Course Information

US NAVAL ACADEMY COURSES


Course: DM301
Title: MGSP-MENTORS
Credits: 1-0-1
Description: This is a program of learning support provided by qualified and trained upper-class midshipmen for midshipmen enrolled in historically difficult courses in the curriculum. Midshipmen who are very good students may apply to the Academic Center to participate in a leadership role in MGSP. The midshipmen are trained by the Tutorial Programs Director in effective methods for helping other midshipmen. In most cases, the midshipman group study leader will be paired with a regular faculty member who will provide content direction to the leader. In addition to the support they provide other midshipmen, MGSP leaders significantly improve their own understanding of the subject matter and gain leadership experience. MGSP support is currently available in chemistry, calculus, physics, and engineering. Experienced leaders may be elevated to mentors in the program providing guidance to newer members or supervisors assisting in the administration of the program.
Offered: Fall
Requisites: Prereq: Approval by department whose course the leader supports and Tutorial Programs Director.
Course: EA203
Title: PRINCIPLES OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING I
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: First course of a two-course sequence covering the fundamentals of aerospace engineering. Topics in the sequence include the earth's atmosphere, the space environment, aerospace structures, atmospheric flight, space flight, attitude dynamics, propulsion, and communications. Knowledge of spreadsheet, calculator, and computer programming fundamentals are developed. This sequence prepares beginning aerospace engineering students for further studies and develops sound engineering practices.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: SM122 or SM162.
Course: EA204
Title: PRINCIPLES OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING II
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Second course of a two-course sequence covering the fundamentals of aerospace engineering. See EA203 for the topics covered.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EA203 or approval of department chair.
Course: EA301
Title: AERODYNAMICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Covers essentials of fluid mechanics and topics in aerodynamics including potential flow and thin airfoil theory.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EA203 and SM221.
Course: EA303
Title: WIND TUNNEL
Credits: 1-2-2
Description: A laboratory course in wind tunnel test techniques.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None; Coreq: EA301.
Course: EA304
Title: AERODYNAMICS II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Discussion of 3-D finite wings, lifting surface theories, and vortex lattice methods. Introduction to viscous flow and boundary layers.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EA301.
Course: EA305
Title: AERO/GAS DYNAMICS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Covers essentials of fluid mechanics and kinematics with an introduction to potential flow. Basic one-dimensional compressible flow including thermodynamics of perfect gases in subsonic and supersonic flows. Introduction to nozzle flow.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: (EA203 and EA204); Coreq: EM319.
Course: EA308
Title: ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
Credits: 1-2-2
Description: Applications of numerical theory and analysis to relevant engineering problems is the focus of this course. Topics include: solutions of systems of nonlinear equations, iteration techniques, nonlinear root-solvers, numerical integration and differentiation, and curve-fitting techniques. Applications are used to develop the tools necessary to solve realistic problems.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Coreq: SM212.
Course: EA322
Title: STRUCTURES FOR AEROSPACE ENGR
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: A second course, following EM321, in the analysis and synthesis of air and space vehicle structures. Topics include further study of axial loading, torsion, bending, and transverse loading; design for strength; internal force determination for plane and space structures using statics and matrix methods; displacement of structural systems using differential equation and strain energy methods; statically determinate and indeterminate structures using compatability and strain energy; wind bending and shear analysis; semi-monocoque open and closed structures; multi-cellular sections; and introductory composite structure analysis. Laboratory work and demonstrations are integrated to show the relevance of the topics and to give a practical insight to the behavior of aerospace structures.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM321.
Course: EA332
Title: GAS DYNAMICS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Compressible flow of one-dimensional subsonic flows. Methods of gas dynamics in internal flow systems. Shock waves, waves in supersonic flow, linearized flows.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EA301 and EM319.
Course: EA362
Title: ASTRODYNAMICS I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Introduction to the principles of planetary and satellite motion. Topics include the classical two-body problem, orbital parameters, orbit determination and maneuvers, remote sensing geometry, types of orbits and their uses, constellation design, orbit changes, perturbations and atmospheric drag effects, rendezvous, ballistic missile trajectories, and lunar and interplanetary travel.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM232 or (SM212 and SP212).
Course: EA364
Title: SPACECRAFT ATTITUDE DYNAMICS & CONTROL
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Rigid body dynamics and control of spacecraft. Euler angles, inertial properties of rigid and semi-rigid bodies, body-centered equations of motion, torque-free motion. Passive, active, and semi-active attitude controls. Gyroscopes and stable platforms.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EA362 and ES410.
Course: EA365
Title: ROCKET PROPULSION
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: The principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics are applied to the problem of propulsion of aircraft and space vehicles. Cycle analysis, ramjets, jets and rockets. Air-breathing propulsion. Solid and liquid propellant rockets, fuels and applications.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EA305 or equivalent course.
Course: EA400
Title: INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Introduces students to the applied science of air-breathing atmospheric flight. The course describes airplanes and how they fly from a design and application perspective. Included are topics in fluid dynamics, airfoil and wing theory, aircraft performance, stability, and aircraft design.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: SM122 or SM162.
Course: EA401
Title: AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE & DESIGN
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: The basic principles for lift and drag calculations are extended to entire flight vehicle analysis. Static and dynamic point performance analysis. Introduction to energy methods with selected optimum climb and trajectory problems. Mission analysis and carpet plots leading to design selection criteria.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EA304.
Course: EA413
Title: STABILITY AND CONTROL
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: The aerodynamic and inertial forces and moments acting on the flight vehicle and its component parts are analyzed to determine their effect on static and dynamic stability.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EA301.
Course: EA414
Title: AIRPLANE SIMULATION AND CONTROL
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Implementaton of linear and non-linear airplane models for man-in-the-loop and batch simulation of airplane flight dynamics. Application of modern control methods to the design of airplane Stability Augmentation Systems and autopilots.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EA413; Coreq: ES410 or equivalent.
Course: EA417
Title: ELEMENTS OF FLIGHT TEST ENGINEERING
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: A lecture and laboratory course designed to provide practical application of theoretical principles learned in courses in flight performance, aerodynamics, and stability and control. Topics include flight test theory and purpose engineering test planning, flight test instrumentation, data analysis, and report writing. Activities include flight simulation, several flights in an aircraft, as well as interaction with naval flight test facilities for test data acquisition and analysis.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EA401 and EA413 and approval of the department chair.
Course: EA421
Title: AEROSPACE STRUCTURES II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Introduction to the finite element methods of structural analysis as applied toatmospheric flight and space flight vehicles. Topics include formulation of the element stiffness matrices, assembly of the global structural matrix, formulation of equivalent loads, energy methods and matrix equation solution methods. A design project using a finite element computer program is carried out.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EA322.
Course: EA424
Title: STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An introductory course in structural dynamics as applied to atmospheric flight and space flight vehicles. Topics include the analysis of free, damped and forced vibrations of systems with one or many degrees of freedom; vibrations of strings, beams and rectangular plates; matrix formulation of equations of motion; introduction to the finite element method of structural dynamic analysis.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EA322.
Course: EA425
Title: VISCOUS FLOW
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An advanced course covering viscous flow problems including laminar, turbulent, incompressible and compressible boundary layers with heat transfer.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EA304.
Course: EA427
Title: AERODYNAMICS III
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An advanced course continuing the study of compressible high-speed flow including general conservation laws for inviscid flows, unsteady flow problems, numerical techniques for supersonic flows and real gas effects.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EA304.
Course: EA428
Title: COMPUTATIONAL AERODYNAMICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Introduction to the major numerical techniques used in computational aerodynamics. Topics include mathematical methods, boundary conditions, stability, panel methods, lattice methods, nonlinear problems, time dependent solutions and transonic flow problems.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EA304.
Course: EA429
Title: FLIGHT PROPULSION
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: The principles of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics are specialized to the problem of propulsion of aircraft.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EA332.
Course: EA430
Title: PROPULSION II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: The second propulsion course covers turbomachinery theory including compressors, turbines, pumps, application and design methods. Combustion and cooling techniques in modern engines are introduced.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EA429 or EA365.
Course: EA435
Title: THE AERODYNAMICS OF V/STOL AIRCRAFT
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An advanced course covering the aerodynamics of vertical and short takeoff and landing aircraft, including fixed wing and rotary wing types, with major emphasis on the helicopter.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C, aeronautical track major.
Course: EA439
Title: SPECIAL AIRCRAFT DESIGN
Credits: 1-4-3
Description: This course, along with EA440, provides a two-semester sequence in aerospace design for selected midshipmen.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C standing in aerospace engineering.
Course: EA440
Title: AEROSPACE VEHICLE DESIGN
Credits: 1-4-3
Description: Preliminary design of a flight vehicle. Includes preliminary layout, weight and balance estimates, performance analysis, stability analysis and structural analysis.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C, aeronautical track major.
Course: EA461
Title: SPACE ENVIRONMENT
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Introduction to the environment of the upper atmosphere, near Earth space, and interplanetary space. Topics include: properties of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere, the geomagnetic field, radiation belts and magnetosphere of the Earth, the solar wind and interplanetary medium, remote sensing of the atmosphere and oceans, environmental implications for spacecraft design.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: SP212.
Course: EA462
Title: ASTRODYNAMICS II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Advanced topics in astrodynamics including potential of an arbitrary body and of the earth, orbit determination from observations including numerical techniques for data smoothing, special and general perturbations of orbits and interplanetary trajectories, drag effects on low altitude orbits. Special projects.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EA362.
Course: EA463
Title: SPACE OPERATIONS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course investigates the relationship between mission operations and the other elements of a space mission. It defines a process for translating mission objectives and requirements into a viable mission operations concept. The course focuses on how we get information to and from space and then to the user in a usable format.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EA362.
Course: EA465
Title: SPACECRAFT COMMUNICATIONS AND POWER
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course is intended to develop communications fundamentals with emphasis on digital communications, link budget analysis, and power subsystems. Secondary topics include: computer and data bus operations, command and data handling, telemetry, and tracking and control.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EA362; Coreq: EE302 or EE332.
Course: EA467
Title: SPACECRAFT SYSTEM LABORATORY
Credits: 0-4-2
Description: Laboratory analysis of the major system elements of space systems to include ground control and power, attitude control, communications, propulsion and thermal control. Constraints imposed by system application launch vehicles, and environment are considered. Introduction to the engineering design process as well as its computer adaptations.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None; Coreq: EA465.
Course: EA469
Title: SPECIAL SPACE CRAFT DESIGN
Credits: 1-4-3
Description: This course, in conjunction with EA470, provides a two-semester spacecraft design program for selected midshipmen.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C standing in aerospace engineering or approval of department chair.
Course: EA470
Title: SPACECRAFT DESIGN
Credits: 1-4-3
Description: Preliminary design of a spacecraft. Includes: preliminary layout, weight and moment of inertia estimates, specifications of on-board systems, power subsystem requirements and design, and constraints imposed by launch vehicle and mission requirements.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C, astronautical track or IT(Space Ops) major.
Course: EE221
Title: INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING I
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: This course addresses the analysis of linear electric circuits through the application of basic network laws and theorems. The student derives solutions for DC circuits, sinusoidal steady-state cirucuits using phasor analysis, and first and second-order circuits using Laplace Transform techniques. The students are also introduced to some linear integrated circuits such as operational amplifiers and timers. Course material is reinforced by laboratory exercises where the students build circuits and take measurements with test equipment. The development of introductory troubleshooting skills and the maintenance of a lab notebook are empasized. Computer simulation is used throughout the course to support both analysis and design objectives.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: Calculus I.
Course: EE241
Title: ELECTRONICS I
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: The physics of semiconductor devices (p-n junction diode, bipolar and field effect transistors) is introduced. Device characterization in terms of appropriate external variables then leads to construction of small-signal and large-signal models. Emphasis is on practical electronic circuits such as amplifiers, filters, rectifiers, regulators and switching circuits.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE221 or EE331.
Course: EE242
Title: DIGITAL SYSTEMS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Fundamentals in realizing a digital system. Topics covered include Boolean algebra, Karnaugh mapping, flip-flops, state diagrams for system minimization and analysis of sequential and logic function circuits, binary arithmetic, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, and demultiplexers, as well as counter and register design. An introduction to complex programmable logic device (field programmable gate array) systems is provided with applications to projects.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None; Coreq: EE221.
