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MA-UY 3303 Differential Geometry 3 Credits
This course covers curves and surfaces. Curvature. First and second fundamental form. Gaussian curvature. Geodesics, Minimal Surfaces. Gauss-Bonnet Theorem.
Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2122 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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MA-UY 3914 Project in Mathematics I 4 Credits
In this course, students read, study and investigate selected topics in mathematics. Problems are discussed and presented by participating students.
Prerequisite(s): approval of departmental adviser.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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MA-UY 4013 Introduction to Number Theory 3 Credits
This course covers properties of integers and prime numbers. Congruences. Theorems of Fermat, Euler and Wilson. Quadratic residues. Diophantine equations.
Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 1124 or equivalent.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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MA-UY 4023 Elements of Abstract Algebra 3 Credits
This course covers basic properties of groups, rings, fields, Euclidean rings and modules. Field extensions and Galois theory. Finite fields.
Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2012 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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MA-UY 4113 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics 3 Credits
This is a standard first course in mathematical statistics, recommended for those who will take advanced courses in statistics. Topics covered: Sampling distributions, tests of hypotheses, significance tests, point and interval estimation, regression and analysis of variance.
Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 3012 or MA-UY 2222 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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MA-UY 4123 Statistical Methods 3 Credits
This course covers analysis of variance with simple experimental designs. Topics covered: Sampling procedures, including sequential analysis. Nonparametric statistical methods. Statistical decisions.
Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 4113 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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MA-UY 4133 Time Series 3 Credits
This course examines properties of time series, regression methods, linear processes, moving average processes, autoregressive processes, ARIMA models, autocorrelation, nonstationarity, parameter estimation, forecasting, regression models, ARCH, GARCH models, applications.
Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2222 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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MA-UY 4413 Applied Partial Differential Equations 3 Credits
This course looks at the heat equation, homogeneous and non-homogeneous boundary conditions, Green’s function, separation of variables, Fourier series and Fourier transform, Maximum principle, existence and uniqueness, Poisson integral formula, the wave equation. Shock waves, conservation laws.
Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2132 and MA-UY 3112 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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MA-UY 4423 Introductory Numerical Analysis 3 Credits
This course covers: Polynomial interpolation and approximation of functions. Divided differences. Least-squares data fitting, orthogonal polynomials. Numerical differentiation and integration. Solution of nonlinear equations. Gaussian elimination, pivoting, iterative refinement, conditioning of matrices. Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations.
Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2132 and some experience in computer programming.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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MA-UY 4433 Complex Variables 3 Credits
This course covers: Functions of a complex variable. Derivatives and Cauchy-Riemann equations. Integrals and Cauchy integral theory. Power and Laurent series. Residue theory. Conformal mappings. Schwarz- Christoffel transformations.
Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2132 and MA-UY 3112 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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MA-UY 4613 Analysis I 3 Credits
This course covers the study of basic topics in analysis with emphasis on methods. Sequences, series, functions, uniform convergence, continuity, partial differentiation, extreme value problems with constraints, Riemann integrals, line integrals, improper integrals, integrals with parameters, transformations, Riemann-Stieltjes integral, uniform and absolute convergence of integrals. Beta and Gamma functions.
Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2122 and MA-UY 2132 .
Note: This course is required for MA minors.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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MA-UY 4623 Analysis II 3 Credits
This course covers the study of basic topics in analysis with emphasis on methods. Sequences, series, functions, uniform convergence, continuity, partial differentiation, extreme value problems with constraints, Riemann integrals, line integrals, improper integrals, integrals with parameters, transformations, Riemann-Stieltjes integral, uniform and absolute convergence of integrals. Beta and Gamma functions.
Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 4613 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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MA-UY 4924 Project in Mathematics II 4 Credits
In this course, students read, study and investigate selected topics in mathematics. Students discuss and present problems.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental adviser’s approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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MA-UY 4993 Thesis for Bachelor of Science Degree 3 Credits
The course provides the framework for a Bachelor’s thesis. In the Bachelor’s thesis, a student reports on an independent investigation of a topic in Mathematics that demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of that area of Mathematics and proficiency in using its specific methods.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental adviser’s approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 996X MS Project in Mechanical Engineering variable Credits
This course is an engineering project under faculty guidance. A written project proposal and final report must be submitted to the department head and the adviser and may be extended to a thesis with the project adviser’s recommendation. Credit only upon completion of project.
Prerequisite(s): Degree status.
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ME-GY 997X MS Thesis in Mechanical Engineering variable credit Credits
The master’s thesis presents results of original investigation in the student’s specialty. This effort can be an extension of ME-GY 996X , with approval of the project adviser. Continuous registration is required. Maximum of 9 credits of ME-GY 996X /ME 997x are counted toward the degree.
