Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

BIOM 191. First-Year Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

Engages students in active learning strategies that enable effective transition to college life at WVU. Students will explore school, college and university programs, policies and services relevant to academic success. Provides active learning activities that enable effective transition to the academic environment. Students examine school, college and university programs, policies and services.

BIOM 201. Introduction to Biometrics Systems. 1 Hour.

PR: ENGR 102 with a minimum grade of C-. A basic introduction to biometric technologies, including the modalities of fingerprints, face, iris, and voice. An overview of essential biometrics terminology, use cases, and trends. Perspectives from industry, government, and academia, as presented by guest speakers.

BIOM 425. Bioengineering. 3 Hours.

Introduction to human anatomy and physiology using an engineering systems approach. Gives the engineering student a basic understanding of the human system so that the student may include it as an integral part of the design. Co-listed with MAE 473.

BIOM 426. Biometric Systems. 3 Hours.

PR: CS 111 and CS 111L and MATH 261 and STAT 215. This course presents an introduction to the principles of operation, design, testing, and implementation of biometric systems, and the legal, social, and ethical concerns associated with their use. (Cross-listed with EE 426.).

BIOM 457. Fundamentals of Photonics. 3 Hours.

Basic physics and optical engineering concepts necessary to understand the design and operation of photonic-based systems, including communications, nanophotonics, sensing and display technologies. Scaling, integration, and packaging of optical approaches and their compatibility with micro/nanosystems.

BIOM 480. Capstone Project - Design. 2 Hours.

PR: ENGL 102 or ENGL 103 and consent. Penultimate semester. Group senior design projects with individual design assignments appropriate to student's discipline. Complete system-level designs of the subsequent semester's project presented in written proposals and oral presentations. (Equivalent to CPE 480, CS 480 and EE 480.).

BIOM 481. Capstone Project - Implementation. 3 Hours.

PR: BIOM 480. Continuation of BIOM 480. Detailed design and implementation of the system including choice of components, algorithm development, interfacing, troubleshooting, working in groups, and project management. Also covers professional topics including ethics, liability, safety, socio-legal issues, risks, and employment agreements.

BIOM 494. Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.

BIOM 497. Research. 1-15 Hours.

Independent research projects.

BMEG 191. First-Year Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

Engages students in active learning strategies that enable effective transition to college life at WVU. Students will explore school, college and university programs, policies and services relevant to academic success. Provides active learning activities that enable effective transition to the academic environment. Students examine school, college and university programs, policies and services.

BMEG 201. Introduction to Biomedical Engineering. 4 Hours.

PR: MATH 156 and CHEM 116 and BIOL 115. An introduction to biomedical engineering principles using foundational resources from molecular and cellular biology and physiology, and relating them to various sub-specialties of biomedical engineering. Concrete examples of applying engineering knowledge to solve problems related to human medicine as well as concrete examples of recent technological breakthroughs.

BMEG 203. Biomedical Engineering Seminar. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: BMEG 201. Discussion of current aspects related to biomedical engineering including on-going research directions, technical, logistical and ethical issues.

BMEG 230. Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: BMEG 201 and PR or CONC: MATH 251 with a minimum grade of C-. Introduce the integrative set of computational problem solving tools important to biomedical engineers. Through the use of comprehensive homework exercises, relevant examples and extensive case studies, this course will integrate principles and techniques of numerical analysis into biomedical engineering concepts from cellular and molecular systems, to physiological and biomechanical phenomena and tissue systems.

BMEG 236L. Human Physiology: Quantitative Laboratory. 2 Hours.

PR: (BIOL 101 and BIOL 101L and BIOL 102 and BIOL 102L) or (BIOL 115 and BIOL 115L) and CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L and MATH 156 with a minimum grade of C- in each. Integrate engineering tools and approaches for quantitative measurements related to human physiology, including neural, cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular systems.

BMEG 293. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

BMEG 310. Biomedical Imaging. 3 Hours.

PR: BIOL 117 or BIOL 235. Introduction to biomedical imaging technologies including x-ray planar radiography, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine, optical imaging, ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Focus on physical principles, instrumentation methods, and imaging-related algorithms; medical interpretation of images will also be included to give practical examples of the development and applications of medical imaging.

BMEG 311. Biomaterials. 3 Hours.

PR: BMEG 201 and (BIOL 235 or (BIOL 117 and PHYS 111)). Principles of materials science and cell biology underlying the design of medical implants and artificial organs. Properties of living tissue, biocompatibility of polymers, metals, and ceramics; implants for hard and soft tissue.

BMEG 315. Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems. 4 Hours.

PR: (BIOL 235 or BIOL 117) and MATH 261. Develop fundamental relationships for momentum and mass transfer from microscopic and macroscopic balance equations and the application to biological systems that include biochemical reactions, inter-phase transport, and transient phenomena.

BMEG 321. Thermodynamics and Kinetics for Biomedical Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: BMEG 230 and CHEM 116. Development of thermodynamic principles and their application to biological and biophysical systems. Topics will include first and second law; phase and reaction equilibria, kinetic rate laws and macromolecular thermodynamics.

BMEG 340. Biomechanics. 4 Hours.

PR: (BMEG 201 or MAE 243) and PHYS 111. Introduction to the basic approach of biomechanics and application in musculoskeletal, bone and human motion mechanics problems. Includes kinematics to analyze human motion, biomechanics of bone and skeletal system and biomechanical behavior of fibers.

BMEG 350L. Biomedical Engineering Laboratory. 2 Hours.

PR: (BIOL 117 or BIOL 235) and BMEG 201. Measurement and interpretation of data from tissue and materials in the areas of biomaterials, biomechanics, bionanotechnology, and biomedical imaging.

BMEG 393. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

BMEG 420. Biomedical Instrumentation. 3 Hours.

PR: EE 221 and PR or CONC: BMEG 420L. Fundamentals of biomedical instrumentation and devices. Clinical applications of medical instrumentation, sensors, devices, biopotential electrodes and amplifiers, measurement of blood flow, different medical imaging systems, and therapeutic and prosthetic devices.

BMEG 420L. Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: BMEG 420. Integrate engineering tools and approaches for quantitative measurements related to human physiology, including neural, cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular systems.

BMEG 421. Biomedical Engineering Seminar and Journal Club. 1 Hour.

PR: BMEG 203. Introduction to current research and topics pertinent to biomedical engineering through literature review and guest lectures by external and internal speakers.

BMEG 455. Biomedical Senior Design 1. 2 Hours.

PR: BMEG 310 and BMEG 311 and BMEG 315 and BMEG 340 and PR or CONC: BMEG 455S. Planning, designing, and reporting solutions to challenging biomedical engineering problems that have clinical implication. Also covers professional topics, including ethics, liability, safety, socio-legal issues.

BMEG 455S. Biomedical Senior Design 1 Capstone Project. 2 Hours.

PR: BMEG 310 and BMEG 311 and BMEG 315 and BMEG 340 and PR or CONC: BMEG 455. Planning, designing, and reporting solutions to challenging biomedical engineering problems that have clinical implication. Also covers professional topics, including ethics, liability, safety, socio-legal issues.

BMEG 456S. Biomedical Senior Design 2. 3 Hours.

PR: BMEG 455 and BMEG 455S. Continuation of BMEG 455.

BMEG 480. Cellular Machinery. 3 Hours.

PR: BIOL 115 or Consent. Fundamental understanding of how a cell operates like a chemical factory; understanding how self-sustaining capacity of the cell's complex chemical reaction networks and cellular components can be manipulated in a synthetic environment.

BMEG 481. Applied Bio-Molecular Modeling. 3 Hours.

PR: BMEG 201 and MATH 261 and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 233). This course provides an introduction to modern molecular- level computational methods for calculating properties of reaction systems and thermodynamic, transport, and structural properties of materials with a particular focus on biological applications.

BMEG 482. Introduction to Tissue Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: BMEG 201 and BMEG 311. This course introduces biological principles and engineering fundamentals pertaining to cell behavior and substrate properties. The design and characterization of artificial tissues will be discussed using properties and function of native tissues as a guide.

BMEG 494. Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.

BMEG 495. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours.

BMEG 496. Senior Thesis. 1-6 Hours.

BMEG 497. Research. 1-6 Hours.

BMEG 498. Honors Research. 1-6 Hours.

CE 191. First-Year Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

Engages students in Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled active learning strategies that enable effective transition to college life at WVU. Students will explore school, college and university programs, policies and services relevant to academic success. Provides active learning activities that enable effective transition to the academic environment. Students examine school, college and university programs, policies and services.

CE 201. Introduction to Civil Engineering. 1 Hour.

PR: ENGR 102. Overview of civil engineering disciplines and careers including structural, environmental, hydrotechnical, geotechnical and transportation engineering. Addresses the technical concepts and career opportunities in each area. Emphasis on providing guidance for success in completing undergraduate studies.

CE 210. Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting for Civil Engineers. 2 Hours.

PR: ENGR 102 and PR or CONC: CE 210L. An introduction to computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software for communicating design plans and specifications for civil and environmental engineering projects.

CE 210L. Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting for Civil Engineers Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: ENGR 102 and PR or CONC: CE 210. Laboratory for CE 210.

CE 273. American Society of Civil Engineers Workshop. 1 Hour.

The course provides a formal structure for meeting and conducting activities necessary to compete in competitions such as the concrete canoe, steel bridge, technical problem solving, and surveying. It does not satisfy any graduation requirement.

CE 293. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

CE 301. Engineering Professional Development. 1 Hour.

PR: CE 201. Non-technical issues facing graduate engineers; career paths, job search, professional registration, legal issues, engineering ethics, professional societies, and life-long learning.

CE 304. Gender in Engineering and Technology Careers. 3 Hours.

PR: ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C-. Examine the history of gender diversity in the engineering and technology workforce; investigate factors contributing to gender inequality in engineering and technology careers and discuss solutions; develop skills to apply to the professional engineering workforce for diverse populations.

CE 305. Introduction to Geomatics. 2 Hours.

PR: CE 210 and PR or CONC: CE 305L. Introduction to the theory and practice of the technologies used to measure, calculate, acquire, process, and display terrain and other data for use in mapping, planning, designing, constructing, and managing the built and natural environments.

CE 305L. Introduction to Geomatics Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: CE 210 and PR or CONC: CE 305. Laboratory for CE 305.

CE 310. Civil Engineering Materials. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 243. Physical, chemical, and molecular properties of materials commonly used in civil engineering works. Influence of these properties on the performance and use of materials.

CE 321. Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers. 3 Hours.

PR: MATH 261 and MAE 241 with a minimum grade of C- in each. Fluid properties, statics, and kinematics; conservation laws for mass, momentum, and mechanical energy; piezometric head and grade lines; dimensional analysis and similitude; weir and orifice flow; introduction to flow in pipes and open channels. (3 hr. lecture.).

CE 322. Hydrotechnical Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 321. Flow in pipes and pipe networks; pumps; uniform and gradually varied open channel flow; design of water distribution, sanitary sewer, and storm water collection systems.

CE 332. Introduction to Transportation Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: MATH 156 with a minimum grade of C-. Integrated transportation systems from the standpoint of assembly, haul, and distribution means. Analysis of transport equipment and traveled way. Power requirements, speed, stopping, capacity, economics, and route location. Future technological developments and innovations.

CE 347. Introduction to Environmental Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CHEM 115 and CHEM 115L and MATH 251 with a minimum grade of C- in each and PR or CONC: CE 347L, WVUIT sections require CHEM 116 and MAE 331 and PR or CONC: CE 347L. Introduction to physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of waters and wastewaters, and fundamental principles of water and wastewater treatment including hands-on laboratory exercises.

CE 347L. Introduction to Environmental Engineering Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: WVU sections require CHEM 115 and MATH 251 with a minimum grade of C- in each, WVUIT sections require CHEM 116 and MAE 331 and PR or CONC: CE 347. Laboratory for CE 347.

CE 351. Introductory Soil Mechanics. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CE 201 and (CE 210 or MINE 261) and MAE 241 and MAE 243 and MATH 261 and STAT 215 with a minimum grade of C- in each and PR or CONC: CE 351L, WVUIT sections require GEOL 312 and MAE 243 and PR or CONC: CE 351L. Introduction to geotechnical engineering, fundamental soil properties, classification of soils, soil compaction, permeability, compressibility, and consolidation of soils, shear strength, lateral earth pressures.

CE 351L. Introductory Soil Mechanics Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: WVU sections require CE 201 and (CE 210 or MINE 261) and MAE 241 and MAE 243 and MATH 261 and STAT 215 with a minimum grade of C- in each and PR or CONC: CE 351, WVUIT sections require GEOL 312 and MAE 243 and PR or CONC: CE 351. Laboratory for CE 351.

CE 361. Structural Analysis 1. 3,4 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CE 201 and (CE 210 or MINE 261) and MAE 241 and MAE 243 and MATH 261 and STAT 215 with a minimum grade of C- in each and PR or CONC: CE 361L, WVUIT sections require MAE 243 and PR or CONC: CE 361L and MATH 251. Stability, determinacy, and equilibrium of structures; shear and bending moment diagrams of determinate and indeterminate beams and frames; analysis of trusses; displacement of planar structures by geometric and energy methods.

CE 361L. Structural Analysis 1 Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: WVU sections require CE 201 and (CE 210 or MINE 261) and MAE 241 and MAE 243 and MATH 261 and STAT 215 with a minimum grade of C- in each and PR or CONC: CE 361, WVUIT sections require MAE 243 and PR or CONC: CE 361 and MATH 251. Laboratory for CE 361.

CE 393. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

CE 411. Pavement Design. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CE 351 and CE 351L, WVUIT sections require CE 312 and CE 331 and CE 351 and CE 351L. Effects of traffic, soil, environment, and loads on the design and behavior of pavement. Design of pavement structures. Pavement performance and performance surveys.

CE 413. Construction Methods. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 332 or (CE 347 and CE 347L) or (CE 351 and CE 351L) or (CE 361 and CE 361L). Study of construction methods, equipment, and administration with particular emphasis on the influence of new developments in technology.

CE 414. Construction Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 332 or (CE 347 and CE 347L) or (CE 351 and CE 351L) or (CE 361 and CE 361L). Introduce student to the role of the civil engineer in the construction process, including critical path analysis, productivity estimation, equipment capability and selection.

CE 415. Flexible Pavements. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 310. Design, construction and maintenance of flexible pavements, including material characterization, mix design, construction methods, pavement design and evaluation, and maintenance procedures.

CE 416. Advanced Concrete Materials. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 243. Microstructure and properties of portland cement pastes, rheology, maturity, strength properties, non-linear fracture mechanics, early age volume changes, creep and shrinkage models, transport mechanism and durability of concrete, special concretes.

CE 417. Infrastructure Asset Management 1. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 332 or (CE 347 and CE 347L) or (CE 351 and CE 351L) or (CE 361 and CE 361L). Integrated course that covers different strategies in supporting and sustaining civil infrastructure systems which include transportation, drinking and waste water, and energy systems. This course focuses on the maintenance stage, which broadly includes maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement, of the lifetime of an infrastructure (e.g., planning, design, construction, and operation/maintenance).

CE 418. Construction Estimating. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 332 or (CE 347 and CE 347L) or (CE 351 and CE 351L) or (CE 361 and CE 361L). A construction engineer evaluates engineering design and site situation in order to predict time and cost implications for “what if” scenarios and achieve safety, quality and efficiency in construction. This course will facilitate students to learn how to define, assess and analyze such “what-if” scenarios in construction with regards to Design, Materials, Method, Quantity, Productivity, and Rate.

