| BME 1 |
- I can define the discipline of Biomedical Engineering.
- I can describe the scope of research in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
- I can complete a problem based design project of interest.
- I can perform a literature search.
- I can present sketches or graphics and explain design objectives, principles and expectations.
- I can discuss difficulties, feasibility, time required for completion and any possible ethical questions.
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| BME 110A |
- I can describe the continuum hypothesis.
- I can describe Newton's Laws of motion qualitatively and quantitatively.
- I can express physical laws using index notation.
- I can use free-body diagrams to analyze the distribution of forces in a structure.
- I can solve equilibrium problems using resultant forces and moments.
- I can define stress, principal stress, stress deviator, stress boundary conditions and Cauchy's relation.
- I can describe the equation of equilibrium and use it to solve various problems.
- I can define strain, rotations, and spin tensor.
- I can describe the constitutive relation of solid, fluid and gas.
- I can describe the conversion laws: mass, momentum and energy.
- I can non-dimensionalize the Navier-Stokes equation.
- I can define Reynolds Number.
- I can solve the problem of flow between two parallel channels.
- I can solve the problem of flow in a tube (Poiseuille's equation).
- I can use knowledge of continuum mechanics to formulate and solve various other problems of solids and fluids (Homework and design projects).
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| BME 110B |
- I can describe the structure of various biological systems including bone, connective tissue, muscle, vessels, etc.
- I can describe the function of various biological systems.
- I can describe the constitutive relation of biological tissues.
- I can use knowledge of continuum mechanics to formulate and solve various biological problems (Homework and design projects).
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| BME 111 |
- I will have the ability to use knowledge of different materials properties to select appropriate class of materials.
- I will have the ability to design an implant material, component, or process to meet desired needs.
- I will have the ability to identify, formulate, and solve materials selection and surface engineering problems, and particularly identify materials properties, apply fundamental analytical tools, and predict performance.
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| BME 120 |
- I understand relevant anatomies of thenervous and musculoskeletal systems.
- I can apply engineering models and mathematics to understand human physiology.
- I can design devices for enhancing human function.
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| BME 121 |
- I can describe and identify basic anatomical features of the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems.
- I can describe both qualitatively and quantitatively the fundamental physiological functions of the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems.
- I can perform fundamental mass balances as applied to physiological systems, and solve the resulting first order differential equations.
- I can apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems together with basic engineering principles to design solutions to current medical problems.
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| BME 130 |
- I can understand the nature of common biomedical signals.
- I can apply the essential techniques for analyzing analog and digital signals.
- I can analyze linear time-invariant systems.
- I have developed computer skills in using MATLAB for signal analyses and system modeling.
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| BME 135 |
- I can define the discipline of bio-photonics/photomedicine.
- I can describe the research of various faculty at the Beckman Laser Institute in the Department of Biomedical engineering and the BLI.
- I can assess the knowledge learned in the following sub-disciplines: Optical Instrumentation; Light Properties; Optical Coherence Tomography; Diffuse Reflectance; Photochemistry; Photodynamic Therapy; Laser Scissors; Laser Tweezers; Multiphoton Microscopy; Lasers in Gynecology, Cancer, Dermatology, Veterinary Medicine, and Dentistry.
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| BME 136 |
- I have gained knowledge of the fundamentals of optics and how basic principles are used to design and optimize optical instruments used in medical diagnostics.
- I understand geometrical optics and its role in the design of microscopy instruments.
- I understand understand wave optics and its role in the design of instrumentation for optical coherence tomography.
- I understand basics of light-matter interactions and its role in spectroscopy instruments.
- I can explain principles of diffuse optics and its role in the development of photon migration and photothermal techniques for subsurface tissue imaging.
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| BME 137 |
- I can identify and describe in qualitative terms of the x-ray generation, x-ray-tissue interaction, x-ray detections, and x-ray imaging formation
- I can describe the principle of the CT and the imaging reconstruction methods involved.
- I can describe in qualitative terms the principle of ultrasound imaging.
- I can describe the principle of PET and SPECT.
- I can describe the principle of the magnetic resonance imaging.
- I can identify and describe the imaging contrast, imaging resolution, and signal to noise ratio involved in biomedical imaging.
- I can identify and describe the complementary nature of various imaging.
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| BME 140 |
- I can analyze DC and AC circuits that consist of resistors and capacitors.
- I can design and construct low pass, high pass, and band pass filters.
- I can design and construct an amplifier with operational amplifier.
- I can use electrical measurement instruments such as multimeter, function generator, oscilloscope, and Labview ELVIS stations to acquire measurement data.
- I describe the origin and characteristics of bioelectrical signals, including resting potential and action potential.
- I understand heart electrical circuit and ECG signal.
- I understand the design and construction of ECG instrument.
- I understand the safety issues involved in bioelectrical measurement and medical instrumentation.
- I can measure and analyze ECG signals.
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| BME 146 |
- I understand the principles of operation of essential instruments in biotechnology that can be miniaturized.
- I can develop the techniques for designing, fabricating, and evaluating miniaturized biotechnology instruments.
- I can apply the fundamental principles of molecular based sensing, gene chips, microfluidics, and self assembly of biological.
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| BME 150 |
- I can define cell, organ and organ system transport and biomedical engineering principles.
- I can develop a quantitative understanding of transport phenomena in biological systems.
- I can apply simple engineering principles to analyze and predict cellular and super-cellular processes.
- I can describe and analyze elements of engineering 'design' utilized in biological systems.
- I can develop rational hypotheses to improve on biological designs.
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| BME 160 |
- I can read, discuss, and critique recent publications from the tissue engineering literature.
- I can choose (and tailor as needed) a biomaterial scaffold suitable for use in a specific engineered tissue application.
- I can provide a theoretical design for an effective tissue engineering strategy as a potential solution to a specific disease or condition.
- I can prepare a mock grant proposal that resembles an NIH or an NSF format.
- I can summarize (both written and orally) the importance of the extracellular matrix, cell signaling, biomechanics, biocompatibility, mass transport,vascularization in the successful development of engineered tissues.
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| BME 170 |
- I can design and perform experiments involving biological tissues.
- I understand and describe the approval process involved in animal protocol.
- I understand and describe the approval process involved in human subject studies.
- I can collect, analyze and interpret data collected.
- I can write comprehensive experimental reports.
- I can work in a team environment to perform experiments and solve bioengineering problems.
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| BME 180A |
- I can demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills in a project team environment.
- I can list and define the various steps in bringing a biomedical product from concept to marekt
- I can identify and assess challenged in each of the steps.
- I can apply engineering principles and practices to meet the challenges.
- I am able to establish initial contacts with major local BME companies.
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| BME 180B |
- I understand biomedical engineering problems and their solutions.
- I have gained leadership and teamwork skills.
- I can develop biomedical products from concept to market.
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| BME 50A |
- I can calculate the mass or lenght of single molecules of DNA or protein.
- I can solve first order linear differential equations and use the solution to model the exponential growth process.
- I can provide a mathematical, microscopic definition of temperature.
- I can provide a mathematical, microscopic definition of diffusion.
- I can use the free energy of a reaction to predict whether or not it will occur.
- I can describe the amino acid components of a protein.
- I can classify amino acids into negatively charged, positively charged, or neutral.
- I can predict protein secondary structure based upon amino acid sequence for alpha helix and beta sheet structures.
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| BME 50B |
- I can calculate the diffusion of molecules within a membrane.
- I can calculate how much energy it takes to pump substances across a membrane.
- I can describe the structure and function of mitochondria.
- I can predict where a protein will localize, based up a signal sequence.
- I can interpret data to determine the length of the cell cycle.
- I can interpret a genetic pedigree and calculate the probability of inheriting a trait.
- I can calculate the steady state of a protein concentration, based upon a synthesis rate and degradation rate.
- I can define and describe apoptosis, the process of cell death.
- I can calculate the expected onset age of a disease caused by the accumulation of somatic mutations.
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| CBEMS 104 |
- I have introductory knowledge of the anatomy of pulmonary and cardiovascular systems.
- I have introductory knowledge of physiological function to pulmonary and cardiovascular systems
- I have knowledge of mass and energy balances as applied to physiological systems.
- I have introductory knowledge of engineering design principles as applied to physiological systems.
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| CBEMS 106 |
- I can apply basic mass and energy balance calculations to the analysis of environmental problems.
- I can describe how chemical concepts of stoichiometry, enthalpy, and chemical equilibria influence the environmental fate and transport of chemical contaminants.
- I can apply basic kinetic theory to environmental problems such as contaminant decay, human population growth.
- I can describe basic concepts in risk analysis, and the use of dose-response curves for evaluating the potential danger posed by specific chemical contaminants.
- I can describe the hydrologic cycle, and how chemical contaminants affect the quality of surface waters, ground water, and the coastal ocean.
- I can describe basic water quality control technology, such as water and wastewater treatment systems, and the basic legal framework (e.g., the Safe Drinking Water Act) within which the technology is implemented.
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| CBEMS 110 |
- I can relate species' concentrations and describe rates of reaction in terms of conversion.
- I can design and analyze isothermal batch reactors and flow (CSTR, PFR, PBR) reactors.
- I can analyze systems of multiple reactions.
- I can derive rate laws from reaction mechanisms.
- I can use mass and energy balances in the design of non-isothermal flow reactors.
- I can analyze surface reaction processes and design catalytic (heterogeneous) reactors.
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| CBEMS 112 |
- I understand general concepts in microbiology, biochemistry, and recombinant DNA technology.
- I can analyze metabolic stoichiometry, energetics, and regulation in the cell.
- I can analyze enzyme kinetics and the kinetics of growth and product formation.
- I can design and analyze bioreactors (batch, CSTR, fedbatch).
- I understand various operations for the separation and recovery of biological products.
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| CBEMS 116 |
- I can explain how biochemistry, genetics, and biology of microorganisms contribute to applications in engineered and natural systems.
- I can conduct both physical and microbiological analyses of water.
- I can propose and perform a field study to investigate water quality in natural systems.
- I can analyze and present the results of a field study.
- I can recommend strategies to improve water quality based on the field study.
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| CBEMS 120B |
- I understand the principles of conduction, convection, radiation.
- I can analyze combined modes of heat transfer in composite systems.