Prerequisite(s): Degree status.
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ME-GY 999X PhD Dissertation in Mechanical Engineering 3 Credits
The doctoral dissertation demonstrates independent study and original contributions in the specialization. Oral examination on subject of dissertation and related topics is required. Also required is a minimum of 24 credits and continuous registration at minimum of 3 credits per semester until the dissertation is completed.
Prerequisite(s): Passing grade for RE 9990 PhD Qualifying Exam, graduate standing, and dissertation advisor approval
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ME-GY 5103 Biomedical Fluid Dynamics 3 Credits
The course focuses on principles of fluid flow and transport in the human body, emphasizing vascular circulation and hemodynamics. Topics include: physics of pulsatile flow, introductory biology and physiology of the circulatory system, blood flow in vessels, microcirculation, blood rheology, fluid dynamics of vasculature under physiological and pathological conditions, mass transport to vessel walls, mechanics of blood cells, cellular mechanotransduction and biochemical signaling and microfluidics in biomedical devices.
Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 5253 Physics of Nanomaterials and Graphene 3 Credits
An introductory graduate course for science and engineering students on the basic properties, preparations and applications of Nanomaterials and Graphene. This course will emphasize forms of carbon, including graphitic carbon composites that are a leading structural material in aircraft; and diamond, carbon black, activated charcoal, carbon nanotubes and graphene. Review of the Schrodinger equation as applied to carbon atoms, to diamond, to graphite and to graphene. Trigonal planar bonding as distinguished from tetrahedral bonding. Methods of making graphene including chemical vapor deposition, exfoliation of graphite. Application of graphene as transparent conductor in solar cells and opto-electronic devices.
Prerequisite(s): PH-UY 2033 or Graduate Standing
Also listed under: PH-GY 5543
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ME-GY 5443 Vibrations 3 Credits
The course looks at the dynamics of one-, twoand multi-degree of freedom systems with and without damping. Topics: Vibrations of distributed parameter systems: bars, beams and plates. Numerical methods. Introduction to nonlinear oscillations.
Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 5643 Mechatronics 3 Credits
The course introduces theoretical and applied mechatronics, design and operation of mechatronics systems; mechanical, electrical, electronic and optoelectronic components; sensors and actuators, including signal conditioning and power electronics; microcontrollers, fundamentals, programming and interfacing; and feedback control. The course includes structured and term projects in designing and developing f prototype integrated mechatronic systems.
Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 5653 Microelectromechanical Systems 3 Credits
The course covers materials for MEMS, fundamentals of solid mechanics, electrostatics and electromagnetics. Topics: Electromechanical modeling and design of micromachined sensors and actuators. Microscale physics of microsystems. Overview of MEMS applications. Packaging and testing.
Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 5813 Research & Design Methodology & Communication 3 Credits
This course is targeted to students at the undergraduate senior level or graduate (Master of Science) level, who wish to enhance their skills in the methodology of research and design, and in communicating their results and ideas in multi-disciplinary settings. The course will present a unified approach to research, design, and communication; and show that there is a continuum from fundamental research to the art of technical promotion. Written assignments, individual presentations, role play, and class discussions will be used as vehicles for accomplishing the educational goals of this course.
Prerequisite(s): Senior (with 3.4 GPA) or Graduate standing
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ME-GY 6003 Applied Mathematics in Mechanical Engineering 3 Credits
Vector and tensor calculus. Ordinary differential equations. Laplace and Fourier Transforms. Sturm-Liouville problems. Partial differential equations. Applications to structural analysis, fluid mechanics and dynamical systems.
Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 6043 Transport Phenomena 3 Credits
This course focuses on Fourier, Newton and Ficks flux laws. Topics: Conservation of energy, mass and momentum. Eulerian and Lagrangian frames. Momentum transfer: concept of viscosity, molecular transport of momentum, convective transport in laminar flows and concepts of turbulent transport. Energy transfer: molecular (conduction) transfer of heat, convective transfer of heat and radiative heat transfer. Mass transfer: molecular diffusion of mass, convective mass transfer.
Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 6153 Thermodynamics of Hvac Systems 3 Credits
Principles of thermodynamics. Description of HVAC systems. Vapor compression and adsorption cycles. Heat pump cycles. Geothermal systems. Solar heating and cooling systems. Phychometric analysis for design and off-design conditions. Indoor environmental quality anaylsis. Green and sustainable systems.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 3333 or advisor approval
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ME-GY 6163 Fluid Mechanics for Hvac Systems 3 Credits
Fundamentals of fluid mechanics. Centrifugal pumps and system-pump characteristics. Piping systems fundamentals and design.Jets and air diffusers. Fans, fan performance, installation and testing. Duct sizing and design. Design of sprinkler systems.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 3313 or advisor approval.
