• Special Topics In Space Engr

    Advanced undergraduate topics in space engineering. Covers technical, environmental, and economic challenges and opportunities in contemporary and future space systems and space missions. Comparative analyses of current and future space systems and missions, and space platform and payload concepts. Topics may include remote sensing, disaggregation, infrastructure, and mission modeling and simulation. May be repeated with…

  • Intro. To Homeland Security Logistics

    This course introduces the student to essential concepts of Homeland Security and principles of all-hazards risk management. It emphasizes understanding (1) the right balance among different hazards in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery; (2) the impacts of illegal and legal immigration on the economic and social stability of our communities; and (3) the emergence and…

  • Systems Engineering Management I

    Provides techniques for evaluating cost and operational effectiveness of system designs and systems management strategies. Discusses performance measurement, work breakdown structures, cost estimating, quality management, configuration management, standards, and case studies of systems from different application areas. Offered by Systems Engr & Operations Rsch. May not be repeated for credit.

  • Mathematical & Comutational Modeling In Systems Engineering

    The course introduces some of the mathematical structures and methods used within systems engineering. The course will cover probability theory, scheduling, critical path analysis, systems dynamics, decision analysis, and simulation. Students will be introduced to computer programming to implement the ideas in the course using the R programming language.

  • Special Topics In Space Engr

    Advanced undergraduate topics in space engineering. Covers technical, environmental, and economic challenges and opportunities in contemporary and future space systems and space missions. Comparative analyses of current and future space systems and missions, and space platform and payload concepts. Topics may include remote sensing, disaggregation, infrastructure, and mission modeling and simulation. May be repeated with…

  • Analysis Of Organizational Systems

    This course introduces the student to fundamental concepts in the analysis of organizations. A systems approach is taken in the examination of social, structural, procedural and environmental aspects that are of consequence to technical professionals and managers. Modules covered include: History and Systems of Organizations and Management; Basic Organizational Systems and Models emphasizing rational, natural…

  • Introduction To Homeland Security Logistics

    This course introduces the student to essential concepts of Homeland Security and principles of all-hazards risk management. It emphasizes understanding (1) the right balance among different hazards in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery; (2) the impacts of illegal and legal immigration on the economic and social stability of our communities; and (3) the emergence and…

  • Risk & Vulnerability Management Of Complex Interdependent Systems

    Seminar discussions and team projects. A systematic approach to basic principles of design, economics and management of critical infrastructure systems, including issues of risk, vulnerability and risk governance. Development of advanced methodologies, e.g. system of systems, by use of complexity analysis, dynamic/chaotic behavior, threat analysis, resilient design and management under normal and stress conditions. Adopting…

  • Topics In Nuclear Engineering

    A survey covering the scope of nuclear engineering. Concepts of atomic and nuclear structure, mass and energy, nuclear stability, radioactive decay, radioactivity calculations, nuclear reactions, interaction of radiation (neutrons and photons) with matter, fission chain reaction, neutron diffusion, nuclear reaction theory, reactor kinetics, health physics, reactor power plants (PWR and BWR), waste disposal. Required first…

  • Cell Engineering

    This course will cover the cell and its engineering principles with an emphasis on current research techniques. Topics covered include the organization and structure of the cell, cell signaling, and application of cell biology to biomedical research. Advanced methods are taught enabling students to interpret and present findings from primary literature.