- I can design a shell and tube heat exchanger.
- I understand the principles of diffusion and convnective mass transfer.
- I can analyze mass transfer with chemical reactions.
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| CBEMS 124 |
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| CBEMS 126 |
- I understand the electronic and vibrational molecular transitions of bio-molecules that govern optical absorption properties of biological tissues.
- I understand the material properties that govern the optical scattering within biological tissues.
- I understand the principles that govern radiative transport in absorbing and scattering tissues.
- I understand the principles governing laser-induced thermal processes in tissue.
- I can determine the magnitude of thermo-elastic stresses generated by pulsed laser irradiation.
- I can determine if thermal or mechanical confinement is established in a pulsed laser application.
- I understand the layout of a Jablonski diagram and the radiative and non-radiative processes that it depticts.
- I have been exposed to the processes that govern residual thermal injury and material removal in laser ablation processes.
- I have been exposed to the governing principles of optical coherence and multi-photon microscopy techniques.
- I am familiar with the capabilities of highly focused laser beams for cellular microsurgery and micromanipulation.
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| CBEMS 130 |
- I can apply chemical engineering fundamentals such as material and energy balances to the design of equilibrium staged separation processes.
- I can design and analyze flash, binary, and multicomponent column distillation.
- I can design and analyze absorption, stripping, and extraction processes.
- I am able to select appropriate separation technologies.
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| CBEMS 132 |
- I can apply chemical engineering fundamentals such as material and energy balance, thermodynamics to design separation processes specific to biologically produced products.
- I can select and design separation processes to isolate, recover and purify valuable products produced from biological processes.
- I can design and analyze filtration processes, centrifugation processes, cell disruption processes, extraction processes, adsorption processes, chromatographic separation processes, preciptation and crystallization processes, ultrafiltration processes, electrophoresis processes.
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| CBEMS 134 |
- I can use knowledge of advanced calculus and the maximum principles to design and analyze batch, continuous flow, and fed batch reactors.
- I can design biological reactors with cell recycle streams.
- I can apply the reactor optimization principles for the design of bioreactors for industrially important biological products, primary and secondary products.
- I can apply the reactor optimization principles for biological treatment of wastewater.
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| CBEMS 135 |
- I can write mass and energy balances.
- I can derive a process transfer function by writing balance equations.
- I am familiar with the experimental procedures to develop a process transfer function.
- I am familiar with the frequency response technique.
- I can construct a block diagram for feedback control system.
- I can check stability of process control system.
- I am familiar with the controller tuning procedure of Ziegler-Nichols and Cohen & Coons.
- I can develop advanced control systems, including cascade, feedforward feeback, and radio control.
- I can tune various control loops.
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| CBEMS 140A |
- I can collect and analyze experimental data and its relationship to theoretical principles relating to:
(a) Fluid flow though pipes, pipe fittings and pipe networks
(b) Motion of particles in fluids
(c) Mixing of fluid-particle suspensions
(d) Thermal diffusion and contact resistance in solid conductors and insulators
(e) Mass diffusion of gases and liquids
(f) Rate limited processes such as aeration of a liquid.
- I can conduct laboratory experiments safely.
- I can prepare and deliver effective oral presentations that summarize my experimental findings and analysis.
- I can prepare written lab reports that clearly communicate my experimental results, analysis, and relationship to theory.
- I can develop skills in handling basic engineering machinery and measurement devices.
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| CBEMS 140B |
- I can combine elements of theory and practice.
- I can plan and conduct lab experiments.
- I can present the experimental results in writing and in oral presentation.
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| CBEMS 145 |
- I can perform economic analysis, process synthesis, shortcut and computer-aided design methods.
- I can optimize a chemical process.
- I can account for risk and safety and environmental aspect of a design.
- I can design a process using computer tools.
- I can write a report.
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| CBEMS 154 |
- I can apply knowledge of mathematics, sciences, and engineering to topics related to the synthesis and properties of polymers.
- I have the ability to communicate effectively.
- I have the ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four primary elements of Materials Science and Engineering (structure, properties, processing and performance) to solve problems related to materials selection and design.
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| CBEMS 155 |
- I can apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to concepts and analyses dealing with elasticity, plasticity, failure and the role of the microstructure in influencing the mechanical behavior.
- I can apply background in chemistry and science and fundamentals in Mathematics and engineering in: (a) preparing metallographic specimens for microstructural analysis following mechanical testing, (b) calculating work hardening coefficient and demonstrating the necking condition, (c) calculating strain rate sensitivity, (d) establishing the relationship between grain size and stress at low and high temperatures, (e) understanding the general correlations between microstructure mechanical behavior, (d) evaluating parameters influencing impact behavior, (f) evaluating creep characteristics including stress exponent and activation energy in a metal and an alloy, (g) analyzing data on superplasticity, and (h) applying statistical considerations to obtain plots and analyze data.
- I can design and conduct experiments and analyze and interpert data apporiately in the selection and design of advanced material sytems.
- I can select material to meet desired needs in terms of strength, weight, and cost.
- I can function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- I can identify, formulate and solve engineering problems related to mechanical behavior and to failure by yielding.
- I understand the professional and ethical responsibility related to the selection of a material whose mechanical properties would meet certain design requirements and to performing tests and reporting results.
- I can write reports and make presentations regarding the results of my work on mechanical behavior.
- I understand that materials are continually evolving requiring continuing education to learn about advances in mechanical behavior.
- I understand contemporary issues related to mechanical behavior of materials.
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| CBEMS 157 |
- I can use knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve problems.
- I can design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as cost, safety, manufacturability.
- I can identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, and particularly to conceptualize objectives and constraints, identify governing principles, apply fundamental analytical tools, and predict performance.
- I understand basic composite materials design concepts along with professional and ethical responsibilities when selecting the composite most suitable for a given application using data on materials properties.
- I understand about the impact of developing composite materials that can solve existing engineering problems in a global and societal context.
- I understand that composite materials, like other advanced materials, are continually being evolved requiring continuing education to stay abreast of new developments.
- I have the ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four primary elements of Materials Science and Engineering (structure, properties, processing and performance) to solve problems related to composite materials selection and design.
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| CBEMS 158 |
- I can apply science (basic and advanced), mathematics, and engineering fundamentals in the context of ceramic materials.
- I can identify, formulate, and solve problems in ceramics using experimental, statistical and computational techniques, and modern analytical equipment essential for engineering practicec (such as scanning electrotn microscopy, DSC/TGA, mechanical testing).
- I can recognize the need for life-long learning.
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| CBEMS 159 |
- I can apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering dealing with stress and strain analysis, elasticity, and plasticity, deformation equations.
- I can select and form materials to meet specific requirements within realistic constraints such cost, safety, and manufacturability.
- I can solve, identify, and formulate engineering problems related to metal forming.
- I understand ethical responsiblity related to forming and manufacturing process.
- I understand the importance of continuing education in the area of materials forming and manufacturing.
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| CBEMS 160 |
- I can apply science (basic and advanced), mathematics, and engineering fundamentals in the context of materials science, engineering to understanding synthesis and properties of materials.
- I can design and conduct experiments in materials science as well as analyze and interpret data.
- I can function on multi-disciplinary teams, with students from Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering.
- I can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing as evidenced by written reports, memos, and oral presentations.
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| CBEMS 162 |
- I can apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
- I can design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data
- I can process and select a material to meet desired needs.
- I can function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- I can identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems using techniques, and modern engineering tools essential for engineering practice.
- I understand professional and ethical responsibility.
- I can communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- I recognize the need for life-long learning.
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| CBEMS 163 |
- I can design software, interface connections, and procedures to incorporate the use of computers in experimental research activities.
- I can perform data analysis that includes sampling techniques, noise reduction, regression analysis, numerical methods, graphics.
- I can evaluate what laboratory automation schemes are worth pursuing and what the potential benefits are.
- I can function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- I can formulate and solve materials and engineering problems both individually and in groups using computer techniques.
- I can communicate effectively (writing and presenting projects).
- I can recognize the need for life-long learning.
- I understand contemporary issues relevant to the application of computer techniques to materials research.
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| CBEMS 164 |
- I understand and operate a scanning electron microscope, one of the most sophisticated techniques in high tech material characterization, correctly and efficiently.
- I can prepare various types of SEM specimens for microstructural research and microchemical analysis.
- I can design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data, and to relate the results with other material's properties.
- I can function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- I understand my professional and ethical responsibilities with regard to preparing materials for microstructural observations, reporting observations, and making conclusions.
- I understand that materials are continually evolving requiring continuing education to learn about advances in examining their microstructures.
- I understand contemporary issues related to characterization of microstructures of materials using scanning electron microscopy.
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| CBEMS 165 |
- I can identify, formulate, and solve materials science engineering problems using experimental, statistical and computational techniques, and modern engineering tools essential for engineering practice.
- I can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing regarding scientific and engineering principles included in topics related to phase transformations.
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| CBEMS 166 |
- I understand the synthesis and assembly of nanoscale structures based on top-down and bottom-up approaches.
- I understand the physical property characterization of nanostructures.
- I understand the application of nanostructures in creating new electronic, magnetic, and optical devices.
- I understand about the impact of the emerging field of nanostructured materials on existing engineering problems in a global and societal context.
- I understand that technology is continually evolving requiring continuing education to learn about advances in their structures and properties.
- I understand contemporary issues related to nanoscale structures.
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| CBEMS 167 |
- I understand and analyze process flows for electronic assemblies along with materials and process trade-offs.
- I understand economic analysis of the entire electronics life cycle.
- I understand key aspects of life cycle analysis from raw materials to disposal.
- I can assess the ecological impact, including public health, of engineering and materials decisions.
- I understand the various implications of public policy, both current and pending, on engineering and economic decisions.
- I understand professional and ethical responsibility.
- I understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
- I recognize the need for life-long learning.
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| CBEMS 170 |
- I have an ability to process and select a material to meet desired needs within realisitc constraint such as economics, environmental, social, and ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
- I have an ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
- I have an ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four primary elements of Materials Science and Engineering (structure, properties, processing and performance) to solve problems related to materials selection and design.
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| CBEMS 172 |
- I can apply knowledge by mathematics and science to current electronics manufacturing processes.