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ME-GY 6173 Heat Transfer for Hvac Systems 3 Credits
Fundamentals of heat transfer. Solar radiation fundamentals. Heat transmission in buildings and space heat load calculations. Space cooling load calculations. Energy calculations; degree by day procedure, bin methods and building simulation methods. Energy modeling and conformance with NYS Code. Extended surface heat exchangers. LEED Score sheet and design for green buildings.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 4313 or advisor approval.
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ME-GY 6183 Design of Hvac Systems 3 Credits
This course involves the dynamic and sustainable design process to perform a complete design of HVAC systems for a commercial or residential building using state of the art software and processes. Design schematic phase. Design development phase. Construction documents phase. Students work on a specific project, designing a system through all stages.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 4313 or advisor approval.
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ME-GY 6213 Introduction to Solid Mechanics 3 Credits
The course explores fundamentals of kinematics of solid bodies; displacement and strain measures, introduction to statics of solid bodies, stress tensor, equilibrium equations. Topics include analysis of columns, beams and beams on elastic foundations.
Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 6323 Microscopy & Microanalysis 3 Credits
Foundations of materials characterization. theory of scanning electron microscopy. Practical aspects, data collection, and imaging using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Theory of X-ray Diffraction (XRD). Quantitative and qualitative phase analysis of materials using XRD. X-ray emission and chemical analysis using EDS. Sample preparation for SEM, EDS and XRD observations. Data analysis, image/data processing and data interpretation of electron microscopy and XRD spectra.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Graduate standing
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ME-GY 6513 Advanced Dynamics 3 Credits
The course covers kinematics and dynamics of a particle in space. Topics: Systems of particles. Two-body central force problem. Kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Euler’s equations. Euleragrange equations with holonomic and nonholonomic constraints. Stability analysis. Introduction to calculus of variations. Hamilton’s principle. Hamilton’s equations.
Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 6603 Digital Control Systems 3 Credits
The course introduces digital systems, signal conversion techniques, z-transform and inverse z-transform, transfer function and block diagrams, state-variable techniques, controllability, observability, stability and control design techniques.
Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 6623 Introduction to Robot Mechanics 3 Credits
Robot components and types, and their mathematical modeling. Spatial description of position and orientation. Types and modeling of robotic joints. Differential rotation and translations. Forward and inverse kinematics Homogeneous transformation. Denavit-Hartenberg kinematic convention. Jacobian and mapping. Manipulator statics and dynamics. Robot mechanism design. Power train and transmission. Motion planning and control. Kinematic/kinetic redundancy and optimaization. Locomotion and balancing. Biomimetics and humanoids.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: ME 3223 and ME 3413, or instructor’s consent.
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ME-GY 6703 Linear Control Theory and Design I 3 Credits
The course covers modeling of mechanical systems (e.g., mechatronic, vibrational, robotic and smart systems) in state-space. Topics: Description and analysis of linear mechanical systems, transform and transition matrix methods and properties such as stability, controllability/ stabilizability, observability/ detectability.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or advisor approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 7003 Finite Element Methods 3 Credits
The course explores derivation of element stiffness matrices for spring, bar and beam elements. Topics: Finite element formulation to determine many unknowns such as displacements, forces and reactions. Application to trusses, frames and two-dimensional problems in plane stress and plane strain under static loading conditions. Applications in thermal, heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Interpreting the results, convergence of solution and effect of meshing and symmetry conditions. Introduction to modern meshless techniques.
Prerequisite(s): Adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 7063 Convective Heat Transfer 3 Credits
The course examines developments and applications of laminar hydrodynamic and thermal boundary layer equations for fluid media. Topics: Mechanics of turbulence; formulation and analysis of turbulent hydrodynamics and thermal applications; natural convection and film evaporation and condensation.
Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6043 or adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 7073 Conductive Heat Transfer 3 Credits
This course covers theoretical development of transient and steady-state temperature distributions in finite and infinite solids. Topics: Pertinent mathematical techniques introduced as required. Solids undergoing phase change and two dimensional fields.
Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6003 and ME-GY 6043 or adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 7083 Radiative Heat Transfer 3 Credits
This course covers fundamentals of radiative mechanisms of energy transfer. Topics: Definitions of basic qualities. Equations of transfer, radiative heat flux vector and conservation equations. Properties of surfaces and participating media. Applications to engineering systems.
Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6003 and ME-GY 6043 or adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 7113 Viscous Flow and Boundary Layers 3 Credits
The course introduces molecular and macroscopic transport. Topics: Reynold’s transport theorem.Concepts of stress and strain and derivation of the Navier-Stokes equations. Similarity principle. Exact solutions to the Navier-Stokes equations. Low Reynolds number flows. Boundary layer theory. Momentum integral equation. Introduction to turbulence.
Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6003 and ME-GY 6043 or adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 7133 Compressible Flow 3 Credits
The course examines fundamentals of compressible fluid flow, including subsonic, transonic, supersonic and hypersonic flows over two-dimensional and axisymmetric bodies. Topics: One-dimensional flows with friction and heat addition. Shock-wave development in both two-dimensional steady and onedimensional unsteady flow systems, including flow in shock tubes. Quasi-one-dimensional compressible flow, including flows in inlets, nozzles and diffusers. Introduction to numerical solution of compressible fluid flow.
Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6043 or adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 7153 Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer 3 Credits
The course centers on engineering solution of thermo-fluid problems by finite-difference methods, error and stability analyses, numerical dispersion and damping, matrix inversion methods, solution of model equations: wave, heat, Laplace, viscous and inviscid Burger’s equations. Also covered are implicit and explicit procedures, SOR, ADI, hopscotch and direct solvers for evaluating linear and nonlinear diffusion and convection problems.
Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6003 and ME-GY 6043 or adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 7243 Advanced Composite Materials 3 Credits
The course covers mechanics based analysis of fibrous (continuous and discontinuous) and particulate composites, generalized Hooke’s law for anisotropic and orthotropic materials. Topics: Stress strain transformations and failure criterion for anisotropic materials. Analysis of composite beams in tension, flexure and torsion. Analysis of composite shells and grid-stiffened structures.
Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6213 or adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 7353 Fracture Mechanics 3 Credits
The course introduces fracture mechanics. Topics: Linear elastic, elastic-plastic and fully plastic fracture mechanics modeling and design. Fatigue and design against fatigue failures. Standard fracture mechanics testing procedures and related material properties. Micromechanics of fracture. Dynamic fracture. Continuum damage mechanics.
Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6213 or adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 7613 Nonlinear Systems: Analysis and Control 3 Credits
The course introduces nonlinear phenomenon, behavior and analysis of second-order nonlinear systems, fundamental properties of solutions of nonlinear ordinary differential equations, Lyapunov stability theory, absolute stability theory, describing functions, dissipativity, advanced topics.
Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6003 and ME-GY 6713 or adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 7703 Optimal Robust Control 3 Credits
The course looks at mathematical preliminaries, matrix theory fundamentals, linear system properties, stability theory, constrained optimization and performance characterization: deterministic/stochastic formulations, Lagrange multiplier versus linear-matrix-inequality formulation of linear quadratic regulation (LQR), state estimation and dynamic output feedback control problems, static output feedback, regulation versus tracking problems, robustness properties of LQR, on lack of robustness of LQG controllers, loop-transfer recovery, small-gain theorem, introduction to H-infinity and multi-objective robust control.
Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6703 or adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 7863 Special Topics 3 Credits
These course numbers are reserved for special topics offered periodically by the Mechanical Engineering Program and are open to first year graduate students. When offered, the subject matter is indicated as part of the title after the words “Special Topics,” and the complete title appears on the student’s transcript.
Prerequisite(s): tailored to the offering, and adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 7873 Special Topics 3 Credits
These course numbers are reserved for special topics offered periodically by the Mechanical Engineering Program and are open to first-year graduate students. When offered, the subject matter is indicated as part of the title after the words “Special Topics,” and the complete title appears on the student’s transcript.
Prerequisite(s): tailored to the offering. Adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 8033 Combustion 3 Credits
The course covers chemical characteristics of flames. Topics: Heat of formation and of reaction; phase and reaction equilibrium and adiabatic flame temperature; and special concentration in stationary and flowing reacting systems. Chemical kinetics of homogeneous and heterogeneous reacting systems. Branching chain reactions and explosion limits. Diffusion and remixed combustion systems.
Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6043 and ME-GY 6013 or adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-GY 9013 Guided Readings I 3 Credits
These readings are open to qualified graduate students interested in special advanced topics. Directed study includes analytical work and/or laboratory investigations.
Prerequisite(s): Adviser and instructor approval.
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ME-GY 9023 Guided Readings II 3 Credits
These readings are open to qualified graduate students interested in special advanced topics. Directed study includes analytical work and/or laboratory investigations.
