Credits

Scope

The engineering design process and the method of design are introduced.  Principles of equilibrium are used to analyze forces on statically determinate rigid bodies and structures to include trusses and frames.  The behavior of deformable bodies under axial, flexural, and torsional loading is examined.  The concepts of stress, strain, and material properties are introduced and are used to relate external forces applied to a body to the resulting internal forces and deformations so that performance can be evaluated.  Practical applications involving the design and adequacy of mechanical and structural elements under various loading conditions are emphasized.

Statics & Dynamics examines the effect of forces acting on particles and rigid bodies.  Vector mechanics is used extensively.  The first part of the course, Statics, addresses the topics of equilibrium in two and three dimensions, to include distributed loads, trusses, frames, friction, and cables.  The second part, Dynamics, begins with the study of kinematics, including translating and rotating reference frames and coriolis acceleration.  The final block of the course deals with two dimensional kinetics methods of force-acceleration, work-energy, and impulse-momentum.

Wind, snow, and gravity loads are introduced and students analyze the load path through a structure.  The material properties of wood, masonry, concrete, and soil are introduced.  Students apply the fundamental of allowable stress and deflection to design structural components using these materials.  The course design project is a structural system in the Theatre of Operations.  A field trip and laboratory exercises add realism and context to the design experience.

Soil Mechanics is the study of soil properties which govern the use of soil as a construction or foundation material. The course is devoted to describing soils, analyzing soil stresses, determining consolidation settlement, designing earth embankments, determining earth pressures, and designing foundations based upon applicable engineering principles and recognition of the fundamental concepts of soil behavior. During laboratory periods the student will examine soil properties and extract necessary parameters for design.

This course studies both hydrology, which is the study of occurrence, movement and distribution of rainfall, and hydraulic design, which is the application of fluid mechanics and other science an engineering disciplines in the design of structures and development of water resources.  Hydrologic principles are applied to model and analyze the distribution and movement of rainfall in a watershed.  Hydraulic principles are applied to analyze and design flow through systems of reservoirs, channels and culverts.  The course makes extensive use of computer simulation models used in engineering practice.

This seminar consists of 13 class attendances during the spring semester and includes all First Class cadets in the Civil Engineering major.  The course focuses on issues related to the professional practice of civil engineering, and is intended to augment and enrich the cadets' CE492 Capstone design experience.  Topics include professional roles and responsibilities, professional registration, continuing education, engineering ethics, procurement of work, competitive bidding, quality-based selection processes, and construction management.  Cadets are also introduced to the design and construction processes used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  The seminar will include presentations by guest lecturers on topics of current interest in the field of civil engineering.  Guest lecturers will be primarily civil engineering practitioners, providing the students an opportunity to interact with professionals in their major field of interest.

This course addresses the analysis and design of basic structural forms such as beams, trusses, and frames, which are found in bridges and buildings.  Classical deflection techniques such as direct integration and virtual work; and indeterminate analysis techniques such as the force method and displacement methods (slope deflection, direct stiffness and moment distribution) are used to determine forces and deflections in elastic structures.  Structural analysis computer programs are introduced and directly applied in the solution of graded analysis and design problems.  Approximate analysis techniques are used to check the general accuracy of computer-based results.

This course provides in-depth study of special studies in construction planning and management.  The course covers life-cycle facility management to include planning, programming, design, bid, and construction.  Students will learn how commercial construction projects are planed and executed.  Major blocks in the course include project scope definition, construction estimating (budget estimates and detailed estimate), scheduling (Critical Path Networks and computer scheduling tools), and management controls (progress reporting, payments, change order control, project closeout) during construction.

The course extends the coverage of Mechanics of Materials to the analysis of elements commonly found in civil and mechanical engineering applications.  Topics include stress/strain transformation, Mohr's Circle, Generalized Hooke's Law, failure theory, fatigue and fracture mechanics and the basic theory of elasticity in three dimensions.  Also covered in varying depth are the numerical methods of finite element analysis, and the experimental methods of electrical resistance strain gages and photoelasticity.  Students investigate the combined effects of axial, torsion, flexural, and shear loads on members with complex geometries and cross sections.  Coverage includes the generalized flexure theory and shear center, torsion of non-circular cross-sections, and thick-walled cylinders.

The cadet, on an individual or small group basis, pursues advanced study of a research or design topic in civil engineering.  The scope of the course is tailored to the needs of the project and desires of the cadet, in consultation with the Faculty Advisor.  The cadet is required to define and analyze the problem, study the fundamentals involved, organize an approach, determine a procedure, perform research and/or achieve a solution, submit a written report, and give a formal briefing.

The cadet, on an individual or small group basis, pursues advanced study of a research or design topic in civil engineering.  The scope of the course is tailored to the needs of the project and desires of the cadet, in consultation with the Faculty Advisor.  The cadet is required to define and analyze the problem, study the fundamentals involved, organize an approach, determine a procedure, perform research and/or achieve a solution, submit a written report, and give a formal briefing.

This course provides in-depth study of a special topic in engineering mechanics or in structural, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, construction, or transportation engineering not offered elsewhere in the USMA curriculum.  The course is intended to broaden the cadet's exposure to the civil engineering discipline.  Course content will be based on the special expertise of the visiting professor or a senior civil engineering faculty member.

This course provides an opportunity for cadets to apply and synthesize their knowledge of structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydrology, hydraulic engineering, construction management and engineering economics in an open-ended, realistic, semester-long, capstone design experience.  Working in teams, cadets develop functional requirements for a proposed project then perform the civil engineering designs for this facility. Execution of the design requires extensive use of computer-based analysis and design tools. The products of this effort include a comprehensive design report including drawings, a model of the facility, and a briefing to the client.  The integrated design experience is augmented by formal classroom instruction in civil engineering systems design and advanced topics in civil engineering component design. This course constitutes the integrative experience for cadets majoring in civil engineering and civil engineering studies.

This course provides a solid background in chemistry principles and applications. It includes a study of the nature of matter, its atomic and molecular structure, and the associated energies involved.  Fundamental concepts, principles, theories, and laws of chemistry are stressed.  Stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, kinetics, thermodynamics, acid-base and redox equilibria, electro-, organic, and nuclear chemistry are stressed.  The course also provides the student with a strong foundation in materials chemistry, the chemistry of life, environmental chemistry, and military chemistry.  A laboratory program is integrated within the course and is designed to develop an appreciation of classical and modern investigative techniques and to illustrate fundamental concepts.

This course provides a solid background in chemistry principles and applications. It includes a study of the nature of matter, its atomic and molecular structure, and the associated energies involved.  Fundamental concepts, principles, theories, and laws of chemistry are stressed.  Stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, kinetics, thermodynamics, acid-base and redox equilibria, electro-, organic, and nuclear chemistry are stressed.  The course also provides the student with a strong foundation in materials chemistry, the chemistry of life, environmental chemistry, and military chemistry.  A laboratory program is integrated within the course and is designed to develop an appreciation of classical and modern investigative techniques and to illustrate fundamental concepts.

An advanced coverage of the concepts and principles covered in CH101-102 including a more in-depth laboratory program with emphasis on instrumental analysis.

Introduction to mass and energy balances in single phase and multiphase, nonreactive and reactive systems.  Course topics include an introduction to engineering calculations and process variables, use of computers in solving chemical engineering problems, fundamentals of material balances in single-phase and multi-phase systems, energy balances on nonreactive and reactive processes, applications of combined material and energy balances, balances on transient processes, introduction to chemical engineering unit operations, and a general introduction to the field of chemical engineering.

This course covers methods for the physical separation of chemicals.  Topics include dew point and bubble point calculations, adiabatic flash, distillation, chromatography, liquid-liquid and gas-liquid absorption.  Students are taught the significance of staging of unit operations.  Heavy emphasis is placed on theory of operation, numerical methods of solution, and simulation.

This course studies the effects of chemical reaction kinetics on systems of engineering significance.  It introduces selection and operation of commercial chemical reactors, emphasizing chemical kinetics and transport phenomena.  It studies currently practiced engineering techniques associated with each of these reactors.  Topics covered in this course include ideal reactors including batch, CSTR and PFR, isothermal and nonisothermal reactors, transient and steady state design, pressure drop in reactors, recycle, stability, and numerical methods.

The course teaches the fundamental concepts of analytical chemistry.  Topics include acid-base equilibria, redox potentials, compleximetric titrimetry, separations, electrochemistry, and absorption spectroscopy.  The course provides an overview of modern analytical techniques being used in various fields.  The course emphasizes the development of rigorous laboratory techniques and introduces the cadet to computer based data acquisition.  Cadet laboratory work is evaluated in terms of the student's ability to accurately determine the identity and quantity of an unknown sample.

This course consists of an examination of the unity and diversity of life.  It investigates why there are so many different life forms and proceeds through Mendelian Genetics, the discovery of cells and chromosomes, DNA replication, and genetic expression. These topics then serve as a foundation knowledge supporting the study of population genetics, biodiversity, bioenergetics, animal and plant physiology, population ecology and ecosystem ecology. Emphasis is placed on related course material to current environmental issues and disease, particularly as these areas apply to military operations.

The reactions of the important functional groups are explored:  conjugated alkenes; aldehydes; ketones; carboxylic acids;  and amines.  The concept of aromaticity is explored and its mechanistic implications are developed.  Selected topics in carbohydrate and lipid chemistry are also studied.  Functional group interconversions and synthetic strategy are presented.  The laboratory capstone synthesis introduces cadets to multi-step synthetic sequences.

The course will cover the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.  The course will present an introduction to biomolecules and detailed discussion of the cell cycle; DNA replication; gene structure, expression, and replication; organelle biogenesis; cell-to-cell signaling, and microtubules and filaments.  Emphasis will be placed on research methods and techniques that have lead to our understanding of how the cell works. The course will conclude with a discussion of applications of cell biology to include cancer and immunity.

This course consists of an in-depth study of human physiology and the interrelationships between major organs and systems of the body.  Topics will build on studies of cell structure and function covered in CH385.  This course will concentrate on homeostatic reflex mechanisms of the human body.  Major topics covered include neural physiology, muscles, cardiovascular physiology, respiratory physiology, renal physiology, digestion, immunology, and reproductive physiology.  The laboratory program will concentrate on exposing cadets to histology and will culminate in a lab practical.

The course will meet once per week and will cover topics such as ethics, continuing education, and global and social issues within chemical engineering.  Special emphasis will be placed on topics of current public or military interest.  Presentations by guest lecturers who are experts on relevant topics will supplement the course content. Several lessons will be allocated to curriculum review and preparation for the FE exam.

Designed to provide in-depth knowledge and ability in specific laboratory techniques in chemical engineering. This course is designed to get the cadet into the lab and learn by hands-on doing of each technique taught. Meeting times will be arranged at the beginning of each semester between the cadet and the instructor.

Designed to provide in-depth knowledge and ability in specific laboratory techniques in life science. This course is designed to get the cadet into the lab and learn by hands-on doing of each technique taught. Meeting times will be arranged at the beginning of each semester between the cadet and the instructor.

Designed to provide in-depth knowledge and ability in specific laboratory techniques in chemistry. This course is designed to get the cadet into the lab and learn by hands-on doing of each technique taught. Meeting times will be arranged at the beginning of each semester between the cadet and the instructor.

This course provides a capstone experience that brings together material from previous courses to examine contemporary problems in chemical engineering process design. It provides instruction in the conceptual design of process networks to achieve a design goal as well as the optimization of the network. It emphasizes use of computer simulations, theory of selected unit operations, process control and environmental and economic factors. The effect of changes in design on the economics of chemical production will be investigated. In addition, political and social aspects of chemical engineering design will be incorporated into the analysis of the capstone design project.

This course is designed to provide cadets with a detailed study of the anatomical structure of the human body. Body structure will be studied by organ systems and will involve a balance between gross anatomical study and histology. Form-function relationships will be emphasized. The laboratory study will involve working with human skeletal collections and virtual dissection of cadavers and preserved specimens.  The 14-hour laboratory program focuses on structural identification (naming) of human and mammalian anatomy and various imaging modalities (e.g., radiographs, CT scans), and computer programs.  Cadets that successfully complete this course will have a good understanding of human body structure, construction, and function.

This course is an introduction to modern polymer chemistry and engineering.  It provides an introduction to macromolecules and their properties.  It covers polymerization methods, copolymerization, the morphology of polymers, and the testing and characterization of polymer products.  The course also introduces the flow properties of polymers, polymer additives, natural and biomedical polymers and modern polymer technology, including the military uses of polymer products.

This course features an in-depth study of main group and transition elements and their compounds, with emphasis on chemical bonding and both atomic and molecular structures.  The fundamentals of quantum chemistry to include the valence bond and molecular orbital theories as applied to inorganic chemistry are studied.  An introduction to symmetry/group theory, coordination chemistry/crystal field theory, chemistry in aqueous and nonaqueous solutions, and organometallic compounds are also included in the course.  Chemical principles and spectroscopic techniques will also be emphasized.  Journal articles from the chemical literature are used to supplement the text with topics of current interest.

This course is an introduction to biochemical systems and concentrates on studying them from the molecular approach.  Three themes are emphasized:  1) Structure - Function relationships, 2) Metabolism, and 3) Regulation of the systems and processes studied.  The fundamental goals of the course are to provide students the basic knowledge of biochemistry and to give them a framework for analyzing problems and questions in life science studies.  Additional emphasis is placed on familiarizing students with the experimental techniques used in biochemistry and their application to current issues of interest.

This course is intended to reinforce topics learned in other life science courses by studying laboratory and practical applications of biotechnology.  Laboratories will concentrate on biotechnology methods including purification, separation, and identification or DNA, RNA and protein.  Other biotechnology techniques that will be studied include recombinant DNA techniques, PCR, and DNA sequencing.  Classroom lessons will include discussions of assigned readings on the modern applications of biotechnology.