Course: EE301
Title: ELECTRICAL FUND AND APPL
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Provides an introduction to AC and DC circuit theory appropriate to model shipboard systems. Circuits of resistors, capacitors, inductors and sources are analyzed to predict steady state and first-order transient voltage, current, and power. Impedance matching, filters, transformers, motors/generators, and three-phase power distribution systems are introduced in the context of shipboard application. Laboratory exercises use tools and equipment found in the fleet and allow for a comparison of theoretical and actual circuit performance.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: Physics II (SP212 or SP222).
Course: EE302
Title: ELECTRONIC COMM SYS AND DIGITAL COMM
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: This course is a follow-on to EE301, Electrical Engineering Fundamentals. This course begins with the basic principles of digital logic circuitry followed by an introduction to computer architecture. The principles of Analog and Digital Communications are presented to include the most common digital modulation techniques and a study of Amplitude Modulation. Radio Wave propagation and the fundamentals of Antennas are also presented. The course ends with a study of the engineering fundamentals of networking including topology, connectivity, routing, bandwidth, subnetting, the OSI Model, TCP/IP, and the Internet as an application of networking concepts.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE301 or EE331.
Course: EE303
Title: DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This course begins with the theory behind radio waves and how they travel as well as antenna fundamentals. Tuned circuits are also discussed along with their applications in communication circuits. The first major focus of the course is amplitude modulation as it applies to radio-frequency communications; frequency modulation is presented as a comparison. The second major focus is methods for converting between analog and digital data for communicating. Also covered are digital modulation, error detection and correction, and mutiplexing techniques. During discussions of each topic, military application and relevance is covered.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: (EE301 or EE331) and CS/IT major.
Course: EE313
Title: LOGIC DESIGN AND MICROPROCESSORS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: This is an introductory level project course in digital electronics for non-electrical engineering majors. It begins with the design, analysis and minimization of both combinatorial and sequential circuits and their realization in both discrete components and programmable logic devices. The course then progresses into the uses of MSI devices and digital arithmetic. Finally, an introduction to assembly level programming and microprocessor/microcontroller based systems design is also provided.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE302 or EE332 or approval of department chair.
Course: EE320
Title: INTRO TO ELECTRICAL ENGR II
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This course provides an introduction to the analysis of power systems and rotating machinery. The student applies circuit analysis techniques to solve single-phase and three-phase power problems. Further, the analysis of ideal and non-ideal tranformers, DC machines, and synchronous machines is included. An introduction to power electronic circuits is provided, including DC motor speed control and power supply examples. Problem solving and laboratory exercises are emphasized.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE221.
Course: EE322
Title: SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: The principles of circuit analysis are extended to the transmission of signals through linear systems. The approach is based on determination and interpretation of natural frequencies, pole-zero diagrams, and their relation to the governing system equations. Transform techniques are applied to the analysis of systems, including circuits. Both continuous-time and discrete-time systems are discussed. Computer software is used to model and analyze signals and systems.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE241 or approval of department chair.
Course: EE331
Title: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING I
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: A study of DC and AC electrical elements and circuits, including Thevenin equivalence, natural and forced responses of first-order systems, AC power, and AC three-phase systems. Amplifiers, diodes and transistors are introduced and drive discussion of applications in power regulation and machine control. AC and DC machines are investigated and discussed the in the context of a shipboard environment.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: Physics II (SP212 or SP222).
Course: EE332
Title: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING II
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Modeling and analysis techniques are applied to rotating machines, diodes, op amps, transistors, and amplifiers. Amplitude modulation and demodulation and combinational and sequential digital logic are introduced.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE331.
Course: EE334
Title: ELECTRICAL ENGR AND IT SYSTEMS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: This course is a follow-on to EE331, Electrical Engineering I. In this course, modeling and analysis techniques are applied to electronic communication systems including both analog and digital modulation/demodulation techniques. Also in the course,students design and analyzecombinational and sequential digital logic circuits. An in-depth study of computer networking is included with specific emphasis on the OSI model and wireless systems.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE331.
Course: EE342
Title: ELECTRONICS II
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: BJT and MOSFET amplifiers are studied. This includes the analysis of differential amplifiers, current mirrors, multistage amplifiers, feedback amplifiers, power amplifiers, and integrated circuit amplifiers. Feedback and frequency analysis of amplifiers is emphasized. Applications include active filters and oscillators.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EE241 or approval of department chair.
Course: EE344
Title: SOLID-STATE POWER ELECTRONICS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: The course covers aspects of the analysis, simulation, design, control, and prototyping of power electronic circuits, with an emphasis on industrial and Department of Defense applications. Topical coverage includes rectifiers, dc-dc converters, dc-ac inverters, motor drives, semiconductor device characteristics, and practical issues such as snubbers, drivers, and heat dissipation. Design through mathematical modeling and simulation, followed by implementation and testing, is emphasized.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE241.
Course: EE354
Title: MODERN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Digital signal implementation and processing techniques are introduced. Various digital modulation methods as well as AM and FM methods are studied. Baseband and bandpass modulation and demodulation techniques are introduced. Probability theory is applied to determine the error performance of a binary phase-shift keying system.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE322 or approval of department chair.
Course: EE361
Title: MICROCOMPUTER-BASED DESIGN
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: A principles-based foundation to the analysis and design of systems using microprocessors. The student will acquire a detailed understanding of the architecture and instruction set of a representative microcontroller, assembly-language programming of that microcontroller, and the use of interrupts. The student will design and build circuits with both digital and analog components and will learn to use timers, asynchronous serial communications, parallel communications, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, and pulse-width modulators. The derivation and use of design equations to achieve desired behavior is emphasized.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE242 or EE313 or EE332 or EE334.
Course: EE362
Title: COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: This course covers organization, structure, and design of computers, starting with a review of the history of computers. Design topics include: complex and reduced instruction set design; data addressing; design of central processing units, registers, and arithmetic logic units; circuits to handle interrupts, resets, and other exceptions; horizontal and vertical microprogramming; data busses; memory system design; input/output system design; paging and segmentation; and cache design. A study of computer arithmetic covers two's complement addition and subtraction; Booth's and Robertson's algorithms for signed multiplication; restoring and non-restoring division; square root extraction; and floating-point hardware.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE242.
Course: EE372
Title: ENGINEERING ELECTROMAGNETICS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Basic transmission line theory is introduced with high-frequency circuit design applications. Maxwell's equations are formulated for time-varying fields and applied to waveguide, antenna, and radar systems. Labs provide practical experience with transmission lines, waveguides, optical waveguides, antennas, and radar.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: Physics II (SP212 or SP222).
Course: EE411
Title: ELECT & COMP ENG DESIGN I
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: A series of design problems are presented to take the student through the total design process from specification to verification of performance. In addition to technical design, factors such as safety, economics, and ethical and societal implications are considered. A small project is executed and evaluated. Each student chooses a captone project and develops and submits a proposed design to be completed in EE414 (for electrical engineers) or EE415 (for computer engineers). The proposal is presented to the student's peers and project advisors in lieu of a final exam.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C standing in EEE major or ECE major or approval of department chair.
Course: EE414
Title: ELECTRICAL ENG DESIGN II
Credits: 0-4-2
Description: This course provides practice in engineering design, development, and prototype testing. Following approval of the project by the instructor, the student develops a prototype, troubleshoots, and gathers performance data, and completes construction and packaging of the final design. A formal briefing to peers and department faculty follows a written final project report on the completed project in lieu of a final exam
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE411 and 1/C EEE major or approval of department chair.
Course: EE415
Title: COMPUTER ENG DESIGN II
Credits: 0-4-2
Description: This course provides practice in computer engineering design, development, and prototype testing. Following approval of the project by the instructor, the student develops a prototype, troubleshoots, and gathers performance data, and completes construction and packaging of the final design. A formal briefing to peers and department faculty follows a written final project report on the completed project in lieu of a final exam.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EE411 and 1/C ECE major or approval of department chair.
Course: EE420
Title: ELECTRIC MACHINES AND DRIVES
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: The course includes an introduction to magnetic circuits and electromechanical energy conversion principles. Building on these topics, the basic operation, analysis, modeling and design of transformers, dc machines, induction machines, and synchronous machines is then presented. The simulation and power electronic control of dc and ac machines are considered. The output waveforms of a synchronous machine/three-phase rectifier, as part of a dc distribution system, are investigated. The course utilizes both simulation exercises and extensive laboratory hardware exercises to reinforce theory and validate derived models.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE320.
Course: EE426
Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: A practical introduction to the design of electronic instrumentation. Common to all instruments is input from the physical world. Many instruments also entail control of external devices. Students examine a wide range of sensors and actuators. Labs support a broad study of the major components of electronic instrumentation systems: sensors, data acquisition, signal conditioning, computer control, and actuators.
Offered: Fall Or Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EE302 or EE332.
Course: EE431
Title: ADVANCED COMMUNICATION THEORY
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Digital and analog communication systems and concepts. Fourier analysis, sampling theorem, autocorrelation function, power spectrum, cross-correlation function, cross-spectrum, pseudonoise sequences, matched-filters, spread-spectrum, coding, PCM, TDM, and FDM are defined and applied. Probability, random variables, and random-signal principles are used to compute the information content of a message and to compute the error rates in digital communication systems.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE354 or EE332 or approval of department chair.
Course: EE432
Title: DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Digital signal processing principles are studied and applied to modern radar, sonar, and communication systems. The DFT is introduced, its properties are explored and the FFT algorithm is developed. Discrete correlation, convolution, spectral analysis, matched filter detection problems, complex demodulation techniques, the Z transform, and stability of discrete systems are explored. Properties of FIR and IIR digital filters are studied. Digital filters are designed and applied to random and deterministic signals.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE322 or EE332 or approval of department chair.
Course: EE433
Title: WIRELESS AND CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS I
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: An in-depth study of wireless and cellular systems. This study includes system design, mobile radio propagation (large-scale path loss, small-scale fading, and multipath), and modulation techniques for mobile radio. A working knowledge of the characteristics of the three major cellular/PCS systems in use in the U.S. today is also developed. Technical discussions of recent topics/publications related to the course material are also conducted. Laboratory experiments emphasize indoor and outdoor RF propagation measurements. A final project is required in lieu of a final examination.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE354 or approval of department chair.
Course: EE434
Title: WIRELESS AND CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS II
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: A continuation of the in-depth study of wireless and cellular systems. This study includes modulation techniques for mobile radio, equalization, diversity, and channel coding. Small group research projects are conducted in lieu of a final examination.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE433 or approval of department chair.
Course: EE435
Title: BIOMETRIC SIGNAL PROCESSING
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Digital signal processing methods for multi-dimensional signals are studied and applied to biometric signals (primarily face, fingerprint and iris images or video) for use in determining an individual¿s identity. Digital image processing in the spatial and frequency domains, in conjunction with pattern recognition techniques, are developed and tested. The students have the opportunity to work hands-on with state-of-the art commercial systems that perform biometric recognition, and become familiar with issues that surround the collection and use of biometric data (such as privacy).
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE432 or approval of department chair.
Course: EE451
Title: ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF SEMICONDUCTORS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course develops an understanding of semiconductor properties and how they determine the performance of semiconductor devices. Hole and electron conduction and charge carrier distribution models are developed. Charge carrier generation and recombination and carrier dynamics leading to drift and diffusion are used to study semiconductor transport phenomena. The p-n junction, bipolar junction transistor, and field-effect transistor are studied in detail.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: Physics II (SP212 or SP222) or EE241 or approval of department chair.
Course: EE452
Title: SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRONICS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: This course continues on the foundations developed in EE451 for discrete semiconductor devices. This course will focus on basic analog and digital transistor circuits, and how transistor design affects their performance. Computer-aided transistor circuit design and simulation are emphasized. Solar cells, light-emitting diodes, microfabrication techniques, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are also introduced. The laboratory involves an individual student research project.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EE451 or approval of department chair.