CE 420. Computational Fluid Mechanics. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 321. Use of the computer in elementary hydraulics, open channel flow, potential flow, and boundary layer flow, numerical techniques for solution of algebraic equations, ordinary differential equations, and partial differential equations. (3 hr. lec.).

CE 423. Water System Design. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 321. This course extends the student’s understanding of fluid mechanics and brings it to bear on common and important areas of water system design: water distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, and storm water collection systems.

CE 425. Engineering Hydrology. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CE 321, WVUIT sections require MAE 331. Scientific basis of the hydrologic cycle and its engineering implications; rainfall-runoff processes, hydrographs, flood routing, and statistical methods. (3 hr. lec.).

CE 427. Water Resources Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 321. Application of hydrologic and hydraulic principles in the design and analysis of water resource systems; probability concepts and economics in water resource planning, water law, reservoir operations, hydraulic structures, flood damage mitigation, hydroelectric power, and drainage.

CE 429. Ecological Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 321 with a minimum grade of C-. Course will explore the principles of ecological engineering for the design of sustainable ecosystems. Applications include the restoration of streams, lakes and reservoirs, wetlands, and disturbed mined land reclamation.

CE 430. Data Analysis in Civil and Environmental Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: STAT 215 with a minimum grade of C-. Data analysis, as a subtopic of data analytics in civil and environmental engineering, is concerned with analyzing collected data to identify potential solutions to engineering problems. Aims to provide students with a general background in applying various quantitative data analysis techniques to clean, transform, and model data, and in best practices of interpretation and communication of the results.

CE 431. Highway Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CE 332, WVUIT sections require CE 204 and CE 331. Highway administration, economics and finance; planning and design; subgrade soils and drainage; construction and maintenance. Design of a highway. Center line and grade line projections, earthwork and cost estimates.

CE 433. Urban Transportation Planning and Design. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 332. Principles of planning and physical design of transportation systems for different parts of the urban area. Land use, social, economic, and environmental compatibilities emphasized. Evaluation and impact assessment. (3 hr. lec.).

CE 434. Public Transportation. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 332 with a minimum grade of C-. This course introduces research and practice topics related to public transportation. The course aims to provide students with an overview of the evolution and role of public transportation systems. The course will also introduce students to several topics related to planning, design, operations, and evaluation of public transportation systems.

CE 435. Railway Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 332. Development and importance of the railroad industry. Location, construction, operation, and maintenance. (3 hr. lec.).

CE 436. Pedestrian/Bike Transportation. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 332. Planning, design, operation and maintenance of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, including multi-use trails; policies to encourage non-motorized travel; traffic calming; accessibility and ADA requirements; connections to transit. (3 hr. lec.).

CE 439. Traffic Engineering and Operations. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 332. Driver and vehicular characteristics, horizontal and vertical curve design, traffic flow theory, analysis of traffic engineering data, traffic engineering studies, traffic signal analysis and design.

CE 442. Environmental Aerosol Science. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 347 and CE 347L. This course will give an understanding of the basic principles behind aerosol generation, measurement, mechanics, and toxicity for aerosols found in the environment.

CE 443. Environmental Science and Technology. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 347 and CE 347L. Issues of global atmospheric change, minimization and control of hazardous wastes, groundwater contamination, water pollution, air pollution, solid waste control, and management of water and energy resources.

CE 445. Properties of Air Pollutants. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 347 and CE 347L. Physical, chemical, and biological behavioral properties of dusts, droplets, and gases in the atmosphere. Air pollutant sampling and analysis. Planning and operating air pollution surveys.

CE 447. Environmental Engineering Design. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 347 and CE 347L. Process design of treatment/remediation systems; comparison of alternatives and preliminary cost evaluation.

CE 451. Foundations Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 351 and CE 351L. Subsurface investigations and synthesis of soil parameters for geotechnical design and analysis, concepts of shallow and deep foundation design, geotechnical design of conventional retaining walls, computerized analysis and design of soil/foundation interaction; case histories.

CE 453. Earthwork Design. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 351 and CE 351L. Use of soil mechanics principles in the analysis, design and construction of earth structures. Principles of compaction and compaction control; an introduction to slope stability analysis and landslides; earth reinforcement systems, and ground improvement techniques.

CE 454. Geotechnical Engineering Field Methods. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 351 and CE 351L. Soil exploration and groundwater sampling; in-situ determination of properties using split spoon, cone, dilatometer, pressure meter, and vane equipment. Instrumentation for monitoring field performance and challenges associated with exploration and monitoring in geotechnical/geoenvironmental engineering.

CE 461. Structural Analysis 2. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CE 361 and CE 361L, WVUIT sections require MATH 261 and PR or CONC: (CE 462 or CE 463). Fundamental theory of statically indeterminate structures; analysis of indeterminate beams, frames, and trusses by stiffness and flexibility methods; study of influence lines for beams, frames, and trusses.

CE 462. Reinforced Concrete Design. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CE 361 and CE 361L, WVUIT sections require PR or CONC: CE 361 and CE 361L. Behavior and design of reinforced concrete members. Material properties, design methods and safety consideration, flexure, shear, bond and anchorage, combined flexure and axial load, footings, introduction to torsion slender columns, and pre-stressed concrete.

CE 463. Steel Design. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 361 and CE 361L. Material properties, design of steel bridge and building systems with emphasis on connections, beams, columns, plastic design, and cost estimates.

CE 464. Timber Design. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 361 and CE 361L. Fundamentals of modern timber design and analysis. Topics include wood properties, design of beams, columns, trusses, and other structures using dimension lumber, glue-laminated products and composites.

CE 466. Steel Design 2. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 463 with a minimum grade of C-. Advanced topics in steel design with an emphasis on a comprehensive understanding of system load determination and mechanisms of load transfer framed building and bridge systems along with advanced topics in system analysis and current industry employed software for bridges and buildings.

CE 468. Building Design. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 361 and CE 361L. This course focuses on the fundamentals of building design, investigating the structural behavior under combined gravity and lateral load effects (wind and earthquake) per the requirements of design standards. Lateral load-resisting systems will be studied. Structural analysis and structural design will be performed by hand-calculations and verified by computer modeling. Structural analysis/design software will be utilized for the project exercise.

CE 479. Integrated Civil Engineering Design-Capstone. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require senior standing and CE 301 and CE 321 and CE 332 and CE 347 and CE 351 and CE 361 and a minimum grade of C- in a CE Design Elective, WVUIT sections require senior standing and (CE 411 or CE 431 or CE 432 or CE 451 or CE 452 or CE 453 or CE 462 or CE 463 or CE 464) with a minimum grade of C-. Capstone integration of the civil engineering curriculum by comprehensive design experience to professional standards. Projects are performed in student groups under faculty supervision.

CE 490. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.

CE 491. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hours.

PR: Consent. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

CE 493. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

CE 494. Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.

CE 495. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

CE 496. Senior Thesis. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent.

CE 497. Research. 1-15 Hours.

Independent research projects.

CE 498. Honors. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Students in Honors Program and consent by the honors director. Independent reading, study or research.

CHE 102. Introduction to Chemical Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: ENGR 101 and PR or CONC: (CHEM 116 or CHEM 118.) Overview of traditional and emerging areas of chemical engineering, projects involving computational and programming tools, design projects, written and oral presentation of results, discussions of professional and ethical behavior relating to the engineering professions.

CHE 191. First-Year Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

Engages students in active learning strategies that enable effective transition to college life at WVU. Students will explore school, college and university programs, policies and services relevant to academic success. Provides active learning activities that enable effective transition to the academic environment. Students examine school, college and university programs, policies and services.

CHE 201. Material and Energy Balances 1. 3 Hours.

PR: CHEM 116 and MATH 155 (or MATH 153 and MATH 154) and PR or CONC: CHE 102 or ENGR 102. Introduction to chemical engineering fundamentals and calculation procedures, industrial stoichiometry, real gases and vapor-liquid equilibrium, heat capacities and enthalpies, and unsteady material balances and energy balances.

CHE 202. Material and Energy Balances 2. 3 Hours.

PR: CHE 201 and PR or CONC: CHE 230. Continuation of CHE 201.

CHE 221. Material and Energy Balance. 4 Hours.

PR: (MATH 154 or MATH 155) and CHEM 116 and PR or CONC: ENGR 102 all with a minimum grade of C- in all. Introduction to the principles of chemical engineering, the methodology for doing chemical engineering calculations and lays the foundation for subsequent courses in thermodynamics, unit operations, kinetics, and process dynamics and control.

CHE 226. Reaction Phenomena. 3 Hours.

PR: CHEM 116 or CHEM 118 with a minimum grade of C-. Theory and application of reaction kinetics, analysis of rate data, reaction equilibrium, and catalysis. The application of these phenomena to industrial relevant systems will be emphasized.

CHE 230. Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: (CHE 102 or ENGR 102) and MATH 156 and PR or CONC: (CHE 202 or CHE 221) and MATH 251. Numerical solution of algebraic and differential equations with emphasis on process material and energy balances. Statistical methods optimization, and numerical analysis.

CHE 293. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

CHE 310. Process Fluid Mechanics. 3 Hours.

PR: CHE 202 and MATH 251. Fluid statics, laminar and turbulent flow, mechanical energy balance, Bernoulli equation, force balance, friction, flow in pipes, pumps, metering and transportation of fluids, flow through packed beds and fluidized beds.

CHE 311. Process Heat Transfer. 3 Hours.

PR: CHE 202 and MATH 251. Conductive heat transfer, convective heat transfer, design and selection of heat exchange equipment, evaporation, and radiation.

CHE 312. Separation Processes. 3 Hours.

PR: CHE 320. Equilibrium stage and multiple stage operations, differential countercurrent contracting, membrane separations, fluid-particle separations.

CHE 315. Chemical Engineering Transport Analysis. 3 Hours.

PR: CHE 322 and CHE 325 and MATH 261. Development of fundamental relationships for momentum, heat and mass transfer for flow systems to include chemical reactions, interphase transport, and transient phenomena. Development and use of microscopic and macroscopic balance equations.

CHE 320. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CHE 202 and CHE 230 and MATH 251, WVUIT sections require CHE 212 and MATH 251. First and second laws of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic functions for real materials. Physical equilibrium concepts and applications.

CHE 321. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics and Kinetics. 4 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require (CHE 202 or CHE 221) with a minimum grade of C- and CHE 230 and MATH 251), WVUIT sections require (CHE 212 and MATH 251). First and second laws of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic functions for real materials. Physical equilibrium concepts and applications. Rate laws, kinetic data analysis, reaction equilibrium.

CHE 322. Unit Operations 1. 4 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require MATH 251 with a minimum grade of C- and (CHE 202 or CHE 221), WVUIT sections require MATH 251 with a minimum grade of C- and CHE 212. Fluid statics, laminar and turbulent flow, mechanical energy balance, Bernoulli equation, force balance, friction, flow in pipes, pumps, metering and transportation of fluids, flow through packed beds and fluidized beds. Conductive heat transfer and introduction to convective heat transfer.

CHE 323. Unit Operations 2. 4 Hours.

PR: CHE 321 and CHE 322. Convective heat transfer. Heat exchanger operation. Equilibrium stage and multiple stage operations, differential countercurrent contracting, membrane separations, fluid-particle separations.

CHE 325. Chemical Reaction Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR or CONC: WVU sections require CHE 312 or CHE 323, WVUIT sections require CHE 317. Application of material balances, energy balances, chemical equilibrium relations, and chemical kinetic expressions to the design of chemical reactors.

CHE 326. Reaction Phenomena. 3 Hours.

PR: CHE 320 and PR or CONC: CHE 325. Theory and application of reaction kinetics, analysis of rate data, reaction equilibrium, and catalysis. The application of these phenomena to industrial relevant systems will be emphasized.

CHE 351L. Chemical Process Laboratory. 2 Hours.

PR or CONC: (CHE 310 and CHE 311) or CHE 322. Reinforcement of practical concepts acquired during the junior year chemical engineering courses on fluids and heat transfer through experimental design and practice.

CHE 355. Process Simulation and Design. 3 Hours.

PR: CHE 322 and PR or CONC: CHE 323 and CHE 325. The application and use of chemical process simulation software to the design of a chemical process.

CHE 366. Materials Science. 3 Hours.

PR: CHEM 115 with a minimum grade of C-. Chemical bonding and structures of metals, ceramics, and organic materials; the dependence of properties upon these structures and bonding conditions; thermal and mechanical stresses; corrosion; synthesis and preparation of materials.

CHE 393. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

CHE 414. Coal Conversion Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: CHEM 233 and PR or CONC: (CHE 312 or CHE 317) and CHE 325. Coal conversion processes from the unit-operations approach; thermodynamics, kinetics, and evaluation of system requirements and performance. (3 hr. lec.).

CHE 416. Oil & Gas Refining. 3 Hours.

PR: (CHE 311 or CHE 322) and PR or CONC: CHE 312 or CHE 323 or CHE 325. The fundamental principles to analyze refining processes in modern petroleum refineries, chemistry and processes for the conversion of natural gas to products equivalent to those from petroleum.

CHE 418. Unconventional Catalytic Processes for Future Chemical Manufacturing. 3 Hours.

PR: CHE 325 or (CHE 321 or MAE 320). Unconventional catalytic processes and analysis of relevant data. Microwave-enhanced, electrolytic, induction heating, biological processes, etc. Process intensification. CO2 conversion.

CHE 435. Chemical Process Control. 3 Hours.

PR: (CHE 230 or CHE 330) and (CHE 325 or CHE 327). Transient behavior of chemical process flow systems, linearization and stability. Process control system design including frequency response analysis. Instrumentation and hardware.

CHE 450L. Unit Operations Laboratory 1. 2 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CHE 310 and CHE 311 and CHE 312 and CHE 325 and CHE 351L, WVUIT sections require CHE 317 and CHE 350. Operation of chemical process engineering equipment; collection, analysis, and evaluation of laboratory report preparation.

CHE 451L. Unit Operations Laboratory 2. 2 Hours.

PR: CHE 450L. Continuation of CHE 450L.

CHE 452L. Chemical Engineering Senior Laboratory. 2 Hours.

PR: (CHE 312 or CHE 323) and CHE 325 and CHE 351L and PR or CONC: CHE 452S. Operation of chemical process engineering equipment to illustrate important processes to the practice of chemical engineering with a focus on equipment setup and data collection.

CHE 452S. Chemical Engineering Senior Laboratory Analysis. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: CHE 452L. In-depth analysis of experimental results from chemical process engineering equipment to illustrate important processes to the practice of chemical engineering with a focus on the application of physical models and statistical evaluation.

CHE 455. Chemical Process Design 1. 3 Hours.

PR: (CHE 312 or CHE 323) and CHE 325 and CHE 355 and PR or CONC: CHE 455S. Analysis, synthesis, and design of chemical process systems. Engineering economics, safety, professional aspects of the practice of chemical engineering. Includes a group chemical plant design project, as well as individual design projects.

CHE 455S. Chemical Process Design 1 Studio. 2 Hours.

PR: (CHE 312 or CHE 323) and CHE 325 and CHE 355 and PR or CONC: CHE 455. Analysis, synthesis, and design of chemical process systems. Engineering economics, safety, professional aspects of the practice of chemical engineering. Includes a group chemical plant design project, as well as individual design projects.

CHE 456S. Chemical Process Design 2. 3 Hours.

PR: CHE 455 and CHE 455S. Continuation of CHE 455S.