This course builds on the concepts covered in CH481 or CH480 through a study of the quantum mechanics of atoms and molecules, their interaction with radiation, and statistical thermodynamics. Some of the specific topics covered include the electronic structure of atoms and molecules, molecular geometry, molecular symmetry, several types of spectroscopy used for identification and monitoring of the local molecular environment, and the details of molecular motion. Various levels of theory are used to obtain increasingly more accurate descriptions of atomic and molecular systems with user-friendly software tools. Statistical thermodynamics enables understanding about the connection between the microscopic details in quantum mechanics and the macroscopic observations made in the laboratory. The laboratory program illustrates the fundamental topics through use of modern instrumental and computational methods.

This course provides further development of the necessary theoretical background and an introduction to the spectroscopic methods applied to the study of molecular structure and species identification.  Topics include electronic and vibrational energy levels of polyatomic molecules, optical selection rules, absorption, fluorescence, and photodissociation.  Several of the laboratory assignments are experiments that will be conducted directly in the Photonics Research Center.  These experiments may include Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Fourier transform and dispersive Raman spectroscopy, laser ablation, laser spectroscopy; and kinetics.  Computer-based methods of data acquisition and analysis will be used throughout.

Cadets normally make a commitment to complete both CH489 and CH490.  Cadets will be offered a choice of projects and will consult with potential faculty advisors.  The faculty advisor individually supervises the cadet in the research project selected by him/her and approved by the Department.  The cadet, with the assistance of his/her faculty advisor, must obtain the necessary theoretical background, and develop the techniques and procedures required.  Requirements include periodic oral and/or written reports over the course of the semester.  At the completion of this course, cadets submit an interim report.

This course is the completion of the individual research project began in CH489. Requirements include periodic oral and/or written reports over the course of the semester.  At the completion of this course, cadets will submit a final report (research paper) and present an oral seminar.

This is the first course for cadets enrolled in the computer science core engineering sequence.  This course presents a thought-provoking introduction to key computer science concepts.  Cadets develop their understanding of programming (to include modular design) and problem-solving skills begun in IT105, and build a foundation for further computer science studies by focusing on software, data organization, and other topics.

This is the first course for cadets enrolled in the computer science major.  This course presents a thought-provoking introduction to the key concepts throughout the field.  Cadets develop their understanding of programming (to include modular design) and problem-solving skills begun in IT 105, then launch their computer science studies by focusing on software, data organization, and other topics.  Exercises in the design and implementation of software systems are required.

This course addresses the analysis, design and implementation of relational database applications.  Implementation techniques and considerations are discussed and practiced extensively.  Key concepts include analysis and design using a standardized notation such as the unified modeling language (UML), data model to logical schema conversion techniques, normalization, transaction processing, and client-server architectures.

This course is designed to build on the cadet's basic programming knowledge.  Major emphasis is placed on object-based design, programming methodology, algorithms and algorithm analysis, data structures, and abstract data types as tools for the analysis, design, and implementation of software modules to meet specified requirements.  Cadets will learn and employ several well-known algorithms and data structures.  Techniques of searching, sorting, recursion, and hashing will be examined.  Data structures such as sets, heaps, linked lists, stacks, queues, and trees will be covered.  A block-structured programming language reflecting comprehensive support for good software engineering principles will be the foundation of application-oriented exercises.  Cadets will design software solutions by employing problem decomposition and selecting the appropriate algorithms and abstract data types.

This course studies analysis of algorithms and the relevance of analysis to the design of efficient computer algorithms.  Algorithmic approaches covered include greedy, divide and conquer, and dynamic programming.  Topics include sorting, searching, graph algorithms, and disjoint set structure.

Building on the foundations of algorithm implementation, data structures, data
representation, and object oriented programming this course focuses on the principles of designing, implementing, and testing a modern distributed application. Cadets study the construction and interaction of user interface, network, web server, database, and other components to produce an
integrated working secure system. Cadets will learn new tools and skills working as a team to analyze, design, and implement a system that solves a given problem. This is one of the courses that a Computer Science major can choose from a list of elective courses and the focus is on data structure concepts and object oriented programming.

This seminar will meet once each week and will include all first class cadets majoring in computer science.  The seminar topics will address the concerns of professional computer scientists and engineers such as the moral, legal, and ethical implications of computers and computer usage.  Additionally, this course includes DOD initiatives and their effect on the computer science community.

This course is the second in the senior-level sequence dealing with software systems.  Cadet design teams work on client-focused projects.  Cadets apply the principles of design and implementation and the issues involved in the production of a significant software-based system.  Cadets employ the necessary techniques to assess project progress and quality in the various phases of the software development process. In this manner, they develop a greater depth of understanding of the "analyze, design, build, and test paradigm" required for software engineering projects.

This course builds on the fundamental programming skills from prerequisite courses to explore advanced concepts used in modern object oriented software design to create software that is robust, reusable, and extensible in varying problem domains. Cadets gain confidence in their abilities to model, implement, and test solutions to demanding programming problems.

This course concerns computer programs that draw two- and three-dimensional objects on computer output devices and receive input from users through graphical input devices.  Cadets implement interactive programs through a commonly available graphical application programmers’ interface (API).  They learn about graphical hardware devices and the elegant algorithms that underlie the API, including elementary computational geometry, continuous time physical simulation, homogeneous transformations, parametric forms, clipping, shading, color, and surface rendering.  These concepts are all illustrated with examples of military data visualization including two-dimensional maps and three-dimensional battle simulation and terrain visualization.

Introduces the cadet to classical design including lexical analysis, symbol table construction, parsing, semantic analysis through attribute evaluation, code generation, and optimization.  Related tools such as interpreters, text processors, and file processors are also discussed.  Classroom presentation includes many demonstrations of operating compiler fragments and the study of real compiler internals.  A multi-part, semester-long term project parallels the syllabus, providing the opportunity to put classroom discussion to immediate use in writing a compiler.

The focus area for this course is Information Assurance in the context of secure operation of networked computer systems. Topics covered include operating systems, information assurance, system and network security, and offensive and defensive information operations. A course project and term paper bring together the diverse concepts learned. In a culminating exercise, cadets develop and implement defensive measures to protect a production network from intrusions.

This course provides cadets with an introduction to computer networks by breaking the subject into comprehensible parts and building a survey of the state of the art.  The goal of the course is to provide each cadet with basic concepts necessary to understand the design and operation of computer networks.  Taking a layered approach, it examines the internet with an emphasis on the TCP/IP protocol suite.  Additionally, basic principles including multiplexing, switching, flow control, and error control are covered.  Internetworking and its application to both local and wide area networks are also investigated.  The course offers an understanding of the current status and future directions of technology and how technology relates to standards.

This course applies nearly all previous study of computer science to a specific problem domain essential to the Army - simulation technology.  Cadets will learn the fundamental principles of event-based simulation, language-based representation of simulation models, and how models are implemented efficiently.  Finally, they will learn how simulations are assessed and validated to determine their usefulness.  A series of progressive implementation projects put learned concepts into practice.

The detailed syllabus of this elective will be tailored to the specific project and to qualifications of the cadet.  The research or study program will be proposed by the cadet or selected from those proposed by the department.  The cadet will formalize a proposal, design a viable research plan, and conduct research under the guidance and supervision of a faculty advisor.  The Head of the Department will approve cadet projects.  Lessons and labs established by consultation between cadet and advisor.

Same as CS489.

This first course in electrical engineering for the non-electrical engineering major provides a foundation in basic circuit theory and analysis, power in circuits and electric power systems, and analog electronics.  Lectures, laboratory work, classroom demonstrations and discussions showing practical applications emphasize and illustrate the fundamental theories and concepts presented in the course.  Engineering design is reflected in laboratory work and minor design problems.

This first course in electrical engineering provides a solid introduction to electric circuit theory.  Fundamental principles and network theorems are developed using DC resistive circuits.  The complete responses of RC, RL, and RLC circuits are obtained using classical and Laplace-transform techniques to solve the related differential equations.  Electrical system transfer functions, time-domain and frequency-domain relationships, stability, frequency response, steady-state AC analysis, and power are also studied.  Laboratory work, practical applications, and classroom demonstrations emphasize and illustrate the fundamentals presented in the course.

This is a course for non-electrical engineering majors that provides a foundation in basic circuit theory and analysis, power in circuits and electric power systems, and analog electronics. Lectures, laboratory work, classroom demonstrations and discussions showing practical applications illustrate the fundamental theories and concepts presented in the course. Engineering science is reflected in laboratory work.

This course covers the analysis, design, simulation, and construction of digital logic circuits and systems. The material in this course provides the necessary tools to design digital hardware circuits such as digital clocks and locks, as well as computer hardware. The course begins with the study of binary and hexadecimal number systems, Boolean algebra, and their application to the design of combinational logic circuits. The first half of the course focuses on designs using small-scale integration (SSI) logic circuits, medium-scale integration (MSI) circuits, and programmable logic devices (PLDs) to implement combinational logic functions. The second half of the course emphasizes sequential logic circuits like counters and sequence recognizers, and also covers memory systems. Laboratory work in this half of the course focuses on using very high speed integrated circuit hardware description language (VHDL) to simulate digital systems and to program those systems into PLDs. As a final project, cadet teams design, build, and test a digital logic system such as a programmable alarm clock, digital lock, or burglar alarm.

This course provides an introduction to computer organization and computer architecture.  It builds on digital logic theory and devices (as studied in EE360) to develop more complex systems.  Emphasis is placed on understanding the basics of computer system organization, design, and operation.  This includes the use of Register Transfer Language (RTL) to describe the movement of data in the computer and assembly language programming to control the system at a higher level. Additionally, students are introduced to modern engineering design tools through the use of VHDL (VHSIC Hardware Description Language) as they design, simulate and program a simple processor.  Other topics such as microprogram control, RISC architectures, arithmetic processing, input/output, and memory design are introduced.  Finally, cadets study contemporary PC organization by examining the operation of a program at the register level.

This course provides a study of the fundamentals in two areas of electric power engineering:  electromechanical energy conversion and electric power systems.  Steady-state behavior in single-phase and balanced three-phase power circuits is emphasized.  The concept of per unit analysis is introduced and used throughout the course.  Transformers, AC & DC machines, transmission lines, power systems, and power electronic devices are studied.  Laboratory exercises demonstrate the electrical, mechanical, and physical characteristics of several of the systems studied.  The cadet will apply analysis, design, build, and/or test techniques to a power related project.

This course is an introduction to electromagnetic fields, which are the foundation of electrical engineering.  The course develops the mathematical tools (vector algebra and calculus) that are used to describe electromagnetic phenomena, and then reviews the experimental laws that led to the formulation of Maxwell's equations.  We then solve Maxwell's equations to describe time-harmonic fields under various boundary conditions and at interfaces between dissimilar media.  We study applications of electromagnetic field theory to transmission lines, antennas and waveguides.  We conduct laboratory exercises that experimentally investigate these three applications.

This seminar will meet once each week and will include all first class cadets majoring in electrical engineering.  The seminar topics will address the concerns of professional electrical engineers such as engineering ethics, economics, and licensing procedures.  Design methodologies, reliability, and laboratory safety will also be taught in this seminar.  DoD initiatives and their effect on the electrical engineering community will be presented.  Much of the seminar material will be presented by guest lecturers from the military, industrial, and academic communities.

This course is part of a two-semester team design experience in electrical engineering that integrates math, science, and engineering into a comprehensive system.  The system design encompasses both analog and digital electronics, and may also include sub-systems.  Projects are open-ended and must result in a product that performs within pre-determined or negotiated constraints.  The system design problem draws from a variety of science and engineering experiences within the curriculum and requires significant cadet creativity and decision-making.  Classroom instruction addresses design methodologies and common system components.  Course requirements include periodic in-progress reviews, written and oral reports, and completion of the iterative design, build, and test cycle for a functional system.  Factors such as feasibility, reliability, and life cycle costs must be assessed.

This is a course for non-electrical engineering majors that explores both theoretical and practical aspects of designing electronic systems. First, the course investigates conversion between digital and analog signals, an essential operation for almost all battlefield information systems. Next, the course covers the engineering science (tools and techniques) required to analyze and design communication, signal processing, control and power systems. Simultaneously, we introduce simulation as an essential part of the design process. Finally, cadets complete the conceptual phase and either simulation or implementation of an electronic system design that has military relevance.

This course focuses on the design, simulation, building, and testing of a wide variety of application-oriented circuits based upon the bipolar junction transistor (BJT) and operational amplifier (OPAMP). Applications of the BJT include current sources, active loads, differential amplifiers, and power amplifiers. OPAMP applications include active filters, oscillators, and comparators. Themes common to both the BJT and OPAMP include frequency response and feedback. The classroom material is supplemented with three labs, three mini-labs, computer-aided simulations using the Cadence suite of software and a comprehensive design project.

This is an introductory course devoted to the fundamentals of analog and digital communication systems used for the transfer of information electronically from one point to another. The course topics will focus on the various methods by which information can be transferred from point to point using analog as well as digital signaling techniques, and analyzing performance in terms of output signal-to-noise ratio or bit error probabilities. The analytical tools mastered in EE302, EE360 and EE381 will be called upon frequently in this course. Software applications, such as MATLAB and MultiSim, will be used for numerical analysis, simulation, and as a display tool in order to aid the learning process. Hands-on exercises and demonstrations will also be used for waveform generation, modulation, demodulation, and time and frequency domain analysis. This will be accomplished using the LabVolt communications training systems, microprocessor/FPGA boards, oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer.

This course examines the most commonly recognized methods used in the design of telecommunications networks.  Building on the fundamentals of communications theory, the operational characteristics of existing message-, circuit- and packet-switched networks are considered.  The course progresses to problems and practical considerations involved in the optimal design of communications networks.  A firm basis is provided in network topology, traffic representation, and link capacity assignment schemes.  Cost and time delay optimization for centralized and distributed networks are investigated.  Queuing theory is presented with application to buffer modeling, buffer design considerations, and throughput constraints.  Basic network design algorithms, terminal and concentrator connection problems, and flow control schemes are also covered.  The course concludes with the study of random access networks and control protocols.