Course: EE461
Title: MICROCOMPUTER-BASED DIGITAL DESIGN
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: A principles-based foundation to the concepts and techniques used in analyzing and designing systems using combinations of discrete logic, programmable logic devices, and microprocessors. The student will acquire a detailed understanding of state-machine design; the system bus; the architecture and interfacing of various processor, memory, and input/output (I/O) elements; serial I/O protocols; the architecture and instruction set of a representative microcontroller; assembly-language programming for circuits based on that microcontroller; and the use of interrupts. Emphasis is on concepts that will have long-term value.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EE242 or EE313 or EE332.
Course: EE462
Title: MICROCOMPUTER INTERFACING
Credits: 2-4-4
Description: This course provides a strong foundation in techniques for connecting computers to peripheral and communications devices and in the methodology for programming the computer to control external devices in real time. This course is supported by a project-oriented laboratory with an opportunity to use a wide variety of computer-controlled peripheral devices. The student will learn the architecture of a representative digital signal processor (DSP) and how to use assembly language to program it. A major emphasis of the course is the in-depth study of interrupt processing, polling, direct memory access, parallel input/output (I/O) protocols, inter-process communication, and modular techniques for designing hardware and software.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE242 or EE313 or EE332.
Course: EE464
Title: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: This course provides a foundation in the fundamentals of data and computercommunications. Emphasizes is placed on protocol and network design. Critical technical areas in data communications, wide-area networking, and local area networking are explored.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE354 or approval of department chair.
Course: EE471
Title: RF POWER ELECTRONICS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: This course leverages the student's previous study in electronics and electromagnetics to examine RF power concepts and devices. Some of the topics include electron dynamics, electron beam-wave interaction, vacuum RF power devices and high frequency semiconductor devices. The course draws upon current research at the Naval Research Laboratory and invited speakers to present timely and practical applications in US Navy weapons systems and sensors. The various threads of course material come together in the study of the microwave power module (MPM) and millimeter wave power module (MMPM), an integration of vacuum and semiconductor electronics to produce light-weight, high power, high frequency devices used to power the current unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sensors. Laboratory work includes power and frequency measurements on a variety of devices, as well as the use of simulation software to model the performance of RF power devices.
Offered: Fall
Requisites: Prereq: EE372.
Course: EE472
Title: FIBER OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: An introduction to the nature of optical waveguides and fiber optical communications systems. Fiber propagation modes, dispersion and attenuation are studied. Lightwave transmitters and receivers, optical amplifiers, and components for wavelength division multiplexing are discussed, and a complete optical communication network is analyzed.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EE354 or approval of department chair.
Course: EM211
Title: STATICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An initial course in applied vector mechanics with emphasis on static equilibrium. Topics include forces, moments, couples, equivalent force-couple systems, centroids, distributed forces, and Coulomb friction. The application of the free body diagram in the analysis of static equilibrium of frames, machines and trusses is stressed.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None; Coreq: Calculus III and Physics I.
Course: EM215
Title: INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This is an overview course for majors only that introduces the student to the main areas of mechanical engineering, mechanics, materials, and thermoscience. In addition, it provides background in visualization skills and the design process. Projects are used to enhance the understanding of mechanical engineering and the design process.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None; for ME majors only.
Course: EM217
Title: STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: A first course in mechanics of deformable bodies with emphasis on the engineering approach to the responses of these bodies to various types of loadings. Topics include stress-strain relationships, stress-strain analysis, stress and strain transformation (Mohr's circle), load-deflection, bending, torsion, buckling, and temperature effects.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM211; Coreq: SM212.
Course: EM232
Title: DYNAMICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Course in classical vector dynamics. Topics include vector algebra and calculus, kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, as well as energy and momentum methods. Extensive problem solving involving particle and rigid body motion is required.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM211 Coreq: SM212.
Course: EM300
Title: PRINCIPLES OF PROPULSION
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: A study of the principles of energy conversion, fluid flow and hydraulics applied to naval engineering systems, including the basic operation of steam, gas turbine and internal combustion power plants, as well as heat exchangers, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: Physics I (SP211 or SP221).
Course: EM300N
Title: PRINCIPLES OF PROPULSION/NUCLEAR
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: A study of the principles of energy conversion, fluid flow and hydraulics applied to naval engineering systems, including the basic operation of steam, gas turbine and internal combustion power plants, as well as heat exchangers, air conditioning, and refrigeration. This course also covers nuclear power plant propulsion principles.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: Physics I (SP211 or SP221), 3/C cruise.
Course: EM313
Title: MATERIALS SCIENCE
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: An introductory course in the physical and mechanical properties of engineering design materials including metals, ceramics and plastics, their structures, use in engineering applications and failure phenomena. All laboratory projects are structured to provide strong physical illustrations for the topics covered in lectures.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None.
Course: EM316
Title: THERMO-FLUID SCIENCES I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A first course in thermal systems that covers incompressible fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Topics in fluid mechanics include properties of fluids, fluid statics, integral conservation equations, differential field analysis, dimensional analysis and similitude, incompressible boundary layers, viscous flow in conduits and flow about immersed bodies. Topics in heat transfer include one-dimensional steady conduction, convection and radiation exchange. Heat transfer emphasis is related to heat exchangers and electronics cooling applications.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: SC112; Coreq: SM212
Course: EM317
Title: THERMO-FLUID SCIENCES II
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: A basic thermodynamics course in which the first and second laws of thermodynamics are studied primarily from the classical macroscopic viewpoint and applied to both closed and open systems. Working substances include perfect gases, real gases and vapors in addition to solids and liquids. Thermodynamic cycles are covered with specific reference to internal combustion engines, gas turbine engines, steam power plants and refrigeration. Methods for improving the performance of thermodynamic cycles are discussed including regeneration.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM316 or EM324.
Course: EM319
Title: ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A basic thermodynamics course in which the first and second laws of thermodynamics are studied primarily from the classical macroscopic viewpoint and applied to both closed and open systems. Working substances include perfect gases, real gases and vapors in addition to solids and liquids. Naval applications are emphasized.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None; Coreq: SM212.
Course: EM320
Title: APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Laboratory equipment which operates on principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics is used to reinforce analyses and design of gas and vapor power cycles, refrigeration and air conditioning, ship and aircraft propulsion systems, combustion, energy conversion and compressible flow.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM319 or equivalent.
Course: EM321
Title: MECHANICS AND MATERIALS FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: A first course in materials and mechanics. Topics include: Aerospace material properties; treatments; manufacturing and fabrication processes including jointing; design and selection considerations, including durability repairability maintainability, corrosion and protective treatments; fatigue and creep phenomena; basic elasticity; simple structural element behavior for rods, beams, shafts and plates. Laboratory work and demonstrations are intergrated to show the relevance of the topics and to give practical insight to the behavior of aerospace structural materials and structures.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM211.
Course: EM324
Title: FLUID DYNAMICS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: An introductory course in fluid dynamics stressing both the integral and differential forms of the conservation laws of fluid flow. Engineering applications are made to hydrostatics and to ideal and real fluid flows. Laboratory experiments and problems sessions complement the lectures.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None; Coreq: EM319 or equivalent.
Course: EM362
Title: REACTOR PHYSICS I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An introductory course in radiation physics and nuclear reactors. Course covers topics in atomic models, different types of radiation and their interaction with matter, radioactivity, fission process, neutron diffusion, and reactor criticality concepts for bare and reflected homogeneous systems.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: SP212 or SP222.
Course: EM371
Title: INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Fundamentals of mechanical design, with emphasis on the design of pertinent machine elements. Topics such as fasteners, springs, anti-friction bearings, lubrication and journal bearings, gearing and shafts are covered. Also included are static and fatigue failure theories.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM217 and EM232.
Course: EM375
Title: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING EXPERIMENTATION
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: A design course that emphasizes the theory and practical considerations associated with contemporary experimental procedures, methods and design strategies. Topics include measurement error and its propagation, equation fitting and plotting, signal acquisition and validation, instrument response and elements of experimental design. Emphasis includes computer aided data reduction, modeling of a system and report writing.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: SM212, EM217, and EM232.
Course: EM380
Title: ENGINEERING REVIEW
Credits: 0-2-0
Description: A comprehensive review course to prepare students to take the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. Topics include mathematics, chemistry, computers, electrical engineering, engineering economics, statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanics of materials.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C engineering major.
Course: EM415
Title: HEAT TRANSFER
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Study of thermal radiation, steady and transient conduction, laminar and turbulent convection, internal and external flow, boundary layers and empirical correlations. Applications address fins, nuclear reactor cooling, heat exchangers and interactive computing.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM319 and EM324.
Course: EM423
Title: MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: The treatment of vibration fundamentals including free, damped and forced harmonic vibrations of linear single and multi-degree of freedom systems, modal analysis, continuous systems and a practical project.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EM217 and EM232.
Course: EM433
Title: COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This course examines how computers and automation are used in modern manufacturing processes. Topics include machining processes, CNC prgramming, process planning, dimensioning, and tolerancing. Students particpate in a manufacturing project which utilizes CAD/CAM software to design and manufacture a component using CNC machining equipment.
Offered:
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C engineering major.
Course: EM436
Title: MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: An introductory course that emphasizes the mechanics of structures containing composite materials. Topics covered include the generalized Hooke's Law, lamina constitutive relationships, mechanics of fiber reinforced lamina, lamina strength analysis, and the mechanics of composite laminates. Analysis is accomplished through computer lab assignments.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM217.
Course: EM442
Title: COMPUTER-AIDED THERMODYNAMICS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This course covers the thermodynamics and heat transfer concepts associated with heat engines and vapor-compression refrigerators and heat pumps employing computer software to conduct the analysis. The software package allows for faster basic solutions and enables the students to conduct optimization and design activities that clearly illustrate enhancements to both basic gas and vapor cycles, as well as more advanced combined and cascaded cycles. Enrollment limited to General Engineering majors. Students may not receive credit for this course and EM320.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EGE major and either EM319 or EM317.
Course: EM443
Title: ENERGY CONVERSION
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Introduction to energy conversion and utilization. Terrestrial and thermodynamic limitations, direct energy conversion devices, alternative energy sources, present and future energy research design and development and energy usage and economy are presented.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM319 or equivalent.
Course: EM445
Title: NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: The course examines each of the quantitative sensor-based methods for non-invasively assessing the structural integrity of materials -- metals and composites. The methods covered include sonic, ultrasonic, electro-magnetic, optical and infrared. The important properties of any sensor are its wavelength, beam spread, and resolution and each student will receive a solid understanding of how these three key parameters are used to provide optimal NDE results for understanding material properties as well as detecting internal defects. Labs involve materials imaging, subsurface characterization and imaging, microstructure and properties characterization, and defect characterization in naval and aerospace components.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: SP212, EM313.
Course: EM446
Title: HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING: DESIGN
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics as applied to the design and control of thermal environments. Cycles and equipment for heating, cooling and humidity control. Air transmission, distribution and cleaning are also considered.
Offered:
Requisites: Prereq: EM319 and EM320 or equivalent.
Course: EM450
Title: COMPRESSIBLE FLOW AND TURBOMACHINERY
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Fundamental principles of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics are applied to one-dimensional compressible flows. Topics include varying-area isentropic flow, flow with friction, flow with heat transfer and normal and oblique shock waves. Introductory concepts in the design and analysis of turbomachinery are covered.
Offered:
Requisites: Prereq: EM320, EM324 or equivalent.
Course: EM451
Title: DESIGN OF ROBOTIC ELEMENTS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This course addresses practical issues concerning the design, fabrication and operation of wheel-driven mobile robots. The objectives of the course are to: (a) Design and fabricate wheel-driven mobile robots to accomplish particular performance objectives, (2) Select typical elements used in robot construction such as electric motors, drive train components, pneumatic components, and sensors, and (3) Develop and test code for a programmable robot controller to incorporate various sensors and enable autonomous operation. The course utilizes a hands-on, project-based approach to learning about robotics. Upon completion of this course, the student should have a better understanding of how typical robots work, how various mechanisms can be designed to achieve prescribed motions, and how microprocessors are used to control robots.
Offered: Fall
Requisites: Prereq: EM371 or permission of instructor.