CHE 461. Polymer Science and Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: CHEM 233. Polymer classification, polymer synthesis, molecular weights and experimental techniques, thermodynamics, rubber elasticity, mechanical behavior, crystallization, diffusion, rheology, extrusion and injection molding. (3 hr. lec.).

CHE 462. Polymer Processing. 3 Hours.

PR: Junior standing in engineering and mineral resources. Flow behavior in idealized situations; extrusion; calendaring; coating; injection molding; fiber spinning; film blowing; mixing; heat and mass transfer; flow instabilities. (3 hr. lec.).

CHE 463. Polymer Composites Processing. 3 Hours.

PR: Junior standing in engineering and mineral resources. Advantages and applications of polymer composites; chemistry and kinetics of thermosetting polymers; hand layup and spray up; compression molding; resin transfer molding; reaction injection molding; filament winding; pultrusion. (3 hr. lec.).

CHE 466. Electronic Materials Processing. 3 Hours.

PR: Junior standing in engineering and mineral resources. The design and application of thermal, plasma, and ion assisted processing methodologies; solid state, gas phase, surface, and plasma chemistry underpinnings; thin film nucleation and growth; the effect of processing methods and conditions on mechanical, electrical, and optical properties. (3 hr. lec.).

CHE 471. Biochemical Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: CHE 325. Kinetics of enzymatic and microbial reactions, interactions between biochemical reactions and transport phenomena, analysis and design of bioreactors, enzyme technology, cell cultures, bioprocess engineering. (3 hr. lec.).

CHE 472. Biochemical Separations. 3 Hours.

PR or CONC: CHE 312 or CHE 317. Modeling and design of separation processes applicable to recovery of biological products. Topics include filtration, centrifugation, extraction, adsorption, chromatography, electrophoresis, membranes, crystallization, and examples from industry. (3 hr. lec.).

CHE 475. Chemical Process Safety. 3 Hours.

PR: (CHE 202 or CHE 221) and (CHE 310 or CHE 322). Introduction to safety, health and loss prevention in the chemical process industry; regulations, toxicology, hazard identification, system safety analysis and safety design techniques.

CHE 476. Pollution Prevention. 3 Hours.

PR or CONC: (CHE 312 or CHE 317) and CHE 325 and CHE 326. Environmental risk and regulations; fate and persistence of chemicals; green chemistry; evaluation and improvement of pollution performance during chemical process design; life cycle analysis; industrial ecology.

CHE 490. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.

CHE 491. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hours.

PR: Consent. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

CHE 493. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

CHE 494. Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.

CHE 495. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

CHE 496. Senior Thesis. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent.

CHE 497. Research. 1-15 Hours.

CHE 497. Research. I,II,S. 1-15 hr. PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. Grading may be S/U.

CHE 498. Honors. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Students in the Honors Program and consent by the honors director. Independent reading, study or research.

CPE 191. First-Year Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

Engages students in active learning strategies that enable effective transition to college life at WVU. Students will explore school, college and university programs, policies and services relevant to academic success. Provides active learning activities that enable effective transition to the academic environment. Students examine school, college and university programs, policies and services.

CPE 271. Introduction to Digital Logic Design. 3 Hours.

PR: MATH 156. Introduction to the design of digital systems. Topics include number systems, coding, Boolean and switching algebra, minimization of logic, analysis and design of combinational and sequential logic circuits.

CPE 271L. Digital Logic Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: CPE 271. Experiments with digital electronic circuits including number systems, design and application of modern digital circuitry for both combinational and sequential logic circuits.

CPE 293. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

CPE 310. Microprocessor Systems. 3 Hours.

PR: CPE 271 and CPE 271L and CS 110. Theory and design of microprocessors: organization and architecture of modern processors; integration of microprocessors with RAM, ROM, and I/O devices; machine language, assembly language and software development.

CPE 310L. Microprocessor Systems Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: CPE 310. Machine language, assembly language and hardware and software interfacing. (This includes editing, linking, and debugging.) Memory, I/O and basic techniques of microprocessor interfacing.

CPE 312L. Microcomputer Structures and Interfacing Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: CPE 310 and CPE 310L and PR or CONC: CPE 312. A microprocessor based single-board computer is designed and built. A semester project is required using standard I/O techniques.

CPE 410S. Microcomputer Structures and Interfacing. 3 Hours.

PR: CPE 310 and CPE 310L and EE 251 and EE 251L and PR or CONC: CS 350. Design of computer systems with emphasis on interface hardware including communications, high power interface devices, line driver/receiver circuits, A/D and D/A devices, and utilization of software techniques for programmed, interrupt, and direct memory access.

CPE 412. Mobile Robotics. 3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Introduction to fundamental topics in Mobile robotics; methods of locomotion; common mobile robot sensors, state estimation and navigation algorithms; path planning and obstacle avoidance methods; robot decision making and control processes; and mobile robot systems design.

CPE 442. Introduction to Digital Computer Architecture. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU Sections require (MATH 375 or MATH 378) and CPE 310, WVUIT sections require CPE 320 and PR or CONC: CS 450. Control, data, and demand-driven computer architecture; parallel processing, pipelining, and vector processing; structures and algorithms for array processors, systolic architectures, design of architectures. (3 hr. lec.).

CPE 453. Data and Computer Communications. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CS 350, WVUIT sections require CS 355. An in-depth study of the Internet, networking fundamentals, protocols, algorithms, and principles of distributed computing, introduction to network security and management.

CPE 462. Wireless Networking. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require STAT 215, WVUIT sections require MATH 448. Design and analysis of modern wireless data networks. Channel capacity, noise, antennas, dB units, wireless propagation, signal-to-noise ratio, signal-to-interference ratio. Role of interference and how to manage it through the cellular concept, cell sectorization, and fractional-frequency reuse.

CPE 480. Capstone Project - Design. 2 Hours.

PR: ENGL 102 or ENGL 103. Penultimate semester group senior design projects with individual design assignments appropriate to student's discipline. Complete system-level designs of the subsequent semester's project presented in written proposals and oral presentations. (Equivalent to BIOM 480, CS 480, and EE 480).

CPE 481. Capstone Project - Implementation. 3 Hours.

PR: CPE 480. Continuation of CPE 480. Detailed design and implementation of the system including choice of components, algorithm development, interfacing troubleshooting, working in groups, and project management. Also covers professional topics, including ethics, liability, safety, socio-legal issues, risks and employment agreements.

CPE 484. Real-Time Systems Development. 3 Hours.

PR: CS 350. This course provides an analytic approach to real-time systems development. The class will focus on Dependability Requirements, Classification of Real-Time Systems, Clock Synchronization, Real-Time System Software / RTOSs, Scheduling, and System Design. This course will present concepts related to highly embedded hard real-time systems such as automobiles.

CPE 490. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.

CPE 491. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hours.

PR: Consent. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

CPE 493. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

CPE 494. Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.

CPE 495. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

CPE 496. Senior Thesis. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent.

CPE 498. Honors. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Students in Honors Program and consent by the honors director. Independent reading, study or research.

CS 101. Intro to Computer Applications. 4 Hours.

Introduction to spreadsheets and databases for problem-solving in disciplines such as math, science, engineering, business, social sciences, behavioral sciences, and environment: using computer applications to create technical reports and presentations.

CS 110. Introduction to Computer Science. 3 Hours.

PR: (MATH 124 or MATH 126 or MATH 128 or PR or CONC: MATH 129 or MATH 150) with a minimum grade of C- in each or meets the entry requirements of MATH 129 and PR or CONC: CS 110L. Programming and design; simple data types, variables, and expressions; program modularization through procedures, functions, and classes; repetition, selection through control structures; structured data types including arrays and records; application.

CS 110L. Introduction to Computer Science Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: (MATH 124 or MATH 126 or MATH 128 or PR or CONC: MATH 129 or MATH 150) with a minimum grade of C- in each or meets the entry requirements of MATH 129 and PR or CONC: CS 110. Laboratory for CS 110.

CS 111. Introduction to Data Structures. 3 Hours.

PR: CS 110 and CS 110L with a minimum grade of C- and PR or CONC: CS 111L. Software development with abstract data types; elementary data structures including lists, stacks, queues and binary trees. Object-oriented design and development, dynamic allocation, recursion, design methodology.

CS 111L. Introduction to Data Structures Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: CS 110 and CS 110L with a minimum grade of C- and PR or CONC: CS 111. Laboratory for CS 111.

CS 191. First-Year Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

Engages students in active learning strategies that enable effective transition to college life at WVU. Students will explore school, college and university programs, policies and services relevant to academic success. Provides active learning activities that enable effective transition to the academic environment. Students examine school, college and university programs, policies and services.

CS 210. File and Data Structures. 4 Hours.

PR: CS 111 and CS 111L with a minimum grade of C-. Complex internal data structures including hashing, record collision and overflow techniques. Extension of internal data structures to external storage; indexed structures, external sorting and merging, direct access methods.

CS 220. Discrete Mathematics. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CS 110 and CS 110L with a minimum grade of C- and (MATH 154 or MATH 155), WVUIT sections require CS 122 and MATH 155. Mathematical concepts used in computer science such as sets, relations, functions, counting principles, graphs, trees, and automata; introduction to basic graph algorithms and applications.

CS 293. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

CS 298. Honors. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Students in Honors Program and consent by the honors director. Independent reading, study or research.

CS 310. Principles of Programming Languages. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CS 111 and CS 111L with a minimum grade of C-, WVUIT sections require CS 201. Theoretical and practical aspects of languages including internal representations, run-time environments, run-time storage management; historical, current, special purpose and experimental languages; finite-state automata, regular expressions and context-free grammars, language translation, semantics and paradigms.

CS 320. Analysis of Algorithms. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CS 111 and CS 111L with a minimum grade of C- in each and MATH 156 and (CS 220 or MATH 303), WVUIT sections require CS 201 and CS 220 and MATH 156 with a minimum grade of C- in each. Introduction to algorithm design and analysis. Growth rate of functions and asymptotic notation. Divide-and-conquer algorithms and recurrences; searching and sorting; graph algorithms including graph searching, minimum spanning trees, and shortest paths.

CS 330. Introduction to Software Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: CS 111 and CS 111L with a minimum grade of C- and PR or CONC: CS 330L. Techniques and methodologies of software engineering; specification, modeling, requirement analysis and definition, design, quality assurance, testing, reuse, development tools and environments.

CS 330L. Introduction to Software Engineering Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: CS 111 and CS 111L with a minimum grade of C- and PR or CONC: CS 330. Laboratory for CS 330.

CS 350. Computer System Concepts. 3 Hours.

PR: CS 111 and CS 111L with a minimum grade of C-. System software organization; operating system concepts including processes, threads, memory management, and the user interface; elementary network concepts.

CS 410. Compiler Construction. 3 Hours.

PR: CS 310. Theory and practice of the construction of programming language translators; scanning and parsing techniques, semantic processing, runtime storage organization, and code generation; design and implementation of interpreter or compiler by students.

CS 420. Design of Algorithms. 3 Hours.

PR: CS 320. Algorithm design paradigms: divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, greedy. Advanced data structures: balanced search trees, mergeable heaps, union-find. Introduction to computational complexity. Selected topics such as backtracking, branch-and-bound, amortized analysis, approximation algorithms.

CS 422. Automata Theory. 3 Hours.

PR: CS 220. Introduction to formal languages, grammars, and automata; regular expressions and finite automata, context- free and context-sensitive languages; push down and linear- bounded automata; Turing machines and recursively enumerable languages.

CS 426. Discrete Mathematics 2. 3 Hours.

PR: CS 320. Applications of discrete mathematics to computer science. Selected topics from algorithmic graph theory, combinatorics, and order theory.

CS 430. Advanced Software Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: CS 230 and CS 230L. Engineering process, project economics, project organizational and management issues, configuration management.

CS 440. Database Design and Theory. 3 Hours.

PR: CS 230 and CS 230L. Database terminology, SQL, stored procedures, the relational and object-relational data model, triggers, and entity-relationship model.

CS 450. Operating Systems Structure. 4 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CS 350, WVUIT sections require CS 355. Support of computer components; device management and interrupts, process scheduling, file management, complete OS structure, OS development and debugging, configuration management, and performance testing.

CS 455. Computer Architecture. 3 Hours.

PR: CPE 271. Computer structure; emphasis on implications for software design; evolution of computers; elementary digital logic; CPU structures; memory and I/O structures; pipelining and memory management; introduction to parallel and high-level architectures. (3 hr. lec.).

CS 460. Introduction to Big Data Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: CS 320 or CS 350. Fundamental topics in big data analytics. Includes data structures, representations, and search techniques used in big data analytics. Basic methods in predictive analytics and machine learning, distributed file systems and high-performance computing used in addressing big data problems. Basic techniques for social network analysis and visualization in big data.

CS 470. Introduction to Computer Graphics. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CS 210, WVUIT sections require CS 201. Overview of 3D graphics hardware and gaming consoles; focus on developing 3D graphics software; fundamental algorithms for real-time 3D graphics with focus on game engine component development; introduction to three-dimensional game engine development.

CS 472. Artificial Intelligence. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CS 220 or (MATH 303 and MATH 378), WVUIT sections require CS 222. Survey of AI techniques, heuristic search, game playing, and knowledge representation schemes: logic, semantic net, frames, rule-based; natural language processing, advanced AI techniques/systems: planning, blackboard architecture, neural net model; AI implementation.

CS 474. Introduction to Responsible AI. 3 Hours.

PR: CS 230 or CS 472. History, fundamental concepts, trustworthiness, and societal impact of artificial intelligence. Applications of AI including in healthcare, education, entertainment, transportation, law, and business will be explored.

CS 475. Game Development. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CS 220 and CS 310, WVUIT sections require CS 222 or (CS 220 and CS 310) with a minimum grade of C- in each. Design and implementation of games using innovative technology in human-computer interfaces. Principles of game design, physiology and psychology of each of the five senses, and technologies for delivering sensory stimuli.

CS 480S. Capstone Project - Design. 2 Hours.

PR: ENGL 102 or ENGL 103. Penultimate semester. Group senior design projects with individual design assignments appropriate to student's discipline. Complete system-level designs of the subsequent semester's project presented in written proposals and oral presentations. (Equivalent to BIOM 480, CPE 480, CS 480, and EE 480.).

CS 490. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.

CS 491. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hours.

PR: Consent. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

CS 492. Directed Study. 1-3 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

CS 493. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

CS 494. Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.

CS 495. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

CS 496. Senior Thesis. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent.

CS 497. Research. 1-6 Hours.

Independent research projects.

CSEE 380. Engineering for Societal Impact. 2 Hours.

PR: Junior standing. An exploration of the pivotal role of engineering in shaping a better world. Presentations and activities designed to prepare students for capstone design projects and to make students ready for careers in industry, as entrepreneurs, as researchers, and in graduate school. Development of skills related to engineering design and implementation.

CSEE 480. Capstone Project - Design. 2 Hours.

PR: (ENGL 102 or ENGL 103) and CSEE 380 with a minimum grade of C- in each. Penultimate semester. Group senior design projects with individual design assignments appropriate to student's discipline. Complete system-level designs of the subsequent semester's project presented in written proposals and oral presentations. (Equivalent to BIOM 480, CPE 480, CS 480, CYBE 480, and EE 480.).

CSEE 480S. Capstone Project - Design. 2 Hours.

PR: (ENGL 102 or ENGL 103) and CSEE 380 with a minimum grade of C- in each. Penultimate semester. Group senior design projects with individual design assignments appropriate to student's discipline. Complete system-level designs of the subsequent semester's project presented in written proposals and oral presentations. (Equivalent to BIOM 480, CPE 480, CS 480, CSEE 480, CYBE 480, and EE 480.).