This course is an introduction to optoelectronic devices and systems.  It begins with a review of the fundamental electromagnetic field theory, quantum mechanics, and solid state electronics that characterize optoelectronic device behavior.  The course then addresses essential concepts from geometrical and physical (wave) optics.  Building upon these fundamental principles, the course addresses the operating principles and design considerations of photoemitters (lasers and LED's), photodetectors, optical waveguides and signal modulators.  Finally, the cadet incorporates the individual devices in the design, building and testing of a fiber optic data link.

The course covers the device physics, operating principles and applications of diodes and field effect transistors (FET).  It begins with a review of the operation of the metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) covered in EE362.  Then MOSFET-based digital circuits are studied.  The course normally provides the opportunity for layout and fabrication of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) gates on an integrated circuit chip.  The chips are experimentally tested prior to the end of the semester.  Emphasis then shifts to the basic properties of crystalline solids, p-n junction diodes and the MOSFET.  Throughout the course, a number of modern electronic devices are introduced including digital memories, charge coupled devices, silicon controlled rectifiers, solar cells, and light emitting diodes. The laboratories are focused on integrated circuit design and layout, device characterization and simulation using computer aided design (CAD) tools.

This course teaches students how to employ microcontrollers in the design of an embedded system.  Cadets first review basic microcontroller organization and system requirements.  The detailed study of common microcontroller peripheral devices follows with emphasis on their application to real-time control design.  Cadets practice top-down design of both hardware and software components of moderately complex digital systems throughout the semester.  Cadets are exposed to addressing, serial and parallel input and output, timing, interrupts, A-to-D and D-to-A conversion, and will develop system software using both assembly and C programming languages.

Course requirements will be tailored to the needs and qualifications of the individual cadet.  The course will normally involve a project requiring research, experimentation, and the submission of a report under the guidance of a departmental advisor.  Alternatively, study may take the form of a tutorial course covering material not available in the regular elective course offerings.

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This course prepares cadets to consider the economic dimension in the evaluation of engineering alternatives; a consideration vital to the Systems Decision Process, engineering management, systems acquisition and many other application areas. While emphasis is on the analytical consideration of money and its impact on the areas above, the course also incorporates professional ethics in the engineering economic analysis process. The course is taught in four lesson blocks. The Time Value of Money (TVM) block -includes the quantitative methods for economic analysis of engineering alternatives by introducing cost concepts, interest concepts, the cash flow diagram and developing interest formulas. The Analysis Methods block develops techniques for project evaluation and comparison and ways to account for risk and uncertainty. The After Tax Cash Flow block incorporates the real-world effect of taxes, depreciation and inflation into the analysis methods. The Capital Budgeting block completes a comprehensive introduction to engineering economy by introducing the concept of economic service life and project financing. A one lesson introduction to personal finance is included to demonstrate how many of the concepts used in the business world can also be applied for personal planning. Course concepts are applied using Excel in both graded and ungraded labs.  Cadets will spend several lessons in a computer lab environment.

Engineering Management Design II is the second course in a two-semester capstone experience for EM majors. EM403 integrates the principles, concepts and models explored in previous core and engineering courses. The course applies the principles of systems design, engineering management, and/or reengineering to a real-world system. Cadets work under the supervision of a faculty mentor to continue work on the same project begun in EM402, culminating the integrative experience in their education.

This course deals with the quantitative aspects of design and analysis of production operations management. Emphasis is on identification, analysis, and solution implementation of production problems using applied quantitative techniques within each of the four phases of the Systems Decision Process (SDP). Practical exercises reinforce the problem-solving techniques necessary for today's successful military and civilian engineering managers and systems engineers. Specific methods and techniques taught and applied are operations strategy, product design and selection, supply chain management, total quality management, forecasting, capacity planning, facility location, facility layout, work system design, inventory management, material requirements planning, and scheduling. This course is required for those pursuing the Engineering Management major, the Systems Engineering major, and the Systems Management major. Cadets will spend two to four lessons in a computer lab environment.

This course aims to develop clear, logical, and grammatically correct expression in written discourse.  Daily writing and revision reinforce instruction in the writing process.  Organization, substance, style, and correctness are major concerns of the course.

This course studies ways in which writers use language imaginatively.  Cadets develop the writing techniques of EN101 in responding to assignments on selected works of literature from diverse authors.

This course refines basic writing skills, develops sophisticated techniques of written expression, and establishes a critical editorial sense with respect to the cadet's own composition and the writing of others.  Exemplary readings give substance to daily writing, while revision and extensive counseling emphasize the requirement for organization, substance, style, and correctness.

This course examines film as the major new art form of the twentieth century. Screenings of important films and readings in film theory introduce cadets to the origins, evolution, and cultural influence of cinema.  Cadets explore connections between film and the other arts as well as the relationship between art and technology.  Topics may include the Hollywood studio system, the transition to sound, world cinema, auteur theory, screenwriting, censorship, and propaganda.

This course introduces cadets to the theory of interpretation and the practice of literary criticism.  Through the study of critics ranging from the ancient to the postmodern, cadets investigate mimetic, pragmatic, expressive, and objective schools.  They also cultivate their own philosophies of interpretation and apply them to primary texts.  Readings may focus on aesthetic, cultural, and ethical dimensions of literature, on the role of the critic, and on the proliferation of competing theories during the latter half of the twentieth century.

This course will examine both traditional and nontraditional writings from the Civil War to the present.  We will examine post-Civil War literature and the myriad, often contradictory desires--economic, aesthetic, sexual, spiritual, and intellectual--to which it gives expression.  The course will provide a framework within which students may examine the literature in an historical context.  As does American Literature I, the course stresses the diversity of experience and poetics that characterizes American literature.  In addition, students will trace the evolution of important literary movements and philosophical influences, as well as the metamorphosis of certain genres over time.

This course blends two areas of study that are often kept separate in university courses on logic: informal logic and formal (or symbolic) logic.  Informal logic's emphasis is on natural language arguments relatively simple in structure, on rules of valid inference as codified in what is called traditional logic, and on the identification of mistakes in reasoning that make arguments logically weak though possibly persuasive (fallacies).  Formal logic builds a symbolic representation of sentences and arguments, describes rigorous tests for determining whether symbolized arguments are valid, and provides the means to assess arguments of far greater complexity than the rules of traditional logic are able to manage.

This course provides cadets an opportunity for reading and analysis in depth of some of the seminal philosophical works in ethics. Taught in seminar format, the course challenges first-class and second-class cadets to take responsibility for discussion and analysis and for drawing connections between ideas as they occur throughout history and across cultures.  The cadets will gain a deeper understanding of the human condition and of the complex world of values.

This course examines primary sources in its quest for an understanding of the many, often bewildering varieties of Eastern thought.  The Analects, the works of Mencius and Chuang Tzu, the Bhagavadgita, Tao Te Ching, and Digha Nikaya, I Ching, Zen writings in Zen Flesh, Zen Bones, The Tale of Genji, Chushingura, Essays in Idleness, The Narrow Road to Oku, and Code of the Samurai-all of those works challenge and enlighten a serious student seeking knowledge about a major part of our planet's population.

Artistic masterpieces proliferated as the west moved into the period now called the Renaissance.  And as exploration then and later encountered other cultures outside Europe, the aesthetic objects of those cultures increased even more the world's inventory of masterpieces.  Studying selected works from that inventory, cadets will gain insight to the artistic process and the astounding cultural education offered by the beautiful creations of a society.

In this course the word novel designates any extended fictional narrative, almost always in prose.  Cadets will explore the novel of kind or time or both, and, in addition to becoming better readers, will work toward understanding the culturally complex world around them.

Mathematics and the sciences (especially the natural sciences) have often been portrayed in the modern era as paradigmatic sources of knowledge.  Nevertheless, one can still pose a number of lively and much-debated questions:  what makes something a “science?”  Is there a single “scientific method” or ideal way of discovering, confirming, or disconfirming scientific truths?  Are there limitations to the knowledge the sciences can provide?  Indeed, do the sciences provide knowledge?  Does science make any presuppositions about the nature of the world or about what exists (ontology)?  What is the nature of mathematics?  Does it apply to a world of ideal objects, to rules for using symbols, or to the physical world?  What kinds of things are numbers?  Readings will include works by Peirce, Frege, the Vienna Circle, and Kuhn, as well as contemporary readings in the philosophy of science and mathematics and in the philosophies of physics, biology, the social sciences, and logic.

This course permits cadets to complete a yearlong project requiring research in depth that culminates in a substantial thesis of high scholarly quality.

This core course provides cadets with a fundamental understanding of scientific principles and processes of earth science, meteorology, climatology, geomorphology and environmental systems, as well as an introduction to cultural geography.  Further, the course furnishes cadets with the technical skills - digital terrain analysis, image interpretation and spectral analysis, remote sensing, global positioning system, geographic information systems cartography - to delineate the geographic distribution of landforms, weather, climate, and culture systems; and evaluate their potential impact on military operations.  Lessons are reinforced by extensive use of in- and out-of-class practical exercises, terrain walks and computer exercises to demonstrate the interrelationship between physical and human systems, and their impact on the environment.  Historical vignettes are employed to demonstrate how the factors of weather, climate, terrain, soils, vegetation and culture are important, cogent and frequently decisive in military operations.

This course is similar to EV300 except that the context of discussion in EV301 is appropriate for cadets who have elected to major in science or engineering.  EV301 provides the cadet with a broad understanding of current global and local environmental issues.  It specifically focuses on natural ecosystems processes, the effects of pollution on human health and how the level of risk associated with this pollution is assessed, the environmental effects of energy use, and air pollution concerns such as global climate change, acid rain, and smog. Discussions of anthropogenic influences are conducted with consideration of social, economic, technological and political impacts. Cadets learn to evaluate literature on environmental issues through readings and interactive debates. A course project applying the scientific method to evaluate a current environmental problem provides an opportunity to tie multiple course topics with an in-depth study of an issue of interest.

This course builds on environmental issues introduced in EV300 and further explorers environmental engineering from a unit process and materials balance approach. Analyzing water (transport, quality, drinking water treatment, and wastewater treatment); air (transport, quality, and pollutant minimization); and pollutant management (solid and hazardous wastes), the cadet is exposed to the breadth of the environmental discipline. A laboratory experience is integral to the course. In the laboratory, physical, chemical, and biological quality are discussed and measured. An introductory environmental engineering design project on river water quality is developed within the semester.

This course provides the geographic foundation for study in interdisciplinary and management academic areas.  Contemporary regions of the world political map serve as the framework within which geographic concepts and analytical techniques are applied.  Each cadet will develop an awareness of the diversity and distribution of people on the earth, human organization and exploitation of territory, and interactions among culture groups.  Particular emphasis is placed on social institutions, their impact on economic development, and the subsequent identification and analysis of developed, emerging, and underdeveloped states.

The course studies the physical and cultural environment of Asia with emphasis on those geographic elements related to the region's progress, developing nations, and emerging world and regional powers.  Topics covered include a consideration of the physical and resource base, environmental and cultural factors, spatial organization of agricultural and industrial economies, population patterns and problems, and examination of the realm's several major subregions.

The course examines Middle Eastern and African landscapes to include expressions of their dominant physical and cultural forms.  The variety of Middle Eastern and African peoples are studied in a geographic context--tracing their origins, dispersals, spatial organization, the intrusion of alien cultures and the diversity of human use and resource exploitation of the land.  Among issues examined are the distribution and strategic significance of critical mineral and energy resources, population and food disparities, nation-building programs and prospects, and regional development plans.  The course concludes with study of the changing internal geographic patterns, extraregional spatial relationships, and geostrategic implications of East-West competition in these unstable regional environments.

Remote Sensing is learning about something without touching it--the most obvious example being the use of satellites to study the Earth.  EV377, a techniques course applicable to both the humanities and engineering, studies how and what types of information can be carried by the electromagnetic spectrum.  Students enjoy a wide range of practical exercises which introduce them to several remote sensing systems to include conventional and color infrared photography, multispectral scanners, satellite imagery, thermal infrared, and radar.  The capstone exercise offers each student the opportunity to perform real-time automated image classification using satellite data on his/her own micro-computer.  The course focus is on applying remotely sensed data to solve current problems.

Photogrammetry, the art and science of making accurate measurements on photographs, is an important and fundamental discipline concerned with civilian and military mapping.  Students, applying simple geometric principles to the photograph, determine object identity, size, spatial relationship, and position.  An abundance of practical exercises, involving the use of sophisticated equipment, provide the opportunity to apply the fundamentals while arriving at solutions to real-world problems.  An interesting field trip to a local mapping organization vividly displays how all these techniques may be blended to produce maps in the commercial business world.

This course introduces cadets to the study of environmental engineering from a unit process and a materials balance approach.  The focus is design-oriented problem solving to protect human health and the health of ecosystems using fundamental physical, chemical, and biological processes.  The concept and calculation of risk is introduced as a key factor in environmental decision-making.  Through the study of contaminant removal from water and air to integrated management techniques for solid/hazardous wastes and ionizing radiation, the cadet is exposed to the breadth of the discipline.  In the laboratory, the science behind physical, chemical, and biological processes are applied to the engineering discipline.  A military oriented design problem allows application of engineered solutions to topical water and air quality issues.

The course examines European cultural landscapes, focusing on the environmental and cultural diversity exhibited among the states of modern Europe.  Nationalism and the territorial imperative, long recognized as major forces in Europe, are studied from a geographic perspective to include patterns and processes of both regional continuity and change.  Emphasis is given to the rapidly developing urbanization and mutual interdependence among countries of Western Europe.  West and East European agricultural/industrial resource bases and developmental strategies are compared and contrasted.  Specific topics are tailored to current issues and include regional conflict, economic development and trade, and problems of energy and the environment.  This course concludes with a study of contemporary European extraregional spatial relationships with other major world culture regions.

