Engineering

An introduction to ceramic powder processing that couples lectures with laboratory experiments. The course the practical aspects of ceramic processing: powder characterization; colloidal stability and suspension rheology; ceramic fabrication and microstructure evolution (sintering and densification).

This course introduces the student to the relationships between the various levels of structure (electronic; atomic; crystal; microstructure and macrostructure) in a material and the influence of structure on properties and performance. The influence of structure on mechanical; electrical; optical; thermal and magnetic properties are discussed in the context of bonding; defects; crystal; micro and macrostructure. A significant aspect is the emphasis on the raw materials from which fuels; engineering polymers; ceramics and metals are derived.

This course introduces optical; electron; and scanning probe microscopy techniques used to characterize the microstructure of materials. Lectures focus on the fundamental physical/chemical phenomena associated with the various techniques; their practical application; and the interpretation of the resultant data. Capabilities and limitations of these techniques are discussed. Laboratory exercises consist of the preparation and hands-on characterization of a variety of materials via both optical and electron microscope techniques.

An introduction to the basic principles of solid materials structure. Electronic; atomic; and crystal structure are the primary focus for discussion. Structure is the foundation for understanding the physical and chemical properties of materials and for discussing defects in crystals. Key concepts are bonding within solids; rules that govern packing of atoms to form crystals; crystal structure; techniques for describing material's crystallography and selected properties of crystalline materials. Discussions culminate in an overview of common crystal structures in metals and ceramics.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics; equilibrium; and thermochemistry relevant to materials systems.

This course studies the basic principles of high-temperature reactions and processes. The course is divided into several subunits: ternary phase diagrams; surface and interface phenomena; atomic defects in materials; diffusion; and sintering theory. Students will get a solid foundation in each of these areas as well as seeing the interrelation and importance of those principles with respect to a control of the microstructure and properties of materials.

This course is an introduction to the nature of forces acting on solid deformable bodies and the stresses and strains generated by those forces. It includes analysis of reactions of rigid bodies to simple loads from first principles and through finite element software. We apply these principles to mechanical testing of materials and engineering design.

This course covers topics which are not ordinarily covered in detail in the general curriculum; but are either current areas of faculty research or areas of current or future industrial interest.

Computers have the capability of solving problems in ways that the human mind cannot and as a result they have the capability of radically speeding up the process of material discovery. In this course we will cover simulation and artificial intelligence techniques for discovering new materials.

Ceramic processing and fabrication is discussed in terms of scientific principles and engineering unit operations. Topics include the beneficiation and characterization of raw materials; colloidal behavior and rheology; additives; particle packing; mixing; forming processes; drying; and sintering.

This course provides the knowledge and working understanding of the chemical facts and principles involved in the synthesis of raw materials and the chemical fabrication techniques used in current industrial practice. The discussion focuses attention on both oxide and non-oxide ceramics involved in high-performance structural and electronic applications. The design of chemical processes is emphasized in assignments.

This course covers solid-state; liquid-phase; viscous-phase; and reactive sintering in terms of mechanisms; grain growth; impurity segregation and grain boundaries; microstructural evolution; and microstructure related properties. Oxide and non-oxide materials and experimental methods are also discussed.

A survey of the nature of the vitreous state with detailed consideration of structural and kinetic theories of glass formation. Composition-structure-property relationships are emphasized to illustrate how glass compositions can be designed to fulfill a particular set of product requirements. Processes for post-forming treatments which further tailor properties are also presented.

This laboratory prepares students to fabricate and measure the properties of glass correlating composition and property relations; and observing trends. Optical property analysis is emphasized as are novel fabrication techniques such as sol-gel glass design for high-tech applications such as biomedical and photonics.

Project focused research around the topic of Natural glasses; from literature research; to characterization or synthesis in the lab; to evaluation and writing of a scientific paper. Depth will depend on the students’ background and the composition of the class.

Students will gain understanding in methods such as SEM; XRD; XRF; spectroscopes (Raman; IR; optical); and characterization by DSC; viscosity; mechanical strength;…Students will characterize natural glasses for their composition; structure; and properties. The aim of this class is teaching students to learn how to work independently on a research project; setting up an experimental study design; conducting experiments; evaluating data and presenting the data to share with audience in and outside the field of research.

The material covered in this lecture-based course include (1) glass markets; applications; and processing; (2) coatings on glass; processing; properties; and functionality; and (3) current topics in the glass industry.