CSEE 481. Capstone Project - Implementation. 3 Hours.

PR: (CSEE 480 or CSEE 480S) with a minimum grade of C-. Continuation of CSEE 480. Detailed design and implementation of the system including choice of components, algorithm development, interfacing, troubleshooting, working in groups, and project management. Also covers professional topics, including ethics, liability, safety, socio-legal issues, risks and employment agreements.

CSEE 481S. Capstone Project - Implementation. 3 Hours.

PR: (CSEE 480 or CSEE 480S) with a minimum grade of C-. Continuation of CSEE 480 or CSEE 480S. Detailed design and implementation of the system including choice of components, algorithm development, interfacing, troubleshooting, working in groups, and project management. Also covers professional topics, including ethics, liability, safety, socio-legal issues, risks and employment agreements.

CSEE 490. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Teaching practice such as a tutor or assistant.

CSEE 491. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hours.

PR: Consent. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

CSEE 497. Research. 1-6 Hours.

Independent research projects.

CYBE 266. Foundations of Cybersecurity. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CS 111 and CS 111L, WVUIT sections require CS 122 with a minimum grade of C-. An overview of the foundational areas of cybersecurity: data, software, system, human, and organizational security.

CYBE 366. Secure Software Development. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CS 230 and CS 230L and CS 350, WVUIT sections require CS 222 with a minimum grade of C- and CS 321. Covers the design, implementation, and testing of secure software. The topics include the role of security in the software development lifecycle, designing secure software, best security programming practices, and verification and validation of software applications’ security.

CYBE 435. Computer Incident Response. 3 Hours.

PR: CPE 310 and CPE 310L. Introduction to computer incident response, forensics, and computer security. Legal basis, proper procedures, and multiple operating systems application.

CYBE 460. Foundation of Cybersecurity 2. 3 Hours.

PR: (CS 453 or CPE 453) and CYBE 266. This course addresses areas of cybersecurity such as malicious code, spyware, and spam; social engineering and human aspects of cybersecurity; network security; cybersecurity of cloud and IoT; and cybersecurity policies. The objective of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and engineering approaches necessary to build and maintain secure cyber systems and networks.

CYBE 465. Cybersecurity Principles and Practice. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CS 350, PSC sections require CS 350 with a minimum grade of C-, and WVUIT sections require CS 321. Covers the principles and practice of cybersecurity. Addresses encryption; malicious code, spyware, and spam; authentication and access control; database security; operating system security; network security; and social engineering. Provides comprehensive overview of the cybersecurity threats, technologies for information assurance, and engineering approaches to build and maintain secure cyber space.

CYBE 466. Host Based Cyber Defense. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CYBE 366 and CPE 453, WVUIT sections require CS 222 and CS 321 with a minimum grade of C- in each. An in depth study of the strategies available to defends hosts (clients, IoT devices, servers) against cyber attacks.

CYBE 467. Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require CYBE 366 and CS 453, WVUIT sections require CS 222 and CS 321 with a minimum grade of C-. A study of offensive security from the mindset of a penetration test of a target network.

CYBE 468S. Cybersecurity Competitions. 3 Hours.

PR: CS 111 and CS 111L. Train, participate, and then recap competing in one or more designated cybersecurity competitions such as National Cyber League (NCL), Locked Shields (LS), and Mid Atlantic CCDC (MACCDC).

CYBE 480. Capstone Project - Design. 2 Hours.

PR: ENGL 102 or ENGL 103. Penultimate semester. Group senior design projects with individual design assignments appropriate to student's discipline. Complete system-level designs of the subsequent semester's project presented in written proposals and oral presentations. (Equivalent to BIOM 480, CPE 480, CS 480, and EE 480.).

CYBE 481. Capstone Project - Implementation. 3 Hours.

PR: CYBE 480. Continuation of CYBE 480. Detailed design and implementation of the system including choice of components, algorithm development, interfacing, troubleshooting, working in groups, and project management. Also covers professional topics, including ethics, liability, safety, socio-legal issues, risks and employment agreements.

EE 191. First-Year Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

Engages students in active learning strategies that enable effective transition to college life at WVU. Students will explore school, college and university programs, policies and services relevant to academic success. Provides active learning activities that enable effective transition to the academic environment. Students examine school, college and university programs, policies and services.

EE 221. Introduction to Electrical Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU and PSC sections require MATH 156 and PHYS 111, WVUIT sections require MATH 156. Electrical engineering units, circuit elements, circuit laws, measurement principles, mesh and node equations, network theorems, operational amplifier circuits, energy storage elements, sinusoids and phasors, sinusoidal steady state analysis, average and RMS values, complex power.

EE 221L. Introduction to Electrical Engineering Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: EE 221. Design and experimental exercises basic electrical circuits. Use of the digital computer to solve circuit problems.

EE 223. Electrical Circuits. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU and PSC sections require EE 221 and EE 221L and PHYS 112 and MATH 251 all with a minimum grade of C-, WVUIT sections require EE 221 and EE 221L and MATH 251 all with a minimum grade of C-. Time response of RC and RL circuits, unit step response, second order circuits, poly-phase systems, mutual inductance, complex frequency, network frequency response, two-port networks and transformers. Fourier methods and Laplace Transforms.

EE 223L. Electrical Circuits Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: EE 223. Design and experimental exercises in circuits. Transient circuits, steady state AC circuits, frequency response of networks. Use of digital computer to solve circuit problems.

EE 251. Digital Electronics. 3 Hours.

PR: CPE 271 and (EE 221 and PHYS 112 with a minimum grade of C- in both). Diode and bipolar and field-effect transistor device operation and switching models. Use of bipolar and field-effect transistors and diodes in switching and logic circuits. Switching circuits and logic gates including logic levels, circuit configuration, and interfacing.

EE 251L. Digital Electronics Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: EE 251. Design, fabrication, and measurement of digital electronic circuits. Modeling and use of discrete devices, logic gates, display devices in switching circuits and timer circuits, Interfacing with integrated logic gates.

EE 293. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

EE 327. Signals and Systems 1. 3 Hours.

PR: MATH 261 and EE 223. Introduction to linear system models and solutions in the time and frequency domains. Balanced emphasis is placed on both continuous and discrete time and frequency methods. (3 hr. lec.).

EE 329. Signals and Systems 2. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require EE 327 and PR or CONC: STAT 215, WVUIT sections require EE 327 and MATH 448. Analysis of continuous and discrete time signals. Statistical description of nondeterministic signals, correlation functions, and spectral density with these concepts applied to communications and signal processing.

EE 329L. Signals and Systems Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: EE 327 and PR or CONC: EE 329. Laboratory experiments in measurement and analysis of systems and signals.

EE 335. Electromechanical Energy Conversion and Systems. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require EE 223 and EE 223L and PHYS 112 and PR or CONC: EE 335L, WVUIT sections require EE 223 and EE 223L and PR or CONC: EE 345. Electric energy sources, fundamentals of electromechanical energy conversion, transformers and rotating machinery.

EE 335L. Electromechanical Energy Conversion and Systems Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: EE 335. Transformers, DC motors and generator performance and characteristics, synchronous machine performance and characteristics.

EE 345. Engineering Electromagnetics. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require MATH 261 and PHYS 112, WVUIT sections require MATH 261 and PHYS 112 and EE 223. Continued use of vector calculus, electrostatics, magnetostatics, Maxwell's Equations, and boundary conditions. Introduction to electromagnetic waves, transmission lines, and radiation from antennas.

EE 355. Analog Electronics. 3 Hours.

PR: EE 223 and EE 251. Electronic devices in analog circuits. Small-signal and graphical analysis of BJT and FET circuits; frequency response, feedback, and stability. Linear and nonlinear operational amplifier circuits. Power amplifiers and power control by electronic devices.

EE 355L. Analog Electronics Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: EE 355. Design, fabrication, and measurement of analog electronic circuits. Use of discrete devices, integrated circuits, operational amplifiers, and power electronic devices. Study of biasing and stability, frequency response, filters, analog computation circuits, and power control circuits.

EE 411. Fundamentals of Control Systems. 3 Hours.

PR: EE 327. Introduction to classical and modern control; signal flow graphs; state-variable characterization; time-domain, root locus, and frequency techniques; stability criteria.

EE 413. Introduction to Digital Control. 3 Hours.

PR: EE 327. Sampling of continuous-time signals and transform analysis. Stat-variable analysis for linear discrete-time systems and design of digital controller. (3 hr. lec.).

EE 431. Electrical Power Distribution Systems. 3 Hours.

PR: EE 335 and EE 335L. General considerations; load characteristics; subtransmission and distribution substations; primary and secondary distribution, secondary network systems; distribution transformers; voltage regulation and application of capacitors; voltage fluctuations; protective device coordination.

EE 435. Introduction to Power Electronics. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require EE 335 and EE 355 and EE 355L, WVUIT sections require EE 335 and EE 365 and EE 366. Application of power semiconductor components and devices to power system problems; power control; conditioning processing, and switching. Course supplemented by laboratory problems.

EE 436. Power Systems Analysis. 3 Hours.

PR: EE 335 and EE 335L. Power system network modeling, network calculations by matrices, node equations, node elimination, bus admittance, impedance matrices, and fault calculations. Transmission line inductance, capacitance, network models, and power circle diagrams. Symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults. Load flow and economic dispatch.

EE 437. Fiber Optics Communications. 3 Hours.

PR: EE 329 and EE 345. Fundamentals of optics and light wave propagation, guided wave propagation and optical wave guides, light sources and light detectors, couplers, connections, and fiber networks, modulation noise and detection in communication systems. (3 hr. lec.).

EE 445. Introduction to Antennas. 3 Hours.

PR: EE 345 or equivalent. Development of Maxwell's equations and general electromagnetic theory underpinning broadcast communication systems, wave propagation, antennas and antenna arrays.

EE 450. Device Design and Integration. 3 Hours.

PR: EE 345 and EE 355. Fundamentals of semiconductor materials, p-n junctions, metal-semiconductor junctions, JFET's, MESFET's, MOSFET's, physical device design, device simulation, gate level & CMOS design and layout. (3 hr. lec.).

EE 455. Introduction to Microfabrication. 3 Hours.

PR: EE 355. Introduction to the physical processes underlying current and emerging microfabrication technology and their selective use in the technology computer aided design (TCAD) and fabrication of electrical, optical, and micromechanical devices and systems.

EE 461. Introduction to Communications Systems. 3 Hours.

PR: EE 329. Application of random processes and spectral analysis to the design and analysis of communication systems. Analysis and comparison of standard modulation techniques relative to bandwidth, noise, threshold, and hardware constraints.

EE 463. Digital Signal Processing Fundamentals. 3 Hours.

PR: MATH 251 and EE 327. Theories, techniques, and procedure used in analysis, design, and implementation of digital and sampled data filters. Algorithms and computer programming for software realization. Digital and sampled data realizations, switched capacitor and charge-coupled device IC's. (3 hr. lec.).

EE 465. Introduction to Digital Image Processing. 3 Hours.

PR: EE 251 and EE 327. Introduction to the vision process fundamental mathematical characterization of digitized images, two-dimensional transform methods used in image processing, histogram analysis and manipulation, image and filtering techniques, image segmentation, and morphology. (3 hr. lec.).

EE 467. Digital Speech Processing. 3 Hours.

PR: EE 327 and EE 329. Covers fundamentals in digital speech processing including production, speech analysis, speech coding, speech enhancement, speech recognition and speaker recognition. Emphasize hand-on experience of processing speech signals using MATLAB.

EE 480. Capstone Project - Design. 3 Hours.

PR: ENGL 102 or ENGL 103. Penultimate semester. Group senior design projects with individual design assignments appropriate to student's discipline. Complete system-level designs of the subsequent semester's project presented in written proposals and oral presentations. (Equivalent to BIOM 480, CPE 480, CS 480).

EE 480S. Capstone Project - Design. 3 Hours.

PR: ENGL 102 or ENGL 103. Penultimate semester. Group senior design projects with individual design assignments appropriate to student's discipline. Complete system-level designs of the subsequent semester's project presented in written proposals and oral presentations. (Equivalent to BIOM 480, CPE 480, CS 480, EE 480).

EE 481. Capstone Project - Implementation. 3 Hours.

PR: EE 480 or EE 480S. Detailed design and implementation of the system including choice of components, algorithm development, interfacing, trouble shooting, working in groups, and project management. Also covers professional topics, including ethics, liability, safety, socio-legal issues, risks and employment agreements.

EE 481S. Capstone Project - Implementation. 3 Hours.

PR: EE 480 or EE 480S. Detailed design and implementation of the system including choice of components, algorithm development, interfacing, trouble shooting, working in groups, and project management. Also covers professional topics, including ethics, liability, safety, socio-legal issues, risks and employment agreements.

EE 490. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.

EE 491. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hours.

PR: Consent. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

EE 492. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

EE 493. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

EE 494. Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.

EE 495. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

EE 496. Senior Thesis. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent.

EE 497. Research. 1-6 Hours.

Independent research projects.

EE 498. Honors. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Students in Honors Program and consent by the honors director. Independent reading, study or research.

ENGR 100. Introduction to Engineering Applications. 3 Hours.

PR or CONC: MATH 129 or MATH 153. Introduction to basic problem solving of engineering applications using algebra and trigonometry.

ENGR 101. Engineering Problem Solving 1. 2 Hours.

PR or CONC: MATH 128 or MATH 129 or MATH 150 or MATH 155. Engineering problem solving methodologies and analysis. Use of computers in problem solving, technical report writing, team based project work and presentations.

ENGR 102. Engineering Problem Solving 2. 3 Hours.

PR: ENGR 101 and (MATH 128 or MATH 129 or MATH 150 or MATH 155) with a minimum grade of C- in each. Continued development of engineering problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills with emphases on using the computer as a tool and algorithm development with a high-level language such as MATLAB.

ENGR 103. Introduction to Nanotechnology Design. 3 Hours.

PR: ENGR 101 and (MATH 154 or MATH 155) with a minimum grade of C- in each. Continued development of engineering problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills with emphasis on the fundamentals of nanotechnology design, using the computer as a tool, and algorithm development with a high-level language such as MATLAB.

ENGR 112. Professional Development in Engineering. 2 Hours.

Professional development and academic success strategies for first-year students enrolled in the Freshman Engineering summer bridge program - Academy of Engineering Success (AcES).

ENGR 129. Engineering Mathematics. 1 Hour.

PR: Consent. Review of key pre-calculus and early calculus concepts and topics for engineering students.

ENGR 140. Engineering in History. 3 Hours.

Impact of engineering on society throughout history. Developments in warfare, architecture, agriculture, manufacturing, communication, transportation, and their impacts on society.

ENGR 142. Engineering Seminar. 1 Hour.

Faculty, alumni, graduate students, and industry representatives will provide presentations on various engineering research, career, and experience topics. Students will reflect and discuss the presentations on instructor monitored discussion boards.

ENGR 143. Engineering Concepts. 3 Hours.

Course covers engineering approaches to problem solving, design process, understanding technical communication, estimation, international standards and units, manufacturing processes and intellectual property, useful to students pursuing a career related to the engineering profession. Introduces the engineering disciplines and areas of application.

ENGR 150. Academic Success Skills. 1 Hour.

The development of academic skills that are needed to be a successful engineering student.

ENGR 151. Introduction to Engineering Reasoning. 3 Hours.

PR or CONC: MATH 126. An introduction to skills of critical reasoning. Application of reasoning skills to engineering problem solving, research and experimentation in engineering, and to the engineering design process. The course emphasizes the importance of elements of thought, universal intellectual standards, and essential intellectual traits in reasoning.