This course introduces meteorological processes, systems, and patterns with emphasis on spatial distributions.  The course begins with a comprehensive look at the structure of the atmosphere to include the energy budget, heat transfer mechanisms, as well as an examination of daily and seasonal patterns of temperature.  A thorough look at atmospheric moisture and stability precedes a study of cloud and precipitation processes followed by a study of the atmosphere in motion, namely air pressure, governing forces, winds, small and local-scale wind systems and the general circulation of the planet.  Specific phenomena are then examined, including mid-latitude cyclones, thunderstorms/lightning, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, air pollution, and a brief look at climate and climate change.  The end of the course focuses on the art and science of weather forecasting and its applicability to military operations.  In-class labs.

This course primarily emphasizes learning to identify minerals and rocks and then applying this knowledge to analyze the significant geologic processes that act on and within the earth. These processes include plate tectonics, rock mechanics, geologic mapping, ground and surface water, and elements of mining and petroleum engineering. Field trips are conducted to illustrate how local geology has influenced development and construction in the Hudson Valley. The course is capstoned by an open-ended engineering problem which requires the creative application of geology to design a practical solution to a stated need. Cadets use a geologic exploration simulation to convert given resources optimally including safety and cost factors.

This course studies the processes that create landforms on the surface of the earth and their regional and global distributions.  The course focuses on processes and their inter-relationships with geologic structure, soils and climate.  Processes emphasized include glaciers, streams, downslope motion caused by gravity, groundwater, coastlines, and eolian landscapes.  Each student prepares a final report synthesizing these processes and how they relate to real-world applications.

This course examines the location, function, structure, growth and interaction of urban areas.  Spatial techniques are used to explore the internal attributes of cities, as well as their connectivity to other places. While the primary focus is on urbanization in the United States, primate cities abroad are often used for comparative purposes.  Emphasis is placed on contemporary urban problems, particularly environmental issues and social disparities.

This course focuses on natural phenomena that pose hazards to people. The cause, nature, and occurrence frequency of natural hazards such as flooding, earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanic activity will be examined. Emphasis will also be placed on how people perceive and respond to these hazards. Land use policies and practices in these hazard areas will also receive attention. Students participate in map based laboratory exercises and have the opportunity to write a short paper advising a government official how to mitigate local geohazards.

This course will examine biology from a practical environmental engineering and environmental science perspective.  The foci of the course are applied public health, microbiology and microbial energetics.  Specific topics include the biological health issues associated with drinking water, microbial aspects of industrial and domestic waste treatment and protection or restoration of natural water bodies from environmental contaminants.  Students are also introduced to medical geography and the spatial biological health issues associated with a deployment.  Laboratory exercises are used to introduce the student to water quality analyses and practices commonly used in the fields of environmental engineering and the environmental sciences.

This course employs a design approach to air pollution control. It begins by defining air pollution problems, to include pollutant types, sources, legislation, and effects on both local and global scales. The course then examines the design of various means of controlling particulate and gaseous air pollution from both mobile and stationary sources.  Finally, students study the link between meteorology and air pollution, as well as pollutant dispersion modeling in the atmosphere.  The culminating course project involves a numerical approach to dispersion modeling that incorporates modeling and solution optimization.

Geographic information systems are hardware/software systems that permit the input, storage, retrieval, manipulation, analysis, and display of geocoded data.  Used by environmentalists, engineers, land-use planners, architects, managers of large land holdings, and the military, these highly-intricate "decision support" systems assist managers in answering important "what if" questions.  Using digitizers and microcomputers students will build a geocoded database and solve "real-world" problems.

This seminar will meet once each week and will include all first class cadets majoring in environmental engineering. The seminar topics will address a variety of fundamental engineering science, design, and professional practice topics including engineering ethics, economics, and licensing. Periodically, guest lecturers from the military, industrial, and academic communities will provide their prospective on these topics.

This course takes a process approach to environmental engineering using engineering science and design of drinking water treatment systems as the primary foci. Building upon concepts gained in environmental chemistry, cadets study physical and chemical processes used in environmental engineering. Discussion includes the theories behind these processes and the design procedures involved in their application. Cadets develop comprehensive concept design of drinking water treatment processes. While the focus of the course is drinking water treatment, the processes developed are also applicable to wastewater treatment, groundwater remediation, air pollution control, and the treatment of solid and hazardous wastes.

This course is the third in a three-course sequence and is concerned with the balance of engineered solutions with economic, socio-cultural, political, and ecological considerations evaluated during a decision-making process. Using management of water resources as a teaching model, the realities of decision-making and policy development for all areas of engineering, and particularly environmental engineering, are examined. The course begins with instruction on the tools available to water resource managers, to include both structural (engineered) and non-structural approaches to solve water resource problems. Elements of engineering design and the design process are introduced as well as methods of conducting tradeoff analyses. The course makes use of case studies of current water resource projects and includes a term project. Visiting speakers are employed to present views of government and concerned public interest groups.

This course examines advanced remote sensing theory and digital image processing techniques suitable for the processing of remotely sensed data.  Emphasis is on the processing and analysis of state-of-the-art high spatial and spectral resolution data gathered by airborne and satellite sensors.  Topics covered include geometric and radiometric image rectification, registration and resampling techniques, image enhancements, data merging, image segmentation, and automated feature extraction.  A wide range of practical exercises and in-class laboratory assignments provides hands-on experience with a variety of remotely sensed imagery ranging from multi-spectral to hyper-spectral data.  The course culminates with a capstone term project that allows cadets to apply digital image processing skills to a scientific problem.

This course is designed to teach the most current state of geospatial operations in the military.  It is built to provide the student an improved understanding of the cornerstone to the digital force - the "common operational picture" or COP.  This course is divided into five major blocks of instruction: (1) a linked discussion of geospatial operations' development, organizations and data systems; (2) the geographic information system (GIS) as a military tool - system input, management, data analysis and production outputs; (3) Army geospatial operations in the garrison environment; (4) Army geospatial operations in combat environments; and (5) geospatial operations for joint/coalition forces.  The course includes several relevant practical exercises and laboratories, a field trip, guest lectures and one panel discussion.  Due to the currency of the material discussed a secret security clearance is required for all participants.

History is replete with examples of the impact of terrain, weather and climate on military operations at all scales.  National strategies are influenced heavily by geographic realities of relative location, spatial interaction, population dynamics and resource distribution.  This course emphasizes the development of a geographic method for systematic analysis of the battlefield that is appropriate for platoon leader and corps commander alike.  Students evaluate the elements of national power and examine their geostrategic influences, past and present.  The role of the environment in shaping today’s Army and its missions is discussed.  Jungle, cold region, alpine, riverine, desert, temperate and urban operational environments are examined for their effect on military planning and execution.  Finally, cadets review case studies of the impact of these diverse environments on military operations at the tactical level.

This course explores an advanced topic in Human and Regional Geography, Environmental Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Geospatial Information Science.  Specific subject matter will vary with the expertise of the visiting professor or senior faculty member conducting the course.

This interdisciplinary seminar uses Environmental Security in a case study approach to study environmental issues potentially affecting U.S. National Security. Cadets will explore environmental security topics such as water, natural resource shortages, energy use and dependency, global climate change using an interdisciplinary approach from social, political, economic, and scientific-technological perspectives. The course culminates on a student team analysis of a developing country in terms of environmental security issues and the related US national security interests.  The final project includes a formal brief and written paper.

This course examines the treatment, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes.  Both regulatory requirements and evolving technology associated with solving modern solid waste disposal problems are discussed.  Processes for the investigation and remediation of contaminated waste sites are presented, along with design methodologies for solid and hazardous waste disposal systems.  The course culminates in the application of hazardous waste engineering to the cleanup of a contaminated hazardous disposal site.

The course is an individually supervised research and study program designed to provide cadets with the opportunity to pursue advanced topics within their discipline.  The cadet prepares a research and study proposal setting forth the objectives, scope, and anticipated accomplishments of his/her efforts for the semester.  If required for a specific degree, the proposal will include a justification for engineering science or design credit.  Once approved, the proposal serves as a basis for the cadet's research and study program.  Progress in research reports and observations by the faculty advisor form the basis for grades.  The program for each cadet will culminate in one of two outcomes: 1) a discipline-appropriate written product (e.g., senior thesis or design project) with oral defense; or 2) enrollment in EV489B for the completion of the research and study program during the second academic term.  Lessons and labs are established by consultation between the cadet and faculty advisor.

The course is an individually supervised research and study program designed to provide cadets with the opportunity to pursue advanced topics within their discipline. The cadet uses a research and study proposal setting forth the objectives, scope, and anticipated accomplishments of his/her efforts for the semester. If required for a specific degree, the proposal will include a justification for engineering science or design credit. The proposal serves as a basis for the cadet's research and study program. Progress in research reports and observations by the faculty advisor form the basis for grades. The program for each cadet will culminate in a discipline-appropriate written product (e.g., senior thesis or design project) with oral defense. Lessons and labs are established by consultation between the cadet and faculty advisor.

This is the final design course for the major in environmental engineering.  It exposes cadets to the complete design experience including project management, work scheduling, and development of plans and specifications.  The course centers on a senior design project that requires the employment of concepts in engineering design to produce a 35% product for an actual customer.  Working in teams, cadets examine projects through the feasibility and concept design phases to evolve and develop concepts that are not only technically feasible, but economically, socially, and politically acceptable.  The evaluation of alternatives employs trade-off analysis and the use of multi-attribute decision models.  The final product includes a formal oral briefing and a written feasibility study.  In addition to project management, course lectures cover engineering ethics, engineering economics, and topical coverage of fundamental engineering topics relevant to the problems under study.  The course concludes with a field data, collection exercise where cadets develop collection protocols and logistical requirements and then execute the data collection plan and results analysis.

These courses treat the history of the United States (in an international context) from the nation's colonial origins to the present.  Both surveys explore the American experience by investigating such diverse topics as economic, political, and social evolution, foreign relations developments, the rise of sectionalism, cultural and intellectual growth, group interactions, and the relation between war and society.  The courses also introduce methods of historical research and analysis, and seek to develop the cadet's facility for critical thinking and lucid writing, and for participating effectively in oral discussion.

These courses treat the history of the United States (in an international context) from the nation's colonial origins to the present.  Both surveys explore the American experience by investigating such diverse topics as economic, political, and social evolution, foreign relations developments, the rise of sectionalism, cultural and intellectual growth, group interactions, and the relation between war and society.  The courses also introduce methods of historical research and analysis, and seek to develop the cadet's facility for critical thinking and lucid writing, and for participating effectively in oral discussion.

HI 107 is the first half of a two-semester sequence intended to build for cadets a historical foundation before they conduct an in-depth survey of another civilization in HI 108.  This course traces the human experience from ancient times until 1914. Beginning with an examination of the origins of Western Civilization in the Middle East, HI 107 then explores the development of Western Civilization through the classical, medieval, early modern, and modern periods, ending with an examination of the causes leading to the First World War. The roots and formative events of the West are examined in depth to provide a cultural, social, economic, political, and military framework for the understanding of Western Civilization.  This course also develops methods of historical research and analysis.  It seeks to develop the cadet's facility for critical thinking, lucid writing, and effective participation in classroom discussion.

HI108, in the first block, completes the study of the development of Western Civilization begun in HI107, starting from World War I and continuing to the present day. The remaining two blocks focus on a detailed study of the development and critical events in the history of one of five regions: Africa , East Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, or Russia. The dual focus (Western Civilization and one other region) enables cadets to develop a deeper understanding of a different culture and unfamiliar ideas and concepts. The course also develops methods of historical research and analysis, and seeks to develop the cadet's facility for critical thinking, lucid writing, and effective participation in classroom discussion.

These courses encompass the same chronological period and thematic coverage as HI103-104, but they do so through monographic and periodical literature and greater emphasis on classroom discussion.  These courses assume some familiarity with American history and consequently place special emphasis on historical analysis and criticism.  Moreover, students acquire a broader understanding of American history and the historian's methods.

These courses encompass the same chronological period and thematic coverage as HI107-108, but they place a greater emphasis on classroom discussion and historical analysis and criticism.  Consequently, the student acquires a broader and deeper appreciation of the historian's craft and of essential issues in world history.

This two-term, upperclass core course traces the evolution of the art of war from the ancients through the napoleonic era to the American civil war and the wars of the twentieth century.  Emphasis is placed on the changing nature of warfare as nations adjust to social, political, economic and technological developments.  Analysis focuses on causation, the interrelationship of events as warfare evolved over the ages, operational and logistical aspects of military history, and the role of society in warfare.

This two-term, upperclass core course traces the evolution of the art of war from the ancients through the Napoleonic era to the American civil war and the wars of the twentieth century.  Emphasis is placed on the changing nature of warfare as nations adjust to social, political, economic and technological developments.  Analysis focuses on causation, the interrelationship of events as warfare evolved over the ages, operational and logistical aspects of military history, and the role of society in warfare.

This course examines the theory and practice of warfare in Europe during the Age of Revolutions, roughly considered to be 1750 to 1814.  Political revolutions such as the American and French Revolutions, along with other revolutions such as the Agricultural and the Industrial, and the intellectual ferment spawned by the Age of Enlightenment, all resulted in significant changes in the conduct of warfare.  This course will examine those events, with particular focus on their relevance to the art of warfare.  Themes include changes in military organization, doctrine, technology, and the accompanying social, political, and economic factors that influenced the armies of the day.  The course will also cover the wars and campaigns that took place during this timeframe, including the American and French Revolutions and the wars of Napoleon.

This course examines the international, political, social, cultural, and economic origins and development of colonial North America prior to the War for Independence, with attention to French and Spanish as well as British colonies. It explores the development of American identities and the significance of colonization and intercultural encounters for all the peoples, Native and European, of North America.

This course concentrates on the on the 'age of exploration' and its impact on the Early Modern World, 1453-1715.  It provides students interested in the history of Early Modern Europe, the Atlantic world, the history of Africa and colonial Latin America a general understanding of the ideologies and institutions that enabled Europe to colonize parts of Africa and the Americas during this important period in world history.  Specific topics include: medieval precedents of early modern imperialism; theories of monarchy and empire; ideologies of conquest and colonization; the continuity of Native cultures and beliefs; the relevance of race and slavery in understanding European influence in Africa and the Americas; and the creation of an Atlantic economy.