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ME-GY 9033 Guided Readings III 3 Credits
These readings are open to qualified graduate students interested in special advanced topics. Directed study includes analytical work and/or laboratory investigations.
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ME-GY 9043 Guided Readings IV 3 Credits
These readings are open to qualified graduate students interested in special advanced topics. Directed study includes analytical work and/or laboratory investigations.
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ME-UY 498x Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering variable credit Credits
The course covers topics of special interest in mechanical engineering to promote exposure to traditional and emerging issues in mechanical engineering not covered in the program’s mainstay courses.
Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
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ME-UY 1012 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 2 Credits
This course introduces students to the range of mechanical engineering and emphasizes the basic principles and devices for storing and using energy, directing motion and satisfying needs. Case studies look at design issues and related ethical and professional practice issues. Emphasis is on a mindset of exploration. Engineering standards and standard parts. Teams work on and present two design challenges.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 2 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 2112 Computer Aided Design 2 Credits
The course covers sketching, drawing and computer-aided drafting. Topics: Projection theory—multiview, axonometric, oblique. Auxiliaries, sections, isometrics, dimensions, fasteners, detail and assembly drawings. Introduction to blueprint reading. Overview of CIM and CAD integration with other CIM concepts. A design project incorporates developed skills in visualization, drawing techniques, standards and CAD.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 1 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 3
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ME-UY 2211 Statics Laboratory 1 Credits
The course deals with measurement and calculations of bending stress, bending moment, shear forces and deflections in beams, buckling of struts and equilibrium analysis of structures.
Corequisite(s): ME-UY 2213 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 0.5 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 1.5
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ME-UY 2213 Statics 3 Credits
The course covers three-dimensional vector treatment of the static equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Topics: Equivalent force and couple systems. Distributed force systems. Static analysis of trusses, frames and machines. Friction, impending motion. Methods of virtual work.
Prerequisite(s): PH-UY 1013 and MA-UY 1024 . Corequisite(s): ME-UY 2211 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 3211 Mechanics of Materials Laboratory 1 Credits
The course covers measurement of elastic constants for isotropic and anisotropic materials, verification of stress and strain transformation equations, stress concentration concept, unsymmetric bending of beams and torsion of shafts.
Corequisite(s): ME-UY 3213 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 0.5 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 1.5
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ME-UY 3213 Mechanics of Materials 3 Credits
The course examines the Concept of Stresses and Strains in two and three dimensions, Stress-strain relationships, Stress transformation, Strain transformation, Axial members, Torsion of shafts, Bending of beams.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 2213 , MT-UY 2813 and MA-UY 2034 . Corequisite(s): ME-UY 3211 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 3223 Dynamics 3 Credits
The course explores three-dimensional treatment of the kinematics of particles and rigid bodies using various coordinate systems, Newton’s laws, work, energy, impulse, momentum, conservative force fields, impact and rotation and plane motion of rigid bodies.
Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2034 and ME-UY 2213 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 3233 Machine Design 3 Credits
This course introduces students to fundamentals of machine elements, enabling them to employ this knowledge to design machines for various practical applications. The course begins with a brief review of stress, deformation and failure, followed by friction and wear. Subsequently, loaded columns, pressurized cylinders and shafts are presented. Bearings, gears, screws, springs, brakes, clutches and belts are discussed. The course ends with an introduction to MEMS, Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 3213 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 3311 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory 1 Credits
The course covers fluid mechanics instrumentation and principles, and consists of a set of laboratory experiments designed to reinforce concepts presented in ME-UY 3313 Fluid Mechanics . In addition, this course involves team work, report writing and oral presentations.
Corequisite(s): ME-UY 3313 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 0.5 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 1.5
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ME-UY 3313 Fluid Mechanics 3 Credits
This course introduces fluid kinematics, hydrostatics and thermodynamics. Topics: Basic conservation laws in integral form for a control volume. Conservation of mass, momentum, angular momentum and energy for flow. Inviscid flow: Bernoulli’s and Euler’s equations. Viscous flow: flows in pipes and ducts, head loss and friction factor.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 3333 , MA-UY 2034 and MA-UY 2114 . Corequisite(s): ME-UY 3311 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 3323 Energy Systems 3 Credits
This first course in power generation focuses on the analysis and design of energy-conversion systems. It will introduce students to fossil, nuclear and renewable-energy (including wind and solar) power plants with equal emphasis. Students gain a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the fundamentals of such systems and the issues related to their operation from economic, environmental and safety points of view.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 3333 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 3333 Thermodynamics 3 Credits
The course centers on properties of pure substances; concepts of work and heat; closed and open systems. Topics: Fundamental laws of thermodynamics. Carnot and Clasius statements of the 2nd law; entropy and entropy production; heat engines, refrigerators, heat pumps; efficiencies, coefficients of performance.