An introduction to the polymeric materials for engineering and industrial use that studies the fundamental classes; processing; properties; and uses of polymeric materials. In addition to the major polymers; specialty polymers for biological; electrical; and high-performance uses are discussed. Necessary organic nomenclature is covered.

Introduction to the physical and mechanical properties of metals with an emphasis on relating structure to properties. Strength; toughness; ductility; dislocations; phase diagrams; alloying; phase transformations; strengthening mechanisms; heat treatment; and solidification in metal systems. Processing and properties of plain carbon steels. Overview of forming and joining methods.

This course is an in introduction to the thermal and mechanical behavior of materials; including ceramics; glasses; metals; and polymers. Properties considered include strength; elastic modulus; hardness; toughness; thermal stresses; heat capacity and enthalpy; thermal conductivity; and thermal expansion. Heat transfer is also covered. Discussion includes the effects on thermal and mechanical properties structure (atomic scale and microstructure); processing; and temperature.

Underlying the macroscopic electrical (electronic) properties of materials is the behavior of the atomic state. In this course; a summary of basic concepts covering the electrical; magnetic; and optical behavior of solids is presented. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental properties of electrons and ions in solids. The relationship of these fundamental properties to ceramics is discussed using microstructure; property relations. The use of materials (ceramics) in electrical; magnetic; and optical devices is discussed through solutions to numerical problems. Prerequisites: PHYS 126; MATH 271; CEMS 237.

This course introduces spectroscopic techniques used to characterize the atomic structure of materials. Lectures focus on the fundamental physical/chemical phenomena associated with the various techniques; their practical application; and the interpretation of the resultant spectra. Capabilities and limitations of the various techniques are discussed. Laboratory exercises consist of hands-on characterization of the bulk and surface structure of various materials via the spectroscopic techniques discussed in lecture.

This course; which includes a laboratory; introduces x-ray techniques used to characterize materials. Junior standing.

A survey of ceramics that are used for their electrical; magnetic; optical and piezoelectric functions including discussion of their design; composition; critical properties; processing techniques and applications. Categories include insulators; ceramic superconductors; capacitors; resistors; gas sensors; thermistors; varistors; piezoelectric; magnetic and electro-optic ceramics.

Bioengineering combines advances in engineering; biology and medicine to improve human health. It is; by necessity; cross-disciplinary. This course surveys and integrates selected aspects of engineering; biomedical; and clinical sciences to provide students with a global perspective of the field. . (Fall)

This is an interdisciplinary course between glass engineering students and glass art students. The course is taught by various faculty across both areas combining both technologies and philosophies to foster collaborations yielding unknown results. (Studio elective for art students; Technical Elective for engineering students.) May be repeated for credit up to a total of 8 credit hours.

This course covers topics which are not ordinarily covered in detail in the general curriculum; but are either current areas of faculty research or areas of current or future industrial interest.

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy is a highly useful technique in characterization of materials. We will review the basic theory of Fourier transforms; fundamentals of digital sampling and data acquisition; and then get an in-depth look at experimental methods; material sampling types; and the operation of actual spectrometers.

This course provides knowledge of important relevant issues on the synthesis and processing of advanced materials - discussing materials synthesis and processing through several different techniques; including solid freeform fabrication; laser processing of materials; wet chemical processing; electrohydrodynamic processing; materials consolidation; vapor deposition processing; etc.

The science and technology of whitewares (i.e.; primarily stonewares and porcelains) covering mineralogy; raw material characterization; mixing; rheology and plasticity; forming processes; drying; firing; phase equilibria; thermal stress evolution; microstructural characterization; physical properties; and glazing. This course provides students with a fundamental basis for analyzing problems encountered in whitewares production so that general knowledge can be used to solve specific problems.

A thorough discussion of the fundamentals of diffusion processes; which will be followed by discussion of ionic diffusion and ion exchange; gas diffusion; viscosity; ionic conductivity and dielectric relaxation; mechanical relaxation; chemical durability; and weathering in glasses; glass-ceramics; and melts. The effects of both atomistic structure and morphology will be discussed for each of these topics.