ENGR 155. Spatial Visualization. 1 Hour.

Introductory course offered to engineering students to strengthen their spatial thinking skills. These 3D visualization skills are beneficial for future engineering classes. Topics Include: isometric drawing, orthographic projections, 3D object rotations, flat pattern developments, and surfaces and solids of revolution.

ENGR 191. First-Year Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

Engages students in active learning strategies that enable effective transition to college life at WVU. Students will explore school, college and university programs, policies and services relevant to academic success. Provides active learning activities that enable effective transition to the academic environment. Students examine school, college and university programs, policies and services.

ENGR 199. Orientation to Engineering. 1 Hour.

Orientation to degree programs and requirements, departmental resources, curriculum options, students' responsibilities, and opportunities. Development of academic success strategies and University experiences to equip students to make life decisions.

ENGR 210. Engineering Decision Making. 2 Hours.

PR: ENGR 143. Examines engineering ethics, critical reasoning, and problem solving. Applies these ideas to questions, challenges, and issues in a variety of areas, including engineering applications. Covers important and controversial decisions made previously in the engineering field, and the related impacts and consequences.

ENGR 230. Exploring Culture and Technology of Germany Study Abroad. 3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Expose students to engineering as a global profession including language, culture, customs, and history of Germany, especially relating to engineering, through travel to Germany to visit factories, museums and universities.

ENGR 280. Sophomore Nanoscience Seminar. 1 Hour.

PR: ENGR 103. Introduces students to the original nanoscale science and engineering literature, including research on social, ethical and economic issues, and develops skills in interdisciplinary team building.

ENGR 293. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

ENGR 310. Energy Engineering. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the basic principles governing energy use, energy sources, and the impact of energy production on the environment. Examines the amount of energy used by society, fossil fuels and alternative energy sources, and methods of energy production.

ENGR 380. Junior Nanoscience Seminar 1. 1 Hour.

PR: ENGR 280. Familiarizes students with science and engineering that is being carried out in the laboratories at WVU, and helps students understand the importance of other disciplinary approaches to Nanoscale Science and Engineering.

ENGR 381. Junior Nanoscience Seminar 2. 1 Hour.

PR: ENGR 380. This course matches students with appropriate host laboratories in preparation for their senior research project. It fosters appreciation for the importance of the disciplinary fundamentals learned in the development of nanoscale science and engineering.

ENGR 393. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

ENGR 450. Technology Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development. 3 Hours.

PR: Senior level or consent. Introduction to concepts, methods, and strategies involved in starting a successful business that is based upon new technology, products, and services. The course assists in identifying opportunities for existing markets, understanding how investors look at technology companies, managing intellectual property, financial and legal issues, commercializing real technologies, and information required for preparing a business plan to guide the enterprise.

ENGR 463. Find an Engineering Job/Internship. 1 Hour.

Assist engineering or computer science students in finding an engineering job or internship. Topics covered are resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, looking for a job, and assessing job offers.

ENGR 470. Fluid Mechanics Videos 1. 1 Hour.

Videos and discussion illustrate phenomena such as turbulence, compressibility and surface tension. Supplements MAE 331 and MAE 335 and CE 321 and CE 322 and CE 522. Does not satisfy AE, CE or ME technical elective requirement.

ENGR 471. Fluid Mechanics Videos 2. 1 Hour.

Videos and discussion illustrate phenomena such as turbulence, compressibility and surface tension. Supplements MAE 331 and MAE 335 and CE 321, CE 322 and CE 522. Does not satisfy AE, CE, or ME technical elective requirement.

ENGR 488. Cooperative (Co-Op) Education Experience. 1-18 Hours.

PR: Consent. Prearranged co-op experience in student's major. Involves placement in public or private enterprise, supervision, and evaluation for credit by faculty and employer.

ENGR 491. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hours.

PR: Consent. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

ENGR 493. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

ENGR 494. Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.

ENGR 495. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

ENGR 496. Senior Thesis. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent.

ENGR 497. Research. 1-6 Hours.

Independent research projects.

ENGR 498. Honors. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Students in Honors Program and consent by the honors director. Independent reading, study, or research.

ENVE 347. Introduction to Environmental Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: (CHEM 115 and MATH 251) with a minimum grade of C- and PR or CONC: ENVE 347L. Introduction to key concepts relevant to environmental engineering. Students will apply mass balance principles and reaction kinetics in engineering calculations and design of treatment systems. Additional topics to be covered in this class include water pollution, drinking water and wastewater treatment, air pollution, solid waste management, risk assessment, and environmental regulations.

ENVE 347L. Introduction to Environmental Engineering Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: (CHEM 115 and MATH 251) with a minimum grade of C- and PR or CONC: ENVE 347. Introduction to environmental analysis of aqueous systems. The analyses covered are all commonly used for monitoring ambient surface and groundwater conditions, effluent discharges, and the performance of treatment processes.

ENVE 348. Environmental Engineering Processes. 3 Hours.

PR: ENVE 347 and ENVE 347L. Fundamentals of transport phenomena governing the fate of chemical and biological contaminants in environmental systems; introduction to environmental organic chemistry; principles of applied environmental microbiology governing chemical transformations relevant for treatment of waste streams.

ENVE 352. Geoenvironmental Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 201 and (CE 210 or MINE 261) and MAE 241 and MATH 261 and STAT 215 with a minimum grade of C- in all and CE 321 and PR or CONC: ENVE 352L. This course will introduce the subject of soil mechanics and provide the basic theory and practice of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering to all environmental and civil engineering students.

ENVE 352L. Introductory Geoenvironmental Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: CE 201 and (CE 210 or MINE 261) and MAE 241 and MATH 261 and STAT 215 with a minimum grade of C- in all and CE 321 and PR or CONC: ENVE 352. The objective of this course is to provide the basic theory and practice of geotechnical and geonvironmental laboratory soil testing to all environmental and civil engineering students. This course is the hands-on laboratory experience.

ENVE 441. Water Treatment Principles and Design. 3 Hours.

PR: ENVE 348. This course covers engineering principles and design of water supply and treatment methods, including source water protection, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, multimedia filtration, softening, ion exchange, membrane filtration, disinfection, and emerging technologies.

ENVE 442. Wastewater Treatment. 3 Hours.

PR: CE 347 or ENVE 347. Introduce the students to the various methods and processes used in the treatment of wastewater before disposing into natural water bodies.

ENVE 443. Decentralized Wastewater Treatment. 3 Hours.

PR: ENVE 348. Principles of decentralized treatment and onsite management of wastewater steams, including site evaluation, alternative collection systems, onsite treatment technologies, land treatment systems, and effluent reuse and disposal.

ENVE 446. Air Pollution and Climate Change. 3 Hours.

PR: ENVE 348. This course covers air pollution issues; regulations; air pollutant characteristics; sources, transport and fate of air pollutants; models for predicting dispersion and air pollutant concentrations; and effects on the environment and human society. Topics also cover climate change science, impacts and case studies.

ENVE 447. Air Pollution Control. 3 Hours.

PR: ENVE 348. Applications of engineering design for air quality control, including control of particulate and gas emissions from stationary sources and mobile sources. Design for indoor air quality and regional air quality control.

ENVE 448. Public Health Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: ENVE 348. Introduction to environmental human health hazards; fundamental concepts of environmental toxicology, epidemiology, infectious disease microbiology, and risk assessment; engineering applications for control of environmental health hazards.

ENVE 449. Sustainable Development Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: ENVE 348. Study of applying interdisciplinary and sustainable engineering, public health, anthropology, science policy, and technology to provide equitable access to food, energy, water, and health in low- and middle-income countries and underserved communities in high-income countries like the United States. Concepts of sustainable development are covered, particularly the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

ENVE 479. Environmental Systems Design. 3 Hours.

PR: ENVE 347 and 347L and ENVE 348 and ENVE 352 and 352L and ENVE 449 and CE 425 and one ENVE Design Elective. Capstone integration of environmental engineering curriculum by comprehensive design experience to professional standards. Projects are performed in student groups under faculty supervision.

ETEC 130. Manufacturing Processes 1. 2 Hours.

PR or CONC: (MATH 124 or MATH 126 or higher) and PR or CONC: ETEC 130L. Introduction to manufacturing processes including machining, turning, welding, fabrication, casting.

ETEC 130L. Manufacturing Processes 1 Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: ETEC 130. Practical experience with common manufacturing processes and equipment.

ETEC 199. Introduction to Engineering Technology. 1 Hour.

An introduction to the profession and environment of engineering technology, including industrial careers and work environment, employer expectations, industry standards, communication, social impact, and ethics.

ETEC 210. Engineering Graphics and Descriptive Geometry. 2 Hours.

PR: (MATH 124 or higher) with a minimum grade of C- and PR or CONC: ETEC 210L. Introduction to technical drawing, including orthographic projections and isometric drawing, with emphasis on Computer Aided Design (CAD) constraint-based solid modeling, sketching, and assemblies.

ETEC 210L. Engineering Graphics and Descriptive Geometry Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: ETEC 210. Practical experience using CAD tools to design 2D and 3D models.

ETEC 220. Applications of Technology. 2 Hours.

PR: ETEC 130 and ETEC 210 and PR or CONC: ETEC 220L. Integration of computer technology into manufacturing processes and design.

ETEC 220L. Applications of Technology Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: ETEC 220. Laboratory experience with 3D modeling software and integrating software with manufacturing processes.

ETEC 310. Material Science with Applications. 2 Hours.

PR: (CHEM 111 and CHEM 111L) or (CHEM 115 and CHEM 115L) and (MATH 150 or MATH 153 or MATH 155) and PR or CONC: ETEC 310L. An overview of material properties, including mechanical properties, temperature effects, and heat treatment, for common engineering materials, such as metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites.

ETEC 310L. Material Science with Applications Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: ETEC 310. Laboratory experience investigating material properties and behavior related to common engineering materials.

ETEC 320. Thermodynamics for Engineering Technology. 3 Hours.

PR: (MATH 151 or MATH 156) and (PHYS 101 or PHYS 111). An introduction to the principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer. Properties of ideal gases and vapors, first and second laws of thermodynamics, and basic gas and vapor cycles.

ETEC 330. Manufacturing Processes 2. 2 Hours.

PR: ETEC 220 and ETEC 310 and PR or CONC: ETEC 330L. Introduction to design for manufacturability methods and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), including CNC programming. Problem solving skills are developed in the areas of process planning, material selection, and optimization.

ETEC 330L. Manufacturing Processes 2 Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: ETEC 330. Practical experience related to the use of common automated manufacturing equipment using CNC programming.

ETEC 340. Electronic Circuits. 3 Hours.

PR: (MATH 151 or MATH 156 with a minimum grade of C-) and (PHYS 102 or PHYS 112 with a minimum grade of C-) and PR or CONC: ETEC 340L. Introduction to electrical components, direct current (DC) analysis, circuit theorems and basic electrical measurements.

ETEC 340L. Electronic Circuits Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: ETEC 340. Laboratory experience related to circuits and basic electrical measurements.

ETEC 350. Analysis for Engineering Technology. 3 Hours.

PR: ENGR 102 and (MATH 151 or MATH 156 with a minimum grade of C-). Application of analytical, numerical, and computational techniques to analyze and solve engineering and technology problems.

ETEC 370. Applied Workshop. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: ETEC 130. The course provides the formal structure for active engagement on student competition teams related to engineering and engineering technology. Application of skills to solving large challenges; teamwork; professionalism and engineering ethics; technical problem solving.

ETEC 401. Science, Technology, & Society. 2 Hours.

PR: Senior standing. Addresses professional ethics, legal issues, professional development, technology transfer, and corporate culture and expectations as they relate to Engineering Technology graduates and our global society.

ETEC 440. Industrial Automation PLC 1. 2 Hours.

PR: (EE 221 or ETEC 340) and PR or CONC: 440L. Introduction to the concepts, devices, and common practices associated with modern industrial control systems. Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications focus on interfacing and controlling a variety of electromechanical devices such as motors and pneumatic actuators. Industrial safety practices and procedures are emphasized throughout the course.

ETEC 440L. Industrial Automation PLC 1 Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: ETEC 440. Laboratory experience related to PLC applications.

ETEC 450. Technology Certification. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: ETEC 130. The course provides the structure for preparation for industry certification beyond those offered within the regular curriculum.

ETEC 475S. Engineering Technology Capstone Experience. 3 Hours.

PR: ETEC 330 and ETEC 340. Capstone integration of the engineering technology curriculum by the design and implementation of a solution to a broadly defined engineering problem. Projects are performed in student groups under faculty supervision.

ETEC 491. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hours.

PR: Consent. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

ETEC 495. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours.

Faculty-supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

IENG 191. First-Year Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

Engages students in active learning strategies that enable effective transition to college life at WVU. Students will explore school, college and university programs, policies and services relevant to academic success. Provides active learning activities that enable effective transition to the academic environment. Students examine school, college and university programs, policies and services.

IENG 200. Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering. 1 Hour.

PR: Sophomore standing. An introduction to the basic principles of industrial engineering.

IENG 213. Engineering Statistics. 3 Hours.

PR or CONC: MATH 156. The use of basic statistical analysis in engineering decision making, including common statistical distributions encountered in engineering, test of hypotheses, confidence intervals, and introduction to simple linear regression.

IENG 220. Re-Engineering Management Systems. 2 Hours.

PR or CONC: IENG 220L and Sophomore standing. Principles and techniques associated with system, job and task re-engineering. Work measurement systems, work flow analysis and time study techniques. Introduction to factors influencing people machine.

IENG 220L. Re-Engineering Management Systems Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: IENG 220 and Sophomore standing. Laboratory for IENG 220.

IENG 293. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

IENG 301. Materials and Costing. 3 Hours.

PR: IENG 377 and MAE 241 and MATH 156 with a minimum grade of C-. Utilize a problem-based approach to materials selection considering material properties, mechanical properties, design requirements, and economic considerations in the selection of materials and manufacturing processes.

IENG 302. Manufacturing Processes. 2 Hours.

PR or CONC: IENG 301 or MAE 343 or MAE 353. Lectures, videos and examples relating to materials, mechanical properties, processing parameters, design, equipment, economics, failure analysis, and processing systems emphasizing casting, powder processing, machining, joining and forming operations.

IENG 302L. Manufacturing Processes Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: IENG 302. Laboratory experiments and demonstrations of the basic manufacturing operations of casting, machining and joining. Process parameter measurement, inspection techniques and CNC programming are performed and laboratory report writing is emphasized.

IENG 305. Introduction to Systems Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: IENG 213 and IENG 377. This course focuses on systems engineering and analysis. It covers the development and implementation of systems, and their continuous improvement.

IENG 314. Advanced Analysis of Engineering Data. 3 Hours.

PR:IENG 213. Introduction to linear statistical models. Design and analysis of simple experimental configurations occurring frequently in engineering studies. Similarities and differences between regression and experiment design models emphasized in a vector-matrix setting.

IENG 316. Industrial Quality Control. 3 Hours.

PR: IENG 213. Principles and methods for controlling the quality of manufactured products, with emphasis on both economic and statistical aspects of product acceptance and process control.

IENG 331. Computer Applications in Industrial Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: ENGR 102. Introduction to computer applications in manufacturing. Emphasis on system design and analysis and the role of computers in productivity improvement.

IENG 343. Production Planning and Control. 3 Hours.

PR: IENG 213 and IENG 220 and IENG 220L. Principles and problems in forecasting, aggregate planning, material management, scheduling, routing, and line balancing.