Course: EM452
Title: ENGINEERING MATERIALS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course consists of advanced topics in engineering materials, including marine corrosion and design considerations (electrochemistry, corrosion rates, design of protection systems, etc.) and mechanical properties of materials (yield under complex stress state, brittle fracture and temperature effects, fatigue in simple and biaxial stress, and mechanical creep). Review of concepts in solid mechanics (tension/compression, torsion, bending and Mohr's circle) will be included. Enrollment limited to General Engineering majors. Students may not receive credit for this course and EM321, EM371, or EN380.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C EGE major.
Course: EM453
Title: MATERIALS: PROCESSING & FABRICATION
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: State-of-the-art and advanced process and fabrication techniques are examined for metallic, polymeric and composite materials. Aspects of the production of the basic components of material systems are examined. Also, post processing and fabrication thermal treatments to improve the material system will be discussed. The course is directed to proper process and fabrication selection for efficient and safe design of mechanical systems.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM313.
Course: EM454
Title: MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Treatment of mechanical behavior from a materials viewpoint. In addition to metallic materials, engineered materials, such as metallic, polymeric and ceramic composites are included. Elastic and elastic-plastic behavior are treated, as well as modes of fracture, including brittle and ductile. Scanning electron microscopy is performed for fractography. Ductile-to-brittle transition, elastic fracture mechanics, fatigue and creep are considered.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EM313 and EM217.
Course: EM456
Title: CORROSION AND CORROSION CONTROL
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: A course dedicated to the study of various types of corrosion including the electrochemical and metallurgical mechanisms responsible for each and their prevention. The course concentrates principally on the structural alloys used in the marine environment. Laboratory sessions involve demonstrations and hands-on experiements which complement the lecture material.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM313.
Course: EM458
Title: FAILURE ANALYSIS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: A course designed to introduce the student to the principles, tools and techniques used in the analysis of materials failures. Laboratory skills in non-destructive testing, optical and electron microscopy, mechanical testing, corrosion and wear testing are developed. Emphasis is placed on actual case histories and the student is required to complete analysis of a failed component.
Offered:
Requisites: Prereq: EM217, EM313.
Course: EM461
Title: ENGINES: PRINCIPLES, DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: The course objective is to provide a fundamental understanding of reciprocating internal-combustion engine design and operation. This is achieved by linking existing engine hardware design and performance analysis to concepts and disciplines studied in the mechanical engineering curriculum.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM320 and EM324 or approval of department chair.
Course: EM463
Title: REACTOR PHYSICS II
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: The topics covered include neutron generation times, reactor period, delayed neutrons, negative temperature coefficient, xenon poisoning, control rod theory, shielding and a reactor kinetics case problem.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM362.
Course: EM468
Title: NUCLEAR ENERGY CONVERSION
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Principles of the conversion of nuclear energy into useful power are covered. Various types of nuclear power plants, their design, cycles, load following characteristics, etc., are studied. Advanced nuclear energy conversion systems, including fusion, are also studied.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM362.
Course: EM471
Title: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN I
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: The first course in a two-semester capstone design sequence. Topics include the engineering design process, project management, codes and standards, engineering ethics, and computer-aided design. Students form design teams, select a captone design project and progress through the proposal and preliminary design stages of the project. The capstone design project continues in EM472.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM371.
Course: EM472
Title: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN II
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Part two of the two-semester capstone design course sequence. Students continue with concept selection, detail design, prototyping and evaluation of their capstone design projects. Formal presentations and reports are prepared to review and document the designs.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: (EM371 and EM471) or approval of department chair.
Course: EM474
Title: GAS TURBINES: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: A course designed to acquaint the student with the design and analysis of modern gas turbine engines currently employed by the U.S. Navy. The emphasis is on the constraints and limitations of the various components that comprise shaft power gas turbine engines such as axial and centrifugal compressors, combustors, axial and radial turbines, intercoolers, reheaters, regenerators and inlet/exit diffusers and nozzles. In addition, component matching and the problems associated with it will be studied. Also, future concepts in turbomachinery propulsion will be discussed. The course assumes a basic knowledge of thermodynamics and will add to the student's knowledge in such areas as compressible flow in turbomachinery, combustion analysis and emissions control. The culmination of the course is a final design project.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM320.
Course: EM475
Title: MOTORSPORTS ENGINEERING
Credits: 1-4-3
Description: A design course in which the objective is to build a small formula-style race car based on a set of specifications provided by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Topics include vehicle dynamics, suspension and steering geometry, engine and drivetrain fundamentals, driver interfaces, fabrication technologies and project management. Students can expect significant hands-on fabrication and assembly experience. The vehicle is completed in EM472 in fulfillment of capstone project requirements.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM371, permission of instructor; Coreq: EM471.
Course: EM476
Title: UNDERSEA POWER SYSTEMS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: The principles of design of undersea power systems are presented. Topics include batteries, fuel cells, thermoelectrics, magnetohydrodynamics, thermophotovoltaics, and OTEC.
Offered:
Requisites: Prereq: EM316 or EM324 or approval of department chair.
Course: EN221
Title: ENGR MECH W/MARINE APPS I
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: First course in two-semester sequence covering the principles of engineering mechanics of rigid and deformable bodies for naval architecture students. Topics in the first course include forces, moments, static equilibrium, stress, strain, stress-strain relations and transformations, torsions in shafts, flexure in beams, column buckling, and temperature effects.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 3/C ENA major.
Course: EN222
Title: ENGR MECH W/MARINE APPS II
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: The second course in a two semester sequence covering the principles of engineering mechanics of rigid and deformable bodies for naval architecture students. Topics in the second course include: generalized Hooke's Law and states of stress, structural failure theories, motion of a point, energy methods, impact loadings, momentum methods, planar kinematics of rigid bodies, energy and momentum in rigid body dynamics and single DOF vibration analysis.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EN221.
Course: EN245
Title: PRINCIPLES OF OCEAN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This course introduces new ocean engineering majors to the general problems and design practices in the areas of the ocean environment, coastal engineering, offshore structures, ocean materials, ocean acoustics, and underwater systems. Basic naval architecture principles are also covered, including hydrostatics, stability and buoyancy, and powering. The use of laboratory experiments and computer-aided drafting (CAD), are emphasized.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EOE major or approval of department chair.
Course: EN247
Title: PRINCIPLES OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE
Credits: 0-4-2
Description: This course, which is intended for midshipmen majoring in naval architecture, provides an overview of topics paramount to ship design. Topics include introductions to engineering design, engineering graphics, numerical methods, buoyancy, ship structures, and marine propulsion systems. A design project is used to provide students with a hands-on experience in designing a simple vessel.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ENA major or approval of department chair.
Course: EN330
Title: PROBS & STATS W/ OCEAN APPLS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Covers the basic concepts of probability and statistics with the aim of providing an understanding of the probabilistic nature of the forces acting on a marine structure. A statistical representation of the sea surface is developed in order to determine design values for structural loading and vehicle motion.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: SM212 and (EN245 or EN247).
Course: EN342
Title: SHIP HYDROSTATICS AND STABILITY
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Theories and procedures for predicting a ship's hydrostatic response to various conditions are addressed. Methods for computing the stability characteristics of both intact and damaged ships are studied. Floodable length computations are taught. Stability and subdivision criteria are explained. The lines plan for a hull form is developed and analyzed.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EN245 or EN247.
Course: EN353
Title: RESISTANCE AND PROPULSION
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Topics include dimensional analysis, similitude, wave and viscous resistance of ships, ship-model testing techniques, full-scale performance prediction, momentum theory of propulsive devices, and propeller vibrations and design. This course also covers the experimental aspects of marine vehicle resistance and propulsion.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: (EN245 or EN247) and (EM318 or EM324).
Course: EN358
Title: SHIP STRUCTURES
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: A course in structural theory and practice. Topics include longitudinal and transverse strength of the hull girder, bending moments in a seaway, plate theory, development of ship structural design, Finite Element analysis, and applications of shipbuilding materials.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM217 or EN222; Coreq: EN353.
Course: EN380
Title: NAVAL MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course addresses the optimal use of materials in ocean systems with emphasis on corrosion prevention, fracture mechanics, and basic materials science.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: Chemistry II (SC112 or SC151); Coreq: EM217 or EN222.
Course: EN400
Title: PRINCIPLES OF SHIP PERFORMANCE
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: This course is an introduction to the applied science of ship systems. The course describes ships and submarines and how they remain afloat from a design and application perspective. Included are topics in hydrostatics, ship stability and operability, materials, fluid dynamics and propulsion. EN400 is an appropriate substitute for all majors where EN200 is required.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 2/C standing or permission of department chair.
Course: EN401
Title: ENGINEERING IN THE LITTORAL ZONE
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: This course is an introduction to engineering principles applied to the near-shore and on-shore environment. Basic engineering mechanics, strength of materials and soil mechanics are studied to provide a base for further investigation. Coastal processes including wave action, sediment transport, beach formation and erosion are discussed. How the combination of such processes and basic mechanics affect such things as small boat hydrostatics, sea-to-shore logistics operations, and coastal structure assessment and construction are studied. 1/C midshipmen having selected (or intending to select) Marine Corps service may substitute EN401 for EN200.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C standing or permission of department chair.
Course: EN411
Title: OCEAN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING I
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: An introduction to basic principles and current issues in environmental engineering as applied to the ocean environment. Topical coverage includes chemical and biological considerations in water quality, diffusion and dispersion in estuaries and oceanic environments, engineering methods used to analyze and mitigate the effects of marine pollution, and environmental ethics and regulatory statutes.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C engineering major or approval of department chair.
Course: EN412
Title: OCEAN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Basic principles and current issues in environmental engineering as applied to the ocean environment are introduced. Principal focus is on ocean resources: their identification, recovery, and utilization. Topical coverage includes the technological aspects of alternate energy sources; deep-ocean oil and gas recovery; desalinization; dredging and uses for dredge spoil; mineral exploitation; ocean depositories; wetlands, reefs and other coastal developments; and environmental economics, ethics, and regulatory statutes.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C engineering major or approval of department chair.
Course: EN420
Title: COASTAL ENGINEERING
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This course provides an overview of the methods used to design both shore protection systems and port and harbor structures. Topics include sea level fluctuations, wind-wave forecasting, shallow water wave transformation, sediment transport, littoral processes, "soft engineering" approaches like beach nourishment, and structural design of revetments, groins, jetties, and breakwaters. Emphasis is on the design process using Army Corps of Engineers design manuals.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EN475, 1/C EOE major or approval of department chair.
Course: EN425
Title: OCEAN THERMAL SYSTEMS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Applies the concepts of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, psychrometrics and heat transfer to ocean systems and ocean environmental control systems. Includes thermal energy conversion to power cycles, including internal and external combustion engines, and gas turbines. Topics covered include refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps, incompressible and compressible flow, mass and energy balances, and heat exchanger designs.
Offered: Fall
Requisites: Prereq: EM319; Coreq: EM324.
Course: EN430
Title: UNDERWATER WORK SYSTEMS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This course acquaints the student with design and operational considerations for working in the subsea environment. Topic coverage includes manned submersibles, unmanned remotely-operated vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, and deep-dive systems.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C engineering major or approval of department chair.
Course: EN440
Title: DESIGN OF FOUNDATIONS FOR OCEAN STRUCTURES
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course covers basic soil mechanics principles and then applies these to the design of foundation systems, with an emphasis on the unique nature of coastal and ocean conditions. Topics include recommended practices and procedures for planning, designing and constructing adequate foundations for marine structures, including shallow foundations, deep pile foundation, vertical retaining walls, and anchoring systems.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: (EM217 or EN222) and 1/C EOE major or approval of department chair.
Course: EN441
Title: OCEAN ENGINEERING STRUCTURES I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Structural design considerations for fixed ocean structures, such as docks, piers, and steel-jacket structures, are analyzed. Design techniques including matrix methods and finite element analysis are introduced. Boundary conditions, wave effects, foundations, loading and materials considerations are studied.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM217 or EN222.
Course: EN442
Title: OCEAN ENG STRUCTURES II
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: In this course in structural design theory and practice, basic structural elements of offshore and coastal structures are designed using current engineering design codes. Topics include material properties, connection methods, and the design of steel, timber, and concrete structures.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EN441.