- I can learn cross disciplinary problem solving skills relevant to electronics manufacturing and apply computer basic skills for analyzing basic electronic thermal and process problems.
- I understand professional and ethical responsibility when selecting materials and processes for electronics.
- I can recognize the need for life-long learning.
- I understand that progress and advances in electronics manufacturing processes requires the continuation of education and learning.
- I can apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four primary elements of Materials Science and Engineering (structure, properties, processing and performance) to solve problems related to the selection and manufacturing of photonics and microelectronics.
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| CBEMS 174 |
- I understand the microelectronics and photonics components manufacturing process.
- I understand professional and ethical responsibility.
- I understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
- I recognize the need for life-long learning.
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| CBEMS 175 |
- I understand the impact of failure on the perception of engineering systems in a global and societal context.
- I can identify, formulate, and determine the root cause of a material failure in an engineering system using experimental, statistical and computational techniques, and modern engineering tool essential for engineering practice.
- I can assess whether breaches of ethics and/or professional codes occurred including those associated with materials manufacture and selection.
- I can redesign failed components and/or engineering methods and protocols to avoid similar failures in the future.
- I understand professional and ethical responsibility and its relationship with society and the materials profession.
- I can recognize the need for life-long learning and the importance of continuing education in the area of life assessment and failure investigation.
- I can function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- I can communicate effectively, both orally and writing.
- I understand contemporary issues influencing the society and the materials profession.
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| CBEMS 180 |
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| CBEMS 189A |
- I can apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
- I can design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.
- I can process and select a material to meet desired needs.
- I can function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- I can identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems using techniques, and modern engineering tools essential for engineering practice.
- I understand professional and ethical responsibility.
- I can communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- I understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
- I recognize the need for life-long learning.
- I can apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four primary elements of Materials Science and Engineering (structure, properties, processing and performance) to solve problems related to materials selection and design.
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| CBEMS 189B |
- I can apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
- I can design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.
- I can process and select a material to meet desired needs.
- I can function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- I can identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems using techniques, and modern engineering tools essential for engineering practice.
- I understand professional and ethical responsibility.
- I can communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- I understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
- I recognize the need for life-long learning.
- I can apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four primary elements of Materials Science and Engineering (structure, properties, processing and performance) to solve problems related to materials selection and design.
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| CBEMS 189C |
- I can apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
- I can design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.
- I can process and select a material to meet desired needs.
- I can function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- I can identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems using techniques, and modern engineering tools essential for engineering practice.
- I understand professional and ethical responsibility.
- I can communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- I understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
- I recognize the need for life-long learning.
- I can apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four primary elements of Materials Science and Engineering (structure, properties, processing and performance) to solve problems related to materials selection and design.
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| CBEMS 40A |
- I can draw and fully label a flowchart for a written process description, choose a convenient basis, perform degrees-of-freedom analysis, and calculate the required process variables for the overall system.
- I can use component mole balances, the extent of reaction methodology, and atomic species balances to solve material balance problems with reactions.
- I can calculate the feed rate of air for a combustion reaction, given the fuel composition and percent excess air.
- I can apply the ideal gas law to determine any of the four quantities: a) temperature, b) pressure, c) mole number, or d) volume, when the other three are given.
- I can estimate the vapor pressure of pure, non-aqueous substances at a specified temperature, or the boiling point at a specified pressure, using: a) the Antoine equation, b) the Cox chart, or c) the Clausius-Clapeyron equation.
- I can estimate the vapor pressure of pure water at a specified temperature, or the boiling point at a specified pressure, using the steam tables.
- I solve problems on both closed and open systems without reactions that require the use of energy balances.
- I solve energy balance problems that involve reactions using the standard heats of reaction, formation and combustion.
- I can recognize the need for life-long learning in order to remain effective as a scientist or engineer.
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| CBEMS 40B |
- I understand the terminology associated with engineering thermodynamics.
- I can reiterate the first and second laws of thermmodynamics, and understand the practical implications of these laws in engineering design.
- I understand the concepts of heat, work and energy conversion, and can calculate heat and work quantities for industrial processes.
- I can calculate the properties of ideal and real mixtures based on thermodynamic principles.
- I can determine changes in the properties of gases, fluids and solids undergoing changes in temperature and volume.
- I can explain the underlying principles of phase equilibrium in two-component and multi-component systems.
- I can understand processes involving power production, refrigeration, and liquifaction, and be able to calculate relevant effieciencies for these processes.
- I can apply, mass, energy and entropy to flow processes.
- I can understand the professional and ethical consequences of system design choices based on thermodynamic principles, and understand the impact of engineering solutions from a global and societal standpoint.
- I can communicate effectively in writing regarding principles of the thermodynamic aspects of engineering design.
- I am knowledgeable in mathematics, science and engineering, and apply that knowledge to problems involving thermodynamics.
- I can function on multi-disciplinary teams in the conduct of engineering design and scientific exploration.
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| CBEMS 50L |
- I can prepare metallographic specimens for microstructural analysis.
- I can identify, microstructurally and behaviorally, the effects of cold working, recrystallization and grain growth.
- I can calculate the effect of flaw size on the mechanical properties of brittle materials.
- I can conduct tension tests, compression tests, impact tests and three point bend tests with the latest industrial equipment.
- I understand the general correlations between microstrucutre (grain size, dislocation density, etc.), mechanical behavior, and electrical behavior of materials.
- I can design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret data appropriately in the selection and design of advanced material systems.
- I can function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- I understand and deal with issues of professional and ethical responsiblity in performing tests and reporting results.
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| CSE 112 |
- I can design basic biploar juntion transistors.
- I can design basic MOS transistors.
- I can design baisc single-stage amplifiers.
- I can design basic invertors
- I can understand basic CMOS circuit for logic stages.
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| CSE 120A |
- I can describe the characteristics of discrete-time signal and systems.
- I can analyze discrete-time linear time-invariant (DTLTI) systems using time-domain techniques.
- I can analyze DTLTI systems using z-transforms.
- I can analyze DT signals and systems using discrete-time Fourier transforms (DTFT), discrete Fourier transforms (DFT), and fast Fourier transform (FFT)
- I can describe simple applications of the above techniques to digital signal processing and digital communications.
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| CSE 132 |
- I have a working knowledge of computer systems, their basic organization and components.
- I have a working knowledge of the inner-working of computers, their evolution and trade-offs affecting their performance.
- I have experience with the design process in the context of a computer hardware.
- I have the capability to analyze the performance of computer systems and their limitations.
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| CSE 135A |
- I am able to characterize sampled systems in time and frequency domain.
- I am able to apply z-transform, DTFT, DFT and DWT to analyze and design DSP systems.
- I am able to design basic FIR digital filters.
- I am able to design basic IIR digital filters (using the bilinear transformation).
- I am able to use DSP tools such as Matlab to analyze discrete systems and design digital filters.
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| CSE 135B |
- I can characterize sampled systems in time and frequency domain.
- I can apply z-transform, DTFT, DFT and DWT to analyze and design DSP systems.
- I can design basic FIR digital filters.
- I can design basic IIR digital filters (using the bilinear transformation).
- I can use DSP tools such as Matlab to analyze discrete systems and design digital filters.
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| CSE 151 |
- I can design circuits that perform combinational and sequential functions, and analyze their performance when implemented in ICs.
- I can design VLSI layouts, analyze, and optimize or tradeoff their quality metrics given a set of constraints.
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| CSE 31 |
- I can understand and manipulate or design information encoding in binary form.
- I can understand and manipulate or design processing of information in binary form.
- I can understand and manipulate or design number representation in binary form.
- I can understand and manipulate or design basic combinational operators (and, or, not, etc) and sequential circuits.
- I can understand and manipulate or design combination of operators to form higher level function (multiplexer, counter) and memory element (flip-flop).
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| CSE 31L |
- I can design combinational and sequential logic circuits using CAD tools.
- I can verify logic circuits using simulation tools.
- I can demonstrate a working knowledge of at least one commonly used hardware description language such as VHDL or Verilog.
- I can generate well-organized, well-written technical reports describing lab experiments.
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| CSE 70A |
- I can use the mathematical tools for analyzing linear RLC circuits.
- I can describe the basic network theorems.
- I am able to describe the concepts of complete response and transient response of linear RLC circuits.
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| CSE 90 |
- I understand the definitions, scope, and distinguishing characteristics of systems engineering.
- I can recognize the different domains prevalent in a typical systems engineering environment.
- I understand how to research, evaluate, and obtain applicable software/hardware standards.
- I can describe the basic components and/or methodologies used for the definition, design, development, deployment, decommissioning, and disposal of large-scale system.
- I understand the role of software tools and models in the system engineering design process.
- I can identify typical documents used in a systems engineering environment for project milestone deliverables.
- I can understand the basic principles/strategies used for systems engineering project management.
- I can recognize ethical engineering practices represented in written and verbal communications in the workplace.
- I can demonstrate the effective use of principled reasoning to evaluate/solve ethical, unethical, non-ethical situations in an engineering environment.
- I can demonstrate the ability to make appropriate decisions regarding the form, format, and style of a technical document based on the target audience.
- I can recognize effective methodologies for reviewing, editing, and revising a technical document.
- I can deliver a dynamic oral presentation of systems engineering technical data to a peer audience.
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| EECS 10 |
- I can can develop programs using structured design methodology.
- I can use C language syntax and semantics as well as compilation and debugging techniques.
- I can manipulate C structures and arrays and use recursion.
- I can develop programs with simple probability applications using random number generators.
- I can solve numerical problems with floating point values using approximation and error bounds.
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| EECS 101 |
- I am able to write programs for analyzing images for various tasks such as noise estimation and segmentation.
- I am able to write programs to synthesize images using perspective and orthographic camera models.
- I understand the operation of CCD cameras.
- I understand the use of derivative masks for gradient estimation and edge detection.
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| EECS 104 |
- I can write graphics applications using C/C++, OpenGL and GLUT.
- I can write concisely structured and documented application programs.
- I can implement a complete transformation, clipping, lighting and texture mapping package.
- I can design a modeling package for the construction of complex scenes.
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| EECS 106 |
- I am able to write graphics applications using C/C++, OpenGL and GLUT.
- I am able to write concisely structured and documented application programs.