This course covers advanced topics in glass and related fields which are not ordinarily covered in the general curriculum; but are either current areas of faculty research interest or areas of current or anticipated industrial or academic interest. Examples of possible topics include; but are not limited to; rare elements in glasses; non-silicate oxide glasses; halides in glasses; chalcogenide glasses; sol-gel processing; specialized experimental methods; such as neutron and or x-ray diffraction spectra; characterization of glasses; biological applications of glass; glass-ceramics; computer modeling of glass structure; natural glasses; and other topics which correspond to interests of the students and faculty. This course may occasionally be taught by visiting faculty in areas of their specialization. Readings from the literature will normally be a significant component of this course.

Advanced structure-property correlation of complex glass systems; especially for optical applications will be covered. A special focus are transition metal and rare earth element dopants and ligand field theory and optical spectroscopy.

This course will give a practical overview of the theory; applications; and limitations of the leading means of characterizing glass and ceramic surfaces.Prerequisites: CEMS 322 - Intro to Glass Science

An introduction to the mechanical properties of composites. Topics include matrices and reinforcements; fabrication techniques; review of elasticity; micromechanics; classical lamination theory; and design criteria.

Academic inquiry into an area not covered in any established course; and carried on outside the usual instructor/classroom setting. Senior standing and approved Plan of Study required.

This course focuses on aspects of human biology that are more directed towards engineering students needs for a career in the medical field. This course covers the principal aspects of cell biology; anatomy and physiology; infection and immunology; microbiology; pathology and restorative dentistry. Human systems and the associated biology will be discussed with respect to the prevalence in surgical treatment and repair. Students will learn to understand the complex systems in biology that are highly interconnected; and how these biological systems respond to changes on both short-term and long-term time scales

This course focuses on the application of materials to restoring human anatomy which has been compromised due to disease or trauma. This lecture series looks at how synthetic and natural materials restore body function and how they interact with host tissues; including materials science; surface interactions; and medical procedures.

A survey of ceramic; metal and polymer materials and devices for repair and replacement parts in the human body. Emphasis is on the nature of the materials; the design and fabrication of devices; properties; applications and the problems of introducing foreign materials into the biosystem.

Fundamentals of battery chemistry and the degradation mechanisms; battery degradation data acquisition in lab; essential data science skills for analyzing battery data and application of machine learning modeling in the prediction of battery degradation.

Fundamentals of battery chemistry and the degradation mechanisms; battery degradation data acquisition in lab; essential data science skills for analyzing battery data and application of machine learning modeling in the prediction of battery degradation.

An independent research project carried out under the supervision of a faculty member. Taken twice for a total of 4.00 semester credit hours of thesis. Senior standing required.

Number systems; conversion; module-N arithmetic and digital coding techniques. Boolean algebra and minimization techniques. Combinational and sequential logic design; registers and counters; memory and programmable logic devices.

Voltage and current laws; voltage and current sources; resistor; capacitor; and inductor. Series and parallel circuits; equivalent circuits; mesh and node equations; sinusoidal response; electric power and energy.

Microcomputer components; registers; buses; and memory systems; machine instructions; machine language arithmetic; assembly language; microprocessor interfacing.

First order and second order circuits; natural and forced response; step response; passive and active filters; transformers; dependent sources (modeling; biasing; and gain calculation); Fourier series; Fourier series analysis.

Data acquisition principles; basic measurements; data interface and acquisition; analog and digital signals; programming and interfaces for instrument and system control; data formatting; data analysis and visualization techniques (LabVIEW).

Modern Power Systems require plug-ins for software and hardware applications. To use AI in the systems; a common approach is to use a popular computer language such as Python. The course contents include flow charts; codes; folder trees; contemporary platforms such as YOLOv8 to identify the objects such as components in the systems. A top-down approach will be utilized in the teaching/learning processes. 15 hours' lectures and 15 hours' labs.

Semiconductor devices and circuits. Unipolar. bipolar; and MOS devices. Introduction to amplifiers; oscillators; and filters.

This course covers power system operation; generation scheduling; and trading. The idea is to minimize the total operation cost of a power system subject to power balance and other constraints. Topics such as power system control; reliability; and distribution system are covered.

Analysis and design of small signal and large signal electronic amplifiers. Frequency response; feedback; operational amplifiers. Prerequisite: ELEC 354.

Linear feedback control system modeling analysis; and compensation techniques.

Modern Electrical Grids and Electricity Markets for 100% Renewable Energy course provides a general overview of the operation of the electrical grid as well as electricity markets in order to provide students with a general framework for identifying specific technical and economic challenges to maintaining grid reliability on grids that generate electricity with large amounts of renewable energy.