Course: EN445
Title: MARINE FABRICATION METHODS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This course presents some of the basic techniques used to fabricate offshore structures and ships. Lecture and lab topics develop an understanding of metal, concrete, and composite construction and quality control methods through the manufacturing and testing of small components representative of those used in the marine environment. An understanding of fabrication specifications is developed through group projects in each material category.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EN380.
Course: EN447
Title: AUTONOMOUS VESSEL DESIGN
Credits: 1-4-3
Description: In this course midshipmen will work as a team to learn and apply the fundamentals of small craft design by performing the design of a small autonomous sail and solar-powered surface vessel.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ENA major or approval of department chair.
Course: EN448
Title: AUTONOMOUS VESSEL FAB & EVAL
Credits: 1-4-3
Description: In this course midshipmen will work as a team to complete the final design, fabricate, evaluate, and develop a small autonomous sail and solar-powered surface vessel.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ENA major or approval of department chair.
Course: EN450
Title: ENGINEERING ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Basic methods and reasons for conducting an engineering economic study are presented. Economic criteria are developed. Procedures for selecting from among a set of technically feasible alternatives are studied. Assumptions and implications associated with these decision-making procedures are discussed.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C engineering major or approval of department chair.
Course: EN452
Title: STRUCTURAL RELIABILITY
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course provides an understanding of how reliability methods are used to account for the random nature of the sea when designing ocean and ship structures. Methods for the reliability assessment of structures are presented. The role of reliability methods in the design of structures and as the basis for design codes is discussed. Case studies on the use of reliability methods provide the student with real world applications to complement theoretical studies.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: (EN358 and EN455) or (EN461 and EN475).
Course: EN454
Title: PROJ MGMT FOR OCEAN ENGRS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: The course goal: enhance midshipmen project management skills in engineering related situations using quantitative and qualitative methods. Topics covered include relevant decision theories, statistical analysis, inventory control, network concepts, pert diagrams, critical path methods, and risk management.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C NAOE major or approval of department chair.
Course: EN455
Title: SEAKEEPING AND MANEUVERING
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Topics include ship steering, maneuvering, motion and seakeeping. The basic equations of motion for a maneuvering ship and for ship motions in a seaway are developed, and various methods of solution are discussed. The course also covers the experimental aspects of seakeeping and maneuvering.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EN353.
Course: EN456
Title: ADVANCED METHODS IN SHIP DESIGN
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An introduction to computer-aided ship design is presented. Topics include numerical procedures applied to form, stability, resistance, propulsion, motion, maneuvering and strength. .
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EN353 or approval of department chair.
Course: EN457
Title: HYDROFOIL AND PROPELLER DESIGN
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: The analysis and design of hydrofoils and marine propellers are presented. Lifting line and lifting surface theories are applied to naval devices. Design and towing tank work supplements recitations.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EN353 or approval of department chair.
Course: EN458
Title: ADVANCED MARINE VEHICLES
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Modern watercraft discussed include multihulls, planing boats, hydrofoil craft, and surface effect vehicles. Analysis and design features are investigated experimentally in the towing tank when appropriate.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EN353.
Course: EN461
Title: OCEAN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DESIGN I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Engineering design is introduced as an interdisciplinary activity coupling such subjects as applied probability and statistics, cost assessment, decision-making, economic evaluation, engineering ethics, and project planning. Instruction in hydrographic surveying and profiling, computer-aided drafting, and design report preparation and presentation is included.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C standing in ocean engineering major.
Course: EN462
Title: OCEAN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DESIGN II
Credits: 1-4-3
Description: The conceptual design of an ocean engineering system is accomplished by midshipmen teams. Projects are selected to match student interest and vary each semester, but normally include such areas as coastal shore protection, marinas, offshore structures, tidal wetlands, artificial reefs, ocean energy systems, underwater vehicles, diving and life support systems. Design teams work independently and integrate detailed engineering design along with other project elements such as proposal writing, project management, cost estimating, report preparation, and oral presentation.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EN461.
Course: EN470
Title: LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: The physiological and psychological aspects of man in the sea are presented with the related engineering requirements. Topics include hyperbaric physiology, saturation diving, life support equipment, deep dive systems, diving operations and hazards.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C engineering major or approval of department chair.
Course: EN471
Title: SHIP DESIGN I
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This course introduces the student to the requirements and procedures for accomplishing the design of a ship. The preliminary design of a small monohull displacement ship is developed. Relevant design resources and techniques are used. Prereq: 1/C standing in naval architecture major.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C standing in naval architecture major.
Course: EN475
Title: OCEAN ENGINEERING MECHANICS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: This course investigates the properties of ocean surface waves and the effects of ocean waves on fixed and floating ocean structures. Laboratory experiments are an integral part of the course and include measurements of wave heights, fluid velocities and pressures, wave-induced forces and structure motions in waves. Computational skills are also emphasized both through extensive spreadsheet applications and through programming in MATLAB.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EM324, EN245 or approval of department chair.
Course: EN476
Title: SHIP DESIGN II
Credits: 0-6-3
Description: In this course, which represents the culmination of an undergraduate naval architecture program, the student applies engineering skills to the design of a ship.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: EN471.
Course: EN478
Title: SUBMARINE DESIGN ANALYSIS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course teaches naval architecture design methods specific to submarines, including generation of a concept design. Topics include surfaced and submerged hydrostatics, pressure hull design, resistance and propulsion, hydrodynamics and ship handling, system integration, weight estimating, design margins, and operational envelopes. Additionally, midshipmen will gain insight into philosophies behind operating procedures, casualty procedures, and administrative quality controls which allow modern submarines to operate safely.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C naval architecture or ocean engineering major.
Course: ES201
Title: INTRO TO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This course acts as an introduction to the discipline of systems engineering, focusing on programming, sensors and actuators, and the development and integration of hardware and software solutions to engineering problems. Using a systems-level, project-based approach, the course also ties together the mathematics, science and technological courses from the core, and introduces the student to the basics of technical communication.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ESE/ESEH major or approval of department chair
Course: ES202
Title: PRINCIPLES OF SYSTEMS ENG
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This second course in systems engineering introduces concepts from control theory, instrumentation, and mechatronics, offering students a practical, hands-on introduction to these topics through the use of projects and laboratory exercises.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ES201
Course: ES300
Title: NAVAL WEAPONS SYSTEMS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An introduction to the theory of weapons systems through a study of the principles of sensor, tracking, delivery and destruction mechanisms.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: Calculus II (SM122 or SM162) and Chemistry II (SC112 or SC151) and Physics II (SP212 or SP222).
Course: ES301
Title: SYSTEM MODELING AND SIMULATION
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: The course introduces modeling of physical systems including mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems. Also introduced are standard model representations, such as transfer functions and state space models, along with numerical methods and simulation software. Includes hands-on hardware laboratory exercises.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ES202 and EM232; Coreq: ES303 or ES303H.
Course: ES303
Title: LINEAR CONTROL SYSTEMS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Analysis and design of linear control systems in the time and frequency domains.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ES202 and EM232; Coreq: ES301.
Course: ES303H
Title: HONORS LINEAR CONTROL SYSTEMS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Analysis and design of linear control systems in the time and frequency domains. This honors section focuses on deeper analysis of the design toolset and includes an open-ended design project.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ES202, EM232, ESEH major; Coreq: ES301.
Course: ES304
Title: MODERN CONTROL SYSTEMS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A study of linear systems modeled as continuous-time state equations. Design and analysis of state feedback control systems. Introduction to state estimation and prediction.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ES301 and (ES303 or ES303H); Coreq: ES308.
Course: ES304H
Title: HONORS MODERN CONTROL SYS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A study of modern advanced control methods for linear systems, including state feedback compensation and state estimation. This honors course focuses on deeper analysis of the modern control toolset and includes an open-ended control design project.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ES301, ES303H; Coreq: ES308.
Course: ES308
Title: CONTROL SYSTEMS DESIGN LABORATORY
Credits: 1-2-2
Description: Applied control systems design. Implementation of analog and sample data controllers in laboratory hardware.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ES303 or ES303H.
Course: ES360
Title: CONTROL SYSTEMS LABORATORY
Credits: 0-2-1
Description: An introduction to the fundamentals and design of automated control systems. The course develops conceptual understanding and intuition through a series of hands-on laboratory experiences. Topics include systems modeling and simulation tools, time response, feedback and system design for response and stability. Analytical, graphical, and computer techniques are used to emphasize qualitative understanding of systems and techniques that are common to all modern weapon systems.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: Calculus II and Chemistry II and Physics II.
Course: ES402
Title: SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DESIGN
Credits: 2-4-4
Description: Introduction to the macro-techniques of engineering design including performance, reliability, management control, redundancy, man-machine systems and testing techniques. Design, construction, test and evaluation of an approved project is accomplished in the lab. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory are normally sceduled for this course. Each team also meets for an additional two hours of project work each week according to a schedule arranged to accommodate all those involved.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ES308 and ES405.
Course: ES403
Title: ENGINEERING DESIGN METHODS
Credits: 1-2-2
Description: An introduction to the engineering design process and project management. Also, includes the composition of the proposal for the senior design project.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ES308.
Course: ES405
Title: APPLIED SENSORS AND ACTUATORS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Introduction to sensors and actuators. The course introduces practical aspects of system design with special emphasis on measuring sensor data and controlling motors. Measurement data processing is covered using statistical tools. Principles of operation and various applications are presented for a number of contemporary sensors and actuators.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: (ES304 or ES304H), ES308, SM316.
Course: ES410
Title: CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR APPLICATION TO WEAPONS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Linear control systems for engineering majors, using analytical, graphical and computer techniques.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: Physics II (SP212 or SP222), DE (SM212 or SM222), and Elec Eng I (EE221 or EE331).
Course: ES413
Title: DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Analysis, design and simulation of digital filters. Analysis, design and laboratory testing of digital controllers for continuous processes using digital and analog computers and servo system hardware.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ES308 or ES410.
Course: ES418
Title: OPTIMAL CONTROL & ESTIMATION
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Analysis and design of control systems and estimators using optimal control theory.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ES304 or ES304H.
Course: ES421
Title: INTRO TO COMM & INFO SYSTEMS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Introduction to the tools required to study contemporary communications and information systems. The course introduces analog and digital signals and systems and modern processing tools: convolution, correlation, filtering and spectral analysis. Laboratory experiments emphasize practical aspects of building wireless transmitters and receivers.
Offered: Fall
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C in engineering major or approval of department chair.
Course: ES422
Title: MODERN COMM & INFO SYSTEMS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Introduction to modern communication and information systems. The course introduces amplitude and frequency modulation techniques, analog to digital conversion, the fast Fourier transform (FFT) as well as information system theory and coding: error protection and data compression codes and computer networking. Students are engaged in weekly presentations of current technology used in everyday communication devices. Laboratory experiments concentrate on sampling signals, processing them and transmitting information via modems.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: ES421.
Course: ES430
Title: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: An introduction to logic operations starting with Boolean algebra and switching circuits up to introductory microcomputer functional organization and control implementation. Laboratory exercises reinforce the theory introduced during lectures, including combinational and sequential logic design with discrete and integrated reprogammable logic devices, and examples of microcomputer control of servo systems utilizing typical interfaces.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None.
Course: ES432
Title: MICROCOMPUTERS IN CONTROL APPLICATIONS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: A more thorough introduction to the role of the microcomputer as an embedded component in control systems, applying high-level and assembly language programming techniques with a variety of interface hardware. Laboratory exercises reinforce theoretical topics introduced during lectures, including internal timers and interrupts with a different microprocessor system, communications between computers, and analog and digital data handling.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ES430 or approval of department chair.
Course: ES450
Title: INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTIC SYSTEMS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Fundamentals of robotic systems including historical development, applications, manipulator configuration and design considerations, control principles of robotic systems, fundamental computer vision processing and group design projects. Laboratory exercises utilize networked PCs, various laboratory robot systems, and computer vision systems to investigate theoretical topics introduced during lectures.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 2/C engineering major or approval of department chair.
