Theory and applications of the finite element method to problems in the area of static and dynamic structural analysis, heat transfer, fluids, and analogous solution.

Practical application of statistical techniques to decision-making, forecasting, optimization, experimental design. Interpretation of data using central tendency and dispersion, t-test, F-test, variance analysis, correlation, and linear regression.

Introduction to current software technology to solve problems of interest to technical professionals. Covers the use of tables, databases, modeling, curve fitting, and solution of equations.

Formal study of engineering topics of current interest. (PR: Consent)

Formal study of engineering topics of current interest. (PR: Consent)

Formal study of engineering topics of current interest. (PR: Consent)

Formal study of engineering topics of current interest. (PR: Consent)

Three-dimensional stress and strain, failuer criteria, advanced topics in structural mechanics, energy methods, introduction to the theory of elasticity, fundamentals of fracture mechanics.

Completion of research under the supervision of a faculty member. Six semester hours of credit in research are applied toward the Thesis Option in the engineering MS degrees.

An approved study of special interest concerning engineering under the supervision of a faculty member. (PR: Consent)

An approved study of special interest concerning engineering under the supervision of a faculty member. (PR: Consent)

An approved study of special interest concerning engineering under the supervision of a faculty member. (PR: Consent)

An approved study of special interest concerning engineering under the supervision of a faculty members. (PR: Consent)

Supervised on-the-job experience. The student will work in a technology or engineering company or department with an organization. (PR: Permission)

Completion of comprehensive project under the supervision of a faculty member. Includes final written submittal and public oral presentation. Fulfills engineering MS requirement for Project Option.

An overview of research methodology, including basic concepts employed in quantitative and qualitative research, defining research problems, collecting, analyzing, recording, and interpreting data to prepare a proposal.

This course is to develop a dissertation with substantial research to contribute to the field of study under the supervision of a dissertation advisor and dissertation committee.

Pre-req: ENGR 701 with a minimum grade of C.