This course is a survey of the German lands from the dawn of the modern era through contemporary times.  The course will combine social, political, economic, and cultural history in examining crucial themes and developments related to the German-speaking regions.  Cadets will consider German nation and state formation; social, demographic, and economic transformation; imperialism, war and ideological change; the transformation of male and female roles; and trends in high and popular culture.  The course will include a significant segment on twentieth-century Germany and the role the German state played in determining the course of world history, whether as the Nazi state that unleashed the Holocaust or as the West German Cold War bulwark.  German history has much to teach us, and has led to enormous debates about the nature of the modern era.

This course enables cadets to explore the social, political, economic, religious, and cultural history of modern South Asia.  The course will examine the foundation of Indian religious and cultural traditions, and the related social, political, and economic developments in early India.  It then examines the late Mughal Empire, the domination of India by the British, the struggles for independence, and the partition of South Asia into India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh in the contemporary era.

HI351-352 parallels HI301-302.  However, in addition to accelerated study of HI301-302 material, the cadet will study selected periods in greater depth and breadth.  This course offers the cadet a more profound understanding of men and women as warriors and of the evolution of the art of war than would otherwise be available.

This course is an introduction to European history from 1789 to the present. The course considers how and why Europe -- a small, relatively poor, and politically fragmented place -- became the engine of globalization and an important civilization in its own right.  Our approach is broadly cultural, using politics, economics, society, religion, and other arenas to understand the events and people of Medern Western Europe.  Chief topics: French Revolution, liberalism and the industrial revolution, socialism and the rise of labor, modern colonialism, world wars, communism and capitalism, decolonization, Cold War, and the European Union.

This course focuses on warfare from the dawn of recorded history through the fourteenth century.  Thus, it will provide cadets with opportunities to study the campaigns of Alexander, the military methods of the Romans, the military aspects of feudalism, the Scottish war of independence, and other topics which are not covered in the core military courses.  Although the course includes in-depth analyses of certain battles and campaigns, it places more emphasis on "war and society" issues such as the relationship between military participation and social standing in human societies, the connections between armies and governments, and the impact of economic, technological and social change on military structures.  Also, HI370 will shift some emphasis away from the operational level of war to the analysis of the strategic and tactical levels of war, and away from use of secondary sources to use of primary materials.

Along with great commanders in history, there have been men who theorized about the nature and conduct of war, the relationship between politics and strategy, and the impact of warfare upon society.  The course examines the contributions of selected theorists (Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, Jomini, Mahan, Fuller, Liddell Hart, Brodie, etc.).  The student reads the theorists' major writings, analyzes their principal ideas, and studies their influence on military affairs.  This will help the student reach his or her own conclusions about fundamental questions concerning the conduct and fundamental nature of war, such as the relative strength of offense vs. defense, or of material vs. morale factors.

This course examines the social, political, and economic origins and consequences of the American Revolution through the adoption of the Constitution. It explores the development of an American identity and the meaning of the Revolution for all Americans, to include women, African Americans, and the poor.

This course focuses on the causes and consequences of the American Civil War. Cadets will analyze the road to war, the war itself, and Reconstruction to place the entire period in its broader historical context.  The course covers the ante-bellum South and North, focusing on the peculiar effect of slavery on society.  Cadets will examine the home fronts to see the populace's reaction to war as both the Union and the Confederacy engage in conflict.  In approaching Reconstruction, students will focus on the political, economic, and racial policies that were implemented to rebuild the nation.

This course is taught by a senior member in the Department of History in a field of that historian's expertise. The course offers students the opportunity to study under the guidance of a historian in topics not normally offered by the Department of History.

This is an elective course focusing on the history and development of science and technology.  Specifically, cadets will study how science and technology have interacted with cultural, social, political, and military institutions.  This course will examine two episodes considered crucial in the making of the modern world: the Scientific Revolution of the seventeenth century, which established the most important features of present-day science (experiments, laboratories, and mathematical and mechanistic ways of explanation), and the Industrial Revolution of the late-eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, which created modern industrial society (labor relations, consumer products, classes, politics etc.).  Cadets will evaluate the dangers of determinism, both in scientific and technical fields, as they analyze the military-industrial-scientific complex of the late twentieth-century.  The final lessons will require cadets to combine the knowledge acquired during this and other courses to assess some of the present and future scientific and technical challenges the U.S. Army and other American institutions face.

The colloquium employs seminar discussions of important books and scholarly articles to enhance understanding of major historical issues.  Subcourses are designed to provide in-depth study of various topics in American, European, military, and international and strategic history.  Cadets select a subcourse topic as the basis for their reading program after consultation with their faculty advisor or departmental counselor.  Subcourse topics may vary each year in accordance with student interest and faculty expertise.  The colloquium satisfies the 400-level course requirement for the history fields of study.  Cadets who major in history should complete a colloquium that will support their subsequent enrollment in HI499, Senior Thesis in History.

Colloquium in history

The course provides cadets selecting the major in history with an opportunity to enhance their skills in historical research and analysis.  For this reason the course serves as excellent preparation for graduate study in history and related disciplines.  Based upon their background and research interests cadets are organized into small thesis-writing seminars.  Under the supervision of a seminar advisor, each cadet defines a topic, develops a research plan, accomplishes research, and drafts a thesis.  The seminar meets occasionally to discuss issues in historiography and methodology, review progress in research, and critique draft papers.  At the end of the semester cadets present their findings and defend their theses before a committee of faculty and fellow students.

Building on the foundations of algorithm implementation, data representation, web development, and basic networking, this course focuses on the principles of constructing a modern distributed application. Cadets study the principles, construction, and interaction of user interface, network, web server, and database components to produce an effective distributed application. Cadets will learn new tools and skills working as a team to analyze, design, and implement a system that solves a given problem.

Designed to meet the needs of the core curriculum, this fundamental course provides an introduction to the principles behind the use, function, and operation of digital computers and information technology.  The course presents program design and construction techniques in moderate detail, with consideration given to principles of software engineering.  Cadets will use a PC-based, integrated program development environment and sophisticated application software.  Problem solving using the computer as a tool is a central theme throughout the course as cadets will employ a design methodology to solve problems efficiently and logically.  Emphasis is placed on learning how to learn and individual discovery.  Cadets are introduced to the internet, the use of the World Wide Web, other information technology tools, and information security.

Provides a more advanced study of computers, information technology and programming for cadets who have demonstrated ability beyond the level of the standard course.  The course studies advanced microcomputer technology and advanced programming techniques.  All graded material is identical to that in IT105.

This course builds on the foundations of Information Technology (IT) acquired during the first two years of cadet experiences.  It covers problem solving utilizing the digitization process, networking, databases, information systems, information assurance, and the evolving legal and ethical framework surrounding use of IT.  Students study several aspects of military and commercial IT infrastructures, as well as the IT concepts and techniques that will facilitate their success as a military officer and inspire life-long learning in the IT domain.  Concepts are reinforced through numerous in-class exercises and labs as well as team projects.

Provides a more in-depth study of information technology for cadets who have demonstrated ability beyond the level of IT305.  The course covers material presented in IT305 at an accelerated pace to provide cadets additional opportunities for application and hands-on experience with it principles and concepts.

Cadets learn the technical management principles needed to configure, secure and operate networked computer systems that will be usable in the Army enterprise.  The course will integrate fundamental knowledge of network functionality and the architecture of networked computers by teaching cadets the concepts required to configure, install, and maintain a network of computers.  Cadets will learn how to provide the robustness, reliability, performance, and security expected of modern networked computer systems across large enterprises.

This course provides a practical introduction to user interface development and usability engineering of interactive applications.  The disciplines of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Software Engineering guide these endeavors, but our focus here is more applied than theoretical.  Major emphasis is on the principles and techniques for human-centered design and implementation of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) within a software development lifecycle.  Cadets will extend their knowledge of programming in a high-level language by learning how to use an interface builder to create a fully functional GUI.  Cadets will learn and practice human-centered problem analysis techniques and usability testing methodologies to ensure that their interfaces are usable.  A hypothetico-deducto approach to design is emphasized throughout their development efforts.  Fundamentals taught in this course will prepare cadets for more advanced software development, development of physical devices, or a deeper theoretical look at HCI topics.

This seminar will meet once each week and will include all First Class cadets majoring in information technology.  This course addresses professional practice topics such as the moral, legal, and ethical implications of the discipline and their usage. Topics also address Army and DOD initiatives, as well as new developments in the discipline.

This course is the second in the senior-level integrative capstone experience.. Cadets examine in detail the principles and issues involved in the integration of a significant information system. Cadet design teams, under the guidance of course instructors and in interdisciplinary groups, work on client-focused system integration project that includes the social, political, economic and ethical dimensions.

This elective will be tailored to the specific project and to qualifications of the cadet. The research, study program, or special project will be proposed by the cadet or selected from those proposed by the department. The cadet will formalize a proposal, develop a viable research plan, and conduct project design under the guidance and supervision of a faculty advisor. The Head of the Department will approve cadet projects. Lessons and labs established through consultation between cadet and advisor.

This course is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of the biomechanical analysis of movement.  You will study human motion through the examination of forces acting on the body and the effects produced by these forces.  Applications in exercise, sport, rehabilitation, and occupational settings will be explored.

This course is designed to provide a broad foundation and understanding of the metabolic aspects of human performance.  A variety of topics will be discussed to assist the cadetsý understanding of the systematic nature of exercise metabolism.  Additional several peer-reviewed journals will be utilized to expose students to applied research and assist with the understanding of exercise metabolism.

This course is designed to apply the scientific theories behind exercise prescription.  A variety of topics are discussed to assist the students understand the wide variety of exercise prescriptions possible.  Following a comprehensive review of the literature, students will embark in a team building format to design and monitor a comprehensive exercise prescription of the group's choice.  Specific laboratory assessments and equipment will be utilized to assist in the understanding and data collection.  Peer-reviewed journals and training manuals will be utilized to expose students to the myriad of exercise prescription programs.

This integrative experience course was designed to provide cadets with advanced content knowledge in human adaptation to exercise and to serve as the USMA Integrative Experience.  KN480 will address the overarching academic program goal: "to anticipate and respond effectively to the uncertainties of a changing technological, social, political, and economic world."

This course provides in-depth study of a special topic in exercise and sport sciences not offered elsewhere in the USMA curriculum. Course content will be based on the special expertise of the Visiting Professor, Rotating PhD, or a senior DPE faculty member.

This elective course provides an opportunity for a cadet to conduct an in-depth research project, study program, or special project in exercise and sport science.  The cadet will formalize a proposal, develop a viable research plan, and conduct the project under the guidance and supervision of a faculty advisor.  The Director - Center for Physical Development Excellence will approve all individual research projects. The course will require a commitment of approximately 40 hours.

This elective course provides an opportunity for a cadet to conduct an in-depth research project, study program, or special project in exercise and sport science.  The cadet will formalize a proposal, develop a viable research plan, and conduct the project under the guidance and supervision of a faculty advisor.  The Director - Center for Physical Development Excellence will approve all individual research projects. The course will require a commitment of approximately 80 hours.

This elective course provides an opportunity for a cadet to conduct an in-depth research project, study program, or special project in exercise and sport science.  The cadet will formalize a proposal, develop a viable research plan, and conduct the project under the guidance and supervision of a faculty advisor.  The Director - Center for Physical Development Excellence will approve all individual research projects. The course will require a commitment of approximately 120 hours.

This course provides Kinesiology majors with an opportunity to enhance their skills in clinical research and analysis.  Under the supervision of a thesis advisor, cadets will implement the research proposal developed in KN494.  Cadets will meet regularly as a group with their seminar advisors to discuss issues in design, methodology, and data analysis.  At the end of the semester cadets will present their findings and defend their theses before a committee of faculty and fellow students.

Continuation of LA203.

Continuation of LA361.

This course introduces the dialect of a particular Arab country.  Oral proficiency gained in this course is complementary to previously learned modern standard Arabic.  The course may be taken twice for credit if two different dialects are offered.  Consult department counselor.

Cadets gain an understanding of the profession of arms in the Arabic-speaking world through lectures and selected reading materials (e.g. journal articles, Internet media, training manuals, biographies, and historical documents).  Course content may encompass the mission and role, training, operations, tactics, and organization of the armed forces.  Oral proficiency is enhanced through in-class discussion as well as role-plays and simulations focusing on scenarios likely to be encountered while an officer is deployed in an Arabic-speaking region.  Media complement instruction.  Graded work may include briefings, role-plays, and simulation.  The course is conducted in Arabic.

Continuation of LA483.

In this course cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of the target society.  Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and analyzed.  At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater proficiency in the target language.  Video and film presentations supplement readings, where possible.  Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper.  A majority of the work is done in the target language.

Continuation of LC203.

Continuation of LC361.

Cadets gain an understanding of the profession of arms in the Chinese-speaking world through lectures and selected reading materials (e.g. journal articles, Internet media, training manuals, biographies, and historical documents).  Course content may encompass the mission and role, training, operations, tactics, and organization of the armed forces.  Oral proficiency is enhanced through in-class discussion as well as role-plays and simulations focusing on scenarios likely to be encountered while an officer is deployed in a Chinese-speaking region.  Media complement instruction.  Graded work may include briefings, role-plays, and simulation.  The course is conducted in Chinese.

Continuation of LC483.

In this course cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of the target society.  Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and analyzed.  At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater proficiency in the target language.  Video and film presentations supplement readings, where possible.  Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper.  A majority of the work is done in the target language.

This course seeks to solidify language proficiency of non-native English speakers within the cognitively rigorous demands of a military-academic environment.  While essentially a writing course, significant rhetorical, oratorical, and analytical skills are developed through extensive reading and systematic analysis of culturally relevant texts to guide cadets past surface impressions of American culture into successive layers of complexity. Concurrently, research and documentation skills are stressed to develop positive control over linguistic and professional conventions expected of cadets in subsequent core English requirements.

Continuation of LF203.

Continuation of LF361.