- I am able to work with analytical models for curves and surfaces, including Bezier curves, B-splines, and NURBS.
- I am able to implement a complete modeling package using standard CAGD concepts.
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| EECS 107 |
- I can describe different modalities and current techniques in image acquisition (overview).
- I can describe how digital images are represented and stored efficiently depending on the desired quality, color depth, dynamics (time-varying data).
- I have a solid understanding of the mathematical principles of digital image enhancement (contrast, gradients, noise).
- I understand the concepts of feature detection and contour finding algorithms, and their applicability.
- I understand the constraints in image processing when dealing with larger data sets (efficient storage and compression schemes).
- I can to apply the knowledge primarily obtained by studying examples and cases in the field of biomedical imaging to other engineering disciplines.
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| EECS 111 |
- I am able to structure concurrent programs composed of processes and threads.
- I can describe basic CPU scheduling techniques.
- I can describe the principles and techniques for designing and analyzing concurrent processes capable of correct synchronization among themselves.
- I can describe the principles and techniques for designing and analyzing concurrent processes capable of avoiding or recovering from deadlocks.
- I can describe the principles and techniques for designing and analyzing memory management mechanisms including virtual memory.
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| EECS 112 |
- I have a working knowledge of computer systems, their basic organization and components.
- I have a working knowledge of the inner-working of computers, their evolution and trade-offs affecting their performance.
- I have developed experience with the design process in the context of a computer hardware.
- I have the capability to analyze the performance of computer systems and their limitations.
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| EECS 112L |
- I am able to write structured, multi-module hardware models in VHDL.
- I am able to compile VHDL files using a CAD tool such as Cadence NCVHDL that involve external libraries.
- I am able to test and debug programs using a simulator such as Cadence.
- I am able to analyze waveforms for correctness and efficiency.
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| EECS 113 |
- I can analyze and understand bus/interface structures.
- I can characterize the timing/performance behavior of interfaces.
- I can develop system software in C or assembly language.
- I can program and debug microprocessor devices.
- I can control/use peripherals, devices and buses.
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| EECS 114 |
- I can implement the algorithms and data structures outlined above in a modern high-level object-oriented programming language both in homework assignments and on in-class exams.
- I can analyze the time and space complexity (in big-oh notation) of each of the data structures and algorithms covered in this class and for compositions of functions with known complexities.
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| EECS 115 |
- I can design circuits that perform combinational and sequential functions, and analyze their performance when implemented in ICs.
- I can design VLSI layouts, analyze, and optimize or tradeoff their quality metrics given a set of constraints.
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| EECS 116 |
- I understand the essences of data engineering and its applications to the analysis and design of engineering solutions.
- I understand the steps involved in the design of database systems.
- I understand the use of data engineering to interpret and utilize data.
- I understand the role of data engineering for business and other applications.
- I understand the application of relational algebra and relational calculus.
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| EECS 117 |
- I have the capability to study the complexity of the problem of parallel processing, from high-level language programming to low-level implementation of synchronization principles.
- I have a working knowledge of design of shared-memory systems, with a particular emphasis on cache coherence mechanisms and memory consistency.
- I have the know-how of the design of modern interconnection networks.
- I have an in-depth understanding of message-passing concepts and modern multiprocessor systems.
- I have the knowledge of new models such as functional programming, data-flow execution, reconfigurable architectures, etc.
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| EECS 118 |
- I understand the essences of knowledge engineering and its applications to the analysis and design of engineering solution.
- I understand the steps involved in the design, implementation, testing and maintenance of software systems.
- I understand the use of knowledge engineering to interpret and utilize data.
- I understand the role of knowledge engineering for general problem solving.
- I am able to conduct literature search.
- I understand the application of predicate calculus.
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| EECS 12 |
- I am able to express data of multiple types (numbers, strings, lists) in Python syntax.
- I am able to write expressions and functions as Python statements.
- I am able to use control flow constructs to combine multiple statements into a larger subprogram.
- I am able to test and debug programs with I/O constructs.
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| EECS 123 |
- I am able to measure the amount of time taken for execution of program-segments.
- I am able to specify timing requirements to be imposed on various parts of real-time computing programs.
- I am able to describe application programming interfaces to real time related parts of operating systems.
- I am able to design and program real-time distributed computing application programs using C++.
- I am able to describe the principles of real-time distributed object based design and programming.
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| EECS 129A |
- I can read API documentation for application programming.
- I can read data sheets for component interfacing.
- I can integrate hardware and software components into a complete projects.
- I can define a project timeline and document progress of the technical work with oral presentation.
- I understand the economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety impact of the final product, as well as study its manufacturability, and sustainability.
- I can read API documentation for application prgramming.
- I can read data sheets for component interfacing.
- I can intergrate hardware and software components into a complete project.
- I can define a project timeline and document progress of the techincal work with oral presentations.
- I can consider the economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and saftey impact of my final project, as well as study its manufacturability, and sustainability.
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| EECS 129B |
- I can read API documentation for application prgramming.
- I can read data sheets for component interfacing.
- I can intergrate hardware and software components into a complete project.
- I can define a project timeline and document progress of the techincal work with oral presentations.
- I can consider the economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and saftey impact of my final project, as well as study its manufacturability, and sustainability.
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| EECS 140 |
- I can calculate the probability of different events.
- I can define random variables and work with some useful examples.
- I can calculate expectation and other properties of random variables.
- I can summarize data using simple statistics.
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| EECS 141A |
- I am able to analyze communication signals and systems using the Fourier series and the Fourier transform.
- I understand the basics of AM and FM (and related) communication systems. I can analyze power and spectral properties of such systems and am able to design communication systems as block diagrams.
- I understand and am able to analyze the noise behavior of AM and FM (and related) communication systems.
- I understand the basics of sampling, PCM, and TDM.
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| EECS 141B |
- I can analyze digitla communication signals as vectors.
- I understand the principles of maximum a posteriori and maxium likelihood detection.
- I understand the basics of PAM, QAM, PSK, FSK, and MSK.
- I can analyze probability of error performance of such systems.
- I can design digital communication systems based on these modulation techniques as block diagrams.
- I understand and analyze equalizers.
- I understand and analyze sychronization systems.
- I understand the basics of information theory and error correcting codes.
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| EECS 144 |
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| EECS 145 |
- I understand line and surface integral calculus.
- I understand and apply gradient, curl, and divergence operators.
- I understand and apply eigenvalue problems in a matrix.
- I can solve system of linear differential equations.
- I understand the basics of a function of a complex variable and integration in a complex plane.
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| EECS 148 |
- I understand the mathematical tools for analyzing network protocols.
- I understand the basic network architectures and models.
- I understand the conceptst of network routing and flow control.
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| EECS 150A |
- I understand and appreciate the nature of signal processing by examples from telecommunications and information technologies.
- I am able to describe elementary properties of continuous time (CT) signals and systems.
- I am able to analyze continuous-time (CT) linear time invariant (LTI) systems using differential-equation and convolutional models and Laplace Transforms.
- I am able to analyze CT signals and CT-LTI systems using Fourier Series and Fourier Transforms, and understand the use of frequency response in CT LTI system analysis and design
- I am able to describe some simple applications of the techniques mentioned above to communication systems.
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| EECS 150B |
- I can analyze discrete-time linear time-invariant (DTLTI) systems using time-domain techniques.
- I can analyze DTLTI systems using z-transforms.
- I can analyze DT signals and systems using discrete-time Fourier transforms (DTFT), discrete Fourier transforms (DFT), and fast Fourier transform (FFT).
- I can describe simple applications of the above techniques to digital signal processing and digital communications.
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| EECS 152A |
- I am able to characterize sampled systems in time and frequency domain.
- I am able to apply z-transform, DTFT, DFT and DWT to analyze and design DSP systems.
- I am able to design basic FIR digital filters.
- I am able to design basic IIR digital filters (using the bilinear transformation).
- I am able to use DSP tools such as Matlab to analyze discrete systems and design digital filters.
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| EECS 152B |
- I can characterize sampled systems in time and frequency domain.
- I can apply z-transform, DTFT, DFT and DWT to analyze and design DSP systems.
- I can design basic FIR digital filters.
- I can design basic IIR digital filters (using the bilinear transformation).
- I can use DSP tools such as Matlab to analyze discrete systems and design digital filters.
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| EECS 160A |
- I can characterize sampled systems in time and frequency domain.
- I can apply z-transform, DTFT, DFT and DWT to analyze and design DSP systems.
- I can design basic FIR digital filters.
- I can design basic IIR digital filters (using the bi-linear transformation).
- I can use DSP tools such as MATLAB to analyze discrete systems and design digital filters.
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| EECS 160B |
- I can model sampled-data digital control system using z domain transfer functions.
- I can analyze a digital control system in z domain.
- I can do stability analysis in the z domain.
- I can perform root locus design in z domain.
- I can perform frequency domain designs.
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| EECS 160LA |
- I can use the electronic instruments to perform control system analysis and measurement.
- I can model some electrical and mechanical systems.
- I can design control loop and test it.
- I understand root locus method and frequency domain design methods.
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| EECS 161 |
- I can describe the fundamentals of electromechanical energy conversion inside a DC or AC electric machine.
- I can describe PWM techniques for motor drive.
- I am able to measure the electrical characteristics of electric machines.
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| EECS 161L |
- I can descibe the fundamentals of electromechanical energy conversion in side a DC or AC electric machine.
- I can describe PWM techniques for motor drive.
- I can measure the electrical characteristics of electric machines.
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| EECS 163 |
- I can describe the principle of the electrical power generation and distribution system.
- I can calculate the power flow of single and three phase systems.
- I can perform fault calculation and network protection.
- I can do dynamic stability analysis.
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| EECS 163L |
- I can describe the principle of the electrical power generation and distribution system.
- I am able to calculate the power flow of single and three phase systems.
- I am able to perform fault calculation and network protection.
- I am able to do dynamic stability analysis.
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| EECS 166A |
- I can use circuit principle and magnetic theory to analyze switching converters.
- I can design switching converters for given specifications.
- I can construct/debug switching converters on a circuit board.
- I can test the circuit using electronic instruments.
- I can calculate DC gains, ripples, conduction losses and switching losses.
- I can analyze the voltage and current stresses for semiconductor switches, capacitors and inductors.