Power electronics course provides essential knowledge for applications in modern power systems. Course contents include: switch-mode power conversion; steady state in switching converters; ideal switches; power device characteristics including wide bandgap devices; DC-DC converters; buck; boost; buck-boost; Cuk and SEPIC converters; full bridge and dual-active bridge and other soft switching topologies; different current modes of operation; power management; PWM schemes; and applications in EV chargers; motor drives; solar/wind harvesting technologies.

Complex vectors; Maxwell's equations; uniform plane waves; reflection and transmission of waves; waveguides and resonators; transmission lines; antennas; special topics in waves; electrostatic fields; electric force and energy; special techniques to solve electromagnetic equations; direct currents; magnetostatic fields; magnetic circuits; electroquasistatic fields; magnetoquasistatic fields; examples of applications.

Advanced Transmission and Distribution Systems are critically needed for power grids with renewables penetrations. The course emphasizes analytics; optimization; reliability; operation metrics; switching; planning and trouble shooting. Renewables are known as DERs (distributed energy resources); which supply power to transmission and distribution system. SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is part of the systems. Lab is completed within course.

An introduction to engineering with consideration of real engineering problems; such as those identified as Engineering Grand Challenges by the National Academy of Engineering. This course is taught in a project-based learning environment.

An introduction to 3D conceptualization; computer aided solid modeling and design; engineering drawings; and simulation using SolidWorks. The class is conducted in a learning-laboratory style in which students exercise a self-paced individual learning experience through the completion of class projects and weekly quizzes.

An introduction to mathematical calculations and computer programming techniques for science and engineering. Assignments include tutorial exercises and group project assignments focusing on engineering design and analysis of systems; devices; and materials. MatLab is the primary tool used.

The Machine Shop Training course is designed to give the students the necessary training required to take MECH 366: Manufacturing and is required for any student who plans on using shop equipment in the future for school projects or clubs. There is a hands-on laboratory course which covers machining practices and topics such as shop safety; material properties; precision measurement; blue print reading; and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances.

This is a hands-on laboratory course which covers machining practices and topics such as shop safety; precision measurement; blue print reading; and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance.

An Engineering Exploration course focusing on mechanical engineering. This hands-on laboratory course covers data collection; analysis and reporting. First-year engineering students enroll in two different Engineering Exploration courses.

Engineering Foundations 2 uses an integrated experiential approach. This project-based course introduces students to the engineering fields offered at Alfred University. Students learn hands-on how to design; communicate; and record their experiences effectively. This course is supported by assignments in ENGR 106 Engineering Communications Laboratory and by ENGR 101 Engineering Foundations I. Pre- or co-requisite ENGL 101 or equivalent. Credit permitted for only one of ENGR 117 or ENGR 111-116.

This course begins by introducing students to the basics of drone functions and flying. While learning to fly effectively with and without GPS; students will gain an understanding of the safety and operational requirements necessary to successfully complete the FAA Unmanned Aircraft General test to become fully-licensed drone pilots. In addition to learning to fly drones; students will gain an understanding of how drones can be deployed for commercial use with an emphasis on drone deployment in agriculture.This year-and-a-half course will provide students with opportunities to perfect their flying; study career opportunities with drones; and gain the knowledge necessary to pass the FAA Unmanned Aircraft General test. Independent study of topics; collaboration as part of a drone team; and hands on flight experience will prepare students for the real world of drone operation and the beginning of a career in drones.

A series of lectures each semester for first year engineering students on topics of importance to engineers. Attendance mandatory.

Throughout history; technological discoveries have enabled humanity to do new things in new ways. In some cases; these discoveries have been driven by disaster or led to disaster. In this course; we examine a number of such discoveries. We place the events in cultural; technical; historical; environmental; and ethical context. Counts toward the Humanities/Social Sciences requirement. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

Voltage and current laws; voltage and current sources; resistor; capacitor; and inductor. Series and parallel circuits; equivalent circuits; mesh and node equations; sinusoidal response; electric power and energy. Prerequisite: PHYS 126; pre- or co-requisite: MATH 271.

Statistics as a tool in scientific and engineering applications. Topics include design of experiments; hypothesis testing; analysis of variance; regression analysis; statistical quality control; Bayesian decision-making and industrial applications and design.

This course enables students to understand economic aspects of an engineering project. They learn some engineering economic tools including analysis of financial statement; understanding of the concept of the time value of money; proficiency in calculating equivalent cash flows; and capability of evaluating investment projects.