Cadets gain an understanding of the profession of arms in the French-speaking world through lectures and selected reading materials (e.g. journal articles, Internet media, training manuals, biographies, and historical documents).  Course content may encompass the mission and role, training, operations, tactics, and organization of the armed forces.  Oral proficiency is enhanced through in-class discussion as well as role-plays and simulations focusing on scenarios likely to be encountered while an officer is deployed in a French-speaking region.  Media complement instruction.  Graded work may include briefings, role-plays, and simulation.  The course is conducted in French.

This course constitutes an integrated study of the culture, history, and geography of France since the end of World War II.   Readings, lectures, discussions, and audio-visual materials encompass this civilization's representative artistic and intellectual accomplishments, its present-day political institutions, economy, and popular culture.  In addition, the course focuses on the values and attitudes, the customs and traditions, and the social structures of France.  At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater language proficiency.  Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper.  A majority of the work is done in French.

This course is a survey of French literature of the 19th and 20th centuries.  Cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of French society.  Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and analyzed.  At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater language proficiency.  Video and film presentations supplement readings, where possible.  Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper.  A majority of the work is done in French.

Continuation of LG203.

Continuation of LG361.

Cadets gain an understanding of the profession of arms in the German-speaking world through lectures and selected reading materials (e.g. journal articles, Internet media, training manuals, biographies, and historical documents).  Course content may encompass the mission and role, training, operations, tactics, and organization of the armed forces.  Oral proficiency is enhanced through in-class discussion as well as role-plays and simulations focusing on scenarios likely to be encountered while an officer is deployed in a German-speaking region.  Media complement instruction.  Graded work may include briefings, role-plays, and simulation.  The course is conducted in German.

This course constitutes an integrated study of the culture, history, and geography of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland since the end of World War II.   Readings, lectures, discussions, and audio-visual materials encompass this civilization's representative artistic and intellectual accomplishments, its present-day political institutions, economy, and popular culture.  In addition, the course focuses on the values and attitudes, the customs and traditions, and the social structures of the people of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.  At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater language proficiency.  Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper.  A majority of the work is done in German.

This course is a survey of German literature from the Enlightenment to the early 19th century.  Cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of German society.  Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and analyzed.  At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater language proficiency.  Video and film presentations supplement readings, where possible.  Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper.  A majority of the work is done in German.

Cadets develop competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative German literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of German society.  Selected examples of various literary genres that focus on the experiences of the two World Wars, a divided nation, and reunification are read, discussed, and analyzed.  At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater language proficiency.  Video and film presentations supplement readings, where possible.  Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper.  A majority of the work is done in German.

Cadets learn that human language is a rule-based and universal system.  They examine languages like those taught at USMA from the perspective of linguists, teachers and Army officers.  Topics include the origin of and the basis for language, the nature of grammar, language sounds, the phenomenon of meaning, and how language attains communication.  Knowledge gained is frequently interdisciplinary and relevant to courses offered at USMA in psychology, communication, English and foreign or second languages.  Graded work may include giving oral presentations and completing a term project or paper.

This course aims to develop entry-level oral proficiency in Hebrew (approx. 800 words), the ability to read printed Hebrew for all vocabulary covered, and the ability to write simple sentences in Hebrew.  Most of the course work will be oral.

LN487 and LN488 are essentially honors or tutorial courses available only to exceptionally motivated and qualified cadets who have exhausted all other language-specific courses and who wish to pursue a special field of interest in language, linguistics or a language-related field.  The minimum completion requirement is a term paper, based on individual research of a length and on a topic upon which instructor and cadet have agreed.

In this capstone course concentrators integrate their knowledge of language and culture with other aspects of the curriculum.  They attend lectures, participate in seminar discussions and complete a project of international import.  Cadets develop a regionally focused topic, complete research and present findings for possible application at the joint command level.  They make use of their acquired language skills while completing a course that is interdisciplinary in nature and meets academic program goals.

Cadets attend a military academy or an undergraduate institution abroad and enroll in courses that enhance their language proficiency and cultural literacy.  Courses may focus on language acquisition, literature, military science, history or the social sciences.  If appropriate, cadets participate in military development activities.  They attend lectures and seminars and complete all course requirements.  The course grade becomes part of their Academic Summary.

Cadets attend a military academy or an undergraduate institution abroad and enroll in courses that enhance their language proficiency and cultural literacy. Courses may focus on language acquisition, literature, military science, history or the social sciences. If appropriate, cadets participate in military development activities. They attend lectures and seminars and complete all course requirements. The course grade becomes part of their Academic Summary.

Cadets attend a military academy or an undergraduate institution abroad and enroll in courses that enhance their language proficiency and cultural literacy. Courses may focus on language acquisition, literature, military science, history or the social sciences. If appropriate, cadets participate in military development activities. They attend lectures and seminars and complete all course requirements. The course grade becomes part of their Academic Summary.

Cadets attend a military academy or an undergraduate institution abroad and enroll in courses that enhance their language proficiency and cultural literacy.  Courses may focus on language acquisition, literature, military science, history or the social sciences.  If appropriate, cadets participate in military development activities.  They attend lectures and seminars and complete all course requirements.  The course grade becomes part of their Academic Summary.

Cadets attend a military academy or an undergraduate institution abroad and enroll in courses that enhance their language proficiency and cultural literacy. Courses may focus on language acquisition, literature, military science, history or the social sciences. If appropriate, cadets participate in military development activities. They attend lectures and seminars and complete all course requirements. The course grade becomes part of their Academic Summary.

Continuation of LP203.

Continuation of LP361.

Cadets gain an understanding of the profession of arms in the Portuguese-speaking world through lectures and selected reading materials (e.g. journal articles, Internet media, training manuals, biographies, and historical documents).  Course content may encompass the mission and role, training, operations, tactics, and organization of the armed forces.  Oral proficiency is enhanced through in-class discussion as well as role-plays and simulations focusing on scenarios likely to be encountered while an officer is deployed in a Portuguese-speaking region.  Media complement instruction.  Graded work may include briefings, role-plays, and simulation.  The course is conducted in Portuguese.

This course constitutes an integrated study of the culture, history, and geography of the Portuguese-speaking world.  Readings, lectures, discussions, and audio-visual materials encompass the representative artistic and intellectual accomplishments, political institutions, economy, and popular culture of Portugal, the former Portuguese empire, and Brazil.  In addition, the course focuses on the values and attitudes, the customs and traditions, and the social structures of the people in the Portuguese-speaking world.  At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater proficiency in Portuguese.  Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper.  A majority of the work is done in Portuguese.

Cadets develop competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative Portuguese and Brazilian literary works and their relationship to the cultural contexts of Portuguese and Brazilian society.  Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and analyzed.  At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater language proficiency.  Video and film presentations supplement readings, where possible.  Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper.  A majority of the work is done in Portuguese.

Continuation of LR203.

Continuation of LR361.

Cadets gain an understanding of the profession of arms in the Russian-speaking world through lectures and selected reading materials (e.g. journal articles, Internet media, training manuals, biographies, and historical documents).  Course content may encompass the mission and role, training, operations, tactics, and organization of the armed forces.  Oral proficiency is enhanced through in-class discussion as well as role-plays and simulations focusing on scenarios likely to be encountered while an officer is deployed in a Russian-speaking region.  Media complement instruction.  Graded work may include briefings, role-plays, and simulation.  The course is conducted in Russian.

This course constitutes an intensive study of the culture, history, and geography of Russia and the Soviet Union since the end of World War II.  Readings, lectures, discussions, and audio-visual materials encompass this civilization's representative artistic and intellectual accomplishments, its present-day political institutions, economy, and popular culture.  In addition, the course focuses on the values and attitudes, the customs and traditions, and the social structures of Russia.  At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater language proficiency.  Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper.  A majority of the work is done in Russian.

This course is a survey of Russian and Soviet literature from the time of the Russian Revolution through the post-World War II "Thaw" period.  Cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of that society.  Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and analyzed.  At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater language proficiency.  Video and film presentations supplement readings, where possible.  Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper.  A majority of the work is done in Russian.

Cadets develop competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative Russian literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of Russian society.  Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and analyzed.  At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater language proficiency in the Russian language.  Video and film presentations supplement readings.  Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper.  A majority of the work is done in Russian.

Continuation of LS203.

Continuation of  LS361.

Cadets gain an understanding of the profession of arms in the Spanish-speaking world through lectures and selected reading materials (e.g. journal articles, Internet media, training manuals, biographies, and historical documents).  Course content may encompass the mission and role, training, operations, tactics, and organization of the armed forces.  Oral proficiency is enhanced through in-class discussion as well as role-plays and simulations focusing on scenarios likely to be encountered while an officer is deployed in a Spanish-speaking region.  Media complement instruction.  Graded work may include briefings, role-plays, and simulation.  The course is conducted in Spanish.

This course constitutes an integrated study of the culture, history, and geography of the countries of Spanish America.  Readings, lectures, discussions, and audio-visual materials encompass this civilization's representative artistic and intellectual accomplishments, its present-íday political institutions, economies, and popular cultures.  In addition, the course focuses on the values and attitudes, the customs and traditions, and the social structures of the people in Spanish America.  At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater language proficiency.  Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper.  The work is done in Spanish.

In this course cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the Latin American context.  Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and analyzed.  At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater language proficiency.  Video and film presentations supplement readings, where possible.  Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper.  The work is done in Spanish.

This course studies the United States Constitution and the Military Justice System.  Cadets will acquire information and skills in order to recognize and resolve constitutional and legal problems.  The course provides analytical models for dealing with problems regarding societal and military order.  Finally, the course seeks to enable the cadet to make an intelligent commitment to the values and preferences embodied in the Constitution and our system of military and civilian law.   Examples from military law are used to model fundamental principles examined in the course.  Significant court decisions are explored to support the course goals.  Specific substantive areas include:  separation of powers, judicial review, war powers, equal protection, privacy, individual rights, searches and inspections, military justice processes, and military criminal law.

This course uses a comparative approach to study the three major legal systems of the world:  the English common law system, the civil law system (and its branches) of continental Europe, and the Islamic legal system.  These three systems are the foundation for the laws and legal systems of most of the world today, including Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and east Asia.  Similarities and differences between these systems and the American legal system are explored.  Social, political, and economic factors which distinguish these systems and more recently have begun to integrate them are covered.  Emphasis is placed on the sources of law, the procedures for resolving legal disputes, and basic principles of civil and criminal justice.

This course will examine the legal, social, religious, cultural, and political motivations that justice systems use to characterize certain actions as “criminal.”  The course will revolve around the traditional reasons for criminal law, namely blameworthiness and punishment, and also examine how institutions use criminal law to serve their narrow interests.  This course will introduce theories surrounding criminal law and illustrate how cadets may apply law immediately in their roles as officers.  The course will examine federal and state criminal codes and also the Uniform Code of Military Justice.  From a legal perspective based on the U.S. Constitution and other criminal codes, some of the topics covered include the death penalty, insanity, corporate crime, conspiracy, murder, necessity, and self-defense.

This course is designed to develop in each student an understanding of basic law of war (LOW), with an emphasis on issues that might arise on the battlefield at a tactical level.  The ethical and historical background of LOW will be examined, including Geneva Conventions and protocols, and how LOW is enforced on international and national levels, to include prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.  Illustrative examples will include the Nuremberg Tribunal, My Lai, and the Gulf War.  The emphasis is on the LOW responsibilities of the junior officer.

This seminar course covers a broad range of traditional and contemporary constitutional law topics.  In addition to studying U.S. Supreme Court cases in particular areas of constitutional law, cadets are given an opportunity to study the historical foundations of the U.S. Constitution and underlying theories and principles of constitutionalism.  The seminar format demands active participation in classroom debate, role playing, and critical thinking about complex issues of law and policy.  As part of the seminar curriculum, each cadet will assume the role of a Supreme Court Justice.  In this role, the cadet will study a real case pending before the Supreme Court and will write an abbreviated opinion reflecting the cadet's decision based on principled reasoning.  The seminar typically travels to the Supreme Court to hear argument in the studied case as part of the opinion writing exercise.

LW 481 is a required course for cadets seeking to graduate with an American Legal System major or field of study.  The field of international law is one of the most dynamic areas of the law, and its principles are often applied in addressing the complex security problems facing our nation.  This course will familiarize you with the body of rules and expectations which govern the rights and obligations of states and international organizations, during both times of peace and conflict.  In particular, this course will emphasize the aspects of international law that are relevant to the operational and tactical problems that you will confront as you deploy overseas.  This course will integrate some themes from other courses in the Department of Law and reinforce some fundamental principles you will confront as you seek to understand the relationship between law, diplomacy, and military operations.

This course introduces cadets to the basics of business and commercial law.  Contractual principles under the common law and Uniform Commercial Code are emphasized.  Current legal issues in the following areas are explored:  consumer protection; real, personal, and intellectual property law; antitrust law; and employment discrimination.  Included is a survey of the basic principles of government contracting law.  Additionally, cadets engage in business negotiations exercises.  This course employs both case study and problem-solving methods of instruction.

An in-depth seminar course concentrating on a single area of the law.  The course is conducted by the Department's Visiting Professor or a Law faculty member when the visiting professor is unavailable.

This course studies legal thought and theory, focusing on the concept of the rule of law.  It analyzes the rule of law using the perspectives of jurisprudence (the ideas and reasoning of jurists) and legal theory (using insight from disciplines such as science, economics, and political theory to address legal problems).  It explores theoretical and practical approaches to identifying, developing, and preserving the rule of law, such as natural law, legal realism, law and economics, critical legal studies, and feminist jurisprudence.  It applies these approaches to problems related to the rule of law, such as constitutionalism, constitutional and statutory interpretation, crime and punishment, economic development, and human rights.

This course continues the work on the thesis commenced in LW498.  At the end of the course, cadets will submit their theses to the Department of Law and orally defend their theses before a faculty committee.

Continuation of LZ203.

Continuation of LZ361.

MA100 prepares cadets with background deficiencies in algebra and trigonometry for the core mathematics program. The course develops fundamental skills in algebra, trigonometry, and functions, through an introduction to mathematical modeling and problem solving. Since this course does not count toward graduation requirements; cadets enrolled in MA100 will forfeit an elective opportunity.