- I can design magnetic components such as inductors and transformers.
- I can find the dynamic model for basic converters.
- I can design a system component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
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| EECS 166B |
- I can use circuit principle and magnetic theory to analyze switching converters.
- I can design switching converters for given specifications.
- I understand electromagnetic compatibility problem.
- I understand thermal management.
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| EECS 170A |
- I can describe the properties of semiconductors.
- I can describe carrier transport in semiconductors.
- I can analyze p-n junction diodes and bipolar junction transistors.
- I can describe transistor equivalent circuits and single stage amplifiers.
- I can design doping processes, basic p-n junction diodes, basic bipolar junction transistors, and single-stage transistor amplifiers.
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| EECS 170B |
- I can describe the large signal and small signal transistor models for BJT and MOSFET and its dependence on transistor parameters and biasing condition.
- I can solve D.C. condition of transistor circuits and current mirror.
- I can calculate for voltage gain, input resistance and output resistance of single stage BJT and MOSFET amplifiers in various configurations.
- I can describe the characteristics of CMOS inverter such as noise margins, propagation delay, power dissipation and extension to CMOS logic gates.
- I can describe Pass Transistor Logic, Dynamic logic and basic Read/Write of SRAM and DRAM semiconductor memory.
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| EECS 170C |
- I can analyze and design BJTs and MOSFETs circuits using large and small signal models under D.C. and A.C. conditions.
- I can analyze and design multistage and differential amplifiers using BJTs and MOSFETs with current source and active loads.
- I can analyze and design amplifiers operating at high frequency.
- I can describe the basic operation and topology of feedback amplifiers.
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| EECS 170D |
- I can describe the actual steps involved in the fabrication of a CMOS integrated circuit.
- I can describe the functional characteristics of basic digital integrated circuits and different logic families including the static and dynamic logic.
- I can design and simulate various functional blocks utilized in CMOS digital integrated circuits. Such blocks include: combinational and sequential logic blocks (both static and dynamic styles); and differential pairs.
- I can describe and perform physical layout of basic functional circuit blocks that have been designed.
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| EECS 170E |
- I can describe the general challenges in the design of CMOS RF Circuits.
- I can design matching circuits using passive components.
- I can use various techniques to design high-frequency amplifiers.
- I can design and analyze oscillators.
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| EECS 170LA |
- I can use modern electronic equipment.
- I am able to characterize semiconductor diodes and transistors.
- I can build basic RC circuits and measure them.
- I can design, build, and measure a single-stage transistor amplifier.
- I can interpret measurement data and write clear laboratory reports.
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| EECS 170LB |
- I can use PSPICE to do DC and AC analysis of single-stage amplifier for BJT and MOSFET.
- I can use PSPICE to do transient analysis such as propagation delay and relate to the circuit and device parameter.
- I can describe the basic fabrication process and how to use MAGIC layout tool to translate circuits into physical layout.
- I can design simple layout of digital circuit on MAGIC.
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| EECS 170LC |
- I have mastered HSPICE.
- I can use HSPICE to do DC and AC analysis of multi-stage amplifiers for BJT and MOSFET.
- I can describe the basic circuit design process by design, simulation, implementation, and testing of a given circuit.
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| EECS 174 |
- I am able to describe the relationship between electron transport properties and operation of devices.
- I can understand basic quantum mechanics.
- I can describe the operation of FETs, photodetectors, lasers, and quantum dots.
- I can describe the current trends in the business and technology of semiconductor devices.
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| EECS 175A |
- I can apply my creativity and experience in the selection of a VLSI design project of appropriate breadth and depth.
- I can use analog and/or digital CMOS design as appropriate for my chosen project.
- I can use VLSI design tools to design large and complex CMOS circuits, including full custom layout techniques.
- I can simulate and verify large and complex VLSI circuits to demonstrate the correctness of their project.
- I completed the submission process for the fabrication of their CMOS VLSI project.
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| EECS 175B |
- I can apply my creativity and experience in the selection of a VLSI design project of appropriate breadth and depth.
- I can use analog and/or digital CMOS design as appropriate for my chosen project.
- I can use VLSI design tools to design large and complex CMOS circuits, including full custom layout techniques.
- I can simulate and verify large and complex VLSI circuits to demonstrate the correctness of their project.
- I completed the submission process for the fabrication of their CMOS VLSI project.
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| EECS 176 |
- I can describe the structural properties of Si, and III-V compound semiconductor.
- I understand the concept of carrier mobility and what affect carrier mobility.
- I understand optical absorption and emission process in semiconductors.
- I understand the band structure of a semiconductor in relation to its transport and optical properties.
- I understand the fabrication technology for making quantum confined structures.
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| EECS 179 |
- I can describe new applications and directions of modern engineering.
- I can describe the techniques for building microdevices in silicon, polymer, metal and other materials.
- I can describe the physical, chemical, biological, and engineering principles involved in the design and operation of current and future microdevices.
- I can critically analyze microsystems technology for technical feasibility as well as practicality.
- I can describe the limitations and current challenges in microsystems technology.
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| EECS 180 |
- I can apply vector calculus to analyze simple electrostatic and magnetostatic fields, and can perform calculations involving various differential operators as well as line and surface integrals relating to Gauss and Stoke's theorems.
- I can describe the basic concepts of 'capacitance' and 'inductance' and the approaches for their calculations through the study of electrostatics and magnetostatics, and their connections to the discrete capacitance and induction used in basic electronic circuits.
- I can describe the major parameters and electromagnetic quantities involved in transmission line theory such as wave (characteristics) impendance, impendance matching and, transformation, standing wave ratio, reflection and transmission coefficients, etc., and usage of Smith chart.
- I can describe the coupling (or interaction) among time-varying electric and magnetic fields and the resulting Maxwell equations, and to apply them to simple problems.
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| EECS 182 |
- I can understand the concept of distributed circuits versus lumped circuits.
- I can design matching circuits using lumped or discrete components working on the Smith chart.
- I can use microstrip lines to design matching circuits.
- I can design microwave amplifiers for a desired gain, based on the small signal scattering parameters of the active device for specific configuration and bias condition.
- I can perform trade off between amplifiers parameters such as noise figure, VSWR gain and stability to meet the desired amplifiers specifications.
- I can understand design limitations and validity of design technique.
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| EECS 187 |
- I understand the telegrapher wave equations, and how to apply them to transmission line and waveguide systems.
- I can understand and describe the steps involved in the design, implementation and characterization microwave filters.
- I can understand and describe how computer tools are used to design microwave filters.
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| EECS 188 |
- I can describe fundamental optics and electromagnetic wave propagation.
- I can describe guided wave optics.
- I can describe photodiodes and semiconductor lasers.
- I can describe fiber optics and fiber optics communications.
- I can design basic optical waveguides, photodiodes, semiconductor lasers, and fiber optics transmission systems.
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| EECS 189A |
- I can identify a problem and formulate a strategy to solve it in a systematic fashion with given constraints of time, budgetm able to and other resources.
- I can generate necessary project reports such as prject proposal, project timeline, design reports, final report etc. Students can make necessary presentations for critical review of their work.
- I can make necessary presentations for critical review of my work.
- I can design, build and test a system or subsystem to meet given specifications.
- I can apply the skills I have learned in other courses as well as use modern analysis and design tools in the design of systems and subsystems.
- I can work in teams and subgroups.
- I understand the economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety impact of the final product, as well as study its manufacturability and sustainability.
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| EECS 189B |
- I can identify a problem and formulate a strategy to solve it in a systematic fashion with given constraints of time, budget and other resources.
- I can generate necessary project reports such as project proposal, project timeline, design reports, final reports etc.
- I can make necessary presentations for critical review of my work.
- I can design, build and test a system or subsystem to meet given specifications.
- I can apply the skills I have learned in other courses as well as use modern analysis and design tools in the design of systems and subsystems.
- I can work in teams and subgroups.
- I understand the economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety impact of the final product, as well as study its manufacturability and sustainability.
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| EECS 20 |
- I understand and describe how a computer represents and manipulates data.
- I can describe and analyze the basic organization of a processor.
- I can read and write assembly language and C programs.
- I can perform stack operations and manipulate C pointers and arrays.
- I can build programs with simple structures and linked lists.
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| EECS 31 |
- I can understand and manipulate or design information encoding in binary form.
- I can understand and manipulate or design processing of information in binary form.
- I can understand and manipulate or design number representation in binary form.
- I can understand and manipulate or design basic combinational operators (and, or, not, etc) and sequential circuits.
- I can understand and manipulate or design combination of operators to form higher level function (multiplexer, counter) and memory element (flip-flop) controllers, datapath.
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| EECS 31L |
- I can design combinational and sequential logic circuits using CAD tools.
- I can verify logic circuits using simulation tools.
- I can demonstrate a working knowledge of at least one commonly used hardware description language such as VHDL or Verilog.
- I can generate well-organized, well-written technical reports describing lab experiments.
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| EECS 40 |
- I can write object-oriented programs in Java.
- I can test and debug Java programs using the JBuilder tool.
- I can design simple dynamic data structures.
- I can implement Java programs that utilize window interfaces.
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| EECS 70A |
- I can use the mathematical tools for analyzing linear RLC circuits.
- I can describe the basic network theorems.
- I am able to describe the concepts of complete response and transient response of linear RLC circuits.
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| EECS 70B |
- I am able to use the mathematical tools for analyzing linear RLC circuits.
- I am able to describe the steps involved in the design of frequency selective circuits and resonance.
- I am able to describe the concept of log-log Bode plots and use them in analyzing frequency response of RLC circuits.
- I can explain the use of two-port network models in analyzing complex linear circuits.
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| EECS 70LB |
- I am capable of designing and conducting laboratory experiments to analyze linear RLC circuits.
- I understand and describe the steps involved in analyzing data obtained from laboratory experiments.
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| ENGR 150 |
- I can apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to compute stress and strains in simple members subject to axial, torsional, bending, and combined loading; to draw axial force, torque, shear an bending moment diagrams of simple members subject to combined loading to compute deflection of beams; an to comple buckling loa of compression members.
- I can draw axial force, torque, shear and moment diagrams of simple members subject to combined loading.