Students conduct renewable energy related projects in various industrial settings. They develop a systematic view for power grids with renewable energy sources integrated in power generation; transmission/distribution; storage; and consumption. The first component of the course is delivered in a classroom setting; covering contemporary issues and industrial practices. The second component of the course is an internship. Work for a company and/or travel to the company would be required.

A series of lectures each semester for sophomore; junior; and senior engineering students on topics of importance to engineers. Attendance mandatory.

This is an optional course for students in the E-LEAD (Engineering Leadership Education and Development) program. Students gain practical experience to apply leadership skills in the design and deployment of a project. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Can be taken twice for credit

Students who have completed an internship in an engineering field can take this course to earn credit for that experience (4 weeks of 40 hrs per week = 1 credit hour). Must be Sophomore standing.

Complex numbers; algebra; functions and integration. Taylor and Laurent series; theory of residues; conformal mapping; and the Schwarz-Christoffel transformation. Applications to fluid dynamics; electrostatics and electrical machines. Impulse functions. Applications to Fourier transforms and the inversion of the LaPlace transform. Some linear algebra and matrix theory introduced as needed for an understanding of dynamic systems.

This course introduces the junior-level student to engineering design as a part of the capstone experience. Students learn basic design principles and study some selected examples. Small teams of students complete a design project. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of the instructor.

Special topics in engineering are offered. Topics vary from year to year.

An introduction to the application of statistical principles and concepts to manufacturing. Emphasis is on real-world issues and sample sizes with use of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts implemented on a real-world basis. Course concludes with Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam.

Academic inquiry into an area not covered in any established course; and carried on outside the usual instructor/classroom setting. Junior or senior standing and approved Plan of Study required.

Genetic Algorithms; GA; is a collection of search and optimization techniques that function according to the evolutionary processes. Simple GA; classifier systems; GA with variable population size; and GA in machine learning context are introduced. Also; selected applications in optimization techniques and prediction methods are discussed. This is a project-oriented course. Students should have knowledge of C++; MATLAB; or a similar programming language.

Fundamentals of battery chemistry and the degradation mechanisms; battery degradation data acquisition in lab; essential data science skills for analyzing battery data and application of machine learning modeling in the prediction of battery degradation.

Fundamentals of battery chemistry and the degradation mechanisms; battery degradation data acquisition in lab; essential data science skills for analyzing battery data and application of machine learning modeling in the prediction of battery degradation.

This capstone project is conducted by an individual student; typically over two consecutive semesters. Successful projects involve project planning and management; decision-making under realistic constraints; problem solving; data collection; analysis; and evaluation; and communication of results in a poster presentation and written report. Repeatable for credit up to 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: senior standing.

In this course we study optimization as an engineering design tool. Topics covered include nonlinear programming; computational techniques for unconstrained and constrained problems; conjugate gradient; feasible directions methods; and design applications.

This capstone project is conducted by a group of students; typically over two consecutive semesters. Successful projects involve project planning and management; decision-making under realistic constraints; problem solving; data collection; analysis; and evaluation; and communication of results in a poster presentation and written report. Repeatable for credit up to 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: senior standing.

Two and three-dimensional force systems; the concept of equilibrium; analysis of trusses and frames; centroids; bending moment and shear diagrams; friction.

Rectilinear and curvilinear motion; translation and rotation; momentum and impulse principles; and work-energy relationships.

The mechanics of solid deformable bodies; members subjected to tension; compression; flexure and torsion. Beam topics; stability of columns; combined stresses and strains.

Thermodynamic properties of gases; vapors and liquids. Laws of thermodynamics; energy and availability analysis.

Applications of thermodynamic principles to the analysis of energy systems including power and refrigeration cycles. Mixtures and solutions; chemical reactions and equilibrium.

Principles of mechanics and thermodynamics applied to fluids at rest or in motion. Compressible and incompressible flow; viscous and non-viscous flows; boundary layers; pipe flow; dimensional analysis.

Principles of steady-state and transient conduction; radiation and convection. Applications to heat exchangers and environmental problems.

Experiments are conducted to illustrate aspects of fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; and heat transfer.

Experiments designed to illustrate the principles of mechanics of materials and the methods of experimental mechanics.

Mechatronics is an integration of mechanical; electrical; electronic; and control engineering. Topics include sensors; signal processing; mechanical and electrical actuation systems; system models; frequency response; closed-loop controllers; and PLC’s. Prerequisite: ENGR 220.