Prerequisite(s): PH-UY 2033 , MA-UY 1124 and MA-UY 2034 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 3411 Automatic Control Laboratory 1 Credits
The course covers system ID, modeling, identification and control of RC electrical network and a DC servo motor, modeling and control of a maglev system, rotary inverted pendulum and a coupled water tank system.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 3511 . Corequisite(s): ME-UY 3413 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 0.5 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 1.5
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ME-UY 3413 Automatic Control 3 Credits
The course examines dynamic system modeling, analysis and feedback control design with extensive, hands-on computer simulation. Topics: Modeling and analysis of dynamic systems. Description of interconnected systems via transfer functions and block/signal flow diagrams. System response characterization as transient and steady-state responses and error considerations. Stability of dynamical systems: Routh- Hurwitz criterion and Nyquist criterion. Graphical methods for dynamical system analysis and design: root locus and Bode plot. Computeraided feedback control design for mechanical, aerospace, robotic, thermo-fluid and vibratory systems.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 3513 and ME-UY 3223 . Corequisite(s): ME-UY 3411 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 3511 Measurement Systems Laboratory 1 Credits
The course covers electric measurements, data acquisition, passive and active filters for signal conditioning, temperature, position, velocity and acceleration measurements.
Corequisite(s): ME-UY 3513 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 0.5 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 1.5
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ME-UY 3513 Measurement Systems 3 Credits
The course focuses on electrical circuits and components, filtering, dynamic measurement system response characteristics, analog signal processing, digital representation, data acquisition, sensors. Study of measurement systems via computer simulation.
Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2034 and PH-UY 2023 . Corequisite(s): ME-UY 3511 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 3713 Manufacturing Systems I 3 Credits
To be successful in the marketplace, a product must meet both customer needs and goals of performance, cost, quality, reliability, safety and the environment. The course addresses issues critical to the design of a product for manufacture and the methods that have been found to be successful in addressing these issues. The design process is studied and illustrated through class exercises and a term project. Selected manufacturing processes are studied. Economic feasibility, entrepreneur- ship and bringing products (and services) to the market are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): PH-UY 1013 and MA-UY 1024 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 4112 Senior Design I 2 Credits
This is the first of two courses dedicated to the capstone design experience in mechanical engineering. In this first course, the students identify and define a project to design, build and test an engineering product or system and complete the preliminary design of their chosen system. The product-realization process, building effective teams and teamwork and communication skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 2112 , ME-UY 3233 and ME-UY 3313 . Corequisite(s): ME-UY 4214 , ME-UY 4313 and ME-UY 3413 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 2 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 4113 Senior Design II 3 Credits
This is the second of two courses dedicated to the capstone design experience in mechanical engineering and based on knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work. Topics: Product design, development, building and testing prototype hardware, with an emphasis on teamwork. The Product Realization Process emphasizes incorporation of engineering standards and realistic constraints. The course concentrates on communication skills.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 4112 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 4213 Design and Fabrication of Composite Materials 3 Credits
The course introduces composite materials. Topics: Introduction to types of reinforcements and matrix materials. Various applications in mechanical engineering. Manufacturing of polymer, metal and ceramic matrix materials. Analysis of laminated composites for mechanical properties.
Prerequisite(s): MT-UY 2813 , MT-UY 2811 and ME-UY 3213 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 4214 Finite Element Modeling, Design and Analysis 4 Credits
The analysis of complex static and dynamic problems involves three steps: selection of a mathematical model; analysis of the model; interpretation of the predicted response. The course deals with deriving analytical solutions and comparing them with Finite Element Analysis results. Students are required to use state-of-the-art commercial software.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 3213 , MA-UY 2114 and MA-UY 2034 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 3 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 4311 Heat Transfer Laboratory 1 Credits
The course covers heat-transfer instrumentation and principles and consists of a set of laboratory experiments designed to reinforce the concepts presented in ME-UY 4313 Heat Transfer . In addition, this course involves team work, report writing and oral presentation.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 3311 . Corequisite(s): ME-UY 4313 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 0.5 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 1.5
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ME-UY 4313 Heat Transfer 3 Credits
The course introduces modes of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Topics: Analysis of multidimensional geometries for the conduction mode. Unsteady conduction. Numerical methods of analysis. Introduction to convection. Internal and external convection. Natural convection and boiling and condensation. Principles of radiative heat transfer.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 3313 . Corequisite(s): ME-UY 4311 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 4353 Internal Combustion Engines 3 Credits
The course covers introduction and definitions, engine-operating characteristics. Topics: Thermodynamics of internal combustion engines. Thermodynamics of combustion. Combustion in spark ignition engines. Design for performance and efficiency. Pollutant formation and controls, emissions tests.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 3313 and ME-UY 3333 . Corequisite(s): ME-UY 4313 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 4363 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 3 Credits
This course reviews thermodynamic principles, psychometric chart and psychometric analysis, comfort air conditioning and indoor air quality, heating and cooling system, HVAC system design and equipment selection.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 4313 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 4373 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering 3 Credits
This is intended to be a required course for the Nuclear Engineering Concentration. It covers three basic areas: (a) reactor kinetics, as it pertains to neutron reaction associated with fissile materials, (b) power reactor systems, i.e. the various types of nuclear reactors in use and their basic operating principles, and (c) design principles for reactors and reactor systems.