Course: ES451
Title: MOBILE ROBOT DESIGN
Credits: 1-4-3
Description: An experimentation-based course in the design, analysis, construction, control and programming of autonomous mobile robots. Special topics include locomotion methodologies (including walking machine design), design for terrain, analog robot designs, alternative actuation techniques (Shape Memory Alloys, etc.), microprocessor selection and integration, motion planning, behavior-based program structures, and power supply systems. Eight to ten robots are constructed by each team throughout the semester using standard robotic construction kits. All topics are investigated through experimentation in the laboratory.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None; Coreq: ES450.
Course: ES452
Title: ADVANCED TOPICS IN ROBOTICS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Individual and group open ended investigations of selected advanced topics in the field of robotics, such as: advanced computer vision processing techniques, multiple robot manipulator systems, and artificial neural network systems. Utilizes networked PCs, laboratory robots, computer vision systems. Prereq: ES450 or approval of department chair.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: ES450 or approval of department chair.
Course: ES453
Title: INTRO TO COMPUTER VISION
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: An introductory course covering both theory and application of image processing and pattern recognition techniques used for automation, medical imaging, and remote sensing.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: SI283 or approval of department chair.
Course: ES456
Title: AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Advanced topics in dynamics, control and estimation as they apply to unmanned vehicles. Introduction to specifics of aerial, marine and ground vehicles. Laboratory exposure to navigation hardware and an open ended project.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C ESE major or approval of department chair.
Course: ES461
Title: QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An introduction to Operations Research and its application to engineering. Topics include: optimization of engineering systems, game theory, sensitivity analysis, project management with PERT/CPM, and decision analysis. Requires Department Chair approval.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: Approval of department chair.
Course: ES462
Title: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Focuses on skills and toolsets for evaluation of new and emerging technologies using a sociotechnological development model. Includes discussions of basic science, state-of-the-art technologies and current research trends in a variety of emerging areas, including biotechnology, nanotechnology, cybernetics, etc. Credit cannot be received for both ES462 and ES503.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C ESE major or approval of department chair.
Course: ES502
Title: HONORS RESEARCH AND DESIGN
Credits: 1-2-2
Description: Engineering design process and project management geared towards advanced projects associated with the Systems Engineering Honors Major. Includes the composition of the proposal for the honors senior research project.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 2/C ESEH major
Course: ES503
Title: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course provides students with background and insight into the implications of emerging technologies, focusing on the impact of these technologies from a global, societal perspective. Students use fundamental scientific and engineering skills to analyse state-of-the-art technologies and predict directions of future expansion and application of these systems. Sample topics include nanotechnology, cybernetics, genetic engineering, intelligent highway vehicle systems, etc. Credit cannot be received for both ES462 and ES503.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C ESEH major
Course: FA101
Title: BASIC ARABIC I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Students learn the rudiments of Arabic language proficiency, ending the semester with the ability to have short introductory conversations about self, family and work, and to read and write in Arabic script, and well-prepared to build their skills in the second semester. The majority of class time is conducted in Arabic. Students are supported with video and audio tapes, and significant written and oral work. We focus on the standard language used throughout the Arab World, with significant treatment of the issues of dialectical Arabic.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None.
Course: FA102
Title: BASIC ARABIC II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Students further develop their Arabic proficiency skills, broadening the range of topics with which they can deal in the language, and deepening their understanding of Arabic grammar and syntax. Students produce Arabic in both oral and written modes, while strengthening their listening and reading abilities. Students become familiar with more complex aspects of Arabic culture through the use of video and audio tapes, with an occasional internet assignment. Students develop the ability to use spoken and written Arabic for a growing set of tasks and situations.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FA101.
Course: FA201
Title: INTERMEDIATE ARABIC I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Students continue to develop all their skills in Arabic, with longer, more diverse texts, more complex situations, and more challenging oral and written assignments. Students review, strengthen and refine their grasp of Arabic grammar and syntax, and develop vocabulary bases for an ever-broadening set of fields. Arabic broadcasts, films and authentic contemporary texts are used to supplement the textbook.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FA102.
Course: FA202
Title: INTERMEDIATE ARABIC II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: In this continuation of intermediate Arabic, students suplement their textbook work with a set of sample authentic texts and media from a variety of fields, allowing discussion and writing on more complex ideas, and giving students opportunity to improve all their language skills, and broaden their skill base. The semester culminates with a short written paper and student classroom presentations all delivered in Arabic.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FA201.
Course: FA301
Title: ADVANCED ARABIC I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Using a variety of texts and media, students will work toward greater fluency in spoken and written Arabic. The course, conducted entirely in Arabic, will include reading short stories, articles from the press, film and selections from the Arabic literary heritage. Students will conduct full classroom discussions, write essays and stories, and present results of research in class.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: Validation of FA202 or a grade of B or higher in FA202 or permission of Language Studies chair.
Course: FA302
Title: ADVANCED ARABIC II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Using exclusively Arabic in the classroom, the students will work toward greater fluency in spoken and written Arabic. The course will include the reading and discussion of a short novel or a piece of Arabic drama, with discussion of pertinent cultural, historical and political dimensions. The course will emphasize growth in grammatical and stylistic sophistication.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FA301.
Course: FA325
Title: MEDIA ARABIC
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course familiarizes advanced student of Arabic with the broad vocabulary base in widespread use in various popular media. Students read regularly from Arabic newspapers and magazines, view television news broadcasts, access internet sites, and listen to the radio. Classroom discussion deals with issues of comprehension, interpretation, and analysis. Advanced level grammar points and syntactical structures are a focus of instruction and written practice. Refined elements of syntax are introduced so that students can practice writing more complex arguments. Students produce small news items or short articles in Arabic for specific types of media and write a series of short essays exploring issues in the media, using the vocabulary and syntactical structures acquired from class. This work culminates in a longer essay and oral presentation in Arabic on a media topic chosen by the student with instructor approval.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FA202 and approval of department chair.
Course: FA342
Title: ARABIC DIALECT
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course familiarizes students of Arabic with one of the major dialects of Arabic spoken in the Arab world. Students learn the basics of speaking in the dialect, as well as sounds, forms, idiomatic vocabulary, and grammatical structures which characterize it and differentiate it from Modern Standard Arabic. Students practice speaking extensively, acquiring new grammar structures and vocabulary. Written homework consolidates the new linguistic material presented and practiced in class. Video materials offer students opportunities for discussion in dialect of a variety of topics and situations. The latter part of the course includes complex cultural texts in dialect (e.g., oral poetry or a play), and the consideration of related subdialects. The course culminates with student presentations in dialect. Possible dialects: Syrian, Egyptian, Palestinian, Levantine, Iraqi, or Yemeni, to be determined by the faculty member teaching the course.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: FA202 and approval of department chair.
Course: FA350
Title: WINDOW ON ARABIC CULTURE
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Using English translations, course explores Arab culture from the Qur'an to current novels and films. Class discusses Arab indentities, intellectual contributions of Arabs, and Arab voices on key issues today. Counts as an upper level Humanities-Social Science course.
Offered: Fall
Requisites: Prereq: FA202 and approval of department chair.
Course: FA425
Title: ARABIC DISCOURSE IN SOCIETY
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This advanced language course aims to acquaint students with various types of complex Arabic discourse, illustrating aspects of Arabic cultural history, modern Arab societies and cultural movements. Text selections and supplementary audiovisual materials relate to modern and historical political thought, religious thought, cultural criticism, historical investigation, philosophy and literature. Students read and discuss selections in Arabic, analyzing the texts' complex syntactical structures, and evaluating stylistic and rhetorical devices. Writing assignments focus on improving students' composing style, content, and argument structure.
Offered: Fall
Requisites: Prereq: FA202 and approval of department chair.
Course: FA426
Title: MODERN ARABIC LITERATURE
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course, conducted completely in Arabic, explores samples of highly acclaimed modern Arabic literature from throughout the Arab world. Students read and analyze works by authors from a broad geographical area extending from Morocco to the Arabic Gulf, and extending in time from 1900 to the present day. Recurring themes in modern and contemporary literature, such as cultural and national identity, colonialism, religion, gender relations, and class conflict, are the bases of discussion of the texts and related writing assignments in Arabic. The course entails reading of short stories, a novella or chapters from a longer novel, and poetry.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: FA301 and FA302, or approval of department chair.
Course: FC101
Title: BASIC CHINESE I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: The first of a two course sequence using an integrated approach to develop learner's ability to understand, speak, read and write Standard Mandarin Chinese. Communicative skills are developed through various activities in and out of class. Romanized spelling and square characters are taught, as well as pronunciation, sentence structure, and basic vocabulary. Cultural exposure accompanies the development of communicative skills. If taken and passed at USNA, may be used as a free elective by Division I and II majors.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None.
Course: FC102
Title: BASIC CHINESE II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A continuation of FC101. If taken and passed, may be used in place of a 200 level humanities-social science elective in Division I and II majors.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FC101.
Course: FC201
Title: INTERMEDIATE CHINESE I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course continue from the two Basic Chinese courses and provide further training of the learners' all-round ability to understand, speak, read and write Standard Mandarin. While emphasis is still placed on communicative skills, the learners are expected to extend their vocabulary and grammatical knowledge to a more comprehensive level, to the extent that they could readily and appropriately apply this knowledge to the expression of their own ideas as well as the understanding of more native-style oral and written texts. More cultural exposure is involved to facilitate appropriate communication, and more characters are taught to consolidate reading and writing.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FC102.
Course: FC202
Title: INTERMEDIATE CHINESE II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A continuation of Intermediate Chinese I.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FC201.
Course: FC301
Title: ADVANCED CHINESE I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: The first of a two course sequence which transitions from controlled training in language skills to freer and more authentic communications in Mandarin Chinese. Class activities are purposefully organized and strictly guided. A larger amount of cultural content is loaded in various problem-solving tasks. Character reading and writing are enhanced by the use of dictionaries and by computer input of the Romanized Pinyin system. Daily practice of handwriting and memorization of more characters.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FC202.
Course: FC302
Title: ADVANCED CHINESE II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A continuation of Advanced Chinese. See FC301 for a listing of topics.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FC301.
Course: FC350
Title: CHINESE CULTURE THROUGH FILM
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course, taught in English, is proposed as a Hum/SS elective and possibly part of the Regional Studies programs at USNA. The rise of Chinese economic, political and military power makes it necessary for American military professionals to learn and understand Chinese society and culture. The course offers an introduction to Chinese society and culture through feature films, documentaries and readings. The course is organized around thematic issues such as geography and history, politics, society, culture, daily life, belief systems, and contemporary problems. Each film will be analyzed from different perspectives, with the help of required contextual readings. Topics discussed in the course include Chinese history in films, film as a cultural form, aspects of Chinese culture and society, the relationship between tradition and modernity, gender politics, and Chinese nationalism in the era of globalization. Knowledge of Chinese language is not required. All the films have English subtitles and are produced by Chinese filmmakers from Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Films must be viewed outside the class before the lecture-discussion class hours. Offered in English.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: HE111 or equivalent.
Course: FC360
Title: 20TH-CENTURY CHINESE LITERATURE
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course, taught in English, is proposed as a Hum/SS elective and possibly part of the Regional Studies programs at USNA. The rise of Chinese economic, political and military power makes it necessary for American military professionals to learn and understand China from Chinese perspectives. The course offers an introductory study of the twentieth-century Chinese history, society and culture through literature, with a focus on the relationship between the self and modernity in Chinese literature. Midshipmen read literary works such as short stories, plays, poems, and novels, and view films by Chinese writers and directors in chronological order, as well as historical narratives, biographies, and literary criticism by both Western and Chinese scholars. They discuss issues raised by the readings, and learn to critically interpret and understand twentieth-century Chinese literature and Chinese thought.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: HE112 or equivalent.
Course: FC401
Title: CHINESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course continues from FC302 to further enhance midshipmen's exposure to Chinese vocabulary, grammar, discourse structure, communicative skills, character reading and writing, as well as their knowledge of Chinese culture. Through a rich variety of topics such as the origin and structure of Chinese characters, homophones and idioms, traditional and simplified characters, the origin of the name of the country, women and marriage, education, birth-control, human rights, religion, myths, and folk tales, midshipmen increase their understanding of China's history and modern life, while gradually moving to comparatively higher levels of proficiency in spoken and written Chinese.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FC302 or equivalent.
