,crystal structure and imperfections. General properties of metals, ceramics and polymers are presented. Focus shifts to .technologies - photo and fuel cells in the energy industry. Topic include: the chemical process that converts fuel to electricity directly, light energy that converts to electrical energy, band model for optical materials, and materials for the optical and electronic industries. |
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| ET 610 Networks for Industrial Environments - 3.00 credits |
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| An in-depth review of high-performance wired and wireless networks for industrial control, communications, and computing. The emphasis is on understanding current and newly emerging network architectures, protocols and technologies from the point of view of performance, reliability, and cost. Industry standard modeling and simulation tools are also reviewed. |
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| ET 615 Rapid Prototyping and Product Design - 3.00 credits |
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| This course will introduce concepts and methods for rapid prototyping. Upon completion, the student will have surveyed the numerous implementations of rapid prototyping, including their technical basis, and unified principles common to almost all rapid prototyping technologies. Students will have examined representative case studies, and will understand the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches, and the basis for selecting a particular rapid prototyping technology for a specific application. |
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| ET 619 Programmable Devices and Systems - 3.00 credits |
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| A review of programmable devices and systems for industrial and embedded applications. Field-Programmable Gate Arrays, microcontrollers, and Programmable Logic Controllers are compared with respect to suitability, performance, and cost in industrial and embedded environments. Industry standard modeling and development tools will be introduced and used to predict performance and reliability. |
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| ET 620 Microsystems and Microfabrication - 3.00 credits |
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| Microsystems and microfabrication covers the principles of design, structure, and operation, as well as fabrication technologies for microsystems including microelectronics, sensors, MEMS, micro-optics, and microtluidics (lab-on-a-chip). |
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| ET 725 Sensors and Measurement Systems - 3.00 credits |
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| This course provides a foundation in sensors and measurement systems including data acquisition for quality control. It covers general concepts, measuring devices, and the manipulation, transmission and recording of data. In addition, it features expanded coverage of sensors, and the use of computer tools in measurement & data acquisition for quality control. Measurement techniques related to micro- and nano-technologies are also discussed, reflecting the growing importance of these technologies. Specific coverage of MATLAB, SIMULINK, and the LABVIEW package are taught in the course. |
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| ET 732 Modem Energy Conversion Technologies - 3.00 credits |
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| This course introduces new energy conversion technologies, with an emphasis on solid-state devices, distributed systems with storage, and alternative energy sources including solar, waste heat, wind, biomass, and hydrogen. Conventional electric power generation technology and systems will be reviewed. Energy conversion thermodynamics and economics will be covered. Solid-state energy conversion devices including solar cells, thermoelectrics, thermionics, thermophotovoltaics and light-emitting diodes, as well as solid-state refrigerators, will be described and analyzed. Electrochemical and electromechanical energy conversion and storage technology (e.g., batteries, fuel cells, fly wheels) and associated electric power systems will be surveyed. The course will also include the impact and prospects for nanotechnology in energy technologies. |
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| PRST 503 Ethics for Professionals - 3.00 credits |
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| This course will focus on the application of ethical principles to organizational systems and decision-making. Emphasis will be placed on how ethical principles affect and are applied to policy-making, leadership behavior, systems of communication, technology use, and systems of organization. |
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| PRST 504 Research Methods & Statistics - 3.00 credits |
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| This course presents a systematic approach to managerial methods of conducting organizational research and analysis. Students will undergo the managerial research process of specifying the problem; translating the problem into specific research questions; designing the data collection and methodology; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; and reporting research results and recommendations. |
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| PRST 512 Computing for Professionals - 3.00 credits |
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| Uses Microsoft Office business application software and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to challenge and support students in their efforts to sharpen and integrate their computer, critical-thinking, problem-solving, data analysis, and reporting skills to achieve competency that addresses the demand for information technology proficiency in the new economy. |
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| ET 635 Engineering Quality Methods - 3.00 credits |
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| Six Sigma concepts and methods are covered with emphasis on its framework, statistical tools and practical implementations. Students will gain a working knowledge of Six Sigma approaches and techniques for applications to both manufacturing and services. |
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| ET 675 Reliability Engineering - 3.00 credits |
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| This course will introduce the foundations and applications of reliability engineering including basic probability models for component and system failure, with emphasis on practical applications. |
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| ET 730 Lean Manufacturing Principles - 3.00 credits |
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| Lean is a generic process management philosophy, developed initially for manufacturing and derived mainly from the Toyota Production System (TPS), Just-in-Time (lIT) operations theory, and earlier sources dating from the work of Taylor, Ford, and others on work methods, mass production, and automation. Lean is an integral part of today's modem manufacturing enterprises. This course will introduce and generate a working understanding of Lean concepts, methods, and capabilities. Illustrative case studies will be included. |
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| ET 755 Sustainable and Green Manufacturing - 3.00 credits |
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| This course covers environmental considerations in engineering product and process design, reduction of environmental impact by design, recycling, material selection, demanufacturing and remanufacturing and trade-offs. |
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| PROJ 501 Intro to Project Management - 3.00 credits |
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| This course will prepare students to manage scheduling, supply management, project team recruiting, resource allocation, time/cost tradeoffs, risk assessment, task coordination, team-building, progress monitoring, and post-project assessment through a comprehensive overview of project management. Case studies are used to illustrate the principles and tools of project management as a process. |
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| ET 775 Master’s Project/ Thesis in ET - 3.00 credits |
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| Involves the study and investigation of a research or development topic in the area of the student’s interest. Requires the topic and solution to be reported in a thesis under the direction of a faculty advisor. Can be repeated for credit. |
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