Prerequisite(s): PH-UY 3103 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 4383 Introduction to Radiation Physics and Dosimetry 3 Credits
Theory and practice of Radiation and Health Physics. Atomic and nuclear structure, X-ray and gamma radiation, interaction of ionizing radiation with matter, and effects of ionizing radiation on living tissue. The course also introduces the principles of radiation detection, radiation measurement, and external and internal dosimetry.
Prerequisite(s): PH-UY 3103 .
Also listed under: PH-UY 3503 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 4713 Manufacturing Systems II 3 Credits
This course continues . It addresses techniques of manufacturing systems that can be applied to business processes in a variety of industries to address bottlenecks, simulation, economic computations, design process and applications. This course builds from the readings and emphasizes project work. The course depends on effective teamwork and focuses on project work and presentations.
Prerequisite(s): ME-UY 3713 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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ME-UY 4863 Corrosion and Non-Destructive Evaluation of Materials 3 Credits
Mechanisms of corrosion and means to prevent corrosion; uniform corrosion, galvanic corrosion, pitting, leaching and corrosion in fresh water; protective coatings, cathodic protection and changes in design and environment to prevent corrosion. Non-destructive testing of materials; Penetrants, Magnetic, Radiography, Eddy Current and Ultrasonic techniques. Materials selection, failure analysis and prevention and design strategies for inspectability.
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ME-UY 4983 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering 3 Credits
The course covers topics of special interest in mechanical engineering to promote exposure to traditional and emerging issues in mechanical engineering not covered in the program’s mainstay courses.
Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
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ME-UY 4993 BS Thesis in Mechanical Engineering 3 Credits
Honors Program students can produce a BS Thesis on a topic of interest to them under faculty advisement. A research project is carried out in traditional and emerging areas of mechanical engineering. The course can be repeated for no more than 6 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Honors Program status and adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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MD-UY 2164/W History and Social Impact of Mass Media Communications 4 Credits
This course covers the history and social impact of mass media from Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press until today. The focus is not only on the technological aspects of these media, but also on how their development and later widespread adoption directly and indirectly affected the contemporary socio-cultural environment.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year writing requirements
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.
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MD-UY 2214/W Cinema 1895-1950 4 Credits
This critical survey of cinema, from the Lumière brothers to the immediate post-World War II period, covers genres including short and feature formats in documentary, drama and animation. Works will be examined in detail, with attention to their place in the development of the form and their cultural and social context.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year writing requirements
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.
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MD-UY 2314 Interactive Narrative 4 Credits
This course introduces students to the complex relationship between interactivity and storytelling. Students analyze how an interactive structure creates narrative. Works explored in this course range from nonlinear novels, experimental literature, audio narratives, theater/performance to film as narrative databases and games. The study of the structural properties of narratives that experiment with digression, multiple points of view, disruptions of time, space, and storyline is complemented by theoretical texts about authorship/readership, plot/story, and characteristics of interactive media.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year writing requirements
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.
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MD-UY 3164/W Critical Studies in Media 4 Credits
This course is an introduction to the theoretical discourse used to analyze contemporary media in all of its forms. Students will develop an understanding of the media theories that have had a strong influence on the critical understanding of media over the past 100 years. From Marxism to Postmodernism, students will read original texts, texts that extrapolate from those key works, and general overviews of the field. The texts come from the disciplines of political economy, semiotics, philosophy, media studies, and science fiction. Through class discussions, writing assignments, and creative activities, students’ are expected to demonstrate informed, articulate insights about media and its cultural impact.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year writing requirements
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.