IENG 350. Introduction to Operations Research. 3 Hours.

PR:IENG 213. An introduction to the basic principles and techniques of operations research. Topics include linear programming, integer programming, transportation and assignment problems, project scheduling, queuing theory, and computer applications.

IENG 360. Human Factors Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: IENG 213. Includes the study of ambient environment, human capabilities and equipment design. Systems design for the human-machine environment interfaces will be studied with emphasis on health, safety, and productivity.

IENG 377. Engineering Economy. 3 Hours.

Basic concepts of financial analysis, investment planning and cost controls as they apply to management technology investment in manufacturing; financial planning and budgeting as applied to an engineering function.

IENG 393. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

IENG 403. Additive Manufacturing Technology & Materials. 3 Hours.

PR: IENG 302 and IENG 302L with a minimum grade of C- in each. This course provides detailed principles, engineering design, theories, materials and applications to advanced additive manufacturing (AM) processes-extrusion, material jetting, photopolymerization, powder bed fusion, binder jetting, sheet lamination, direct energy deposition and the latest state of the art. The impacts of AM on economy, environment and society will be also explored. Project-based assignment will be given to provide students hands-on experience.

IENG 404. Engineering Leadership. 3 Hours.

PR: IENG 220. This course is designed to prepare students as future leaders of engineering project teams.

IENG 405. Design for Manufacturability. 3 Hours.

PR: IENG 302 and IENG 302L with a minimum grade of C- in each. Aspects of design, manufacturing and materials; emphasis on design for manufacturability and assembly, including material selection and manufacturing processes on product cost.

IENG 417. Total Quality Management. 3 Hours.

PR: IENG 213. Fundamentals and philosophy of total quality management in industry and government. Includes implementation of quality function deployment and the tools of off-line quality assurance procedures.

IENG 422. New Product and Services Development. 3 Hours.

PR: Senior standing. This course introduces the new product and services development process including tools, methods, and techniques that are used by companies and innovators. Topics include the differences between B2B and B2C product development, impact of new technologies, as well as the multi-disciplinary nature of NPSD. The course is hands-on, and students apply their knowledge by developing a new product/service in teams.

IENG 423. Designing Decision Support System. 3 Hours.

PR: IENG 331. Basic concepts of software design of decision support systems that can be used by non-technical personnel in management positions.

IENG 431. Expert Systems in Industrial & Management Systems Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: IENG 331. Expert systems design and development for manufacturing service applications; knowledge acquisition, representation, search techniques, inference engines, data base interfaces, algorithmic interfaces.

IENG 433. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. 3 Hours.

Principles of energy efficiency for large industrial and large commercial building systems. Determination of energy usage, use of energy analysis and diagnostic equipment, and the development of energy efficiency measures including the economics related to implementation. Review of energy generation, renewable energy, smart grid, energy management, ASHRAE standards, and LEED. Sustainability aspects of energy efficiency.

IENG 445. Project Management for Engineers. 3 Hours.

PR: ENGR 102. This course provides an introduction to processes, tools, and techniques used to manage engineering projects within the context of an organization. It provides an overview of the engineering project management processes, groups, and knowledge areas defined by the Project Management Institute and introduces Microsoft Project as a project planning tool.

IENG 446. Plant Layout/Material Handling. 3 Hours.

PR: IENG 220 and IENG 220L and and IENG 350. Facility design and economic selection of material handling equipment in a production/service facility. Emphasizes optimization of materials and information flow.

IENG 455. Simulation by Digital Methods. 3 Hours.

PR: IENG 213 and IENG 331 or consent. Introduction to Monte Carlo simulation methods and their application to decision problems. Student identifies constraints on problems, collects data for modeling and develops computer programs to simulate and analyze practical situations. Interpretation of results emphasized.

IENG 461. System Safety Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: Consent. The concepts of hazard recognition, evaluation analysis and the application of engineering design principles to the control of industrial hazards.

IENG 471. Design of Productive Systems 1. 3 Hours.

PR: Senior standing and 21 hours of required IENG courses in industrial engineering. The integration of industrial engineering principles in the design of productive systems. Emphasis will be on analysis of different systems for productivity management.

IENG 472. Design of Productive Systems 2. 3 Hours.

PR: IENG 471 and senior standing in industrial engineering. Continuation of IENG 471.

IENG 473. Team Facilitation. 3 Hours.

This course prepares students to facilitate continuous improvement teams. Students learn basics of team operations, facilitation tools and facilitation practices.

IENG 474. Technology Entrepreneurship. 3 Hours.

Basic concepts and practices necessary to convert a technology idea into an entrepreneurial business.

IENG 491. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hours.

PR: Consent. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

IENG 493. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

IENG 494. Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.

IENG 495. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

IENG 496. Senior Thesis. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent.

IENG 498. Honors. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Student in Honors Program and consent by the honors director. Independent reading, study or research.

MAE 102. Introduction to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Design. 3 Hours.

PR: ENGR 101 with a minimum grade of C- and (MATH 154 or MATH 155 with a minimum grade of C-). Engineering problem solving techniques related to mechanical and aerospace engineering topics through teamwork, written and oral communications, and using the computer, for algorithm development and computer aided design. Discussion of engineering professional and ethical behavior.

MAE 191. First-Year Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

Engages students in active learning strategies that enable effective transition to college life at WVU. Students will explore school, college and university programs, policies and services relevant to academic success. Provides active learning activities that enable effective transition to the academic environment. Students examine school, college and university programs, policies and services.

MAE 202. Sophomore Seminar. 1 Hour.

PR: (ENGR 102 or MAE 102) and PR or CONC: MAE 211 or MAE 215. Overview of mechanical and/or aerospace engineering disciplines, capstone design experiences, and career pathways. Emphasis on providing guidance on available opportunities and options in the department's undergraduate programs.

MAE 211. Mechatronics. 2 Hours.

PR: CHE 102 or ENGR 102 or MAE 102 or (CS 110 and CS 110L and (MATH 154 or MATH 155 with a minimum grade of C-)) and PR or CONC: MAE 202 and MAE 211L and MAE 212L and MAE 216L. Selection of mechanical and electronic components and integration of these components into complex systems. Hands-on laboratory and design experiments with components and measurement equipment used in the design of mechatronic products.

MAE 211L. Mechatronics Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: CHE 102 or ENGR 102 or MAE 102 or (CS 110 and CS 110L and (MATH 154 or MATH 155 with with a minimum grade of C-)) and PR or CONC: MAE 211. Laboratory for MAE 211.

MAE 212L. Introduction to Computer Aided Design. 1 Hour.

PR: ENGR 101 with a minimum grade of C-. Introduction to the process of drawing and creating mechanical objects using a computer. Basics of engineering graphics and creation of computer-based models of components and assemblies.

MAE 215. Intro to Aerospace Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: (CHE 102 or ENGR 102 or MAE 102) and (MATH 154 or MATH 155 with a minimum grade of C-) and PR or CONC: MAE 202 and MAE 212L and MAE 216L. Fundamental physical quantities of a flowing gas, standard atmosphere, basic aerodynamic equations, airfoil nomenclature, lift, drag and aircraft performance. Digital computer usage applied to aerodynamic and performance problems and aircraft design.

MAE 216L. Intermediate Engineering Computation. 1 Hour.

PR: (CHE 102 or ENGR 102 or MAE 102) with a minimum grade of C-. This course will use basic coding skills learned in ENGR 102 / MAE 102 / CHE 102 and apply them to intermediate complex coding problems. Students will learn to use of the software debugger to solve coding issues that arise in more complex routines. Students will work individually to solve intermediate difficult engineering-oriented problems.

MAE 241. Statics. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require PHYS 111 and (MATH 154 or MATH 155) all with a minimum grade of C-, WVUIT sections require MATH 155. Engineering applications of force equilibrium. Vector operations, couples and moments, resultants, centers of gravity and pressure, static friction, free-body diagrams, trusses and frames.

MAE 242. Dynamics. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require MAE 241 and MATH 156 with a minimum grade of C- in each, WVUIT sections require MAE 241 and MATH 156. Newtonian dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Engineering applications of equations of motion, work and energy, conservative forces, acceleration in several coordinate systems, relative motion, instantaneous centers, and plane motion.

MAE 243. Mechanics of Materials. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require MAE 241 and MATH 156 with a minimum grade of C- in each, WVUIT sections require MAE 241 and MATH 156. Stress deformation, and failure of solid bodies under the action of forces. Internal force resultants, stress, strain, Mohr's circle, and mechanical properties of materials, generalized Hooke's law. Axial bending and buckling loads, and combinations.

MAE 244L. Dynamics and Strength Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: MAE 242 and MAE 243. Experiments in dynamic and strength of materials. Mechanical properties and stress- strain curves of materials for tension, compression, shear, and torsion. Hardness, fatigue, and fracture of metals. Vibration.

MAE 253. Fundamentals of Materials Engineering. 2 Hours.

PR: CHEM 115 and CHEM 115L and PHYS 111 with a minimum grade of C- in each. Atomic and crystallographic structure of materials, thermal and mechanical processing influences on microstructure, and composition and microstructural effects on mechanical and physical properties attributes.

MAE 254L. Materials Engineering Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: CHEM 115 and CHEM 115L and PHYS 111 with a minimum grade of C- in each and PR or CONC: MAE 253. Introduction to microscopy and spectroscopy material microstructure characterization techniques; materials macroscopic physical properties based on processing history, chemistry, crystal structure and microstructure; and methods to identify material needs for engineering application.

MAE 271S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Design 1. 1 Hour.

PR: Consent. Hands-on applications of concepts learned in other courses to meet specified performance or competition criteria of capstone design courses. Introductory concepts of an integrated sophomore-junior-senior design team.

MAE 275S. Aerospace Design 1. 1 Hour.

PR: Consent. Hands-on applications of concepts learned in other courses to meet specified performance or competition criteria of aerospace capstone design courses. Introductory concepts of an integrated sophomore-junior-senior design team.

MAE 293. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

MAE 298. Honors. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Students in the Honors Program and consent by the honors director. Independent reading, study, or research.

MAE 312. Introduction to Mechanical Design. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the process of designing mechanical objects and machines composed of multiple objects. Basics of engineering graphics, and creation of computer-based models of machine components and assemblies.

MAE 316. Analysis-Engineering Systems. 3 Hours.

PR: MATH 261 with a grade of C- or better, (ENGR 102 or CHE 102 or MAE 102), and MAE 242. Analytical, numerical, and computational techniques to analyze and solve engineering problems. Mathematical modeling, solution strategies, and analysis of results. Statistical techniques including probability distribution functions, regression analysis, and curve fitting.

MAE 320. Thermodynamics. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require MATH 156 and PHYS 111 with a minimum grade of C- in each, WVUIT sections require MATH 156. Principles of thermodynamics; properties of ideal gases and vapors; first and second laws of thermodynamics; basic gas and vapor cycles; basic refrigeration.

MAE 321. Applied Thermodynamics. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require MAE 320, WVUIT sections require MAE 320 and CHEM 115 and CHEM 115L. Applications to mechanical systems of fundamentals from thermodynamics; availability analysis; applied gas and vapor power cycles; applied refrigeration and psychrometry; mixtures of real gases and vapors; combustion; choked flow nozzles. (3 hr. lec.).

MAE 322L. Thermal and Fluids Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: MAE 320 and MAE 331. Experiments demonstrating fundamental concepts of thermal-fluid systems; hydrostatics, dynamic pressure forces, dimensional analysis, pipe pressure losses, drag on external bodies, flow measurements devices, engine performance, fan and turbine performance, saturated vapor curve determination.

MAE 331. Fluid Mechanics. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require MAE 241 and MATH 251 with a minimum grade of C- in each, WVUIT sections require MAE 242 and MATH 156. Properties of fluids, fluid statics, inviscid fluid dynamics, fluid kinematics, thermodynamic principles, mass momentum and energy principles, similitude and dimensional analysis, laminar and turbulent flow, viscous effects, flow in pressure conduits and external flows.

MAE 335. Incompressible Aerodynamics. 3 Hours.

PR: MATH 251 with a minimum grade of C- and (MAE 215 or MAE 331). Dynamics of vector fluid flow fields. Ideal fluid flow. Introduction to viscous boundary layers. Airfoil Theory. Finite-wing theory.

MAE 336. Compressible Aerodynamics. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 320 and (MAE 215 or MAE 331). Analysis and design of compressible, inviscid flows; isentropic flow, shock waves, Prandtl-Meyer expansions, supersonic nozzles and diffusers. Airfoils in compressible flow and small perturbation theory, introduction to hypersonic-flow theory.

MAE 342. Dynamics of Machines. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require MAE 242 and PR or CONC: MATH 261, WVUIT sections require PR or CONC: MAE 242. Analysis of motion and forces in linkages and mechanisms. Synthesis of plane mechanisms, analysis of cams, gears and gear trains. Fundamentals of vibrations in machines. Analysis techniques include graphical, analytical and computational methods.

MAE 343. Intermediate Mechanics of Materials. 3 Hours.

PR: MATH 251 with a grade of C or better and MAE 243. Introduction to elasticity. Strength under combined stresses. Energy methods. Column theory. Unsymmetric bending. Fundamentals of fatigue and fracture.

MAE 345. Aerospace Structures. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 343 or MAE 353. Torsion of thin-walled beams. Flexural shear flow. Thermal analysis of aerospace structures. Introduction to composite materials. Buckling of plates.

MAE 353. Intermediate Mechanics of Materials. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 243 and (MATH 251 with a minimum grade of C-). Strength under combined stresses, failure methods, energy methods, column theory, unsymmetrical bending, composite materials, fundamentals of fatigue and fracture, and vibrations.

MAE 354. Materials Processing and Manufacturing. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 253 or CHE 366. Processing and manufacturing methods for metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and hybrid materials; considerations for nano-, micro-, and macro-scale; relationships between process method, material structure, properties, cost, process energy requirements, and geometric limitations; and process selection based on materials selection and desired properties.

MAE 355. Mechanical and Physical Properties of Materials. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 253 or CHE 366. Mechanical, electrical, magnetic, optical properties of materials; relationships between materials synthesis, microstructure and physical properties; and selection of materials for application.

MAE 361. Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 215. Introduction to history, current domestic regulations, and policies on unmanned aerial systems. Vehicle aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, launch and recovery, mission planning, weapons and sensor payloads, and ground and airborne system data links. Use of numerical tools, computer-aided design tools, and common engineering planning tools.

MAE 365. Flight Dynamics. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 242 and PR or CONC: MAE 335. Aircraft equations of motion. Modeling of aerodynamic forces and moments. Aircraft static and dynamic stability. Solution of equations of motion via Laplace transformation. Transfer functions. Simulation of open-loop aircraft dynamics. Aircraft handling qualities.

MAE 370. Aviation Ground School. 3 Hours.

Nomenclature of aircraft, aerodynamics, civil air regulations, navigation, meteorology, aircraft, and aircraft engines. May serve as preparation for private pilot written examinations. (Not approved as a technical elective.).

MAE 371S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Design 2. 2 Hours.

PR: MAE 271S with a minimum grade of C-. Continued applications of concepts learned in other courses to meet specified performance or competition criteria of capstone design courses. Intermediate concepts of an integrated sophomore-junior-senior design team.

MAE 375S. Aerospace Design 2. 2 Hours.

PR: MAE 275S with a minimum grade of C-. Continued applications of concepts learned in other courses to meet specified performance or competition criteria of aerospace capstone design courses. Intermediate concepts of an integrated sophomore-junior-senior design team.