MA101 continues the study of mathematical modeling and problem solving – using effective problem solving strategies and modeling theory to solve complex and often ill-defined problems. The course exercises mathematical concepts while nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and learning through activities performed in disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary settings. Special emphasis is placed on introducing calculus using continuous and discrete mathematics through applied settings. The course exploits a variety of technological tools to develop numerical, graphical, and analytical solutions that enhance understanding.

MA103 is the first course of the mathematics core curriculum, and it emphasizes applied mathematics through modeling - using effective problem solving strategies and modeling theory to solve complex and often ill-defined problems. The course exercises mathematical concepts while nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and learning through activities performed in disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary settings. Special emphasis is placed on introducing calculus using continuous and discrete mathematics through applied settings. The course exploits a variety of technological tools to develop numerical, graphical, and analytical solutions that enhance understanding.

This is the second semester of the mathematics core curriculum.  This course and Calculus II, the third semester of the mathematics core curriculum, provide a foundation for the continued study of mathematics and for the subsequent study of the physical sciences, the social sciences, and engineering.  Combined coverage includes single and multi-variable differential calculus, single and multi-variable integral calculus, and differential equations.  Throughout both courses mathematical models motivate the study of topics such as optimization, accumulation, change in one and several variables, differential equations, motion in space, and other topics from the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the decision sciences.  MA104 covers single and multi-variable differential calculus including 3-dimensional geometry and vectors.

This is the third semester of the mathematics core curriculum.  This course with Calculus I, the second semester of the mathematics core curriculum, provides a foundation for the continued study of mathematics and for the subsequent study of the physical sciences, the social sciences, and engineering.  Combined coverage includes single and multi-variable differential calculus, single and multi-variable integral calculus, and differential equations.  Throughout both courses mathematical models motivate the study of topics such as optimization, accumulation, change in one and several variables, differential equations, motion in space, and other topics from the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the decision sciences.  MA205 covers single and multi-variable integral calculus and elementary ordinary differential equations.  The sequence culminates with an introduction to the mathematics most applicable to each cadet’s major or engineering stem.

This is the final course in the mathematics core curriculum. It provides a professional development experience upon which cadets can structure their reasoning under conditions of uncertainty and presents fundamental probability and statistical concepts that support the USMA core curriculum.  Coverage includes data analysis; modeling, probabilistic models, simulation, random variables and their distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and simple linear regression.  Applied problems motivate concepts, and technology enhances understanding, problem solving, and communication.

This is the second course of a two-semester advanced mathematics sequence for selected cadets who have validated single variable calculus and demonstrated strength in the mathematical sciences.  It is designed to provide a foundation for the continued study of mathematics, sciences, and engineering.  This course emphasizes the interaction between mathematics and the physical sciences through modeling with differential equations.  Topics may include a study of first order differential equations, first order difference equations, second order linear equations, partial differential equations and Fourier series, systems of first order linear equations, numerical methods, and nonlinear equations and stability.  An understanding of course material is enhanced through the use of a computer algebra system.

This course continues the study of vector calculus from MA205 through the remainder of the vector differential operations, line and surface integrals, and the vector integral theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes.  The focus then turns to series solutions of ordinary differential equations and solving systems of ordinary differential equations.  Emphasis is placed upon analyzing a variety of practical applications that give rise to ordinary differential equations.  Numerical methods of solution are also studied.

This course provides additional mathematical techniques and deepens the understanding of concepts in mathematics to support continued study in science and engineering.  Emphasis is placed upon using mathematics to gain insight into natural and man-made phenomena that give rise to problems in differential equations and vector calculus.  Calculus topics focus on three-dimensional space curves, vector fields and operations, divergence and curl, line and surface integrals.  Analytic and numerical solutions to differential equations and systems of differential equations are found using a variety of techniques.  Linear algebra topics include solutions to homogeneous and non-homogeneous systems of equations.  An introduction to classical partial differential equations is included in the Spring semester.

This course provides additional mathematical techniques and deepens the understanding of concepts in mathematics to support continued study in environmental engineering.  Emphasis is placed upon using mathematics to gain insight into natural and man-made phenomena that give rise to problems in differential equations and vector calculus.  Calculus study focuses on vector fields, differential operators, and the vector integral theorems.  This material is then used to derive the diffusion equation.  Solutions of this equation via Fourier series, separation of variables, and numerical methods are then studied.

This course emphasizes both the computational and theoretical aspects  of linear algebra one encounters in many subjects ranging from economics to engineering.  The course covers solutions of linear systems of equations and the algebra of matrices.  The foundational aspects of vector spaces and linear transformations to include linear dependence and independence, subspaces, bases and dimension, inner products, and orthonormalization are developed.  This is rounded out with a detailed investigation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors as they relate to diagonalization, quadratic equations, and systems of differential equations.  The Invertible Matrix Theorem is explored as the conceptual/theoretical thread of the course.  A computer algebra system is used to explore concepts and compute solutions to problems.  Applications of the course material are included in the form of special problems to illustrate its wide scope.

This course introduces topics in fractal geometry and chaotic dynamical systems, providing a foundation for applications and further study.  The topics from fractal geometry include the military applications of image analysis and data storage.  The chaotic dynamical systems studied in the course are one-, two-, and three-dimensional, nonlinear, discrete and continuous dynamical systems.  Topics include the logistics equation, the Henon attractor, the Lorenz equations, bifurcation theory, Julia sets, and the Mandelbrot set.  These topics have applications in many fields of science, and examples from biology, meteorology, engineering, and the social sciences are studied.  The course integrates concepts introduced in the core mathematics courses.

A one semester course providing a rigorous introduction to the calculus of a single variable.  The course is designed to introduce the student to the foundations of the calculus necessary for advanced undergraduate and graduate studies in applied mathematics and engineering.  Course coverage includes a treatment of the structure of the real number system, sequences, continuous functions, and differentiation.

This course is designed to give cadets the opportunity to develop skills in model construction and model analysis while addressing interesting scenarios with practical applications from a wide variety of fields.  This course serves as the entry point for both the Mathematical Sciences major and the Operations Research major.  The course addresses the complex process of  translating real-world events into mathematical language, solving the resulting mathematical model (iterating as necessary), and interpreting the results in terms of real world issues.  Topics include model development from data, regression, general curve fitting strategies,  and deterministic and stochastic model development.   Interdisciplinary projects based on actual modeling scenarios are used to integrate the various topics into a coherent theme.

The focus of this course is to find numerical solutions of differential equations that result when modeling physical phenomena.  The numerical solution of both initial value problems and boundary-value problems that arise with ordinary differential equations are covered.  Techniques for solving partial differential equations are introduced.    Software packages (Mathematica, Maple, Matlab, etc.) have proved to be very useful tools for many numerical techniques and are used to augment an understanding of course material.

This course introduces the basic techniques and modes of combinatorial problem-solving important to the field of computer science and mathematical sciences such as operations research.  Applications of combinatorics are also related to fields such as genetics, organic chemistry, electrical engineering and political science.  Combinatorial enumeration and logical structure are stressed.  Applications and examples provide the structure of progression through topics which include counting methods, generating functions, recurrence relations, and enumeration techniques.

We study the underlying algebra of computer science structures as well as sets, set functions, Boolean algebra, finite state machines, groups, and modular arithmetic.  We introduce and study mathematical aspects of cryptology with an emphasis on cryptanalysis of encryption ciphers.  We study early paper-and-pencil systems through current computer algorithms for encryption.  We employ algebraic principles in both design and analysis of encryption systems, be it matrix, linear feedback shift register sequence, or linear congruential random number generator sequence efforts.  Further, we investigate the mathematics of breaking machine ciphers and of designing modern public-key crypto systems.

This is an introductory course in modern algebra for cadets who plan to do graduate work in mathematics or theoretical work in the physical sciences or engineering.  The emphasis of the course is on group theory, considering such topics as cyclic and abelian groups, normal sub-groups and factor groups, series of groups, and solvable groups.  Selected applications are interspersed with the material on group theory.  The course concludes with an introduction to rings and fields.  One special problem is provided to allow the student to do independent research in an area of the student's interest.

This course builds on the foundation presented in the core probability and statistics course to provide a mathematical presentation of the important topics in mathematical statistics.  The course begins with a review of probability concepts from the core course, adding additional topics such as transformations of random variables and moment generating functions.  To provide the mathematical basis for much of statistical practice, certain limit theorems and sampling distributions are proven.  The central focus of the course is distribution theory, to include the theory of estimation and the theory of hypothesis testing.

This course emphasizes the applications of optimal solutions to linear algebraic systems using the simplex method of linear programming.  This includes an in-depth development of the simplex method, the theory of duality, an analysis of the dual problem, convex hull concepts, integer programming, sensitivity analysis and the revised simplex procedure.  Additional computational techniques that are applicable to specific mathematical models such as the transportation problem, assignment problem and network problems are also studied.  Problems illustrating applications are emphasized throughout the course.  Use of existing computer software to solve problems is also emphasized.

This course presents a logical development of complex variable theory sufficient for the development and solution of a number of interesting and practical problems.   Residue theory is developed and applied to problems in integration and in the solution of partial differential equations via transform techniques.  Conformal mapping theory is used to solve partial differential equations for which the solution is a harmonic function satisfying prescribed boundary conditions.  These classical Dirichlet-Neumann problems model phenomena arising in the study of electrostatic potential, equilibrium thermodynamics, incompressible fluids, elasticity, and other areas of continuum mechanics.

This course provides an in-depth study of a special topic in mathematics not offered elsewhere in the USMA curriculum.  Course content will be based on the special expertise of the visiting professor or a senior mathematical science faculty member.

This course provides an in-depth study of a special topic in mathematics not offered elsewhere in the USMA curriculum.  Course content will be based on the special expertise of the visiting professor or a senior mathematical science faculty member.

This course is intended to serve as an integrative experience for cadets of all majors and FOSs.  Cadets having completed the core math program will be given the opportunity to develop skills in model construction and analysis while addressing problems and scenarios with practical applications from science, social sciences, engineering, computer science and/or mathematics.  Interdisciplinary projects based on actual modeling scenarios are used to integrate the various topics into a coherent theme

The student integrates the mathematical concepts and techniques learned in previous courses with the principles developed throughout the whole USMA Curriculum to solve a current problem of interest to the individual, to the Academy, or to agencies in the Department of the Army.  Cadets may select problems from a list of suitable projects provided by the Department of Mathematical Sciences.  Cadets choose a faculty advisor who has an interest and background in the problem.  Cadets may work individually or in small teams, depending on the nature of the research.  Regular workshop sessions will be held.  Cadets will be given an opportunity to present their research at the Service Academies Student Mathematics Conference and/or other undergraduate conferences.  Research reports will be reviewed, edited, and compiled into the USMA Transactions on Cadet Mathematical Research.

This course is the logical extension and synthesis of MA484 and MA485.  It employs the integral calculus of complex functions and the theory of residues to investigate solutions to a number of partial differential equations arising from electrostatics, thermostatics, elasticity, gravitation, and other fields of continuum mechanics.  The Poisson-Integral Formula is applied to the solution of boundary-value problems.  Fourier and Laplace transforms are studied in detail and are used to develop general techniques for the solution of many ordinary, partial, and integral equations which result from the above applications.

Continuation of MA487.  Topics include sequences and series of functions, equicontinuity power series, Fourier series, the exponential and logarithmic function, and the Gamma function.  The last portion of the course will be devoted to individual research projects.

A continuation of MA396.  Topics include boundary-value problems for ordinary and/or partial differential equations.

The course begins with cardinality and the modern definition of a function.  Then the basic properties of topological spaces--compactness, connectedness, and continuity--will be emphasized.  Special attention will be given to metric topologies on Euclidean spaces.  Complete metric spaces and function spaces will be introduced.

This course provides cadets the opportunity to pursue in detail subjects of special interest.

This course continues the work on the thesis commenced in MA 498. At the end of the course, cadets will submit a written thesis to the Department of Mathematical Sciences. In addition, cadets will defend that thesis before a faculty committee. Cadets will be given an opportunity to present their research at the Service Academies Student Mathematics Conference and/or other undergraduate conferences. Theses will be reviewed, edited, and compiled into the USMA Transactions on Cadet Mathematical Research.

Dynamics examines the motion of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies under the influence of forces.  It focuses on the use of Newton’s Second Law, in three major, progressive blocks of instruction—from scalar, then vector, treatments of rectilinear and curvilinear motion of single particles; through vector motion of systems of particles; to general three-dimensional motion of rigid bodies.  The course also provides brief introductions to energy methods: work-energy and impulse-momentum.

Thermal-Fluid Systems I is an integrated study of fundamental topics in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.  The course introduces conservation principles for mass, energy, and linear momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics.  Principles are applied to incompressible flow in pipes and turbomachinery, external flows, power generation systems, refrigeration cycles, and total air-conditioning focusing on the control volume approach.  Laboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work.  This course includes completion of a comprehensive, out-of-class design problem. This design problem provides the opportunity for students to apply engineering science and the engineering design process to a hands-on project.

ME 312 Thermal-Fluid Systems II continues the integrated study of fundamental topics in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.  The course applies conservation principles for mass, energy, and linear momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics.  Principles are applied to an automotive system to examine engine performance (Otto and Diesel Cycles) and to high performance aircraft to examine the Brayton Cycle, compressible flow, external flow, lift, and drag. Laboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work.  Design problems provide the opportunity for students to apply engineering science to the design of thermal-fluid systems.

This course is presented within the framework of a common model for the engineering design process.  This model serves as a conceptual framework for study in the engineering thermal sciences.  This course concerns the study of mediums and energy.  The basic conservation laws are developed.  The student will gain a basic engineering knowledge of thermal science applications in the Army.  Emphasis is placed on practical applications of internal combustion and gas turbine engines and fluid flow.  Laboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work.