- I can analyze a system or a component(selecting materials, calculating stress and strains, computing members dimensions, idealizing supports and estimating external forces) to meet desired requirements in terms of strength and deformation within realistic constraints such as cost and saftey.
- I can identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems that are related to the response of materials to various types of loads.
- I can understand professional and ethical responsibilities related to saftey and efficient selection of materials to meet strength and deflection requirements.
- I can recoginize the process of elarning abour progress and advances in analytical methods for determining mechanical behavior of solid deformable materials is continuious.
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| ENGR 190W |
- I can recognize ethical engineering practices represented in written and oral communications in the workplace.
- I can demonstrate the effective use of principled reasoning to evaluate/solve ethical, unethical, and non-ethical situations in an engineering environment.
- I can describe the basic process model and identify the key elements that form the basis for effective technical writing and sound scientific research.
- I can demonstrate the ability to make appropriate decisions regarding teh form, format, and style of a proposed technical document based on the target audience, method of distribution, and useful life of the document.
- I can demonstrate effective methodologies for reviewing, editing, and revising a technical document.
- I can write an accurate and concise resume and cover letter.
- I can create dynamic presentations of technical data using effective visual aids and vocal skills.
- I can describe the form and organization of procedures and results used in scientific writing.
- I can demonstrate effective research strategies and methodologies for evaluating the credibility and relevance of source material during the research process.
- I can demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate my own written and oral communication skills, and develop a strategy for continued growth in both skill areas.
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| ENGR 30 |
- I can analyze and draw free body diagrams for single particles and rigid body systems.
- I can establish equilibrium equations of particles/rigid bodies for solve for forces and support reactions.
- I can calculate centroids of areas and moments of inertia.
- I can apply the theory and methods to analyze simple trusses.
- I can compute internal forces in cables/beams.
- I can formulate statics problems for simple structural beams.
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| ENGR 54 |
- I can apply principles from chemistry, physics, and mathematics to describe the basic phenomena that control the structure (crystalline or molecular structure, and defects such as vacancies and dislocations) and properties (strength, toughness, elastic modulus, conductivity, thermal expansion, etc.) of materials.
- I understand the design limitations for metal alloys, ceramics/semiconductors, and polymers and the major differences between these classes of materials.
- I understand the basic materials design concepts along with professional and ethical responsibilities when selecting the material most suitable for given application using data on materials properties.
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| ENGR 80 |
- I can identify and formulate kinetics and dynamics problems.
- I can use the Newton-Euler method to solve dynamics problems of particles and rigid bodies.
- I can use the work/energy method to solve dynamics problems of particles and rigid bodies.
- I can use the impulse/momentum method to solve dynamics problems of particles and rigid bodies.
- I can use the combination of the above methods to solve dynamics problems of particles and rigid bodies.
- I can apply the fundamentals learned from this class to design an engineering component and/or system.
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| ENGRCEE 10 |
- I can develop programs using structured design methodology.
- I can use language syntax and semantics and compilation and debugging techniques.
- I can manipulate data structures and arrays and use recursion.
- I can develop simple application programs using random number generators.
- I can solve numerical problems using approximation and error bounds.
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| ENGRCEE 11 |
- I understand the concepts of probability and statistics.
- I have acquired basic knowledge of fundamental probability distribution functions, discrete and continuous, uni-variate and multi-variate.
- I can estimate and interpret correlation coefficient.
- I can carry out point and interval estimations involving normal populations.
- I understand the basics of hypothesis testing and the meaning of the null hypothesis.
- I have appreciation for Monte Carlo simulation techniques.
- I can participate in engineering projects that embody probabilistic and statistical components.
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| ENGRCEE 110 |
- i can conceptualize uncertainty in civil engineering systems and address uncertain distributions through sampling with confidence limits.
- I understand the conceptual issues in model building via regression analysis.
- I can develop and analyze regression model parameters using computer software.
- I understand the basic concepts of engineering economics such as time value of money, appreciation/depreciation, interest and discount rates, and use them to analyze present and future worth of investments as well as in selection of project alternatives based on cost-benefits.
- I understand program, project, and activity level planning process in civil engineering, and appreciate the importance of societal inputs into the process, along with the impact to the society caused by such civil engineering systems.
- I can use work-break down structures and develop project schedules based on actitvity duration estimates, place project activities into a node/link based network structure, and find project critical path and time slacks available for each activity.
- I conceptually understand stochastic activity durations in projects, finding the critical paths in the schedules for such projects, and also understand simulation-based modeling techniques used to find critical paths.
- I can develop computer datasets for projects with activity networks as components using the Critical Path Method and perform activity planning based on resources such as labor, equipment, and costs.
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| ENGRCEE 111 |
- I can apply the systems-level approach to analysis and design of civil infrastructure.
- I can formulate linear models of applications in civil engineering systems.
- I can solve linear models of applications in civil engineering systems.
- I can systematically evaluate design options involving competing objectives.
- I can apply a variety of approaches toward solving non-linear models of applications in civil engineering systems.
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| ENGRCEE 112 |
- I can understand the ethical, societal, legal and contractual details of a civil engineering project.
- I can apply methods to optimally plan and schedule project efforts, select the initial tasks required, accomplish the requisite initial planning and designs for cost estimates.
- I can function as part of a civil and environmental engineering design team.
- I can effectively communicate to a technical audience.
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| ENGRCEE 121 |
- I can apply mathematical models and appropriate standards to analyze basic elements of driver-pedestrian-road-vehicle performance characteristics.
- I can design and analyze basic horizontal alignment for 2-lane highways, according to accepted engineering design standards.
- I can design and analyze basic vertical alignment for 2-lane highways, according to accepted engineering design standards.
- I can design and analyze basic superelevation transition for 2-lane highways, according to accepted engineering design standards.
- I can design and analyze traffic volume studies.
- I can design and analyze travel time and delay studies.
- I can design and analyze traffic accident studies.
- I can design and analyze parking studies.
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| ENGRCEE 122 |
- I can perform a quantitative analysis of traffic stream characteristics.
- I can perform traffic studies, including: volume, speed, travel time and delay studies.
- I can perform capacity and level-of-service analysis for multilane facilities, including, freeways, ramps and weaving sections.
- I can perform shock wave analysis for oversaturated traffic systems.
- I can perform an operational analysis of freeways.
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| ENGRCEE 123 |
- I understand the role of transportation modeling in the transportation planning process.
- I can develop transportation networks and activity system overlays in TransCAD.
- I can identify and evaluate current and anticipated transportation network problems.
- I understand transportation forecasting model estimation, validation, and prediction.
- I can estimate OLS and category models for trip generation.
- I can estimate and apply spatial interaction models for destination choice.
- I understand the role of mode choice in the modeling process.
- I can estimate and apply route choice models and calculate network flows and LOS.
- I can utilize TransCAD to prepare graphical and statistical displays on model results.
- I can complete design and cost estimation for alternative network designs.
- I can develop well-organized, well-written technical reports describing project activity.
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| ENGRCEE 124 |
- I can design urban intersections.
- I can perform capacity analysis of urban intersections.
- I can design signal control policies for individual intersections.
- I can design signal control policies for systems of intersections.
- I can design control policies for systems of freeways and surface streets.
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| ENGRCEE 130 |
- I can evaluate and classify soils.
- I can evaluate the state of stress in a soil mass.
- I can calculate seepage volume through a soil mass.
- I can estimate settlement magnitude of compressible soils.
- I can evaluate lateral earth pressures on retaining walls.
- I can perform slope stability analysis.
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| ENGRCEE 132 |
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| ENGRCEE 150 |
- I can apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering dealing with mechanics of materials under axial loading, torsion, bending, and combined loading.
- I can draw axial force, torque, shear and moment diagrams of simple members subject to combined loading.
- I can compute stresses and strains in simple members subject to axial loading, torsion, bending, and combined loading.
- I can compute deflection of beams.
- I can compute buckling load of compressive members.
- I can design components to meet desired needs in terms of strength and deflection.
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| ENGRCEE 150L |
- I can conduct axial tension test to construct the stress-strain diagram, and to determine the Young's modulus, yield stress and ultimate stress.
- I can conduct shear test of riveted joints to determine the mode of failure.
- I can conduct torsion test of a metallic cylinder to determine the value of elastic modulus of rigidity, yield stress and ductility.
- I can conduct beam test of a simply supported beam to determine flexural stiffness, yield moment and plastic moment.
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| ENGRCEE 151A |
- I can apply the methods of joints and sections to analyze statically determinate trusses.
- I can develop shear and moment diagrams of statically determinate beams, beam assemblages, and frames.
- I can develop influence lines.
- I can apply the elastic beam theory and the double integration, moment/area, conjugate beam, and energy methods to analyze the deformation ofbeams, trusses, and frames.
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| ENGRCEE 151B |
- I can determine loads on buildings and building components, such as dead loads based on material weights, live loads based on occupancy and use, wind and seismic loads based on the current building code.
- I can determine the critical combinations of loads for design.
- I can select wood members for design, identifying NDS tables for design of wood framing members.
- I can design horizontal roof and floor framing members, and vertical members such as posts for gravity loads and wall studs for both vertical and lateral loads.
- I can design roof and floor diaphragms and shearwalls for lateral wind and seismic loads.
- I can design connections.
- I can use a manufactured connections catalog, such as Simpson Strong Tie Connectors catalog.
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| ENGRCEE 151C |
- I can analyze and design singly and doubly reinforced concrete beams under flexure, including regular (rectangular shaped) and T-beams.
- I can analyze and design structural concrete beams subjected to shear loading.
- I can conduct a service load analysis to control deflection and cracking of beams.
- I can analyze and design reinforced concrete columns and develop moment-axial load interaction curves.
- I can determine bond length, lap splice and detailing requirements for reinforced concrete members.
- I can analyze and design isolated and combined footings.
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| ENGRCEE 152 |
- I can identify, formulate, and solve statically indeterminate structural problems using flexibility method.
- I can identify, formulate, and solve statically indeterminate structural problems using stiffness method.
- I can use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for analyzing and designing statically indeterminate structures.
- I can demonstrate base-level competency in structural design under realistic loads using design codes/specifications/software through assigned design projects.
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| ENGRCEE 153 |
- I can identify, formulate, and solve support reactions of trusses, beams, and frames.
- I can apply the force method to analyze statically indeterminate beams and frames.