Course: FC402
Title: CHINESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course continues from FC401 to further enhance midshipmen's exposure to Chinese vocabulary, grammar, discourse structure, communicative skills, character reading and writing, as well as their knowledge of Chinese culture. Through a rich variety of topics such as the origin and structure of Chinese characters, homophones and idioms, traditional and simplified characters, the origin of the name of the country, women and marriage, education, birth-control, human rights, religion, myths, and folk tales, midshipmen increase their understanding of China's history and modern life, while gradually moving to comparatively higher levels of proficiency in spoken and written Chinese.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FC401 or equivalent.
Course: FC403
Title: CHINESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE III
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: FC403 continues from FC402 to further increase midshipmen's exposure to Chinese vocabulary, grammar, and discourse structure. The course further develops midshipmen's speaking and character recognition skills, as well as knowledge of Chinese culture. Through a rich variety of topics including the origin and structure of Chinese characters, pragmatics, language policies, national identity, and women and marriage, midshipmen gradually move to a more advanced level both in their ability to use Chinese and in their readiness to deal with various cross-linguistic and cross-cultural tasks.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FC402 or equivalent level by validation.
Course: FC404
Title: CHINESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE IV
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: FC404 continues from FC403 to further develop midshipmen's ability in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and their understanding of Chinese culture. Through a rich variety of topics such as education, population policy, human rights, religion and popular culture, midshipmen gradually move to a more advanced level both in their ability to use the target language and in their readiness to deal with various cross-linguistic and cross-cultural communication tasks.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FC403 or equivalent level by validation.
Course: FC411
Title: ADVANCED READING & WRITING I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: FC411 focuses on transition from oral communication about daily routines to reading and writing formal Chinese with sophisticated content and complex sentence structure. Midshipmen learn advanced vocabulary and strategies for more challenging material and engage in regular classroom discussion and composition writing in Chinese based on their reading assignments to enhance their reading and writing skills.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FC404 or equivalent level by validation.
Course: FC412
Title: ADVANCED READING & WRITING II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: FC412 continues from FC411 with the same focus on advanced reading and writing in formal Chinese. The course further enhances midshipmen's ability to process formal written materials with complex structure and more sophisticated ideas. Through reading and writing assignments, the course also prepares midshipmen for communicative tasks in various socio-cultural settings, with an emphasis on both linguistic and stylistic characteristics of formal Chinese.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FC411 or equivalent level by validation.
Course: FC450
Title: STYLES OF DISCOURSE IN CHINESE
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course consolidates knowledge and skills students have acquired through previous Chinese courses. It enhances their reading, writing, and aural-oral abilities through studies of different styles of discourses such as stories, advertisements, public notices, public speeches, letters, and interviews. Building on comprehension and expression at the level of single sentences, emphasis is placed on various discourse organization mechanisms such as narratives with sequential or cause-effect arrangements, descriptions of physical environments and personal emotions, and arguments of positions and opinions in different contexts.
Offered: Fall
Requisites: Prereq: FC302 or equivalent.
Course: FC460
Title: CHINESE IN MEDIA
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course develops students' Chinese proficiency at a more advanced level, through work with various forms of Chinese media, including newspaper reports, internet news, TV excerpts and other audio-visual materials. Students expand their vocabulary, enrich their knowledge of grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions, gain greater exposure to written-style Chinese, and increase their comprehension and production of narration, description, and argumentation in both speaking and writing.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: FC401 or FC450 or equivalent.
Course: FE210
Title: INTRODUCTORY ECONOMICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A course in elementary economic theory with applications to contemporary problems. Topics include determination of GDP, price theory and market equilibrium, monetary and fiscal policy, unemployment, inflation and international trade.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None.
Course: FE220
Title: ACCOUNTING
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An introductory course in the basic principles of accounting. Cannot be taken for humanities/social science credit.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None.
Course: FE301
Title: FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A study of the theory and techniques of financial analysis applied in the federal government and industry.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE210.
Course: FE310
Title: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Provides a systematic understanding of economic growth and the issue of finite limits to improved living standards around the world. Studies population growth, the resources of the principal nations of the world, industry location, international trade, commodity cartels and the requirements for continued technological advances.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE210 or approval of department chair.
Course: FE311
Title: HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Traces the evolution of economic doctrine from the ancients to modern day with emphasis on the period since the 18th century. Reviews the contributions to economic knowledge by Smith, Malthus, Ricardo, Marx, Mill, Marshall, Keynes and others. Various schools of thought, including mercantilism, classical, neo-classical, historical, institutionalism and Keynesianism are examined.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: FE210.
Course: FE312
Title: MACROECONOMICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A course on the theories of the aggregate level of income, employment and the price level. Includes discussion of determinants of economic growth, the interaction of the domestic economy with the world economy, and the formulation and impact of monetary and fiscal policy.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE210.
Course: FE314
Title: INTERNATIONAL TRADE POLICY
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Study of international trade and finance, emphasizing policy and the institutions that shape policy. We will consider why countries trade, why some countries use tariffs and other barriers to trade, how international financial markets work, why so many countries now participate in regional trade arrangements, and the benefits and costs associated with globalization.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: FE210 or FP210.
Course: FE315
Title: ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPING NATIONS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Study of the economic characteristics, problems and policies of developing nations, covering economic growth patterns in Third World nations, their changing role in the international economic order and the different economic routes being employed toward economic progress.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: FE210.
Course: FE320
Title: COST ACCOUNTING
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A study of concepts and techniques of cost accounting. Primarily concerned with the derivation of production cost arising from materials, labor, services employed and overhead. Cannot be taken for HUM/SS credit. Not offered every year.
Offered:
Requisites: Prereq: FE220.
Course: FE321
Title: COMPARATIVE SYSTEMS AND TRANSITIONAL ECONOMIES
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: The study of the structure and performance of alternative forms of economic organization, capitalist, socialist/communist, and mixed economic systems, and the study of the conversion of socialist systems to capitalism with particular focus on eastern European countries and the former Soviet republics. Not offered every year.
Offered:
Requisites: Prereq: FE210.
Course: FE331
Title: ECONOMIC STATISTICS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Survey of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques involving more than one variable. Strong emphasis on regression analysis and use of computers.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE210 and (SM230 or SM239).
Course: FE334
Title: FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A study of financial institutions and instruments covering their development and role within the economy and financial system. The forces creating the rapid changes of financial institutions and instruments in the 1980s and 1990s are explored, as well as the regulation of financial institutions and markets.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE210 or approval of department chair.
Course: FE335
Title: ECONOMICS OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: The application of economic analysis to defense decision-making and the consequences of defense decisions for weapons; volunteers vs. conscription; leaders vs. resource managers; competitive vs. monopoly contractors; pay vs. non-pay factors in reenlistment.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE210 or approval of department chair.
Course: FE337
Title: ECONOMICS OF THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Application of economic principles to issues relating to military procurement and contracting, conversion of military industrial capacity to peacetime uses, wartime mobilization of industrial capacity, strategic stockpiling and economic warfare.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: FE210.
Course: FE341
Title: MICROECONOMICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Theories of the economic behavior of consumers and producers, the determination of final good and factor prices, market structures and general economic equilibrium. The application of price theory to business problems and public-policy issues.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE210.
Course: FE342
Title: ECONOMIC METHODS FOR ENGINEERS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Application of microeconomic principles and analytical tools to the costing of investment projects in both private and public/military contexts.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: FE210.
Course: FE345
Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Economic evaluation of policies involving conflicting public and private uses of natural resources. Topics include environmental benefit and cost measurement, causes and consequences of pollution, management of depletable and renewable resources and the economics of energy. Not offered every year.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE210.
Course: FE354
Title: DEVELOPMENT OF THE U.S. ECONOMY
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Economic theory is used to analyze the evolution of the U.S. economy; among topics considered are the American Revolution, westward expansion, slavery, industrialization, market concentration and the Great Depression.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE210 or approval of department chair.
Course: FE362
Title: THE ECONOMICS OF TECHNOLOGY
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An analysis of productivity growth, characteristics of invention and innovation, determinants of research, and development activities of government and business; the economic impact of automation and reindustrialization. Not offered every year.
Offered:
Requisites: Prereq: FE210.
Course: FE400
Title: ADVANCED MICROECONOMIC THEORY
Credits: 4-0-4
Description: Advanced topics in modern microeconomics with particular emphasis on dynamic analysis, the role of risk and uncertainty in economic decision making, general equilibrium analysis and welfare economics.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE331, FE341 and (FE412, FE422, FE431, FE434 or FE460).
Course: FE405
Title: ADVANCED MACROECONOMIC THEORY
Credits: 4-0-4
Description: The purpose of this course is to utilize the tools and intuition from microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistics to understand the structure and workings of capital markets. We take the standpoint of an economic researcher who wants to understand the prices and quantities that are observed in the financial markets, rather than the perspective of an individual who wants to make a fortune in the stock market. By the end of the course, one should have a clear understanding of how to price a financial security and the central role the notions of a risk-return trade off, consumer optimality, and no-arbitrage play in achieving this.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE363, FE331, FE341 and (FE412, FE422, FE431, FE434 or FE460)
Course: FE411
Title: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course provides a rigorous study of the current issues facing developing countries on both the individual and aggregate level. Topics to include such issues as human capital investment, provision of health care resources, trade and globalization, government institutions, foreign aid and growth during times of structural change. Individual country case studies may also be presented.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE365 or FE341.
Course: FE412
Title: INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A rigorous examination of current international issues in a theoretical and empirical framework. Topics include motivations for trade; trade versus protectionism; the multinational enterprise; exchange rate issues and the international monetary systems and the role of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE365 or FE341.
Course: FE422
Title: LABOR ECONOMICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A study of the distribution of income with emphasis on the demand for and supply of labor services; the choice-theoretic behavior of firms and individuals in the determination of wages and the employment level. Topics analyzed include human capital theory, occupational choice, the unemployment-inflation relationship and the wage effects of discrimination and unions.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE341.
Course: FE431
Title: PUBLIC FINANCE
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: The use of government expenditures and taxation in a market economy to change the allocation of resources and to modify the distribution of income. Examination of the economic effect of government budgetary policy. Microeconomic theory and federal tax and budgetary institutions are emphasized.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE341.
Course: FE434
Title: MONEY AND BANKING
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A consideration of central and commercial banking institutions; an investigation of the demand for money and its role as a focal point for monetary policies designed to obtain full employment, price stability and international monetary equilibrium
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: FE365.
Course: FE435
Title: MACROECONOMIC FORECASTING
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: As a forward-looking discipline, economists use forecasting as the basis for private sector decision making. Moreover, businesses and governments forecast future revenues and costs. Macroeconomic Forecasting examines the modern, quantitative, statistical-econometric techniques of producing and evaluating forecasts of macroeconomic variables. The course introduces the fundamental techniques to analyze trend, seasonality and cyclical fluctuations and the development of simultaneous equation models of the economy.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE363 and SM230.
Course: FE436
Title: BUSINESS CYCLES
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An advanced treatment of the empirical and theoretical issues surrounding business cycles. Topics include empirical regularities of cycles, models of inventory cycles, labor and credit markets, technology shocks, and the international transmission of cycles. Simulation-based methods of analyzing such models, and the role of fiscal and monetary policy in economic stabilization, are included.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE363.
Course: FE437
Title: MONETARY THEORY AND POLICY
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An advanced study of topics in monetary economics and their application to macroeconomic issues. Consideration of the role of money as a medium of exchange in commodity and fiat systems. Theories of money demand and empirical measures of the money supply. Development of macroeconomic models of money and the effect of monetary policy on inflation, unemployment and economic growth.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE363.
Course: FE445
Title: ECONOMETRICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Quantification of basic economic theory; multiple regression, correlation and identification techniques for the construction and testing of economic models and a study of selected alternative models of particular economic interest.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE341, Calculus II, and (FE331 or SM339).
Course: FE450
Title: GAME THEORY
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Game theory is the study of strategic behavior in situations where decision makers are aware of the interdependence of their actions. While game theory is widely applicable in social and biological sciences, this course introduces the basic notions of game theory with emphasis on economic applications such as auctions, oligopoly pricing, and entry deterrence. In particular, the course introduces students to the fundamental problems and solution concepts of non-cooperative game theory by examining both simultaneous and sequential move games, static and dynamic games, and games with imperfect, and asymmetric information.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE341.