Analysis and synthesis of mechanisms. Applications to reciprocating engines; cams; gears; flywheels; balancing; critical speeds; torsional vibration.

Analysis; synthesis and design of machine elements and systems. Development of engineering judgment; stress and failure analysis; design for finite and infinite life. Corrosion; wear; lubrication; springs; and bolts.

Analysis of manufacturing processes. Topics include casting; forging; extrusion; drawing; sheet-metal working; machining; powder metallurgy; fabrication of non-metals; joining; and many others. Plant tours are a required part of the course.

Special topics in mechanical engineering which vary from year to year. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (Sufficient demand)

Harmonic oscillator; response of damped linear systems; multi-degree of freedom systems; introduction to vibrations of continuous systems.

Use of the finite element method to solve problems in the areas of stress analysis; heat conduction. and fluid flow. Weighted residual and variational approaches; shape functions; numerical integration; and the patch test.

Linear feedback control system modeling analysis; and compensation techniques.

Advanced topics in fluid mechanics: compressible flows; boundary layers; potential flow; turbomachinery.

The course is designed for students with Fluid Mechanics/Heat Transfer knowledge who want to learn CFD applications. It introduces finite difference methods to solve differential equations that arise in Fluid Mechanics/ Heat transfer. It will teach the use of CFD package Fluent.

Applied engineering thermodynamics; psychometrics; humidification and dehumidification processes; air cooling processes; heating processes; heat vapor transmission; fluid flow and pressure losses; air conveying and distribution.

This course covers industrial control process and principles; fundamentals of microcontroller systems; hardware; software; embedded processors; logic; circuits; debugging; development tools; architecture; designs; and controls.

An introduction to composite materials with an emphasis on their selection; analysis; and use in modern engineering applications. Advantages and limitations of composite materials; basic concepts and characteristics. Stiffness and strength theories for uniaxial and multidirectional composite materials; with a macromechanical emphasis.

Academic inquiry into an area not covered in any established course; and carried on outside the usual instructor/classroom setting. Senior standing and approved Plan of Study required.

Analysis; synthesis and design of machine elements and systems. Design of specific machine elements will be covered; including shafts; fasteners; springs; bearings; gears; clutches; brakes and flexible mechanical elements.

Individual and group comprehensive design projects employing basic and professional approaches to planning; organizing; judgmental and economic factors. Integrative aspects of creative design and analysis; interdisciplinary systems. Emphasis on technical communication skills. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of instructor.

Continuation of MECH 495 and culmination in a comprehensive design report and developmental prototype; as required.

The main objective of this course is to gain an elementary familiarity with renewable forms of energy. The course addresses three distinct areas: power and energy; generating power from renewable sources of energy; and the economics and markets of energy. Prerequisite: MATH 152.

Software engineering concepts and techniques; structured design and modular construction; fundamentals of programming style; high level language programming; error detection and error location techniques.

First order and second order circuits; natural and forced response; step response; passive and active filters; transformers; dependent sources (modeling; biasing; and gain calculation); Fourier series; Fourier series analysis.

Signal and system modeling concepts; system analysis in time domain; Fourier series and transform; Laplace transform; state variable techniques; z-transform; analysis and design of digital filters; FFT and applications.

Special topics in renewable energy engineering which vary from year to year.

The primary objective of this course is to gain an elementary familiarity with wind energy. After a brief review of power and energy; wind energy is introduced. Topics of discussion include history and evolution of wind energy technology; power in the wind; wind turbines; components and operation of typical wind systems; small scale hybrid energy systems; markets; demand; and resources. The course also includes a class project. Prerequisites: MATH 152 and PHYS 126.

In this course we study solar radiation; theory of light; topics of heat transfer associated with solar energy; radiation characteristics of materials; collectors; energy storage; solar loads and the economics. The physics of voltaic systems will also be discussed. This course includes a design project.

Magnetic theory and circuits; balanced polyphase circuits; and fundamentals of electromechanical energy conversion. Phasors; per-unit notation; transformers; three-phase and single-phase induction motors; synchronous; direct current and specialized machines.

The purpose of design is to convert resources into devices; systems. processes and products to meet human needs. Detailed analysis and application of the design problem solving process are practiced. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

The student develops an original individual design project with a faculty advisor from conception to design; construction and testing. A complete report is required.