MAE 411. Advanced Mechatronics. 2 Hours.

PR: EE 221 and EE 221L and MAE 211 and (MATH 261 with a minimum grade of C-) and PR or CONC: MAE 411L. Instrumentation and measurements emphasizing systems that combine electronics and mechanical components with modern controls and microprocessors. First and second order behavior, transducers and intermediate devices, measurement of rapidly changing engineering parameters, microcontrollers and actuators.

MAE 411L. Advanced Mechatronics Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: EE 221 and EE 221L and MAE 211 and (MATH 261 with a minimum grade of C-) and PR or CONC: MAE 411. Laboratory for MAE 411.

MAE 412. Mobile Robotics. 3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Introduction to fundamental topics in Mobile robotics; methods of locomotion; common mobile robot sensors, state estimation and navigation algorithms; path planning and obstacle avoidance methods; robot decision making and control processes; and mobile robot systems design.

MAE 413. Robotic Manipulators. 3 Hours.

PR: MATH 251 and (ENGR 102 or CHE 102 or MAE 102) and MAE 242 with a minimum grade of C- in all. Fundamentals of robotic manipulators including forward and inverse kinematics, mechanics, modeling, and control. Introduction to robot motion planning and robot programming. Applications of robotic manipulators.

MAE 415S. Balloon Satellite Project 1. 1 Hour.

Student teams propose, design, construct, and test experimental packages, launched as payloads via a weather balloon that is tracked and recovered. Data acquired by the experimental payloads is analyzed.

MAE 417S. Balloon Satellite Project 2. 2 Hours.

PR: MAE 415S. Student teams propose, design, construct, and test complex experimental packages, launched as payloads via a weather balloon that is tracked and recovered. Data acquired by the experimental payloads is analyzed.

MAE 422L. Energy Conversion Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: MAE 321 or MAE 426. Experiments demonstrating renewable and fossil-derived sources energy conversion including wind, solar, fuel cells, heat engines and refrigeration devices. Statistical analysis of data.

MAE 423. Heat Transfer. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require MATH 261 with a minimum grade of C- and MAE 320 and (MAE 331 or MAE 335), WVUIT sections require MAE 321 and MAE 331 and PR or CONC: MAE 419. One-, two-, three-dimensional steady state conduction: transient conduction; free and forced convection; radiation; heat exchangers; heat and mass transfer by analytical, numerical analogical and experimental methods; design of thermal systems.

MAE 425. Internal Combustion Engines. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require MAE 320, WVUIT sections require MAE 321. IC engine operating characteristics; engine cycles; thermochemistry and fuels; air and fuel induction; fluid motion within combustion chamber; combustion; exhaust flow; emissions and air pollution; heat transfer in engines; friction and lubrication; advanced engine concepts.

MAE 426. Flight Vehicle Propulsion. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 336. Equilibrium combustion thermodynamics. Quasi one-dimensional flow with friction and total temperature change. Thermodynamics of aircraft engines. Aerodynamics of inlets, combustors, nozzles, compressors, and turbines. Performance of rockets. Ideal rocket analysis.

MAE 427. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require MAE 320 or consent, WVUIT sections require MAE 423.Air and humidity relations; comfort and indoor air quality; building heat transfer; design heating and cooling loads; air distribution; refrigeration; systems and equipment; system energy analysis; control systems.

MAE 430S. Microgravity Research 1. 3 Hours.

Student team conceives and proposes a unique research experiment, to be flown on NASA microgravity research aircraft. Team also begins design, construction, and testing of apparatus.

MAE 431S. Microgravity Research 2. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 430S. Student team completes design, construction, and testing of research experiment; that is then flown on NASA microgravity research aircraft. Data required from experiment is analyzed and reported.

MAE 432. Engineering Acoustics. 3 Hours.

PR: MATH 261. Theory of sound propagation and transmission. Important industrial noise sources and sound measurement equipment. Selection of appropriate noise criteria and control methods. Noise abatement technology. Laboratory studies and case histories.

MAE 433. Computational Fluid Dynamics. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 316 and (MAE 331 or MAE 335) with a minimum grade of C- or consent. Introduction to modern computational fluid dynamics. Development and implementation of finite- difference schemes for numerical flow solution. Grid Generation. Explicit, implicit, and iterative techniques. Emphasis on applications. Validation and verification of solution.

MAE 434. Experimental Aerodynamics. 2 Hours.

PR: MAE 336 and PR or CONC: MAE 434L. Aerodynamic testing and instrumentation. Supersonic and low-speed wind tunnel testing including shock waves, aerodynamic forces, pressure distribution on an airfoil and boundary layers. Application of schlieren optics, thermal anemometry and laser doppler velocimetry.

MAE 434L. Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: MAE 336 and PR or CONC: MAE 434. Laboratory for MAE 434.

MAE 437. Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing Aerodynamics. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 336. Fundamental aerodynamics of V/STOL aircraft. Topics include propeller and rotor theory, helicopter performance, jet flaps, ducted fans, and propeller-wing combinations.

MAE 438. Introduction to Gas Dynamics. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 331 or consent. Fundamentals of gas dynamics, one-dimensional gas dynamics and wave motion, measurement, effect of viscosity and conductivity, and concepts of gas kinetics. (3 hr. lec.).

MAE 439. Hypersonic Gas Dynamics. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 336. Hypersonic shock and expansion wave relations; hypersonic inviscid flow fields: approximate and numerical methods, blast wave theory; hypersonic boundary layers and aerodynamic heating.

MAE 441. Gas Turbine Design and Durability. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 320 and (MAE 335 or MAE 331). Design of gas turbine engines for aircraft propulsion and industrial power generation. Theory of operation and characteristics of gas turbines. Design considerations, component operation, and durability of the individual components.

MAE 442. Mechanical Vibrations. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 316 and (MAE 343 or MAE 353). Response analysis of one, two, and multi degree of freedom systems; natural frequencies and modes of vibrations; damping; methods to avoid excessive vibrations; whirling of rotating shafts; balancing; vibration isolation; vibration measurements; and instrumentation.

MAE 446. Mechanics of Composite Materials. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 243 and MATH 251. Fundamental methods for structural analysis of fiber reinforced composites. Particularities of composite applications in design and manufacturing of structural components: performance tailoring, failure criteria, environmental effects, joining and processing.

MAE 447. Aeroelasticity. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 345. Vibrating systems of single degree and multiple degrees of freedom, flutter theory and modes of vibration, torsional divergence and control reversal.

MAE 454. Machine Design and Manufacturing. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require MATH 261 with a minimum grade of C- and MAE 342 and (MAE 343 or MAE 353), WVUIT sections require MAE 243 as a prerequisite and PR or CONC: MAE 342. Working stresses, theories of failure, fatigue, welded joints, design of machine elements such as shafting, screws, springs, belts, clutches, brakes, gears, bearings, and miscellaneous machine elements. Design for manufacturability considerations.

MAE 456. Computer-Aided Design and Finite Element Analysis. 2 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require MATH 261 with a minimum grade of C- and (MAE 343 or MAE 353) and (MAE 342 or PR or CONC: MAE 345) and PR or CONC: MAE 456L, WVUIT sections require MATH 251 and MAE 454 and MAE 455 and PR or CONC: MAE 456L. Computer aided design fundamentals and formulation of the stiffness matrix and load vector 1D and 2D elements based on variational principles. Analytical and finite element solution of vibration and heat transfer problems. Explore applications of CAD/FEM packages in design case studies.

MAE 456L. Computer-Aided Design and Finite Element Analysis Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: WVU sections require MATH 261 with a minimum grade of C- and (MAE 343 or MAE 353) and (MAE 342 or PR or CONC: MAE 345) and PR or CONC: MAE 456, WVUIT sections require MATH 251 and MAE 454 and MAE 455 and PR or CONC: MAE 456. Laboratory for MAE 456.

MAE 457. UAV Path Planning and Trajectory Tracking. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 365 or MAE 466 or consent of instructor, prior experience with Matlab and Simulink. Introduction to algorithms for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) path planning and trajectory tracking: development, implementation, and testing through simulation.

MAE 459. Hybrid Electric Vehicle Propulsion and Control. 3 Hours.

Hybrid electric vehicle propulsion system modeling and simulation. Hybrid electric vehicle powertrain architectures. Mathematical modeling of hybrid vehicle components including vehicle longitudinal dynamics, batteries, electric motors, engines, transmissions, inverters. Development of hybrid supervisory control algorithms for powertrain management and optimization.

MAE 460. Automatic Controls. 3 Hours.

PR: WVU sections require MATH 261 with a grade of C- or better, WVUIT sections require EE 221 and MATH 261. Modeling and simulation of mechanical systems using transfer functions. 1st and 2nd order systems with associated specification. Block algebra and concept of Equivalent Transfer Function. Steady state errors. Routh-Hurwitz criteria for stability. Root locus based design of proportional controllers and compensators. Introduction to state variables modeling.

MAE 465. Flight Mechanics 2. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 365 or MAE 466. Fundamental concepts of feedback control system analysis and design. Automatic flight controls, and human pilot plus airframe considered as a closed loop system. Stability augmentation.

MAE 466. Spacecraft Dynamics. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 316. Development of rigid-body equations of motion for aerospace vehicles. Introduction to spacecraft attitude representations, including direction cosine matrices, Euler angles, and quaternions. Brief discussion of airplane flight dynamics. Discussion of attitude dynamics, stabilization, and control in the presence of external torques. Brief discussion of attitude hardware.

MAE 467. Introduction to Flight Simulation. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 365 or MAE 466. Fundamental concepts of flight simulation are introduced through interaction with tools of different complexity from simplified linear and non-linear models to a six degrees-of-freedom motion based flight simulator.

MAE 469. UAV Guidance, Navigation & Control. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 365 or MAE 466. Introduction to multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) dynamics. Basic filters for UAV state estimation. Introduction to UAV attitude stabilization and altitude holding controllers. Simplified UAV path planning algorithms.

MAE 471S. Principles of Engineering Design. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 320 and MAE 331 and MAE 342 and (MAE 343 or MAE 353). Topics include design problems in mechanical engineering, deal with analytical and experimental methodologies in fluid, thermal, and structural areas, decision-making techniques, optimization, computer aided design and economic consideration.

MAE 472S. Engineering Systems Design. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 320 and MAE 331 and MAE 342 and (MAE 343 or MAE 353). Identification and solution of challenging engineering problems through rational analysis and creative synthesis. Planning, designing, and reporting on complex systems on individual and group basis.

MAE 473. Bioengineering. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 243. Introduction to human anatomy and physiology using an engineering systems approach. Gives the engineering student a basic understanding of the human system so that the student may include it as an integral part of the design.

MAE 474S. UAV Design/Build/Fly Comp. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Hands-on applications of concepts learned in other courses to meet specified flight performance and competition criteria. Advanced aerodynamic and materials concepts are utilized by an integrated sophomore-junior-senior team.

MAE 475S. Flight Vehicle Design-Capstone. 3 Hours.

PR: (ENGL 102 or ENGL 103) and MAE 215 and MAE 365. Preliminary design of flight vehicles; with regard for performance and stability requirements, considering aerodynamics, weight and balance, structural arrangement, configuration, cost safety, guidance, and propulsion effects.

MAE 476. Space Flight and Systems. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 316. Introduction to fundamental concepts of space flight and vehicles, emphasizing performance aspects and basic analytical expressions. Common analysis methods and design criteria for launch vehicles, orbital mechanics, atmospheric re-entry, stabilization, thermal, power, and attitude control.

MAE 478. Guided Missile Systems. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 336. Design philosophy according to mission requirements. Preliminary configuration and design concepts. Aerodynamic effects on missiles during launch and flight. Ballistic missile trajectories. Stability determination by analog simulation. Performance determination by digital and analog simulation. Control, guidance, and propulsion systems. Operational reliability considerations.

MAE 482. Flight Simulation for Aircraft Safety. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 365 or MAE 466 or consent. Introduction to flight modeling and simulation tools for aircraft health management through analysis and accommodation of abnormal flight conditions.

MAE 484. Spacecraft Propulsion. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 336. Brief introduction to aircraft propulsion including turbojets. Introduction to rocket and spacecraft propulsion. The rocket equation, staging, liquid rocket engines and solid rocket motors, thermochemistry, and combustion.

MAE 485S. Flight Vehicle Design 2. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 475S. Detailed design of a major aircraft component and evaluation through experiments or simulation of performance and design requirements compliance.

MAE 486S. Spacecraft Design 1. 3 Hours.

PR: ENGL 102 and MAE 316 and MAE 336 and (MAE 343 or MAE 353). Design principles of space vehicles or supporting systems as implemented by government or industry. Addresses major subsystems found in modern space vehicles. Applications meet specified performance or competition criteria.

MAE 487S. Spacecraft Design 2. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 486S. The course is focused on a team-based design exercise to develop an end-to-end spacecraft mission concept. Typical process issues are addressed such as science investigation, trajectory analysis, detailed design of each spacecraft subsystem, discussion of engineering trade studies, risk analysis, budget, and schedule.

MAE 490. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.

MAE 491. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hours.

PR: Consent. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

MAE 493. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

MAE 494. Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.

MAE 495. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

MAE 496. Senior Thesis. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MAE 497. Research. 1-6 Hours.

Independent research projects.

MAE 498. Honors. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Students in Honors Program and consent by the honors director. Independent reading, study or research.

MINE 191. First-Year Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

Engages students in active learning strategies that enable effective transition to college life at WVU. Students will explore school, college and university programs, policies and services relevant to academic success. Provides active learning activities that enable effective transition to the academic environment. Students examine school, college and university programs, policies and services.

MINE 201. Mine Surveying. 2 Hours.

PR: MATH 154 or MATH 155 with a minimum grade of C- and PR or CONC: MINE 201L. Principles of surveying, field experience in underground and surface surveying with map work and calculations.

MINE 201L. Mine Surveying Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: (MATH 154 or MATH 155) with a minimum grade of C- and PR or CONC: MINE 201. Laboratory for MINE 201.

MINE 205. Underground Mining Systems. 3 Hours.

PR or CONC: SUST 101. Underground mining methods and equipment for bedded deposits and ore bodies; description and selection of mining methods, equipment requirements and selection, equipment design, and operational analysis.

MINE 206. Surface Mining Systems. 4 Hours.

PR or CONC: SUST 101. Surface mining methods, surface mining equipment, explosives and blasting design fundamentals, and slope stability.

MINE 261. Engineering Computer Aided Design. 2 Hours.

PR: ENGR 102. Engineering CAD concepts and techniques; implementing applications of engineering computer aided design for engineering graphics and plant design; introduction of geometry and calculation of engineering works.

MINE 293. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

MINE 304. Aggregates Production. 3 Hours.

PR: MINE 206 or Consent. Use of aggregates (stone, sand and gravel) in modern society; mine design for aggregates deposits; extraction and processing principles; transportation and distribution systems; environmental and safety concerns in aggregates production.

MINE 306. Mineral Property Evaluation. 3 Hours.

PR or CONC: STAT 211 or STAT 215 or IENG 213. Mineral exploration and reserve estimation, risk management, and engineering economy concepts applied to mineral deposits, including, depreciation and depletion.

MINE 331. Mine Ventilation. 3 Hours.

PR: MINE 205 with a minimum grade of C- and PR or CONC: MAE 331 or CE 321. Engineering principles, purposes, methods, and equipment applied to the underground environmental control including ventilation, illumination, and dust and noise control.

MINE 382. Mine Power Systems. 3 Hours.