Course: FE460
Title: PUBLIC POLICIES TOWARD BUSINESS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An examination of public regulation of private enterprise in the U.S. with emphasis on the rationale for and application of antitrust policy and direct regulation.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: FE341.
Course: FE461
Title: INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Industrial organization is the study of industry and firm behavior. Using microeconomic and game theory tools, this course explores the relationships among firms in an industry or across industries by examining the nature of strategic interaction among firms. The course will utilize available computer software to study theoretical models and empirical evidence for a wide variety of market phenomena such as price wars, patent races, price-fixing conspiracies, mergers, and advertising campaigns. It will also consider public policies that affect the structure of markets and the behavior of firms, particularly antitrust laws, which try to create a balance between the benefits of coordination and consolidation and the detriments of market power. This course counts as a restricted FE major elective for economics majors and as an economics major elective for the quantitative economics major.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FE341.
Course: FE462
Title: INFORMATION ECONOMICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An exploration of the basic theory of information in economics, with special reference to the valuation of information. Students apply microeconomics in solving problems in the allocation, distribution, storage, and transportation of information. Students learn the unique features of markets for information, and the institutional and regulatory environment within which information markets function.
Offered: Fall
Requisites: Prereq: FE341 or FE341Q.
Course: FE475
Title: RESEARCH SEMINAR
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Directed research on a specific topic; capstone to economics major. Emphasis on empirical work using computers.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C FEC major.
Course: FE480
Title: IT RESEARCH SEMINAR (FE)
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Directed research on a specific topic incorporating both economics and information technology. The capstone course for IFEA and IFEI majors.
Offered:
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C IFEA or IFEI major.
Course: FE500
Title: HONORS RESEARCH SEMINAR I
Credits: 2-0-2
Description: Examination of techniques and methodology of social science research; students will choose topics for development in FE506.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C FECH major.
Course: FE506
Title: HONORS RESEARCH PROJECT
Credits: 1-6-4
Description: Directed independent research on topics chosen in FE500. Emphasis on empirical work using microcomputers.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C FECH major.
Course: FF101
Title: BASIC FRENCH I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Develops basic communicative skills, with an emphasis on speaking and listening comprehension.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None.
Course: FF102
Title: BASIC FRENCH II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Develops basic communicative skills, with an emphasis on speaking and listening comprehension.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FF101.
Course: FF201
Title: INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Continues development of oral, reading, and writing skills using real-life situations. Emphasizes practical, everyday culture of French-speaking world.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FF102.
Course: FF202
Title: INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Continues development of oral, reading, and writing skills using real-life situations. Emphasizes practical, everyday culture of French-speaking world.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FF201.
Course: FF301
Title: ADVANCED FRENCH WITH CIVILIZATION READINGS I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Develops fluency in conversation and facility in reading and writing. Topics emphasize main aspects of Francophone Literatures and Cultures. Taught in French.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FF202.
Course: FF302
Title: ADVANCED FRENCH WITH CIVILIZATION READINGS II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Develops fluency in conversation and facility in reading and writing. Topics emphasize main aspects of Francophone Literatures and Cultures. Taught in French.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FF202.
Course: FF411
Title: DEVELOPMENT OF FRENCH CIVILIZATION
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: From the origins to World War II.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FF302 or approval of department chair.
Course: FF412
Title: MODERN FRANCE
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: All aspects of contemporary France: geography, economy, institutions, society, politics and culture.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FF302 or approval of department chair.
Course: FF421
Title: REPRESENTATIVE READINGS IN FRENCH LITERATURE I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Class discussions of works by leading writers of various periods. Program includes film versions of several titles. Taught in French.
Offered: Fall
Requisites: Prereq: FF302 or approval of department chair.
Course: FF422
Title: REPRESENTATIVE READINGS IN FRENCH LITERATURE II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Class discussions of works by leading writers of various periods. Program includes film versions of several titles. Taught in French.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FF302 or approval of department chair.
Course: FG101
Title: BASIC GERMAN I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A beginning course designed to develop communication skills by exposing the student to authentic spoken and written German from the first day of class. The course, aside from stimulating interest in German culture and tradition through authentic materials, prepares the student to cope with real language situations effectively. Equal emphasis is placed on receptive and productive language skills, as well as on communication strategies. Course materials include computer software, video segments (an ongoing story) and authentic film clips.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None.
Course: FG102
Title: BASIC GERMAN II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Emphasizes the spoken language.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FG101.
Course: FG201
Title: INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Continuation of FG101. Intermediate German sharpens the students' spoken and written communicative skills while fostering grammatical competence and providing insights into the social, cultural, and political realities of the contemporary German-speaking world through multimedia, on-line, and print materials. Classroom activities emphasize the personalized creative use of German in arange of student-centered situations and contexts, including role-playing, debates, and oral reports on cultural topics and current events.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FG102.
Course: FG202
Title: INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Continues development of oral, reading and writing skills. Includes area and cultural topics.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FG201.
Course: FG310
Title: INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY GERMANY
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An introduction to the geography and political, economic and social systems of the Republic of Germany, in German. Stresses development of advanced German language skills.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FG202.
Course: FG320
Title: INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN LITERATURE
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: In German. Stresses development of advanced German language skills.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FG202.
Course: FG411
Title: DEVELOPMENT OF GERMAN CIVILIZATION
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Contemporary German society, institutions and national policies.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FG310 or approval of department chair.
Course: FG412
Title: MODERN GERMANY
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Reviews main currents of postwar German political history, culture and society.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FG310, FG320 or approval of department chair.
Course: FG421
Title: REPRESENTATIVE READINGS IN GERMAN LITERATURE I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Analysis and discussion of works of leading writers of various periods.
Offered: Fall
Requisites: Prereq: FG320 or approval of department chair.
Course: FG422
Title: REPRESENTATIVE READINGS IN GERMAN LITERATURE II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Analysis and discussion of works of leading writers of various periods.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: FG320 or approval of department chair.
Course: FJ101
Title: BASIC JAPANESE I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Beginning Japanese I introduces the contemporary spoken and written Japanese. Emphasis is on developing basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writings. All Kana letters and some Kanji characters are introduced.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None.
Course: FJ102
Title: BASIC JAPANESE II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Beginning Japanese II introduces the contemporary spoken and written Japanese. Emphasis is on developing basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writings. All Kana letters and some Kanji characters are introduced.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FJ101.
Course: FJ201
Title: INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Intermediate Japanese I aims at further development of communication skills in spoken and written Japanese. More Kanji characters are introduced to prepare students to read authentic written materials such as memos, advertisements, and letters.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FJ102.
Course: FJ202
Title: INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Intermediate Japanese II continues development of communication skills in spoken and written Japanese. Instructions and course materials are presented in Japanese.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FJ201.
Course: FJ301
Title: ADVANCED JAPANESE I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Advanced Japanese I introduces more sophisticated vocabulary and more complex sentence structures required for effective interpersonal communication and interpretation of written texts.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FJ202.
Course: FJ302
Title: ADVANCED JAPANESE II
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Advanced Japanese II aims at further development of communication skills. Emphasis is on inculcating knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural and social context of the language use.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FJ301.
Course: FJ412
Title: ADVANCED JAPANESE CONVERSATION
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course aims at further development of communication skills, particularly in listening and speaking. Reading and writing skills are integrated to reinforce the development of listening and speaking skills. Goals include: 1) expression of the student¿s own ideas on selected topics in a coherent and cohesive manner, 2) listening for information to take notes, 3) improving practical ability to read and present extracted information in Japanese. Class will be conducted in Japanese.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FJ202 or approval of department chair.
Course: FL220
Title: LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Explores the nature and structure of language, including the study of sound systems (phonetics and phonology), patterns of word formation, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics (meaning in social context). Other topics include cross-cultural differences, language and social identity, the nature of textuality and writing, language processing, and first and second language acquisition.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: HE112.
Course: FL301
Title: INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This course explores how different cultures filter experience through their unique views of institutions, conventions, time and space. As military professionals encounter problems in international interaction, communicating effectively with people of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds needs to be a part of their preparation. The goal of this course is to increase cultural awareness and competency and to teach communication skills that can be used in all languages when encountering foreign cultures. Included in this course are readings in intercultural theories such as cultural value dimensions (Hofstedt) and cultural context dimensions (Hall & Hall). Students will study the concept of cross-cultural competency and communication by utilizing a hands-on approach. Throughout the semester, students will be involved in presentations, simulation and role-playing exercises, demonstrations using various forms of media and interactions with people from a variety of cultures including Japan, Russia, the Middle East and the American deaf community. Students are assigned to complete an intercultural partner project which involves the development of a relationship with a person from a culture other than their own. As a hum/ss elective, this course is designed to benefit students in any major offered at USNA.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: HE111.
Course: FP130
Title: U. S. GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Basic concepts of American democracy, the Constitution, political process, structure and functions of national government and factors influencing its operation; emphasis on legal and ethical demands placed on government officials, both civilian and military, as defined by the Constitution and statute.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: None.
Course: FP130X
Title: U. S. GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: The basic concepts of American democracy and the Constitution placed in a comparative context for midshipmen from foreign countries.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: This version of FP130 is for foreign nationals.
Course: FP210
Title: INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Approaches to analysis of international relations; nature and evolution of international political systems; foreign policy decision making; roles of non-state actors; diplomacy and war; Third World economic development; and international institutions.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FP130.
Course: FP220
Title: POLITICAL SCIENCE METHODS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A discussion of the philosophy of science for the political scientist; instruction in research methods with emphasis on scientific method and quantitative techniques.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FP130.
Course: FP230
Title: INTRO TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Introduces midshipmen to the study of politics in other societies. A course in comparative politics offers students a basic framework for analyzing other political systems. Key theoretical concepts, analytical tools and seminal works in the field are introduced to lay the foundation for advanced area studies coursework.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010, Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FP130.
Course: FP310
Title: INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL STRATEGIC STUDIES
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Examination of the global international system from the strategic perspective to enhance our understanding of the processes and dynamics of global changes and their impact on professional careers in the naval service.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: FP130.
Course: FP311
Title: ETHICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: At the outset, the focus is on a study of the dominant theories of international relations, particularly Bismarkian realism and Wilsonian idealism. Then, using historical and fictional cases, passages from literature, and guest speakers, this course explores case studies that illustrate the ethical dilemmas that arise in the relations between states. By contrast with courses that treat ethical issues for an individual, this course deals with the acts of states and of other groups such as insurgency movements, non-governmental organizations, and international affiliations.
Offered: Fall 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FP130.
Course: FP313
Title: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Effects of information technology on both the national and international political systems; emphasis on changed weaponry, the vulnerability of cyberspace and other aspects of the information revolution on the relations among nations.
Offered:
Requisites: Prereq: FP210.
Course: FP314
Title: FORMULATION OF U. S. FOREIGN POLICY
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Case study-based review of the content, formulation and execution of U.S. foreign policies since World War II, including decision-making processes, administration of policy and development of current policies.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FP130.
Course: FP322
Title: COMPARATIVE EUROPEAN POLITICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Study of foreign and domestic policy issues and processes of major European political systems as well as NATO, the European Union, and the U.S.-European relationship.
Offered: Spring 2009-2010
Requisites: Prereq: FP130.
Course: FP323
Title: COMPARATIVE LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Social, economic and political environments; regimes and government institutions and interest groups, political parties, students, church and armed forces; theories of Latin American political behavior with country case studies.
Offered: Fall
Requisites: Prereq: FP130.
Course: FP324
Title: LATIN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Latin American international subsystem; foreign policy making of Latin American states, United States, Europe, Japan and others; roles of non-state actors; international institutions; diplomacy and violence; and application of international theory.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: FP130.
Course: FP325
Title: AMERICAN POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: The theories and practices of Jefferson, Madison, Lincoln, Calhoun, Martin Luther King and other seminal American political thinkers; special emphasis on societal progress and public policy ambiguity under the banner of Liberty and Eq