- I can use approximate methods to evaluate the statically indeterminate structural responses.
- I can employ the stiffness method to solve complex trusses, beams, and frames.
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| ENGRCEE 154 |
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| ENGRCEE 155 |
- I can analyze steel structures and members subjected to axial, transverse, and combined axial and transverse loads.
- I can recognize and evaluate fundamental material behavior of steel and fundamental structural responses of steel members and their influence on overall structural response and member selection.
- I can design steel members subject to axial loads.
- I can design steel members subject to transverse loads.
- I can design steel members subject to combined axial and transverse loads.
- I can select and design appropriate connection details using threaded fasteners.
- I can select and design appropriate connection details using welds.
- I can select appropriate structural systems for given loading conditions.
- I can evaluate the relative merits of alternative designs based on efficiency.
- I can appropriately select and specify ASTM material types as appropriate for steel member types.
- I can utilize references commonly used in professional practice such as design tables and charts in the AISC Manual of Steel Construction.
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| ENGRCEE 156 |
- I can determine lateral earth pressures applied to foundations.
- I can calculate bearing capacity, subsurface stress distribution and settlement of shallow foundations.
- I can analyze and design shallow foundations by comparing capacity with load demands.
- I can calculate axial and lateral load capacity and settlement of single and group pile foundations.
- I can proportion and design single and group pile foundations by comparing with load demands.
- I can design retaining walls by considering axial, sliding, and overturning loads.
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| ENGRCEE 157 |
- I have gained knowledge of and experience with the theory and methods for analyzing and designing light weight structures.
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| ENGRCEE 161 |
- I can expand my understanding of basic math and chemistry concepts as they apply to water quality issues.
- I can understand the importance of aquatic mirobiology in relation to protection of public health.
- I can analyze batch, plug-flow, and CM reator performances.
- I can design sedimentation, aeration, aerobic, anaerobic, and disinfection treatment units.
- I can perform the preliminary design and cost estimates of a three-process system.
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| ENGRCEE 162 |
- I can understand the fundamental molecular principles of gasses, liquids, and solids.
- I can work with a range of concentration units for liquids and solids.
- I can understand conservation principles (mass and 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics).
- I can develop, balance, and apply reaction equations including acid-base, precipitation, and Redox.
- I can understand reaction kinetics.
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| ENGRCEE 163 |
- I can design individual aerobic and anaerobic unit processes.
- I can select the optimal process among several alternatives to meet given performance specifications.
- I can devise control strategies maintain process performance in biological systems.
- I can design a complete process system by integrating several unit processes.
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| ENGRCEE 165 |
- I can understand how treatment measures relate to receiving water quality objectives.
- I can understand and be able to apply redox and precipitation reaction principles to the design of treatment systems.
- I can understand the role of particle separation methods in the context of wastewater treatment.
- I can understand gas transfer theory and be able to apply to design biological treatment systems.
- I can understand the basic concepts of biological growth, bacterial and algal, and be able to apply these concepts to both natural and designed systems.
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| ENGRCEE 166 |
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| ENGRCEE 168 |
- I can interpret basic environmental laws and regulations relevant to waste management.
- I understand the Waste Management Hierarchy concept and apply it in practical examples.
- I can quantitatively evaluate the impacts of green house gases using Global Warming Index data.
- I can quantitatively analyze green chemistry alternatives using the Atom Economy concept.
- I can quantitatively analyze Life Cycle Assessments using net present value calculations for various waste minimization problems.
- I can research, evaluate, prepare and present reports on alternative energy sources.
- I can prepare and present a research report on alternative energy sources.
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| ENGRCEE 170 |
- I understand the mechanical properties of fluids (density, viscosity, stress/strain relationship).
- I can discern between laminar and turbulent flow.
- I can compute forces on structures (e.g. dams) resulting from fluid pressure.
- I understand fluid pressure distributions in moving fluids.
- I can perform control volume analyses of mass, momentum, and energy conservation in accordance with Reynolds Transport Theorem.
- I understand and compute drag and lift forces.
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| ENGRCEE 171 |
- I can apply StormCAD for storm sewer analysis.
- I can apply Flowmaster for uniform open channel flow analysis.
- I can design a hydraulic system to address multiple water management objectives.
- I can communicate a design with oral and written presentations.
- I can perform control volume analyses on hydraulic systems.
- I can characterize frictional and minor energy losses in pipelines.
- I can design pipelines involving both serial and parallel configurations to deliver a specified flow and meet pressure constraints.
- I can make laboratory measurements of volumetric flow rates and water levels.
- I can characterize uniform flow in channels using the Manning Equation.
- I can apply WaterCAD software to for pipe network analysis.
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| ENGRCEE 172 |
- I can derive effective hydraulic expressions for various cases of heterogeneous subsurface formations.
- I can derive groundwater flow models from first principles.
- I can construct and apply appropriate groundwater flow net models.
- I can analyze field pumping test data.
- I can evaluate water quality data.
- I can use contaminant transport models for reactive solutes.
- I can predict the fate and transport of a contaminant in a water saturated aquifer.
- I can design and evaluate aquifer remediation procedures.
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| ENGRCEE 173 |
- I can complete a watershed hydrologic study for flood control system, hydraulic structures design/modification, and/or land use planning.
- I can understand how to obtain, process, and use hydrologic data from various sources including satellite-based information.
- I can become proficient with standard hydrologic modeling software tools and be able to evaluate various design alternatives using such software.
- I can use Geographic Information System to process spatial data to 1: delineate watershed boundary, 2: identify channel network, 3 designate modeling elements, 4: identify values of model parameters.
- I can learn how to determine appropriate hydrologic methods to calculate infiltration, interception, overland flow routing, and channel routing based on the availability of information and the watershed characteristics.
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| ENGRCEE 174 |
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| ENGRCEE 176 |
- I can complete a water balance on a watershed.
- I understand how to obtain, process and use hydrologic data from various sources.
- I understand measurements techniques of the components of the hydrologic cycle and the associated errors, advantages, and limitations.
- I understand the significance of global and local precipitation patterns.
- I can use unit hydrographs for engineering applications.
- I can apply standard river and reservoir routing techniques.
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| ENGRCEE 178 |
- I can apply energy and momentum concepts to analyze open channel flow.
- I can apply the Manning Equation and Chezy Equation to describe uniform flow.
- I can classify gradually varied flow profiles.
- I recognize the unsteady flow equations and understand the concept of characteristics.
- I can develop simple software that solves open channel flow equations, and apply the software for analysis and design purposes.
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| ENGRCEE 181A |
- I can design a transportation, structural, water or wastewater system, component or process to meet desired needs.
- I can function as part of a civil and environmental engineering design team, including contributing to the integration of all design elements into a cohesive whole that is summarized in a professional-standard design report.
- I can apply ethical, societal, legal, and contractual details in a civil and environmental engineering project.
- I can effectively communicate and present my design to a technical audience.
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| ENGRCEE 181B |
- I can design a transportation, structural, water or wastewater system, component or process to meet desired needs.
- I can function as part of a civil and environmental engineering design team, including contributing to the integration of all design elements into a cohesive whole that is summarized in a professional-standard design report.
- I can apply ethical, societal, legal, and contractual details in a civil and environmental engineering project.
- I can effectively communicate and present my design to a technical audience.
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| ENGRCEE 181C |
- I can design a transportation, structural, water or wastewater system, component or process to meet desired needs.
- I can function as part of a civil and environmental engineering design team, including contributing to the integration of all design elements into a cohesive whole that is summarized in a professional-standard design report.
- I can apply ethical, societal, legal and contractural details in a civil and environmental engineering project.
- I can effectively communicate and present my design to a technical audience.
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| ENGRCEE 185 |
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| ENGRCEE 20 |
- I can use Matlab to perform a range of matrix and vector operations.
- I can write Matlab programs to solve mathematical models of engineering systems and/or components.
- I can use Matlab to plot data and mathematical functions.
- I can use Matlab to find roots of nonlinear equations.
- I can use Matlab to solve systems of linear and non-linear equations.
- I can use Matlab to perform least-squares fitting of a curve to data.
- I can use Matlab to numerically integrate ordinary differential equations.
- I can use Matlab skills in the context of a design process which leads to a modeling tool useful for engineering analysis purposes.
- I can prepare a report that describes an analysis tool (computer model) for an engineering system or components, the purpose for this tool, and an application of it.
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| ENGRCEE 30 |
- I can analyze and draw free body diagrams for single particles and rigid body systems.
- I can establish equilibrium equations of particles/rigid bodies for solve for forces and support reactions.
- I can calculate centroids of areas and moments of inertia.
- I can apply the theory and methods to analyze simple trusses.
- I can compute internal forces in cables/beams.
- I can formulate statics problems for simple structural beams.
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| ENGRCEE 52 |
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| ENGRCEE 55 |
- I can measure distance, elevation, and direction.
- I can calculate traverses and adjustments.
- I can make cut and fill calculations.
- I can prepare legal descriptions.
- I can understand GPS, photogrametry, and remote sensing.
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| ENGRCEE 69 |
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| ENGRCEE 80 |
- I can identify and formulate kinetics and dynamics problems.
- I can use the Newton-Euler method to solve dynamics of particles and rigid bodies.
- I can use the work/energy method to solve dyanmics problems of particles and rigid bodies.
- I can use the impulse/momentum method to solve dynamics problems of particles and rigid bodies.
- I can use the combination of the above methods to solve dynamics problems of particles and rigid bodies.
- I can apply the fundamentals learned from this class to design an engineering component and/or system.
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| ENGRCEE 81A |
- I can sketch and prepare projections of simple 3-D objects.
- I can lay-out engineering drawings.
- I can perform and present a 2-D design.
- I can attain entry-level knowledge of CAD software.
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| ENGRCEE 81B |
- I can understand what the different areas of civil engineering are, and know the important historical developments.
- I can recognize famous projects in civil engineering such as bridges, buildings, environmental projects, dams, water works, highways, and transportation systems.
- I can understand the importance of using analytical and mathematical thinking in successfully planning, designing and constructing civil engineering projects.
- I can think of the future possibilities in civil engineering practice and how new technologies could be applicable.
- I can understand the importance of societal, economic and institutional influences in civil engineering professional practice.
- I can understand the importance of ethical practices in the profession.