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MD-UY 3214/W Cinema 1948-2000 4 Credits
This course is a critical survey of cinema from in immediate post-WWII period to 2000. Genres covered will include documentary, comedy, drama and experimental. Works willbe discussed in detail in terms of their place in the development of the form, and in terms of their cultural and social context. Each week, students will view the assigned film before class for details formal analysis and critical context in class. The course will be organized thematically; each week, a selection of alternate films will be offered for additional viewing and essay topics.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year writing requirements, and a 2000-level humanities and social sciences course.
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.
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MD-UY 4164/W Critical Studies in Digital Art 4 Credits
This course will introduce students to the historical, technological, and philosophical milieu that contextualizes and composes the creative use of digital technology. The course will be (1) delving into the history that is the foundation for our current context, (2) contemplating the theoretical implications for technological cultural production, (3) comparing the differences between analogue and digital art that are sometimes subtle and sometimes blatant, and (4) considering the complexity of defining personal expression in light of the technological, social meshwork that is the digital domain. As a result, digital art will be considered in the context of technological art and its history and implications.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year writing requirements
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.
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MD-UY 4911 Special Topics in Media Studies Variable Credits
This advanced seminar looks at contemporary developments in media communications from a global perspective. Students are expected to participate actively through presentations on specific subjects and through vigorous seminar discussion and debate.
Prerequisite(s): MD-UY 3164/W .
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.
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MD-UY 4912 Special Topics in Media Studies Variable Credits
This advanced seminar looks at contemporary developments in media communications from a global perspective. Students are expected to participate actively through presentations on specific subjects and through vigorous seminar discussion and debate.
Prerequisite(s): MD-UY 3164/W .
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.
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MD-UY 4913 Special Topics in Media Studies Variable Credits
This advanced seminar looks at contemporary developments in media communications from a global perspective. Students are expected to participate actively through presentations on specific subjects and through vigorous seminar discussion and debate.
Prerequisite(s): MD-UY 3164/W .
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.
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MU-UY 2124 Western Music Theory 4 Credits
This course, an introduction to the fundamentals of Western music theory, focuses on nomenclature, basic notation literacy and fundamentals of harmony, counterpoint and rhythm. Students complete weekly exercises to learn basic skills in composition and musicianship, including dictation, sight-singing, chord analysis and identification, transposition and voice-leading.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year writing requirements
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.
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MU-UY 2214 Non-Western Music Appreciation 4 Credits
This analysis-and-discussion course examines the music of non-Western cultures, from the pre-Colonial period through the present day. The course focuses on performance practices, the relationship between music and the arts, the influence of Western music and technology, and hybridity in contemporary popular music. A topical focus on different cultures will look at the musical traditions of the Middle East, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, India and East and Southeast Asia. Students complete regular listening assignments and perform research on musical styles and traditions.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year writing requirements
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.
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MU-UY 3134 Music Theory for Songwriters 4 Credits
In this introduction to music theory as it applies to songwriting, students compose music and lyrics, building on a practical application of scale, chord and harmony theory. An integral part of the course is an introduction to the craft of poetry as applied to song-lyric writing. Students need free access to a guitar or piano, and some experience on either instrument is preferred. However, neither formal training nor technical proficiency is required.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s permission or MU-UY 2124 .
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.
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MU-UY 3144 Music Since 1900 4 Credits
This course examines the development of musical instruments from ancient to modern times, looking at the relationship between technology and society as it expresses itself in musical culture. Topics include the development of the “classis” orchestral instrument families (strings, percussion, woodwind, brass), non-Western instrumental evolution (gamelan, Arabic instruments), the impact of industrialization and the rise of electronic and digital technology. Students will perform research on the relationship between technology and performance practice.
Prerequisite(s): MU-UY 2124 .
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.
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MU-UY 3214 The Musical Instrument 4 Credits
This course, on the art music of the 20th century, focuses on social and historical trends and their impact on developments in compositional practice, instrumental forms and technology. Topics covered include the role of nationalism in music, the European serialist avant-garde, the New York School, the changing nature of the composer in society, the increasing role of technology and the musical dialogue between art and popular music. Students complete regular listening and writing assignments and are required to attend performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): MU-UY 2124 .
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.
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MU-UY 3314 Phonography 4 Credits
This course looks critically at the development of recording technology as a catalyst for trends in popular and art music, from the early 20th century to the present. Topics include the rise (and possible fall) of the record industry in the United States, the development of musique concrète and electroacoustic music and the massive impact of recording technology on popular urban, electronic and dance music. Students are encouraged to explore how the artistic practices of sampling, dubbing and remixing have expressed themselves in different genres, scenes and musical styles. The course also looks at current legal, ethical and social issues behind musical copyright and distribution.
Prerequisite(s): MU-UY 2124 .
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.
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