Explores the use of computer methods as an aid to solving engineering problems.  Computer techniques are studied in a variety of engineering contexts.  Topics include 3D solid modeling, engineering analysis, engineering computer programming, and graphical presentation of information.  Students learn to apply a variety of engineering-related programs or routines.  Students write, document, and use programs of their own in design scenarios. Considerable emphasis is placed on use of the computer as a tool in the engineering design process.

Course explores the relationship between the microscopic structure and macroscopic properties of materials used in engineering applications.  The origin of mechanical, physical properties is studied.  Emphasized is an understanding of the fundamental aspects of atomic and microstructural concepts for proper materials selection and enhancement of engineering properties.  Materials under study are metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, nano-sized/structured materials, biomaterials, smart materials, and semi- and super-conductors.  Laboratory exercises are incorporated throughout the course to provide practical experience in making decisions concerning material composition and processing in order to optimize engineering properties.  Experiences from the field are detailed to demonstrate application of concepts.

The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies.  Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic and supersonic flow regimes.  Aircraft performance and design parameters are developed in both the classroom and laboratory sessions.  The laboratory sessions include low-speed wind tunnel testing and actual flight in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft located at Stewart International Airport.

The aerodynamics of helicopter flight is analyzed for hover, translating, and partial power flight. Theory and experimental results are used to predict aircraft performance.  The course analyzes the dynamic response of the rotor system and the performance aspects of the vehicle as a whole.  This is followed by a design workshop, during which cadet groups complete the initial sizing of a helicopter to meet specific mission requirements. The course includes one flight lab in a UH-1 helicopter, a laboratory examining rotor power and thrust utilizing a whirl stand apparatus, and one field trip to a commercial helicopter company.

This seminar will meet once each week and will include all First Class cadets majoring in mechanical engineering.  Topics will address the concerns of professional mechanical engineers such as engineering ethics, continuing education, engineering economy, social and safety considerations, and professional registration.  Project management techniques will be introduced in this seminar as well as presentations by guest lecturers on topics of current interest in the field of mechanical engineering.  Guest lecturers will be primarily mechanical engineering practitioners, providing the students an opportunity to interact with professionals in their major field of interest.

This course is an introduction to mechanical manufacturing machines and machine component design.  The first portion of the class is devoted to safe, hands-on experience with manufacturing machines and equipment.  Cadets will have an opportunity to work on civil and mechanical manufacturing machines that are common in machine, woodworking, and sheet metal shops such as a mill, lathe, grinder, belt sander, drill press, and bandsaw.  The course progresses to fundamental engineering science applied to machine components.  These topics include load, stress, and strain analyses, impact, fatigue, and surface damage.  The course progresses to the study of machine component design to include mechanical components such as fasteners, springs, bearings, gears, and shafts.  Welding techniques and welding equipment are introduced.  The course culminates in a team-oriented process, design, and manufacture of a mechanical engineering product using the techniques, tools, machines, and equipment that were developed and taught throughout the course.

This course presents mechanical engineering design as an iterative decision making process.  A wide variety of mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals are applied to the synthesis, analysis, and evaluation of mechanical components.  The culminating design project provides an opportunity to experience design and to consider reliability, economics, and the judicious use of resources.  A paper design and design and build projects reinforce the design process instruction.  The course culminates in a student competition.

An overview and historical evolution of both classical and state-of-the-art energy conversion technology.  Advanced analysis of energy conversion hardware, air conditioning and refrigeration as well as fossil fuel combustion processes using concepts of exergy.  Major methods of direct energy conversion are covered, including thermoelectricity, photovoltaics, thermionics, magnetohydrodynamics, and fuel cells.  The current state of national and world energy is presented and alternatives including renewable energy and a hydrogen economy are explored with reference to economical, political, environmental and technological factors.

The three modes of heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation, are studied in detail and applications are made to various engineering systems.  The principles of conduction and convection are used to study the mechanisms of heat transfer during boiling, condensation and the design of heat exchangers.

Using the aeronautical fundamentals learned in the prerequisite courses, cadet design groups apply the design process to develop and build an aeronautical systems design project.  The following design areas are addressed:  weight estimation, aerodynamic surfaces, stability and trim, component layout, drive trains, structural analysis, and miscellaneous subsystems.  The semester-long course project is completed in phases, culminating in a final report and oral presentation.  This course provides an integrative experience in support of the overarching academic program goal, and is often interdisciplinary in nature.

In this course students develop a foundation in the analysis and design of free and forced single and multi-degree of freedom systems.  Applications include modeling, damping, resonance, force transmissibility, vibration absorbers, matrix formulation and modal analysis.  Emphasis is placed on vibrations examples from several engineering fields.  Out-of-class design problems provide students with the opportunity to apply principles taught in the classroom to realistic problems encountered by practicing engineers.  In-class demonstrations supplement the theory development.

The cadet pursues advanced study of a topic in mechanical engineering on an individual or small group basis, independent of a formal classroom setting.  Similar to graduate level research, the scope of the selected project is tailored to the interests of the cadet based on resources and in consultation with a faculty advisor.  To develop research skills, the cadet is integral in all phases of project completion by defining objectives, studying fundamentals and background material, outlining the approach, conducting analysis, and communicating results.

Students engage in the analysis, testing and evaluation of internal combustion engines and their subsystems with a view toward understanding the underlying principles which affect their design.  Spark ignition and compression ignition engine systems are studied in detail with laboratory opportunities to relate theory to practice.  A series of component design problems is interspersed throughout the course.

This course provides experience in the integration of math, science, and engineering principles into a comprehensive engineering design project.  Open-ended, client-based design problems emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to total system design providing multiple paths to a number of feasible and acceptable solutions which meet the stated performance requirements.  Design teams are required to develop product specifications, generate alternatives, make practical engineering approximations, perform appropriate analysis to support the technical feasibility of the design, and make decisions leading to an optimal system design.  System integration, human factors engineering, computer-aided design, maintainability, and fabrication techniques are addressed.  This course provides an integrative experience in support of the overarching academic program goal, and is often interdisciplinary in nature.

This course immerses cadets in Marketing theory and application.  Cadets will learn and apply Marketing concepts (to include marketing strategy, market research, and marketing plans) to influence individual and group behavior, both inside and outside of the organization, to accomplish organizational goals by delivering superior customer value.  Cadets will learn how to effectively segment and communicate with their target audience.  Cadets will learn several frameworks that help them analyze an organization’s environment so that they can make effective, strategic marketing decisions.  Application on US Army Marketing issues will be used throughout the course, including examining how to create a brand-identity for your organization.  Examinations are behavioral and written.  Emphasis is placed on applying the behavioral principles learned to real-world issues and their impacts on functioning as future Army officers.

This course begins with the premise that people are a firm’s most important resource; and that the management of this critical resource ultimately determines the success or failure of the organization. The course examines the behavioral science principles used to foster the creation of effective work environments -- environments specifically designed to elicit motivation, commitment, productivity and satisfaction. The course gives special attention to how human resource management (HRM) practices can give a firm a Competitive Advantage by using High Performance Work Systems, tending to Stakeholders' needs (customers, employees, stockholders, and the community) and through strategic Globalization. By analyzing HRM practices in terms of these three critical organizational outcomes, students learn how to apply HRM concepts to positively influence the success of the organization.

This course immerses cadets in fundamental-level Negotiations and Bargaining theory and application.  The course progresses from dual-party, single-issue, distributive scenarios to multi-party/multi-issue/integrative scenarios.  Cadets learn and practice systematic ways to devise an effective strategy prior to entering a negotiation and then actually apply bargaining tools and tactics during the Negotiation in order to accomplish their individual and organizational goals.  Cadets learn concepts and frameworks that help them analyze and understand human behavior so that they have a perspective from all parties involved in a negotiation.  Examinations are behavioral and written.  Emphasis is placed on applying the behavioral principles learned to real-world issues and their impacts on functioning as future Army officers.

The purpose of MG395 is to provide and integrate the analytical tools learned in this and other courses in a management setting.  Specifically, this course will provide the fundamentals of understanding, developing, and analyzing financial statements (income statement, statement of retained earnings, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows), using accounting ratio analysis, analyzing inventory, understanding costing systems and budgeting.  By applying the various accounting techniques in a managerial setting, cadets will be better prepared to quantitatively support their managerial decisions. This course is required for cadets pursuing the Management major.

This capstone course for management majors emphasizes the integration of concepts and principles found in all previous management courses as they relate to the strategic management of public, private and military organizations.  This course focuses on all aspects of the strategic management process to include: the identification of opportunities and threats in a competitive environment, the development of organizational core competencies and the strategic alternatives available to organizations as they seek to achieve their goals in a highly dynamic operating environment filled with complexity, uncertainty and risk.  MG 421 uses the case study method that requires comprehensive, in-depth analysis of realistic management situations.

This course provides cadets with the foundation of military and tactical knowledge necessary for future field training and development in subsequent military science courses.  Cadets learn fundamental Army unit organizations, capabilities and missions as well as an understanding of the roles of NCOs and Officers.  Cadets gain an understanding of the principles of war, Troop Leading Procedures, the orders process, map reading, and capabilities and effects of squad level weapon systems.  The course emphasizes tactical planning and communication of plans using common operational terms and graphics in order to build tactical problem solving skills at the small unit level.  Cadets who have successfully completed MS100, will understand their role as Soldiers and will have demonstrated the ability to function effectively as a member of a Squad.

This course builds upon basic tactical planning and decision-making skills taught during MS200.  MS300 further develops the cadet's knowledge of doctrinal and war-fighting principles, general professional knowledge, and Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs) in order to instill an aggressive and flexible combined arms mentality.  Cadets are challenged to apply knowledge, skills and common sense to solve complex situations that require critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.  Instruction in the fundamentals of Army Operations emphasizes both offensive and defensive tactics.  Additionally, cadets are expected to demonstrate an increased understanding of the TLPs and mental agility through nearly daily execution of tactical decision-making exercises.  In addition to tactics, cadets continue their general instruction in the various Army systems, procedures and functions that are important aspects of officership.  Finally, cadets examine the small unit leader's role in ensuring that the moral and ethical decision making process is integrated into all operations.

This course is designed to introduce the cadet to the study of tactics, the employment of units in combat.  The course presents the material in three blocks of instruction.  The first block focuses on the fundamentals of tactics, using current U.S. Army doctrine.  The second block introduces concepts on the art and science of tactics, exploring techniques for various operations at the small unit level, the effects of the environment, and tactics used by enemy forces in past engagements with U.S. forces. Block three focuses on tactical decision making, and introduces the Military Decision Making Process.  Finally, cadets use the knowledge acquired in the course to analyze a recent tactical engagement in a capstone exercise.

MS350 is a communication course grounded in application of sound communication techniques relevant to the tactical and strategic levels of war as well as communication techniques applicable for the proper delivery and reception of messages in a professional organization.

This course is divided into two sub-courses.  The first sub-course examines the class of military operations commonly referred to as low intensity conflict (LIC).  It explores the nature and dynamics of LIC with particular attention to the differences between LIC and conventional, mid to high intensity conflict.  Specifically, cadets will examine insurgency and counterinsurgency, international terrorism, and peace operations and strategy and tactics appropriate for each.  The second sub-course examines Special Operations Forces (SOF).  This sub-course explores the unique methods of special operators and the close relationship between SOF and LIC.  Cadets will examine how U.S. SOF are organized; how special operations in general succeed; and why SOF are particularly well suited to LIC.  Several subject matter expert guest speakers are integrated into the instruction throughout the course.

This course introduces cadets to the principles of logistics and the critical factors that affect sustaining military operations.  The first block focuses on the principles of logistics and characteristics of logistical support, identifying the fundamentals of logistical planning of both tactical missions and expeditionary operations.  The second block focuses on sustaining combat operations at the tactical level of war, applying the principles of logistics to military operations from the perspective of both mounted and dismounted junior leaders.  The third block of instruction focuses on case studies, examining operations in which logistics led to success or failure on the battlefield.  Cadets will leave the class with an understanding of the fundamentals of logistical planning, and an understanding of the challenges of sustaining units in combat. Students will be equipped to conduct doctrinal analysis of the logistical planning and execution of past military operations, and identify the aspects of sustainment that contributed to victory or defeat.

This course's objective is to analyze the defense policies of various countries and the outcomes of those defense policies, to include national security objectives, national military objectives, military doctrine, force structure, and military capabilities.  Countries studied will include actual and potential coalition partners and potential adversaries.  Cadets will examine the political, economic, and social influences on each military establishment.  Cultural influences on the development and implementation of the defense policies for countries studied will be examined, including the effects each country's culture has on the missions, structure, roles, and capabilities of the military.  Cadets will develop their own framework of analysis to critically analyze the defense polices and cultures of other countries, and will be able to clearly articulate that analysis through written and oral means.  Guest speakers include liaison officers and Foreign Area Officers to provide insight into the specific military establishments of those countries studied.

MS460, Counterinsurgency Operations, exists in order that cadets will 1)  demonstrate a theoretical and pragmatic understanding of insurgencies, to include their temperaments, composition, strategies, employment, and irregular battlefield operating systems; 2)  demonstrate a theoretical and pragmatic understanding of counter-insurgency operations, and the interrelationships between the environment, operations, enemies, and strategies;  3)  demonstrate a command of historical U.S. counter-insurgency doctrinal concepts, how they relate to theory and strategy, where they are inadequate, and where they are beneficial;  4)  demonstrate sound analysis and application of key course concepts using historical case studies; and 5)  improve oral and written communication skills.  This course begins broadly and then narrows in order to integrate theory and strategy with tactics and practicality.  The first sub-course introduces the insurgency, an understanding of which is essential to leading, organizing, and implementing successful operations against it.  In the second sub-course, students examine counter-insurgency operations from theoretical, strategic, operational, tactical, and practical perspectives.  The final sub-course presents three historical case studies intended to engage each student's learning with both analysis and application.  At a minimum, MS460 requirements include:  an oral presentation that evaluates the success or failure of an historical insurgency; a short biographical paper on the methods and persona of an historical irregular warrior; a WPR that requires cadets to think through a counterinsurgency scenario in branch specific roles; and a TEE that requires ca