- I can understand the importance of proper spoken and written communication.
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| ENGRMAE 10 |
- I have a basic understanding of computing history.
- I can perform basic UNIX commands and basic usage of modern computational shells used in engineering and science.
- I understand the hierarchy of operations and command of various data types.
- I understand and can apply selective execution: simple IF, nested IF, IF-THEN, and IF-THEN-ELSE structures.
- I understand and can use FORMAT input and output.
- I understand and can apply software flow control: DO loops, WHILE loops, and GOTO repetitive execution.
- I understand and can apply modular programming concepts: FUNCTIONS and SUBROUTINES.
- I understand and can apply single- and multi-dimensional arrays: DIMENSION, vectors.
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| ENGRMAE 106 |
- I can explain the theory of motor systems, electrical filters, amplifiers, structural resonance and vibration.
- I can conduct experiments with these systems, measure the results of the experiments and compare the measurements to their mathematically predicted value; and design controllers and acquisition systems for mechanical systems.
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| ENGRMAE 107 |
- I can apply theoretical concepts developed in course work of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer with hands-on experiments.
- I can use engineering tools and techniques necessary for thermal fluid experiments.
- I can conduct thermal fluid experiments.
- I can prepare a design project for an engineering issue.
- I can apply thermal fluid theories to analyze the functions of major components (such as boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, cooling towers and the TES (thermal energy storage) system) and how these components are connected to the central plant.
- I can perform analysis and calculation on the central plant efficiency at UCI based on on-site measurement.
- I can apply basic statistics methods and uncertainty theories for the experimental data analysis.
- I can perform economic analysis for an engineering issue.
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| ENGRMAE 108 |
- I can understand the principals of operation and limitations of sensors and equipment used to experimentally determine the aerodynamic characteristics of objects of interest.
- I can measure the characteristics of aerodynamic interest on various airfoils.
- I can determine the effect of airfoil shape on separation of airfoils.
- I can determine experimental uncertainty.
- I can develop the skills necessary to report the results of experiments and uncertainty analysis in both written and oral form.
- I can identify a problem of aerodynamic interest, develop a problem statement, a procedure, and experiment to answer questions raised in the design problems statement.
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| ENGRMAE 110 |
- I can understand combustion and fuel cell processes in practical systems.
- I can understand the current challenges in terms of fuel quality, pollutant emission, and higher performance, and the design of next generation combustion and fuel cell systems.
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| ENGRMAE 112 |
- I can understand analysis, synthesis, and design of air-breathing engines and rocket engines based on fundamental principles of thermodynamics, chemistry, and gas dynamics.
- I can perform preliminary design of aerospace engines.
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| ENGRMAE 115 |
- I understand the application of thermodynamics to practical engineering systems.
- I understand the responsibility of engineers for safety and reliability, and the role of professional ethics.
- I can calculate efficiencies and key performance parameters for a variety of cycles utilized by practical engineering systems, and design cycles with the goal to meet specified cycle performance goals.
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| ENGRMAE 120 |
- I can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the meaning of the terminology and physical principles associated with the study of heat transfer.
- I can demonstrate an understanding of the modes of heat transfer - conduction, convection and radiation and basis concepts.
- I can solve one- and two-dimensional steady state heat conduction problems to either determine temperature or the amount of heat transferred due to a temperature difference.
- I can solve transient conduction problems, i.e. find temperature as a function of time for a given heat transfer rate.
- I can solve convection heat transfer problems involving either laminar of turbulent and external or internal flow.
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| ENGRMAE 130A |
- I have knowledge of basic properties of fluids: density, viscosity, surface tension, vapor pressure, ideal gas law, their definitions, variation with temperature and pressure, use of tables.
- I understand dimensions and units of physical quantities, and the principle of dimensional homogeneity and its use in checking the validity of physical laws expressed in equations.
- I understand the concept of pressure as a point function and the basic equation of hydrostatics: balance of pressure gradient with gravity and in general body force.
- I can pressure measurement, gage pressure and absolution pressure, manometers.
- I can use the equation of hydrostatics to determine the pressure distributions over arbitrary wetted surfaces, such as underwater gates, dames, etc.
- I understand and am able to use the basic equation of hydrostatics as applied to fluids with rigid-body linear acceleration or rotation; the equivalent gravity (body force).
- I understand the physical origin of buoyancy and being able to calculate buoyancy forces in fluids at rest and also in solid-body motion.
- I understand and am able to apply Bernoulli's equation to solve flow problems.
- I understand and am able to apply the one-dimensional continuity equation to solve flow problems.
- I understand fluid kinematics; Eulerian and Lagrangian flow descriptions; one-, two-, and three-dimensional flows; steady and unsteady flows; streamlines; streaklines; and pathlines; calculation of fluid acceleration; and material derivative.
- I understand control volume and system representation: Reynolds transport equations, and conservative and differential form of the flow equations.
- I can use control volume analysis: mass, momentum, and energy equations to solve practical flow problems.
- I understand differential form of the basic fluid dynamic equations: mass, momentum, and energy equations, Bernoulli's equation.
- I understand potential flow, sources, sinks, doublets, and vortices, flow over a circular cylinder.
- I understand viscous incompressible flow: stress-deformation relations and the Navier-Stokes equations, 2-D laminar channel flow, Couette flow, flow through circular pipes, concepts of laminar and turbulent flow.
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| ENGRMAE 130B |
- I can use various methods to analyze laminar and turbulent, internal, and extermal flows.
- I can understand the effect of viscosity on fluid near solid surfaces and how lift and drag are generated on immersed bodies.
- I can understand an introductory analysis of compressible flows.
- I can use the analysis tools presented in the course to solve open ended design problems.
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| ENGRMAE 135 |
- I can apply the fundamentals of compressible flow.
- I can analyze and design devices/systems involving gas delivery, internal and external nozzle flows, and airfoil performance.
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| ENGRMAE 136 |
- I can develop a fundamental understanding of fluid mechanics as applied to the airplane: namely the source of lift, drag and moment; calculate them.
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| ENGRMAE 140 |
- I can formulate ordinary differential equations based on physical principles.
- I can apply first order linear ordinary differential equations with separation of variables and with integrating factors.
- I can solve second order linear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients and with variable coefficients.
- I can use integral transforms to solve differential equations.
- I can solve systems of ordinary differential equations.
- I can analyze nonlinear ordinary differential equations with phase space techniques.
- I can formulate partial differential equations based on physical principles.
- I can solve linear partial differential equations of the diffusion type and of the wave type.
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| ENGRMAE 145 |
- I can calculate position, velocity, and acceleration of elements of planar slider crank and four-bar linkages.
- I can calculate the speed ratio of compound and planetary gear trains.
- I can calculate displacement, velocity, and acceleration of standard displacement diagrams, and generate standard cam profiles.
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| ENGRMAE 146 |
- I can develop an understanding of the major issues of astronautics and spacecraft dynamics and design.
- I can analyze and perform preliminary design of spacecraft and trajectories.
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| ENGRMAE 147 |
- I can develop models for structural and mechanical vibration.
- I can use sophomore level analytical techniques (mathematics, physics, dynamics) to analyze and understand critical features and charateristics of vibration problems.
- I can model multi-degree of freedom vibratory systems.
- I can utilize knowledge of linear algebra, Laplace transforms, and Fourier series for analysis of mechanical vibrations, specifically adopt systems' view based on transfer functions and frequency response analysis in order to develop practical design techniques and rules for vibration control, vibration isolation, structural safety, etc.
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| ENGRMAE 151 |
- I can recognize engineering design in daily life.
- I can apply engineering knowledge to the design of thermal and mechanical devices.
- I can understand and communicate a formal design process.
- I can use estimation and intuition in the selection of viable design alternatives.
- I can relate design to manufacturing.
- I can explore and analyze new product concepts (invention is the mother of necessity for successful companies)
- I can discuss engineering obligations (ethics and societal impact).
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| ENGRMAE 152 |
- I can model physical designs and understand the limitation of using finite element analysis.
- I can use these models to perform linear static structural analysis.
- I can perform modal and modal transient dynamics analysis.
- I can understand how to use the commercial FEA programs NASTRAN and PATRAN.
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| ENGRMAE 156 |
- I can apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to concepts and analyses dealing with elasticity, plasticity, failure, and the role of the microstructure in influencing the mechanical behavior.
- I can apply background in chemistry and science and fundamentals in Mathematics and engineering in: (a) preparing metallographic specimens for microstructural analysis following mechanical testing, (b) calculating work hardening coefficient and demonstrating the necking condition, (c) calculating strain rate sensitivity, (d) establishing the relationship between grain size and stress at low and high temperatures, (e) understanding the general correlations between microstructure mechanical behavior, (d) evaluating parameters influencing impact behavior, (f) evaluating creep characteristics including stress exponent and activation energy in a metal and an alloy, (g) analyzing data on superplasticity, and (h) applying statistical considerations to obtain plots and analyze data.
- I can design and conduct experiments and analyze and interpert data apporiately in the selection and design of advanced material sytems.
- I can select material to meet desired needs in terms of strength, weight, and cost.
- I can function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- I can identify, formulate and solve engineering problems related to mechanical behavior and to failure by yielding.
- I understand the professional and ethical responsibility related to the selection of a material whose mechanical properties would meet certain design requirements and to performing tests and reporting results.
- I can write reports and make presentations regarding the results of my work on mechanical behavior.
- I understand that materials are continually evolving requiring continuing education to learn about advances in mechanical behavior.
- I understand contemporary issues related to mechanical behavior of materials.
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| ENGRMAE 157 |
- I can analyze and design a 3-dimensional space boom structure that meets ideal design criteria.
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| ENGRMAE 158 |
- I can understand the sources of airplane lift and drag and to be able to calculate them.
- I can establish an understanding of the relation of the functional disciplines (aerodynamics, propulsion, structures) to airplane performance (range, endurance, rate-of-climb, takeoff & landing field length).
- I have been exposed to the sensitive design trades required to create an airplane.
- I can define the basic criteria for equilibrium flight.
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| ENGRMAE 159 |
- I have experienced the design process.
- I can apply mechanical and aerospace engineering technology to aircraft design.
- I can develp computer-aided design & sizing tools.
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| ENGRMAE 162 |
- I can ana
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