PR:PHYS 112 and MINE 205 and MINE 206 or consent. Comprehensive study of mine electrical power systems from theory to practice, covering the vital aspects that go into planning and designing a mine power system.

MINE 386. Mine Equipment Maintenance. 3 Hours.

PR: MINE 205 and MINE 206 and MAE 242 and PR or CONC: MAE 243 with a minimum grade of C- in each. Provides an introduction to maintenance functions at mining operations, applying reliability theory to both preventative and predictive maintenance. Common failure modes and mitigation strategies are analyzed for components of haulage equipment and shaft-powered machinery including belts, fans, pumps, and conveyors. Applications of non-destructive testing to forecast typical causes of mine equipment failure and degradation, including corrosion.

MINE 393. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

MINE 407. Longwall Mining. 3 Hours.

PR: MINE 205. Elements of longwall mining including panel layout and design considerations, strata mechanics, powered supports, coal cutting by shearer or plow, conveyor transportation, and face move.

MINE 411. Rock Mechanics/Ground Control. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 243 and MINE 205 and MINE 206 and PR or CONC: GEOL 342 and MINE 411L. Rock properties and behavior, in-situ stress field, mine layout and geological effects; design of entry, pillar, and bolt systems, convergence and stress measurements, surface subsidence, roof control plan, slope stability, and laboratory sessions.

MINE 411L. Rock Mechanics/Ground Control Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: MAE 243 and MINE 205 and MINE 206 and PR or CONC: GEOL 342 and MINE 411. Laboratory for MINE 411.

MINE 425. Mineral Processing. 3 Hours.

PR: CHEM 115 and MATH 261 and PR or CONC: MINE 425L. Principles of physical and introductory chemical separation methods for concentration of non-mental and metal from minerals and ores. Unit operations include, communication, classification, gravity, electrostatic and magnetic separation, flotation, filtration, and thickening.

MINE 425L. Mineral Processing Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: CHEM 115 and MATH 261 and PR or CONC: MINE 425. Laboratory for MINE 425.

MINE 427. Coal Preparation. 3 Hours.

PR: CHEM 115 and CHEM 115L and MATH 251 and MINE 261 and PR or CONC: MINE 427L. Coal formation and characteristics; principles of coal beneficiation, washability analysis; colloid characteristics and flotation, unit operations for concentration, flotation, dewatering, material handlings, and mass balances.

MINE 427L. Coal Preparation Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: CHEM 115 and MATH 251 and MINE 261 and PR or CONC: MINE 427. Laboratory for MINE 427.

MINE 441. Mining Environmental Management. 3 Hours.

PR: CHEM 115 and CHEM 115L and ENGR 102 and MATH 251 with a minimum grade of C- in each. This course covers environmental pollution control as it applies to surface and underground mining systems. General areas of study will include environmental ethical considerations, stakeholder evaluation, mine permitting, and environmental law. Students will also learn the engineering principles of several environmental monitoring and pollution control activities, including material balance calculations, soil management, hydrologic evaluation, fine waste disposal, and remediation.

MINE 451. Mining Industry Business Practices. 3 Hours.

PR: MINE 306 and MATH 261 and STAT 215 with a minimum grade of C- in all. This course provides an engineering perspective on mining finance, business decision making, time value of money, mineral taxation, economic evaluation utilizing depreciation, depletion, and discounted cashflow concepts, social and economic significance of mineral resources, debt financing, equity, and other key business activities in the mining sector.

MINE 461. Applied Mineral Computer Methods. 3 Hours.

PR: MATH 251 with a grade of C or better. Problem solving in mineral processing, mineral resources, mining, and petroleum engineering. Emphasis on applications using various computing technologies.

MINE 471. Mine and Safety Management. 3 Hours.

PR: MINE 205 and MINE 206, and (STAT 211 or STAT 215 or IENG 213). Application of established management theories and statistical quality control to mining operations, Federal and state regulations, employee and contractor relations, loss prevention, industrial hygiene, legal considerations, engineering ethics.

MINE 472S. Mine Rescue and Emergency Response. 3 Hours.

PR: MINE 205. Prepare for the challenges of emergency response decision making and mine rescue skills. Develop leadership characteristics for modern mine management, develop communication capabilities, problem solve, and expand knowledge to effectively handle challenges of mine emergencies while protecting human life and material assets.

MINE 483S. Mine Design-Exploration Mapping. 3 Hours.

PR: MINE 261 and MINE 306 with a minimum grade of C- in each and PR or CONC: (MINE 425 or MINE 427) with a minimum grade of C- in each. This course is the first course of two in the senior capstone sequence. A mineral deposit is selected by the student and instructor. Geologic, demographic, quality, resource, and market data are integrated with geologic modeling software to develop a comprehensive exploration report. This report is used in the second course, MINE 484, to develop a mining pre-feasibility study.

MINE 484. Mine Design-Report Capstone. 4 Hours.

PR: MINE 483 or MINE 483S. Capstone mine design project report and presentation based on the mineral or coal reserve characterized in MINE 483S. Includes an integrated mine plan, schedule, equipment selection, processing plant, mine services, product description and engineering economics.

MINE 488. Mine Control Systems Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: MINE 382 with a minimum grade of C-. Provides foundation in control systems for extraction and processing industry, introducing classic control theory, mathematical analysis of second-order system response and stability, PID controller design and implementation, and selection and application of field sensors. Course project requires complete design of PLC-based control system adapted from an actual mining operation, including wiring, programming, and documentation.

MINE 490. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.

MINE 491. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hours.

PR: Consent. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

MINE 492. Directed Study. 1-3 Hours.

Directed study, reading and/or research.

MINE 493. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

MINE 494. Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.

MINE 495. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

MINE 496. Senior Thesis. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MINE 498. Honors. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Students in Honors Program and consent by the honors director. Independent reading, study or research.

PNGE 191. First-Year Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

Engages students in active learning strategies that enable effective transition to college life at WVU. Students will explore school, college and university programs, policies and services relevant to academic success. Provides active learning activities that enable effective transition to the academic environment. Students examine school, college and university programs, policies and services.

PNGE 200. Introduction to Petroleum Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: Sophomore standing. Introduction; origin, migration, and accumulation of petroleum; reservoir fluids properties; properties of reservoir rocks; exploration; drilling technology; reservoir engineering; well completions; production engineering. Open to all students.

PNGE 293. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

PNGE 297. Research. 1-6 Hours.

Independent Research projects.

PNGE 300. Transport Phenomena in Petroleum Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 241. Introduction to fluid flow in pipes, two-phase flow, rotary drilling hydraulics, primary cementing jobs, flow calculations, flow measuring devices, fluid machinery, dimensional analysis, and heat transfer.

PNGE 310. Drilling Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: SUST 101 and MAE 331 with a minimum grade of C- in each. Rock properties, functions and design considerations of rotating system, hoisting system, and circulation system; drilling fluids calculations and selections; hydraulic programs; drilling optimization; casting string design; cementing programs; and pressure control.

PNGE 312L. Drilling Fluids Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: PNGE 310. Topics include clay hydration, viscosity of water-based fluids, mud weight control, filtration studies, thinning agents, chemical contaminants, lime muds, polymer muds, rheological models, and liquid and solid determination.

PNGE 332. Petroleum Properties and Phase Behavior. 3 Hours.

PR: (ENGL 102 or ENGL 103) and PHYS 111 and PNGE 200. Theoretical and applied phase behavior of hydrocarbon system and hydrocarbon fluids. Applications to petroleum reservoirs and production engineering design.

PNGE 333. Basic Reservoir Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: MAE 331 and PHYS 112. Basic properties of petroleum reservoir rocks. Fluid flow through porous materials. Evaluation of oil and gas reserves.

PNGE 400. Petroleum Engineering Ethics. 1 Hour.

PR: PNGE 450 or consent. Introduction to petroleum and natural engineering ethics and moral issues concerning safety in engineering practice as well as those arising for engineers employed by corporations. Professionalism and professional registration.

PNGE 405. Multidisciplinary Team Project. 1 Hour.

PR: PNGE 434 and PNGE 470 and PNGE 470L. Introduction to the need to seek input from other professionals, incorporate constraints imposed by other disciplines in solving petroleum and natural gas engineering design problems, and working with other professionals in a multi-disciplinary team.

PNGE 415. Well Control. 2 Hours.

PR: PNGE 310 and PR or CONC: PNGE 415L. Methods, techniques, equipment, and engineering calculations used in the control of oil and natural gas wells during drilling operations. Practical applications with rig floor simulator.

PNGE 415L. Well Control Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: PNGE 310 and PR or CONC: PNGE 415. Laboratory for PNGE 415.

PNGE 420. Production Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: PNGE 310 and PNGE 332. Well completion, performance of Productive formulation, drill stem tests, completion of wells, flowing wells, gas lift methods and equipment, pumping installation design, well stimulation, emulsions, treating, gathering, and storage of oil and gas, field automation. (3 hr. lec.).

PNGE 432L. Petroleum Reservoir Engineering Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: PNGE 333. Laboratory evaluation of basic and special petroleum reservoir rock properties.

PNGE 434. Applied Reservoir Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: MATH 261 and PNGE 333 and PR or Conc: STAT 215 or IENG 213. Application of reservoir engineering data to calculation of recovery potentials and prediction of reservoir performance under a variety of production methods to effect maximum conservation.

PNGE 439. Introduction to Reservoir Simulation. 3 Hours.

PR: PNGE 333. The principal objective of this course is the development of reservoir simulation theory to the level required for the construction of a three-phase, three-dimensional reservoir simulator. In addition to providing practice in developing a simulator, the course will also cover recent advances in simulation and history matching.

PNGE 441. Oil and Gas Property Evaluation. 3 Hours.

PR: PNGE 333 and (STAT 215 or IENG 213). Reserve estimation decline analysis, petroleum property evaluation, including interest calculations, cost estimation and tax evaluation. Overview investment decision analysis and computer applications in property evaluation.

PNGE 447. Introduction to Carbon Capture and Storage. 3 Hours.

PR: ENGL 102 and ENGR 101 and PNGE 200 with a minimum grade of C- in all. This course studies environmental, and economical impact of carbon capture and storage technologies, introduces different carbon capturing and storage technologies and shows how this technology can provide a long-term solution for excess carbon dioxide. This course evaluates different carbon storage sites and teaches the concept of CO2 sequestration modeling. The course presents some insights on the future of CCS technologies.

PNGE 450. Formation Evaluation. 3 Hours.

PR: PNGE 310 and PR or Conc: EE 221 or consent. Various well logging methods and related calculations with exercises in interpretation of data from actual well logs.

PNGE 460. Well Stimulation Design. 3 Hours.

PR: (MAE 243 and PNGE 420 and PNGE 333) or consent. Fundamentals of well stimulation and treatment design and their applications to low permeability formations.

PNGE 463. Horizontal Drilling. 3 Hours.

PR: MATH 261 and MAE 243 with a minimum grade of C- and PNGE 310 with a minimum grade of C. Fundamental concepts of horizontal drilling technology are introduced, which include: application of directional drilling, design of directional well trajectory, determination of well trajectory from survey data, methods and tools of controlling wellpath while drilling, calculation of torque and drag force in drill string design, application of geomechanics in directional drilling, and borehole stability analysis.

PNGE 470. Natural Gas Engineering. 3 Hours.

PR: PNGE 333 and PR or CONC: MAE 320 and PNGE 470L. Natural gas properties, compression, transmission, processing, and application of reservoir engineering principles to predict the performance and design of gas, gas-condensate, and storage reservoirs. Includes a laboratory devoted to gas measurements.

PNGE 470L. Natural Gas Engineering Laboratory. 1 Hour.

PR: PNGE 333 and PR or CONC: MAE 320 and PNGE 470. Laboratory for PNGE 470.

PNGE 471. Natural Gas Production and Storage. 3 Hours.

PR: PNGE 470 and PNGE 470L. Development of gas and gas-condensate reservoirs; design and development of gas storage fields in depleted gas, gas-condensate, oil reservoirs and aquifers.

PNGE 472. Shale Analytics. 3 Hours.

PR: PNGE 333 and PNGE 420. Combining domain expertise (reservoir and production engineering) with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, this course introduces a new and realistic technology that avoids assumptions and interpretations in order to model the impact of completion, stimulation, and operational conditions on oil and gas production from the shale wells.

PNGE 480. Petroleum Engineering Design. 3 Hours.

PR: PNGE 420 and PNGE 441 and PR or CONC: PNGE 450. Comprehensive problems in design involving systems in oil and gas production, field processing, transportation, and storage.

PNGE 490. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.

PNGE 491. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hours.

PR: Consent. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 Hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

PNGE 493. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

PNGE 494. Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.

PNGE 495. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

PNGE 496. Senior Thesis. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent.

PNGE 497. Research. 1-6 Hours.

Independent research projects.

PNGE 498. Honors. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Students in Honors Program and consent by the honors director. Independent reading, study or research.

ROBE 271S. Robotic Engineering Design 1. 1 Hour.

PR: MAE 202. Hands-on applications of concepts learned in other courses to meet specified performance or competition criteria of capstone design courses. Introductory concepts of an integrated sophomore-junior-senior design team.

ROBE 313. Fundamentals of Robotic Systems. 3 Hours.

PR: MATH 251 with a minimum grade of C- and MAE 211 and MAE 211L and ((CS 110 and CS 110L) or MAE 216L). Introduction to robotics; impact of robotics in the society; configuration space and robot representation; robot programing and simulation; and introduction to computer vision.

ROBE 371S. Robotic Engineering Design 2. 2 Hours.

PR: ROBE 271S with a minimum grade of C-. Continued applications of concepts learned in other courses to meet specified performance or competition criteria of capstone design courses. Intermediate concepts of an integrated sophomore-junior-senior design team.

ROBE 412. Mobile Robotics. 3 Hours.

PR: ROBE 313. Fundamental topics in Mobile robotics; methods of locomotion; common mobile robot sensors, state estimation and navigation algorithms; path planning and obstacle avoidance methods; robot decision making and control processes; and mobile robot systems design.

ROBE 413. Robotic Manipulators. 3 Hours.

PR: ROBE 313. Fundamentals of robotic manipulators including forward and inverse kinematics, mechanics, modeling, and control; introduction to robot motion planning and industrial manipulator programing; applications of robotic manipulators.

ROBE 414. Robot Autonomy. 3 Hours.

PR: ROBE 313. Autonomous robot stacks; robot motion planning; decision making; artificial intelligence in robotics.

ROBE 471S. Principles of Engineering Design. 3 Hours.

PR: ROBE 313 and MAE 342 and PR or CONC: EE 251. Design solutions for challenging robotics engineering problems through rational analysis and creative synthesis. Planning, designing, and reporting on complex systems on individual and group basis.

ROBE 472S. Engineering Systems Design. 3 Hours.

PR: ROBE 471S. Implementation of solutions for challenging robotics engineering problems through rational analysis and creative synthesis. Planning, designing, and reporting on complex systems on individual and group basis.

SAFM 411. General Industry Safety. 3 Hours.

PR: Junior standing or higher. Focuses on management and planning aspects of general industry safety, including walking working surfaces, confined space, machine guarding, electricity, fire protection, emergency planning, and other compliance aspects of 29 CFR 1910.

SAFM 470. Managing Construction Safety. 3 Hours.

Focuses on management and planning aspects of construction safety, including fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, hand and power tools, cutting and welding, others. Compliance aspects of 29CFR 1926 (with various subparts) concerned with building and highway construction.

SAFM 471. Motor Fleet Safety. 3 Hours.

Safety elements of automotive transportation including design, operation, planning, control, and effects of legislation.

SAFM 493. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.